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Pageant titleTsawwassen teen is namedMiss B.C. Job’s Daughter 7

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Police are investigating after a car ended up on its roof in a single-vehicle crash in Tsawwassen on Mother’s Day. The car was travelling north on Highway 17 around 6 p.m. Sunday when it strucka pole at 56th Street and flipped onto its roof. According to police, the driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to Delta Hospital as a precaution. The crash is still under investigation, however,alcohol was not a factor in the incident, said RCMP Cpl. Robert McDonald.

Results from yesterday’s pro-vincial election in Delta Southweren’t available prior to theOptimist’s press deadline.

Election night coverage,however, is available on theOptimist’s website at www.delta-optimist.com.

In-depth coverage will beincluded in Friday’s edition.

The RCMP is investigatingafter a body was pulled fromthe Fraser River just east of theGeorge Massey Tunnel earlier thisweek.

The crew of a fishing boatfound the body at around 5:30p.m. Monday floating less thana kilometre from the tunnel. Thecrew waited until the coast guardhovercraft arrived from its SeaIsland base in Richmond.

Coast guard maritime coordina-tor Troy Haddock said it appearedthe body had been in the water forsome time.

“It wasn’t fresh,” he said. “Wedon’t believe it was a boatingaccident.”

The remains, according toRichmond RCMP, are linked tothe case of a missing Surrey resi-dent and the body has since beenturned over to the B.C. Coroners

Service.Police, however, doubt it is the

same body that was spotted lastFriday by another fisherman fur-ther upstream in Chilliwack.

In that case, the body wascaught in the fisherman’s netbut it slipped back into river andfloated upstream before it couldbe brought to shore.

Police are still searching forthat body.

Lower Mainland RCMP Insp.Davis Wendell said it is early inthe investigation, but the descrip-tions of the two bodies don’t seemto match.

“I don’t believe it’s the sameperson,” he said.

Wendell said it’s not unusualfor authorities to find bodies inB.C.’s largest river.

— With files from the VancouverSun and Richmond News

Car flips after striking pole on Hwy. 17

Body found in Fraser RiverFishing boat crew locates it less than a kilometre from George Massey Tunnel

Election resultsfor Delta Southare availableon website

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They had an array of rea-sons for supporting a cer-tain candidate, but most hadalready determined theirchoice well before the pro-vincial election campaignbegan in Delta South.

A steady stream of vot-ers passed through poll-ing stations in Ladner andTsawwassen shortly afterthey opened yesterdaymorning.

They had just threechoices - indepen-dent incumbent VickiHuntington, NDP challeng-er Nic Slater and LiberalBruce McDonald.

The Optimist was onhand at a few stations toask voters how they felt thecampaign had played outin Delta South. The vastmajority who respondedsaid they had their mindsmade up before the writwas dropped, and that thelocal campaign did little tosway their vote.

Some didn’t vote basedon a particular issue but

most expressed a plethoraof concerns, both local andprovincial, ranging fromthe economy, education andtunnel traffic to growth inSouth Delta and the futureof farmland.

A few said they werevoting even though theyweren’t impressed by any ofthe three choices, some alsonoting it wouldn’t makeany difference who won in

Delta South or formed thenext government.

At the polling station atHolly Elementary in EastLadner, Carol Burgoyne andFred Klene said the cam-paign seemed like a wasteof time.

“I already had my mindmade up,” said Burgoyne.

“Same here, prettymuch,” Klene added.

Another voter said the

three candidates only some-times answered the toughquestions.

“Some days it seemedlike they said the samething over and over again,”she said.

Saying it seemed like aclean campaign in DeltaSouth, another voter saidHuntington was the mostforthright, while anothersaid he was most interested

in the party seeking to growthe economy through theenergy sector.

Another noted itappeared there would be achange in government, buthe would vote locally basedon his feelings.

It was much of the sameat the Ladner Elementarypolling station.

Angela Yamaoka said thethree candidates addressed

the issues, but she wasn’tsure if she had a clearfavourite based on theresponses.

“Locally, it’s the devel-opment with the ports.Provincially, it’s the educa-tion system. I’m a parentand there’s definite changesthat need to happen becauseI’m worried about our kids’future,” she said.

At the South DeltaRecreation Centre pollingstation, Henry Shannonsaid he felt each of thecandidates did a good jobanswering questions.

“I think all the issues arepretty well covered,” he said

“I’m thinking aboutthe tunnel, that means anawful lot to me as it doesthousands of other people.Having said that, I’m justas adamant about the futureof our environment. I wantto make sure it’s done rightand make sure the farmershave as much of their landas possible. All of theseissues have to be balancedout, and that takes a lot ofwork. We need a balancedapproach,” Shannon said.

Liberal Leader ChristyClark paid a visit to LadnerMonday morning to sup-port Delta South provincialelection candidate BruceMcDonald.

Clark made a stop at StirCoffee House just downthe block from McDonald’scampaign office, talkingwith supporters and givingthe local candidate encour-agement.

On the final day of the

four-week campaign beforeTuesday’s election, Clarkwas in Ladner on a whirl-wind tour of ridings in anintense final push.

According to ElectionsB.C., 3,413 residents ofDelta South, out of 34,473eligible voters, voted in theadvanced polls last week,a turnout of roughly 10 percent. Delta South had theoverall highest voter turn-out among B.C. ridings in2009.

In 2009, VickiHuntington was the first

independent elected to thelegislature in 60 years.This time she was upagainst McDonald and NewDemocrat Nic Slater.

The Conservatives andGreens didn’t field candi-dates in Delta South out ofrespect for Huntington.

Both McDonald andSlater campaigned on theneed to have a voice in gov-ernment, while Huntingtoncontinued her message thatparty politics doesn’t allowMLAs to speak out onbehalf of their constituents.

Voters finally get to have their sayMany claim their mind was already made up before provincial election campaign in Delta South even started

Clark makes a last-minutecampaign stop in Ladner

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Christy Clark and Delta South Liberal candidate Bruce McDonald greeted voters at the Stir CoffeeHouse in Ladner Village Monday morning.

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Angela Yamaoka, shown at the Ladner Elementary polling station, said port development and education were key issues for her.

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May 13 to 20 marks theannual enforcement-driveninitiative that is intended toincrease public compliancewith safe driving measuresin an effort to save lives.

“As the May long week-end approaches and asparticipants in Canada RoadSafety Week, the Deltapolice are encouraging themotoring public, pedestri-ans and cyclists to employsafety measures to reducethe potential for injury andcarnage on our highways,”said A/Sgt. Ciaran Feenan.

The primaryfocus of CanadaRoad Safety Weekis targeted enforce-ment in the areasof impaired driv-ing, seat belt use,aggressive drivers,riders and pedes-trians.

“The Deltapolice will incor-porate this ini-tiative into our everydaytraffic safety strategies,”Feenan said. “The Deltapolice traffic section in col-laboration with patrol sec-tion will be continuing ourefforts to increase the safetyon our roadways during andbeyond Canada Road SafetyWeek.”

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• Avoid distractions whilethe vehicle is in motion.

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Pedestrians:• When cross-

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• Check all lanes oftraffic before proceedingthrough the crosswalk toensure it is safe to cross alllanes.

• Wear light colouredand/or reflective clothing.

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OWL’s Bev Day and Ralph Smith, along with Oddey and Sarah,made a stop last week at HSBC in North Delta to deposit$1,853.50 worth of pennies using two wheelbarrows. The non-profit group, which rehabilitates and releases injured birds ofprey, has an ongoing penny drive with proceeds going towardsa new home. OWL has out grown its current five-acre facility inEast Ladner. Visit www.owlcanada.org for more on the society.

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Previous volunteer expe-rience is not required, astraining and supervisionwill be provided. A volun-teer dinner is provided priorto the race as an opportu-nity for volunteers to meettheir fellow work teams,and for Delta to acknowl-

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Delta is updating itsHeritage Strategy to estab-lish the current commu-nity vision for heritage andset out a 10-year plan toachieve it.

Delta’s Heritage AdvisoryCommission identified theneed to update the HeritageStrategy as a way to engagethe community about heri-tage, reaffirm and updatecommunity goals for heri-tage conservation, and findinnovative ways to preserveDelta’s rich and uniqueheritage.

Delta council endorsed aterms of reference for the

Heritage Strategy updatein late 2012 and DonaldLuxton and Associates Inc.was retained to work witha steering committee andDelta staff to complete theproject.

The goals of the HeritageStrategy update include:

• Facilitate a clear path-way for Delta to achieve itsvision for heritage conser-vation;

• Inspire communityengagement in local heri-tage;

• Increase public aware-ness of the community ben-efits of heritage;

• Identify the gapsin the existing HeritageManagement Program; and

• Develop an implemen-tation plan for recommend-ed actions.

A public open housewill be held on Wednesday,May 22 from 7 to 9 p.m.at municipal hall in Ladnerto provide information andreceive feedback on thisinitiative.

An online heritage sur-vey will also be availableon Delta’s website (www.delta.ca) to give residentsthe opportunity to voicetheir opinions on heritage.

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Bryce Williams wasre-elected as chief of theTsawwassen First Nationlast month. He was origi-nally elected as chief lastSeptember, but the resultsof that election were sub-sequently overturned.Williams was first electedto the TFN legislature in2009.

Q: How far back doesyour heritage go with theTFN?

My grandfather andfather were involved in TFN

governance.Q: What are your short-

term goals?Arts and cultural matters,

pushing this agenda in littleways at first. There is aninterest in our history withthe youth and other com-munities as well.

Q: What canTsawwassen and Ladnerdo to help with thesegoals?

One day we will inviteTsawwassen and Ladnerdown to our communitywhen we set up a museumof cultural arts. I thinkpeople are interested in that.

Q: Are youan artist?

Carver. I havebeen learningcarving up inHaida Gwaiiwith a mastercarver whomI respect verymuch.

Q: Whatgoes throughyour heart when you hearof “state of emergen-cies” on other reserves inregard to youth, housingand health issues?

I think the governmentdoesn’t care about some of

these mat-ters. I amglad thatwe areno longerunder theIndianAct.

Q:Whatabout

the sewerissues with MetroVancouver and the prov-ince?

We are looking togetherfor a regional solution, orwe will do something our-selves.

Q: What about theincinerator? Would thatpay for the sewer hook-up?

Two separate issues.There are opportunitieswhich will be studied.

Q: Do we see a casino inour future?

Again, there are peoplelooking around for a loca-tion for a casino.

Q: What about develop-ment around here? Areyou a hands-on type ofchief or are you workingon other priorities?

I am relying on profes-sionals to do the developing

around here and bring thebenefits to our people. I amconfident that the youngpeople and others will be

proud of their history andwe are looking into differ-ent education models tobring out the real history.

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Tsawwassen’s JessicaMaughan was recentlycrowned Miss BritishColumbia Job’s Daughter.

“It was really over-whelming, but really excit-ing at the same time,” saidMaughan, 17.

Job’s Daughters is adevelopment organizationfor girls 10 to 20. Memberslearn leadership and publicspeaking skills, and buildself-confidence along withfriendships, she said.

In order to becomeMiss B.C., Maughan wentthrough a written portion (atest on the order’s constitu-tion, rules and regulations,and ceremonies), an inter-view and a pageant.

As Miss B.C. she’llmake official visits to theorganization’s bethels (orteams) around the provinceas well as travel to differentjurisdictions. She’s been toAlberta already and willvisit Idaho and Washingtonnext month.

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By the time an election campaign hascome and gone, most voters have hadtheir fill of rhetoric. There’s generally adesire, even obligation, to take part in thedemocratic process, but having to endureincessant electioneering can be wearingon even the most civic minded of thoseamong us.

I’ve been to enough all-candidatesforums over the years that I think I’vebuilt up some sort of immunity to thewhite noise that engulfs us at this timeof year, but I’ve heard from many whocan’t wait for election day to arrive, andnot because they’re anxious about theoutcome.

Not only don’t I yearn for those TVcommercials to disappear, but I’m actu-ally interested by what the candidateshave to say, intrigued by how they framethemselves and their opponents, as wellas how only their plan of action willavert total chaos in this province. I get akick out of how Christy Clark can steerdiscussion on just about any subject backto the economy in five seconds or less.That, I have to say, is a talent.

I must admit, however, I’m not imper-vious to the annoyances that come alongwith an election campaign. In fact, I’vebecome hypersensitive to a particularidiosyncratic behaviour that, much to mychagrin, seems to be gaining steam.

My pet peeve is British Columbia. Notthe province itself, but the need by some(read politicians) to use the full namewhenever referencing this beautiful partof the world. I don’t know about you, butI live in B.C., and pretty much every timeI refer to the province, I do so by usingits initials.

Everyone else I speak with also usesthose two recognizable letters, but forwhatever reason that won’t cut it withthose on the provincial stage. I startednoticing the British Columbia thing withformer premier Gordon Campbell, whowas loath to reduce the title of his king-dom to a mere couple of letters. Othershave since followed suit, although I’mstill not sure if it’s being done to addsome formality to the occasion, to makethem sound more intelligent or it’s sim-ply another case of politicians saying lesswith more.

Clark has embraced her predecessor’sway, but it’s by no means limited to justLiberals. Adrian Dix, John Cummins andothers are also such British Columbiaboosters they routinely make use of theprovince’s full name.

I recognize I’m being petty, but let’snot lose sight of the fact I’ve heard “onepractical step at a time” a couple thou-sand times over the last month withoutscreaming once.

The Optimist encourages readers to write letters to the editor. Lettersare accepted on any topic, although preference is given to those onlocal matters. The Optimist reserves the right to edit letters and thedecision to publish is at the discretion of the editor or publisher. Allletters must be signed, dated and include the writer’s phone number

(not for publication). The Optimist will not print “name withheld”letters. Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarilyto the publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author,but the publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them inprint, electronic or other forms.

Yesterday, the democraticprocess took place and, by allaccounts, 85 MLAs were elected tothe legislature in Victoria. (I can’ttell you who they are; my deadlinefor this article was Monday!)

I spent election day working forElections B.C. as a voting officer,and every time I’ve worked anelection, I am amazed at how effi-cient, honest, secure and simpleour system is. Sometimes I thinkit’s something we take for granted.A close race, the occasionalrecount, but when it’s all said anddone, the people’s voices have beenheard. We are incredibly fortunateas people die in some countries forthe opportunity to vote.

Compare our system to thatof the U.S. The ballot has moreoptions than a menu at Starbucks.They have a sheet of paper thatslides into a machine, multiple but-

tons are pushed and voilà — youhave a page that looks like Swisscheese. Run it through a counterand the result pops out the otherend. Unless, of course, you havehanging chads. For us it’s an Xor check mark beside the nameyou choose; if it’s in the circle, itcounts.

We tend to dislike anything U.S.style: U.S.-style politics, U.S.-stylehealth care; you name it, we hate it.The one U.S. style thing that I ambecoming increasing weary of isfixed election dates.

I understand the premise behinda fixed election date — don’t allowthe governing party to set the con-ditions for re-election, then set anelection date on their terms. Seta date for the election and every-one knows when it will happen.Unfortunately, as we are seeing inthe U.S., as soon as the results areposted, the campaign begins for thenext one.

It doesn’t help that Americansgo to the polls every two years toelect congress, but it seems thatU.S. politicians spend more timecampaigning than executing whatthey are campaigning for. The onlypeople who seem to win in thisscenario are those who run politicalcampaigns and the sign makers.

We have, in essence, been incampaign mode for the last sixmonths. MLAs have been “with thepeople” since the fall when the leg-islature was shut down. Any gov-ernment program, no matter howit was perceived, was seen as anelection stunt. The press have beenclimbing all over Adrian Dix torelease his platform since Januaryand wondering what he was wait-ing for.

Had we not known about a May14 election, Dix could have con-centrated on his job as oppositionleader and the government couldhave gone about doing the people’sbusiness. If fixed election dateslead us to a U.S. style campaigncycle, I think I’d rather go back tothe historic parliamentary systemwhere the government drops thewrit and the campaign begins. Ifthe opposition isn’t ready for acampaign, it probably isn’t ready tobe government either.

I’m a firm believer in keepingthings simple. I like boring govern-ments — the more flamboyant theyare, the more they seem to createproblems instead of solving them.That’s why I really like how wevote, with a small piece of paperand a pencil. It can’t get much sim-pler than that.

So much power placed in apiece of paper and a pencil

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Letters to the Editor

Editor:I wanted to add some-

thing regarding the conten-tious Southlands proposal.

I moved to beautifulTsawwassen in 2012. Icame from Coquitlam. Asnice as Coquitlam was, itwas changing in ways Ididn’t think were conduciveto raising my two boys,ages seven and nine.

Coquitlam gave the greenlight to high density hous-ing, clearing and develop-ing green space (BurkeMountain) and redevelopingcurrent commercial proper-ties to include residentialand commercial.

I began to see a declinein the standard of livingwhile I was there and Ididn’t want my childrengrowing up in an overpopu-lated commercialized envi-ronment.

My wife and I decidedto move after 20 yearsin Coquitlam. We seri-ously searched all over theLower Mainland, heading

east of Coquitlam and toWhite Rock. There werepleasant communities butnone compared to the utterbeauty and tranquility ofTsawwassen.

I want your readers toknow Tsawwassen is atrue jewel in the LowerMainland. Since living hereI have been observing theSouthlands dispute andhave come to the realizationthat anyone that supportsthe development of viableand excellent farmland intohouses is missing the rea-son they love Tsawwassen.

I can only conclude thepeople that are in support ofthis development truly areliving the example of “youdon’t know what you haveuntil it’s gone.”

There are communitiesall over the Lower Mainlandthat have lost that beautythat brought people there inthe first place. Please don’tlet Tsawwassen be one ofthem.

Al Anderson

Don’t let tranquilcommunity turninto Coquitlam

Editor:On Sunday, April 28

while visiting Delta onvacation from Winnipeg, Ilost my wallet containinga substantial amount ofmoney and my passport.

I felt ill. As stressful asthis situation was for me,my daughter informed me

that a tragic accident hadjust occurred and five indi-viduals had just lost theirlives in a car crash.

However, we all wenton a search. My daughter’sbest friend did everythingshe could, making a lot ofcalls and, lo and behold,some wonderful, kind, hon-

est person turned my wal-let in to the Delta PoliceDepartment with every-thing intact.

I’m so grateful to thisperson of integrity for car-ing enough to take the timeand effort to contact thepolice department.

Also a huge thank you to

the police department formaking every effort to getin contact with me.

Though I’m very grate-ful to have my wallet back,imagine losing your lovedones in an accident. Walletscan be replaced, but not thelives lost.

Patricia Medgyes

Editor:Re: DTA wants to put

an end to public educationcuts, letter to the editor,

April 26As an overburdened B.C.

taxpayer, I care little for theconcerns — as expressedby a teachers’ associationspokesman — in otherprovinces with respect toclass size and teacher sala-ries. Those items are merelyred herrings.

I was struck by thespokesman’s comment thatthe B.C. government hasfailed in its responsibil-ity to provide for public

education. If the provincialgovernment has failed to soprovide, why is there anyneed for teachers?

Perhaps my grandchil-dren and great-grandchil-dren who fill space inpublic schools are there forshow only if the provincialgovernment has not provid-ed for public education.

I suspect the privateschools will now be able toaccommodate my progenywithout difficulty. It maycost more for the parents,but I suspect the result willbe superior.

Bob Orrick

Looks like education going on

Visitor is grateful kind stranger turned in her wallet

Editor:Re: Animals in new home

as shelter now open, May 8The good news is a new

animal shelter has openedin Delta, and thus there’llbe a greater amount ofspace for unwanted ani-mals, almost entirely aban-doned or feral felines.

The bad news is, how-ever, a new animal shelterhas opened in Delta. No,

I didn’t incompetentlyrepeat myself: There reallyshouldn’t be a need foryet another animal shelter.People should keep the petsthey adopt.

Furthermore, thereshould not be any cases of apet cat or dog being left tofreeze outdoors, go hungryor go without clean drink-ing water in the swelteringheat of summer.

As some owners areabusing/killing their help-less pets, tragically over-looked is the symbiotic-likerelationships that can existbetween pets and owners,which benefit both parties,including lowering danger-ously-high blood pressurein humans and the tendencytoward healthier lives forsoothingly stroked pets.

Frank G. Sterle, Jr.

Editor:Re: Totem coming

down, May 1I am 10 years old and I

saw in the paper that thetotem pole outside themuseum is coming down.

I’ve liked the totempole and I would like tocontinue to see it, so myidea would be to lie it flatand put a cage around itwith a plaque that sharesits history.

Alexander Broznitsky

Sad reflection on our society that Deltarequires an even larger animal shelter

Totem supporter


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Thank You!The families of Port Guichon Elementary would like tothank all of our wonderful local businesses for their

incredible support of our School’s Spring Fair.

Business

McDonald’s restaurantsin Ladner and Tsawwassenraised almost $7,000 forReach Child and YouthDevelopment Society dur-ing one of the most suc-cessful McHappy Days everlast Wednesday.

On McHappy Day,McDonald’s donates a $1from every Big Mac, HappyMeal and McCafe beveragepurchase towards RonaldMcDonald Houses andlocal children’s charities.Since 1977, McHappy Dayhas raised more than $38million.

This is the seventh yearMcDonald’s restaurants inLadner and Tsawwassenhave dedicated theirMcHappy Day proceedsto Reach, a non-profitorganization that providesprograms and services tochildren with special needs.

The funds will gotowards Reach’s Buildingfor Children Together proj-ect to build a child develop-ment centre in the heart ofLadner.

The centre will be moreaccessible and 60 per cent

larger than Reach’s currentfacility, helping to providemore programs for childrenand youth with specialneeds who are waiting forservices.

“We really want to bepart of the new project’ssuccess,” said SteveKrawchuk, owner of theLadner and TsawwassenMcDonald’s, “and we wantto recognize the communityand the volunteers for com-ing out to help this year.”

About 50 communityvolunteers helped out atMcHappy Day, includingReach staff and board direc-tors, the Ladner LightningBaseball team with coachesand parents, Olympic rowerJoy Fera, local dignitaries,musicians Joe Barbeck andthe Don Burkett Jazz Trio,and Delta firefighters.

Customers and childrenwere treated to musicthroughout the day, facepainting, balloon animalsand tours of the fire truck.

For more informationabout Reach, visit www.reachdevelopment.org orcall 604-946-6622 ext. 372.

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Reach consultant and McHappy Day volunteer Kristina Hillwith volunteer Scott Fattedad sharing samples of McDonalds’frappes.

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Charlie Allan and Jacob Malcolm, both of Ladner, got a lesson in firefighting from Joe Semler during McHappy Day.


Attention Lower Mainland Home Owners:23 of you are about to make an important financial decision...

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You see, I know from experience that inmy slowest months I actually end up losingmoney ... then I have to spend the rest of theyear trying to make up for it. Right now, Ihave no reason to believe 2013 will be anydifferent.

That’s why I’ve decided to give up tryingto make a profit during these months andminimize my losses ... so I can come outahead the rest of the year.So here’s how I can make the incredibleoffer at the top of this letter.

Every year the biggie furnacemanufacturers guesstimate how manyfurnaces to produce. Since there’s no way ofknowing what the weather will be like andother factors that affect sales, these guysalways have leftover inventory they have tohold onto until the next heating season.

I saw a great business opportunity in thisand went to one of these biggie companies(they won’t allow me to use their name inthis letter) and contracted for the purchaseof these furnaces that were going to just besitting around. Plus, I bought 23 heat pumpsall in the 3 most popular sizes used in LowerMainland homes.

Because of the number I bought andthe time of year I purchased them, I got anunbelievable deal ... rock-bottom prices.

Don’t get me wrong - these are brand-new, top quality, 2013 models. Not “seconds.”Not “blems.” Not builder-grade. These arepremium furnaces and heat pumps fresh froma name-brand factory with a full factorywarranty.How to Get Your Name Brand Furnace forVirtually Nothing

By putting together this furnace-plus-heat pump package (I call it the “HottestAND Coolest Deal of the Century”), goingthrough some heavy negotiations with the

manufacturer, and then committing to buying23 systems outright, I got BOTH the furnaceAND the heat pump at a price that wouldhave made Sam Walton proud. This meanswhen you buy one of these 23 new, premium-quality heat pumps I will “give” you thefurnace and ask you to pay only the $1181 inlabor it costs to install your furnace.Pick up your phone right now

Simply call me at 946-1000 at anytimeso I can come out and measure your home(to see if I’ve got the proper size unit).Remember ... I’ve got only 23 matchedsystems in 3 sizes so you’ll want to let meknow VERY SOON that you’re interested.When these 23 systems are gone, they’regone, and this offer is null and void. Call meright now so we can get the ball rolling!

As part of the deal, I’ll show you howmuch the heat pump costs ... how muchthe furnace WOULD have cost ... and yoursavings when you buy your new heat pumpand furnace as part of this special offer. Theprice I show you will include all installationmaterials and labor. There’s no fine print,nothing left out.Earlier I said that making you this amazingoffer is also good business for me

The way I look at it, by letting YOU winbig now, I’ll win at the end of the year. AndI won’t have to “make up” for the lost salesduring my slowest months.

I figure if I make you an absolutelyirresistible offer .. if your furnace is pushing8 years or more ... and if I barely mark upthe price I paid, I’ll accomplish 2 majorobjectives that will allow me to reduce mylosses the rest of the year. I’ll be able to ...

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on my “Hottest AND Coolest Deal of theCentury,” EVERYONE IS A WINNER!And by the way, there’s no obligation whenyou have me come out to measure yourhouse and explain the installation

If you decide you don’t want to takeadvantage of this incredible deal (althoughI can’t imagine why you wouldn’t want tosave this kind of money), it’s no problem.You’re not obligated in any way. In fact, justfor taking time to read this letter and havingme out to survey your house ... I’ll give you a

Very Special Free Gift Coupon ($50 value).Why? Even if we don’t do business togethernow, I want you to remember us in the future.If you’re thinking a new furnace (& heatpump) isn’t in your budget - don’t worry!You don’t have to pay me right now

Because I’ve tried to think of every reasonpossible why you WOULDN’T take me upon this spectacular offer, I’ve even madearrangements for a super bank rate financingplan. And I’m not “marking up” the interestrate like so many other companies do.

While I can’t promise you this, it’spossible that with this financing plan yourmonthly investments in a new system couldbe more than paid for by the savings you seeon your monthly utility bills.My Disappointment-Proof Guarantee

Talking about lower utility bills, I’m sosure you’ll see at least a 25% cut in yourheating and cooling bills (in reality, it maybe more like 35%+), if you don’t I’ll pay youtwice the difference for 2 years.

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May 15th no matter whatDon’t wait to call me. Here’s why. I have

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Personal trainer ZeeSalehian has brought hismilitary-inspired trainingprogram, Fighting Fit B.C.,to South Delta.

His own journey to fit-ness started slowly at ayoung age.

“When I was 12, I wasquite portly,” Salehian sayswith a smile, adding thatone day he woke up anddecided he needed to makea change.

So he started walkingevery day. Walking turnedto jogging, which eventuallybecame running. And whilehe was fit, Salehian, whowas born and raised in theUnited Kingdom, took hisfitness to a whole new level

when he joined the RoyalNavy at 17.

He served with theSpecial Boat Services unitand was a member of the‘Z’ Squadron,specializingin underwaterreconnais-sance andattack.

Later in his career,Salehian helped design aprogram for new recruitsto prepare them physicallyand psychologically. He dis-covered his natural abilityto help people get fit bothphysically and mentally.

Salehian moved toCanada in 2005 and startedworking as a commercial

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Whenthe reces-sion hit in2008, thepilot workdried up

and Salehian decided toturn his hobby into a career.He soon had more than 80clients signed up.

While the program isbased on his military train-ing, Salehian says he cantailor the program to fit aclient’s fitness level andgoals. He can also create aprogram to help with illness

and injury rehabilitation.He says the key is to

constantly change up theworkouts.

Salehian offers one-on-one or group sessions athome, in an office settingor outdoors. He also worksout of Muscle Memory inTsawwassen.

“I’m about getting peopleto feel better, look betterand live longer,” he says.

For more informationabout Fighting Fit B.C., call778-996-5376 or visit www.fightingfitbc.com.

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Personal trainer Zee Salehianhas opened Fighting Fit B.C. inSouth Delta.


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Delta Secondary gradsBridgitte Taylor and TaraAzizi have a couple ofthings in common: theyboth go to UBC as wellas serve as Delta YouthSupport Line Society boardmembers.

Azizi said she’s learnedplenty from her time withthe charitable organiza-tion, including a lot aboutbusiness and how to workwithin a budget.

“Since I’m not studyingthat at school, it’s great toget a background in that.

I’ve definitely learned alot,” said Azizi, who’s tak-ing sciences at UBC.

Azizi has been involvedwith DYSL for two years,starting as an honouraryboard member in Grade 12before becoming a youthdirector.

Azizi and Taylor, who’sstudying political scienceat university and is in herfirst year with DYSL, goto board meetings, helpout with programs and puttogether a volunteer recog-nition event last month.

DYSL executive direc-tor Debbie Lindsey said it’sbeneficial for the organiza-

tion to have a youthful per-spective from members ofits board.

DYSL offers leadershipprograms, including theyouth apprenticeship pro-gram, which is held at theorganization’s thrift store inTsawwassen.

DYSL, which has a mis-sion of “empowering lead-ers of tomorrow ... today,”also offers bursaries, helpslocal high schools celebrateYouth Week and supportsother charities.

For more informationon the Delta Youth SupportLine Society visit www.dyslsociety.com.

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Tara Azizi (left) and Bridgitte Taylor are university students as well as DYSL board members.

UBC students gain experienceon charitable society’s board

Green Team gets help in Delta Nature Reserve

Are you the nextKelly Clarkson or CarrieUnderwood?

The Ladner Pioneer MayDays committee is lookingfor the next May Days Idoland encourages local youthto register.

There are two age cate-gories in which to compete:12 years old and under, and13 to 18 years.

“This is a great oppor-tunity to experience thestage and the thrill of per-forming,” says May Dayscommittee co-chair JackeyZellweger. “May Daysattendees are a kind andhappy bunch and so are thejudges — there will be noSimon Cowells among us.”

The deadline to registerfor May Days Idol has beenextended to May 17.

Zellweger also wel-comes youth to “take somepride in their ride” by

signing up for the annualbicycle parade. West CoastAmusements all-day ridepasses will be awarded tothe best decorated bicyclein each of three categories:five years and under, six toeight years and nine yearsold and older. Judging takesplace on Sunday, May 26 at11 a.m.

Visit www.ladnermay-days.com for more infor-mation and to register foreither event.

The second longestrunning May Days in theprovince, this year’s LadnerPioneer May Days is May24 to 26 in Memorial Park.

The festivities begin onFriday evening with dis-counted midway rides forkids, while Saturday andSunday are filled with abroad range of top-notchfamily entertainers andmany free activities.

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The Lower Mainland Green Team was joined at the Delta Nature Reserve last month by Katherine Han’s Gibson Elementary classto remove the invasive plant English ivy. The work crew, which included the North Delta Green Team, also planted 60 native plantssuch as Oregon grape, sword fern and snowberry.

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It’s out in full forceagain. And so is the hus-band, who is offering thesedays to make dinner threenights out of seven. In amanner of speaking.

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On the menu: steak.I bought the meat and

placed it on the counter.The husband doused itwith some kind of rub, andplaced it in the fridge.

Then he had a beer.

In the meantime, I madea salad. I baked somepotatoes. I cut up some redonions, mushrooms, yellowpeppers, baby tomatoes andzucchini, tossed them withbasil, rosemary and oliveoil, and placed them on thegrill.

“When doyou want din-ner?” holleredthe husbandfrom the TVroom. “I need15 minutesnotice before Istart cooking!”

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Winners of the Optimist Mother's Day Look-Alikecontest receive their prizes. Leslie (mom)

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Coming Events

!The Probus Club of SouthDelta, a non-profit, fellow-ship club for retired andsemi-retired professionaland business people willhold its General Meetingat 10 a.m. on Wednesday,May 15, at the CoastTsawwassen Inn. Our guestspeaker is Supt. AlbertStritzl, Canada BorderServices Agency. Pleasecall Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information.

!Has that treadmill turnedinto a clothes rack, or areyou getting a new sofa andneed to get rid of the oldone? Join us and discoverhow to sell your items onCraigslist. Learn the Insand Outs of Craigsliston Thursday, May 16, 7- 8 p.m. at Ladner PioneerLibrary, 4683-51st St.Find out how to set up anaccount, create a listing,and respond to ads online!

!Free Grief and Loss work-shop offered by AlzheimerSociety of B.C., Thursday,May 16, 2 - 4 p.m. Centrefor Supportive Care, DeltaHospice, 4631 ClarenceTaylor Cres. Pre-registra-tion required. Krista Frazee,604-238-7390, [email protected].

!The South DeltaNewcomers & AlumniMeetings are held the thirdThursday of each monthat 7:15 p.m. at the ArtGalley, Kiwanis Longhouselocated at 1710-56th St.,Tsawwassen. The club isfor women who have movedto Tsawwassen, Ladner, orPoint Roberts to introduceyou to the community andhelp you make new friends.Join us on Thursday, May16. Contact Marie @[email protected].

!A weekly opportunityis offered every Tuesdayuntil May 21, 1 - 2 p.m.,to adults with differingabilities to read and learntogether, talk about books,make friends and have funin the relaxed communitysetting. Come check outPage Turners: A Book Clubfor Adults with DifferingAbilities (formerly knownas Next Chapter BookClub).

!The Boundary BayQuilters Guild invites youto attend our meeting onTuesday, May 21. Ourguest speaker this month isNathalie Millar. We meetat the Sacred Heart Gym,3900 Arthur Dr., Ladner.Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

and our meetings are from7 - 9 p.m. Guests are alwayswelcome for a $5 entrancefee. For more information:www.boundarybayquilters-guild.ca or call 604-948-0692.

!On Wednesday, May 22the Ladner Single ParentsSupport Group wishes toinvite single parents withdependant children to afree dinner at the LadnerChristian Reformed Church,4594-54A St. Doors openat 5:10 p.m. Dinner at 5:30p.m. For more informationcontact Diane at 604-946-7033.

!On Saturday, May 25jewelry, watches, sunglassesand “designer Collections”are for sale at the HospiceCottage Charity Shoppe,9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1521-56th St. Tsawwassen.

!The AGM for the DeltaYouth Support Line Societywill be held Monday,May 27 at 7 p.m. at theTsawwassen CommunityPolice Station. For furtherinformation contact DebbieLindsey at [email protected].

!The South DeltaStroke Recovery Groupmeets every Tuesday

at Tsawwassen UnitedChurch, 693-53rd St., from11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Supportgroup for stroke and aneu-rysm survivors offeringcaregiver support, speechtherapy, music therapy,social activities, speak-ers, outings, and guidedphysical exercises. For moreinformation call DawnSillett at 604-319-6775 ore-mail: [email protected].

!KinVillage Travel pres-ents a Coquitlam casinotrip on Friday, May 17.Members only $7. Open10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Tuesday to Thursday at theKinVillage CommunityCentre and at McKee. Call604-943-0225.

!The Delta SeniorsPlanning Team meetingfor May 21 will includea speaker from ServiceCanada who will providethe latest information onfederal government ben-efit programs for seniors,including CPP and OAS.The meeting starts at10:00 am at TsawwassenAlliance Church at 4951,12th Avenue, Tsawwassen.Everyone is welcome.For more information604.946.9526 or lyn@del-

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!A Spring Luncheon willbe held Friday, May 31 at12:30 p.m. at the McKeeSeniors Recreation Centre,5155-47th Ave., Ladner.Entertainment by FyneTuned. Members $7; guests$8. Tickets at customer ser-vice desk

!IODE Boundary BayChapter has a garage salefundraiser on Saturday, June8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at4939-1st Ave. (near EnglishBluff) Tsawwassen. Joinus for coffee and cookiesand browse through a wideassortment of anything andeverything. All proceeds gotowards local charities.

!Tilbury kicks off Biketo Work Week, Monday,May 27 2 to 5 p.m. witha Celebration CommuterStation at 72nd andProgress Way. Ride to workor put your bike on thebus. Be a Bike Buddy andcome to the station to signup and ride with others.Prizes and snacks. DeltaBike Co provides on-sitemaintenance and sample theEnergy Bars from UrbanVillage Catering. For more

information email [email protected] orphone 604-946-9828.

!It’s their 30th anniversaryand the Delta Music MakersCommunity Concert Bandare celebrating with aspectacle of a concert atthe Genesis Theatre inLadner on May 25 at 2p.m. Admission is abso-lutely free but, they willbe accepting donations bythe exit. The music in thefirst half has been chosenby members who voted ontheir favourite pieces fromthe past many years. Thesecond half of the concertis “moving forward” withsome brand new music cho-sen by conductors MargaretBehenna and Curt Jantzen.Mark this exciting event onyour calendars, and bringyour friends.

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Sports Editor: Mark Booth Phone: 604-946-4451 Email: [email protected]

Delta SportsSun Devils coach receives top awardRay Moon is honoured at B.C. Lions Orange Helmet Awards for over a decade of football excellence at Tsawwassen school

Brian Higgins happened to bein the right place at the right timewhen he landed one of the big-gest recruits in the history of theSouth Delta Sun Devils footballprogram.

It was just over 12 yearsago when the then head coachdropped by the school gym onenight while the senior girls vol-leyball team was playing. Hecouldn’t help notice one of theparents in the stands was wearinga coach’s football jacket.

Ray Moon was working withthe Meadow Ridge Knights midg-et football program at the time.

“Brian was a (St. ThomasMore) graduate and when he sawthe Knights on the my jacketthat’s where he thought I wascoaching,” recalled Moon.

When Higgins learned hisMoon’s two daughters attendedSouth Delta and he was aTsawwassen resident, his nextthought was a potential additionto his coaching staff. Moon hadenjoyed plenty of success in histhree years with the MeadowRidge program, but the idea ofcoaching in his own backyardmade it an easy decision.

“With the travel, it was basi-cally a 5 1/2 hour commitmentthree times a week,” chuckledthe 55-year-old. “I usually wasn’thome until 10:30 or 11 p.m.”

The former Vancouver Collegestandout and B.C. Correctionsofficer would serve as the SunDevils defensive coordinator.When Higgins departed afterthe 2005 season, Moon steppedinto the head coaching role andhasn’t looked back since. SouthDelta has become a perennialpowerhouse at the double-A level,winning a pair of provincialtitles including in 2012 to cap anunbeaten season.

His tireless work was recog-nized at the recent annual B.C.Lions Orange Helmet Awardswhere he was named ScholasticCoach of the Year. The honourcaps a memorable five monthstretch that began with the pro-vincial championship and fol-

lowed with being a member ofthe U18 Team B.C. coaching staffthat went undefeated at the FBUInternational Games in Texas.

“I call it a hat trick,” saidMoon, who also collected an

Orange Helmet Award for the SunDevils championship win. “Thebiggest honour is knowing I wasnominated by my fellow coaches.It’s flattering to be in the companyof such past winners as (SFU

head coach) Dave Johnson and(Mouat coach) Denis Kelly.”

The shorter commute to SDSSfor practices and overseeing off-season training sessions hardlymeans Moon has lots of free timeon his hands.

Life has become less hecticsince he retired two years ago butrunning a high school footballprogram is a 12-month commit-ment. Perhaps the Sun Devilsunsung hero is Moon’s wifeFrancine who not only fully sup-ports her husband’s volunteerwork but is even in the stands forevery game.

The coach admits the pro-cess each year does take its toll,especially during the dog daysof the off-season in January andFebruary. However, it also hasbecome a way of life for him.From the camaraderie he has withhis assistant coaches to watch-ing student-athletes develop into

football players and young men.That’s what brings him back eachyear.

“You do realize how muchfootball impacts their lives andthe community we live in,” saidMoon. “I have former playerscome by to say hi who are nowpolice officers or a fireman. Theystill call me coach which tells methe title means something.”

End Zone...•Moon wasn’t the only local

coach honoured at the OrangeHelmet Award. Jeff von Ende wasalso recognized for guiding theSouth Delta Rams to the Bantamprovincial championship.

•Former Sun Devil standoutDylan Ainsworth was a majorforce in Sunday’s 11th annual CISEast West Bowl prospects game.The defensive lineman at WesternUniversity recorded four tackles,included a pair of quarterbacksacks to help the West win 18-17.

Ray Moon was a guest coach at the UBC Thunderbirds recent spring campwhere nine of his former players could be on the roster next season. Thegroup includes: Josh Cochrane, Denis Olivera, Rene Sencio, Chris Adams,David Mann, Travis McDonald, Riley Jones, Raymond Calderwood, DanielStanger, Rene Sencio and Denis Olivera.

BY MARK [email protected]

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

South Delta Sun Devils head coach Ray Moon was a double winner at the recent B.C. Lions Orange Helmets Awards including Scholastic Coach of the Year.

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Alignment is one of themost important aspectswhen it comes to putting ingolf.

When your alignment isoff, your putt will be off,and you’ll soon likely bescribbling big numbers onyour scorecard. Putting-alignment practice tech-niques will help you learnhow to properly align yourbody, the putter and theball to ensure you’re givingyourself the best chance tosink that birdie putt the nexttime you’re on the green.

Putting makes up 35-45percent of all golf strokesduring a round. Golfers canimprove their game drasti-cally by learning to alignthemselves correctly androll the ball on that line.Good alignment during put-ting is essential to makingputts shorter than 10 feetand lagging long putts closeenough to the hole that theycan be tapped in.

Some helpful tips toensure you are on the righttrack:

#1: On the practicegreen, put two tees in theground about 3 feet fromthe hole. Space the teesout the same distance asthe length of your putter

head. This forms a “gate”for the putter head. Practicehitting short putts so theputter head goesthrough the gatebefore hitting theball. This willkeep the putterproperly alignedthrough contact.

#2: Practiceyour body align-ment by set-ting up in yournormal puttingstance in frontof a full-length

mirror. Stand so the mir-ror is where the hole wouldbe, set up in your stance

and turn yourhead to look atthe mirror, youshouldn’t be ableto see your rightside if you’reright-handed oryour left sideif you’re left-handed.

#3: Draw astraight line on agolf ball with apermanent mark-

er. Practice using this lineto align your putts to ensurethey’re on the proper linedepending on the speed andslope of your putt line. Theline will help you set up inyour stance and address theputter head to the ball.

Once you have yourproper alignment you arenow set up to make thatnext pressure putt.

Brent Derrheim is theHead Golf Professional andone of the golf instructorsat Beach Grove Golf Club.To book your next lesson,contact the professionalstaff at Beach Grove at 604-943-9381 or [email protected]

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Intermediate lacrosse

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Delta Islanders Jarrett Sagert takes a hit as he makes a passduring last week’s B.C. Intermediate “A” Lacrosse Leaguegame against the Richmond Roadrunners at Minoru Arena. TheIslanders dropped an 18-9 decision but did rebound to defeatNanaimo on the weekend and improve to 2-2 on the season.

Jr. Islanders ranked 4th in nationA 4-1 start to the season has the Delta Islanders ranked

fourth among junior “A” lacrosse teams in the country.The Islanders defeated PoCo 9-5 Saturday before drop-

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CONSTRUCTIONLADNER TRUNK ROAD

April 15, 2013 to June 28, 2013

To meet the demand for electricity and improved reliability, BC Hydro iscurrently constructing a new, underground duct bank along the north-sideof Ladner Trunk Road.

Construction began on Monday, April 15, 2013 and is expected to becompleted by Friday, June 28, 2013.

The construction route is as follows:

• Ladner Trunk Road at 64th Street to 57th Street

• North along 57th Street to 49B Avenue

The project schedule has been divided into three phases tominimize impacts.

Phase 1: 64th Street to 61st Street

• 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Phase 2: 61st Street to 57th Street (Night Work)

• 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Phase 3: North along 57th Street to 49B Avenue

• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Construction will result in revised and counter-flow traffic patterns;normal traffic patterns will resume outside of construction hours.

BC Hydro recognizes the inconvenience this construction may causeand we thank you for your patience and understanding. We will strive tocomplete the work as quickly and safely as possible.

If you have any questions or would like more information aboutthis project, please contact BC Hydro at 1 866 647 3334 [email protected].


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LADNER•Must speak fluent Englishand have certified training.

•$16 - $20/hr starting wage•Must be flexible with avail-ability

•To start asapPlease leave message at

604-940-3901.

All advertising published in this newspaper isaccepted on the premise that the merchandiseand services offered are accurately describedand willingly sold to buyers at the advertisedprices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions.Advertising that does not conform to thesestandards or that is deceptive or misleading,is never knowingly accepted. If any readerencounters non-compliance with these standardswe ask that you inform the Publisher of thisnewspaper and The Advertising StandardsCouncil of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: Thepublishers do not guarantee the insertion ofa particular advertisement on a specified date,or at all, although every effort will be made tomeet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, thepublishers do not accept liability for any lossor damage caused by an error or inaccuracy inthe printing of an advertisement beyond theamount paid for the space actually occupied bythe portion of the advertisement in which theerror occurred. Any corrections or changes willbe made in the next available issue. The DeltaOptimist will be responsible for only one incorrectinsertion with liability limited to that portion ofthe advertisement affected by the error. Requestfor adjustments or corrections on charges mustbe made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.For best results please check your ad foraccuracy the first day it appears. Refundsmade only after 7 business days notice!

LUEGER, R. E. ALLANSep 17, 1930 - Apr 30, 2013It is with deep sorrow that weannounce the passing ofAllan Lueger at the age of 82,late of Ladner, formerlyChilliwack, and Cultus Lake.Predeceased by his belovedwife Gayle and loving parentsRobert and ConstanceLueger, Allan is survived by 4children - Gaylene (Daniel),Donna (Patrick), David, Alanaand grandson Tanner (Mitch);by brothers Don (Marg), Rick(Sylvie); and sister Mary Ann(Jim) McGregor; also manynieces, nephews, cousins. Alwas Ladner’s favourite mailcarrier. He never missed aday of work, even finishedhis route with a broken armone slippery winter day. Hewill be greatly missed by allof us. We know that Allanwill be in heaven watching uswith a big smile as hecatches yet another hugerainbow trout, wins atExhibition Park, calls out"Bingo!", and gives a big hugand kiss to his dear PassionFlower. A Celebration of Lifewill be held Saturday, June 1,at 2 pm, Ladner Fishermen’sHall, 4481 Savoy St, Delta,BC. Light Refreshments willbe served. Special thanks toDelta Hospital nurses Loriand Alison for their care andcompassion. In lieu offlowers, please donate to TheCanadian Cancer Society.

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PUNTER, Enid AnnieMay 12, 1918 - May 8, 2013

Enid passed away peacefully onMay 8, 2013 at the age of 94.She is survived by her son, RayPunter and daughter JoanneAppleton, six grandchildren andmany great grandchildren. Shewill be dearly missed by somany. A celebration of Enid’s lifewill be announced at a later datein June.

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COOPER, Audrey TheresaMay 23, 1921 - Apr 24, 2013Audrey passed peacefully onthe afternoon of April 24,2013 with her son Bill andher husband Jack at her side.Audrey was born in Winnipegon May 23, 1921 where shelived for many years, mostrecently in the community ofRivercrest on the outskirts ofWinnipeg, where she andJack gained many lifelongfriends. For the past 55years, Audrey and Jack havelived in the idyllic communityof Beach Grove in theTsawwassen area of Delta,B.C. Audrey is also survivedby her three grandchildren,Taylor, Bryce and Kate.Audrey was a foundingmember of the South DeltaBaptist Church which sheattended regularly until thelast few years when her lossof eyesight and hearingmade her attendance atSunday Services too difficult.A memorial service will beheld at the South DeltaBaptist Church at 10 a.m. onSaturday, May 18, 2013.

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WITNESS SOUGHTCAR ACCIDENT

On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 atapprox. 6:30 a.m., in theGeorge Massey Tunnel(heading eastbound, towardsDelta).The car accident involved aRed 2009 Toyota Corolla4-door sedan and a WhiteBudget Truck. The WhiteBudget Truck rear-ended theToyota Corolla.

If you have any information,please contact Audrey Gauer,

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[email protected].'

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Tow Truck OperatorsRoadway Towing Ltd. has two positions available for tow truckoperators. Applicants must reside in the area in order to meet ourcontract obligations. Applicants must have a minimum of a class 5driver’s licence without restrictions. Most importantly chosenapplicants must pass a criminal record check prior to being hired.Experience is preferred however training will be provided to the rightapplicant. Some mechanical skills and an understanding ofautomobiles is an asset. Shifts include weekends and some on callnights. Company also offers an excellent benefits package. Driversare paid on commission so the harder you work the more you canmake. Resume and drivers abstract can either be faxed or emailed.

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who needa stable, caring home for a few months.Are you looking for the opportunity todo meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEACommunity Services is looking forqualified applicants who can providecare for youth in their home on afull-time basis or on weekends for respite.Training, support and remunerationare provided. Funding is available formodifications to better equip your home.A child at risk is waiting for an open door.Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628

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1240 General Employment1240

NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS“Helping to make our schools

a safe and welcoming environment.”The Richmond School District is looking for NOON HOURSUPERVISORS to work either on-call or five (5) days a week inan Elementary or Secondary school. Duties will involvesupervising students in school buildings and grounds during thelunch break plus assisting in the office or school library.The shifts for this part time position are 1.5 hours per day onthose days that the students are in attendance. Incumbents areexpected to follow the same vacation schedule as the school. Inaddition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills,applicants must have experience supervising groups ofadolescents and elementary school-aged children.First Aid and other related training, such as conflict resolution ornon-violent crisis intervention, would be preferred. The rate ofpay is $20.80 per hour, which includes 4% holiday pay.Applications are available at the School Board office between8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. or online. Please submit a completedapplication form with a recent resume along with proof ofcourses to:Human Resources DepartmentSchool District No 38 (Richmond)7811 Granville AvenueRichmond, BC V6Y 3E3If you have submitted an application within the past six months,you need not reapply. We appreciate the interest of all applicantsbut only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.For more information regarding the Richmond School District,please visit www.sd38.bc.ca.

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ADVERTISINGGlacier Media Group makesevery effort to ensure youare responding to areputable and legitimate jobopportunity. If you suspectthat an ad to which youh a v e r e s p o n d e d i smisleading, here are someh i n t s t o r e m e m b e r .Legitimate employers donot ask for money as part ofthe application process; donot send money; do not giveany credit card information;or call a 900 number inorder to respond to anemployment ad.

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All advertising published in this newspaper isaccepted on the premise that the merchandiseand services offered are accurately describedand willingly sold to buyers at the advertisedprices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions.Advertising that does not conform to thesestandards or that is deceptive or misleading,is never knowingly accepted. If any readerencounters non-compliance with these standardswe ask that you inform the Publisher of thisnewspaper and The Advertising StandardsCouncil of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: Thepublishers do not guarantee the insertion ofa particular advertisement on a specified date,or at all, although every effort will be made tomeet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, thepublishers do not accept liability for any lossor damage caused by an error or inaccuracy inthe printing of an advertisement beyond theamount paid for the space actually occupied bythe portion of the advertisement in which theerror occurred. Any corrections or changes willbe made in the next available issue. The DeltaOptimist will be responsible for only one incorrectinsertion with liability limited to that portion ofthe advertisement affected by the error. Requestfor adjustments or corrections on charges mustbe made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.For best results please check your ad foraccuracy the first day it appears. Refundsmade only after 7 business days notice!

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE6008 Condos/

Townhouses6008

6008-02 Abbotsford6008-02

IMMACULATE TOP fl 963sf 2br condo, insuite laundry, +55building, $121,500 604-309-3947see uSELLaHOME.com id5565

TOP FLR 762sf 1br condo, in-stelaundry, 45+ building Mt. Bakerview $85,000. 778-822-7387see uSELLaHOME.com id5553

6008-14 Maple Ridge/Pitt Mead.6008-14

IMMACULATE 2446SF 4br 4bat/h. Incredible view, huge masterbr $405,000, 604-466-3175 seeuSELLaHOME.com id5226

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NEWTON 723SF 1br groundlevel w/private entry, insuitelaundry $139,900 604-984-8891see uSELLaHOME.com id5546

6008-42 S. Surrey/White Rock6008-42

PARTIAL OCEAN view, 920sf2br+den 2ba quiet condo, kids,pets ok. $309,000 778-294-2275see uSELLaHOME.com id5575

6015 For Sale byOwner6015

7BDRM/3BTH 5187 Marine Dr,Burnaby. For Sale by OwneruSELLaHOME.com, ID# 5669.Tel: 604-722-7977. MortgageHelper. $695,000.

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SMALL PEACEFUL farm set upfor horses right beside SouthLangley riding trail. Bright &comfortable older 2 bd home, f/p,barn, riding rings, pastures.$849,900. Call 604-323-4788 -See Propertyguys.com ID: 76788

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FORT LANGLEY 2300sf 5brw/suite above 3 additionalrental units $965K 604-882-6788see uSELLaHOME.com id5533

6020-34 Surrey6020-34

FLEETWOOD RENO’D 2140sf4br 3ba, large 7100sf lot, bsmtsuite $539,000. 604-727-9240see uSELLaHOME.com id5617

GUILDFORD 1900SF 3br 2baw/basement suite on huge 8640sf lot, $479,000 604-613-1553see uSELLaHOME.com id5608

6020 Houses - Sale6020

6020-34 Surrey6020-34

GUILDFORD MAGNIFICENT4952sf 10br 6.5ba back on creek,main floor master br, $729K

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SRY: 10866-160A St. Open Sat2-4pm. 4 BR, 2400sf, cds, $623kRoyal Pacific Rlty, Elvira Hallwww.elvirahall.com 604-783-9632

6020-36 Tsawwas.6020-364 BEDROOM, 1.5 bath, 3600 sfon 2 levels, in English Bluff area,Tssawwassen, permanent greenspace at rear of home..suitepotential, lot size 70 x 128 approx.Call 604-948-0148 for details

CUSTOM BUILT, 2200sf, 3BR+den, 2.5 bath, new fixtures,7300sf lot, $659K, 604-943-9600

6030 Lots & Acreage6030

LANGLEY NR town fully reno’d2474sf home on 5ac ppty, bsmtsuite $1,150,000 604-825-3966see uSELLaHOME.com id5582

3418 Blueberry Drive,Whistler, BC. Bare Land

approx 13,500 sq ft. Panoramicviews from Whistler to Mt.

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6035 Mobile Homes6035

OWN THE land, Chilliwack,1092sf, 2bdrm rancher stylemobile home, kids OK, $179,900604-824-7803see uSELLaHOME.com id5541

6040 Okanagan/Interior6040

MERRITT HERITAGE style 3070sf 4br 5ba on 9.9ac lot detachedshop, view $895K 250-378-8857see uSELLaHOME.com id5592

6050 Out Of TownProperty6050

CRANBROOK 2060SF 4br 3bareno’d home w/side suite on 2lots $239,900 778-887-4530see uSELLaHOME.com id5304

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6065 RecreationProperty6065

HATZIC LAKE Swans Point, 1 hrfrom Vanc incl lot & 5th wheelski, fish, $134,500. 604-209-8650see uSELLaHOME.com id5491

LOT & Trailer. This little gem islocated 120 miles from Van, pool- C.H, hiking, fishing, history ofCaretaker, maint $775/yr,$30,000 obo. Lot 33 - 30860Trans Canada Hwy Yale BC. Ph1-604-792-6764

OCEAN FRONT boat access only2 yr old 1600sf 3br 2.5ba 30minfrom W Van $799K 778-998-9141see uSELLaHOME.com id5424

RENTALS

CHOOSE YOUR NEW HOME FROM OURLIST OF WELL MAINTAINED AND

MANAGED SUITES!

LADNERDel Rio and Lora Court

1 bedroom suites in quiet well maintained buildings. Rentincludes 2 appl, carpets, drapes heat and h/w. To view pleasecall 604-454-4469

Evergreen Lane1 and 2 bedroom suites available in one of our 4 wellmaintained bldgs. Located near shops, school and busroutes. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets and drapes. To view thissuite please call 604-454-4469

HarboursideAffordable 3 bedroom suites available in the heart of LadnerVillage. Rent includes 2 appl, drapes and hot water. To viewplease call 604-868-9453

TSAWWASSENCentury Village

Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs with landscapedgreen areas. 2 bedroom suites include drapes, wall to wallcarpets, balconies, elevators and wheelchair access. Tsaw.Manor includes heat. Close to beach, parks, rec centre andschools. To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111

Greensview2 bedroom suite available. Includes dishwasher andgarburetor. Building is located on bus route and within walkingdistance of shopping centre. For more info please call604-306-1499

Kelly Court1 and 2 bedroom suites available in quiet bldg close toamenities. Rent includes heat and hot water. Building updatesconsist of putting greens, windows and patio doors. To viewthese suites please call 604-306-7877

For a full list of our availabilities check:www.centuryrentals.ca

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6508 Apt/Condos65082 BR, Tsaw, lrg, 2 bath, 1prkg,balc, $1,500 or $1600 furn,604-275-4898 * 604-218-4804

2 LEVEL condo overlookingBeachgrove Golf Course, 2 br, 2full baths, new carpet & appl.2100 sf in ‘The Classic’ TsawTown Centre, June 1, $1900, ns604-943-4229

6508 Apt/Condos6508

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waterfront living withamazing views of water,Mtn Baker & farmland.

Fantastic sunsets.Beautiful 2 br & 2 bath

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radiant heat, adjacent tomarina, restaurant. Walk

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6508 Apt/Condos6508QUIET Clean 2br 3rd flr ste,Tsaw. nr amens, park like setting,carpets, Now Ref’s req, $1000.778-316-3401

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includes utilities, cableand internet. 1 year lease.

N/S, N/P. July 1Call Dawn

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6540 Houses - Rent6540

Tsaw 2Br House, 1 bath,4 appl, $1600, avail now,

to view call604-948-3816.

TSAW 3 bdrm, full bsmt house onlarge lot, 2 1/2 bath, all hardwood,gas f/p, large deck, no dogs,$2125. June 1, 5445 15B Ave.Peter 604-250-3154

3 BR, 1.5 ba, ns/np, 1, nearLadner Centre, 3 appls, $1800 +utils, Avail NOW. 604-325-3420

6565 Office/Retail -Rent6565

CommercialSpace for Lease

Tsawwassen: 640 to 1580 sq ftLadner: 1080 sq ft atHarbourside Plaza, DeltaStreet.

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6602 Suites/PartialHouses6602

1 BR Ladner, $650 incls utils &cable, no laundry, hw flrs, np ns,avail Now, 604-946-2539

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2 BR ste, Ladner, private entry,laundry, ns np, $900. Avail June1st. 604-946-7063

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1997 LANDROVER Defender(s)9 0 , 5 s p d d i e s e l , m i n t ,160,000km, from desert $23,9001-780-945-7945 [email protected]

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2007 MAZDA 3, GS SEDAN,38km, 1 owner, exc cond. call604-984-7164

2007 MERCEDES 280E. 4matic,parktronic, GPS, 58km, all servicerecords, like new. asking $25,500please call 604-940-2296

9515 Boats9515

1989 19’ Bayliner Capri Blue, 2.3litre IO Fresh water cooled, newwindshield/canvas/swim grid,trailer. $8,375. 604-837-7564

Aluminum Boat Wanted, 10, 12or 14 ft, with or without motor ortrailer. Will pay $. 604-319-5720

9522 RV’s/Trailers9522

1979 FORD M/H, 23 ft, cozy,bunk beds, fully equipped, low k,hi way usage, $5,500. 778-737-3890

1987 GEORGIA Boy 30’, sleeps6, excel mechical cond, kitchen,bath, $6,500. Call 604-729-9767

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ABE MOVING & Delivery andRubbish Removal $35/HR perPerson • 24/7 604-999-6020

8195 Painting/Wallpaper8195

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8309 Tiling8309AL’S CERAMIC TILE. Supply &install, samples avail. Free est.604-948-9573, cell 604-836-8943

8310 Top Soil8310SUPERSOIL SPRING SALE:All mixes, dressings, mulches,sand, gravel, rock, etc. 604-888-8881

8185 Moving & Storage8185

Personal- reclaim your garage & yard- move that huge boat or RV- renovating- store those precious keepsakes

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2 locations: POINT ROBERTS360-945-MINI (6464)

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9110 Collectibles &Classics9110

1963 FORD FALCON Futura,auto, 2 door hardtop, all original,collector plates, $7500 obo. Call604-874-4397

9125 Domestic9125

2011 Hyundai Sonata LimitedAffordable Luxury 35,600 kms.2.4L GDI DOHC. $19,999. Email:[email protected] (604) 794-3428.

9145 Scrap CarRemoval9145

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle RemovalAsk about $500 Credit!!!

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AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash paid for fullsized vehicles. 604-518-3673

*DELTA SCRAPVEHICLE REMOVAL$200 Min. FOR COMPLETE

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

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Build ResultsPersonal- reclaim your garage & yard- move that huge boat or RV- renovating- store those precious keepsakes

Need Space? We Have It!

MINI & MOBILE STORAGE

LADNER604-946-0020

Commercial- reduce your costly commercial square footage/

increase your profit by storing offsite atreduced rates

2 locations: POINT ROBERTS360-945-MINI (6464)

24/7 SecureGated AccessReasonable

Rates!

Need a Gardener?

Find one in theHome Services section


May DaysMay DaysMay Days

IdolIdolIdol

Delta Stage ~ Ladner Memorial Park

SATURDAY, MAY 25, 11AM - 1PM

12 Years Old & Younger Idol1ST PLACE: $200; 2ND PLACE $100; 3RD PLACE: $75

SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1:30PM - 3:30PM

13 - 18 Years Old Idol1ST PLACE: $350; 2ND PLACE $200; 3RD PLACE: $100

Top 3 in both categories to perform Sunday afterMay Queen Crowning

DEADLINE EXTENDED

DEADLINE EXTENDEDTILL MAY 18TH

Registration form available online at:www.ladnermaydays.com

or at Grapes 4U Wine Store

117th Annual PioneerMay Days

May 24, 25, 26

DEADLINE EXTENDEDTILL MAY 18TH

Documents

Delta Optimist May 15 2013