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Shake up at health unit Staff transferred to North Delta as facility in Ladner set to become a satellite operation BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

Chamber & port support new bridge BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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The South Delta Public Health Unit is not shutting down, despite a plan to amalgamate staff in North Delta.

That’s the assurance from Fraser Health, which confirmed staff from the health unit in Ladner’s civic precinct will soon move to North Delta.

“To continue providing core public health programs, Fraser Health is adjusting the staffing model at the Delta public health units by pooling staffing resources of the North and South Delta public health units into a single team,” according to a statement by the health authority.

“This Vicki Huntington team will Only some operate out services to of the North remain in Ladner Delta Public Health Unit.

The South Delta Public Health Unit will remain open as a satellite site. The new staffing model will allow staff to travel to the South Delta Public Health Unit to provide services to clients. Our intent is for there to be little to no impact for clients as they can continue to access services through the South Delta Public Health Unit,” the statement reads.

The change is scheduled to take effect in January 2014.

Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington said according to correspondence she’s received after her inquiry, it looks like only some services will remain here and residents will have to travel to

Delta’s business community is pleased a new bridge will be constructed over the south arm of the Fraser River.

Responding to Premier Christy Clark’s announcement last week that a bridge will replace the George Massey Tunnel on the existing Highway 99 corridor, Delta Chamber of Commerce chair Orv Nickel said a bridge appears to provide the greatest advantages of all the crossing options.

“The population of the Lower Mainland requires expanded transportation systems for cars, trucks and public transportation systems,” said Nickel. “This new proposed project will be a welcome addition to what currently exists and adds to future plans as the traffic needs demand.

“Any one of the five options would have been an improvement over the crowded tunnel situation currently in place, but the transportation engineers planning this tunnel expansion are the experts on the topic.

“Given all the information that they have at their fingertips, and that the media and the public do not have, certainly puts the planning advantage in their court and the Delta Chamber of Commerce applauds their effort,” he said.

Fraser Surrey Docks this week also said it’s pleased the tunnel will be replaced, noting the structure, which services over 80,000 vehicles a day, has an estimated 10 to 15 years of life before major components will need to be replaced.

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Fraser Health says the South Delta Public Health Unit in Ladner’s civic precinct will remain open but it will become a satellite centre beginning in January.

North Delta for everything else.

“They say the former South Delta Public Health (Unit) will continue to provide some services, such as immunization and breastfeeding support. The services available to clients remain unchanged, (but) that doesn’t mean they’re available here,” Huntington said.

“It’s all in the wording. It says while they recognize that this change may pose a challenge for some clients, it will enhance their ability to meet the demand for services across the community.

It means services now here you will have to access in North Delta, which is unacceptable.”

Huntington said the health region shouldn’t be surprised these changes will cause concern and angst in this community, knowing how sensitive the public has been to previous health and hospital cuts.

The South Delta Health Unit is one of 18 operated by the health region, offering a variety of services ranging from breastfeeding and HIV/AIDS/hepatitis support to chronic disease prevention, tuberculosis testing and more.

A communications person with the B.C. Nurses Union told the Optimist the union has been informed there will be six parttime nurses laid off, but the health

region is adding one additional full- time nurse. Not clear what that will mean for patient care, the union notes that’s all it knows at this point.

Saying the staffing model is still being finalized, FHA spokesperson Nafisa Abdulla said as a satellite site, clients will receive the same services as they did in the past.

Mayor Lois Jackson said it’s not clear what impacts there will be for residents with a satellite unit, but the municipality will, for now, assume it’s business as usual.

She said Delta recently agreed to a five-year lease renewal for the South Delta facility.

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Fire chief recognized for service

Mayor presents Dan Copeland with 30-year pin during ceremony at this week’s Delta council meeting BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta council gave Delta Fire Chief Dan Copeland special recognition this week for his many years of service to the department.

At Monday’s meeting in North Delta, Mayor Lois Jackson presented the chief with a 30-year pin. Adding to his surprise, his family filed into the meeting to get the special presentation started.

“Over the past six years, Chief Copeland has shown great leadership. He has dedicated his entire career to serving the Delta community and is highly respected as a leader and a mentor in his field,” Jackson read from her prepared speech.

Copeland, a member of the Delta Fire Department since 1982, became chief in 2007.

Shortly after becoming chief a large, complex fire broke out in Burns Bog, during which time he displayed the actions of a true leader, Jackson said.

Calling him a dynamic leader who could challenge firefighter norms and inspire Delta’s 170 firefighters to achieve their personal best, the mayor described Copeland as a visionary who helped enhance fire services.

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Saying Copeland has aligned Delta’s emergency response capabilities with the community’s needs, the mayor noted Delta is home to the largest container port in Canada and significant industrial areas in Tilbury and Annacis Island. The

chief has overseen the establishment of a dedicated HAZMAT team with state-of-the-art equipment, eliminating Delta’s reliance on neighnouring emergency services when dealing with hazardous materials incidents.

Copeland has also spearheaded a number of other initiatives, including training firefighters to provide a higher level of medical care for patients in life-threatening emergencies. He’s also involved in health and wellness programs and has

ward for the government to maintain, but it’s got 50 years of life left in it. It was built for a 100-year purSaying there’s no doubt pose, and when you need a new crossing is needed, transportation infrastructure Delta South MLA Vicki as badly as this region does, Huntington echoed conwhy would cerns by you get rid Doug “It doesn’t have to of one unless Massey, son of the be replaced and the you’re servicing the port late George government knows (of Metro Massey, this. It’s awkward for Vancouver)?” that the she asked. existing the government to “If the port tunnel maintain, but it’s got wants it gone will be scrapped.

50 years of life left in that badly that it can Huntington it.” said it can Vicki Huntington convince the province to still be an build a three important or four or five billion doltransportation link. lar bridge, then the port “It doesn’t have to be better start paying for it,” replaced and the governHuntington said. ment knows this. It’s awk-

The independent MLA said a second round of consultation was supposed to have occurred on the preferred options, but instead one was picked long ago.

Gordon Price, director of the City Program at SFU, believes the future of the region is now in play.

In his latest blog, Price asked if south of the Fraser, and Delta in particular, will be transformed into an industrial port to serve a larger vision: making B.C. one of the world’s most significant carbon-transfer points.

Among the points to consider, he noted, “Dramatic new highways and bridges, notably the South Fraser Perimeter Road, spearing into the heart of Delta’s farmlands, stimulating

BRIDGE from page 1 “The construction of a new bridge will greatly improve the overall transportation flow of the region,” said Jeff Scott, president and CEO of Fraser Surrey Docks. “It will also enable economic opportunities for Fraser Surrey Docks and other nearby business operators.”

Replacement of the tunnel with a bridge will allow for further dredging of the Fraser River to accommodate larger vessels. Dredging of the river has been taking place since the late 1890s and additional dredging would better accommodate today’s modern vessels, according to Surrey Fraser Docks.

SANDOR GYARMATI

Delta Fire Chief Dan Copeland (centre) was surprised when his family showed up for a special recognition presentation at Monday’s Delta council meeting in North Delta. Copeland, who became chief in 2007, has been a member of the Delta Fire Department since 1982. expanded training opportunities.

Delta also hired its first female officer under Copeland’s watch.

Jackson said Copeland works tirelessly at community events, supporting various fundraising efforts.

A father of three and grandfather of four, Copeland is a longtime Delta resident who comes from along line of firefighters. Since 1917, 14 family members have served as firefighters. His son Jason is a firefighter in Burnaby.

Construction of a bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel is expected to begin in 2017. development and speculation. Tsawwassen Mills shopping centre is becoming a reality, and there are options on agricultural lands west of Highway 17, anticipating warehousing and intermodal port uses.”

He also stated, “The ALR is up for review. So if land in Delta was ‘freed’ up, the Massey Bridge might serve the same function

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On another front, some mayors are balking at the bridge announcement, asking why the government has foregone a referendum for the plan. Mayor Lois Jackson responded to the critics, saying “it’s our turn” as far as improvements for Delta.

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Tsawwassen’s Duncan Holmes was named one of the winners of the B.C. Association of Farmers’ Markets’ first-ever Farmers Appreciation Week Poetry Contest.

“I was totally delighted,” said Holmes when asked for his reaction, “especially because I live in South Delta which is such a agriculture centre of action.”

Holmes was named the winner for the Metro Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region for his entry, A Farmer’s Ode to Spring!, a poem about the hope of springtime.

Holmes is a food writer, gardener and has a “great love of the land.”

“I think we’re blessed

here with what we’ve got, so we’ve got to look after it. Agriculture is at the heart of what this part of the Lower Mainland is all about.”

He also has editorial cartoons published in the Optimist.

Contest winPHOTO BY JOYCE ROBINSON ners receive a $50 Tsawwassen’s Duncan Holmes displays gift certificate to a some of his homegrown bounty. farmers’ market of ing to the association’s their choice, The website.

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Touch still forms that through cold winter lay dormant, but even in suspension knew that your warm hand would clutch all frigid shapes, and wring from them new life That they would grow again, Be blessed again by ageless sun that in warming glory would shine again.

Here in the cold and grey we wait.

With impatient tractors, cold barns, bags

of seed, Things and places wrapped in farmland mystery, Precious moments, us in solitude, Waiting for winter cold and bleak to go, For numbing winds to disappear into a past where all the winters go; Wrapped with all the seasons in brown and rotting leaves, Fallow fields and flying snow.

Ah, the streams of memories Seasons mixed and mellowed in time’s unrushing fashion, As we wait for springtime soon to come When in the sunshine we will walk and work together.

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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, Sept. 16 and Sunday, Sept. 22: Tsawwassen • Sept. 16, 8:36 a.m., 1200-block of 56th Street: Report received of a vehicle left in the shopping centre parking lot unattended with its windows down and the key in the ignition. Police located the owner of the vehicle who explained he had electrical issues over the weekend and had left the vehicle in the parking lot but could not explain why the vehicle was open with the keys in the car.

Keys returned to the owner who arranged for a tow truck to pick up the car.

• Sept. 19, 5:08 p.m., ferry causeway: A suspicious circumstance incident was reported aboard a ferry heading to Tsawwassen.

Police located a suspect who was in possession of a B.C. driver’s licence and other identification belonging to a complainant who had reported a break and enter to his residence in June. Items seized and investigation is ongoing.

• Sept. 19, 1:45 p.m., 1300-block of Duncan Drive: Complainant reported her decal was missing from her licence plate and was unable to confirm if the decal was ever placed on the plate. Report taken for information purposes.

• Sept. 21, 3:24 p.m., 200-block of Woodland Drive: A late report was received of a change purse missing from the complainant’s large purse left on her bed. The change purse contained a key to her residence and $800. The complainant suspects work-

men who were in her residence may be responsible for the theft. Locks on the residence to be changed and police will follow up with the workmen.

• Sept. 21, 5:48 p.m., 1400-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported his bicycle stolen from the bike rack at his apartment block. The strata council had recently posted a notice that bicycles left in the racks for a lengthy period of time would be removed and donated to charity.

However, the complainant has not been able to make contact with the strata council and wished to file a report for insurance purposes. The bicycle is described as a men’s orange Apollo 10-speed.

• Sept. 22, 5:13 a.m., 1500-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported her unlocked vehicle was entered sometime overnight and her boyfriend’s $800 laptop stolen. No witnesses or suspects.

Ladner • Sept. 16, 10:44 a.m., 4400-block of Dawn Drive: Report received that the super mailboxes were left open. Police found all three mailboxes open with no items in the boxes. No signs of forced entry as it appears a key had been used to open the boxes. Canada Post contacted to secure the mailbox.

• Sept. 16, 3:59 p.m., 4800-block of Linden Drive: Complainant reported the gate to her residence had been broken. Police investigated and found it was the back sliding door to the residence that had been

smashed. The complainant works in a restaurant and indicated a difficult customer may have followed her home and damaged the window. The complainant was able to provide the licence plate number of the possible suspect. Police will follow up with the possible suspect.

• Sept. 18, 8:24 am, 5000-block of 96th Street: Report received from complainant that his son’s two dirt bikes parked in his shed had been stolen sometime overnight. Thieves cut the locks off the shed as well as the lock on a storage trailer.

Nothing stolen from trailer but all locks missing. Area checks by police proved negative.

• Sept. 18, 5:06 p.m., 4200-block of Arthur Drive: An off-duty police officer reported a suspicious male was going door to door attempting to sell security systems. Police located the male who provided identification and this was confirmed by the company manager. Police advised the sales person to take great care if going door to door to show his identification to residents and to obtain residents’ express permission prior to entering their homes. The information was also given to the manager to convey to all sales personnel.

• Sept. 20, 1:28 a.m., 4900-block of 53rd Street: Police responded to a report of a noisy party. On arrival, police noticed several males on a side deck of the residence. Officers spoke to the host and advised him of the noise bylaw and possible fines. The party was shut down without any problems at the request of police officers.

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Jimmy’s love of his family and for our community was always forefront in his actions everyday. He touched many lives throughout South Delta over the years. His caring ways and smiling face will be fondly remembered and missed… ~ From his “Delta Optimist” Family

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The enrollment decline at Delta’s public schools is not as bad as projected.

The Delta school board received a preliminary report on student numbers Tuesday that showed, as of this week, the district has 15,159 pupils, a drop of 185 from last September.

Noting the district will have a clearer picture of this year’s enrollment next week, assistant superintendent Garnet Ayres said at this point the district has 37 more students than it projected.

For South Delta, there are 29 more kids than last year at Ladner elementary schools and one more in Tsawwassen. However,

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Delta Secondary is down 38 students, while South Delta Secondary is down 75.

“The problem is simple: For years we’ve had 1,000 new kindergarten students coming in and 1,500 students graduate, so not as many have been coming into the system as graduating,” Ayres explained.

Helping offset that decline are international students, whose numbers have been steadily increasing. This September there are 462 students from various countries, with China topping the list.

Total revenue from the program for 2012/13 was $6 million, up from $4.7 million the previous year.

A potential strike by school by support staff was recently averted when a deal was reached between CUPE and the B.C. Public Schools Employers’

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The province has already said that money for wage increases will have to come out of school board budgets.

District communications manager Deneka Michaud told the Optimist the board is completing its savings plan to submit to the Ministry of Education.

The document must receive approval before a local agreement is finalized.

“While we do not have a local agreement yet, any cost increases for the current school year will have to come out of funds already allocated to other educational services, including initiatives geared at achieving our Vision such as classroom technology,” said Michaud. “Therefore, targeted funds will have to be re-allocated.”

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MURPHY’S LAW Not to look a gift bridge in the mouth, but last Friday’s announcement by Premier Christy Clark raises a whole bunch of questions in these parts. With the type of structure and its location now decided, I guess the biggest question, the concern over whether we’d ever see a new crossing, appears to have been answered, but many smaller ones persist.

One of the most prevalent queries is why, when river crossings are in such short supply in the region, would we get rid of a perfectly good tunnel? OK, so maybe that’s too flattering a description of the antiquated tube, but four lanes across the Fraser are not something to be discarded lightly.

Rather than adding and subtracting, why not just increase the number of lanes across the river by locating the bridge further upstream, perhaps as a connection to the South Fraser Perimeter Road?

I suspect the fact the tunnel will need some significant work in a decade or so is one reason not to keep it around in the long term, but the more likely rationale is because bridges are far more shipfriendly than underwater tubes, which then opens up the river to larger, oceangoing vessels.

Given three lanes can’t adequately handle rush hour now, I worry an eightlane bridge (four in either direction) would be outdated by the time it opens.

The YouTube video on the provincial government’s website shows the new bridge with five lanes in either direction, so that’s comforting — as much as a computer simulation can be — but given there won’t be that many lanes on Highway 99, nor at the Oak Street Bridge, does it not just move the choke point somewhere else along the corridor?

The simulation has one lane earmarked for transit and carpools, which is also heartening, because if we continue to cater to single-occupancy vehicles, we’ll never be able to build our way out of traffic congestion.

And what about the River Road exit into Ladner? I’m far from an engineer, but surely the grade of the bridge precludes a ramp so close to the water’s edge, which means many southbound drivers will have a roundabout way into town to match their roundabout way out of it.

Finally, how the heck are they going to build a bridge virtually over top of it and keep the tunnel open for traffic at the same time? Not only will the tie-ups be of the historic variety, but if driving through the tunnel gives you the creeps now, do you really want to be doing so when crews are drilling pilings for the new bridge?

Greek settlers endured tough conditions on Deas Island DOUG HUSBAND

COMMUNITY COMMENT When researching stories of Delta’s pioneer days, what better place to start than the archives.

There are many family and community stories recorded throughout Delta’s 135-year history.

As a youngster I was aware of various ethnic communities spread throughout Delta. The Norwegians and Swedish families were, for the most part, located in the Sunbury/ Annieville area with their place of worship, community hall and general stores. Their homes were situated alongside the Fraser River and near marinas housing their fleet of fish boats. Sunbury Elementary provided early education with senior students bussed to the high school in Ladner.

The Chinese, Greeks and Italians, among others, located themselves in west Ladner alongside the Fraser River, their primary source of income. Early settlers from the British Isles pre-empted

land in Ladner and East Delta, establishing crop and dairy farms.

They, too, developed their community interests and centre of commerce in the Ladner area. These pioneers were all without power, sanitary systems or adequate fresh water, to name a few of their basic needs.

As difficult as the lifestyles were then, little could compare with the harshness and isolation of the first Greek settlement on Deas Island.

Now a regional park and connected to the mainland, it was then surrounded by a fast flowing and blustery Fraser River.

Greek families and their countrymen began arriving in Delta around 1895, settled on the island and remained there for the next half-century. Thanks to the Capaduca memoir, we have insight into this early settlement.

By 1886, most of Delta’s lands were held in private ownership.

Likely because of their seafaring origins, they chose to live on the water next to a virtually uninhabited island. These industrious newcomers salvaged logs and building materials from the river and constructed a rudimentary float home settlement on the main channel.

The homes were secured by ropes and pilings and connected by wooden walkways to the island. At

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its peak, the community consisted of approximately 30 brightly painted float houses and approximately 80 residents.

The men turned to the river for income and became successful fishermen on the West Coast. The men enjoyed seasonal hunting on the island for ducks and pheasants to add to their food supply.

The women and children planted vegetable gardens, raised chickens, goats and sheep, and made the best of their rudimentary housing.

Isolated by location and language, life was complicated. Travel off the island was by boat for supplies from Ladner’s Landing or New Westminster, depending on tidal currents. School-age children rowed across Deas Channel to the mainland and walked through farm fields to Trenant School on Crescent Island.

Language played a role in some difficulties in the playground.

Despite these challenges, these people prospered from the lucrative salmon runs, their ingenuity and perseverance in establishing a close-knit community.

The island community disbanded in the 1940s with many families relocating in west Ladner. Many of the descendents remain in Ladner, proud of their Greek heritage.

And a good night to you, Peter.

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September 27, 2013 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Delta being swallowed up in port’s quest for cash

Editor: Port Metro Vancouver is paving paradise and putting up a parking lot — a massive parking lot consuming farmland, destroying bird habitat, degrading marshland and foreshore, and further affecting the fragile estuary of the Fraser River, impacting our salmon stocks.

Terminal 2 is huge and it is coming to your back yard. Vancouver, you should be concerned, very concerned.

We have already lost the rich farmland of Lulu Island to the development of Richmond; how much of South Delta will we allow to be swallowed up in a quest for money and a blatant disregard for the

environment?

As families and communities striving to reduce our carbon footprint and buy local, this massive port expansion is a huge, misguided step in the wrong direction. It must be stopped.

Our roads are congested with huge diesel-burning container trucks spewing their exhaust as they idle in long lines of traffic moving slowly up and down Highway 99. Panamax ships are now capable of carrying 13,000 containers, yes, 13,000 per ship. The numbers are staggering, as is the negative impact on the quality of our lives in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

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is causing the loss of irreplaceable farmland, desecrating the foreshore and destroying wildlife habitat.

It is causing noise and air pollution and increased traffic congestion.

South Delta has already done its part in terms of accommodating Deltaport to allow for the movement of goods in and out of B.C., however, enough is enough.

The huge expansion that is already underway must be stopped.

I understand Prince Rupert has the room for port expansion and the community supports growth of the existing facility. We should redirect container shipping there. Is this a possible solution?

Katherine Hammond

Keeping tunnel open duplicates maintenance costs Editor: Re: Bridge set to replace tube, Sept. 25 Does it make sense, economically to pay the operating, maintenance and

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September 27, 2013 The Delta Optimist A11 Letters to the Editor

Flood strategy is needed for Bay

Editor: Re: Opponents pushing the usual buttons as rhetoric ramps up, Community Comment, Sept. 20 Columnist Mike Schneider seems confused about a few issues surrounding the Southlands development proposal.

His reference to a “repetitive fear tactic strategy” is off base. The case for climate change induced sea level rise is well established and is addressed by recent B.C. guidelines for development in coastal areas.

These guidelines were followed by Delta’s own consultants when they recommended a flood construction level (FCL) of elevation 4.8 m geodetic for the Southlands. This recommendation is being flouted by the current development proposal.

And yes, after 2100, with the currently predicted sea level rise of 1.2 m plus a high tide and the design storm and storm surge, the whole of Boundary Bay and Beach Grove would be at risk of inundation. It doesn’t seem reasonable to expose yet another 2,000 or more people to this hazard, especially when insurance coverage and government disaster funding may not be available if design guide-

lines have not been followed.

More to the point, a long-term flood protection strategy for the whole of Boundary Bay and Beach Grove is needed, and should be established before allowing a major development to proceed.

Concerning the improvements to the intersection of 56th Street and 12th Avenue, Century will not “pick up the tab.” Century has only offered to pay for what it considers to be its fair share, at 30 per cent of the total cost.

The fact is that although Century has committed $9 million for drainage and irrigation upgrades, Delta’s engineering report puts the total cost at $12.8 million.

When questioned on this recently, Sean Hodgins implied that Delta’s tax revenue from the development, he estimated at $2 million per year, would be the source of funding for the difference.

At the current Delta mil rate of 3.5188, tax revenue of $2 million per year on 950 units implies an average assessed value of $598,000/unit. It is just as well that Century is not promoting this development as affordable.

Adrian Wightman

Questions about Southlands plan Editor: As time draws close to the public discussion of the Southlands, I have a few questions that raise interest.

What is “affordable housing?” The Vancouver Sun mentioned affordable housing for Metro Vancouver at over $800,000. Is this the expectation for the public waiting for the Southlands development?

Is there a guarantee each dwelling will only have one car so traffic congestion can be kept at a minimum? Will residents of the complex be expected to travel by bicycle to the local shops?

What will happen to the local shops predicted for

the Southlands and the current ones in Tsawwassen if the Tsawwassen First Nation develops its malls?

What will 56th Street look like on a summer weekend when the traffic to Point Roberts lines up with the traffic to the Southlands and along Boundary Bay Road when the traffic for Centennial Beach meets the traffic from the Southlands?

The sidewalk along the golf course on 12th Avenue gives good access to the parklands of Centennial.

Perhaps more thought should be given to what seems to be a gift with many strings attached.

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Help always there Recently Cathy and I drove to Mt Baker. The drive up the mountain became a metaphor for life’s journey.

Never having been on that road, each mile on that long, beautiful, breathtaking, winding road was new.

There were dangerous hairpin curves. To misjudge those turns would mean death.

There were “falling rock zones.”

To go forward meant risking a falling rock. I could have stopped and gone back. Like life, what happens and why is often a mystery. You can live a good life and die young. Live a bad life and prosper. Rocks fall on the just and unjust.

To add to the metaphor others were driving down the road.

At times, we met on those hairpin

curves.

As carefully as I was driving, if they, in a moment of carelessness, crossed the centre line it might mean the end of my life. We are hostage to the choices others make.

Scott Peck said it many years ago, “Life is difficult.” Who or on what can we depend?

The next day I presided at a memorial service. A gifted singer provided the answer. I had heard the well-worn hymn many times but in that moment, I heard it in a new way.

“When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me.” Thank you God for the gift of Jesus.

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Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project - Public Comments Invited September 23, 2013 − As part of the strengthened and modernized Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) put in place to support the government's Responsible Resource Development Initiative, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency must decide whether a federal environmental assessment is required for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project located in British Columbia. To assist in making its decision, the Agency is seeking comments from the public on the project and its potential effects on the environment.

Written comments must be submitted by October 15, 2013 to: Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 410-701 West Georgia Street Vancouver, BC V7Y 1C6 Telephone: 604-666-2431 Fax: 604-666-6990 RobertsBank@ceaa-acee.gc.ca To view a summary of the project description or for more information on the project and on the environmental assessment process, visit the Agency’s website at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca (registry reference number 80054). All comments received will be considered public.

Henderson and Buono headline golf tourney Athletes in Action fundraiser set for Beach Grove Anyone want to play a round of golf with hockey legend Paul Henderson or B.C. Lions general manager Wally Buono?

Tee off with professional athletes and fellow business professionals at the first annual Life of Significance Golf Classic on Thursday, Oct. 3 at Beach Grove Golf Club in support of Athletes in Action Pro Ministries and LeaderImpact, two strategic ministries of Power to Change (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ).

“We’re excited to welcome Paul Henderson back to Vancouver for this golf fundraiser,” noted Dave Klassen, director of AIA’s pro ministry and chaplain for the B.C. Lions.

“Every Canadian over 40 can tell you where they were standing when Henderson got that winning goal in the 1972 Canada/Russia hockey series - at the height of the Cold War,” said Klassen.

“Many Canadians want to meet him in person as well as to introduce their kids

Wally Buono Lions GM to this hockey legend and Canadian hero. And, of course, Wally Buono has already won the hearts of B.C. football fans.”

Henderson said he’s looking forward to coming back to Vancouver to support AIA’s Pro Ministry.

“As an athlete, I wish our teams back then had had a chaplain like Dave Klassen to hang out with us and just be there for us as well as to help us keep our lives in perspective,” he said.

Buono has enjoyed success on the football field, both as a player and a coach. The CFL’s all-timewinningest coach, he split time between the Calgary

Stampeders and the Lions, winning five Grey Cup titles. As a player with the Montreal Alouettes, Buono played in five championship games, winning the Grey Cup twice.

The golf tourney has a 1 p.m. tee off and will feature on-course competitions.

Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit both Athletes in Action Pro Ministry and LeaderImpact.

Golfers are invited to register individually or as a team. Golf packages are $210 per person, while tickets for the evening banquet are $50.

Interested golfers and sponsors can call Dave Klassen at 604-807-9933 or Russ Swaim at 778-8705530 for more information or register online at www. losgolfclassic.com.

In addition to the golf tournament, Henderson will be in Langley, Abbotsford and Vancouver on Wednesday, Oct. 2. For information and tickets, visit www.leaderimpactgroup.com.

Dr. Jeff Braun

New Chiropractor/Owner

The Agency will post a decision on its website stating whether a federal environmental assessment is required.

If it is determined that a federal environmental assessment is required, the public will have three more opportunities to comment on this project, consistent with the transparency and public engagement elements of CEAA 2012.

Projects subject to CEAA 2012 are assessed using a science-based approach. If the project is permitted to proceed to the next phase, it will continue to be subject to Canada’s strong environmental laws, rigorous enforcement and follow-up, and increased fines.

The proposed project Port Metro Vancouver proposes the construction and operation of a new three-berth marine container terminal located at Roberts Bank in Delta, British Columbia, approximately 35 kilometres south of Vancouver. Located next to the existing Deltaport and Westshore Terminals, the Project would provide an additional 2.4 million units of container capacity per year at Roberts Bank.

Chiropractic helps with more than traditional neck and back pain. It helps with numerous other conditions by removing the nerve interference in your body so that your body may heal.

The conditions, which Doctors of Chiropractic address, are as varied as the nervous system itself.

For over 27 years I have been treating a variety of conditions including, but not limited to: • Low back pain • Neck and shoulder pain • Headaches and migraines • Scoliosis • Carpal Tunnel syndrome • Sprains and strains

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Chiropractic Care can help you heal and better your overall health by improving your mobility and maintaining your vitality.

Our office now has hydromassage tables, intersegmental traction tables as well as yoga classes and wellness seminars.

I welcome you to come by the clinic for a complimentary tour and personal meeting.

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September 27, 2013 The Delta Optimist A17 In the Community

University women’s club presents bursaries to five female students

The Canadian Federation of University Women — South Delta presented its annual bursaries to five local women this week.

Each year the club holds an event to raise money for the bursaries and then advertises in the spring for candidates. Winners are selected in early June and are presented with their cheques at the September meeting.

This year’s high school winners of $1,000 each are Janessa Tom, a recent graduate of South Delta Secondary who is now PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE attending UBC in pharBursaries in hand, Shania Chand of Ladner and Janelle Dodds of Tsawwassen give each other a maceutical sciences, and high five while Jan Kerklaan of the Canadian Federation of University Women — South Delta presShania Chand, a Delta ents Holly Walker of Tsawwassen with her bursary.

Secondary graduate who is est groups — bridge, book, linguistics. now attending SFU. The Canadian Federation travel, walking issues — The $1,000 commuthat meet at various times of University Women — nity bursaries, awarded to each month. The monthly South Delta is a charitable mature students continuing meetings are held on the or returning to post-second- organization that raises fourth Tuesday at 7:15 pm funds to support the educaary studies, are Rebecca at Benediction Lutheran tion of women in the comGriffing, a student at the Church in Tsawwassen.

University of Alberta on her munity. It was established This year’s fundraising in 1966 and is one of 123 way to becoming a doctor, event will be a concert. For clubs in Canada.

Holly Walker, a BCIT stumore information, call 604Aside from fundraising, dent in nursing, and Janelle 948-1250. the group has many interDodds, an SFU student of

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September 27, 2013 The Delta Optimist A19 In the Community

Workshop for caregivers run on Saturday, Oct. 19.

“Participants will receive basic information on dementia and the impact it has on the individual, their care partners and their support network,” explains Laura Feldman, the society’s First Link co-ordinator for South Delta and Richmond.

The workshop provides an opportunity to learn about the diagnosis, programs and services available in the community, the importance of planning for the future and strategies for living well.

People with a diagnosis

of dementia, care partners and family members are all invited to attend.

The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon at Delta Hospice’s Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner.

Pre-registration is required by contacting Feldman at 604-238-7393 or lfeldman@alzheimerbc.org.

The workshop is free.

More information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and resources for living with their impact, is available by visiting www.alzheimerbc. org.

The Waterford hosting open house tomorrow The Waterford will be opening its doors for a public open house from 2 to 4 p.m. this Saturday.

The open house will fall on the last day of The Waterford’s week-long celebration for its 10th anniversary.

Members of the community are invited to come and enjoy live entertain-

ment, light refreshments and guided tours to learn more about The Waterford “community” and all it has to offer.

There will also be an opportunity for guests to learn more about the new Bria Seniors’ Community coming to Northgate, which is a mixed-use development planned for the old

Southpointe Academy site on 56th Street.

Construction of that project is set to begin this fall and the new seniors’ residence will be opening in the fall of 2015.

The Waterford is at 134556th St., Tsawwassen. Extra parking is available at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall.

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If you assemble three Delta residents in a room, chances are good one of them knows someone with Alzheimer’s disease. That’s how prevalent the disease has become, according to the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. The statistics are more than just numbers. They represent local families who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

This insight has led the society to bring its free workshop, Getting to Know Dementia, to the area. The introductory workshop will

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A20 The Delta Optimist September 27, 2013 In the Community

Recruitment Tea for Hospice Cottage

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Jennifer McCurdy, secretary for Kiwanis Club of Tsawwassen-Ladner, recently presented a $1,000 donation to Anita Sihota, executive director of the Delta Community Living Society.

The donation will be directed to the non-profit society’s art, life skills and recreation programs. The organization supports people with a developmental disability, their families and friends in the community.

If you have time to spare, like meeting new people and would like to make a difference in your community, the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe would appreciate your help.

The Delta Hospice Society is hosting a Cottage Recruitment Tea on Thursday, Oct. 3 and welcomes anyone interested in finding out more about volunteer roles at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe to attend. The tea will take place at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner, from 1 to 3 p.m.

The Tsawwassen store welcomes new male and female volunteers to both day and evening shifts.

Four-hour shifts are encouraged, but any time you can offer is appreciated. No experience is necessary, just a desire to help out.

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wide range of duties from sorting and pricing donations, cashiering, organizing and tidying, to assisting customers and checking electronics and small appliances. There are many more specialized roles available with full training and support within a team environment.

Students can also fulfill their high school community service requirement while gaining retail experience or enhance their resume.

Day shifts are available seven days a week, while evening shifts, from 4 to 7 p.m., are Tuesday to Thursday.

All of the funds raised at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe allow the Delta Hospice Society to provide information, resources, counseling and specialized programs at no cost to the community.

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The Island is home to seven distinct regions, all with their own charm and appeal. Whether you long to head out for a cosmopolitan centre, a small town or a snug harbour, the Vancouver Island region has it all.

For the outdoor enthusiast, there’s rugged oceanfront hiking trails, wilderness camping, big-wave surfing, mountain biking paths, wildlife watching expeditions, caving and kayaking trips that makes the Island a natural paradise.

Yet, don’t be fooled by the Island’s other choice of activities – golf, museums, spectacular gardens, aquariums and government buildings – Vancouver Island is also a Mecca for those who want a variety of dining and shopping choices.

Prepare yourself for a culinary adventure because the Island offers everything from international

fine dining to West coast cuisine, tempting seafood to culinary classics with an Island twist, and everything in between. Explore its great shopping with unique retail outlets selling local fashion, food, wine, crafts, art and much more.

In the evening, head out for a night of fabulous live music, theatre or fine arts.

Vancouver Island is a land of diversity and choices, and that includes the Island’s accommodations. There’s a home-away-fromhome that will satisfy every taste and budget.

If your idea of an idyllic stay is a restorative one, the Island offers - myriad -resort lodgings, boutique hotels, major chain hotels, warm and inviting B&Bs and funky hostels.

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Tsawwassen Legion first vice president Gary Bain and member Eve Edmundson recently presented Amber, a Legion member’s granddaughter, with her very own Spinoza Talking Bear. Talking Spinoza Bears have been given to children identified by their health care professional through agencies such as B.C. Children’s Hospital, CNIB, Ronald McDonald House, Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and others. Spinoza is a therapeutic talking bear that, through a hidden speaker and CD player, will tell Amber stories and sing songs to her.

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raser Valley Regional Library is celebrating a trio of local anniversaries in a big way.

The milestones include the George Mackie Library in North Delta marking 30 years in its current building, the Tsawwassen Library hitting 40 years of existence and the Ladner Pioneer Library reaching the 50year mark at its current building.

“Basically it’s celebrating the many years there’s been libraries here,” says Gillian McLeod, Delta libraries manager with FVRL. “We decided to do something big,” she says, adding there are also opportunities to highlight changing services in the libraries.

A variety of events, activities and contests have been planned for the coming weeks for Celebrating Delta Libraries 2013: Honouring our past, imagining our future!

A kick-off event takes place tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at each of Delta’s libraries where those interested can get information about what’s on tap for October. In addition to picking up Library Passports (complete activities to enter prize draws) and learning about mobile maker spaces (a way to bring groups together in unique ways), folks can get

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Delta libraries manager Gillian McLeod is ready for Celebrating Delta Libraries 2013: Honouring our past, imagining our future!

a copy (either for free, on loan or by purchase) of the three books selected for Delta Reads!

Delta Reads! is a community-wide event where residents can read the same books, pass them on to others and have a discussion at book talks.

“The fun part of Delta Reads! is that each book

will have a sticker on it that says, ‘Read and release.’ So we’re hoping people read the book and then leave it somewhere.

Leave it at a bus stop, leave it at your favourite pub, leave it on a desk at the library, leave it wherever you go,” says McLeod.

The titles are: • The End of Your

Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe (for adults) • The Fault In Our Stars

by John Green (for teens) • Fraser Bear: A Cub’s Life by Maggie de Vries (for children) de Vries will visit the Ladner Pioneer Library on Oct. 9 and the Tsawwassen Library on Oct. 19 to read from her book.

The library has asked its community partners to set up tables and talk about themselves at the kick-off event tomorrow.

“We’re building relationships even in the planning.

For libraries these days it is about partnering in the community, being in the community, what role can we serve, what things can

we do for people,” says McLeod.

A windup party at all three Delta libraries is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

There will prizes handed out as well as cake cuttings.

A special presentation to Delta council already took place on Monday as part of anniversary celebrations.

A look back at local libraries Delta joined the Fraser Valley Regional Library in 1947; however library service in Delta began in Delta as early as 1895. It started in Ladner, with the Mechanics’ Institute Reading Room, which operated out of a local drug store and loaned books for a fee of five cents.

In February 1899, Delta council voted to grant $200 towards furnishing a municipal library on the condition the public erect a building costing at least $150 on a freehold site. A reading room was estab-

lished near the post office. Over the next 50 years, six libraries were located in various areas around town, including an electrical shop and the municipal council chamber.

tion for the past 50 years, undergoing restoration after a fire in 1977 and an expansion in 1999 as a result of a $1 million donation from a generous library customer.

Ladner Pioneer Library The Kinsmen Club recognized the need for a permanent library building in Ladner and raised $30,000 in 1960. The library opened in 1963, with the local architect winning a Governor General’s Award for design. It has remained in that loca-

Tsawwassen Library The library in Tsawwassen was built through the fundraising efforts of the Beta Sigma Phi, a walk-a-thon, two auctions and a swap meet.

Local volunteers provided much of the labour, including searching for barn boards for the exterior

of the library building. Committee members found the barn that they thought was to be the source of the siding and began dismantling it, only to be told by the farmer that they were working on the wrong barn. The library opened adjacent to the South Delta Recreation Centre in the 1973, but by the mid-1980s it was too small. In 1986, the library moved to the current location in the Town Centre Mall.

George Mackie Library

North Delta Library opened in 1972, thanks to the fundraising efforts of George Thomas Mackie and the construction labour of organizing volunteers. The 3,500-square-foot library space was too small to serve the local population and in 1983 a much larger, 11,400-square-foot library was opened nearby. The name was changed to the George Mackie Library to honour his dedication to the project.

Source: At Your Library (FVRL fall program guide)

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subjects, from landscapes to flowers, fruit, still life and figurative work. Recently her work has become more semi-abstract and she is enjoying experimenting in this freer style.

Thorpe’s passion for painting watercolour florals is inspired by the natural beauty surrounding her home. She retired from three years ago and now paints and teaches from her home studio.

Taylor’s career has been driven by energy, talent and a curiosity to explore artistic expression. She has shown her work in scores of art shows and juried exhibitions throughout the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island.

Taylor enjoys painting in all mediums, sometimes alone, as in watercolour or pastel, sometimes as mixed media, either on classical lines or purely experimental.

The gallery, adjacent to the South Delta Recreation Centre on 56th Street, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., except Monday, Oct. 7. Everyone is invited to meet the artists, enjoy their paintings and perhaps win a draw prize at a reception set for Sunday, Oct. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m.

NOREEN M. FAIRWEATHER Optimist contributor

Five Lower Mainland artists are combining their talents into a new show and sale, INTERCONNECTIONS, which opens Monday in Tsawwassen.

INTERCONNECTIONS will run until Oct. 13 in the South Delta Artists Guild gallery at the Kiwanis Centre for the Visual Arts.

Sandra Taylor of Tsawwassen, Eileen Fong from Burnaby, Susan Perez from Surrey, and Pat Vickers and Alyson Thorpe from White Rock came to know each other and their individual artistic styles and techniques through membership in the South Delta Artists Guild.

Under the leadership of Fong, a well-known artist and teacher, and backed by the knowledge and skill of Taylor, an award-winning artist and past president of the guild, INTERCONNECTIONS artists have come together for the first time to present the many facets of their art.

Fong draws on nature to express herself in watermedia,

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Alyson Thorpe (left), Susan Perez and Pat Vickers have artwork on display in a new show.

silk and acrylic, painting in a style derived from unique Chinese brush painting techniques. Her watercolours of gardens are delicate, the birds and flowers in them painted with kindness and honesty, and she explains these techniques in her book, An Exploration of Chinese

Watermedia.

Perez, a new member of the guild, paints in watercolour and acrylic, and is particularly fond of “plein air” work, painting outside rather than in studio. Her volunteer activities with VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver work in very well with her “plein

air” preference, and many of her paintings reflect the great variety of plants and landscapes, including the streams, lakes and waterfalls to be found in this worldrenowned botanical garden.

Vickers sums up her introduction to art after retirement succinctly: “To discover a new passion in mid-life is one of life’s greatest gifts.” That new passion took her through many painting and drawing classes and workshops, leading eventually to group and individual shows of her work, mostly in watercolour, for which she has a particular affection.

She finds inspiration in many

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leisure&lifestyles travel

Intimately wild in the Galapagos

Visit to islands, a treasure of Ecuador, offers once-in-a-lifetime experience BY

CHRIS MCBEATH

Optimist contributor

A UNESCO protected eco reserve and outside of the poppy seed, probably Ecuador’s most lucrative treasures, the Galapagos Islands offer a truly oncein-a-lifetime experience.

Getting here is not inexpensive, and since the volcanic archipelago is scattered over 45,000 square kilometres (17,000 square miles) of equatorial ocean, cruising becomes part of your package.

Small cruise vessel operators proliferate, your best value being five- to seven-day itineraries with mid-priced outfitters like Ecoventura, whose vessels carry snorkelling gear, wetsuits, kayaks and park-certified naturalists.

As the muse and inspiration for both Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theory and many a Discovery Channel documentary, noth-

ing prepares you for the eyeball intimacy – not to mention their hoary breath – of meeting the islands’ wildlife for real. Every encounter, whether above or below the water, is met with nonchalance, vague curiosity or is totally ignored.

And therein lies the joy.

Sea lions are a tour de force here, whether snoozing on a side bench, lolling over one another on a sandy shore or staring in your snorkel mask.

Then there are the Sally Lightfoots, flame-red crabs that scuttle across the lava rocks. Apparently, they are named either after a florid Caribbean dance or an unfaithful wife, the latter being a far more colourful story.

Multi-hued iguanas are plentiful too, as are Darwin’s famed finches, bright yellow warblers, gregarious Hood mockingbirds that’ll peck at your shoelaces and huge, pterodactyl-

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The Charles Darwin Research Station is noted for a giant tortoise breeding program.

looking frigate birds that hang overhead and nest in the branches of trees.

Watching the courting ritual of the blue-footed booby is a treat – tap dancers could take a few pointers of their stomping powder-blue feet that lead into a flamboyant courting ritual.

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ship with its beak clacking, bowing and oh-so-boastful wing antics. The birds only take to land between April and December, gathering on Espanola Island to find their lifelong mate, nest and train their offspring for many weeks at sea.

Lift off, however, isn’t easy. Weighing in at two to five kilograms (seven to 11 pounds), and having

a wingspan of up to 2.5 metres (eight feet), naturalists believe they flock to this particular island because of its high cliffs.

The only way the birds are able to get airborne is to take a running leap off the edge in the assumed hope their massive wings will catch the currents.

Look a little closer and you’ll see why they have inspired many an aerospace design, especially of drones and unmanned aircraft.

Because the park regulates every itinerary, nearly every schedule includes a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island, one of two tourist-oriented centres (along with Baltra and San Cristobal) that offer a handful of hotels, souvenir shops, restaurants, WiFifriendly coffee shops and boutiques.

Home to more than 100 international scientists, educators and conservation-

ists, the research centre is probably most noted for its captive giant tortoise-breeding program. Pirates and poachers once hunted these 270-kilogram (600-pound) beauties to near extinction but today they are making a comeback and if you head for the lush highlands, chances are you’ll see many a tortoise roaming through the tall grasses.

Sadly, the centre’s most celebrated guest, Lonesome George, passed on in 2012 at a reported age of around 120. During his lifetime, he was considered the rarest creature in the world, and his memorial plaque is almost as big a draw for visitor pictures as Lonesome himself once was.

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leisure&lifestyles gardening

Fall planting season is here Late September, early October ideal time for garlic, shallots anne marrison

Green Room When harvesting has emptied vegetable beds and containers, it’s time to figure out ways to ensure good crops next year. Sometimes this involves fall planting.

Late September and early October is the ideal time to plant garlic and shallots.

In fall, they still have time to make masses of roots before cold and frost shuts down active growth.

Winter rye can also be planted. It’s a grass that grows well in cool weather but needs to be cut down to the ground in spring and the top growth composted before it seeds. The glory of this grass is the way it improves soil structure with masses of fine roots.

These break up the soil and quickly decompose when they’re dug in.

Optimistic people who love salads could try planting leafy salad crops now (arugula, corn salad, mustard) because a warm, moist fall could give them some deliciously young, fresh leaves. At this time of year, containers are excellent for this venture, especially if they can be moved into sheltered places and protected with copper tape to deter slugs.

It’s a few weeks yet to leaf-fall but raked leaves make a good, airy mulch for garlic and shallots

and are useful to stop soil compaction on vacant beds where there’s no cover crop.

Leaves tend to blow around when dry, but can be held down with branches from pruning or wire netting.

Wire is useful stuff for vegetables, especially the stiffer type stucco wire.

Besides holding down mulch, it can support vining pea plants in spring and also cover seedlings from invasions by dogs, cats and family members.

Storage can be an issue, but once the wire is stomped flat, it takes up almost no space hanging on the back wall of a garden shed or possibly a secluded fence.

It’s often more convenient to leave some root vegetables like beets, carrots, leeks and potatoes in the garden until they can be used. Leaves and cut-up stems of corn make a great, airy mulch that can keep storage crops frost-free but gives access right through frosts.

Garden storage for root vegetables is two-edged, though, because rows of veggies are an easy-access pantry for voles that make tunnels right under the relevant rows.

Grass isn’t good cover at all for winter crop storage since they pack down wet, solid and moldy.

But grass clippings are a good cover for empty vegetable beds since they are wind-resistant and contribute some nitrogen into the soil as they decay. Birds love scratching in them

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because earthworms love them and by spring have reared masses of babies.

Unfortunately, slugs lay many eggs under grass clippings.

So in spring those grass clippings need to be laid

upside down where the vulnerable baby slugs can be exposed to birds. Later the clippings make good, moist layers in compost.

Change of subject: In answering a question on figs, I used a wrong

term. It’s actually the first crop of figs that’s called the “breba” crop. Thanks to reader for setting me straight on that.

The reader, who has a collection of fig trees, says he believes Desert King is

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New-look Audi maintains its zip

The Audi RS 5 Cabriolet has managed to maintain the power behind the original RS 5 Coupe even with its added soft-top.

Its engine is a 4.2 FSI, a high-revving, naturally aspirated V8, producing 331 kW (450 hp) and 430 Nm (317.15 lb-ft) of torque.

With its lightweight, automatic soft-top, the RS 5 Cabriolet accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and uses, on average, 10.7 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres.

This impressive fuel economy comes from the efficient gear system, the seven-speed S tronic. In its latest evolutionary stage, the Quattro permanent allwheel drive system features the crown-gear centre differential and torque vectoring.

The powerful engine and inner workings of this car are matched with equally impressive external looks,

including a low-set body and 19-inch, forged alloy wheels, designed specifically for the RS models and adding an air of luxury to this Audi Cabriolet.

For those who aren’t in the market for a convertible, rest assured, the Audi SQ5 five-door offers the same luxury and power.

The new SQ5 is powered by a free-revThe Audi RS 5 Cabriolet is a blend of looks and power. ving, supera displacement of 2,995 produces 260 kW (354 hp) charged, cc. The 3.0 TFSI engine between 6,000 and 6,500 three-litre V6 engine with

rpm, and delivers 470 Nm (346.65 lb-ft) of torque

to the crankshaft between 4,000 and 4,500 rpm.

The sprint from zero to 100 km/h takes just 5.3 seconds — making it the best in its class. An eight-speed tiptronic and Quattro permanent all-wheel drive with torque vectoring transfer the power of the SQ5 firmly to the road.

The fast-shifting automatic transmission features two modes. The driver can also switch gears manually via the standard shift paddles on the steering wheel — no doubt an appealing feature for those living in Vancouver that go from highway driving to downtown traffic.

The SQ5 also boasts a sporty look in both its exterior and interior style; featuring distinctive bumpers, an eye-catching roof spoiler and a platinum gray radiator grille with horizontal double bars in aluminum that are sure to turn heads.

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Hawks come flying out of the gate Junior B hockey club thriving under new coaching staff to remain only unbeaten team in PIJHL BY

MARK BOOTH

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It’s been a Back to the Future season so far for the Delta Ice Hawks and the junior hockey club doesn’t mind one bit.

Coaches Shane Kuss and Roger Ross were part of the most successful era in franchise history, capped by a provincial championship run in 2006. Now the two are back for a second go around and have the surprising Hawks off to a soaring start.

A 5-1 victory over the North Delta Devils Tuesday night leaves the Ice Hawks (4-0-0-1) as the last unbeaten team in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League.

They have outscored their opponents by a whopping 30-11 margin that includes a pair of lopsided victories on the road.

After winning the PIJHL title in 2012 then losing a heartbreak-

ing seven game semi-final series to eventual Western Canadian champion Richmond last season, this was a club that seemed poised to take a step back after losing several key players. However, an excellent off-season of recruiting and, more importantly, returning players responding to bigger roles have added up to a terrific start.

“We have only two 20-year-olds but the important thing is these guys are willing to learn,” said Ross who is back behind the bench this time as the team’s head coach.

“If we stick to the plan we have here and everybody does their job, then we are a good hockey. We just have to be disciplined all over the ice.”

Ross admits the game plan is the exactly same as it was seven years ago with a few “tweaks” added in. The number one objective is to play responsible hockey in front of goaltenders Alex Anhert and Scott Lapp who have been outstanding

to date.

“Every game we want to keep the shots to no more than 25,” continued Ross. “If we can keep it there then we’re going to have a better chance to win. The other night we scored 10 against Port Moody but let four in because we got sloppy in the third period. It’s something we can’t do against good hockey teams and that’s what we worked on the next day at practice.”

The apparent scoring holes up front included the departure of graduates Anthony Brito and Aaron Merrick, while PIJHL scoring champion Mac Barden landed in the B.C. Hockey League with Port Alberni. Picking up the slack have been sophomore forwards Tanner Gattinger, captain Marc Letourneau and local products Michael Olson-Eyre and Spencer Schoen. They are all off to terrific starts with seven points or more in five games.

At the back end, 16-year-old Brandon Gaunt is playing beyond his years with five points, including a couple of goals, already in his young career.

“Its a process,” added Ross. “We have been very fortunate moving the puck and getting some pucks in. We will just keep going and keep working on our systems.”

The Ice Hawks travel to Grandview on Sunday to face the Steelers then host the North Vancouver Wolf Pack on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Icing...

A pair of former Ice Hawks figured prominently in the Surrey Eagles 7-5 win over Port Alberni.

Rookie blueliner and South Delta Minor Hockey product Matt Dawson scored the first two goals of his BCHL career for the winners.

Meanwhile, Mac Barden was among the Alberni scorers and how has five goals in seven games.

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New Listing $419,000 204 1704 56th Street, Tsawwassen 1200 square feet of luxury living in this Upper Corner 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Condo with a 2 sided Gas Fireplace facing into the Family Room & Living Room!

It comes with 2 parking spots & a storage locker handy to the unit. The Gourmet Kitchen looks fabulous with its Dark Cabinetry, Granite Counters & Stainless Appliances! The Kitchen overlooks the Family Room & out to a private treed yard. The South Exposed Balcony comes with a Gas Outlet for your BBQ! No one lives above you! Lock the door & safely go away on your trips!

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New Listing $309,000 307 1363 56th Street, Tsawwassen Nice clean 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom South Exposed unit overlooking the Rec Center, Treed Courtyard & The Waterford Complex. Close to the Shopping, Starbucks and Tsawwassen Town Center. The Bright open Kitchen faces into Dining & Living Room with a view out to the Patio and beyond! 1 Parking stall & Storage Locker. It is a well run complex with a very astute & progressive council! Your investment is safe here!

New Listing $574,500 6055 Brodie Road, Ladner

Fabulous Street Appeal, with new exterior paint, trim & a Natural Wood Front Door, is warm & inviting. The Parklike landscaped private yard surrounded by a big cedar hedge gives you privacy either on your sundeck or in the garden. Inside is 2 new bathrooms, a 6 year old Custom Kitchen & New Vinyl Windows. The Family Room downstairs is a good size with access to the back yard. The garage is insulated, a painted _oor & is nice & bright. Great family orientated neighborhood.

It is a pleasure to present this nice family home to you!

NEW PRICE

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REDUCED $599,900 4934 Central Avenue, Ladner

REDUCED $519,000 4736 45A Avenue, Ladner

Nice 2200 square foot 2 level main _oor living 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, family home close to town center, Lions Park, and Hawthorne School. 2 car garage, separate RV Parking with sani dump, and so much more.

A lot of work has been done on this nice family home to get it ready for the market! New carpets, fresh paint, new windows, new roof and the home sits on a nicely treed south exposed lot with a private back yard. The home presents itself well, and it waiting for its new family to live there.

$379,000 #C 4845 Linden Drive, Ladner Some nice updating has been done in this 3 level, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom Townhome. The Kitchen has been remodeled and opened up into the Dining/Eating area making a great room. Some new painting, carpets, new windows and general updating makes this a move in condition family home. The home comes with a west exposed yard, 2 parking spots and lots of storage! This is a great starter home, with a great price, ef`cient to own and in a quiet neighborhood!

1 SOLD 1 Building Lot Left Paton Drive, Ladner

2 46.50 X 100 foot south exposed build lots for sale! Building plans for one lot are already approved & ready to go!

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5276 Augusta Pl

5019 Kadota Dr

OPEN SUN 2-4 $619,000 86 Deerfield Dr

$1,029,000 • Style, beauty and elegance, this large, EXTENSIVELY UPDATED 5 bedroom family home has it all • Property is almost 17,000 sq ft and is located on desirable Fenton Drive • Updates include a fabulous GOURMET KITCHEN with granite counters and large centre island, new flooring, new windows, new roof, new furnace and more • This house is absolutely gorgeous!

$1,260,000 6291 34B Ave, Ladner

• Elegant, well maintained 3 bedroom rancher located in desirable Imperial Village • Sunny, south facing, fully fenced yard. New roof, all new stainless steel appliances, new washer/dryer, new hot water tank • Radiant hot water in floor heating • Close to schools, parks, transit and golf resort

25 2603 162nd St

$639,500

$785,000

5026 6th Ave, Pebble Hill

198 66A St, Boundary Bay

5 ACRES $1,395,000

4506 44A St, Ladner

$599,000 • • • • •

Rarely available 5 ACRE farmland with breath taking VIEWS of North Shore Mountains Close proximity to city, beaches, ferries, airport and border Lovely 4 bedroom post & beam style home Enjoy the large wrap around deck where you can relax and take in the unobstructed mountain views and sunsets Property features a 3 stall horse barn, tack room, riding ring, grazing field and more.

$1,399,000

• Thereʼs room for everyone in this 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in PEBBLE HILL • Updates include NEW KITCHEN with granite counters & stainless steel appliances, windows, hardwood flooring, exterior paint, deck and more • House is easily suitable • MOTIVATED SELLERS - ALL OFFERS WELCOME!

$682,500

101 4808 Linden Dr, Ladner

$399,000

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$838,000

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211 1300 Hunter Rd, Tsawwassen 2 bed | 2 bath | Den | 1345 sqft mls# V1017169

978 Walalee Dr, Tsawwassen 5 bed | 3 bath | 2920 sqft Act Quickly

$699,000

$350,000

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 932 Underhill Dr, Tsawwassen 3 bed | 3 bath | 2587 sqft mls# V996937

$409,000

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$870,000

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111 1702 56th St, Tsawwassen 2 bed | 2 bath | 1221 sqft mls# V1017909

$699,000

$729,995

1299 52nd St, Tsawwassen 5 bed | 3 bath | 2869 sqft mls# V1005891 $765,000

858 52A St, Tsawwassen 5 bed | 3 bath | 2 kitchen | 2816 sqft mls# V1014598 $759,000

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by 1735 57th St, Tsawwassen 4 bed | 3 bath | 1980 sqft mls# V1010096 $699,000

110N 1100 56th St, Tsawwassen 2 bed | 2 bath | 1301 sqft mls# V1019596 $868,000

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404 1300 Hunter Rd, Tsawwassen 2 bed | 2 bath | 1962 sqft mls# V1005081

404 Milsom Wynd, Tsawwassen 4 bed | 3 bath | 2335 sqft mls# V1016174

5255 4th Ave, Tsawwassen 3 bed | 3 bath | 2528 sqft mls# V1016164

217 Morningside Dr, Tsawwassen 3 bed | 3 bath | 2550 sqft mls# V986143

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$409,000

$219,000

$885,000

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387C 8635 120th St, North Delta 1 bed | 1 bath | 763 sqft mls# F1314323

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304 5518 14th Ave ,Tsawwassen 2 bed | 2 bath | 1211 sqft mls# V1024196

101 6660 Buswell Rd, Richmond 1 bed | 1 bath | 805 sqft mls# V1010118

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217 Morningside Dr, Tsawwassen 3 bed | 3 bath | 2550 sqft mls# V986143 sutton group seafair realty 1625 56th street, tsawwassen 604 943 3110

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MUST SEE! Truly fabulous corner Penthouse/Townhouse is located in the heart of Ladner. Over 1800 square feet. Living room with vaulted ceiling, formal dining room, kitchen eating area and two bedrooms and 2 baths on main level. Upstairs loft boasts 16ʼ ceilings and loads of Charming Woods bungalow on a huge 9,224 square foot lot in West windows which makes it a great space for an office, studio or games/ Ladner. Country kitchen, living room with remodeled wood fireplace, media Lots3ofbedrooms. in-suite storage.

Stepssouth to shops, restaurants. dining room. room and Fabulous west caféʼs, exposed back yard with large sundeck. Roof just with 8 years, newer paint, some newer flooring Totally rain-screened building 6 years warranty.

*These Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver statistics are based on combined listing and sales. #1 Agent REBGV 1986. #2 Agent REBGV1987.Get #3 Agent REBGV 1985 & 1988 Involved #1 Agent in S. Delta for 11 years 1984-1992, Be and a Fan Facebook 1996 2007of (Team) MLS President Club and refinished parquet. Nicely landscaped. Excellent home! facebook.com/TheChanceyTeam for 10 years 1984-1992 and 2007* For floor plans, photos and 360 tours go to: **Based onUs Theon RealTwitter Estate Board of Follow www.TheChanceyTeam.com Greater Vancouver career statistics for Bob twitter:@TheChanceyTeam Call Bob, Linda or Blake at 778-434-8899. &/or Linda Chancey Call Bob, orphotos Blake at 604-946-8899.

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#A307 4811 53rd Street, Ladner • $419,000

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5155 58B St., Ladner • REDUCED TO $552,500

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Spacious & comfortable rancher with a loft area; located in a great culde-sac and backs onto Kensington Park. South East exposed back yard with beautiful new sundeck overlooking the park and greenspace. Living room, dining room, family room, kitchen and a huge master bedroom.

Updates include flooring,cul-de-sac new window coverings, paint, Perfect family homeallin new sought-after within easy walking new distance to bathroom and more.

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counters, light fixtures, crown molding, French doors, hot water tank, the list goes on! Great place to entertain inside or out with a large patio space in the beautiful Call Bob, Linda or Blake at 604-946-8899. and private backyard. Don’t miss this great opportunity!!

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go to www.TheChanceyTeam.com 4648 Kensington Pl., Ladner • $570,000

4410 50A St., Ladner NEW PRICE $759,000

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Living room on the main floor, eating area and kitchen. 2 balconies. Upstairs features 3 good size bedrooms. Family room on lower level and a large sundeck out back. Recent updates include new windows, some paint and laminate flooring. Concrete block construction and loads of storage. Call today to view.

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#6-4909 57A St., Ladner $359,000 3600 VIRTUAL TOUR ONLINE

1800 SQ. FT. CONDO

MUST SEE! Truly fabulous corner Penthouse/Townhouse is located in the heart of Ladner. Over 1800 square feet. Living room with vaulted ceiling, formal dining room, kitchen eating area and two bedrooms and 2 baths on main level. Upstairs loft boasts 16' ceilings and loads of windows which makes it a great space for an office, studio or games/media room. Lots of in-suite storage. Steps to shops, café’s, restaurants. Totally rain-screened building with 6 years warranty

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Phenomenal! 2800 square feet of solid structured, well maintained home. Total of 4 Bedrooms, 3 baths, A307 4811 53rdinSt., Ladner family room and a huge games room. New Stainless Steel Whirlpool appliances the kitchen.

New torch $419,900 on roof in 2010. Storage shed in backyard. Large Workshop beside double carport. RV parking and room ® SAVE-ON COMMISSIONS - NOT and ALL REALTORS THE SAME for the family and friends rides too! 5 skylights tons of windows helpCHARGE give this home lots of natural Not all Re/Max agents offer the same commission & marketing programs light. Large deck features breathtaking view of boundary bay and mountain. The location? Itʼs on one of 360 VIRTUALbest TOUR ONLINE Tsawwassenʼs streets; quiet, children friendly andSENSATIONAL also close to schools. ... DESIGNER 0

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RIVER VIEW & 24' BOAT SLIP. This is a fabulous 2 storey, 2 bedroom & loft/den located in Ladner Village. Gorgeous renovated kitchen with newer appliances and nice big eating bar. Dining area and living room with built in's, wood fireplace and new carpets. Updated 2 piece bath. Upstairs Master bedroom is dreamy - featuring a renovated cheater bath & its own deck - imagine lying in bed watching the boats go by. Nice second bedroom and loft/den area overlooking lush green space. Absolutely the most sought after waterfront development in the area boasting not only it's marina but loads of green space a good size recreation room. Stroll though ladner village, along the river to to the library, community center or park. No Pets.

IN HERON COVE Call Bob, Linda or BlakeCONDO at 604-946-8899 Terrific TOP FLOOR 1,200 square foot corner suite, in quiet location. Gourmet kitchen with sleek granite countertops, gas stove, custom cabinetry & eating bar. Sleek slate tile and warm laminate flooring. Double sided gas fireplace For floor plans, photoʼs and 360 compliments tours gowoodto: www.TheChanceyTeam.com both this spacious family room/eating area and the living room. Lovely covered patio overlooks beautiful,

4974 Dogwood Drive Call • $749,000 Bob, Linda or Blake at 778-434-8899.

secluded treed area. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry & storage closet. Guest suite and amenities room, 2 underground parking stalls, and more. Less than 10 minute WALK TO BEACH! Don’t miss out — this is a great place to call home!

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#205-1704 56th St., Tsaw. $434,900

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#305-1175 Ferguson, Tsaw.

PERFECT 1 BEDROOM CONDO • Perfect 1 bedroom condo • 740 sq.ft • West-facing Exposure!

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$234,900 EXCELLENT PENTHOUSE CONDO

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#206-4745 54A St., Ladner

• 923 sqft 2 bedroom condo • In sought after Sunningdale • Many updates • Nothing to do but move in • Spacious private balcony • Priced to sell!

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• 2 bedroom unit • 885 sqft

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• Large balcony!

• Steps to Ladner’s Historic Village Market

$269,900

$268,800

• Updated Unit! 3 bedroom, 1,350 sq.ft • Beautiful private patio!

• Nothing but move in!

• Sought-after location, walking distance to everything!

• Updated kitchen, new bathroom, flooring, etc!

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• 1,532 sq.ft 3 bedroom townhome!

• New blinds, paint, H/W tank, Windows!

• Excellent spacious layout, Private yard!

• Beautiful mature maple trees!

• Walk to all amenities!

4906 47A Avenue, Ladner

4841 55B Street, Ladner

$299,900

$369,900

• Large 1,300+ sq.ft.

• 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom • Large master bedroom • Insuite laundry • Wheelchair access

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• 3 bdrms & 3 bathrms • 1,650 sqft • Updated kitchen & bathrms • Fenced yard & patio • Walk to Village in minutes

#206-1140 55th St., Tsaw.

B 4845 Linden Dr., Ladner

$379,900

$389,900

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• 2 bdrms, 2 balconies • 733 sqft, new kitchen • Updated bathrooms • Walk to White Rock amenities • Walk to White Rock Beach #206-1351 Martin St., White Rock

$204,900

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• Spacious 1,324 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms • Walk to Town Centre in minutes!

• VIEW! VIEW! VIEW! • Quiet, concrete building • 2 spacious bedrooms • Extra large storage

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#159-5421 10th Ave., Tsaw.

$399,900

$407,700

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• 1,734 sq.ft 3 bedroom unit • Spacious 3-level townhome • Double Garage • Private Yard • Updated appliances, lighting & much more

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#8-4965 47th Ave., Ladner

• 1,503 sq ft spacious 3 bedroom 2 level townhome • End unit, new paint, radiant heat on main floor, laminate flooring • 2 parking spots • Walk to absolutely everything from your unit #17-4748 54A Street, Ladner

$414,990

$419,900

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• Absolutely perfect • 1,902 sq.ft. Executive Townhome • Best location in complex • 3 or 4 bedrooms • Unobstructed North Shore mountain views!!!!

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#14 2738 158th St., Surrey

5416 Maple Crescent, Ladner

$533,800

STUNNING OCEAN VIEW EXECUTIVE LIVING

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• Luxurious high rise complex • Magnificent views from this beautiful corner unit • Gourmet appliances • Built by Bosa Properties

$539,900

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1295 Morris Cr, Tsaw.

$599,900

$619,900

• TOTALLY RENOVATED 2,725 sq.ft 2-Level home • 3 bdrms+office up and 2 bdrm FULLY SELF CONTAINED suite down • Completely renovated!

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$649,900 RESORT LIVING ON GOLF COURSE • Stunning executive condo • Unobstructed views!

• Absolute top quality finishings • 1,534 sq.ft. 2 bdrm & den • Stainless steel appliances

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• Updated! Excellent layout!

#206-5099 Springs Blvd., Tsaw.

6754 London Drive, Ladner

$699,900

$699,900

EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME IN VICTORY SOUTH!

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• 2,713 sq.ft. living space • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Lot size 5,797 sq.ft.

• Port Guichon location 4713 46A Street, Ladner

5065 59A Street, Ladner

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• Excellent well-maintained rancher • Large 8,051 sq.ft. corner lot • Desirable Beach Grove • Updated kitch & bath • huge lot • Don’t miss this one!

704-1473 Johnston Rd., White Rock

HOT! HOT! HOT!

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• Classic two-level home • PRIVATE south facing backyard • 3 bedrooms up • Updated windows, garage door, exterior stairs and new cement driveway • Priced at nearly lot value

• 2,186 sq.ft 3 bdrm home • CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION • Walk to parks • Excellent layout, great condition • Walk to Historic Ladner Village!

EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME

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• Beautiful 2,277 sq.ft.

• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • In Ladner’s premier Marina Garden Estates • Lovingly maintained • Formal dining/living rms

5209 Bentley Cres., Ladner

5348 Commodore Dr., Ladner

$699,900

$699,999

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Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

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fraser elliott

A46 The Delta Optimist September 27, 2013

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

EXCELLENT INVESTMENT! PEBBLE HILL!

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5286 Augusta Place, Tsawwassen

$716,000

$729,900

• Master on the main • 2,040 sqft • 3 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • 13 years old

SOUGHT-AFTER EXECUTIVE HOME!

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$739,900

$733,900 BEAUTIFUL 3 OR 4 BEDROOM EXECUTIVE HOME • 2,100 sqft, 3 or 4 bedrooms • Open plan, high-quality finishings • Custom landscaping • Double garage • Private yard • Walk to all of Ladner Village amenities in minutes

EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME ON LARGE LOT

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$759,900

$739,900

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• 2,354 sqft, 5371 sqft lot • 4 bdrms, 3 bathrms • Central location • Walk to historic downtown Ladner Village!

• 8 years old, double garage

LADNER’S PRIME WATERFRONT PROPERTY!

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5060 Westminster Ave., Ladner

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006,2007,2008

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

MODERN, WESTCOAST CONTEMPORARY HOME

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• Desirable Pebble Hill • Renovated by an acclaimed European builder • OPEN CONCEPT home • Post & beam architecture, metal roof & large south facing backyard • Endless upgrades • Mid century modern

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$873,900 POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

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• 12,700 sq.ft Lot • Prime development ppty!

• Official Community Plan designation is MDR • 10+ for location • 1 minute walk to nature trails on the river!

4912 6th Ave., Tsaw.

4829 48th Avenue, Ladner

$879,900

$880,000

BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW HOME

Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

• 2,524 sqft, Totally updated!

• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS! • New Roof, hardwood, kitchen & bathrooms • 5791 sqft lot backing farmland!

• 4 bdrms, 3 bathrms Executive home!

6377 Crescent Court, Ladner

$789,900 ®

• Beautiful and unique • 3,583 sq.ft • 3-Level home • Main floor living • Stone fireplace • Ready for your family and to entertain!

916 Gale Dr., Tsaw.

5140 Westminster Ave., Ladner

EXCELLENT EXECUTIVE HOME! LADNER

• 2,779 sq.ft 4 BDRM+GAMES room • Beautifully maintained and updated!

• Main floor living down, bedrooms up!

• Endless list of renovations • Walk to all of Historic Ladner Village

4698 53rd Street, Ladner

#11-5900 Ferry Road, Ladner

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• 2,600 sq.ft 4 bdrm home with master bedroom on main • Custom built, no expense spared • Lots of upgrades • Cul-de-sac location, QUIET!

5205 2nd Avenue, Tsaw.

CHESAPEAKE LANDING

(2010, 2011, 2012, & to-date 2013)

dipl. in Marketing Commercial and Residential Real Estate British Columbia Ins. of Tech.

• MAJOR renovations • NEW kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, windows & roof • Rented currently for $2,700 per month • PEBBLE HILL LOCATION!

CUSTOM-BUILT W/ MASTER ON MAIN!

• 5 bedroom + Office home • Large open plan kitchen • Whirlpool appliances • Engineered hardwood • Largest lot in new subdivision • Including net GST

FANTASTIC CUSTOM-BUILT HOME

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• 5 year young • 2,918 sq.ft, 4 or 5 bedroom in West Ladner • 10,215 sq.ft lot with double garage and double garage/shop in back • 2 master suites • Walk to schools

4936 63A Street, Ladner

4560 51st St., Lader

$899,000

$899,900

#1 Agent in Ladner / Tsawwassen* 2010, 2011, 2012, & to-date 2013! *Based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012, & to-date 2013! *This representation is based in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics

www.fraserelliott.com

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• Over 14,000 sq.ft lot!

• Backs onto Bentley Drive!

• Currently a Post-and-Beam BACK SPLIT in EXCELLENT CONDITION • Move house forward and SUBDIVIDE REAR LOT?

STUNNING CUSTOM 4300 SQ.FT. HOME

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5217 Central Ave., Ladner

1212 Pacific Drive, Tsaw.

$925,000 STUNNING EXECUTIVE HOME! MASTER ON MAIN

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• 5 year young • 2,580 sq.ft • 4 bedrooms, • Crown moulding • Beautiful outdoor jacuzzi hot tub with covered patio!

$938,800 STUNNING EXECUTIVE HOME

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674 52nd Street, Tsaw.

$988,000

$1,059,900

• PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS • 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms • 3 outdoor decks incl/cov’d balcony, rooftop & wraparound decks • Huge theatre & games room • TRIPLE garage

DREAM ESTATE HOME! 6,600 SQ.FT

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$1,695,000

$1,499,900 WATERFRONT! EXECUTIVE HOME!

LADNER’S FINEST COUNTRY ESTATE

• AS-NEW 3 YRS AGO! • Executive WATERFRONT HOME! • Gourmet Kitchen, open plan!

• 4 BDRMS+BONUS ROOM! • Architecturally designed GEM!

• Luxury executive estate • 6,160 sq.ft home, 1 yr old • 20,000 sq.ft lot • High 25 foot ceilings • Prof. landscaped yard • Move in ready 5382 Crescent Dr., Ladner

932 Keil Street, White Rock

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• 3,170 sq.ft custom built executive home • Top-of-the-line finishings • 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms • Triple car garage • 10,200 sq.ft private yard

1617 Duncan Dr., Tsaw.

BEST CUSTOM HOME!

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• Bel-Air style exec. home • Stahaken Subdivision • 4,300 sq.ft of top-notch construction • 4 bedrooms and an office • 4 bathrooms • 22 foot vaulted entrance

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• 7.59 Acre Estate • Prime West Ladner location • Unobstructed views of of North Shore Mountains!

• Tennis courts, office accomodation, putting green 4905 36th Ave., Ladner

1516 Beach Grove Road, Tsaw.

$2,688,800

$1,998,800

personal real estate corporation

SUBDIVIDABLE LOT!

fraser elliott

September 27, 2013 The Delta Optimist A47

*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #5 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 2012. *as of August 31st, 2013 (Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2012)

just sold by fraser this week

just sold by fraser this week

just sold by fraser this week

just sold by fraser this week

#102-4747 54A St., Ladner

580 Milson Wynd, Tsawwassen

#109-4728 53rd St., Ladner

5096 Dennison Dr., Tsawwassen

$259,900

$669,900

$223,000

$799,900

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign.

Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

just sold by fraser this week

just sold by fraser this week

just sold by fraser this week

just sold by fraser this week

1179 Bayview Drive, Tsaw.

#103-15875 Marine Dr., White Rock

#20-18181 68th Avenue, Surrey

#27-3039 156th St., Tsawwassen

$589,900

$368,000

$349,900

$357,000

FRASER HAS BEEN BUSY! 1 Sale Every 2.97 days so far in 2013!!!*

Fraser and his Team are CURRENTLY RANKED #4 in THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD (over 12,000 agents total) *Based on number of sales in 2013! Stats as of September 1st 2013. *Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics!

September 27, 2013 The Delta Optimist A51

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A52 The Delta Optimist September 27, 2013

* RdeermFinrdeesr-h FREE RUN

FRESH

Raspberries

Driscoll's Premium Quality.

California grown.

170g packs

Boneless, Skinless

Chicken Breasts

Fresh 6-7oz tender breasts, plain or marinated. Fraser Valley farm-raised with space to roam freely, never confined to cages. Fed a wholesome vegetable & grain diet with no added growth hormones.*

2

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88

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Veal Stuffed with Mushrooms

Pork Loin Chops

1

each

Meridian

Meridian

Alderwood smoked, thick-sliced artisan bacon.

fresh-ground seasonings. No fillers. Italian, Beef, or Bratwurst.

Fresh Sausages GLUTEN FREE Premium meats and

Double-Smoked Bacon

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98 each 350 g

each 725 g

*Govt. laws prohibit the use of growth hormones in all poultry sold in Canada.

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Caught locally on the North Coast.

Subject to availability.

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98 100 g

Tsawwassen Shopping Centre Tim Hortons

12 Ave

Ph: 604-943-7374 Open 7 days 8am -8pm

Local Pumpkins

98

38

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Red Snapper WILD Fillets

Made with Parmesan, Swiss & Aged Cheddar.

Heat & serve.

Local Ambrosia Apples

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Cheesy Macaroni

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$

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Okanagan grown.

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Cori’s

3

2

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98

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Local Sweet Corn on the Cob

Yellow or Red. Delta grown.

5 lb bag

Thick, center-cut 6-7oz chops.

Plain, honey garlic or maple bourbon.

48

5

Local Potatoes

Boneless

Tender 5oz cutlet stuffed with sautéed mushrooms & Edam cheese.

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