Delta Optimist October 18 2013

Protecting the bog

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Delta files suit against neighbouring farm

End of the line Massey’s set to close after eight decades

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Two-year-old Maya Fortney (foreground) and Naomi Takeuchi, also 2, were at the Westham Island Herb Farm Wednesday to find just the right pumpkins to carve for Halloween.

Boater’s body found in U.S. waters Cory Fergus had been missing since early last week when he left to check his crab traps in Boundary Bay BY

JESSICA KERR

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The body of missing Tsawwassen resident Cory Fergus was recovered earlier this week.

Delta police were notified just before noon on Tuesday the body of an adult male had been discovered in nearby U.S. waters.

A/Sgt. Sarah Swallow said the U.S. Coast Guard notified police about the discovery. The body was found in the water near Boundary Bay just on the other side of the border marker.

Investigators attended the area

with the Canadian Coast Guard and recovered the body, which was subsequently identified as Fergus.

Swallow said there do not appear to be any signs Fergus suffered any trauma and foul play is not suspected.

The body has been turned over to the coroner and an autopsy was scheduled for late this week.

The 43-year-old was last seen on Monday, Oct. 7 at around 5:30 p.m. when he left his girlfriend’s house in Ladner to check on his crab traps in Boundary Bay. “He was getting the crab for my

son’s ninth birthday,” thought he might Simone Still said. “He have got cold and said he would be right gone home. When back.” she hadn’t heard She said all four of from him the next her children love crab day, she went to his and Fergus was hoping Tsawwassen apartto have some for the ment and called area special birthday dinner. hospitals.

Still said she wanted Still said she to go with Fergus to delayed calling get the crabs, but he police because she Cory Fergus insisted she stay home thought she had to — it would be too cold wait 24 hours before for her. reporting a missing person.

When Fergus didn’t return, she Fergus was reported missing at said she was worried but initially 4:30 p.m. last Tuesday and a full-

scale search, which included the coast guard hovercraft, helicopter, planes, police boats, and marine search and rescue, was launched.

The next day his small boat was found, almost entirely submerged, 6.5 kilometres south of Point Roberts. The coast guard later called off its search, handing the investigation over to police.

Still said she’s grateful to all the people that joined in the search for Fergus.

“He would be so honoured that he was looked for,” she said. “He would be amazed at how many people were looking for him.”

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October 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A3

Delta files suit to protect bog

Civil action alleges damage to government-owned wetland following soil deposit activities at Princess Farms BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Delta and Metro Vancouver have launched a civil suit against the controversial Princess Farms operation in East Delta.

The suit, filed last week in B.C. Supreme Court against Princess Farms Ltd., Matcon Landfill Management Inc. and Matcon Civil Constructors Inc., alleges that damage to the adjacent Burns Bog occurred as a result of soil deposit activities at the farm in the 6100-block of 104th Street.

The suit alleges the activities were contrary to the terms of an approval issued by the Agricultural Land Commission, which required filling be carried out in accordance with a consultant’s report that designated an area near the bog where fill could not be placed due to a risk of damage.

The Princess Farms property comprises 16 hectares (39.5 acres) at the eastern edge of the bog, which was purchased jointly by four levels of government in 2004.

The farm is within the Agricultural Land Reserve, but hasn’t been used for agriculture for some time.

A year ago, Delta council voted against an application by the owner to allow tens of thousands of additional

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Princess Farms was given approval to accept fill at its 104th Street operation, but Delta and Metro Vancouver allege the activities have been contrary to the terms set by the Agricultural Land Commission. cubic metres of fill to be deposited there, but the ALC gave the green light anyway.

Five years earlier, the commission had given the go ahead for the owner to deposit 300,000 cubic metres of mixed soil. The commission was told the goal was to eventually make the site suitable for blueberry farming.

Delta issued permits with various conditions at that time, so filling has taken place ever since.

The lawsuit now alleges the total bog area affected

is estimated to cover 17,000 square metres.

“Affected areas of Burns Bog include vegetation, trees, wildlife habitat and the peat bog itself, which suffered tearing, heaving and the vertical and lateral displacement of the peat bog near where fill was placed on native peat on the adjacent farm land,” according to a Corporation of Delta news release. “Run off from the fill may also affect the bog’s chemistry.

Burns Bog Conservation Society president Eliza Olson told the Optimist

she’s received complaints for years about the activities taking place at the site. She said the municipality should be commended for taking action.

Another farm owner just down the street from Princess Farms had also previously drawn the ire of municipal officials for bringing in vast amounts of fill by dump truck. That 104th Street property now has a clearly visible hill of material, although the owner has complied with an ALC stop work order.

Last year, Delta enacted

a new soil conservation and protection bylaw in an attempt to stop dumping on farms.

While the deposit of soil on agricultural land, particularly in low-lying areas, is often necessary to make a farm successful, for dike maintenance or construction of farm access roads, in recent years, according to a staff report, there has been a increasing number of instances where fill material is being used in volumes and in locations where it is deemed unnecessary or inappropriate.

“The cumulative effect of these fill operations is to gradually erode the agricultural land base as prime topsoil is covered over with less fertile subsoil (often mixed with poor quality material such as construction waste),” CAO George Harvie noted in the report to Delta council.

“With the high demand for disposal sites, trucking companies will pay up to $150 per load — a significant financial incentive for some landowners — that can result in significant volumes of fill being deposited without due consideration of the long-term impacts.”

In a 2011 interview, Coun. Ian Paton said the dumping of large quantities of fill from dubious sources highlighted the Agricultural Land Commission’s lack of resources to protect farmland.

“Some guys may have bought cheap farmland to make some money off of it by taking in fill material. Some of the fill material, we don’t know where the hell it’s coming from. Excavation sites in Downtown Vancouver, whatever, and some of this stuff might be toxic, for all we know,” he said.

A report by the auditor general the previous year had a scathing assessment of the land commission’s ability to prevent non-compliance in the ALR.

Ottawa looking to access global opportunities MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay says throne speech outlines Conservative government’s ambitious trade agenda BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Strengthening overseas trade in an increasingly competitive global market was one of the many areas covered in the federal government’s lengthy throne speech this week.

On Wednesday, Gov. Gen. David Johnston delivered the throne speech in the Senate chamber, laying out the Conservative government’s agenda for the next session of Parliament, including a plethora of promises leading up to the 2015 election.

Expanding trade with the European Union as well as with markets in Asia and the Americas was an integral part of the message.

Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay,

in an interview with the Optimist the following day, said Canada has already launched its most ambitious trade agenda, most recently concluding free trade agreements with nine countries, while negotiating with another 60.

“We do expect to complete what is a very comprehensive agreement with the European Union,” said Findlay, the minister of national revenue. “That has the potential to create about 80,000 new Canadian jobs.

We’re also expanding trade with the emerging markets in Asia and the Americas.

This Trans-Pacific partnership is an important group of countries we’re engaging with, in active negotiations with Japan, South Korea and India.

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Sharon Johnston watched as Governor General David Johnston delivered the throne speech in Ottawa Wednesday. we have an opportunity here right now, with the wealthy country we are and with our stable economy, to take advantage of opportunities globally.”

Home to the largest container port in the country, South Delta already figures prominently in the

government’s Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative, which has Port Metro Vancouver as one of the partner agencies. The port is planning a major container terminal expansion at Roberts Bank in the next few years, partnering in a number of road and rail

upgrade projects planned or now underway in Delta.

Noting they will also work on eliminating barriers between provinces, Findlay said the government will spend billions on additional infrastructure projects.

The speech also noted that the country’s natural resources have the potential to benefit generations of Canadians.

“A lack of key infrastructure threatens to strand these resources at a time when global demand for Canadian energy is soaring,” Johnston read.

That pledge will obviously put even more focus on already controversial pipeline plans and their resulting tanker traffic, but Findlay noted stringent, “world class” safeguard

initiatives would be implemented.

The government also renewed its commitment to the Canada Job Grant, one of a series of employment measures aimed at trades training. Other components of the throne speech touched on law and order, including a tough new approach to cyber bullying.

The speech also had consumer measures, including the unbundling of cable channels, amending liquor laws so Canadians can take beer and spirits across provincial boundaries as well as efforts to lower the price gap between Canadian and American goods.

Other pledges included not only a balanced budget by 2015, but also legislation limiting Ottawa’s ability to run budget shortfalls.

A4 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2013

New look coming for heritage church Work in full swing at Ladner United Church, where 120-year-old building is being restored and renovated BY

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Work is well underway on the Ladner United Church renovation and restoration project as the vision for the heritage building is beginning to take shape.

During a recent tour of the construction site, Rev. Jim Short and Steve Knoblauch of RAM Construction highlighted some of the features of the project.

“The entrance was designed to make a statement,” Short said as construction workers continued their work around him.

The new entrance, which features two pillars, leads into the main hall of the church, while the back doors will lead to a large patio and a community garden.

The sanctuary, which is part of the original building, is being expanded and restored.

Modern wood paneling has been removed to reveal the original wainscoting, the original fir floors will be restored and many windows have been saved.

Knoblauch has an obvious passion for heritage restoration work — his company recently restored the former Ladner Baptist

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Steve Knoblauch (right) of RAM Construction was discussing work on Ladner United Church this week with Rev. Jim Short (back left), building committee chair Dianne Schmidt and building committee member Neil Caldwell.

Church building — and is doing the work on the church at his own cost in return for the remaining land, which will be developed into townhouses.

The church, constructed in the Gothic Revival style

of architecture, has served the community for 120 years.

It opened in 1893 as St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and served that congregation until 1925 when it merged with the Ladner

Methodist Church and became Ladner United.

The building has undergone some changes over the years. It was raised in the 1930s to allow for the construction of a basement. A hall was added to the south

of the original building in 1938 and in the 1970s, a large, single-storey addition was constructed on the west side of the church.

At the back of the church, an area referred to as the Heritage Hall is

being renovated to serve as a multi-purpose room that will also house the emergency extreme weather shelter. The room will include an area for beds, a separate shower and bathroom, as well as a small kitchen.

“It’s got all kinds of potential,” Short said, adding the church is absorbing the additional cost because it will serve the greater community.

The restored Ladner United Church will feature more multi-purpose rooms and a new kitchen.

“People are really excited,” Short said.

Work will continue through the winter with a completion sometime next spring.

The church is launching a fundraising campaign to help cover the remaining costs of about $400,000 associated with the project.

Work on the townhouse development on the south side of the church property is expected to start in March. Delta council approved the project in the summer.

There are three homes on the land — two slated for demolition, while the third will possibly be saved and moved by a third party — to make room for 15 townhouses.

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October 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A5

Land could be lost to First Nations

Municipal officials concerned over loss of jurisdiction and taxation should properties be added to reserves BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

Delta’s valuable farmland could be lost to industrial development, but that threat could come from First Nations outside the municipality.

Delta council recently discussed a staff report examining proposed major revisions to the federal Additions to Reserves (ATR) policy aimed at assisting First Nations that want to buy land outside their reserves for economic development.

The revisions are intended to streamline the process and facilitate economic development, however, the proposed changes may have drastic implications for local governments.

“I have become increasingly concerned about the direction this topic is heading,” said Mayor Lois Jackson. “It’s not just here, it’s everywhere in this country. One of the very biggest things is we may be losing our ability for taxation in the future and losing our lands in Delta.

diction,” the “It appears report warns. federal governThe ment is not report also listening to local lists other government or concerns understanding including of what some of uncertainty the consequencabout the es are of the Agricultural legislation they Land are proposing,” Reserve. she said.

As far The report as potential notes the draft impacts to revisions have Delta, the effectively report notes reduced the curany First rent policy from Nation with 73 pages to 31 the majority pages, leaving of its reserve gaping holes in The Tsawwassen First Nation enlarged its land holdings through its treaty, but Delta is conin B.C. could the consultation, cerned other First Nations could scoop up farmland. purchase land while offering a to Addition to Reserve When it comes to land within Delta. fast-tracked ecoapproval, First Nations use, the report notes that The municipality would not nomic development opporwhen an addition to reserve must negotiate areas of have a veto and municipal tunity for First Nations. joint land use planning and has been approved, local consent is not required for The major policy shift bylaw harmonization with an addition to a reserve. may encourage First Nation government land use neighbouring local governbylaws, zoning and related Jackson warned that acquisition of land, includments. However, agreement leaves the door open for a enforcement would no loning land outside their trawith local government is ger be applicable. native band to buy land in ditional territory now held “The First Nation has the ultimately not necessary.

Delta, including farmland, under local government Business owners and indiauthority to determine how and not have to abide by the jurisdiction. Council was viduals that rent/lease land to use their reserve lands Agricultural Land Reserve told it would likely cause that forms part of lands according to the needs or other restrictions. ALR multiple concerns, includadded to reserve will find land could be sold privately ing legal, jurisdictional, fis- and interests of the comthemselves under new juris- to First Nations that could munity. As a prerequisite cal and service provision.

in turn convert them for industrial uses.

Coun. Ian Paton agreed, saying Delta acreage would be seen as prime real estate for those wanting to cash in on port expansion.

CAO George Harvie noted First Nations could begin “picking off properties” in Delta, where fair compensation could be difficult to obtain.

In the case of the Tsawwassen First Nation, however, the federal ATR policy does not apply, as Tsawwassen is a treaty First Nation.

The TFN has a different process under its 2009 treaty agreement for adding land to its treaty settlement lands, which the report claims is more considerate of all parties.

MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Jackson and Harvie met on the topic and identified issues with previous attempts by the Musqueam to add lands to its reserve.

The mayor is hoping to go to Ottawa with a local delegation to discuss the issue with federal government ministers.

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A6 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2013

Massey’s to close after eight decades

Marine supply store on Ladner waterfront has fallen victim to recent changes in the boating industry BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

A long-time local business is closing next month.

As of Nov. 20, Massey’s Marine Supply, which has been a South Delta staple since the 1930s, will close its doors.

Owner Garry Notenbomer cites the change in the boating industry for the move.

“It’s been really difficult the last four or five years,” he said.

A move to online sales, fewer recreational boaters and a reduction in the commercial fishing industry have all hit the business hard. Notenbomer, who owns the store along with wife Diane, said the associated costs of boating have deterred many from taking up the hobby.

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That combined with the dwindling number of commercial fisherman have made the 5,000-square-foot store an impractical way of doing business.

“It’s been really difficult the last four or five years.”

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Notenbomer, a former commercial fisherman, said he and Diane hope to re-open in the new season offering express parts delivery and on-board consultations.

The business started in the 1930s as a machinist in the building adjacent to the current location. It later became Massey’s Marine Supply and moved across the street.

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The Notenbomers took over the store from Doug Massey in the 1990s and in 2003 the couple restored the current location, which was a former general store, The Big Store. The building had fallen into disrepair over the years and the Notenbomers completely restored it, establishing office space on the second floor.

The couple received the Heritage Preservation Award from the Corporation of Delta in 2005 for the restoration of the Chisholm Street building, which was originally constructed in 1905.

Massey’s Marine Supply will start a “going out of business” sale Saturday.

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A8 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2013

Delta tells province it wants land preserved Victoria looking to subdivide Brunswick Point parcel BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

After twice deferring a subdivision application for a property in Brunswick Point, Delta is now working to preserve the land.

Last month, Mayor Lois Jackson sent letters to Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce Williams and Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson asking that the land, known as the Brunswick Point wedge parcel, be preserved.

Once occupied by the Brunswick Cannery, the 1.67-hectare (four-acre) site is surrounded by Canoe Pass to the north and agricultural uses to the west, south and east. The province wants to subdivide the parcel, where no farming is currently taking place, into two lots, but no building or site improvements are planned.

Once subdivided, the province intends to sell one of the lots, while the other would be retained for

flood control and public access.

However, it’s the future of the lot to be sold, the upland parcel, which has Delta council and municipal staff concerned.

Under its treaty, the Tsawwassen First Nation has first right of refusal to buy the property. If it were sold to FILE PHOTO the TFN, Delta would Mayor Lois Jackson has written to lack the power to regu- the provincial government and the late the use of the land. Tsawwassen First Nation asking that Both council and a small parcel in Brunswick Point be staff appeared to have preserved. questions and concerns to Williams. around what that could She said if TFN agrees to mean for the municipality and the future of the parcel. preserve the wedge parcel in perpetuity as a heritage In her letters to Williams site, environmental habitat and Thomson, Jackson and dike, including public argued for the preservation access and flood protection, of the land.

Delta would advocate for “Delta council believes the sale of the land to TFN that this parcel offers a unique opportunity to serve for a “nominal amount.”

In her letter to the minisas a cultural and heriter, Jackson said the subditage site celebrating both vision application “creates Tsawwassen First Nation’s an unacceptable level of and the Corporation of uncertainty for the future of Delta’s deep history,” the property.”

Jackson wrote in her letter

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MURPHY’S LAW I know I complain about this annually, but why in the world is the Delta school district forced to flog B.C. exams overseas?

OK, so I know why — the cashstrapped district set up Delta Global Campus in an effort to make a buck — but it still seems like the province is taking a disjointed approach to penetrate what’s more than likely a lucrative market.

I give marks to local trustees, district staff and company board members for doing what they can to help a bottom line battered by declining enrollment, but it’s been five years now and the districtowned company has yet to turn a profit.

Every year there’s hope for a breakthrough, but alas, it never materializes.

That’s not meant to knock the efforts of, in some cases, volunteers, but it shows the need for a different, perhaps more coordinated, approach. Rather than having individual districts out there doing their own thing, why doesn’t the province, with all its reach and resources, run the show?

The Ministry of Education is far more likely to have success in these foreign markets by harnessing the power of the provincial government, yet we continue to have a situation where ill-equipped school districts flounder in roles they were never set up to handle.

At this point with the district company, it’s a case of no harm, no foul, but instead of more wheel spinning it would be nice if these efforts actually paid dividends. *** From the better late than never file comes word that MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay has bought a place in Ladner.

When Findlay sought the DeltaRichmond East Conservative nomination prior to the last federal election, the knock on her was that she didn’t live in the riding. That concern persisted in the election campaign, although as much as opponents highlighted the fact she was an outsider, it obviously wasn’t enough of a worry to prevent voters from giving the Vancouver lawyer a lopsided victory.

Findlay was nonetheless cognizant of the situation and even went as far to say as she’d relocate if elected. Well, twoand-a-half years later, the rising star in Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government has finally made good on that promise.

She’s even gone one better by announcing she’ll leave Richmond behind and contest the next federal election in the reconfigured riding of Delta, where, unfortunately for her opponents, she’ll enjoy home field advantage.

‘Bermuda Triangle’ continues to be a source of irritation DOUG HUSBAND

COMMUNITY COMMENT In the 1960s many old timers, myself included, were perplexed when the entrance to the village of Ladner via Trunk Road was cut off and traffic directed onto Elliott Street and 47A Avenue.

The shopping centres on the north and south side of Trunk Road and east of Chilukthan Slough had not been developed yet, so shoppers wishing to access village stores and businesses did so by an indirect route and continued to drive into the downtown core.

The theory of a pedestrianfriendly shopping experience fizzled. We were, and remain, a vehicle-dependent society, at least south of the Fraser River. Even Vancouver, with its transit system, recently re-opened Granville Street to car traffic, recognizing its failure of a similar traffic design.

Ladner’s intersection was modified over time but remained in

place. As population increased, traffic became more of a problem.

The intersection known as the “Bermuda Triangle” remained a source of irritation without logic or benefit.

At the outset, business in the village was affected but over time this traffic pattern was grudgingly accepted. In the past few years, word was out that a major overhaul of the intersection was in the planning stage. Direct access to the core was apparently not an option but traffic flow needed addressing.

A European-style “roundabout” was dismissed. I understand there was a concern over truck traffic and tight turn radius in the space available.

After experiencing a lengthy construction phase, we have an eerily similar intersection with more lanes, an oddly functioning traffic light system, poorly designed vehicular access from Trunk Road to Elliott Street, conflicted by pedestrian access with short sight lines.

Let’s hope the learning curve and design flaws sort themselves out safely. I won’t even mention cyclist access.

On a larger scale, traffic patterns on highways 10, 17 and 99 all change on Dec. 1 as a result of

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the opening of the South Fraser Perimeter Road. We’ll just be comfortable with this traffic pattern when construction starts in 2017 for the new bridge replacing the George Massey Tunnel.

It remains to be seen and experienced how a bridge can be erected above the tunnel over three years and allow north/south traffic to function efficiently at peak hours.

Fortunately I’ll be long retired as a regular user of the tunnel.

Metro Vancouver mayors have a responsibility for a regional traffic plan. Having said that, there is little likelihood of mayors north of the Fraser River having motivation to address north/south commuter traffic not of their constituency.

Without their cooperation of reconstructing east/west flows at Steveston Highway and possibly Blundell Road and the Oak Street Bridge, there is no benefit for the vehicle commuter south of the river without mass transit.

North/south traffic will continue to suffer. I have empathy for residents of Marina Gardens and the Riverhouse enclave during the construction phase and beyond.

It’s hard to find anything positive to say about our traffic problems, now or in the future.

And a good night to you, Hagel.

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October 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A11 Letters to the Editor

DSS teacher grateful for community’s support

Editor: I am the mother of a seven-year-old who happens to be one of only 17 alkaptonuria (AKU) patients in Canada. I am also privileged to be a teacher at the most extraordinary high school (Delta Secondary) in the most amazing community: Ladner.

At the start of this school year, I told my friends and colleagues about an exciting campaign to find a cure

for this ultra-rare disease (aka black bone disease).

Donations started coming in immediately from my colleagues, friends and family who wanted to help me — a mother.

Then, one very dedicated teacher and friend, Dana Huff, decided to ask her incredible Leadership class this question: “If you had time and money, what would you do with it?”

Many of these altruistic

students wanted an opportunity to help a sick child.

This is where Huff asked if I wanted to discuss my desire to help the AKU Society cure black bone disease before my son has to feel the painful effects of this degenerative condition.

All I did was tell my story and the next thing I knew the students had organized bake sales (with donated baked goods), volleyball game donation

tables, classroom donation money jars, a Delta Ice Hawks hockey game (with all of the 700 tickets being donated), individual donations, social media websites, photo booths, coffee and hot chocolate sales, etc.

This has truly become a community campaign. DSS has raised over $5,000 so far and they’re not done yet.

These wonderfully hardworking and thoughtful students have generated such

momentum and generosity; I am at a loss for words when I so badly want and need to thank them and the very giving community.

I love coming to school every day because it is an honour to teach your children. You have instilled your young people with heart, resourcefulness, compassion and determination.

They are a credit to their parents and community.

Pam Mann

Pam Mann DSS teacher

Point Roberts tower project would impact Tsawwassen Editor: The residents of Tsawwassen may not be aware of a project that is planned for Point Roberts that will have significant impact on them.

An application has been made to Whatcom County to erect five 46-metre (150-foot) AM radio broadcasting towers a mere 330 metres (1,100 feet) from the border.

The station has been authorized to broadcast at a staggering 50,000 watts day and night. Signals of this strength cause interference that disrupts phones, TVs, radios, hi-fi systems and computer speakers. DSL signals (Internet) can also be slowed down or interrupted, causing a nuisance for home-based business operations. It is unclear how the station will respond to the expected volume of interference complaints.

There are also some suggestions of long-term health consequences.

The application fails to mention the existence of the 21,000 people living in Tsawwassen, the area most likely to suffer electronic interference. It does, however, report in the same application the closest Canadian town as being Ladner.

A town hall meeting is being held on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in the theatre of South Delta Secondary. This public forum will enable residents to get more information about this project and learn how we can work together to stop it.

In attendance will be elected officials, prominent experts on radio transmissions and representatives from organizations on both sides of the border.

Rhonda Turner

Panel needs to review port plans Editor: As a citizen who is very concerned about the cumulative effects of proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2, I will be very alarmed about the integrity of our government if the highest level of environmental assessment, an independent panel, is not created.

This project was artificially broken up to avoid proper cumulative independent assessment, so the mandate needs to look at the whole expansion, including Deltaport’s third berth, the South Fraser Perimeter Road and the other components of expansion, including rail, etc.

I am aware of our limited farmland and growing population, air pollution issues from bunker fuel and trucks, etc., the fragility of the Fraser estuary and its national importance to our

salmon, orcas and other marine life.

I worry about the Pacific Flyway and the key role played by the delta, including Roberts Bank.

Our trust in our government and Port Metro Vancouver has been repeatedly put to the test by allowing proponent assessments, “habitat banking” of dissimilar habitats and the current process that invites people in small groups (divide and conquer, co-optation) and sets up “open houses” with limited options. It’s all to say the project has been environmentally assessed and the public has been consulted.

This is an opportunity to win back our trust, and scientifically and democratically make the best decisions for the land and next generations.

Kathleen Whipp

SHARE THE FACTS

SUPPORT Southlands

The Southlands Proposal will protect the forest and other natural habitat areas for wildlife.

Tsawwassen will be overwhelmed with dump trucks and construction vehicles.

True

True

False

Of the 425 Acres being donated to Delta, over 100 acres of forest and habitat will be protected

False

The proposed dump trucks will amount to less than a 1% increase in daily traffic on 56th St for a temporary period of time (2 years).

with ESA zoning (Environmentally Sensitive Areas). With the Southlands present zoning the forest and habitat areas are unprotected.

At the most recent Public Information Meeting, hosted

by Delta, the majority of attendees supported the Southlands Proposal.

Century Group is paying all the related costs for the Southlands Development.

True

True

False

“All works and services required to serve this proposed development are to be constructed

Of those residents who provided feedback to Delta from the May 30, 2013 Public

and installed at the expense of the owner in

Information Meeting, 72% were in favour

accordance with the current Delta Subdivision

of the Southlands Proposal, 25% were against and 3% asked general questions.

& Development Standards Bylaw 5100.”

(Report to Council Oct. 4, 2013)

E VO I C R YOU RT PO SUP

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(Source: Delta Optimist, Aug. 7, 2013)

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October 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A13 Letters to the Editor

Southlands proposal provides a place to live, learn and grow

Editor: Re: Proposal offering South Delta once in a lifetime opportunity, Community Comment, Oct. 11 I would like to follow up and add a few comments to the well-written article by Mike Schneider.

My wife and I have been residents of this desirable community for over 40 years. As we enter our retirement years, we have wondered where we might live if and when downsizing is required.

Several Sundays ago we had the opportunity to ride our bikes and, for the first time, view the beautiful setting the Southlands would offer and the proposal submitted by the Century Group.

For those residents in the same position as my wife and I, please get on board and support this project.

The Southlands will be a wonderful place to retire and watch the younger families, which this development will also cater to, teach their children the

importance of growing organic-type food for themselves and their children.

Believe me when I say, as a past realtor and builder, this is the finest, well thought out development I have seen offered to the people of Tsawwassen and Greater Vancouver.

Tsawwassen, as any other community in the world today, requires growth to sustain itself. If we do not support such projects as the Southlands, our community will die, our support services will become antiquated and we will have to settle for second best, unless we are willing to travel to Richmond or Vancouver for needed services or medical treatments.

I see Tsawwassen as one of the most desirable residential areas of the Lower Mainland. Let’s get together and give ourselves and our younger generation a place to live, learn and grow.

Please either write to the Corporation of Delta or get out and support this project at the public hearing.

John Cannon

Don’t be swayed by all the hype Editor: I have just received a beautiful, glossy, coloured brochure attempting to convince me that paving over farmland and building houses is the answer to Tsawwassen’s prayers. This is in addition to the twopage coloured ad recently in our local paper and numerous coloured ads in every issue.

I guess seeing pictures of youngsters and oldsters cycling off into the sunset is an attempt to see how wonderful life will be when 1,000 cars from this vehicle-dependent community hit 56th Street.

Perhaps Century Group

is telling us a bike will be our only option, but please tell the high priced ad men hired to put helmets on the cyclist models.

If those against the proposed development by Century Group had a minute percentage of the advertising money spent by the company to get the zoning changed, a much more balanced approach, pro or con, would be available to us all.

I hope and pray our elected representatives are not taken in by the glitz and hype of Century’s ads. The Southlands was bought as agricultural land and should remain as such.

Robert Smith

No question port should fund bridge Editor: Re: New crossing comes ahead of schedule, letter to the editor, Oct. 9 I think we should make Greg Hoover premier. He has his brain in order and sees straight through issues like a razor.

Of course Port Metro Vancouver should pay for the new bridge. That way all the trucks can go over it and the port can charge what it likes, or the trucks can take the South Fraser

Perimeter Road.

The province can then do renovations to the George Massey Tunnel and replace it 40 years from now. Ships that draw too deep to use the river over the tunnel can dock at the port.

However, I’m sure the province isn’t any smarter than when it put the power lines up in Tsawwassen or built the South Fraser Perimeter Road over the wrong route.

Carol Tennis

Notice of Property Tax Exemptions for 2014 Notice is given that the Corporation of Delta intends to provide exemption from property taxes for a period of one year (2014 taxation year) for the properties listed below. Estimated municipal taxes are shown for the year 2014 and for the following two years as required by Section 227 of the Community Charter.

Delta Permissive Taxation Exemption Bylaw, No. 7269, 2013.

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Address

Abbeyfield House - St. David’s Society (The Synod of the Diocese of New Westminster)

1115 51A Street

Estimated 2014 Estimated 2015 Estimated 2016 Municipal Taxes Municipal Taxes Municipal Taxes ($) ($) ($) 6,000

6,100

6,200

Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC (Hillside)

11339 84 Avenue

12,500

12,800

13,100

Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC (Errol Wintemute)

4727 Arthur Drive

22,000

22,400

22,800

Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC (Winskill)

5555 9 Avenue

1,300

1,3000

1,300

British Columbia Waterfowl Society (Her Majesty The Queen in Right of Canada)

5191 Robertson Road

30,600

31,200

31,800

British Columbia Waterfowl Society (Canadian Wildlife Service)

Waterfowl Habitats

3,300

3,400

3,500

Columbus Lodge

8850 118A Street

9,800

10,000

10,200

Delta Branch No. 61 of The Royal Canadian Legion

4896 Delta Street

5,600

5,700

5,800

Delta Chamber of Commerce

6201 60 Avenue

8,600

8,800

9,000

Delta Gymnastics Society

4680 Clarence Taylor Crescent

36,300

37,000

37,700

Delta Hospice Society

1521 56 Street

11,800

12,000

12,200

Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society

4816 Delta Street

6,500

6,600

6,700

Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society

4824 Delta Street

10,600

10,800

11,000

Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society

4830 Delta Street

8,200

8,400

8,600

Delta Lodge #21, Independent Order of Oddfellows

5425 Ladner Trunk Road

7,100

7,200

7,300

Delta Museum and Archives Society

4450 Clarence Taylor Crescent

6,500

6,600

6,700

Delta Museum and Archives Society

4858 Delta Street

5,100

5,200

5,300

Delta Museum and Archives Society

4910 Delta Street

1,400

1,400

1,400

Delta Museum and Archives Society

4914 Delta Street

1,500

1,500

1,500

Delta Museum and Archives Society

4918 Delta Street

3,200

3,300

3,400

Deltassist Family and Community Services Society

9067 120 Street

39,200

40,000

40,800

Kinsmen Club of Ladner Tsawwassen

5050 47 Avenue

4,800

4,900

5,000

KinVillage Association

5430 10 Avenue

8,000

8,200

8,400

Ladner Community Police Station

5072 48 Avenue

2,600

2,700

2,800

Ladner Fishermen's Co-operative Association

4467 Savoy Street

1,700

1,700

1,700

Ladner Fishermen's Co-operative Association

4473 Savoy Street

1,700

1,700

1,700

Ladner Fishermen's Co-operative Association

4481 Savoy Street

4,000

4,100

4,200

Ladner Lawn Bowling Club

5128 47 Avenue

7,200

7,300

7,400

Lighthouse Harbour Ministries

9551 Gunderson Road

4,400

4,500

4,600

McKee Athletic Association (East Delta Hall)

10379 Ladner Trunk Road

14,900

15,200

15,500

Navy League of Canada

505 Annacis Parkway

2,300

2,300

2,300

Navy League of Canada

Annacis Channel

3,800

3,900

4,000

North Delta Community Police Station

7033 & 7081 120 Street

2,000

2,000

2,000

North Delta Potters Guild

11425 84 Avenue

5,700

5,800

5,900

Reach Child and Youth Development Society (Developmental Preschool North)

10921 82 Avenue

1,600

1,600

1,600

Reach Child and Youth Development Society (North Delta Play and Learn Centre)

11489 84 Avenue

4,600

4,700

4,800

Royal Heights Baptist Church

11706 96 Avenue

23,000

23,500

24,000

Sources Community Resources Society

4576 55B Street

2,100

2,100

2,100

Sources Community Resources Society

4807 Georgia Street

5,100

5,200

5,300

Sources Community Resources Society

4812 Georgia Street

3,800

3,900

4,000

South Delta Library

1321A 56 Avenue

13,100

13,400

13,700

South Delta Little House Society

5061 12 Avenue

9,000

9,200

9,400

The Centre for Child Development of the Lower Mainland

11405 84 Avenue

1,600

1,600

1,600

The Nature Trust of British Columbia

Riparian Habitat Area

7,900

8,100

8,300

The Nature Trust of British Columbia

Harlock Island

300

300

300

The Sidekick Players Club

1172 56 Street

2,200

2,200

2,200

Tsawwassen Tennis Club

286 English Bluff Road

7,600

7,800

8,000

Tunnel Town Curling Club

1720 56 Street

9,200

9,400

9,600

Watershed Artworks Society

11425 84 Avenue

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CHURCH DIRECTORY St. David’s Anglican Church

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Sunday Services

8 am Holy Communion (BCP) 10 am Holy Communion (BAS) with youth & children’s programs

Wednesdays

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522 Daily Mass in Chapel

Monday - Saturday at 9am

Weekend Masses

Saturday at 5pm Sunday at 9am, 11am & 5pm

Filipino Mass (Tagalog)

Last Sunday of every month at 7pm (except July & August)

Confessions

Saturday at 10am in the Chapel

Baptisms

available every Sunday

For other Sacrements please call the parish office for an appointment with the Pastor.

Benediction Lutheran Church 5575 6th Avenue (56th St. at 6th Ave.) Tel: 604-943-3432

SUNDAYS, 10 AM Worship & Christian Education “All are warmly welcomed to worship with us as we Celebrate God’s Grace.”

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Phone 604-946-6254 www.ladnerunited.org The Rev. Jim Short

9 am Worship Service and Sunday school 11 am Worship Service We Welcome You to Join Us!

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Stay focused It was the last six strokes of my first singles sculling race. I survived the start and the first three strokes (my only goal), and was actually racing. So was my heart. “Settle down,” I said to myself as my flapping oars began take on some resemblance of a sculling stroke.

I could see four boats out of my peripheral vision, but couldn’t look for fear of tipping. When you are going backwards, seeing boats is a good thing.

Halfway through the buoyed course I could see the ripples from the boat in the next lane. I then heard heavy breathing (and realized it was me!). I then heard the rower next to me breathing hard and I could tell I was gaining on him.

Then it was the crowds cheering...

And I thought, just for a split second, that I was near the finish and that I might have a good race; that I might even catch the boat next to me.

Then, quicker than a hiccup, I was flipped out of my boat. I had “caught a crab” (had not extracted my blade from the water). One mistake had led to another. Losing my focus, I had let my head “get out of my boat.”

I have often recalled that life lesson and prayed to God that I can “stay in my own boat” at all times.

The only one I have any control over is myself. “Prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.” 1 Peter 1:13.

October 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A15 Business

Artist putting Delta on the map

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A mapping project is underway that will result in a more colourful and effective way to promote Delta.

In search of a new map to emphasize economic development, the Delta Chamber of Commerce has contracted Mountain Media to come up with a unique, not-to-scale illustration showing enhanced buildings, landmarks and landscapes of Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta.

Not only will a large version of the map replace the antiquated tourism billboard at the end of the ferry causeway, but smaller, foldup versions will be available for businesses. Posters will also available to put on walls for both information and artwork.

Tasked by Mountain Media to draw the Delta map is Montreal artist Jean Louis Rheault, who has done many similar projects around the world.

Calling the colourful illustrations geo-pictorial maps, Rheault is now doing his research, learning about Delta’s three communities.

He told the Optimist the map PHOTO BY SANDOR GYARMATI would be an invalu- Jean Louis Rheault expects to have the able promotional Delta map completed by next spring. tool. the document “Delta doesn’t Rheault said his is a rare really have any kind of map and highly specialized art like this at all, just regular form, attempting to deliver maps. Those aren’t really certain messages his clients very interesting.” want to convey and emphaBusinesses that choose size. to participate will be highA map highlighting lighted with their logos in certain places will be chalthe information section of

lenging in Delta because it’s made up of three communities separated by vast amounts of farmland and Burns Bog. Having drawn the unique maps for over 30 years, Rheault’s talents are to condense those areas without eliminating their own significance.

One example he showed was a map he drew of northern Arizona, an area with communities separated by expanses of desert and the Grand Canyon. Most recently he completed a map of the Okanagan to highlight tourism attractions.

Rheault has made the illustrations for small towns to major cities around the globe, each identifying all landmarks but with a special emphasis on particular features or places by adding extra size.

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A16 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2013 Business

Envision volunteers leave the office to ‘Make a Difference’

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Envision Financial’s Tracy Gillan, Kay Gandham and Lindsey Palylyk sort and pack food at the South Delta Food Bank.

Envision Financial employees traded time at the office for the opportunity to make a difference in their communities as part of the seventh annual Make a Difference Days.

“Each year Make a Difference Days offers us an opportunity to tangibly show our commitment to improving the lives of our members and local communities,” said Envision

Financial president Shelley Besse.

This year’s community volunteer service week involved 16 projects throughout the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Kitimat for a total of 808 hours of service.

Volunteers at all of the projects, which included Deltassist and the South Delta Food Bank, gave of their time in a number of ways, including painting buildings, preparing meals,

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Since its inception, Envision Financial’s Make Difference Days program has served 89 projects province-wide with 4,075 community hours donated.

October 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A17

leisure&lifestyles

features co-ordinator: Dave Willis

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Spooky fun on the way Family Fright Fest set for next Thursday night in Ladner

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t’s not quite All Hallow’s Eve but Delta’s Family Fright Fest arrives in Ladner next week.

The free family event, now in its sixth year, takes place at the McKee Heritage House and surrounding area. The heritage building is once again being transformed into a haunted house by South Delta Secondary theatre students.

“I think this is one of the biggest classes we’ve ever had working on it.

Everyone’s really heavily invested in the process and I’m pretty excited about it,” says SDSS drama teacher Paige Hansen.

There will be a Once Upon a Scary Tale theme to the haunted house this year with evil, scary fairy tale characters like Ursula, Maleficent and the Wicked Witch from Snow White.

The idea of taking what they do in the theatre out to the community is exciting for the students, Hansen says.

“I think this is our sixth year. [The students] just sense they’re carrying on a tradition that they’re really proud of. They’re really fueled by that,” she explains.

Students will lead groups through the house while students from the Delta

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Family Fright Fest is back for some pre-Halloween festivities next week in Ladner.

Secondary Dance Academy will entertain those waiting in line outside.

Donations for Children’s Hospital will be collected at the haunted house.

Family Fright Fest also features trick or treating and storytelling put on by the Fraser Valley Regional Library at the McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre.

There will be $5 meals available for purchase at the

Kee Cafe.

In the surrounding area there will be activities and displays from the Wintemute Boys & Girls Club, Science World, B.C. Hydro, Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) and Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture.

“There’s something for everybody,” says Lynn Davies, a Delta recreation program coordinator.

There will also be hayrides, a bouncy castle and live music from Wired, a local band.

Davies says there could be a fire pit set up for kids to roast marshmallows, something she had set up previously for a Starry Night event at Deas Island Regional Park.

“The kids just love it,” she says.

Family Fright Fest takes

place, rain or shine on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Donations for the food bank will be accepted.

The haunted house is also open for tours (which are a little gorier and geared more towards teens) on Friday, Oct. 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

On Oct. 24 only, 47th Avenue will be closed between Arthur Drive and

51st Street from 4 to 8 p.m.

For more on other municipal Halloween events and activities around Delta, including Halloween Spooktacular Swims, Halloween Skates and Costume Parties, Fimo Clay Halloween Creations at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, Halloween at the Arts Centres and Roaming Rascals, check out www. delta.ca.

Debut novelist to visit Ladner for meet & greet BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

New author Mauro Azzano will be in town next month for a meet and greet event at Black Bond Books in Ladner.

Azzano, who lives in Richmond, is the author of The Dead Don’t Dream, his debut murder mystery novel. It was released last year.

He says he pieced togeth-

er the story from a bunch of different small scenes he’s seen over the last 40 years.

“It sort of took root in my head and wouldn’t let go,” says Azzano.

He says one thing writers seem to have in common is they notice people.

“When you notice either unique individuals or unusual people on the street, you sort of write them down mentally and you think of them as char-

acters.”

The Dead Don’t Dream is a “fish out of water story” set in Toronto in the 1970s with main character Ian McBriar, a Metis police detective from Saskatchewan.

It was very gratifying to see his first book published, says Azzano, adding the experience also demystified the publishing process for him.

“I no longer saw writers

and authors, people with their names on books, as these mythical people who are out there somewhere.”

He’s already finished a sequel and has submitted it to a number of publishers.

Azzano will be at the Ladner Black Bond Books on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 1 to 3 p.m.

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Mauro Azzano has written The Dead Don’t Dream.

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Concert takes a step back in time BY

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Zachary Stevenson will perform as Buddy Holly at a Class of ‘59 rock ‘n’ roll show at Genesis Theatre next Thursday.

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DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

Early rock ‘n’ roll fans can step back in time next Thursday at Genesis Theatre with a Class of ‘59 concert.

The show, presented by the Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll, will feature performances paying tribute to greats like Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis.

Actor, singer and songwriter Zachary Stevenson will perform as Holly, a role he’s reprised over seven productions of the Buddy Holly Story from across Canada.

In 2010, after a run of the production at the Arts Club in Vancouver, Stevenson decided to travel to some of the places related to Holly’s life. He flew into Texas and drove through several states, visiting locations like the recording studio Holly used in Clovis, New Mexico and the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa where Holly played his last show.

“It was huge. It was an awesome experience that I’ll never forget,” he says.

Stevenson described Holly as a pioneer who had a lot of creative freedom that many artists did not have at the time.

“He kind of pushed the envelope and paved the way for a lot of artists,” he says, adding Holly and his band had a lot of time in the studio to mess around, explore and create different sounds.

Stevenson, who lives in Vancouver, says he tries to be as authentic as possible when performing as Holly.

“I try to stay as true to the Buddy sound and character as I can.”

He says it’s a rare experience for an actor to do a role so many times.

“So often, you have two or three weeks to develop a character and go on stage for how ever long the run is.... But then that’s it. You say goodbye and move on to the next,” he says.

“Sometimes you’re left feeling like you never really

hit your stride until the tail end of that run, but now I feel very grounded in the character and it’s allowed me to take it to a deeper level. It’s been a cool exercise.”

The upcoming Ladner show’s lineup also includes Lance Lipinsky as Jerry Lee Lewis, Peter Jackson as Eddie Cochran, Ted Torres as Elvis, Darcy Jo Wood as Connie Francis, Peter and Ted as the Everly Brothers and Bill Culp as the Big Bopper.

The Class of ‘59 show takes place Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Genesis Theatre in Ladner. Tickets are on sale at 604-507-6355 and www.bellperformingartscentre.com for $41.50.

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Stardom on Salt Spring Island Offerings include artisan studios, wine tasting and adventure BY

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Optimist contributor

My stories have always unfolded in privacy — plunked on my duff, in front of a computer and usually sporting my red housecoat (a.k.a. Santa suit to family members). So when the TV show, Senior Living On Location, asks if it can film a few segments of this Salt Spring women’s retreat, I think about the uncertain variables — facing that omnipresent lens, camouflaging those 10 extra camera-loving pounds, having enough time to include all the things there are to do.

Yet surprisingly, once poised and wired for sound, my two gal pals and I take on the challenge and leap into the spotlight.

“Just walk towards the camera,” instructs the director, Daniela Cousin, “and tell us about this Gulf

Island gem.”

Strolling three abreast along the boardwalk, we instantly go into chatter mode and rattle off the offerings. It’s not a tricky task — artisan studios, wine tasting venues, adventure options. Asphalt roads that loop over the island’s hilly terrain tie these tourist treasures together like a big gift basket. And over the past two days we’ve been enjoying a few of the presents.

Our adventure had begun soon after embarking the Queen of Nanaimo. Under cloudless skies we sailed through Active Pass and while island-hopping from Galiano, Mayne, and Pender to Salt Spring, all agreed “this journey is part of the destination,” especially for golden-age passengers who cruise mid-week for free.

For this trip, Frog Hollow Guest Cottage filled our accommodation bill. The two-storey, self-contained

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Relaxing on our private patio at Frog Hollow Guest Cottage.

abode, 10 minutes from Ganges is surrounded by quiet pastures and filled with diva-pleasing amenities: movies for late-night viewing, a deck for snacking and yakking, the soothing nearby hot tub and a full course breakfast to fuel three show-boat boomers.

Salt Spring is a haven

for diverse artisans, 34 of whom are listed on the self-guided Studio Tour and with time to spare before stardom, we glimpsed into a few of their lives: Sunset Farm, where shelves were well-stocked with cozy slippers and socks; Salt Spring Island Cheese that tantalized us with mouth-

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watering feta and specialty Chèvre; and potter Pat Webber, who showed us how to mold whimsical creatures out of clay.

“OK, everyone,” the director commands, “let’s keep shooting.” I immediately snap back into reality, leaving my memories of the past two days behind. Once again we’re face to face with the crew and that allpervading camera.

“It’s time to shop, ladies!” Ahhh, this segment will be a piece of cake!

The hub of Ganges brims over with tourist treasures and for the next 15 minutes, while being followed by the lens, we browse through galleries, check out local apparel and admire handmade crafts. Every Saturday morning from April to October over 100 artisans and farmers congregate nearby at the renowned island market to sell their goods. Too bad it’s mid

week during this visit.

Our final shoot is at Mistaken Identity, a certified organic vineyard where award-winning West Coast wines have been mistaken for European’s finest.

Owners Ian and Wendy Baker provide a complete overview of the production process from barrel to bottle and after pairing our own picnic lunch with a few delicious wine tastings, we soak in the setting.

If TV viewers didn’t know, they might mistake this scene for a vineyard in Tuscany or southern France.

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A22 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2013

leisure&lifestyles gardening

Keep tomatoes dry to stop blight anne marrison

Green Room This week I answer questions from readers: Q: We had terrible blight on our tomatoes this year so I ended up throwing out lots of little tomatoes. Does blight affect pole beans as well or any other vegetables? What can be done about it so that we don’t have the same problem next

year?

A: Pole beans don’t get blight, but potatoes do. The last two summers have been so warm and dry it’s been easy to harvest good crops of potatoes, but in a normal year with sporadic rain, many potato plants have blight by the beginning of August.

Peppers can get late blight, but usually don’t.

Eggplants are also said to be susceptible.

Blight is a fungal infection that blows into gardens on rainy winds or splashes up from infected soil. It

including heritage varieties. thrives on wet foliage.

Not everyone has cover That’s why the usual available, so people with no advice is to grow tomashelter for toes under tomatoes can cover: in get good hargreenhouses, “Keeping tomato or outside plants dry definitely vests outside by growing under polyblight-resisethylene tun- stops blight and tant tomanels or under enables you to grow toes. When south or west most any tomato their roots wall roof you wish, including are in natural overhangs. soil, tomaKeeping heritage varieties.” toes grow tomato fast and proplants dry duce massive crops. definitely stops blight and The oldest blight-resisenables you to grow most tant variety is the largeany tomato you wish,

fruited Legend, which is sometimes sold as a transplant in garden centres.

Breeding of blight-resistant tomatoes is conventional (not GMO).

This and the newer blight-resistant varieties can be grown from seed.

Gardeners who start their own transplants can harvest big crops of tomatoes by summer’s end. Blight on these varieties starts very late and moves very slowly.

Blight-resistant varieties I grew this year include the cherry tomato Mountain Magic, the paste-type

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RomaVF and the beefsteaktype Defiant.

Only recently have these seeds become commercially available and not everyone has been offering them.

This year I bought mine online from Veseys (www. veseys.com). Grown outside, tomatoes are somewhat later to ripen, but quantities are immense and with blight-resistant tomatoes, the plants are still producing when blight-stricken tomatoes have given up.

By the end of September, all my tomatoes were black with blight on the older stems but still had fresh, green new stems. By midOctober, the new stems were still blight-free and so was the remaining green fruit that had to be ripened inside.

Tomatoes are easy to freeze (just wash them, dry them and drop them into a plastic bag). Once frozen, their skin lifts off easily if they’re held under hot, running water.

Q: I recently planted some black calla lilies. Do I have to remove the bulbs before frost or can I leave them in like the white calla lilies?

A: Yes, all the coloured callas must be overwintered inside. They’ve been hybridized from a more tender species than the largeflowered white calla.

Reduce watering to dry out the rhizomes and then overwinter them inside in dry peat moss or vermiculite in a cool, frost-free place.

The hardiest of the white calla lilies (Crowborough) can flower outside in sheltered spots near the coast and sometimes several miles inland, but the further east you go, the more mulching it needs to get reliably through the winter.

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Send them to her via amarrison@shaw.ca.

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Tips for preventing middle age spread p.j. wren

Well on Your Way If you are over 40 you probably remember the good ol’ years of your 20s, when you could almost will your body to lose weight.

It was easy back then.

Now, fast-forward a couple (or a few) decades and it’s not so easy anymore.

As we age our physical abilities decrease, which then decreases our basal metabolic rate (our ability to burn calories).

Accompany that with the fact that while our bodies are in an age-related decline, our appetites usually aren’t. If we continue to ignore our bodies and what they are telling us, then it won’t be long before we are sporting that middle-aged spread.

In fact, these changes start happening around the age of 30 and plateau between the ages of 60 and

70. After that the decline is still there, it’s just slower.

The great news is these rates of decline vary according to our personal fitness levels and our lifestyle choices.

You see, middle-aged spread is not inevitable. You can be spared if you pay attention to your body and follow these four steps: Eat clean Avoid packaged foods, fake sugars and preservatives; instead fill up on lowcalorie, nutrient dense foods like fruit and vegetables.

Include a high-protein breakfast every morning and a healthy source of protein with every meal. It is also advisable to aim for one meatless meal a week.

Each of these tips will help you lose weight and reduce your risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

It is also interesting to point out that research has found eating highly processed foods leads to leptin and insulin resistance.

Leptin is a hormone that

this way and it’s never too plays a key role in regulate to start. However, if lating energy intake and you think you are getting energy expenditure, includenough exercise with walking appetite. ing and the odd game of Insulin’s major function golf, I hate to break it to is to tell the body when to you — these activities are store nutrients, including not going to cut it as stand fat. Insulin is essentially a gatekeeper, which opens up alone exercises in preventing middlethe body’s age spread. cells and “If we continue to You need to directs them ignore our bodies and lift weights to store what they are telling to avoid the fat and/or ravages that release fat us, then it won’t be time does to into the long before we are our muscles. blood.

Experts Eating a sporting that middlerecommend diet high in aged spread.” you aim for processed three times a foods will dim the brain’s ability to lis- week with a strength trainten to these hormones lead- ing program that focuses on whole body exercises ing to middle-aged spread. using dumbbells and cable Train dirty machines.

Your metabolic rate is I suggest you find a prodependent on your muscle gram, a class or a trainer mass. Unfortunately as we age we generally lose about that can get you started and one per cent of lean muscle build a foundation. Once that foundation is built, mass a year after the age of 40, with significant changes there is no reason you can’t start layering advanced in our day-to-day abilities training techniques and happening after the age of regain your lean muscle 65. mass.

It doesn’t have to be

Get Sleep Lack of sleep can also be blamed for the widening of our waistlines. When the body is sleep-deprived, it dramatically affects the two hormones (leptin and gherlin) responsible for making us feel full, thereby triggering the brain (and hence the stomach) with the message that we are hungry.

Sleeplessness also makes us insulin-resistant, which in turn puts our bodies in a fat-storing mode instead of fat-burning mode.

Journal Keep tabs on what you eat, how much you exercise, how much water you drink and how much sleep you get with a daily journal.

This task of writing, or using an app on your phone or computer, will keep you on track and help you stay motivated.

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Graffiti walls taking shape at Delta libraries allow patrons to share their favourite book with other Delta residents. Once a sheet is full, the graffiti will be applied to windows and walls, transforming the library into a showcase of urban art. As the walls come to life, they will be photographed for the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page.

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Last Page offers chance to discuss Delta Reads! titles Sessions set for next week in Ladner & Tsawwassen

Did you take up the challenge to read a Delta Reads! selection?

The End of Your Life Book Club was chosen for adults, The Fault in Our Stars was the pick for teens and Fraser Bear: A Cub’s Life was the children’s book of choice for Delta Reads!, a month long activity in celebration of Delta libraries, which are all commemorat-

ing milestone anniversaries this year.

Thirty copies of each title were given to customers at each library during kick-off events. The lucky recipients were asked to read the books and then release their copies — dropping them at Starbucks, on a bench at the bus stop or in a local restaurant — in order to get as many people reading as

possible.

If you have read any of the Delta Reads! books, you are invited to The Last Page, an opportunity to discuss these titles with library staff and fellow readers.

Sessions will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Tsawwassen Library and Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Ladner Pioneer Library.

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October 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A25 In the Community

Residents at The Waterford in Tsawwassen turn into sandwich makers to aid Food on the Corner SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Food On The Corner Society says it’s delighted to welcome its newest team of sandwichmakers from The Waterford. The group has stepped forward and filled the vital service for Food On the Corner’s weekly venture to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with a supply of approximately 300 sandwiches as well as coffee, desserts and breads. Food On the Corner can easily feed the 300-plus guests it encounters on any given Saturday. Pictured left to right are: Kathy Knox (seated), Dianne James (coordinator), Les Nelson, Mary Playfair, Orville Godlby (playing hide and seek), Jean Angers, John Playfair, Nellie Van Bruchem, May Mah and Gerda Tappert (seated). Food on the Corner is always looking for additional volunteers for an assortment of activities. Check out its website at www.foodonthecorner.ca.

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Invitation to Participate in Pre-Design Consultation October 7 – November 12, 2013

Registration for Toy Depot, food hampers begins Nov. 4 Registration for Deltassist’s Christmas programs starts soon.

Low-income families, seniors and individuals can register beginning Nov. 4 for a Christmas food hamper and attendance at the annual Toy Depot to select gifts for their children up to the age of 16.

Eligible families and individuals must apply in person at Deltassist.

To complete registration,

the social services agency requires proof of residence in Delta, proof of income and care cards for children registered for the Toy Depot.

This year’s deadline for Toy Depot registration is Friday, Dec. 6; applications for food hampers will be accepted until Friday, Dec. 13.

Deltassist’s Ladner office, at 4891 Delta St., is open weekdays from 9:30

a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Applications are also available online at www. deltassist.com.

Families that register before Friday, Nov. 15 are eligible to enter a draw to receive a free family portrait. The photo shoot, hosted by members of the Surrey Photography Club, will take place at Deltassist’s North Delta office on Saturday, Nov. 23.

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Port Metro Vancouver is conducting Pre-Design Consultation regarding the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project is a proposed new three-berth container terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta, B.C. that could provide 2.4 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) of container capacity.

You are invited to provide feedback and learn more about the project by: • Attending a small group meeting or open house (see schedule below) • Reading consultation materials and providing feedback online (consultation materials and an online feedback form will be available at www.portmetrovancouver.com/RBT2 on October 7, 2013) • Visiting Port Talk (www.porttalk.ca) and participating in a discussion forum • Calling 604.665.9337 • Providing a written submission through: Email: container.improvement@portmetrovancouver.com Fax: 1 866.284.4271 Mail: Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, 100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4

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SMALL GROUP MEETINGS & OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE Date Tuesday, October 8

Event Type Small Group Meeting

Time 5:00pm-7:00pm

Wednesday, October 9

Small Group Meeting

5:00pm-7:00pm

Thursday, October 10

Small Group Meeting

1:00pm-3:00pm

Tuesday, October 15

Small Group Meeting

1:00pm-3:00pm

Tuesday, October 15

Small Group Meeting

5:00pm-7:00pm

Wednesday, October 16

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9:00am-11:00am

Wednesday, October 16

Open House

5:00pm-8:00pm

Thursday, October 17

Open House

5:00pm-8:00pm

Tuesday, October 22

Open House

5:00pm-8:00pm

Thursday, October 24

Open House

5:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday, October 26

Open House

10:00am-1:00pm

Location Coast Tsawwassen Inn 1665 56 Street, Delta Coast Hotel & Convention Centre 20393 Fraser Highway, Langley Delta Town & Country Inn 6005 Highway 17, Delta Surrey Arts Centre 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey UBC Boathouse 7277 River Road, Richmond SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre 580 West Hastings Street, Vancouver UBC Boathouse 7277 River Road, Richmond Surrey Arts Centre 13750 88 Avenue, Surrey Coast Hotel & Convention Centre 20393 Fraser Highway, Langley Delta Town & Country Inn 6005 Highway 17, Delta Coast Tsawwassen Inn 1665 56 Street, Delta

*To register for a small group meeting, please email container.improvement@portmetrovancouver.com or call 604.665.9337. Please provide your name and specify the date and time of the meeting you wish to attend.

Pre-registration for open houses is not required.

How Input Will Be Used - Input received will be considered, along with technical and economic information, in developing project designs or plans, including engineering and environmental mitigation plans, for the proposed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project. p o r t m e t r o v a n c o u v e r. c o m / R B T 2

A26 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2013

Notice of Public Hearing - Southlands Application The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the bylaws and permits referred to below relating to the Southlands application:

Date: Monday October 28, Tuesday October 29 and Wednesday October 30, 2013 Time: 3:00 pm — 9:30 pm The Public Hearing will recess at approximately 6:00 pm each day and reconvene at 6:45 pm Place: South Delta Recreation Centre 1720 56 Street, Delta, BC Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed project and bylaws shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the application.

Speakers List: A speakers list will be available for the public to sign at the entrance to the Public Hearing venue one hour prior to the start of the Public Hearing. Speakers will be asked to come forward in the order of the speakers list and will be allowed up to five minutes to address Council regarding the project under consideration.

The speakers list will carry over from day to day.

Speakers may use an overhead projector to display still images. Pre-recorded audio and/or video presentations by speakers, other than the applicant, will not be permitted.

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

property on 56 Street with the PID 007-551-070, and an unaddressed property on Timbervalley Road with the PID 007-551-347, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1.

Applicant: Patrick Cotter, Cotter Architects Telephone: 604-272-1477 Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Development Application Procedures Bylaw Amendment, Development Variance Permit, Development Permit and Phased Development Agreement in order to allow a comprehensive development that would include agricultural uses, natural habitat, public open spaces and greenways on approximately 80 percent of the subject site, and residential, commercial and institutional uses on the remaining approximately 20 percent of the subject site.

The subject site comprises seven properties with a combined area of 217 ha (537 ac). The application involves a request for 950 new residential units in various forms and densities, including single family homes, townhomes, apartments and live-work units. A maximum of 7,432 m² (80,000 ft²) of ground-oriented commercial space is also requested. The proposed amenities would include agricultural areas, a Market Square and related improvements, natural habitat, public open space and greenways on the lands to be transferred as amenities to The Corporation of Delta (Delta).

Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Written submissions may also be delivered to the Registration Desk at the Public Hearing venue while the Public Hearing is in session. All written submissions must be addressed to Mayor and Council, must include the writer’s full name and mailing address, and must be received prior to the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Correspondence on this matter addressed to Mayor and Council between July 30, 2013 and the conclusion of the Public Hearing will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. Correspondence relating to the Southlands application that was received prior to July 30, 2013 will be available for viewing by the public and Council members during the Public Hearing, but will not form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. Anyone who provided correspondence on this matter before July 30, 2013 and wishes it to be included in the public record for this Public Hearing should resubmit their correspondence prior to the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

The owner also proposes to lease back from Delta approximately 18.7 ha (46 ac) of the land proposed to be transferred to Delta for small-scale farming in addition to leasing and operating the proposed Market Square area for a minimum of ten years. These proposed leases are not included in the Phased Development Agreement and will be subject to a separate application by the owner to Delta for approval of the terms and programs to be included in such leases. The owner has developed some conceptual plans regarding the possible small scale farming and the use of the Market Square facilities, but these conceptual plans have not yet progressed to a proposed lease stage. If the owner does develop the concepts into lease proposals that Delta is willing to consider, Council will provide an opportunity for public input before approving any leases to the owner. There will not be a separate or a continued Public Hearing for the review of the lease proposals.

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning the project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

The remainder of the agricultural land that would be transferred to Delta would be available for lease by Delta to third parties for larger scale soil-based farming, subject to certain Agricultural Principles described in the Phased Development Agreement.

Location: The Southland Properties, being 301 Boundary Bay Road, 500 Boundary Bay Road, 581 Boundary Bay Road, 6400 3 Avenue, an unaddressed property on 56 Street with the PID-007-551-061, an unaddressed

The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 www.delta.ca

• Change the regional land use designation of approximately 19% of the Southlands properties from Agricultural to Conservation and Recreation.

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7168 To amend the land use designation for portions of the subject site in the Future Land Use Plan in Schedule A from A Agricultural to SV Southlands Village, SG Southlands Gateway, P Parks and Recreation Areas and ESA-3 Environmentally Sensitive Area 3, as shown on MAP NO. 2.

To amend the land use designations for portions of the subject site in the Tsawwassen Future Land Use Plan in Schedule D.1 from AGR Agricultural to SV Southlands Village, SG Southlands Gateway, P Major Parks and Recreational Areas, and ESA-3 Environmentally Sensitive Area 3, as shown on MAP NO. 2.

The owner proposes to transfer 172 ha (425 ac) of land to Delta to be held in public ownership. This amounts to approximately 80% of the total site, less the proposed 2.4 ha (6 ac) Southlands Homestead (see MAP NO. 2 for location of Southlands Homestead site). The land to be transferred to Delta would be used for agriculture, natural habitat, public open space (including a Market Square) and greenways.

The owner proposes to provide a $9 million amenity contribution that would be put in a special reserve fund administered by Delta for the sole purpose of improving agricultural drainage and providing irrigation designated by Delta to improve and sustain the capability of the agricultural land that is proposed to be transferred to Delta. The owner also proposes to provide Delta with an intersection amenity payment of $165,000 toward future improvements to the intersection at 56 Street and 12 Avenue.

Project: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Development Application Procedures Bylaw Amendment, Development Variance Permit, Development Permit and Phased Development Agreement (File No. LU006390)

• Change the regional land use designation of approximately 27% of the Southlands properties from Agricultural to General Urban, and include these lands within the Urban Containment Boundary; and

MAP NO. 1 Subject Properties FILE NO. LU006390

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7167 To amend Section 1.8 of Schedule A of the Official Community Plan (Regional Context Statement) by replacing the Regional Context Statement Map with a new Regional Context Statement Map which is Schedule 7167-1 to Bylaw No. 7167, to illustrate the following changes:

MAP NO. 2 Proposed Official Community Plan Designations FILE NO. LU006390 continued on next page

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Notice of Public Hearing - Southlands Application continued from previous page

rent A1 Agriculture zoning. The proposed zoning for the different areas of the subject site is shown on MAP NO. 4. The proposed rezoning would permit a maximum of 950 residential units in the Comprehensive Development (C.D.) Zone No. 423-R, one existing single family dwelling in the Comprehensive Development (C.D.) Zone No. 423-MS, and three existing single family dwellings in the Comprehensive Development (C.D.) Zone No. 423-SH, a maximum of 7,432 m² (80,000 ft²) of ground-oriented commercial space in designated areas with a maximum building height of three storeys above a parking level.

Development Permit LU006390 To address streamside protection and enhancement issues related to the preservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife and their habitats in and along streams, to protect the natural environment and to protect the development from hazardous conditions through siting and design control.

MAP NO. 3 Area of Proposed SD5 Southlands Village Development Permit Area FILE NO. LU006390

Development Variance Permit LU006390 To vary “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” as follows: • Vary the standard road cross-section on 3 Avenue from Boundary Bay Road to 65B Street to requiring road widening for a 1.5 m (5 ft) wide cycle lane in the east bound direction, and not requiring lane widening, curb and gutter, sidewalk, streetlighting and landscaping.

• Vary the standard road cross-section along the 56 Street frontage to not requiring road widening, curb and gutter, sidewalk, streetlighting and landscaping.

• Vary the standard road cross-section along the Boundary Bay Road frontage to requiring road widening for a 1.5 m (5 ft) wide cycle lane in each direction, and not requiring curb and gutter, sidewalk, streetlighting and landscaping.

• Vary from the ornamental streetlighting standard to the proposed streetlight standard for streetlights to be located on all internal local roads, and provide pathway and parking area lighting of a similar standard.

• Waive the requirement to dedicate 3 m (10 ft) of roadway for the 6 Avenue frontage and the corner truncation dedication at the southeast corner of 6 Avenue and 56 Street.

MAP NO. 4 Proposed Zoning FILE NO. LU006390 To amend Schedule D.1 by deleting Objective D.2 and replacing it with a revised Objective D.2 as stated in the bylaw, deleting Policy D.1 and replacing it with a revised Policy D.1 as stated in the bylaw, and deleting the map entitled “The Southlands” and replacing it with a new map entitled “Southlands Agricultural Area and Guichon Property” as shown in the bylaw.

To designate portions of the subject site as SD5 Southlands Village Development Permit Area, as shown on MAP NO. 3, by identifying this Development Permit Area on Map IIB in Schedule E of the Official Community Plan; and adding the guidelines for the SD5 Southlands Village Development Permit Area provided in Schedule 7168-3 to the bylaw to Schedule E of the Official Community Plan.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7169 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning portions of the subject properties to P Public Use, Comprehensive Development (C.D.) Zone No. 423-R, Comprehensive Development (C.D.) Zone No. 423-MS and Comprehensive Development (C.D.) Zone No. 423-SH, while the remaining lands retain the cur-

• Require road dedication as required for traffic signalization improvements at 56 Street and 4 Avenue.

• Require water metering for all lots.

“Development Application Procedures Bylaw No. 4918, 1992” Amendment Bylaw No. 7170 To delegate authority to the Director of Community Planning and Development to issue and execute development permits in the SD5 Southlands Village Development Permit Area.

Phased Development Agreement Bylaw No. 7271 This bylaw proposes to authorize The Corporation of Delta to enter into a Phased Development Agreement with Century Industries Ltd. with respect to the lands shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1. The specified zoning bylaw provisions for the Phased Development Agreement include “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” and the following zones specific to the subject properties: Comprehensive Development (C.D.) Zone No. 423-R, Comprehensive Development (C.D.) Zone No. 423-MS and Comprehensive Development (C.D.) Zone No. 423-SH. The zoning includes single family and multi-family residential units, commercial space, a Market Square, agriculture, natural habitat, public open space and greenways. The Phased Development Agreement would also establish a process to ensure the development maximum caps of 950 residential units and 7,432 m² (80,000 ft²) of commercial floor area are tied to the lands by way of registered covenant.

The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 www.delta.ca

The agreement would require the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw that regulate items such as use, density, siting, location of buildings and subdivision requirements to apply to the subject site for the 20 year term as they stood at the date of this agreement unless otherwise agreed by the owner and Delta. The agreement would also require the subdivision and development standards for water, drainage, sanitary sewage, roads, streetlighting, traffic signals and landscaping set out in “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” to apply for the 20 year term as they stood at the date of this agreement, as modified by the specified variances.

The proposed agreement also sets out the voluntary contribution by Century Industries Ltd. of certain amenities including land, buildings, a $9 million Agricultural Amenity Payment, Intersection Amenity Payment and Market Square improvements, as set out in the bylaw.

The agreement, if adopted, would be in force for a period of 20 years provided that the other terms of the agreement are fulfilled.

The proposed agreement also entitles the owner to transfer parcels or the property as a whole or in part to third parties. The Phased Development Agreement “runs with the land” in the case of a transfer of the entire development property, but Century Industries Ltd. can obtain a release from its obligations only if Delta enters into an assumption agreement to that effect among Century Industries Ltd., the transferee and Delta. In the case of transfers of subdivided portions of the development land Century Industries Ltd. would retain the responsibilities for servicing and any outstanding obligations under the Phased Development Agreement unless Delta agrees that such responsibilities would be assumed by a purchaser by entering into an assumption agreement among Century Industries Ltd., the purchaser and Delta pertaining to the property being purchased.

Additional Information Additional information, copies of the proposed bylaws and permits, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation will be available for inspection from October 10, 2013 until October 30, 2013 at the Community Planning and Development Department at Delta Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, from 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) and from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday.

Copies of the proposed bylaws and permits, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation will also be available for inspection at South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 56 Street, Delta, BC, during the Public Hearing.

In addition, information is available from the following: Website: www.delta.ca/southlands Email: com-pln-dev@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380 Staff Contact: Mike Ruskowski, 604-946-3382 Web Location: July 29, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item F.01 October 7, 2013 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.00 Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning the project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

A28 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2013 In the Community

St. David’s Christmas fair to have a global flavour

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There’s a new kid on the block and she is coming to St. David’s Anglican Church Christmas Craft Fair next month.

Andrea O’Leary, owner/ manager of Coastal Olive Oils, an attractive new store in Tsawwassen, sells 40 varieties of olive oil and balsamic vinegar from around the world and she’s bringing some of those combinations to the fair.

Shoppers will have a new experience when they sample and learn more about the many flavours available at Coastal Olive Oils.

O’Leary joins two well-known participants in St. David’s Christmas fairs whose products also source from distant countries — Ten Thousand Villages and Grandmothers for Grandmothers (Gogo Grannies).

Resolute in its commitment to fair trade policy, Ten Thousand Villages brings unique handcrafted gifts to Canada to sell in support of projects aimed at empowering the disadvantaged. Grandmothers

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St. David’s parishioner Thelma Dale will have glass-infused jewelry for sale at the craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 2. for Grandmothers works to assist grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa raise orphaned children.

Other participants — artists and artisans, knitters, quilters and bakers — will all come together on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in a singleminded fundraising effort that most importantly takes the church to the community and the community to the church.

Parish hall vendors along with the mainstay St.

David’s Café are but part of what will be offered at this year’s fourth annual fair.

The lounge area is expected to be a hive of activity when the bake table opens for business and shoppers zero in on some 80 frozen fruit pies stockpiled by ladies of the parish during the summer.

The popular re-gifting stall will share the lounge with home baking, while round the corner gently used books will be offered to readers.

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October 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A29 In the Community

Scott Armstrong (right) increased attendance at the Thanksgiving Kitchen Bowl by donning an apron for the touch football game. He then hosted 22 people for Thanksgiving dinner.

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Turkey goes great with touchdowns

Single dad invites friends and neighbours to take to the field in Beach Grove for Thanksgiving Kitchen Bowl Only a single dad would think of hosting a sit down Thanksgiving feast for 22 and schedule a touch football game two hours before dinner.

That’s exactly what happened last Sunday at Beach Grove Elementary where Tsawwassen residents took to the field in the firstever Thanksgiving Kitchen Bowl.

“I wanted my kids to have a Thanksgiving they would remember so we started inviting a few friends and neighbours, and then asked them to invite anyone they knew of who wanted a place to have a Thanksgiving dinner,” said organizer Scott Armstrong.

“I casually mentioned the idea of throwing a football around before dinner and

before I knew it we had 22 for dinner and a touch football game.”

When asked why he wore an apron out on the field, Armstrong joked, “Apparently the only way any fans would come watch us (we had three) was if I wore the apron. Apparently the quality of football by itself was not enough to get them out.”

And how did the meal come together with everyone out playing football?

Armstrong’s daughter Holly was good enough to stay behind and baste the two turkeys.

“This overwhelming feast would not have been possible without the help of great friends like Gwen, Ute, Paul, Monique, Winnie, Dave P. and Dave

K., Pam and my son Dawson,” said Armstrong.

“Actually, a highlight of the day was playing football with Dawson for the first time.”

He said it was great to see a group of relative strangers bond so quickly it seemed like they had been friends forever.

And just as the night was winding down, several in

the group picked up their musical instruments for an impromptu jam session.

The event was such a success Armstrong is already looking ahead to the possibility of a second annual Thanksgiving Kitchen Bowl next year.

“If both my body and kitchen heal, for sure. And this time we hope to double our fan base.”

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A30 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2013 In the Community

Hospice program supports children coping with loss

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Greg Watts from TOOBs recently presented a $1,000 donation to Anita Sihota, executive director for Delta Community Living Society. The donation will be directed to the non-profit society’s recreation programs. The Delta Community Living Society supports people with a developmental disability, their families and friends in the community.

Kids are often forgotten mourners Delta Hospice will be individual resilience and starting a new series of emotional well being. sessions to aid children in Dr. Heather Mohan, a coping with the death of a grief counsellor, will be loved one. facilitating the group for When a parent/grandparchildren five to 12 years old ent or sibling dies, it can who are grieving the death be difficult to know how of a parent, sibling, grandto help children cope with parent or other significant the loss. How much person. children can underMohan uses stand about a death a variety of depends largely on expressive arts, their age, life expemusic and play riences and perto engage chilsonality, but there dren and to share are a few important about their grief. points to remember.

At the same Children need time, grief Dr. Heather questions answered counsellor Marg Mohan immediately, honFletcher will estly and as factumeet with the ally as possible. It is impor- parent(s) or guardians to tant to create an atmosphere facilitate peer support and of comfort and openness, to help parents learn how and send the message that to support their children’s there’s no one right or grief. wrong way to feel. It can be The groups, starting in a time that spiritual beliefs November, run on Tuesdays you have about death can from 4: 30 to 6 p.m. every be shared. other week throughout the Children need to be school year. The groups will allowed and enabled to par- be held in Ladner at the ticipate in the family’s loss, Centre for Supportive Care. which they can do only if All participants must their parents share their pre-register in advance by feelings. However, grieving calling Mohan at 604-948parents may be unavailable 0660. New participants to their children, lost in or may join the group anytime overwhelmed by their own throughout the school year grief. if space is available.

Knowing that children Delta Hospice serves are often the forgotten children, young adults and mourners, Delta Hospice families at a time when they offers a program for chilare facing the death or seridren that encourages the ous illness of a loved one. expression of grief and loss. Support is offered free for It helps children explore as long as it is needed. healthy coping strategies For more information, and fosters each child’s visit www.deltahospice.org.

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Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen is hosting a special Love for LUMS service Sunday.

LUMS is the Lutheran Urban Mission Society that operates in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. The people of LUMS journey daily with the urban poor and marginalized, providing pastoral care, food and resources, and advocacy.

LUMS street priest Rev. Brian Heinrich will be leading the service.

“What do we do here?

We attend those discarded.

We listen to the deaf. We mourn with our aboriginal friends in grief. We share hospitality with those often dehumanized. We are convinced that this is worth doing,” he says on the LUMS website.

The service is set for 10 a.m. The church is located at 5575-6th Ave., Tsawwassen. All members of the community are invited.

October 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A31 In the Community

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A32 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2013

CANADA’S PREMIERE ONLINE GUIDE TO THE GOOD LIFE

Four Questions with Elizabeth Hurley

Anya Georgijevic

October marks the national Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and no brand has been more crucial to the fight against the disease as Estée Lauder, in its relentless campaigning and fundraising over the last two decades. The exquisitely beautiful Elizabeth Hurley has played a vital part in the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign since signing as the company spokesperson back in 1995. Intelligent and articulate, Elizabeth Hurley gave us an update on the company’s crusade against the agonizing disease, and even found time to give us a couple of valuable beauty tips.

You’ve been an Estée Lauder spokesperson for almost two decades -- a rare thing in this industry. When you signed in 1995, did you think it would become a role of a lifetime?

I couldn’t have dreamt it. I think my initial contract was two years. I was thrilled beyond belief when it was picked up again, after two years. It’s really been like having a second family.

You’ve personally been affected by breast cancer; you lost your grandmother to the disease. Was that one of the reasons why you’ve been so passionately involved since the beginning?

When Evelyn [Lauder] told me about her campaign, during my first two or three weeks at the company, I suppose my ears did perk up a bit more because of my grandmother.

It was so sad the way she hadn’t told anybody about her lump, for the very reasons Evelyn went on to explain why she was doing the campaign. Because she said, “women are dying all over the world and nobody is talking about it.” She was so inspired by the AIDS activists, who, at that time, were very active.

You also live and promote a healthy lifestyle, as part of the breast cancer prevention. Can you tell us a little bit more about that?

I love living in the countryside, and I’ve always loved feeling healthy. Evelyn Lauder always said to me, “Don’t put on weight. It is not good for you in any way. Not because you won’t look as good, but it could be dangerous for your health.” It’s great for us that doctors and research scientists are now speaking out and saying that they really do believe that we can make a difference by following a healthy lifestyle. They know that we really have to go out of our way to deliberate exercise. I know I don’t step up so much on that one. I’m very active, but I don’t really do exercise regime, and I should. Eating-wise, I’ve eaten pretty well in the last 30 years, so I feel okay in that aspect.

What are the goals of this year’s “Let’s Defeat Breast Cancer. We’re Stronger Together” campaign?

We know we’ve succeeded in some way with the awareness, and we’ve helped raise a huge amount of money. The Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign itself has raised $48 million US dollars, most of which they’ve donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, also started by Evelyn Lauder, which has raised nearly half a billion dollars for research. What we’re trying to do this year is encourage people to get together and make a difference themselves. Small scale, big scale: it doesn’t matter. It might be getting a couple of your friends together, and all of you making a pledge to do something about it. It’s all about our “Circle of Strength” and all of that can be seen on BCAcampaign.com, and as well as Facebook, which you’re all on, so no excuses!

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October 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A33

ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:

QUESTION:

What new coin or stamp catalogs have come out recently?

How could my business benefit from using an electronic newsletter?

ANSWER: As you probably know, fall is when all the new catalogs arrive in. The complete set of coin catalogs have now been issued and are available in our store.

Starting with the Charlton Coin Guide, this guide is what we recommend to people who have accumulated or inherited a bunch of Canadian and American coins and want to get an idea of what the values might be. The guide lists values for coins from the penny up to dollar for Canada and USA, as well as paper money and mint product for Canada. It is very reasonably priced at $9.95.

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Next is the Charlton Coin Catalog. This catalog is the most comprehensive catalog on Canadian coins and has been issued since 1952. It has all major varieties and most minor varieties listed. There is pricing for 6 grades of circulated coins and 4 grades of uncirculated coins. It is priced at $24.95 and is worth every penny .

Royal Canadian Mint product is the focus of this book.With 440 pages of full colour listings, every issue from the mint is listed and priced, first by denomination and then by year. All sets are also listed by type of set and then by year. The catalog has issues up to mid 2013 included. Since the Canadian mint has been issuing over 100 coins or sets each of the last few years this catalog is a must to keep up with everything. It is priced at $34.95.

Jim Richardson, owner Western Coin and Stamp

The Charlton Canadian Paper Money catalog is the final of the set. Also in full colour this catalog lists every government of Canada banknote from the 1700s to date.

Have you ever wondered why we have $1 or $2 bills that look alike but priced differently. This book lists over 40 varieties of 1973 $1 bills and over 50 varieties of the 1986 $2 bill. It lists prices in 5 grades of circulated and up to 3 grades of uncirculated bills. This books is priced at $29.95.

The new Unitrade Canada Specialized Stamp catalog is due out before the end of the month. This catalog lists every stamp since 1851 and is what every dealer and collector uses. It is priced at $42.95.

A reminder for Christmas.We carry permanent postage stamps that we sell below the face value of .63 cents.

Diane Askin owner NetClimber Web Design Inc.

We buy so many collections and these come in excess of or needs so we sell them off at a great deal. A booklet of 10 is regular $6.30 but we charge $5.85. For 10 booklets ($63.00 FV) we charge $55.00. All these booklets spare a few years old but are still the permanent stamps good for mailing.

Adding a “sign up for newsletter” option to your website and asking customers to subscribe to your newsletter is a great way to keep your clients and potential clients informed and thinking of you. Newsletters can be short and simple, yet contain quality information such as tips and FAQs. They might include reminders or advice relating to products or services you offer or they may be educational. Most importantly, a newsletter sent regularly by email is cost effective and will give your customers another reason to think of you!

If you would like to set up an electronic newsletter, give us a call.

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I live in a residential condo building and/or am on the strata council, and we are thinking about purchasing new fitness equipment.What should we do?

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Paul, do I need to service my gas fireplace?

ANSWER: Many residential buildings these days have a fitness room with cardio and/or strength equipment for its residents to use. If you are exploring adding this feature to your building or looking to replace old equipment with new, some suggestions to move this forward are to talk to the fellow owners of the units in the building to see what they would like to see in a fitness amenities room. You will need to think about how many units are in your building and how often the residents plan to use the new equipment.

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Most people seem to wait until their fireplace doesn`t work, before they give us a call. But, like everything else you own, fireplaces need some love too.

Like your furnace and your gas water heater, your fireplace has a gas valve.

Connected to your gas valve will be a safety device that tells your gas valve that it is safe to open. At some point, this device will fail and need to be replaced. Usually, this is when we get a call.

As part of a service, the technician should replace the thermocouple or thermopile, remove and clean the inside of the glass, test for gas leakage, ensure the flue is not blocked, and inspect the seal around the glass to ensure that it is in good condition.

Newer models, that no longer have a standing pilot, are a little more advanced and have several other components that need to be inspected and replaced on an as needed basis.

A properly maintained fireplace will give you years of enjoyment and provide a secondary heat source to your home in the cooler months. If you have any questions regarding your gas fireplace or furnace, or plumbing for that matter, please give our office a call.We’re local, we’re knowledgeable, and we’re available 8am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday to answer any of your questions.

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Implementing the Depreciation Report Recommendations’and requirement to complete by December 13,2013.

Strata corporations are not required to fund any of the recommendations found within a depreciation report. They are also not required to fund their contingency reserve fund above the minimum previously required by the Strata Property act.

Ultimately, the strata council is resonsible for implementing any recommendation before it. That includes the recommendations of a Depreciation Report. Council may decide to implement none, some or all of the recommendations of the Depreciation Report.

Due to the time crunch of the new legislation and the looming deadline of Dec. 13-2013, many Strata Corporations are deferring and approving a ¾ vote approval for Depreciation Report exemption while at the same time moving forward to order their Depreciation Report.

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There are 23,000 Strata Corporations in who will ultimately need to do a Depreciation Report. With the short time line there are not enough service providers who are qualified under the Strata Property Act to carry out a Depreciation Report within this short time line.

Deferring the Depreciation Report allows the service provider of the Depreciation Report and the Strata council more time to carry out due diligence, more time to provide the qualified service provider with the appropriate documentation. The Deferred date will give the service provider enough time to properly analyze the components of the Strata Corporation as well as the complete a full and proper financial analysis as per the act.

In Conclusion, the exemption allows all parties time to commission and prepare a full and complete Depreciation Report which gives council time to consider all or part of the recommendation in the following years budget.

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Mike Basford may be a rookie assistant coach for the Delta Ice Hawks, but few can offer the different perspectives of the game like he can.

The Richmond native ended his playing career eight seasons ago by helping the Ice Hawks win their one and only provincial championship as a key member on the blueline.

The following year, he remained involved in the Pacific International Junior Hockey League, except this time as a referee. Basford would go on to officiate for the next seven seasons, working games in the B.C. Hockey League, Western Hockey League as well as the PIJHL. “I started officiating when I was 12 so when I finished playing it really took off,” he said. “I didn’t find it being that different than a player as you had to prepare yourself the same way for each game.

Maybe that’s why I had a good feel for it.”

By the end of the 2011-12 season, the grind of working in

three leagues across the province Roger Ross and Shane Kuss who had taken its toll. Basford quit happened to coach Basford during officiating and teamed up with a his time in Delta. It was a perfect friend to coach for the very first fit as the club was looking for a time — guiding a younger mentor the Richmond Minor players could idenAtom A2 rep team tify with. to a league champi“It’s been eight onship. years since I played “I had just lost but still feel I know the passion for it to the game well and be honest,” he said could even play if of his decision. “It I had to,” smiled wasn’t easy to go to Basford. “The the rink anymore. league is not as The long road trips rough and tumble going to the same compared to when places. I just felt I first started. It’s it was time for a quicker now and change. I wanted to there are more stay in hockey and skilled players. thought coaching “I think I can would be the best bridge the gap Mike Basford way to do it.” between the coaches Basford was and players but looking for a greater challenge right now I’m just trying to get behind the bench and Ice Hawks comfortable with it, to be honest.” general manager Peter Zerbinos was Making the transition smoother is more than happy to offer it to him. the Hawks using basically the same The organization made a coaching system when Basford played under change last spring, welcoming back Kuss and Ross. Still, he is finding

himself coming home from his job at a Richmond electrician company and brainstorming about his new hobby.

“There’s definitely more homework away from the rink compared to being a player or an official,” he added. “As a coach you are always thinking, whether it’s about what to work on at the next practice or line combinations. It’s been an awesome experience so far.”

Icing...

Coming off a 4-2 road loss to the Richmond Sockeyes, the Ice Hawks regained sole possession of first place in the Tom Shaw Conference with an impressive 4-1 win over the Grandview Steelers on Tuesday night in Ladner.

Leading the way was local affiliate player Colin Grannary who sparked a three goal outburst in the second period with a pair. Brandon Gaunt and Michael Olson also scored, while Alex Anhert was solid in net with 29 saves.

Delta (8-2-0-1) travels to North Vancouver on Saturday night and returns home Tuesday to face Mission at 7:30 p.m.

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South Delta Storm teams enjoyed impressive showings at the 11th annual Seafair Icebreaker Rep Tournament held over the Thanksgiving Weekend at the Richmond Ice Centre.

The Pee Wee A2 Storm reached the championship game before dropping a 7-4 decision to Whitehorse.

The locals road to the final included round-robin wins over Whitehorse (5-4), Everett (4-1) and Vancouver Thunderbirds (6-2) before topping Seafair A3 in the semifinals.

Meanwhile. the Bantam A1 Storm advanced to the final four before falling to the host Islanders 6-2 on Sunday afternoon. The game was actually tied at 2-2 midway through the final period when Seafair erupted for four unanswered goals.

Earlier, the Storm battled Vancouver Minor (1-1) and Nanaimo (2-2) to draws after opening the tournament with a 2-0 win over Seattle.

South Delta’s Pee Wee A1 team also participating in the tournament — dropping games to Seafair A2 (3-0), Victoria Racquet Club (7-3) and Juan de Fuca (4-0) in round-robin play. The Storm did manage a 3-0 victory over Surrey before falling 4-0 to Seafair A2 in the “B” Flight final.

Canadians looking to end losing slide The Greater Vancouver Canadians will be looking to snap a six game losing streak when they take on the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds in a pair of games this weekend.

After opening the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League season with a sweep of the South Island Royals, the Canadians have dropped three consecutive series, including last weekend against the Valley West Hawks.

Last Saturday at the Langley Events Centre, the Hawks scored twice in the opening period and went on to post a 2-1 victory. Greater Vancouver’s only goal came from Dante Hannoun with just 35 seconds remaining.

The next day at the Richmond Olympic Oval saw the Hawks explode for five unanswered goals in the third period in a 7-3 victory. The Canadians took a 3-2 lead into the third period thanks to a pair of goals from Cameron Ginnetti and another from Alex Whitwham but had no answer for the Bruins final period onslaught.

Matt Barberis tied the game with 9:36 remaining and Eric Callegari notched what proved to be the winner two minutes later.

It marked the second time this season the Canadians have failed to hang on to a late third period lead as the Cariboo Cougars rallied for a victory back in week two.

Earlier, the Canadians dropped a pair of games to defending champion Vancouver Northwest Giants, including a heartbreaking 1-0 loss at the Oval.

The game’s only goal came just 39 seconds into the contest.

This weekend’s series with the Thunderbirds concludes on Sunday at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

Icing...

There was at least some good news for a pair of Canadians this week as forward Dante Hannoun and defenceman Cameron Ginnetti have been named to the Team B.C. roster for the upcoming Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup, slated for Oct. 31 to Nov. 4 in Calgary.

“In choosing Team BC, our coaching staff has spent plenty of hours debating. There are some very good players left off the roster, but we believe the roster we are naming will make British Columbians proud,” said Team BC Director of Operations, Fred Zweep.

“We have a particularly unique group of extremely talented players and we’re confident in the team we’ve put together.”

For the first time in the history of the Western Canada U16 Challenge Cup, Team BC captured gold in 2012 with a win over Team Alberta in the championship game. The squad was coached by Richmond’s Ryan Weber and featured former Seafair standout Glenn Gawdin who is now in his rookie season in the Western Hockey League with Swift Current.

Team BC finished the tournament with a perfect 40 record and two (2) players were named to the U16 Challenge Cup All Star Team.

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#7-4965 47th Ave. | $419,900

1,647 sqft - 3 bdrms - 2.5 bath - townhouse Ladner - MLS #v1015446

NEW PRICE!

SOLD 5456 48B Ave., Ladner SOLD by richard lowe & associates

5489 Pennant Bay | $519,900

1,300 sqft - 2 bedrooms - den - 2 bath double garage - South Pointe - MLS# v1025524

3600 VIRTUAL TOUR

SOLD 4752 55B Street | $710,000

1,033 sqft - 2 bdrms - 1 bath - 10,303 sqft lot detached garage - Ladner - MLS #v1020133

6225 48A Ave., | $739,900

2,128 sqft – 4 bdrms – 3 bath – 4,256 sqft lot double car garage – Ladner – v1027194

3600 VIRTUAL TOUR

SOLD 5336 Westminster Ave. | $959,000

2,191 sqft - 3 bdrms - 2.5 bath - 11,668 sqft lot - dble garage overheight carport - workshop - v1016835

SOLD 5015 Fenton Drive | $999,000

NEW PRICE - 3,226 sqft - 5 bdrms, games room, 4 bath, 7,564 sqft lot - Ladner - v991054

ALL OUR HOMES ARE MIRACLE HOMES!

A40 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2013 Scoreboard Boys Soccer U18 Division One

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Richmond Thanksgiving Tournament Girls Divisions U13 Metro Winner: Delta Coastal Selects Runner-up: Richmond FC U15 Division One Winner: Tsawwassen Rapids Runner-up: Vancouver Wolfpack U16 Division 2 Winner: Richmond Ravens Runner-up: Ladner United

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

South Delta Unitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Simon Hawke pulls away from a Richmond opponent during U13 Gold action at the Richmond Thanksgiving Tournament. Hawke was among the goal scorers in a 4-1 South Delta victory.

Boys Divisions U15 Silver Winner: Surrey Cobras Runner-up: Ladner Strikers U16 Gold Winner: Ladner Celtic Runner-up: CCB Steelers U18 Silver Winner: Ladner Strikers Runner-up: Vancouver Vipers

October 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A41

#1 Realtors in the entire world! (according to our moms) $475,000

$1,450,000

$870,000

$350,000

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

144 49th St , Tsawwassen 5 bed | 5 bath | 3550 sqft 8935 sqft lot

$539,000

932 Underhill Dr, Tsawwassen 3 bed | 3 bath | 2587 sqft mls# V996937

$838,000

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

$699,000

$429,000

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

1002 66 W Cordova, Vancouver 2 bed | 2 bath | 785sqft $699,000

978 Walalee Dr, Tsawwassen 5 bed | 3 bath | 2920 sqft Act Quickly $868,000

NEW PRICE! 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

$99,900

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

#3 2733 Parkway Dr. Surrey 4 bed | 3 bath | 1800 sqft F1323092 $759,000

NEW PRICE!

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

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

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

$409,000

$219,000

$885,000

iates

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

MASTER

CORNER UNIT

NEW PRICE!

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

sold

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1073 Shaman Cres, Tsawwassen 5 bed | 4 bath | 2747 sqft mls# V1012662 sutton group seafair realty 1625 56th street, tsawwassen 604 943 3110

A42 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2013

Pink powers Junior Bantam Rams to win 604.328.4345 www.sandyperry.com | sandyperryrealty@gmail.com I Do House Calls!

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OPEN OCTOBER 19th 2-4

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

$829,000 Spacious custom designed rancher on prestigious Kerry Drive. 4 Bedroom with den, open living concept. Tilt and turn french doors and windows galore, all highlighting a stunning architecturally designed private backyard with inground pool. Great California entertaining lifestyle backing on to English Bluff Elementary. A must see!

Your biggest investment deserves professional expertise.

You deserve the best! Call Sandy Perry at 604.328.4345

FLEX

South Delta Rams Michael Calvert wraps up a Royal City Hyack player during Sunday’s Vancouver Mainland Football League Junior Bantam game at Dennison Park. The Rams won the first place showdown 42-6 to remain unbeaten on the season. To raise awareness for breast cancer research, all five teams in the Rams organization are wearing pink socks this month. The club is also collecting donations for breast cancer research along with every team.

Tanaka rink wins Abbotsford junior bonspiel Thanks to the support of three curling clubs, the Cody Tanaka rink has wasted little time in capturing its first event of the season.

The newly created team of Tanaka, Travis Cameron (third), Nicholas Umbach (second) and Donny MacKintosh (lead) won last weekend’s Abbotsford Junior Curling Bonspiel. The boys will be returning to the Fraser Valley city early next month to promote junior curling by showcasing their

REAL ESTATE

skills on the arena ice at the Masters Grand Slam of Curling event.

Coached by Randy Tanaka, Kevn Kelley and Tammy Hughes, the team thanks Ken McDonald and the Abbotsford Curling Club for putting on an incredible bonspiel. They also thank the Richmond Curling Club, Tunnel Town Curling Club and Langley Curling Club for providing practice times and their continued support of junior curling.

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October 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A43

“TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS OFFERS EVERYTHING I AM LOOKING FOR IN A HOME. Ideal location, great on-site amenities, a high quality product, great proximity to beaches, and other great local amenities. Every day the community is growing.

Soon I will be walking to the restaurants, pub, and grocery store, while living on a golf course. Now that is hard to beat.”

– Dale Martin, Tsawwassen Springs Homeowner

OUR OWNERS HAVE SPOKEN: TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS IS AN INCREDIBLE PLACE TO LIVE. START YOUR OWN STORY HERE. Houses starting at $769,900

Condos starting at $369,900

“NOTHING ELSE IN THE LOWER MAINLAND CAN COMPETE WITH THIS DEVELOPMENT. This development exceeds our expectations. The finishing, natural light, high-end appliances, design of the building, granite countertops, geo-thermal heating and AC —it’s just incredible.”

– Keith Bramhill, Tsawwassen Springs Homeowner

Visit our presentation centre and show homes: 5099 Springs Boulevard (for GPS use 1595 52nd Street) Tsawwassen, BC V4M 0A2

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A44 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2013

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$249,900

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• 2 bdrm & 2 bthrm • Insuite laundry

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• 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!

• Don’t miss this one!

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• Large 1,300+ sq.ft.

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

#206-1140 55th St., Tsaw.

$299,900

$379,900

• 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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• Fully renovated Townhome • Beautiful new $20,000+ Kitchen reno • New bathrooms • Built-in entertainment center • Walk to absolutely all amenities!

• Perfect townhome, ready to move in!

#201 1400 View Cr, Tsaw.

#159-5421 10th Ave., Tsaw.

$399,900

$407,700

WOW! EXCELLENT 3 BEDROOM SPACIOUS TOWNHOME

Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

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4906 47A Avenue, Ladner

BEAUTIFUL CONDO OVERLOOKING GOLF COURSE!

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• 923 sqft 2 bedroom condo • In sought after Sunningdale • Many updates • Nothing to do but move in • Spacious private balcony • Priced to sell! #105-4758 53rd St., Ladner

$265,900 PEACE AND TRANQUILITY! RENOVATED

• 2 bedroom unit • 885 sqft • Large balcony!

• Steps to Ladner’s Historic Village Market

#108-4926 48th Ave., Ladner

$255,900

EXCELLENT PENTHOUSE CONDO

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

• Nothing to do but move in!

• Walk all of Ladner’s amenities in minutes! #206-4745 54A St., Ladner

#206-1351 Martin St., White Rock

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

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

• 2 bdrms, 2 balconies • 733 sqft, new kitchen • Updated bathrooms • Walk to White Rock amenities • Walk to White Rock Beach

• 1,734 sq.ft 3 bedroom unit • Spacious 3-level townhome • Double Garage • Private Yard • Updated appliances, lighting & much more #8-4965 47th Ave., Ladner

$414,990

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• 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

$419,900

#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

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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

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6051 48A Ave., Ladner

5416 Maple Crescent, Ladner

$569,900

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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!

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1295 Morris Cr, Tsaw.

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

• HUGE DETACHED DOUBLE SHOP AT REAR OF HOME

$599,900 QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

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$659,900

$649,900

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

• Port Guichon location

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• Unobstructed farmland views • 2,800 sq.ft.

• 4 bedroom + den • Quiet cul-de-sac location!

• Updated! Excellent layout!

6754 London Drive, Ladner

$659,900

$685,000

• MAJOR renovations • NEW kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, windows & roof • Rented currently for $2,700 per month • PEBBLE HILL LOCATION! • 2 bedroom self-contained suite on ground level

RESORT LIVING ON GOLF COURSE

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• Stunning executive condo • Unobstructed views!

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

5205 2nd Avenue, Tsaw.

#206-5099 Springs Blvd., Tsaw.

$698,000

$699,900

EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME IN VICTORY SOUTH!

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ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM HOME

4713 46A Street, Ladner

EXCELLENT INVESTMENT! PEBBLE HILL!

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• Mid-century modern split level • 2,485 sqft house • 3 bedrooms, 3 baths • Desired street in Pebble Hill

5117 Erin Way, Tsawwassen

5065 59A Street, Ladner

WATER VIEWS FROM BALCONY

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

704-1473 Johnston Rd., White Rock

$599,900 HOT! HOT! HOT!

• 8,495 sqft lot • 1 bedroom suite • New drain tile & yard drainage • 1,818 sqft house • New windows & paint • Brand new roof!

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

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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

Nobody sells more real estate than Fraser in South Delta*

*based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012, & to-date 2013!

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October 18, 2013 The Delta Optimist A45

*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)

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A46 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2013

CHESAPEAKE LANDING

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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!

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5286 Augusta Place, Tsawwassen

#11-5900 Ferry Road, Ladner

$729,900

$733,900

SOUGHT-AFTER EXECUTIVE HOME!

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BEAUTIFUL 3 OR 4 BEDROOM EXECUTIVE HOME

• 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

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5140 Westminster Ave., Ladner

$739,900

$739,900 WOODWARD LANDING

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

• 8 years old, double garage

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16-5300 Admiral Way, Ladner

$789,900

$799,900

• 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

LADNER’S PRIME WATERFRONT PROPERTY!

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6377 Crescent Court, Ladner

$819,900

$873,900

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• 5 bedroom + Office home • Large open plan kitchen • Whirlpool appliances • Engineered hardwood • Largest lot in new subdivision • Including net GST 4936 63A Street, Ladner

$899,000

$880,000

Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver t soinld2006,2007,2008 t sold

5169 Heron Bay, Ladner

• 2,524 sqft, Totally updated!

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

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4912 6th Ave., Tsaw.

POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY * South Delta’s #1sq.ft Lot • 12,700 • Prime development ppty!

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• Official Community Plan designation

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• Over $40,000 in upgrades • Backing onto a natural waterway and a golf course • Beautiful walking paths • Master on the main • Hardwood floors • Prestigious Marina Gardens

5060 Westminster Ave., Ladner

MODERN, WESTCOAST CONTEMPORARY HOME

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• UNOBSTRUCTED city and Boundary Bay views • Mid-century modern designed home • 10,732 sq.ft rectangular lot

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351 54A Street

4560 51st Street, Ladner

$899,900

$899,900 SUBDIVIDABLE LOT!

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5382 Crescent Drive, Ladner

$1,059,900

$1,695,000 LADNER’S FINEST COUNTRY ESTATE • 7.59 Acre Estate • Prime West Ladner location • Unobstructed views of of North Shore Mountains!

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• AS-NEW 3 YRS AGO!

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$2,688,800

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$589,900

• 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

674 52nd Street, Tsaw.

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

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1212 Pacific Drive, Tsaw.

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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? 5217 Central Avenue, Ladner

5810 Cove Link Road, Ladner

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• 5 years 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

ld jusbyt frasseo r 580 Milson Wynd, Tsaw.

$669,900

ld jusbyt frasseo r #103-15875 Marine Dr., W. R.

$368,000

ld jusbyt frasseo r #109-4728 53rd St., Ladner

$223,000

ld jusbyt frasseo r #20-18181 68th Avenue

$349,900

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$799,900

just sold 45150 Luckakuck Way

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$357,000

$8,800,000

ld jusbyt frasseo r #305-1175 Ferguson, Tsaw.

$204,900

1 SALE EVERY 2.54 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 30th 2013. *Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics!

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*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)

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

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Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

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PRICES EFFECTIVE:

Saturday, Oct. 19thSaturday, Oct. 26th, 2013 Assorted Varieties

Fall Savings

PORK BUTT ROASTS Boneless

/lb

7

4.39/kg

GREAT APPETIZER!

ICELANDIC GLACIAL WATER Natural Spring Water + Dep. recycling 1 L Bottle

3for 6

fee where applicable

CASBAH MIXES & SIDE DISHES Selected Varieties n 170 g - 200 g Vegetaria ed Prepar

3for 5

Selected Varieties 1 L Carton

2for 5

B.C. Grown

.68 6

1

5

SENSIBLE PORTIONS POTATO STRAWS Selected Varieties 142 g Bag

2for5

00

B.C. Grown

/ea

MARANATHA PEANUT BUTTER

Selected Varieties 500 g

2.82/kg

3

48

7.67/kg

/lb

3 lb Bag

2for7

SPARTAN APPLES B.C. Grown

A HEALTHY CHOICE! MOTT’S FRUITSATIONS APPLE SAUCE

Sweetened Or Unsweetened

796 ml

/lb

BROWN MUSHROOMS

Selected Varieties 340 g Jar No Trans Fat

/ea

Acorn, Butternut, Kabocha Or Spaghetti

28

1.50/kg

MARANATHA ALMOND BUTTER

99

/ea

SQUASH

/lb

ITALISSIMA OLIVE OIL Extra Virgin 1 L Bottle

3

98

B.C. Grown

B.C. Grown

7.67/kg

/ea

GERMAN BUTTER POTATOES

/ea

GRANNY SMITH APPLES

ORGANIC FEATURE

IMAGINE SOUPS

98

98

3 lb Bag

APPLE BOBBING TIME!

CHICKEN DRUMMETTES

/lb

2

Thick, Regular Or Applewood, 500 g

1

3

5 oz. Clamshell

HARVEST BACON

99

48

BABY SALADS

4

98 /ea

PUMPKINS

2for 3

B.C. Grown

We reserve the right

to limit quantities.

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