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Cranberry harvesting at a flooded field near Ladner Trunk Road and 112th Street in East Delta this week created this colourful spectacle.

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End of road on bus efforts

Province won’t be providing Delta school district with any more transportation funding BY

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The Delta school district’s effort to convince the province to restore funding for the school bussing program has hit a dead end. In a letter to parents this week, board of education chair Laura Dixon admitted that despite continued efforts to amend a new transportation funding formula by the Ministry of Education, which resulted in a 47 per cent reduction for Delta, the province won’t provide another dime. To make up for the phased $728,000 funding cut, the school board eliminated service for rural

students this year, although it has been maintained for special needs students for now. The move angered many parents, especially those in rural East Ladner that doesn’t have sidewalks, as well as Panorama Ridge and Boundary Bay. Saying their kids’ safety will be jeopardized, parents complained their areas are poorly served by public transit. Dixon met this summer with Education Minister Peter Fassbender, asking him to revisit the new funding formula, explaining the unique geography of Delta. The minister responded by saying a technical review committee would examine Delta’s case,

but he gave no further Delta school district assurances. will have to continue District staff with met to find efficiencies with that committee last in our transportation month, explaining how services for students Delta is a spread-out rural with special needs. The and urban area, consistchallenging geography ing of vast farmlands and of Delta continues to Burns Bog. make these services The committee has very expensive. The Laura Dixon since come back with a Delta board of educaBoard chair recommendation not to tion is committed to change the funding forfinding efficiencies mula. Therefore, Delta will not that will have the least effect on have its student transportation students as possible,” she stated. funding restored nor receive any Parents upset over the board’s new monies for student transpordecision to eliminate the bus tation, Dixon said. See BUS page 3 “As a result of this decision, the

The Fraser Health Authority will meet with a group of concerned residents to discuss the future of the South Delta Public Health Unit. Several weeks ago Fraser Health acknowledged plans to amalgamate the staff at the health unit in Ladner’s civic precinct with the health unit in North Delta, with the South Delta centre to be maintained as a “satellite” location. The FHA recently agreed to meet with residents who raised concerns about the move. The South Delta Public Health Unit is one of 18 operated in the region, offering a variety of services ranging from breastfeeding clinics and HIV/AIDS/hepatitis support to chronic disease prevention and tuberculosis testing. The amalgamation, which will result in several nursing layoffs, is to take effect January 2014. About 200 residents held a rally last month outside the local health unit, concerned South Deltans will be forced to travel to North Delta for many of the services now available here. It’s not clear if the FHA could make changes based on what is discussed at the meeting set for Nov. 22 or if it ends up being more of an information session. Niamh Plaxton, who organized the rally and helped gather resident input that was forwarded to the health region, told the Optimist FHA CAO Dr. Nigel Murray contacted her, agreeing to arrange a meeting with officials. She said it was encouraging the region was willing to engage them and discuss their concerns.

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Paterson vision unveiled

Housing Action Team looks to former racetrack site in Ladner to fill needs in the community BY

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There has been much discussion over the years concerning the future of Ladner’s Paterson Park, but one local group has a concrete vision and it’s taking it to Delta council later this month. “The vision is to create a village for all ages and incomes,” said ML Burke, chair of the Housing Action Team, a subcommittee of the Delta Seniors Planning Team. Burke presented the plan at the Philosophers’ Café at McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre last Friday ahead of taking it to council later this month. She said the presentation to civic politicians was supposed to take place in October but had to be rescheduled for Nov. 18, so the public got a sneak peak last week. The committee envisions an inclusive community that includes many facets: a mix of owned and rental units, seniors housing, assisted living and full residential care, adult and child day care, as well as co-housing units and a designated residential dementia care centre. Co-housing, which started in Denmark more than 25 years ago, features individual homes clustered around a “common house” with shared amenities such as laundry, a kitchen and dining room, guest rooms for visitors or a children’s playroom. Burke described it as “a place to live and play with your neighbours.” The committee’s vision, which was designed with many recommendations from Delta’s Housing Task Force in mind, also includes

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Members of the McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre in Ladner got a sneak peak at the vision for Paterson Park during a Philosophers’ Café session last week. an area with shops and restaurants as well as parks, community gardens and the maintenance of the racing oval for recreation and events. In total, the plan includes about 300 housing units, approximately 60 co-housing units and a three-storey health care facility, along with the retail components. The park at the corner of Highway 17 and Ladner Trunk Road was once a thriving harness racetrack, but has sat dormant for decades. Delta owns about

12 acres of the property while Kwantlen Polytechnic University owns the other 10 acres. The university acquired its portion of the land from the Delta Agricultural Society 20 years ago with the goal of building a South Delta campus. However, last year the university announced there is not enough demand for a campus and that it was looking at selling its portion of the park. A group of residents, Paterson Park for Deltans,

has lobbied the municipality to purchase Kwantlen’s portion to retain it as a public space. However, Mayor Lois Jackson indicated earlier this year that it didn’t look like the municipality would get involved. “It’s always a juggling match between the things we have to have and the things that would be nice to have. So, I’m not holding out much hope in that regard,” she said in an interview this summer. The Housing Action

Team’s plan would allow both parties to retain ownership with a financial benefit through lease fees and property taxes. Burke said the committee presented the idea to Kwantlen, as well as both Delta MLAs, who all expressed an interest in the vision. Burke said the next step is to present the plan to civic politicians. She said the committee is hoping to see the municipality set up a task force to help determine the feasibility of the proposed plan.

transportation budgets. The Corporation of Delta entered the picture, but stopped short of agreeing to take over the bussing

program as it did with the school crossing guard program years earlier. At a meeting of Delta’s Environmental Advisory Committee a few weeks ago, it was noted the municipality would approach the

Delta Agricultural Society and the Delta Farmers’ Institute to see if they could assist in mitigating the impacts of the cancellations on farm families. It was also noted special needs buses will accommo-

date non-special needs students where space is available, however, that would mean buses would make stops at multiple schools. In the meantime, the district has been attempting to organize carpools.

BUS from page 1 program were also upset at the province, pointing out some more urban school districts actually received increases in their student

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Mental health support needed

Police call on provincial government to increase resources to assist officers on front lines BY

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The Delta Police Department has taken steps in the last few years to better deal with people with mental health issues, and now it would like to see the province do the same. “We should not be the front line experts on mental health issues,” Chief Jim Cessford said during a presentation to Delta council this week. In 2008, the department partnered with Delta Mental Health to establish the Community Health Intervention Program (CHIP). The program formalized an already strong working relationship between the two agencies and developed an outreach service that sees a dedicated officer regularly liaise with a mental health staff member. Const. Danny Simone is currently the department’s only officer dedicated to dealing with people with mental health issues. He works closely with a Delta Mental Health worker to provide outreach — home visits and follow up — to people who are emotionally disturbed or who are dealing with mental health issues that have come into contact with police. The visits are not in

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Delta police Chief Jim Cessford said his officers are dealing with a steady increase in the number of calls involving mentally ill or drug addicted people.

an enforcement capacity, but act as a service to the client. “We strive to get out there in the community and see these people... and help them deal with their mental illness,” Simone told council. Simone is also available to offer assistance when other officers are dealing with someone with mental health issues. The department has seen the number of calls involving mentally ill or drug addicted people increase over the years. Initially CHIP was expected to deal with between 10 and 15

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high-risk individuals a year. In 2008, Simone saw 685 files, a number that grew to more than 800 last year. Suicides and attempted suicides account for many of the calls. Between 2010 and 2012, Delta police attended 138 suicide attempts and of those all but one had prior contact with officers. One individual had more than 130 previous contacts with police. Being the only officer dedicated to mental health issues has left Simone stretched thin at times, Cessford said. “There just aren’t enough resources,” Cessford said, adding there needs to be more doctors and psychiat-

ric nurses available in the community to help people living with mental illness. Earlier this fall, the Corporation of Delta had two resolutions endorsed at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention that asked the province to work with the federal government and municipalities to establish early intervention centres where patients with mental health and addiction issues can be safely housed if a doctor feels that someone may do harm to themselves or others; as well as investing resources to create an efficient intake process for mental health patients, including the provision of

secure holding facilities and trained security personnel. The Canadian Association of Police Boards also endorsed both resolutions this year. “Not only are police departments under increasing strain in terms of staff resources dealing with the mentally ill, but the treatment of the mentally ill as criminals does not address the root causes of the problem,” Cessford said in his report. “It is clear that these people need psychiatric treatment within a health care environment.” Mayor Lois Jackson has sent a letter, along with Cessford’s report, to B.C. Health Minister Terry Lake requesting a meeting to discuss the issue.

Officers hope drivers will bore them

Delta police kicked off a campaign this week aimed at promoting safe driving and reducing crashes. Project Horseshoe was launched Monday morning with police challenging Delta drivers to “Make us bored!” The overall goal is to reduce collisions that can lead to commuter chaos. The department’s traffic section recently analyzed three years of data on crashes around the municipality and found the locations with the highest number of collisions are along 72nd Avenue, Nordel Way and the section of Scott Road between those two routes. “The Delta Police Traffic Services Section will be increasing enforcement along these routes,” said Sgt. Ryan Hall. “We will conduct high frequency enforcement for speeding, intersection offenses, distracted driving and any other violations we observe.” According to ICBC, some of the top highrisk driving behaviours include failing to yield, ignoring traffic-control devices, following too closely, speeding, improper passing and distracted driving. Fines for those driving behaviours start at $167 and can go as high as $483.

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Farmers honour two of their own John Savage and Robert Butler recognized for lengthy service to agricultural community at annual DFI dinner BY

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They’ve seen a lot of changes and challenges, but they’re also optimistic farming in Delta will make out just fine. John Savage and Robert Butler were honoured by the Delta Farmers’ Institute for their many years of service to the agricultural community last Saturday at the institute’s annual dinner at the Harris Barn in Ladner. Both have been involved with the organization for many years but are calling it a career. Savage, a former Delta councillor and Social Credit agriculture minister, was, until recently, the DFI’s president. He personally got out of the farming business a few years ago. Butler, a Delta resident since the early 1970s, served for years as the institute’s executive director. Both talked to the Optimist about how times have changed and what the farming business locally faces moving forward. Savage said there’s no

“The Delta doubt things are a Farmers’ lot different since Institute is probhis dad Harold ably the stronserved on local gest institute in council decades the province. ago, saying there We’re very are more pressures active with dealtoday. ing with govern“Everything has ments. We’ve changed since the been on the George Massey Gateway thing Tunnel and the for seven years, Tsawwassen ferstrictly workries. It became ing on behalf of more and more the agricultural challenging and community. We continues today can’t just back even,” he said. off and let Savage was at PHOTO BY SANDOR GYARMATI things happen the helm as the The Delta Farmers’ Institute honoured Robert Butler (left) and John Savage last week for that could affect institute negotitheir years of work on behalf of the agricultural community. agriculture in a ated directly with negative way.” the province’s if you’re going to have to required financial compenButler agreed the indusGateway Program for irripump sand out, pump it sation to mitigate any loss try has had to make adjustgation improvements that off the dikes at Westham or impact on agricultural ments to adapt, something were part of the mitigaIsland. There’s probably land, a program that would that can be seen with the tion package for the South 2,000 acres that could be see more improvements large greenhouses now Fraser Perimeter Road. The reclaimed for agricultural come Delta’s way should established in Delta and DFI recently received a purposes there, or close to Port Metro Vancouver’s consolidation of farmland Premier’s Award in recogit.” Terminal 2 receive approvby operators needing more nition of the cooperation Savage noted the DFI is al. land the keep their busibetween the government the most active local farm Savage said the top prinesses viable. and the institute for those organization in B.C., sayority would be irrigation “There’s been other works. ing there should be more improvements for Westham changes. There used to be The DFI is also worksimilar groups representing Island as well as expanding a lot more variety of vegeing on a proposal for an their communities’ farming the actual land base there. tables years ago, there were ongoing program that sets interests. “What we’re saying is

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Driver left high and dry at 56th St. border in the vehicle and there was concern the male may be involved in a theft from an auto. Police attended but the vehicle was gone on arrival. A file was created in the event any property damage was found. • Nov. 3, 2:23 a.m., 12A Avenue and 49th Street: An intoxicated male was located on the ground in the area. As the male was too intoxicated to find his way home, police transported him to his residence where his wife advised she would be able to care for the suspect. • Nov. 3, 1:29 p.m., 56th Street and Highway 17: While the complainant was heading northbound another vehicle attempted to change into his lane and hit the passenger side of his vehicle,

causing $400 in damage. The complainant pulled over to the side of the road but the suspect vehicle failed to stop. Police were provided with the licence plate number of the suspect’s vehicle and an attempt will be made to speak with the suspect. A ticket will be given for failure to remain at the scene of an accident. • Nov. 3, 6:04 p.m., 00block of 56th Street: Police contacted by Canadian Border Services agent requesting assistance with a male who was being held for a possible drug offence. A grinder and bong were located by the agent inside the suspect’s vehicle. Police spoke with the suspect who admitted to smoking marijuana before driving. Having reasonable grounds

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to believe the ability of the suspect to drive was impaired, police gave him a 24-hour roadside suspension and his vehicle was impounded. The suspect and his passengers were picked up at the scene by a friend. Ladner • Oct. 29, 5200-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant reported her white 16g iPhone 4S went missing while she was in the coffee shop. The phone is in a white case with a yellow magnetic clasp. Police were provided with serial numbers for the phone for identification if found. • Oct. 29, 8:45 p.m., 4900-block of 53rd Street: Complainant reported that an older model, white, twodoor car with damage to the rear bumper and a broken brake light was parked in her driveway. A male was seen running from the carport and getting into the vehicle, which quickly reversed onto the street.

Two males dressed in black were in the vehicle, which was gone when police arrived. There appeared to be no entry or damage to the home. • Oct. 30, 9:55 a.m., 5200-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Police received a report that a male was in a sleeping bag outside the service station. When police arrived they located the sleeping bag but no suspect. A search of the area located the suspect who was from Vancouver Island but did not have a fixed address. The male, who has access to funds, indicated he would find a room to rent and left the area without any further incident. • Oct. 31, 10:29 p.m., 4600-block of 62nd Street: Complainant reported her home had been egged by suspects driving a darkcoloured pickup truck. She said it was an ongoing problem. Investigation by police located several suspects who admitted to taking part in the offences.

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MURPHY’S LAW Last week’s Southlands public hearing reinforced much of what we already knew about the issue, including the fact that regardless of who purports to speak on their behalf, the silent majority continues to be, well, silent. When Mayor Lois Jackson pulled the plug on the proceedings (at least the oral portion) last Saturday afternoon, civic politicians had heard from almost 400 speakers, the last 390 of which didn’t offer a whole lot in the way of original material. OK, so maybe that’s stretching the truth a bit, but as the hearing dragged on it was clear that new information or new arguments were in short supply, turning the proceedings into little more than the expected numbers game. And what did we learn from that exercise? First off, it’s readily apparent there’s a significant segment of the community that wants to see the Southlands retained as agricultural land in its entirety. The opposition camp is nowhere near as big as it was back in 1989, but, based on an unofficial count of speakers last week, it’s still larger than those who came out to support the Century Group’s development application. So, if Delta council is simply doing a head count, and presuming the letters and petitions came in at a similar rate, then the opponents would rule the day. It would be a logical and completely justifiable outcome, but given this is the Southlands we’re talking about, could it possibly be that simple? I know opponents are screaming that it should be, and that may well turn out to be the case, but given the twists and turns that have gone on with this incarnation of the plan, nothing would surprise me at this point. This proposal has received the most support of any pitched for the property over the years, so I get the sense there’s not an appetite to just throw it all away. The ideas of public ownership of 80 per cent of the site and resolving the issue once and for all have definite allure, so it could be that civic leaders try to find a compromise. The obvious one would be to move the proposed housing off Boundary Bay’s doorstep and toward 56th Street, but that could bring out a new batch of opponents and would also torpedo the notion of only building on the lowest quality soil. I don’t have any better handle on what’s to come now than I did last Monday when the hearing began at the rec centre. All I can be sure of is the public has had its say and now we’re anxiously waiting for our elected leaders to do the same.

Opening of hunting season not anticipated like it used to be DOUG HUSBAND

COMMUNITY COMMENT When fall arrives and the heavy moist air and cooler temperatures bring out the colour on the trees, I can’t help but reflect on the second Saturday in October. That date traditionally has been the opening day of the hunting season in Delta. While walking Louis on the dike near 64th Street, I had a moment’s conversation with a young Delta hunter on his way to the foreshore for night flight. As was agreed, it was not a “good night” for ducks as the wind was mild with a high sky, but as stated, he wanted to go out and enjoy the elements and maybe get lucky. This brief exchange reminded me of youthful times more than a half century ago, when life in rural Delta was so dramatically different. Nowadays in some quarters, outdoor hobbies such as wildfowl and big game hunting are much frowned upon. In earlier times, hunting in Delta

was a way of life. As children, before TV and all sorts of technology, we spent much of our time outdoors and on farms. We were brought up watching fathers and family members readying for the opening day of duck and pheasant season. Hard to imagine now, but back then this opening day was more exciting than Christmas and birthdays combined! Hunting guns were readily available and kids easily graduated from Red Ryder B.B. guns to shotguns and rifles. In those days, every pick-up truck had a gun rack in the cab and a hunting dog in the rear box. Weeks in advance during our teenage years, we would “ready” for the hunt. There were two reasons for wanting to be 16: a licence to drive on public roads and to be able to hunt unsupervised. A smaller segment of our population still enjoys the hunting season. Wild stock pheasant hunting in Delta is now non-existent as change in farm practices, urban grown and coyotes all took their toll on this magnificent game bird. At the close of opening day, the inventory would be hung on the back porch for all to see and photos taken to confirm your success. During this time of youthful freedom, there was always a “spec-

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ter” in our lives called the game warden. There were then, and still are, bag limits and regulations around wildfowl hunting. Warren Hubert “Slim” Cameron and family arrived in Delta in 1923. A wounded survivor of the First World War, he spent the next 14 years with the B.C. Police Force. He was then transferred to the B.C. Game Commission. “Slim” was Delta’s game warden for over 20 years, retiring in 1959. “Slim” was a keen conservationist and actively involved in wildlife management. He enthusiastically carried out his responsibilities, claiming to have “pinched” just about every local hunter, and friends were not excepted. He was an ardent fisherman, hunter and noted gunsmith For some years before and after his retirement, he was a member of the Ladner Delta Rod and Gun Club. Slim Cameron paid close attention to our younger generation to ensure adherence to bag limits and shooting hours. He was always aware of the ever-changing hunting hot spots depending on weather and tidal conditions. Slim passed away in 1988 at a robust 94 years of age. He will be remembered warmly by all those in the older hunting fraternity. And a good night to you, Gordie.

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November 8, 2013 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Residents must look beyond their own neighbourhoods at this time

Editor: It is true that neighbourhoods should be respected. This is what we all want and need as Delta residents. However, there may be a time when a larger definition of neighbourhood is required for the benefit and well-being of adjacent neighbourhoods and the larger community. This is the time for overlap and larger picture thinking. The Southlands is adjacent to the neighbourhood of Boundary Bay but also adjacent to the neighbour-

hoods of Tsawwassen Terrace, Forest by the Bay and upper Tsawwassen. All of these communities share a border with the Southlands and therefore have a direct interest in the future of the land. While it is true the planned housing is mostly clustered next to Boundary Bay, it still remains the project will affect all the neighbours. Up to now, the residents of Boundary Bay have been quite isolated from the rest of Tsawwassen because of the restricted access of

only one road. The community has lost its elementary school, coffee shop and grocery store. A new access road will provide more emergency safety for Boundary Bay as well as allowing direct access from south Tsawwassen. Open neighbourhoods promote improved social life of visiting neighbours. Greater ease to enter and leave Boundary Bay will lessen isolation. The new planned social community of Southlands with mixed

use of residential and commercial is designed as a bridge between agriculture and Boundary Bay. Publicly-owned farmland, protected natural habitat, public open space, new access road, and bike and pedestrian paths are of major interest to adjacent neighbourhoods. Let us join together linking neighbourhoods rather than dividing neighbours. Let’s open our communities to new neighbours and new opportunities to benefit all. Carol Vignale

Many businesses have failed due to lack of bustling population Editor: Re: Councillors must see through all the Century Group hype, letter to the editor, Nov. 1 Permit me a moment or two to respond to the 1960s backyard insular denizen who proposed to speak on behalf of Tsawwassen residents. First off, Tsawwassen is not the centre of South Delta; rather Tsawwassen,

Beach Grove, Boundary Bay and Ladner combine to make South Delta. Therefore, all these residents have a right to submit their signatures to a petition for the approval of the Southlands development. It begs the question to the prejudiced few who consider their Tsawwassen as a private members club: In the three score years and counting, has any thought

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or consideration been given to the many enterprising entrepreneurs who attempted to make a success of their various business endeavours in Tsawwassen? Sadly due to a lack of a viable, vibrant bustling population, many of these business attempts failed and had to close their doors. Oh, incidentally, I am a 12-year resident in Boundary Bay, one of the

years, Delta Hospital Foundation has been dedicated to ensuring the best patient care for our community.

350 unknown signatories in favour of the Southlands development. By the way, my wife was one of the many thousands in that traffic jam last Tuesday caused by an overheight truck that didn’t make it through the overpass. Such traffic incidents do take their toll on any vehicle-dependent community. Morris Ross

Land swap would put housing and facilities where they belong

Editor: I have been following the highly contentious Southlands public hearing in the Optimist. I am not opposed to developing the Southlands property, however, I do question Century Group’s development in terms of its location. The high density that Century Group is proposing should be in the town centre, not in a semi-rural location. I would like to suggest the kind of density Century Group would like to build be considered for the Tsawwassen town centre by means of a land exchange. Tsawwassen, at the south end of town, has sport fields and a swimming pool complex. At the far north end of the town centre there is an ice rink, a community centre, a curling rink, a skateboard park and an arts centre. In the centre of town there is a small performing arts

centre. All of these facilities are relatively old. I suggest that a land exchange could be an opportunity to improve the entire community while allowing the population base of Tsawwassen its much-needed growth. I am suggesting that Century Group and the Corporation of Delta consider a land exchange. The land exchange would consist of all the existing sports/arts facilities. The sports/arts facilities should be built on the Southlands and the land that would be made available by relocating those facilities should be used for housing. This is a simple, easy and beneficial proposal that I am sure is new information compared to what has been offered at the public hearing. The new sports/arts facilities could be built with the amenity infusion that has been proposed by Century Group. Joan Prescesky

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November 8, 2013 The Delta Optimist A11

Op-Ed

Harper government has increased support for Canada’s veterans

MP says Tories are commited to brave men and women who have served KERRY-LYNNE FINDLAY

MP’S REPORT As Nov. 11 quickly approaches and Canadians from coast to coast to coast come together to remember the service and the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight some of the work our government has done to support these brave men and women and to correct the record on some misinformation circulating in the media. Since 2006, our government has increased the Veterans Affairs Canada budget by 25 per cent over its 2005 level, the last year of the previous Liberal government. The total new investment in rehabilitation, re-training, and medical and financial benefits is almost

$5 billion. This substantial investment is part of our commitment to ensuring that our veterans receive the very best care and attention in the years following their service to our country. Part of this investment also means improving the way front-line services such as case management and medical services are delivered. Through our government’s programs, case managers and registered nurses visit veterans in their homes, saving them the time and expense of travelling to their closest district office. Case-managed veterans will continue to receive the same high level of care they are accustomed to and this will not change. Beyond the many channels of support we make available, we have also made dramatic improvements — and will continue to strive for enhancements — to ensure the tools and assistance relied upon by

Canada’s veterans remain as effective, efficient and accessible as possible. In fact, the veterans ombudsman himself noted that changes brought forward in 2011 by our government have had a “positive effect.” We have incorporated nearly 160 recommendations that were the result of our government’s wide consultation on how to improve the New Veterans Charter to best support Canadian veterans. In particular, we have made it easier for veterans to qualify for monthly financial support such as the Permanent Impairment Allowance (PIA) and Personal Impairment Allowance Supplement, which together total a maximum amount of $2,700 per month. Furthermore, the changes made by our government allow for veterans to have increased choice when it comes to the disability award: they can either

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Volunteers from Raymond James/South Delta Financial Group (from left) Eleanor Calderwood, Christina Berends, Enia Cordick and Zahir Dossa prepared and served a Halloween lunch last week for the Ladner Community Kitchen.

The initiative began on Dec. 23, 2009. Run in cooperation with the South Delta Food Bank at the Ladner Christian Fellowship every Wednesday, the kitchen is made up of a team of volunteers, headed by local cookbook author Jini Aroon. The volunteers provide free soup and sandwiches every Wednesday for the more than 70 people who come to use the food bank. It receives help from organizations and businesses, and just last week, volunteers from the Raymond James South Delta branch were there serving chili and buns along with special Halloween cookies and cupcakes. The community kitchen also puts on special events for Easter, Thanksgiving and, of course, Christmas.

This year’s fifth annual Community Christmas Dinner is set for Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. at Ladner Christian Fellowship, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. Call 604-9461967 to reserve a spot and leave your name and the number of people who will be attending. The Ladner Community Kitchen relies on donations to keep offering a hot meal to food bank patrons every week. Donations of food, cash and grocery store gift cards are always welcome. As well, customers at the SaveOn Foods in Ladner can donate accumulated reward points to the South Delta Food Bank and Community Kitchen. For donations of fresh fruit and vegetables, or any other perishables, contact Aroon at 604-940-9355.

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Probus members to learn about marine pilotage The South Delta Probus Club meeting this month will focus on marine pilotage. The guest speaker will be Brian Young, director of marine operations with the Pacific Pilotage Authority. He has also worked as a marine accident investigator for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, chief nautical instructor at BCIT’s marine campus

and was a nautical officer at Mobil Shipping and Transportation. Young’s talk will explain how the pilotage authority works, where pilots board and leave freighters, which vessels use pilots, and how responsibility for the ship is managed while moving through, and docking in, closed waters. The meeting, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. on

Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn, is free and open to all Delta residents. Probus is a worldwide association of active retirees. South Delta Probus offers members the opportunity to learn from speakers on key issues. The association is non-political and non-fundraising, and allows members to enjoy fellowship and activities.

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TOOBs members Greg Watts and Alastair Ross presented clinical care nurse Jaquelynne Demmy and Delta Hospital Foundation representatives Veronica Carroll and Lisa Hoglund with a cheque for $5,133.

Donation allows hospital to buy equipment for ER $5,000 gift from TOOBs funds rapid infuser pump The TOOBs donated over $5,000 to the Delta Hospital Foundation to fund a rapid infuser pump for the hospital’s emergency department. The TOOBs have been a key partner with the foundation and since 1995 have helped fund over $15,000 worth of equipment for various patient care needs. TOOBs members Greg Watts and Alastair Ross met with Delta Hospital clinical nurse educator Jaquelynne Demmy to learn more about the vital piece of equipment. “The rapid infuser pump is a necessary piece of equipment for a modern ER,” said Demmy. “It’s life-saving for critically ill

patients.” A rapid infuser pump administers IV fluids into a patient very quickly by automatically, rather than manually, pumping the fluid through the IV. This is quicker than Delta Hospital’s current manually pumped pressure bags. This piece of equipment is vital for patients who are bleeding out due to trauma or those with an overwhelming infection. When there is a health care emergency, every minute counts and the state-of-theart pump is critical in their treatment. Executive director Veronica Carroll said the foundation greatly appreci-

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ates the generous donation from a group that’s well known for its charitable work in the community. “TOOBs have allowed for the most state-of-the-art equipment that ensures our community has access to the best health care available. This [rapid] infuser pump will make a difference in the lives of our emergency patients. The quick and precise transfusion that this piece provides will help patients heal faster and get back home to their families. We are so grateful for this amazing gift.”

Tour de Delta is a stage race featuring three cycling races open to Pro/Am male and female cyclists. The Tour de Delta Board is seeking a Community Events Director. This position will provide leadership in the coordination of Kids Criterium Races and community events to support the cycling races. The Tour de Delta Board meets on the ﬁrst Wednesday of the month. If you are interested in being appointed to this position, please submit a brief résumé and covering letter indicating your interest, why you would like to serve on the Board, and any relevant knowledge and experience you may have. Appointment is for a one year term. Submissions received will be used only for the purpose of selecting this position, and are protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For additional information, please contact Laurie Collicutt, Superintendent of Sport Development and Community Events, at (604) 946-3304. Please forward your submission by November 29, 2013 to: Delta Municipal Hall Parks, Recreation & Culture Department Attn: Laurie Collicutt 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: (604) 946-4693 E-mail: lcollicutt@delta.ca The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 delta.ca www.corp.delta.bc.ca

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candlelight and time for thoughtful reflection and prayer. We are looking forward to a new season called Advent, during which we anticipate the coming of God’s reign. We ask ourselves, what would our world, our community, our home, look like if Christ were to come again today and stand beside us and strengthen us during this wintertime? While we decorate our streets and put trees in our homes, let us remember those who struggle, and pray for them. Let us also pray for our embattled world that needs a light shining for hope, peace, love and joy. Let us remember and prepare our hearts and minds for that coming again of Christ — who brings light in the midst of darkness and rain.

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“Rain, rain, go away, come again another day!” That’s what I’m singing these days, how about you? However, I know that this is not a very practical song to sing, especially since we do live in a rain forest region of the globe. It seems that we are facing a few days of rain, that’s true, and for some this is a very difficult time of year. Extra vitamins, flu shots and solar lights are all designed to try and keep us healthy in this darkest time of the year. Well, what about our spirits? How do we keep them alive and active, especially as we see the world around us tucking down for a long winter’s nap? In our community, we are finding ways to celebrate the season, with

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ElderCollege Delta celebrates 10 years in the community

Volunteer organization makes lifelong learning fun and affordable ElderCollege Delta members and guests gathered last month in Tsawwassen to celebrate 10 years of continuing education designed for those over 50. The volunteer organization has been fortunate to find professional facilitators to lead the courses. Most are retired teachers living in the community who enjoy teaching older students who have a real interest in the subject. Class fees are low cost so anyone who is interested can attend, and courses are held in local venues near bus routes. All venues are accessible so no restrictions apply. Thanks to the Ladner and Tsawwassen Rotary clubs, some students who find it difficult to meet the low costs may apply for a subsidy. At the 10th anniversary celebration, several community partners and VIPs participated, including Coun. Ian Paton, MLA Vicki Huntington, KinVillage CEO Donna Ellis and school board chair Laura

Dixon. Founding past director Beverly Mason joined ElderCollege Delta chair Paulette Tattersall to speak to the gathering. A traditional cake was cut (supplied by Thrifty Foods), refreshments were served and an award was presented to June Morin for 10 years of loyal service to ElderCollege Delta as a council member. The ElderCollege Delta Singers entertained along with string musicians, Alanna Hunter and Samantha Kung, of the Delta Richmond Youth Orchestra. Retired Delta school district administrator Dennis DesLauriers led the formal ceremony, which provided an opportunity to recognize the behind-the-scenes volunteers and community partners who support ElderCollege Delta. Further information is available at 604-943-0262, by emailing eldercollegedelta@kinvillage.org or by dropping by the office in KinVillage on Wednesdays.

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The art of being Wynn Dennett BY

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ost mornings, weather permitting, Tsawwassen’s Wynn Dennett hops into her car, picks up a friend, and they walk and chat for about a mile, often along Boundary Bay. Then perhaps it’s a little gardening, and maybe a painting session in her studio. Unless it’s a Friday. That’s when she is first down to the South Delta Artists Guild at the Kiwanis Longhouse to open up the studio workshop for the Friday morning drop-in session and, if it’s her turn, get the coffee, tea and cookies ready for the gang. It was there this summer that another artist “did” the refreshments and included a fancy cake to mark a special birthday. It was Dennett’s and with her friends she celebrated a remarkable 94 years. For most of her life she has been part of the history of South Delta, but she was born Winifred Telfer in 1919 in Skagway, Alaska, where her father Eric, an immigrant from Newcastle, England, was accountant for the famed White Pass and Yukon Railway, and her mother, born Mary Paterson in Ontario, was matron of the White Pass Hospital, set up by the railway. Skagway made a lasting impression on the inquiring and active Dennett and this interest in her surroundings continued when the family exchanged Alaska for Canada and in 1925 settled on Matthews Road (now 96th Street) in East Delta. Here they were made welcome by Alex and Lola Paterson, Dennett’s aunt and uncle, and their children, her older cousins, who lived in Inverholme, the showpiece Edwardian mansion (now a heritage building known as the Paterson House) at 72nd Street and Ladner Trunk Road, then the centrepiece of a very large farm. Dennett recalls very happy days connected to the Paterson house. “Although my cousins were much older than me they took me under their wing as I was an only child,” she remembers. “We were great friends as long as they lived. As a child they taught me to ride a horse, drive a car through the fields, ride bucking steers, get chased by a goat. I never lived in that house but sure was a visitor there often and considered it my second home and was always made to feel I was part of the family.” Her farm experience there still lingers in her paintings. “In my teens I drove the Clydesdale pulling the hayfork. Those days on that big farm haying lasted a week. I earned a dollar a day and board and I think I framed my first cheque.” Her busy rural life suited Dennett perfectly. Outside school there were enough farm children around for baseball teams and swimming in Boundary Bay, and ice hockey and skating on frozen fields in winter. In school her blossoming artistic skills were encouraged and polished, and she enrolled in, and graduated from, a commer-

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Wynn Dennett adds compositional touches to an acrylic painting of Mount Shuksan at the South Delta Artists’ Guild. Dennett, 94, has been a member of the guild since 1979.

cial art course from the Federal Arts School of Minneapolis, Minn. She practiced, observed and experimented in art whenever she had a spare moment after leaving school and beginning work. For a while she worked at Whalen’s Store at Boundary Bay before at stint as a secretary at municipal hall in Ladner. As the Second World War crept agonizingly forward, Dennett joined the Women’s Division of the Royal Canadian Air Force, training as a wireless operator and serving nearly two years in Calgary and Pat Bay before discharge in 1945. The most important part of her life began with marriage in 1946 to Charles (Chuck) Dennett, and the couple lived in Ladner until 1951, experiencing first-hand the huge Fraser River flood of 1948 that she remembers well. “I was in Vancouver General Hospital for the birth of daughter Nancy and my mother didn’t want me to come home to Ladner because of the flood danger. I did come home and we drove along River Road West and I remember looking up at the water lapping at the top of the dike. Fortunately the dike held.” The Dennetts moved to the then small town of Abbotsford, and after raising five children, Wynn found more time to nourish her artistic ambitions. She enrolled part-

time at the Fraser Valley College (now the University of the Fraser Valley.) There she delved happily into the fine arts program, studying mostly figure drawing and painting, but also tackling print making, sculpture, design and art history. She was on her way to making her own distinctive mark. On moving back to Delta and a house in Tsawwassen in 1979, Dennett found what she was looking for in the South Delta Artists Guild, which had been established in 1975 by seven friends who loved art and wanted to learn more. For some years the old decommissioned fire hall in Beach Grove served as a meeting place for many community organizations, including the guild, and some longtime members have memories of an agile Dennett climbing up the inside walls to remove clumps of ivy poking through. Workshops, demonstrations and the always-present challenge of merely existing as a viable arts organization keep the guild on its toes, and all members are expected to participate with whatever skill they can offer besides their art. Dennett has held a number of guild responsibilities and for some years has led the Friday morning drop-in group, one of several activities made possible when the Kiwanis Longhouse became the guild’s

home in 1999. Her strong and warm relationship with the guild and its members helped when her husband died several years ago, and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren (with another expected soon) nourish a powerful and happy family bond. Paintings by Dennett have appeared in every regular show put on by the guild and are sought by people who appreciate her feel for the unique quality of the Pacific Coast. With watercolour, or acrylics, and occasionally pastel, she interprets our mountains and valleys, farms and shorelines, as well as the islands that dot our coasts. She often paints animals too. A woman who bought Dennett’s painting of a Rhode Island red hen said it was so good the chicken clucked every time she looked at it. She offers encouragement and instruction when invited, knowledge and insight when sought, humour and wit when needed. And she paints away, still experimenting, still interpreting where we live, still with delight in life itself. “I have so enjoyed my association with the South Delta Artists Guild,” she says, and the guild so enjoys its association with her. Wynn Dennett is a work of art in herself.

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Good time to settle garden anne marrison

Green Room The next few weeks offer a good opportunity to settle the garden down for winter because soon enough the long days of rain and the hustle and bustle of Christmas will descend on us. Raking leaves is the most usual yard work at this time. They can always be left in place as mulch around shrubs, but it’s better for the grass to get leaves off the lawn. People with vegetable gardens can use any unused space to pile leaves within a circle of wire netting. Most deciduous leaves rot easily into leaf mold, although broadleaf maple and oak leaves are slow. Wire netting can be quickly flattened when it’s not in use and stored hanging on a shed wall.

Winter containers are one of the fun things to add to a front entrance, patio or deck. One of the flowering choices that bloom for ages in white or various pinks are the winter heathers (Erica carnea). These can easily be transplanted into the garden in spring. So can the foliage ground-covers such as the brilliantly-leaved heucheras, the variegated periwinkles (Vinca cultivars) and the small-leaved silver lamiums. More assertive additions to containers could be the taller ornamental grasses or dwarf conifers, especially the columnar ones like the golden Irish Yew. There are variegated versions of the very hardy evergreen bush honeysuckles and also the golden form Baggsen’s Gold. Some of the less fragile Christmas ornaments look good added to a central container shrub. Some gardeners like to include tulip bulbs in winter containers, putting

them in a little deeper than the smaller plants. About now many tulips are going on sale. They can be a terrific buy as a spring bonus for winter containers or flower beds. Tulips can be planted all through November and still bloom at the normal time. This also applies to later spring and summer bloomers such as the ornamental alliums. Hardy herbs are another container possibility. Containers are often in a very sheltered spot anyway and sage is not only hardy but also useful for turkey stuffing and other recipes. It also has very pretty leaves. There’s a golden variegated sage, a purple sage and the Tricolour sage, which combines green, white and pink. If you have an outside garden, it’s sometimes useful to look ahead and plant some of the lowgrowing winter-container types such as heucheras in spring, then in fall move them into a winter con-

tainer. When you tidy up the flower beds, it’s good to leave seed heads on for the birds. As well, seed heads can look lovely in frost or snow. All-season use of bird feeders can be tricky for folk in bear country. The time feeders are most needed (and safest) is in winter when the bears have gone into hibernation. Bears love to eat from feeders in their hungry season and aren’t too gentle with anything they’re feeding from. Unfortunately this also includes fruit trees and berry bushes. Other work that makes next spring easier includes draining and storing hoses, bringing in bamboo canes before they split and other stakes before they rot. Lawnmowers should be cleaned, the fuel drained and their batteries brought into a sheltered place. Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions via amarrison@ shaw.ca.

Holly Burke heading to Ladner Holly Burke and The Naturals will bring their brand of jazz to Genesis Theatre next Friday. The show is part of the theatre’s live@5005 concert series. “Holly Burke & The Naturals bring depth, wonder and fireworks to every performance,” her website states. The lineup includes Burke (flute/vocals), Bill Runge (saxophones), Brent Gubbels (bass), Dmitri Gritsaenko (piano) and Randall Stoll (drums). Described as a multi-faceted performer, Burke has a bachelor’s degree in music and theatre and has received an International Broadcast Award from the Hollywood Radio and Television Society. She has performed on CBC TV and Radio, NPR, CITR, the San Diego Jazz Festival and the Vancouver Du Maurier Jazz Festival. Her own CD, Nature Girl, was conceived during a sixmonth sojourn in the Costa Rican rainforest “where she gained a new appreciation for

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Holly Burke and The Naturals will perform at Genesis Theatre in Ladner next Friday as part of the ongoing live@5005 concert series.

nature and all its wonders.” The concert is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. at Genesis Theatre. Doors are at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15, cash only, at the door, on the night of the performance.

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20. Limicoline bird 24. Burn plants 26. Gulf of, Aegean Sea inlet 27. Clysters 29. Leguminous fruit 31. Large tub 33. Member of U.S. Navy 35. Having physical sensation 36. Colors clothes 38. Plural of 33 down 39. Grouped by twos 41. Fence bar 43. Cherry brandy 44. Pixies 46. Canadian ﬂyers 48. Emit coherent radiation 50. Lot 51. Area units 52. Russian space station 53. Tools for holes 57. 5th sign of the zodiac

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John Shauer got his hands dirty demonstrating how to create something functional and artistic at the Delta Potters annual Christmas sale last Saturday at the South Delta Recreation Centre.

Local book gets boost after late-night laughs BY

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A Tsawwassen author’s book recently got some exposure on Jimmy Fallon’s late night TV show. Learning to Play with a Lion’s Testicles was included in a September edition of the Do Not Read List, a reoccurring bit on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. “Canadian author Alice Munro won this year’s Nobel Prize for Literature and Canadian-born Eleanor Catton won the Man Booker Prize,” debut author Melissa Haynes said in a press release. “As for me, Fallon just pushed sales of my book through the roof and put my book on the map, so I feel very blessed.”

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Melissa Haynes saw interest in her book jump after being the butt of a joke on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

The book, released earlier this year, shares Haynes’

experiences of volunteering at a Big Five game preserve in South Africa. The title of the book, which Fallon poked fun at, is a South African expression meaning “to take chances,” she notes. Haynes posted a video in response to her book being included on the list on YouTube. Both that video and the original bit from the late night show can be seen on Haynes’ website www. melissajhaynes.com.

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Sidekick on the hunt for Tom Duncan

The Sidekick Players Club is still searching for the perfect Tom Duncan for its upcoming production of Maggie’s Getting Married. The award-winning theatre company knows he’s hiding somewhere, but it just can’t seem to locate him, so is turning to the public for help. Tom is Maggie’s father and the typical “father-of-the-bride” who adores his daughter and is about to give her hand away in marriage while going through his own midlife crisis. He’s between mid-50s and mid-

60s and lives in the Lower Mainland. If you are or know him, contact director Peg Keenleyside at pkeenleyside@gmail.com as soon as possible. Maggie’s Getting Married by Norm Foster is a comedy and Sidekick’s second production of the season. After a successful run of The Laramie Project, Sidekick is ready to get back into rehearsal and bring uproarious laughter back to the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Maggie’s Getting Married runs Jan. 23 to Feb. 8, 2014.

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Sweetly and colourfully historic Antwerp BY

RICK MILLIKAN

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major historic seaport, Antwerp today ranks as Europe’s second busiest. Surprisingly after centuries of wars, Belgium’s Antwerp retains its rich and fascinating heritage, a bonus for history buffs like us. Het Steen, a 12th century fortress, still looms above the Scheld River, a link to the North Sea. At its entry bridge, guide Stephen points out the huge statue of Lange Wapper, a legendary giant who terrorized citizens in medieval times. “And look above Het Steen’s arched gate. You’ll see the bas-relief of Semini, Scandinavian god of youth and fertility. Though prudish churchmen removed the phallus, brides still visit this site when desiring children. In fact, Antwerpians once referred to themselves as children of Semini,” he tells us.

Crossing a busy boulevard and passing through remnants of the city wall, we sight an immense building. Lofty spires suggest a cathedral, yet Stephen smiles and tells us this was the butchers’ guildhall. “Its massive size and composition suggests their immense wealth. Layering red bricks with white stones, its builders created the fashionable bacon style.” Walking onward, he translates several street names, all conveying medieval trades. In the nearby cobblestone market square, gable-roofed guildhalls flank the huge city hall. Golden ornaments top these six-storied structures. Such opulence testifies to the fact that 16th century Antwerp accounted for 40 per cent of world trade. The sculpture amid the central fountain illustrates a tale explaining Antwerp’s meaning. Here legendary Brabo

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Giant Lange Wapper and Het Steen Castle in Antwerp, Belgium.

slays giant Druon Antigoon, who’s ready to throw the severed hand of one avoiding river tolls. In Flemish, Antwerpen means hand throw. The baroque city hall has three statues surrounding its coat of arms. Stephen grins, “Goddess Prudence is typically portrayed, yet notice how Justitia lacks her traditional blindfold. I think citizens

wanted her to keep an eye on local politicians.” Strolling onward, Stephen points out Madonnas hoisting lanterns adorning buildings. Rather than indicating religious fervor, we learn this early street lighting gave owners tax relief. Stephen points out his favourite, “Most medieval artifacts and buildings have lost their luster.

This vibrantly painted Mary and Jesus shows us how the Dark Ages weren’t really so dark.” Standing next amidst small residences in a narrow alleyway, Stephen tells us how foul slops were once dumped from windows above to be eventually washed away. “These thresholds kept the smelly muck out; their height indicated owners’ wealth.” Replacing the original 9th century chapel of 1352, spectacular Our Lady Cathedral towers above us. Sculptures beside its entry depict the work of its fine masons. The ornate interior embraces three masterpieces by Peter Rubens. Off the Meir, today’s main shopping area, we find Rubens’ residence and learn about his life there from 1616. Over 2,500 paintings were created here, including Ruben’s fashionably round, rosy Rubenesque figures. This rich city has long

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attracted and promoted artisans. Since the 1500s, Guild of St. Luke educated craftsmen and artists to guarantee quality. Rubens achieved the status of master, serving an esteemed artist on a four-year apprenticeship. Near Antwerp’s vast domed railway station, diamond experts have been continually schooled. These masters now cut 80 per cent of the world’s rough diamonds. Considering Belgian chocolates as perfect souvenirs, we enter a candy shop. While sampling yummy chocolates, the owner recounts how Antwerp’s traders discovered cocoa in the New World and brought these exotic beans back. Of course, as sweet-toothed history nuts, we buy several boxes. Wary of becoming Rubenesque ourselves, we briskly walk the three kilometres back to our cozy Scenic Cruise riverboat. Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent newspaper syndicate that offers professionally written travel articles to newspaper editors and publishers. To check out more, visit www.travelwriterstales.com.

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SDSS Interact Club members erect annual memorial at entrance to town BY

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Fallen soldiers from the South Delta area are being honoured in a visual way by the South Delta Secondary Interact Club and the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen. Crosses, each bearing the name of a soldier who lost their life in war, were put up Wednesday at the corner of 56th Street and Highway 17. “[Students] look forward to putting them out and recognizing the importance of them,” said Sherrie Jamieson, a liaison between the Tsawwassen Rotary and the SDSS Interact Club. She added the project generates a lot of conversation between the students. This is the fourth year the club has taken on the project, an original initiative of the now inactive Rotoract Club, she noted. Forty-one crosses were erected, representing soldiers lost in the First World War, Second World War, the Second South African War

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South Delta Secondary Grade 12 student Delaney Griffiths helped erect crosses at the corner of 56th Street and Highway 17 Wednesday afternoon. She is a co-chair of the school’s Interact Club. and Afghanistan. The act of putting up the crosses gives the club members a remarkable opportunity to honour the brave soldiers of Delta, said Interact Club co-chair Delaney Griffiths. Another co-chair, Erin Turko, said it’s important to put out the crosses to show respect and support for soldiers’ service and sacrifices.

“Recognizing each and every one of the fallen soldiers who once lived in Delta with the specialized name-engraved crosses brings us all closer together, as a community,” Turko said in an email. “As residents of Delta drive past the crosses, I hope that we think of the selfless soldiers who risked their lives for our freedom.” Jamieson said local

researcher Peter Broznitsky passed along information regarding the soldiers’ names to the group. Three new crosses were added this year. The Interact Club, which is sponsored by Tsawwassen Rotary, is a service club for youth ages 12 to 18. The group works on community and international projects.

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The Delta School District gives our sincere gratitude to all those who risk their lives to support our country. Your bravery is revered and your actions are greatly appreciated.

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Major. Rev. Jim Short from Ladner United Church will once again serve as chaplain for the Remembrance Day service in Memorial Park. Short has been a Canadian Army reservist for two decades and has spent time in Afghanistan.

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Parade and ceremony to honour brave soldiers Procession scheduled to leave Ladner Legion en route to cenotaph in Memorial Park for annual service South Deltans can pay respect to those who have served our country at a parade and ceremony in Ladner on Remembrance Day. The parade will assemble at 10 a.m. at the Ladner branch of the Royal Canadian Legion at 4896 Delta St. The procession is

scheduled to march off at 10:15 a.m. and arrive at the cenotaph at Memorial Park at 10:45 a.m. The parade marching list includes a colour party from the Legion, the Delta Police Pipe Band, Delta police, veterans, military police, cadets and other groups.

The ceremony will include a rendition of O Canada, the Last Post, two minutes of silence and a wreath laying from a number of organizations. Ian Estabrooks will narrate the service while Major. Rev. Jim Short from Ladner United Church will serve as chaplain.

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Col. Bryan Gagne is senior advisor to Afghanistan’s vice chief of defense, Lieutenant General Mohammad Akrm. deployed last summer to assist with “institutional capacity building.” Gagne described the vice chief as a former governor and weathered soldier who certainly knows how to administer an army. He was governor of Kandahar when Canadians were fighting the insurgency in the province. Gagne said the vice chief oversees the Afghan National Army budget, oversees the logistical supply chain of the army, looks at the overall readiness, both of personnel and equipment, and also deals with infrastructure and facilities management.

Asked about any achievements he’s made or any challenges he’s faced during his time in Afghanistan, Gagne mentioned being able to synchronize in a culturally diverse office and help the vice chief tackle attrition in the Afghan National Army as accomplishments. Gagne will be coming home in mid-March, he said. “When you come from a relatively high stress environment, the down cycle can sometimes be a journey. They’ve got the right mechanisms in place for us to transition back.”

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“That means Christine can have some pretty tough match-ups. “We are at our best when we really take it to other teams and that’s what we did on the weekend. If our opponents do the same thing to us then that’s when we really have to dig deep (to pull out wins).” The provincial “AAAA” championships are slated for Nov. 28-30 and take place in Penticton this year.

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REDUCED $499,000 4736 45A Avenue, Ladner Nice 3 Bedroom 1780 sq ft Family Home, New carpets, Some New Windows & Paint, South Exposed 6000 sq ft Lot, 1 Car Garage, Great Neighborhood!

Paton Drive Building Lot 46.5 X 100 South Exposed, New Plans Available Call for more Details

NEW PRICE

D L O S "New Listing" $439,000 4560 River Road West, Ladner 2 Bed 960 sq foot Rancher, 50 X 120 lot with Lane access. Lots of potential here!

$290,000

$290,000 307 1363 56th Street, Tsawwassen Windsor Woods, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Open Concept Kitchen, Balcony & South Exposed Views over Courtyard, 1 Parking Stall

$379,000 #C 4845 Linden Drive, Ladner 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom, family Room, Updated Kitchen, New Windows, Nice Private Yard & Carport

$419,000 204 1704 56th Street, Tsawwassen Heron Cove, 1200 sq ft 2 bedroom 2 Bathroom & Family Room, Gourmet Kitchen, 2 Sided Gas Fireplace, Top Floor, 2 Parking Stalls!

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FANTASTIC LOCATION, BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED UNIT!

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$249,900

$234,900 GROUND LEVEL CONDO • Bright private, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom • 1,011 sqft • Updated kitchen, bathroom & ensuite • Private entrance

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PERFECT 2 BDRM IN HEART OF VILLAGE!

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#101-1441 Garden Place, Tsaw.

• Excellent location, Walk to anything! • Top ﬂoor penthouse! Spacious! • 2 bdrm & 2 bthrm • Insuite laundry

$265,500 PEACE AND TRANQUILITY! RENOVATED

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$299,900

$265,900

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• Beautifully renovated 1,123 sq ft • 2 bdrm, 2 bath corner unit with view! • Updated with new laminate ﬂooring, blinds, hot water tank, paint • Totally rainscreened building, new windows, new roof, new balconies, paint etc!

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

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Top 5% of all REALTORS in Greater Vancouver in 2006,2007,2008

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$379,900

$319,900 STUNNINGLY UPDATED TOWNHOME

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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!

• Large 1,300+ sq.ft. • 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom • Large master bedroom • Insuite laundry • Wheelchair access

#206-1140 55th St., Tsaw.

B402-4821 53rd Street, Ladner

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

• 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! 4906 47A Avenue, Ladner

#241 5421 10th Ave, Tsaw.

STEPS TO TOWN

• 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)

Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

• 2 bdrms, 2 balconies • 933 sq.ft., new kitchen • Updated bathrooms • Walk to White Rock amenities • Walk to White Rock Beach

PERFECT 1 BEDROOM CONDO

WOW! EXCELLENT 3 BEDROOM SPACIOUS TOWNHOME

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

#159-5421 10th Ave., Tsaw.

#8-4965 47th Ave., Ladner

$407,700

$414,990

EXCELLENT TOWNHOME IN ROSEWOOD COURT! • 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

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#17-4748 54A Street, Ladner

$419,900

SUPERB LOCATION! • 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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5416 Maple Crescent, Ladner

$539,900

#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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• 3 Bedroom • 3 Bath • 2,000 sq.ft.

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

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6051 48A Ave., Ladner

#107-5622 16th Ave., Tsaw.

$569,900

$549,900

STUNNING OCEAN VIEW EXECUTIVE LIVING

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RENOVATED BACK SPLIT

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

WALK TO THE BEACH IN MINUTES

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#704-1473 Johnston Rd., White Rock

1295 Morris Cr, Tsaw.

$599,900

HOT! HOT! HOT! • 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

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QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

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$659,900

$649,900 WATER VIEWS FROM BALCONY • 2,713 sq.ft. living space • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Lot size 5,797 sq.ft. • Port Guichon location

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM HOME

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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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5205 2nd Avenue, Tsaw.

BRAND NEW KITCHEN! • • • • • •

2,186 sq.ft 3 bdrm home CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION Walk to parks Excellent layout, great condition Walk to Historic Ladner Village! New hardwood ﬂooring and kitchen updates • Excellent family home in Victory South!

• Stunning executive condo • Unobstructed views! • Absolute top quality ﬁnishings • 1,534 sq.ft. 2 bdrm & den • Stainless steel appliances

#206-5099 Springs Blvd., Tsaw.

$698,000

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• Unobstructed farmland views • 2,800 sq.ft. • 4 bedroom + den • Quiet cul-de-sac location! • Updated! Excellent layout!

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, Tsaw.

5065 59A Street, Ladner

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

$699,900 EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME

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• Beautiful 2,277 sq.ft. • 5 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • In Ladner’s premier Marina Garden Estates • Lovingly maintained • Formal dining/living rms

5209 Bentley Cres., Ladner

5348 Commodore Dr., Ladner

$719,900

$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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*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. Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign. Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

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* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent. (2010, 2011, 2012, & to-date 2013)

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

Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006,2007,2008

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards dipl. in Marketing Commercial and Residential Real Estate British Columbia Ins. of Tech. Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

SOUGHT-AFTER EXECUTIVE HOME!

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• 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

CUSTOM-BUILT W/ MASTER ON MAIN!

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5286 Augusta Place, Tsawwassen

4698 53rd Street, Ladner

$729,900

$719,900 CHESAPEAKE LANDING

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• Charming unit with master on the main • Exquisite landscaping in rear yard • Open concept ﬂoorplan • Tons of storage throughout • Close to golf course and marina

BEAUTIFUL 3 OR 4 BEDROOM EXECUTIVE HOME

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$739,900

$733,900

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• 2,354 sqft, 5371 sqft lot • 4 bdrms, 3 bathrms • Central location • Walk to historic downtown Ladner Village! • 8 years old, double garage

WOODWARD LANDING

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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 Avenue, Ladner

#16-5300 Admiral Way, Ladner

$789,900

$799,900

MODERN, WESTCOAST CONTEMPORARY HOME

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• 2,100 sqft, 3 or 4 bedrooms • Open plan, high-quality ﬁnishings • Custom landscaping • Double garage • Private yard • Walk to all of Ladner Village amenities in minutes 5140 Westminster Ave., Ladner

#11-5900 Ferry Road, Ladner

EXCELLENT EXECUTIVE HOME! LADNER

• 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!

• 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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• 2,524 sqft, Totally updated! • UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS! • New Roof, hardwood, kitchen & bathrooms • 5791 sqft lot backing farmland! • 4 bdrms, 3 bathrms Executive home!

4912 6th Ave., Tsaw.

6377 Crescent Court, Ladner

$819,900

$873,900

POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY * South Delta’s #1sq.ft Lot • 12,700 • Prime development ppty! Real Estate Agent. • Ofﬁcial Community Plan designation

GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO TOWN • 5 bedroom basement entry home • House is 2520 sq.ft • 12,206 sq.ft lot • Huge deck • Mortgage help downstairs • Great investment property!

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IN GREATER VANCOUVER 4829 48th Avenue, Ladner in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

5342 11A Avenue, Tsaw.

$880,000

Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW HOME in 2006,2007,2008

• 5 bedroom + Ofﬁce home Large open plan kitchen 9 yrs of Prestige •RE/MAX • Whirlpool appliances Western Canada• Engineered Awards hardwood r subdivision asinenew k by frlot dipl. in Marketing e•eLargest this wCommercial • Including and Residential Real Estate net GST

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4936 63A Street, Ladner

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$899,000

$888,000 STUNNING UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS!

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• UNOBSTRUCTED city and Boundary Bay views • Mid-century modern designed home • 10,732 sq.ft rectangular lot • Incredible renovation opportunity • Large unﬁnished basement 351 54A Street, Tsawwassen

$899,900

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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

PREMIER NEIGHBOURHOOD

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4560 51st Street, Ladner

5810 Cove Link Road, Ladner

$899,900

$916,800

SUBDIVIDABLE LOT! • 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?

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GORGEOUS CUSTOM 4300 SQ.FT. HOME

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5217 Central Avenue, Ladner

STUNNING EXECUTIVE HOME! MASTER ON MAIN • 5 year young • 2,580 sq.ft • 4 bedrooms, • Crown moulding • Beautiful outdoor jacuzzi hot tub with covered patio!

$938,800 AMAZING EXECUTIVE HOME

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674 52nd Street, Tsaw.

$988,000

$1,059,900

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

DREAM ESTATE HOME! 6,600 SQ.FT

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5382 Crescent Drive, Ladner

$1,425,000

$1,695,000 ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME

• AS-NEW 3 YRS AGO! • Executive WATERFRONT HOME! • Gourmet Kitchen, open plan! • 4 BDRMS+BONUS ROOM! • Architecturally designed GEM!

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• 4,500 sqft • 6 bedrooms, 6 baths • triple garage • Separate 2 bedroom guest or nanny suite

1516 Beach Grove Road, Tsaw.

558 English Bluff Road, Tsaw.

$1,980,000

$2,298,000

BEAUTIFUL 2 STOREY CUSTOM HOME

LADNER’S FINEST COUNTRY ESTATE

• 5472 sqft home • 4 bdrms and 5 bthrms • Situated on 20 acres • Double staircase. • Black galaxy granite tiling.

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• 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

932 Keil Street, White Rock

WATERFRONT! EXECUTIVE HOME!

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

1617 Duncan Drive, Tsaw.

BEST CUSTOM HOME!

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• Bel-Air style exec. home • Stahaken Subdivision • 4,300 sq.ft of top-notch construction • 4 bedrooms and an ofﬁce • 4 bathrooms • 22 foot vaulted entrance 1212 Paciﬁc Drive, Tsaw.

$925,000

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• 2,637 sqft house • 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Gourmet kitchen • Hardwood ﬂooring & granite countertops • Stainless steel appliance package

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• 7.59 Acre Estate • Prime West Ladner location • Unobstructed views of of North Shore Mountains! • Tennis courts, ofﬁce accomodation, putting green

6520 68th Avenue, Ladner

4905 36th Avenue, Ladner

$2,488,000

$2,688,800

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 *Based on number of sales in 2013! Stats as of October 15th, 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. Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign. Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

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