Delta Optimist February 21 2014

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Big price to court ruling

School district would require $3.4 million to hire teachers to meet class size limits BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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The Delta school district faces tremendous uncertainty as a result of the recent court ruling in favour of teachers.

Last month, a B.C. Supreme Court judge ruled that provincial legislation introduced in 2002 that removed class size and composition from contract negotiations was unconstitutional. That ruling

is a significant blow to the province as it was ordered to immediately restore limits to 2002 levels.

Victoria is now asking the court to temporarily suspend parts of the ruling in favour of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation until an appeal is heard, citing “financial harm in the additional costs imposed on British Columbia’s 60 school districts.”

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The façade on the east side of the leisure centre fell to the ground yesterday.

Centre evacuated as façade falls BY

JESSICA KERR

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The Delta Sport Council held a send-off Tuesday evening in Ladner for athletes, coaches and officials attending the B.C. Winter Games this week in Mission. Here, members of Delta Gymnastics cut the cake.

The Ladner Leisure Centre had to be evacuated yesterday morning after a large portion of the building’s façade fell to the ground.

At about 10:30 a.m., a significant part of the stucco façade came away from the wall on the east side of the building, said chief administrative officer George Harvie.

The fire department stood by and engineers were called in to assess the damage.

While still early in the investigation, Harvie said it appears that stresses over the years caused the fasteners holding the façade to fail.

The debris fell straight down and not into the parking lot at the back of the leisure centre.

As of Optimist deadline, it was unclear how long the centre would be closed.

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Workers at huge industrial complex taking shape near airport trade their tools for sticks BY

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The first phase of the huge Boundary Bay Industrial Park complex in East Ladner was turned into a hockey rink Wednesday.

A celebration at the almost complete logistics centre near Boundary Bay Airport included a ball hockey tournament and a visit by Mayor Lois Jackson.

Jackson called it an exciting project that would bring big additional tax revenue for Delta and create over 1,000 jobs.

She said it’s an ideal location due to the new 80th Street overpass next door, in addition to South Fraser Perimeter Road and proximity to the port at Roberts Bank.

“It really, in my opinion, is in the right place at the right time. The climate is right. I think people will be really happy with the outcome,” Jackson said.

Paul Tilbury, COO of the Dayhu Group, the firm behind the project, said the first phase, which already has its first tenant signed, comprises about 440,000 square feet. Construction on the second phase, which will have the same amount of space, is set to begin this summer.

Noting the facility will

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help alleviate a looming shortage of industrial space in the region, he said largescale users looking for more storage volume would find the complex impressive.

“We’ve had a lot of interest. We’re dealing with a lot of tenants who are now in their 12-month, 18-month planning cycles of looking at their existing facilities,

RULING from page 1 It could prove to be a big blow to cash-strapped districts like Delta, which already must perform an annual juggling act with its budget to meet current class size restrictions.

In its application for a stay, the province filed affidavits on behalf of several school district superintendents, including Delta, where it’s claimed an

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Employees of Wales McLelland took part in a ball hockey tournament Wednesday afternoon at the Boundary Bay Industrial Park.

extra $3.4 million would be required to hire additional teachers now.

It’s not clear if the Delta school board would be required to immediately change its class size and composition numbers. Even waiting until September would have a significant impact on the upcoming budget if additional funding doesn’t come from the

deciding what they need in terms of space and reviewing the opportunity we present here,” said Tilbury.

“There is demand for more industrial space and for that you need more land. For a facility like this, you need contiguous land.

The problem in the Lower Mainland is there’s not many sites that are strategi-

cally located that provide contiguous acreage to be able to build to scale.”

He said it’s the next generation of distribution centre with greater than average ceiling heights, providing significantly more storage volume for largescale users.

Three years ago, Alpha Aviation, the company with

the long-term lease to operate the airport, was looking to attract new tenants to the airport land beyond the aviation industry Delta council agreed to a request to rezone land that doesn’t have direct access to the airport apron or runways for a wider range of uses, including warehousing and distribution.

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Noting chairperson Laura Dixon and superintendent Dianne Turner can’t comment at this time, a spokesperson told the Optimist the district has been required to submit a report to the Ministry of Education outlining the potential impact of the court ruling.

However, the information in that report is only preliminary because there are too many variables to determine concrete impacts.

Questioning how students could possibly be harmed by smaller classes and more resources, Delta Teachers’ Association president Paul Steer said the government is now resorting to scare tactics.

Steer, who sent a letter to the school board stating he expects class size provisions to be adjusted without delay, is awaiting a response.

“We’re not being at all unreasonable. The ruling

is the ruling and we know what the contract says. Our advice to government is to comply with this and let’s move on and start restoring that which was unjustly taken away.”

Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington said she’s concerned about the ripple effect for Delta if the province, which is already chronically underfunding districts, refuses to provide the money to pay for the classroom adjustments.

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Harbour Link puts trucks to the test Delta police officers spend three days at Tilbury business to ensure big rigs are in proper working condition BY

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One local company is taking a proactive approach when it comes to truck safety.

Harbour Link Container Services Inc. invited Delta police’s commercial vehicle inspection unit to have a look at its trucks this week.

The officers spent three days at the Tilbury-based company, which operates as an independent provider of intermodal container transport and off-dock container terminal services.

It currently has 115 trucks — 30 owned by the company and the rest by owner/operators — almost 90 drivers and operates around the clock seven days a week. Harbour Link serves many in the industry, including shipping lines, big box retailers, importers and exporters from a 4.4hectare (11-acre) Hopcott Road site that is a maze of shipping containers.

Last year Harbour Link hauled just over 80,000 containers locally.

The company initially

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Members of Delta police’s commercial vehicle inspection unit spent three days at Harbour Link Container Services this week.

Special Const. Sean Kelly (above) is shown under a truck, while Const. Ken Usipiuk (right) is seen instructing an on-site mechanic. invited police out to inspect its fleet about a year ago and asked officers to come back this week to follow up.

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we’re seeing a really good improvement,” said Special Const. Sean Kelly.

One of only two in the Lower Mainland, the com-

mercial vehicle inspection unit is out on Delta roads on a daily basis to inspect trucks travelling through the community. The depart-

ment joins with several other agencies for an annual inspection blitz, which targets trucks officers suspect might pose a safety risk.

As well, officers often visit with trucking companies to inspect trucks or educate drivers on safety.

Kelly said visiting companies like Harbour Link allows officers to reach out to more drivers at once.

“It’s really nice to see how Harbour Link is really proactive on safety,” he said.

While officers look at all aspects of the truck, from the mechanical to ensuring the driver has the proper class of licence, Kelly said the two most common safety issues the unit sees are brakes not working properly and cargo that is not adequately secured.

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Chris Miller returns to Sungod after supporting snowboarders in Sochi As the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi come to a close, local physiotherapist Chris Miller returns home with great memories.

A senior staff member at Sungod Sports and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Clinics, Miller has worked with Canada Snowboarding for the past eight years, an affiliation that has taken her to FIS World Cup events around the world, including Japan, Korea, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and, now, Russia.

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When not busy working with the athletes, Miller enjoyed the Mountain Athlete Village with its colourful display of national banners and flags.

“The streets were full of team members with their respective outfits and dozens of smiling volunteers ready to help,” she said.

Back at Canada House, Miller said it was fun getting to know athletes from different sports and hearing about their experiences.

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“I would also attend each training session and competition on the mountain prepared to address any physical issues like muscle cramps or taping needs.”

Miller was part of a select team of coaches, doctors, therapists and physiologists that worked with the six Canadian snowboarders competing in Sochi.

Specifically, she was assigned to work with the halfpipe athletes, who launch themselves in the air to do flips, turns and other tricks, which, if they

Delta South MLA Vicki items could be helpful Huntington says the proto families, including vincial budget is more the Childhood Education than the “boring,” staySavings Grant and an the-course plan suggested increase of the property in the finance minister’s tax exemption threshold speech Tuesday. under the First Time Home “While I fully support Buyer’s program. the emphasis on She said the balancing the probudget also vincial budget, the includes a hidgovernment should den tax hike for be honest and admit all taxpayers. that balancing this “The perbudget comes at the sonal income expense of seniors, tax exemption and is going to be has dropped hard on families,” from $11,354 in Vicki said Huntington.

2013 to $9,869 Huntington this year. What “Not only is there no relief for those is that but a tax on fixed incomes, but the increase? And a whopping MSP premium is rising tax increase at that.” again, car insurance is Huntington also chalgoing up, hydro rates and lenged the claimed budget ferry rates are rising, as surplus, stating that some are tuition fees. revenue has been double“Between the car insurcounted. ance hikes, the disappearOn the farming front, ance of the senior’s disshe is pleased with the count on B.C. Ferries and continuation of the temFHA’s wheelchair fees, our porary funding boost to seniors might be forgiven the Agricultural Land for wondering why they Commission, which came have suddenly lost their after the auditor general freedom to move.” found the ALC was unable The independent to fulfill its mandate due MLA said several budget to inadequate resources.

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• Feb. 12, 8:12 p.m., 4400-block of Maple Lane: Complainant reported he had observed an older model vehicle possibly lose its rear tire in the roadway.

Police conducted area patrols and were unable to locate the vehicle but did find the tire. The tire was transported to the police station where it was stored.

• Feb. 15, 1:11 p.m., 7000-block of Venture Street: Complainant observed two unknown suspects in a red Ford pick-up with a black canopy back up to two tractor units and siphon gas from the tanks.

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unable to obtain the licence plate of the suspect vehicle.

Tsawwassen • Feb. 10, 4:25 p.m., Point Roberts border crossing: Complainant reported that while she was in the line up waiting re-entry into Canada, the vehicle in front rolled back into her car, causing approximately $1,000 damage.

The drivers agreed to swap information when they crossed back into Canada but the alleged offending driver did not stop as agreed. Police visited both parties and there is a dispute as to who is responsible. The matter has been referred to ICBC. • Feb. 13, 9:19 a.m., 700block of Gilchrist Drive: While doing his morning rounds, a staff member noticed graffiti on the building exterior. Police attended and confirmed there were neither witnesses nor video evidence.

Approximate cost to repair the damage: $100.

• Feb. 13, 2:40 p.m.,

Boundary Bay: Police were dispatched to a residential alarm and confirmed that a break and enter had occurred. Entry was probably gained by a vehicle ramming a garage door and then prying open an inner door. Neighbourhood inquiries revealed possible video evidence of a suspicious vehicle earlier in the day and police will be following up on this information.

• Feb. 13, 6:27 p.m., Beach Grove: Complainants reported their home had been broken into. Entry appears to have been gained at a sliding glass door.

Various sporting goods were stolen. Police have requested a detailed list and serial numbers.

• There were several break and enters over the past week in Ladner and Tsawwassen. One of the Forensic Identification Services Section officers who attends cases like these said locations with activated audible alarms have significantly less property stolen than those without alarm systems.

Civic stats show vandalism in parks on the decline BY

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While vandalism at local parks and public facilities will never be completely eliminated, Delta is seeing some success in its attempts to curb vandals.

The municipality saw about 100 fewer incidents in 2013 than in 2012, and the total cost to repair acts of vandalism was $64,891, almost $20,000 less than the previous year.

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Other acts of vandalism last year included damaged washrooms (26), illegal dumping (22), damage to fencing/lighting (eight), damage to playgrounds/ water parks (three), damaged synthetic turf fields (three) and wire theft (two).

“We’re very proactive in any number of ways in dealing with this,” said Coun. Robert Campbell, who is also chair of the parks, recreation and culture commission.

The report notes that kiosk wrapping in parks is proving effective in deterring graffiti, while washroom security locking systems, the presence of park attendants and the annual summer Park Patrol program are also helping reduce the incidents of vandalism.

Every summer, the municipality partners with Delta police to hire students to patrol approximately 30 parks in South Delta and 20 in North Delta.

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The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest. If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for in-progress crimes and emergencies or 604-9464411 for other assistance.

The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week: Ladner • Feb. 11, 7:19 a.m., 4700-block of 52A Street: Complainant advised that sometime overnight her vehicle had been entered through an unlocked door.

Some insurance documents and small change were stolen but there was no damage to the vehicle.

• Feb. 12, 2:12 p.m., East Ladner: A house cleaner reported a break-in while the owners were away.

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MURPHY’S LAW There’s no way they can pass the buck on this one.

The B.C. Supreme Court ruling last month that requires class size limits, among other classroom issues, to be restored to 2002 levels has to be considered a step forward for education but also comes with a hefty price tag, one the provincial government has pegged at around $1 billion.

It’s obvious that hiring hundreds and hundreds of teachers as well as other support staff will be prohibitively expensive, even if Victoria has overstated the costs for dramatic effect, but what’s not clear is who will ultimately pick up the tab.

It would seem logical for the province to do so given it controls the funding for B.C.’s public education system, to say nothing of the fact it created this situation in the first place, however the language being used these days suggests that might not be the case.

In court documents filed in response to the ruling, Victoria refers to the “financial harm” that would be inflicted on B.C.’s 60 school districts by returning to 2002 levels. There’s no doubt such a move comes with significant cost, but it would only do harm to school districts if the additional burden wasn’t covered by the province and they had to find funding from within.

Chopping all kinds of services in order to free up money to reduce class sizes would undoubtedly cause great hardship to the point where you’d have to wonder if the whole exercise wasn’t a step backwards.

In Delta’s case, district officials have ballparked the cost of implementing the court ruling at $3.4 million. Can you imagine the impact cutting that kind of money from the budget would have on this district’s day-to-day operations? It wouldn’t be pretty, that’s for sure.

I’m not suggesting the court ruling was wrong or that class sizes shouldn’t be lowered, but to do it on the backs of cash-strapped school districts is absolutely ludicrous. The Delta board, like many others, has been hacking and slashing for more than a decade, so if there’s anything left to cut, and I’m dubious there is, I’m certain it’s nowhere near the $3.4 million that’s required.

The provincial government has long used school boards and health authorities as human shields, allowing them to take the flak when funding levels don’t meet public expectations. This time around, however, that approach isn’t going to cut it.

There’s nothing left for Victoria to do but buck up in order to comply with what the courts have decided.

Delta’s Prayer Breakfast has its roots in the U.S. capital DOUG HUSBAND

COMMUNITY COMMENT In 1953, then U.S. president Dwight D. Eisenhower initiated and hosted the Presidential Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Bear with me as there is a Delta connection.

The former Allied commander in Europe during the Second World War opted for a peaceful exchange between world leaders in Washington. This was Eisenhower’s response to the escalating tensions between world leaders and the Cold War following the armed aggression ending in 1945.

This gathering linking spiritual values with leadership became an instant success. All subsequent U.S. presidents have led the Presidential Prayer Breakfast, an event held annually on the first Thursday of February.

Now titled the American National Prayer Breakfast and hosted by the United States Congress, it is attended by 3,500 world lead-

ers from over 100 countries.

In 1973, Canada’s federal government initiated its own National Prayer Breakfast with similar success. Delta followed in 1974.

Then Delta Chamber of Commerce president John Morrison, a businessman and North Delta resident, and Ladner’s John Friesen, amongst others, initiated the Chamber Of Commerce Annual Prayer Breakfast at the Delta Town & Country Inn. This site was chosen because of its central location to our three communities. Delta’s 40th Prayer Breakfast was held earlier this month and was a sold out affair.

Always in attendance are Delta’s mayor, councillors, elected provincial and federal personages, religious and community leaders and residents at large. An offshoot of this annual affair is an ongoing local leadership breakfast meeting held on the first Monday of each month.

Delta’s annual event is now hosted by a local committee of six chaired by Greg Muirhead. The longevity of this annual event is derived in part from the passionate leadership of a few, supported by an outstanding speakers list and an atmosphere of good fellowship.

Delta’s first guest speaker in 1974, Rev. Herbert J. Brandt,

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now a robust 90 years young, was active in this year’s proceedings.

Various religious and business leaders and politicians have graced the head table speakers list. Those in attendance have heard testimony from star athletes such as Paul Henderson, hero of the 1972 Canada-Russia hockey series, and astronaut Colonel James Irwin of moon buggy fame, to name just a couple.

Delta’s connection to the American National Prayer Breakfast was the attendance in 1992 of Dee A. Jepsen, special cabinet advisor on women’s issues to then president Ronald Reagan, who brought her message to a Canadian audience.

These successful leaders all expressed strong spiritual values as an integral part in their professional and personal lives.

Delta’s Dale Saip introduced this year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Dan Unrau. An academic and local pastor, he spoke of his many experiences, including time spent with survivors in African refugee camps and the palpable discomfort whenever in contact with government soldiers and officials. A noted author and talented storyteller, his message and light-hearted presentation were well received.

And a good night to you, Dale.

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February 21, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Can’t be apathetic about towers

Editor: I have been following the efforts of the crossborder coalition to stop the proposed construction of five radio towers in Point Roberts for use by the (unlicensed by CRTC) Sher-EPunjab Radio Broadcasting Inc. Like most of us, I didn’t pay much attention and didn’t want to get involved.

However, the more I researched this, the more I felt we, as residents of Tsawwassen, must become

involved and support the people behind the movement to stop the construction.

We can’t afford to be apathetic about this. The results will be very detrimental, causing harmful blanketing interference with our Internet service, household appliances, real estate values, etc.

I recently contacted the people behind the advertising campaign to see what their qualifications were.

I called Jim Ronback and

asked him or his associate to provide me with his background. I was very impressed and I’m pleased to provide it to the public.

Ronback worked on the Canada Arm II used on the International Space Station, wrote its System Software Safety manual, trained Canada Space Agency staff, worked on our civilian and military air traffic control systems, and uncovered design weaknesses in the safety shutdown system of the Darlington nuclear

power plant in Ontario, among much else.

All that Ronback wants in return for his many hours of work on this issue is that we urge federal Industry Minister James Moore to request the Federal Communication Commission in Washington, D.C. to reconsider its decision and stop the construction of the towers.

Please send your request to reconsider to minister. industry@ic.gc.ca.

Bob Hughes

No harm in folks growing their own medical marijuana Editor: Re: Medical marijuana isn’t welcome in these parts, Feb. 12 This decision is very counter-productive by limiting the amount of medicine available to patients who happen to use medical cannabis for treating their symptoms.

And prohibiting people from growing their own as well is somewhat Orwellian.

I travel by public transit, and if I were a patient who happened to use medical cannabis, I would be annoyed at the fact I have to travel all the way into Vancouver to buy my medicine from a dispensary, then

travel all the way back, and risk getting it stolen from me, not to mention possible harassment from the police.

Someone could see me enter a dispensary, wait for me to leave, follow me into a secluded area like an empty Canada Line station, jump me and steal the medicine that is rightfully

mine.

Giving people a licence to grow a few plants in the safety of their own home will help a lot.

Having three or six plants does not constitute a grow operation; it constitutes someone making their own medicine.

Connor Ganuelas

First it was loss of bus service, now it’s backward highway network

Editor: As a resident of Ladner, I am, again, feeling like we have been slighted.

First we lost the direct bus route to Vancouver, now we’ve lost one lane to go north onto Highway 99 through the George Massey

Tunnel. It is insane.

The people who planned and decided this should be fired. Why? They have taken Ladner residents backwards.

It’s natural with the growth of any community that roads are widened and

bridges are built but what did they do? They downgraded a two-lane road to one. This is a travesty.

What used to be a 20minute drive to work has become twice as long and even longer if there’s a stall.

To think we pay taxes for

this lack of vision makes my blood boil.

Tina Gavilan

It’s a dangerous spot for drivers where old hwy. merges with new one

Editor: This letter is being written to bring public attention to two safety issues with the new South Fraser Perimeter Road.

When driving from Ladner toward Tsawwassen on Highway 17A, there is a spot just after traffic crosses the overpass at the rail line and Deltaport Way where for three or four seconds at the posted speed the sightlines are such that the roadway blends in with the two lanes of the new SFPR below and makes it appear the correct course is straight ahead.

In fact, the correct course is to bear slightly right down the access ramp to merge into those two lanes.

There are no concrete barriers along the left side of the road at that point, and it is just a matter of time until someone is going to continue on a straight course and nosedive over that embankment

to the roadway below.

Darkness and rain exacerbate the problem.

When driving Highway 99 northbound and taking Exit 26 to get to Tsawwassen, the signage directs Tsawwassen motorists into the left lane. As you round the corner a sign indicating an exit ramp to Tsawwassen in the right lane suddenly appears.

I took this exit three times and finally realized that if you want to get to Tsawwassen on the SFPR from Exit 26, you have to ignore the signage and stay in the right lane when exiting Highway 99.

I was pointing this out to my son, who was driving recently, when a RAV4 in front of us in the left lane almost rolled making a last-second turn to get onto the Tsawwassen exit.

Again, just a matter of time until somebody is hurt at this point because of poor design/signage.

Lew Edwardson

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A10 The Delta Optimist February 21, 2014

Heritage preservation work recognized Delta presents awards for restoration of two Ladner buildings and to committee preserving fishing heritage The Corporation of Delta once again used Heritage Week to honour locals who are preserving the past.

“Heritage Week is a reminder to us all to take a moment to remember and honour the history of our province and of our own communities here in Delta,” Mayor Lois Jackson said at Monday night’s Delta council meeting.

“We are fortunate to have such substantial and interesting heritage, which is still tangible to us in properties and areas such as those being awarded the Heritage Award of Merit and Friends of Heritage awards.

“This year’s theme of maritime heritage is especially prominent in Delta where, to this day, our culture thrives in the waters surrounding our community.”

A Heritage Award of Merit was awarded to Steve Knoblauch of Ram Construction for the restoration of the former Ladner Baptist Church building on 47A Avenue.

Linda Park and Pierre Bonato also received a Heritage Award of Merit

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Ram Construction’s restoration of the former Ladner Baptist Church building earned a Heritage Award of Merit. for the restoration of the Delta Street building that was originally home to McCrea’s Pool Hall. It currently houses Open Space Yoga.

The Heritage Award of Merit honours the efforts and dedication of the current owners to preserve iconic and long-standing buildings.

The Delta Heritage Fishing Committee was honoured with the Friends of Heritage Award for its work to promote and preserve the local fishing heritage.

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Mayor Lois Jackson (left) and councillors Sylvia Bishop (right) and Jeannie Kanakos (second from right) presented a Heritage Award of Merit to Linda Park and Pierre Bonato Wednesday for the restoration of the former McCrea’s Pool Hall on Delta Street.

On hand to receive the award were committee members Doug Massey, John Stevens, Peter Capadouca, John D. Capadouca, Michael Wolzen and Brian Birch.

Member Joan Blair was unable to attend the cer-

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Members of the Delta Heritage Fishing Committee received a Friends of Heritage Award for their dedication towards preserving aspects of Delta’s history. From left: Brian Birch, John D. Capadouca, Michael Wolzen, John Stevens, Peter Capadouca and Doug Massey. Absent from photo: Joan Blair. emony but will receive a certificate as well.

Heritage Week runs from Feb. 17 to 23. The Delta Heritage Advisory Commission, Delta Museum and public librar-

ies have organized local events. Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park is hosting an open house this Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. to showcase Delta’s maritime history.

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A12 The Delta Optimist February 21, 2014

TSAWWASSEN NEEDS YOU TO EMAIL OR WRITE INDUSTRY CANADA MINISTER JAMES MOORE BUT FIRST A RE-CAP: By deliberately omitting Tsawwassen's high population density from their application, Sher-E-Punjab Broadcasting Inc. of Richmond BC and its American affiliate BBC Broadcasting Inc. hoodwinked the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as well as Industry Canada (IC), into issuing a construction permit for a site 330 meters south of Tsawwassen, in Point Roberts, where these companies want to relocate their 50,000 watt KRPI 1550 AM transmitter from Ferndale, WA. If installed, they will beam their 50,000 watt signal day and night north to the Lower Mainland, covering Tsawwassen and part of Point Roberts with harmful blanketing interference that will disrupt up to 8,000 households and businesses. FCC and IC rules are supposed to prevent locating AM radio towers near densely populated areas.

However, the U.S.-Canada Agreement does not protect citizens, just radio stations.

So, since these two companies did not inform the FCC and IC of Tsawwassen’s 22,000 residents, the cross-border effects of blanketing interference on Tsawwassenites were never considered.

Tsawwassen needs you to urge Industry Canada minister James Moore and our member of parliament Kerry-Lynne Findlay to appeal to the FCC to review its decision.

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But we need to dispel confusion about two different forms of electromagnetic interference that have been mentioned in correspondence with Industry Canada — harmful blanketing interference and adjacent channel interference, one of which is of concern while the other isn't. Making this distinction is crucial: Adjacent channel interference is of no concern to us; it occurs when one station's frequency or its harmonics distort another station's broadcast for listeners, but, again, this sort of interference is not of concern here. However, blanketing interference is a legitimate concern that is normally subject to regulations in both countries: Harmful blanketing interference - a recognized hazard - from this proposed transmitter's extremely strong electromagnetic signal will upset many householders' and businesses’ electronics because it will overwhelm amplifiers in many devices such as phones,radios,TVs,babyandinvalidmonitors,internetrouters,computersandsoon–disruptingordisablingtheirperformance.

What's more, its blanketing interference will block stations across the dial, preventing you from listening to the radio stations of your choice.

Tell your politicians that harmful blanketing interference from the proposed radio towers must be stopped to protect your property values, electronic devices and to protect your families from the potential health effects of long-term exposure to electromagnetic radiation. Please address your emails and letters as follows: Honourable Industry Canada Minister James Moore <minister.industry@ic.gc.ca>, with copies to The Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay MP <Kerry-Lynne.Findlay@parl.gc.ca>, and to us at Stop the Border Blaster.

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February 21, 2014 The Delta Optimist A13

Great items on Reach gala auction block

Everything from trips to signed Canucks jersey up for grabs at Reach for the Stars fundraiser next Saturday Next Saturday’s Reach for the Stars gala will be highlighted by a live auction filled with an impressive array of items.

The auction will feature everything from packages to the Country Music Awards in Nashville to special nights out in Vancouver and flights to exotic locales.

Fans of the Vancouver Canucks will be excited to know that Denis Horgan, vice-president and general manager of Westshore Terminals, has made a personal donation of a framed Canucks jersey signed by the most of the team, including stars Henrik and Daniel Sedin, Roberto Luongo, Ryan Kesler and Kevin Bieksa.

Reach Child and Youth Development Foundation is presenting the second annual Reach for the Stars fundraising gala at the Harris Barn in Ladner. Proceeds from the event will go toward Reach’s Building

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Reach Society’s Joni Wright (right) was happy to receive a signed Canucks jersey from Denis Horgan for the live auction at next Saturday’s Reach for the Stars gala at the Harris Barn.

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Reach provides services, programs and resources for children and youth with disabilities and their families, but is operating out of a centre that is difficult to access and not designed for such a purpose.

The new Reach centre will be built on the current site of the Kin House next to the Ladner Pioneer Library.

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A14 The Delta Optimist February 21, 2014

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Gold for bronze All eyes are on Sochi as we cheer on the Canadian Olympic team, and for many of you, the teams of your homeland. These dedicated athletes have shown extraordinary skill and discipline to make it this far. Winning any medal is an amazing honour, but of course, everyone dreams of gold. Who would trade gold for bronze on purpose?

There is an interesting story in the Bible about a whole nation trading gold for bronze, and it is a compelling reminder of accountability and consequences. King Solomon, third king of ancient Israel, had so much gold that silver was about as valuable as gravel. He had 500 shields made of hammered gold to be used for ceremonial occasions. They were dis-

played in his palace when not in use.

But the people were unfaithful to God. Solomon’s heir rejected his father’s faith, and the spiritual and moral condition of the nation deteriorated rapidly. As a result, they were divided in a civil war and the capital city, Jerusalem, came under attack by a powerful foreign enemy.

The city was looted and the golden shields were taken. The king made new shields to replace them, but had to settle for bronze. The gold shields were never recovered.

A couple of lessons for us today: 1) God holds each of us accountable to him, even if we reject him or don’t even believe he exists; and 2) Today’s choices determine our tomorrows.

Let’s never trade gold for bronze.

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features co-ordinator: Dave Willis

604-946-4451

email: dwillis@delta-optimist.com

....in South Delta

SDSS hosts comedy night Event serves as fundraiser for Tsawwassen high school’s dry grad BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

S

outh Delta Secondary will be the venue for a comedy night next Friday.

Comedians Billy Mitchell, Ivan Decker and Kyle Bottom will perform at the event, which is a fundraiser for the 2014 SDSS Dry Grad.

“It’s going to be great.

It’s going to be funny. It’s going to be a nice night out without having to drive into Vancouver,” says Mitchell, an experienced Tsawwassen comedian who will emcee the show.

Mitchell was also scheduled to lead a stand up comedy workshop with senior students at the Tsawwassen high school. Some students may also get up on stage next Friday and try their hand performing.

Both Decker and Bottom are “great guys” who each have their own individual style, says Mitchell.

Decker, a former Ladner resident who has performed at the Just for Laughs festivals in Toronto and Montreal, specializes in “dissecting and revealing the humour hiding in the everyday trials of today’s young adult,” his website states.

He says he’d rather be silly than shocking or crude.

“I’ve never focused strictly on clean comedy; I just write the jokes that I think are funny and it just happens that they are clean.

It was never really a conscious effort though it’s just the way I write,” he says in

SCAN WITH TO REVEAL VIDEO

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Comedian Billy Mitchell, one of the performers at an upcoming comedy night, shares a laugh with SDSS students.

an email to the Optimist.

Montreal.

He released an online “A nerd in a slacker’s special in 2012. body, Kyle captivates audiBottom ences with graduated his unique “It’s going to be from SDSS voice, in 2000 and great. It’s going to be engaging says he got personal funny.” into comedy stories Billy Mitchell “because I like and hilarito make peoous comple laugh and mentary,” I’m not afraid of failure.” according to his site.

He’s performed at the Asked about his comedy Just for Laughs festival in style, Bottom says he gets

“called cheeky a fair bit.”

The comedy night is set for Friday, Feb. 28 at South Delta Secondary, 750-53rd St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 per person ($20 at the door).

For tickets email sdssfundraising@gmail.com or download an order form from http://sdssdrygrad2014.weebly.com.

Or contact any member of the SDSS Dry Grad committee.

Ivan Decker

Kyle Bottom

PARENTS OF SOUTH DELTA SECONDARY GRADUATING STUDENTS PRESENT

An evening of comedy:- Feb. 28 FEATURING BILLY MITCHELL, IVAN DECKER, KYLE BOTTOM South Delta Secondary School - Doors Open 6:30pm

Tickets: 15/person ($20 at the door) Available on the SDSS website or sdssfundraising@gmail.com $

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Delta Idol finalists set to perform BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

Winners will be crowned next Friday at Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture’s live Delta Idol finals.

Singers in two age categories (10 to 13 and 14 to 18) will get to perform a song and get feedback from a panel of three judges at the event at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre.

Ten finalists were selected from the younger age group and five from the older group.

Contest hopefuls sent in video submissions.

“Overall it was surprising in a very refreshing way to see how talented the kids were and how brave they were. A lot of them were just sitting in their

living room and belted out a song,” says arts centre recreation programmer Jacqueline Hamlin.

Firehall Centre for the Arts recreation programmer Lisa Doepker says a range of music genres were represented in the contestants’ submissions.

“It’s a really good mix.”

Singers can perform on their own, with a backing track or live accompaniment at the finals.

They pick their own songs.

The finals take place Friday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is $10 per person at the door.

For more information call 604-943-9437.

Simpson Bros. take second

PHOTO BY PAMELA LANG

Trista Lang, 11, will be one of the finalists performing at next week’s Delta Idol finals at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre.

The Simpson Brothers took second place in a RyanSeacrest.com cover song contest.

The twin brothers from Tsawwassen, Rich and Rob, teamed up with singer

visitors vote Jerrica Santos and SCAN WITH for their composer, producer favourite and pianist Trevor video.

Hoffman to cover TO REVEAL VIDEO “Ranking Ellie Goulding’s hit so high single Burn. among this talent pool is a The contest saw website

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A18 The Delta Optimist February 21, 2014

leisure&lifestyles health&fitness

Death by desk: this sitting is killing me p.j. wren

Well on Your Way I have played competitive sports, done numerous triathlons, pushed, squatted and pulled my body weight, and ran so many 10-kilometre races that I lost count a few years ago, but nothing has sent me to physio more than sitting at my desk.

Canadian adults are now spending about three-quarters of their time sedentary.

We start the day seated at the breakfast table, only to go sit in our cars to then sit at our job for eight hours.

After that it’s back on our rear-ends and into our cars again for the ride home so we can sit at the dinner table and finally end the day seated on the couch.

It’s not great for our bodies or our health, and all of this sitting has some serious consequences for both.

How serious? In one

study, researchers found that being sedentary boosted the inflammatory marker, C-reactive protein.

An increased level of this protein is related to many major diseases, including coronary heart disease.

In another study that compared adults who spent less than two hours a day in front of the TV or other screen-based activities (like the computer), to those who logged more than four hours a day found the fourhour-a-day group had an almost 50 percent increased risk of death and a 125 per cent increased risk of an event associated with cardiovascular disease, like angina or a heart attack.

Those who sit will also have decreased metabolisms, because our bodies will only expend energy when energy is used, leading to weight gain and the host of problems associated with being overweight.

Sitting is also a buzz kill for the musculoskeletal system, like the legs, knees, low back, hips, shoulders

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PJ Wren’s economical solution to the perils of too much sitting, a homemade standing desk.

and neck.

This has been my problem. My low back, neck and right shoulder (termed

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“tech neck” because it’s related to using a mouse) are killing me because of all this computer work. I

have to work, so I came up with a plan — I won’t sit, I will stand instead.

After Googling standing desks and seeing the average desk was about $1,200, I knew I needed a back up plan, so I enlisted the help of loving husband (who actually has a local business called the “Handy Husband”) to find a solution for me.

He did (he’s amazing).

He turned my existing desk into a standing desk for only $25 — the perfect budget for anyone.

These are the tools you will need: an IKEA Lack Side Table ($14.99), two IKEA Ekby Valter shelf brackets ($2.50 each) and an IKEA Ekby Viktor shelf ($4.99).

How did he do it? He placed the Lack side table on top of my existing desk, attached the Ekby shelf on the front of the Lack side table for my keyboard and mouse to rest on, and voila, I now have a standing desk.

Now, this didn’t solve all my problems. In fact, stand-

ing all the time sent my low back and hip flexors into major spasms — I guess that’s why professionals recommend a 50/50 combination of sitting and standing.

So, it was back to the Handy Husband to build me a little step to lift one foot up while I stand (easier on the low back), and I then ordered an anti-fatigue mat to stand on as well from Staples.

I now sit half the time (by simply removing my new standing desk — it’s quite light and takes seconds to lift off my desk), and stand the other half.

If you sit in front of the computer for any duration, I highly recommend this easy and economical solution for you too.

Need a Handy Husband?

Email Larry at lbragg@ dccnet.com.

PJ Wren is a local personal trainer who, when not chained to her desk, can be found on Delta TV weekdays at 7 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. for her Fitness with PJ show.

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Together we make great things happen!

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A number of performers will take to the stage for a comedy variety show at McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre Saturday night.

Variety show set for McKee Centre BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

A comedic variety night takes place Saturday in Ladner.

The event will have acts ranging from singing to standup to magic tricks and there will be lots of different performers from the community, said organizer Claire Pollock.

Some are seasoned performers while others are first-timers, she noted.

“So it’s a nice mix of everything. It’s variety in every sense of the word, ages as well,” she said.

Pollock, who is running acting work-

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She plans on doing Adelaide’s Lament from Guys and Dolls, along with a few other songs, accompanied by her boyfriend on guitar.

“It’s a good opportunity to bring the whole community together for a night of fun and laughter,” she said.

The event is set for Saturday, Feb. 22 at McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre, 515547th Ave. Doors are at 7 p.m. while curtain is at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 or $10 for Portal or McKee members.

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Trellis not for heavier plants anne marrison

Green Room This week I answer questions from readers: Q: I phoned some building supply stores and none had willow trellises. One source said they would be too flimsy to be useful. Can you give me further info?

A: Willow trellises and towers are available locally from West Coast Seeds (www.westcoastseeds.com).

Both wooden supports are being advertised for lightweight plants such as sweet peas, cucumbers, climbing peas and beans.

The trellis and tower are not recommended for very heavy weights such as pole beans, tall peas or extremely dense plantings of climbers.

Heritage beans are usually around one metre long and I’ve found them awkward because, if left unsup-

ported, they sprawl over the and it’s very hard to get the roots? ground where the pods rot A: Clover in lawns helps if rain arrives. Since most fertilize grass because it are intended as dry beans, absorbs nitrogen from the they benefit from a short, air and stores it in root light support. nodules where hungry I have seen the willow grass roots feed on it. Some wood towers in many gardens over the last few years organic gardeners create lawns and paths by sow— always with light ornaing soil with mentals and white clover the effect is “The easiest way to seed. quite beautackle clover is to get This is tiful. The because delicacy and the lawn aerated in white clover intricacy of willow wood spring by a machine. stays green in drought objects is a This would tear up (due to the major reason a lot of clover roots, deep roots why this which can then be you are havwood is so ing problems popular. raked out.” pulling out).

But deliIt seldom cate wood needs mowing and the bees does tend to decay faster that it attracts tend to stay than heavier wood, especially if it’s exposed to win- in the yard pollinating other ter rainstorms. But both the plants as well.

Any organic substances trellis and tower are foldthat might remove it would able and very easy to store likely hurt the grass as well. inside from fall to spring.

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Familiar script for Hawks in opener

Too many penalties and unproductive power play add up to 4-3 overtime loss to Wolf Pack BY

MARK BOOTH

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Bad habits are hard to break and it will cost the Delta Ice Hawks their season if they don’t do it soon enough.

The Ice Hawks opened the Pacific Junior Hockey League playoffs Tuesday with a 4-3 overtime loss to the North Vancouver Wolf Pack. The best-of-seven series continues tonight and Saturday on the North Shore before returning here for game four on Tuesday (7:30 p.m.).

It was a familiar theme to so many of Delta’s defeats this season — too many penalties and a power play that wasn’t productive enough.

The hosts got off to a terrific start on first period goals 62 seconds apart from Mark Trotman and Connor Fortem. However, four consecutive minor penalties in the middle stanza swung the momentum of the game and allowed the Wolf Pack to cut the margin in half.

When the Hawks failed to capitalize on a lengthy two-man advantage, North Vancouver struck again on the power play to pull even after two periods.

The comeback was complete when Quiton Vitek banged home a rebound at the 4:29 mark of overtime after Delta captain Dave Rudin had tied the game with 1:14 left.

“We just got into our bad habits again,” sighed Hawks head coach

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Delta Ice Hawks Brent Chreptyk is turned back on this scoring chance during Tuesday’s PJHL quarter-final series opener against the North Vancouver Wolf Pack in Ladner. The visitors posted a 4-3 win in overtime.

Derek Chichak. “You can’t kill penalties forever. Your top players get tired and that’s what happened.

You just can’t play two lines all the time. At the end of the day, penalties are our nemesis again.”

The Hawks had a week to pre-

pare for the series and spent much of the time trying to ignite a power play that has struggled much of the season. Rudin’s late tally prevented a goose egg on five opportunities.

“Everything we practiced just got lost by the waste side and we

went back to our old habits,” continued Chichak. “Three guys at the net and shooting pucks. We worked on it all week and then slid back to our old ways. That’s all they did and every goal they got was like that. It’s pretty frustrating.”

Mixed results for Pacers in Valley hoop playoffs The treacherous road that is the Fraser Valley basketball playoffs cost one Delta Pacers team its season on Wednesday night while another moved on with huge challenges on the horizon.

The Pacers’ bid to advance to the upcoming provincial junior boys basketball championships ended with second round loss to the upstart Earl Marriott Mariners. The South Surrey school entered the 32-team tournament as the 22nd seed then promptly dominated its quadrant — first taking out No. 11 Port Moody (61-44), before another impressive win over the No. 6 Pacers.

Delta was trying to qualify for the provincial tournament for the first time in recent memory.

The Ladner school reached the Fraser Valley quarter finals four years ago and, back in 2008, held the No. 1 ranking in the province but was shocked in the opening round by WJ Mouat.

Meanwhile, the DSS senior boys team did the expected and took care of business in the Fraser Valley AAAA playoffs and now must roll up its sleeves and get ready for some serious work.

The No. 13 seed Pacers toppled No. 20 Centennial 61-45 in a sudden death elimination game. They now move onto the 16-school main

draw which features 10 of the top 15 ranked teams in the province and only six B.C. berths up for grabs.

The Pacers travel to Coquitlam tonight to face No. 4 ranked Gleneagle Talons. A loss would send them to consolation play Monday against likely Heritage Woods who face No. 5 Sardis in the opening round.

The Port Moody school is an honourable mention in the latest rankings.

In total, Delta will have to defeat three ranked schools to take their season to next month’s provincials at the Langley Events Centre.

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While the Winter Olympic Games wind down in Sochi this weekend, potential future Olympians will be on display in Mission.

The Fraser Valley community is hosting the B.C. Winter Games and Delta will be well-represented in a variety of sports.

This is the first time Mission has hosted a B.C. Games competition and the community will rally over 2,500 volunteers in order to host up to 2,220 athletes, coach- Delta ringette players Sydney Fines, Kelly Landrigan, Bailey Mitchell, es and officials from Amanda Mott, Stephanie Needham, Marisa Shepard and Lauren Zaynoc, along with coach Rod Needham, will be members of the Zone 4 team at across the province.

Delta athletes par- this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s B.C. Winter Games. ticipating include: Basketball Mitchell, Amanda Mott, Anderton, Que Bidewell, (Special Olympics): Jeff Stephanie Needham, Marisa Alex Lee, Caleb Richmond, Hayes, Travis Meyer, Paul Shepard, Lauren Zaynoc.

Ella Rogers, Cole Schallig, Scholefield, Jeff Trafford.

Speed Skating: Peter Li. Ryan Woodhead.

Basketball (Wheelchair): Coaches from Delta Hockey (Female): Shona Paul Higgins. at the Games include: Bal, Kiki Linders.

Figure Skating: Cayden Rod Needham (ringette), Karate: Matthew Cheng, McKenzie Cook.

Justin Eng, Natalie VanGrol. Shannon Butler (hockey) Gymnastics: Sophie and Kristina Sharp (gymRingette: Sydney Fines, Anderson, Michelle nastics).

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

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BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE TOWN HOMES!

• 8 brand new townhomes starting at $489,900 • 3 bedroom & 3 + den plans available • Luxurious finishing • Quiet street • Two fully detached units available

• 8 brand new townhomes starting at $489,900 • 3 bedroom & 3 + den plans available • Luxurious finishing • Quiet street • Two fully detached units available

#2, 3, 5 & 6 4728 54A St., Ladner

#1 4728 54A St., Ladner

$519,900 including GST 3 STOREY TOWNHOUSE IN TSAWWASSEN MEWS

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$529,900 including GST BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE TOWN HOMES!

• 3 Bedroom • 3 Bath • 2,000 sq.ft.

• Absolutely stunning modern renovation • Most stylish townhome in Tsawwassen, must be seen!

• 8 brand new townhomes starting at $489,900 • 3 bedroom & 3 + den plans available • Luxurious finishing • Quiet street • Two fully detached units available

#107-5622 16th Ave., Tsaw.

#7, 9 4728 54A St., Ladner

$559,900 including GST

$549,900 WELL PRICED FAMILY HOME

HOT OFF THE PRESS

• Excellent neighbourhood with underground services • 5 year old roof • Updated kitchen and laminate flooring • Bonus 2nd kitchen downstairs • 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms incl/ full ensuite • Exceptional proximity to transit and parks

VIEWS ON THE WATERWAY

• Cozy 2 storey home • 3 bedrooms up, and 2 bathrooms • Open floor concept • Featuring kitchen, large eating area, living room and family room • Huge garden lot overlooking the waterfront slough • One bedroom in law suite

5196 48A Ave., Ladner

4158 Arthur Drive, Ladner

$595,000

$595,000

EXCELLENT 2-LEVEL

• 2,097 sq.ft.

• 4 bedroom home • Large 9,505 sq.ft. corner lot (with circular driveway) • Updated with new windows, doors, new paint, tile flooring • Original hardwood flooring, upgraded bathroom • Walking distance to all amenities, large private lot • Home is easily suitable!

EXCELLENT VALUE ON QUIET STREET!

• Over 1,800 sq.ft.

• 3 possibly 4 bdrms and 3 bthrms • Hot tub has its own room • 6,448 sq.ft. loft • New roof • New windows • Bright and sunny solarium

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973 53A St., Tsaw

6446 Meadow Pl., Ladner

$599,900

$599,900

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME • Beautiful rare property on Prestigious Arthur Dr. • 895 sq.ft. house with 2 bdrms • 2,000 sq.ft. shop at rear of property • VERY LARGE LOT (14,811 sq.ft.)

• Loads of parking • Very private yard

NICE QUIET STREET

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5116 Galway Drive, Tsawwassen

3715 Arthur Dr., Ladner

$629,900

$619,900 RANCHER WITH A LOFT • 2,114 sq.ft.

• 3 bdrms • New kitchen reno with granite counters • Recently painted • Immaculately kept • Bonus loft upstairs

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6345 Holly Park Dr., Ladner

$639,900

• 3 level split home • Lot : 8051 sq.ft.

• 3 bdrms & 3 bthrms • Excellent layout • Large master bedroom, walk-in closet and ensuite • Bonus games room or 4th bedroom

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF LADNER

HOT OFF THE PRESS

• High traffic location • Great investment property • Historic Ladner Village • Rarely available • Future development?

• Fully detached building on 6,134 sq.ft. lot

4755 51st St., Ladner

$669,900

Nobody sells more real estate than Fraser in South Delta* *Based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013!

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February 21, 2014 The Delta Optimist A31

*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #3 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 2013. *as of December 31st, 2013 (Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2013)

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A32 The Delta Optimist February 21, 2014

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 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

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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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$659,900

$649,900 BEAUTIFUL SPLIT-LEVEL W/POOL • SIDE-SPLIT WITH A beautifully designed addition • 2,464 sq.ft., 4 bedroom and a den home • Renovated with new kitchen, soft-close cupboards, granite, stainless steel appliances • New high-quality laminate flooring, paint, updated bathrooms, lighting, wainscotting • In-ground pool with new $6,000 liner • Great split-level design with extra space and a massive Master Bedroom suite

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4583 54th Street, Ladner

$669,900 ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM HOME

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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

$685,000 FANTASTIC IMPERIAL VILLAGE

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• • • • •

4 bedroom + den custom layout Sunny south facing back yard River rock fire place Updated kitchen and bathrooms Quiet street close to private school, shopping and golf course

STUNNING SPLIT-LEVEL WITH ADDITION

HOT OFF THE PRESS

5338 Aspen Way, Ladner

$669,900

LARGE 10,000+ SF LOT!

HOT OFF THE PRESS

• Large rancher on massive south-facing private lot • Gardener’s dream yard with pond water feature • Easily suitable for rental income or guests • Bonus shop area for the handy person • Quiet street close to the heart of town • Updated bathrooms 5626 9a., Tsawwassen

$689,900

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

#11-5900 Ferry Road, Ladner

$723,900

$733,900

• Custom blt rancher • 3 bdrms & a den • 1,840 sq.ft.

• Designed using the great room concept • 10+ on any scale • H/ W floors, 9’ ceilings • Heated workshop

EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME

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4531 60b., Ladner

EXCELLENT EXECUTIVE HOME! LADNER • 2,354 sq.ft. 5,371 sq.ft. lot • 4 bdrms, 3 bathrms • Central location • Walk to historic downtown Ladner Village!

• 8 years old, double garage

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$769,900

• Beautiful 2,277 sq.ft.

• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • In Ladner’s premier Marina Garden Estates • Lovingly maintained • Formal dining/living rms • Brand new laminate flooring • Fresh new paint

5348 Commodore Dr., Ladner

$759,900

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• Updated split level • Over 2,200 sq.ft.

• Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac • 3 bdrms & 3 bathrms • Large kitchen and family room addition • New kitchen, flooring, windows, roof, etc. etc • Walking distance to town • Just move in

1796 Golf Club Drive, Tsawwassen

A DESIGNERS DREAM

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• Mid-century modern split level • 2,485 sq.ft. house • 3 bedrooms, 3 baths • Desired street in Pebble Hill • Excellent family home

5117 Erin Way, Tsaw.

4713 46A Street, Ladner

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

WATER VIEWS FROM BALCONY

$769,000 LADNER’S PRIME WATERFRONT PROPERTY!

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• 2,524 sq.ft. Totally updated!

• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS! • New Roof, hardwood, kitchen & bathrooms • 5,791 sq.ft. lot backing farmland!

• 4 bdrms, 3 bathrms Executive home!

6377 Crescent Court, Ladner

$845,000

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

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• Large 2,100 sq.ft. rancher • 11 years old • Designer kitchen with black granite counters • 9 ft. ceilings • Skylights • Large master bdrm • Hardwood floors, sunroom • Beautiful landscaped west backyard

827 English Bluff, Tsawwassen

$849,900 BRAND NEW HOMES WITH LEGAL SUITE

HOT OFF THE PRESS

• Quality built by Andres Home Builders • Exceptional Heritage Design • Legal suite on lower level • High-end finishings ie. quartz counters, hardwood flooring and hot water on demand • 2-5-10 warranty • GST included in price

HOT OFF THE PRESS

• Completely renovated inside and out • Shows like a new home • Spectacular ensuite with freestanding tub • Sunny yard with entertainers patio • Must be seen to be appreciated

932 Underhill, Tsawwassen

$859,900

GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO TOWN

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• 5 bedroom basement entry home • House is 2,520 sq.ft.

• 12,206 sq.ft. lot • Huge deck • Mortgage help downstairs • Great investment property!

4638 51st Street, Ladner

5342 11A Avenue, Tsaw.

$859,900

$888,000

FANTASTIC CUSTOM-BUILT HOME

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STUNNING FULL RENOVATION

• 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 4560 51st Street, Ladner

SUBDIVIDABLE LOT!

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5217 Central Avenue, Ladner

$898,000 OWN PART OF LADNER’S HERITAGE!

• 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?

$925,000 GORGEOUS NEW HOMES IN PORT GUICHON!

• • • • •

Very special “Haley Wilson” house Wonderful Arts & Craft home built in 1915 Large 20,000+ lot with private setting Many vintage items and finishings throughout Mature landscaping for a truly nostalgic charm • Must truly be seen to be appreciated

• Over 2,500 sq.ft. 5 Bedroom and den • Vaulted ceilings, prestige layout • Viking Appliance packages, extensive crown mouldings • Master bedroom on main floor • 4 BDRMS UPSTAIRS! 4 bathrooms

4585 Arthur Dr., Ladner

4553 Savoy St., Ladner

$979,000

$959,900 GORGEOUS NEW HOMES IN PORT GUICHON! • Over 2,500 sq.ft. 5 Bedroom and den • Vaulted ceilings, prestige layout • Viking Appliance packages, extensive crown mouldings, • Master bedroom on main floor • 4 BDRMS UPSTAIRS! 4 bathrooms 4557 Savoy St., Ladner

$979,900 STUNNING CUSTOM BUILD IN QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

AMAZING 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 674 52nd Street, Tsaw.

$999,900 SENSATIONAL FAMILY HOME!

• Custom-Built Builder’s own home!

• 3,168 sq.ft. master bedroom on main • 5 bedroom home PLUS LARGE FLEX ROOM • Located in Cul-de-sac on one of Ladner’s finest streets • Triple Garage with RV Parking!

• Large west-facing yard

• Sensational 3,049 sq.ft. family home in Beach Grove • High-end appliances and fixtures, stone counters, crown mouldings, hardwood flooring • Excellent layout with 4 bedrooms upstairs including two with OCEAN and Mt. Baker VIEWS • Extra large games room, home office area, fabulous outdoor entertainment patio • Balance of new home warranty.

5229 Paton Dr., Ladner

1685 Beach Grove Rd., Tsaw.

$1,088,000

$1,138,000

1 SALE EVERY 2.78 DAYS IN 2013!!!*

Fraser and his Team were the #3 RANKING TEAM in THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD for 2013! *Based on number of sales in 2013! Stats as of December 31st, 2013. *Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics!

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February 21, 2014 The Delta Optimist A33

*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #3 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 2013. *as of December 31st, 2013 (Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2013)

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

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ONE OF LADNER’S FINEST W/GOLF COURSE VIEW!

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Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

$1,399,900

STUNNING HOME

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• Total renovation over $350 thousand • 4 bedrooms plus a den, 4 bathrooms plus a steam shower and sauna • Master on the Main • Outdoor hot tub as well as pool with new liner and new heat pump • 3,480 sq.ft. of living space • Kitchen has had over $60K spent • 2 Jenn Air ovens and 2 refrigerators • Cupboards are all custom made • Engineered hardwood • 3 car garage plus a work shop/pool shed plus 2 covered patio areas

OUTSTANDING NORTH SHORE MOUNTAIN VIEWS • This home is a "10" • Gorgeous custom built home • Renovated kitchen this year • New Carpet • Fabulous floor plan over 4,349 sq.ft.

• Large Deck with covered area

228 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen

5135 Cliff Pl., Tsawwassen

$1,488,000

$1,788,000

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME

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• 4,500 sq.ft.

• 6 bedrooms, 6 baths • Triple garage • Separate 2 bedroom guest or nanny suite

BEAUTIFUL 2 STOREY CUSTOM HOME

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558 English Bluff Road, Tsawwassen

$2,488,000

EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

• 5 acre development site out of ALR! • In south surreys next up and coming pocket of industrial & residential real estate

• Prime 7.9 acre development property.

Not in ALR. • Currently has a workshop and beautiful character home rented at $3000 a month.

• Perfect investment property in fast developing area.

18973. 16th Avenue, Surrey

18862 20th Avenue, Surrey

$2,500,000

5416 Maple Crescent, Ladner

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#17-4748 54A Street, Ladner

351 54A Street, Tsawwassen 5470 Wallace Ave., Tsawwassen

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5110 Wilson Drive, Tsawassen 217 Morningside Dr., Tsawassen

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$4,500,000

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#16-5300 Admiral Way, Ladner 508 55A Street, Tsawwassen

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• 5472 sq.ft. home • 4 bdrms and 5 bthrms • Situated on 20 acres • Double staircase.

• Black galaxy granite tiling.

6520 68th Avenue, Ladner

$2,168,800

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• PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS • 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms • 3 outdoor decks incl/cov’d balcony, rooftop & wraparound decks • Huge theatre & games room • TRIPLE garage • GST included 932 Keil Street, White Rock

$1,188,800

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

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

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5880 Cove Reach Rd., Ladner

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

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

• Magnificent custom home • Top quality finishings • Golf course views!

• This home has everything you can imagine in luxury living

BEST CUSTOM HOME!

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88 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen

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

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$539,000

GORGEOUS CARRIAGE HOME #7 - 5511 48B AVE. LADNER

Brilliant Open Concept! Beautiful features throughout including coffered ceilings, wainscoting, quartz and so much more. 2,300 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Loads of room in the great room for entertaining.

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$780,000

YOUNG FAMILY? GREAT LOCATION! 5209 BENTLEY CRES., LADNER Great home in a cul-de-sac in one of Ladner’s most desirable neighborhoods of Victory South. 2,180 square feet with 3 bedrooms, formal living & dining rooms. Open concept kitchen, eating area and family room.

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BEAUTIFUL RENOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 2 BEDROOM CONDO #210, 1175 FERGUSON RD., TSAWWASSEN A rare opportunity to own a north west corner unit in Century House! Bright cheerful and spacious feeling with 2 car underground parking stalls. A games room with pool table!

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Come live and enjoy!

$209,900

HOME SWEET HOME 4976 MARINER PLACE, LADNER

This lovingly cared for rancher is a real gem.

Fabulous living room with cross hall dining.

Kitchen, eating area and cozy family room that lead to a sunny south back yard. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and only steps from historic Ladner Village shops.

$619,000

JUST SOLD A REAL GEM 5111 BENTLEY DR. LADNER Spotless and lovingly maintained one owner home in the heart of Victory South. Delightful Jenish plan, vaulted ceilings in living room and dining area, great family room off kitchen, private games room/ office or workshop.

4 cozy bedrooms , 3 baths.

New furnace, roof, and ensuite. This is absolutely a Gem!

$659,000

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JUST SOLD IMMACULATE! IMMACULATE! RIVER VIEW & 24’ BOAT SLIP #209, 4815 48TH AVE., LADNER

This is a fabulous 2 level townhouse style, 2 bedroom & loft located in Ladner Village. Gorgeous renovated kitchen. Dining area and living room with built in’s, wood fireplace and new carpets. Absolutely the most sought after waterfront development in the area boasting not only it’s marina but loads of green space. No pets allowed and no elevator.

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5140 WESTMINSTER AVE, LADNER Fabulous 5 year young 2,200 square foot home. Beautiful kitchen with granite counter. Custom bookcase/cabinetry in living room and dining room. Den or bedroom on main floor. Upstairs with 3 spacious bedrooms. Sunroom overlooking back yard. Detached double garage and easy care landscaping.

$739,900

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CUSTOM BUILT NEW RESIDENCE on a 10,215 sq.ft. south lot backing onto a park. Stunningly appointed 5 bedroom home with 2 masters.

Beautiful sprawling ranch style home in the heart of Tsawwassen just steps to town centre, golf and transportation. Nestled on a 12,045 ft south lot.

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302-1300 Hunter | $449,000

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4589 64th Street | $899,000 3,112 SQ FT: Stunningly, professionally renovated country home in E. Ladner offering 5 bdrms & games room.

207-1300 Hunter Rd | $329,000

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VIEW PROPERTY: Larger 4 bdrm family home w/lots of space down for teens. Upper has gorgeous views.

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6-4925 Elliott Street | $325,000

208-1150 54A Street | $324,900

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DOWNTOWN LADNER: Situated in the heart of Ladner just steps to the river, Ladner Market & parks.

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214-1120 Tsatsu Shores | $359,000

872 Tsawwassen Beach | $1,150,000

1460 Village Greens Wynd | $699,900

1148 Fairway Views | $539,000

WATERFRONT: Offering the most unique style of condo living. This 2 bedroom, 2 full bath home has full views.

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NEW LISTING: Beautifully renovated 1,660 sqft home w/tiered decks & private patios overlooking golf course.

VIEW PROPERTY: GOLF COURSE VIEW OVERLOOKING THE 6TH GREEN: 2,550 sqft 3 bdrm townhome.

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Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

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A48 The Delta Optimist February 21, 2014