Delta Optimist March 21 2014

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The Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall hosted activities during spring break, including a performance and class Wednesday put on by Deas Island Dance. See more photos on www. delta-optimist.com.

Radio tower fight far from over

Over 100 Tsawwassen and Point Roberts residents attend town hall meeting Tuesday to hear about plan BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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More than 100 Tsawwassen and Point Roberts residents attended a town hall meeting Tuesday to find out the latest on the fight against a contentious plan to erect radio transmission towers in the area.

Organized by the cross-border Coalition to Stop the Towers, the gathering at Tsawwassen United Church drove home the message the fight is far from over.

“I know this community has been through a number of fights and I’m sure you feel you’ve lost most of them, but the message we have for you is that if you join

and help us, we have a really good shot at winning this thing,” said Jennifer Urquhart.

BBC Broadcasting Inc. wants to construct five 150-foot steel towers on an undeveloped lot on McKenzie Way in Point Roberts, about 330 metres from the border.

The towers would transmit South Asian radio station KRPI, AM 1550, which broadcasts from studios in Richmond, B.C. Also known as Sher-E-Punjab AM 1550, the company currently broadcasts using antenna located in Ferndale, WA, but it wants a stronger 50,000 watt all-day signal in the Lower Mainland.

The Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) granted a construction permit but a conditional use permit is required from Whatcom County. The county’s planning department is still dealing with the application, having requested further information from the applicant. A public hearing will be held in Whatcom County regardless of the planning department’s eventual recommendation.

The concerns flooding the department include environmental, health as well as widespread “blanketing interference” of electrical devices.

Asking for donations for the legal battle, which has raised

about $20,000 so far, opponents are SCAN WITH battling on several fronts, including continuing to raise TO REVEAL VIDEO objections with Whatcom County and Industry Canada, as well as a formal petition and an informal objection filed with PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE the FCC to deny Coalition to Stop the Towers organized a town hall the renewal of 1550 meeting Tuesday in Tsawwassen.

AM’s broadcast licence in Ferndale. pointed to how the entire comNoting the application and munity of Tsawwassen was delibstrong signal violate Industry Canada standards, Nancy Beaton See TOWERS page 3

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Cancer claims Ladner youngster

Three-year-old Connor Green received tragic diagnosis just a few weeks ago BY

JESSICA KERR

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The Ladner boy whose tragic cancer diagnosis prompted an outpouring of support from the community has died.

Three-year old Connor Green died in his mother’s arms Tuesday afternoon.

The little boy was just diagnosed with the disease a few weeks ago after developing flu-like symptoms.

Initially his parents Krista and Justin Green were told a virus was causing the dizziness and vomiting, but after a trip to B.C. Children’s Hospital on Feb. 28 doctors discovered that the symptoms were not just caused by the flu. Connor was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

He was given just weeks to a few months to live and his parents made the difficult decision to begin palliative care to help manage pain and keep him comfortable instead of subjecting

“In my arms he slept until he took his last breath. He was peaceful. And now painless.”

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him to invasive treatments that would not save his life.

In a Facebook post on the Cause for Connor page Tuesday Krista Green wrote: “Today at 3:47 p.m., I said goodbye to my sweet little man. The little boy who always smiled, always

TOWERS from page 1 erately left out of the application, shown as nothing more than a rural empty white space on a submitted map. She also went over the myriad of interference problems Ferndale residents described in testimonials, including baby monitors with the South Asian radio station blaring through and one resident told by BBC Broadcasting to just wrap foil wrap around her television.

Point Roberts resident Arthur Reber noted that Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay was given a detailed letter outlining the application’s flaws to hand over to MP James Moore, Minister of Industry Canada, but Moore has been silent.

Steve Wolff told the audience the opposition has already been warned to get a strong legal team for the upcoming county hearing.

In a letter to Whatcom County last fall, a law firm representing BBC Broadcasting Inc. assured that the broadcaster is committed to working at its own expense to resolve

gave us cheer, and loved me more than anyone ever could. In my arms he slept until he took his last breath.

He was peaceful. And now painless. My heart is absolutely broken and my mind is blown that something this horrific happened to me. 3 weeks ago I had a beautiful little boy, today I left with his legacy.”

Connor’s story prompted a groundswell of support from the community.

An online fundraising campaign set up by friends has raised more than $50,000 since it was started on March 5.

The fund was started with the initial goal of raising $2,000 to help alleviate some of the financial burden so the Greens could focus solely on spending time with Connor.

station has established a hotline for the Ferndale community to submit complaints of radio frequency interference and employs a qualified engineer available to anyone with a suspected interference problem. All complaints submitted to the hotline are acted upon, the

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Donations were being collected at Tuesday’s meeting. any and all complaints that are brought to its attention, provided that the complainants allow adequate access for KRPI’s engineers. The

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company states.

The company also notes, “Although KRPI is not legally required to address complaints beyond a period

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Connor Green passed away Tuesday. He was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer a few weeks ago.

of one year from comproblems as South Asian mencement of station opermusic coming through ations, nor to work across on his telephone, but the the Canadian border on the company was handing out issue, KRPI nevertheless is filters. committed to going beyond “Some of the new techminimum legal requirenology in terms of new ments and maintain its phones, new radios, new interference complaint reso- stereos, would have autolution service for the life of matic filters, and the comthe transmitter, and to propany would help people vide the serwith some vice to anyof the older one affected “... but the message equipment. regardless of People we have for you is whether they would say that if you join and are in Point they still Roberts or hear it, help us, we have a Tsawwassen.” including really good shot at Saying ham radio winning this thing.” operators, there had Jennifer Urquhart but the combeen many complaints plaints are about internot as much ference in his community, as before,” said Jensen. but those complaints have Many in Ferndale were eased to just a few, Ferndale upset that local concerns Mayor Gary Jensen told the weren’t taken into account Optimist the broadcaster by federal regulators in the seemed to be making a U.S., he added, genuine effort to resolve the For more information on problems. He said he perthe coalition check www. sonally encountered such notowers.webs.com.

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Gov’t to force truckers back to work

Negotiated settlement only sustainable solution, says union representative BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

The B.C. government is working on legislation that will force more than 200 union drivers back to work while Port Metro Vancouver has started terminating licenses for some of the 1,200 protesting non-union drivers.

The B.C. government announced Wednesday it is drafting back-to-work legislation in an effort to put an end to the ongoing labour dispute with container truck drivers.

The legislation would include a 90-day cooling off period for 250 truckers who are members of Unifor, with the intention of introduction in the legislature as

early as Monday.

Port Metro Vancouver president and CEO Robin Silvester said Wednesday he expected to see nonunion drivers with licenses back to work on Thursday.

While it is beginning with its planned reform of the licensing system, the port authority also moved to begin terminating some licenses on Wednesday.

The port notified between 100 and 150 truckers with licenses and permits that expire at the end of March and April that their licenses and permits will not be renewed.

“We expect everyone with a license or permit to be at work (Thursday),” Silvester said Wednesday.

“I cannot imagine why we

would issue future licenses or permits under the new licensing system to truck drivers who are not at work tomorrow.”

More than 1,000 nonunion truck drivers parked their rigs on Feb. 26. About 400 Unifor drivers joined them on March 10.

“These actions are necessary, and are required today to protect the economy, protect jobs for British Columbians and Canadians, and keep goods and services moving across the country,” the joint government statement states.

Union representatives say forcing truckers back to work will only make the situation worse.

“The minister can’t expect to stick his head in

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the sand and make this go away,” said Paul Johal, president of Unifor-Vancouver Container Truckers’ Association (VCTA).

“A negotiated settlement is the only sustainable solution.”

Union members voted unanimously in favour of taking strike action on March 1.

“Stripping workers of their right to negotiate fair working conditions is not leadership,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor’s national president.

“We’re actively seeking a resolution that works for everyone, but that can’t be done if the minister doesn’t take workers’ rights seriously.”

And it appears non-union drivers are not planning on returning to work either.

Manny Dosange, spokesperson for the United Truckers’ Association, which represents non-union truckers, said drivers had no plans to return to work Thursday and the association would be consulting with its legal counsel.

Last week, both levels of government and the port authority announced a 14-

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Forcing drivers back to work will only make the situation worse, say union representatives. point action plan aimed at ending the trucking dispute.

However, both union and non-union truckers rejected the plan, saying it was too little too late.

“We’ve been trying for eight years to resolve these issues, and a negotiated agreement is the only sustainable solution,” said Gavin McGarrigle, a director for Unifor, the union representing about 400 drivers.

“After that length of time, the port’s ‘trust us’ approach simply isn’t enough for our members,” he said.

Dosange said last week there were several issues with the 14-point plan that “just didn’t fit” with mem-

bers.

The plan was presented to drivers last Thursday.

The parties had a meeting late last Friday afternoon to discuss the plan, but McGarrigle said there were “glaring holes” in the document and drivers had serious questions about how the deal would work.

“I’m confident that the 14-point action plan that has been put in place is the right approach to resolving the issues raised by truckers,” B.C. Minister of Transportation Todd Stone said Wednesday.

“It’s imperative that they respond to the plan with an end to the work stoppage, so that both they and the port can get back to work.”

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The Overwaitea Food Group closed the store on Wednesday for renovations to change it into a Save-On-Foods.

The store was one of 15 across B.C. and Alberta acquired by Overwaitea from Sobeys. As part of Sobeys acquisition of Canada Safeway last year, Canada’s Competition Bureau required divestiture of a number of their locations.

The store will remain closed until tomorrow, when it will re-open as a SaveOn-Foods. The pharmacy, however, has remained open throughout the renovation to ensure residents can still pick up prescriptions as needed.

“With the same great staff and management team on board, the new SaveOn-Foods location is looking forward to

re-opening its doors and introducing the Tsawwassen community to its own brand of Always Customer First service and great selection of products,” the company said in a statement earlier this week.

“This is an exciting time for us, and we couldn’t be happier to learn from all the great folks that are already working in this store to help us best suit the needs of this community,” said Darrell Jones, president of Overwaitea Food Group.

“We’re the local guys in this game and we are committed to staying true to our roots and offering great service and products to all our new friends in Tsawwassen — and to thank everybody for their patience during our renovation, we’ll have some fantastic deals at the store this weekend when we re-open.”

The Tsawwassen location is the first of the newly acquired stores to undergo a renovation.

Delta moving ahead with coal review committee BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

The Corporation of Delta is moving ahead with forming an independent committee to look into the Fraser Surrey Docks coal terminal proposal despite the fact that the port authority has not acknowledged the committee.

In December, Delta council decided not to support Fraser Surrey Docks’ proposal for a new coal terminal on its existing site until an independent committee could be formed to look into concerns. At the time, the municipality asked Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) to delay considering the proposal until the committee had made its recommendations.

Fraser Surrey Docks (FSD) wants to develop part of its 63-hectare site on the south side of the Fraser River to transfer coal brought in by rail from Wyoming. It would be loaded directly onto barges

and towed by tug to Texada Island, where it would be transferred into storage to wait for ocean-going freighters.

Opposition to the proposal has been growing across the Lower Mainland.

Communities and Coal, a grassroots group that formed last year, and many of those opposed to the project, have concerns around the potential health impacts of the coal traveling through the province on its way to its final destination. The group cites a long list of possible health concerns stemming from prolonged exposure to coal dust, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, increased asthma attacks in children, and increased risk for heart attacks, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

A number of local governments, including Surrey, and White Rock, have also spoken out against the proposal. Delta has invited several different local governments and agencies

to join the independent interagency committee including Health Canada, Environment Canada, the provincial ministries of health and environment, Metro Vancouver, Surrey, New Westminster and White Rock. So far, White Rock and Metro Vancouver have formally agreed to join the committee, according to Delta staff more responses are expected in the coming weeks, but there is some hesitation because PMV has not yet acknowledged Delta’s request or the committee.

“Some hesitation in the response is due to a lack of acknowledgement from Port Metro Vancouver that it would support this committee and consider its recommendations in the process,” states a recent staff report.

The port authority has required FSD to conduct additional assessments of the potential effects of the proposed project on human health, but the formal comment period is closed.

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Delta pushing for SFPR signs BY

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Delta wants Victoria to install signs on the South Fraser Perimeter Road discouraging truckers from using engine brakes when near residential areas.

Delta council approved a staff recommendation last week requesting the Ministry of Transportation install “Excess Noise Prohibited” signs along the new highway in North Delta and Ladner, where the distance from a residential area is less than

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The Corporation of Delta is asking the B.C. Ministry of Transportation to install “Excessive Noise Prohibited” signs along the South Fraser Perimeter Road in North Delta and Ladner where the highway is less than 500 metres from residential areas.

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Kristin Bishop, Tourism The review is currently Delta chair. “Our objective taking place, focusing with this project is to obtain primarily on existing wayan inventory of existing sigfinding nage, identisignage on fy any gaps, “Clear and municipal and identify strategically placed roads, as areas where well as taksignage is important signage ing stock could be in helping visitors of highway enhanced,” signage con- to a community find Tourism necting the Delta is a their way around.” three comKristin Bishop committee of munities.

Chair, Tourism Delta community The three stakeholders, students have focusing on been taking inventory, as promoting Delta as a visiwell as conducting other tor destination, including primary and secondary promoting the activities, research; including interattractions, and events in views, an online survey the area. (to be released later in the BCIT Tourism Marketing month), previous studies in Management students are neighbouring communities, required to complete a busiand policies and procedures ness consulting project in in place by both municipal order to fulfill graduation and provincial governments. requirements.

“Signage has been a The findings from the hot-topic in recent months, audit, including recommenparticularly with new trafdations, will be presented fic flows resulting from in late April, with the report the opening of Highway copied to Delta municipal 17 (SFPR). Clear and strastaff.

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the ministry suggested signs as possible mitigation measure, an example of which can be found on the Queensborough Bridge in New Westminster.

Coun. Ian Paton told the Optimist several complaints have been made by residents, but he’s not sure why because those came from East Ladner, about a kilometre or more away from the new highway.

He also said he’s not sure why truckers would want to use their engine brakes on a straight, flat stretch of highway like the South Fraser Perimeter Road.

500 metres, as a possible mitigation measure to deter truck engine brake noise.

The fine for unnecessary use of engine brakes in residential districts is $150 under Delta’s ticketing bylaws, however, they are only enforceable on roads within Delta’s jurisdiction, not provincial highways.

A report to council notes ministry staff said air compression brakes are a safety feature when operating commercial vehicles, so prohibiting them on provincial highways is not encouraged. The report states

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Education funding an investment TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW We are blessed in this bountiful province with much in the way of natural resources, everything from our forests to our mines to our newest darling, liquefied natural gas.

However, there’s one natural resource that doesn’t seem to get the same treatment, the money spent on it viewed more as a burden on the system than an investment in the future.

I’m referring to the vast human resources this province of four million possesses and in particular the young people who will lead us toward that much sought after prosperity.

I know government types will quickly point to an annual increase in funding for K-12 and a greater number of postsecondary seats as proof that education plays a prominent role. There’s no denying that spending has increased while enrollment has decreased, but even that narrative can’t mask the fact B.C. is at or near the bottom when you begin comparing education funding in this province with the rest of the country on a variety of metrics.

The talk-the-talk, but don’t necessarily walk-the-walk approach Victoria takes when it comes to education funding was typified by its underwhelming response to the recent B.C. Supreme Court ruling that restores class size and composition limits to 2002 levels. Rather than viewing smaller classes with more supports as a benefit to students, which is exactly how teachers are looking at it, the province talked about the “financial harm” that will result from the ruling.

There’s no doubt returning to 2002 levels comes with a hefty price tag, but isn’t that simply the cost of an improved education system? Funding schools should not be viewed as a burden, an inconvenience or some sort of black hole, bur rather as an investment in a natural resource, no different than all those other economic generators government is quick to embrace.

Whenever you hear a company president or the like talk about cutting edge technology or some other kind of significant breakthrough, invariably the credit goes to the people behind the project.

The software or the machinery that’s creating all the fanfare doesn’t just happen on its own, it requires the passion and ingenuity of a skilled workforce.

B.C. is well suited to capitalize on an ever-changing global economy but we can’t do so without harnessing the power of the people.

We are sitting on a precious natural resource, but it will require a shift in thinking on the government’s part if we are truly to reap the benefits.

Delta operation introducing LNG business that makes sense to all IAN ROBERTSON

COMMUNITY COMMENT Just north of us, along the Fraser River and next to several industrial facilities, sits a gas storage facility installed by B.C. Hydro’s Gas division back in the ‘70s.

Its purpose was and is to augment the supply of natural gas on cold days when the pipeline may not be able to meet the peak demand. The gas is stored in the most efficient way — by cooling/compressing it until it becomes a liquid — which today we call LNG. Fast forward four decades and we now find ourselves thinking of LNG as the saviour of the provincial budget, the new gold to come from the North East corner of the province. LNG is regarded as the clean fuel of the future.

In addition to many proposals for exporting LNG from the Prince

Rupert area, attention is also being given to how it can be used here in B.C. What if the dirty bunker C found in ships could be replaced?

How about replacing diesel fuel by cleaner LNG? Interest but no source of supply, and no infrastructure nearby.

Since B.C. Hydro days of the ‘70s, the B.C. government sold off its gas operations to B.C. Gas, renamed Terasen Gas, which was acquired by Kinder Morgan, and then more recently was brought back to Canada as Fortis B.C. by Fortis Inc. of St John’s, Newfoundland.

They are taking the entrepreneurial initiative to look for LNG customers and to gradually build infrastructure to allow trucks — those serving the local and regional area — to convert to LNG. To get the new business plans going they are doubling their Delta storage capacity, dramatically increasing the processing ability to convert gas to LNG, setting up a transfer station to fill 40 foot trailers to deliver the LNG to various fuelling depots, and working with trucking firms to encourage demand.

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LNG for their three new ferries, and perhaps for some refits. While this will not make a big dent in B.C.’s use of LNG, it will contribute to cleaner air.

As a chemical engineer, I was quite interested in this plant expansion. I was fortunate enough to be given details and a tour of what looks like the best designed plant I have seen in a long time.

Because LNG is flammable as a gas and there’s a lot of it, I was focussed on safety. What I learned is that if there was an earthquake followed by land liquefying followed by dikes breaking, the plant would be still there — safe. My concern about much bigger volumes being stored in Delta was met by the fact that the LNG, as produced, is to be shipped off to refuelling sites in ‘small’ containers — so no big concentrations to worry about.

Here is a Delta operation implementing a great idea at their own expense trying to introduce a business that makes sense for all of us. Last week while at Swartz Bay waiting for the ferry I spotted a semi going by into line with a fuel tank alongside the cab with the Fortis name on it. It’s happening!

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

Tunnel can still be useful Editor: Build the new crossing, but retain the George Massey Tunnel for it can still be a useful crossing for many years to come.

It must be pointed out the part of the Fraser River that imposes the greatest obstacle to shipping is the area known as the Steveston Cut, not the George Massey Tunnel.

Further that full hydrological and environmental studies need to be undertaken on the affects of deepening the Fraser River to accommodate super tankers.

Questions need to asked as to: What affects the deepening will have on the dikes, fish migration and the marshlands and tributaries that presently have silted up, are being dredged and will have to be continually dredged, perhaps even more so if the main river is to be dredged.

What will happen to the Fraser River Estuary’s recognition as Ramsar Wetland of International Significance and it’s ecological importance for migratory birds and fish species if the Fraser River is

to be maintained as a deep sea-shipping channel?

Must we destroy everything that cannot be replaced to accommodate what we consider economically beneficial?

Failing the retaining of the George Massey Tunnel, that both Delta and Richmond entrances or approaches to the George Massey Tunnel be retained along with their ventilation tower as monuments to the George Massey Tunnel.

Further that on Delta’s side, which is on the Deas Island Regional Park a Fraser Estuary Interpretive Centre that could be built on top of the approach.

The ventilation tower could be used as a viewing point for the Fraser Estuary and it’s marshlands and bird life.

In the Fraser River Interpretive Centre the fishing history of the Delta and the Deas Island Greek Community and Cannery could be displayed.

Perhaps something good could come from the demise of a crossing my father fought so hard to achieve.

Douglas George Massey

Customer satisfaction is about so much more Editor: With the prospect of new retail and commercial developments opening in South Delta in just over two years, existing business owners — small, medium and large alike — are naturally concerned about their future and the ongoing viability of their businesses.

A basic concept in a competitive business environment is to “focus on the customer” and there are a number of strategic advantages businesses can achieve, provided they take steps to ensure their customers’ needs are at the forefront of their business activities.

Some of the businesses I’ve spoken with in Delta are going back to the basics by examining who and what

they are, what products and services they provide, and taking the necessary steps to improve and maintain customer service, satisfaction and loyalty — and attract new customers too.

These steps are not only good for the consumer but are good for business owners, as well.

Offering the best possible customer service possible will enhance your customer’s experience and satisfaction. Friendly and engaging service, product knowledge and assistance can ensure customers are provided quick and efficient service, and encourage repeat shopping experiences.

Some businesses establish standards where all customers are acknowledged and greeted quickly when

entering the store. And that’s a simple, easy-toimplement, no-cost business practice that can start the relationship-building process with your customers.

Anticipating customer’s needs is another way to build customer satisfaction and loyalty.

It may be a coffee shop knowing exactly how you like your morning beverage, or a restaurant remembering you like your salad dressing on the side, or a home improvement store suggesting “You might want one of these to go with that”... and the list goes on.

With so many stores and so many products to choose from, today’s customer is choosing to shop at the business that values the customer and fulfills their

needs.

It’s a fundamental change from a customer sales focus to customer service and support mind set.

And service may range from offering a full refund without a receipt to free delivery ... and from helping a customer even though the store closed 10 minutes ago to emailing them a discount coupon valid on their birthday.

It’s really about paying attention to the details and establishing a relationship that extends beyond just one sale.

Yes, price is a factor... it’s only a fraction of the customer satisfaction equation.

Orv Nickel Chair Delta Chamber of Commerce

Keep dogs on leash near newly seeded field Editor: It is the time of year when the farmer who uses the fields behind Beach Grove Park and along the 17A dike starts plowing and fertilizing his fields. So it is also the time for the dogs and their walkers to behave and to put their dogs on

leash if they walk along the fields, especially once the plants or seeds have been put in. The owner is trying to keep the organic label, which is difficult when the inspectors come and find dog doo-doo, which is a no-no! Please understand that this is private land — and we could

be fenced out if we don’t respect that! I want to thank the farmer very much for allowing us to use his path for our walks, especially in the winter! Please join me in preventing our dogs from running through the newly seeded acres.

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A10 The Delta Optimist March 21, 2014 Letters to the Editor

Ensure regional gov’ts retain Capitalism looks different power to protect open spaces under undemocratic regimes

Editor: The B.C. Supreme Court decision regarding Langley City and Trinity Western now raises the prospect that the current Metro Regional Growth Strategy has no legal status, and is merely advisory.

Four years of public consultation and input resulted in the creation of the Green zone with the original Livable Regional Strategy. The current Regional Growth Strategy incorporates all the original lands designated as Green Zone, with development boundaries clearly defined

on maps.

Now land use policy of each separate municipality can eat into these unprotected green areas. This goes in opposition to what a huge majority of B.C. residents wished after those four years of debate and consultation. The opinion of one judge sets us back 100 years.

The B.C. government has a duty to us. Make sure that regional districts have the power to protect open space, and to legally ensure coordinated land use and planning. Otherwise we will have chaos.

Peter Duffey

Editor: Re: Capitalism thrives in undemocratic regimes, letter to the editor, March 14 My initial comment was rendered in the context of Delta council and Southlands and was in response to a writer who claimed that council’s action with reference to Southlands was against democracy and then inserted capitalism into the equation.

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The so-called capitalism of China and to an extent, Russia, is not in the form that Western democracy encourages and in which it flourishes.

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A12 The Delta Optimist March 21, 2014

Delta orders air quality testing after mold discovery BY

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Delta municipal staff insist that swimmers and gym users at North Delta’s

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showed a rather gross mold problem on the outside wall of a mechanical room some thirty feet above the pool.

A building inspector interviewed by the television news crew advised that the centre should be shut down so at least a preliminary test can be done.

“Oh my god, look at that,” Delta Mayor Lois Jackson exclaimed, upon viewing the footage.

“I’m absolutely shocked.”

But Ken Kuntz, Delta’s director of parks, recreation and culture, said pool and gym patrons should not worry. “I can assure you you’re safe,” he said.

Greg Scott, Delta’s deputy director of development, said the mold is on the outside of the building, on a parapet wall well above the roofline.

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Somewhere there was a leak in the building’s envelope, Scott said. Because it was late in the year to replace the parapet, he said, the work was postponed to this spring. “We’re just looking at the weather.”

He said that in the meantime, there are no structural or health risk worries. The municipality has not conducted recent air quality tests at the pool, he conceded, but it is considering doing so “maybe to alleviate” any concerns.

“It is contained,” he said of the rot and mold.

This year has been Delta parks and recreation department’s annus hor-

ribilis, with part of the Ladner Leisure Centre’s stucco façade collapsing last month, resulting in the building being evacuated and closed for repair, and now this.

Scott said what happened in Ladner, and this situation at Sungod, is a coincidence.

“They’re so unrelated,” he said.

Jackson noted that the portion of Sungod’s pool affected appears to be part of the original building, built some 38 years ago.

She’s wondering now if any other municipal recreation centres built in the Lower Mainland in the 1970s and 1980s are experiencing the same, yet still hidden, problems.

“I’m gonna have to look into this,” she said of Sungod’s rot and mold.

“You can rest assured I’ll

be finding out and getting a report right away.

“Oh my gosh, what next?”

The municipality has since issued a press release in which Jackson said an air quality test will be done at Sungod Recreation Centre, with the results to be released to the public.

“In response to concerns regarding air quality, I have requested that staff immediately retain an independent contractor to perform air quality testing and release the results to the public,” Jackson said.

A consultant’s report indicated that the rot resulted from damp air blowing out from the pool. Since the air is only blowing out of the building, and not into it, “no air quality concerns were identified” the release said.

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March 21, 2014 The Delta Optimist A13 Opinion

Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement creating opportunities KERRY-LYNNE FINDLAY

MP’S REPORT Our government has taken steps to open new markets and expand global trade opportunities for all Canadian businesses.

Today we know that trade and investment are the twin engines of economic growth — and this is especially true for Canada where one in five jobs are related to exports and where trade is equivalent in size to some 60 per cent of Canada’s annual gross domestic product. Because trade is vital to Canada’s economic growth, our government is undertaking the most ambitious

trade expansion plan in our nation’s history to create jobs in every region of the country.

By actively pursuing new trade and investment opportunities, we are providing Canadians with access, on preferred terms, to the largest, most dynamic and fastest growing economies and regions in the world. So far we’ve done a lot.

Altogether, Canada currently has 20 free-trade initiatives underway covering 76 countries. We recently announced an agreement in principle with the European Union — the world’s largest trading bloc, representing some 500 million people and an annual economic activity of over $17 trillion.

I’m very pleased to note that last week, Prime Minister Stephen Harper

announced that our government has completed negotiations for a free trade agreement with South Korea — the fourth largest economy in Asia, with an annual GDP of $1.2 trillion and a population of 50 million. The agreement — our very first in Asia — is projected to create thousands of jobs for hardworking Canadians by boosting Canada’s economy by $1.7 billion and increasing Canadian exports to Korea by 32 per cent.

The Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement will make it even easier for Canadian businesses to use Korea as an entry point to that country’s global trading relationships and allow them to tap into Korea’s links to global value chains.

Our free trade agree-

ment with Korea will benefit consumers and businesses in all regions of Canada, including right here in Delta, Richmond and Greater Vancouver particularly in the seafood, value-added wood products, agriculture and industrial products sectors.

This agreement will level the playing field for Canadian companies who compete fiercely with Korea’s other trading partners, including the United States and the European Union, which already have free trade agreement with Korea. For example, under the agreement all South Korean tariffs on fish and seafood products will be eliminated with nearly 70 per cent eliminated in the first five years. The same is true for the agriculture and

agri-food industry, which will see an 86.8 per cent reduction on tariff lines.

Across the country, federal ministers and members of parliament are meeting with hardworking Canadians, business and industry leaders, and other key stakeholders highlighting the numerous benefits the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement will bring to every region in Canada.

As Prime Minister Harper noted, the Canada Korea Free Trade Agreement will serve as a gateway to the larger Asia-Pacific region.

Our government remains focused on creating jobs and growth, while keeping taxes low. Good economic management requires tough decisions, a focus on priorities, and sound judgment.

We believe that expanding

and diversifying our trading relationships around the world is one of the best ways to achieve these goals.

Unlike our government, the opposition parties have no plan for the economy and no plan to create jobs.

Instead, they want higher spending and higher taxes that will kill jobs, stall our economic recovery and make it harder for families to get by.

Every middle class family knows that budgets don’t balance themselves.

To reach our goals, governments as well as businesses need to embrace change and be nimble. We need to be bold and daring in our approaches to expanding trade.

This is what the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement is all about.

Horsing Around in Delta

Finding My Unicorn By Chiara Poscente

I grew up in Alberta living and breathing all things equine. I was dedicated to horsemanship. But life happened and I found myself a province away from home, up to my elbows in textbooks and completely and utterly horseless. I found other hobbies to enjoy and passions to pursue but became more and more morose about living a horseless life. After several years off, I finally decided that it was long past time to get back in the saddle.

As my search progressed and I gained experiences at several different stables, I realized that what I thought I wanted was different from what I really wanted. Most English-style stables I found that offered lessons catered to private boarding and focused almost entirely on the riding aspect of horsemanship with mandatory enrollment in a program geared towards rapid progression and competition. This would have been ideal for me in my fiercely competitive youth, but I wasn’t looking for advancement through levels and/or serious competition. I just wanted to hone my skills and make some new friends, horse and human alike. As much as I missed the horses and riding, I missed being a part of the equine community. I missed the camaraderie of horsemanship.

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I began to research and visit as many equine facilities as I could in attempt to find the right place to settle in. What I looked for was a dressage/jumping (eventing), barn where I could take casual lessons and have access to trails. The ability to trail ride played a huge factor in my decision making process as many barns boast spacious indoor and outdoor riding arenas but do not allow the horses to be taken off- property.

And so it was that I found Unicorn.

The first time I walked through the barn doors, it felt as though I were coming Home. Every face that greeted me was plastered with a smile. Every horse I encountered was healthy and happy. Unicorn Stables offers access to trails, a small x-country schooling area, an indoor and outdoor riding ring, encouraging and expert coaching, the options of leasing/lesson packages/volunteering, and so much more. For the first time in almost a decade, I don’t feel as though my life is lacking. I now belong to a community where I can jump year-round, improve my dressage skills and still enjoy a jog through the watershed with my new friends.

There are a lot of considerations when choosing a place to enjoy working with horses. As with everything else in life, there are pros and cons to the stable I have found for myself. Unicorn has a unique layout. The moderately sized indoor riding arena is open on one side, which can make winter riding a bit chilly. There are no individual stalls or paddocks, horses live in small groups in a partially covered outdoor environment. This works for me, as I believe that horses are social animals and thrive on interacting with one another. But I also understand that there are cases in which it is more ideal for a horse to have its own stall/turnout.

Now booking The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, with a strong Summer Camps for Kids emphasis on horsemanship, not just riding. Students at Unicorn learn firsthand how to properly care-for and maintain a horse, Come and visit us at our Beautiful even if they do not have one of their own.

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Since I no longer have a horse of my own, I needed to belong to a barn that housed adequate school horses. Many “public” barns have a string of horses available for lessons/lease but they do not always cater to every level of rider. At Unicorn, the lesson horses range from beginner ponies to more advanced and experienced jumper/eventers. I am now leasing a lovely and fantastically challenging gelding, riding a few times a week (including a weekly group lesson) and am looking forward to some friendly competition through the summer months.

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A14 The Delta Optimist March 21, 2014

Public Hearing - April 1, 2014 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Time: Place:

Tuesday, April 1, 2014 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2

A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time.

Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing.

To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 1, 2014.

Project No. 1: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006903) Location:

4845, 4849, 4857 and 4865 Chisholm Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1

Applicant:

The Corporation of Delta

Telephone:

604-946-3380

Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit a wider range of uses and a building height consistent with the Ladner Waterfront Vision.

Development Variance Permit LU006903 To vary Section 5.2(a) of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” for Chisholm Street from a local road standard to the Chisholm Streetscape standard including two travel lanes, angle and parallel parking, Ladner Village ornamental street lighting, wide sidewalks and curb extensions at crossings, as outlined in Policy E.11 in Schedule B.3 of the Official Community Plan.

Staff Contact: Laura Ryan – 604-946-3395 Web Location: March 10, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.09 Project No. 2: Application for Rezoning (File No. LU007016) 7761/7781 Vantage Way, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2

Applicant:

0972968 BC Ltd. 604-592-2972

Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit a “Household Hazardous Waste Facility”. The proposed facility would store and process inside the existing building on the subject property consumerbased household hazardous waste products, including paint, lighting, pesticides, gasoline, flammable liquids and smoke alarms, and other additional products subject to permission being granted by the Province.

Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro – 604-952-3163 Web Location: March 10, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.06 Project No. 3: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006964) Location:

4495 64 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3

Applicant:

Watson & Barnard Land Surveyors

Telephone:

604-943-9433

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7321

9225 Hardy Road, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 5

Applicant:

Gurjinder Grewal

Telephone:

604-773-8490

Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7315

MAP NO. 5 FILE NO. LU007037

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential zone to RS8 Single Family (390 m2) Residential.

To exempt the subject property from Policy C of the East Ladner Area Plan in order to permit MAP NO. 3 the proposed lots to vary in FILE NO. LU006964 dimension by more than 15 percent from the average of the residential properties within 150 m of the development site.

Development Variance Permit LU007037

Development Variance Permit LU006964 To vary “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” as follows:

Web Location: February 24, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04

Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331 Web Location: March 10, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.07 Project No. 4: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006871) Location:

11440 92 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4

Applicant:

Harjinder Sidhu

Telephone:

778-840-8103

Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7304

Staff Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814

Project No. 6: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006805) Location:

11378 and 11388 80 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 6

Applicant:

Jasvir and Kulwant Sandhar

Telephone:

604-825-4304

Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to allow subdivision of the two subject properties into three single family residential lots.

To amend the land use designation for the subject properties in the North Delta Future Land Use Plan from SFR Single Family Residential to ISF Infill Single Family Residential.

Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7303 To discharge Land Use Contract SA No. 2922 from the subject property in order to bring the property under current zoning regulations.

To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the front setback averaging requirements for the principal structure on proposed Lots 1 and 2 to 9 m from the required setbacks ranging from 8.8 m to 13.8 m.

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7284

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7285

MAP NO. 4 FILE NO. LU006871

Development Variance Permit LU006871 To vary “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” as follows: 1 . Section 305 by varying the front setback averaging requirements for the principal structure on proposed Lots 1 and 2 to 7.4 m from the required setbacks ranging from 7.9 m to 8.3 m; and 2. Section 636E by varying the minimum lot width for subdivision from 13 m to 12.8 m for proposed Lots 1 and 2.

Staff Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814

The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca

Location:

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7316

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential zone to RS8 Single Family (390 m2) Residential.

MAP NO. 2 FILE NO. LU007016

Project No. 5: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007037)

To discharge Land Use Contract SA No. 3306 from the subject property in order to bring the property under current zoning regulations.

Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of three single family residential lots.

2. Section 305 by varying the front setback averaging requirements on proposed Lot 1 from 6.7 m to 6.5 m and proposed Lot 2 from 7.3 m to 6.5 m.

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject properties, including the water area, from CS-2(L) Service Commercial-2 (Ladner) and I1-S Special Light Industrial to a MAP NO. 1 new zone, MU(LW) Mixed-Use FILE NO. LU006903 (Ladner Waterfront). The MU(LW) zone would permit a wide range of uses including retail, office, service commercial, eating and drinking establishments, moorage and marina related uses, recreation and cultural uses, and limited residential uses; zero setbacks; public access to the harbour along the front property line and along the rear property line; and a building height of 2 ½ storeys.

Telephone:

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw, No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from I2 Heavy Industrial to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 437 in order to allow a “Household Hazardous Waste Facility” use in addition to all other uses currently permitted in the I2 Heavy Industrial Zone.

1. Section 636B by varying the minimum lot width from subdivision in the RS5 Single Family (550 m2) Residential zone from 16 m to 15.7 m for proposed Lots 2 and 3; and

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7270

Location:

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7283

Web Location: March 10, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.08

MAP NO. 6 FILE NO. LU006805

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the property at 11378 80 Avenue and the western portion of the property at 11388 80 Avenue from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential and to rezone the remainder of the property at 11388 80 Avenue from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS5 Single Family (550 m2) Residential.

Development Variance Permit LU006805 To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the front setback averaging requirements for the principal structure on proposed Lots 1 and 2 to 6.5 m from the required setbacks ranging from 6.5 m to 6.84 m.

Staff Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814 Web Location: February 24, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02

continued on next page

March 21, 2014 The Delta Optimist A15

Male suspect flees thrift store with gold necklace Video surveillance being investigated in an attempt to identify the unknown suspect 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 604-946-4411 for other assistance.

The following are some of the calls the Delta Police responded to in the previous week: Tsawwassen • March 12, 7:15 p.m., 1900-block 56th Street: During a traffic stop the driver produced a Class 7 learner’s driver’s license.

As the driver had three passengers with him and as per his driver’s licence status he was given a three-month driving prohibition. The vehicle was privately towed to the driver’s home.

• March 13, 4:32 a.m., 5600-block 9th Avenue: Report received of a fuel theft in progress. Police attended but the suspect was gone on arrival. The owner of the vehicle was spoken to regarding the theft but he did not seem concerned and could not provide any further information to police.

Approximately $20 worth of fuel stolen.

• March 13, 6:35 p.m., 400-block English Bluff Road: A report received of two males following and screaming at children in the street. Police attended and talked to the two males who had no valid explanation for their actions. The males were advised of the inappropriateness of their behaviour and of possible charges of mischief. The suspects acknowledged their behavior and agreed it would not happen again.

• March 14, 11:56 a.m., 1500-block 56th Street: A male suspect entered the thrift store and asked to see

a gold necklace that was in the showcase. On examination the suspect fled the store with the necklace, which is valued at $330.

Still photos from video surveillance to be disseminated for possible identification of the suspect.

Ladner • March 11, 1 a.m., 6500block Ladner Trunk Road: A male entered the store and while the clerk was busy with another customer the male selected several items which he shoved down his pants and left the store without paying.

Police were given the video surveillance to identify the suspects. The male is believed to have committed several similar thefts in south Delta.

• March 11, 8:40 a.m., 5300-block Deltaport Way: Police requested to assist with protestors obstructing truck traffic. The protestors were waving flags to get their message out during the dispute between the truck drivers and the port authority. Protestors were cooperative and apologetic for slowing the traffic down and assured police there would be no further problems.

• March 12, 8:43 a.m., 4900-block 59A Street: Complainant reported his truck had been broken into by smashing the rear slider glass window and his wallet was stolen from the dash console. The wallet contained credit cards, which the complainant subsequently cancelled. Several items from the vehicle were located a few blocks away from the scene and were seized for finger printing.

• March 13, 7:29 a.m., 4900-block 56th Street: A vehicle parked in the driveway overnight was entered through the driver’s side

door. Items stolen include a laptop computer and a cell phone. The complainant found the door to be loose and is confident that it had been left locked.

• March 13, 7:55 a.m., 5500-block 48B Avenue: Complainant reported two vehicles left unlocked in the driveway had been entered sometime overnight. Both vehicles’ glove boxes were found open and papers scattered on the floor. Small change stolen but no damage to either vehicle.

• March 13, 1:52 p.m., 5400-block Maple Crescent: Vehicle left unlocked in driveway was entered sometime overnight. No damage to vehicle but small change taken. Information taken for insurance purposes.

• March 13, 6:30 p.m., 5600-block 47 Avenue: Vehicle left unlocked roadside was entered sometime overnight and sporting goods, gift cards, and personal items were stolen.

Did you know? The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms sets out the fundamental freedoms of all Canadians including freedom of peaceful assembly.

As such, when Delta Police respond to any type of labour dispute, the police officers maintain an impartial position in the dispute.

Our officers make every effort to avoid/mitigate potential conflict among the parties and disruption to the public. However, the police still have a responsibility to ensure that public order is maintained and that federal, provincial, and municipal statutes are enforced if necessary.

The Delta Police Department closely monitors any planned protest to create a safe and secure environment for the public, the protesters and the police, and to ensure the safety of all throughout the protest.

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Public Hearing - April 1, 2014 Continued from page 14

Project No. 7: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU006867) Location:

11503 80 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 7

Applicant:

Watson & Barnard Land Surveyors

Telephone:

604-943-9433

Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of three single family residential lots.

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7262 To amend the land use designation for the subject property in the North Delta Future Land Use Plan from SFR Single Family Residential to ISF Infill Single Family Residential.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7263 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS7 Single Family (335m2) Residential.

Development Variance Permit LU006867 MAP NO. 7 FILE NO. LU006867 To vary Section 632D of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the minimum rear setback for a principal structure from 9 m to 7.5 m on the proposed lots.

Staff Contact: Susan Elbe – 604-946-3389 Web Location: February 24, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until April 1, 2014.

Municipal Hall:

Community Planning and Development Department

Hours:

8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday

Website:

www.delta.ca

Email:

com-pln-dev@delta.ca

Phone:

604-946-3380

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

The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca

A16 The Delta Optimist March 21, 2014

leisure&lifestyles

features co-ordinator: Dave Willis

604-946-4451

email: dwillis@delta-optimist.com

....in South Delta

Nearly Neil comes to Tsaw.

Bobby Bruce brings tribute show to KinVillage next week BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

B

obby Bruce brings his Neil Diamond tribute show to Tsawwassen next weekend.

The Nearly Neil performance is set for KinVillage Community Centre on Saturday, March 29.

Bruce recently returned from a two-month tour in Australia. He did around 20 shows, mostly in the Sydney area.

“I’m happy to be back home despite how much I love to go away. There’s nothing quite like being at home,” he says, adding that he’s looking forward to the Tsawwassen show.

His latest trip to Australia marks his seventh tour there since 2008.

“It’s a really big fan base for Neil Diamond,” says Bruce. “I’ve been building up an audience each time I go.”

He deals quite a bit with a Diamond fan club and a lot of people know him from his time Down Under in the mid 1990s with a show called the Legends of Rock.

Bruce has also been nominated for an ACE (Australian Club Entertainment) Award in the International Touring Artist category. This marks the second year in a row he’s up for one of the awards.

Bruce has been doing a Neil Diamond tribute show for 20 years.

“I’ve done a lot around

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Neil Diamond tribute artist Bobby Bruce will perform at the KinVillage Community Centre on March 29.

this music. I’ve played people’s weddings, I’ve played people’s funerals. It’s really a big woven part of life. I think that’s sort of the thing that keeps me doing it and keeps people coming out to hear it again and again.”

Bruce has enjoyed some

great memories over that stretch including a couple of “outstanding” nights at the Commodore Ballroom and doing shows outside on the deck under the starts on the South Pacific on cruise ships out of Australia.

“That was really unique

and special.”

Diamond, who’s sold millions of records worldwide, had a number of big international hits in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Some of his most popular songs include: Solitary Man, Kentucky Woman, Cherry,

Cherry and Sweet Caroline.

Bruce brings his Nearly Neil tribute show to KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen on March 29.

Admission is $20.

Doors and café open at 7 p.m. while the show starts

at 8 p.m. There will be cabaret style seating.

There will be a $10 meal special at the café.

Tickets to the show are available at the centre Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or call 604943-0225.

A View From Within at Gallery 1710

BY NOREEN M. FAIRWEATHER Optimist contributor

Creativity in some form arrives with the gift of life.

The expression it takes, and whether we deem it positive or negative, depends on many often inexplicable factors.

Recognition of an artistic gift demands that it be matched with its craft to be fully realized, and when that

happens the work produced can blossom to please, mystify or challenge those interested enough to look, or listen, or be puzzled by the thought presented.

It can become a valuable part of our human experience.

The South Delta Artists Guild has brought together an outstanding show on the theme A View From Within, which runs through to

March 30 at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen.

The artists, a diverse group of around 150 people from many different parts of the world, have drawn upon their interests and experiences to produce original paintings in watercolour, oil, acrylic, mixed media, and pen and ink.

Besides paintings hanging on the walls of Gallery 1710, which vary in size

and are modestly priced, unframed matted originals and prints are also available.

In Gallery 1710 now you can enjoy evening light under giant cedars, paddle a canoe, admire gardens and almost smell the roses.

Memories are there in vivid colour mixes, and heritage buildings recalled from the past: there is much to enjoy, and it’s entirely wheelchair

accessible, with lots of free parking.

The guild is a volunteer, non-profit organization registered in 1975, which moved into the Kiwanis Longhouse (in which Gallery 1710 is located) as the primary renter in 2000.

Its dynamic program ensures full use of the facility, including workshops, daily drop-in programs, involvement supporting

student art activities and an annual show to support OWL. A View From Within continues at Gallery 1710 through March 30.

Located at 1710-56th Street, Tsawwassen (at 18th Avenue) Gallery 1710 is open Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information visit www.southdeltaartistsguild. com.

March 21, 2014 The Delta Optimist A17

leisure&lifestyles travel

Rolling along the tracks of time North Borneo Train travel experience reflects a bygone era

BY

CHRIS MCBEATH

Optimist contributor

As the whistle blows, we are ushered aboard The North Borneo Train and immediately we have stepped back in time.

Within minutes, the station master calls “All Aboard” and the woodburning British Vulcan engine hisses steam into the morning sunshine, and heralds our departure. Slowly we begin to move, rumbling over the tracks out of the Tanjung Aru Station in Kota Kinabalu towards the steamy Borneo countryside.

The Vulcan is the last in a fleet of locomotives that has plied these tracks since the late 1800s, although nowadays it carries mainly sightseers — adventurers of a gentler kind.

As a collaborative venture between Sutura Harbour Resort and the Sabah State Railway, the train has been renovated to reflect a bygone era; it com-

prises five colonial-style passenger carriages, each carrying 16 people.

Light fixtures are nostalgic, wood trim is extravagant and while overhead fans fend off the ever-present equatorial humidity, you wait for the speed to gather momentum so that a soft wind breezes through the open-air windows.

Through them, the familiar clackety-clack sounds seem amplified, and as we travel along the tracks of time, the Borneo countryside unfolds.

We hug the coast of Kinarut with Lokawi Bay stretching out into the South China Sea. Edging away from the road, we pass a Buddhist temple near the foothills of Mount Kinabalu and come to a near stop when a water buffalo meanders across the tracks.

“Cool lemonade?” asks our steward, dressed in crisp, colonial whites.

Throughout the trip, we are waited on hand and foot,

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Waiting to board the North Borneo train.

and enjoy a delicious “tiffin-styled” meal. Served in traditional tiffin boxes, the meal typifies the service style of yesteryear. It is a unique culinary experience that combines a variety of Malaysian delights from curried fish to gingered chicken and sliced papaya.

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As we pass a palm oil plantation my imagination drifts back in time.

Back to the turn-of-the-

century when adventuresome Englishmen cut into the wilds of this untamed land and endured malaria, leeches and the threat of headhunters to create vast plantations and fortunes from coffee, coconut, tobacco, ramen and cocoa. Those were the heady days of the “White Rajs.”

Suddenly, the mangrove forests open up and we’re riding past houses teetering on stilt foundations and paddy fields scattered with farmers harvesting grasses from the knee-high water.

Their large conical hats match their whicker baskets like some agricultural fashion statement.

The train then merges with the historic, 450-metre long Pengalat Tunnel, crosses the Papar River over a steel trestle bridge and finally reaches Papar, “the Rice Bowl of Sabah.” But for all the sights we have seen, what lies before us is truly breathtaking.

It is a stretch of track

that, seemingly built atop the shores of Kimanis Bay, looks to carve its way through the yellow sand, like steel through butter and alongside a sea and a sky both tinted with the peaches of a late afternoon sun.

National Geographic would die for this scene.

In a country that hosts more than 30 different indigenous groups speaking over 80 dialects, Malaysia’s multi-cultural mosaic is as intriguing as it is colourful. Most visitors are hard pressed to experience them all. However, with the North Borneo Railway at least, there’s a way to appreciate that diversity from its cities to its fields, riding an echo of time that is close enough to touch.

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Well on Your Way My online business, the Go Fit Gals, recently released a six-week online nutrition and fitness plan for women who are peri, post or in menopause called

the hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone in our late 30s to early 40s. This process, called peri-menopause, starts at different times for different women with its symptoms ranging from anxiety, dry skin, fatigue, bloating, headaches, hot flashes, insomnia, loss of concentration, mood swings, night sweats and weight gain — all of which

the Hot Flash Hottie, and we have had a number people wonder and ask “how the heck is a nutrition and fitness plan going to help me through menopause?”

At this I say, read on little grasshopper, read on.

Nutrition plays a vital role in managing all those fun symptoms related to menopause.

The body starts to decline the production of

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struating altogether), many of the above symptoms are gone, but in it’s wake it has made us especially vulnerable to some serious health problems like cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis (due to decreased estrogen).

Nutritionally we now have to be even more diligent to how we are fueling our bodies.

We need to incorporate an “eat clean” principle to our diet to help balance our hormones, decrease (or even eliminate) many of the health concerns that plague us as we age, and we also need food to help build our bodies up to prevent future diseases. How do you do this? Aim for: • Minimal amounts of dairy and meat, because both promote hot flashes and contribute to a loss of calcium in bones.

• Eat more raw foods, to help stabilize blood sugar

levels.

• Add essential fatty acid foods to your diet (think wild salmon), to reduce hot flashes and increase estrogen.

• Incorporate some soy into your diet to help with new protein needs, as well as to help increase estrogen production and to protect against heart disease and osteoporosis.

• Cut down, or preferably eliminate, processed carbs.

These will bloat you, which is a big complaint with menopausal women, and rob your body of the good nutrients that you could otherwise be feeding it.

• Watch your sodium intake. Get in the habit of reading your food labels, that is where the bulk of our salt is hidden.

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Sidekick revisits war time play

The Sidekick Players Club presents John Murrell’s Waiting for the Parade starting next week at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre.

This is an encore presentation of the Canadian classic; Sidekick brought this wonderful story to the stage in 1998, the local group’s second production. It was Carroll Lefebvre’s directorial debut and went on to win seven out of 10 awards in Theatre BC’s Vancouver Zone festival and on to Theatre BC’s Mainstage where it won two provincial awards and several honourable mentions.

Debuting in 1979, Murrell’s Waiting for the Parade is a play that seems to be standing the test of time, speaking to new generations with regular revivals. It’s not hard to figure out the play’s appeal. It’s a

quiet, reflective look at war, not from the male point of view, but from that of the women they left behind.

It has strong roles for five women of different ages, something that was unusual at the time it was written (and not so common these days, either.) And it speaks honestly and directly to the heart.

In the play five Calgary women respond very differently to civilian life during the Second World War, providing a portrait of Canadian society in the ‘40s. These are the women who also served during the Second World War, providing munitions and knitted socks, battling food shortages and devastating loneliness, who were expected to “keep smiling through” until the boys got home.

Carol Jones is the pessimistic Margaret who has

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one son on active duty, the other in jail for handing out Communist leaflets.

Marcia Strang is Janet — a brisk, upright, obnoxious organizer whose life also unravels in desperate fashion. Kat Stewart is the spirited Catherine

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When Murrell was commissioned by Alberta Theatre Projects to write a Canadian history play while he was writer-in-residence from 1975 to 1977, he interviewed people who had lived through the war, and found that the stories he liked best were those of the women. They were powerful memories of waiting for news, of shifting loyalties and enmities.

Waiting for the Parade opens March 27 and runs to April 12 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m.

All performances are at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. This is bistro seating with limited seating.

Reservations are recommended by calling 604-2882415.

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who finds a way to survive while her husband is away.

Lisa Gach is Eve, a teacher uncomfortably married to an older man. Alison MainTourneur rounds out the cast as Marta, a German immigrant, whose father is interned as a spy.

“We discovered the dynamics and tensions between the women were a reflection of the war itself,” says director Carroll Lefebvre, and “how the pressure of such extraordinary circumstances reveals character.”

The play is episodic in structure, each scene presenting a vignette often accompanied by music. In some respects it is operatic in style, and the women are associated with the music and the dances of the ‘40s. The popular songs also underscore the ironies inherent in a country at war against another country from which many of its citizens, and much of its culture have originated: the “Beer Barrel Polka” is a part of North American popular culture, while the German lieder which Marta listens to is vilified.

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One of the things we like about living in South Delta is the way the community rallies around each other for a cause or in time of need.

On top of that we host running and walking clinics for beginners to marathoners all throughout the year as well as kids clinics twice a year. We believe in helping our As a locally owned and customers achieve operated business we their goals and provide full time and part time jobs for over encourage fitness and ten staff. We contribute health for everyone. to the tax base of our When you shop economy and we give local,you keep money back to local charities in your community, through sponsorships where it belongs and or hosting local events that allows us like the Boundary and other small Bay Cross country business owners to meet with over 1400 circulate it back to elementary school help benefit others. participants which The RunInn Delta has helps out The Hannah’s been in business for Heroes Foundation. over 11 years and we

We are asked to provide prizing and gift certificates for over 80 events every year and we manage to help out most of them.

This month alone we have donated to the Rotary club wine Gala, the Delta Christian school,The Southpointe Academy Gala and Ellyana’s walk to cure diabetes.

would ask that the next time you are thinking about buying a pair of runners that you shop local first. We believe that we give the best service in fitting athletic shoes that you will find anywhere. We will take the time and care to make sure you are fit properly so you know you are getting the proper shoe for you.

There is a big misconception that specialty means “more expensive” which is not true. All our product pricing is set by our vendors for an industry standard so the prices will be the same if you shop with us or go to a big box store. The difference is we are local, we give back to the community and we care.

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Thanks for taking the time to read this and share it with your friends. We look forward to seeing you in the near future.

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Brilliant choices among bulbs anne marrison

Green Room People who have containers for summer flowers will find an overwhelming number of brilliant choices among the bulb offerings this year. These include the purple-leaved, pink-flow-

ered Oxalis triangularis that becomes a houseplant (and keeps on flowering) when you bring it indoors for winter.

Unlike most summer listings, this oxalis handles deep shade or semi-shade.

It grows only 20 cm (eight inches) tall but covers its space thickly in a clump that slowly increases.

There’s also a green-leaved, white-flowered version.

Deep shade isn’t usu-

ally suitable for plants that emit bright bursts of colour, but deep shade is the place where tuberous begonias are right at home because strong sunshine can burn their leaves. Begonia tubers are best sprouted inside and planted outside in mid May. Flowers can be huge with multiple petals in red, orange, yellow, white and pink. Some gardeners keep begonias for years, taking them in every winter and

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with deep red and golden blooms.

Other groups of lilies need sun and rich soil.

The shorter, fragrance-free Asiatic lilies now have many double forms as do the taller, richly scented Oriental lilies. Doubleflowered tiger lilies are also obtainable.

It’s worth mentioning that as beautiful as double flowers can be, they’re often inaccessible to pollinators.

Most can’t find their way through the maze of petals.

People who love vases of flowers inside their homes will find gladiolus give lots of pleasure for little work — and little money if you choose the inexpensive mixes. Unfortunately, gladiolus are high maintenance in ornamental beds, needing staking and then removing once the flower stem is cut.

But out of the way in the vegetable garden or in random, sunny corners, a few corms planted every week from April to mid-July give a whole summer of beautiful gladiolus flowers.

Stray cormlets, dropped off the old corms, easily germinate and grow through a mild winter but usually die later.

In slug-ridden gardens,

dahlias are often more fun and less work if they’re grown in containers. These don’t suit large-growing dahlias, but there are more patio dahlias available now.

Containers can be ringed with various copper protectors (copper slug tape or the woven wire Slug Shield).

That’s why container dahlias are a good choice for busy people who don’t have time or rugged enough stomachs to try any of the multiple slug-murdering opportunities.

Eucomis species and hybrids aren’t usually standouts, although they flower for months once they start and the seedheads are decorative. But the cultivar Leia is quite spectacular with a fat spike of bright pink flowers and wavy leaf edges.

These Pineapple Lilies are very close to being hardy but it’s still safer to bring them inside for winter. For coastal gardeners, a south or west house wall and mulching is usually enough protection.

Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions.

Send them to her via amarrison@shaw.ca. It helps if you can add the name of your city or region.

New President at the Ladner Legion

As the new President of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 61 in Ladner, I would like to thank all of our members for their support and I look forward to working with our new executive in the coming year.

I would like to thank our past and current executive for all of their help. We welcome all of our veterans and their families, our first responders and the community of Delta to come and visit our Legion and see what we do for the community. It is easy to become a member of the Legion, just come in and ask for a membership form. The staff and executive will help with anything you need. Our Legion hosts many events such as golf tournaments, special dinners, drop in crib on Saturdays, drop in darts on Monday nights, meat draws every weekend and live bands Friday and Saturday nights. Our kitchen is open for lunch and dinner with an excellent menu. We hope to see you soon.

Regards, Al Ridgway

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Local lands role in Annie production

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You might know this city like the back of your hand, but if not, fake it with MyLowerMainland, the latest app we’ve downloaded in the pursuit of perpetual practicality.

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IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS

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In Japanese, the word “komono” translates into “small things” — but although this street style-wise accessories brand started small in 2009, it has always done design in a big way.

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Tsawwassen’s Taylor Dianne Robinson will be playing one of the orphans in Royal City Musical Theatre’s production of Annie at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster from April 10 - 26. For tickets or more on the show visit www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com. Robinson, who had a part in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2, also has a role in the Treehouse TV show Sing, Dance and Play with Bobs and Lolo (singdanceplay.net).

Earthwise to host volunteer open house As the spring weather approaches, why not get reconnected with the outdoors while helping the community?

If you enjoy digging in the dirt, working with kids or just want to be a part of a great community organization, come out to the Earthwise Society in Boundary Bay for the upcoming volunteer open house.

The 1.2-hectare (threeacre) site includes a demonstration garden and organic farm that promote sustainable practices and

environmental stewardship.

Volunteers have played an essential role in their formation and continued maintenance as well as in educating all ages about our local food and pesticidefree living through active learning.

Volunteering for Earthwise Society is also a great way to meet people, support a healthy lifestyle and learn new skills. You will discover how to farm and garden organically and the amazing variety of vegetables that can be grown locally.

Learn about the variety of volunteer opportunities at the open house on Wednesday, April 2 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Visit the society’s website at www.earthwisesociety. bc.ca or call 604-946-9828 for more information and to RSVP. There will be light refreshments and door prizes.

The Earthwise garden and organic farm is at 6400-3rd Ave. and is accessible by the community shuttle bus (C89) from the South Delta Exchange.

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9 Years of Yoga in Ladner Village Dedicated to Community

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We are proud to have the most experienced, certified Instructors in South Delta and we make our students safety a priority no matter what level. All of our instructors teach in a mindful, caring manner.

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We don’t believe in a one class fits all scenario, that is why we offer a wide variety of styles and levels to suit anybody’s needs. We have extremely gentle classes that de-stress the body and mind to heart pumping classes that invigorate and energize. With 22 classes running a week we have something for every’ Body’.

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With our Flex Passes, our students can come when they want to, on their own time, no registered commitments. We have a variety passes that fit for everyones life. We still offer one registered class and that is our very popular 8 week Beginner 101 Yoga Course (next one starts May 7th).

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Kids on the Go HIGH HOPES PRESCHOOL 5151 56TH STREET LADNER

NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

WE ARE FILLING SPACES FAST. PLEASE CALL NOW TO REGISTER SEPT 2014 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION

A unique, four-hour program designed to prepare your child for full time Kindergarten.

• Play based program • Early math skills • Early literacy • Public speaking • Arts & crafts • Children’s yoga

• Multi Cultural cooking/baking & nutrition • Field Trips • Outside play/ free play

Located @ Hawthorne Park Our program runs from 9 to 1:00 pm.

Children eat lunch at school. High Hopes has two or four day per week programs available. We are now accepting registration.

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Mike Mawhorter

Ladner Baptist Church

God is good “God is good.”

If we’re honest, most of the time we say that we mean God is good to me. I got the promotion — God is good. I got better — God is good.

But is he good when we get fired, or get sicker?

Our self-absorption aside, the truth of God’s goodness is much more robust than doing nice things for us — and that is great news.

The good things God does (like promotions and healings) flow out of the essential goodness of his character.

He is morally and ethically good by nature.

When Moses audaciously asked to see God’s glory, God said that he would cause his goodness to pass in front of Moses (Exodus 33:19, NIV).

Sunday Services

8 am Traditional Communion 10 am Contemporary Communion with youth & children’s programs

The Psalmist wrote: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever” (Psalm 106:1).

This goodness of character results in active goodness.

The Bible goes on to say about God: “You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees” (Psalm 119:68).

It is difficult to reconcile this truth with all the badness we see in our world, but God’s goodness gives us hope — something to hang on to.

The Easter season is the strongest reminder that God is good and what he does is goodness.

“God made him (Jesus) who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21, NIV).

God is good.

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Monday - Saturday at 9am

Weekend Masses

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

Filipino Mass (Tagalog)

Saturday at 10am in the Chapel available every Sunday

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

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Pitcher making most of final season Even with future of UBC women’s softball team in question, Alana Westerhof is delivering on mound A dark cloud looming over the UBC Thunderbirds women’s softball team hasn’t prevented Alana Westerhof from enjoying an outstanding season to date.

The senior from Ladner was at her best last week as UBC swept a pair of games from defending NCAA Division II champions St. Martin’s Saints, in Lacy WA. Westerhof earned both victories in the pitching circle and also drove in the winning run herself as UBC produced 2-1 and 6-4 triumphs. The impressive doubleheader sweep came just days after the program’s future was put in jeopardy after being relegated to “competitive club” status as part of the school’s athletic review process.

The local ties to the team go beyond Westerhof. The roster also features Delta products Leanne Jung and Quinn Dhaliwal, while the Thunderbirds happen to be coached by Gord Collings. The retired Delta school administrator took on the job this season after a successful five year run at Douglas College. The Tsawwassen resident has also enjoyed plenty of success guiding B.C. teams and coaching within the Delta Heat rep “A” program.

Westerhof wasn’t going to be part of Collings’ plans for the season until the 2013 First Team All Conference player’s final year of eligibility was re-assessed by UBC and the NAIA during the off-season which cleared her to play.

Outfielder Carlyn Shimizu was also given the green light.

“I’m very excited about Alana and Carlyn regaining their eligibility and coming back, particularly to anchor our senior group,” said Collings.

“We have a very solid group of four that are coming back, that we rely on to carry us through. We also have some very good young players coming in that will push some of the other girls for starting positions.”

Westerhof cracked the UBC record books last month with a 15 strikeout performance in a 6-3 win over Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho. The Delta secondary graduate worked a complete game, scattering nine hits over seven innings of work, and eclipsed the old mark of 12 Ks set last season by teammate Leigh Della Siega.

In the sweep of St. Martin’s, Westerhof threw a complete game four-hitter in the opener, surrendering just an unearned run in the sixth. She also came through with a clutch single in the fifth to drive in both runs in the 2-1 triumph.

She had enough left in the tank to throw five innings of relief and record the victory after knocking in the winning runs in game two, which ended 6-4 in favour of the T-Birds after eight innings.

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Delta secondary graduate Alana Westerhof set a new school record for the UBC Thunderbirds last month with 15-strikeout performance in a 6-3 win over Norhwest Zazarene.

All too familiar playoff script eliminates Canadians It was a playoff script so painfully familiar for the Greater Vancouver Canadians.

For the seventh consecutive season, the Canadians saw their season come to an end at the hands of the Vancouver Northwest Giants, this time in a two-game semi-final sweep. The defending league champions squeaked out a 2-1

series opening win, then closed it out with a 41 triumph 24 hours later at the Burnaby Winter Club. The result marked the first time a playoff series between the rivals had not gone the distance.

The Canadians enjoyed a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes in game two on a goal by Alex

Whitwham but the Giants tied it early in the second then scored three more times in the final period.

The opener saw the Giants strike for a pair of first period goals in 39 seconds and it was enough for the victory. Gunnar Wegleitner got the visitors on the board late in the second period.

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After winning their division at the Party In Da House Tournament and at another event in Wenatchee, South Delta Sharks Midget hockey team capped an impressive campaign with a win over North Delta in the Delta Cup rivalry game.

Sharks cap great season with victory in Delta Cup South Delta Sharks midget hockey wrapped up a terrific season by capturing the Delta Cup. The Sharks used home ice to their advantage and cruised to an easy win over North Delta on March 4 at the South Delta recreation centre. They earned opportunity to represent South Delta Minor Hockey in the one game regional showdown by prevailing in the Party In Da House Tournament. The boys also captured the Wenatchee Apple Cup back in January and finished second in regular season play.

Team members include: Ole Hatlelid, Ryan Pugh, Adam Husdon, Nick Worsnop, Austin Herauf, Jamil Walji, Arnon

Hassakan, Connor Bowers, Brad Lebus, Dylan Skujins, Josh, Dubois, Wyatt Bates, Takumi Ohtsuka, Kyle Moorehead, Thomas Buckley, Kieran Tan and Curtis Robinson.

The proud coaching staff features Brad Herauf, Paul Skujins, Graham Worsnop and George Bates, while the glue that holds it all together is team manager Jody Worsnop.

The sentiment expressed by players, coaches and parents alike was that this was the best team these kids have ever played on. Not because they won, but because of the team spirit and inclusiveness. There was huge talent on this team, but there were no “superstars.” It was team first, not individual stars. It’s sad to the season end!

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Teri Steele | 604.897.2010 sold@TeriSteele.com

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

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1148 Fairway Views | $539,000 | VIEW PROPERTY

2013

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5102 SPANTON PL. LADNER $945,000 CUSTOM BUILT executive home in QUIET new West Ladner subdivision! This gorgeous 6 bedroom home on a PRIVATE and sunny lot is located near schools and Ladner Village. This 4 year old home boasts 10’ ceilings, great room floor plan, separate living room & main floor den - ideal for families! Come and check it out!

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4962 44A AVE. LADNER $579,000 GREAT LOCATION! This custom built, 8 year old half duplex on a QUIET crescent is situated near Ladner Elementary, Delta Secondary and downtown Ladner. This updated home offers a main floor master with a walk in closet , spa like ensuite and a French door to the sunny & private back patio.

There are 2 bedrooms & a hobby room up and a single car garage. This home is ideal for small families or empty nesters!

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HISTORIC SAPPERTON!

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• Open 1 bedroom and den plan • Walking distance to all Sapperton amenities • View of courtyard • Only one neighbouring unit • Fantastic value in newer development

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#241 5421 10th Ave, Tsaw.

$244,900

$265,900

#405 4758 53rd St Ladner

$279,900

TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE IN PILLARS COMPLEX

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• Two bdrms & two full bathrms • South facing quiet corner unit • Best location in the entire complex • Laminate flooring, great floor plan • French doors from master onto your sun-drenched private balcony

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LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

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• Large 1,300+ sq.ft.

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

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$299,900

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#8-4965 47th Ave., Ladner

$399,900 BRIGHT AND SUNNY FAMILY TOWNHOME

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$409, 900

$408,800

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• Everything’s been done • New $20,000+ kitchen reno with open concept • Stainless appliances, pullout cabinet drawers, Corian counters, etc.

• New bathrooms with granite counters, new shower • Nuheat heated tile floors on main floor and laminate upstairs!

#159-5421 10th Ave., Tsawwassen

$409,900

• 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms • Single garage plus carport • Vaulted ceilings • Quiet side of complex • Newer laminate flooring • Private yard area #21 4787 57th St., Ladner

#28 4787 57th St., Ladner

FULLY RENOVATED TOWNHOME AT POPULAR SUNDIAL VILLAGE

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

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$369,900 • 3 bdrms + den (or a 4th bdrm) with 3.5 bath • HERITAGE design, NW corner unit • Over 1500 sq.ft. on 3 levels with a garage and a carport • Main floor has an open layout • G/fireplace and a second balcony • Large deck overlooking the courtyard/playground

$284,900 • 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom townhome • Quiet location of complex • Many updates & ss appliances • Oversized patio doors off living room out to private patio • Great family friendly complex

#206-1140 55th St., Tsaw.

LOTS OF SPACE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

#319-4889 53rd, Ladner

FANTASTIC OASIS IN WEST LADNER

$299,900

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• Top floor penthouse • 2 bdrm & 2 bthrm • 1,054 sq.ft.

• Professionally painted • Newer laminate floors • New exterior work almost completed

#13-1702 56th St., Tsawwassen

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

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CENTRAL LOCATION

• Penthouse 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit incl ensuite • Bamboo floors • Updated laundry machines • Recently updated building • Walk to everything

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• Excellent location, Walk to anything!

• Top floor penthouse!

Spacious!

• 2 bdrm & 2 bthrm • Insuite laundry

#1314 Sherbrooke St., New Westminster

TOP FLOOR CONDO IN THE HEART OF LADNER

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EXCELLENT PENTHOUSE CONDO

CORNER 2 STOREY PENTHOUSE

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• Over 1800 square feet • Living room with vaulted ceiling, formal dining room • Two bedrooms on main level • Upstairs has a great space for an office or games room • In-suite storage • Rain-screened building with 6 years warranty • Steps away from Northview Golf course, Cloverdale Athletic park, shopping and transit

#A307 4811 53rd St., Ladner

$419, 900

#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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HOT OFF THE PRESS

• Peaceful location along the Deas Slough • Immaculately kept unit • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths incl large ensuite • Pets allowed • Updated laminate flooring

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

#212 6263 River Road, Ladner

#4 4728 54A St., Ladner

$472,900

FANTASTIC RANCHER BACKING ONTO WATERWAY

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BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE TOWN HOMES!

$489,900 plus GST BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE TOWN HOMES!

• 2 bedrooms and a den • Large 1,500 sq.ft. layout • 5,500 sq.ft. corner lot backing onto slough • Excellent garden area • Bonus shop area in garage • 55+ gated community

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

5260 Schooner Gate, Ladner

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

$495,000 BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE TOWN HOMES!

$519,900 including GST OUTSTANDING 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME

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

• Large 1,731 sq.ft. duplex style townhome • Quality built in 2006

by Sonnenberg Homes • 4 bedrooms + 4 bathrooms • Side-by-side double garage • Walk to everything in town

#1 4728 54A St., Ladner

#3 4780 55B Street, Ladner

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

$529,900 EXCELLENT VALUE ON QUIET STREET!

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

• 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

#7, 9 4728 54A St., Ladner

6446 Meadow Pl., Ladner

$559,900 including GST WELL PRICED FAMILY HOME

• 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

$579,900 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!

973 53A St., Tsaw

$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 3715 Arthur Dr., Ladner

$619,900

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

604.728.2845

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STUNNING OBSTRUCTED WATER VIEWS!

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March 21, 2014 The Delta Optimist A35

*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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A36 The Delta Optimist March 21, 2014

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

NICE QUIET STREET

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5116 Galway Drive, Tsawwassen

$624,900 RANCHER WITH MOUNTAIN AND FARMLAND VIEWS! • 4 bedroom rancher design with 2 bedroom loft upstairs • Backs onto the slough • Updated appliances • Laminate flooring • Radiant in-floor heating • Quiet corner lot with double garage

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

• Fully detached building on 6,134 sq.ft. lot • Previously used as a dentist building and can be re converted

$659,900

$669,900

• 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

STUNNING SPLIT-LEVEL WITH ADDITION

5338 Aspen Way, Ladner

$669,900

$669,900 ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM HOME • Unobstructed farmland views • 2,800 sq.ft.

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

• Updated! Excellent layout!

LARGE 10,000+ SF LOT!

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6754 London Drive, Ladner

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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

1796 Golf Club Drive, Tsawwassen

$723,900

• 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 Avenue, Tsawwassen

$689,900

$669,900 FANTASTIC IMPERIAL VILLAGE

• 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

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4583 54th Street, Ladner

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

• Port Guichon location

4755 51st St., Ladner

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$627,900

5117 Erin Way, Tsaw.

BEAUTIFUL SPLIT-LEVEL W/POOL

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4429 Maple Lane, Ladner

4713 46A Street, Ladner

$648,800 QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

• Over 2,300 sq.ft.

• South-west exposed sunny back yard • Updates throughout incl roof, windows, trim and more • Walk to everything • Quiet street in West Ladner

WATER VIEWS FROM BALCONY

6397 Crescent Court, Ladner

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

• 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

CHARMING HOME WITH LEGAL SUITE

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 • Excellent location close to trails and the Cove restaurant #11-5900 Ferry Road, Ladner

$733,900

#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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March 21, 2014 The Delta Optimist A37

• 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

• Unique 3,583 sq.ft.

• Main floor living & 4 bedrooms up • Finished lower level with additional fifth bedroom • Lower level could be converted into a suite • Recreation room opens to hot tub, pool & deck area in private sun-drenched yard • New pool liner, sump filter, pump, and heater • Master bedroom has “VIEW” of Mt Baker and walk-in closet

5348 Commodore Dr., Ladner

916 Gale Drive, Tsawwassen

$739,900

$749,900

A DESIGNERS DREAM

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• 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

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6377 Crescent Court, Ladner

$759,900

$845,000

• 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

STUNNING FULL RENOVATION

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827 English Bluff, Tsawwassen

FANTASTIC CUSTOM-BUILT HOME • 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

$859,900 GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO TOWN

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HOT OFF THE PRESS

• Like new, built in 2013 • Stunning finishings throughout • Self-contained side suite • Quiet street in newer subdivsion

4935 63A, Ladner

$919,000

OWN PART OF LADNER’S HERITAGE!

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

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

5342 11A Avenue, Tsaw.

$888,000

$879,900 GORGEOUS HOME WITH LEGAL SUITE

• 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

$849,900

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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!

4531 60B Street., Ladner

HIGH ON THE BLUFF

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• Over 14,000 sq.ft. lot!

• Backs onto Bentley Drive!

• Currently a Post-and-Beam BACK SPLIT in EXCELLENT CONDITION • Move house forward and SUBDIVIDE REAR LOT? 5217 Central Avenue, Ladner

$925,000 STEPS TO THE BEACH!

• • • • •

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

• Substantially renovated to show like new • Viking Professional appliances • Toto bathroom fixtures throughout • Slate tiles and real cherry hardwood floors • Prime Boundary Bay location close to beach

4585 Arthur Dr., Ladner

6763 Seaview, Tsawwassen

$959,900

$959,900

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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EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME

*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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Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

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A38 The Delta Optimist March 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

GORGEOUS NEW HOMES IN PORT GUICHON!

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

• 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

4553 Savoy St., Ladner

$979,900

$979,000 AMAZING EXECUTIVE HOME

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STUNNING CUSTOM BUILD IN QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

• 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

• 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

674 52nd Street, Tsaw.

5229 Paton Dr., Ladner

$999,900 SENSATIONAL FAMILY HOME! • 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.

$1,088,000 ONE OF LADNER’S FINEST W/GOLF COURSE VIEW!

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1685 Beach Grove Rd., Tsaw.

5880 Cove Reach Rd., Ladner

$1,138,000 BEST CUSTOM HOME!

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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

STUNNING HOME

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$1,299,900

$1,488,000 ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME

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5135 Cliff Pl., Tsawwassen

Re/Max Progroup Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street

WATERFRONT, SPECTACULAR VIEWS

• List price includes fully finished home • Plus your choice of options to customize • Yacht/boat/float plane moorage at private dock • State of the art gourmet chef’s kitchen • European appliances, the finest of finest only European quality high end custom home • Build a float-home on your private water lease, right next to your boat • A rare opportunity to own waterfront and boat moorage

4273 River road W., Ladner

$2,200,000

WATERFRONT LIVING WITH PRIVATE DOCK

• List price includes fully finished home • Plus your choice of options to customize • Yacht/boat/float plane moorage at private dock • State of the art gourmet chef’s kitchen • European appliances, the finest of finest only European quality high end custom home • Build a float-home on your private water lease, right next to your boat • A rare opportunity to own waterfront and boat moorage 4249 River road W., Ladner

$2,900,000

• 4,500 sq.ft.

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

558 English Bluff Road, Tsawwassen

$1,788,000

HOT OFF THE PRESS

• 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

228 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen

• 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

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

$1,188,800

932 Keil Street, White Rock

OUTSTANDING NORTH SHORE MOUNTAIN VIEWS

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

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

• This home has everything you can imagine in luxury living

$2,168,800 BEAUTIFUL 2 STOREY CUSTOM HOME

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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

$2,488,000 EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY • 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 18862 20th Avenue, Surrey

$4,500,000

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March 21, 2014 The Delta Optimist A43

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For 60 months.

MSRP $25,685** includes freight and PDI

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S E L L I N GR M E D I A T E INTE C CAR IN B †

Model shown: CR2E3EE

bchonda.com

†The Civic, Fit and Accord are the #1 selling retail compact, subcompact and intermediate cars respectively in BC based on Polk 2013 Dec YTD report. #Limited time lease offer based on a new 2014 Civic DX model FB2E2EEX. *1.99% lease APR for 60 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $84.63 based on applying $600 lease dollars. Down payment of $0.00, first bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception.

Total lease obligation is $11,001.90.Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. £Limited time lease offer based on a new 2014 Fit DX model GE8G2EEX.€1.99% lease APR for 60 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $74.56 based on applying $500 consumer incentive dollars and $1,110 lease dollars. Downpayment of $0.00, first bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $9,692.80. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. ΩLimited time lease offer based on a new 2014 Accord model CR2E3EE. ¥1.99% lease APR for 60 months O.A.C. Bi-weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $123.56 based on applying $1,050 lease dollars. Downpayment of $0.00, first bi-weekly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $16,062.80. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. **MSRP is $17,185 / $25,685 / $16,130 including freight and PDI of $1,495 / $1,695 / $1,495 based on a new 2014 Civic DX model FB2E2EEX / 2014 Accord LX model CR2E3EE / 2014 Fit DX model GE8G2EEX. PPSA, license, insurance, taxes, and other dealer charges are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. ¥/£/€/Ω/#/* Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent's fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery. #/*/Ω/€/¥/£/** Offers valid from March 1st through 31st, 2014 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

A44 The Delta Optimist March 21, 2014

HOMEMADE

FRESH

Asparagus T i ps

Fresh Burger patties

Mexico grown.

3.70/kg

Bun-size, 6 oz. Plain or seasoned. Grass-fed beef raised without added growth hormones. ormone

1

1

68

98 each

Top Sirloinn

Extra Lean

Ground Beef

4

Tender, thick-cut, t, 6 oz baseball-style.

Plain, Teriyaki or Southwest BBQ.

48 GFrroeushnd Daily!

lb

Alaskan Cod Fillets

each

Boneless skinless breast,, breaded & stuffed with ham & Edam cheese, Broccoli & Cheddar, or Sage & Garlic Butter Kiev. v.

100 g

Natural

Filled with seasoned beef & rice, and smothered in sweet, rich tomato sauce.

4 3 8 for 6

1

Black Forest Ham

Gluten-free.

Preservativefree.

1

100 g

12 Ave

56 St

Tsawwassen Tsaw Ts Shopping Shop Centre Ce

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

98 each

1

68 lb

Old Country Pasta

Heat & Serve Entrees Locally made.

Assorted varieties.

Just heat & serve.

4

68

28 each

Prices in effect March 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;26, 2014

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ORGANIC Carrots 2 lb bag

1

98 each

Strawberries California grown.

1 lb pack

Locally grown.

3.70/kg

450g

1202 - 56th Street, Delta

7 #1

Tim m Hortons

lb

Hothouse

Oven Chicken Cordon Bleu Ready!

Homemade Cabbage Rolls

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2

88

48

on the Vine

48

Hw

4

Chile grown.

6.35/kg

Tomatoes

Caught fresh off the coast of Alaska.

1

Green Seedless Grapes

Steaks

Grass-fed, no added growth hormones.

9.88/kg

lb

from the farm to our stores... from our family to yours

2

48 each

Ambrosia Apples BC grown.

2.16/kg

98

¢ lb