Delta Optimist June 6 2014

Behind bars

Local family readies for another parole hearing

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Seniors in spotlight

Pictorial look at Seniors Week

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Pivotal stretch

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What a weekend we’ve got in store!

Ladner Village Market is ready to kick off its 18th season Sunday.

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Ladner Bandfest fills Memorial with music all weekend.

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Delta Hospital’s Heart & Hustle Block Party set for Saturday.

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45 YEARS OF APPRECIATION A MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY Thank you so much for over forty years of donating gently used clothing, furniture, books and household items to be sold at Delta Hospital Auxiliary’s Ladner Thrift Shop. All money raised from this great partnership goes towards patient comforts and leading edge medical equipment at Delta Hospital. Your generosity allows us to contribute in a major way to health care at our hospital. Over $18 million dollars have been donated by the Auxiliary over the years and we have committed to raise a further 2.4 million towards equipping a proposed new Diagnostic Centre at our hospital, the largest donation ever from an auxiliary. The Thrift Shop is the largest of the Auxiliary’s four business enterprises with over 200 volunteers.

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id you know that more than $2,000 per month of Thrift Shop income is lost by paying for disposal of unsalable items? Your cooperation would be appreciated in not donating certain items due to health concerns, liability issues or excessive wear as our signs indicate.

The Auxiliary does not enjoy free disposal and pick up. Therefore every mattress, torn/stained chesterfield and broken TV, microwave or printer that is dumped off at the Thrift Shop the Auxiliary costs us money to have hauled away; money which could have been donated to the hospital.

A good rule of thumb for donations is this: If you could give this to your friends or family, then we could probably sell it.

If in doubt as to what we accept, you can call the shop during business hours at 604-946-1455 but please note your items cannot be approved over the phone. When you bring furniture or larger items, please make sure you speak to the Daily Supervisor before dropping your items off at the shop. It is also very much appreciated if you bring donations during our open hours: Mon 1-4:30pm, Tue-Sat 10am-3pm.

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Volunteer opportunities include: Outside Men: Come out to the Thrift Shop for a FREE workout each week! We supply all the weights (furniture and boxes) and a good healthy dose of cardio (moving furniture and boxes). Your fellow weight lifters (aka Thrift Shop Volunteers) are great motivators! They will cheer you on and delight at your progress!

Runners: Stock shelves, display merchandise creatively.

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Cashiers: If you have experience on cash please let us know.

Able bodied volunteers 16+ are needed for weekdays & weekends. Right now we are particularly in need of volunteers on Saturdays. Flexible shifts are available. For more information contact Ellen Johnston at egjohnston@eastlink.ca

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Full-scale strike on horizon Teachers to vote on escalating job action as sides still far apart on wages, class composition BY

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Delta schools may face a full-scale strike before the end of this school year.

The troubling new development in the ongoing heated contract battle between government and teachers came Wednesday following a Labour Relations Board ruling against the B.C. Teachers’ Federation.

The board ruled in favour of the employer and backed the 10 per cent wage cut to teachers who participated in rotating strikes over the past two weeks.

In response to teachers launching the strikes, the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association, the body negotiating on behalf of government, fired back with the partial lockout and a pay cut, a move the BCTF described as contradictory, confusing and chaotic.

Following the release of the LRB decision, BCTF president Jim Iker announced rotating strikes would likely continue next week, meaning Delta schools would be shut down for another day for the third

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week in a row.

Local schools were closed on Monday as well as on Wednesday of last week.

The rotating strike is expected to hit Delta on Thursday of next week.

Things could escalate

as teachers will vote next Monday and Tuesday on ramping up their job action to a full-scale strike, which would occur the following week.

Iker lamented the government’s lack of movement, despite teachers lowering

their salary demand.

“They have not moved on the salary offer tabled back in April. And to date, they have not put a single dollar onto the bargaining table to ensure class size limits, class composition guarantees and minimum levels of

Student walkout fizzles at local high schools BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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A province-wide student walkout this week to protest the ongoing contract battle between government and teachers saw only a few in South Delta participate.

Word spread this week through social media promoting the student action planned for Wednesday morning. Less than 20 students ended up walking out at Delta Secondary in Ladner, while nothing took place at South Delta Secondary in Tsawwassen.

Those who did take

part at DSS, some holding small, hastily made signs, were told by the principal to remain on school grounds, and they complied.

The most vocal of the group, Gillian Gordon, said most students support the teachers and the difficulties they face when it comes to class size and composition.

“If we don’t support our teachers, our education will just go down the toilet,” said Gordon.

She said there was interest among the school population to take part in the walkout but most didn’t want to miss any more

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Teachers set up a picket line in front of the school board office in Ladner as the province-wide rotating strike hit Delta again on Monday.

specialist teachers into the collective agreement,” he said.

“Their current offer would see teachers take two more years of zeros after just coming off two years of legislated zeros.

Teachers last got a raise in July 2010.”

Saying there was still time for government to avert a full-blown strike, Iker reiterated that teachers don’t take job action lightly.

Delta Teachers’ Association president Paul Steer said it doesn’t have to come to a strike and, even now, there is still the ability to negotiate rather than fight.

In response to the BCTF’s possible escalation of job action, Education Minister Peter Fassbender said it doesn’t change the government’s resolve to get an agreement by the end of June.

He said a full-scale strike is only going to keep more students out of their classrooms, create more disruption for parents, while teachers and support workers will lose even more in wages.

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Jamie Wells said several of her classes have multiple students with special needs, including one with seven, while most classes are at 30 or more pupils.

It was reported that students who participated in walkouts in other districts across the province didn’t support either side in the dispute, saying they are caught in the middle and simply want a settlement reached.

When word got out about the planned walkout, DSS

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Delta Secondary students hastily prepared signs during a walkout Wednesday morning. and the Delta school district issued an advisory to

parents recommending students not take part.

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McQuade remembered as education advocate

Longtime Delta teacher also served as BCTF president BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Alice McQuade, a longtime Delta teacher and former president of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, has passed away after a long battle with cancer.

A tireless advocate for public education, McQuade retired in 2012 after teaching for many years in the Delta school system, including at North Delta Secondary.

Her 35 years in education also saw her serve as president of the Delta Teachers’ Association and on the council of the B.C. College of Teachers.

Early in her teaching years, McQuade became involved with the DTA, eventually serving as president from 1987 to 1992.

She served nine years on the BCTF’s executive committee, including three as president, where she was involved in negotiations for important provisions for teachers.

It’s been said that she felt her most significant achievement for teachers and students was the signing of the first provincial collective agreement.

When he announced McQuade’s retirement, current DTA president Paul Steer stated on his Facebook page, “Alice is a teachers’ teacher, whose dedication to, and support of, the union has been unstinting. Her support of the Delta Teachers’ Association and the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation has only been exceeded by her absolute dedication to her many, many students over the years.”

McQuade was the only recent past president of the BCTF to return to the classroom, working with students as well as volunteering with the union until retirement.

The Delta school district described her as “a mentor to teachers, young and old.

She embraced many student teachers and promoted the notion of professionalism and service to others. She had no difficulty establishing high standards, and encouraged others to attain those same standards. She spent countless hours helping her teacher colleagues with teaching, personal and union issues.”

At last year’s BCTF

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Alice McQuade during her days with the BCTF.

annual general meeting, McQuade received the G.A Fergusson Memorial Award, given to teachers who have made an outstanding contribution to education.

Steer said McQuade initiated the North Delta Secondary student leadership program, the Focus Group, which has, over the years, supported and encouraged students to reach their full potential.

“It has always been important to Alice that students learn the power of choosing to become engaged and involved, not only in pursuit of their own education, but also in society,” he said.

A memorial service will be held at the North Delta Secondary theatre on Sunday, June 22 at 1 p.m.

Recycling bins set on fire in Tsawwassen Delta police and fire departments were busy earlier this week after a firebug targeted the recycling bins in one Tsawwassen neighbourhood.

Delta police spokesperson Sgt. Sarah Swallow said officers were called to the 5600-block of 10A Avenue at around 2 a.m. Monday after unknown suspects set the recycling bins on fire at several homes in the neigh-

bourhood.

Swallow said the suspects had walked a loop around the 5600-block of 10A, 10 and 9A avenues lighting random recycling boxes on fire.

One resident in the area said there were upwards of 15 fires set in the neighbourhood.

Swallow said with schools closed on Monday due to the ongoing rotating

strike by teachers, officers were dealing with a lot of youth-related incidents the night before.

She said officers were unable to track down any suspects, and there were no witnesses.

She added that it didn’t appear the suspects were targeting a specific house.

“It wasn’t taken as anything more than a prank,” she said.

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This photo of Bob and Jackie Johnson with their daughters Janet and Karen was taken the day they left on that ill-fated camping trip in August 1982.

Local family trying to keep killer in prison Ennis’ parole hearing will see Bodens head to Alberta BY

JESSICA KERR

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A Tsawwassen family is once again preparing to head to Alberta in an attempt to ensure the man convicted of murdering six members of their family stays behind bars.

Shelley Boden and several members of her family will be traveling to Bowden, Alberta, just south of Red Deer, for another parole hearing for David Ennis.

Ennis, who was known as David Shearing at the time of the murders but has since changed his name, has been behind bars since the early 1980s after admitting to killing the family, which was on a camping trip in Wells Gray Park in August 1982.

He pleaded guilty almost two years after the slayings and was sentenced to life in prison for 25 years.

Ennis stalked the family

before shooting Boden’s aunt and uncle, Bob and Jackie Johnson, and Jackie Johnson’s parents, George and Edith Bentley. He kept the Johnsons’ two daughters, Janet, 13, and Karen, 11, alive for several days and sexually assaulted the two girls before killing them as well.

He then put all six bodies in the family’s car and set it on fire on a remote logging road.

This is the third time Boden and her family have made the trek to Alberta in an effort to ensure Ennis is never released.

He was first denied parole in 2008 and again in 2012. This time he has applied for day parole.

“The more that we go shows we care that he doesn’t get out,” Boden said, adding many family members will read victim impact statements.

Boden said she’s upset

the family has to attend another hearing just two years after the last one, adding it forces members to relive the nightmare of the murders.

“We don’t want him out,” she said. “This time I’m pissed off.”

The parole hearing isn’t until Sept. 4, but the family has started an online petition in the fight to keep Ennis in prison.

The petition, which has more than 8,700 signatures, is available by searching David Ennis at www. change.org. The petition must be signed by June 15.

Boden said the family is also urging people to write letters to the parole board. Letters, which must be received by July 1, can be sent to: Parole Board of Canada, Prairies Region, Scotia Place, Scotia 2, Suite 401, 10060 Jasper Avenue, NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3R8

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Old windows aren’t the only thing to disappear The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest. If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for in-progress crimes and emergencies or 604-9464411 for other assistance.

The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week: Tsawwassen • May 26, 11:32 a.m., 300-block of Rosehill Wynd: Complainant reported her bike stolen from her open garage sometime over the past three days.

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• May 30, 11:46 a.m., 1700-block of 55th Street: Report received from complainant that sometime overnight the front passenger window of his vehicle parked in his driveway was smashed. Report taken for insurance purposes.

• June 1, 9:18 a.m., 5400-block of 7B Avenue: Complainant reported his daughter’s vehicle’s side mirror was smashed while parked in front of their residence. The complainant believes the damage occurred at 2:50 a.m. when he heard a loud bang but did not investigate.

• June 1, 11 p.m., 5300block of Glen Abbey Place: Complainants reported someone from a neighbouring residence was throwing rocks at the side of their

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MURPHY’S LAW Now that the Southlands saga is coming to a merciful conclusion, you’d think the opportunities to voice displeasure with the contentious development project would soon disappear.

Fear not, as I suspect the project being undertaken by the Century Group on Tsawwassen’s most famous piece of real estate will provide fodder for letter writers for years to come.

While approvals are finalized over the next little while, it’s likely the letters will lean toward condescending politicians ignoring the public’s wishes along with a smattering of concerns over climate change and building on a flood plain.

Once work actually begins on the site, it’s an absolute certainty there will be complaints over dump trucks rumbling through town. Noise, dust, wear and tear on roads, rock chips on windshields, waits at traffic lights... pick your irritant and be sure to let everyone know.

When drainage and irrigation improvements have been made and farming begins in earnest, it will set the stage for that old chestnut of rural-urban conflict: farm smells. Fertilizers and pungent crops will invariably draw the ire of neighbours, just as they have in Beach Grove, East Ladner and wherever farms abut residences.

Construction of the housing will bring with it complaints over noise and traffic along with laments about the rising structures being a blight on the landscape.

There will undoubtedly be concerns voiced over the scope and density of the project and how it will alter the character of the community, to say nothing of it obscuring views and covering arable land.

Heck, I imagine we’ll even hear worries that the new pathways running through the property are bringing too many people to Centennial Beach, to the point where regulars are having trouble finding a log of their own.

Yes, the Southlands is the issue that keeps on giving — at least if you’re in the business of moderating public discourse.

It would be nice if the acrimony that characterizes this strategically placed piece of land disappeared now that a decision has finally been made, but something tells me that’s probably asking too much. Emotions run high when it comes to the Southlands and personal viewpoints are often deeply rooted, so it’s not like some folks will be able to just flip a switch.

That means the angst that has permeated the community will remain for some time — and you can rest assured the negative letters will continue to flow.

Engaging in war of words isn’t way to produce desired result DOUG HUSBAND

COMMUNITY COMMENT “War of words heats up.” It’s a headline that can be found in any newspaper at the outset of labour negotiations. This oft-used phrase also applies to dialogue between nations, seemingly part of their negotiation strategy.

In labour disputes, so often one of the grieved parties runs off to a news conference to explain their side of the issue, hoping to garner public support.

I have a background of some 20 years in the dispute resolution field and I question the value of these tiresome tactics. Attack ads fill prime time TV at great expense but to what end? Ads and press conferences generated by the government or unions representing teachers and nurses attempt to curry public favour.

It matters little who initiates the process, provincial ministries or the unions. It doesn’t seem to matter which provincial party has gover-

nance responsibility, the NDP periodically or the B.C. Liberals, the proverbial union whipping post.

These unions put the patient and the student out front of their “principled” outrage. Let’s be clear: It’s always about the money, whether it’s class size, benefits, signing bonuses or annual increases.

I also want to make clear that my family has a long history in the education field and teachers deserve to be dealt with fairly at the bargaining table. We’ve all had need for health care and the first line of service is generally a wellqualified nurse, for which we are thankful.

What I question is the value of tactics of confrontation elicited through the media leading up to and during negotiations. It appears the ramp up of public discourse is to sway public opinion affecting voting trends at election time.

The labour movement has ties to the NDP, but both provincial parties have a balanced approach when it comes to health and education, the two largest ministries. And why is that? As stated by many, including you and me, as taxpayers we are the “purse” paying for these services. Tax and debt bring down governments and an increase in corporate tax affects employment.

In the 27 years since teachers

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were granted the right to strike by legislation of the Social Credit government, there have been in excess of 50 strikes (albeit mini in nature), three lockouts, three “legislated” contracts and two — only two — negotiated contracts.

If any parallels can be drawn, a Crown corporation I am familiar with has had two strikes in 40 years.

It’s no coincidence teachers are escalating rotating strikes and cutting back services approaching the end of the school term and provincial exam time. Students and parents become a pawn in the process.

The lack of trust is rampant on both sides. Negotiations should occur under the principles of privacy and confidentiality. Bargaining should be free of time constraints.

Ultimatums given on large issues with a short window of opportunity are tactics time tested to fail.

There are some very good labour practitioners when meeting under terms of binding agreement who could reach an agreement without all the rhetoric and expense generated in the public forum. We need stability and affordability in the delivery of health and educational services.

Teachers, nurses and the taxpayer deserve nothing less.

And a good night to you, Denise.

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June 6, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Wake up to the potential dangers of thermal coal Editor: The pro-coal exporters, along with Port Metro Vancouver, would have us all believe that thermal coal is as safe to handle as its metallurgical coal cousin. I think not!

The metallurgical coal historically mined along the Rock Mountain border between B.C. and Alberta is a clean burning, low sulphur product used primarily in the steel industry.

Metallurgical coal does not present a major pollution problem and can be considered a low-emission, clean-burning product when treated with high efficiency scrubbers and preceptors as typically used in today’s modern steel industry.

Thermal coal is a different animal. The U.S. thermal coal proposal from Fraser Surrey Docks is a

highly polluting product for primary use in coal-fired power generation plants.

Transporting this product through Canada would expose us all to the accumulative toxic dust from shipping via rail, barge and storing in stockpiles at Fraser Surrey Docks on the Fraser River and on Texada Island.

Babies and the elderly are the most vulnerable to terminal respiratory illnesses.

Unless we are a Third World country, Canada has no business shipping this carcinogenic product to Asia. No port in the U.S. will allow the export of thermal coal so the American coal industry looks to Canada as its wildcat exporter.

Port Metro Vancouver has no problem with it and

is eager to oblige.

We already know the facts about this material and the carcinogenic effects from both transporting and burning it for the power generating industry.

The citizens of Delta, Greater Vancouver and the global community need to take action to stop the madness.

Our elected officials at all levels of government need to get involved and stop this proposal before the port applies its rubber stamp of approval. Since Port Metro Vancouver is federally-regulated authority, be sure to ask your member of Parliament to get involved.

Wake up, people, before it’s too late. Our children and our grandchildren are depending on us.

Don Paulsen

Alarmed by lost trees in East Ladner

Editor: For some time now I have been alarmed at the disappearance of trees around the North 40 dog park and the Boundary Bay Airport lands.

First the hawthorns along the blueberry field on Ladner Trunk Road, then the Lombardy poplars beside the nursery at the corner of Ladner Trunk and 72nd Street, but this week the most depressing of all was seeing the trees coming down along the rest of 72nd from Ladner Trunk south to the railway tracks.

For years, my family, the Delta Naturalists (to which I belong) and many other families and groups have enjoyed the tranquility and nature of the airport lands.

The trees provided nests

for raptors and other birds as well as a wind break for the fields, acting as a shield from the traffic on 72nd Street. What is being done will alter the ecology of the area.

I realize the damage is done, or will be by the end of the week, and that it is too late to stop the destruction. Having talked to the engineering department at municipal hall, I was informed the work is being done to “enhance irrigation for the farms south of Ladner Trunk” and that the ditches need to be widened and that experts were hired to do “environmental assessment.”

I don’t know of any of my naturalist/birder friends who are experts and have many years of experience

,

birding the North 40 who were consulted.

I think my problem with how this project was done was that I, nor anyone I know, was remotely aware it was planned and, therefore, had no opportunity to speak against it.

It’s of major concern to the municipality when one wishes to remove a single tree from their private property but what steps have been taken to gain approval for the removal of dozens of environmentally important trees along 72nd Street?

Again, it’s too late for the North 40 unless there are other plans we don’t know about, but surely the process in the future should be a little more open and transparent.

Roger Meyer

Column reminds us to appreciate what moms do

Editor: Re: Lines on a senior’s face are a roadmap of life well lived, Community Comment, June 4 I was touched to read Corry Anderson-Fennell’s column, which was so very

well written and so true.

The younger generations have no idea what we seniors have gone through, especially if we lived during the depression in England and the Second World War with all the bombings and

rationings.

I had one of the best mothers in the world, but didn’t appreciate her or tell her.

So thank you, Corry, for reminding us.

Joan Hetherington

Officers and paramedics praised for their compassion Editor: I want to express my sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the constables of the Delta Police Department for the friendly, professional

and compassionate help extended to me to attend to the needs of my husband.

I also want to thank the constables for contacting the paramedics who were

wonderful too.

The only word to describe our constables? It’s supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Gail May

Major Garage Sale is coming this weekend!!!

June 7, 8 (Sat. Sun.) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • Collectibles, • Slightly Used BOULET • Paintings by Cowboy Boots local artists (Snake, • Used Childrens Alligator & Bikes, Tricycles Full Leather) & Scooters • Still in the (75 in all) Wrapper • Used Kitchen Hockey Cards Wares: Hand, Circa Antique & Power 1970-2005 • Used Home (almost 5,000) Appliances: • Used Freezers, Fridges, Carpentry Equipment Washers, Dryers etc.

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• Used Furniture: Kitchen Sets, Living Room Sets Admission:

Any donation to OWL Society will be accepted at gate

Examples: Money, Medical Supplies, Sheets and blankets (All donation proceeds to OWL society)

See item list and pictures on Kumiko’s Natural Farm’s Facebook or at Farm 7234 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta (Entrance on 72nd St. at Red Barn)

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All free range large & extra large eggs $4.50/dozen Hanging Flower Baskets $40.00 $30.00 !!

A10 The Delta Optimist June 6, 2014

Pacific Drive home on renovation parade Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association’s annual self-guided tour has a stop in Tsawwassen on Sunday The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association’s Parade of Renovated Homes will showcase 22 professionally renovated homes across Metro Vancouver, including one in Tsawwassen.

The 21st edition of the annual self-guided tour takes place this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Not just for nosy neighbours, the Parade of Renovated Homes provides homeowners with an abundance of renovation inspiration. There is an incredible range of interior design trends and materials, advanced construction techniques, energy-saving features and much more.

Admission is by passport, available at each home for $10 per person. Children 17 and under are free.

Passports can be purchased at any home, and then used for entry to the remaining homes.

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June 6, 2014 The Delta Optimist A11

Gladys Cargin left legacy in Delta as food columnist and volunteer BY

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The community lost a passionate volunteer who was always willing to lend a hand with the passing of Gladys Cargin this week.

Cargin, who was just over a month shy of her 89th birthday, died Monday at Royal Columbian Hospital. She had been transferred there from Delta Hospital, where she had been for the last month, to undergo a heart procedure.

“She had been having failing health for some time but had been able to cope,” said daughter Andrea Carr, one of Cargin’s four children.

Born in England in 1925, Cargin and her husband Norman moved to Canada in 1967. After initially settling in Ontario, they moved west to Surrey and then finally found a home in Tsawwassen.

Carr said her mother became well known in the community, both for her volunteer work and for her regular cooking column that ran in the Optimist and the South Delta Today for about a decade in the 1990s.

“When we went for a walk, we could not go for more than a block without someone stopping her to ask for a recipe,” Carr said.

Cargin, a grandmother to

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However, Cargin’s true passion was helping people.

“She was always trying to help people... she always had a story at the end of the day about someone she helped,” Carr said.

She taught many people, free of charge, how to cook and bake over the years and became the live-in cook for Abbeyfield House at St. David’s Church in Tsawwassen.

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She also volunteered at the KinVillage’s Unique Boutique thrift store for more than 20 years.

Carr said her mother had a knack for picking out just the right outfit for her cus-

tomers.

Cargin was pre-deceased by her husband.

A funeral is set for Wednesday, June 11 at 2 p.m. at Ladner Pentecostal Assembly.

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Information and Registration Night on Tuesday June 10 at 7 pm at the South Delta Rec Centre As part of Canada’s largest youth program, 828 Hurricane Squadron has offered many exciting opportunities for youth ages 12 to 18 for the past 40 years in South Delta.

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Anna Erickson and Mike Alioto started Lady Bug’z Lifestyle Assistant two years ago to provide a wide range of services to local seniors.

Lady Bug’z helps seniors maintain independence

If it needs to be done, Lady Bug’z Lifestyle Assistant can do it.

“Anything that you need, we’ll do,” says Anna Erickson, who started Lady Bug’z with partner Mike Alioto two years ago.

The initial aim of the business was to help local seniors be able to live independently longer, as well as make the transition into a care home.

“We try to keep our seniors in our community living independently,” Erickson says.

From care aides and housekeeping to organization, help with running errands or simple companionship, Lady Bug’z Lifestyle Assistant offers a

variety of services aimed at helping seniors stay comfortable and safe at home as long as possible.

The help is not just for seniors, however, as the couple says Lady Bug’z services are available to anyone who needs a hand.

In addition to care aides, housekeeping and organization, and personal assistant services, Lady Bug’z offers yard work and handyman services, home check while you’re away and even help with season preparations, such as decorating for major holidays. It can also

take care of vacation and party planning, gardening and has an arsenal of experts in everything from plumbing to a notary public available.

Erickson says she came up with the idea for the business while working at The Waterford seniors’ facility in Tsawwassen.

“The thing that I heard the most was how difficult it was for some seniors to live on their own and how hard it was to transition.”

For more information and a full list of Lady Bug’z services, visit www.ladybugzbiz.com. Call 778-2424558 for general enquiries or 604-306-0599 for questions about maintenance services.

Peace River MLA to talk LNG at chamber luncheon Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier will be the guest speaker at a Delta Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday, June 25.

His talk, The LNG

Opportunity for Delta and B.C., takes place at the Delta Town & Country Inn. Liquified natural gas “offers opportunities for businesses in Delta and throughout British

Columbia,” the chamber’s website states.

The luncheon costs $35 for members and $45 for non-members.

Register at www.deltachamber.ca.

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June 6, 2014 The Delta Optimist A15

Seniors in the spotlight Seniors Week once again offers a multitude of social and recreational activities PHOTOS BY

GORD GOBLE

Seniors Week kicked off Monday morning at both the McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre in Ladner and KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. McKee members took a walk around town (left) before taking part in a fitness class, while over at KinVillage members enjoyed a pancake breakfast prior to a Zumba classled by instructor Leah Stewart (bottom).

Activities continue through to Sunday.

More photos online at www.deltaoptimist.com SCAN WITH TO REVEAL PHOTOS

A16 The Delta Optimist June 6, 2014

Delta’s Relay For Life to run throughout the night

Delta’s annual Relay For Life takes place tomorrow at North Delta Secondary.

The Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser is a non-competitive event that involves teams of up to 15 participants who take turns

walking or running around a track.

The 12-hour event runs from 6 p.m. on Saturday to 6 a.m. on Sunday to recognize the fact that cancer never sleeps. Entertainment will actually get underway

at 4 p.m.

The opening ceremonies begin with a Survivors’ Victory Lap that’s scheduled for 6 p.m.

Luminaries will be lit during a moving ceremony at 10:30 p.m.

Their light pays tribute to loved ones and provides motivation and encouragement to participants who keep walking all night long.

Throughout the event, there will be performances by local talent.

the disease. In 2013, 16,224 teams raised $46.5 million across Canada through Relay For Life.

For event details or more information, contact Gwen Clyne at 604-533-1145 or deltarelay@bc.cancer.ca.

Each year, participants from across Canada come together to celebrate the lives of those who have overcome cancer, remember loved ones lost and empower individuals and communities to fight back against

On the Water Boating and Marine Feature

ARE YOU AND YOUR BOAT READY FOR THE SEASON?

By John Gullick- Canadian Safe Boating Council

Every year thousands of boaters go out on the water without giving any thought to how prepared either they or their boats are for the season ahead. Personal preparation involves ensuring you have on-hand your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, up to date nautical charts, a pre-departure checklist and have obtained a reliable marine weather forecast.

When it comes to vessel preparedness, one of the first things to ensure is that your boat and engine(s) are mechanically sound. Remember that, throughout most of Canada, boats have been in storage for a number of months over the winter and may not operate as efficiently as they did last season. Make sure that you follow the recommended maintenance schedule found in your boat’s owner’s manual.

The Canadian government also mandates that specific safety equipment be carried on board. This equipment can be of great benefit and can mean the difference between a great day out on the water and a potential disaster.

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Required items vary depending on boat length but the list below highlights the things that, at minimum, need be carried on board, in good working condition and within reach each time you go out: Compulsory Items required on a typical vessel 6 meters or less in length: • The vessels license or registration if powered by a motor of 7.5 kw (10 hp) or more • A Canadian approved flotation device (PFD) in good repair and of appropriate size for every person on board • Fire extinguisher (depending on type of engine, gas tank or cooking appliances on board) • Watertight flashlight or pyrotechnic distress signal requirements (flares) • Sound signaling device • Buoyant heaving line (minimum 15 meters in length) • Paddle or anchor with at least 15 meters of rode and /or chain • Re-boarding device • Bailer or manual water pump • Navigation lights Other items to check: • Secure batteries • Passive ventilation that allows air to flow through below decks • Exhaust fan or bilge blower that removes dangerous vapours The River House Marina, Restaurant & Pub • Flame arrester and heat would like to thank you for your support and patronage. shielding for inboard engines • Up-to-date charts Please drop in by boat, we have guest parking!

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Fifty years ago Jean Vanier opened the door of his modest home in the village of Troly-Breuil, France, to welcome two men from a local institution to live with him. It was the beginning of a journey known as L’Arche that now has established 146 communities in 46 countries around the world.

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Vanier has always spoken of the power of “being with” that recognizes the sharing of the giftedness of every person. Drawing from an article in the Toronto Star on June 1, this idea of doing things “with” instead of “for” people with disabilities is the core of a L’Arche campaign (www.discoverwith.ca) in Canadian magazines and transit billboards.

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It’s market time in Ladner 18th season of popular open air attraction kicks off Sunday

up is Latin singer Marlin Ramazzini (morning) and acoustic roots group brand new season of Headwater (afternoon). the Ladner Village “Hearing Headwater is Market starts like listening to the West Sunday.

Coast of Canada in song,” “It’s going to be lovely the Vancouver band’s weband full. The first market’s site states. going to be great,” says Upcoming dates will feaTracey McKnight, one of ture Astro’s Collar, Frankly the organizers.

Yours, Bruce Coughlan, The popular attraction, Hell’s Gate Blues Band, billed as Western Canada’s Wes Mackey, The Dubious largest open-air market, Brothers Duo, The Pilkey draws big crowds to Ladner Sisters, the Cannery Row Village each year with Trio and The Swamp Dogs. seven dates throughout the The market spans three summer. blocks on 48th Avenue This from Elliott market Street to Delta season will “It’s going to be Street and mark the runs from 10 lovely and full. The event’s 18th a.m. to 4 p.m. first market’s going year of on the second to be great.” operation. and fourth Tracey McKnight Sundays of There will be a June, July lot of newand August, ness in the market with over as well as a Sunday in 20 new artisans and vendors September. coming over the course “It’s going to be a lovely of the season, McKnight season,” says McKnight. notes.

Approximately 160 artiOfferings from new vensans and vendors attend dors will include art panels each market as well as local made from birch, aluminum merchants. There’s also a and pine, glass art, jewelry, dedicated group of people pottery, photography, fresh- who help with the organily frozen beef and artisan zation of the market along vinegars. with volunteers who help “So, it’s a nice blend of with traffic, greet artisans people,” she says, noting and answer questions at an organizers try to keep catinformation booth throughegories diversified. out the day.

Changing artisans and a The Ladner Village variety of musicians give Market is a member of the each market a different flaB.C. Association of Farmers vour. Some vendors attend Markets. It takes place rain every date while others or shine. don’t, McKnight says, addFor more on the market ing there’s always some visit ladnervillagemarket. changeover. com follow on Twitter at Shoppers who get huntwitter.com/LadnerVillage gry at the market will or contact info@ have a good number of LadnerVillageMarket.com. options. Pulled pork on a bun, salmon on a bun, PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE perogies, wood-fired pizza, Marv Fraser (left) sausages and hotdogs are and Bill McKnight nice choices to pick up and are part of the orgaeat while listening to some nizing team behind live music, McKnight says, the Ladner Village adding there are also great Market. A brand new cafes and restaurants to sit season of the sumdown for a leisurely meal. mertime event starts There will be a range Sunday. of musical acts during this market season. First BY

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Good eats at Hustle & Heart Dougie Dog Diner Truck one of several food options at hospital event BY

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Tomorrow’s Hustle & Heart Block Party and Walkathon at Delta Hospital will feature several delectable eating options.

One of those is courtesy of a colourful and enthusiastic entrepreneur whose healthy take on gourmet hotdogs drew praise from the Dragon’s Den. Dougie Luv will have one of his three food trucks, a Dougie Dog Diner Truck, dishing out all natural, no preservative hot dogs, a dog Luv says foodies will be able to tell the difference from regular street fair dogs.

Luv moved into the gourmet food truck business after opening the first hotdog restaurant in B.C., a 650-square-foot establishment in Vancouver’s entertainment district.

Having good sales but losing money in its first year,

Luv’s tweaks to the operation saw increased sales, a requirement from the often harsh tycoons on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, where Luv sought investors two years ago.

Luv told the Dragons he spent eight weeks on the road in Los Angeles doing research, which entailed, of course, eating plenty of hotdogs.

The Dragons, including the always-opinionated Kevin O’Leary, enjoyed his hotdogs and concept, but were reluctant to invest until he could bring his sales higher.

Luv would appear in a follow-up episode of the Dragon’s Den, eventually getting a deal done thanks to getting into the gourmet food truck business, which has become more popular in recent years. He has since closed the restaurant.

“With the recession around the world and this generation the way it is,

brand of root beer he’s now marketing.

Also scheduled to be at the Block Party are Hunky Bills, creators of pirogues, cabbage rolls, pulled pork, sausages, and poutine; Tubster’s SUBMITTED PHOTO Lil Dougie Luv will have one of his food trucks serving up Dunkers, gourmet hotdogs at the Hustle & Heart Block Party. makers people are much more fruthe other hand, they have of mini gal now. It’s a whole parano problem going to a food donuts; freshly squeezed digm shift on how people truck, spending $12 or $14 lemonade from Lemon are eating,” he told the and getting the most amazHeaven; and fresh fruit Optimist. ing food, lining up and smoothies from Thrifty “It used to be fine dinmeeting other people. It’s Foods. ing with wine and white just a whole new way of *** tablecloths, but very few eating.”

The Hustle & Heart people are going there. On Luv has also created a Block Party promises a

fun afternoon for the community while raising muchneeded funds for Delta Hospital.

The second annual Delta Hospital Foundation event will take place tomorrow from noon to 6 p.m. on the hospital grounds.

All proceeds will support the Results: Healthy and Growing campaign to expand the medical imaging and laboratory facilities at the hospital.

The Block Party will once again include a walkathon where participants are encouraged to collect pledges.

It will also feature many family-friendly activities such as pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, a Teddy Bear Clinic, dunk tank, information booths and test drives for charity.

Admission is free and activities are by donation.

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Church welcomes spring with concert

Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen is hosting a Spring Celebration concert, bake sale and silent auction on Sunday.

Doors open at 2 p.m. with the concert beginning at 3 p.m. It will feature a variety of local performers, including Natasha D’Agostino, Josh Eastman and the Ice Jam Trio.

D’Agostino graduated from South Delta Secondary where she sang in the choir and participated in musical theatre. She sings in a local band and is studying music at Capilano

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Natasha D’Agostino is one of the performers at Benediction Lutheran Church’s Spring Celebration concert.

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Tickets are available at the door. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for youth and free for children 10 and under.

Proceeds are in support of the local food bank and church programs.

The church is located at the corner of 6th Avenue and 56th Street.

Event celebrates power of music

A local group aimed at keeping retirees active and engaged is hosting a concert next week.

CARP Richmond-Delta will welcome a violin prodigy and a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra conductor for Music, The Language of all Cultures, which will be held in Richmond Tuesday, June 10.

Featuring 15-year-old violinist Royce Richert and renowned VSO conductor Bramwell Tovey, the musical extravaganza

aims to entertain as well as enlighten the audience about the universal power of music. Music, The Language of all Cultures is at Fraserview Church hall, 11295 Mellis Dr. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Advance tickets are available at www.richmondcarp@eventbrite.ca, Long and McQuade (6760 No. 3 Rd.) and Tom Lee Music (3631 No. 3 Rd.).

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Bandfest celebrates 10 years BY

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he Ladner Bandfest will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend with two days of live music in Memorial Park.

To put the icing on this special birthday musical extravaganza, Bandfest organizers are delighted to have the Royal Canadian Navy’s renowned Naden Band play at the conclusion of Sunday’s performances, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Legendary band leader Dal Richards is also scheduled to make an appearance on Sunday.

Ladner Bandfest has truly become an international event, with 22 bands travelling from various parts of the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Washington state and even one from the Hawaiian island of Maui.

Each band will perform a 40-minute set on one of two stages set up in the park.

Performances begin at 10 a.m. and run throughout the day.

The brainchild of Delta Music Makers music director Curt Jantzen, Ladner Bandfest introduces audiences to a variety of bands and brings together musicians from far afield who would otherwise not have an opportunity to hear one another’s performances in such a unique setting.

Since its inception, the Bandfest has been keenly supported by Mayor Lois Jackson, the Corporation of Delta, Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington and a myriad of local businesses and organizations.

Jantzen was the recipient of a Delta Chamber of Commerce award in 2011 and a long-term contribution award from Delta last year for his work with both Ladner Bandfest and the Music Makers.

There is no admission fee for Bandfest, although if you wish to make a financial contribution, there will be strategically located donation boxes.

Those planning to attend are asked to bring along folding chairs and sun hats.

Refreshments will be available on site from the TOOBs, who are famous for their curly fries.

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Curt Jantzen (above) and the Delta Music Makers are marking the 10th anniversary of Ladner Bandfest this weekend. The Naden Band will close out the weekend Sunday.

For more information, visit http://ladnerbandfest.org.

Brian Ellis is a bass clarinetist with the Delta Music Makers.

Saturday, June 7 • 10 a.m.: Lynn Valley Black Bear Band • 10:40 a.m.: South Fraser Community Band • 11:20 a.m.: New Westminster & District Concert Band • 12 p.m.: Vancouver Dorfmusik • 12:40 p.m.: Port Moody Community Band • 1:20: Vancouver Traveling Band • 2 p.m.: Delta Concert Band

• 2:40 p.m: Maui Community Band • 3:20 p.m.: Around the Sound Community Band • 4 p.m.: Fraser Valley Wind Ensemble (Kwantlen) • 4:40 p.m.: Presentations & Special Guests • 5 p.m. Langley Concert Band Sunday, June 8 • 10 a.m.: Vancouver Concert Band

• 10:40 a.m.: West Vancouver Adult Community Band • 11:20 a.m.: North Vancouver Community Band • 12 p.m.: Richmond Community Concert Band • 12:40 p.m.: Delta Music Makers • 1:20 p.m.: Metropolitan Concert Band • 2 p.m.: Sea to Sky Wind Ensemble

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This week I answer a reader’s question: Q. Our camellia is developing a black powdery substance on its leaves.

This rubs off but is even discolouring the side of the house and the neighbouring rhododendron. The plant doesn’t seem to be suffering too much, but it’s really become unsightly. Any suggestions?

A. Sooty Mold is very common with camellias.

The two most likely causes are aphids or scale insects.

All these are sap-suckers that excrete a sweet substance that coats the leaves and attracts ants that eat this honeydew. Fungi are also attracted and that’s what gives the honeydew its

sooty colour.

You’ll need to check whether ants are crawling up the trunk of your camellia and your rhododendron.

If they are, it’s important to stop them. As long as the ants can get up there, your problems will continue.

Garden centres sell insect-trappping substances such as Tanglefoot. These sticky products should be smeared on a plastic or cloth band that can be fastened around the trunks of both shrubs. It should be put on so it can be removed and discarded when necessary.

All sap-sucking insects seek out shrubs with lots of tender green growth.

High-nitrogen fertilizers encourage this. Balanced, slow-release fertilizers or compost is a better choice.

Checking for eggs on the underside of the leaves is also helpful in case you have scale insects, not aphids. Or you could have

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If sunlight and air circulation are blocked, sooty mold is more likely to attack. Sometimes the camellia has very dense growth, or perhaps surrounding trees are hogging the light.

Anyway, it helps to prune off the worst infected branches. Spraying will penetrate better and so will air and sunlight. If the bush is quite small, you could pick off the most badly infected leaves.

Blasts of water can dislodge many of the aphids.

For generally cleaning the bush somewhat, a tablespoon of Neem oil in a gallon of water is useful.

To cut off the next generation of scale, try dormant oil sprays. These can smother scale eggs.

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June 6, 2014 The Delta Optimist A25

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Ross Douglas will be the featured performer at tomorrow’s Songwriter’s Café at St. David’s Anglican Church in Tsawwassen.

Douglas plans on presenting an eclectic set of original songs replete with abundant “folkiness,” wit and humour delivered with charm and gusto, he says in an email to the Optimist.

He’ll be playing guitar, piano, ukulele and maybe some mandolin.

Douglas, who splits his time between Ladner and Point Roberts, produced a compilation, 12 Songs 115 Countries, last year from his albums that have been proven to be popular online around the world.

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Ross Douglas will perform at the Songwriter’s Café tomorrow.

Café at the Tsawwassen church.

Organized by Ladner’s Allen des Noyers, the idea is for one to be held on the first Saturday of each month. The format has an open stage portion followed by a feature performer.

The event starts at 7:30 p.m. at St. David’s, 1115-51A St. Admission costs $10 but performers get in free.

The South Delta Artists Guild is holding a fun Family Day tomorrow.

The group is raising funds for the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society and the Delta Community Animal Shelter and has an entertaining day lined up. There will be a free art contest for kids and

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There will be prizes for the art contest. The guild’s Rod Winning held one at

a recent exhibit he and fellow guild member Dennis Walsh put on.

Sponsored by Vancity Tsawwassen, Family Day takes place from noon to 3 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Longhouse, 1710-56th St. The guild also has an exhibit, Art for Animals, running at Gallery 1710.

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Dennis Walsh (left) and Rod Winning of the guild with Sarah Jones and Brittony Koryzma from the animal shelter and Michelle Laviolette from Vancity.

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Critical stretch for Jr. Islanders

Delta looks to rebound from lopisided loss to Salmonbellies when Adanacs visit Saturday night BY

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

It was hardly the way the Delta Islanders were hoping to begin a pivotal stretch of their season.

The New West Salmonbellies erased a 32 first period deficit with 12 unanswered goals and thumped the Islanders 14-4 on Tuesday night at historic Queen’s Park Arena.

The loss leaves Delta with an 8-5 record and all but eliminates their chances of reeling in the Salmonbellies who improved to 9-1.

The task doesn’t get any easier Saturday when the Coquitlam Adanacs (9-11) visit Sungod Arena at 7:30 p.m.

The Islanders also face the fourth place Victoria Shamrocks (5-4-1) on Sunday, then travel to Coquitlam next Wednesday.

The critical run concludes with New West at Sungod on June 14.

The Islanders will then have just four games remaining.

What should not be forgotten is the Islanders hovering in a similar position a year ago but believed the gap between themselves and the contenders was too significant and traded top scorers Cody Nass and Eli McLaughlin to New West for prospects and draft

picks. The deal stipulated the playing rights for both reverted back to Delta this season.

“If they want us to make deals to bring in guys to help for a playoff run then it’s time to show me (what they are capable of),” said assistant general manager and head coach Greg Rennie. “If not, then we can go the other direction too.

“Either way I promise you I will be the most busiest guy at the deadline.”

Rennie believes the Islanders are among the league’s most talented teams but also concedes there are missing ingredients too.

He would like to see more experience in his line-up and needs some of his offensive players to step up. That was none more evident than on Tuesday when the Islanders went over 40 minutes without a goal.

Meanwhile, the Salmonbellies were firing on all cylinders to easily avenge its only loss of the season last month at Sungod. Sniper Josh Byrne made a significant impact in his season debut with five goals.

“We learned a lot of lessons and one of them is just how good New West is when they are at full strength. In my mind, they are the team to beat,” added Rennie. “That said, we need

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Reece Callies and the Delta Islanders are at a critical juncture of the regular season in the B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League. to move on and not dwell on it too much with another big game on Saturday.”

The Islanders were coming off weekend wins

over Port Coquitlam (109) and Burnaby (11-6).

McLaughlin led the way against the Lakers with eight points, including four

goals. Nass added six points with two goals, while Evan Messenger also scored twice. Chase Fraser had seven assists.

“We put in so much effort, and we haven’t had much time together because we’ve all just come back from our pro season,” explained Kyla Richey of Roberts Creek. “We worked so hard in the last two and a half weeks we had together.

It’s so great to have our ticket to Italy. We’re back and our level of play was raised.”

After starring for the South Delta Sun Devils, Charuk earned a full-ride scholarship to the

University of Houston. She was named first team all-conference in her junior and senior seasons with Cougars. More recently, the 25-yearold has been playing professionally in Europe.

The World Championships are slated for Sept.

23 to Oct. 4. in Italy. Canada also captured the men’s qualifying tournament, marking the first time both national teams were able to earn berth on home soil.

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The 6-foot-2 middle blocker from Tsawwassen was a member of the Canadian team that captured the NORCECA Qualification Tournament in Mississauga. The home-crowd favourites beat Mexico in the final in three sets — 25-16, 2519, 25-17.

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U18 field hockey

Word Challenge

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MARK BOOTH

Vanessa Nordin and the Delta Falcons Storm defeated the Richmond Owls 3-0 in Greater Vancouver Junior Field Hockey League U18 action last Sunday at Minoru Park.

Red Sox win all-Ladner final at Newton Midget tournament Ladner teams dominated the recent Newton Minor Baseball Ross Midget AA Tournament, including an all Ladner championship game with the Red Sox slipping past the Black Sox 7-6.

All three local teams finished first in their roundrobin groups, with the Blue Jays joining their rivals as tournament contenders.

The Red Sox came out strong, allowing only four runs in three games, to reach the semi-finals. The entire team contributed to a sound defensive effort with clutch plays from all the players throughout the weekend. Strong pitching came from Bhavan Dhaliwal (MVP), Isaac Embree (MVP), Devin Basi (MVP), Justin MacKenzie and Daelen Magcalas

Ladner Red Sox (MVP), while stellar fielding was provided by Colton Moubert, David Copeland, Drake Carruthers, Kyle Clancy, Nick Carlson, Stuart Hodgins (MVP) and Taylor Adamson.

The Red Sox bats were inconsistent in the semifinals against host Newton Athletics but solid defense and great base running resulted in a 7-6 win. The

Black Sox got past the Blue Jays in the other final four match-up.

Unavailable for the tournament were Eric and Jackson Goodman. The Red Sox coaching staff includes: Geoff Moubert, Bruce Hodgins, Sean Clancy and Tyler Honigman. The team is looking forward to the upcoming league play downs and playoffs.

Mann named to B.C. Sevens team

Tsawwassen’s Michael Mann is a member of the B.C. Elite Youth Sevens rugby team that leaves for Germany Monday for the Heidelberg Junior International Sevens, a competition featuring representation from Europe, Africa and North America.

After a lengthy selection process that included trials in both Victoria and the Lower Mainland, head coach Shane Thompson selected 11 players to represent the province.

Thompson has toured to Germany in previous years with invitational touring side Dog River Howlers and knows his players will be ready for the stiff competition they face when they arrive in Heidelberg.

“This is a great tournament that has included junior national teams from

Romania and Kenya as well as provincial teams from across Germany,” Thompson said. “The strongest team in recent years is always the French Toulouse Junior Academy.”

Mann, who is also a standout football player, plays club rugby for the Brit Lions.

Designed to develop young athletes who will be best qualified to represent Canada with distinction at future Olympic Games and Rugby World Cup tournaments, the BCEY7’s has previously toured to Vegas and Hong Kong. This will be the first European tour in the program’s history.

The tour itinerary includes sightseeing around the city, including a tour of the renowned Heidelberg Castle and River Cruise. The tournament is set for June 1415 at the Fritz Grunebaum Sportsplex.

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A28 The Delta Optimist June 6, 2014

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Executive family home in prestigious Marina Gardens Estates. Close to golf, marina, walking trails and school. Spectacular 4 bedroom home with quality throughout. Formal living & dining room. Gourmet kitchen, family room with 2 way gas fireplace to the covered outdoor patio. Den/office on main floor.

Master ensuite with steam shower and jetted tub. Wonderful home for entertaining friends and family.

$939,000

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4841 47TH AVE., LADNER

D L O S T JUS

You will be so pleasantly surprised by this amazing home in central West Ladner location. Nothing to do but move right in! Updates galore! Formal living room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace; kitchen, eating area and family room overlooking beautifully fenced and landscaped backyard. 3 bedrooms (master bedroom with private deck and ensuite); and then there is a HUGE FLEX ROOM upstairs with skylight and tons of storage.

$558,000

OPEN SUN 2-4 GATED COMMUNITY 5359 JIBSET BAY, LADNER Ladner’s desirable gated retirement community of Southpointe.

900 square feet; 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, newer roof and newer appliances. Detached single garage; and a terrific 4,050 square foot south-west exposed lot.

Low maintenance fees – Enjoy the freedom!

Must be 55+ years old.

$409,000

SUITE-ABLE FANTASTIC FLOOR PLAN 5178 8A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN RARE, super spacious 2 level home with over 2400 square feet. 3 bdrms, large living room, dining room and country kitchen. Below perfect for 1 or 2 bedroom suite. Wonderful updates including new engineered H/W flooring, kitchen cabinets, paint and more. Wrap-around deck and spacious South exposed lot. Located in desirable central Tsawwassen location, close to schools, park and bus route. Endless possibilities in the large ground floor.

$629,900

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5872 145A ST., SURREY

#209, 4815 48TH AVE., LADNER

This Custom Built Home is AMAZING! Built To The Highest Standards by Foxridge Homes It Features An Open Concept Living, Dining and Kitchen Area With 10 Foot Ceilings, Granite Countertops and Hardwood Floors.. Enjoy The Sun and The Rain With The Extended Covered Patio Area... You Name It, This Home Has It! Loads Of Space For Everything Including a Media Room and Spare Bedroom Downstairs.

Downstairs Also Has Roughed In Plumbing For Bathroom/Kitchen... Must See. This Could Be Your Next Home!

$798,000

DREAM HOME SIMPLY THE BEST 5159 HERON BAY CLOSE, LADNER

D L O S T JUS

Beautifully updated 3 bedroom home with stunning formal living and dining areas. New silestone quartz counters and marble backsplash, stainless steel kitchen appliances; Engineered hardwood floors; 2 1/2 beautifully renovated bathrooms; new blinds and california shutters; new furnace; 40 year roof; 2 gas fireplaces; interior/exterior paint and so much more. Spacious cul-de-sac location. Close to nature walks, schools, marina and golf course.

Professionally landscaped yard with irrigation system and inground lighting. Private mature cedar hedging in this south exposed back yard.

Perfect for a professional couple.

$719,000

This is a fabulous 2 level townhouse style, 2 bedroom & loft located in Ladner Village. Gorgeous renovated kitchen. Dining area and living room with built in’s, wood fireplace and new carpets.

Absolutely the most sought after waterfront development in the area boasting not only it’s marina but loads of green space.

$388,000

JUST SOLD VIEWS! VIEWS! VIEWS!

1ST L I R AP E C N 4250 ARTHUR DR., E S SI AL LADNER S 1 2 OVER

Located on Ladner’s renowned Arthur drive and historic Chilukthan Slough, this 3000 square foot family home has a view from almost every room. Sunrises and moonrises over Mount Baker, wildlife and waterfowl around the waterway and farmer’s fields that change with every season. With five bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, this home is flexibly designed by way of an in-law/nanny suite with separate entrance. The kitchen is finished with maple cabinets & granite counters, the living room has a floor to ceiling fireplace & 14 foot ceilings. Other special features include a Tuscan inspired, climate controlled wine cellar, a fully equipped 14’x7’ greenhouse, a private backyard with glass-covered patio, and gardens and greenery where florae and blossoms abound.

$875,000

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bringing people + properties together

richard lowe + associates

Progroup |5360 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen www.realestatedelta.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Richard Lowe, Personal Real Estate Corporation, Realtor, RIBC 604 946 8000 | 604 943 8080 | richard@realestatedelta.com

NEW LISTING!

2,330 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 2 bath many updates - private & mature lot - 8,611 sq.ft. lot

NEW LISTING

4744 44A Ave $599,900

1,895 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 2 bath many updates - farmland view - 6,000 sq.ft. lot

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4680 44A Ave. $579,000 2,033 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 2 bath farmland view - 6,000 sq.ft. lot

`1,055 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath - top floor large kitchen w/ eating area - Green Gables

QUIET LOCATION

NEW LISTING lowe richard ociates

NEW LISTING

#320-4885 53rd Street $288,000

1,920 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 3 bath family room - 4,656 sq.ft. lot

NEW PRICE

933 sq.ft. - 1 bdrm - 1 bath - den private garden level - Westham Lane

TOP FLOOR

4852 59A Street $579,900

1,613 sqft - 3 bdrms - 2 bath rancher - 6,135 sq.ft.

#108-4770 52A Street $295,000

932 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath - top floor courtyard view - Sunningdale IV

NEW LISTING

5228 Westminster Ave $579,900

GREAT LOCATION

#406 - 4768 53 Street $279,000

1,561 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 2 bath updated rancher - 4,844 sq.ft. lot

RANCHER

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

5678 Clipper Road $688,000

1,020 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath courtyard view - Sunningdale IV

758 sq.ft. - 1 bdrms - 1 bath private patio - Adlington Court

2,192 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms 3 bath - Victory South - 5,529 sq.ft.

2,332 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 2 bath updated 2 storey - 6,500 sq.ft.

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#208-4768 53 Street $299,000

5274 Bentley Drive $675,000

4573 46B Street $569,000

2,330 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 3 bath extensive updates - 7,722 sq.ft. lot

946 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 1 bath corner unit - Ladner Place

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

5098 58B Street $659,000

#201-4926 48th Ave $268,000

NEW PRICE

#106 - 4745 54A Street $249,000

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NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING!

4992 58th Street $648,000

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4812 Glendale Ave | $589,000

#5-4907 57A Street | $359,000

5150 Massey Drive | $689,900

#102 - 4745 54A Street | $349,800

4609 46A Street

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup SOLD by richard lowe + associates

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup SOLD by richard lowe + associates

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup SOLD by richard lowe + associates

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup SOLD by richard lowe + associates

Listed by Team 3000 SOLD by richard lowe + associates

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#5-4728 54A Street

#202-4689 52A Street | $399,900

5368 4A Ave | $898,000

5317 1A Avenue

A306 - 4811 53rd Street| $388,000

#9- 4787 57th Street

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup SOLD by richard lowe + associates

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup SOLD by richard lowe + associates

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup Realty SOLD by richard lowe + associates

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup Realty SOLD by richard lowe + associates

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup Realty SOLD by richard lowe + associates

Listed by Royal Lepage SOLD by richard lowe + associates

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A36 The Delta Optimist June 6, 2014

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• New paint • New high-end appliances

• Loads of storage insuite

• Large ultra-private balcony

• Gas fireplace

#D203-4845 53rd, Ladner

#213-4889 53rd, Ladner

#263-1440 Garden Pl., Tsawwassen

$229,900

$269,900 • 2 bedroom/2 full bath • West facing apartment • 1094 sq.ft. suite • 2 large west facing decks off living room and kitchen • Maintenance includes hot water, heat and gas • 1 secure parking stall and a locker

• Best location in the entire complex • Laminate flooring, great floor plan #13-1702 56th St., Tsawwassen

• 2 bdrm & 2 bthrms • Bamboo flooring • LEED certified ultra efficient building • Bright South facing exposure • In the heart of town

BEAUTIFUL GROUND FLOOR UNIT W/PRIVATE PATIO! W NE

• Heron Place - Excellent location, walk to everything • Gorgeous updates incl/new kitchen counters and high-end appliances • 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • Large master suite with walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite • Crown mouldings, 9’ ceilings, central vac, newer roof and more!

• 2 storage lockers

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#311 1315 56th St., Tsawwassen

#106-1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

$365,000

$374,900 YALE TOWN VIBE

• New $20,000+ kitchen reno

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• Bonus shop area in garage 5260 Schooner Gate, Ladner

#4 4728 54A St., Ladner

• 5,500 sq.ft. corner lot backing onto slough • Excellent garden area

DETACHED HOME FOR A GREAT PRICE! W NE

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#3 4728 54A St., Ladner

$519,900 including GST CHARMING RANCHER!

• Beautifully reno’d 3 bedroom • Big private treed lot • Great value for a young family er y fras Located in South Meridian week• b

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• Very quiet, private complex • Bright, 3 bedroom open floor plan & 2.5 baths • Newer kitchen with granite counters & S/S appliances • Laminate floors, gas fireplace and great storage • Private fenced west exposed backyard

$569,900

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$389,900 CORNER 2 STOREY PENTHOUSE

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• Over 1800 square feet • Living room with vaulted ceiling, formal dining room • Upstairs has a great space for an office or games room • In-suite storage #A307 4811 53rd St., Ladner

$419,900 STUNNING VIEWS!

• Peaceful location along the Deas Slough

• Immaculately kept unit • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths incl large ensuite • Pets allowed #212 6263 River Road, Ladner

$472,900

GORGEOUS TOWNHOME!

• Luxuriously appointed with laminate floors, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances and much more • 2 and 3 level plans available • Complex sits on a quiet inside street #2-4728 54A St., Ladner

$519,900 OUTSTANDING 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME

• Large 1,731 sq.ft. duplex style townhome • Quality built in 2006 by Sonnenberg Homes • 4 bedrooms + 4 bathrooms • Side-by-side double garage

4725 Cedar Tree Lane, Ladner

#3 4780 55B Street, Ladner

$529,900 GREAT EXECUTIVE LAYOUT

• Quiet no-through street

• Updated split level home

• Tons of street parking

• Large west-exposed sunny

• 6,577 sq.ft. lot

backyard

• Walk to everything

• Quiet no-thru street.

• Fantastic curb appeal in

• New open concept kitchen

cul-de-sac 1466-160TH ST, Surrey

• Private Yard • Updated appliances,

$529,900

CUTE RANCHER IN THE PERFECT CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION G TIN LIS NEW

• Double Garage

#8-4965 47th Ave., Ladner

$519,900 incl GST

$495,000

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$359,900

BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE TOWNHOMES!

• Large 1,500 sq.ft. layout

• Insuite laundry • Wheelchair access

WOW! EXCELLENT 3 BEDROOM SPACIOUS TOWNHOME

• Totally renovated 2 bdrm+den condo townhome • Overlooks the Fraser River • 42 FOOT boatslip rents for $250/MONTH • 1,272 sq.ft.

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

• Large master bedroom

#206-1140 55th St., Tsawwassen

$449,900

• 2 bedrooms and a den

• 8 brand new townhomes starting at $489,900 • 3 bedroom & 3 + den plans available • Luxurious r by frasefinishing • Quiet street

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#203 4815 48th Avenue, Ladner

FANTASTIC RANCHER BACKING ONTO WATERWAY

BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE TOWNHOMES!

• 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom

WATERFRONT CONDO WITH LARGEST BOAT SLIP IN COMPLEX

$449,900

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$399,900

#104-1350 View Cr., Tsawwassen

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cabinet drawers • New bathrooms with granite

#159-5421 10th Ave., Tsawwassen

• Huge 1,700+ sqft 2 level layout • Vaulted ceilings w/updates throughout • Theatre room and open concept kitchen • Tranquil golf course setting • 2 parking spaces and locker included

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#28 4787 57th St., Ladner

GROUND LEVEL STUNNER BACKING ONTO THE GOLF COURSE!

• Large 1,300+ sq.ft.

• Stainless appliances, pullout

• HERITAGE design, NW • Over 1500 sq.ft. on 3 levels

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

with open concept

bdrm) with 3.5 bath corner unit

$269,900

$329,000

LOTS OF SPACE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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#207 1300 Hunter Rd., Tsawwassen

$299,900 PANORAMIC VIEWS!

• Exotic Teak textured

TUCKED AWAY ON A QUIET STREET

• South facing quiet corner unit

W NE

• 2 bdrm with 1 1/2 baths

• Newer hot water tank

• Two bdrms & two full bathrms

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• New carpets and lino

• Newer stove & dishwasher

TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE IN PILLARS COMPLEX

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

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

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COMPLETELY RENOVATED

UPDATED 2 BEDROOM UNIT

• 1 bedroom, 1 bath

5524 46A Ave., Ladner

$569,900

great room

4475 60B St., Ladner

$589,900

#1 Agent in South Delta*

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & to-date 2014!

*Based on number of sales in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics

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• 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 • New legal suite • In-ground irrigation system

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5736 48B Ave., Ladner

$575,000

$589,900 FANTASTIC LYNN PLACE OPPORTUNITY! • Excellent west Ladner location • Quiet no-through street • Walk to schools, parks, shopping, etc.

• Large 7559 sqft lot • Functional split level design

• Cute and cozy Cape Cod • Renovated throughout • New windows, new roof, and more!

5027 60A, Ladner

5212 Lynn Pl., Ladner

$599,900

599,900

• Huge 11,841 sq.ft.

• 4 bedroom rancher design with 2 bedroom loft upstairs • Backs onto the slough • Updated appliances fraserflooring b•yLaminate • Radiant in-floor heating

• Park like lot in central West Ladner • Cozy 4 bedroom home

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• 6 total bedrooms • Potential to suite downstairs, 3 full baths incl/ensuite 5247 10A Ave., Tsawwassen

$639,900 WATER VIEWS FROM BALCONY • 2,713 sq.ft. living space

• 2,485 sq.ft. house • 3 bedrooms, 3 baths • Desired street in Pebble Hill • Excellent family home

• 4 bedrooms

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$645,900

4713 46A Street, Ladner

$649,900

$649,900

STUNNING SPLIT-LEVEL WITH ADDITION • Updated split level • Over 2,200 sq.ft.

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A DESIGNERS DREAM

• Large 3,583 sq.ft. home • Lower level could be converted into a suite • Recreation room opens to hot tub, pool & deck area in private sun-drenched yard ser by fra k e e w • Master bedroom has “VIEW” of Mt Baker and walk-in closet

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• Stunning updates throughout • Renovated kitchen, granite counters • High-end appliance package r ase chef bythefrtrue weekfor • In-floor hot water heating • 2706 sqft 4702 53rd, Ladner

$799,900

EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME

• Beautiful 2,277 sq.ft.

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

$679,900

4531 60B Street., Ladner

916 Gale Drive, Tsawwassen

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#39 5900 Ferry Rd., Tsawwassen

$679,900

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5205 2nd Ave., Tsawwassen

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$669,900

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• 2,170 sq.ft • 3 bedroom • Excellent layout • Exotic hardwood flooring throughout • Designer paint, vaulted ceilings, • Bonus 4 parking spots! (rare in this complex) • Large private yard overlooking lush green space

2-Level

6754 London Drive, Ladner

BEAUTIFUL UPDATED FAMILY HOME

STUNNING EXECUTIVE TOWNHOME

• 2.203 sq.ft. UPDATED

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• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS! • New Roof, hardwood, kitchen & bathrooms

• Rarely available • Future development?

$669,900

$659,900 ING

• Historic Ladner Village

4755 51st St., Ladner

5338 Aspen Way, Ladner

$649,900

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• Lot size 5,797 sq.ft.

• Port Guichon location

5117 Erin Way, Tsawwassen

5416 48B Ave., Ladner

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4517 46A St., Ladner

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• Stunning kitchen and bathroom renos.

• Bamboo flooring and new tile • Newer roof • Quietfr street r excellent asewith by appeal. week curb • Sunny south facing yard

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QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

• Wonderfully renovated 2-level home • Huge 8,100+ sf west exposed lot • Easily suited • Close to elementary and secondary schools

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$639,900

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6397 Crescent Court, Ladner

4564 Arthur Drive, Ladner

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973 53A St., Tsawwassen

RANCHER WITH MOUNTAIN AND FARMLAND VIEWS!

DEFINITELY WORTH A LOOK!

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doors, new paint, tile flooring • Original hardwood flooring

& more!

• Low traffic street

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• Large 9,505 sq.ft. corner lot • Updated with new windows,

• New kitchens, baths, flooring

• Mountain view

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• 4 bedroom home

• Private garage

4158 Arthur Drive, Ladner

BEAUTIFUL RENOVATED CAPE COD

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$729,900 STUNNING RENOVATION W/ HUGE ADDITION! HIS ET M US -4 P O 2 H EN DAY OP SUN

• 5,791 sq.ft. lot backing farmland!

• 4 bdrms, 3 bathrms Executive home!

6377 Crescent Court, Ladner

$799,900

• Extensively renovated • Shows like a new home • Layout perfect for the whole family • Sun-drenched yard • Views of Northshore Mountains 5109 59A St., Ladner

$799,900

Nobody sells more real estate in Ladner/Tsawwassen than Fraser and his team!*

604.728.2845

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

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

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A38 The Delta Optimist June 6, 2014

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• Brand new home by Andres Homes Includes GST • 2,640 sq.ft.

• 4 bedrooms • Ground level can be a legal, 1 bedroom, self-contained suite • Double garage

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• State of the art gourmet chef’s kitchen 4273 River Road W., Ladner

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OWN PART OF LADNER’S HERITAGE! • Very special “Haley Wilson” house • Wonderful Arts & Craft home built in 1915 • Large 20,000+ lot with private setting 4585 Arthur Dr., Ladner

$959,900

GORGEOUS NEW HOMES IN PORT GUICHON! W NE

• Over 2,500 sq.ft. 5 Bedroom and den • Vaulted ceilings, prestige layout • Master bedroom on main floor • 4 BDRMS UPSTAIRS! 4 bathrooms 4557 Savoy St., Ladner

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$959,900 ONE OF LADNER’S FINEST W/GOLF COURSE VIEW!

5880 Cove Reach Rd., Ladner

$1,128,800

• Private 4386 sq.ft. home

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

5135 Cliff Pl., Tsawwassen

$1,698,800 ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME

• Stunning 37287 sq.ft. lot • Full size tennis court, koi

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$1,998,000

$1,799,900 BEAUTIFUL 2 STOREY CUSTOM HOME

• 4,500 sq.ft.

558 English Bluff Road, Tsawwassen

3540 Arthur Drive, Ladner

WATERFRONT LIVING WITH PRIVATE DOCK

• 5472 sq.ft. home • 4 bdrms and 5 bthrms

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• Situated on 20 acres

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• This home has everything you can imagine in luxury living

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$1,488,000

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$1,188,800

ONE OF LADNER’S FINEST ESTATES

• List price includes fully • Yacht/boat/float plane

PANORAMIC BOUNDARY BAY VIEWS!

228 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen

5382 Crescent Dr, Ladner

WATERFRONT, SPECTACULAR VIEWS

$889,900

5661 Sherwood Blvd., Tsawwassen

• Total renovation over $350 thousand • 4 bedrooms plus a den, 4 bathrooms plus a steam egree 360 dour online shower t l • Master on the Main virtua • 3,480 sq.ft. of living space

• 6160 sq ft home less than 5 years old • Park-like 20,000 sq ft (half acre) lot • High 25 ft ceilings, • Euroline windows & doors • Kentwood wide-plank hardwood floors • Large professionally landscaped front & rear yards • Detached 900 sq ft shop at rear of home

$1,758,888

• Massive 5,156 sqft home with fully finished basement • Private 7,406 sqft lot • Sweeping views of Boundary Bay and North Shore Mountains from 2nd Level • Gorgeous new deck that must be seen • One of Tsawwassen’s most desired neighbourhoods

STUNNING HOME

4632 55B St., Ladner

$1,268,800

4712 Stahaken Pl., Tsawwassen

$959,900

$959,900

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME

functional layout downstairs • Frameless glass showers

• Fantastic family home in Ladner’s premier neighbourhood • Great room design with huge living area r frase by• Private and sunny fenced yard with patio

$899,900

• 2,600 sq. ft. home • Large detached garage • Open floor plan • 2 bedroom suites up - one on main plus den • Oversize doors plus high ceilings • GST included • 2-5-10 warranty in place.

6703 1A, Tsawwassen

• 4 bedrooms up and a

$899,900

$899,900

BRAND NEW MODERN CONTEMPORARY

• Close to 3,000 sf

$899,900

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1170 Walalee Dr., Tsawwassen

4935 63A, Ladner

• 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 6763 Seaview, Tsawwassen

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• Absolutely beautiful

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5859 Fair Wd., Ladner

MODERN MARINA GARDENS BEAUTY!

• Like new, built in 2013

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

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

• Fantastic floorplan with 4 bedrooms upstiars • High ceilings and hardwood flooring • Chef’s style kitchen w/gas range • West facing backyard • Double garage

$889,900

• Stunning finishings

W NE

BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE MARINA GARDENS HOME!

• 2900 sqft. home • Large manicured 11,000 sqft. corner lot • Open layout, vaulted ceilings • 3 bedrooms fraserand a den and 3 y bathrooms full week b • Boundary Bay & mountain views off the master bdrm 5632 Groveridge Wynd, Tsawwassen

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PREMIER NEIGHBOURHOOD

$888,000

WELL MAINTAINED EXECUTIVE HOME IN THE TSAWWASSEN “TERRACE” G TIN LIS

• 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, Tsawwassen

$859,900

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

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4638 51st, Ladner

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

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

GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO TOWN

HERITAGE ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE

• Double staircase.

• Black galaxy granite tiling 6520 68th Avenue, Ladner

$2,488,000

• Yacht/boat/float plane moorage at private dock • State of the art chef’s kitchen • European appliances, the finest of finest only European quality high end custom home 4249 River Road W., Ladner

$2,900,000

#1 Agent in Ladner / Tsawwassen* 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014!

*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

www.fraserelliott.com

June 6, 2014 The Delta Optimist A39

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* 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

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards dipl. in Marketing Commercial and Residential Real Estate British Columbia Ins. of Tech.

Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave. 604-728-2845

FRASER ELLIOTT’S TEAM SELLS ONE HOME EVERY 2.03 DAYS!* #1 IN REAL ESTATE IN LADNER/TSAWWASSEN* Stats as of May 15, 2014

www.fraserelliott.com

A40 The Delta Optimist June 6, 2014

EUGENE KNOEDLER

ABR®

Accredited Buyers Representative

SRES®

www.deltarealestate.net

Seniors Real Estate Specialist

Helping you make the Right move #314-54th St.

Progroup Realty Fantastic location on quiet street in Port Guichon. For those looking for sun and privacy, this 2 level home is situated on private corner lot with a sunny west facing backyard.

Updates include hardiplank siding, laminate flooring, furnace 2012, H/W tank 2011, gas range, bathrooms and more. Lots of storage and bonus in-law suite for extended family. 1 Block from Port Guichon Elementary school.

4483 45A St.

NEW LISTING

$833,000

New Listing

$599,999

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4621 54A St.

eugene@eugenek.ca

604.219.3177

Great family home close to Pebble Hill School, Diefenbaker Park and public transit. Nicely updated 5 bedrooms 3 baths with new roof, windows, kitchen including Bertazoni Gas range and stainless steel appliances, hardwood, carpets, bathrooms, tiling, fireplaces, paint inside and out, hot water tank and newer furnace. Private backyard with huge outdoor back deck. Large 18'x16'separate storage area. This home is all done and ready to move in.

731 English Bluff Rd., Tsaw.

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5238 Glen Abbey

$1,035,000

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Geffke’s

Associate Broker MLS Diamond Master

Medallion Club 27 Years

OCEAN VIEWS!

Medallion Club - 7 years

$849,000

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Premier Real Estate Team

D SOL #1

at Royal Lepage Regency Rlty Ltd for 7 years

WE DON'T JUST LIST - WE PUT DEALS TOGETHER!

jjgeffke@dccnet.com www.geffketeam.com Jurgen Johanna Stefan B.B.A. 604-719-7345 778-229-0627 604-767-4038

Very well maintained 4 bdrm/3 bath family home with a nicely appointed in-law suite in Delta Manor. Centrally located close to schools, shopping, parks and transit. Situated on a private 7000 sqft lot with large sunny west facing rear yard with new wraparound sundeck, furnace, hot water tank, exterior paint and more. *Bonus-large RV parking. Great home in a central location.

$629,000

1265 Pacific Drive

$1,995,000

Progroup Realty 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

The

New Listing

Bonnie

Assistant Translator in Cantonese & Mandarin

$998,000

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TOP 10% IN SALES OF ALL GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS FOR 32 YEARS

OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4

WATERFRONT

$1,340,000

3 BDRMS, 2.5 BATHS, 2,105 SQ.FT., 6000 SQ.FT. LOT, RENOVATED, SHOWS BEAUTIFULLY. REDUCED! MLS V1048030

3 BDRMS, 3 BATHS, 2,071 SQ.FT., ACROSS FROM THE BEACH!

PRICED TO SELL! MLS V1052456

$658,000

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JUST LISTED

$948,000

$382,500

AFFORDABLE! BEAUTIFUL! 4866 TURNBUCKLE WYND 3 BDRMS, 1.5 BATHS, 1,606 SQ.FT., “HARBOURSIDE”, MLS V1061509

JUST LISTED!

$519,000

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS! POOL TIME! 63 WOODLAND DR. “THE TERRACE”

922 GALE DRIVE

5 BDRMS, 3 BATHS, 2,477 SQ.FT., 8988 SQ.FT. LOT. V1051861

RENOVATED TOWNHOME

OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4

1332 BEACH GROVE RD

165 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY

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ROYAL OAKS PENTHOUSE! 2 BEDROOMS & DEN! VIEWS! RENOVATED! 1350 SQ.FT. V1066227

PENTHOUSE-BEST BUY

$329,000

2 BEDROOM PENTHOUSE IN HERON PLACE

2 BDRMS, 2 BATHS, S.EXPOSED, 1,168 SQ.FT., HERON PLACE. MUST BE SOLD! V1056903

June 6, 2014 The Delta Optimist A41

2013: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

TrishandTeri .ca SUOP N EN 24

• GET MOVING WITH TRISH AND TERI •

4410 47A Street | $535,000 | NEW LISTING

4947 11A Avenue | $778,000 | CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN

SUOP N EN 24

83-5900 Ferry Rd | $759,000 | CHESAPEAKE LANDING 5923 Whitcomb Place | $599,000 | BEACH GROVE

5335 10th Avenue | $1,488,000 | NEW LISTING

1558 Beach Grove Road | $1,648,000 | WATERFRONT

1059 Eden Cres | $849,000 | RENOVATED RANCHER

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

SUOP N EN 24

114-4768 53rd Street | $279,000 | RENTALS ALLOWED

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

5299 3A Avenue | $649,000 | PEBBLE HILL

105-6263 River Road | $489,000 | WATERFRONT

5374 6th Avenue | $599,000 | NEW LISTING

190 67th Street | $799,000 | BOUNDARY BAY

10-6320 48A Avenue | $429,900 | 1,800 SQFT

264 Murphy Drive | $615,000 | NEW LISTING

5078 Cliff Drive | $1,698,000 | NEW RESIDENCE

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

SUOP N EN 24

1655 Braid Road | $939,000 | BEACH GROVE

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

214-4815 48th Avenue | $479,000 | WATERFRONT

4728 Stahaken Place | $669,000 | NEW ROOF

5616 Goldenrod Crescent | $949,000 | RENOVATED

PH11-1363 56th Street | $329,000 | LAGOON VIEW

4927 4th Avenue | $839,000 | MECHANIC’S GARAGE

140-5421 10th Avenue | $429,900 | 3 BEDROOMS

304-1153 54A Street | $349,000 | HERON PLACE

415-1350 View Crescent | $415,000 | FULL ON VIEW

1148 Fairway Views | $539,000 | VIEW PROPERTY

406-1350 View Crescent | $429,000 | 1,560 SQFT.

SUOP N EN 24

4589 64th Street | $879,000 | 3,112 SQ.FT.

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

302-1300 Hunter Rd | $395,000 | GOLF COURSE VIEW

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

Teri Steele | 604.897.2010 sold@TeriSteele.com

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

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OPEN TUESDAY - SUNDAY 12-5PM

Frank Becir | 604.862.5731 | fbecir@telus.net 6251 River Road (or 5825 60 Ave for your GPS) Delta, BC

20 NEW HOUSES COMING SOON 2-5 Bedroom Homes, Starting from $689,900

COME VISIT OUR SALES CENTRE TODAY!

DOWNTOWN VANCOU VER

6 houses now sold • 1300-3000 square feet • Floor plans available online

5099 Springs Boulevard, Delta Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 12-5pm 604.948.HOME (4663) info@tsawwassensprings.ca

www.TsawwassenSprings.ca THIS IS NOT AN OFFERING FOR SALE. ANY SUCH OFFERING CAN ONLY BE MADE WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. E. & O.E. SALES BY REGENCY REALTY LTD.

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