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New protocol provides first responders with info on dangerous goods traversing Delta BY

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Delta is preparing itself as the chances increase for a dangerous material spill by truck or rail. A new protocol between the municipality and rail companies is giving local responders a better grasp of the dangerous goods coming through Delta, said deputy fire Chief Paul Schofield. “What we have is a confidentiality agreement with the rail industry for all rail operating in Delta, and also with Transport Canada as well. So we receive regular information on the transportation of dangerous goods in the community,” he said. The protocol was a recommendation from Delta last year on rail safety issues. It followed last summer’s tragic train accident in of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, where a 72-car train loaded with crude oil derailed, causing a massive explosion and fire that killed 47 people. Afterward, a Senate committee, already looking into the transportation of hazardous goods by rail, released a sweeping report, urging the government to launch an independent review of rail safety. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities would establish

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Delta is home to the country’s largest marine terminal, which means dangerous goods regularly travel through the community by both rail and road. its own National Municipal Rail Safety Working Group, which gathered feedback from communities, including Delta. Noting Delta is host to the country’s largest marine terminal, Mayor Lois Jackson submitted a list of recommendations, including identifying the most frequently transported dangerous goods and focusing training on dealing with those commodities. See GOODS page 3

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Concerns voiced over plan for five-storey apartment building on 47A Avenue in Ladner BY

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A proposed five-storey apartment building in Ladner is drawing the ire of nearby residents. The municipality recently received an application by development planner Alex Cauduro to construct a 47-unit building on four properties that have been consolidated at the corner of 47A Avenue and 48B Street. The application requires an Official Community Plan amendment to increase the maximum density allowed in the area as well as an amendment to the OCP and Ladner Area Plan to increase the maximum building height from the current three storeys. The application requires public consultation before going to Delta council. If the developer is successful in amending density and height restrictions, the flood gates will open, according to a resident who wrote one of several letters to the Optimist with concerns about the project. The resident said a precedent would be set that would negatively change the character of the village. Others have echoed such concerns and building height was an issue during recent discussions on redeveloping the Ladner waterfront.. An information meeting

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on the proposal is set for Wednesday, July 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ladner Community Centre. Meanwhile, another large multi-family development has recently received preliminary approval from council. Architect Peter Dandyk is proposing a four-storey, 30-unit apartment building at 5571 Ladner Trunk Rd.,

GOODS from page 1 “While it is not practical for rail companies to notify the municipality of every shipment of dangerous goods, emergency response agencies need to know what kind of hazardous materials are moving through their communities and with what frequency,” Jackson said. The mayor also recommended, among other things, the formation of strategically located multi-purpose emergency response teams that can be deployed to deal with

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A developer has consolidated four properties at the corner of 47A Avenue and 48B Street. Plans for a five-storey, 47-unit apartment building will be subject of a public information meeting next Wednesday.

extraordinary incidents. The Railway Association of Canada was quick to respond, noting railways regularly share information on commodities handled, including dangerous goods. Schofield said Delta’s emergency responders now know the types of materials that usually arrive and crews are being prepared for specific incidents. However, the protocol agreement doesn’t apply to materials transported by trucks, unless it’s consid-

a site currently occupied by a couple of former restaurants. The proposal does not comply with the current OCP land use designation with respect to height, density or form. If the proposal were approved, it would almost double the number of units currently allowed per acre at that site. The applicant has made ered high-hazard, which results in notification. At the time of the Quebec accident, Jackson said dangerous chemicals carried by trucks on the road are also a threat. Deltaport operator TSI will notify Delta if, for example, highly radioactive products are arriving, but the municipality doesn’t keep track of most commodities on the road, Schofield noted. A recent report to Delta council on proposed revisions to the provincial spill response system noted hazardous materials are

a number of revisions since the plan was first put forward a couple of years ago. The majority of responses received from surrounding residents when public consultation took pace at the time included concerns about traffic impacts, parking, loss of sunlight and privacy, and compatibility with neighbouring properties. A staff report notes a

residential designation for the property, as opposed to a mixed-use designation, is more consistent with the objectives of the OCP, which are to concentrate commercial development in the Ladner Village core and the adjacent commercial mall areas. A public hearing on the application will take place July 29 at municipal hall.

“While it is not practical for rail companies to notify the municipality of every shipment of dangerous goods, emergency response agencies need to know what kind of hazardous materials are moving through their communities and with what frequency.” Mayor Lois Jackson

already transported within Delta’s boundaries via road and rail. The report, which had a glowing view of Delta’s Hazardous Material Team, noted, “With the growth of goods movement by truck

and by rail through the community it is probable that transportation of hazardous materials will also increase thereby increasing the chances of an incident occurring in the community.”

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“Gramma” will be back on the track this weekend as the Race for the House event in support of Ronald McDonald House B.C. takes place at Mission Raceway Park. Ladner senior Gayle Baird, who is known in racing circles as “Gramma,” will be on the track nine times with three practice rounds, three qualifying rounds and three races. She will be racing two cars this weekend: her #118 open wheel Formula Vee and the #62 Sedan class Honda Civic. Baird started racing when she retired at 62, although none of her friends and family believed she would actually stick with it. She’s now been racing for six years. “Have a good time while you can because it’ll be over before you know it.” Baird says. “I had a heart

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B.C. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick visited Delta on Sunday and Monday, taking the opportunity to tour the area and speak to some of the farmers and stakeholders in the agricultural industry. The MLA for KelownaLake Country is spending parts of July and August touring the province. “My first stop really is Delta because it’s one of the cradles of agriculture here in British Columbia,” said Letnick. “It’s important for me to understand what’s happening here.” The invitation to come to Delta came from fellow Liberal Scott Hamilton, the MLA for Delta North who accompanied Letnick on his visit. Discussions were held concerning the challenges envy me

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MURPHY’S LAW It seemed ludicrous at first, but with every passing day the notion gains a little more credibility. When teachers and the provincial government failed to reach an agreement by the end of June, which had been a stated goal for both sides, rumblings soon began that the dispute could drag into the next school year. I didn’t give the thought much credence, but as we approach the middle of July, that talk grows louder. I still find it hard to believe this will happen, but now that the school year has come and gone, taking with it that deadline pressure many negotiations require in order to reach a deal, an extended work stoppage looms as a possibility. Rather than taking their foot off the pedal because it’s summertime, shouldn’t it be a case of utilizing the next two months, a time when few are impacted save for summer school and some other programs, to hammer out a settlement? I recognize there’s still bargaining activity taking place, but from the outside looking in it appears to lack the intensity needed to result in an agreement. It’s also led to the growing sentiment that the dispute could drag on. It was just last month that the teachers’ strike disrupted the lives of a great many British Columbians, to say nothing of the lost opportunities in the classroom and of the extra-curricular variety, so that unwelcome situation should be fresh in everyone’s minds. Going through that all over again come September is hard to fathom. Should that come to pass, I suspect the public won’t necessarily pick sides, but will be angry with both parties for not being able to find common ground. It might have been considered unfortunate that more than a year’s worth of negotiations couldn’t prevent job action, but that won’t cut it moving forward. There’s time available now to get a deal done so don’t squander the opportunity to do so while the education system is on hiatus and the impacts are minimal. Perhaps that’s a naïve way to look at the situation and it will take the proverbial gun being held to someone’s head to see a resolution. If that’s the case, then consider the clock already ticking. It’s just over seven weeks until classes are scheduled to begin for a new school year, and while that might seem like a long way off, it will be here soon enough. And when it does arrive, the public expects classrooms will be open for business as usual. After all, there’s plenty of time to ensure that happens.

Heritage home could serve as agricultural interpetive centre MIKE SCHNEIDER

COMMUNITY COMMENT Thousands drive by it every day and over the years we have watched it proudly stand as vanguard at one of the busiest highway interchanges in southern British Columbia. As noted in this paper last week, and in a couple of stories over the past couple of years, the once majestic Kittson house is dangerously close to becoming a pile of rubble. Built in 1907, this fine heritage farmhouse was home to a pioneering farm family in the early 1900s. The family grew hay, raised livestock and ran a small dairy operation. When you drive by it today, it is truly a study in contrast when you consider the innovations in farming techniques that have evolved over the years. Sunny Bay Greenhouses, the new owners of the land, operate a successful and sustainable

greenhouse operation on the same homestead land. The large yellow house framed on a background of glass from Sunny Bay’s operations instantly gives cause to reflect on the importance of farming in Delta, whether from field or greenhouse. Greenhouse production in B.C. accounts for 23 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse sales. Some $240 million is generated from greenhouse grown vegetables in B.C., which is $40 million more than is grown from field crops. Greenhouses in Delta occupy about 400 acres or about two per cent of our ALR lands (Ministry of Agriculture). These highly efficient operations are expensive to build but produce more revenue and food per square foot than any other farming technique. In Delta, these agricultural paradoxes and contrasts are all around us. When you drive through South Delta in particular you can see heritage buildings sitting beside greenhouses and modern outbuildings all over the place. It is important that we understand our farming heritage in Delta and elsewhere and it is equally important that youngsters and future generations comprehend what farming is so that a better appreciation of food and the food

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economy can be realized. The Corporation of Delta’s Heritage Advisory Committee has been looking at ways to save the Kittson house from becoming a pile of scrap. It has been diligent in attempting to save this important piece of our local history. The owners of Sunny Bay have thankfully been very patient while a new home for the building is found. They can’t wait for much longer though as they need to use the Kittson footprint for their business. I think this fine piece of architecture would make a suitable interpretive centre for the greenhouse association and for farming in general. It could also be used as an educational facility. I am hoping the community can rally around the Kittson house and offer its support of the Heritage Advisory Committee to come up with ideas and the money needed to save the building. Perhaps a combination of community, corporate and government support can work together right away to save this home and keep it is a reminder of our past so that we can prepare for the future. A Google search for Kittson house will give you plenty of links to photos and other information.

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July 11, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Towers proposed for Point also pose health concerns

Editor: Perhaps others are as worried as myself about the proposed radio transmitter in Point Roberts. After hearing MP KerryLynne Findlay’s comments regarding the blanketing effects from the KRPI border blaster, I must express my concerns to emphasize it is more serious than just the blanketing interference

scientist to understand that bad effects will happen to human beings subjected to this continuous irradiation. Please, Findlay, I ask you again and your Conservative government to consult with the U.S. and its Federal Communications Commission to eliminate this threat to Canadians’ health. John Gibbs

to our electronic devices and reduced property values. It is the health of 20,000 people who will be irradiated 24/7 for years and years by 50,000 watts of electromagnetic energy from a directional antenna aimed at South Delta only 300 metres distant. This is not acceptable to any reasonable person and it doesn’t take a rocket

Findlay’s suggestion to focus efforts at the county level is a better use of time Editor: Re: MP answers on radio towers queries make no sense, Community Comment, July 4 Perhaps Steve Graham’s column says more about him than about MP KerryLynne Findlay. I was not at the presentation but have since read

Tsawwassen into consideration and is not going to revoke its approval. Findlay’s suggestion that Tsawwassenites represent themselves and their concerns at the Whatcom County hearing seems to be a much more effective use of everyone’s time. Curtis R. MacDonald

it and it makes perfect sense to me. Can Graham explain to me the effectiveness of Findlay or any other member of our government writing to the Federal Communications Commissions in the U.S. requesting it review and revoke its approval when it has already said it took

Don’t make mistake of re-electing disingenuous MP Editor: Re: MP answers on radio towers queries make no sense, Community Comment, July 4 I, too, attended the June 23 meeting of Delta council

where Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay attempted to explain her position regarding the KRPI radio towers application for Point Roberts. It is clear that Findlay’s

behaviour in this whole sorry affair is at best disingenuous. Let’s hope we don’t make the mistake of re-electing her in 2015. Jerry Cutler

Issues impacting classroom composition have been readily apparent to teachers for decades Editor: I have been reading, as most of us have, about the latest teachers’ strike. Salaries, class sizes and class composition seem to be recurring issues from strike to strike. Teacher salaries may not be the highest but they are certainly not the lowest. There will always be arguments on

what is the right class size. The “mainstreaming” of special needs students has been happening for over 25 years. Canada’s immigration boom, which has brought non-English speaking students into the classrooms, has been happening for far longer. What did all of these striking teachers think the

job “teacher” entailed when they were enrolling to begin their “education” five, 10 or 20 years ago? Maybe if they had researched their chosen profession more closely, they would have seen that over the years the issues have been the same. Not much has changed from one strike to the next. L. Laferte

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Editor: Re: Valid reason for loud motorcycle exhausts, letter to the editor, July 4 Motorcyclist Scott Greene is confused: loud motorcycle exhausts have existed since motorcycles were invented, which was long before Prius cars, invehicle entertainment systems, cell phones and other modern distractions were invented. However, he is quite cor-

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Liberal MLA should stick to North Delta Editor: What is it with Scott Hamilton, MLA for Delta North? Does he not like his own riding? Are there no issues in North Delta that he should be attending to? Does he wish he were the representative for Delta South instead? If I were a resident of North Delta, I would be getting a little tired of

Hamilton doing stuff and posing for photos in the South Delta media while there appears to be very little he’s done for his own riding, North Delta. I don’t get it. Is the purpose to establish a “Liberal brand” in South Delta? Last I looked, the next election is still awhile off. Is it simply to annoy the

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Reaching the finals Talk about a sports extravaganza — the World Cup, Wimbledon, Tour de France and our own Tour de Delta. Reaching the finals in a major sporting event is a big deal. It is the culmination of not only a qualifying process but years of focus, dedication and hard work. There is another event we are all entered in and heading for the finals - life. How we do has eternal consequences. It is the ultimate test and we all want to do well in those finals. St. Paul often used sports references to illustrate important life principles. In a letter he wrote at the end of his life, he said this about making the finals: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me - the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous

Judge, will give me on the day of his return.” (2 Timothy 4:7-8 NLT) Who wouldn’t want to head into the finals with that kind of confidence? Although he worked hard and stayed faithful, Paul knew that we don’t win because of what we do, but because of what Jesus did. In another letter to Timothy, Paul wrote: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” - and I am the worst of them all. But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life. (1 Timothy 1:15-16, NLT) This is a finals we all can win. Reach Mike Mawhorter at mike@ ladnerbaptist.ca.

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....in South Delta

Readers will root for Harry

Ladner author’s new romantic comedy tells story of longtime teacher BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

adner author Laura Michelle Thomas’ latest book started out as one thing and ended up being something totally different. She originally began working on a non-fiction version of a spontaneous storytelling workshop for teachers that she estimates she’s done over 50 times for approximately 2,500 people. That idea morphed into what is now The Naked Storyteller, a novel that’s due for release this month. “It’s just a straight up romantic comedy now,” she explains. Harry Tyke, a 52-year-old Grade 6 teacher, is the protagonist of the story, which opens on a professional day on Valentine’s Day at a fictional high school in Vancouver. Tyke attends a workshop and meets Olga, a “creative, free-thinking teacherturned-storyteller.” The story covers about a year of Tyke’s life and what happens after he takes Olga’s storytelling workshop. “He goes through a rather big transformation,” says Thomas, adding that attending the workshop “shakes a lot loose for him.”

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Author Laura Michelle Thomas will be having a launch party for her new romantic comedy, The Naked Storyteller, in September.

Tyke, who is divorced and had been shut down emotionally for a number of years, is an outsider who didn’t want to be a teacher in the first place. He wanted to be a writer and novelist but was forced into the teaching profession for job security and a pension by

way of a family decision, Thomas explains. “One of the themes tackled in the book is kids letting their parents tell them what they should do with their lives,” she says. Readers will be rooting for Tyke, she says. “They’ll wonder why

they are at first, but they will.” She started writing Harry’s story in early 2013 and the book also includes a bit of life imitating art as a teachers’ strike takes place during the course of the novel. The cover for The Naked

Storyteller is an original piece of art by Ken Rolston, who did a beautiful job, says Thomas. She describes the cover as an interesting compilation of some key scenes from the novel. “Everything in the cover matters, from the red shoes,

to the bare legs, to the darkened room to the candle. If people look at the actual lettering of the title, there’s a little sledgehammer that makes the T. It all matters. It all matters to the theme and it all matters to the story.” She previously wrote Polly Wants to Be a Writer: The Junior Authors Guide to Writing Published, a young adult fantasy novel/ writing guide hybrid. Thomas says she’s been asked how she went from writing Polly to a romantic comedy for adults. She says she doesn’t want to be stuck writing for one niche market. “I want to show off my range,” she says. “That matters. I do not want to be pigeonholed as one kind of writer.” Thomas says she’s very proud of The Naked Storyteller. There will be a launch party for Thomas’ new novel on Sept. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Chapters store in Metrotown. “That’s really exciting,” she says. RSVP for the launch party by emailing Thomas at laura@laurathomascommunications.com. For more on Thomas, visit her website at laurathomascommunications. com.

Latest book in children’s series set for launch Tsawwassen children’s author Darlene Foster will be launching Amanda in Alberta - The Writing on the Stone, her fourth book in the popular children’s travel-adventure series, later this month. International traveller, 12-year-old Amanda Ross stays at home where she is delighted to show her friend Leah around Alberta during her visit from England. They take in the Calgary Stampede, go on a cattle drive, visit Head-SmashedIn Buffalo Jump, spend

time with the dinosaurs at the Royal Tyrrell Museum and explore the crazy hoodoos. When Amanda finds a stone with a unique mark on it, she doesn’t think it’s important until everyone seems to want it, including a very ornery cowboy. Is this stone worth ruining Leah’s holiday and placing them both in danger? The launch of Amanda in Alberta - The Writing on the Stone will be held at Albany Books in Tsawwassen on Saturday, July 26 from 1 to

3 p.m. The author will be reading from the novel and signing copies of all of her books. The Amanda travel adventure books are published by Central Avenue Publishing, a local publishing house. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Darlene Foster will hold a book launch for her latest effort on July 26 at Albany Books.

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South Delta Jazz Festival faculty member Jared Burrows performs during a concert Wednesday at McKee House in Ladner. There is a concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church as well as a performance tomorrow at noon at the Delta Community Music School.

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The Safeway Rising Star Award acknowledges emerging leaders in prostate cancer research. It provides researchers with the ability to continue studying prostate cancer in order to find ways to improve diagnosis, make treatment more effective and continue the search for a cure. On behalf of the research community, thank you for helping in the fight against prostate cancer.

A18 The Delta Optimist July 11, 2014

leisure&lifestyles travel

Images linger from Down Under Luxury coach takes visitors on seven-day holiday around Murray River basin BY

MARGARET DEEFHOLTS

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“Wow! Look at this! It’s perfect!” My sister jabs at an advertisement in Australia’s The Senior newspaper. The advert by Magic Murray Holidays sounds ideal: a seven-day trip by luxury coach around the Murray River basin in New South Wales and Victoria. Four-star accommodation, most meals and an expert tour guide – all for just $500. It’s a deal! Along with a group of Australians, most of them over 65, we are picked up from Albury station to set off on a two-hour drive through western New South Wales. This is how I’ve always imagined the Australian countryside – sheep and cattle stations encompassing thousands of acres and stretching to the horizon. Ensconced in the airconditioned comfort of our coach, we drive through small settlements, most of them seemingly deserted – shops closed, houses with window shades drawn and not a soul on the streets. It’s probably because the mercury is at 42C this afternoon. Worse still, the scorching wind has whipped up forest fires through the neighbour-

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separated by the Murray River, which forms the boundary between New South Wales and Victoria. We cross the 109-yearold span lift bridge linking the two towns, and stroll along a shady walkway fringing the banks of the river, stopping to admire a series of red gum wood sculptures chain-saw carved by world renowned carver Kevin Guilders.

The week goes by quickly, but the images linger on: waking up to the sound of a hysterical kookaburra in the grove behind our motel; driving through avenues of eucalyptus trees, some with white barks, ghostly and stark, others lush and graceful, their high branches stroking the sky. Citrus orchards line part of our route, their fruit like pretty Christmas tree decorations. We pause for mid-morning teas in parks with picnic tables set out under dignified oaks, and stroll along pathways where willow trees tremble over river banks. Our itinerary includes little known attractions. The guys in our group are enthralled by a display of vintage cars in the Holden car museum in Echuca and Second World War buffs are captivated by the full-sized Lake Catalina Flying Boat and memorabilia on display at the Boga Lake Base museum. A riverboat in Echuca’s historic old port takes us up the Murray River as it twists its way between high banks and thickets of gum trees. Bendigo, once a gold mining town, now offers other treasures, such as its famous hand-sculpted pot-

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Avoid cereal in the a.m. p.j. wren

Well on Your Way While on this journey to better health and fitness (because this is a journey and not a destination), there are some things that can help your journey and some things that will sidetrack it. Today I am going reveal one of the biggest impersonators in the weight loss world. This one food pretends to be healthy, fortified and full of nutrients. It has also been known to toot its own horn because it is a “delicious, wholesome beginning that fills bellies and fuels bodies and minds.” However, once the fanfare has stopped and you delve a little deeper, you will soon see this breakfast favourite will instead: stall weight loss, increase our appetite for more food (and the wrong kind), raise our blood sugar levels and leave

us feeling tired, sluggish and brain-dead by midmorning. What’s the culprit? It’s cereal. Yep, that innocent box of cereal in your cupboard, impersonating as a healthy start to your day, is about as innocent as Kim Kardashian is at being camera-shy. While I understand the draw to cereal – let’s face it, is an easy-to-prepare breakfast option – it’s high carbohydrate and sugar content makes it an unhealthy (and fattening) way to start your day. First, the process of how cereal is made is unhealthy for the body, no matter what organic, expensive, fromthe-health-food-store brand you buy. All cold breakfast cereals are made by a process called extrusion. In the first part of the extrusion process the grains are mixed with water in a slurry and then processed in a machine called an “extruder.” Once the grains and water have fought with the

extruder, the grains/sludge are then pumped out of tiny holes using high temperatures and pressure. These holes are what create those cute little O’s, flakes and other shapes that we find in our cereal box. Certain grains from the above process will then be passed through the extruder again to produce puffed wheat, oats and rice. Afterwards, all of these little O’s and flakes are then sprayed with a coating of oil and sugar to seal the deal. This sealing is crucial to a cereal’s success, because it must stay crunchy while floating in a bowl of milk. Unfortunately, they don’t stop there. The high heat and pressure used during the processing pretty much destroys most of the grains’ nutrients, and since you have to sell mom and the rest of us this particular box is breakfast gold, the manufacturers take the cereal through one more process by adding back the vitamins and minerals synthetically

their processing stripped from the grains. Most of us know cereals like Lucky Charms and Frosted Flakes have a ton of sugar in them, but even the “healthiest” cereals have an unnecessary amount of sugar. Some examples: Kashi GoLean (one cup) 9 grams (just over 2 tsp.), Kashi GoLean - Crunch (3/4 C) 13 grams (3 tsp), Barbara’s Original Puffins (3/4 C) 5 grams (just over 1 tsp), Bob’s Red Mill Granola (1/4 C) 8 grams (2 tsp). Instead, opt for oatmeal if you really want cereal for breakfast (and not the pre-packaged kind either), as well as Greek yogurt with fresh fruit, whole grain bread with almond butter, scrambled eggs with salsa and avocado, fresh-pressed veggie juices, and I even eat cold salmon with a side of mixed nuts on occasion too. PJ Wren is a local personal trainer in the Delta area who has been coaching people for over 20 years. www.gofitgals.com

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Come and see firsthand the largest dry bulk facility on the West Coast shipping coal around the world. We recently upgraded our capacity to 33 million tonnes per year and in 2013 spent $14.5 million redesigning and replacing our dust suppression and water recycling systems. These FREE, guided tours over seven weekends in July and August are by van and in small groups so you’ll need to reserve by calling

(604) 946-3453. We strive to be environmentally responsible as we ship coal which earns valuable export revenues for Canada and helps bring growth and sustained prosperity to Delta. Recently we began a five year, $275 million Infrastructure Reinvestment project to replace some of our oldest machines on site and relocate our office, shops and employee facilities to a new building.

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There is also a 7km and a 10km Group if you want to build from the Learn to Run group and maybe do your ﬁrst 10km run. Every Group has a leader.

The Tuesday Night clinics will also teach you how to warm up and warm down properly as well as give you the opportunity to hear guest speakers talk about Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Cross training and various other subjects.

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There is a Learn to Run Clinic that takes you from the couch to 5km. Each week we slowly build the running portion of the workout with lots of walking breaks. The total workout is only 30 minutes.

These workouts are all done in groups according to you ﬁtness level so you are always running with a group for your ability. These are also the kinds of workouts that most runners ﬁnd very hard to do on their own.

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The Tuesday Night clinics start at 6:30pm every week and there is a workout group for everyone. There is a Power Walking Group that goes out for 45 minutes to an Hour or more.

The Tuesday Clinics also include Pace group workouts. These workouts are speed- strength runs that help make you faster. The workouts are shorter in duration but run at a faster pace than your normal runs. These runs can be Track workouts, hill repeats or fartlek runs. These are all variations of speed workouts that will help make you faster.

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A22 The Delta Optimist July 11, 2014 In the Community

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Almost $3,000 was raised at Party for Play 2.0 at Sharkey’s Seafood Bar and Grille in Ladner.

Women’s soccer teams unite in annual fundraiser for KidSport

The Ladner United and Wildebeests women’s soccer teams co-hosted the second annual Party for Play 2.0 at Sharkey’s Seafood Bar and Grille in Ladner last month. The event raised $2,826 for the Delta chapter of KidSport Canada. KidSport’s mission is to

ensure no kid is left on the sidelines and all kids should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports. Money was raised through ticket sales and silent auction. This year’s event was completely sold out.

The two teams would like to thank Sharkey’s and the wonderful staff, the Camille Garvey quintet, DJ Larry, as well as local businesses and individuals that supported the event. The teams look forward to hosting Party For Play 3.0 next spring.

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Boot camp has heart!

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Muscle Memory trainer Mike Wawryk ran a boot camp by donation at Winskill Park in Tsawwassen on Canada Day to raise money for the Tsawwassen Rotary Club’s Heart of Tsawwassen project. More than 30 people took part in the 9 a.m. class and Wawryk was able to raise $370.

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At Imperial Stables, the horses well being and their health is a priority. We strive to meet every horse’s individual needs for both turnout and nutrition. We have a 32 stall barn with in and out paddocks and offer 12 or 24 hour turnout options, as well as seasonal field turnout. We have a variety of types of feed available and offer a customized feed plan for every horse. Our knowledgeable staff work very hard to ensure the horses are well looked after and happy in this open concept environment that allows the horses to feel less isolated and more like part of a group. Imperial Stables offers full board, as well as training programs for hunter, jumper and equitation horses with our trainer Justine Annandale. She provides a training program for those riders looking to compete at top level horse shows, and everything in between. We also have a wonderful dressage trainer, Shelley Lawder. We have recently received our COR certification from Worksafe BC. We are the

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U18 Blues exit as champions

Tsawwassen boys soccer team captures Provincial “B” Cup while U16 Ladner Celtic earns bronze It was quite the send off season for the Tsawwassen Blues. The U18 boys soccer team capped its final campaign at the youth level by capturing the the Les Sinnott Memorial Provincial “B” Cup last weekend in Richmond with a 2-1 victory over the Kamloops Blaze in the championship game. The Blues, coached by longtime Tsawwassen Soccer Club executive Rick Connors, featured many of the top 1996-born players in South Delta — with nearly a 50/50 split of Tsawwassen and Ladner talent. Some had come back to play at the club level after extended stints in the Metro Selects or the B.C. Premier League. It added up to the Blues becoming the first local boys team in recent memory to win a B.C. title. Tsawwassen earned its spot in the eight team tournament after reaching the Coastal Cup final in April where it dropped a tough 2-1 decision to league rival Central City Breakers (CCB) Elite. The road to the gold medal game was hardly an easy one as the Blues opened with hard-fought wins over the Terrace Kermodes (3-2) and Prince George Timberwolves (2-1). That set the stage for Saturday’s final preliminary game against Island champion Saanich Fusion with the locals needing only a draw to advance. In German-like fashion, the Blues blitzed the Fusion for four goals in the opening 25 minutes and cruised to a 4-0 victory. Kamloops also provided a stern test, having dumped CCB Elite 2-0 en route to winning its group. The Blues’ impressive campaign included a 1-0 victory over the Elite in the League Cup final. The team featured: goalkeeper Garrett Brown, Shaun Coburn, Alex von Schulmann, Scott Bailey, Logan McCormack, Shusei Ijichi, Luke Harms, Adam Bosch, Brendan Waterman, Matt Kirk, Adam LaRiviere, Kris Jantsch, Cam Dhaliwal, Mark Takahashi, Seiji Takahashi, Leland Butner, Blair Wilson, Mackenzie Connors and

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Tsawwassen Blues Luke Harms battles for posession during his team’s 4-0 win over Saanich at the Les Sinnott Memorial Provincial “B” Cup Boys Soccer Championships. The U18 squad went on to win the gold medal. Bryce Connors. Bill Ross rounded out the coaching staff. Stu Bosch was team manager. Meanwhile, the U16 Ladner Celtic concluded its memorable season by becoming just the second team in the history of the Ladner Boys Soccer Club to reach the provincial podium. The Celtic earned bronze with a 3-2 win over Westminster United, in what proved to be a rematch of April’s Coastal Cup final, also won by Ladner (2-0). Celtic opened the tournament with a 3-0 win over Terrace, setting the stage for a pivotal game against Kelowna United. Ladner fell behind on a first half goal before pulling even on a penalty. The Okanagan

champions jumped back in front on a corner kick and held back a late Ladner charge for a 2-1 victory en route to winning the gold medal. Celtic bounced back on Saturday with an 8-1 win over the Richmond Athletics, clinching a spot in Sunday’s third place game. Ladner surrendered an early goal before responding with three of its own. At the Provincial “B” Cup girls’ championship in Chilliwack, the U16 Tsawwassen Blues took seventh place after a dominating 6-0 win over 100 Mile House. However, the locals were agonizingly close to being in the gold medal game. The Blues opened the tournament with a big 3-1 victory over rival and Coastal Cup champion Chilliwack Attack, avenging a semi-final over-

time loss in Coastal playdowns. All they needed was to win either of their final two games to secure top place. Instead, the girls dropped one goal decisions to Kelowna (2-1) and Terrace (1-0), leaving them in fourth spot. At the Provincial “A” Cup Championships in Burnaby, Ladner and Tsawwassen talented helped four Delta Coastal Select girls teams reach the podium. The U18, U16, U15 and U13 squads advanced to the final, falling to Upper Vancouver (2-1), Kamloops (1-0), Surrey FC Pegasus (1-0) and North Shore Renegades (3-0) respectively to earn silver medals. On the boys side, U14 Coastal captured bronze with a 1-0 win over Richmond United.

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Historic win for Islanders

Delta Novice A2 Islanders made local lacrosse history on the weekend — becoming the first Delta Minor team to win gold at the prestigious 29th annual Jack Crosby Novice AllStar Tournament in Burnaby. With no provincial playoffs until the Pee Wee level, the Crosby tourney was created in 1985 to bring together the best Novice players from various lacrosse associations Delta Novice A2 Islanders celebrate their tourney triumph in Burnaby. across Canada in a fun third with six unanswered goals for a 10and competitive way. Only the top Novice age teams are invited 4 triumph and a historic result for Delta Minor Lacrosse. with this year’s contingent including very Coaches Drew Abramson and Greg strong teams from as far east as Ontario. Sambrook were extremely proud of each The Islanders began the season with an of every player’s commitment to ‘team unimpressive 3-3 record through tiering. play’ and their dedication to work hard However with ongoing hard work and a through the season and this event. commitment to team defence, the squad During the course of the tournament got stronger each and every week. game MVP awards were presented to This resulted in a 13-1 record, winning Niles Abramson, Tristan Sambrook (A), the New West tournament in June, finPayden Purchase-Duch (A), Nathan ishing second overall in league play, and Ridgewell (A), Aiden Currivan and Reece leading the league in total goals with 187 Palmer. Sambrook was also voted onto the goals in 18 games. tournament all-star team. Their impressive 7-0 run at the Crosby Rounding out the roster for this special tourney included round robin wins against team are Brad Jansen, Dylan Maskell, Vancouver, Ridge Meadows, Calgary, Jared Maznik, Mathias McDonnell, Lane Kamloops, and Coquitlam. A semi-final Sharpe, Robert Sheldrick, Keegan Sodder, triumph against a strong Vancouver squad set the stage for a gold medal game versus Owen Turpie, and Rylan Weisbrod. The Islanders is managed by Joe a feisty opponent from Kamloops. Tied at 4-4 after two periods, Delta dominated the Maskel.

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STEPS TO TOWN NE

• 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

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plan

• BRIGHT and spacious • 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH • Over 1200 sq.ft. of living space • Large master bedroom includes a walk-in closet and an ensuite

• 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom • Large master bedroom • Insuite laundry • Wheelchair access #206-1140 55th St., Tsawwassen

$339,900

W NE

#311 1315 56th St., Tsawwassen

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W NE

G TIN LIS

• Peaceful location along the

large ensuite • Pets allowed

FANTASTIC TOWNHOME! • Fantastic townhome in Sullivan’s Uplands Development • Private end unit featuring stunning mountain and farmland views

counters, new shower

#159-5421 10th Ave., Tsawwassen

#10-15152 62A Ave., Surrey

$399,900

$409,999

• Huge 1,700+ sq.ft. 2 level layout • Vaulted ceilings w/updates throughout • Theatre room and open concept kitchen • Tranquil golf course setting • 2 parking spaces and locker included #104-1350 View Cr., Tsawwassen

WATERFRONT CONDO WITH LARGEST BOAT SLIP IN COMPLEX G TIN LIS W E N

#212 6263 River Road, Ladner

$472,900

$449,900 BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE TOWNHOMES!

• Bonus shop area in garage

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

5260 Schooner Gate, Ladner

#4 4728 54A St., Ladner

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

$519,900 incl GST

$479,900

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

DETACHED HOME FOR A GREAT PRICE! W NE

G TIN LIS

• Totally renovated 2 bdrm+den condo townhome • Overlooks the Fraser River • 42 FOOT boatslip rents for $250/MONTH • 1,272 sq.ft. #203 4815 48th Avenue, Ladner

• Large 1,500 sq.ft. layout

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lighting & much more

$389,900

• 2 bedrooms and a den

• Immaculately kept unit • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths incl

• Updated appliances,

#8-4965 47th Ave., Ladner

FANTASTIC RANCHER BACKING ONTO WATERWAY

Deas Slough

• Private Yard

$374,900

$449,900

$419,900

• Double Garage

#106-1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

GROUND LEVEL STUNNER BACKING ONTO THE GOLF COURSE!

#A307 4811 53rd St., Ladner

STUNNING VIEWS!

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• Stainless appliances, pullout

$399,900

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• 1,734 sq.ft. 3 bedroom unit

• Spacious 3-level townhome

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#28 4787 57th St., Ladner

• 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

WOW! EXCELLENT 3 BEDROOM SPACIOUS TOWNHOME

with open concept

• HERITAGE design, NW

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

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

$365,000

• New $20,000+ kitchen reno

bdrm) with 3.5 bath

CORNER 2 STOREY PENTHOUSE

W NE

YALE TOWN VIBE

• 3 bdrms + den (or a 4th

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

PANORAMIC VIEWS! G TIN LIS

$345,000

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$369,900

with a garage and a carport

$329,000

#201 1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

• 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

G TIN LIS

4852 Turnbuckle Wd., Ladner

#207 1300 Hunter Rd., Tsawwassen

CORNER UNIT WITH 9 FOOT CEILINGS

• Large 1,300+ sq.ft.

LOTS OF SPACE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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

complex • Laminate flooring, great floor

$299,900

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

• 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

UPDATED FAMILYTOWNHOME RIGHT INTHE VILLAGE BEAUTIFUL GROUND FLOOR UNIT W/PRIVATE PATIO!

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

TUCKED AWAY ON A QUIET STREET

#13-1702 56th St., Tsawwassen

$288,000

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$269,900

• South facing quiet corner unit

#320 4885 53rd St, Ladner

• New kitchen, bathroom, flooring & more! • Rare 4 bedroom and 3 bathroom plan • Loads of storage space • Sunny, fenced patio • Walk to everything in town

laminate

• Two bdrms & two full bathrms

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• Exotic Teak textured

TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE IN PILLARS COMPLEX

• 2 baths • Corner Unit,

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

• 2 bdrm with 1 1/2 baths

• Newer hot water tank

• 2 bdroom Condo

W NE

counters & floors

• New carpets and lino

• Newer stove & dishwasher

PENTHOUSE 2 BDRM CONDO

G TIN LIS

• Appliances, cabinets,

• Fully rainscreened complex

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• Gas F/P

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COMPLETELY RENOVATED

UPDATED 2 BEDROOM UNIT

• 1 bedroom, 1 bath

OUTSTANDING 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME

• 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 4725 Cedar Tree Lane, Ladner

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

$529,900

#1 Agent in South Delta*

#3 4780 55B Street, Ladner

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

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

www.fraserelliott.com

RANCHER IN A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

• 1,450 sq.ft. • 3 bdrms & 2 bthrms • Private garage • Extensive renovations • New kitchens, baths, flooring & more!

5736 48B Ave., Ladner

5524 46A Ave., Ladner

$569,900

$579,900

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

W NE

quiet street

W NE

• Large traditional floor plan • 1,658 sq.ft.

• Private, 8,966 sq.ft. lot

G TIN LIS

• Potential to suite downstairs,

this

3 full baths incl/ensuite

level

• 2,485 sq.ft. house

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• 3 bedrooms, 3 baths • Excellent family home 5117 Erin Way, Tsawwassen

$649,900 • LAND-VALUE • 60’x121’ lot • Sides onto Evergreen Lane • Potential development for

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coachhomes? • 2 lots? • Great Holding property with large lot in a great location

5135 45th Ave., Ladner

$669,900

• 2.203 sq.ft. UPDATED • Self-contained 2 bdrm suite • Updated bathrooms • Brazilian Cherry wood floors, crown mouldings

ensuite

$639,900 GREAT SPLIT LEVEL • Golf course nearby • Private setting

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• Recreation nearby

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• Fireplace

1725 58th St., Tsawwassen

$649,000 PERFECT FAMILY HOME WITH LOADS OF UPGRADES N

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• 4 year old home with many upgrades • Air conditioning and heat pump system • Luxury chef’s kitchen • 9’ ceilings on all 3 levels • Fully finished basement that can be suited bdrm

5133 8A Ave., Tsawwassen

14609 Winter Cr., South Surrey

$659,900

• nobstructed farmland views

• High traffic location

• 2,800 sq.ft.

• Great investment property

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

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• Custom built rancher • 3 bdrms & a den • 1,840 sq.ft. • Designed using the great room concept • 10+ on any scale • H/W floors, 9’ ceilings • Heated workshop

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4531 60B Street., Ladner

• Future development? 4755 51st St., Ladner

$669,900 EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED RANCHER! NE

EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME

A DESIGNERS DREAM

• Rarely available

6754 London Drive, Ladner

$679,900

• Historic Ladner Village

$669,900

#39 5900 Ferry Rd., Tsawwassen

5205 2nd Ave., Tsawwassen

$749,900

4564 Arthur Drive, Ladner

• 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

6677 London Crt., Ladner

#16 6105 River Rd., Ladner

STUNNING EXECUTIVE TOWNHOME

EXCELLENT INVESTMENT PROPERTY OR FAMILY HOME!

• Quiet cul-de-sac location • 5 bedrooms plus games room layout • Exquisite landscaping • Updated and lovingly cared for • Open concept kitchen and double garage

• Huge master bedroom with large

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM HOME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF LADNER

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR DEVELOPMENT

THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME

• Cozy 4 bedroom home

• Double garage

• Huge 9,591 sq.ft. lot and 2,904 sq.ft. home • Excellent investment opportunity • 2nd kitchen down for suite or inlaws • Extra large bedrooms • Walk to schools and parks in minutes

G TIN

• Desired street in Pebble Hill

$699,900

Ladner • Backing onto waterway

• 2 bdrms & 2 bthrms

BIG LOT WITH BIG HOME = GREAT VALUE!

• Mid-century modern split

• Huge 11,841 sq.ft. • Park like lot in central West

$645,900

QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

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W NE

4517 46A St., Ladner

$639,900

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DEFINITELY WORTH A LOOK! G TIN LIS

• Wonderfully renovated 2-level home • Huge 8,100+ sf west exposed lot • Easily ser y frasuited week• bClose to elementary and secondary schools

5247 10A Ave., Tsawwassen

G TIN LIS

973 53A St., Tsawwassen

$599,900

just sold

• 6 total bedrooms

W NE

doors, new paint, tile flooring • Original hardwood flooring

DESIRABLE PORT GUICHON NEIGHBOURHOOD

• Solid two-level home on a

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• Updated with new windows,

$629,900

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY HERE! G

• Large 9,505 sq.ft. corner lot

• Rancher style

-4 N2 SU N E OP

599,900 TIN

• 2,097 sq.ft. • 4 bedroom home

PEACEFUL EXECUTIVE RANCHER W/LARGE YARD

5212 Lynn Pl., Ladner

LIS

EXCELLENT 2-LEVEL

• Updated throughout • New exterior and interior paint • Newer windows • Brand new flooring • Redone kitchen • 4 bedroom & 2 bath plan • Plenty of street parking • Can convert the 4th bedroom back to a garage

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• Updated throughout, too many to list! • Sunny, private backyard with hot tub • Walking distance to everything • Check out full virtual tour online 5170 12th Ave., Tsawwassen

$699,900 STEPS TO THE BEACH

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

• Extensively updated

5348 Commodore Dr., Ladner

5983 16th, Tsawwassen

$729,900

• Hardwood flooring, stone fireplace, new recessed lighting, stone counters • Newer stainless appliances, custom cabinets, newer bathrooms, • Quiet & private SUNNY backyard • Beautifully landscaped and an enclosed double garage provides tons of storage.

$749,900 LADNER’S PRIME WATERFRONT PROPERTY! STUNNING RENOVATION W/ HUGE ADDITION! N

LIS

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• 2,524 sq.ft. Totally updated! • UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS!

• New Roof, hardwood, kitchen & bathrooms

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• 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

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July 11, 2014 The Delta Optimist A33

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

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise. Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign. Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave. 604-728-2845

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HERITAGE ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE W NE

• 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 4638 51st, Ladner

G TIN LIS

• 3 Baths

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• 2,833 Sq Ft Lot

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•Natural Gas

5342 11A Avenue, Tsawwassen

$875,000

$888,000

PANORAMIC BOUNDARY BAY VIEWS!

BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE MARINA GARDENS HOME! NE

LIS

• Amazing view property in desirable “The Village” • 3,025 sqft 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home • Detached, heated artist studio • Updates throughout incl/ hardwood floors & open kitchen, large sundeck with stunning water views • Huge 11,367 sqft lot

G TIN

5859 Fair Wd., Ladner

1170 Walalee Dr., Tsawwassen

$899,900

$899,900 STEPS TO THE BEACH!

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

$959,900

BRAND NEW MODERN CONTEMPORARY

LIS

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cul-de-sac

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functional layout downstairs

$889,900 GORGEOUS HOME WITH LEGAL SUITE • Like new, built in 2013 • Stunning finishings throughout

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• Self-contained side suite

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subdivsion

4935 63A, Ladner

$899,900 GORGEOUS NEW HOMES IN PORT GUICHON!

$959,900

• 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

TIN

LIS

EXCEPTIONAL GOLF COURSE VIEWS W NE

• Built by Niebuhr Construction • 10’ x 4’ island, Corian and

• Gorgeous interior design and 5 bedrooms

G TIN LIS

• Highend kitchen with Wolf and Electrolux Icon Appl package • Backs onto waterfront & golf course • Quiet cul-de-sac perfect for the family

5887 Cove Link Rd., Ladner

granite counters • Massive great room concept with high ceilings and exposed beams,

$1,138,800

STUNNING HOME

• Total renovation over $350 thousand • 4 bedrooms plus a den, 4 bathrooms plus a steam egree 360 dour online shower lt • Master on the Main virtua • 3,480 sq.ft. of living space 228 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen

4632 55B St., Ladner

$1,188,800

• 4 bedrooms up and a

4712 Stahaken Pl., Tsawwassen

• 5 bdrms & 4 bthrms

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• Close to 3,000 sf

• Frameless glass showers

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME

5880 Cove Reach Rd., Ladner

$1,488,000

$1,198,800

OUTSTANDING NORTH SHORE MOUNTAIN VIEWS BUILT WITH TOTAL STYLE & QUALITY FINISHINGS

• Beautifully Landscaped

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

• 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

2236 124a St., South Surrey

5135 Cliff Pl., Tsawwassen

5382 Crescent Dr, Ladner

• 5 Bedrooms • Stunning Home • Hardwood Floors d olStaircase s t s juweek• bSpiral y fraser

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executive home in quiet

$1,128,800

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

STUNNING EXECUTIVE HOME

W NE

5661 Sherwood Blvd., Tsawwassen

$1,099,900

• Magnificent custom home • Top quality finishings • Golf course views! • This home has everything you can imagine in luxury living

• Absolutely beautiful

G TIN LIS

6763 Seaview, Tsawwassen

THE “TERRACE” WITH A VIEW! ING

PREMIER NEIGHBOURHOOD

• Over 2,500 sq.ft. 5 Bedroom • Vaulted ceilings, prestige layout • Viking Appliance packages, extensive crown mouldings • Master bedroom on main floor • 4 BDRMS UPSTAIRS! 4553 Savoy St., 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

• Very special “Haley

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• 5 bedroom basement entry home • House is 2,520 sq.ft. • 12,206 sq.ft. lot • Huge deck • Mortgage help downstairs • Great investment property!

5279 Windjammer Rd., Ladner

• 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

$858,800

GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO TOWN

• 5 Bedrooms

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

• Very clean, 5 bed, 3 bath home • Quality construction by local builder • Hardwood floors, large kitchen, infloor heat • Close to schools, parks, golf course 5620 Admiral Blvd, Ladner

G TIN LIS

$839,900

EXECUTIVE HOME ON WATERWAY

this

W NE

4644 51st, Ladner

$819,900

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

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

• West-facing porch • Open concept great room • Hardwood floors & quartz counters • Hardiplank siding • Legal 1 bedroom suite down that can cover over $200,000 of mortgage

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* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent. Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

LADNER CHARMER WITH KERRISDALE FEEL BEAUTIFULLY KEPT MARINA GARDENS HOME

$1,587,000

ONE OF LADNER’S FINEST ESTATES

• Private 4386 sq.ft. home

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

• Stunning 37287 sq.ft. lot • Full size tennis court, koi pond with waterfall, multiple gardens • Massive two-level deck • Newly renovated home 3540 Arthur Drive, Ladner

$1,799,900

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$1,758,888 WATERFRONT, SPECTACULAR VIEWS

• 4,500 sq.ft. • 6 bedrooms, 6 baths • Triple garage • Separate 2 bedroom guest or nanny suite 558 English Bluff Road, Tsawwassen

$1,998,000

#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

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• List price includes fully finished home • Yacht/boat/float plane moorage at private dock • State of the art gourmet chef’s kitchen 4273 River Road W., Ladner

$2,200,000

July 11, 2014 The Delta Optimist A35

#1 IN SOUTH DELTA!

Ask us about our extensive, value-added Vancouver/Richmond marketing campaign.

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2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

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

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

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

Rachel

REALTOR®

Garrett

REALTOR®

Fraser

REALTOR®

Amber

REALTOR®

Jennifer

REALTOR®

FRASER ELLIOTT’S TEAM SELLS ONE HOME EVERY 2.03 DAYS!* #1 IN REAL ESTATE IN LADNER/TSAWWASSEN* Stats as of June 26, 2014

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

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A36 The Delta Optimist July 11, 2014

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

FARMLAND VIEW

6045 49th Ave. $659,900

DOUBLE GARAGE

#201-4926 48th Ave. $268,000

1,242 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath Marina & River Views - River West

2 PARKING SPOTS

4852 59A Street $579,900

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

#108-4770 52A Street $295,000

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

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

PETS & RENTALS ALLOWED

ROSEWOOD COURT

PETS & RENTALS ALLOWED

lowe richarodciates + as s

SOLD

#9-4748 54a Street $475,000

#406 - 4768 53 Street $279,000

1,503 sqft - 3 bdrms - 2.5 bath immaculate - Rosewood Court

NEW PRICE!

SOLD

#204-4733 River Road W $379,000

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

LADNER VILLAGE

WATER VIEW

4744 44A Ave. $599,900

2,652 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 3 bath many updates - 8,159 sq.ft. lot

SOLD

Jennifer McGregor, Personal Real Estate Corporation, Realtor jennifer@realestatedelta.com | 604 908 1593

lowe richarodciates + ass

4680 44A Ave.$559,900 Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

lowe richarodciates + ass

5274 Bentley Drive $675,000 Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

NEW LISTING

SOLD

+ as s

#208-4768 53 Street $299,000

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

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

VICTORY SOUTH

lowe richarodciates

QUIET LOCATION

lowe richarodciates + ass

5150 Massey Drive | $689,900 Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

lowe richarodciates + ass

#102 - 4745 54A Street | $349,800 Listed by RE/MAX Progroup Realty

SOLD

lowe richarodciates + ass

4609 46A Street

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SUNNINGDALE

SOLD

lowe richarodciates + ass

#106 4738 53 Street $289,900 Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

lowe richarodciates + ass

4992 58th Street | $648,600 Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

lowe richarodciates + ass

5098 58B Street | $659,900 Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

lowe richarodciates + ass

5228 Westminster Ave. | $579,900 Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

lowe richarodciates + ass

#9-4787 57th Street

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

ALL OUR HOMES ARE MIRACLE HOMES!

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