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Crews began rolling out the artificial turf surface on the field at Ladner’s Dugald Morrison Park Wednesday. The $3.5 million undertaking, which also includes a field house, is part of the Ladner Sports Field Enhancement Project. A grand opening is expected to take place in early September.

Baby endures difficult first year Tiny Sophia Fallow has already undergone three open-heart surgeries as well as multiple hospitalizations BY

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At just over a year old, little Sophia Fallow has already spent almost half her life in hospital.

“She always rebounds so fast,” says mom Mary-Ann Fallow, 23.

“She’s just an amazing baby. She doesn’t even cry all that much.”

Sophia was born with multiple heart defects and has already undergone three open-heart surgeries as well as other hospitalizations for complications from surgery, a blood infection and something a simple as a common cold.

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“No words can express the horrors we have lived through this past year,” Fallow says.

After a seemingly normal pregnancy, she gave birth at Peace Arch Hospital. However, soon after Sophia was born doctors noticed she was having trouble breathing and her glucose levels were low.

She was immediately taken to B.C. Children’s Hospital and, just six hours after giving birth, Fallow rushed to be at her daughter’s side.

Sophia was in the neo-natal intensive care unit for five days before doctors performed the first

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Little Sophia Fallow requires oxygen 24 hours a day.

surgery on her heart. She had another surgery in September and is just recovering from her third surgery in May. Fallow, who was born and raised in Ladner, says she was recently told Sophia, who currently requires oxygen 24 hours a day, will most likely need more surgeries. There’s another area of her heart that looks abnormal and doctors are not sure how it will develop as Sophia grows.

To add to an already difficult situation, Fallow became a single parent when her boyfriend, Kevin Duff, died suddenly on May 1.

“Without him, he was pretty

much our support,” she says. “It’s just me now.”

Fallow has been on maternity leave but is unable to return to work as Sophia requires aroundthe-clock care. The expenses — medication, specialized equipment, formula — are mounting and while some items are covered, many others are not.

Despite it all, Sophia happily enjoys an afternoon bottle in the shade on her grandparents’ front lawn.

Fallow has started an online fundraiser at www.fundrazr.com/ campaigns/2kM45 to help cover the costs of caring for Sophia.

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Victoria quashes pot bylaw Delta’s bid to prevent medical marijuana from being grown on farmland foiled by province BY

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Delta’s attempt to regulate where medical marijuana is grown has been quashed by the provincial government.

Civic politicians approved legislation in February that would prohibit the production, storage, research or sale of medical marijuana in Delta, although applications would be considered on a case-bycase basis. Delta council has subsequently approved two such applications.

The move was made to steer medical marijuana operations to industrial sites and away from farmland.

Delta even joined with three other municipalities — Langley Township, Abbotsford and Kelowna — to seek the province’s support in banning medical marijuana operations in agricultural areas.

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er, recently received notice adding that as long as a sidered an allowable farm from Agriculture Minister proponent meets all local, use, those facilities are not Norm Letnick that he would eligible for farm classificaprovincial and federal not approve the bylaw. tion for property assessment regulations they could build Earlier this year, a “large brick block Fort and tax purposes, which the Agricultural Land Knox on farm property and means they would be taxed Commission stated that it begin a medical marijuana at a higher rate than other considers the production of operation without us having agricultural businesses. medical maria say in it.” juana as being Paton noted consistent with there is a the definition of medical marifarm use under juana facility the ALC Act. on farmland Letnick said on Vancouver the Ministry of Island, just Agriculture suppast the ports the ALC’s Swartz Bay position and that ferry termiFILE PHOTO nal. the ministry’s Delta would like to see medical marijuana operations locatposition is that “It’s quite a medical marijua- ed in industrial areas. hideous sight, na production in really.” the ALR should New federal The positions from the rules that took effect this not be prohibited by local province and ALC mean governments. spring change how medical that as long as all requireA subsequent email from ments of Delta’s zoning marijuana is grown and disLetnick and Coralee Oakes, bylaws are met, the munici- tributed in this country. The minister of community, pality cannot deny an appli- regulations are aimed at sport and cultural develallowing larger-scale operacation. opment, states that while “This is a little bit shock- tions over smaller, homemedical marijuana is conbased ones. ing,” said Coun. Ian Paton,

Big dollars are at stake for those entrepreneurs fortunate enough to get federal and municipal approvals. According to Health Canada, the number of licensed medical marijuana consumers will rise to more than 300,000 in the next decade, a 10-fold increase from today.

Mayor Lois Jackson earlier this year said the large number of home-based medical marijuana growops have caused many problems, so the move toward larger, more controlled and supervised facilities is a good one. However, they are not an appropriate use on farmland, she said.

Delta has this year already approved two medical marijuana facilities in industrial areas — an 11,400-square-foot operation on Vantage Way in Tilbury and a 25,000square-foot operation on Foster’s Way on Annacis Island.

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Delta produce definitely hits the ‘Spot’ Felix Farms and Windset Farms figure prominently in restaurant chain’s Celebrate BC summer menu BY

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Two local farms figure prominently in the menu of Canada’s longest-running restaurant chain.

White Spot this week unveiled its new Celebrate BC summer menu, which highlights local ingredients and select wines, including produce grown by Delta’s Windset Farms, a major greenhouse operation, and Felix Farms, a longtime soil-based farm that grows potatoes.

Windset Farms supplies 542,000 pounds of vine-ripened tomatoes to the restaurant chain each year, while Felix Farms supplies 5.4 million pounds of potatoes annually.

“Since our first restaurant opened in 1928, we’ve been committed to serving guests fresh, B.C. ingredients whenever possible,” said White Spot president Warren Erhart. “Over half our ingredients are locally sourced or produced, and our summer menu celebrates long-standing partnerships with B.C. farmers

and winemakers.”

“Our family has a longstanding relationship with White Spot that dates back to my grandfather, who knew Nat Bailey personally,” said Peter Guichon, owner of Felix Farms. “I have fond memories of Sunday trips with my family to White Spot. All five of us would pile into my dad’s car and head down to the drive-in at 67th and Granville (Street in Vancouver).”

The Celebrate BC menu items have been matched with local wineries.

“Our summer menu offers guests a true taste of B.C., from fresh blueberries and golden nugget potatoes to brie cheese and Lois Lake steelhead,” said executive chef Danny Markowicz.

“Local wine pairings from our in-house sommelier are the perfect way to toast summer.”

Currently owned by local entrepreneur Ron Toigo, White Spot is celebrating its 86th year. It was founded by Nat Bailey, who launched Canada’s first drive-in restaurant.

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Taking threat seriously

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Protecting the community from disastrous flooding has long been paramount for civic officials, according to Mayor Lois Jackson.

Responding to last week’s announcement by the Fraser Basin Council of a new multi-pronged strategy to address the risk of a potentially catastrophic flood on the lower Fraser River, Jackson said her municipality for many years has been dealing with the issue, not only trying to figure out what might happen but also working on improvement projects.

“We have had this issue at the very top of our agenda, in particular at freshet time, ever since I have been on council. We have pushed very long and very hard.

“While I have been mayor, we have upgraded and continue to upgrade our dikes. We consider that to be paramount to the safety of our community, including Annacis Island,” said Jackson.

The first phase of the new strategy, to take place this year and next, will be to gain a better understanding of flood hazards in the Lower Mainland, identify flood vulnerabilities across the region, and assess flood management practices and policies from a regional perspective.

Staring in 2016, the next phase is to set out options for funding and implementation.

Jackson said all levels of government, including local, must be willing to contribute financially.

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The Fraser Basin Council last week unveiled a multi-pronged strategy to address the risk of a potentially catastrophic flood on the lower Fraser River. floodplain puts it at high risk. The biggest threat occurs from winter storms and along the Fraser River in late spring and early summer, particularly when there’s a heavy snowpack and a sudden spell of hot weather.

The two major floods here — in 1894 and 1948 — were both a result of the spring freshet.

“It has come to my attention that there are many dikes up river that are not really to standard.

What happens is that you may have your dikes all in order, but if your neighbour doesn’t, then you flood,” Jackson said.

Earlier this year, it was announced Delta would receive just over $666,000 from the federal and provincial governments as part of new flood protection funding.

The Delta projects involve 450 metres of dike improvements along

Boundary Bay between 96th and 104th streets as well as 50 metres of dike north of Beach Grove.

The project is a continuation of dike erosion protection upgrades underway since 2003.

Delta will also contribute just over $333,000, making it a $1 million endeavour.

Delta engineering director Steven Lan said since 2003, more than $8 million has been invested in flood protection works at Boundary Bay alone, work largely dependent on matching grants.

In the last few years there have been other projects, including over $1 million spent on dike erosion protection on Westham Island as well as other areas, he noted.

Delta is currently undertaking its own $83,000 geotechnical study and seismic displacement analysis on several sections of dike in Ladner.

On hand at last week’s announcement, DeltaRichmond East MP KerryLynne Findlay said, “A catastrophic flood in the lower Fraser basin has the potential for disastrous impacts on public safety, health, and cost billions of dollars from the loss of property, services, infrastructure, trade, business and the environment.”

Findlay said last year’s devastating floods in Alberta demonstrated the price of not preparing.

“This strategy will result in better policies and plans that can be put in place now to help prepare for future catastrophes,” she said.

Noting she supports the coordinated effort, Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington said it’s time for governments at all levels to treat the threat seriously and commit to a plan that will protect the future of the Fraser Valley, its people and infrastructure.

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Condo proposal to serve seniors, young families Applicants explain vision for five-storey Ladner project BY

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The applicants behind a proposed five-storey condo complex in Ladner Village say they want to hear what the public has to say and follow the process.

In an interview with the Optimist, Rolly Skov and his son Jens remain enthusiastic about their proposal despite the fact it has it generated a significant amount of unrest in the neighbourhood.

Noting other condo buildings of similar size exist just outside the village core, Rolly Skov said their vision is to build an attractive complex that provides much-needed housing for senior downsizers and young families.

“Sites are hard to come by and assemble. Here we had an opportunity to get four houses together and assemble them into one decent site,” said Skov.

“When you only have one lot and subdivide it into the smaller versions of housing with the coach house, it’s density all right, but not that affordable. Once you go into an apartment development, it’s a different ball game.”

The Skovs, who are Ladner residents, consolidated four properties at the corner of 47A Avenue and 48B Street in order to propose the 47-unit building.

The application requires an Official Community Plan amendment to increase the maximum density allowed in the area as well as amending the OCP and Ladner Area Plan to increase the maximum building height from three storeys.

The application features ground level parking for 76 vehicles, three storeys of condos and a fifth storey that would have two pent-

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Rolly Skov explained some of the details of his proposed Ladner condo complex to residents at a community meeting last week at the Ladner Community Centre. houses as well as a rooftop garden. The Skovs plan to occupy the top units.

The application, which still needs to be reviewed by municipal staff and various advisory committees before making its way to Delta council, got a rough reception at a community information meeting at the Ladner Community Centre last week.

About 200 residents showed up to overwhelmingly voice their displeasure, many saying the OCP should be adhered to and that the project could damage the character of the village.

Several members of the Skov family, including Rolly and Jens, were there to listen.

“The people there seemed to be entrenched in what they thought, but they hadn’t seen anything and had absolutely no knowledge of what we were proposing. We tried to present it to the community and see what the reaction is and then take it from there,” said Skov.

“When we looked at some of the other developments in Ladner as well as Tsawwassen, we looked at what would be workable and a niche demand for a

building like that. Instead of going into a cookie-cutter state, we tried to bring variety into it and I thought we did a really good job bringing variety. Part of that is a quality building at an affordable price.”

He noted the units range from 900 to 1,300 square feet with prices staring in the “low 300s” but fewer units would mean the prices would be higher due to the land cost.

The first floor parking also eliminates parking problems seen in typical residential submissions in Ladner, he said.

Jens Skov said it wasn’t a pleasant experience at the meeting as they were subjected to personal attacks.

He noted after the meeting ended, though, some of the audience members did thank them for showing up and listening.

Noting the project is situated in an ideal site, the younger Skov said they believe their project fills a need, but they’re also willing to listen.

“We can’t tell everybody what the end product is going to look like because it’s got to go through the process. We’re trying to be good neighbours. We live in this community.”

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1,000 litres stolen from River Road gas station

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

The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week: Ladner • July 14, 7:09 p.m., 7300-block of River Road: A service station reported the recent theft of fuel from two gas tanks. The locks were cut and approximately 1,000 litres of gasoline was stolen from both tanks.

• July 15, 10:12 a.m., 4400-block of 52A Street: Complainant reported her bike had been stolen from her driveway sometime overnight. Information about the bike was entered in the police database.

• July 17, 11:26 a.m., 4900-block of Westminster Avenue: A citizen contacted police to report she had lost her camera bag while visiting the park.

• July 19, 3:45 p.m., 4600-block of 54th Street: Complainant reported several items missing from his home following a recent house fire. The residence is secured and monitored by two full-time security guards.

• July 19, 5:16 p.m., 6100-block of Ferry Road: Complainant reported he had left his boat at the marina and when he returned the next day it was missing.

The boat also contained fishing gear. The boat was subsequently located. The engine had been damaged and the fishing gear stolen.

• July 20, 11:42 p.m., 5700-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Unknown suspects drove through the drive-thru at a fast food restaurant and threw an object at the employee. The employee was not injured.

The employee said the occupants appeared to be in their late teens. A police patrol of the area proved negative.

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Police located the owner who indicated she had parked the vehicle in the shade and left the dogs for about 15 minutes. Dogs appeared to be in good health.

• July 14, 9:49 a.m., 56th Street: Canadian Border Services Agency advised Delta police it had arrested two males under the Customs Act for smuggling narcotics. During a search of the vehicle, the suspects were found to have surfing equipment but were unable to explain who owned the items or how the items came into their possession. The property was seized and the vehicle was impounded.

• July 16, 8:17 p.m., Pinehurst Place: Police

received a report that a male had been lying on the front lawn of a residence for over an hour and when he left the area, he abandoned a bicycle. A police canvass of the area failed to locate the owner of the bicycle or the unidentified male. Bicycle seized for safekeeping.

• July 17, 3:04 a.m., 55A Street: Complainant reported he had observed three males tagging a “No Entry” sign. Police attended and found graffiti on two signs.

Four male youths with black markers were located in the area. The parents of the suspects were contacted and picked up the youths.

All parties were advised the graffiti must be cleaned off and a follow up would be conducted for possible alternative measures.

• July 19, 1:01 a.m., 5700-block of 17A Avenue: Report received that several youths were smashing a plastic drainpipe in the area.

Police attended and found a drainage pipe owned by the Corporation of Delta was damaged. The suspects were gone when police arrived.

• July 19, 11:49 a.m., 1200-block of 56th Street: A fast food restaurant reported a red mobility scooter had been left outside the restaurant for a few days. Police attended and took the scooter to police headquarters. Subsequently the owner was located who indicated she had left the scooter at the restaurant and travelled by bus to Vancouver without telling the staff. Police returned the scooter to the owner.

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MURPHY’S LAW Soccer games cancelled due to rain should become a thing of the past in Ladner.

In my decade-long affiliation with the soccer community in Ladner, one of the topics that has generated the most discussion is the state of our playing fields.

Trying to play an outdoor sport through the fall and winter in low-lying Ladner is a challenge, and one, unfortunately, that many local fields simply can’t meet.

Most of the fields are fine through Thanksgiving, perhaps even Remembrance Day, but when the rains set in, few are able to withstand the pounding, at least not on a weekly basis, they get from young soccer players.

Some stand up to the elements better than others, but when the weather gets really bad, artificial turf is the only answer.

When the soccer club releases its field allocation schedule early in a week plagued by constant rain, if your team isn’t lucky enough to get assigned to the turf field at Holly Park, the chances of getting your game played that weekend are slim to none. Thursday’s municipal field report often removes any lingering doubt by officially closing fields.

With a second artificial turf field in Ladner nearing completion at Dugald Morrison Park, I have to think that discussions over field conditions will become moot. It could well be a case that there’s enough turf time every weekend that no team ever has to play on grass unless it so desires.

It will also likely mean that training sessions will no longer feel like they’re being conducted in a phone booth. With only one turf field in town and many users groups vying for a share, as many as six soccer teams at one time are often jammed onto Holly’s artificial surface, a less than ideal situation that severely limits what coaches and players can do during practices.

A second turf field, an oversized one that’s large enough to accommodate three small-sided games at once, will change all that.

It’s fitting that it’s being constructed at Dugald Morrison Park, which has been one of the worst offenders over the years when it comes to succumbing to the elements. Teams unlucky enough to be assigned that as their home field end up as vagabonds, relying on the kindness of the field scheduler to make alternate arrangements.

Given the topography of Ladner, many of the grass fields never really stood a chance against hundreds of cleat-clad kids. Once the new artificial turf field opens, thankfully that nagging issue will cease to be a concern.

Take trip back in time with visit to once-bustling Yale IAN ROBERTSON

COMMUNITY COMMENT So the gas prices have you in a bind — too expensive for the road trip you were planning? Maybe you are wondering what to do with a day or two you have free?

How about a visit to the largest city west of Chicago and north of San Francisco? All on one tank of gas from Delta?

Well, it was once the largest city, but that was about 150 years ago.

Today, Yale is a cozy little stop on the Fraser Canyon Highway, once the Trans-Canada.

Just past Hope, and before Hell’s Gate, it’s overflowing with regional history, all well set out and accessible.

Yale is a rich historic site, first a HBC Fort, then a transfer point for the B.C. Gold Rush of 1850s, later the building of CPR railway, and more recently the 1960s route of

lucky enough to see First Nations the Trans-Canada Highway. Since folk fishing salmon out of the the opening of the Coquihalla mighty Fraser, much as they have Highway 30 years ago, the town done for over 9,000 years (yes, has been allowed to go back to thousands). slumbering.

Yet a bit further and just before An understandable, compact the Hell’s Gate tunnel is the history session awaits you upon Alexandra Lodge, now closed and getting out of the car in the town. dilapidated. As The story of the early as the explorers, the paddle Just past Hope, and recently 1990s it operated wheel boat termibefore Hell’s Gate, as a coffee shop nus and Gold Rush, through to the CPR it’s overflowing with and guesthouse.

In the Gold Rush are all well explained regional history, all days it was the in displays and postfurthest up the ers. Historic buildings well set out and Fraser any boats remain, and are well accessible. could go. The Gold preserved and well Rush trail started signed. It’s compact behind the lodge and ran overland and easy to explore by foot. to Barkerville via Lytton.

A bit further up the road is Past the Hells Gate tunnel is the the Alexandra Bridge. Named tourist complex. If you have yet after Princess Alexandra, Queen to get close to the river, this is the Victoria’s daughter-in-law, the place to do it. The more ventureearliest bridge was built 1863 and some of you might go rafting on was washed out in 1894. It was the mighty Fraser! replaced by a 1926 bridge that can To vary your route there and be seen just past the new, 1964 back, choose highways 10 and 1 bridge, and can be walked over to Hope, and return on Highway 7, from the park.

Golden Ears (toll) Bridge and the If you chose to explore it, you South Fraser Perimeter Road. will walk about one-quarter of a B.C. is full of history just at our kilometre to the bridge. Depending doorstep! on the time of year you may be

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July 25, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

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Amend sign so ferry-bound drivers don’t end up in Tsawwassen core

Editor: I’m just letting the public know that I have brought to the transportation minister’s attention a road sign that causes much confusion to people wishing to travel to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal.

This sign is located just before the 56th Street turnoff as you head southwest along Highway 17A. Almost every time I walk along 56th Street in Tsawwassen I’m stopped by someone asking me how to get to the ferry terminal. These people have turned left at 56th Street on Highway 17A because they believe the sign has directed them to do so in order to get to the ferry terminal.

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This sign on Highway 17 proves confusing to drivers not familiar with the area.

town of Tsawwassen and the Tsawwassen ferry terminal. Therefore, they see the turn left for Tsawwassen as meaning turn left to get to the ferry terminal.

I think the root of the confusion lies in the fact that Tsawwassen is synonymous with its ferry terminal, and travelers do not distinguish between the

It doesn’t help the sign has ferry icons on both sides and the word “Ferries” is skewed to the left as well.

I believe this sign was ill conceived and needs to be a lot clearer, especially for American travelers wishing to go to Vancouver Island.

A new sign needs to be put up that makes things really obvious and includes statements like: “Tsawwassen/Point Roberts Turn Left” “Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Go Straight” I know this seems somewhat silly but I can understand how the current sign is confusing to travelers when they’re driving by it at 80 km/h.

Marc Mergeron

Inland port idea would be way for PMV to stop lip service and actually listen to community

Editor: Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) talks up a good story on sustainability, but they do not walk the talk.

A good example of this is how they are dismissive of the concept of inland terminals being promoted by the mayors of Delta and Ashcroft.

In terms of sustainable development, inland terminals — whereby containers are moved directly by rail to/from an interior terminal for transfer to truck or

transshipment — makes good economic and responsible sense.

Inland terminals help to protect valuable agricultural land, increase the productivity of ports, reduce pollution, lessen road traffic and for communities that have to host container ports, they improve the quality of life.

PMV dismisses them outright because it would disrupt their ego-driven need for bigger and larger container ports, such as Roberts Bank Terminal 2.

This is going on despite the fact a federal government study recommended that inland terminals were one of the solutions to improving port operations by increasing productivity of existing ports.

The same study also recommended that no further port development take place in Vancouver until Prince Rupert’s port had been maximized. Prince Rupert can more than double its container port, is two sailing days closer to Asia and

provides a better/faster way to move goods to Eastern Canada.

It is time that Port Metro Vancouver stopped paying lip service to community consultation and started to listen by looking for ways lessen the impact of their operations on host communities, protect our environment, improve quality of life for these communities and lessen traffic congestion around the Lower Mainland.

Roger Emsley

Nice if Southlands design could incorporate better approach to border Editor: I wonder, now that the Southlands project has been approved and the land will be developed for housing, community farms and green

space (with a sizeable portion ceded to Delta), the premise allows the possibility of bringing into the design a manipulation of space and land use that

will truly benefit the community.

Before the backhoes and dump trucks start rumbling through Tsawwassen for the next couple of years, would

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Editor: A delightful and educational experience awaits you when you take advantage of the free tours of Westshore Terminals at Roberts Bank.

You’ll be greeted by two enthusiastic tour guides, Marie Haughian and John Awrey, who answer questions knowledgeably, pause the van when you want to take pictures and even take some for you.

The tour starts with a short video that provides an overview of what you’ll see.

History buffs will appreciate the glimpse of WAC

Bennett and Pierre Trudeau at the official opening of Roberts Bank in 1970.

Did you know Westshore Terminals operates 24 hours a day and is Canada’s premier coal export facility?

It is the largest and busiest dry bulk facility on the entire west coast of North and South America.

In 2013, $14 million was spent on a dust suppression system with ground level sprays and 12 huge water spray towers, two mobile air monitoring units for use in the community, a coal train surveillance station and a

water recycling system that removes coal solids, allowing the water to be re-used.

Take along your camera for this tour. You’ll see pyramid-like stacks of coal, huge stacker/reclaimers, seven kilometres of conveyor belts, seagulls, herons, cormorants, falcons and impressive vessels. The day of our tour a huge ship was loading for Chile and a gigantic one was prepping for China.

Tours are scheduled weekends to Aug. 24. Call 604-946-3453 to reserve.

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Makes sense for review to include South Delta Editor: Re: Keep Delta as one when it comes to health care services, letter to the editor, July 16 I agree with Lori Mayhew that Delta is certainly a single community — and during my 15 years as a Delta municipal councillor, I worked diligently on behalf of all Deltans.

My suggestion, however, that South Delta be included in the health authority boundary review was a

specific response to the actual findings of the working group commissioned to review Fraser Health.

Working Group Report DE clearly states: “The issue in Delta... surfaces in association with the western part of the community (Ladner, Tsawwassen) where patients move northward as part of a regularized and acknowledged pattern of care.”

Given the report itself acknowledges what South

Deltans know to be the case, it seems to me it would make a lot of sense if the boundary review at least considers whether South Delta (and not just Burnaby) properly belongs in Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

Recommending the boundary review look into the issue certainly has nothing to do with my love of Delta as a whole.

Vicki Huntington MLA, Delta South

July 25, 2014 The Delta Optimist A11 Opinion

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Polls in Point Roberts show we are 99.9 per cent against having KRPI’s radio antennas located at the entrance to our community and two blocks from our neighbours in Tsawwassen.

This 50,000-watt signal, 24/7, is beamed north to serve the South Asian market in the Lower Mainland.

Tune in KRPI at 1550 AM and see what you think.

In KRPI’s application to the Federal Communications Commission, it stated it wanted to “help the isolated rural area of Point Roberts with a local station.” That’s ridiculous, disingenuous and condescending. How can we be “isolated” when we have 21,000 neighbours just 330 metres away?

Point Roberts would only need a 100-watt signal to cover our five square miles.

KRPI broadcasts mainly in Punjabi. We can’t seem to find anyone here who speaks Punjabi.

How would KRPI’s antennas being here help us? They do not help us in any way, and the radio frequency interference (RFI) will lower our property values, too.

KRPI promises to “remediate” all the RFI created by its 50,000-watt “Border Blaster” transmissions.

However, in 2013, the FCC ruled that radio stations are not required to resolve interference complaints involving the following: land-line or cordless telephones, cell phones, electric musical instruments, all speakers and PA systems, MP3 players, walkie-talkies, CD players, car radios and hearing aids.

Dr. Jonathan Brown, DMD and Dr. W. Earle Nind DDS

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The radio towers proposed for Point Roberts will serve a Punjabi-speaking Lower Mainland audience, not residents of the American peninsula.

Virtually all of the Tsawwassen/Point Roberts peninsula is in the FCC’s designated “remediation zone.”

To see if Ferndale likes KRPI go to NoTowers. webs.com and click on “Letters” and then “Ferndale” to read the “Ferndale Letters.” Note the home and business Internet connection problems.

In his book, Antenna Zoning, author Fred Hopengarten advises broadcasters and lawyers on how to win at a local planning department hearing. Hopengarten tells broadcasters to “reassure” the locals about blanketing interference, telling them you will “cooperate fully in resolving issues.”

But he stresses this does not require them to actually fix anything. Broadcasters may hand out some free filters, capacitors and instructions, “but don’t offer to fix anything and don’t put your hands inside.”

We have been fighting this battle since last fall and we have expended

thousands of dollars and spent countless hours doing research, educating ourselves and our neighbours, and fundraising.

Now we must raise $35,000 in the coming weeks to continue our legal battle. David can’t beat Goliath without stones. In our case, 35,000 stones.

We need your help to beat KRPI at the Whatcom County hearing in about 12 weeks. We have a great legal team and the requisite experts to defeat KRPI. Are you with us? If so, please donate. Every little bit counts, but if you have been blessed with more, please donate more, or the towers will be with us forever. If you want the towers here, donate nothing.

Please go to NoTowers. webs.com to donate. Or send a cheque to PRTAFight the Towers, P.O. Box 158, Point Roberts, WA, 98281.

Point Roberts resident Armene Belless is a member of the Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers.

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July 25, 2014 The Delta Optimist A13

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Well watered I forgot to turn off the sprinkler twice last week, and as a result two things happened: the garden was well watered and I bought a timer with a shut-off.

The Interior of the province is teaching us dramatically what happens when the land is not well watered: fire, smoke, destruction and upset.

The Bible uses water and being well watered as a metaphor for someone who is established in God’s love and life. Psalm 1 is an example: “That person [whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on God’s law day and night] is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither — what-

ever they do prospers.”

The land of the Bible is arid, so this imagery would be even more striking to the original hearers. To have a well was a great asset, since flocks and herds were not then dependent upon surface water.

The metaphor serves as an invitation to consider whether our source of life and health and peace is tied to “surface” assurances and relative securities, or to the deep and enduring love of God, a love that never fails. (1 Corinthians 13) As we give thanks for abundant water and the succulent seasonal fruit of our region, take time to reflect on what it would mean for our lives to be well watered. Some of us have forgotten to turn the tap on.

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A14 The Delta Optimist July 25, 2014 Business

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When British Columbians call 9-1-1 to seek emergency medical assistance, they do so because they are experiencing a situation that requires an immediate response beyond their own capabilities. Firefighters, as the first responders in BC, are generally first on-scene and provide medical and scene management support until paramedics are able to respond.

Last fall BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) made changes to how it allocates its resources by having ambulances respond to certain medical calls in a “routine or non-priority” manner as opposed to previous designation of “emergency or lights and sirens”. The BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) argued these changes contained in the Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) were necessary to improve response times for those patients with the most urgent medical needs.

At the BCPFFA, we’re calling this move what it really is: the Ambulance Service’s scramble, as directed by the BCEHS, to manage a shortage of available ambulances and paramedics. The BCPFFA is strongly opposed to these changes and supports the call for more ambulances and paramedics.

As any emergency worker can tell you, once a call is downgraded to non-priority from emergency, the timeline to get to the incident changes. Our members have seen a number of cases where patients in distress (heavy bleeding, head injuries, spinal injuries and loss of consciousness) are being considered nonpriority, leading to increasingly longer response times by ambulances, which we find simply unacceptable.

Since these changes were quietly implemented last fall, firefighters across the province are noticing much longer wait times for paramedics to arrive at an incident. In an increasing number of cases the wait for an ambulance can be between 40 and 50 minutes longer than before the protocol changes. Is this what you expect when you call 9-1-1?

One of the biggest obstacles professional firefighters encounter in serving the needs of their communities is the inability for simultaneous dispatch, where 9-1-1 operators can send what the system views as an appropriate level of response.

Fire is dispatched only when certain criterion is met or after it’s determined that an ambulance is unavailable to respond as required. Critical minutes are lost in this process, and timely on-scene assessment and patient care is being compromised.

In our view, operators should be sending

on-duty trained firefighters to determine the level of patient care needed and granting them the authority to upgrade or downgrade the level of response required by ambulance. No matter how skilled 9-1-1 operators are, only trained responders on scene can effectively prioritize patient care for the best possible results.

In Canada, the standards for emergency medical response are less than nine minutes in nine out of ten calls, or in the 90th percentile.

BCAS chooses to report only average response times, which in our view is not a true reflection of how emergency responses should be disclosed.

The North American standards are much higher, at four to six minutes for most medical emergent calls. BCEHS targets 12 minutes, and meets that goal 52 percent of the time for the highest priority calls. Prior to the recent RAP changes, first responders attended 35 percent of medical calls.

If the recent RAP changes are fully implemented, first responders will respond to approximately 25 percent of medical calls.

By changing its response to 74 of 868 call types, including downgrading 39 to non-priority, BCEHS is condoning a delayed response to the emergent needs of your community. Is this acceptable to you and your loved ones when emergency medical care is required?

We are urging the government through the BCEHS to return the medical response to what the Cain Report in 1989 envisioned of an ambulance service, which was a layered response, with firefighters being simultaneously dispatched to medical emergencies within their community’s jurisdiction.Wait times are becoming dangerously long and putting undue stress on those in need of immediate care.

British Columbia’s population growth and the aging Baby Boomer generation make it essential that this discussion, along with an informed and integrated systemic response to these challenges, shape the future of the emergency services system. BCPFFA wants to work with all stakeholders to ensure that British Columbians receive the care and attention required when they call 9-1-1 – and we’re not confident they’re getting it today.

If you need to call 9-1-1 for yourself or someone else in need, how long are you prepared to wait for assistance? Are you okay with the system deciding that you don’t have a real emergency?

Professional firefighters on duty in your community are committed to responding to your emergency when called upon and providing you with the service that you deserve.

Michael Hurley is president of the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters Association (BCPFFA)

Coast Tsawwassen Inn has been accepted as a Bronze level GreenLeader into the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program that helps travelers plan greener trips by identifying environmentally-friendly accommodations.

TripAdvisor GreenLeaders have met a set of environmental standards developed for TripAdvisor by a leading environmental consulting firm, with input from expert partners. The more green practices a hotel has in place, the higher its GreenLeader level, which is shown on the property’s listing on the TripAdvisor site.

“The Coast Tsawwassen Inn is constantly looking at ways to improve service to our guests, and identifying green initiatives are one way that we can both enhance our guests’ stay as well as reduce our environmental impact,” said general manager Peter Yip. “We offer our guests refillable, bulk-sized amenities, a linen reuse program,

a comprehensive recycling program and source locallyproduced products where possible. In addition, the solar panels on our rooftop provide energy for heating our water.”

Travelers can now search for accommodations that have a GreenLeaders status on the TripAdvisor site, and view a detailed list of environmentally-friendly practices they can expect at each location.

“TripAdvisor GreenLeaders are leading the hospitality industry in making efforts to improve their environmental footprint,” said Jenny Rushmore, director of responsible travel at TripAdvisor.

“We greatly applaud these accommodations and are pleased to share their eco-friendly practices with our online audience of more than 260 million travelers who visit the site each month.”

The Coast Tsawwassen Inn features 90 guest suites and over 4,500 square feet of banquet facilities.

Delta Cable customers will soon be required to upgrade to digital BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

Times have certainly changed in the world of television and technology, and Delta Cable has started working to bring all its customers up to date.

While the majority of Delta Cable customers, and cable TV subscribers in general, have already made the switch to digital, some are still getting their cable through the old analog signal. In the near future, however, the local cable company will no longer be supporting that signal, which means that soon all Delta Cable customers will be required to upgrade to digital cable.

“It’s a small percentage,” said spokesperson Tannis Goodfellow. “Most of our customers are on digital.”

Goodfellow said the company has started contacting those customers that will need to upgrade. She added the company is offer-

ing special upgrade offers and a new scaled down remote control to help with the transition.

Upgrading to digital does come with a cost, which starts at an additional $7.95 a month for basic cable and can go up or down from there depending on each customer’s needs and existing services.

“It’s just the next step in technology. It’s change, we empathize and understand that,” she said, adding that switching to digital opens up many more services to customers.

Goodfellow said the transition will be a slow one, with no concrete timeline for the complete removal of the analog signal, however, a small number of channels have already been moved over to strictly digital.

She said anyone with questions about the transition can visit the Delta Cable office on Ladner Trunk Road to see a digital cable demonstration.

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Movie nights return Summer tradition back in Tsawwassen tomorrow BY

DAVE WILLIS

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This year’s Business Improvement Association of Tsawwassen’s Outdoor Movie Nights series kicks off tomorrow at Diefenbaker Park.

Computer-animated favourite Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs will be shown on the big screen at the park at dusk.

The pre-show fun gets started at 6:30 p.m.

“There’s lots going on,” says Business Improvement Association of Tsawwassen executive director Lydia Elder.

There will some outdoor sports activities and booths with other interactive activities, she notes, mentioning badminton, beanbag toss and face painting as some examples.

The Kindred Spirits band will be performing as part of Delta’s Concerts in the Park series. The concert starts at 7 p.m.

Moviegoers who get

hungry can visit a food vendor truck while popcorn, pizza and other snacks will be available as well, Elder notes.

The annual summertime series is now in its seventh year.

The movie nights provide an opportunity for locals to have some free, fun entertainment close to home with neighbours and friends, says Elder.

“It’s just lots of fun.”

The next date for this year’s movie night series is Saturday, Aug. 9 at Diefenbaker Park with The Princess Bride as the film.

The third and final date is Saturday, Aug. 23 with a showing of Despicable Me at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall.

Admission is free.

Bring your own blankets, chairs and bug spray.

Movie nights will be rescheduled in the case of bad weather. Visit the BIA of Tsawwassen’s website at sunnytsawwassen.ca for last minute details.

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The Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association’s annual summer Outdoor Movie Night series returns starting tomorrow at Diefenbaker Park.

Harpdog Brown returns to South Delta BY

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Harpdog Brown (right) and Jordan Edmonds will perform at the Wood N Frog Coffee Company in Tsawwassen tomorrow night.

Longtime bluesman Harpdog Brown returns to South Delta tomorrow.

He’ll be performing as part of a new electric blues duo with Jordan Edmonds at the Wood N Frog Coffee Company in Tsawwassen.

“I had the pleasure to introduce some of my music to the people in Ladner last year and absolutely loved my time there, in which case, another reason to come back in the area and lay down another shade of Harpdog Brown,” he says in an email to the Optimist, listing a few reasons why he’s playing the upcoming gig.

Brown, who lives in Vancouver, explains he’s started doing some smaller scale gigs locally as more stage time is valuable to the duo right now.

Brown notes he and Victoria’s Edmonds, the guitarist in his latest electric band, are working together full-time and have been gigging around either with a band, as a duo or even in other ensembles. He says he’s currently booking a tour for them, along with the bassist and drummer from another band backing them up on a handful of larger shows, to Ontario and back from midOctober to late November.

Brown has spent over three decades as a touring

and recording artist playing venues like the Yale, Commodore and Town Pump. He has been nominated for a Juno as well as won an award from Portland’s Cascade Blues Association. Brown played at Genesis Theatre as part of the live@5005 series last September.

Harpdog Brown and Jordan Edmonds perform at the Wood N Frog Coffee Company, 569412th Ave., Tsawwassen, tomorrow at 7 p.m.

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In perpetuity at Père Lachaise BY

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KAROLINE CULLEN

Optimist contributor

hear a bell. Its persistent peal floats over the trees and echoes off the stones.

“Does that ringing mean something?” I ask.

My friend starts walking, saying over her shoulder, “It’s time to go. We don’t want to get locked in!”

“Definitely not,” I think to myself. Visiting the City of the Dead, as Paris’ largest cemetery Père Lachaise is known, on a sun-dappled afternoon is one thing; being trapped behind the enormous entrance gates for the night is quite another.

When the cemetery was established in 1804 by Napoleon I, it was well outside the city walls.

Today the 109-acre site is a five-minute walk from my friend’s apartment in the 20th Arrondissement and a favourite destination for a peaceful, contemplative saunter. As 19th century novelist Honoré Balzac said, “I rarely go out, but when I do wander, I go to

cheer myself up in Père Lachaise.” He is also buried there.

Some clever 19th century marketing of the perpetual concessions for plots was necessary to attract occupants. As the land was once owned by Father Francois d’Aix de la Chaise, the Jesuit sounding “Père Lachaise” was chosen as the cemetery’s name.

Remains of some famous dead were relocated for some cache. Twelfth century ill-fated lovers Abélard and Héloise are in a spectacular neo-Gothic tomb in the oldest section. In 1817, the bones of dramatist Molière and writer La Fontaine were moved there as was Louise de Lorraine, widow of King Henri III. Famous or rich or royal or not, or if you died in Paris, a Père Lachaise plot could be yours.

Tree-lined cobblestone lanes meander amongst thousands of tombs.

Some are simple, others grandiose, many in varying degrees of disrepair.

Headstones tilt, crypt roofs

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collapse and gates rust. A jumble of worn, leaning memorials contrasts with the gleaming glass and shiny marble of the new.

Stained glass chapel windows illuminated by the afternoon sun are counterpoints to the stone walls and dead vines entwined on a chapel door. Blooming shrubs and bright flower bouquets add hits of colour.

Thousands of trees create a shady canopy in summer.

I am moved by the dramatic monuments to the Second World War deportees and resistants.

The statuary is stark, haunt-

ing and brutal. The Mur des Fédérés (Wall of the Federalists), against which 147 Communard insurgents were massacred in 1871, still bears bullet scars.

Those shot are buried in a mass grave at its base.

While walking amid memorials marking tragedy and death, I unexpectedly find a peacefulness.

There are many popular “residents” that millions pay homage to each year.

Edith Piaf, the “little sparrow” born in the 20th Arrondissement, has plenty of long-stemmed red roses left for her. She is just down

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the hill from Oscar Wilde, who claimed to “be dying beyond his means” in Paris.

The plexiglass protecting his tomb is covered with lipstick hearts and kisses.

A group of youngsters surreptitiously parties next to the cordoned off grave of The Doors singer Jim Morrison. Flowers, flags and musical instruments festoon the base of Polish composer Chopin under the supervision of a statue of Euterpe, the muse of music.

Other statuary ranges from the predictable weeping angels and chubby cherubs to the bizarre winged skulls on magician E. Robertson’s tomb. I cannot decide whether the bronze figure on the tomb of 19th century Belgian writer and poet George Rodenbach is climbing into or struggling out of the grave.

Some are more famous in death than they ever were in life. Victor Noir, a young 19th century journalist, is memorialized by a life-size bronze effigy depicting how he lay after being shot by a cousin of Napoleon III.

Women wishing for fertility have rubbed a certain well-endowed body part and made it gleam against the verdigris of the rest of the statue.

A plot surrounded by potato plants is my favourite discovery at Père Lachaise. Potatoes left on the rim of the tombstone are a fitting tribute to agronomist AntoineAugustin Parmentier. In the late 1700s, he promoted the potato as a food source.

Until that time, the potato was considered only fit for animal feed. Parmentier persisted with his campaign and the subsequent planting of potatoes helped stave off starvation for many Europeans.

Our amble amongst the long dead comes to a halt with the persistent ringing of the closing bell. The stony-eyed bell ringer gives not a glance as we wave adieu and step through the gates into the late afternoon sun.

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July 25, 2014 The Delta Optimist A17

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Target heart rate formulas — why they need to change p.j. wren

Well on Your Way

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s a trainer, I have used target heart rate training off and on with my clients.

I don’t use it when I train, even though I probably should. Sadly, numbers just aren’t really my thing.

Ask any of my clients or classes and they’ll vouch for me on that.

Every training session I inevitably lose track of their reps and they will usually A) do more reps than they should, or B) have learned the fine art of self-preservation and have counted the reps and sets themselves and will let me know when they are done.

Another reason I’m not an advocate of target heart rate training is because it is a generic formula and factors outside of your fitness level can affect your heart rate (i.e. medication, caffeine, stress).

So, it stands to reason that if those factors affect your resting heart rate, then your training heart rate will most definitely be affected as well.

With that said, using target heart rate training is a great tool to help people determine whether they are working hard enough, or in some instances perhaps too hard.

Knowing what target

heart rates to train at depends on your goals, but most protocols will recommend 50 to 85 per cent of your maximum heart rate for aerobic training and 85 per cent-plus for anaerobic training (i.e. sprints, heavy weight training drills, HIIT workouts).

You can find your heart rate by using a heart rate monitor, or via your wrist or carotid artery, the latter being a pain in the butt to find mid-workout.

For decades science has told us to use 220 beats per minute as the starting point of target heart rate training.

From there we were instructed to minus our age from the 220 for our ageappropriate maximum heart rate, or what is otherwise known as “peak heart rate” in the industry.

So, every five years our peak heart rate dropped by five beats. It’s another reason to celebrate getting older as we don’t have to work as hard as our younger self did.

Recent research is now saying this formula is flawed and outdated, and this rings especially true for women.

First off, the equation used to determine peak heart rate is over 40 years old and, second, it is based on a group of subjects that were predominately men.

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic recognized the flaws in the formula and began analyzing data from 25,000 patients who took stress tests between 1993

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This time they included samples of women, aged between 40 and 89 years with no history of heart disease, and found considerable differences between women and men.

While their data clearly showed that everyone’s peak heart rate decreases with age, it actually showed there is a slower decline in peak heart rate in women than in men.

As a result, the old formula of peak heart rate training (220 minus your age) overestimates peak heart rate for younger women and underestimates it for older women.

The researchers’ recommendations?

Women over the age of 40 should first subtract 67 per cent of her age from 200, and for men subtract 93 per cent of his age from 216.

For a 50-year old woman that means her new peak heart is: 50 years x .67 = 33.5. Subtract 33 from 200 = 167 peak heart rate.

The old formula would have her training at a peak heart of 170 beats per minute. Now a three-beat difference may not sound like a lot, but it is. You have to work a lot harder to get there and I don’t know about you, but I am all for working out smarter, not harder.

PJ Wren is a local personal trainer and writer in the Delta area. You can reach her at www.gofitgals. com.

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Ladner’s Braeden Saucy is one of the finalists in Cineplex’s Pre-Show Casting Call contest.

Saucy, 24, created a one-minute audition video to enter the contest, which has a prize of getting to film up to 12 different segments throughout the year

as a pre-show host and the equivalent of 52 free movies. The self-described huge movie buff enjoys acting but said he never really saw it as a realistic career path.

“But when this opportunity came up, I thought — why not? — and gave it a shot.”

Saucy is a teacher’s assistant at the Delta Film Academy, doing everything

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July 25, 2014 The Delta Optimist A21 In the Community

In the Community

Groups get over $355,000 in gaming grants

Sunday event celebrates International Bog Day

Ladner Legion gives a hoot about OWL

The Burns Bog Conservation Society will be celebrating International Bog Day Sunday.

Jog for the Bog in the Delta Nature Reserve kicks things off in the morning and will be followed by festivities in the Planet Ice parking lot until 3 p.m.

There are 5-km walk/run

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Summer work experience students, along with Sarah the owl, at the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society recently accepted a $500 donation from the Ladner Legion’s Olwen Demidoff towards the organization’s summer student program.

Sports and arts organizations in Delta are getting more than $355,000 in gaming grants from the provincial government, Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton announced this week.

The following groups are receiving grants: • North Delta Minor Hockey Association is getting $95,000.

• The Tsawwassen Soccer

and 10-km run options for Jog for the Bog, which will be followed by a pancake breakfast. There will also be live entertainment, yoga demonstrations, and information booths from conservation groups and local businesses.

For details visit www. burnsbog.org/events.

Club is receiving $63,840.

• Sungod Skating Club is getting $62,000.

• The North Delta Softball Association is receiving $21,000.

• North Delta Sunfish Summer Swim Club is getting $40,000 for its competitive and recreational swimming programs, as well as $4,400 for developmental water polo.

• Delta Skating Club is receiving $22,000 for its Canpowerskate, Canskate and Starskate programs.

• Winskill Dolphin Swim Club is getting $21,300 to help with coaching and training.

• North Delta Minor Lacrosse Association is receiving $13,440.

• The North Delta Junior Australian Football League

is getting $6,650.

• Arokois Centre of Music Society is receiving $6,300 to help with rehearsals and performances of its Big Band Jazz Music Program.

“I’m fortunate to know many of the volunteers who devote so much of their time and energy to these community organizations,” Hamilton said. “I’m

glad our government can help create these excellent opportunities for the residents of Delta.”

Gaming grants are also awarded in the categories of public safety, arts and culture, environment, and human and social services.

Organizations interested in applying for gaming grants can find information at pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming.

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Early finish for Pioneers

Ladner upset by North Shore in first round of West Coast Senior Lacrosse Assn. playoffs BY

DAVE WILLIS

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Pacific Standard Time.

Height in feet

SATURDAY, JULY 26

The Ladner Pioneers are left to look at what might have been after an early playoff exit.

The team was upset in a first round West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association series against the North Shore Indians last week, dropping two straight games — 12-11 at Sungod Arena and 11-8 on the road.

The Pioneers came into the best-of-three quarterfinal series as the third seed in the playoffs, having finished 11 points ahead of the sixth-seeded Indians in regular season play.

“It all came down to commitment at the end,” said head coach Bob Taylor earlier this week.

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“I’m going to take some time and think about it and decide what my future is going to be.”

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TUESDAY, JULY 29

Bob Taylor

He noted Ladner had 18 regulars (out of a 25-man roster) available for the opening round series and said, besides one injury, other players had prior commitments.

It was frustrating to see, he admitted.

This year the Tri-City Bandits are hosting the President’s Cup, allowing two B.C. teams berths in the national championship tournament.

With this year’s playoff exit the Pioneers are still searching for their first league title since 2007.

In terms of looking ahead to next year, over half of the team is under 24 and there’s a good crop of juniors

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Quinn Waddington of the Ladner Pioneers does a balancing act around the net during a playoff game last week against the North Shore Indians at Sungod Arena. coming up, Taylor said, adding as the group looks right now it’s probably the youngest, most talented team for the next campaign.

Even so the squad may be led by a different coach.

Taylor, who guided the

team to the league finals last season, said he is unsure about his future behind the bench.

“I’m not sure whether I’ll be back next year or not. I’m going to take some time and think about it and

decide what my future is going to be.”

Asked for his thoughts on the season as a whole, which saw the team finish third in the regular season (12-5-1), Taylor said the year was just average.

“I think we could have done a lot better. At the start we were really bad for injuries. Once we got that all taken care of it was just an uphill battle and we had a hole we couldn’t dig out of.”

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Delta Deas Rowing Club scored almost all top-three finishes at the B.C. Championships/Challenge West Regatta on Vancouver Island earlier this month.

Rowers end season on high note Delta Deas Rowing Club juniors ended their competitive season on high note at the B.C. Championships/ Challenge West Regatta on Vancouver Island July 11 to 13.

Catcher gets silver with Richmond Islanders Tsawwassen softball catcher Georgia Hoar captured a silver medal with the Richmond Islanders 2000A at the provincials in Victoria earlier this month.

After playing in the Heat association for three years, she moved on to play for Richmond this season.

The Islanders played a whopping five games on the final day of the provincial tournament, culminated by a last inning loss to their heated rivals, the White Rock Renegades, in the final.

Although Hoar played a limited role in catching/hitting for the tournament, she still put up impressive numbers, going five-for-nine at the plate, with a walk and also scoring and knocking in two runs.

Hosted by Victoria City Rowing Club at Elk Lake, the regatta attracted hundreds of athletes from across North America.

After only two months under coach Andrew Knorr,

the athletes demonstrated a tremendous improvement at this regatta, achieving almost all top-three finishes, with one photo finish fourth place.

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We are looking for people with a broad set of life experiences who want to improve sport development through gymnastics and who are committed to supporting our athletes. Preference will be given to those with Accounting or Human Resource designations to add to the current skill set of our board.

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Logan will also be at our pre-season training sessions on Tuesdays throughout August.

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The Tour de Delta Board of Directors thanks the 350 volunteers, sponsors and supporters for making the 14th annual Tour a great success.

Two former Greater Vancouver Canadians standouts are headed to Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team Summer Development Camp.

Goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Nic Petan are among 41 players invited to the six-day camp slated for Aug. 3 to 8 in Montreal and Sherbrooke.

Both were key members of the Canadians during the 2010-11 B.C. Major Midget Hockey League season and went on to enjoy outstanding careers in the Western Hockey League.

Petan led the Canadians in scoring that year with 49 points in 35 games, while Jarry was among the league’s top goaltenders. Greater Vancouver reached the semi-finals before dropping a heart-

breaking series to eventual Western Canadian champion Vancouver Northwest Giants.

Petan, who grew in North Delta and played at the Bantam AAA level for the North Shore Winter Club, enjoyed three productive seasons in Portland, finishing second in league scoring this past season with 113 points in 63 games, despite missing some time to play for Canada at the World Junior Championships. He was taken 43rd overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

Thanks to his stellar play with the Edmonton Oil Kings, Jarry was taken with the 42nd overall pick in the same draft by Pittsburgh.

He backstopped his team to the Memorial Cup champi-

onship this past spring that included a 16-4-1 record in the WHL playoffs with a 2.19 goals against average and a .925 save percentage.

Jarry played his minor hockey in North Delta before joining the Canadians.

The Oil Kings route to the national title included a dramatic seven game series win over Petan’s Winterhawks in the WHL finals. Jarry made 32 saves in the deciding game.

The national team summer camp will feature four goaltenders, 12 defencemen and 25 forwards.

In total, 22 players will be selected to represent Canada at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, Dec. 26, 2014 to Jan. 5, 2015 in Montreal and Toronto.

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5117 Erin Way, Tsawwassen

$649,000

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$659,900

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• Recreation nearby

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5133 8A Ave., Tsawwassen

• Mid-century modern split

• Private setting

4564 Arthur Drive, Ladner

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BIG LOT WITH BIG HOME = GREAT VALUE!

$659,900

GREAT SPLIT LEVEL

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• Beautiful 2,277 sq.ft.

• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • In Ladner’s premier Marina Garden Estates • Lovingly maintained

5348 Commodore Dr., Ladner

4569 62nd St., Ladner

$749,900

vir

6358 Sunrise Ln., Ladner

$758,800 • Just move in, it’s all been done • Newer kitchen, baths, roof, windows & more!

• Sunny west facing yard • 4 bedroom 2,416 sf executive layout • Walk to school and park in minutes

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5983 16th, Tsawwassen

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• Quiet cul-de-sac location • 4 bdrms and a games room • Exquisite landscaping • Updated and lovingly cared for • Open concept kitchen and double garage

EXTENSIVELY UPDATED IN HOLLY!

STEPS TO THE BEACH

this

THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME

• Executive rancher nicely updated • Private zero-traffic road • 2,590 sf home and south facing 6,522 sf lot • 3 bedrooms plus den • Bonus loft area

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• Excellent west Ladner location • Quiet no-through street • Walk to schools, parks, shopping, etc.

• Large 7559 sqft lot • Functional split level design

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5212 Lynn Pl., Ladner

599,900 REMODELED RANCHER • 1,450 sq.ft.

• 3 bdrms & 2 bthrms

ng offer pendi • Private garage

• Extensive renovations

• New kitchens, baths, flooring & more!

5736 48B Ave., Ladner

$569,900

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

604.728.2845

personal real estate corporation

SUPERB RANCHER WITH LOFT!

LADNER’S PRIME WATERFRONT PROPERTY!

fraser elliott

July 25, 2014 The Delta Optimist A27

*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.

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fraser elliott

A28 The Delta Optimist July 25, 2014

DETACHED HOME FOR A GREAT PRICE! NE

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OUTSTANDING 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME

#3 4780 55B Street, Ladner

#2 & #4 - 4728 54A St., Ladner

$529,900

$525,000

$519,900

STUNNING VIEWS!

• 2 bedrooms and a den

• Peaceful location along the

just sold

large ensuite

• Bonus shop area in garage

5260 Schooner Gate, Ladner

#212 6263 River Road, Ladner

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YALE TOWN VIBE

(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

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• Double Garage • Private Yard • Updated appliances, lighting & much more

counters, new shower

BEAUTIFUL GROUND FLOOR UNIT W/PRIVATE PATIO! W NE

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• 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

#106-1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

$374,900

close to everything • Large 3 bedroom plan • Biggest back patio and fenced yard in entire complex

4837 55B, Ladner

$369,900 • 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

• Exotic Teak textured laminate • Gas fireplace #263-1440 Garden Pl., Tsawwassen

$269,900

4852 Turnbuckle Wd., Ladner

$369,900

#201 1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

$365,000

$345,000

TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE IN PILLARS COMPLEX egree e 360 dour onlin t l a virtu

PENTHOUSE 2 BDRM CONDO

• Two bdrms & two full bathrms

• 2 bdroom Condo

• South facing quiet corner unit

• 2 baths

• Best location in the entire complex • Laminate flooring, great floor plan

$299,900

• 2 bdrm with 1 1/2 baths

• New kitchen, bathroom, flooring & more!

• Rare 4 bedroom and 3 bathroom plan • Loads of storage space • Sunny, fenced patio • Walk to everything in town

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#311 1315 56th St., Tsawwassen

$329,000

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#13-1702 56th St., Tsawwassen

• Appliances, cabinets,

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

#207 1300 Hunter Rd., Tsawwassen

COMPLETELY RENOVATED

UPDATED FAMILY TOWNHOME RIGHT IN THE VILLAGE

PANORAMIC VIEWS AT THE OLIVA! CORNER UNIT WITH 9 FOOT CEILINGS

bathrooms Great location,

TUCKED AWAY ON A QUIET STREET

$399,900

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• 3 bdrms + den (or a 4th bdrm) with 3.5 bath • HERITAGE design, NW corner unit • Over 1500 sq.ft. on 3 levels with a garage and a carport #28 4787 57th St., Ladner

$399,900

$389,900 • Updated flooring and

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#159-5421 10th Ave., Tsawwassen

#8-4965 47th Ave., Ladner

UPDATED END UNIT IN CHESTNUT GARDENS!

LOTS OF SPACE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

• Stainless appliances, pullout

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• 1,734 sq.ft. 3 bedroom unit

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

$419,900

with open concept

$409,999

• Spacious 3-level townhome

#303 4753 River Road, Ladner

• New $20,000+ kitchen reno

#10-15152 62A Ave., Surrey

WOW! EXCELLENT 3 BEDROOM SPACIOUS TOWNHOME

• 2 bdrms & 2 bthrms • 1,351 sqft ft of living space • Deck looking on to the marina • Exercise facility, hot tub, sauna, great workshop, social room • Huge storage • Secure parking under the building.

$419,900

FANTASTIC TOWNHOME!

this

MARINA VIEWS

• 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

$449,900

just sold

$449,900

CORNER 2 STOREY PENTHOUSE

#104-1350 View Cr., Tsawwassen

• Fantastic townhome in Sullivan’s Uplands Development • Private end unit featuring stunningsmountain and y fra er week b farmland views

#203 4815 48th Avenue, Ladner

$472,900

$479,900

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

• 2 bedrooms, 2 baths incl • Pets allowed

• 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

WATERFRONT CONDO WITH LARGEST BOAT SLIP IN COMPLEX

• Immaculately kept unit

• 5,500 sq.ft. corner lot

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

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#320 4885 53rd St, Ladner

$288,000 STEPS TO TOWN

• Fully rainscreened complex

• 1 bedroom, 1 bath

• New carpets and lino

• Gas F/P

• New paint • New high-end appliances • Large ultra-private balcony

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• Newer stove & dishwasher • Newer hot water tank • Loads of storage insuite

#213-4889 53rd, Ladner

#D203-4845 53rd, Ladner

$269,900

$229,900

#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

July 25, 2014 The Delta Optimist A29

#1 IN SOUTH DELTA!

*

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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 1.82 DAYS!* #1 IN REAL ESTATE IN LADNER/TSAWWASSEN* Stats as of July 13, 2014

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

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A30 The Delta Optimist July 25, 2014

604.868.7858 aaronmunro@sutton.com OPEN SAT AND SUN 2-4

# 313 6263 RIVER RD East Delta, Ladner Riverhouse - This is THE one! Featuring the best of Riverhouse: top floor with vaulted ceilings, river and mountain views, functional loft space and gorgeous renovations. Kitchen features granite counters, stainless appliances and an extended bar. Main floor has beautiful wood flooring and large windows with lots of natural light. Large deck lets you enjoy the views and tranquility of the waterfront, fabulous location with nature trails and the marina at your doorstep!

$578,800 S

1022 WALALEE DR, V4M 2L8

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$667,000

The

Group Seafair Realty

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Spacious & bright 5 bedroom house in the prestigious “Village”. This big family home has many possibilities to offer a growing family. Boasting 3 bedrooms up, 2 bedrooms down, 3 full baths, plus a games and family room. Lots of charm in this two-level abode, set on a large landscaped lot with a partial view of the ocean.

Geffke’s

4975 2ND AV, V4M 1C9

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$868,000

Premier Real Estate Team

#1

Associate Broker MLS Diamond Master

Medallion Club 27 Years

OCEAN VIEWS!

Medallion Club - 7 years

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

Executive rancher in desirable Pebble Hill! Featuring a bright open layout with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, den (extra bedroom/flex space), family room, office and double garage.

Bonus basement area features a great space for kids/hobbies/theatre with a workshop and storage area. The home shows beautifully with many extensive renovations including new roof, high end deck and landscaping.

Bonnie

Assistant Translator in Cantonese & Mandarin

$998,000

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

NEW LISTING!

OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4

$379,000

165 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY

4876 TURNBUCKLE 3 BDRMS, DEN, FAMILY & GREAT ROOMS, LARGE DECK, 1409 SQ.FT. V1076296

MOTIVATED SELLER! 3 BDRMS, 3 BATHS, 2,071 SQ.FT., ACROSS FROM THE BEACH! RENOVATED! V 1052456, VIEW VIRTUAL TOUR! OCEANFRONT!

VIEWS! POOL!

$1,340,000

$948,000

RENOVATED TOWNHOUSE

EXECUTIVE HOME!

LOWEST PRICED OCEANFRONT!

$1,079,000

GORGEOUS RENOVATIONS! BACKING ONTO PARK!

1332 BEACH GROVE ROAD

5687 TIMBERVALLEY RD.

RENOVATED 3 BDRMS, 2.5 BATHS, 2,105 SQ.FT., 6000 SQ.FT. LOT, V1048030

4 BDRMS, DEN, GAMES ROOM, 3,110 SQ.FT., PRIVATE 7481 SQ.FT. LOT, V1070249

BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE HOME

63 WOODLAND DR., RANCHER WITH BASEMENT! 3,170 SQ.FT., 4 BDRMS, 8934 SQ.FT. LOT, “THE TERRACE”, V1068459

PENTHOUSE!

$519,000

VIEWS! BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED!

IN “ROYAL OAKS” 2 BDRMS & DEN! 1,350 SQ.FT., V1066227

4826 5TH AVENUE & 492 ENGLISH BLUFF RD 2 NEW HIGH QUALITY HOMES TO BE CONSTRUCTED!

CONSTRUCTION STARTING SOON GORGEOUS ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED! CALL FOR DETAILS!

July 25, 2014 The Delta Optimist A31

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$1,100,000

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Rollin' on the River

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Call Vipin Today at 604.839.7547

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3 BED/3 BATH 2,079 SQ.FT 3 BED/3 BATH 1,801 SQ.FT 507 SEASHELL DRIVE 4849 CENTRAL AVE TSAWWASSEN LADNER FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION MARKET EVALUATION PLEASE CALL VIPIN

4469 W RIVER RD PORT GUICHON One bedroom + den floathome features updated floatation, newer roof& gutters, front door, water tank, dishwasher. Just right for one or two looking for adventure on the water. Big 8’6 x 20’ deck.

Monthly moorage $800. MAKE AN OFFER! V1054915

# 18 3459 W RIVER RD

Thinking of buying or selling?

I provide professional help.

4410 47A ST LADNER $505,000 3 bedroom rancher on cul de sac adjacent farmland (turf farm).

Open concept plan with gorgeous wood floors & 2 year old roof.

Walk to Ladner Elementary.

OPEN SATURDAY 2 - 4 NEW PRICE

OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4

5923 WHITCOMB TSAWWASSEN $585,000

Beach Grove CHARMER! Lovely 3 bedroom cottage style home surrounded by lush gardens on a QUIET street in the heart of Beach Grove. Updates include white shaker kitchen with newer appliances, updated bathrooms & hot water heat. Walk to schools, beach, stores, transit & golf club. BONUS-detached garage AND separate studio/workshop.

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

A RARE offering of a well constructed and cared for 2 bed, 2 bath float home including spacious yard, floating dock, sunshine morning and afternoon. Your own double garage, workshop, storage and loft. Only a short walk from Ladner Village. Home features beautiful, hand crafted kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops and gas range. Spacious dining room facing the river flooded with natural light. Upstairs is an elegant master with built in bed, storage, guest room and laundry. View of City skyline and mountains. #V1047646

$113,000

$464,000

NEW PRICE

4321 W RIVER RD

OPEN SUN 2-4 PM

42’ BOAT SLIP

#13 3459 W RIVER RD Come back home to nature and peace and quiet in this spacious 1 bedroom & loft floathome. Cozy fireplace in master bedroom plus another in the living room to keep you toasty. Pleasant water views from the strategically placed windows and more from the roof deck will make it hard to leave your nest. Covered garage. Gated community just 5 minutes from Ladner. Oh and you won’t believe the gorgeous sunsets. #V1058270

Bright and sunny two bedroom floathome with Euroline windows, 2 solariums and open living style. Tastefully decorated and comfortable with a spacious roof deck. Perfect home for a couple of adventurous souls who wish to downsize, kayake, fish, bird watch, bike or just kick back and relax.

Friendly community just 5 minutes from Ladner Village and 20 minutes from Airport. #V1064478

$488,000

32’ BOAT SLIP SUTTON SEAFAIR REALTY

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Your Floating Home Specialist

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A32 The Delta Optimist July 25, 2014

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$458,000

ASHLEY GREEN

SOUTHPOINTE GATED COMMUNITY

JUST LISTED

5359 JIBSET BAY, LADNER

#9 4756 92ND ST., 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.

$388,000

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Amazing & beautiful, spacious and bright. Spacious living room.

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$576,500

July 25, 2014 The Delta Optimist A33

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JUST LISTED! NEILSON GROVE PARK VIEW 5249 BRIGANTINE RD., DELTA Truly better than new and boasts a master bedroom on the main floor! A beautiful designer inspired home with upgraded features and high end finishes. Stunning European eco safe, oil finished walnut floors professionally installed on site. The kitchen is equipped with 1” granite countertops, deluxe appliances; Viking Professional gas stove and Fisher & Paykel stainless steel double fridge. 3 more bedrooms up and loads of storage. Arched windows overlooking quiet street to a beautiful passive park.

$838,000

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 YOUNG FAMILY! 752 GILCHRIST PL., TSAWWASSEN

JUST LISTE D

Fantastic opportunity to own a terrific 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath rancher on a 8600 square foot lot in central Tsawwassen. Great ambiance and layout. Updated kitchen, some new flooring yet lots of opportunity to do your own decorating and more updates. Located near South Park Elementary and Winskill Rec Center.

$558,000

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

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#206 4733 W. RIVER RD., LADNER

#202 4885 53RD ST., LADNER

Some view to river from this 1 bedroom & a den condo, Large kitchen area, dining area and living room with gas fireplace, master bedroom with large walk in closet and 5 piece ensuite. Totally new main bath, some new flooring. One of Ladner’s most desirable condo developments - Rainscreened building. Adult oriented (19+). Terrific amenities include exercise facility, hot tub, sauna, Great workshop, social room & huge storage. River west offers a terrific scenic location, yet is just a short walk to historic downtown.

$389,000

MOVE RIGHT IN!

LIKE NEW! Nothing to do but move in to this newly renovated 2 bedroom condo.

Beautifully appointed bright and spacious end unit. Over 1,100 square feet provides good room sizes including living room, dining area, beautiful updated kitchen and eating area. Recently restored Green Gables is located just steps to town centre and shopping.

$298,000

OPEN SUN 2-4

WESTHAM LANE

JUST LISTED

#310 4770 52A ST., LADNER

4695 KENSINGTON PL., LADNER

Top floor 2 bedroom condo in well managed, desirable Westham Lane.

Centrally located in downtown Ladner, just minutes to walk to shops, transit and amenities. Nothing to do but move right in to this updated condo with very tasteful decor. Includes new flooring, new appliances, good size balcony an so much more.

Truly a must to see.

$265,000

Terrific 2,300 square foot Custom plan featuring large kitchen, family room, formal living & dining area plus 3 bedrooms & a games room upstairs. bright & spacious. Western exposed back yard. Quiet and safe cul-de-sac location for kids to play.

Great condition throughout and a brand new roof.

$648,000

A34 The Delta Optimist July 25, 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

PORT GUICHON

4776 Cedar Tree Lane $549,000

SOLD

by

lowe richarodciates + ass

#406 - 4768 53 Street Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

PETS & RENTALS ALLOWED

SOLD

+ ass

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

SOLD

6045 49th Ave. $659,900

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

PETS & RENTALS ALLOWED

lowe richarodciates

UPDATES

#108-4770 52A Street $288,000

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

by

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

NEW PRICE!

#204-4733 River Road W $379,000

Listed by Sutton Progroup

4744 44A Ave. $599,900

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

MARINA & RIVER VIEW

4736 Cedar Tree Lane

FARMLAND VIEW

4852 59A Street $579,900

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

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1,237 sq.ft - 2 bdrms - 2 bath river view - River West

DOUBLE GARAGE

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

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#103 - 4733 River Road W. $385,000

2,413 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 2 bath private garden - 6,857 sq.ft. lot

LADNER VILLAGE

SOLD

NEW LISTING

4555 Edmonds Drive $595,000

1,914 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 2.5 bath detached home - 4,241 sq.ft lot

lowe richarodciates

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

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lowe richarodciates + ass

#208-4768 53 Street | $299,000 Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

ROSEWOOD COURT

SOLD

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lowe richarodciates + ass

#9-4748 54a Street | $475,000 Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

NEW PRICE!

SOLD

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

VICTORY SOUTH

SOLD

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

NEW LISTING

lowe richarodciates + ass

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

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

QUIET LOCATION

lowe richarodciates + ass

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

SOLD

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lowe richarodciates + ass

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

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July 25, 2014 The Delta Optimist A35

Mandip Gill 778.863.6805

mandip@sutton.com $1,168,888 PRIVATE SETTING!

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4P

$739,900

Don't miss this AMAZING home with a private setting. This 3bdrm, 3bath home with a large games room is perfect for any family. The spacious master bedroom has its own private balcony and ensuite w/jetted tub. The skylights and large windows illuminate the home with tons of natural light, while the living room boasts 16ft ceilings and has an open concept feel that flows through to the dining room and kitchen. The private backyard has its own sunken hot tub and covered patio!

$325,000

LOCATION!LOCATION!LOCATION! Don't miss this 2 bdrm, 2bth unit with a courtyard view in beautiful Ladner Pointe. This clean and well kept unit features 2 LARGE & SPACIOUS bedrooms, laminate flooring, fresh paint, insuite storage, and a private patio overlooking the courtyard. Leave your car in the parkade as you can walk to shops, restaurants and amenities in 1 MINUTE! The building has been completely rainscreened and is still covered under warranty.

$573,900

Great family home with LEGAL basement suite, perfect for the growing family! This home features crown moulding, new vinyl windows, new HW tank, new roof (3 yrs), laminate flooring and new blinds. The basement boasts a large 1 bdrm, LEGAL MORTGAGE HELPER THAT COULD COVER APPROX $160,000 of your mortgage! This home is centrally located within walking distance to Port Guichon Elem, Ladner Elem, Delta Secondary and the town centre.

5238 Crescent Dr COURTYARD VIEW!

B404-4821 53rd St MORTGAGE HELPER!

5476 Grove Ave

SHOW STOPPER! This gorgeous home is situated on Ladner’s PRESTIGIOUS GROVE AVE! From the moment you enter your breath will be taken away by the hand-scraped hardwood flr, extensive millwork, crown moulding & 12ft coiffured ceilings. The gourmet kitchen with antique white maple cabinets, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances opens to a large family rm with a built-in maple ent. centre & in-ceiling mood lighting! A den & large bdrm with walk-in closet & ensuite complete the main floor. Upstairs features 3 large bdrm with walk-in closets & ensuites plus a spacious master with large spa-like ensuite. Other great features include ceiling speakers throughout, HRV System, A/C ready & detached 400sqft studio!

4717 45th Ave

www.mandipgill.com

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Listed with Re/Max Progroup Realty. This is not an offering for sale. Any such offer may only be made with a disclosure statement. Prices quoted are subject to change without notice and exclude applicable sales tax. E&OE.

A40 The Delta Optimist July 25, 2014