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Stronger effort needed at table Delta board of education chair Laura Dixon also says ongoing teachers’ dispute has dragged on for too long BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Both sides in the ongoing teachers’ dispute should make a much stronger effort to stay at the negotiating table when negotiations resume today, says Delta board of education chair Laura Dixon. Pleased some optimism has been expressed as bargaining teams agreed to meet in their first face-to-face talks since June, when the B.C. Teachers’

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who have to come first in all of this.” Saying school boards have been frustrated at the level of animosity and how things have been allowed to play out, Dixon also said the B.C. School Trustees Association’s recent Action Plan calls for a negotiated settlement by Aug. 31. She said that in the future, trustees should somehow be directly involved in the negotiating process, since they understand the complexities of public educa-

tion more than an appointed bargaining agent. Dixon added a letter will soon be sent to parents notifying them of the latest updates. Education Minister Peter Fassbender this week said today’s meeting will have the entire bargaining teams and each side is expected to make a contract presentation. He said says he was encouraged and is optimistic that a negotiated settlement can be reached before school starts next month.

He added the government will bring new “concepts” to the table. Delta Teachers’ Association president Paul Steer is also hopeful things won’t fall apart once again, but the province must finally realizing their offer to this point have been unfair to teachers and students. “Teachers are inherently very reasonable. They don’t want to see waste or vast oceans of money thrown at something with no positive effect. That’s not what teachers want,” Steer said.

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Village Farms acquires Maxim Power (B.C.) Inc. in multi-million-dollar deal BY

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A Ladner greenhouse has pulled off a multi-million-dollar deal that brings it into the electric generation business. Village Farms International announced last week it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of Maxim Power (B.C.) Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Maxim Power Corp., for approximately $5.2 million. The new name of the acquired company will be VF Clean Energy Inc. Maxim Power developed and operates a co-generation facility adjacent to Village Farms, using methane gas from the Vancouver Landfill to generate electricity for B.C. Hydro and thermal heat for the greenhouse. The co-generation facility, which has been in operation since 2004, will continue to produce electricity under an existing long-term agreement with B.C. Hydro as well as generate thermal heat for the greenhouse. “This acquisition is in keeping with the company’s strong mission of sustainability in farming and growing in a responsible manner,” Michael A. DeGiglio, president and CEO of Village Farms, said when the sale was initially announced. “In the short term, we believe enhancements to the co-gen facility will result in more electric generation as well as increased thermal heat for our own facilities. This will increase our ability to further reduce our use of natural gas and decrease our carbon footprint. In the longer term,

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Village Farms site manager Adrian Simkins pictured earlier this year during the announcement of his operation’s new on-site quad-generation project. The operation has made another big move by purchasing a co-generation facility. working with strong partners, we plan to receive clean carbon dioxide from the cogeneration facility.” Built in the mid-1990s and now covering over 100 acres, the large-scale greenhouse at the corner of Highway 10 and 80th Street is part of a company that has six greenhouses and four produce distribution

centres in B.C. and Texas. Village Farms has established itself as one of the largest producers, marketers and distributors of premium-quality, greenhouse-grown tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers in North America. The Ladner greenhouse recently made more news when it celebrated the introduc-

tion of a ground-breaking renewable energy technology to its operations Officials from the agricultural sector, government agencies and several energy firms were on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for an on-site quad-generation project, the first of its kind for a greenhouse. Using fuel cell technology, the “cleantech” project processes landfill gas for the commercial production of renewable heat and food grade carbon dioxide (CO2) for the greenhouse. It also produces electricity and hydrogen for additional commercial markets. The $7.5-million project, which received funding from several agri-food agencies, uses fuel cells that utilize a highly efficient electro-chemical process to generate power that avoids the emission of virtually any pollutants, due to the absence of combustion. Village Farms was already on the cutting edge a dozen years ago when it became the first local greenhouse to add co-generation, partnering with Maxim Power to utilize landfill gas as a heat source. The quadgeneration project is the next step, creating not only power and heat, but also CO2 and hydrogen. Using new guidelines by the Ministry of Agriculture, Delta council this year approved a bylaw to allow greenhouses to add co-generation facilities. Previously, they weren’t permitted in Delta’s agricultural zone, although council had been considering applications on a case-by-case basis.

Ladner Harbour now open to fish sales BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Ladner Harbour could soon see a buzz of activity now that fresh fish sales are permitted right off fisherman’s boats. Council recently approved licensing fish sales at the Elliot Street wharf and hope to get the word out to fisherman and the public. “It’s been a number of years since we tried it and for a number of reasons it didn’t work before. It works in Steveston and this is supposed to be a good year for sockeye, so I proposed we try this again,” said Coun. Robert Campbell.

Delta is also trying to spread the word that the fresh fish sales will follow the same regulations as the Steveston Fish Market, where fresh seafood can be purchased direct from fishers at Fisherman’s Wharf. Launched in 1989, that fish market, also known as the Public Fish Sales Float, attracts thousands of visitors to Steveston’s redeveloped waterfront. It’s something Delta is keenly interested in following as it continues to look for ways to revitalize the waterfront area and attract new visitors to make it more of a tourist hub. “Fish sales at the local harbour will be allowed any day of the week. Any boat can check in with

the wharfinger, pay the permit price, tie up at Elliot Street Wharf for the rest of the day and sell their fish,” Campbell said. There’s enough room for two fish boats at the wharf but another two can be accommodated across the harbour if there’s enough demand, Campbell added. The Steveston sales float is carefully regulated to ensure that the public receives top quality product. Vessels using that facility may only sell species that they are licensed to harvest by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. In addition, they must hold a Provincial Fish Vendoring License.

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Delta council recently approved licensing fish sales at the Elliot Street wharf in Ladner. The sale of fresh fish at the wharf will have the same regulations as the Steveston Fish Market in Richmond, which was launched in 1989.

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going slightly faster, or one or two degrees to the right, we would have been completely gone,” he said. Goodwin said he circled back to investigate and saw two men on the ground, one gesturing at the helicopter with his middle finger. Goodwin said he called the Vancouver Airport tower, which notified the RCMP and Transport Canada, and he reported the incident to Delta police as well. “This is very, very, very serious,” he said, adding that it doesn’t take much to bring a helicopter down. “I don’t know if they know how serious this is.” Under the Canadian Criminal Code, anyone who endangers an aircraft in flight could face jail time with the maximum sentence of life in prison.

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Delta police are raising concerns about the design of South Fraser Perimeter Road after five rollover crashes at one intersection since the new highway opened last year. In the past two months there have been four semi-truck rollovers at the intersection of Highway 17 (SFPR) and the Highway 91 connector. The latest crash tied up rush-hour traffic Wednesday morning. It was the fourth rollover crash at the intersection in the last two months and the fifth since the new road opened in December. While the speed limit on that stretch of the road is 80 kilometres per hour, police say the majority of the crashes have been low speed rollovers as the trucks attempt to negotiate the curve and slope getting on or off Highway 17. At this intersection, the road slopes in two direc-

tions — downhill it slopes north to south, but also northeast to southwest. “It is quite apparent if you stand at the intersection and look at the roadway,” said Sgt. Sarah Swallow. “The Delta police are concerned that the road

“These rollovers cause considerable significant commuter travel disruption and frustration...”

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design/construction could be a contributing factor to these collisions, and that the design of the intersection amplifies the other factors involved in the rollovers,” she said. So far, there have been no injuries as a result of a rollover at the intersection. Swallow said the crashes usually do not result in any significant injuries to the truck drivers, particularly if the driver is wearing a

seatbelt. “However, the possibility exists that if the issue is not meaningfully investigated and addressed, at some point one of these trucks will roll onto a passenger vehicle, likely resulting in significant injury, if not fatalities,” she said, adding that in several of the crashes the trucks have rolled into the dedicated bike lanes. “These rollovers cause considerable significant commuter travel disruption and frustration — not to mention the financial cost and time the Delta police spends investigating the collisions, or the financial cost and time lost to the trucking companies,” Swallow said. The department has brought its concerns to the Ministry of Transportation and, Swallow said, has been advised that the ministry is conducting a review of the intersection. Calls to the ministry were not returned by Optimist deadline.

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More port activity on horizon? TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW There was something about all those smiling faces that was disconcerting. A couple of weeks back industrial and political leaders gathered at Boundary Bay Airport for a roundtable that focused on the movement of goods, particularly as it relates to Asia-Pacific trade. We ran a photograph on the front page that showed politicians from various levels of government together with representatives from key sectors in the supply chain. Perhaps I’m reading too much into the fact these folks got together in otherwise out-of-the-way Delta, but do you get the feeling, like I do, that what’s on the table now won’t be the last of the port-related development in this neck of the woods? There are certainly plenty of signs out there to suggest that’s the case. It stands to reason that as the population grows within the region and beyond there will be greater demands for both imports and exports in all kinds of commodities. Given the locations, and constraints, of other ports in the Lower Mainland, it also stands to reason that Roberts Bank would be the logical choice to accommodate this growth, hence the push to build Terminal 2, a second three-berth container port. We just got a billion-dollar highway in the form of the South Fraser Perimeter Road and a bridge that will likely be two or three times that amount is scheduled to open in eight years to replace the antiquated tunnel, which means the road network out here is, or at least will be, as good as any when it comes to servicing the region’s ports. Throw in the fact there is oodles of undeveloped land — we like to call it farmland in these parts — adjacent to Roberts Bank and you’ve got the potential for that upland base so integral to port operations. While I’m building this conspiracy theory, I might as well add the Tsawwassen First Nation to the mix. This self-governing entity can set its own ground rules and has huge tracts of land next door to the port, so it could prove to be a player in how all this shakes out. What about the “study areas” in Port Metro Vancouver’s long-range plans for Roberts Bank or the fact the acreage used by ports on the Vancouver waterfront is some of the most prime real estate in the region? It’s difficult to know what the future will hold, but there are all kinds of signs to suggest that Delta’s strategic location will factor into Canada’s burgeoning trade with the Far East. Otherwise, why would all those movers and shakers make their way out here?

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COMMUNITY COMMENT Paterson Park with its storied history is now a lightly used venue for joggers and walkers with their canine friends. I’m one of those who frequent the disused limestone half-mile oval with my “pal” Louis. We are thankful for this space particularly where designated as an off leash area. It’s nice to have a place where owners are aware of their dog’s litter, and deposit it in a proper container. All homeowners would appreciate that effort, but I digress. The track atmosphere of an earlier time resonates with us “old timers” and it’s an enjoyable outing for all users. Located on the southwest quadrant of highways 17 and 10 this tranquil setting has only so much shelf life. Delta is well known for its open space and this acreage with its nat-

ural grasses and easy access adds to Ladner’s ambience. Under joint ownership of Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the Corporation of Delta with Delta’s agriculture society by agreement, have a say in any future use of this strategically located property. Sometime in the future, this site will be put to a more intense use. Fortunately past council has preserved one of its early structures, one of several barns on site, which was moved to Deas Park along with other heritage buildings, “Burrvilla” and the “Inverholme” school. All three are representative of Delta’s pioneering history. Metro Vancouver Parks are good stewards of these important structures. There is no urgency at present by the owners or the community at large for redevelopment of Paterson Park but the land, at the entrance to Ladner and adjacent the civic centre will at some time be put to a “higher and better use.” Quite frankly I would be happy to see the land remain it its present use permanently, but we shouldn’t be so naive. Ladner has limited growth potential with the ALR containing so called urban sprawl. No longer considered a site for a college with an agricultural compo-

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nent, there have been a number of overtures to the farmers institute in the past, for any number of future uses including a golf driving range (for heaven’s sake) which was quickly dismissed. There will be a time in Delta’s future when our cultural and arts community will require new and larger facilities. Currently, theatre groups are spread over three communities, art groups and service organizations are accommodated where possible and our museum and archives are located in three separate buildings none of which are satisfactory for their intended purpose. The Corporation of Delta has done an admirable job under budgetary constraints and limited population base to accommodate its various user groups. As one example, at some future time the museum and its assets will require appropriate presentation space for its exhibits and displays encouraging public awareness, tours and showings of our natural and cultural heritage. I can’t think of a more central site in Delta to house multi cultural facilities. Wishful thinking? Where better but on this iconic heritage site. And a good night to you Scott.

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Letters to the Editor

T2 not needed, save farmland and habitat instead

Editor: Re: More than inland port required, letter to the editor, July 30 In his letter, Peter Xotta of Port Metro Vancouver claims a second container terminal, with three new berths, is necessary at Roberts Bank. He claims container traffic will double on the Canadian west coast in the next 10 to 15 years.

Even the lowest forecasts from Port Metro Vancouver are not being achieved. Mr. Xotta fails to mention that Vancouver container ports are operating at about 60 per cent overall and could increase capacity with planned expansions and efficiencies. Furthermore, Prince Rupert Port is well positioned to handle growth

in the container business and experts have advised the federal government to develop capacity at Prince Rupert, not Vancouver. A recent North American Port Analysis, December 2013, by Colliers International reports an “Up-and-Coming Port Award” to Prince Rupert on the basis of the direct Class One CN railroad connection to the Gulf

of Mexico. This vital trade link is the only one between the northern Pacific coast and the Gulf. Taxpayers have already forked over $8 billion for projects under the Pacific Gateway Transportation Strategy, which has identified future projects requiring a further $25 billion investment — public and private — required to sup-

port unrealistic growth forecasts in the container business. Port Metro Vancouver continues to pursue the plan to use farmland. The port purchased a massive stretch of farmland in Richmond and is eying Delta farmland. Many don’t realize that the port already has a 2004 business agreement to use farmland owned by the Tsawwassen First Nation

for a container handling facility. This agreement and the availability of large industrial sites stretching from Tilbury to Surrey Docks and beyond, provide ample opportunities for the port. Terminal 2 at Roberts Bank is not needed. Let’s save our farmland, our precious habitat and our tax dollars. Susan Jones

Disputing the stats on container traffic and forecasted job creation Editor: Re: More than inland port required, letter to the editor, July 30 I take exception and refute a number of misleading points raised by Mr. Peter Xotta, vice-president planning and operations, Port Metro Vancouver in his letter. Mr. Xotta states container traffic will double over the

next 10-15 years. This is highly improbable since compound annual growth over the most recent five years is in the three per cent range. The Canadian Central Bank only projecting an annual economic growth rate of 2.3 per cent this year and 2.7 per cent next year. PMV container throughput would have to be closer to a six per cent

annual growth rate every year to justify this doubling. We should also remember there will be losses in volume once the Panama Canal widening is completed in 2015, and a take back of business from PMV to the USA after their west coast strike is settled. Mr. Xotta also ignores the federal government’s recommendations that said,

a) No more port expansion in Vancouver until Prince Rupert expansion is maximized. b) Develop inland terminals to reduce traffic congestion in the Lower Mainland. The other misleading statistic quoted by Mr. Xotta was the forecasted job creation figures, namely tens of thousands logistics related jobs and 9,000

direct jobs. If we start with the hypothetical premiss of 1,000 direct jobs at T2, considering it will be highly automated and using a standard econometric spinoff job multiplier of four, the highest rating number we would end up with 4,000 direct and indirect jobs which is a long way shy of 9,000 and far cry from last years projections

from PMV’s CEO Robin Silvester who said 18,300 would be created. These inflated figures boggle the mind and are the kind of fiction that PMV uses to try to persuade our community to support their expansion. We deserve a true and clearer picture. Rod Asher B.A. (Hons) Econ.

Vancouver Landfill should be easier to access Editor: Re: Trucks not able to safely navigate new highway, letter to the editor, Aug. 1 Wei Pan writes “the SFPR was built specifically for trucks.” I find it stunning that these trucks cannot access the Vancouver Landfill at Burns Bog even though the SFPR goes right by the entrance. Was this an oversight? Did the SFPR engineers not see this as a prime destination for trucks? I’m sure there are many truck drivers and Delta residents who have tried to access this site by the SFPR only to drive unnecessary miles and waste time, gas and patience. You can see

a sign that says Vancouver Landfill as you drive the SFPR. I guess it’s just there as a tease. Thank you SFPR engineers. Job well done! As to trucks safely navigating the SFPR, I was recently driving the SFPR west toward Tsawwassen. I was behind a slow moving vehicle in the right lane. By slow I mean a truck that was moving at a safe speed. He was driving the posted speed limit! Well I must have counted a dozen other trucks who zoomed past us at speeds that were definitely unsafe and well over the limit. These truckers are accidents waiting to happen. Greg Weal

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A local family is once again organizing an event this weekend aimed at raising money and hope. This is the third year for the One Small Step walk in South Delta benefiting Prader-Willi Syndrome research. Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is caused by a genetic defect of the 15th chromosome and affects one in 15,000 births and one in 50,000 people. And little Ellie MacDonald, 3, is one of those people. Prader-Willi carries a variety of symptoms, including low muscle tone, small stature, fair skin and hair colouring, hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, slow metabolism and developmental delays. Not every person with PWS will exhibit every symptom, however, they all have one — a truly insatiable appetite. In people with PWS, a part of the brain, the hypothalamus, malfunctions and the brain never receives the signal that the individual has had enough to eat.

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advised police that he had sold the vehicle and provided the police with the name of the purchaser. Police located the owner who was served with vehicle tickets for “no insurance” and “wrong number plate” as well as a Notice and Order for driving with bald front tires. Vehicle plates were seized for return to ICBC and destruction. • August 1, 5:09 p.m., 70-block 52A Street: Complainant reported that sometime during the day someone had smashed the glass in the patio table in the back yard. Report taken for information and insurance purposes. • August 2, 4:34 p.m., 5100-block Cliff Drive: Sometime overnight someone entered an unoccupied home under renovation through a rear sliding door. The suspects sprayed cans of WD40 and Gunk around one of the rooms. Several items were stolen from the home and evidence left on scene was seized for forensic analysis. Incident still under investigation. • August 4, 7:19 p.m., 4900-block 12th Avenue: Report received that sometime overnight someone had broken into the complainant’s vehicle parked in his driveway. The complainant indicated he had locked the vehicle with the key fob in his pocket and may have accidently pressed the trunk button. A red and beige sombrero with gold trim was stolen from the trunk. Ladner • July 28, 11:30 p.m., 4700-block Hwy 17A: Complainant reported someone had dropped a large round object from the pedestrian overpass causing a large grapefruit sized dent on his car hood. Damage estimated at $150. Police were in the area at the time the incident was reported but were unable to find anyone on the overpass. • July 29, 9 p.m.,

5400-block 45th Avenue: Complainant found her unlocked vehicle had been entered sometime overnight but nothing appeared to be stolen. She also found a backpack between the vehicle and the fence and when she examined the bag she found it to contain drug paraphernalia and brought the bag into police headquarters. Police located items in the bag that allowed them to identify the owner of it. The bag and contents were placed in exhibits. Still under investigation. • July 30, 10:10 a.m., 4400-block 72nd Street: Police found a red pentagram spray painted on the entrance to the parking lot of the park and were advised the tag may be associated with a TV show being filmed in the area. A film crew employee indicated the tag looked like theirs but was not left by cast or crew but may have been left by fans of the show. Police took photos of the tag and seized the stencil and spray can. Delta works advised for clean up. The incident is still under investigation. • July 30, 10:42 a.m., 4700-block 64th Street: Complainant reported he had left his bicycle locked outside his residence and when he returned in the morning the bicycle was gone. Report taken for information purposes. • August 1, 10:26 a.m., 4400-block Clarence Taylor Way: A report received that a suspicious male was camped out at the rear door of the building. Police attended and found the male with camping equipment who explained he was from out of town and was taking advantage of the good weather. Police indicated that a designated campsite is required and advised the suspect against selecting random locations in the future. The suspect was cooperative and packed up his equipment and left the area. • August 1, 1:40 p.m., 5200-block Ladner Trunk Road: A suspect observed selecting merchandise and leaving the business without paying. The manager checked the store surveillance video and confirmed the theft. The suspect is described as male wearing a white Nike ball cap, grey sweatshirt, and red shorts. The suspect was also carrying a blue duffle bag and pushing a shopping cart. Police viewing the surveillance video in order to identify the suspect.

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inister’s inute Mike Mawhorter

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Heart strength The heart is amazing. This organ, about the size of both fists, beats 100,000 times a day, 35 million times a year. The heart circulates the blood through our bodies three times a minute. Every day our blood travels about 19,000 kilometres — roughly four times the distance from coast to coast. During an average lifetime, our hearts pump enough blood to more than fill three supertankers (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ heart/heartfacts.html). And when it stops — game over. So heart strength is a critical priority. When the Bible talks about our hearts, it refers to the totality of our being — intellect, emotion and will. Your heart is the real you. Recently I read a phrase in Hebrews 13:9 that jumped out: “It is good for our hearts to be strength-

ened by grace.” What does it mean for our hearts to be strengthened by grace? Grace is undeserved good will, favor or benefit. Grace is getting good that we don’t deserve. Grace is someone voluntarily paying our debt or taking our punishment. Someone has described grace in an acronym: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. Grace is Jesus showering us with heavenly blessings in spite of ourselves. Our hearts are strengthened when we accept, trust in and rely on what he has done for us. “May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.” (1 Thessalonians 3:13, NIV) Reach Mike Mawhorter at mike@ ladnerbaptist.ca.

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Remembering the Great War

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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the First World War. The conflict was sparked when a Serbian nationalist assassinated the Archduke Ferdinand of Austria and his wife while they were touring Sarajevo. A few weeks later, Austria declared war on Serbia and Germany, which had already promised support for the Austrians, declared war on Russia, France and invaded Belgium. On Aug. 4, 1914, Britain declared war on Germany, bringing the conflict a little closer to home for the entire Commonwealth, including Delta. The Optimist, with assistance from the Delta Museum and Archives, has been looking back at what was making news in The Delta Times, the local paper at the time, here at home during the start of the war years. Follow along as we share tid bits every month of what life was like in South Delta 100 years ago, how local residents were coping with the war and what was making news.

Thursday, Aug. 6, 1914

Canada Responds to The Call to Arms

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wildly mad. Receiving offices of Legion and Frontiersmen are flooded with ex-army men desirous of re-entering the ranks. The staff of the district recruiting offices could hardly cope with the crowds clamoring to join the army.

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Two officers from the 104th Regiment at New Westminster visited Ladner on Monday for the purpose of notifying men belonging to that corps, who are working on the Delta, that they must report at

once for military service. Many of the men camping at Boundary Bay have answered to the call to arms and do not mind losing their holidays while they have the privilege of serving their country.

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Annual expo celebrates all things animal Event has activities for people and pets while raising money for Tollie Fund The Delta Community Animal Shelter invites families, pet owners and animal adorers to the sixth annual Delta Community Animal Expo Sunday at Memorial Park in Ladner. “The Delta Animal Expo is an event we look forward to every year. Pet owners and families get to come out and enjoy a day in the park with their pets, while supporting the DCAS Tollie Fund, a very worthwhile cause,” says Mayor Lois Jackson. The expo features pet organizations and services, animal welfare exhibits, pet health and safety education booths and the Tollie Fund Activity Arena. Event-goers can view exotic animals and DCAS animals available for adoption. Bacon the Pig will be there to greet attendees. Professional dog trainers Amber Cottle and Ann

Gunderson are holding free pre-register classes. Dog owners can learn about loose-leash walking and positive training techniques with Cottle, and how to support your dog’s natural ability to use their nose with Gunderson’s nose work class. She is the first Canadian to become a certified nose work instructor. Call 604-9407111 to pre-register. BC Guide Dogs will host a presentation at 3 p.m. that will allow the public to experience what it is like to have a guide dog lead you through a maze. DCAS meets approximately 800 animals each year, providing a safe, temporary home and medical and emotional support to animals in need. In 2008, a fun-loving puppy named Tollie was staying at DCAS. Although adopters saw

what a lovely dog she was, they always overlooked her because of her medical condition and the possible expense it may bring. Tollie had a rare condition in her knees and without surgery, her long-term health was unknown. DCAS determined the only way to get her adopted was for the shelter to raise money to fix her knees. Thanks to the generosity of the public, DCAS raised the funds needed for Tollie to get her surgery and she was adopted to a loving family soon after. Since Tollie’s surgery, DCAS has carried on the Tollie Fund, improving the lives of many animals and increasing their chances at adoption. The animal expo takes place Sunday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Memorial Park, 5010-47th Ave., Ladner.

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Zephyr catches a frisbee thrown by Gord Donhou at last year’s annual Delta Community Animal Expo. This year’s event is set for Sunday at Memorial Park in Ladner.

Camp offers overnight sessions Movie Night set for Saturday BY

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DIGIVATIONS Camp Demigod will be providing their first overnight experience with Camp HalfBlood and Camp Fandom starting in August. The first session, Camp HalfBlood will be running from Aug. 3-10 and the second session, Camp Fandom will be running from Aug. 10-17 in Point Roberts, WA. The program is centred on innovation, mentorship, leadership and community building. Both camps will be teaching ideas of world building through innovation, role-playing and fiction. “The key focus became the multiple learning styles and the multiple intelligences,” said Dr. Steven Berman. The concept behind DIGIVATIONS is to give campers a broad spectrum of experience through various subjects that include creative arts, science, technology, engineering, math and movement. “People get branded... and that’s simply not the case, we needed a system that looked at kids and people differently because everybody has the

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Dr. Steven Berman and his wife Dr. Anne Berman at Stanford University acquiring new knowledge to share with students and campers.

positive way,” Berman said. Both camp sessions are priced at $1,190 with an assortment of options that can be added during the on-line registration at the DIGIVATIONS website. Westshore Terminals Ltd. is a sponsor of Camp Demigod. They have provided $3,500 in scholarship

DIGIVATIONS is a family run business that was designed and founded by Dr. Steven Berman and his wife Dr. Anne Berman along with input from their daughter Clara and their son Jacob. The program was developed to run parallel to traditional schools and to provide enrichment and engaging

Don’t be surprised to see more than a few people in costumes tomorrow at Diefenbaker Park for the second Outdoor Movie Night of the summer. The Business Improvement Association of Tsawwassen is encouraging folks to dress up as Buttercup and Westley, characters from The Princess Bride — the movie on tap for tomorrow. “It’s going to be a fun, medieval-feeling family time,” says BIA executive director Lydia Elder. Kids 12 and under who come dressed up can get their picture taken on a big throne and be entered into a draw. There are $50 gift certificates to the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall as prizes (one for Buttercup and one for

There will also be a costume contest for teens and adults (come dressed as any of the movie’s main characters) with $50 gift certificates to Browns Socialhouse up for grabs. There will also be a scavenger hunt among the other pre-movie activities at the park. The Bossa Boys are scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. as part of Delta’s Concerts in the Park series. The movie night takes place tomorrow at Diefenbaker Park. Premovie activities get started at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Movie nights will be rescheduled in the case of bad weather. Visit sunnytsawwassen.ca for last minute details. The last movie night this summer is set for Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall. Despicable Me will

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Oil and Water on at Gallery 1710 South Delta Artists Guild’s juried exhibit runs until Aug. 23

NOREEN M. FAIRWEATHER Optimist contributor

If you enjoy looking at topquality paintings, or considering art that offers a challenge to your comprehension, or pondering work that puts a wonderful mix of colour and composition before you to enjoy, then go see Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen, where the South Delta Artists Guild’s 2014 Oil and Water juried exhibition hangs until Aug. 23. Oil and Water was originated by highly respected artist Faith Love-Robertson, long-time member and a past president of SDAG, and the first exhibition was held in 2004. The current show is the second to be juried under the official recognition of the Federation of Canadian Artists, which was founded by illustrious Canadian artist Lawren Harris and friends to encourage our national art. All the paintings are for sale. The three jurors appointed by

FCA, each holding the highest federation award as a Signature Member, were Mike Svob, Gerry Thompson and Teressa Barnard, and each has a not-forsale painting on display in the Gallery 1710 lobby. Oil and Water is an open, international competition, and the jurors had to study 310 computer-sent entries and decide which should be hung for award-judging. Seventy-six made the cut and from these hung on Gallery 1710 walls the judges made their final choices just before the exhibition opened on July 26. The top award of $1,000, given by the South Delta Artists Guild, went to Little Boy, an oil painting by Jun Hu. This is a very beautiful, haunting portrait of a small child in traditional Chinese tribal dress, and it reflects the artist’s lifelong interest in China’s art history. He holds an MA from the University of London and anticipates receiving his PhD from Princeton University this

September. SDAG member Linda Bell won second place for her painting Rock, Paper, Scissors, with $300 donated by Discount Hawaii Car Rental. Deborah Strong’s painting on silk of The Transients (Snowgeese) took third prize of $250, donated by Envision Credit Union Tsawwassen. The generosity of many local businesses enabled fifteen artists in total to be recognized for the excellence of their art, and the Guild is extremely grateful for their help and support, and also for that given by businesses which provided door prizes, food supplies and other services. Go to: www.southdeldtaartistsguild.com for full details. Oil and Water, at Gallery 1710, is open daily except Mondays, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Thursdays to 8 p.m. Gallery 1710 is located at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen, next to the South Delta Recreation Centre. The gallery is wheelchair accessible.

PHOTO BY NOREEN M. FAIRWEATHER

The award-winning painting held by SDAG member Anita de Vos is called. Cherry Hurries In and it recalls a five-generation history between her family and the original Delta Central High School.

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leisure&lifestyles health&fitness

What do personal trainers do to keep fit? p.j. wren

Well on Your Way “What do...” I love these types of articles, don’t you? I always click on them myself. I mean, who doesn’t want to know how a professional takes care of business? I have clicked on such blogs like, “What Does A Genius Do To Help Remember Important Tasks?” (they focus on one task apparently). “What Does Jennifer Aniston Do To Have Sexy, Beautiful Hair?” (she uses Living Proof, her own line, go figure). “What wine do non-wine drinker’s drink?” (white, moscoto). “What Did Steve Jobs Do To Make His Business Successful?” (he did what he loved), and the most recent one I read “How Does Oprah Relax?” (she takes Sundays off).

Now, I am not insinuating that I am anywhere near the calibre of pro that I listed above (first off my hair is way too unruly to ever be like Jen’s). Instead, what I can tell you confidently is that I have been a personal trainer for over 20 years and within that time I have learned a few tricks for staying healthy and fit. Here are my top tips that I do to stay fit. First off, I allow myself not to be perfect. Recognize that you too are not perfect and this whole healthy living thing will get a lot easier. Yes, you will slip up and yes you will stay on the couch when you know that you should be exercising. Realize that and then take the steps to avoid it. These steps involve: planning and prepping your meals every week, scheduling your workouts just like you would an important appointment, registering for an exercise class, or hiring a trainer, having a fitness buddy to lean on

and not having the crap that you tend to binge on in the house in the first place. Second, I never let two days go in a row without exercising — and you shouldn’t either. Exercise must stay a habit and by keeping consistent with a routine it will. Third, I stay away from the Negative-Nelly’s. You know whom I’m talking about. Those naysayers who bring you down. I also try very hard not to be one myself. Never let the “oh woe is me” crap cloud your grey matter, because if you do it will suck the life out you as well any goal that you want to meet. Do what you have to do stay on point and positive about the experience of getting fit and healthy. Follow inspiring people on social media, have a motivational quote of the week on your fridge door, remind yourself that success is all about mind set. Fourth, I keep track of

my wins and my losses. If I am failing a bit nutritionally I start food journaling. Research has also proven that food journaling helps with weight loss. In a study published in the Science Daily, the lead researcher’s reported that people who food journaled lost double the amount of weight than those who didn’t. And finally, I move. A lot. Working out three to four times a week does not cut it for keeping a svelte and healthy body. You see, three to four hours a week of exercise is not going to offset the damage that four to eight hours a day of sitting does. Incorporate as much movement as you can, every day, and you will maintain your body weight a lot easier, as well as offset the damages that sitting can do to the body. PJ Wren is a local personal trainer in the Delta area who can be reached at www.gofitgals.com.

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Green Room When hot temperatures without rain persist for three weeks or more, many of us need to take another look at our gardening habits. During the first week or two, gardeners who planned ahead to a dry hot summer, can feel secure that they did most everything to prepare for times like this. They added moisture-retaining compost or manure into the soil, they mulched with grass clippings (until the lawn stopped growing from the heat) and invested in soaker hoses — all valuable steps and relatively inexpensive. They bought far-reaching water wands. But by the third week of drought, it’s tempting to start dreaming about gardens where people had the forethought to install underground watering lines. Or they set up a system where winter rain gets diverted from the roof into a large, elevated storage tank. Less expensive and more do-able is to install a rain collection system: this diverts water from one or more downspouts into various storage containers. This can be a barrel, a tank or even a monstrous and tough plastic bag. There’s lots of information on all these

online. The old-fashioned way, which conserved small quantities of water, was to run the downspout directly into a large wooden or metal water butt. In my long-ago home, ours was never covered and when I grew tall enough to peek in the top, it was fun to watch the mosquito larvae in summer. Uncovered water never stays clean — but for

The old-fashioned way, which conserved small quantities of water, was to run the downspout directly into a large wooden or metal water butt. mosquitoes, we now have Aquabac (a form of Bt) which kills mosquito larvae in two hours. It is said to be safe for fish, people, pets, birds and plants. The traditional, curved wooden water butts are so pretty, but unfortunately if you take a lot of water out of them the wood begins to shrink and becomes difficult to re-fill. You can have the same problem with half-barrel container ponds if they’re not topped up frequently. When the need for water is desperate, there’s no problem using grey water from baths, showers, laundry, or water where vegetables and fruit have been

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The business of agriculture BY

CHRISTINE TERPSMA Optimist contributor

I recently attended a panel discussion on the value of agriculture in the Fraser Valley, and listened with great interest as a well-known economist addressed the crowd. The message of his speech was simple. Agriculture is good business. He explained why such a simple statement is profound. He suggested that we typically value agriculture solely as a means to produce food. Agriculture is often pitted against business. This results in the perception that communities are forced to make a choice between growing business opportunities or growing food. Herein lies his point: agriculture is business, and must be valued as a major contributor to the economy. Metro Vancouver’s 2013 Agri-food Industry Profile supports the statement that agriculture is a significant contributor to the regional economy. The profile shows that although agriculture in Metro Vancouver accounts for just 14 per cent of the

province, it ranks second in all of British Columbia for gross farm receipts. In 2010, Metro Vancouver generated $789 million in gross farm receipts, which represents 27 per cent of the total provincial receipts on just 1.5 per cent of farmland in the province. Agriculture also boosts the regional economy by creating jobs. Not only does farming create work in producing and delivering food to the table, but it also generates employment in manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing and food service. According to Metro Vancouver, approximately one in eight jobs in the region is within the agrifood industry. How do these figures relate to farming in Delta? According to the 2011 Corporation of Delta Agricultural Profile, Delta agriculture contributes vitally to the local economy. Delta represents just about 50 per cent of the total area in potato production, 50 per cent of the greenhouse vegetable area, and about 25 per cent of the field vegetable area in B.C. In 2005, the

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I have always had great respect and admiration for Delta’s agriculture community and the incredible growing conditions and rich soils that local farmers get to work with each day. My appreciation was taken to a whole new level — a level of about 2,000 feet — as I recently toured Delta’s vast agriculture region by helicopter. One can see all that Delta has to offer from the sky, and with a bird’s eye view, the importance agriculture plays in the community is clear, and can be seen for miles and miles. Once back on solid ground, Delta-North MLA Scott Hamilton led me on a tour that showcased some of the best of the district. We visited a dairy farm, a turf farm and then headed over to Cropthorne Farm on Westham Island, home to B.C. Outstanding Young Farmer recipient Lydia Ryall. It was a pleasure to meet this hardworking young woman. We need young farmers, young business people and young leaders for agriculture to have a sustainable future. It was then time to visit the North Delta Firehall Farmers’ Market on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Food and farming brings people and communities together, and that is what a farmers market is all about. The quality and flavours are outstanding — and so are the people who produce them. More than 20,000 family farms provide healthy local food to B.C. families and the agrifoods sector provides stable jobs and revenue, and supports strong and diversi-

fied communities. We need to support B.C. producers, not only for the fresh and healthy foods they provide us, but because the agrifoods industry is a job-creator and an integral part of B.C.’s economy. The B.C. government is committed to supporting local farmers and food producers and we have done just that through our popular Buy Local Program. The B.C. Greenhouse Growers’ Association, based in Delta, received $100,000 in Buy Local funds to help increase consumer awareness about the quality, range and flavours of their products. As the Ministry of Agriculture takes the time to reflect on the past year, I’m proud to have played a part in supporting the sector’s continued success, but it is the future that I find most exciting. We are well on our way to meeting our B.C. Agrifoods Strategy target of growing provincial revenues to $14 billion a year by 2017. But in order to get there, we must continue to support farming families, nurture innovation, and encourage young farmers to follow in the path of leaders like Lydia, and get involved in farming. I wish all Delta farmers and producers the very best and I know the community will continue to enjoy the benefit of exceptional locally grown agrifoods, right here on their own doorstep. The B.C. government looks forward to continuing to work closely with you. Norm Letnick is B.C.’s minister of agriculture

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Designation recognizes sustainability

New Certified Greenhouse logo allows consumers to quickly identify sustainably grown produce If you look at a tomato in the grocery store can you tell if it came from a greenhouse compared to a shade house, a polytunnel or an open field? If not, don’t worry — now a “Certified Greenhouse” logo allows you to quickly identify high quality, sustainably grown greenhouse produce. The logo first appeared in 2009 when local Delta greenhouses became the first in North America to meet the demanding standards needed for certification. At Windset Farms certification efforts were led in part by Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager, Suby Kaur. “I was used to working with the growers to ensure food safety,” recalls Kaur, “but with the greenhouse certification, food safety was just a starting point.” Other prerequisites include growing the crop in a fully enclosed, permanent structure made of glass or plastic using hydroponics and a soil-less media as well as using computerized irrigation and climate control. The certification program also looks at sustainability and protecting the environment. This includes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems where pest monitoring and “good” bugs are used to

manage unwanted insects. “We already had IPM practices in place to minimize our pesticide use,” notes Kaur, “but now we had to document it for certification.” Another component looked at is recycling. “The objective is to minimize what is going to the landfill,” states Kaur, “so we make sure that our packaging is made of materials that people can put in their blue boxes.” Additionally, waste organic matter like pruned leaves are composted. The program also requires that energy and water use be measured and tracked. “Recording the data has helped us to identify where we can make improvements,” explains Kaur. “For example, we saw that by adjusting the timing of our crop lighting program we could increase our energy efficiency.” Similarly, drip irrigation is used to water the crop and any unused water is recirculated and used again. It all helps to conserve water. Once a year a third party auditor spends a full day in the greenhouse and packinghouse making sure nothing was overlooked. “No rock is left unturned,” states Kaur recalling the shocked

surprise of growers during their first audit when the inspector went dumpster diving to examine the container’s contents. “Keeping the different waste streams separated is key to the recycling program,” he said. “So points are deducted if so much as a single disposable glove accidently ends up in the organic waste bin.” While all the record keeping can be daunting, Kaur smooths the way for the growers. Taking a collaborative approach, Kaur meets at least twice a year with growers as a group and individually as needed. “I let the growers know of any changes to food safety regulations or the greenhouse certification,” explains Kaur, “and they provide me with feedback on their experiences. Then together we come up with changes to improve our production systems.” So the next time you’re out shopping keep an eye out for the Certified Greenhouse logo and think of the effort Kaur and others have gone to grow their produce sustainably. You can find out more about “Certified Greenhouse” at www. certifiedgreenhouse.com. Article supplied by the B.C. Greenhouse Growers Association

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Minimizing outside threats a must for greenhouse Pests and diseases are always a bane for farmers everywhere, impacting crops and reducing yields. Ruben Houweling, propagation manager at Houweling’s Hot House, has taken a proactive approach to protecting the 15 million transplants he grows annually from seed. Minimizing outside threats is a must. “Once a pest is introduced,” explains Houweling, “it can spread quickly throughout the greenhouse.” Past experience indicates that most unwanted visitors arrive on seeds, in water, through greenhouse vents, with people or on transport vehicles. “For this reason we only accept seeds from certified producers,” he says. “We also test the seeds for plant viruses and bacteria that might be hitching a ride.” Even if the seeds pass testing, they are sometimes still treated with disinfectants or heat to neutralize

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Houweling’s Hot House has taken a proactive approach to protecting its 15 million annual transplants. any potential threats. Water is treated before it is used to irrigate the plants. “We heat pasteurize the water and then chlorinate it,” explains Houweling. “This ensures our water is free of harmful microbes.”

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Continued from Page 25 screened. By contrast, the cool areas needed to condition the plants before they are shipped use positive air pressure. “In this case a screened fan draws outside air into the greenhouse,” explains Houweling. “The air needs to get out again which is through the vents. This keeps pests from flying in.” The movement of people and vehicles is strictly controlled. Couriers dropping off packages press a doorbell to alert staff, who then open a half door to accept the package. When freight trucks first arrive they are required to go to a special location for cleaning and disinfection before parking in the loading bay to pick up the seedlings. The drivers can only enter the loading bay through one door into a caged area with one small slot by which paper work can be signed. All other visitors have to go through a decontamination process of hand washing, removal of street shoes and the putting on of sterile booties, coveralls and sloggers. As a last precaution there is a hand and footbath station with turnstile. “The turnstile will only rotate when two levers at the bottom of the hand bath are depressed,” states Houweling. “This ensures people actually use the bath.” Hygiene practices extend into the greenhouse. A Zamboni style floor cleaner makes a continuous round within the warehouse. The concrete floor of the propagation house is also cleaned as soon as the plants are moved out and before the next batch of plants arrives. In addition, two thorough clean-ups of the whole propagation house are carried out during quite times in the spring and fall. “We use detergents and scrubbing to remove algae and mineral deposits,” states Houweling, “followed by a disinfectant. That way we can start clean when our production ramps up again.” All the attention to detail pays off in the end when healthy young plants leave the facility for local area greenhouses in the winter months and U.S. greenhouses in the summer months. Article supplied by the B.C. Greenhouse Growers Association

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The B.C. Ministry of Agriculture is holding meetings to discuss changes to the Agricultural Land Commission Act. One suggestion is the use of anaerobic digesters on farms to reduce contamination from farm waste and produce compost. Breweries and distilleries are not such a good idea. We do not need a proliferation of industrial uses on productive farmland that should be reserved for soil-based agriculture. With one climatic zone warmer than anywhere else in Canada, Delta’s rich fertile farmland faces an uncertain future. Delta could be the “Breadbasket of Vancouver,” covered with crops, or the “Gateway to Asia and Eastern Canada,” covered with containers. In June 1957 the Oak Street Bridge replaced the old Marpole Bridge. By 1968 about 12,000 acres of Richmond’s prime farmland had been developed for industry and housing. A plan called “Our Southwestern Shores” was proposed in 1968 to further industrialize the Fraser River, but was strongly opposed by communities south of the Fraser. The Agricultural Land Reserve was established in 1973 to prevent industrialization of farmland in Delta or anywhere that prime farmland was threatened. However, the port continued to develop on Delta foreshore lands at the same time as they converted industrial operations in Vancouver Harbour to convention centres. With the Tsawwassen First Nation Treaty, the Port was able to negotiate a 318-acre expansion onto farmland without ALR

input. After 1973 Richmond lost another 878 acres from the ALR for industry, including 158 acres for the expansion of Port lands. With an eight to ten-lane bridge replacing the George Massey Tunnel Delta faces a similar future. Recently Port Metro released their “Sustainability Report” requiring an additional 2,300 acres by 2025. The port authority has already purchased the 226acre Gilmore Farm in Richmond. A recent Chamber of Commerce joint report suggests that the river be dredged to accommodate 300-meter Panamex Supertankers requiring 18-meter depth when the tunnel is removed. Is total industrialization of the Fraser River shores anticipated? In contrast, a report done by the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture states that by 2025 we need to bring an additional 240,000 acres of irrigated farmland into production in the Fraser Valley region and a million acres of un-irrigated land elsewhere, if we are to maintain the ability to feed ourselves. Due to drought 500,000 acres are already out of production in California, which produces much of our food. Due to flooding a million acres are out of production on the prairies. B.C. only produces 43 per cent of our vegetables. As the price of food rises, we need to produce our own vegetables again in our rich fertile fields. If the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture is serious about promoting agriculture they should take their own advice and develop policies that prohibit Port Metro Vancouver and others from converting agricultural land to industry. Harold Steves is a Richmond councillor and farmland advocate

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Junior B lacrosse team caps dominant season in style with provincial championship win in Vernon BY

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The Delta Islanders thank their longtime rival for bringing out the best in them. The Islanders completed a dominating 2014 campaign with a 14-7 win over host Vernon Tigers on Monday to capture the provincial junior “B” lacrosse championship. Delta dropped just two games all season — going 15-0-1 in regular season play, then winning nine of 10 playoff games to secure the West Coast Junior Lacrosse League championship and a trip to the Okanagan. After winning a silver medal in 2012 and bronze last season, there would be no denying the locals as they steamrolled to four straight victories to become B.C. champions for the first time in recent memory. The Islanders outscored their opponents 45-19 that included two wins over the Interior champion Tigers whose coaching staff happened to feature former Islanders standout and Ladner native Chris Scabar. Delta opened the tournament with 157 win over Vernon, then

took out Island champion Saanich 12-6, before rolling past Kamloops 18-6. Delta broke the gold medal game wide open thanks to eight unanswered goals in the second period. “We typically started slowly like we usually do but also had the ability to roll off seven or eight goals at any given time and that’s what we did,” said Islanders co-coach Sam Thauli. “Every time we stepped into the locker room between periods you could just see the guys’ confidence level. Regardless of how the game was going, no one was uptight or down on themselves. “Chris actually gave us a bit of a scouting report on Kamloops so we kind of knew what to expect. We thought Saanich would be stronger given the Island league is usually really competitive.” Thauli admitted what his club had going for it was being battle tested thanks to three teams dominating the West Coast League all season. The Coquitlam Adanacs finished right behind them in the league standings with a 14-0-2 record and took the opening game of the

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Delta Islanders defeated the hometown Vernon Tigers 14-7 in the provincial championship game. championship series before Delta responded with two straight wins. The Richmond Roadrunners (12-1-3) were also in the thick of it and handed the Islanders their only regular season loss. “That played a big part of it,” added Thauli. “Coquitlam really pushed us and we had to be at our best to win that series. “It’s hard for the Okanagan teams to get that kind of competition on a regular basis when you look at all the travelling they

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A30 The Delta Optimist August 8, 2014

Ladner wins provincial Midget AA title Red Sox earn the opportunity to represent B.C. at next week’s Western Canadian Championships in Swift Current The Ladner Red Sox are taking their season all the way to Saskatchewan after a golden finish to last weekend’s B.C. Minor Baseball’s Midget AA Provincial Championships in Mission. The Red Sox capped an outstanding run in the Fraser Valley city with a dominating 8-1 triumph over Aldergrove in Sunday’s gold medal game. The locals will now represent B.C. at the Western Canadian Championships, slated for Aug. 14-18 in Swift Current. Ladner’s month-long journey to the top of the provincial podium included an impressive 10-2 record in provincial qualifying play — good enough for the second best record overall. The round-robin run was buoyed by strong pitching, excellent defence and some solid hitting, providing plenty of momentum for the provincials. Ladner opened the tournament against longtime rival Cloverdale Spurs. The Red Sox came out on top with an impressive 8-3 victory. The second game of the day was more a testament to survival in the heat, as Ladner dropped its only game of the tournament to Campbell River, 12-8. The Red Sox bounced back with an incredible effort against defending champion Prince George. Ladner walked away with an 8-3 victory behind

Ladner Red Sox capped an impressive run in Mission last weekend with an 8-1 win over Aldergrove to capture B.C. Minor Baseball’s Midget AA provincial championship. The team is now preparing for next week’s Western Canadian Championships. strong pitching and hitting. The final round robin game against Tsawwassen ended with a 14-5 victory and a trip to the semifinals. The final four match-up with Duncan featured plenty of offence

as the Red Sox lashed out 18 hits in a 14-6 victory. The result set up a showdown with first place Aldergrove in the championship game and the Red Sox were more than ready for the challenge. Ladner took charge early and

dominated thanks to incredible pitching and timely hitting. The Red Sox are made up of Sean Baker, Chris Beisick, Gord Cooper, David Copeland, Bhavan Dhaliwal, Justin MacKenzie, Daelan Magcalas, Kyle

McLennan, Colton Moubert, Josh Robinson, Ethan Silvey and Jacob Tersigni. The team is coached by Ray Beisick, Brian Yamasaki, Geoff Moubert, Brian Burns and Trevor Falk.

Delta rowers in impressive form at Canadian Masters

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Delta Deas Rowing Club’s men’s 4X crew rowed to an impressive victory at the Canadian Masters Championships in Burnaby.

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Delta Deas Rowing Club came away with 26 medals at the recent Canadian Masters Championships in Burnaby. The regatta is the largest and most prestigious event in Canada for masters rowers, and DDRC had the second largest number of rowers entered. The Delta men’s A 4X with Richard Hoare, Chris Garrett, Steven Lawson, and Tim McCormick posted a blistering time of 3:01.93. This was the fastest time at the regatta. Janice Carruthers, from Ladner won the gold medal in the women’s novice single event. Former Olympians Joy Fera and Cheryl Howard in a double had an exciting race with a final sprint that put them ahead of the pack. For more information on DDRC’s learn to row programs visit www.deltadeas.com

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August 8, 2014 The Delta Optimist A31

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5887 Cove Link Rd., Ladner

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• 60’ x 134.5’ rectangular lot in desirable area • Updated throughout incl/ kitchen, baths, flooring and more! • Move in and enjoy, hold or build your dream home • Close to shopping and schools

8560 Garden City Rd., Richmond

$988,800 OWN PART OF LADNER’S HERITAGE! • Very special “Haley Wilson” house • Wonderful Arts & Craft home built in 1915 • Large 20,000+ lot with private setting 4585 Arthur Dr., Ladner

$959,900

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

GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO TOWN

PREMIER NEIGHBOURHOOD

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$899,900

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$899,900

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

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

5342 11A Avenue, Tsawwassen

5279 Windjammer Rd., Ladner

5620 Admiral Blvd, Ladner

$888,000

$875,000

$858,800

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• Gorgeous interior design and 5 bedrooms • Highend kitchen with Wolf and Electrolux Icon Appl package • Backs onto waterfront & golf course • Quiet cul-de-sac perfect for the family

$1,138,800

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1170 Walalee Dr., Tsawwassen

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6763 Seaview, Tsawwassen

• 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

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4553 Savoy St., Ladner

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$1,168,800

$1,128,800

• Magnificent custom home • Top quality finishings • Golf course views! • This home has everything you can imagine in luxury living 5880 Cove Reach Rd., Ladner

5661 Sherwood Blvd., Tsawwassen

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

$1,488,000

$1,587,000

$1,198,800 • 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

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5135 Cliff Pl., Tsawwassen

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$1,698,800

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5382 Crescent Dr, Ladner

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558 English Bluff Road, Tsawwassen

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

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• 6 bedrooms, 6 baths • Triple garage

4273 River Road W., Ladner

OUTSTANDING NORTH SHORE MOUNTAIN VIEWS

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• 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

• 4,500 sq.ft.

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4644 51st, Ladner

$839,900

HERITAGE ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE NE

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• Brand new home by Andres Homes Includes GST • 2,640 sq.ft. • 4 bedrooms • Ground level can be a er y fra1 sbedroom, blegal, self-contained suite • Double garage 4638 51st, Ladner

• Extensively renovated • Shows like a new home • Layout perfect for the whole family • Sun-drenched yard • Views of Northshore Mountains

$819,900

$799,900

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5109 59A St., Ladner

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• 4 bdrms, 3 bathrms Executive 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

6377 Crescent Crt, Ladner

6358 Sunrise Ln., Ladner

• 2,524 sq.ft. Totally updated!

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

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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 6677 London Crt., Ladner

$719,900 STUNNING EXECUTIVE TOWNHOME • 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

#39 5900 Ferry Rd., Tsawwassen

$699,900

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF LADNER

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM HOME

• High traffic location

• Unobstructed farmland views

• Great investment property

• 2,800 sq.ft.

• Historic Ladner Village

• 4 bedroom + den

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$679,900 GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR DEVELOPMENT • LAND-VALUE • 60’x121’ lot • Sides onto Evergreen Lane • Potential development for coachhomes? • 2 lots?

• Quiet cul-de-sac location! • Updated! Excellent layout!

• Great Holding property with large lot in a great location

4755 51st St., Ladner

5135 45th Ave., Ladner

6754 London Drive, Ladner

$669,900

FAMILY HOME W/MORTGAGE HELPER... READY • 5 bdrms & 3 bathrms • 2 levels • New windows, doors, hardwood, granite, gas f/p • 2 kitchens • French doors onto large south patio

PERFECT FAMILY HOME WITH LOADS OF UPGRADES W NE

• 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

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14609 Winter Cr., South Surrey

$668,888

5133 8A Ave., Tsawwassen

$659,900

EXCELLENT LOCATION ON QUIET STREET • 2607 sqft • 5 bedroom, 3 bath (ensuite) home • Large 9935 sf south facing fenced property • Newer roof • 2 large decks • Suite potential

$659,900 QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

GREAT SPLIT LEVEL

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5698 9A Ave., Tsawwassen

$659,900

DEFINITELY WORTH A LOOK! • Huge 11,841 sq.ft.

• Solid two-level home on a

$639,900 • Rancher style • Large traditional floor plan

Ladner

• Private, 8,966 sq.ft. lot • 6 total bedrooms • Potential to suite downstairs, 3 full baths incl/ensuite

• Backing onto waterway

• 1,658 sq.ft.

• Cozy 4 bedroom home

• 2 bdrms & 2 bthrms

• Huge master bedroom with large

• Double garage

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4564 Arthur Drive, Ladner

5247 10A Ave., Tsawwassen

#16 6105 River Rd., Ladner

$639,900

$639,900 FANTASTIC LYNN PLACE OPPORTUNITY! • Excellent west Ladner location • Quiet no-through street • Walk to schools, parks, shopping, etc. by fraser • Large 7559 sqft lot • Functional split level design

• Desired street in Pebble Hill • Excellent family home

PEACEFUL EXECUTIVE RANCHER W/LARGE YARD

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• 3 bedrooms, 3 baths

5117 Erin Way, Tsawwassen

$649,000

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY HERE!

599,900

THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME

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

5170 12th Ave., Tsawwassen

$699,900

5212 Lynn Pl., Ladner

$749,900

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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

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5983 16th, Tsawwassen

EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED RANCHER!

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$758,800

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August 8, 2014 The Delta Optimist A33

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• Original hardwood flooring

• 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

973 53A St., Tsawwassen

5524 46A Ave., Ladner

$589,900

$579,900

• 4 bedroom home • Large 9,505 sq.ft. corner lot • Updated with new windows, doors, new paint, tile flooring

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A34 The Delta Optimist August 8, 2014

REMODELED RANCHER • 3 bdrms & 2 bthrms

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• Pets allowed

#212 6263 River Road, Ladner

$472,900

$479,900 GROUND LEVEL STUNNER BACKING ONTO THE GOLF COURSE!

• Huge 1,700+ sq.ft. 2 level layout • Vaulted ceilings w/updates throughout • Theatre room and open concept kitchen • Tranquil setting r secourse y fragolf k e parking spaces and locker we • 2 b included

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#104-1350 View Cr., Tsawwassen

$419,900 YALE TOWN VIBE

FANTASTIC TOWNHOME!

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• New $20,000+ kitchen reno with open concept

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#10-15152 62A Ave., Surrey

#159-5421 10th Ave., Tsawwassen

$409,999 WOW! EXCELLENT 3 BEDROOM SPACIOUS TOWNHOME

$399,900 BEAUTIFUL GROUND FLOOR UNIT W/PRIVATE PATIO!

• 1,734 sq.ft. 3 bedroom unit • Spacious 3-level townhome

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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

#8-4965 47th Ave., Ladner

#106-1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

$389,900

$374,900

UPDATED END UNIT IN CHESTNUT GARDENS! • Updated flooring and

PANORAMIC VIEWS AT THE OLIVA! • 2 bdrm & 2 bthrms • Bamboo flooring • LEED certified ultra efficient building • Bright South facing exposure • In the heart of town

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

#311 1315 56th St., Tsawwassen

4837 55B, Ladner

$365,000

$369,900

• 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

4852 Turnbuckle Wd., Ladner

CORNER UNIT WITH 9 FOOT CEILINGS

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5260 Schooner Gate, Ladner

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• Bonus shop area in garage

#28 4787 57th St., Ladner

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#303 4753 River Road, Ladner

• 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

$525,000

• 5,500 sq.ft. corner lot

$449,900 • 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.

$529,900 • Large 1,500 sq.ft. layout

#203 4815 48th Avenue, Ladner

MARINA VIEWS

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

• 2 bedrooms and a den

$519,900

WATERFRONT CONDO WITH LARGEST BOAT SLIP IN COMPLEX

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

FANTASTIC RANCHER BACKING ONTO WATERWAY

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

LOTS OF SPACE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

DETACHED HOME FOR A GREAT PRICE!

• 1,450 sq.ft.

TUCKED AWAY ON A QUIET STREET

TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE IN PILLARS COMPLEX • Two bdrms & two full bathrms

• 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 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

#201 1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

#207 1300 Hunter Rd., Tsawwassen

#13-1702 56th St., Tsawwassen

$329,000

$299,900

$345,000 UPDATED 2 BEDROOM UNIT

• South facing quiet corner unit

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STEPS TO TOWN

• Fully rainscreened complex

• 1 bedroom, 1 bath

• New carpets and lino

• Gas F/P

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

GROUND LEVEL UNIT

• Newer stove & dishwasher

• Fantastic 1 bedroom • Sunny, south exposure • Large master bedroom and living space • 1 parking stall and storage locker • Close to all town amenities

#213-4889 53rd, Ladner

#D203-4845 53rd, Ladner

#111-1441 Garden Pl., Tsawwassen

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$229,900

$209,900

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#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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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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A36 The Delta Optimist August 8, 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

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME

LADNER VILLAGE

5352 46 Ave $918,000 2,743 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 4 bath executive home - 5,797 sq.ft. lot

DETACHED HOME

#201-4926 48th Ave. $268,000 946 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms -1 bath corner unit-Ladner Place

DOUBLE GARAGE

NEW PRICE!

#108-4770 52A Street $288,000 933 sq.ft. - 1 bdrm - 1 bath - den private garden level - Westham Lane

PORT GUICHON

SOLD

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

4776 Cedar Tree Lane $549,000 1,914 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 2.5 bath detached home - 4,241 sq.ft. lot

5152 Cooper Place $1,268,000 5,156 sq.ft. - 9 bdrms - 6 bath fourplex - 24,176 sq.ft. lot

UPDATES

MARINA & RIVER VIEW

lowe richarodciates

SOLD

+ as s

lowe richarodciates + ass

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

SOLD

NEW LISTING

FARMLAND VIEW

#103 - 4733 River Road W. $385,000 1,237 sq.ft - 2 bdrms - 2 bath river view - River West

4744 44A Ave. $599,900 1,895 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 2 bath many updates - farmland view - 6,000 sq.ft. lot

PETS & RENTALS ALLOWED

SOLD

#204-4733 River Road W $379,000 1,242 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath Marina & River Views - River West

6045 49th Ave. $659,900 2,652 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 3 bath many updates - 8,159 sq.ft. lot

4852 59A Street $579,900 1,920 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 3 bath family room - 4,656 sq.ft. lot

RIVER VIEW

4555 Edmonds Drive $595,000 2,413 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 2 bath private garden - 6,857 sq.ft. lot

NEW LISTING

lowe richarodciates + ass

4736 Cedar Tree Lane Listed by Sutton Progroup

SOLD

lowe richarodciates + ass

SOLD

lowe richarodciates + ass

#406 - 4768 53 Street

5228 Westminster Ave. | $579,900

NEW LISTING

QUIET LOCATION

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

lowe richarodciates + ass

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

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

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

NEW PRICE!

SOLD

+ ass

5039 Westminster Ave $679,000 1,454 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 2 bath renovated rancher - 5,726 sq.ft. lot

PETS & RENTALS ALLOWED

lowe richarodciates

VICTORY SOUTH

SOLD

lowe richarodciates + ass

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

ROSEWOOD COURT

lowe richarodciates + ass

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

SOLD

lowe richarodciates + ass

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

ALL OUR HOMES ARE MIRACLE HOMES!

August 8, 2014 The Delta Optimist A37

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COME & SEE what it is like to live on the WATER, Listen to the birds, watch the Eagles and look at Mount Baker while the tide goes in and out. ITʼS ALL HERE. Just over 2300 sq.ft. of casual living space on 2 levels with spectacular Waterfront VIEWS over Boundary Bay. Open plan living, Gorgeous river rock wood ﬁreplace, modern kitchen, 3 bathrooms, 5 bedrooms, skylights, lots of glasss and a full width balcony. The perfect Beach home at 1590 Beach Grove Rd. Come & See me Sunday 2-4. Bob Cooke 604-943-7653

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ASHLEY GREEN

JUST Over 1900 square foot detached LISTED townhouse in Ashley Green. Amazing & beautiful, spacious and bright. Spacious living room. Total of 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a wonderful floor plan. New roof; Low #9 4756 $40 maintenance fee; single garage. 62ND ST., Good size western exposed back LADNER yard. Great location by school and park.

$576,500

August 8, 2014 The Delta Optimist A39

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FABULOUS TOWNHOUSE!

One of Ladner’s finest - Parkside Estates! Prime location facing Memorial Park. Minutes away from Ladner village, close to shopping, restaurants, transit, schools and dyke. This 2 storey townhome is a real beauty. 1400 square feet featuring spacious living & dining area with engineered flooring & gas fireplace, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bath. AND A RARE FIND -2 CAR GARAGE!

#7, 5053 47TH AVE., LADNER

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ADULT ORIENTED

5359 JIBSET BAY, LADNER

#202 4885 53RD ST., LADNER

#206 4733 W. RIVER RD., 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

SEAFARER

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

PENTHOUSE UNIT

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

STUNNING

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#209, 4815 48TH AVE., LADNER

#310 4770 52A ST., LADNER

#205 1375 VIEWCRES., TSAWWASSEN

This is a fabulous 2 level townhouse style, 2 bedroom & loft located in Ladner Village. Gorgeous renovated kitchen. Dining area and living room with built in’s, wood fireplace and new carpets. Absolutely the most sought after waterfront development in the area boasting not only it’s marina but loads of green space.

$388,000

Top floor 2 bedroom condo in well managed, desirableWestham 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

Luxury 2 bedroom condo and one of the few that I’ve seen available with this fantastic floor plan. Dream kitchen with granite, stainless fridge w/ice & water, 2 baths with granite, insuite laundry, private balcony with sunsets. Great storage/ pantry. Pets OK with restrictions. Central location near transit, shops, beach and golf.

$323,000

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OVER 50 HOMES SOLD THIS YEAR JUST SOLD

752 GILCHRIST PLACE, TSAWWASSEN

$558,000

JUST SOLD

5625 GOLDENROD, TSAWWASSEN

$789,000

JUST SOLD

5010 LINDEN PLACE, LADNER

$625,000

JUST SOLD

4695 KENSINGTON PL, LADNER

$648,000

JUST SOLD

5178 8A AVE,

TSAWWASSEN

$624,900

JUST SOLD

5599 FRIGATE RD., LADNER

$729,000

JUST SOLD

4555 EDMONDS DR, LADNER

$595,000

JUST SOLD

5365 COMMODORE, LADNER

$819,000

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Tsawwassen Springs!!

$649,900

204-5099 Springs Blvd

PRICED TO SELL!! Why buy new? Listed WELL BELOW recent sales, this unit is a worthwhile investment for anyone looking to buy! 2 bedrooms plus den, 3 baths, 2 large decks and huge open living spaces. This corner unit has southern exposure and beautiful views over the golf course. The balcony is private with its stone walls and fully covered so you can enjoy the outdoors anytime of year. Immediate possession available. Please Call Today!!

ACREAGE

$499,999

3465 Ross Rd., Langley

ATTN Hobby Farmer! Car Guy! Check this out! 1250sqft 3bdrm home on acreage, 2500sqft shop PLUS horse barrack/chicken coop! The home is open and bright, allowing sun in at every angle all day long. Wonderful established neighborhood of long time owners-quiet/only 5min to town. This location can’t be beat! 220v +water in shop-fits 3-4 vehicles easily. Great lot for building. City Water. NEW ROOF in 2013

Lakefront Rec Property Canim Lake, 100mile BC

$199,999

Location! Nicely finished cabin on 0.56 acre. Southern facing lakefront property on one of the nicest lakes in the Cariboo. Private bay w/ only 2 neighbours - offers great fishing (incl icefishing!), boating, services such as a marina with gas pump/ stores. Comes furnished plus generator, propane fridge, BBQ, tools, camper for extra guests. Assumable mortgage/possibility of vendor financing. Call today!

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OPEN SUN 3:30-5 PM 4239 W RIVER RD

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

$119,000

This is a gem of a float home, very cute one bedroom with newer roof, flooring and deck. Perfect float home for adventurous souls who love the water, wildlife, kayaking and being active. Enjoy the constant change as the river ebbs and flows around you as no two days are the same. You will fall in love with this wonderful, peaceful and tranquil lifestyle. #V1065728

# 6 3459 W RIVER RD

STUNNING MILLION $$$$ VIEWS from this beautiful spacious float home only 20 minutes from the Vancouver airport, 5 minutes from Ladner. The best sunsets in town and all the view you can soak in from inside and basking on your 12 X 30 deck. Executive architecturally impeccable floating home includes spacious entry with open spiral staircase leading to great room and gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, island, granite counters. Beautiful renovated bathrooms, spacious two bedrooms each with an ensuite. Geothermal heat/air conditioner, plus your own 30’ boat slip makes this a lifestyle you can’t afford to miss. #V1073517

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# 4 3459 W RIVER RD Call Vipin Today at 604.839.7547

# 18 3459 W RIVER RD

$464,000

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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

21468 88B AVE

OCEANVIEW, 1.92 ACRE, S/W EXP. 260 E POINT ROAD, SATURNA IS.

$113,000

$750,000

#109 1369 56TH ST

LD SO $399,000

Rollin' on the River

$818,000

Renowned Vancouver architect Daniel Evan White designed 2700 float home. Home clothed inside and out in western cedar, using the best materials that money can’t buy. This iconic home with its famous cedar orb and “suspended in air” circular staircase is situated in the Five Star Float Home Community of Canoe Pass Village, minutes from the quaint village of Ladner, just 30 min. to downtown Vancouver. Home features a 3rd floor master suite with sauna/shower “Orb” and a very private upper deck that provides vistas of the every changing Fraser River. A low maintenance design with sparkling refinished Italian Terrazzo tile. Updated kitchen appliances and granite counters. 42 Ft. boat slip included. A must see!. #V1078899

SUTTON SEAFAIR REALTY

$857,000

$429,000

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

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August 8, 2014 The Delta Optimist A43

2013: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

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• GET MOVING WITH TRISH AND TERI •

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

202-1706 56th Street | $349,000 | SOUTH FACING

868 52A Street | $719,000 | LEGAL SUITE

1026 Paciﬁc Place | $984,000 | 11,572 SQ.FT. LOT

5335 10th Ave | $1,399,000 | TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE 1420 View Crescent | $699,000 | GOLF COURSE VIEW

21 Centennial Parkway | $949,000 | BOUNDARY BAY

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

83-5900 Ferry Rd | $759,000 | CHESAPEAKE LANDING 5923 Whitcomb Place | $585,000 | BEACH GROVE

4410 47A Street | $505,000 | FARMLAND VIEW

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

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

107-1704 56 Street | $389,000 | HERON COVE

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

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

406-1350 View Crescent | $419,000 | REDUCED

1148 Fairway Views | $539,000 | VIEW PROPERTY

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44 Woodland Drive | $989,000 | NEW LISTING

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402-4758 53rd Street | $296,000 | PENTHOUSE

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold! 304-1153 54A Street | $329,000 | PENTHOUSE

Ladner ~ Just Sold! 4736 Cedar Tree Lane | $529,000 | NEW LISTING

Ladner ~ Just Sold! 6300 Crescent Place | $739,000 | RANCHER

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold! 5625 Goldenrod Crescent | $789,000 | JUST LISTED

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

1059 Eden Cres | $849,000 | RENOVATED RANCHER

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

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

PH11-1363 56th Street | $319,000 | LAGOON VIEW

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold! 5374 6th Avenue | $599,000 | NEW LISTING

Teri Steele | 604.897.2010 sold@TeriSteele.com

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

2013

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

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