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Rev. Jim Short (far right) of Ladner United Church joined staff members at Mountain View Manor, the extended care unit at Delta Hospital, Wednesday afternoon to take the Ice Bucket Challenge in support of ALS research.

Locals reach out with kindness Tsawwassenites open their hearts to help the ‘poorest of the poor’ living in impoverished African village BY

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A group of local residents is trying to improve life for children living in an impoverished village in Africa.

Tsawwassenites Steve and Linda Kovacs and Trudy and Edgar Rosler were so moved by what they saw during a trip to a small village in Uganda last year they started a child sponsorship

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“It kind of broke our hearts because it’s such a poor, poor neighbourhood,” said Steve Kovacs. “The hardest thing that really broke our hearts is just how happy they are (despite having very little).”

The two couples were part of a larger group, organized by Kovacs, that traveled to Kamuli.

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Tsawwassenites have started a child sponsorship program to help the children in a small impoverished village in Uganda. They are hoping other local residents will consider sponsoring a child.

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Terry Wile performs regularly in front of Save-On to raise money for B.C. Children’s Hospital BY

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Terry Wile is doing what he loves and raising money for B.C. Children’s Hospital at the same time.

The cashier at Save-OnFoods in Ladner plays his guitar and sings outside the store usually about three times a week before work and accepts donations for the hospital.

“I really do love performing for Ladner,” he says, adding the community is very generous.

Wile says he has a love for playing music.

He says he plays by ear and doesn’t know how to read music at all.

He’ll take a song, try and sing to it, get a basic melody going and then do it his own way.

“I’ve been doing that since I was probably 15, 16 years old. I just picked up different chords from people and evolved into this.”

SCAN WITH TO REVEAL VIDEO Terry Wile sings and plays the guitar last week in front of Save-On-Foods in Ladner.

So far Wile, who lives in Steveston, estimates he’s

AFRICA from page 1 The group, which included several other local residents, was there to build a well and clean water system at the Good Samaritan Community Nursery and Primary School. The school is home to 350 children and, until last year, had no source of clean drinking water.

“The children were the poorest of the poor,” said Trudy Rosler.

In addition to a lack of clean drinking water, many of the children did not even have shoes, with some walking up to five kilo-

meters each day to attend school, where they would learn sitting on a dirt floor due to a lack of benches and desks. Despite that, Rosler said, the students were eager and disciplined.

While working in the village, some of the volunteers built benches for the close to 400 students.

The aim of the sponsorship program is to ensure that each child gets a chance at a proper education and a better life.

“The only way to fight poverty is through education,” Rosler said. “That’s

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the only way to get out of it.”

The two couples teamed up with Love Global Foundation to start a child sponsorship program to help the children of Kamuli.

A $30 a month sponsorship donation will ensure the child has a school uniform, basic school supplies and covers tuition.

The tuition, in turn, helps pay teacher salaries.

While the Roslers have been sponsoring children in Third World countries since the 1970s, a recent health scare inspired Trudy Rosler to do more.

In 2008, she spent four months in the hospital and

nearly died after contracting Cryptococcus, an extremely rare fungal infection. She had meningitis, a mass in her throat and two masses on her left lung.

She was treated and released from hospital, but last year the disease resurfaced and she spent six weeks in hospital. There is no cure and the disease can be fatal.

The illness is caused by Cryptococcus gattii, a tropical fungus that is believed to have started appearing on Vancouver Island due to climate change. The infection, which can affect the lungs and nervous system, is caused by inhaling yeasts

or spores of the fungus.

When the couple made the decision to go on the trip to Kamuli, Rosler’s kidneys were close to shutting down.

“Seeing their need, and knowing my illness, there is no cure, I just want to give back for all the blessings I received in my life and make my remaining time count to be of help to the children of Kamuli, as well as my family and the people around me,” she said.

For more on sponsoring a child, visit www.yourchildsponsorship.com, or call Trudy Rosler at 604-9439875 or Steve and Linda Kovacs at 604-952-7663.

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Mattoo to challenge the status quo on council 34-year resident declares candidacy for civic election Inspired by a deep commitment to Delta and a disdain for top-down politics, Peter S. Mattoo announced the launch of his grassroots candidacy for Delta council Wednesday.

As a husband, father, grandfather, and retired tradesman and union member, Mattoo said he has a genuine interest in shaking up Delta’s political scene by challenging the status quo.

The 34-year Delta resident said electoral politics have led to a stagnant state at municipal hall.

“My motivation for running is to make a positive impact on the future of Delta, and the only way I can do that is to speak freely about the issues that matter to residents,” said Mattoo. “The current mayor and council make reelection their main reason for running, and I am not driven by politics.”

Mattoo has identified a range of issues he said aren’t being addressed by the current administration, including:

• A lack of affordable housing options for young people to settle in the community they grew up in.

• Development without foresight or innovation, discouraging new residents and businesses from settling in Delta.

• A mayor and council that operate municipal hall by dictating to Delta, not governing on behalf of residents.

Mattoo, who made note of the fact he’s Delta’s first declared candidate of South Asian heritage, said he is determined to be a candidate that brings forth ideas and issues from the doorsteps, and challenges political rhetoric and partisan decision making.

“Delta has a long-standing and popular mayor, but without independent voices to work with her on council, we will not be able to evolve as a community. It is time to stand up for those

Peter S. Mattoo that are not being listened to at municipal hall.”

Mattoo brings the number of candidates in the race for six councillor seats to 11. All five incumbents — Sylvia Bishop, Robert Campbell, Jeannie Kanakos, Bruce McDonald and Ian Paton — are seeking re-election along with Rod Binder, Heather King, Lori Mayhew, Peter van der Velden and Nicholas Wong.

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Teen singer claims title in B.C. talent showcase

Tsawwassen’s Connor Nelson bests 24 others in finals DAVE WILLIS

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Tsawwassen’s Connor Nelson won first place overall at the Youth Talent Search BC 2014 finals last Saturday.

“It felt really amazing. It meant that my hard work ... just paid off,” said the 13year-old.

Nelson won with his soulful rendition of Etta James’ I’d Rather Go Blind over 24 other finalists from around the Lower Mainland.

Nelson said he picked that tune because it’s an R&B song that really shows off his voice.

The finalists earned their spots, first through preliminary rounds that took place exclusively through YouTube, and then through three semi-final rounds held in Port Moody, Richmond and Vancouver in the spring.

Nelson won VIP tickets to a live taping of the YTV show Some Assembly Required, a headshot ses-

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Tsawwassen’s Connor Nelson took first place at the Youth Talent Search BC 2014 finals with a rendition of I’d Rather Go Blind. sion, an interview/performance on the Shaw TV show eveRIAthing, a $150 gift certificate from Shoreline Actors Academy, a featured guest performance at a Ria Jade concert, theatre tickets and a Youth Talent Search BC 2014 trophy.

Youth Talent Search BC is a talent competition designed to give youth

exposure and experience in a theatre environment. This year’s judges included YTV star Ellie Harvie, film/TV agent Pamela Wise and choreographer Shawna Parry.

The Youth Talent Search 2014 finals took place at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody. For more information on the competition, visit www.youthtalentsearchbc.com.

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You are invited to provide feedback and learn more about the Project by: • • • • •

Attending a small group meeting or open house (see schedule below) Reading consultation materials and providing feedback online (consultation materials and an online feedback form will be available at www.portmetrovancouver.com/RBT2 from September 15, 2014) Visiting Port Talk (www.porttalk.ca/RBT2) and participating in a discussion forum Calling 604.665.9337 Providing a written submission through: – Fax: 1.866.284.4271 – Email: container.improvement@portmetrovancouver.com – Mail: Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, 100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3T4

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Residents of Ladner and the surrounding district are expected to turn out in good numbers for the dance to be held tomorrow evening in the McNeely hall.

This will be one way offered to the local residents of doing their share for the relief of those families whose breadwinners have taken up arms in the European war as the money collected at the ball will be handed over to the local war relief fund.

Promptly at 9 o’clock in the evening the dance will commence with the grand

march played by Rushton’s orchestra and judging by the sale of the tickets, of which three hundred were ordered, the ball room will be well filled.

The following ladies and gentlemen have been appointed on the committee: Mesdames A.D. Paterson, Frank Guichon, J. Johnson, J. Richardson, G.W. London and Miss Grace Kirkland, Miss L. Whitworth, and Messrs. H.W. Slater, E.R. Bell, B. Blakely, E. Wentzell, Felix Guichon and A. Kittson. Supper will be provided at the ball by the ladies.

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• Sept. 16, 7:26 p.m., 1000-block of Pacific Drive: Report of break and enter via rear patio doors of the residence, which were smashed. Several large electronic items stolen. Incident remains under investigation.

• Sept. 17, 6 a.m., 1400block of Garden Place: Suspects entered a secure underground parking lot and stole the complainant’s vehicle. The vehicle had been left unlocked with a spare key inside. Further investigation found a vehicle with a smashed window and another unlocked vehicle, both of which had been rummaged through.

The stolen vehicle was later found in Delta.

• Sept. 17, 12:56 p.m., 1100-block of Ferguson Road: Report received that someone had broken into the apartment complex’s mailboxes. Forty-four boxes were accessed and miscellaneous mail stolen. Canada Post investigators advised of the theft.

• Sept. 18, 1:45 p.m., 5300-block of Spetifore Crescent: Complainants reported the theft of two vehicles from their residence. Suspects entered the unlocked vehicle left in the driveway and then

accessed the garage with the garage door opener to access the second vehicle.

The suspects also entered the home and stole a set of keys for each vehicle and a laptop computer. Forensic Identification section attended to process scene.

Vehicles entered in the police computer database.

Ladner • Sept. 15, 12:15 p.m., Admiral Boulevard and Admiral Lane: Complainant reported she had left her white iPhone 5 on the roof of an unknown vehicle stopped in the area while she was giving the driver directions. Phone was on and fully charged without a password. Complainant advised to contact cellular company to deactivate the phone.

• Sept. 18, 4:14 p.m., 5800-block of 60th Avenue: Complainant reported her vehicle had been stolen from the parking lot of the marina. Surveillance confirmed suspects driving a silver sedan stole the vehicle at 12:48 p.m.

Vehicle added to the police computer database.

• Sept. 19, 2:27 a.m., 5200-block of Chamberlayne Avenue: Investigation of the above vehicle theft found that the home of the complainant had been entered through a sliding door that had been left open for the dog. The keys to the stolen vehicle as well as other personal items were stolen.

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

The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week: Tsawwassen • Sept. 15, 11:18 a.m., 1200-block of Boundary Bay Road: Passenger front window smashed in vehicle left in the dike parking lot.

Bag containing complainant’s lunch stolen. Several other vehicles in parking lot but no other damage observed.

• Sept. 16, 9:03 a.m., 100-block of Centennial Parkway: Sometime overnight a suspect entered a vehicle parked in the driveway of the residence.

The vehicle was accessed through the sunroof that had been left open.

Several identification and credit/debit cards stolen.

Information regarding stolen cards entered in police computer database.

• Sept. 16, 7 a.m., 600block of Sandollar Place: Complainant reported she had observed fresh boot prints on the cement path leading to her backyard and then leaving the yard.

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TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW They are big shoes indeed.

I knew Jim Cessford wasn’t going to be Delta’s police chief forever, but last week’s announcement that he’ll be retiring early next year still caught me off guard.

Cessford has been Delta’s top cop since 1995, which makes him the longest-serving police chief in Canada. He’s actually held that title for a few years now because I can remember joking with him a while back, acting confused over whether he was the longest serving or simply the oldest chief in the country.

The fact you can have some fun at his expense — and, don’t worry, he gives as good as he gets in those kinds of exchanges — speaks volumes about his character and is one of the traits I’ll remember most about his time leading the department.

Given policing is often no laughing matter, Cessford can also be deadly serious when the occasion calls for it. You could tell by the look on his face and the gravity in his voice that many cases, particularly those where a life had been lost, touched him deeply over the years.

He often got personally involved, reaching out to victims’ families, not in some sort of contrived PR gesture, but with a genuine sense of caring.

Cessford is exactly what you’d want a police officer, and a police chief, to be, combining a no nonsense law and order side with hefty doses of compassion, humility and humour. He’s in a position of great authority, which he takes seriously, but at the same time he doesn’t take himself too seriously.

The office of police chief carries with it a certain cachet, but Cessford is far from an ivory tower type of guy. He relates to anyone and everyone, treating each with the respect he’d want to be accorded. He has a knack of knowing, like any good officer, when to push and when to pull back.

I think it’s a credit to Cessford that a department that serves 100,000 people still provides a very personal touch. Its no-call-too-small policy makes every resident feel they’re important, that their voice has value and their concerns are respected. That’s not an easy standard to sustain while policing in a major metropolitan area, but thanks to the chief’s leadership that small town approach has been maintained.

Twenty years as chief in one place is an eternity in police years, so we’ve been fortunate to have had Jim Cessford for such a long time. His fingerprints are all over this community and his impact will be felt long after he retires.

His successor has big shoes to fill.

What we’re watching, and how we do it, changing in a hurry IAN ROBERTSON

COMMUNITY COMMENT Fall is upon us and perhaps you are shifting to watching TV shows again. Perhaps you have bought a new TV. Perhaps you have received invitations and presentations about all the new channels and technology that’s available.

Alternately, you may be like our house — large enough TV, happy with a limited number of channels and wanting to simply watch a few favourite programs. We watch about 15 hours of TV per week, a lot on weekends when Knowledge Network brings on the dramas.

Well, change is afoot. If a Delta Cable customer, you are being invited to throw out that old technology and go for High Definition TV (HDTV). Of course, that requires a new “box” and added costs. But just think, they can offer

you 165 channels! Last January I got a letter telling me about all the improvements that will be coming. Frankly, the only thing that changed was a 13 per cent increase in cable fees.

Fear not, the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (better known as the CRTC) has just conducted hearings about where TV is going, and one suggestion is the call for a “Skinny Basic” package, along with letting you and I choose which channels we want beyond that.

This hearing and its subsequent rulings will affect you regardless if you get TV from Delta, Shaw or Telus, all of which are regulated by the CRTC. Some hope this will reduce the cost of basic cable, while at least some suppliers say many specialty channels will be cancelled. Even Prime Minister Stephen Harper weighed in recently hoping for pick-and-pay TV, saying, “[Let] Canadians chose to pay for the TV channels they actually want.”

Many say the process won’t be that different and costs will not decrease.

More fundamental change is

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happening, and fast. Cable TV subscribers are decreasing, Pay TV, which was growing, is now declining. And, imagine, fewer homes have TVs! All of this is due to folks, especially younger folks, watching what they want on their computers, tablets and smart phones. Netflix has now grown so much that up to 40 per cent of prime time Internet traffic is taken by its programs!

Accompanying this is the disappearance of the traditional wired phone line. In Canada, over 40 per cent have already abandoned the old phone from Telus or Bell, and another 49 per cent plan to do so — all to convert to cellular phones.

As for me? Not long ago I spoke with Telus about being offered a deal on my home phone. Like magic, the $40 per month phone bill went to $10. We have two residences where we need to deal with all of this. We will eliminate cable in one in favour of computersourced programs found on the Internet. In our other place will be a new smart TV that will be wirelessly connected to the Internet to provide the programs we want.

Bye bye, cable TV!

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September 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Port proud of its record

Editor: Re: Ship pollution deserves port action, letter to the editor, Sept. 10 The letter suggests Port Metro Vancouver is derelict in its responsibility to address the environmental impacts of port operations.

Port Metro Vancouver regularly engages with the public, which Roger Emsley knows as a member of one of Port Metro Vancouver’s community liaison committees.

Clearly, port operations have an impact on the environment like other industrial and transportation activities, but it is the legislated mandate of Canadian port authorities to manage operations in a sustainable way and with regard for local communities.

Port Metro Vancouver incorporates sustainability

practices into every part of our operations, requiring a relentless focus and collaboration with stakeholders. In partnership with other regional ports, Environment Canada and Metro Vancouver, Port Metro Vancouver conducts air quality monitoring and detailed emissions inventories, publishing progress annually.

In fact, smog-forming pollutants do not include CO2, port-related sources of pollutants are decreasing — as reported in Metro Vancouver’s 2012 Caring for the Air report — and we are on track to meet an ambitious 2015 target to reduce diesel particulate matter emissions per tonne of cargo by 75 per cent.

Our team of environmental experts is the first to be established by a North

American port, and our programs have been internationally recognized as ecologically progressive.

For example, participation in our Ecoaction Program, which offers incentives for ships using cleaner-burning fuels, has increased by 55 per cent since 2011.

Our growing cruise ship shore power program — now being considered for container ships — lets ships turn off their diesel generators in favour of using the land-based electric power grid. Shore power connections have increased by 134 per cent in five years, reducing potential greenhouse gases by 8,400 tonnes.

Peter Xotta Vice President, Planning and Operations Port Metro Vancouver

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Deal reached on the backs of teachers Editor: Re: Deal was there the whole time, Murphy’s Law, Sept. 19 Are you kidding? Anyone who thinks this agreement, starring the twinklingeyed Christy Clark and her Liberals, could have been “consummated before any classes were missed” has truly missed the entire play.

The government goaded the teachers’ union into job action by not negotiating appropriately for a year, took 10 per cent of their salaries for weeks even though the teachers had not, in fact, ceased in any of their actual teaching, locked the teachers out in June, and then pushed the teachers to continue to strike three more weeks in

September because they refused to negotiate responsibly over the summer. And you think the deal could have been done before any school time was lost?

They had to make sure they had enough of the teachers’ wages first, and then with those hundreds of millions saved, they could, mid-September, dramatically make a climactic move that would see a reworking of an old deal for supporting special needs and teachers only just getting back their lost wages hidden in a deal that made it look like they were getting some sort of increase. (Hello? It’s the money they just lost!)

This increase is still at a percentage below the cost of inflation and is still the

second lowest salary for teachers in all of Canada in a province that has the second highest cost of living.

It was never going to result in “higher taxes, more debt or a reduction in services” and only fear mongering by Mike de Jong when he threatened this to fund education. The government knew all along it would have the funds to negotiate responsibly with, soon enough.

The play is over now.

It was a spectacular farce, in case you didn’t get it, although a financial and emotional tragedy for many teachers. It will most likely be remounted in about five years when the contract is up again.

Johane Meehan

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Celebrating a decade of access It was 10 years ago today the stairs at Fred Gingell Park finally opened Editor: In the midst of the current protest and politics that pre-occupy your reporters, and seem to embroil much of Tsawwassen, here is a nod to one of the good news stories that had great outcomes for everyone.

Today, Friday, Sept. 26, is the 10th anniversary of the official opening of the stairs that provide public access to Tsawwassen Beach. It is hard to believe a decade has come and gone in that time.

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visitors going on picnics.

It is interesting now to think back and remember the opposition and bitter controversy that surrounded gaining this access, and this resource, and how it divided the community for a time.

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At the same time, we encourage everyone to get out on the trail and celebrate the 10th anniversary; build up a sweat, go for a walk on the beach and never take for granted that you can do this freely.

For those who work to enhance and help progress in the community, please use the Fred Gingell Park beach stairs as a marker and encouragement to be patient, be persistent and never give up.

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TIME FOR CHANGE on change “ Reflections in all its many forms ”

Delta firefighters were on hand in Vancouver last week for the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Burn Fund Centre.

“It was a great event,” said Brad Wilson, president of the Delta Firefighters union IAFF Local 1763.

Delta firefighters donated $100,000 to the $13.1million project, which has been 13 years in the making.

“I have never been more proud of the firefighters of our province than I am today,” said Michael Hurley, president of the Burn Fund.

“You have certainly shown firsthand what perseverance, integrity and honour can accomplish.”

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A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

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Time for conversation Is it time to have the conversation?

Parents, have you had the conversation with your children? You know that one that speaks to the life altering changes and the impact it has on significant others in your life. No, I’m not speaking about the sex talk, though that may very well be the timely conversation for your present family realities.

I’m talking about the other end of the age, time and space, social impact continuum. The time of life when body, mind and quality of life begins to show the wear and tear of a life fully lived. The conversations that feel too vulnerable to mention.

Where fierce independence begins to give way to care, support and eventually dependence on others to continue to allow quality of life its fullest expression for each and every day possible.

It’s not always an easy conversation or ongoing engagement with your spouse, adult children or other significant people in your life.

Sometimes physical or emotional distance is a barrier between family members. Yet it is so very important.

I encourage you to open that conversation with your adult children, find a trusted friend, a minister or pastor who can come alongside you and help to negotiate the layers of personal, physical, medical, residential, legal and financial possibilities.

There are amazing resources available.

Our immediate and extended family have just been thrust into the midst of this reality and if you haven’t been talking about and actively preparing for the changes that are inevitable, the impact can be traumatic. But it doesn’t have to be.

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Public Notice of 2014 Tax Sale Pursuant to Section 405 of the Local Government Act, Public Notice is hereby given that the following properties will be offered for sale by Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 29, 2014 in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. unless the delinquent taxes and interest thereon are previously paid.

Address 6140 SUNWOOD DR 11832 COWLEY DR S 7133 115A ST 7183 114A ST 11495 COMMONWEALTH CRES 7588 MINSTER DR E 7633 119A ST 7971 112A ST 11940 84A AVE 11851 83A AVE 8334 118A ST 8298 110 ST 8255 110 ST 10836 BRANDY DR 11935 95A AVE 9462 119A ST 414-11901 89A AVE

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Legal Description LOT 95 SECTION 12 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 57882 LOT 331 SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 42711 LOT 144 SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 43656 LOT 241 SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 39174 LOT 519 SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 52848 LOT 328 SECTION 23 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 42879 LOT 131 SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 31451 LOT 29 SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 31562 LOT 12 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 68106 LOT 181 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 37626 LOT 216 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 37626 LOT 91 SECTION 26 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 19380 LOT 164 SECTION 26 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 32616 LOT 303 SECTION 26 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 35941 LOT 38 SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 1518 LOT 400 SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 37584 STRATA LOT 9 SECTION 36 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT STRATA PLAN NW53 TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON PROPERTY IN PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT AS SHOWN ON FORM 1 LOT 1188 SECTION 3 TOWNSHIP 5 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 59633 LOT 186 SECTION 10 TOWNSHIP 5 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 28376 LOT 51 SECTION 10 TOWNSHIP 5 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 24571 STRATA LOT 63 SECTION 11 TOWNSHIP 5 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT STRATA PLAN NW2211 TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON PROPERTY IN PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT AS SHOWN ON FORM 1 LOT 52 DISTRICT LOT 15 AND 24 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 19212 LOT 351 DISTRICT LOT 17 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 42218 LOT 478 DISTRICT LOT 18 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 54448 PARCEL 1 DISTRICT LOT 26 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT REFERENCE PLAN 78518 LOT 99 PLAN BCP16059 DISTRICT LOT 61A NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT GROUP 2 STRATA LOT 2 DISTRICT LOT 115 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT STRATA PLAN LMS584 TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON PROPERTY IN PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT AS SHOWN ON FORM 1 LOT 1142 DISTRICT LOT 116 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 56449 STRATA LOT 36 DISTRICT LOT 116 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT STRATA PLAN NW3284 TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON PROPERTY IN PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT AS SHOWN ON FORM 1 LOT 1 DISTRICT LOT 116 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 67512 LOT C DISTRICT LOT 119 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 6892 LOT 21 DISTRICT LOT 177 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 33392 LOT 11 DISTRICT LOT 437 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 35714 LOT 593 DISTRICT LOT 437 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 42952 LOT 799 DISTRICT LOT 440 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 34119 LOT 6 BLOCK N DISTRICT LOT 440 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 19748

IF SOLD AT THE 2014 TAX SALE, A ONE YEAR REDEMPTION PERIOD IS ALLOWED UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE TAXATION OFFICE AT 604-946-3235.

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

In the Community

Biologists to lead Nature Beach Tour in Boundary Bay Scattered along the local coast, you can find unique sand ecosystems that are rare in B.C. One site with coastal sand in Delta is located in Boundary Bay. To raise awareness of this unusual ecosystem, the South Coast Conservation Program is hosting a free beach walking tour next weekend.

Coastal sand ecosystems are a combination of sand and plants, with the plants often scattered in patches on beaches, spits and dunes.

Tides, storm surges and ocean spray help build and maintain these ecosystems.

The plant communities that result support a wide range of rare and interesting animal life.

Coastal sand ecosystems are important as they contribute to B.C.’s biodiversity, provide recreational benefits for outdoor enthusiasts and buffer inland areas from flooding or storm damage. However, these areas are fragile and

A beach tour will be held in Boundary Bay next Sunday. vulnerable to human disturbances such as the spread of invasive plants.

The Nature Beach Tour takes place on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. Knowledgeable biologists will introduce the basics of coastal sand ecosystems, teach about the common and uncommon plants and animals, and answer questions about coastal sand stewardship in the Boundary Bay Area.

For more information, visit www.sccp.ca.

Program will help residents prepare for an emergency The Delta Police Department wants to help local residents be prepared for any emergency.

Starting Oct. 1, the department, in conjunction with the municipality, the Delta Fire Department and the Delta school board, will be teaching a Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program.

The program aims to teach participants how to become personally prepared to take care of themselves for a minimum of 72 hours following a disaster.

“It will teach neighbours how to plan and train as a

neighbourhood to respond safely and effectively as organized teams during a disaster,” said Sgt. Sarah Swallow.

Topics covered include: personal preparedness, utilities and fire suppression, transportation and communication, emergency first aid and leadership.

The course costs $30 and will run on Wednesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. starting Oct. 1 at the Delta Manor Education Centre in Ladner (4750-57th St.).

For more information, or to register, call 604-9405550.

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September 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A15 In the Community

Earthwise program helps locals harvest rainwater Conserve precious resource because it’s not endless Earthwise Society announced this week it has received $6,000 from Vancity toward its Rain Harvest program.

The program aims to raise awareness about water cycles and climate change and show residents how they can help by conserving, collecting and re-using water.

At times, water may seems like an endless resource and water use in Canada has increased over the last two decades.

However, with climate change, summer drought and winter storms expected to increase in severity in coming years, that means less water in the summer when we need it most, and a greater risk of flooding during the winter.

Earthwise’s Rain Harvest program aims to get people thinking about the value and fragility of our fresh water supplies. It will include demonstrations of landscape techniques to

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Earthwise Society executive director Patricia Fleming (left) accepted a $6,000 donation toward the Rain Harvest program from Vancity representatives. conserve, collect and re-use water in residential settings.

Techniques such as increasing areas of vegetation and installing rain gardens can help capture rainwater and promote groundwater recharge. A single rain garden has the potential to soak up thousands of gallons of polluted runoff to protect our waterways and help us better

meet our landscape water requirements during the summer.

Over the coming months, Earthwise Society will be training volunteers on rain harvesting to help with outreach and education. To learn more contact info@ earthwisesociety.bc.ca, call 604-946-9828 or visit the farm and garden at 64003rd Ave. in Boundary Bay.

Osteoporosis screening clinics Friday, October 3 • 11 am to 7 pm Trenant Park Mall, 48th Ave, Ladner

Notice of Land Use Contract Discharge DELTA LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7362 (File No. LU007241) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Council Meeting to be held on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading of Delta Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7362, which relates to the properties listed below.

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge the land use contracts from the subject properties in the list below to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential Zone.

ADDRESS

LAND USE CONTRACT NO.

PID

8406 Arbour Place

L53897

006-317-502

7397 Barrymore Drive

M36759

000-830-470

11969 Beechwood Avenue

R562

001-953-737

5939 Briarwood Crescent

R562

005-639-590

8642 Byron Road

N73713

004-990-862

8424 Centre Street

K91253

006-145-221

6130 Cottonwood Street

P124992 and R562

003-526-291

6175 Cottonwood Street

P124992 and R562

003-525-341

6087 Inglewood Place

R562

005-701-228

11835 Ivywood Place

P124992 and P126844

005-699-304

11845 Ivywood Place

P124992 and P126844

005-699-321

6040 Sunwood Drive

R562

005-640-440

6340 Sunwood Drive

R562

005-833-833

11967 Sunwood Place

P124992 and P126844

005-640-369

5573 52 Avenue

N30884

005-023-998

4848 57 Street

N27897

004-964-659

4412 61 Street

R3926

005-503-167

4426 61 Street

R3926

001-502-794

9195 112 Street

P51608

005-391-008

Pursuant to Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on September 15, 2014, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw.

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AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw, detailed maps and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. and Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from September 26, 2014 to October 6, 2014, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received before 12:00 noon, Monday, October 6, 2014. Comments should be referred to: Mayor and Council, The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence ClarenceTaylor Taylor Crescent Delta BC BCV4K V4K3E2 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca www.delta.ca

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....in South Delta

Managing your health Self-management key to dealing with chronic conditions based programs” are very effective, he says.

There are five different types he University of of programs: Chronic Disease, Victoria Centre on Chronic Pain, Diabetes, Arthritis/ Aging is looking to Fibromyalgia and Active Choices. get the word out about Trained leaders deliver the its self-management programs to groups of 10 to 15 programs. people once a week for six weeks Self-Management BC is a proin a row. People who have chronic vincial health ministry Patients as conditions are recruited as leadPartners initiative administered by ers, adds McGowan.

UVic. Between April 1, 2013 and “We provide health education March 31, 2014, 65 leader-trainprograms for people who have ing workshops were conducted chronic health conditions,” says around the province, training 507 UVic professor new program leadPatrick McGowan ers, notes a UVic during an interview “Instead of just giving report. It also notes at the Centre on that leaders, in people information, Aging’s Ladner pairs, then delivwe teach them office. ered 247 programs skills. Like how to The free proto 3,190 people grams are delivwith chronic health get started skills, ered across the conditions. how to problem province. Locally, The University a diabetes program solve skills, how of Victoria Centre is set to begin Oct. to make decisions, on Aging office in 1 at the McKee Ladner, which is Seniors’ Recreation when to call, how home to over 20 Centre in Ladner. staff, recently held to find community A chronic pain an open house. resources, those program is schedHaving been important things.” uled to start Nov. in the commuPatrick McGowan nity since 2002, 6, also at McKee. “When people the group went have chronic health from having three conditions, just giving them infor- offices in Ladner to now calling mation on how to manage doesn’t the historic Massey Marine buildwork,” says McGowan. ing home.

“Instead of just giving people “We wanted to be in one locainformation, we teach them skills. tion,” says McGowan.

Like how to get started skills, For more information, a list how to problem solve skills, how of upcoming programs, or to to make decisions, when to call, become a volunteer leader, visit how to find community resources, www.selfmanagementbc.ca. Call those important things.”

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John Horton’s piece, Arrival at Port Guichon, will be auctioned off at his Captain George Vancouver talk in Tsawwassen tonight.

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Patrick McGowan of the University of Victoria’s Centre on Aging in Ladner says the centre’s self-management programs teach people the skills they need to manage chronic health conditions.

Tsaw. talk recounts Vancouver’s adventures

Marine artist John Horton will recount the exploits of Captain George Vancouver at a talk tonight in Tsawwassen.

Vancouver (1757 - 1798) was a famous English naval officer who explored the Pacific coast of North America. Both Vancouver Island and the city of Vancouver are named after him.

The event will include the auction of a limited edition canvas giclee of Horton’s titled Arrival at Port Guichon.

Horton’s artwork was recently used for a Royal Canadian Mint collector’s coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the ocean liner Empress of Ireland.

There will also be musical entertainment from Allen Desnoyers.

Entrance is by donation. Refreshments will be served.

The event takes place tonight at 7 p.m. at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A St.

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Last Night on film

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Filming began earlier this month on Last Night in Suburbia, a movie set in South Delta that follows the adventures of a group of recent high school graduates on their last night before heading off to college. Written and directed by Ladner’s Richard Cox (left), the movie stars several local actors and is largely being filmed locally.

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Nine students of artist Lennart Osterlind, who is a member of the South Delta Artists Guild, will receive awards from the Federation of Canadian Artists tomorrow at RiverFest at the Fraser River Discovery Centre.

Local art students to be recognized BY

NOREEN M. FAIRWEATHER Optimist contributor

South Delta artist Lennart Osterlind will enjoy the best reward any teacher can earn tomorrow when nine of his students receive awards from the Federation of Canadian Artists.

The presentations will be made at the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster as part of the day-long 2014 RiverFest celebration.

Five of the nine award winners — Sarah Johnson, Annika Oudendijk, Nick Kim, Vladislav Korolev and So-Lin Kim — live in South Delta, while the other four are students at Purpose Independent Secondary in New West.

“I really enjoyed being with these young people and their teacher, Heather Hancock, who is so very nice to work with,” says Osterlind, who taught daily for two months at the River Market Mall at Westminster Quay.

Osterlind, whose work often hangs in Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen, is one of several art teachers among the membership of the South Delta Artists Guild, offering his expertise through workshops and classes.

The Swedish-born Osterlind was 11 when his family moved to South Africa, where he was educated and first began to explore the world of art.

Returning to Europe as an adult, he studied art in Sweden and Switzerland before embarking on an advertising career in the Middle East.

He immigrated to Canada with his wife

Margareta in 1968 and began a new career in insurance.

Art took a back seat until one day a second-hand oil painting set suddenly tweaked his dormant creativity and art once again became an important part of his life.

He joined the South Delta Artists Guild in 2000 and became part of the team, along with teacher Julie Lymburner, that instituted the annual art/writing exhibition that sees students from South Delta Secondary show work each January in Gallery 1710.

He began teaching drawing and painting to students at the South Delta Recreation Centre and then started tutoring in New Westminster.

Osterlind is also responsible for a special artistic bonus to the 2014 RiverFest. At the 2013 festival, he met scientist Bernard Peucker-Ehrenbrink from Boston’s Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, whose has studied the Fraser River for years.

As the result of mutual interest, great volunteer involvement and generous financial support from Century Group, a book with accompanying CD has just been published in time for sale at the festival.

Fraser River: The Living, Working Spirit includes scientific research, art and poetry.

The art comes from students and professional artists, and the poems from around the world.

Proceeds from the $25 price tag will go towards helping students with special needs.

The 2014 RiverFest runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www. fraserriverdiscovery.org.

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Walk around Battle of Hastings area includes mix of typically English weather BY

COLLEEN FRIESEN

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For the most part, it went as planned.

It was simple really.

We would do a three-day walk around the Battle of Hastings area in the south of England. We’d stroll over rolling green dales, pop into a castle or two where we’d learn the history about the Battle of 1066 (history that I knew was important, but the details of which I had somehow neglected to fully absorb during my spotty education).

I pictured sunny little September picnics before checking into the next town’s B & B. VisitBritain helped set the plan in motion: an afternoon train from London, a quick cab to the nearby town of Battle, a little history lesson by walking around the Battle Abbey site, an early dinner and then, for the next two days, some

good and proper tramping through the English countryside.

And indeed, we stood on the battlefield, listened to the audio guide, read the signs, walked through the museum, and, yes, I felt like I finally understood what had taken place and why it was so historically significant. (To sum up, the Normans beat the AngloSaxons, forever changing laws and adding heaps of castles to the mix.)

There was just one thing... the weather was utterly, and fantastically, miserable.

As we exited the cab at the Abbey, our umbrellas were immediately rendered useless by the howling wind. Rain swirled up our noses, leaving us senseless and gasping. Our silly light shoes were soaked. Why, oh why, did we think we wouldn’t need good hiking boots?

That night, the rain con-

PHOTO BY COLLEEN FRIESEN

Walkers enjoy a spot of sunny weather while out on a trail in the south of England.

tinued to slop out of the dark, spinning and spewing on blistering winds.

We hunkered down in the Lilac Tree Lodge, taking solace by drinking tea and eating lovely oh-so-moist almond-sprinkled cake.

The wind continued to batter the walls, providing the soundtrack to that long ago war.

When morning dawned, the sodden garden flowers

of the night before were transformed. Besotted with sunshine, we immediately got lost. After a heart-thudding ascent back to the start of the trail, we paid strict attention to the instructions found in Nick Brown’s book, The 1066 Country Walk.

It was not the fault of his excellent descriptions, but rather our collective inability to note the obvi-

ous. Chastised by our error, we began reading more closely and the rest of the morning’s walk went as written. So much so, that we managed to meet the author within five minutes of the agreed upon time of noon in a tiny lane near Westfield. We’d bashed off close to eight kilometres and had another eight to go.

With Brown at our side, we cruised through stubbled fields and over stiles.

Perfect white puffy clouds blew overhead, birds twittered and streams rushed.

We checked into The Strand in Winchelsea, an inn dating back to the 13th century.

Our final day dawned as bright as the day before.

We walked past the flaming yellow gorse, the baa-ing sheep and picked the last of the season’s blackberries as we headed to Rye, a city with more historically listed buildings than any other town in England.

In fact, the entire town is listed.

If it weren’t enough that we were able to walk through every period of architectural history and imbibe a beer at a pub that’s had continuous patronage for the last 600 years, we also discovered that Rye was (I hope!) the only town in Ye Olde England that has the gibbetted remains of a long-ago criminal in their town hall attic (gibbetting, in case, like me, you also missed that bit of historical trivia, was the act of caging an-already-dead-by-hanging corpse so it could rot publicly as a further deterrent to would-be criminals).

It worked. In spite of the dearth of traffic, we were careful to obey each and every crosswalk signal.

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Point Roberts has new scenic loop

The Point Roberts Conservation Society is inviting its neighbours to the north to venture across the line to experience a new scenic loop.

The loop, which is sponsored by the society, begins just south of the international border on Tyee Drive where a view corridor stretches over 100 kilometres to

the Olympic Mountains.

Then follow the signs to view the majestic APA Road tree canopy in all its glory before the giant maples drop their leaves.

All four corners of the American peninsula contain a unique county park so the conservation society is encouraging visitors to venture off the loop here

and there for some bonus fun.

The salmon are running now, which will increase the odds of seeing an orca while walking on the beach at Lighthouse Park.

And those who haven’t walked the trails (even the shortest one) at Lily Point Park are really missing out, according to the conservation society.

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Tsawwassen singer and guitarist Jarome Lochkrin performs at the Wood N Frog Coffee Company tonight at 7 p.m. He describes his taste in music as eclectic, playing a range of songs including numbers from the Beatles, Roy Orbison, Black Crows, Lady Gaga and Ed Sheeran. On Saturday, local singer/songwriter Ross Douglas visits the Wood N Frog. Harpdog Brown’s Electric Blues Duo returns Friday, Oct. 3.

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1. Your Will is the cornerstone of your estate plan. Using a lawyer or notary ensures that your will is legal.

2. If you have stocks with a large capital gain and want to make a donation to charity, consider donating the shares instead of selling the shares and donating cash. You will save yourself the tax liability on the capital gain.

3. Name beneficiaries wherever possible. This will not help with the tax liability at death, but will avoid probate on those assets and they can be given without waiting for the estate to settle. Examples are RRSP’s, RRIF’s, TFSA’s, segregated funds, annuities and life insurance policies.

4. Avoid owning your home joint with a child. There is probate on the value of your home, but no tax liability. If the home is not the child’s principal residence, the sale could attract capital gains tax on their “portion”. As well, if the child is sued or involved in a divorce, your home could form part of their assets and could be attached to a settlement. Additionally, you could decide you want to move and the child could decide not to sign the papers.

5. If it is affordable, consider gifting cash to your beneficiaries while you are alive.

This is the most efficient way to transfer wealth to the next generation – with the added benefit that you get the enjoyment of seeing them use the additional wealth.

6. Ensure you name an Executor who is capable of performing their duties. This is a pretty complicated, time consuming job. Make allowance in your will for the Executor to be compensated for their time and effort.

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MARK BOOTH

South Delta Sun Devils Gordon Cooper heads up field during his team’s 44-0 conference win over the Handsworth Royals last Saturday at Dennison Park. Cooper hauled in one of three touchdown passes from quarterback Lucas Kirk who threw for 210 yards.

Bryce Connors and Cooper Jones had the others. Jack McDonald had a pair of majors, including an 80yard punt return. His younger brother Grant also found the end zone. The Sun Devils host West Vancouver on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

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Schuss named NLL top rookie Ladner lacrosse standout recognized for his outstanding freshman season with Minnesota Swarm

Logan Schuss more than lived up to the hype as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 National Lacrosse League draft.

On Sunday, the 23-year-old from Ladner was named the NLL rookie-of-the-year thanks to his impressive 2014 campaign with the Minnesota Swarm. Schuss led all freshman with 36 goals and 73 points. His goal total was good enough for sixth in the league while his point total ranked him 16th overall and second on his team.

Three times, the former Delta Islander standout was named NLL Rookie of the Month.

He beat out Colorado Mammoth goaltender Dillon Ward and former Logan Coquitlam junior standout Robert Church.

“Logan adjusted well to the NLL and proved that he can be a big-time player in this league,” said Minnesota owner and governor John

Arlotta. “He carries on a tradition along with many other first overall picks who went on to win rookie-of-the-year. The Swarm organization congratulates Logan on a great start to his NLL career.”

Schuss was also named to the league’s all-rookie team.

He is coming off a busy summer that saw him play pro field lacrosse for Ohio Machine of the Major Lacrosse League and the Western Lacrosse Association’s New West Salmonbellies.

The former Ohio State University field lacrosse standout finished 14th in league scoring for the Machine with 38 points in 12 games, includSchuss ing 28 goals. He also thrived in the summer box league, producing 27 points in eight games. He also added 20 more in just four playoff appearances.

The Swarm opens the 2015 NLL season on

Jan. 3 against Colorado.

The Mammoth’s line-up will include Schuss’ former Islander teammate Eli McLaughlin who was selected fourth overall in Monday’s league draft.

The two were teammates back in 2012 when the Islanders reached the B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League championship series for the first time in franchise history. For the past two seasons, McLaughlin has been dealt by the Islanders at the league deadline — first to New West in 2013 and Coquitlam this past summer.

Both times he helped his team reach the Minto Cup final.

He finished third in regular season scoring with 81 points and led the Adanacs with 22 points in the Minto Cup final series loss to Six Nations.

“It’s been a dream ever since I started playing to play professional lacrosse,” said McLaughlin.

“I’ve been to one game in Colorado. It’s a great atmosphere.”

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Ladner Masters Fastball Club rolled to a perfect record to capture the 55 and over division at the NAFA West World Series in Carson City, Nevada. Facing tough competition in the eight team division, with entries from California, Oregon and Washington, Ladner proved it can still play the game at a high level. The boys produced five straight victories, capped by a 9-4 triumph over Seattle Fastpitch in the championship game.

South Delta Basketball Association producing some promising talent With the South Delta Basketball Association set to launch another season this weekend, you only to have to look as far as the local high school teams to see the quality of talent that has come through the grassroots program in recent years.

The Delta Pacers senior boys team will be led by Grade 12s Mackenzie Falk and Eric Lister — both SDBA alumni. The Ladner school also features a deep and talented Grade 10 class that could be among the best junior boys teams in the province this coming season, should no one make the early jump to the senior level.

The players include Jas Singh, Jake Cowley, Conor Edgson, Dylan Bubel and Cam Ratslaff.

Singh and Cowley are coming off a busy summer playing with the Richmond Olympic Oval based DRIVE Academy on the AAU circuit south of the border.

The pair of 6-foot-7 standouts had key roles in some epic wins.

The U15 club became the first Canadian team to defeat Washington State’s premier club — Seattle Rotary — in any age level.

The following week saw DRIVE advance to the quarter-finals in the Platinum Division at a tournament in Anaheim before a heartbreaking loss in double overtime.

The team moved on to another event in Las Vegas where it again made a run to the quarter-finals before bowing out to one of the top rated clubs in the U.S. — Wisconsin Playground.

In the previous game, DRIVE upset Mac Irvine Fire of Chicago, the former club team of 2014 NBA Draft No. 2 overall pick Jabari Parker.

DRIVE owner Pasha Bains described the win as the biggest in the history of the academy.

The Anaheim and Vegas tourneys each featured over 150 teams from across the United States competing in the U15 division.

Several NCAA Division One coaches were in attendance to watch these big games including Seattle University, Gonzaga and Santa Clara.

Seattle invited both Singh and Cowley to take part in their Elite Camp in August where they were the only Canadians among 20 players from Grades 10-to-12.

They were put through drills and were given a tour of the campus by current Seattle U players.

Basketball has become a primary sport for many of South Delta’s youth.

They see the success of others and it has them believing that they too can achieve great things. Cowley’s older brother Ryan is set for his freshman season Brandon University.

SDBA gives kids a great introduction to the sport, along with the affordability to parents. Boys and girls can start as early as Grade 2 but can join at any point up to Grade 12, regardless of skill level. There is still time to register. For more information visit www.southdeltabasketball.org

Steelers finally solve Ice Hawks goalie The Grandview Steelers accomplished what five other Pacific Junior Hockey League teams couldn’t do. Beat Jacob Latrace.

The impressive 17-year-old netminder suffered his first defeat as a Delta Ice Hawk, a 3-1 setback on Tuesday night at Sungod Arena. Dating back to a pair of AP appearances last season, Latrace entered the tilt with a 5-0 record while surrendering just six goals on 167 shots.

He still earned third star honours in a losing cause as the Steelers snapped a 1-1 tie on an early second period power play goal. An empty netter with 1:10 remaining sealed the win.

The Hawks had opened the scoring at the

4:28 mark of the first period on a goal from rookie Tyson Fraser.

Veteran Brent Chreptyk earned an assist on the play and has now factored in on all but three of Delta’s 11 goals in five games, as a lack of production has become an early season concern for the club.

Perhaps the offence will get a spark when the Hawks make their long awaited return to the Ladner Leisure Centre Tuesday against the Aldergrove Kodiaks at 7:35 p.m. Delta managed just a 1-4 record at Sungod, dating back to last year’s quarter-final playoff series loss to the North Vancouver Wolf Pack.

The Ice Hawks also visit the Wolf Pack on Saturday night.

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A MUST TO SEE! #9-4756 62ND ST., LADNER Over 2015 sq. ft. detached townhouse in Ashley Green. Amazing and beautiful, spacious and bright. Spacious living room. Total of 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a wonderful floor plan. New roof; Low $40 maintenance fee; single garage.

Good size western exposed back yard. Great location by school and park.

$576,500

RIVER WEST

WALK TO BEACH ~ HERON COVE #109-1706 56TH ST., TSAWWASSEN

ADULT ORIENTED #206 4733 W. RIVER RD., LADNER Some view to river from this 1 bedroom & a den condo, Large kitchen area, dining area and living room with gas fireplace, master bedroom with large walk in closet and 5 piece ensuite. Totally new main bath, some new flooring. One of Ladner’s most desirable condo developments - Rainscreened building. Adult oriented (19+). Terrific amenities include exercise facility, hot tub, sauna, Great workshop, social room & huge storage. River west offers a terrific scenic location, yet is just a short walk to historic downtown.

$389,000

Spacious 2 bedroom & DEN, 2 bathroom condo in Heron Cove! Lovely open concept floor plan. Bedrooms are located on separate sides of the unit for ultimate privacy.

Quality finishing’s throughout including granite counters, gas fireplace, slate & hardwood flooring. Pet friendly!

Underbuilding parking, bike room and storage.

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$367,800

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5892 COVE REACH ROAD, LADNER

Unparalleled quality throughout this suburban West Coast contemporary executive home. Inside features open living space and sophisticated interior design. Only the highest quality fixtures and finishing were used in this custom built home for the current owners. Details include granite and quartz countertops, motorized blinds, wood flooring, custom cabinetry, professional quality Thermador appliances, Control-4 system for audio, visual, comfort, and more. Stunning master bedroom suite makes you feel like you are in your own resort hotel room. Relax or entertain around the fire pit in the serene and secluded back yard overlooking the golf course.

By appointment only.

$1,153,000

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BOUNDARY BAY BEAUTY 114 67th Street

CHARM & SUNSHINE 32 Georgia Wynd, TSAW

Enjoy the sunny Bay lifestyle in this tastefully & professionally updated 2 level home minutes to the beach & boat launch.

Gorgeous ‘GREAT ROOM’ concept upstairs boasts a gourmet kitchen with custom kitchen cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & gas range (barbeque hook-up off kitchen too). New windows, doors & lighting plus a media room that is the perfect MAN CAVE. Great one bedroom in-law suite for Grandma or teens plus the fabulous outdoor space features a hot tub & outdoor shower.You will fall in love with move-in condition of this home & yard. Everything is done & done well!

Await you in this sought after location that boasts its own ‘private beach access’ . Nicer than new is this amazing 5 bedroom home that offers water views from the upper den.

The almost ¼ acre lot hosts a heated pool, hot tub, greenhouse & lovely fish pond (that can be viewed from the dining room). Grand kitchen with HUGE central island that opens to a large eating /family room with dramatic vaulted ceiling & commanding fireplace.The Master Suite is grand with his/hers walk-in closets & a sumptuous en-suite. Originally a builder’s own custom home this one has all the bells & whistles. See you Sunday!

# 402 4758 53 ST LADNER $296,000 West facing PENTHOUSE in SUNNINGDALE. Updated top floor condo with 2 bedrooms & 2 FULL baths. Master has 4 piece ensuite with tub and is large enough for king sized bed. Great complex in central but QUIET location. Maintenance includes gas f/p, domestic hot water & secure storage locker and parking stall. Come and see it on Saturday!!!

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21 CENTENNIAL PAKWAY TSAWWASSEN $929,000 BEST LOCATION in BOUNDARY BAY - just steps to the BEACH!!! UPDATED 4 bedroom home on a PRIVATE West facing lot situated on a QUIET cul de sac. This bright home with open floor plan and sliding doors to a lovely covered patio is ideal for entertaining!

Nothing to do but move in and enjoy! Come and see it on Sunday!!!

WANTED: Tsawwassen ranchers!!! Call me if you are thinking of listing!

$968,000

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

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PENTHOUSE! REDUCED! $499,000

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$575,000

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1229 PACIFIC DR.

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206-1140 55th Street | $319,000 | NEW LISTING

44 Woodland Drive | $989,000 | NEW LISTING

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

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4528 Arthur Drive | $1,388,000 | NEW LISTING

5335 10th Ave | $1,399,000 | TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE 402-4758 53rd Street | $289,900 | PENTHOUSE

21 Centennial Parkway | $929,000 | BOUNDARY BAY

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

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

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

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

5290 Wellburn Drive | $739,000 | VICTORY SOUTH

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

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

1148 Fairway Views | $539,000 | VIEW PROPERTY

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

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

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

5923 Whitcomb Place | $585,000 | BEACH GROVE

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

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

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

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

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

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

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

1420 View Crescent | $699,000 | GOLF COURSE VIEW

83-5900 Ferry Rd | $759,000 | CHESAPEAKE LANDING

Teri Steele | 604.897.2010 sold@TeriSteele.com

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

2013

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

2013

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bringing people + properties together

richard lowe + associates

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

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

NEW LISTING

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

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

SOLD 5592 Maple Crescent $608,900 1,989 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 2 bath private yard - 6,437 sq.ft. lot

FARMLAND VIEW

5447 44th Ave. $639,900 2,114 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 2 bath 1 bdrm legal suite - 6,000 sq.ft. lot

NEW PRICE!

4744 44A Ave. $579,900 1,895 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 2 bath backs onto farmland - 6,000 sq.ft. lot

NEW LISTING

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6310 45A Ave Listed by Sutton Group Seafair

SOLD by richard lowe + associates

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

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

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

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#304-4728 53rd Street $344,900 1,104 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath 34x14 private deck - Sunningdale phase 1

SOLD

INVESTMENT

#201-4926 48th Ave. $239,900 946 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms -1 bath corner unit-Ladner Place

PRIVATE PATIO

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5273 Walnut Place $718,000 2,162 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 3 bath park like setting - 9,164 sq.ft. lot

NEW PRICE!

4852 59A Street $578,000 1,920 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 3 bath family room - 4,656 sq.ft. lot

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1265 Beach Grove Court Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

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

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

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5562 Frigate Road Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

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228 English Bluff Road Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

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4934 Dogwood Drive $749,000 2,750 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 3 bathrooms diamond in the rough - 9,300 sq.ft. lot

#309-4689 52A Street $439,900 1,134 sq.ft. - 2 bedrms - 2 bath den - canu

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5249 Brigantine Road Listed by RE/MAX City Realty

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5352 46 Ave. | $918,000 Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

ALL OUR HOMES ARE MIRACLE HOMES!

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fraser elliott

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* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

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

WATERFRONT, SPECTACULAR VIEWS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME E!

• List price includes fully finished home • Yacht/boat/float plane moorage at private dock • State of the art gourmet chef’s kitchen

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4273 River Road W., Ladner

$2,200,000

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$1,758,888

BRAND NEW MODERN CONTEMPORARY

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

6703 1A, Tsawwassen

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$1,168,800 EXCEPTIONAL GOLF COURSE VIEWS • 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 5887 Cove Link Rd., Ladner

$1,099,900 STEPS TO THE BEACH!

THE “TERRACE” WITH A VIEW!

• Massive 5,156 sq. ft. home with fully finished basement • Private 7,406 sq. ft. 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

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

5661 Sherwood Blvd., Tsawwassen

$1,038,000

• Built by Niebuhr Construction • 5 bdrms & 4 bthrms • 10’ x 4’ island, Corian and granite counters • Massive great room concept with high ceilings and exposed beams,

4632 55B St., Ladner

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$1,168,800

• 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

$1,998,000

$1,488,000

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

• This home has everything you can imagine in luxury living

FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME OR BUILDING OPPORTUNITY!

5382 Crescent Dr., Ladner

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5880 Cove Reach Rd., Ladner

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558 English Bluff Road, Tsawwassen

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$1,698,800

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5135 Cliff Pl., Tsawwassen

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

• Separate 2 bedroom guest

STUNNING HOME

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

• 6 bedrooms, 6 baths

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

BUILT WITH TOTAL STYLE & QUALITY FINISHINGS

• 4,500 sq. ft.

IC PR

$1,098,800 GORGEOUS NEW HOMES IN PORT GUICHON! • Over 2,500 sq. ft. 5 Bedroom • Vaulted ceilings, prestige layout • Viking Appliance packages, extensive crown mouldings • Master bedroom on main floor • 4 BDRMS UPSTAIRS!

6763 Seaview, Tsawwassen

4553 Savoy St., Ladner

$959,900

$958,800

GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO TOWN

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

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

• 12,206 sq. ft. lot e egre e • Huge deck 360 dour onlin • Mortgage help downstairs al t vir tu • Great investment property!

8560 Garden City Rd., Richmond

5342 11A Avenue, Tsawwassen

5859 Fairwynd., Ladner

$950,000

$888,000

$879,900

PANORAMIC BOUNDARY BAY VIEWS!

• Amazing view property in desirable “The Village” • 3,025 sq. ft. 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 sq. ft. lot

BEAUTIFULLY KEPT MARINA GARDENS HOME

1170 Walalee Dr., Tsawwassen

5620 Admiral Blvd., Ladner

$879,900

$839,900

STYLISH BRAND NEW HOME!

SUPERB HOME JUST STEPS TO TOWN

• Contemporary finishes throughout • 3 large bedrooms, 2 with ensuites • Sunny, fenced yard • Walking distance to everything • 2-5-10 Home Warranty, GST Included

• 2,524 sq. ft. Totally updated!

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

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• 5,791 sq.ft. lot backing farmland!

4 bdrms, s 3 bathrms Executive by f r• a home!

6377 Crescent Crt., Ladner

$799,900

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$839,900 STUNNING RENOVATION W/ HUGE ADDITION!

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5109 59A St., Ladner

$799,900

$799,900 STUNNING RANCHER IN QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

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

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• Excellent 4 bedroom plan • Only 4 years young, still under warranty • Quality finishes throughout • European built by Pacific Coastal Homes • Air-conditioning system to beat the heat!

4888 53rd St., Ladner

4690 53rd St., Ladner

LADNER’S PRIME WATERFRONT PROPERTY!

LADNER CHARMER WITH KERRISDALE FEEL

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

SUPERB RANCHER WITH LOFT!

• Fabulous location in Beach Grove • Beautifully updated throughout • Shows like a 10!

• Large 7,416 sq. ft. private lot • 3 bedroom, 1,658 sq. ft. layout • Minutes to the beach and the golf course

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

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5853 Vardon Pl., Tsawwassen

$759,900

#1 Agent in South Delta*

6358 Sunrise Ln., Ladner

$758,800

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & to-date 2014! *Based on number of sales in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics

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• Hardwood flooring, stone fireplace, new recessed lighting, stone counters • Newer stainless appliances, custom

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

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

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cabinets, newer bathrooms, • Quiet & private SUNNY backyard • Beautifully landscaped and an enclosed double garage provides tons of storage.

5983 16th, Tsawwassen

4569 62nd St., Ladner

$749,900

$729,900

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

5348 Commodore Dr., Ladner

$729,900 LARGE 3,000+ SF HOME WITH A POOL!

• Beautiful 4 bdrms & games room • Newer roof, hot water tank & boiler

• Great layout on quiet, private street • 4 bedrooms with excellent suite potential • Real hardwood floors, roof and window upgrades • Private, 8,084 sf lot in central location • Close to schools, parks, shopping etc.

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• Solid new oak floors, • Granite counters, stainless

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6243 Holly park court, Ladner

6677 London Crt., Ladner

1425 Windsor Cr., Tsawwassen

$719,900

$719,900

OWNED BY THE ORIGINAL BUILDER’S FAMILY

EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED RANCHER! • 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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• Lovingly maintained • Highly UPDATED home • Quiet street and on a large 70’ x 125’ rectangular west-exposed lot • Brand new Merit kitchen with Caesarstone cabinets • New appliances, new recessed lighting, crown mouldings, wide plank flooring • 50 year metal roof (27 years remaining, new railings and more) • 2 x 6 construction • 4 bedrooms with the ability to suite

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5170 12th Ave., Tsawwassen

$699,900 STUNNING EXECUTIVE TOWNHOME

$719,900

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1067 Wilmington dr., Tsawwassen

5336 Chamberlayne., Ladner

$688,000

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR DEVELOPMENT

• Unobstructed farmland views

• LAND-VALUE

• 2,800 sq.ft.

• 60’x121’ lot • Sides onto Evergreen Lane

• 4 bedroom + den

• Potential development for

• Quiet cul-de-sac location!

coachhomes?

• 2 lots?

• Updated! Excellent layout!

• Great Holding property with large lot in a great location

5135 45th Ave., Ladner

6754 London Drive, Ladner

FAMILY HOME W/MORTGAGE HELPER... READY

• High traffic location • Great investment property

$669,900

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

• 5 bdrms & 3 bathrms • 2 levels • New windows, doors, hardwood, granite, gas f/p • 2 kitchens • French doors onto large south patio

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4755 51st St., Ladner

$669,900

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5205 2nd Ave., Tsawwassen

5133 8A Ave., Tsawwassen

$668,888

$659,900

EXCELLENT LOCATION ON QUIET STREET SUPERB HOME IN CUL-DE-SAC W/ DETACHED SHOP! • 2607 sq.ft.

• 5 bedroom, 3 bath (ensuite) home • Large 9935 sf south facing fenced property • Newer roof • 2 large decks • Suite potential

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Over $75k spent in renos • Detached shop with power and garage door for the handy person • Huge west-exposed yard • Quiet, central location close to everything

DEFINITELY WORTH A LOOK!

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• Private, 8,966 sq.ft. lot

5247 10A Ave., Tsawwassen

PERFECT RANCHER IN THE PERFECT LOCATION

• Cozy 4 bedroom home • Huge master bedroom with large ensuite

EXCELLENT 2-LEVEL

• Real hardwood flooring

• 2,097 sq.ft.

• Large 7,169 sf west facing lot

• 4 bedroom home

$618,000

$639,900

$639,900

CHARMING SPLIT LEVEL IN WONDERFUL NEIGHBOURHOOD

1089 Wilmington Dr., Tsawwassen

5117 Erin Way, Tsawwassen

4564 Arthur Drive, Ladner

$639,900

• Sunny deck and patio area

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• Mid-century modern split

$659,900

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY HERE!

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4708 Ashbury Pl., Ladner

$659,900

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• One of Ladner’s most desirable streets • 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom plan features a functional layout • New exterior paint, patio door, new furnace • Kitchen appliances in 2009, all new windows in 2008, new roof & gutters in 2006 • New fireplaces and HW tank 2005, new garage door 2004, carpets in 2003 • Large yard has plenty of room for entertaining, kids and pets

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$699,900 ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM HOME

• 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

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THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME

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• Beautiful 2,277 sq.ft.

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

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• Extensively updated

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EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME

EXTENSIVELY UPDATED IN HOLLY!

STEPS TO THE BEACH

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September 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A35

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• Large 9,505 sq.ft. corner lot

• Updated with new windows, doors, new paint, tile flooring

• Original hardwood flooring

973 53A St., Tsawwassen

$589,900

• Ultra quiet, cul-de-sac setting • New or recently installed incl: roof (2011), vinyl windows, gutters, fence and storage shed, laminate floors • Pantry, all appliances, high-end boiler, HW tank, updated ensuite, baseboards, garage door, screens, switches • Sunny west-facing backyard with covered patio is a big bonus

j u s t s oelrd by fras 4445 63A, Ladner

$629,900 CLEAN AS A WHISTLE • Large penthouse in Tsawwassen Green • Meticulously maintained • Two large bedrooms and a den • Open concept living room • Updates throughout • Private sundeck

#302 1140 55T St., Tsawwassen

$529,900

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

604.728.2845

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

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign.

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

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fraser elliott

A36 The Delta Optimist September 26, 2014

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013 Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

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

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

DETACHED HOME FOR A GREAT PRICE! NE

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

$529,900

$519,900

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STUNNING VIEWS!

• Luxuriously appointed with laminate floors, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances and much more • 2 and 3 level plans available • Complex sits on a quiet inside street

• Peaceful location along the

#212 6263 River Road, Ladner

$508,800

$472,900

#104-1350 View Cr., Tsawwassen

$449,900 RARE RANCHER STYLE TOWNHOME!

• Over 1,700 sq.ft. w/2 bedrooms and

• Ground level with no unit above

3 bathrooms

• Wonderfully kept • Updates throughout

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• Sunny west-facing backyard w/patio • 2 parking spaces incl/single garage • 19+ well managed complex

• Tons of closet and storage space • 19+ well-managed complex

• 2 parking spaces inc/single garage

#15 6350 48A Avenue, Ladner

with open concept

• Stainless appliances, pullout d o ldrawers cabinet just s r • New with granite sebathrooms by fra

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UPDATED FAMILY TOWNHOME RIGHT IN THE VILLAGE

• New kitchen, bathroom, flooring & more!

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

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4852 Turnbuckle Wd., Ladner

$369,900 CORNER UNIT WITH 9 FOOT CEILINGS • 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 #201 1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

$345,000 FACING THE QUIET COURTYARD

• Large 1,579 sq.ft. layout • 4 bedrooms • Walk to everything in town • Single garage plus covered carport • Large balcony • Well run complex

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#28-4787 57th, Ladner

#159-5421 10th Ave., Tsawwassen

$399,900

$399,900

$419,900

$389,900

FABULOUS BRIGHT END UNIT

• New $20,000+ kitchen reno

#303 4753 River Road, Ladner

#109 4733 River Rd., Ladner

$421,900

YALE TOWN VIBE

• 2 bdrms & 2 bthrms • 1,351 sq.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.

• 2 bedroom condo • Brand new kitchen w/tasteful colours, Quartz counters • Newer stainless appliances, garburator, granite sink & faucets • Real hardwood (Oak) throughout, new gas fireplaces, new blinds, • New washer & dryer, new HW tank in 2010, and more • South-west exposure and large wrap-around deck

#11 6380 48A Avenue, Ladner

$429,900

MARINA VIEWS

this week

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$438,000

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

LARGE UPDATED HOME IN QUIET COMPLEX

4845 Central Ave., Ladner

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GROUND LEVEL STUNNER BACKING ONTO THE GOLF COURSE!

• 2 ensuited bedrooms, 2 sundecks • Updates throughout incl/stunning ensuite

NO UNIT DIRECTLY ABOVE STUNNING RIVER WEST

• 3 bedroom home with updated kitchen and bathroom • Real hardwood flooring • South facing 7,987 sf lot w/loads of sunshine • Large deck and hot tub • Single garage • Close to everything

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

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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

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MUST SELL! BRING OFFERS!

• 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

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

just sold

• Double Garage

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by fraser

• Private Yard • Updated appliances, lighting & much more

#106-1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

#8-4965 47th Ave., Ladner

$374,900

$369,900

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

bathrooms Great location,

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close to everything

• 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 TUCKED AWAY ON A QUIET STREET • 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

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TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE IN PILLARS COMPLEX • Two bdrms & two full bathrms • South facing quiet corner unit

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

#207 1300 Hunter Rd., Tsawwassen

#13-1702 56th St., Tsawwassen

$329,000

$299,900

UPDATED 2 BEDROOM UNIT

GROUND LEVEL UNIT

• Quiet 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom • Sunny west-facing balcony • Over 1,100 sq.ft.

• Insuite laundry and storage • Recently rainscreened and is still under warranty

• Fully rainscreened complex

C204 4831 53rd St., Ladner

#213-4889 53rd, Ladner

#111-1441 Garden Pl., Tsawwassen

$264,900

$209,900

$299,900

• New carpets and lino • New paint • New high-end appliances • Large ultra-private balcony

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

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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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September 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A37

#1 IN SOUTH DELTA!

*

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

OUR TEAM IS CURRENTLY RANKED #2 IN THE ENTIRE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD CALL FOR PROVEN RESULTS! IF YOU WANT UNBEATABLE, UP-TO-DATE MARKETING FOR YOUR HOME THAT HITS ALL EFFECTIVE MARKETING MEDIUMS, CALL US TODAY! OUR MARKETING HELPED US HAVE A SALE EVERY 1.57 DAYS IN 2014!*

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2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

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(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

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

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

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

FRASER ELLIOTT’S TEAM SELLS ONE HOME EVERY 1.57 DAYS!* #1 IN REAL ESTATE IN LADNER/TSAWWASSEN* Stats as of September 25, 2014

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

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A38 The Delta Optimist September 26, 2014

2 G! E IN S A EL L H P S W O N

GET THE SPACE YOU WANT FOR $

499,900

Spacious Two, Three and Four Bedroom Single-Family Homes From grand porches to grassy backyards, dining rooms to double-car garages, Tsawwassen Shores has the space you’ve been looking for and the price you can afford – all just moments from endless natural and urban amenities. Following the successful sell-out of Phase 1,

Phase 1 Sold Out, Phase 2 Now Selling!

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Phase 2 features just 29 single-family homes. Don’t miss out on the

Presentation Centre & Display Homes

Show Homes

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September 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A39

WHERE HOME BECOMES HOLIDAY Tsawwassen Springs shines bright for so many reasons, from resort-style living to natural location to incredible freehold investment. Take a look.

Grand, Elegant Homes and Condos

LET'S TALK ABOUT

These Arts & Crafts Condos and Houses offer a Palm Springs feel, with a distinctly West Coast personality, and a classic appeal. They’re the perfect hybrid of home and holiday.

HOW TSAWWASSEN IS

A Sunny Destination Community With a Bright Outlook With twice as many sunny days as Vancouver, Tsawwassen is a way to get out of the rain in 30 minutes or less. Swing by and see for yourself.

A STUNNING UPGRADE IN LIFESTYLE - AND WHY RIGHT NOW IS THE TIME.

DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER

With a breathtaking new Clubhouse to come, residents here will enjoy a resort-calibre wellness centre, physiotherapist, fitness centre, restaurant, and neighbourhood pub - without ever starting their car. Plus the specialty grocery store and café!

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The Best Freehold Investment in the Region With destination shopping to come at Tsawwassen Mills in Spring 2016, and massive infrastructure upgrades such as the South Fraser Perimeter Road, and the Tunnel Replacement Project, Tsawwassen is a hotspot for investment. Get in now.

TsawwassenSprings.ca info@tsawwassensprings.ca

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

September 26, 2014 The Delta Optimist A43

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A44 The Delta Optimist September 26, 2014

EARLY B IRD SPECIAL !

Farm Fresh

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7-10 portions per 1.28 kg box. Frozen

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Boneless chicken and duck stuffed inside a semi-boneless turkey with layers of savoury stuffing.

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