Delta Optimist October 17 2014

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Local government lacks diversity Candidate thinks it’s about time council began better reflecting the multicultural nature of Delta’s population BY

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Delta’s only candidate of South Asian descent in next month’s civic election thinks it’s about time different cultural heritages were represented at the council table.

North Delta resident Peter Mattoo is aiming to be the first

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“There is a large part of the population that is being left out and nobody wants to hear their issues or what the community has to say,” Mattoo told the Optimist this week. “I’ve been knocking on doors and these are the kinds of

things people are telling me.”

Mattoo said he’s not running solely on the issue council has never been represented by a minority, but that the same “tired group” of politicians has been allowed to stick around, resulting in community

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stagnation with little to no action on important priorities.

By raising the issue, however, it highlights what’s become an oddity when Delta is compared to other councils in the Lower Mainland.

One explanation for the lack of ethnic diversity could be that Delta, with a mayor and only six councillors, is two seats smaller than many other councils, which limits opportunities.

However, the bigger factor seems to be a lack of ethnic diversity on the ballot.

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Crash renews median call

Two Surrey teens killed in five-car collision this week on dangerous stretch of Highway 10 BY

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Two Surrey high school students have been identified as the victims in a fatal crash on Highway 10 Monday, a tragedy that has renewed calls for a median to be installed on the dangerous stretch of road.

Delta police confirmed Cody Kehler and Chantal MacLean, both 17, were killed in a five-vehicle collision on the hilly curve between Scott Road and Highway 91.

Police say a car travelling westbound down the hill apparently lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with a truck.

A/Sgt. Sarah Swallow said several others suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Police had the stretch of Highway 10 closed for several hours Monday and Swallow said the collision

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A head-on collision on Highway 10 Monday claimed the lives of two 17-year-olds. is still under investigation.

Surrey resident and former B.C. Green candidate Don Pitcairn issued a news release this week saying the tragic deaths should never have happened. Pitcairn said he notified the province, after a head-on crash in July of 2012, about the need for a concrete median along that stretch of Highway 10.

Asked about the lack of

DIVERSITY from page 1 Mattoo and Nicholas Wong are the only visible minority candidates in next month’s election, while North Delta resident Ranjit Heer was the only person of colour to seek a council seat in the last civic election.

“It can be frustrating for someone to try. It takes a lot of courage for someone to step forward and run on their own and you need to find people willing to do that,” Mattoo said.

According to the latest census on languages, 70.1 per cent of Delta’s population reported English as their mother tongue, while 26.9 per cent reported a non-official language.

In Delta in 2011, Punjabi

(11.3 per cent) was the most common mother tongue after English or French. Most of Delta’s Punjabi-speaking residents live in North Delta, where north of 72nd Avenue, one in two residents speak it.

Mayor Lois Jackson, who’s been on council since the early 1970s and has had strong support from North Delta voters over the years, noted individuals need to step up and enter political races. She said she’s never been concerned about the ethnic makeup of council, adding it’s not an issue for her because she doesn’t care about skin colour.

“I don’t see colour, only people coming forward who love their community and

a divider, Swallow said a median would be a traffic management initiative supported by police.

“Properly separating traffic has the effect of reducing head-on collisions and this is something we have seen in the case of the medians installed at the base of Nordel Way,” she said. “However, our focus as police still remains on education and enforcewant to contribute,” she said. “Obviously, because we live in Canada and Canadians are open to all cultures, everyone is welcome to come forward to run.”

The situation is not much different when it comes to the Delta school board.

First elected in 1987, trustee Dale Saip, who’s seeking another term in November, has only seen Jim Green and Rose McDonald as visible minority trustees during his time on the board.

He said he reached out recently to friends and others who are persons of colour to see if they would be interested in running with him, but there was either a lack of interest in entering politics or individuals have their children enrolled in private schools.

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ment initiatives for drivers to limit preventable collisions.”

Delta Mayor Lois Jackson said the municipality was in contact with the province about that area of Highway 10 after crash a few years ago.

She referenced a past fatal collision on the hill on Nordel Way, noting Delta upgraded the road and installed a barrier.

“Had we been able to do that on a provincial highway two or three years ago, we probably would have,” Jackson said.

She said Delta is continuing to pressure the transportation minister and his staff and “hopefully we will be able to get this problem fixed. It’s just a travesty.”

North Delta MLA Scott Hamilton said Wednesday he’s had several calls to his office about Monday’s crash.

“This whole event, obviously, is tragic on every level,” he said.

As far as a median is concerned, it’s difficult to say whether one can be installed, Hamilton said.

“Two young lives have been lost and that can’t be understated. Obviously something has to be done.”

The Ministry of Transportation didn’t respond to an Optimist request for comment by press deadline.

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A pole top fire at the intersection of 56th Street and 18th Avenue in Tsawwassen left nearly 3,000 B.C. Hydro customers without power Wednesday.

The fire, which broke out shortly before noon, caused significant damage to a power pole that carries distribution lines, transmission lines and transformers, requiring it to be replaced.

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Power was restored to the remaining 1,750 customers shortly before 3 a.m. on Thursday.

B.C. Hydro said the complicated repair was made more difficult because there was a highpressure gas pipeline adjacent to the pole, which required onsite safety support from Fortis. Telus crews were also required to participate in the repair to support the significant telecom infrastructure on the pole.

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Both meetings will run from 7 to 9 p.m.

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are invited to submit written questions prior to the meeting by email (admin@ deltachamber.ca), fax (604946-5285) or in person up to 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting to the chamber office (6201-60th Ave., Ladner). Written questions will also be accepted from the floor at the meetings.

The Delta Residents Association, a non-profit, non-partisan group of local residents, will host an all-candidates forum on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the North Delta Evangelical Free Church.

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Voters will have an opportunity to hear from those running for Delta council at three upcoming all-candidates meetings.

The Delta Chamber of Commerce is hosting meetings in North Delta and Ladner next week.

The North Delta meeting will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Delta Pentecostal Church (7696112th St.) and will be sponsored by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board.

The South Delta meeting will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23 at Cedar Park

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Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington has introduced a bill challenging the provincial government to outlaw corporate, union and out-of-province political donations by restricting contributions to individual British Columbians.

“It’s time to give political influence back to the people of B.C., where it properly belongs,” said Huntington in directing her request to Justice Minister Suzanne Anton.

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gates open for corporate, union and out-of-province political donations,” said the second-term independent MLA. “Banning these kinds of donations should be our number one goal if we want to level the playing field and improve voter confidence in decisions made by our elected officials.”

She said while the NDP and Green parties support campaign finance reform, the government does not.

Huntington said she hopes to draw the attention of the

justice minister.

“Minister Anton opposed corporate, union and out-ofprovince donations in her previous role as a municipal councillor and spoke favourably of the federal campaign finance reforms, which ban corporate and union donations. “Now we need Minister Anton to put her words into action for B.C.” Last week, Huntington also introduced a democratic reform bill that would move B.C.’s fixed election date to the fall.

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Doctor sounding alarm over hospital cutbacks Surgical program in ‘imminent danger of imploding’ BY

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Recent funding cutbacks to Delta Hospital have jeopardized operations to the point where the situation is being called a health care crisis, according to the president of the Delta Hospital Medical Staff Association.

Dr. Robert Shaw issued the dire warning yesterday, saying the surgical program is in “imminent danger of imploding,” which could result in “the collapse of acute medical care for Delta residents.”

Shaw said due to limited funds, the operating rooms at the hospital are now closed at 3 p.m. and over 300 surgical patients are transferred annually for care that could otherwise be performed in Delta.

“We believe the operating rooms should be available for emergency surgeries 24 hours a day like other hospitals,” Shaw said. “These changes are not that expensive, can revive the acute surgical program at Delta

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Dr. Robert Shaw has issued a dire warning about the state of Delta Hospital’s surgical program.

Hospital and dramatically improve patient care for 100,000 residents in Delta.”

Fraser Health was unable to respond by the Optimist’s deadline but is looking into Shaw’s concerns.

His warning is a rare public display of discontent from staff at the hospital.

Shaw said he’s meeting with local and provincial politicians, as well as community organizations, to share his concerns and generate support for the issue.

Former Fraser Health CEO Nigel Murray painted

a much rosier picture of the hospital earlier this year at a health region public board meeting in Delta.

Murray, who resigned his post a few months later, noted the hospital has seen demand for its services steadily increase to the point last year it accommodated over 31,000 ER visits, close to 9,000 surgical day visits, 34,000 ambulatory care service visits, over 500,000 laboratory tests and 40,000 diagnostic imaging procedures. That demand is projected to increase.

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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 • Oct. 6, 10:36 a.m., 500-block of Boundary Bay Road: A women’s wallet found in Centennial Park was turned in to police headquarters. The wallet is a folding white Coach brand with multiple zippered compartments and contains identification, several credit and debit cards, and cash. The owner can claim at police headquarters in Ladner.

• Oct. 8, 3:56 p.m., 1100-block of 56th Street: A found white CCM mountain bike was left at the Tsawwassen CoPS office.

Information regarding the bicycle has been added to the police computer data base.

• Oct. 11, 1 a.m., 700block of 53rd Street: Four intoxicated youths were reported to be causing a disturbance and property damage in the area. Police located the youths who had been drinking. The youths were turned over to the custody of their parents.

Ladner • Oct. 7, 9:57 a.m., Commodore Drive and Ferry Road: A reciprocating saw was found in the area and can be claimed by the owner at police headquarters.

• Oct. 7, 4:34 p.m., 5500block of 50th Avenue: A set of BMW and Dodge keys was found in Leslie Park.

The keys can be claimed at police headquarters.

• Oct. 9, 4:34 p.m., 5600-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant reported the theft of her grey and black mountain bike left outside a local business during the afternoon. Complainant advised to call Corporation of Delta to view found bikes.

• Oct. 9, 1:25 p.m., 5700block of Ladner Trunk Road: A women’s ring containing several stones in a row was brought in to police headquarters.

The ring was found in the parking lot of the fast food restaurant. Ring can be claimed at police headquarters.

• Oct. 10, 4:53 p.m., Harvest Drive and Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported that sometime over the past four days the decal was stolen from his wife’s car.

Information regarding the decal was added to police computer data base.

• Oct. 10, 9:25 p.m.,

4800-block of 42A Avenue: Police received a complaint that a dog on the neighbour’s balcony had been barking for the past two-and-a-half hours.

Police attended but could not hear a dog barking.

The complainant was more concerned about the welfare of the dog rather than the barking. Police contacted the neighbour who explained the dog was left by her father and was suffering separation anxiety.

Police checked the dog, which appeared healthy and well looked after. The neighbour stated the dog would remain inside.

• Oct. 11, 3:02 p.m., 2600-block of 64th Street: Complainant reported hunters were beyond the boundary line and therefore hunting illegally. A report was also made to B.C. Conservation Service.

Police investigated but were unable to access the area and visibility was limited due to fog. No hunters located.

• Oct. 11, 12:23 p.m., 45th Avenue and Maple Crescent: Complainant was driving in the area when a suspect hit her vehicle with a hockey puck and made comments about smashing her windows if she continued to speed in the area. Police intervened and warned the complainant regarding speeding in the area and also warned the other party about making comments that may be deemed a threat.

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MURPHY’S LAW They say the 17th time is always the easiest!

If my math is correct, this will be Lois Jackson’s 17th municipal election, although it will be the first time in her more than 40-year political career that she goes into a campaign knowing the outcome beyond a shadow of a doubt.

The fact no one has seen fit to take on the five-term mayor says a lot of things, including that she is a political powerhouse, one who has turned back challenges from a variety of big names over the last 15 years.

It also, obviously, suggests that people are satisfied with the direction Jackson is taking Delta and, I presume, that potential opponents didn’t see an issue or issues that would rally enough support from voters to wrest control of municipal hall from the current administration.

The absence of challengers could also be due to the fact Jackson announced recently that the upcoming term will be her sixth and final one. Rather than take on a popular incumbent and endure the fate of previous foes, I suspect several people with designs on the mayor’s chair have opted to look four years down the road.

There are several members of the current edition of Delta council, as well as handful of people outside of municipal hall at the moment, that would have at least a passing interest in the municipality’s top job, particularly if it becomes vacant in 2018.

Jackson’s grip on the mayor’s gavel, which will reach 19 years by the time the next term is up, ranks her second on the list of longest-tenured mayors in Delta’s 135-year history. It has also meant that several local politicians who, in another era, might well have ascended to the top rung by now, have been forced to wait.

Most mayors last a couple of terms, maybe three. Between the mid-1960s and when Jackson was first elected in 1999, Delta had six mayors, who served for an average of about six years. None were around for more than nine years.

That means over a two-decade period Delta would typically have three different mayors. In other words, there’s plenty of pent up demand, so as the next term draws to a close there will undoubtedly be a number of potential candidates testing the waters to see if this will finally be their time.

Their chances in 2018 look a lot more promising than they would have been this time around. No one was going to beat Jackson next month, but potential challengers can take some comfort in the fact that someone else is going to be sitting in the big chair soon enough.

England trip provided view of past - or was that the future?

IAN ROBERTSON

COMMUNITY COMMENT I’ve just returned from a holiday in England. Our touring took us to the Northeast, the Midlands, the South and to London.

While enjoying all the wonders of history and tradition, I could not help but observe some things that I believe may bear upon us and our ways.

As an example, one can see many areas adjacent to larger towns, especially near London, where old industrial sites are being converted/recycled to high rise residential condos and rental suites.

It’s similar to the migration of people to the city centre that we are seeing in Vancouver. However, the prices in England make Vancouver prices look modest.

In another example, we saw an old industrial site being reactivated.

For hundreds of years it had been

the home of a manufacturer of fine bone china. Then in the 1980s it finally closed due to “international competition.” A new occupant moved in a decade ago with brand new designs - their own - and business has grown to a staff of over 200.

While some tasks are still hand done, many techniques are now “state of the art.” No longer looking for mass production, the business now focuses on innovative and changing products. It exports all over the world to customers via an Internet catalogue.

In travelling, we witnessed (from the upper level of a double decker bus) the effect where a two-lane (each way) divided highway was configured to one lane for cars, one lane for buses and a cycle lane on the shoulder.

The buses travel though congestion in the city at an impressive speed. Cars can queue for several cycles at intersections, but buses seem to roll right on by.

Congestion fees are assessed as a car approaches the city centre.

Congestion, yes, but it seemed manageable, and far better than Southeast Asia.

We travelled by train and

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Underground and found their integration of transport to work very well. The masses of humanity rapidly moving about, especially in London, took some time to absorb.

The combination of a rail pass and the Oyster card made travel quite efficient. We need to get on with introducing these types of ticketing conveniences.

In lieu of money, everyone seems to use debit/credit cards exclusively — even for very small purchases. While coins and bills are used, they are far less common with younger people, and in major centres.

In contrast to here, few people seemed to use their smart phones on the Underground. The absence of Wi-Fi signals in the Underground and the need to otherwise register to access free Wi-Fi may be a factor, though Wi-Fi is widely available in coffee shops, etc.

Most housing we stayed in looks to the past, but gradually major centres are moving ahead with innovative approaches to old problems.

Is this dèja vu, or a peak at the future? Certainly, change is happening.

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Timely response is critical

Editor: Re: More ambulances needed, letter to the editor, Oct. 10 Darren Chisholm’s letter about ambulances in other areas responding to Delta calls struck a raw nerve with me.

Two years ago my elderly father suffered from a stroke while at home. As he lived with us in our home, my wife’s response was very timely calling 911 and assisting him as best as possible.

I was at work when my wife called me to tell me the situation and to meet them at the hospital. But halfway there she called to say they were still waiting.

I pulled up to the house as the ambulance arrived.

I work at Vancouver International Airport and it took me at least 40 minutes to get home.

Delta firefighters had responded as the Tsawwassen hall is 500 metres away and were doing what little they could offer.

All was well when I hopped into the back of the ambulance and we drove off to Ladner, but then something seemed off as we turned this way and that. With no windows in the back, I leaned into the driver’s compartment only to see us approaching the border on English Bluff Road.

The driver was lost.

He never had been to Tsawwassen and was blindly following the GPS. Eventually he admitted being dispatched from Vancouver. After some heated instructions, we were back on track.

More precious time was lost before we could arrive at the hospital. I am sure most readers are aware of the need to respond quickly to a stroke and any time lost greatly impacts the victim’s ability and chances to recover.

I wonder how the mayor and council think training firefighters would have helped in my dad’s case?

Mark Rudge

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Editor: I commute to north Burnaby every day for work. I realize it is my choice to work at a place that is so far from home but my employer is fabulous and I love my work, so I make the trip.

What drives me crazy?

The nightmare facing me every morning when I turn

onto Highway 17A. On four out of five days, the traffic is backed up almost to Highway 10.

Impatient drivers headed for southbound Highway 99 creep along the shoulder on the right so they don’t have to wait in line. Drivers headed north take the overpass, drive to the Shell station and make a U-turn.

My drive takes me 50 minutes, and half of that time is just to get through the George Massey Tunnel.

It’s ridiculous.

The person responsible for the design of the access from Ladner should be sent to a fiery spot (which we won’t name) and made to drive that route for eternity.

Siobhain Phagura

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Findlay applauded for agreeing to speak at Whatcom County’s hearing on towers

Editor: Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay announced last week she would represent her constituents at the upcoming Whatcom County hearing regarding the relocation of the KRPI radio transmitters to Point Roberts.

I suggest that we should acknowledge and thank Findlay for her decision to personally intervene.

Presentations against the towers from all three levels of government from Canada will be influential.

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to say to the hearing. The last time I spoke with her staff her reported position was that the radio towers pose no threat to nearby Tsawwassen (an almost identical argument to that espoused by BBC’s agent Andrew Skotdal, notwithstanding that it has been refuted by Jerry Cutler in the Optimist).

It would be helpful to know if her assessment of the potential risk posed by this project to Tsawwassen has changed, and if her presentation at Bellingham will reflect this.

Steve Graham

After all, one of the reasons Metro Vancouver planners said “no” to this development was that it did not comply with the goals of the Regional Growth

Strategy, which is to locate developments in frequent transit areas. A once-anhour bus from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. is hardly frequent.

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her constituents and not antagonizing a group being courted by the Conservative Party.

However, I suspect Optimist editor Ted Murphy was right — the coalition’s petition was the key. I surmise that the 3,500 signatures gave Findlay the courage to break with the party on this local issue and decide to openly support her constituents.

So, albeit belatedly, our MP is now onside, which is great. We have to give credit where it is due.

The next step is to ask Findlay what she’s going

Century president should take housing development with him to Surrey Editor: Re: Century Group headed for Surrey, Oct. 8 Since Century Group president Sean Hodgins feels it will be so transfor-

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Findlay. In a meeting with me and another member of the Cross Border Coalition Against the Towers in May, Findlay said that a federal representative would not appear at the hearing, and the federal government would not provide financial support to the coalition.

While no reason was given then, we have learned the owners of BBC Broadcasting (KRPI) are Conservative Party supporters who are influential in the Indo-Canadian community. It appears Findlay was trying to walk a fine line between representing

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A12 The Delta Optimist October 17, 2014

Trauma takes a toll on police officers

Departments employ a number of strategies to help personnel cope with the horrific situations they encounter JIM CESSFORD

CHIEF’S CHATS A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to listen to Jennifer Martin, a well-known news reporter in Alberta, speak about her husband’s suicide. He was a police officer who suffered from undiagnosed and untreated post-traumatic stress disorder, along with

numerous concussions.

She described in vivid detail her experiences in living with a man in this state: from being a loving and loyal husband on good days, to mean and unpredictable on the bad ones, making him at times unbearable to live with.

Martin’s emotional account of finding her husband the day he chose to end his own life left me, and the entire audience, in a silent state of shock.

Martin was brave to stand up and tell her deeply

intense story of suffering and grief. Sadly, hers is one of many similar stories across Canada about police officers who choose to take their own lives after experiencing trauma — whether it is a horrific single experience or a series of tragedies over the course of a career.

In a recent article, it was noted there are some who believe there is an expectation that police officers should be able to deal with stress because it’s what they signed up for. With that attitude, we are sending our

officers mixed messages because we want them to park their emotions, or “suck it up,” yet we expect them to be compassionate when responding to calls.

While we use recruiting techniques, including a psychological evaluation, to ensure we have resilient police officers, they are human beings and experience the same emotions as everyone else. When a young police officer, who has just become a parent for the first time, responds to a call for the death of a child

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It’s not just the big files A national strategy may that can create trauma and stress in our police officers. help guide us, but it boils A young officer fresh out of down to creating an internal culture of understanding the police academy had to and acceptance that the respond to a series of calls, police are not invincible including a father who and often we must lean on assaulted his young special each other, and the experts, needs child; a woman who for support. jumped off a bridge (police While we have come a were concerned she had long way in identifying the taken her child with her); problem, we have a lot of the recovery of her body work to do to ensure that (thankfully the child was our strategies create meannot involved); and a violent ingful change in the lives of suicide in a garden shed. our first responders.

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Council of Canadians organizer Leila Darwish will be one of the speakers at next week’s public forum in Ladner.

LNG expansion focus of forum

The Delta/Richmond chapter of the Council of Canadians will host a night of speakers on proposed LNG expansion and how it could impact the community.

The program will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Kin House, 5050-47th Ave., Ladner.

“All across B.C. and in Canada people are questioning LNG expansion,” said Cathy Wilander of the local chapter. “The latest Ekos poll shows a majority of people across Canada and

in B.C. want a moratorium on fracking, the extractive process used to get LNG out of the ground.”

Wilander said with over 14 massive LNG terminals and supertankers proposed for the B.C. coast, there is rising concern and opposition from communities across the province as the true impacts of fracking and LNG come to light.

She said Fortis BC is planning a $400 million expansion of its Tilbury facility and an application has been filed by Texas-

based WestPac Midstream LLC to build a major LNG port in the Tilbury area of Delta capable of shipping up to three million metric tonnes of liquefied natural gas per year for the next 25 years.

Speakers at next week’s event include Leila Darwish, organizer from the Council of Canadians; Dr. Eoin Finn, who has a PhD. in chemistry and MBA in international business; and Susan Spratt, a retired CAW director and Ladner resident.

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A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

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Pruning time My neighbour has a lush garden.

When I see him, it’s usually with a clipper in his hand and the greeting, “Welcome to the rainforest!”

Pruning is needed to keep plants, shrubs and trees healthy and beautiful. The same is true with the spiritual life.

As recorded in The Gospel of John chapter 15, Jesus said, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.

He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”

This kind of pruning in my life has most often taken place in community: my marriage, my family, my church. And because it is painful, my tendency is to want to pull away, dis-

tancing myself from others.

But Jesus calls me to a different response: “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.”

We are called to “hang with” the other grapes in bunches (community), and together stay connected to the life-giving vine, Jesus Christ. By submitting to the loving skill of the master gardener, others in the community will experience our lives as fruitful.

Welcome to the rainforest!

Paul can be contacted at pastor@ stdavidsdelta.com.

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AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Temporary Use Permit, 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, BC, (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 OCTOBER 17, 2014 to OCTOBER 27, 2014, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

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NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR 2015 Notice is given that the Corporation of Delta intends to provide exemption from property taxes for a period of one year (2015 taxation year) for the properties listed below. Estimated municipal taxes are shown for the year 2015 and for the following two years as required by Section 227 of the Community Charter.

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5191 Robertson Road

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Waterfowl Habitats

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8850 118A Street

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Delta Branch No. 61 of The Royal Canadian Legion

4896 Delta Street

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Delta Chamber of Commerce

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Thrifty Foods to turn pumpkins into cash

Hospital foundations to benefit from grocery chain’s annual fundraiser

(700mL), will go towards Thrifty Foods is turning pumpkins into cash for hos- the hospital foundation in that store’s community. pital foundations.

Thrifty Foods’ fresh B.C. Its Pumpkins for Patients pumpkins — from magic fundraiser at all B.C. stores lanterns will help pay used for for hospital carving on equipment Halloween in a dozen to heirloom communities, sugar pie including pumpkins Delta. treasured “This for their fundraiser firm, sweet is a lot of flesh and fun and supbest used ports a vital for baking need in all — have of our combeen a key munities,” part of the said Thrifty fundraiser Foods general for years. manager Jim PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE New for Dores.

One dollar from every pumpkin, 2014 are From as well as pumpkin pies and the in-store Oct. 15 to whole 31, one dol- pumpkin soup, sold at Thrifty lar from the Foods in Tsawwassen will go to pumpkin pies and sale of each the Delta Hospital Foundation.

Thrifty fresh B.C. Kitchens Pumpkin, Spice pumpkin, along with and Everything Nice soup, each store-made whole both of which will also conpumpkin pie and Thrifty tribute one dollar per sale to Kitchens Pumpkin, Spice a local hospital foundation. and Everything Nice soup

South Coast Casuals collecting items for Dress for Success Accessories will be overflowing this Saturday as South Coast Casuals hosts its fifth Accessories and Clothing Drive for Dress for Success Vancouver, which empowers women to look and feel their best.

Dress for Success has asked South Coast Casuals to specifically collect: • Gently used handbags suitable for business • Belts, jewelry, scarves and umbrellas • Unopened toiletries and cosmetics • New pantyhose and knee-highs • Slacks in sizes 00-8 and 14-20 • Trench coats • Shopping bags with handles • Clothing items suitable for an office environment Donations will be accepted from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Everyone who donates items will receive a thank you gift from South Coast Casuals and will be entered into a draw for gift certificates.

Dress for Success Vancouver promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in work and life.

Each Dress for Success client receives a suit for her interviews and a small working wardrobe when she gets her job.

South Coast Casuals, at 5028-48th Ave., is a familyowned clothing store that’s been in Ladner Village for almost two decades.

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PMV says there are too many trucks registered for the work required Port Metro Vancouver will begin a last round of consultation to finalize details of its new truck licensing system.

The new policy, expected to be finalized by late November, is one of the many changes to the sector as a part of the Joint Action Plan announced by the federal and provincial governments in March.

The goal of the new system is to balance the number of registered trucks with the amount of available work to bring stability to port operations.

“The current licensing system is not responsive to the normal fluctuations of supply and demand in the marketplace,” said Peter Xotta, vice president, planning and operations for Port Metro Vancouver.

“There are too many trucks registered for the work that is required, which has caused intense competition between trucking

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Port Metro Vancouver says there’s not enough work for all truckers, which has caused undercutting of agreed upon rates. companies, not enough work for many truckers and reports of the undercutting of agreed rates.”

The truck licensing system licenses container trucking companies that serve the port. The registered trucks under each license transport marine containers, which hold import and export goods, to and from the port to warehouses, distribution centres and retailers off port property.

In a report released

jointly by the federal and provincial governments Wednesday, Vince Ready and Corinn Bell noted an understanding among stakeholders of the need for change to the licensing system.

Detailed analysis has been done based on GPS data available from all 2,000 trucks currently registered to serve the port.

Preliminary findings indicate there are more trucks registered than required in this market.

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PUBLIC HEARING - OCTOBER 27, 2014 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed project and related application: Date: Monday, October 27, 2014 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chamber Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to the project at that time.

Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed project shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaw and/or proposed by the application.

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Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write 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 Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2014.

Project No. 1: Application for Rezoning (File No. LU007166) Location: 4221 64 Street as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Watson and Barnard Land Surveyors Telephone: 604-943-9433 Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots within the Agricultural Land Reserve.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7365 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning MAP NO. 1 the subject property from A1 Agriculture to Comprehensive FILE NO. LU007166 Development Zone No. 446 to allow a two-lot single family residential subdivision, and to allow the two existing single family dwellings on the property to be retained by siting one dwelling on each proposed lot.

Staff Contact: Stephanie Johnson 604-946-3269 Web Location: September 29, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.05 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaw, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Monday, October 27, 2014.

Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Hours: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday Website: www.delta.ca Email: com-pln-dev@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380 Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

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features co-ordinator: Dave Willis

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....in South Delta

Half century celebration Delta Concert Band, and former members, set to perform BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

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he Delta Concert Band will mark its 50th anniversary with a special concert next week at the Ladner Community Centre.

The group has invited its former members to the performance and around 25 so far have said they’ll be attending.

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“It should be really, really fun.”

Jim Tempest

The idea is the band will perform and then the former members will get to come up and play as well, says Delta Concert Band director of music Jim Tempest.

“It should be really, really fun,” Tempest says.

“It’s a way of thanking the community as well, for the support that, Ladner particularly, has given the band over the years.”

He says the event will be a concert, homecoming and a celebration of the fact the community organization has lasted for 50 years.

The group will be playing a range of music.

“There will be a medley of concert band music and

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The Delta Concert Band has a 50th anniversary concert planned for Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Ladner Community Centre.

Former band members from over the years have been invited to the event to help celebrate.

popular music from the last 50 years.”

The band, which has about 45 members now, typically performs in all three Delta communities a couple of times each year, Tempest notes.

“The band is really

good right now. I’m really pleased with it.”

The group also supports young musicians by welcoming advanced high school players to play and offering scholarships to those who are pursuing a career in music.

There will be a display of memorabilia from the history of the band, Tempest notes, adding band members have maintained archives since the group’s inception.

There will be lots of posters, pictures, programs

and notes of its activities since 1964.

The 50th anniversary concert is set for Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ladner Community Centre, 4734-51st St. Admission is free.

For more on the band,

visit www.deltaconcertband.ca.

The group is planning a tour of Europe (through Holland, Belgium and France) early next year to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.

Local filmmaker to screen latest work Jocelyn Demers’ documentary takes a look at ecologically responsible farming BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

Tsawwassen filmmaker Jocelyn Demers will be screening his new documentary on ecologically responsible farming tomorrow in Vancouver.

New Farms, Big Success presents three types of projects that are successful and responsible at the same

time, Demers says.

Demers visited Les Jardins de la Grelinette in Quebec, Essex Farm in New York and Lufa Farms, which has rooftop greenhouses in Montreal, for the film.

He also uses footage of Bill McKibben, an American environmentalist and “a giant of sustainability,” as well as an interview

with a United Nations official.

The screening tomorrow is set for 8:30 p.m. at Eternal Abundance, 1025 Commercial Dr. The price is $8, including an organic snack.

The documentary will also be shown Saturday, Oct. 25 at 6, 7:15 and 8:35 p.m. at The Cultch, 1895 Venables St., Vancouver.

The price is $10. Visit http://thecultch.com/contact/box-office or call 604251-1363.

Demers will be at both events.

His previous documentary, Saving the Life Keepers, delved into the new science of sustainable beekeeping.

Visit his website at www. mondefilms.com for more on his films.

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A20 The Delta Optimist October 17, 2014

leisure&lifestyles health&fitness

The only six exercises you need p.j. wren

Well on Your Way I love training beginners.

They always allow me kick their butts ever so quietly – unlike my regulars, who tell me where to go on a regular basis. I heart the regulars

too as I adore sarcasm and spunk.

Beginners, however, hold a special place in my heart.

They haven’t heard all my jokes yet (I have about six of them that I rotate through), they never complain, they never flip me the bird and they always see results.

You see, no matter what program you give a begin-

ner exerciser, they will see results. Their body is like a sponge and whatever exercise you give them, their body will soak it up.

A beginner will experience all new ways to move, firing up all new muscle fibres and experiencing all new growth in a short time.

And that’s cause it’s all new.

It would take an experienced exerciser about three

months to see the same gains a beginner makes in as little as four weeks.

When I start with a beginner, I always teach them six base moves. These moves are, I believe, the foundation to all other exercises, and once that beginner is no longer a beginner, I can start layering more advanced movements on top of that base move so they

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Squat. A squat is a basic movement for any person with fully functioning legs.

Everyone squats on a daily basis (ummm... the toilet), and it is one of the fitness tests that therapists will give the elderly to see how functional their lower body is.

To not squat is to do your body an injustice.

Push-up. Someone once asked me why I love pushups so much and I replied, “because they teach people how to push away from the dinner table,” Now you can see why my classes and clients flip me the bird.

Truthfully, though, we should be able to push our own body weight and if you are unable to (due to an injury), ask your physiotherapist for some safe pressing movements to keep the muscles in your upper body strong.

Pull-ups/rows.

Whether you are pulling your own body weight up using a pull-up bar, or performing a pull up off a TRX, or using a dumbbell for a one-arm row, or my personal fave, rowing with one arm using a cable machine, you should not neglect this base move.

A pull-up/row fires up all the big muscles of the back, thus keeping your core and shoulders happy.

Plank. Using your core, in a lengthened position, to support your spine is something that makes my

heart warm faster than Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt and Jason Statham combined.

I hate ab crunches because they do not train the abs in a real-life pattern and they do not prepare us for sport or life. Planks do.

Lunges. “To err is human, to lunge is divine.”

A lunge trains the big guns in the lower body and core like a squat does, but now the feet are staggered making this even more true to life.

I mean, how many times have you been caught off balance in your life (not emotionally – that’s a different kind of column) with your feet firmly planted?

Not often. We are usually offset in our stance, or on one leg, or moving through space. That’s why a lunge is so awesome.

Bridges. Most people use their glutes to sit, but I prefer they use their glutes to extend the hips (the way the body intended), which is why the bridge made the top six.

Bridges are one of the best exercises to do to train the glutes and you can do one anytime and any place.

All you need is a piece of floor, some space to lie down and the ability to engage your glutes to lift your hips up.

PJ Wren is a local personal trainer who can be reached at www.fitnesswithpj.com. Check out the new season of Fitness with PJ now airing on Delta TV.

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Oktoberfest in Tsawwassen!

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen held an Oktoberfest celebration, with beer, food and music, last Saturday at South Delta Secondary. See more photos online at www.delta-optimist.com.

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Thank You to this Summer’s Events In Support of Delta Hospital!

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Together, we make great things happen.

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Brass, Wind and Wire conductor Brenda Khoo leads a practice at DSS earlier this month.

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Beginner band welcomes all

Brass, Wind and Wire meets weekly BY

DAVE WILLIS

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There are two groups, beginner, for those who have never played or are starting a new instrument, and intermediate.

The intermediate group is always taking new members while the beginner group does an intake every September until the first week of October.

The groups practice once a week in the evening at Delta Secondary.

For more information, contact Khoo at bkhoo@ shaw.ca.

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That’s what adult beginner concert band Brass, Wind and Wire conductor Brenda Khoo says.

“I think what really makes this fun is there’s no judgment. This is not an auditioned group,” she says.

The band, which got started about five years ago and has members from Delta, other areas of

Metro Vancouver and Point Roberts, meets in Ladner weekly to practice.

“We just want you to come,” Khoo says. “We want you to play and have fun.”

Rick Plumley, who had a cornet when the Optimist dropped by at a practice earlier this month, is in his first year with the band.

“It’s great,” he says, adding he gets to be with other beginners. He comes all the way from Vancouver to take part.

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Adventures to be had in Molokai Laid back little island’s attractions include sea cliff experience

BY

CHERIE THIESSEN

Optimist contributor

“Trust the mules,” Buzzy Sproat says soothingly.

Before I trust the mules, I have to trust the man himself: a grizzled, grey-bearded muleskinner in signature leather chaps. Nine of us are about to mount a bevy of nonchalant equine relatives and plunge down the tallest sea cliff in the world.

The man is a goldplated Molokai fixture, well known in the Hawaii rodeo circuit and one of the islands’ foremost experts on mules. Over 40 years ago, he was the first to ride one down the route we are about to take and when the previous owner closed the business in 1993, Sproat was the one who started it up again with local businessman Roy Horne.

“We’ve never lost anyone,” he assures us. “Mules don’t want to commit suicide.”

So, OK, now I trust the man and I give my mule, Stripe, a pat, anxious to bond as soon as possible.

Its coat is actually spotted not striped, but Sproat tells me he named the mule

Stripe to remind him that this was not a democratic operation but a dictatorship.

I hope Stripe got the message.

Then we’re off, a lumbering gait that suits us all fine, because soon we’re starting down the 500-metre (1,700-foot) sheer drop.

Consisting of 26 switchbacks, it’s almost five kilometres (three miles) down to the Kalaupapa National Historic Park, an infamous leper colony on Molokai’s central northern coast.

Open by invitation only, the well maintained community is still home to some Hansen’s disease patients and it’s dedicated to the preservation of the past and the education of future generations about a little understood and much feared disease.

An hour and a half later, dismounting on rubbery legs, we board the bus waiting on the verdant field. In a tour lasting several hours, we learn all about the colony’s history and hear stories of the remarkable, now sainted Belgian priest who arrived here in 1873, Father Damien. It’s a history lesson of the best kind,

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replete with all necessary visual aids and steeped in atmosphere.

While some may consider this laid back little island of 7,500 a little too quiet, even after we’ve crammed all of our adventures into two weeks, we still feel we’re leaving too soon.

The adrenalin continues on our next experience

– hugging the coastal one-way road en route to Halawa on the easternmost part of the island, prodding the fringes of the road as much as we dare. Turning a final corner, we all uniformly gasp as we find ourselves staring at the iconic tropical nirvana scene of twin waterfalls streaming from jungle cliffs. It’s the

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Once we’ve inched our way down to the end, we’re off to eat windfall coconuts, watch surfers and tumble in the friendly breakers ourselves on a wide sweep of beach shared only with two others.

High up on the adventure scale is also the hike

in Kamakou Preserve’s thriving rain forest in the mountains of East Molokai.

Guided by a naturalist who knows every inch of this pristine natural habitat, we teeter on the narrow boardwalk, eagerly crowded on both sides by over 200 species of native plants.

And then there’s the fun of new beach discoveries, like Dixie Maru Beach on the west side, or Mile 20 beach towards the eastern end, a snorkelling haven.

There’s the camaraderie of Hawaiian music at the Paddlers Inn, the Coffees of Hawaii café and the Molokai Hotel. There’s the rush of being splashed by a curious humpback whale and the thrill of snorkelling in the largest fringing reef in the United States.

But perhaps the best thrill is when we realize that we tourists are the minority here. No worries though, the natives are friendly!

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Baydala elected chair of hospital foundation board PMV’s chief financial officer takes over for Keith McGee, who led organization to best ever fundraising results

Allan Baydala was elected as the chair of the Delta Hospital Foundation board for 2014-2015 at the organization’s AGM earlier this month.

The chief financial officer for Port Metro Vancouver, Baydala joined the board of the hospital foundation in 2008 and has served as treasurer and vice-chair.

A senior port authority executive for 10 years, Baydala also has over 20 years of aviation industry experience, including ownership of a regional airline.

Baydala has served on various industry boards, including the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, Tourism Richmond, Tourism Vancouver, Council of Tourism Associations of

B.C. and the B.C. Aviation Council.

In 2011 he was Business In Vancouver’s CFO of the Year in the Large Public Companies category.

Baydala is a UBC graduate and chartered accountant who has lived with his wife Barbara and two sons in Ladner for the past 25 years.

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ing results in McGee will its history and remain on the launched its most board as pastambitious capital chair. He was campaign. thanked at the Board memAGM for his bers elected for exemplary 2014-2015 were leadership over Randy Kardaal the past two (vice-chair), years during Allan Baydala Andrew Clark which time (treasurer), Ingrid the foundation Barnes, Kevin Brennan, achieved the best fundrais-

Laura Cassidy, Bruce Fougner, Steve Millen, Margo Peerless, Phil Posehn, Karla Rockwell, Don Sangster and Lois Wilkinson.

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The day-to-day chores and the fundraising could not be completed without dedicated board members and volunteers.

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This can lead to problems enforcing the agreement later on if your spouse does not follow what was agreed to. As well, if the child support and parenting sections are insufficient, this may delay or prevent you from obtaining a divorce until it is rectified. This is because you are required to prove that adequate arrangements have been made for the children before a divorce will be granted It is important that you and your spouse get independent legal advice on any separation agreement you sign so that you are informed of your rights and understand the agreement. Independent legal advice can protect you in the future should your spouse try and vary what is in the agreement.

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October 17, 2014 The Delta Optimist A27 In the Community

Garden club is hosting bulb experts at October meeting

Fall is the time to plant bulbs for the welcome flush of colour in the spring garden.

From early blooming crocus to daffodils to late blooming tulips, bulbs are an easy and affordable way to create some major spring curb appeal on your street.

The South Delta Evergreen Garden Club’s October monthly meeting features a talk by experts from BOTANUS, a Vancouver-based specialty

bulb and plant company.

Talks are free and open to the public.

This month’s talk will take a look at some rare and exotic bulb varieties, and offer a visual presentation on growing and planting tips.

It is set for Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Kin House, 5050 47th Ave., next to the Ladner Library.

For more information on the experts giving the talk, visit www.southdeltagardenclub.ca.

Rose bushes to be planted in Bay as part of Metro Vancouver’s Ecoblitz Volunteers needed to help form work party at regional park next Saturday Boundary Bay Regional Park in Tsawwassen is more than just a great place to go for a long walk, bike ride or to spend the day beachcombing. It’s also important habitat for all kinds of wildlife.

On Saturday, Oct. 25, there will be a chance for park lovers to lend a hand to wildlife — and make the park even more enjoy-

able for people. Metro Vancouver is looking for volunteers to help plant 100 Nootka rose shrubs that day.

This native rose species has all kinds of values for wildlife: bees love it, birds nest in it, and squirrels and other mammals eat its fruit (rosehips). If you’ve encountered Nootka rose, you’ll know that it’s also beautiful to look at and has

a lovely scent.

The roses are being planted as a legacy to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Cammidge House, the heritage farmhouse located in the park.

The planting is part of Metro Vancouver’s first annual Ecoblitz, a day of environmental stewardship in 10 regional parks across the region.

The digging starts next Saturday at 10 a.m. at Cammidge House.

Shovels, gloves and refreshments will be provided.

Participants are asked to wear clothing and footwear suitable for digging.

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QUESTION

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CRP, AACI, P.App., Assessors utilize inventory based on the last time a human actually visited the property and that could be years ago. If the inventory is now changed FRI, CMR, RI then the Assessor may not be aware of those changes and this is not Business Coordinator/ reflected on your file.

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Having lived in the lower mainland my whole life, I know all too well that once we reach the middle of September, it’s like a switch goes off. From this point forward, we might get lucky to have sunny days, but it is cold at night and when we wake up in the morning.This tells me it’s time to make sure my furnace is ready to go.Today’s high efficient furnaces have many electronic parts. If you haven’t already, it would be a good idea to first replace your filter, and then switch on your furnace.The best time of year to service your heating equipment is in September/October, just before we hit fall.Typically companies offer furnace service specials at this time (present company included,) and the cold mornings remind everyone it’s time to schedule an appointment. If you have a hot water boiler, these systems are more complicated as they have multiple moving parts and heating zones. Hot water boilers require the service expertise of a heating professional trained in the service of residential boilers. If left unmaintained, you will likely cause premature damage to components that could have lasted many more years if properly maintained.

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Jim Richardson, owner Western Coin and Stamp

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One reason might be that the coins you have, or just bought, may have been cleaned. Improper cleaning of a coin results in a shiny look and they also feel different to the touch.

A large concern for many coins sold over the internet is that there are many coins that are forgeries.

I mentioned a couple months ago that the new Charlton coin catalogue was just coming out.

It has now arrived. Every year for the last 10 years there has been a section in the back describing varieties and variations of coins.

They started from the cent up to the dollar and all these back years are fantastic reference books.

This year they have something new. Instead of varieties there is 60 pages of Canadian counterfeit coins manufactured in China.

Most of these type of coins are being sold on the internet right now.

This listing identifies which factory in China is manufacturing these coins and how to tell the counterfeits apart from original coins.

I was amazed when I first looked at this book. I knew faking was taking place but not to what extent.

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Ladner Baptist hosting an evening of Halloween fun

The Connect Carnival for individuals with disabilities

By Sarah Bancroft

Halloween is meant to be a time of fun and excitement, but it can also be overwhelming and even scary. That’s why Ladner Baptist Church is inviting individuals and families with special needs children to celebrate The Connect Carnival on Monday, Oct. 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The goal of the carnival is to provide an alternative space for individuals, and families who have children with particular behavioral, physical, mental and medical challenges, that would otherwise find it difficult to participate in traditional trick-or-treating traditions.

The church’s gym and fireside room will be transformed into a carnival complete with a variety of accessible games and activities that will give participants the opportunity to win prizes and candy while enjoying treats and popcorn. There will also plenty of space to rest at colouring tables.

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Ladner Baptist Church is inviting individuals and families with special needs children to celebrate The Connect Carnival.

The event is a great place to socialize with friends, spend time together as a family and trick-or-treat in a safe and weatherproof environment. Participants can dress up in their favorite costume, but are asked not to wear any scary ones.

The event is wheelchair accessible and admission is free.

The carnival aims to build on the success of the first Connect Ministry community event, the Family Fun Craft Day that was held in February.

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Delta Ice Hawks Evan Grannery works his way towards the net during Tuesday’s Pacific Junior Hockey League game against the Port Moody Panthers at the South Delta Recreation Centre.

The visitors broke a 2-2 tie with a pair of third period goals in a 4-2 win. The Ice Hawks host Abbotsford next week in what they hope will be their last game on the road before returning to the Ladner Leisure Centre.

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Only a month into his first full season as a head coach in the Pacific Junior Hockey League and Derek Chichak has already had to deal with plenty of adversity.

For starters, how about actually getting to play a home game?

The Delta Ice Hawks have been on the road since last February’s playoffs when an exterior facade collapsed at the Ladner Leisure Centre. The building was initially scheduled to re-open for spectators in late September but construction delays have pushed back the completion date until later this month.

In the meantime the Hawks have split their “home” games between Sungod Arena and the South Delta Recreation Centre.

Chichak has also had to go without two young snipers who were initially pencilled in on his top line.

The Hawks were hoping to get at least one productive season out of

Colton Kroeker and Colin Grannary who were outstanding as frequent call-ups last season from the South Delta Hockey Academy. However, the 17-year-olds have made the significant leap to the top levels of junior hockey. Kroeker has cracked the roster of the Western Hockey League’s Regina Pats and already has a goal and assist in six games.

Grannary is with the B.C. Hockey League’s Merritt Centennials.

Their absence has meant Delta has had to speed up the development of a number of rookie forwards and hope for more production from some veterans known more for their grit.

It has all added up to a rather predictable up-and-down 6-5-0-0 start to the season, including Tuesday’s 4-2 loss to the last place Port Moody Panthers.

It was a rare night off for goaltender Jacob Latrace who had been spectacular up until last week’s 9-6 loss to Langley. The 17-year-old was expected back between the pipes for

yesterday’s road tilt in Richmond.

“Certainly a lot of our success has had to do with riding the coattails of Jacob,” said Chichak.

“He has been outstanding for us.

Overall, we’ve been inconsistent and I guess it’s what you can expect from a young team.”

Veteran Brent Chreptyk carried the early season scoring load and Evan Grannery is coming off a big week where he managed six goals in three games to match his entire output of last season. However, for the Hawks to compete with the league’s top teams they will need steady progress from first-year 17year-olds Andreas Siagris and Jake Fletcher.

The pair have been teamed up with recently required Stephen Hawco it what has the makings of being a productive line. Siagris and Fletcher have 11 and 10 points respectively while Hawco has three points in two games.

Chichak is also counting on more offence from 16-year-olds

Blake Hayward and Charles Meng as the season unfolds, along with crash-and-bang forwards Spencer Schoen, Quinten Wideski and Mark Trotman.

Even 16-year-old academy affiliate Nicholas Wicks was seeing plenty of ice time, including on the power play unit, Tuesday night.

“Believe me, I think we have tried about every line combination that is imaginable,” laughed Chichak.

“Right now, we going to have a tough time outscoring anyone. For us to be successful we need to be playing good defensive hockey and grinding out those 2-1 or 3-2 type wins.”

Even the Hawks solid depth on the blueline has taken a temporary hit. Veteran Ryan Liskowsky has yet to play after fracturing his wrist and impressive rookies Greg Scott and Jeremy White are both currently sidelined with concussions.

Delta hosts Abbotsford on Tuesday (7:30 p.m.) at the South Delta Recreation Centre.

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Pee Wee Storm reach semis at Seafair tourney PHOTO

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MARK BOOTH

South Delta Pee Wee A1 Storm’s Alec Scouras heads up ice during action against Vernon at last week’s 12th annual Seafair Minor Hockey Rep Ice Breaker Tournament at the Richmond Ice Centre.

South Delta went on to win this game 5-2 to earn a semi-final befth in the eight team division before falling to eventual champion Seafair 4-1. Earlier, the locals played Kelowna and St. Alberts to 3-3 draws.

Award to recognize Olympian for her years of work

An Olympian and longtime advocate of amateur sports in Delta is one of two recipients of the 2014 ProMotion Plus in Her Footsteps Award.

Tsawwassen resident Joy Fera and Abbotsford’s Bev Viper will be honoured for their years of work on Tuesday at the Vancouver Lawn Tennis and Badminton Club.

The Celebrating B.C. Women in Sport event recognizes women who are or have been athletes, coaches, officials, judges, pioneers or advocates who have made sig-

nificant contributions to girls and women in sport.

These women have created opportunities for participation in sport and recreation in British Columbia, inspiring others through their own athletic achievements, passion and dedication.

Their stories are featured in the In Her Footsteps exhibit Joy at the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

Fera has performed as an athlete, official and builder in rowing

and alpine skiing.

She was a member of Canada’s rowing team at the 1976 Montreal Olympics and won bronze medals in eights at the 1977 and 1978 World Championships.

She is a co-founder of the Delta Deas Rowing Club and has been a rowing umpire since 1989. In Fera 1988 she organized the first Scholastic Regatta on Deas Slough in Ladner, inviting girls and boys from the Lower

Mainland and expanding it over the years to include clubs from the Interior and Washington State.

More recently, she competed and medalled at the 2005 and 2010 World Masters Alpine Skiing Championships.

She has been named to the Canadian Masters’ ski team since 2008. She has also been involved in both the Canadian and International Olympic Academy.

The Delta Sports Hall of Fame has chosen her Master Athlete of the Year on three occasions.

Viger is being recognized for her years of work in figure skating as a builder and an official, including serving as competition manager of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.

In Her Footsteps is an annual recognition celebration organized

by ProMotion Plus. For over 20 years, ProMOTION Plus has been working to increase opportunities for girls and women in sport, recreation and physical activity in British Columbia.

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

• Modern finishes incl/ laminate floors, quartz counters • West-facing sunny exposure overlooking the courtyard • 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • Pet friendly, state of the art gym

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CORNER UNIT WITH 9 FOOT CEILINGS

• Two bdrms & two full bathrms • South facing quiet corner unit • Best location in the entire complex • Laminate flooring, great floor plan

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

#13-1702 56th St., Tsawwassen

#201 1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

$299,900

$345,000

PANORAMIC VIEWS AT THE OLIVA!

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#311 1315 56th St., Tsawwassen

#303 14885 60th Ave, Surrey

$365,000

$369,900

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• Updated throughout • 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom layout w/ two parking spaces • Private west-facing patio area • Walk to Steveston Village in minutes • Close to transit

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#8-4965 47th Ave., Ladner

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W NE

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• 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

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#109 4733 River Rd., Ladner

#303 4753 River Road, Ladner

$389,900

$419,900

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• Luxuriously appointed with laminate floors, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances and much more • Only 2 units remain!

• Complex sits on a quiet inside street

W NE

GORGEOUS TOWNHOME! LY ON

• Luxuriously appointed with laminate floors, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances and much more • Only 2 units remain!

• Complex sits on a quiet inside street

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#2-4728 54A St., Ladner

#4-4728 54A St., Ladner

$508,800

$508,800

UPDATED RANCHER WITH BIG, SUNNY LOT G TIN LIS

• 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.

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• 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 6092 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner

OUTSTANDING 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME • Large 1,731 sq.ft. duplex style townhome • Quality built in 2006 by Sonnenberg Homes • 4 bedrooms + 4 bathrooms • Side-by-side double garage #3 4780 55B Street, Ladner

$519,900

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• Very quiet, private complex • Bright, 3 bedroom open floor plan & 2.5 baths • Newer kitchen with granite counters & S/S appliances • Laminate floors, gas fireplace and great storage • Private fenced west exposed backyard 4725 Cedar Tree Lane, Ladner

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#514 555 Abbott St, Vancouver

$525,000

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

$529,900 DEFINITELY WORTH A LOOK!

• Huge 11,841 sq.ft.

• Park like lot in central West Ladner • Backing onto waterway • Cozy 4 bedroom home • Huge master bedroom with large ensuite

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#302 1140 55 St., Tsawwassen

4564 Arthur Drive, Ladner

$529,900

$619,900

SUPERB HOME IN CUL-DE-SAC W/ DETACHED SHOP! W NE

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• Wonderfully updated two-level home with suite potential • 4 bedrooms and bonus solarium • Newer kitchen, windows and roof. 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

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF LADNER

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• High traffic location • Great investment property • Historic Ladner Village • Rarely available • Future development?

4708 Ashbury Pl., Ladner

4755 51st St., Ladner

$659,900

$669,900

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GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR DEVELOPMENT • LAND-VALUE • 60’x121’ lot • Sides onto Evergreen Lane • Potential development for coachhomes?

• 2 lots?

• Great Holding property with large lot in a great location

5103 Galway Dr, Tsawwassen

$669,900

$679,900

NE

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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 EXTENSIVELY UPDATED IN HOLLY!

• 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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1425 Windsor Cr., Tsawwassen

4569 62nd St., Ladner

$699,900

$729,900

STYLISH BRAND NEW HOME!

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

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

4690 53rd St., Ladner

5620 Admiral Blvd., Ladner

$799,900

$839,900

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

GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO TOWN

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

• 12,206 sq. ft. lot • Huge deck • Mortgage help downstairs • Great investment property!

5859 Fairwynd., Ladner

5342 11A Avenue, Tsawwassen

$879,900

$888,000

PREMIER NEIGHBOURHOOD

• Absolutely beautiful executive home in quiet cul-de-sac • Close to 3,000 sf • 4 bedrooms up and a functional layout downstairs • Frameless glass showers

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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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1067 Wilmington Dr., Tsawwassen

• 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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FABULOUS CUL-DE-SAC FAMILY HOME

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• Executive layout with 3 bedrooms + den • New, stylish flooring & newer windows • Huge entertainer’s deck • Large west-facing lot, double wide garage • Close to schools and transit

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Top 1% of ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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4712 Stahaken Pl., Tsawwassen

$889,900

VICTORY SOUTH STUNNER!

• Gorgeous executive design with 4 bedrooms upstairs • 2006 built w/custom luxury finishings throughout • Quiet Victory South location in West Ladner • Sunny west-facing yard • Balance of 10 year warranty remaining

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• 60’ x 134.5’ rectangular lot in desirable area • Updated throughout incl/kitchen, baths, flooring and more!

• Move in and enjoy, hold or build your dream home • Close to shopping and schools

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4553 Savoy St., Ladner

$950,000

$958,800

STEPS TO THE BEACH!

• 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

FABULOUS RANCHER ON LARGE 10,300 SF LOT! W NE

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6763 Seaview, Tsawwassen

1175 Skana Dr., Tsawwassen

$959,900

$998,000

THE “TERRACE” WITH A VIEW!

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• 2,743 sf u-shaped rancher w/4 bedrooms & 3 baths • South facing backyard with mature trees and garden areas • Quiet “Village” location • Double wide garage • Newer roof, windows, appliances, Navien hot water on demand system, air exchange unit and more!

EXCEPTIONAL GOLF COURSE VIEWS

• 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 5661 Sherwood Blvd., Tsawwassen

• 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

$1,038,000

$1,098,800

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

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STUNNING CUSTOM HOME

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

• This home has everything you can imagine in luxury living

• 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

5880 Cove Reach Rd., Ladner

4632 55B St., Ladner

$1,168,800

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BUILT WITH TOTAL STYLE & QUALITY FINISHINGS • 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

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• 6 bedrooms, 6 baths • Triple garage • Separate 2 bedroom guest or nanny suite

5382 Crescent Dr., Ladner

558 English Bluff Road, Tsawwassen

$1,758,888

$1,998,000

CONTEMPORARY STUNNER!

• Custom built • High quality finishing • 5 bedroom home with basement • 11ft ceiling combining kitchen, dining & living

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WATERFRONT, SPECTACULAR VIEWS • List price includes fully finished home • Yacht/boat/float plane moorage at private dock • State of the art gourmet chef’s kitchen • Build to suit options available • Call for full information package

737 Glenwood Drive, Tsawwassen

4273 River road W., Ladner

$1,998,000

$2,200,000

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#1 IN SOUTH DELTA!

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2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

The Fraser Elliott Team has achieved over 180 sales so far in 2014* That's a successful sale every 1.58 days!

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REBGV MLS Stats as of October 16, 2014 ** Based on Completed transactions in the 2011 and also 2012 years For residential and commercial commissions combined. ** Out of nearly 88,000 REMAX sales associates worldwide.

As recognized by the REMAX INTERNATIONAL achievement award given to Fraser for 2011 & 2012!

October 17, 2014 The Delta Optimist A37

#2 RANKING TEAM in the ENTIRE Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board for 2014* (Over 10,000 agents total)

Over $100,000,000 in sales so far in 2014!*

#1 in South Delta in Total Sales* #1 in South Delta in Total Dollar Volume* #2 in the Entire Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board (Over 10,000 agents total)*

Nobody sells more real estate than Fraser in Ladner / Tsawwassen*

* Based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and YTD 2014!

REBGV MLS Stats as of October 16, 2014.

This representation baed on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board *Stats as of Jan 15 2014.

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Penthouse with n/w exposure overlooking the lagoons of Windsor Woods!

This 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment has a private deck off the living room.

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PENTHOUSE: West facing penthouse in Sunningdale iiI. Beautifully appointed 2 bedroom/2 full bath apartment w/9 ft. ceilings, crown moulding and laminate floors.

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1026 Pacific Place | $984,000 11,572 SQ.FT. LOT: THE VILLAGE! Tsawwassen’s premier subdivision where all the homes are on large lots.

3,283 sq.ft. renovated home is situated in a cul-de-sac.

21 Centennial Parkway | $929,000

202-1706 56th Street | $349,000

1148 Fairway Views | $539,000

406-1350 View Crescent | $419,000

BOUNDARY BAY: Beautifully renovated property in a cul-de-sac on a w/exposed private lot steps from Centennial Beach, the warmest beach in the lower mainland.

SOUTH FACING: Tastefully appointed and in brand new condition, this 2 bedroom open concept plan faces south to the courtyard in the ever popular Heron Cove.

VIEW PROPERTY: Beautiful 2,550 sq.ft. townhome in the heart of Tsawwassen. Overlooks the 6th green of a private golf club & just 5 minutes walk to the town center.

1,528 SQFT: This lovely home is extremely spacious, open & bright plan in a good building. A great opportunity for anyone looking to downsize from a family home.

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Ladner ~ Just Sold!

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4927 4th Avenue | $839,000

107-1704 56th Street | $389,000

5290 Wellburn Drive | $739,000

5078 Cliff Drive | $1,698,000

MECHANIC’S GARAGE: A car mechanic dream home - a perfect growing family home. Located in one of the most perfect neighbourhoods off English Bluff Road.

HERON COVE: Ground floor s/facing w/large covered & open patio, this 9 year old 1,063 sq.ft. 2 bedroom & den apartment has one of the largest patios in the complex.

VICTORY SOUTH: The family home that you’ve been waiting for in Victory South! A real gem! Traditional floor plan w/main floor living w/oversized living & dining area.

NEW RESIDENCE: Custom built new residence on a 10,215 sq.ft. s/lot backing onto a park. Stunningly appointed 5 bedroom home - 2 masters - 1 up & 1 down.

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

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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

SUITE

A302 - 4811 53rd Street $309,000 1,171 sqft - 2 bdrms - 2 bath top floor - Ladner Pointe

NEW PRICE!

NEW PRICE!

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

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE!

#103 - 4733 River Road W. $368,000 1,237 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath river view - RiverWest

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

NEW LISTING

#103-4926 48th Ave $236,000 799 sq.ft – 1 bdrm – bath many updates – Ladner Place

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

NEW LISTING

SOLD

by

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4611 Kelly Place Listed by Keller Williams

SOLD

by

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1265 Beach Grove Court Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

by

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228 English Bluff Road Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

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

NEW PRICE!

by

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4493 45A Street $679,900 2,624 sq.ft - 5 bdrms - 3 bath Port Guichon - 6,666 sqft lot

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

NEW LISTING

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#12-5600 Ladner Trunk Road $459,900 1,642 sq.ft - 3 bdrms - 3 bath updated - Laurel Court

SOLD by richard lowe + associates

MARINA & RIVER VIEW

NEW LISTING

FARMLAND VIEW

5276 Dixon Place $728,800 2,427 sq.ft - 5 bdrms - 3 bath cul-de-sac location - 7,524 sqft lot

5152 Cooper Place $1,168,000 5,156 sq.ft. - 9 bdrms - 6 bath fourplex - 24,176 sq.ft. lot

SOLD

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

SOLD

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SOLD

+a

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

SOLD

by

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#309-4689 52A St.| $439,900 Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

by

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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

by

e d low richarociates + ass

#304-4728 53 St. | $344,900 Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

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#108-4770 52A Street Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

ALL OUR HOMES ARE MIRACLE HOMES!

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NEW PRICE!

$1,100,000

TWO LOTS

1305 MORRIS CRESCENT & 1317 COMPSTON CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN Building plans available! Great Beach Grove Location!

$1,650,000

NEW LISTING!

EN OP 2-4 N SU

5 Bedrooms - 3 Baths

NEW PRICE! VIEW!

5884 WHITCOMB PLACE TSAWWASSEN 2 Bedrooms + Den - 2 Baths

ONYX COURT!

$399,000

201 - 1175 55TH STREET TSAWWASSEN 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

OCEAN TOWERS!

$1,098,000

304 - 1835 MORTON AVENUE VANCOUVER 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

NEW LISTING!

$668,000

SOLD !

BY US

945 52A STREET TSAWWASSEN

3 Bedrooms - 3 Baths

TWO FAMILY HOME! $1,048,000

171 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY BOUNDARY BAY 4 Bedrooms + Den - 4 Baths

NEW PRICE!

$748,888

SOLD !

BY US

4836 12A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN 4 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

END UNIT!

$349,900

140 - 2450 161A STREET SOUTH SURREY 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

GREAT VALUE!

$639,000

SOLD !

BY US

783 GILCHRIST DRIVE TSAWWASSEN 5 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

$1,048,000

319 ROSEHILL WYND, TSAWWASSEN 4 Bedrooms - 3 Baths

3 Bedrooms + 2 Dens - 3 Baths

$799,000

$1,698,000

2326 W 49TH AVENUE, KERRISDALE

★

1558 BEACH GROVE ROAD, TSAWWASSEN LARGE LOT!

SUPER STYLISH!

BUILDING LOT!

$584,800

159 66A STREET BOUNDARY BAY

2 Bedrooms - 1 Bath PENTHOUSE!

$649,000

301 - 1280 55TH STREET TSAWWASSEN 2 Bedrooms + Den - 2 Baths

FAMILY HOME!

$799,900

10832 MAGNOLIA COURT NORTH DELTA 3 Bedrooms + Den - 3 Baths

BOUNDARY BAY!

$899,900

SOLD !

BY US

132 66TH STREET BOUNDARY BAY 4 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

NEW PRICE!

$719,000

NEW KITCHEN! VIEW! $998,800

SOLD !

BY US

988 ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD TSAWWASSEN

336 ROSEHILL WYND TSAWWASSEN

5 Bedrooms - 3 Baths

EN OP 2-4 N SU

★

$379,000

102 - 1150 54A STREET TSAWWASSEN 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

BELOW ASSESSED!

$218,000

405 - 550 8TH STREET NEW WESTMINSTER 2 Bedrooms - 1 Bath

MASSIVE MASTER!

$632,500

SOLD !

BY US

5405 13A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

3 Bedrooms + Den - 3 Baths

5 Bedrooms - 4 Baths

EN OP 2-4 N SU

★

$339,900

101 - 1706 56 STREET TSAWWASSEN 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

EN OP 1-3 T SA

$239,000

411 - 15111 RUSSELL AVE WHITE ROCK

★

1 Bedroom - 1 Bath

GREAT BUILDING!

$715,000

SOLD !

BY US

1839 CROWE STREET VANCOUVER

2 Bedrooms + Den - 3 Baths

Sutton Group West Coast Realty 200-5511 West Boulevard, Vancouver (home office Tsawwassen)

Visit www.genewatt.com for more listing information, photos and comprehensive MLS® search tools.

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