Delta Optimist November 14 2014

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Art on the block

Auction proceeds to help African children

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Voters head to polls tomorrow

Mayor acclaimed, but 29 candidates are vying for seats on council and school board BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta voters head to the polls tomorrow to elect civic councillors and school trustees.

Thirteen candidates are running for six spots on Delta council, while 16 are vying for seven Delta school board seats.

There is no race for the mayor’s chair as five-term incumbent Lois

Jackson is not being challenged and will be acclaimed.

Municipal candidates will be elected for four-year terms for the first time.

The council race has seen newcomers campaign on the need for fresh ideas, while incumbents have pointed to their track records.

All councillors elected three years ago, with the exception of

Scott Hamilton, who is now the MLA for Delta North, are running again.

Advocacy for increased education funding from the provincial government has been the top issue in the school board campaign where six of seven trustees elected in 2011 are seeking re-election.

Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at polling stations throughout the municipality.

We’ve got you covered

You must be registered to be able to vote.

A “Where to Vote” card has been mailed to all registered electors.

Voters can register at polling stations tomorrow by producing two pieces of identification to verify identity and residency.

• Visit www.delta-optimist.com/ municipal-election for coverage of the candidates and issues.

Visit www.delta-optimist.com for updates on election night.

Also, follow the Optimist team — @DeltaOptimist, @GyarmatiSandor and @ JessicaEKerr — on Twitter throughout the night.

And take part in the conversation by using the hashtag #Deltaelxn14. All Tweets using that hashtag will be included on a map on our website.

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More than 5,000 people were estimated to be at the Remembrance Day ceremony in Ladner’s Memorial Park. See more photos on Page 18 and at www.delta-optimist.com.

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Huge turnout for Remembrance Day ceremony in Ladner BY

DAVE WILLIS

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There was a huge turnout for Remembrance Day proceedings in Ladner Tuesday.

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the cenotaph at Memorial Park for the annual ceremony to remember those brave men and women who have served our country.

Ladner Legion member Greg Olson estimated the audience included over 5,000 people.

“In addition, there were more

people lining the parade route than I have seen for any other Remembrance Day,” he said.

Fresh on the minds of many this Remembrance Day were the tragic events in Eastern Canada last month. Separate attacks claimed the lives of reservist Cpl.

Nathan Cirillo and W/O Patrice Vincent.

Olson said the large turnout was partly the result of last month’s incidents, but he also thinks the near perfect weather conditions were another contributing factor.

The Tsawwassen Legion also held a Remembrance Day service Tuesday afternoon.

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Dog walker pleads guilty

Emma Paulsen to be sentenced in January for the deaths of six Ladner dogs in her care BY

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The woman charged in the deaths of six Ladner dogs will learn her fate early next year after pleading guilty to two of six charges this week.

Dog walker Emma Paulsen pleaded guilty in Surrey provincial court Wednesday morning to one charge of causing an animal to be in distress.

Crown spokesperson Gordon Comer said the charge, which is under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, carries with it a maximum sentence of two years and up to $75,000 in fines. The judge could also choose to issue a ban on owning or having custody of animals for a period of time.

Paulsen also pleaded guilty to public mischief for filing a false police report. That charge carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail.

The other four charges will be stayed following sentencing, Comer said.

Paulsen’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for Jan. 21.

Outside the courthouse, dog owner Jennifer Myers,

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Dog owner Jennifer Myers speaks to the media outside Surrey provincial court Wednesday. Myers’ dog Buddy was one of the six Ladner canines that died in May while in the care of dog walker Emma Paulsen. Paulsen has pleaded guilty to two of the six charges in the case. whose dog Buddy, a Boston terrier, was one of the six that died, said while she is happy not to have to go through a trial, she feels the guilty plea will result in more lenient punishment.

A tearful Myers also said she was upset to hear that four of the six charges

against Paulsen will be stayed.

“That’s a real slap in the face to the families,” she said.

Comer said the two counts “capture all of the conduct that’s been complained of ” and the Crown agreed to drop the other

charges if Paulsen pleaded guilty.

Paulsen had the six dogs, including her own, with her on May 13 as she usually did. She initially reported the canines stolen from her truck while it was parked at a Langley park. However, it later came out the canines

— Buddy, Mia, a pit bull; Oscar, a Rottweiler-husky mix; Molly, a blue heelershepherd cross; Teemo, a Bouvier-poodle cross; and Salty, the dog walker’s own border collie — died after allegedly being left in the back of her truck on a hot day.

Shooting victim’s daughter files wrongful death suit BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

The daughter of the man shot during a 2012 standoff in New Westminster has launched a wrongful death lawsuit against the Delta police officer accused in the shooting.

Nousha Bayrami’s lawsuit against Const. Jordan MacWilliams alleges the officer shot Mehrdad

Bayrami “suddenly, without warning or justification” as he was walking backwards away from police officers with his arms at his sides.

Mehrdad Bayrami was rushed to Royal Columbian Hospital but succumbed to his injuries 10 days later.

MacWilliams, who was a member of the Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team at the time, was one of several offi-

cers that responded to the Starlight Casino at around 6 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2012 after calls about a domestic disturbance and an armed man. The standoff lasted for five hours before the shooting occurred.

In her lawsuit, Nousha Bayrami said she has “suffered pecuniary loss as a result of the wrongful death of her father ... and has been deprived of his love,

care, guidance and support.”

The Independent Investigations Office looked into the shooting and last year chief civilian director Richard Rosenthal forwarded a report to Crown counsel. As a result of the report, last month the Crown announced a second-degree murder charge against MacWilliams.

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MacWilliams has been with the department for almost six years. He is currently on paid leave.

The Corporation of Delta has also been named as a defendant in the wrongful death lawsuit.

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• Nov. 7, 8 a.m., 7900block of Vantage Way: The construction company reported that sometime overnight suspects pried open the lock on the front of an excavator and broke a welded bar in order to steal two batteries.

• Nov. 9, 5:02 p.m., 5600-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Police responded to a report that several youth had lit a tennis ball on fire and were throwing it at each other. The youth were gone when police arrived and a patrol of the area proved negative for youth, tennis balls or damage.

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A computer check found she had a history of being intoxicated in public and of making false accusations of assault. The suspect reiterated her demands and was uncooperative and resistant with police. There was no evidence of any assault and the female was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. She was transported to cells to be held until sober.

• Nov. 8, 8 p.m., Point Roberts border crossing: A vehicle that attempted to turn around at the border on the Canadian side was pulled over by Canadian Border Services officers.

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During her time as Principal for a Day last Friday, Holly Elementary student Saiya Mann wanted to help her friend and schoolmate Jessica Gentle.

Jessica, who was VicePrincipal for a Day, has mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS), an inherited genetic condition.

“I decided to do fundraising because she’s a really, really good friend of mine.

All of us just want to help find a cure for her,” said Saiya, 9.

Students watched a movie at lunch, at which time popcorn and bracelets were sold, with proceeds going to the Canadian MPS Society. Nearly $1,300 was raised.

“Everyone’s body is made up of cells. These cells have something called an enzyme. The enzyme’s job is to break down and recycle glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the cells,” reads an information sheet that went out to students.

“Children who have MPS are missing this enzyme.

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Principal for a Day Saiya Mann (left) and Vice-Principal for a Day Jessica Gentle are both in Grade 4 at Holly Elementary.

This means that instead of being recycled, the GAGs accumulate in the cells, which causes progressive damage to the heart, bones, joints, respiratory systems and, sometimes, central nervous systems. There is no cure.”

Jessica’s mom Jenifer said MPS has had a huge effect on her daughter, who has hearing and vision impairment and has gone through 18 surgeries, including a hip reconstruction and a bone marrow transplant.

She said it’s great that Saiya wanted to help out Jessica.

“She’s so young and she’s already thinking about other children and wanting to help her friends. Saiya said, ‘We just want to fix this.’”

Both students are in Grade 4 at the East Ladner school.

Saiya said being principal for the day was going well and that it was also really busy. She said she was making lots of deliveries, writing birthday cards and getting lots of emails.

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Original art on block to help children in Africa BY

JESSICA KERR

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A local couple is auctioning off a pair of original paintings this month with the money going to improve the lives of children in an impoverished African village.

Ladner’s Erin Moser spent eight months in Kampala, Uganda in 2008/09 during her third year of intercultural studies at Columbia Bible College.

She worked in a day shelter for street boys and during that time met two young children — Mikey and Mommy. The children had been taken in by one of the shelter workers.

“I just fell in love with these two,” she said.

Shortly after she returned home, her boyfriend (now husband) painted two of her many photos from her time in Uganda — one of Mikey and one of Mommy.

When the couple recently read about a group of Tsawwassen residents that started a sponsorship program for the children in Kamuli, a small village in Uganda, it wanted to help.

happy they are (despite having very little).”

The two couples teamed up with Love Global Foundation to start a child sponsorship program.

Moser said when she read the story about what the two couples are doing, she and her husband Mike Moser decided to auction off the two paintings to help the program.

The paintings, which are airbrushed acrylic on canvas and measure three feet by four feet, are valued at $2,000 each. The bidding will start at $200.

Muddy River Landing SUBMITTED PHOTO in Ladner Village is Two of Mike Moser’s paintings are hosting the silent aucbeing auctioned off this month to tion, which runs from help children in an impoverished Sunday, Nov. 16 until African village.

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TED MURPHY

MURPHY’S LAW So, you don’t think you’ll find the time to vote tomorrow? Well, you certainly won’t be alone given two out of every three eligible Delta voters didn’t cast a ballot in the last civic election.

Maybe it’s the lack of a mayor’s race that will keep you at home this time around. Perhaps you’re happy with the way things are or figure it doesn’t matter who gets elected because politicians are all the same.

Whatever your hollow justification might be for not finding 15 minutes in your day to vote, remember that although you may not want to help decide what happens at municipal hall (or school board), those institutions decide what happens to you and your money.

Barry Link, the editor of our sister paper, the Vancouver Courier, put together a great piece on the need to get out and vote to ensure you have a say in how your tax dollars are spent. Below is an abbreviated version modified for Delta purposes.

If you own property in Delta, you pay taxes to civic government, including to the school district. You don’t have a choice. If you’re a renter, you’re paying your landlord’s property taxes.

Depending on the value of the property, that adds up to hundreds or thousands of dollars a year.

Look out your door or window to the street. That street, the sidewalks, the sewers and water lines running underneath it are all built by the municipality using your money. In fact, infrastructure like roads and sewers takes up the bulk of civic spending. They’re expensive and difficult to create, but they make places livable thanks to the taxes you pay.

See the person walking their dog?

They pay the municipality for the licence required to own that dog. That licence is an example of the many fees you and your neighbours pay for various services, from putting on events to approval of renovations in your home.

Watch the police car drive by. That vehicle, the officers inside it and all their equipment are paid for by the municipality. How much they earn, where they patrol and their enforcement priorities are set by a police board chaired by the mayor. All with your money.

The fire hall down the street is also run by the municipality. Their ability to respond to your home for a fire or medical emergency depends on your taxes.

Walk by a school. Your money helped build that school. It also pays for the salaries of the teachers and staff who watch over those young minds each day.

Are you getting your money’s worth?

Only your vote can answer that one.

No reason to shuffle deck as incumbents doing good job MIKE SCHNEIDER

COMMUNITY COMMENT I can recall asking my mom and dad who they voted for as a kid and they would consistently reply, “None of your business.” They would only tell me that they, for the most part, voted for the person and not the party.

I have voted for slates and I have voted for individuals. Occasionally, when the stars align, the people I believe in happen to be on the same slate.

I am not going to use this platform to tell you how to vote. I am only going to say that this election offers a very real opportunity to appreciate incumbency.

I can tell you that I made my mind up for this cycle shortly after the deadline for candidate filing was completed. We know there will be at least one new face at the council and trustee tables this year.

It is encouraging to see so many candidates coming forward and all

of them, no matter what ideology they espouse, are to be congratulated for taking the time and spending the money to put themselves out there.

Some candidates say that change is needed and that may be so in some circumstances in other municipalities. Although I agree that it may be worth investigating whether a three- or four-term limit should be considered, I am going to immediately contradict myself by saying that incumbency has its merits as well. I like what the board of education and our mayor and council have accomplished over the past few years and I trust them to keep up the good work.

When you are elected as a trustee or as a councillor, it is ridiculous to think you are there to represent either one of the distinct communities of North Delta, Ladner or Tsawwassen. Until such time there is an overhaul toward a “ward” system, we should expect that all of our elected officials, no matter where they live, are elected to serve the whole of Delta, not just part of it.

So, forget about voting for candidates based on address alone. It just doesn’t make sense, and there are way too many examples to cite in 500 words.

The Optimist encourages readers to write letters to the editor. Letters are accepted on any topic, although preference is given to those on local matters. The Optimist reserves the right to edit letters and the decision to publish is at the discretion of the editor or publisher. All letters must be signed, dated and include the writer’s phone number

Although there are no seemingly crucial issues at the present, fresh after an emotional Remembrance Day it is important for us take 10 minutes from our sunny Saturday to get out to the polling station and show that we appreciate a hard fought right. Remember that there are millions of people around the world who are still fighting and dying for this process that we seem to take for granted. Best of luck to all candidates! *** Speaking of putting yourself out there, local Save-On-Foods produce guru (and crazy man) Dave Lemire will be on a quest on Saturday, Nov. 29.

For four hours, Lemire will be doing the Tsawwassen version of the Grouse Grind at Fred Gingell Park. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., he will be going up and down the stairs to raise money for B.C. Children’s Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to promote family fitness and supporting children in need by joining him.

The Optimist will be providing some more info on this event in the coming weeks and you can learn more at this nasty link: https://secure. bcchf.ca/SuperheroPages/team. cfm?Event=OFG&Team=8779

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Unanxious Parenting

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Breaking the cycle of Anxiety

Outpouring at cenotaph proves to be an uplifting experience Editor: Once again the planners and organizers of the Ladner Remembrance Day ceremony are to be thanked for their selfless contribution to our wonderful community.

Honestly, it was a bit of a tougher day than normal for retired Canadian Forces members like myself, as I’m sure it was for many after the disgraceful and

cowardly attacks on our serving personnel in the past month.

What an uplifting experience it was to be surrounded by so many members of our community, young and old.

I did have one slightly jarring moment when a police officer in full tactical gear passed me. While I fully expected to see police officers at the ceremony, I

did not expect to see such an overt show of force.

Although I fully support the decision to increase security around the ceremony this year, I’m not sure the overt presence of tactical unit officers was necessary.

I’m hopeful that in future, our excellent police service will deem this type of display unnecessary.

Stephen Holding

Only one-third of voters cast ballots in ’11 Editor: It’s truly shocking to review statistics from the last election in 2011 and see that only 33.5 per cent of Delta voted.

When you factor in those who didn’t vote as well as those not eligible to vote, it’s truly frightening to think that major community deci-

sions are being made by some councillors who only received support from about 10 per cent of the population.

These are multi-million-dollar decisions about our homes, our streets, our parks, the environment, our water, our sports facilities, our taxes and much more.

If you care about your community, please come out and vote on Saturday.

Drag your neighbours, friends and relatives along too.

Let’s aim to get a much broader, more accurate representation of what our Delta needs.

B. Yaworski

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Bonus question: Are Mr. and Mrs. Stoopid proud of their namesake?

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Editor: Re: FHA no longer holding free flu shot clinic at McKee, letter to the editor, Oct. 29 I would like the opportunity to respond to Pearl MacPherson’s concerns about the absence of a flu shot clinic at the McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre in Ladner.

I appreciate what MacPherson has to say about the services we provide. It gives us an opportunity to engage with and respond to those we serve in a meaningful way.

Helping seniors get their flu shot is important to us.

Three years ago, pharmacies began providing the flu shot to anyone over the age of five. People picking up prescriptions or other personal items found this to be a very convenient option

as the shot remained free at pharmacies for seniors, pregnant women, aboriginal people and people living with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes.

As a result of this change, we noticed that fewer people were attending the public flu shot clinics we were hosting in communities across our region.

At the same time, we noticed a gap in the service for families with children between the ages of six months and five years (as pharmacists cannot vaccinate children under five years of age) and people who would not, or could not, go to a pharmacy or doctor’s office, such as those who are homeless.

This is why we decided to refocus our efforts and resources to help these groups of people get pro-

tected.

Seniors in Delta can receive their flu shot through their local pharmacy, doctor’s office and, on Nov. 17, at the McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre, which has organized a flu clinic on that day.

We appreciate the feedback from people in our communities, and we are continually monitoring what is needed so we can be responsive to demands throughout the flu season.

Should anyone have questions about the flu, or where to get a flu shot, please visit www.fraserhealth.ca/flushot or call the South Delta Public Health Unit at 604-952-3550 or the North Delta Public Health Unit at 604-507-5400.

Michelle Murti Medical Health Officer Fraser Health

Clinic would seem far more efficient Editor: While trying to keep the public calm during the Ebola scare, we have heard from those in the know that we should be more fearful of influenza.

Dr. Meena Dewar (the medical health officer for Vancouver Coastal Health) is quoted in the Vancouver Sun as saying, “This is a virus that causes severe illness, particularly for the elderly and people with underlying conditions.”

It was also stated the B.C. Centre for Disease Control was reporting on earlier-than-usual outbreaks of influenza. Everyone is being encouraged to get immunized as soon as pos-

sible.

With all that said, this year our Fraser Health Authority decided to include flu clinics in their cutbacks. Is public health still within their mandate?

In the past, the flu clinics in South Delta (where free vaccine was administered to anyone eligible) were held at the McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre, KinVillage Community Centre, various churches and South Delta Recreation Centre.

I would imagine all these venues (maybe with the exception of the South Delta Recreation Centre) were used free of charge.

It was possible that some

overtime and mileage had to be paid, but the nurses were already on the payroll.

I was one of the many volunteers and I witnessed first-hand the long lineups as hundreds of people took advantage of this convenient public health service.

Am I now to believe that it is more cost efficient to have each of these people go to their doctor (adding much more strain to the few doctors we have) or a participating pharmacist?

Be it a doctor or a pharmacist, the government will be billed for each individual appointment.

That’s our tax dollars at work!

Eunice Getz

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A12 The Delta Optimist November 14, 2014 Business

Port opens community office in Trenant Park Square personally with port staff, ask questions, get information and provide input on the port activities that take place in the area.”

Noting Delta is home to the largest container port in Canada and biggest coal port on the west coast of North America, Mayor Lois Jackson said during a recent opening event the office will be a valuable resource for the community.

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The public can now get information on port activities at a community office in Ladner. until Dec. 6.

Spa Time will be handing out coupons for complimentary hand polish changes for your donation.

Visit www.spatime.ca or call 604.948.9801 for more information. *** Eighteen Delta students received their certified professional accountant and certified general accountant designations at a convoca-

tion ceremony in Vancouver earlier this month. They are: Rudolph Balasabas, John Barth, Jian Chen, Winnie Cheung, Maricres De Leon, Harkamal Dhillon, Barbara Friesen, Irina Garagan, Manisha Kalsi, Andrea Lieuwen, Brock MacKay, Manish Mehra, Raminder Parmar, Payam Ressalat, Yajing Schurr, Dhiraj Sharma, Yi Zhang and Qinmei Zheng.

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Snuggles is getting a double mastectomy to remove some mammary tumors. They will be tested and we hope they are benign! Thank you to everyone who donates to the Tollie Fund as surgeries like this would not be possible without them!!

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This was the fifth year for the initiative, which has raised more than $139,000 since it began. *** Spa Time in Tsawwassen is hosting its annual Toy and Food Drive in support of Deltassist. New unwrapped toys, clothing or non-perishable food items can be dropped off at Spa Time (1232-56th St.)

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*** This year’s Triple O’s KidSport Day was a huge success, raising a record $47,527 to help kids participate in team sports.

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Port Metro Vancouver has opened a community office at Trenant Park Square in Ladner.

Staff will provide residents with information about port activities as well as ongoing and planned projects, including the proposed Terminal 2 at Roberts Bank.

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Website and social media campaign launched Tourism Delta launched a website and social media campaign last month.

Both the website, www. tourismdelta.com, and social media channels focus on sharing information about events, attractions and activities in the area.

The website features example itineraries — focusing on family fun, outdoor adventure, exploring and going local — as well as an event calendar and directory of places to eat, play and stay.

“The goal of any destination marketing organization is to enhance awareness of an area, resulting in an increase in visitors’ length of stay and spend in that area,” said Tourism Delta chair Kristin Bishop.

“Tourism Delta is work-

Kristin Bishop Tourism Delta chair ing on promoting the many assets that Delta has to offer, and on online presence is critical in sharing information with both locals and visitors.”

Tourism Delta was registered as a society in June of this year, and is recognized by Destination BC and the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Tourism Region

as Delta’s destination marketing organization.

Tourism Delta is a committee of volunteer, community-based stakeholders, and has received support from a number of local organizations. Earlier this year, Tourism Delta produced a folding community map, highlighting activities in the area, which is currently distributed in local businesses, on B.C. Ferries, as well as in the Delta Visitor Centre (located at and operated by the Delta Chamber of Commerce).

All Delta organizations in the tourism industry or hosting public events are invited to send their information to info@tourismdelta.com to be included on the website or in the social media channels.

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ARNOTT SUBSTATION PILE DRIVING UPDATE BC Hydro is currently installing pilings into the ground in the north section of the Arnott Substation yard. The pilings are required to improve soil densification to accommodate future additions to the substation.

Pile driving was scheduled to be completed by November 14, 2014. However, it has been determined that additional pilings are needed in order to provide necessary soil densification.

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Construction will continue to adhere to the Corporation of Delta’s Noise Control Bylaw: Number 1906.

BC Hydro recognizes the noise inconvenience this work may cause and we thank you for your patience and understanding. We will strive to complete this work as quickly and safely as possible.

If you have any questions or would like more information about this project, please contact BC Hydro at 1 866 647 3334 or stakeholderengagement@bchydro.com.

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Riverside Dental collected 102 pounds of Halloween treats in its annual Cash for Candy program in support of Delta Hospital. Dr Raj Dhiman and staff members Christy Karigiannis, Taryn Zimmer, Colleen MacLaren, Natasha Weiss and Lesa Ibarra are shown with some of the candy.

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1 year Positions: President, (new) VP Operations, VP Field, Treasurer, VP Coaches 2 year Positions: VP Senior, VP Minor, VP Officials, Secretary Contact president@deltalacrosse.ca should you wish to put your name up for election.

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Community Choirs at St. David’s Anglican Church

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the First World War. The Optimist, with assistance from the Delta Museum and Archives, has been looking back at what was making news here at home during the war years. Follow along as we share tidbits every month of what life was like in South Delta 100 years ago.

Response from Delta is good The residents of Ladner and Delta have responded liberally towards the appeal for funds towards the local war relief fund, over $2,500 being in the treasury at the present time.

Of this amount a draft for $1,000 has been sent by Mr. H. N. Rich, the local treasurer, to Hon. W. T. White, treasurer for the Canadian Patriotic Fund. This is

the first instalment to be sent and will probably be followed by several more.

Some of the money collected will go towards the Canadian Red Cross Society.

The collecting for this fund is still being continued and is in the hands of Mr. H. N. Rich and Dr. A. deR. Taylor, secretary, while Reeve Paterson is chairman of the society.

Residents will hold dance Ladner will celebrate Thanksgiving Day by holding a dance in McNeely Hall on Monday, October 12.

This ball has been arranged for by the young men of Ladner to aid in cheering up those made despondent by thoughts of war, and it should be the duty of every

loyal Canadian both young and old to put aside the serious thoughts occasioned by the European war and to do their share to brighten up his neighbors.

This dance will commence with the grand march at 9 o’clock. Refreshments will be served.

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO DISCHARGE A LAND USE CONTRACT Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7376 for 36 Parkgrove Crescent, Delta, B.C. (File No. LU007214) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Regular Meeting to be held on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. at the Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre, 11760 88 Avenue, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading and final adoption of “Delta (Beaton/Turner – LU007214) Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7376, 2014” which relates to the property at 36 Parkgrove Crescent as shown outlined in bold and marked “Subject Property” on the map below.

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 2886 from the subject property to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential Zone, in order to allow a secondary suite as an accessory use in the existing single family dwelling.

Pursuant to Section 890(4) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on October 27, 2014, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw.

Website: www.delta.ca October 27, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item No. B.01.

Calling singers of all ages and experience levels.

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Rehearsals: Sunday, 11:30 am.

We sing great music, learn about how our singing voice works, and laugh a LOT.

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 am and 4:45 pm and Thursday between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm November 14, 2014 to November 24, 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 on or before 12:00 noon, Monday, November 24, 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

St. David’s Community Choir Rehearsals: Thursday, 8:00 pm-9:30 pm.

The Community Choir is a fun group, singing an eclectic mix of both sacred and secular repertoire.

Now preparing for the Christmas season.

New members are ALWAYS welcome!

For more information, email Lesley: choir@stdavidsdelta.com

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Joyful noise Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. Psalm 98:4 I always have this verse ready when I ask someone to join the choir and they say, “I can’t really sing,” or “I can’t read music.” Why not consider joining a choir in advance of Christmas? It will cheer your heart, clear your mind and put you into relationship with others in the choir.

Under professional direction, even someone like me can make a contribution.

Advent is a period of roughly a month prior to Christmas. The watchword of Advent is “prepare.” I can’t think of a better way to prepare for Christmas than by singing every week with others.

Rehearsals for children are Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and for adults on Thursdays from 8 to 9:30 p.m.

This opportunity is open to all in our community. See ad on Page 14.

Under the direction of Lesley Sutherland, who is experienced in directing both children and adults, I have learned so much and have enjoyed singing with others. Working toward a Christmas concert, I am motivated to offer my “joyful noise” and trust that it will be blended into something beautiful by our director and other choristers. I have experienced this very thing. Another thing to consider: as we sing, we join with all creation in praise.

Make a loud noise by contacting Lesley at choir@stdavidsdelta.com.

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Operation Red Nose getting ready for its 13th season in community

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Deputy Chief Lyle Beaudoin is encouraging people to use Operation Red Nose if they’ve been drinking at holiday parties.

The 13th annual Operation Red Nose DeltaRichmond safe driving campaign kicked off at the Delta Sport Development Centre last Friday.

The event, which included MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay and MLA Vicki Huntington, comes as volunteers get ready to keep local roads safe during the holiday season.

The Delta Police Department, which has been a huge supporter since the introduction of the program in Delta in 2002, continues to provide all

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criminal record checks for volunteers free of charge.

“I’ve been a member of this force for 35 years and there is nothing worse for us police officers to attend to than an accident — possibly fatal — where alcohol is involved,” said deputy Chief Lyle Beaudoin.

“These are the types of accidents that are completely preventable if drivers use opportunities like Operation Red Nose.”

ICBC, a provincial sponsor since 1996, supports the program in 25 communities in B.C. by providing insur-

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“In case of an accident while driving, the volunteer’s personal insurance is not affected,” explained Karen Trenaman, ICBC road safety coordinator.

Michelle Laviolette, branch manager at Vancity in Tsawwassen, another sponsor of the program, said the service has a positive impact in the community on many levels.

Approximately 55 volunteers are needed per night to run the program.

“Our volunteers are 40 per cent Delta Gymnastics parents and 60 per cent community members,” said Carlene Lewall, chair of the campaign.

“Volunteering for Operation Red Nose is a great way to give during the holiday season plus it is a lot of fun,” added Lewall.

To volunteer visit www. operationrednosedelta.com or stop by the Delta Sport Development Centre.

This year Operation Red Nose will operate on Nov. 28 and 29 and Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 and 31.

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Keep a windshield scraper and small broom for ice and snow removal

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Dress warmly. Wear layers of loose-fitting, layered, lightweight clothing.

Carry food and water. Store a supply of high energy “munchies” and several bottles of water.

Should you drive?

First, if weather conditions are bad enough to make you uncomfortable or nervous, don’t go out! Travel only as necessary and only when you’re comfortable doing so. If you do decide to head out, make sure you leave yourself extra time, and check local news reports for up-todate road and traffic information, so you’ll know what to expect.

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They’re playing for toys Local musicians present sixth annual show to benefit Toy Depot Boychuk and Marty Hatlelid, or Guitar Marty, were at a local bar having a pint when Hatlelid came up ocal musicians Jerry with the idea for the event.

Doucette and Kenny This year will mark the Boychuk return to sixth annual toy drive show. the Tsawwassen Legion “Kenny and I thought it with their annual Christmas was a great idea,” he says, toy drive for Deltassist. adding the toy drive has Next Friday’s show turned into a big success. will feature the Doucette “It makes you feel so Band, Brickhouse, the good WhiskyDicks and a few “We’re going to have because you know other groups, all these says Doucette. a good time with it “We’re this year. We always kids are going to going to do. It always gets get a toy or have a good sold out. The people toys.” time with it There this year. We are so fantastic.” always do. It Jerry Doucette will also be a silent always gets auction sold out. The at the upcoming show. people are so fantastic,” he Doucette will include a cussays. tom made Fury guitar in the His band will be joined auction. onstage by singer Angela He has played it in the Hurst and Carter Low, who studio and a few times on Doucette describes as a stage and says he’ll autoreally strong guitar player. graph it as well.

The toys go to children “It’s a beautiful guitar.” from low-income families The show is set for through Deltassist’s annual Friday, Nov. 21 at the Toy Depot program.

Tsawwassen Legion, 22Deltassist is a non-profit social services organization. 1835-56th St. Seating starts at 6:30 The Doucette Band will p.m. and the music begins be headlining the show. at 7 p.m.

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Jerry Doucette (left) and Kenny Boychuk present their sixth annual toy drive show for Deltassist at the Tsawwassen Legion next Friday.

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August returns to Genesis Theatre August is returning to Genesis Theatre.

The group, which includes West Coast singer/songwriters Rae Armour, Beverley Elliott and Linda Kidder, will perform at the Ladner venue as part of the live@5005 concert series.

Armour, who began her music career with a popular rock band in her hometown of Edmonton, has performed solo concerts on many international stages, including in the U.S., Australia and Europe.

Elliott, who has been entertaining audiences with her own brand of earthy, country folk music, is also an actress. She has performed on TV (recently in ABC series Once Upon a Time), in movies and

in theatre.

Kidder, a charismatic singer and performer, has toured with has kd lang, Gary Fjellgaard, Ian Tyson, Michelle Wright, Norman Foote and more.

The live@5005 show is set for Friday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15, cash only, at the door on the night of the performance.

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For every artist, at whatever level of experience, each stroke of the brush can be a new discovery, never quite the same as the one before and, sometimes, a move into an exciting new passage leading towards a challenging yet still unknown realm of personal creativity.

Then, the visual art moment becomes an excitement, a time of realization when a hidden talent makes itself known to be cajoled and nourished into an expression of mind and hand, to be cherished and nurtured.

The South Delta Artists Guild’s current show, Just Do It, has a subtitle, Unleashing Creative Exploration, and that suggestion has resulted in Gallery 1710 being filled with paintings that are fresh in style, original in presentation and often stunning in execution.

This is art worthy of collection offered by many of this area’s outstanding artists in oils, acrylic, watercolour, pen and ink, mixed media, collage and something different: new guild

member Nicholas Florov has three works in which the subjects are both carved from wood and painted.

Anita de Vos, Birgit Coath, Marilyn Atkey, Daniel Grant, Ulf Ottho, Lennart Osterlind, Jacquie Dunn, Amy Bjorn and Sandra Taylor are among those showing their work, which reflects local history, wildlife, landscapes, gardens, figure drawing and fantasy.

Retired architect and artist Geof Hacker has a unique link to Gallery 1710. After immigrating from England, he joined Vancouver-based PBK Architects, which was commissioned by the Corporation of Delta in the 1960s to build for its rapidly growing population.

As their projects neared completion, a TsawwassenLadner Kiwanis Club member mentioned to a Kerrisdale member working for PBK that his group wished to sponsor a much-needed library and recognize the Tsawwassen First Nation in its design.

Following negotiations with Delta, PBK and a donation of more than $70,000 from the Kiwanis, the Kiwanis Longhouse library opened

at 1710-56th St. in 1973.

Meantime, the South Delta Artists Guild became a registered non-profit art society in 1975, meeting in members’ homes until becoming one of the groups accommodated in the decrepit Beach Grove fire hall renamed the Phoenix Club. Finally, after years of negotiations between the guild and Delta, an agreement was reached.

Geof Hacker was guild president at the time, and in 2000, at a packed opening ceremony, he welcomed Mayor Lois Jackson to officially recognize the South Delta Artists Guild as the major renter of the Kiwanis Longhouse. Gallery 1710 was on its way.

Since moving into its home base 14 years ago, the guild has transformed the interior of the iconic log building, turning one wing into the fine Gallery 1710 and the other into a workroom/studio. Themed, cooperative and private shows run throughout the year.

The Just Do It show and sale is open Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and runs through Nov. 23.

For more information, visit www.southdeltaartistsguild. com.

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Frosty fun in Quebec

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omehow a family ski trip has become an annual tradition — not surprising, since my wife is passionate about skiing. I’m OK with that, with the tiny proviso that every year we experience someplace different, a new unique and charming locale.

This year, that would be Quebec, where winter is a season to be celebrated in toques and mitts - whether at the annual Quebec Carnival, with a stay in the Hotel du Glace, skiing the nearby slopes of Mont Ste. Anne and Le Massif, or snowshoeing, camping and ziplining in the Outaouais.

Quebec City is a fourcentury-old fortified city, full of historic sights and superb restaurants.

Wandering the old city’s cobbled, snow-laden streets, sampling fondue and touring the Ice Hotel all served as my kids’ first introduction to a European-style winter experience.

Enjoy the city by night and hit the slopes by day.

The mountains surrounding the historic city boast enough diversity that regardless of skier ability, there’s compelling terrain.

Long, meandering, easy-toconquer runs snake down the sides of both resorts,

but there are also steep slopes and glades galore for experts.

Mont-Sainte-Anne: Thirty minutes from Quebec City, Mont-SainteAnne tempts skiers and snowboarders with 67 trails spanning three sides of the mountain. It’s known for its slick, race-steep runs on the north side, and its Black forest glades on the south.

For on mountain lodging, the Chateau Mont Sainte Anne is perfect for families, the only ski-in-ski-out hotel in this region, so you can ski first tracks in the morning and end the day on the 19 lit trails.

For the kids: A permanent seven-metre high half-pipe, and a traditional slope-side Sugar Shack, doling out maple taffy on snow.

Le Massif de Charlevoix: I have skied many beautiful resorts around the world, but few can compare with Le Massif de Charlevoix.

Here, you actually arrive at the main lodge at the top of the mountain, and then ski down towards the banks of the Saint Lawrence River.

The views are spectacular.

Le Massif is the most exciting resort on the Canadian ski map right now, the inspiration of Cirque de Soleil co-founder Daniel Gauthier. Everything is top notch, from the lifts and

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The beautiful view looking eastward of the Saint Lawrence River from Le Massif.

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For the kids: Give rodelling a try, a brand of extreme sledding on a specially designed 7.5-kilometre trail.

The Outaouais: After four days of downhill skiing near Quebec City, we head-

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Bad exercises you’re probably doing According to his studies, an abdominal crunch puts a high level of stress and compression on the lumbar spine. In fact, a crunch or traditional sit-up generates at least 3,350 newtons (the equivalent of 340 kg) of compressive force on the spine.

What to do instead: a plank, side plank or try a stir the pot on a stability

up for neck problems too Push-ups (because you have to poke I know you are saying, the head forward to get the “What?” I have just a listed bar behind the head). an exercise you have seen What to do instead: pull in my columns and one that the bar down to the front of I teach to my clients. But, the chest. here’s the thing: Most peoThe Smith Machine ple do not perform a pushThis machine looks and up properly. smells a lot They let their like a squat “There are plenty low back rack, but sag, their instead of a of exercises that head drop free bar, the and their tho- are just plain stupid bar is fixed because they cause on gliders racic spine to round. and “guides” more injuries...”

The exercise the exerciser becomes to squat and a big ol’ mess in a short lunge in a straight up-andperiod of time. down pattern. The problem What to do instead: a with that is that our bodies push-up — the correct way. were not meant to squat If you are unable to mainstraight up and down. We tain your form, start with were meant to squat while your hands elevated (like on hinging at the hips. a bench or chair), nail the What to do instead: form from there and then squats or lunges with progress to your toes. dumbbells or a squat rack.

Pec Deck/Pec Fly Machine Upright Rows If you want to spend In this exercise you some quality time with your are holding onto a bar, or physiotherapist, load up dumbbells in front of the one of these machines and body, and lifting the hands then go for it. Both of these up until they rest are under machines can overstretch the chin and your elbows the front of your shoulder are flared out and higher and cause the muscles than your hands. Seems around the rear of your innocent enough, but shoulder to stiffen. The similar to the behind the result: shoulder impingepulldown and the pec deck ment syndrome and you machine, you are just asksponsoring your physio’s ing for a shoulder injury. next Hawaiian vacation.

Because upright rows What to do instead: cause the upper arm bone bench press, dumbbell chest (humerus) to bang up press or flys off a stability against the AC (acromion ball, or on a bench. As well, process) joint, this can a properly executed push-up compress the nerves in the is also a far better alternashoulder area and damtive. age the cartilage in the AC Behind the Head Lat joint. Not fun.

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WISEBUYERSREADTHELEGALCOPY:Vehicle(s)maybeshownwithoptionalequipment.Dealermaysellorleaseforless.Limitedtimeoffers.Offersonlyvalidatparticipatingdealers.Retailoffersmaybecancelledorchangedatanytimewithoutnotice.Dealerorderortransfermayberequiredasinventorymayvarybydealer.SeeyourFordDealerforcompletedetailsorcalltheFordCustomerRelationshipCentreat1-800-565-3673.Forfactoryorders,acustomermayeithertakeadvantageofeligibleFordretailcustomerpromotionalincentives/offersavailableatthetimeofvehiclefactoryorderortimeofvehicledelivery,butnotbothorcombinationsthereof.RetailoffersnotcombinablewithanyCPA/GPCorDailyRentalincentives,the CommercialUpfitProgramortheCommercialFleetIncentiveProgram(CFIP).UntilDecember01,receive$500/$750/$1,000/$1,750/$2,000/$2,500/$3,250/$3,500/$4,000/$4,250/ $4,500/$5,500/$6,000/$6,250/$6,500/$7,000/$7,250/$7,500/$8,000/$8,500/$9,000/$10,500 inManufacturerRebateswiththepurchaseorleaseofanew2014Fusion,Escape2.0L/2015F-150RegularCabXL4x2(ValueLeader)/2014CMAX,2015Taurus(excludingSE),Expedition,TransitConnect,E-Series/2014FocusSManual,Edge/2014F-150RegularCabXL4x2(ValueLeader)and2015F-350toF-550ChassisCabs/2015FiestaS/2014Fiesta/2014Explorer,TransitConnectand2015F-150RegularCab(excludingXL)/2014F-350toF-550ChassisCab/ 2014MustangV6CoupeandTaurusSE/2015F-150SuperCabandSuperCrew/ 2014E-Series/ 2014Flex/2014Taurus(excludingSE)/ 2014MustangV6Premium/2015F-250toF-450(excludingChassisCabs)Gasengine/2014Expedition/2014MustangGT(excludingGT500)/2014F-150RegularCab(excludingXL4x2),2014F-150SuperCrew4x4XLT300A,F-250toF-450(excludingChassisCabs)-GasEngineand2015F-250toF-450(excludingChassisCabs)Dieselengine/2014F-150SuperCabandSuperCrew(excludingF-150SuperCrew4x4XLT300A)/2014F-250toF-450(excludingChassisCabs)DieselEngine--allchassiscab,strippedchassis,cutawaybody,F-150Raptor,MediumTruck,MustangBoss302andShelbyGT500excluded.Employee PriceadjustmentsarenotcombinablewithCPA,GPC,CFIP,DailyRentalAllowanceandA/X/Z/D/F-Planprograms.Deliveryallowancesarenotcombinablewithanyfleetconsumerincentives.*Purchaseanew2014FocusSESedanwith6-speedautomatictransmission/2014EscapeSFWD2.5L/2014FusionSE/2014FocusST/2014EscapeAWDTitaniumwith2.0LEcoBoostenginefor$20,964/$25,374/$23,999/$31,164/$35,949afterManufacturerRebateof$0/$500/$0/$0/$500andWinterSafetyPackageCashAlternativeof$750/$750/$750/$750/$750arededucted.TaxespayableonfullamountofpurchasepriceaftertotalManufacturerRebateandWinterSafetyPackageCashAlternativehasbeendeducted.Offersincludefreightandairtaxof $1,665/$1,750/$1,700/$1,665/$1,750butexcludevariablechargesoflicense,fuelfillcharge,insurance,dealerPDI(ifapplicable),registration,PPSA,administrationfeesandcharges,anyenvironmentalchargesorfees,andallapplicabletaxes. AllpricesarebasedonManufacturer’sSuggestedRetailPrice.ManufacturerRebatesarenotcombinablewithanyfleetconsumerincentives.**UntilDecember01,2014,receive0.99%/1.99%/0.99%annualpercentagerate(APR)purchasefinancingona2014FocusSESedanwith6-speedautomatictransmission/2014EscapeSFWD2.5L/2014FusionSEforamaximumof84monthstoqualifiedretailcustomers,onapprovedcredit(OAC)fromFordCredit.Notallbuyerswillqualifyforthelowestinterest rate.Purchasefinancingmonthlypaymentis$258/$324/$284(thesumoftwelve(12)monthlypaymentsdividedby26periodsgivespayeeabi-weeklypaymentof$119/$149/$131)with$0downpayment.Costofborrowingis$743.43/$1,829.32/$815.60orAPRof0.99%/1.99%/0.99%andtotaltoberepaidis$21,707.43/$27,203.32/$23,814.60.DownpaymentmayberequiredbasedonapprovedcreditfromFordCredit.OffersincludeaManufacturerRebateof$0/$0/$500,WinterSafetyPackageCashAlternativeof$750/$750/$750,FordCreditPurchaseFinanceCashof$0/$0/$1,000andfreightandairtaxof$1,665/$1,750/$1,700butexcludevariablechargesoflicense,fuelfillcharge,insurance,dealerPDI(ifapplicable),registration,PPSA, administrationfeesandcharges,anyenvironmentalchargesorfees,andallapplicabletaxes.TaxespayableonfullamountofpurchasepriceafterManufacturerRebatesdeducted.AllpricesarebasedonManufacturer’sSuggestedRetailPrice.†UntilDecember01,2014,leaseanew2014F-150SuperCrewXLT4x45.0L(300APackage)andgetaslowas0.99%leaseannualpercentagerate(APR)financingforupto24monthsonapprovedcredit(OAC)fromFordCredit.NotallbuyerswillqualifyforthelowestAPRpayment.Leaseavehiclewithavalueof$44,149at0.99%APRforupto24monthswith$2,575downorequivalenttradein,monthlypaymentis$299(Comparisonpaymentsareforreferencepurposesonlyandarecalculatedas follows:themonthlypaymentisannualized(multipliedby12)andthendividedbythecomparisonperiod(26weeksforbi-weekly). Forexample($299X12)/26bi-weeklyperiods=$138.),totalleaseobligationis$9,751andoptionalbuyoutis$21,633.OfferincludesManufacturerRebateof$8,500,FordCreditLeaseFinanceCashof$1,200andfreightandairtaxof$1,800butexcludevariablechargesoflicense,fuelfillcharge,insurance,dealerPDI(ifapplicable),registration,PPSA,administrationfeesandcharges,anyenvironmentalchargesorfees,andallapplicabletaxes.TaxespayableonfullamountofleasefinancingpriceafterManufacturerRebatededucted.AdditionalpaymentsrequiredforPPSA,registration,securitydeposit,NSF fees(whereapplicable),excesswearandtear,andlatefees.Someconditionsandmileagerestrictionsof40,000kmfor24monthsapply.Excesskilometragechargesof16¢perkmforF-Series,plusapplicabletaxes.Excesskilometragechargessubjecttochange,seeyourlocaldealerfordetails.AllpricesarebasedonManufacturer’sSuggestedRetailPrice.▲OfferonlyvalidfromNovember1,2014toDecember1,2014(the“ProgramPeriod”)toCanadianresidentcustomerswhocurrently(duringtheProgramPeriod)ownorareleasingcertainFordcar,SportUtilityVehicle(SUV),Cross-OverUtilityVehicle(CUV),Minivan,andPickupTruckmodels(eacha“QualifyingLoyaltyModel”),orcertaincompetitivecar,SportUtilityVehicle(SUV),Cross-Over UtilityVehicle(CUV),Minivan,orpickuptruckwithapickupbedmodels(eacha“QualifyingConquestModel”).Qualifyingcustomerswillreceive$1,000withthepurchase,lease,orfactoryorder(duringtheProgramPeriod)ofanewqualifying2014FordFusion,Mustang(excludingShelbyGT500),Taurus,Edge,Flex,Explorer,Escape,Expedition,TransitConnect,E-Series,or2014F-150SuperCrew,2014/2015F-250toF-450;or$1,500withthepurchase,lease,orfactoryorder(duringtheProgramPeriod)ofanewqualifying2014FordF-150RegularCaborSuperCabmodel–allRaptorand2015F-150modelsareexcluded(eachan“EligibleVehicle”).SomeeligibilityrestrictionsapplyonQualifyingLoyaltyandConquestModelsandEligibleVehicles –seedealerforfulloffercriteria.EligibleVehiclemustbedeliveredand/orfactory-orderedfromyourparticipatingForddealerduringtheProgramPeriod.Limitone(1)incentiveperEligibleVehiclesale,uptoamaximumoftwo(2)separateEligibleVehiclesales,perQualifyingConquest/LoyaltyModel.Eachcustomerwillberequiredtoprovideproofofownership/registrationandinsuranceoftheapplicableQualifyingConquest/LoyaltyModel(inCanada)fortheprevious3monthsandtheownership/registrationaddressmustmatchtheaddressonthenewBuyer’sAgreementorLeaseAgreementfortheEligibleVehiclesale.Taxespayablebeforeincentiveisdeducted.††Receiveawintersafetypackagewhichincludes:four(4)wintertires, four(4)steelwheels,andfour(4)tirepressuremonitoringsensorswhenyoupurchaseorleaseanynew2014/2015FordFiesta,Focus,Fusion,Escape,Edge(excludingSport)orExplorerbetweenOctober1andDecember1,2014.ThisofferisnotapplicabletoanyFleet(otherthansmallfleetswithaneligibleFIN)orGovernmentcustomersandnotcombinablewithCPA,GPC,CFIPorDailyRentalAllowances.Someconditionsapply.SeeDealerfordetails.Vehiclehandlingcharacteristics,tireloadindexandspeedratingmaynotbethesameasfactorysuppliedall-seasontires.Wintertiresaremeanttobeoperatedduringwinterconditionsandmayrequireahighercoldinflationpressurethanall-seasontires.ConsultyourFordofCanadaDealerfor detailsincludingapplicablewarrantycoverage.***Estimatedfuelconsumptionratingsfor2014Focus2.0LI46-speedautomatictransmission:[7.6L/100km(37MPG)City,5.3L/100km(53MPG)Hwy]/2014EscapeFWD2.5LI46-speedautomatictransmission:[9.5L/100km(30MPG)City,6.3L/100km(45MPG)Hwy]/2014FusionFWD2.5LI46-speedSSTtransmission:[9.2L/100km(31MPG)City,5.8L/100km(49MPG)Hwy]/2014F-1504x45.0LV86-speedautomatictransmission:[15.0L/100km(19MPG)City,10.6L/100km(27MPG)Hwy].FuelconsumptionratingsbasedonTransportCanadaapprovedtestmethods.Actualfuelconsumptionwillvarybasedonroadconditions,vehicleloading,vehicleequipment,vehiclecondition,anddriving habits. ◆ Basedon2007-2013andYTDJune2014R.L.PolkvehicleregistrationsdataforCanadaintheLargePremiumUtility,LargeTraditionalUtility,LargeUtility,MediumPremiumUtility,MediumUtility,SmallPremiumUtility,andSmallUtilitysegments.†††F-Seriesisthebest-sellingpickuptruckinCanadafor48yearsinarowbasedonCanadianVehicleManufacturers’Associationstatisticalsalesreportupto2013andR.L.PolkvehicleregistrationsdatauptoJune2014.©2014SiriusCanadaInc.“SiriusXM”,theSiriusXMlogo,channelnamesandlogosaretrademarksofSiriusXMRadioInc.andareusedunderlicence.©2014FordMotorCompanyofCanada,Limited.Allrightsreserved.

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Christmas Sweater Party with the DieHard Band

Friday December 5th Friday December 5th Doors Doors open at 7 open pm at 7 pm Shari’s Saturday Social

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Photos are by donation (minimum $2 per photo) and all funds go to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau, a charity that provides low-income families with food gift certificates and new toys at Christmas.

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November 14, 2014 The Delta Optimist A29 Coming Events Clubs & Groups

CMHA Delta offering Living Life to the Full course at Ladner United Church. Saturdays, from 1-4 p.m. on Nov. 15 and 22, Dec. 6 and 13. Bursaries available. For more information and to register call 604-943-1878.

Nov. 19, in the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Our guest speaker is Helmut Pastrick, Senior Economist, BC One Credit Union. Guests are welcome. Please call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information. Our discussion group will meet the following morning, Thursday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m. at CoPs. Tsawwassen Library Ukulele Jam, third Thurs-

to the future

The fifth Wander Inn Cafe will be open on Nov. 15 from 7 - 10 p.m. Be entertained by singer/songwriter Graydon Penner on guitar, the great classic rock pianist, Brian Griffith, and the lovely jazz singer, Camille Garvey Cerdan and friends. Suggested entrance donation is $5 which includes your coffee/tea and goodies. Everyone welcome - you’ll enjoy great music, conversation, and relaxation. Location: Ladner Christian Fellowship Church - 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. Tsawwassen Parkinson’s Support Group next meeting is Monday, Nov. 17.

We are a group whose members either have Parkinson’s or are caregivers to someone with PDS. We meet once a month at KinVillage from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to talk, exchange ideas and socialize. For more information call Peter or Eileen at 604943-8350.

Family Grief Support.

The Centre for Supportive Care will be offering a family grief group starting Tuesday, Nov. 18. The group will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and meet twice a month until the end of June. Please call the centre at 604-948-0660 for more information and to schedule a meeting prior to the start of the group.

The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people will hold its general meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday,

day of the month, Nov. 20 - Dec. 18, 7 - 8:30 p.m. All uked up and no place to jam?

Whether you are a ukulele newbie or a seasoned strummer, please join us on the third Thursday of the month for a fun and relaxed evening with fellow uke enthusiasts.

A variety of music will be represented and sheet music and lyrics will be provided for those who feel like singing along.

A book club meets on the third Thursday of the month, 2 - 4 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library.

Join us to discuss books in a casual setting. New members are welcome.

Books are provided.

Shopping Day fundraiser for Hospice, Nov. 22 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Open Space Yoga, 4880 Delta St. One day only, a vast array of vendors offering great merchandise all in one place. Unique gifts for Christmas.

Enjoy your Baby free course with free baby minding. Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m. (Nov. 22, Dec. 6, 13, 20) at Ladner United Church. Further details and registration info at www.llttf.ca or call CMHA Delta 604-9431878.

The TOOB 2014 AGM Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 23. Royal Canadian Legion, 289. 221835 56th St., Tsawwassen. www.toobnews.ca.

Rhonda Doram, a HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant

with “Grandma Approved” Senior Services, will be the speaker at the Low Vision Support Group at Ladner Pioneer Library, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24.

Coping with Grief during Holidays - A gathering offering practical strategies about how to cope with grief during the holiday season will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Centre for Supportive Care

- 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner.

Please RSVP to 604-9480660.

Altered Book Holiday Workshop - Saturday, Nov. 29, 1 - 3 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. Create a unique gift for someone this year! Come and have fun using your creative genius to transform a tatty unsalable book into a piece of art. Working one page at a time it is surprisingly easy to do.

Bring a colourful thrift store find, a book from home or choose a retired book from our library’s booksale shelf. We’ll have some extra discarded books available.

Saturday, Dec. 6 - jewelry, watches, sunglasses, and ‘Designer Collections’ for sale at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.

Christmas at the Cottage! Shop for everything you need for Christmas - lights, trees, ornaments, candles, decorations, bows, ribbons, wrapping paper, gifts, holiday clothing and more at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.

Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe welcomes volunteers for all shifts. Anyone with time to share and a desire to make a difference in their community, call 604-948-0660 ext 333. Proceeds from Charity Shoppe go towards providing grief and loss

Coming Events

programs and services at no cost to individuals, families, children and teens in our community.

Learn the benefits of meditation in enjoyable, practical classes with western Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Delek Tuesdays, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Longhouse, 1710-56th St. No pre-registration necessary. Drop in $10 per class, or $40 for five classes. Find out more at kmcvancouver.org.

Fun and friendly volunteers are needed for a children’s thrift store in downtown Ladner. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is a non-profit organization that helps children with special needs. We need volunteers to work in our store, especially for Saturdays. The store is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Interested volunteers please contact volunteer@ reachdevelopment.org or 604-946-6622.

The Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday 7:15 - 9:30 p.m. at the KinVillage Recreation Centre, Tsawwassen. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome. www.deltaphotoclub.com.

If you enjoy your work, and people like to hang out with you, but speaking in public rattles your confidence, visit the Deltones Toastmasters Club! We normally meet on the first and third Thursday of every month. For full details, special events and any schedule changes, check out our web site: www. deltonestoastmasters.ca.

DYSL Society is recruiting & welcoming new youth and adult volunteers for the WearHouse Thrift Store. The WearHouse is open seven days a week and has a variety of shifts and positions

available. Delta Youth Support Link Society exists to empower youth to live their lives to their fullest potential. We do this by providing funding (from the WearHouse) to secondary schools and community groups to encourage youth in Delta to engage in leadership, social, justice and environmental activities in their school community as well as the community at large.

Please visit www.dyslsociety.com to download a volunteer application or drop by

p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner.

Members: $11; guests: $13. Full turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

Entertainment: Liz & Steve Alexander. Call 604946-1411.

Christmas Dinner Dance with the Mighty Fraser Big Band, 6-11 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28, KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen, 604-943-0225.

Tickets $30 members, $35 non-members. Dance

gently used Christmas decor, a Tea Room & Baking Table. 7655-120th St. Delta.

Menopause Workshop: Becoming a Hot Flash Hottie, hosted by Go Fit Gals. Tsawwassen, Nov. 18 7:30 p.m. A free workshop presented by PJ Wren, local personal trainer, and Risse Dalby, local nutritionist, teaching you what foods and workouts that you should be including in your life during menopause. More info & to register: info@ gofitgals.com.

Centennial Beach parking lot. Contact Geof Hacker at 604-943-1303 for more information.

Arts

The Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra Presents Classical Cabaret Featuring the Borealis String Quartet Mozart and More! Saturday, Nov. 15. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Riverside Palace, Riverside Banquet Halls, 14431 Knox Way, Richmond. Contact admin@rdyo. ca for ticket info.

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Seniors

Come join the Philosophers’ Café discussion this Friday, Nov. 14, 1:30-3 p.m. at the McKee Seniors Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner, where we’ll be exploring the various facets of Dementia. Karen Tyrell, CDP/CPCA, will help us better understand what the disease is and what we can do to maintain a healthy mind. Call 604-946-1411 for further information.

KinVillage Christmas Market & Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Admission by donation and please bring along non-perishable food items for the food bank.

Winter White Lunch, Nov. 28 at 12

only tickets available for $18.

Fund Raisers

Shopping Day fundraiser for Hospice, Nov. 22 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Open Space Yoga, 4880 Delta St. One day only, a vast array of vendors offering great merchandise all in one place. Unique gifts for Christmas.

Special Events

Ladner United Christmas Village Bazaar at Ladner United Church, 496048th Ave., Ladner Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone welcome.

See the baskets and

Christmas Decor (& More) Sale at Crossroads United Church. Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Santa’s Visit to Cammidge House is on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Cammidge House is located off Boundary Bay Road. Bring your own camera to record holiday photos. Each child receives a goodie bag. Refreshments served.

Draw for door prizes. Free event - donations if you wish. Parking available in

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Delta Choral Society presents Come and Sing of Christmas featuring Delta Community and Tapestry choirs with special guests.

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The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@delta-optimist. com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday.

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November 14, 2014 The Delta Optimist A31 In the Community

Deltassist relies on community for its Xmas programs Deltassist is gratefully accepting donations of toys and food for its annual Christmas programs.

The social services agency continues to rely on the overwhelming support of the community to provide gifts for children and food hampers for low-income families, seniors and individuals in Delta.

This year’s Toy Depot will be held Dec. 9 to 11.

Toys are needed for children from birth to 16 years of age. As always, the need is greatest for infants and teens.

Christmas food hampers are being delivered by local service clubs on Saturday,

Dec. 20. Items most needed include breakfast cereals, canned ham and chicken, canned hearty meals (stew), peanut butter, rice, pasta and sauce, hot chocolate and cookies.

New, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items can be dropped off at the Deltassist office in Ladner (4891 Delta St.) weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m.

For more information or for other ways to help, contact Christiann Munro, Deltassist’s Christmas program coordinator, at 604594-3455 ext. 155 or e-mail christiannm@deltassist. com.

Pastrick at Probus meeting The South Delta Probus Club will be getting a little financial insight at its monthly meeting next week.

The meeting features speaker Helmut Pastrick, chief economist for Central 1 Credit Union, the central financial facility and trade association for the B.C. and Ontario credit union systems.

Pastrick leads a department responsible for providing economic analysis and forecasts to credit unions and the public at large.

Prior to joining the Central 1 Credit Union in 1997, he spent many years

with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation analyzing and forecasting the housing market and economy.

Pastrick is also a former president of the Association of Professional Economists of B.C., a member of the Canadian Association for Business Economics and the B.C. Economic Forecast Council.

The meeting is set for Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. The club’s meetings are free and open to both members and visitors.

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ANSWER: Seniors wanting to do their estate planning – Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care agreement – often come in with an adult child.

That is normal, but it can create problems. A Will is not valid unless the maker understands what they are doing, and is acting out of free will.

A red flag goes up when I hear “My mom wants….” It may be that they have discussed it all before, and it really IS what mom wants, but I need to hear that for myself. I start off asking for simple information – address, birth date – to help me judge the senior’s mental capacity, and it is easier if the son or daughter does not jump in to “help”. And I need to hear from mom details, such as who is in her family, approximately what she owns, and who she wants to get it.That gives me confidence that it is truly her wishes going into the Will. It helps if her wishes are what you might expect, so that all her estate goes equally to the kids. If it is all going to the one who is sitting there, then I am going to have to ask that person step out while I confirm. If I don’t think the senior truly wants to do what I am being told, or if she is no longer sure once she is alone, I may – rarely – refuse to act.

If you are an adult child coming in with an aged parent, it is most appropriate to discuss their intentions before you come in. But please, let me speak to them directly, don’t answer for them, and if I ask, allow us to have a few minute in private. It will make the Will less open to a challenge from a disappointed sister or brother, and give your parent the respect and decency they deserve.

This week both Rob Zadra and Paul Bach of PJB Mechanical, together with Minister Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, and MLA Richard Lee were asked to speak to a group of BCIT piping trades students, and launch, a first for BC…”Apprenticeship Recognition Day”.The day is intended to help raise awareness of the importance of developing a highly trained and skilled workforce here in BC.This day coincided with the Industry Training Authority (ITA) and WorkBC’s launch of a new online Apprentice Job Match tool which is intended to connect BC’s apprentices with employers willing to sponsor and train them.

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Silver in March of this year was $22.00 US or $23.10 CDN ( Crimea crisis). At the beginning of October silver was only $17.50 US or $19.50 CDN. However as of today silver is trading at $15.50 US or $17.65 CDN. I believe that the current lows for both metals are either at or close to the bottom. Many mines are running at below production cost and others are at break even. I personally have been buying silver this last week thinking that

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November 14, 2014 The Delta Optimist A33 In the Community

New Earthwise program uses gardening to aid well being

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Lorraine Hermesmann (left) and Vicki Grant browse through items at the Wedgwood Room at Sacred Heart Parish Centre. The room, which has a variety of clothing and small household items, is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A new program at Earthwise Society will explore how connecting to the natural world through gardening can improve mental health and well being.

Funding from the provincial Community Action Initiative has allowed the introduction of the Earthwise Therapeutic Horticulture Community Program to benefit families that have been impacted by mental illness or substance abuse.

to participate in tasks that allow creative self-expression, encourage exercise and healthy eating, build skills, inspire hope and focus on achievable outcomes.

Earthwise Society will be implementing the program in collaboration with Canadian Mental Health Association Delta, Deltassist, Fraser Health Authority and Little House Society.

For more information, call at 604-946-9828.

The project will provide safe and inclusive opportunities for families to connect with others and with the natural world through shared activities in the Earthwise Garden.

Participants will be able shape their own program and determine their own schedule through one-on-one consultation with Earthwise staff. The program creates community connections, allowing impacted families to meet and interact with others,

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Be sure you know which services you need and research your options.

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Common naturopathic approaches aimed at strengthening the immune response to unavoidable exposure to cold and flu viruses involve nutritional, botanical and homeopathic remedies.

The therapeutic goal is to prime the immune system to fight increased exposure to cold and flu viruses and thus prevent illness.

Another key aspect of a healthy immune response is a decrease in the frequency, duration and severity of symptoms if acquiring a cold or flu proves to be unavoidable.

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Starting off on the right foot Local soccer clubs making sure all coaches are on the same page at critical grassroots level BY

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

Forget about high performance leagues or academy programs. The most critical stage of a soccer player’s career is at the grassroots level where the initial interest and potential passion for the game can be won or lost.

It’s why local organizations are carefully overseeing the process, along with the guidance of the B.C. Soccer Association (BCSA), to ensure coaches are welleducated and on the same page for the task at hand.

The grassroots model of the Ladner Boys and Girls Soccer Clubs includes a month long technical development program to establish the best possible environment for coaches and players.

The first two weeks of the season for the U6-to-U8 levels were overseen by the clubs’ staff coaches under the direction of technical director Russ Heggie. They set-up a jamboree format where BCSA’s FUN skill stations were run for the players to rotate through.

Parents and volunteer coaches helped and gathered ideas on activities that would be useful for their

age group.

In the third week, staff coaches supported the club coaches who took on the lead by running a practice plan from the clubs’ curriculum. The fourth and final week had staff and club coaches working alongside B.C. Soccer grassroots director Andrew Haines and tutors Rob Puni and Jack Torok in a festival atmosphere.

From that point, teams were formed and club coaches began running their own mid-week training sessions with games on the weekend.

“At the end of each month, throughout the season, we use a gameday for our staff coaches to once again support the coaches that run a practice plan from the curriculum,” explained Heggie. “Coaches are provided with feedback and more ideas for running practices and game-days.

“Each team has a staff coach with them for the duration. During the season the teams also receive support at their gym times from staff coaches once a month.”

Other educational tools, included a recent session, led by Heggie, at the new Dugald Morrison turf field

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A month long technical development program for the grassroots level of the Ladner Girls Soccer Club concluded with a B.C. Soccer hosted skills jamboree at Dugald Morrison Park. that attracted 28 coaches who were introduced to more potential drills for their players. The clubs’ are hosting an upcoming B.C. Soccer FUNdamentals’ certification course and another education night on the Dugald turf is slated for January.

The clubs have also facilitated sessions for the U9-to-U12 and U-13-toU18 age group coaches that have focused on conditioning, goalkeeping and tactics. They are held every six weeks over the course of the season.

“The commitment by our

volunteer coaches is impressive,” added Heggie. “They are coaching (at least) twice per week for seven months of a fall-winter season and also finding the time to attend our education sessions to make it the best possible environment for the players.”

Tournament Team.

Bremner has been a fixture in Liberty’s starting line-up all season, registering four assists.

The Virginia school got off to a slow start, dropping four of five games but rebounded to finish with an 11-7 regular season record, including 4-0 in conference play to earn their third straight East Division title.

Liberty had opened the championships with a 5-1 semi-final victory over California. The win against Stanford avenged a 4-1 loss back in late August.

Herold has started all 20 games for the Cardinals who entered the conference final with an 18-1-0 overall record. The loss snapped a 12-game win streak, the longest in the program’s history.

Earlier, Herold was named to the NorPac All-Conference Second Team, based on regular season play. She is finishing off her degree in human biology.

Both Liberty and Stanford advance to the upcoming NCAA Division One Championships.

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A pair of South Delta field hockey standouts earned all-star honours in California on the weekend.

Delta secondary graduate and freshman midfielder Cassidy Bremner helped Liberty University come away with a 1-0 upset win over Stanford in the NorPac Tournament championship game played at Pacific University.

The Cardinals line-up features South Delta secondary alumni Shannon Herold, who is in her senior season and also plays midfield.

Both girls were named to the NorPac All-

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Coping with Grief During the Holidays Looking for practical strategies about how to cope with grief during the holiday season?

Delta Hospice Bereavement Services is hosting a free seminar: Wednesday, November 26th, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care

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Bring your questions and thoughts. Family and friends are welcome. Counsellor, Heather Mohan will talk about grief and loss and discuss practical options for coping with the holidays and other special days. A time for sharing will follow.

The fire will be on...goodies will be served...helpful pamphlets and booklets will be available.

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Ice Hawks erupt in third for win Some extra time to work on the power play paid off with a big comefrom-behind win for the Delta Ice Hawks on Tuesday night.

Playing for just the second time in two weeks, the Ice Hawks scored three power play goals in a wild 6-4 victory over the Richmond Sockeyes at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

The teams were tied at 2-2 near the midway mark of the third period when the Hawks were accessed three straight minor penalties. A cross-checking call to captain David Rudin, just eight seconds after Spencer Schoen went to the box, led

to an outburst from the Delta bench and an early exit for head coach Derek Chichak.

Mac Colasimone scored for Richmond soon after and it was shaping up to be a frustrating finish for the hosts.

However, the Sockeyes ran into their own penalty woes, taking three consecutive minors, and the Hawks made them pay in a big way. Power play goals by Evan Grannary and rookie Andreas Siagris made it 4-3 Delta.

Pacific Junior Hockey League scoring leader Troy Kaczynski put

Richmond back on even terms, however, Stephen Hawco answered just 36 seconds later to put the Ice Hawks back in front for good with 1:35 remaining. Brent Chreptyk sealed the win with an empty netter.

Jake Fletcher and Schoen had the other Delta goals, while goalie Troy Latrace made 30 stops, including 15 in the third period.

The Ice Hawks (10-8-0-0) travel to Ridge Meadows tonight, then return to Ladner on Tuesday to take on the Grandview Steelers at 7:35 p.m.

Delta currently sits in third place in the Tom Shaw Conference.

More awards for Ladner goalkeeper down south The post-season honours keeping rolling in for Mike

Warn thanks to his terrific sophomore year with the

Francis Marion University men’s soccer team.

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The Ladner goalkeeper was one of three Patriots named to the 2014 Peach Belt All-Conference Team.

Warn led the conference in minutes played, wins (12), and shutouts with nine which is also a new school record.

He had a 1.11 goals against average, 57 Mike Warn saves, and a .731 save percentage.

The Delta secondary graduate also was named to the Peach Belt Conference All-Academic Team thanks to a 3.71 GPA while majoring in biology.

The Patriots finished with a 12-4-2 record and just missed out on earning a berth into the NCAA Division Two National Championships after falling in the semi-finals of the conference playoffs.

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• Earth Dreams™ technology powertrain • Multi-angle rearview camera ® • 60/40 Split 2nd Row Magic Seat

HOLIDAY BONUS ‡‡

bchonda.com

604-207-1888

www.richmondhonda.com

‡In order to achieve $0 down payment, dealer will cover the cost of tire/battery tax, air conditioning tax (where applicable), environmental fees and levies on the 2015 CR-V LX, Civic DX and Fit DX only on behalf of the customer. ΩLimited time weekly lease offer based on a new 2015 CR-V LX model RM3H3FES. ¥1.99% lease APR on a 60 month term with 260 weekly payments O.A.C. Weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $69.89 based on applying $400.00 lease dollars (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,171.40. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometers. †Limited time weekly lease offer based on a new 2015 Civic DX model FB2E2FEX. €2.99% lease APR on a 60 month term with 260 weekly payments O.A.C. Weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $44.90 based on applying $600.00 lease dollars (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $11,674.00. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometers. *Limited time weekly lease offer based on a new 2015 Fit DX model GK5G3FE. #2.99% lease APR on a 60 month term with 260 weekly payments O.A.C. Weekly payment, including freight and PDI, is $39.97 based on applying $875.00 lease dollars (which is deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $10,392.20. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometers. ‡‡$500 Consumer Incentive Dollars “Holiday Bonus” (“Holiday Bonus”) available on any new 2015 Civic and new 2015 CR-V models, purchased or leased and delivered by January 2, 2015 and can be combined with advertised lease and finance rates. “Holiday Bonus” includes GST and PST, as applicable. Visit a participating Honda dealer for eligible products & services applicable to “Holiday Bonus” redemption. Offer ends January 2, 2015 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. £For more information about the 2015 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year® award, visit http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/suv/2015_honda_cr_v_is_the_motor_trend_suv_of_the_year/ **MSRP is $27,685 / $17,245 / $15,990 including freight and PDI of $1,695 / $1,495 / $1,495 based on a new 2015 CR-V LX model RM3H3FES / Civic DX model FB2E2FEX / Fit DX model GK5G3FE. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. ‡/Ω/¥/†/€/*/#/**/‡‡ Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent's fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on the 2015 CR-V LX, Civic DX and Fit DX only. Offers valid from November 1st through December 1st, 2014 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

A38 The Delta Optimist November 14, 2014

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BEAUTIFULLY & FULLY UPDATED 5 BEDROOM, FAMILY ROOM & LARGE DEN HOME (approx. 2,650 sq.ft.), LOCATED ON A COMPLETELY PRIVATE 8,310 SQ.FT. LOT ON A LOVELY CUL-DE-SAC. EXTENSIVE USE OF TILE & HARDWOOD FLOORING, VAULTED CEILING IN THE LIVING ROOM, NEW GOURMET KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, 2.5 BATHS, LARGE WINDOWS, OVER-SIZED WRAP AROUND SUNDECK FOR YOUR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT! BEAUTIFUL, LARGE BACKYARD! NEAR PEBBLE HILL SCHOOL & POPULAR DIEFENBAKER PARK. A PERFECT HOME FOR YOUR FAMILY! LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT OUR OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY!

November 14, 2014 The Delta Optimist A39

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FABULOUS VIEW FOR THE CHOSEN FEW! 5899 COVE LINK ROAD, LADNER Custom built, inspired by mid 20th century architecture with a distinct modern flare. This Extraordinary home features open layout and massive windows to capture the beauty of the golf course surroundings. Euro style kitchen, porcelain heated floors, total of 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Buy far the best location backing onto the golf course with west exposure.

$1,288,000 CUSTOM BUILT EXECUTIVE HOME GOLF COURSE VIEW! 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.

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BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 301, 1720 SOUTHMERE, SOUTH SURREY

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED! 105-1153 54A STREET TSAWWASSEN

Top Floor, Corner Unit with Excellent SouthWest Exposure! Entertain In Your Large Living Room and Enjoy the Renovations - New kitchen including Samsung S/S Fridge & Bosch Dishwasher, New Countertops, Cupboards, Light Fixtures and Faucet... The Main Living Space Features Brand New Laminate Flooring, Paint, and Baseboard Moldings; and beautifully updated bathrooms. Located Close To Everything Including Food, Dining, Shopping and Recreation and Transit.

Call Blake 604-788-0480

Not a thing to do but move in and enjoy this wonderful 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1170 square foot ground floor condo. Quality finishing from the gorgeous engineered hardwood flooring to the quartz countertops. Great layout offering good size kitchen with eating bar. formal dining area, living room with gas fireplace. Spacious master bedroom with full ensuite. Top it all off with a nice private covered patio area.

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Comfortable 1800 square foot rancher in Port Guichon. 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Newer windows, roof, hot water tank and furnace. Located on a private 6500 square foot lot.

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Pet friendly! Underbuilding parking, bike room and storage.

Call today!

$367,800

A40 The Delta Optimist November 14, 2014

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.

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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. Condos starting in the mid-$300,000’s.

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.

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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.

November 14, 2014 The Delta Optimist A41

Pat Tate

604.943.8047

A class act and a thoroughly qualified professional

patriciaatate@dccnet.com

www.pattate.com

#414 – 1350 View Cr, Tsawwassen

EN OP 2-4PM N. SU

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WESTCOAST

Lovely and bright with views of the golf course this end unit has been totally renovated. New carpets, Hardwood floors, fresh paint, and stainless steel appliances. 2 new bathrooms. Spacious unit with 2 bedrooms plus den. Centrally located – walk to shopping, library, medical clinics, and transportation.

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#12 3871 W RIVER RD, Ladner Rural, Ladner, $323,000.00 OPEN HOUSE: Nov 16th

02:00 PM TO 04:00 PM

Park in guest parking in the EAST parking lot (the first lot you will see) then through the gate, down the ramp, turn left and head west 150 feet!

Look for a float home the color of KEY LIME PIE!! This is Unit 12!

$419,900

Come to the Open or Call to view Pat Tate 604-943-8047

1139 Fairway Views Wd, Tsawwassen

EN OP 2-4PM N. SU

Very Motivated sellers have moved and will look at all offers! Centrally located end unit townhouse. Some updates in kitchen, fireplace, and flooring by long time owners.

Very private west facing patio and garden complete with babbling brook. Gas barbecue connection. Three bedrooms plus loft family room on upper floors. This complex has an indoor pool, recreation centre and hot tub/ swirlpool. Short walk to city center, shops, transportation, doctors, and library plus golf course and dyke. Try your offer!

$489,800

Like living in Paradise! Architecturally designed and very solidly built two bedroom float home located at Ladner Reach Marina. Unobstructed views of North Shore Mountains and Fraser River Estuary. Features positive flotation, leaded glass windows, 1950’s electric stove in perfect working order plus unique and historical features throughout. Ship’s portholes and use of exposed wood give this Float Home a distinctive nautical feeling! Monthly moorage fee includes two parking spaces and 8’ x 20’ Storage Locker. Open House Sunday, November 16th, 2-4 p.m.

604-943-7411

Call to view Pat Tate 604-943-8047

1333-56th Street, Delta (Tsawwassen)

patriciaatate@dccnet.com or call 604-943-8047

Mandip Gill 778.863.6805

jane@janemeadows.com www.janemeadows.com

mandip@sutton.com $1,168,888

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME! - 5 Bedroom, 6 Bathroom - 4 bdrm up & 1 bdrm on main - 3,000sqft Main Home - 400sqft detached studio/office - 12ft ceilings, granite counters, extensive crown moulding, HRV System & more!

5476 Grove Ave $669,900

I have a Buyer looking for a 2 storey home with suite potential in Ladner.

#202-5555 13A AVENUE

Thinking of selling, give me a call 778.863.6805.

$573,900

$325,000

SOLD 6310 45A Ave

4717 45 Ave

$739,900

5238 Crescent Dr

20671 46 Ave, Langley

Jane Meadows 604-943-8080

B404-4821 53 St

$519,900

$634,800

★

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 #208-1300 ROAD #208-1300HUNTER HUNTER ROAD $345,000 •• This $339,000 unit isis in in This western western exposed exposed unit the Heart of Tsawwassen Village.

A lovely lovely 22 Bedroom, Bedroom,22Bath Baththat •• A that shows like new. shows like new.

• Possession available • Possession availabe immediately!! immediately!!

•• Lots Lots of of updates updatesand andfreshly freshly painted. painted.

Jane JaneMeadows Meadows604-943-8080 604-943-8080

11193 Scarborough Dr

www.mandipgill.com

Find the Value of your House, With a Click of the Mouse!

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$435,000 $469,000 • Lovely Bright Corner Unit, largest unit in “The Compton”.

• Approximately 1500 sq.ft. of Living Space.

• Views of the Water Lagoon on 2 sides.

• 2 Underground Parking Stalls, 2 Storage Areas.

• Extra Large Patio.

• A Must See!

• BUYING OR SELLING REAL ESTATE, CALL JANE 604-946-8000 Progroup 5360 12th Ave. www.janemeadows.com

• ESTATES SALES ie: Probate, P.O.A’s • RELOCATION SPECIALIST • 22 YEARS IN REAL ESTATE

A42 The Delta Optimist November 14, 2014

bringing people + properties together

richard lowe + associates

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

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

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

NEW PRICE!

NEW LISTING

SUITE

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

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

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE!

6204 48A Ave $618,000

5152 Cooper Place $1,088,000 5,156 sqft - 9 bdrms - 6 bath sxs duplex - 24,176 sqft lot

2,145 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 3 bath low maintenance - Holly Lane

NEW PRICE!

#38-5900 Ferry Road $695,000 2,178 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 3 bath townhome - Chesapeake Landing

MARINA & RIVER VIEW

NEW LISTING

SOLD #103 - 4926 48th Ave. $236,000 799 sqft - 1 bdrm - 1 bath updated - Ladner Place

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

NEW PRICE!

NEW PRICE!

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

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

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4581 Kelly Place $718,000 1,903 sqft - 4 bdrms - 3 bath detached garage - 7,503 sq.ft. lot

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#410 - 1369 56th Street Listed by RE/MAX Progroup SOLD by richard lowe + associates

NEW LISTING

SOLD

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

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

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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Victory South Listed by Royal Lepage

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#12-5600 Ladner Trunk Road $459,900 Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

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4500 48B Street Listed by Homelife Benchmark

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4611 Kelly Place

Listed by Keller Williams

ALL OUR HOMES ARE MIRACLE HOMES!

November 14, 2014 The Delta Optimist A43

Top 10% In Sales of All Greater Vancouver Realtors* According to Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics*

RESULTS.....GUARANTEED!!!

AILEEN NOGUER R.N (Ret) aileennoguer@remax.net

5360 12th Avenue, Delta BC, V4M 2B3

RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 604-946-8000 or 943-8080 $333,900

CENTER OF TOWN

• Spacious 3 bdrm t/h in the heart of Ladner.

• Open the front door to an open concept living room with a cozy f/p, vaulted ceiling, dining area with sunny patio • Bright kitchen and eating area.

• Master bdrm on upper floor with VIEWS of the mountains from private deck.

• 2 More bedrooms on lower floor- both very large! Recent updates include tile, laminate flooring, bathroom upgrades, counter tops and fixtures.

• Vinyl sided building - decks 2009. Parking stall #34. Low main fees!

• Pets OK - no rentals

#9-4825 Elliott St.

OCEAN VIEWS

$875,000

• Over 10,000 sqft lot

• Floor to ceiling windows in living and dining rooms • Four bedrooms + den and games • Private WEST exposed yard

$279,900

QUICK POSSESSION POSSIBLE! • SUNNINGDALE ESTATES! A Ladner favourite!

• Lovely 2 bedroom/ 2 bath west-exposed home • Located in the heart of town.

• Newer laminate flooring in living and dining areas

• Large workshop/storage shed

• Very functional layout

• Sparkling pool with entertainers deck!

• Comfortable master complete with two closets and

• Best value for a VIEW property!

• Steps to Diefenbaker Park!!!

251 55th St.

air-conditioning.

• Walk to all amenities.

#313-4768 53rd St.

DESPERATELY SEEKING....

$724,000

RANCHER! RANCHER!

• Welcome to your dream home!

• Over $140,000 in upgrades! This rancher will delight your buyers • Warm ‘Ash’ engineered wood flooring, new kitchen (white raised panel cupboards, silestone quartz counter tops, Maytag appliances), new fixtures, paint, fireplace • Main bath has 6ft soaker tub, glass sink, quartz counter top.

• Master bedroom is over sized with doors to private backyard & hot tub gazebo • 3 piece ensuite (glass sink, quartz counter top seamless glass shower).

• Lower level has 3rd bedroom!

House with large garage/shop in Ladner/Tsawwassen

$968,500 • Updated sprawling rancher on a 11,432 sqft south exposed corner lot in “The Village” • 3 Bedroom with updated bathrooms with seamless showers • Extensively landscaped garden with huge windows overlooking the lush greenery and sitting areas • French doors to yard, skylights, family room/ dining area with windows on three sides.

• Interlocking brick patio & driveway leads you to meticulously maintained private paradise!

5224 6th Ave

4764 Wesley Dr.

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

6195 48A Ave

5130 Wallace

4905 Galbraith

www.deltahomes.ca • www.ladnerrealestate.ca

A44 The Delta Optimist November 14, 2014

2013: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

TrishandTeri .ca • GET MOVING WITH TRISH AND TERI •

5303 Spetifore Cres | NEW LISTING | $1,049,000

201-1704 56th Street | NEW LISTING | $349,000

4528 Arthur Drive | NEW-HERITAGE | $1,388,000

Beautiful 3,100 sq.ft. 7yr old craftsman style home in the heart of Tsawwassen. Open concept plan is ideal for entertaining & opens to private back yard.

In show suite condition! Recently added brand new wood floors throughout, granite counter tops, undermount sinks & neutral designer paint.

Beautiful craftsman style home on a mature 9,225 sq.ft. private lot backing onto the Chilcotin Slough. Main house offers 3 levels of space & privacy.

SUOP N EN 24

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WWW.DELTAOPENHOUSE.CA

1288 Malibu Place | $718,000

44 Woodland Drive | $989,000

206-1140 55th Street | $319,000

5335 10th Avenue | $1,399,000

NEW LISTING: 3 bdrm rancher on a private 8,300 sq.ft. lot just steps to Town Centre. Move in condition w/double garage & separate workshop plus room for your RV.

4,300 SQ.FT. Executive style home tastefully renovated with professional updates. Amazing square footage which includes main floor living and bedrooms up.

1,345 SQ.FT. Lovely 2bdrm/2bth apartment steps to shopping & transportation. Spacious plan w/kitchen overlooking dining/living room. Ample storage & secure parking.

TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE: Executive style offering 3,700 sq.ft. of luxury living built by Larry Kenmare Pinnacle Homes. Custom architecture & built with extra detail.

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

402-4758 53rd Street | $279,900

21 Centennial Parkway | $929,000

402-1363 56th Street | $349,000

1026 Pacific Place | $949,000

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

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.

VIEW PENTHOUSE: 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.

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.

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

202-1706 56th Street | $349,000

4927 4th Avenue | $839,000

5290 Wellburn Drive | $739,000

5078 Cliff Drive | $1,698,000

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.

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.

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.

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

604.897.2010 | Teri Steele sold@TeriSteele.com

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

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SOLD !TWO

BY USLOTS

NEW PRICE!

$1,100,000

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

TWO FAMILY HOME!

$1,048,800

★

3 Bedrooms + 2 Dens - 3 Baths

NEW PRICE! VIEW!

4 Bedrooms - 3 Baths

$599,000

988 ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD, TSAWWASSEN 5 Bedrooms - 3 Baths

2 Bedrooms + Den - 2 Baths

159 66A STREET BOUNDARY BAY

2 Bedrooms - 1 Bath HERON COVE!

$339,900

101 - 1706 56 STREET TSAWWASSEN 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

NEW KITCHEN! VIEW! $998,800

SOLD !

BY US

336 ROSEHILL WYND TSAWWASSEN 5 Bedrooms - 4 Baths

EN OP 1-3 N SU

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$649,900

6669 1A AVENUE BOUNDARY BAY

2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

UPDATED!

$268,000

263 - 1440 GARDEN PLACE TSAWWASSEN 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

GREAT VALUE!

$639,000

SOLD !

BY US

783 GILCHRIST DRIVE TSAWWASSEN 5 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

$719,000

NEW PRICE!

301 - 1280 55TH STREET, TSAWWASSEN $584,800

$1,048,000

319 ROSEHILL WYND, TSAWWASSEN

4 Bedrooms + Dens - 4 Baths

BUILDING LOT!

$1,650,000

1558 BEACH GROVE ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

171 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY, BOUNDARY BAY PENTHOUSE!

WATERFRONT!

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LARGE LOT!

$799,000

5884 WHITCOMB PLACE TSAWWASSEN 2 Bedrooms + Den - 2 Baths

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$239,000

RUSSELL AVE ★ 411 - 15111 WHITE ROCK 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath

FAMILY HOME!

$799,900

SOLD !

BY US

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

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$379,000

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

SUITE DEAL!

$524,900

12853 98A AVENUE SURREY 3 Bedrooms - 2 Baths

NEW PRICE!

$748,888

SOLD !

BY US

4836 12A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN 4 Bedrooms - 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

SUPER STYLISH!

$1,638,000

SOLD !

BY US

2326 W 49TH AVENUE KERRISDALE 5 Bedrooms - 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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#411 15388 101st Ave, Surrey

$264,900

$289,900 FACING THE QUIET COURTYARD

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

• 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

#13-1702 56th St., Tsawwassen

C204 4831 53rd St., Ladner

$294,900

$299,900

UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN VIEWS

• Waterfront at Tsatsu Shores • 2 bedroom & 2 full bath • Full views of the pacific ocean and Gulf Islands • Huge covered deck

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#303 14885 60th Ave, Surrey

$373,900

$359,000 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

• Over 1,100 sqft w/2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • Walking distance to shopping, transit and more • Laminate flooring, newer paint, updated lighting fixtures • Storage locker and loads of closet space

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#311 1315 56th St., Tsawwassen

$359,900

$365,000

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#213 1120 Tsatsu Shores, Tsawwassen

AFFORDABLE TOWNHOME IN PERFECT LOCATION! NG

• 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

#213-4889 53rd, Ladner

TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE IN PILLARS COMPLEX

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• Fully rainscreened complex • New carpets and lino • New paint • New high-end appliances • Large ultra-private balcony • Pet friendly

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UPDATED 2 BEDROOM UNIT

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

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

PERFECT GROUND LEVEL UNIT NG

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* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

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

• Spacious, 1 bedroom layout • Vaulted ceilings in living room • Walk to everywhere!

• Top floor in well maintained complex • Pet friendly

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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 #109 4733 River Rd., Ladner

$389,900

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• 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. #303 4753 River Road, Ladner

$419,900

#1 Agent in Ladner / Tsawwassen* 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014! *Based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012, & 2013! *This representation is based in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics

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• Newer building close to all amenities • Right beside Canada Line • 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom plan • Luxurious finishings and over 900 sqft!

BETTER ACT QUICKLY! EFT SL NIT OU W LY T ON

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

#507 6068 No 3 Rd., Richmond

$508,800

$475,000 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

UPDATED RANCHER WITH BIG, SUNNY LOT

#3 4780 55B Street, Ladner

• 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

$519,900

$519,900

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• Walk to everywhere from this stunning location • Luxury updates incl hardwood flooring, granite counters • 2 bedroom plan with 833 sf • Recreation and pool in building #514 555 Abbott St, Vancouver

$525,000

$529,900

• Large penthouse in Tsawwassen Green • Meticulously maintained • Two large bedrooms and a den • Open concept living room • Updates throughout • Private sundeck

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• Stunning river views from almost every room • Gourmet chef’s kitchen w/Wolf Range, Asko DW & more!

• Bonus loft on second level • Vaulted ceilings throughout • 2 parking spaces, pet friendly building

#302 1140 55 St., Tsawwassen

#310 6263 River Rd., Ladner

$529,900

$599,900

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

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF LADNER

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

4564 Arthur Drive, Ladner

4755 51st St., Ladner

$619,900

$629,900

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

DETACHED HOME FOR A GREAT PRICE!

• 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

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE

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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

• 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 4708 Ashbury Pl., Ladner

$659,900

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IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN RICHMOND!

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UPDATED FAMILY HOME IN PEBBLE HILL!

• 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

5103 Galway Dr, Tsawwassen

$679,900

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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A48 The Delta Optimist November 14, 2014

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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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$688,000

$689,900

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RANCHER YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR!

• 2,200 sq. ft.

• Sunny & south-exposed 5,694 sq. ft. lot • Updated with a metal roof and newer carpets • Master bedrrom with ensuite and walk-in closet • Formal living and dining areas • Bonus: 2 more bedrooms upstairs for guests

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1067 Wilmington Dr., Tsawwassen

6299 Crescent Pl., Ladner

$699,900

$699,900

FULLY RENOVATED IN PEBBLE HILL! • 8640 sqft lot, 2103 sqft home • 4 bedrooms • Open concept kitchen • New windows, new flooring, new furnace

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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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5260 6th Ave., Tsawwassen

4569 62nd St., Ladner

$723,000

$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

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

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

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1425 Windsor Cr., Tsawwassen

• 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)

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

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

• 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.

5336 Chamberlayne., Ladner

OWNED BY THE ORIGINAL BUILDER’S FAMILY G TIN LIS

LARGE 3,000+ SF HOME WITH A POOL!

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

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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 5859 Fairwynd., Ladner

$849,900 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 5375 Wellburn Dr., Ladner

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BEAUTIFULLY KEPT MARINA GARDENS HOME

$899,900

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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4712 Stahaken Pl., Tsawwassen

$889,900 FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME OR BUILDING OPPORTUNITY! • 60’ x 134.5’ rectangular lot in desirable area • Updated throughout incl/kitchen, baths, flooring and more!

• Move in and enjoy, hold or build your dream home • Close to shopping and schools 8560 Garden City Rd., Richmond

$950,000

#1 Agent in South Delta*

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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STEPS TO THE BEACH!

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

• Substantially renovated to show like new • Viking Professional appliances • Toto bathroom fixtures throughout • Slate tiles and real cherry hardwood floors • Prime Boundary Bay location close to beach 6763 Seaview, Tsawwassen

$958,800

$959,900

STUNNING HOME IN BEACH GROVE!

• 7 year young • 2,639 sq. ft executive home • Master bedroom on main floor • 4 bedrooms, (2 masters) • Top quality finishings, stainless steel appliances, granite, hardwood, crown moulding • Balcony off 2nd floor overlooking garden 1617 Duncan Dr., Tsawwassen

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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!

1175 Skana Dr., Tsawwassen

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$998,000

THE “TERRACE” WITH A VIEW!

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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

$1,038,800

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

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5880 Cove Reach Rd., Ladner

4632 55B St., Ladner

$1,168,800

$1,168,800

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

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• 4,500 sq. ft.

• 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

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

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GORGEOUS NEW HOMES IN PORT GUICHON!

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*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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#1 IN SOUTH DELTA!

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2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

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

#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 November 6, 2014.

This representation baed on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board *Stats as of November 6, 2014.

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Fraser Elliott Personal Real Estate Corporation / RE/MAX Progroup Realty 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC. V4M 2B3

November 14, 2014 The Delta Optimist A51

Here are just some of our many testimonials we've received from our recent clients.

Over the past few months I have had the pleasure of dealing with the Fraser Elliott Group.

My mother's condo had been on the market for 18 months with two separate realtors. We had taken the suggestions of the last realtor and had the place completely painted with a neutral pallet but alas, it sat empty for the next few months with only a couple of showings. I had hesitated in calling Fraser Elliott Group because in all honesty, they had so many listings and I didn't think they would pay much attention to mom's condo. I finally made the decision to call them and was pleasantly surprised. Their professionalism, track record and assurance that mom's condo was just as important as any listing they had as well as their explanation of their unique marketing strategies made me choose them with confidence. Inside of a week we accepted an offer on the condo, fairly close to list price (which was the same price as the previous realtor had listed it). Unfortunately before subjects were removed, the deal fell through however, Fraser Elliott Group had another offer quickly and the condo sold close to list price. The condo was basically sold in just over a month with this group in a market where condo sales were fairly flat. Shortly after that, we decided to sell our family home. There was a lot of sentiment involved in the decision as it is the home my father built. in 1968 with pride and love. We bought the home from my mom 15 years ago after my dad passed away and happily raised our children there. When Fraser and Garrett came to see us I expressed that I did not want to sell to someone who was going to tear it down and it was important that the people who buy the house loves it as much as we have.

They didn't make me feel silly, in fact I believe they empathized with how I must be feeling.

The interest was overwhelming once listed. The drive by's and showings were numerous and the house sold within 6 days to the perfect young couple who look at the home as theirs for the next 40 years. Presently my daughter is using Fraser Elliott Groups buyers agent Jennifer to help her find an apartment. She has been wonderful and patient with our daughter who is a first time buyer.

I've been involved all the way on the side lines and Jennifer could have easily deferred to me a number of times, but is dealing directly with our daughter teaching and walking her through this monumental step in her life. Fraser Elliott's team has been so professional, patient and understanding. They've explained who they are, how they market and walked us through every stage giving us sound advice every step of the way. They provided a consult with a stager for hints to make the house look better for pictures and showings; there was plenty of notice given for showings; the photographer was professional and quick with an awesome results; the person that came in to take accurate measurements of house and property was efficient and fast. Its no wonder the Fraser Elliott Group is #3 in the world.

The team is so professional and so on the ball.

They take all of your comments and concerns to heart , offer sound, fair advice and definitely do the best for their client. I highly recommend their services. In my opinion and having dealt with a number of realtors recently, they are the best out there.

- Janelle Clegg

Our home had been on the market for two years with little success when we resolved to contact Fraser Elliot and his group in order to market the property. What attracted us initially and what we wanted to take advantage of, was Fraser's high profile and his extensive and comprehensive marketing plan. What we didn’t expect was was the quality of the professionals in his group that handled all aspects of marketing and sale.

The service they delivered was thorough, timely and effective. Above all, the service felt personal. Our home was SOLD within two months of listing at a price point we were very comfortable with. Perfect!

- Peter Woeste Thank you for your excellent service. We really appreciate all your team’s efforts on the house photos and staging.We felt your team was so professional throughout the showing. We will highly recommend Fraser to everybody we know.

Thank you again.

-T&M Our experience working with the Fraser Elliott group on the sale of our home, was great. We really liked the team approach that they provided.

Always someone at the office to answer your email or show your house. The showings were by appointment rather than open house which we really liked. We also really appreciated Kash (a stager) that they provided free of charge, to help us get the home ready for photos and staging. I’m not sure we would have thought of that ourselves and it really helped. We had extra furniture to move and the free loaner moving truck provided came in handy when moving it to a storage unit. The team of Garrett, Amber and Rachel who primarily showed our home were all great to deal with, friendly and personable, and the feedback they gave us after viewings, kept us positive. There were weekly updates and it really felt that the team was doing everything they could, to ensure our house got the exposure needed and the right buyer was found. Thank you to every member of the Fraser Elliott Group!!

- Rosalind Cleroux This is how efficient the Fraser Elliott team is… some kids took our for sale sign as a prank and put down the street. Fraser’s team had it back in its spot before we even knew it was gone! This is the second time we have used Fraser Elliott to sell our home and we cannot say enough about how professional and efficient he and his team are!!

From our first meeting where Fraser and Garrett spent three hours discussing the upcoming sale to having the sold sign on two weeks later… they are awesome!! The first time we used Fraser to sell our home it was done in a day!!! Now as we look to buy another home we are working with one of his team again!! We would recommend him to our friends and family in a minute!! Thanks so much to all of you for your hard working in getting the job done!!

The Fraser Elliott Team, l'd like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to you and your entire staff on what l consider to be an outstanding job on the sale of my condo. From our first meeting you told me that you would treat the sale of my condo the same way you would handle selling a $3 million home. You and your team stood by your word and did exactly that.

I couldn't be happier! With the extremely tight window time you and your team was working with you made it all fit together. An outstanding performance by you all and my thanks and gratitude for all your hard work. I feel privileged to have met and worked together with such a congenial group as yourselves and will pass my positive recommendations on the appropriate people. Thanks again for the outstanding effort you all put in for me. Sincerely, - Dave Ennis It used to be that to sell a house you engaged a Realtor to provide an MLS listing and hope for a sale. Fraser Elliott with his team at the Fraser Elliott Group have completely changed the role of the Realtor in South Delta. From the first meeting to discuss a potential listing through to the removal of subjects you knew someone was in control and driving the sale, at no time did we feel we were in a wait and see what happens relationship. Whether you are looking to sell your home or buy a new home, we would strongly recommend the Fraser Elliott Group.

- Steve and Julie Knight From past real estate experience we firmly believe that dealing with a high profile realtor who is supported by a team of experts is the way to sell a home. Hence, when we decided to sell our Ladner home a call to Fraser Elliott was the logical first move.Our experience with Fraser and his group exceeded all our expectations. Firstly, the marketing done by Fraser Elliott is targeted to a larger and better defined audience than that of other local realtors .The professionalism and communication skill of the entire group is exceptional Our main contact was Garrett Chu who kept us constantly informed of any new developments. The team approach, with backup in the office made all aspects of the sale seamless.We would not hesitate to recommend Fraser Elliott to our friends and acquaintances.

- John and Shirley Jaye We are so happy with the job that the Fraser Elliot team did for us. They helped us with selling our current home and finding our new home.

Jennifer and Garrett have tons of experience and are extremely professional agents. We liked the extras that came with Fraser Elliot. The team approach meant we never needed to wait to talk to someone if we had a question. The free consultation with an interior designer/stager was a nice touch. Our house sold in no time and we found our dream home!

- Leeann K. and Brian T.

I couldn't be happier with the Fraser Elliot Team!!!

They really give you and experience when selling your home. From the photography, the stager, the realtors who all work together. They honestly give you the best of the best. The Fraser Elliot team work hard for you and are so professional and just as important ... personable. They came recommended to me,and I would only recommended them to anyone looking to sell or buy! I honestly don't think the outcome for my sell would have been the same with anyone else! Thank you Garrett, Amber, Fraser, Julie and everyone else on the team!

- Adrienne Fahr

Fraser’s team are experts in their field. I was blown away by their level of communication with me, I couldn’t believe they were at every showing and giving me feedback on how it went. I could tell right away that Fraser heavily invests in selling your product, from advertising material, videos, photography, facebook, newspapers, web presence and he even sent a complimentary stager to re-arrange my home to maximise our selling potential. I don’t know why you wouldn’t use Fraser Elliott to sell your home.

- Ian Working with Fraser, and his amazing team, has been an all around great experience from day one. We had listed our house previously with a different agent and were not excited about the process of trying to sell our home again. We took their advice on pricing and any little changes we could do to make our home look its very best, and we were thrilled to accept a great offer within a few days, before it even hit MLS! We could not be happier with our decision to go with Fraser and his team and would highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling in the South Delta area. Thanks!

- Ash and Laura Thomas To all the staff at Fraser Elliott Group, The one word that seems to exemplify your company is enthusiasm, from Fraser’s first look at our property to each of the staff that had anything to do with the sale, each of you showed such enthusiasm and gave us such support, you have no idea who much that had been lacking from previous efforts.Another word is professionalism, every detail was handled with such a competence and professionalism, the staging advice, the incredible photography even the impressive wording on the listing all first class and obviously very effective.

But the final proof of Fraser Elliott’s excellent service came with the sale of our property in under 30 days from our first meeting. That in itself, speaks more eloquently than any other praise we might offer. And we do offer that praise, and, recommendation to anyone who is looking for enthusiastic, professional and excellent service in their real estate company. Look no farther than Fraser Elliott! With our thanks, - Alex and Cindy Adamson

- Sandra and Philippe

TOP 100 RE/MAX REALTORS WORLDWIDE**

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*Based on Sales in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and YTD 2014. *Based on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Stats.

REBGV MLS Stats as of November 6, 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!

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Jerry Doucette and Ken Boychuk present the 6th annual Deltassist

CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE 7 Bands and a mountain of toys Music starts at 7:00 pm

Call us today!

604.943.0460

Come join us November

21st at 6:30 pm

“THE STAGE” - Tsawwassen Legion 22-1835-56th Street

Members and bona fide guests welcome

Suggested entry fee - A new unwrapped toy with a value of approximately $20.00 or an equivalent cash donation.

Use Operation Red Nose for your parties!

November 28 & 29 December 5 & 6,12 & 13, 19 & 20, and 31 YOUR HOST FOR DELTA/ RICHMOND

operationrednosedelta.com We will give you and your vehicle a safe ride home!

All proceeds will be donated to benefit families in our community.

SILENT AUCTION featuring a “Jerry Doucette” custom made autographed “FURY GUITAR”.

Live bands include:

JERRY DOUCETTE BRICKHOUSE WHISKYDICKS DELTA POLICE PIPE BAND ALL THE KINGS MEN OLIVER CONWAY WITH DELTA 88 LYDIA HOL In partnership with

Sponsors

TALKING HEADS – HAIR STYLING

TNT Dyn-o-mite Movers Ltd.

The TOOB A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR GOOD FRIEND TERRY NYLANDER FOR HIS HARD WORK & SUPPORT THROUGH ALL PAST TOY DRIVES.

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Fresh Pork Shoulder Blade Roast

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Boneless Regular or Stuffed Canadian Grain Fed Regular Retail: $4.89/lb, $10.78/kg

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On Sale

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Driscoll’s

Raspberries

Ripe ‘n Ready Grown in California 18oz./510g Pack

*S AM E ITE M OF EQ LE SS ER VA LU UA L OR E.

BC Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets Previously Frozen $9.03/lb

On Sale

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We’re Wild about Salmon!

Per100g

Paradise Island

Random Cut Cheese

Olympic

Selected Large, Dozen

No Fat, Plain 650g or Krema Greek Style 500g Excludes Krema 0% Fat Varieties

Omega 3 Eggs

On Sale

30%

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Naturegg

Assorted Includes organic varieties.

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On Sale

Yogurt

On Sale

2 $7 for

On Sale

2 $5 for

Specials in Effect until Tuesday, November 18th, 2014

Transfer your balance before it ’s too late.

Your Club Thrifty Foods points expire November 30, 2014.

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