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A trip to the thrift store to buy some linens ended in a big surprise for a Delta police officer — and one local family. Last month, Sgt. Jody Waldron purchased a set of sheets from the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store in Ladner. The sheets were new, she said, and still in the original packaging, although it had been opened. Later, when Waldron went to wash the sheets, she got a little more than she paid for — an envelope full of cash. In all, there was $1,300 in the envelope, all in older $50 and $20 bills. Waldron said it was an old government-issued envelope that also contained some paperwork, but did not include a name or address. A member of the department’s sex assault unit, Waldron said she took the envelope to work and handed it off to the fraud department in an attempt to track down the owner of the sheets. Although the original owner had died, the officers were able to find her granddaughter. Barbara Chant said the envelope belonged to her grandmother, Connie Buttrick, who died in 2002. Chant said her mother must have found the sheets when cleaning out Buttrick’s apartment after her death. In turn, Chant came across the sheets recently as she cleaned out her mother’s house. Her mother has moved into a care
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A storm surge that prompted Mayor Lois Jackson to declare a local state of emergency passed this week without inflicting too much damage. Strong winds, heavy rain and high tides combined to put municipal hall and beachfront homeowners on alert, but, with the exception of a collapsed seawall at one home, Boundary Bay and Beach Grove weathered the storm. Delta staff took emer-
gency action to erect a temporary berm at a home on Seaview Road in Boundary Bay Tuesday after its seawall collapsed. The collapse was on private property and was isolated to one residence. Shortly after that happened, and with an ominous weather forecast for the next day, Jackson declared a local state of emergency. Many local residents joined municipal crews Wednesday morning as a 9 a.m. high tide, coupled with strong winds, created an elevated flood risk, but the
seawalls were able to hold the water at bay. Despite the lashing waves, one longtime resident wasn’t too concerned. Bill Kemp has lived in the neighbourhood for more than 40 years and said this year’s storm surge was mild compared to others, including the storm of 2007 that led to widespread flooding. Kemp, who was keeping watch from his parents’ beachfront yard, had high praise for the municipality’s response to Tuesday’s seawall breach. “The city did a fabulous
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Homeowners enjoyed their coffee while watching the waves. job,” he said, adding that within an hour of the wall’s collapse, crews were working to put a berm in place. The state of emergency
was to remain in force for seven days, but Jackson cancelled it Wednesday afternoon as weather conditions improved.
String of charges following Ladner bank robbery BY
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Two Surrey men are facing a long list of charges after allegedly robbing a Ladner bank earlier this week. Douglas Allan Dalzell, 34, and John Githonne Domingue, 21, both of
Surrey, were arrested Monday afternoon following a brief police chase. Delta police spokesperson Sgt. Sarah Swallow said two men entered the TD Canada Trust in Ladner around 12:45 p.m. Monday and produced a note demanding money. She said an undisclosed amount of
money was handed over and the two suspects fled the area in a truck police later discovered had been stolen in Abbotsford. Swallow said the truck headed south on Highway 17A and was then involved in a minor collision. At that point, she said, the suspects headed north along Arthur
Drive, ditched the truck and fled on foot, hiding near Augustine House. The two men were quickly discovered and apprehended by officers. Dalzell is facing charges of robbery, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from a peace officer, failure to stop at an acci-
dent, possession of break-in instruments and possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes. Domingue is also facing a charge of robbery, as well as breach of recognizance. Both men have been remanded in custody and are scheduled to appear in court again Dec. 18.
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continue its commitment to educational excellence and fiscal responsibility, Dixon said she’s looking forward to working with the district’s education partners. During a brief speech, she also said the board faces challenges in the next four years and welcomed the unique combination of perspective and experiences of the new board. The school board has two new members in Bruce Reid and Rhiannon Bennett, both part of the teacherbacked Kids Matter slate in last month’s municipal election. Both work within the public education system, while Bennett also has the distinction of being the first First Nations member to be elected to public office in Delta. In addition to Dixon and Windsor, trustees Dale Saip, Fabian Milat and Nick Kanakos also return to the board. It remains to be seen what type of relationship
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A citizens’ group hoping to stop a plan to construct a jet fuel tank farm on the banks of Fraser River will have to wait a couple of months to continue its day in court. Members of Vancouver Airport Project Opposition for Richmond (VAPOR) were in B.C. Supreme Court last Wednesday to present their case against the granting of an environmental certificate for the project. They cite a lack of adequate public consultation. Following a presentation by VAPOR’s Otto Langer, the proceeding was adjourned until Feb. 10, 2015, at which time three days have been set aside. Owned by a consortium of airlines that use YVR, the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation wants to ship jet fuel up the river to a tank farm that would be built on an industrial site on the Richmond side on
the south arm of the Fraser. An underground pipeline would then send the fuel to the airport. In December 2013, the province announced that a conditional environmental assessment certificate would be issued. The decision was made after a review led by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, one of several parties named in the VAPOR lawsuit. “VAPOR has taken this legal action to represent the wishes of over 85 per cent of the citizens who opposed this project as determined in four different polls and the rejection of the project in unanimous votes by Delta and Richmond city councils,” a VAPOR news release states. “It is truly unfortunate that here in B.C. we now have environmental review process that is minimalist in approach and considerably less than acceptable to protect the overall public trust.” Langer said they received recent letters of support
from the City of Richmond, Council of Canadians and David Suzuki Foundation as well as a $2,500 grant from Richmond to help with legal costs for the judicial review. Several dozen conditions were attached with the project’s approval, including deployment of a protective boom across Ladner Reach during offloading of fuel at the marine terminal, so the area is protected in the event of a spill, and that a spill response vessel to be on standby in Ladner Reach or nearby the terminal during the offloading process. According to the proponent, the project’s benefits include removing 1,000 tanker trucks per month from B.C.’s roads. While removing those trucks from the road is seen as a benefit for Delta, the municipality has conveyed a number of concerns, including requesting the EAO ensure a provincial spill preparedness and response review be completed and implemented.
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MURPHY’S LAW In a political career that has spanned more than four decades, Lois Jackson has left her fingerprints all over this municipality. When the long-time mayor retires at the end of the current term, she will have left a variety of legacies, including an amazing record of longevity, but her crowning glory might well be her record on the municipal debt. Unlike senior levels of government, municipalities can’t run deficit budgets, so they don’t pile up debt on the operational side. However, local government can borrow to pay for all manner of capital projects, everything from roads to rinks, so they can go into the red that way. Delta was like most municipalities when it came to debt when Jackson ascended to the mayor’s chair in 1999. The figure stood at north of $50 million, money that had been borrowed over the years to pay for all manner of muchneeded civic amenities. Paying off a debt isn’t a particularly difficult exercise given a repayment schedule is put in place when the money is borrowed, much like the monthly payments you make on your mortgage over an extended period of time. However, refusing to add to the debt is the impressive part and that’s where Jackson’s legacy is cemented. Adopting a pay-as-you-go policy late in her first term as mayor, and then sticking to it, has allowed that big number to be whittled down without adding anything to Delta’s tab. That’s required a fundamental change in approach as governments at all levels and of all stripes routinely turn to borrowing to give constituents what they want. We’re seeing the rewards of this policy by the fact the general debt is now at a point where it’s comparable to a mortgage on a waterfront home, but more than that, the money no longer needed to service the debt is being plowed into other projects. Rather than having to borrow to repave Trunk Road or repair the leisure centre, the money is there because the debt isn’t. That vicious borrow-and-spend cycle so many individuals get caught in with disastrous results has been broken at the municipal level and we’re beginning to reap the rewards. Jackson can obviously only control what happens while she remains in office, which she’s said won’t go beyond the completion of this term in 2018. At that time, Delta won’t have any general debt, but it will get a new mayor. Her successor will not only inherit an enviable financial position, but will also be entrusted with preserving her legacy.
Daily tribulations aside, Delta still a fabulous place to live DOUG HUSBAND
COMMUNITY COMMENT Delta’s governance is set for the next four years with a veteran council and a similarly well-seasoned board of school trustees. The murmurings during the election campaign of area plan issues, quality of life concerns and community planning captured little public support. The need for a more vocal school board over funding issues did resonate to a limited extent, resulting in two new trustees at the table. Already there are mutterings of limiting terms in office as civic change now seems less likely with four years between elections. What appears more likely is an increase in by-elections due to the lengthened term in office. A slight benefit might be less frequent political posturing at the table. Setting aside those perceptions, council and school board have an immediate priority in arriving at balanced budgets. Local politicians will spend considerable time in
the next three months sorting out capital expenditures, programs, service levels and staffing. The fruits of this labour will arrive on your doorstep in the form of a property tax bill next spring. A review of these efforts requires public diligence, but never forget, it’s our money. While much council and school board time is applied to the budget process, life as a daily venture carries on. Each workday commuters are confronted with congestion and lengthy delays at the George Massey Tunnel. The South Fraser Perimeter Road and changes on Highway 17A have increased, rather than alleviated, traffic conflicts. Our politically astute mayor, Lois Jackson, stated on election night that her three priorities were: “Traffic, traffic and traffic.” Short term, highway modifications (all beyond Delta’s control) will have limited effect. The planned bridge, construction of which is to start in 2017, will have little impact without a new and expanding traffic corridor over the North Arm of the Fraser River into Vancouver. Crucial public transit for Surrey/Delta is falling on deaf ears because of funding. A daily tunnel commuter since 1959 and acknowledged author of the counterflow lane, we await with trepida-
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tion traffic flow through the tunnel while the bridge is under construction. The slightest distraction now results in traffic crawl. In some ways, Delta seems to be at a critical mass as far as quality of life is concerned. The “good old days” weren’t necessarily so, but as one who grew up in Ladner with only the ferry service, none of what you see and experience now has any connection to community life prior to 1959. We evolved from a self-sustaining and stable community of 10,000 to a transient and mobile 75,000 within 15 years, topping out at a population of about 100,000. I listened to statements during the campaign of candidates wanting to preserve our culture and way of life. I won’t be the first to tell you, the forces of change won’t permit that, and that’s exactly what is happening now. All we ask is the good folks, both elected officials and bureaucrats, wisely manage this constant pressure and its effect on our community. As I ramble on with this column, I sit in my home office on a sunny day overlooking the ageless scene of the Burr farm and North Shore mountains. I feel blessed to live here despite our daily tribulations. Merry Christmas to all and a good night to you, Maureen.
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Editor: Re: Business case lacking for second Roberts Bank port, letter to the editor, Dec. 5 Roger Emsley’s letter argues the proposed second container terminal at Roberts Bank is not required. Although we welcome all comments and questions regarding the project, I respectfully disagree with his position. It is inconceivable that we would embark on such a huge project without the confidence it was worth the investment. Canada is a trading nation. This trade is deeply embedded in Canadian history, and is a critical component of our country’s economic future. Every day, over $500 million worth of goods pass through Port Metro Vancouver, a significant portion of which is in containers. These containers leave carrying Canadian commodities such as lumber, pulp, grain and specialty agricultural products, and return carrying a range of manufactured consumer goods, including electron-
ics, clothing, food and other household goods. As Emsley well knows given his membership on the port’s community liaison committee in Delta, annual independent forecasts have repeatedly shown that demand for container traffic through Canada’s west coast will double over the next 10 to 15 years. Even with recent, current and planned improvements at Port Metro Vancouver’s terminals, as well as planned investments at Fairview Terminal in Prince Rupert, the west coast of Canada will still need more container capacity by the mid-2020s. Because of the long lead time required to develop large infrastructure projects like the proposed second terminal at Roberts Bank, Port Metro Vancouver is planning today to meet this growth. This project will only proceed subject to environmental approval by an independent review panel, as well as on the basis of private investments and the commitment by a terminal operator who will ultimate-
ly make their own commercial decisions. Currently, Port Metro Vancouver is developing an environmental impact statement, scheduled for release in early 2015. This statement provides detailed information regarding the rationale and anticipated effects of the project, as well as any proposed mitigation. There have been, and will continue to be multiple opportunities for Emsley and other members of the public to participate in comment periods and public hearings. It is Port Metro Vancouver’s mandate to facilitate Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring that goods are moved safely, operations are sustainable and local communities are considered. The Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project is consistent with these commitments, and is something that all Canadians stand to benefit from for decades to come. Cliff Stewart Vice President, Infrastructure Delivery Port Metro Vancouver
Unkind way to treat members of community Editor: A few years ago we came to know four street people stationed outside the Ladner Recycling Depot. We enjoyed talking to them and sometimes took them Christmas treats. They seemed to perform a useful service by clearing recyclable debris left along the streets of Ladner. They
never asked for money. Belinda and Bruce moved away, but we continued to see Rita and Stephen. One day, we found that they had been moved to a less desirable place under some bushes across the street. Later, we found them in an alleyway by a shopping mall.
Now, we seem to have lost all contact with them, except that we see them occasionally at the monthly community meal at All Saints Anglican Church. Although we do not know all the details, it seems to us that this is an unkind way to treat members of our community. Don and Ginny Russell
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unlocked in the bike rack at the secondary school and when he returned after school the bicycle was gone. The bike is described as a white Norco sixspeed with lights on the front. • Dec. 6, 1:21 a.m., 55A Street and 18th Avenue: Report received of a female yelling “stop” while two males were fighting. Police located the female and her boyfriend. The boyfriend stated he was in consensual fight with a male who had left the area. No charges. Ladner • Dec. 1, 3:08 p.m., 6300-block of 62B Street: Complainant was driving his Honda southbound when a U-Haul truck travelling in the lane beside him abruptly changed lanes and sideswiped his vehicle, causing damage to the bumper, front fender and side mirror. The driver of the U-Haul claimed it was the Honda that struck his truck. A witness who was following the two vehicles confirmed the U-Haul attempted to change lanes and struck the Honda. Police completed a motor vehicle accident report that will be forwarded to ICBC.
• Dec. 2, 11:50 p.m., 4400-block of Clarence Taylor Crescent: Four found bikes are being held at police headquarters. The bicycles are described as a red Norco, a green Free Spirit, a black Delta Raleigh and a black Reebok Antic. The owners can claim on identification. • Dec. 4, 2:54 p.m., 4700-block of London Green: Report received of possible identity theft. Complainant received several pieces of mail in the past two months in his name that contain invoices for products he did not order. Police seized all mail for investigation. • Dec. 4, 4:31 p.m., 5200-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Loss prevention officer reported a male entered the store and selected three large kitchen knives from a display and concealed them in the front of his jacket before exiting the store. The officer confronted the suspect, who fled the scene. Police patrolled the area but the suspect was not located. • Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m., 4700-block of 52A Street: Complainant reported her community mailbox in the locked building had been
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Mary’s Magnificat “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name...” Luke 1:46ff After receiving the news from an angelic messenger that she will carry the Saviour of the world in her womb, Mary went to see her cousin, Elizabeth, who was pregnant with Jesus’ forerunner, John the Baptist. It makes perfect sense to me that this young woman would go to her older family member who was six months further along in her pregnancy. As she went, I can imagine the questions churning around in her. Perhaps seeing the physical evidence in another, it would somehow make
it more real for her. And then, following Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth confirmed that Mary was most highly favoured among women and blessed was the fruit of her womb. Mary was identified by Elizabeth as “the mother of my Lord,” and called blessed for believing. This was perhaps more confirmation than even Mary expected, and in response to God’s goodness and mercy, she sings. May we follow in Mary’s example this Advent and Christmas, singing out the greatness of the Lord and the blessing of Jesus. “This is the irrational season, when love blooms bright and wild. Had Mary been filled with reason, there’d have been no room for the child.” Madeline L’engle, The Irrational Season
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An organization that was founded to bring libraries to developing countries has branched out to start helping communities in need a little closer to home. Bonnie Sutherland, a North Delta resident and retired teacher, established Afretech Aid Society in Delta in 1992. Its primary goal is to equip libraries in developing countries to give children and youths the resources they need to be successful. The group receives books donated from schools and libraries, organizes and packs them, and then ships them to villages in developing countries. A few volunteers, known as the Library Response Team, go along to
set up the library. Sutherland, who is also president of Rotary World Help and a member of the North Delta Rotary Club, said she came up with the idea after traveling to Africa with her husband. The couple visited a small school that had little in the way of books and supplies, she said, so she decided something needed to be done. In addition to gathering donated books, the society also raises money to pay for proper shelving, tables and benches. The group started its work in Africa but has since expanded into Asia. The latest addition to the program has the volunteers working right here at home. In 2012, Afretech and the Library Response Team
teamed up with the Write to Read project to help establish libraries in First Nations communities. Write to Read is a partnership of organizations with a shared interest in increasing the literacy level among aboriginal people in B.C. Nine libraries, beginning with the Halalt Library near Chemainus, are already up and running, and the group has requests for 10 more. “As fast as we finish them, we get more,” Sutherland said. The group’s work is done completely by volunteers and all of the money raised goes into communities and projects. To make a donation, visit https://www.canadahelps. org/en/charities/afretechaid-society.
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The South Delta NarAnon group wants those struggling with a friend or family member’s drug use to know there is a place to find support. “We have such a huge problem with drugs in Ladner and Tsawwassen,” said one mother who attends the group. “There must be so many parents struggling.” The group, which was established in the spring of 2012, meets weekly at the Little House in Tsawwassen. In the beginning, there were just three members, but now people
come from throughout the Lower Mainland to attend the meetings. “It’s nice to have the support of a group,” she said. “I’m so glad that I found out about it. “It’s a really good group. It’s just warm and welcoming. I felt safe the moment I walked in here.” Nar-Anon groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction. Similar to Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon, Nar-Anon follows a 12-step program, offering support and help to others by sharing experiences, strength and hope.
“Here there’s no shame, no judgment,” said another woman who has been attending the meetings for more than two years. “I learned so many things here ... it was so hard to accept at first,” she said, adding that going through the 12 steps helped her in dealing with her situation. Nar-Anon meetings are not just for the family members of an addict. Anyone affected by someone else’s drug use, whether it is a child, spouse or friend, is welcome to attend. The group meets every Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more, visit www. nar-anonbcregion.org or call 604-878-8844.
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Santa made a special appearance at the Earthwise Society’s Olde Fashioned Christmas Market last Saturday in Boundary Bay. After arriving on a special Christmas tractor, Santa posed for photos and took children’s wish lists back to the North Pole. The annual market also featured a variety of vendors, entertainment, crafts, food and more.
Community Kitchen hosting its annual Christmas dinner Event set for Monday at Ladner Christian Fellowship The Ladner Community Kitchen is hosting its sixth annual Christmas dinner next Monday. Police Chief Jim Cessford and deputy Chief Lyle Beaudoin will be on hand to serve a traditional turkey dinner. Diane Hanson will lead the carols while Pat Rogers will accompany on piano. Delta Police Pipe Band piper John Ralston will also play. The Ladner Community Kitchen, started by Jini Aroon, operates as an arm of the South Delta Food Bank to offer soup and sandwiches to people that come each Wednesday to
receive their weekly rations from the food bank. Many low-income seniors, mothers with little children, people who have lost their jobs and those with disabilities are served. A few homeless individuals in the Ladner area also receive help. The upcoming dinner is open to all food bank recipients and anyone else in the community who would appreciate this opportunity to mingle with others, enjoy a Christmas dinner and the festivities of the season. The Christmas dinner will be held Monday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m.
at the Ladner Christian Fellowship, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. Call 604-9461967 to reserve a seat. The kitchen depends on community donations to keep going. Gift cards from local grocery stores can be placed in an envelope addressed to Jini Aroon: The Community Kitchen, and dropped off at the Ladner Christian Fellowship office weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Save-On-Foods customers can also donate their unused reward points to the South Delta Food Bank and Ladner Community Kitchen.
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ocal songwriters and performers Bocephus King and Christine Magee are lined up to play at the latest Wander Inn Café in Ladner. “I’ll bring the guitar and see whatever hits me, whatever the audience is like,” says King (aka Jamie Perry). Billed as a Christmas Coffeehouse, the event is set for Saturday, Dec. 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Ladner Christian Fellowship, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. “I just want to make it an encouraging and uplifting night for anybody who wants to come and really feel inspired by the Christmas spirit,” says Magee. She says she’ll play some of her original songs, some covers and a lot of arrangements of Christmas carols. There will be a Christmas carol sing-a-long near the end of the show. Perry says he’ll join in with it. Described as an artist who has “melodiously skirted so effortlessly between blues, alt country, traditional songwriting and modern aesthetics,” Perry says he’s recently been playing in a quartet with Sufi musicians. “That’s been a real challenge to learn to play but it’s been one of the best things I’ve ever done.” The café, which started earlier this year, is envisioned as something outside of the bar scene and a place to have a non-alcoholic beverage while being entertained with live music and conversation. They are regularly held on the third Saturday of the month. Admission is a suggested $5 donation. • Perry will also be playing in support of the food bank at Stir Coffee House in Ladner Village tomorrow (Saturday, Dec. 13) at 7 p.m. Non-perishable food items and/or donations for the food bank will be accepted.
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Ladner singer and photographer Rosemarie Hurst will be among those attending the Artisan Fair. She’ll be selling photos and art cards as well as her CDs.
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Bocephus King (aka Jamie Perry) and Christine Magee are lined up to perform at the Wander Inn Cafe on Saturday, Dec. 20.
Delta’s first Artisan Fair is set for tomorrow at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Handmade crafts, art, edibles and music from local artisans are on tap. Among those attending include painters Beverly Brazier and Gary Nay, photographers Rosemarie Hurst, Ursula Easterbrook, Chrissie Harvey and Kathleen Carswell. Chocolatier Laurence Catterall (Ladner Artisan Chocolates) and Peg Keenleyside, who creates small batch jams, jellies and seasonal savouries (The Cottage Pantry Gourmet Edibles), will have their edible treats at the fair. Other artisans include Philip Josephs (upcycling old licence plates into folk art), Veronica Lynch (keepsake pictures from re-imagined vintage jewelry), Margaret Ryding (Christmas-themed decorative items) and Krista Cunningham (3-D miniatures in Femo clay). Wes Levesque at Urban Village Catering will be providing hot beverages and seasonal baking. Musician and Tsawwassen music teacher Jenny Lundgren will be entertaining patrons with her mix of kid’s Christmas favourites and renditions of holiday classics. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the arts centre, 1172-56th St.
December 12, 2014 The Delta Optimist A21
leisure&lifestyles travel
A suspended state of waiting Despite hardship and heat, the people of Havana have music BY
COLLEEN FRIESEN
Optimist contributor
In the English language, we have two different words for two separate concepts — wait or hope. For instance, in Canada, I might sit in a hospital’s waiting room and think I am only counting the minutes: I am waiting (the odds are, that if I’m sitting in a hospital waiting room, I might be hoping as well, but that is considered a separate action). In Cuba’s capital city of Havana, everything appears to be in a suspended state of waiting. There are limited supplies of anything, and everything else has been rejigged, rewired and rebuilt. Mid-century cars that are more filler than metal continue to rumble down the streets. Bicycle taxis built from rebar and found parts bounce over potholed roads. The apartments in central Havana remind me of those old black and white photos from after the Second World War; haunting images that showed bombed-out buildings, exposing intimate life details. Havana shares that same tragic and tired air. Laundry hangs from broken balconies. Walls have fallen, revealing vulnerable lives that continue on without privacy or improvement. Ropes and bits of lumber are cobbled together to bolster crumbling walls. Some reports mention that up to 300 buildings collapse each year. It is quickly apparent that with-
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A small group fishing off the Malecon.
out cash, nothing stays standing, and after the 1959 Revolution, and the subsequent U.S. embargo, the cash flow definitely came to an end. Everything is in need of care and attention. Yet somehow, in spite of hardship, thick heat and deprivations, the people of Havana carry on, making do with no clear way to get ahead. But there are notable changes too. In 1994, a new govern-
ment organization was formed. The Habaguanex Tourist Company restores unique and historic hotels, driving the profits into the next restoration, whether it’s another hotel, plaza or more livable housing for the locals. Habaguanex includes coffee shops, markets, restaurants and stores. Although most stores have limited merchandise (bar of Zest soap anyone?), all those profits too, are put back into rebuilding Old
Havana. Slowly, plazas are revitalized. Wisely, the restored buildings in the plazas don’t just include hotels, art galleries and restaurants but also schools and improved housing. This ensures an energized centre with citizens and tourists sharing the same space. With every traveler that spends time in La Habana, more cash is found for plaster and paint, bricks and mortar. As well, there
are more private residences being approved for conversion to B&Bs (casa particulares) and working as family-owned restaurants (restaurant paladar). Plaza Vieja is a shining example. There’s great coffee and people watching from the outdoor tables at Cafe El Escorial. Don’t be daunted by the line-ups. The locals are simply waiting to buy bags of freshly roasted coffee. Grab one of the available tables, order a cafe con
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leche and take a front row seat to the transformation. The shiny metal womanriding-the-rooster sculpture shares the space with school children doing their exercises, groups of tourists and guides, and hucksters offering cigars. But more than anything else, throughout Havana, there is the music. It fills the shadows and brightens the colours. It makes the heat sing and provides a sexy soundtrack to the beautiful people in this amazing city. Like the shimmering humidity, the musica curves around courtyards, dancing up the narrow alleys, sharing brassy notes with both the broken and the restored. Whether it’s in a cafe, coffee shop, restaurant or bar, there is music. Drums, strings, brass and the waterfall sounds of the castanets do their intricate dance with velvet and tobacco voices. The music tells of another story. It sings of bigger things than money. It speaks of soul. In Spanish, esperanza means “to wait.” It also translates “to hope” or “to expect.” Cuba is engaged in a very Spanish form of waiting; the kind of waiting that somehow, in spite of everything, is filled with hope. Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent travel article syndicate that offers professionally written travel articles to newspaper editors and publishers. To check out more, visit www. travelwriterstales.com.
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The South Delta Artists Guild’s current show at Gallery 1710 is called Jubilation for several reasons. Jubilation is a special exuberant expression of joy, and guild artists invite art lovers to jubilate with them in this exhibition and sale of some of their finest work, including pieces by new members. In our northern hemisphere, this time of year has particular significance. Cold winter darkness is
here, drawing us together in humanity and to mark many religious observations. People celebrate with colour and music, happiness, joy and a caring for others that help push aside, for a time at least, the difficulties many face. It is time for jubilation, and the guild invites people to bring a friend and come and enjoy. Jubilation runs through Dec. 21 at Gallery 1710, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is wheelchair acces-
sible and provides adjacent parking. In January, the guild will present its annual show of work by local students. Southpointe Academy creative writing and art students will present their own poems and interpretive paintings at Gallery 1710. Guild artists are also working on interpreting the same poems, and the two sets of paintings with their poetic inspirations will form the Anticipation exhibit. For further information, visit www.southdeltaartistsguild.com.
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December 12, 2014 The Delta Optimist A23
leisure&lifestyles health&fitness
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Well on Your Way Want to wow the fit person in your life with something under the tree this holiday? Here are 10 gift ideas that I personally love and recommend: • Nike Epic Lux Capri Running Tights – $80 I. Love. These. Workout. Tights. They suck everything in, look awesome on, wick away sweat and are super comfortable. You can buy them at most running and workout wear stores. • Travel Roller – $65 Anyone over the age of 40 needs to roll their muscles on a regular basis and this is my foam roller of choice. There are two
different rollers from this company and I recommend the Travel Roller Kit with the acupressure balls inside. You can purchase it online travelroller.com, or they are on sale right now at Fitness Town. • Athleta Sports Bra – $44 to $65 (US) Good-bye Lululemon, hello Athleta. I am a huge fan of this store/website and I order from them all the time (in fact, probably too much if you were to ask loving husband). Anyway, the bras are super comfortable, they do their job and they look super cute too. www.athleta.com • TRX – $199 to $249 This is one of the greatest inventions of all time. It’s right up there with the Internet, my iPhone and my Cookina reusable cooking sheets. I seriously cannot live without any of them.
You can purchase a TRX at most fitness stores and online. Quick tip: I have priced them out online and in local stores and it is actually cheaper to get them locally. • Stability Balls – $30 to $40 A stability ball is not only a great exercise tool, it also makes a fabulous office chair. This round, fun tool will activate a bit more of the core (than a traditional chair), while offering you a great mode to stretch your back when you need to take five from your work. You can purchase these pretty much anywhere from London Drugs to Walmart. • GYMBOSS Timer – $19.95 to $24.95 If your loved one does any type of timed workouts, they will love this little timer. The GYMBOSS is a small, easy to use, repeating
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• Workout Tanks/Tops – $24.99+ If you want to give your loved one a fun workout top, etsy.com is the web site for you. I have bought all sorts of tank tops (as well as other stuff from wrought iron address signs to handmade scarves and mittens), and I love this site because the vendors offer workout tops with sayings that are both unique and cheeky. You can get tame ones such as, “Live, Love, Lift,” or running tanks such as, “If found on ground, please drag over finish line.” There are also inspirational ones like, “Forget skinny, I’m training to become badass.” Order online at etsy.com. PJ Wren is a local personal trainer and writer in the Delta area. Check out her show on Delta TV, Channel 4, weekdays at 7 a.m., 1 p.m. or 6 p.m.
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Delta Secondary student Bryn Willis (left), pictured with fellow cast member Kathleen Robertson, is one of several South Delta residents involved with Metro Theatre’s upcoming pantomime Aladdin. Ladner’s Catherine Morrison (writer and director), Tracy-Lynn Chernaske (set decorator) and Les Erskine (set and lighting design, general manager and technical director), along with Tsawwassen’s Jay McDougall (cast member) are involved in the production, which opens today and runs until Saturday, Jan. 3 at Metro Theatre in Vancouver. Visit metrotheatre.com for more details.
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Ariel Priebe, 8, and Hannah Kroeker, 11, of Ladner’s Free Flight Dance have been chosen to dance in the GOH Ballet production of The Nutcracker this holiday season. Ariel will play a little lamb and Hannah will dance as a soldier and an angel. The Nutcracker runs Dec. 18 to 22 at the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts. The two local dancers are both performing in shows on Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. For ticket information, visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
December 12, 2014 The Delta Optimist A25
leisure&lifestyles gardening
Important to protect palms from the cold In a pot or in the garden, trees need to be shielded from the elements anne marrison
Green Room This week I answer questions from a couple of readers: Q: I was wondering how to protect my palm from the cold weather. It is in my backyard facing south. A: If your palm is in a pot, it’s best to bring it inside away from cold winds. This could be in your home, a garage, carport or even a garden shed where it could get some natural light. It’s possible to get flat stands with wheels. These make it much easier to move pots. Plastic bubble wrap protects roots in pots, but growth above ground needs to be wrapped if the potted palm is to be where there’s no extra heat. If it’s in the garden, you need to mulch the roots deeply. This should be at least 12 inches (30 cm) deep and more is OK. Leaves are best but they should be wired down so they don’t blow around. If you have enough leaves, you could also protect the stem and top with leaves by fastening a wire fence around your palm and filling it with leaves right to the top. Farm stores sell wire. Fencing wire might do,
but chicken wire comes in flower heads in early spring. much taller heights and is Just cut these down as far easier to work with because as the first two strong, it’s more bendable. healthy-looking buds. If you don’t have leaves, It’s best to take out any the mulch should be bark stems that are really skinny mulch and you could wrap or dead, damaged or disthe stem with several layeased. ers of burlap. It’s important Mophead hydrangeas are the wrap be burlap because said to be hardy down to this lets in a little air and Zone 6. But in some areas prevents moisture from of the Fraser Valley we have building up had temperathat causes tures close mold or rot. If your palm is in a to Zone 5, Gently close pot, it’s best to bring possibly into the leaves Zone 5 in it inside away from around valley botcold winds... If it’s in toms. the central growth shoot the garden, you need Brown and wrap stems could all that with to mulch the roots indicate burlap too. these stems deeply. You could have all put a sheet died. But the or blanket over the top at roots are probably alive and night for extra protection. healthy even if your hydranQ: I have three wellgeas out in the garden are established hydrangeas mopheads. If the top growth — one in a pot and two in is truly dead, just cut all the the garden. The last cold stems to the ground. spell hurt them as they New stems will emerge have turned brown and look when the weather warms up dead. Can I cut them down in spring. and, if so, how far and But don’t expect flowwhen? I have never pruned ers this coming year. Those them and they have come new stems will need a year back better than ever the to produce buds. next year, but they do look If any of your garden awful right now. hydrangeas are the lacecap A: In our B.C. climate, type, you’ll have no probwinter is not the time to lem. Lacecaps like cold prune hydrangeas. You winters. probably have the mophead Anne Marrison is happy type and they need the old to answer garden questions. flower heads to help protect Send them to her via amarthe new buds below from rison@shaw.ca. It helps me frost. if you can add the name of You can remove the old your region or city.
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Coach judging elite meet in Japan
Delta’s Mike Hood representing Canada at this weekend’s 2014 Toyota International Tournament Delta Gymnastics men’s program head coach Mike Hood is in Nagaya, Japan this weekend to represent Canada as a judge at the 2014 Toyota International Gymnastics Tournament. The two-day event attracts world class gymnasts from 11 countries, with four men and one female athletes representing Team Canada. The national team men’s contingent includes B.C. athletes Ken Ikeda, Zachary Clay, Robert Watson joining Jackson Payne from Edmonton. Madison Copiak from Calgary is the lone Canadian female competing. There are only seven judges in B.C. with the qualifications to be an official at this tournament. “I am excited to once again attend this event,” said Hood. “I will be working with the Canadian athletes during their training as well as being a judge at the event. It also serves as a great opportunity for me to keep up with the latest developments in contemporary gymnastics, which I can bring back and apply to our local and provincial training. It is also fun to meet old friends and new personalities from around the world.” Japanese star Kohei Uchumira will represent the host country’s squad. Hood is looking forward to his performance. “It is an honour and a great responsibility to judge someone like Uchumira. He is a five-time Olympic medalist, winning a gold and four silver medals, and a 16time world medalist. He is con-
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Delta Gymnastics men’s program head coach Mike Hood is in Japan to judge at the 2014 Toyota International Tournament. sidered by many to be the greatest gymnast of all time.” During his time in Japan, Hood will be visiting other facilities and interacting with colleagues and officials from a variety of countries. “The sport continues to evolve and it is important for me to keep up with the latest changes. I can learn so much from what other
countries are working on, new approaches to training, and coaching techniques,” he adds. Hood has been part of the Delta Gymnastics team since 2000. “We support Mike’s participation at this event as it provides him with an awesome opportunity for professional development. Our gym is lucky to have him as a highly expe-
rienced coach and manager,” added Ana Arciniega, Delta Gymnastics Executive Director. Delta Gymnastics is located in Ladner and offers recreational and competitive programs for ages 18 months to adults. Winter registration is now open at www.deltagymnastics.com or by calling 604-943-0460.
Sun Devil grad helps SFU place 7th at Nationals
South Delta Secondary graduate Peggy Noel wrapped up an impressive sophomore season by helping Simon Fraser University women’s team place seventh at the NCAA Division II Cross-Country Championships in Louisville, Kentucky. Noel was one of five SFU runners to finish in the top 75, placing 49th in a time of 22:29.90, over the 5.78 kilometre course. The Clan women, ranked sixth
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Clan head coach Brit Townsend. heading into the meet, finished as the top team from the West Region, “The course was slow, wet and muddy so it was tailorwith a aggregate time of made for the tough mud1:51.39.9, edging Alaska ders. We are a team of in eighth by 28 seconds, track athletes running and finishing in front of cross country so the course Western Washington in really slowed us down.” 12th and Chico State, SFU headed to which was 13th. Kentucky with plenty of “We can’t be disapmomentum after taking pointed finishing seventh because we were the No. Peggy Noel top honours at the West Region Championships 1 team in the region,” said
in Billings, Montana. Noel finished 20th in a time of 22:06.43. Teammate Rebecca Bassett was third (21:06.59). Earlier, SFU captured its firstever Great Northwest Conference title by edging out five-time defending champion Alaska Anchorage. Noel was 20th as the Clan defeated Alaska by just a single point, while third place Western Washington was only two points back.
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Ice Hawks top Panthers to snap five game losing skid
Conquering Las Vegas
The Delta Ice Hawks can breathe a little easier after snapping a five-game losing streak and extending their lead for the final playoff spot in the Tom Shaw Conference of the Pacific Junior Hockey League. Brent Chreptyk and Andreas Siagris each scored twice as the Hawks recorded a 6-4 win on home ice Tuesday over the Port Moody Panthers. The result moves Delta (12-13-0-2) within one point of the third place Grandview Steelers (12-12-0-2) and opens up a 12 point cushion on the last place Panthers. The hosts opened up a 4-2 lead after 40 minutes thanks to Chreptyk’s pair. He also set-up Stephen Hawco’s goal. The Panthers made things interesting by twice pulling within one in the third before Siagris’ empty-netter iced the win. Captain David Rudin chipped in with three assists, while rookie netminder Jordie Salas recorded his first win as Delta outshot the visitors 40-27. The Hawks visit league-leading North Vancouver on Saturday night and return home to host Abbotsford on Tuesday at 7:35 p.m.
The Run Inn staff members Alex Libonati and Linsday Nidoski made the most of their recent trip to Las Vegas by competing in the Rock and Roll Half Marathon. The event attracted 40,000 participants as runners worked their way down the famous Vegas Strip with the starting line located at Mandalay Bay. Nidoski completed the course in a time of 2:03.31 while Libonati ran a personal best of 2:30:05.
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ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:
Q: Should we keep our home on the market over
I was in your store and noticed that you were putting sale prices on your Royal Canadian Mint product. Are you having a sale?
the holidays?
A: Yes! The market is still very active and if buyers are looking at
ANSWER:
With the amount of product being issued and the huge collection I bought last year we are running out of room to display coins. Also, our new website should be functional early in the New Year and I wanted to start out with great deals. I have spent most of this month putting almost every piece of Royal Canadian Mint on sale. I started from the older mint product (they have the largest discounts) and went right up to the first half of 2014 mint products. I even put the 2015 Lunar Year of Ram coins on sale.
Jim Richardson, owner Western Coin and Stamp
From cased Silver Dollars to Proof Sets, 10 cent John Cabot to $50 Winter Scene, all have been put on sale at great savings. Last months column was regarding Gold and Silver prices. At that time Gold was trading at $1312 Canadian while today it is $1410.00 Canadian. Silver was $17.65 and today it is $19.61. I think that the bottom was when I suggested it was and we should start seeing higher prices this next year. Lastly, many clients have asked whether we are moving now that Staples has moved.We are NOT moving. I hope to be in this location for many more years.
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homes in this weather and at this time of year, they are clearly very serious! The South Delta market is experiencing very low inventory levels right now so the selection for buyers is much more limited than in the typical spring and fall markets. You want to be on the market when these potential buyers are hungry to buy! If you take your home Garrett Chu off the market, you risk losing a buyer that may have potentially paid Vice President of Sales more than in an environment where there are many competing homes to choose from. Many sellers are getting ready to put their homes on the market in the New Year and we typically see a large increase in RE/MAX Progroup Realty inventory in the first few months of the year. Experience has shown that 5360 12th Avenue thesavvysellerthatstaysonthroughtheholidaysandintotheNewYear Delta 604.728.2845 usually catches the buyer before the rest of the homes hit the market. www.fraserelliott.com If you have guests over for the season, we can always create a flexible Top 100 showing schedule to work around your holiday plans. If you plan to RE/MAX REALTORS® WORLDWIDE 2011+2012** travel during this time, we can continue to show your home as normal and also keep an eye on your property during your absence. In the event #1 Agent in of an offer, our team’s access to innovative software technology allows Ladner/Tsawwassen* *Based on # of Sales in 2010, you to digitally sign the required paperwork to successfully sell your 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! home from abroad. Happy Holidays!
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Paul: our building has had a multitude of sewer backups lately. These are very costly and have caused our insurance rates to go through the roof. I don’t understand what is going on. Trisha. Richmond. Hi Trisha, without knowing the specifics, its sounds to me like your building sewer piping needs to be flushed out. If this is specific to a bank of units, I would first have your plumber drop a sewer camera down the line and see if it is obstructed and deal with this isolated area. If the problem is more prevalent throughout the building, my suggestion would be check the strata minutes and see when the last time your sanitary sewer piping was “hydroflushed.” This is essentially a process of power washing the inside of the piping. Most buildings are piped such that the sewer piping runs horizontally on the underside of your parkade ceiling. From here the pipes are easily accessed and can be flushed out.We recommend doing this every 2yrs as a standard maintenance item.
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How is a RESIDENTIAL Appraisal different from a Building Inspection Report?
ANSWER: Appraiser’s inspection of the property is quite different from the more detailed Property Inspection report which is conducted by a Property Inspector. The Appraiser carries out a visit to the property and walk through & will then analyze the physical data in conjunction with the market data to arrive at a final estimate of market value. The Full Appraisal Report usually includes a summary of the property features, zoning information, assessment data, site information, description of the improvements, market condition analysis, Direct Comparison Approach Daniel M. Jones supported by an illustration of the Cost Approach to value, Subject CRP, AACI, P.App., and comparable photos, location maps, zoning maps and aerial maps. FRI, CMR, RI The Full Appraisal may also (but not always) include a sketch of the Business Coordinator/ President improvements.
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QUESTION: What does it mean to “Port” your mortgage?
QUESTION: Do you offer specific holiday services for seniors?
ANSWER: Yes! There are always plenty of things to get organized for the holidays and we have plenty of ways to assist you in getting ready. If you can name it, we can do it!
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Porting means keeping your mortgage … but changing your home. Essentially you are picking up your current mortgage with its terms and conditions and moving it to a new home. Porting your mortgage will save you a costly penalty or allow you to keep an attractive mortgage rate. Lenders will require an up to date credit application and will want to review the details of the new property before approving the “port”. If your looking at a larger home you also may also qualify to add-on to the mortgage. Contact your mortgage professional for details. Meridian Southwest Mortgage Group Ltd. Email: lisa@southwestmortgage.ca
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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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10860 Bromley Place | RICHMOND | $1,338,000
308-4768 53rd St | RENTALS ALLOWED | $277,000
169 66th Street | NEW LISTING | $699,000
Fully remodelled 4 bedroom BROADMOOR home on a 6,500 sqft. lot in a quiet cul de sac. Beautiful new kitchen and 3 bathrooms. Just move in!
Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with southeast exposure overlooking a courtyard. It’s only steps to town, and, yes, it can be rented...
Charming Boundary Bay rancher w/english country garden. 5,000 sqft. west facing lot w/2 flanking streets. Bonus single car garage w/attached studio.
5184 Bentley Drive | NEW LISTING | $1,069,000
5303 Spetifore Cres | 7 YRS YOUNG | $1,049,000
44 Woodland Drive | THE TERRACE | $962,000
Beautiful 5 bdrm family home situated on an 8,213 sq.ft. private lot overlooking a park in Victory South. Gourmet’s kitchen w/stainless appliances.
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.
Executive style home tastefully renovated w/professional updates. Amazing square footage includes main floor living & bedrooms up.
Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold! 206-1140 55th Street | 1,345 SQ.FT. | $319,000
21 Centennial Parkway | BOUNDARY BAY | $929,000
402-4758 53rd Street | PENTHOUSE | $279,900
Lovely 2bdrm/2bth apartment steps to shopping & transportation. Spacious plan w/kitchen overlooking dining/living room. Ample storage & secure parking.
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.
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3,700 sq.ft. executive style luxury living by Larry Kenmare Pinnacle Homes. Custom architecture w/extra detail to mill work, windows, lighting & finishing.
Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca
4528 Arthur Drive | NEW-HERITAGE | $1,388,000 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.
604.897.2010 | Teri Steele sold@TeriSteele.com
Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC
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bringing people + properties together
richard lowe + associates
Progroup |5360 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen www.realestatedelta.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Richard Lowe, Personal Real Estate Corporation, Realtor, RIBC 604 946 8000 | 604 943 8080 | richard@realestatedelta.com
NEW PRICE
Jennifer McGregor, Personal Real Estate Corporation, Realtor jennifer@realestatedelta.com | 604 908 1593
VIEWNEW LISTING
CENTRAL LOCATION
5447 44th Ave. $629,900 2,114 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 2 bath 1 bdrm legal suite - 6,000 sq.ft. lot
#204-4733 River Road W $375,000 1,242 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath Marina & River Views - River West
4686 53rd Street $779,000 1,927 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 4 bath executive home - 3,758 sq.ft. lot
BARELAND STRATA
CUL-DE-SAC
INVESTORS WANTED
6204 48A Ave $618,900
5152 Cooper Place $1,088,000 5,156 sq.ft. - 9 bdrms - 6 bath sxs duplex - 24,176 sq.ft. lot
2,145 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 3 bath low maintenance - Holly Lane
5276 Dixon Place $728,800 2,427 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 3 bath cul-de-sac location - 7,524 sq.ft. lot
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5103 Whitworth Crescent, North $689,000 2900 sq.ft. - 6 bedrooms 7500 sq.ft. lot
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ALL OUR HOMES ARE MIRACLE HOMES!
A40 The Delta Optimist December 12, 2014
Top 10% In Sales of All Greater Vancouver Realtors* *According to Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics
RESULTS.....GUARANTEED!!!
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Based on 2013 closed MLS transactions. Source: CREA, RE/MAX”
RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 604-946-8000 or 943-8080 $279,900
QUICK POSSESSION POSSIBLE! • SUNNINGDALE ESTATES! A Ladner favourite!
$463,900
TOWNHOUSE
• 4 Bed, 4 Bath end unit on the rear side of quiet complex • Upgraded appliances and fresh paint
• Lovely 2 bedroom/ 2 bath west-exposed home.
• Recent roof, fencing & exterior landscaping
• Located in the heart of town.
• Private yard
• Newer laminate flooring in living and dining areas
• Oversize DOUBLE car garage
• West Exposed balcony. • Walk to all amenities.
#1 5671 Ladner Trunk Rd.
#313-4768 53rd St.
5224 6th Ave
DESPERATELY SEEKING....
TOWNHOUSE
$329,500
• 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. • Pets OK
RANCHER! RANCHER!
• 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. • Master bedroom is over sized with doors to private backyard & hot tub gazebo.
“SELLER WILL FINANCE QUALIFIED BUYERS”
• Pets Ok!
• Comfortable master complete with two closets.
$719,000
House with large garage/shop in Ladner/Tsawwassen
#9-4825 Elliott St.
SOLD RANCHER!
$968,500
• Updated sprawling rancher on a south exposed corner lot in “The Village”. • 3 bedrooms/ games/ studio. • 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. Updated kitch/baths. • Interlocking brick patio & driveway leads you to meticulously maintained private paradise! TWO DRIVEWAYS!
4764 Wesley Dr.
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251 55th St.
6195 48A Ave
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THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING? I PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL HELP.
• Sellers market • Listings wanted • Call Tammy
HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3 #202-5555 13AOPEN AVENUE 5154 BENTLEY DRIVE $769,000
Welcome to victory of the most $469,000 • Lovely BrightSouth, CorneroneUnit, largest in “The Compton”. desirableunit locations in ladner. This Lovely home Approximately 1500 sq.ft. has 4 •bedrooms 3 bathrooms withof master Living Space. on the main floor. Southern exposed private • Viewsyard. of the Water Lagoon on and fenced Call Jane Meadows 2 sides. 604-946-8000 or 604-943-8080 • 2 Underground Parking Stalls, 2 Storage Areas. $239,000 JUST LISTED • Extra Large Patio. #126 8880See! JONES ROAD • A Must
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OPEN SUNDAY 2-4floors throughout and new New hardwood fireplace. Pets and rentals allowed. #208-1300 HUNTER ROAD Jane Meadows 604-943-8080
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• No obligation - No rush Sutton Group - Seafair Realty 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC
the Heart HUNTER of Tsawwassen Village. #208-1300 ROAD • A lovely 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath • This western exposed is in the Heart of that shows likeunit new. Tsawwassen Village.available • Possession • Possession available immediately!! immediately!! • A lovely 2 Bathfreshly that shows • Lots ofBedroom, updates2and like new. painted. • Lots of updates and freshly painted. Meadows 604-943-8080 JaneJane Meadows 604-943-8080
• BUYING OR SELLING REAL ESTATE, CALL JANE 604-946-8000 Progroup 5360 12th Ave. www.janemeadows.com
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$589,000
MLS V1083271 3600 TOUR
HOT PRICE!
John Nielsen Your Lifestyle Realtor 604.943.9242
735 56TH STREET
BIGGEST HOUSE & LOT FOR THE PRICE IN LADNER & TSAWWASSEN! OUTSTANDING VALUE is offered in this spacious 1800 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 3 bath ground floor living with bedrooms up home with a great open floor and generous sized rooms through out that sits on an AMAZING 8913 sq. ft. West exposed lot with HUGE PRIVATE sunny backyard ideal for the kids. Nice updates in the last 5 years include kitchen, bathrooms, windows, H/W tank, laminate floors, light fixtures, paint a more. The home is centrally located to all amenities in Tsawwassen so you can get anywhere in town in no time at all! INVESTOR’S! 20% DOWN, POSITIVE CASH FLOW AND VERY STRONG RENTAL MARKET IN SOUTH DELTA!
Re/Max Real Estate Services www.westcoastfarmsteads.com info@johnnielsen.ca 410-650 West 41st Ave, Vancouver
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#119 5518 14th Ave., Tsawwassen
$219,900
$245,000 FACING THE QUIET COURTYARD
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• 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
• Built by award winning local developer, Pioneer Group. • 1 & 2 bedroom options • Luxurious finishings, modern décor & large covered balconies • High-tech security incl gated underground parking, 24/7 video surveillance & key fob entry • Perfectly located in the heart of Fleetwood #206 8733 160th, Surrey
C204 4831 53rd St., Ladner
$273,847
$289,900 AFFORDABLE TOWNHOME IN PERFECT LOCATION!
TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE IN PILLARS COMPLEX • Two bdrms & two full bathrms
• 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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NO UNIT DIRECTLY ABOVE STUNNING RIVER WEST
• Waterfront at Tsatsu Shores
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#213 1120 Tsatsu Shores, Tsawwassen
• 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
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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
• Luxuriously appointed with laminate floors, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances and much more • Only 2 units remain! • Complex sits on a quiet inside street
#3 4780 55B St., Ladner
#2 & #4 - 4728 54A St., Ladner
$519,900
$508,800 UPDATED RANCHER WITH BIG, SUNNY LOT W NE
RIVERFRONT PENTHOUSE
• 3 bedroom home with updated kitchen and bathroom • Real hardwood flooring • South facing 7,987 sq.ft. lot w/loads of sunshine • Large deck and hot tub • Single garage • Close to everything 6092 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner
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$519,900 FANTASTIC WAREHOUSE OPPORTUNITY W NE
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#310 6263 River Rd., Ladner
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CAPE COD FAMILY HOME IN PORT GUICHON!
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF LADNER
• 1,884 Sq.Ft • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • Quiet cul-de-sac • Large 7,578 sqft lot • Laminate flooring • Brand new paint • Updated kitchen and bathrooms
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4755 51st St., Ladner
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HUGE, PARK-LIKE BACKYARD!
• 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
• Wonderful family home • Sunny covered deck • West exposed garden • Walk to elementary & high schools. • Easily suitable • Double garage
4564 Arthur Drive, Ladner
255 Murphy Dr., Tsawwassen
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JUST MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN
SUPERB TWO-LEVEL HOME IN EAGLES NEST!
• Stunning townhome built in 2006 • 2 bdrm & 2 bthrm 1025 sq.ft. • High end finishing’s including granite counters stainless appliances • Mountain views • Park across the street • Private patio
• Clean as a whistle, meticulously maintained • Many updates and a functional addition • Large 8,127 sf private rectangular lot w/ manicured landscaping. • Gorgeous hardwood floors, large bedrooms and a huge family room downstairs • Bonus garage space and good size workshop/hobby room • Ability to suite if desired.
2268 St George St., Vancouver
5655 10 Ave., Tsawwassen
$699,900
$709,900
HUGE 10,000 SQFT LOT
UNIQUE SPLIT-LEVEL HOME W/ MORTGAGE HELPER!
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• Mid century modern architecture • 80ft. frontage • 3 or 4 bdrm split level • Private west facing backyard • Tasteful updates including hardwood flooring & kitchen
• 3,208 sq.ft, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom • Home situated on large 7,416 sq.ft lot • Extensive addition and renovation incl/ open concept kitchen • 2-level self contained suite • Updated furnace & HW tank
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1085 Bayview Dr. City, Tsawwassen
5436 15b Ave., Tsawwassen
$719,900
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STYLISH BRAND NEW HOME!
LARGE FAMILY HOME IN VICTORY SOUTH
• Contemporary finishes throughout • 3 large bedrooms, 2 with ensuites • Sunny, fenced yard • Walking distance to everything • 2-5-10 Home Warranty, GST Included
• Large family home in Victory South • Almost 3,100 sq.ft. • Large bdrms and games room (400 sq.ft.) • New roof & interior paint • Backs on to the park • Large sunny deck • One of Ladner’s best neighbourhoods
4690 53rd St., Ladner
5375 Bentley Cr., Ladner
$799,900
$849,900 STEPS TO THE BEACH!
GORGEOUS NEW HOMES IN PORT GUICHON! • Over 2,500 sq. ft. 5 Bedroom • Vaulted ceilings, prestige layout • Viking Appliance packages, extensive crown mouldings • Master bedroom on main floor • 4 BDRMS UPSTAIRS!
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• Absolutely beautiful renovation right down to the studs • Tasteful and contemporary finishes throughout • Large 7,018 sq. ft. corner lot • Exquisite landscaping and great yard area • 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms • Over $400,000 spent in renovations!
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• 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 Rd., Tsawwassen
• 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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5475 Candlewyck Wynd, Tsawwassen
$969,900
$989,900
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228 ENGLISH BLUFF RD. 737 GLENWOOD DR. 852 TSAW. BEACH RD. Pebble Hill, Tsaw. English Bluff, Tsaw. English Bluff, Tsaw.
981 PACIFIC DR. English Bluff, Tsaw.
1175 SKANA DR. English Bluff, Tsaw.
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4712 STAHAKEN PL. 4888 53RD ST. English Bluff, Tsaw. Hawthorne, Ladner
4935 63A ST. Holly, Ladner
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4941 CENTRAL AV. 5109 59A ST. Hawthorne, Ladner Hawthorne, Ladner
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1512 BISHOP RD. 2236 124A ST. South Surrey White Rock Crescent Bch, S. Surrey
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5135 CLIFF PL Cliff Drive, Tsaw.
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5249 LAUREL DR. Hawthorne, Ladner
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4557 SAVOY ST. 4632 55B ST., 4638 51ST ST. 4644 51ST ST. Port Guichon, Ladner Delta Manor, Ladner Ladner Elementary, Ladner Ladner Elementary, Ladner
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5279 WINDJAMMER RD. 5375 WELLBURN DR. 5620 ADMIRAL BV Neilsen Grove, Ladner Hawthorne, Ladner Neilsen Grove, Ladner
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5871 FAIR WD Neilsen Grove, Ladner
#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
WWW.FRASERELLIOTT.COM
EXCEPTIONAL GOLF COURSE VIEWS
THE “TERRACE” WITH A VIEW!
• Massive 5,156 sq. ft. home with fully finished basement • Private 7,406 sq. ft. lot • Sweeping views of Boundary Bay and North Shore Mountains from 2nd Level • Gorgeous new deck that must be seen • One of Tsawwassen’s most desired neighbourhoods
• 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
5661 Sherwood Blvd., Tsawwassen
5887 Cove Link Rd., Ladner
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$1,038,800
$1,029,900 BOUNDARY BAY STUNNER!
ONE OF LADNER’S FINEST W/GOLF COURSE VIEW!
• Gorgeous renovation right down to the studs • Westcoast contemporary design, walking distance to the beach • Absolutely fabulous outdoor living room with NanaWall • Luxury finishings throughout • Detached shop/office area with many possibilities
• Magnificent custom home • Top quality finishings • Golf course views! • This home has everything you can imagine in luxury living
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5880 Cove Reach Rd., Ladner
241 67th St., Tsawwassen
$1,188,800
$1,150,000
LUXURIOUS NEW FAMILY HOME
SIMPLY STUNNING MODERN RENOVATION • 3,112sf family home w large 8,855 sq. ft. lot • Extensively renovated with luxury finishings • High-end kitchen feat/Sub Zero and Wolf Appliances • Situated in Tsawwassen’s desirable “The Village” Neighbourhood • Beautiful kidney shaped pool
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1103 Shaman Cr, Tsawwassen
941 50th St, Tsawwassen
$1,238,800
$1,638,800
BUILT WITH TOTAL STYLE & QUALITY FINISHINGS
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME E
• 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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5382 Crescent Dr., Ladner
558 English Bluff Road, Tsawwassen
$1,758,888
$1,998,000 SPECTACULAR WORLD CLASS PENTHOUSE RESIDENCE!
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
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• 270 degree water, mountain and golf course views • Extensively redesigned from top-to-bottom • Exquisite finishings with no expense spared • Endless list of features and upgrades • Inquiry for full details
#604-5055 Springs Blvd, Tsawwassen
4273 River road W., Ladner
$6,300,000
$2,500,000
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# 39 5900 FERRY RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner
1067 WILMINGTON DR. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.
1425 WINDSOR CR. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.
4531 60B ST. Holly, Ladner
4569 62ND ST. Holly, Ladner
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5336 CHAMBERLAYNE AV. 5348 COMMODORE DR. 5698 9A AV. 5853 VARDON PL. Neilsen Grove, Ladner Neilsen Grove, Ladner Tsawwassen East, Tsaw. Beach Grove, Tsaw.
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5133 8A AV. 5135 45TH AV. 5170 12TH AV. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw. Ladner Elementary, Ladner Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.
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5983 16TH AV. Beach Grove, Tsaw.
6358 SUNRISE LN. Holly, Ladner
6377 CRESCENT CT. Holly, Ladner
6677 LONDON CT. Holly, Ladner
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5205 2ND AV. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.
5241 WESTMINSTER AV. Neilsen Grove, Ladner
5260 6TH AV. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.
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6703 1A AV. 6754 LONDON DR. 10970 NORUM CR. 6243 HOLLY PARK CT. Boundary Beach, Tsaw. Holly, Ladner Nordel, N. Delta Holly, Ladner
Nobody sells more real estate in Ladner/Tsawwassen than Fraser and his team!*
604.728.2845
*FRASER AND N HIS TEAM T D #3 RANKED 3 IN THE R ATER VANC GREATER ANCOUVER REALL ESTATE TA BOARD T IN I 2013. 3 *as of December Dece 31st, 2013 (Approx ox 10,000 10,00 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2013)
Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE ABLE 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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December 12, 2014 The Delta Optimist A47
OCEAN TOWERS!
$1,098,000
WATERFRONT!
1558 BEACH GROVE ROAD, TSAWWASSEN
304 - 1835 MORTON AVENUE, VANCOUVER
3 Bedrooms + 2 Dens - 3 Baths
2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths
TWO FAMILY HOME!
$1,048,800
NEW LISTING!
171 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY, BOUNDARY BAY
4 Bedrooms - 3 Baths
$649,900
988 ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD, TSAWWASSEN 5 Bedrooms - 3 Baths
2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths
$584,800
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
PENTHOUSE!
$599,000
SOLD ! BY US
301 - 1280 55TH STREET TSAWWASSEN 2 Bedrooms + Den - 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
UPDATED!
6669 1A AVENUE, BOUNDARY BAY BUILDING LOT!
$778,800
5362 5B AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN
4 Bedrooms + Dens - 4 Baths
BEACH LIFE!
$1,650,000
NEW PRICE!
$1,100,000
SOLD ! BY US
1305 MORRIS CRESCENT 1317 COMPSTON CRESCENT Building plans available! Great Beach Grove Location!
NEW PRICE!
$239,000
411 - 15111 RUSSELL AVE WHITE ROCK 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath
FAMILY HOME!
$799,900
SOLD ! BY US
10832 MAGNOLIA COURT NORTH DELTA 3 Bedrooms + Den - 3 Baths
LEXINGTON!
$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
NEW PRICE!
$369,900
201 - 1175 55TH STREET TSAWWASSEN 2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths
TOP FLOOR!
$214,900
311 - 15313 19TH AVENUE WHITE ROCK 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速 search tools.
December 12, 2014 The Delta Optimist A51
Customer Information
Beginning Monday, December 15 2014
The 404 Ladner Exchange / Richmond–Brighouse Station will no longer service Ladner Exchange and has been rerouted to remain on Steveston Hwy. and end at the Riverport Recreation Complex. This route is changing to the 404 Four Road / Richmond–Brighouse Station. Travel options from Ladner Exchange towards Richmond-Brighouse: • Board the 601 Bridgeport Station or 620 Bridgeport Station and disembark at Steveston Hwy. and 99 Hwy. at bus stop 58047 and walk to bus stop 56598 for the 404 Richmond-Brighouse Station. Travel options from Richmond-Brighouse towards Ladner: • Board the 404 Four Road and disembark at Steveston Hwy. and 99 Hwy. at bus stop 58153 and walk to bus stop 58048 for the 601 South Delta/Boundary Bay or 620 Tsawwassen Ferry. Check your route before you go – visit translink.ca/tripplanner today, use the date of December 15, or later to prepare for schedule changes.
Regular Service
Discontinued section of route 404
601
Bridgeport Station/South Delta/ Boundary Bay
404 GRANVILLE AVE
56598 404 Brighouse Stn
404 STEVESTON HWY
Regular Service
620
Bridgeport Station/Tsawwassen Ferry Regular Service
STEVE STON HWY
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Island Farms
Sour Cream
Salted Butter
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On Sale
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White or Whole Wheat 570g Where this symbol appears, deposit & enviro levies are applicable.
Coke, Pepsi
Selected 90–100g
On Sale
99¢
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Reserve your fresh turkey online for in-store pickup! www.thriftyfoods.com/pickup
reserve pickup Fresh Turkey
Specials in Effect from Friday, December 12th to Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 ONLY