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Lintons to be honoured at next weekend’s Walk for Memories to benefit Alzheimer’s BY

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Taylor Rana of the Delta Pacers battled Julia Adams and Jayde Robertson of the South Delta Sun Devils for a rebound during the inaugural Lawrence/Brasnett Cup on Tuesday night in Tsawwassen. South Delta rallied for a 62-42 win. See Page 26 for more on the game.

Tsawwassen’s Harvey Linton and his family will be honoured at the Investors Group Walk for Memories at the Richmond Olympic Oval next Sunday.

The Richmond/South Delta event, one of over 20 walks around the province, supports the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Being honoured provides a really good opportunity to let people know more about dementia, says Harvey’s wife Fran.

“I think it’s really helpful to have people understand what it’s like living with somebody having dementia because it is so different,” she says.

Harvey, who worked as a commercial fisherman before retiring from a long career with WorkSafe BC in 2006, was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia in 2010.

“For people who know Harvey, I think everybody has said he is the last person we would ever expect to get dementia,” she says, adding he’s done everything right from exercise, to diet, to using his mind, to being a moderate drinker.

The family got a referral from its family doctor to an elder clinic at Delta Hospital and then a referral to a medical facility where it got the official diagnosis.

Fran says she contacted the Alzheimer Society of B.C., which helped the family with workshops, a support group and presentations.

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The upcoming Investors Group Walk for Memories in Richmond honours Tsawwassen’s Harvey Linton and his family.

“The more education you get, the more understanding you have,” she says.

Chad, one of the Linton’s two sons, describes the support from the society as going from not knowing how to sort yourself out or a sense of vertigo to focus, control and the idea that you’re not alone in dealing with this.

The dementia has had a “huge” impact on the family.

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Delta and the Tsawwassen First Nation deserve better.

That’s what Friends of Delta Hospital co-founder Doug Massey had to say following a meeting he sat in on between Fraser Health officials and Delta council at municipal hall Monday.

“It was sure disappointing and they weren’t about to budge from their position,” Massey told the Optimist. “It’s going to take public pressure to make that happen and we’ll do our best.”

At the workshop health region officials outlined the hospital’s current services and future plans, including an expansion of laboratory services, a potential residential care complex expansion as well as creating a “community health centre” at the site.

Longer-range goals include the possibility of a mental health unit, but there was no indication the region would revisit the status of the surgical program.

Doctors at the hospital raised concerns last fall about the surgical program and specifically the fact the operating rooms close at 3 p.m., which means those requiring urgent procedures after that time have to be transferred to other hospitals.

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Former municipal councillor Doug Massey, co-founder of the Friends of Delta Hospital, says it’s going to take public pressure to get the surgical program fully restored. the doctors and help raise awareness of the situation, described by the physicians as a “crisis.”

Massey said he was pleased some of the councillors raised the issue and that the “Declaration of Dependence” for the hospital he helped write over a decade earlier, and endorsed by council at the time, was included in the meeting’s agenda.

However, he said it was

DEMENTIA from page 1 “It changes your whole life,” says Fran.

Thinking about what Harvey’s doing and how he’s doing it is always in the back of your mind, says their son Carl.

Quite often he’ll put the kettle on for tea or coffee, then go into backyard to do yard work and totally forget about the kettle, Carl explains.

The idea of his parents getting to do more travelling is not possible because

of the disease, says Chad.

“If he goes away somewhere, the context of everything changes, he just can’t absorb or remember where he is or why he’s there. It’s impossible to really enjoy your retirement the way that you think you’re supposed to.”

The family works as a team to always have someone available to be with Harvey.

They have a really good support system, Fran says.

frustrating all the expansion talk continues to exclude a restoration of the surgical program to its previous level.

“The document is highly misleading in that it states we have 24/7 emergency service, but fails to qualify it in that we don’t have 24/7 surgical care staff or facilities beyond 3 p.m., placing the people living, working, visiting and traveling through the community of

Delta and the Tsawwassen First Nation at risk, without access to immediate life saving surgical treatment,” Massey stated in a news release.

Noting Delta and the TFN deserve better health care, and under the Canada Health Act they are entitled to it, Massey is concerned people will avoid going to the hospital if they know about the issue with the surgical program, further

skewing numbers for Fraser Health to justify not changing the situation.

Fraser Health states Delta Hospital operates as part of an integrated network of care in the region.

Friends of Delta Hospital, which is trying to arrange a meeting with the TFN government, is planning a public information meeting at the Ladner Community Centre on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m.

“The kids are incredible.

The Alzheimer Society has been incredible. Our neighbours are incredible.”

Harvey also goes twice a week to the Kinsmen adult day program. The family is also offered respite care, which Fran has taken advantage of twice.

Fran does note there is no national dementia plan in Canada but that Ontario MP Claude Gravelle has a bill that deals with developing a national policy as well as an online petition.

The upcoming Walk for Memories is a fundraising

event as well as an awareness event, explains Krista Frazee, a support and education coordinator with the society.

“It’s a great opportunity for our clients to see each other outside of our programs and services,” she says.

There will be a time to celebrate the honourary family, the walk itself, a DJ, door prizes, coffee, tea and snacks, she notes.

Frazee adds the society supports families that are going through all different types of dementias, not just

Alzheimer’s.

“It’s important for people to know we’re there to support people with any kind of memory impairment or cognitive impairment,” she says.

The Walk for Memories will take place Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Rd., Richmond.

Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the event goes from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

For more information, to register or donate, visit www.walkformemories. com.

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Truckers upset key elements of agreement are still not in place Lower Mainland ports could face second work stoppage within a year BY

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Truck drivers were set to meet with the province yesterday afternoon in an attempt to avert more labour action at Port Metro Vancouver.

Representatives for both union and non-union truckers were to meet with Transportation Minister Todd Stone Thursday afternoon (details were not available by Optimist deadline) in an attempt to resolve the ongoing dispute between drivers and the government.

In March, a month-long work stoppage at Port Metro Vancouver ports, including Deltaport, ended after the two sides came to an agreement.

More than 1,000 nonunion truck drivers parked their rigs on Feb. 26. About 400 union drivers, represented by Unifor, joined them on March 10. At the time, truckers cited low rates and long wait times at the port as concerns.

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Truck drivers signed a deal last March after a month-long work stoppage at Port Metro Vancouver ports.

With back to work legislation looming, the dispute ended with all sides coming to an agreement that would address truckers’ concerns.

However, union representatives say some of the key elements of the agreement, such as minimum rates for drivers, have not been implemented on time.

“Truckers went back to work based on an agree-

“It’s clear that the government doesn’t believe there is a collective agreement in place,” Dias said.

“If the government reconfirms on Thursday that it will not adhere to the March 2014 settlement, then we will concur there is no collective agreement in place and we will finalize our plans to recommence strike action.”

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If the government won’t uphold that deal, then we are not obligated to follow it either,” said Unifor national president Jerry Dias, who was a party to the agreement. “We are now demanding what the government promised less than a year ago.

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David Suzuki is a selfpromoter whom he doesn’t want to spend any more time on than he has to, said Coun. Robert Campbell.

Suzuki and his national Blue Dot initiative, aimed at promoting sustainable choices and lobbying for David Suzuki the Charter of Rights to include a healthy environment as a right, came under was challenged to follow Richmond’s lead. The fire from several on Delta Richmond Blue Dots wrote council Monday during a Delta requesting council discussion on a letter from organizers of the Richmond make a similar declaration.

Coun. Jeannie Kanakos chapter of Blue Dot. “I don’t support a heck of suggested Delta look into the initiative, also aimed at a lot Dr. Suzuki does and I think he’s in the self-promo- inspiring young people, as the municipaltion busiity continues ness and I “I don’t support a to promote a don’t want heck of a lot Dr. healthier comto give munity. him any Suzuki does and I Campbell, more time think he’s in the self- however, noted than he promotion business Delta has deserves,” already signed said and I don’t want documents Campbell. to give him any “far more “We have important” more time than he already than Blue Dot, taken this deserves.” which, he said, on and Coun. Robert “is nothing done the Campbell more than job that we a feel-good, are doing motherhood issue that won’t quite well through our accomplish anything.” climate change initiatives, Mayor Lois Jackson said dealing with the environSuzuki’s plan to gather ment in the community... I challenge him to come here nationwide support carries many of the same and tell us what his climate ideas already covered in footprint is.” the 2010 United Cities and After receiving a petition with over 1,500 names, Local Governments World Congress in Mexico City, Richmond council last fall where she attended and endorsed the Richmond signed a pact. That pact Blue Dot’s request the city calls on cities to develop adopt a declaration for and implement climate “the Right to a Healthy action plans that promote Environment” for all citilocal laws and initiatives zens. to reduce greenhouse gas Neighbouring Delta

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Last fall, Suzuki took part in a Blue Dot Tour to launch the grassroots campaign with speaking engagements accompanied by various musical acts such as Neil Young and Barenaked Ladies.

“Community by community, this movement will inspire decision-makers across our provinces and territories to take notice.

With so many communities calling for action from all levels of government, the next step is to have our provinces follow suit and pass environmental bills of rights,” states the David Suzuki website.

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

The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week: Tsawwassen • Jan. 6, 12:49 p.m., 5200-block of Upland Drive: A large bag of personal items, including clothing, liquor and chef’s knives, was found in the area. The owner of the items was located and he indicated they were stolen and provided the name of a possible suspect.

• Jan. 6, 3:37 p.m., 1400block of Enderby Avenue: Two citizens reported the door of a home was open and they had called out to the homeowner but received no response. Police searched the home, garden and surrounding buildings but did not locate anyone at the residence. A neighbourhood canvass determined the homeowner’s identification and police contacted him by phone. The resident explained that he likely did

not latch the door properly when he left for work.

• January 11, 8:48 p.m., ferry causeway: A male was reported causing a disturbance at the ferry terminal.

Police located a male on a bench hunched over with his arms inside his shirt and mumbling. The suspect was intoxicated and indicated he had been partying in Delta and that he was cold having sat in the area for several hours. After being cleared by emergency services, the suspect left the area in a taxi to stay at a hotel until the next ferry.

Ladner • Jan. 5, 12:58 p.m., 7300-block of River Road: During a routine police patrol a vehicle was located parked with a lone occupant. Officers detected a smell of marijuana emanating from the open driver’s window. The male identified himself and produced a grinder with residue and indicated he smoked “weed” once in a while.

The grinder was entered for destruction.

• Jan. 6, 10:54 a.m., 6400-block of 64th Street: A local business reported a rear storage container and vehicle trailer had

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• Jan. 6, 2:41 p.m., 6000-block of Highway 17: During a violation traffic stop the driver was found to reside in Washington state and to have a Washington state driver’s licence, but he was driving a vehicle registered to his girlfriend from Chilliwack. A check in the police database revealed a request to serve a notice of driver prohibition for three months to the suspect. The notice was served and the suspect was given a temporary driver’s licence so he could return the vehicle.

• Jan. 7, 3:03 p.m., 80th Street and Highway 17: Complainant provided police with the licence plate number of a vehicle that was tailgating his vehicle.

Police spoke with the suspect who indicated the complainant had cut him off. Both parties advised to safely share the roadway.

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MURPHY’S LAW If I were in their shoes, I’d be voting “yes” too.

With ballots set to arrive in mailboxes two months from now, efforts have already begun to sell Greater Vancouver residents on the need to support the upcoming transit referendum. We’re being asked to OK a 0.5 per cent increase to the provincial sales tax to fund improvements to the regional network.

There have to be precious few people out there that believe our transit system is adequate, so the issue really isn’t whether we need the upgrades, but rather how much are they going to cost and, perhaps more importantly for our purposes, who stands to benefit?

Surrey threw its considerable might behind the referendum this week while highlighting all the upgrades it would bring, including light rail along King George Boulevard and the Fraser Highway.

New Westminster also jumped on board to support the construction of a new Pattullo Bridge, one of the big-ticket items in the plan.

Delta, on the other hand, hasn’t said much, likely because there’s not a whole lot to get excited about around here.

Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington has termed our list of so-called benefits, which don’t amount to much more than a promise of better bus service, as the “crumbs,” which is an apt description of the situation.

It stands to reason that Ladner and Tsawwassen, which are small, relatively isolated communities at the edge of the region, wouldn’t be in line for significant transit improvements. We choose to live here and enjoy an enviable quality of life as a result, but we pay for that lifestyle on several fronts, the lack of transit options being one of them.

Now we’re being asked to pay again, quite literally, through the upcoming referendum, but this time the trade-off isn’t nearly as appealing. We’ll see the sales tax rise by half a point, but we’ll watch the money generated by that bump get spent elsewhere in the region.

There’s no denying the ever-increasing congestion on Lower Mainland roads is everyone’s problem, and it should be noted that we’ll benefit greatly when a bridge eventually replaces the George Massey Tunnel, but I still find it difficult to financially support a long-term plan that throws us nothing more than crumbs.

It’s definitely worth backing if you live in Surrey, New Westminster, Vancouver or other areas that will see tangible benefits, but out here an endorsement of the transit referendum is limited to doing your part for the greater good.

Sea of conflicting information in debate over sea level rise MIKE SCHNEIDER

COMMUNITY COMMENT A few weeks back we experienced one of those rare occasions when strong southeast winds combined with a seasonal high tide of close to 15 feet. All the major media outlets were parked down in at Boundary Bay giving play-byplays of the scene.

There was a breach at one beachfront property but nary an ounce of seawater made its way to Centennial Parkway as was the case 10 years ago and on other occasions in history. The “state of emergency” thankfully turned out to be little more than a windy high tide and Armageddon was avoided.

I can recall a few years ago that MP Elizabeth May suggested that sea level rise could amount to 20plus feet due to man-made global warming. We have seen the renderings of Beach Grove, a community built on stilts, in some of the crystal ball modeling of disaster.

How do we mitigate further breaches in the future? I think a good place to start would be to

heed the advice of letter writer Bill Jones who suggested that earthen dikes and rock/rip-rap would greatly assist in diminishing the effects of storm surge. These techniques are used all over the world.

I am indifferent to the sea level debate because I am not convinced that human caused climate change should be a legitimate election plank for elected or potential politicians. I also do not think the electorate is capable of making sound voting decisions based on what has turned out to be an unnavigable gumbo of contradictions and infighting amongst governments, NGOs, environmentalists and, frighteningly, the scientific community.

There are dozens of examples where respected scientists are deemed “skeptics” because they don’t buy into the man-made warming argument. I thought skepticism was one of the primary drivers of scientific inquiry?

Dozens of summits and UN sponsored climateer fests have been held over the past several years, none of which have been able to produce any reasonable solution that would allow countries and, more importantly, citizens, to benefit.

The environment minister of India, who will be hosting U.S. President Barack Obama in a few days to talk climate change,

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has already publicly stated that although they are doing their part to reduce emissions, their primary goal is to eradicate poverty. To me, that just makes sense.

Additionally, 20 per cent of the population of India (250 million people or seven times the Canadian population) is without electricity and a top priority is to fix this so that standards of living will increase. Emissions will rise as a result.

Last November there was the big climate march in New York.

It coincided with the launch of Naomi Klein’s book, This Changes Everything.

What is the book about? Steven Hayward, contributor to Forbes magazine in his piece Climate Change has jumped the Shark, says that it can be summed up in one sentence: “that only overthrowing capitalism can we solve climate change.”

Indeed, the left leaning website Common Dreams, also referred to in Hayward’s piece, comes clean to say: “Forget everything you think you know about global warming.

The really inconvenient truth is that it’s not about carbon-it’s about capitalism.”

If fear mongering around sea level is really meant to deconstruct capitalism, I think we have more problems on the horizon than we realize.

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January 16, 2015 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Post office flag a disgrace

Editor: I’m far from being a political being but I do feeI I am a respectful being and speak out when I see disrespect happening.

The purpose of this letter is to point out that I think it’s time for Canada Post to change it’s name as the old postal station in Ladner proves the word “Canada” really doesn’t apply.

This came to light for me when a Facebook friend posted a photo of what is supposed to a Canadian flag in front of the old post office (at Delta Street and 48th Avenue). It is definitely not a Canadian flag, it’s

a ragged, torn piece of grey and red cloth.

My friend is a true Canadian. He’s spent 23 years in the military and spent time in Afghanistan supporting our troops there, including risking his life with those on the front lines. He is proud of our country.

To have him have to see something like this is heartbreaking after all that he and all our brave servicemen have done for us.

This flag has been flopping around this way for a long time. Last time he went into the old postal station and requested the

flag be replaced he was told there was nothing they could do about it. He then went to Vicki Huntington who was able to procure two new flags, however no one at the old postal station felt moved to change it.

There it still hangs ....and hangs is the word for it. It certainly isn’t flying. If the people who are employed by the Canadian government are not proud to be Canadian then they should at least remove our flag.

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OWL has gained national recognition for treating and releasing hundreds of injured wild birds annually.

Being a nonprofit society ourselves, we understand that without any government funding OWL relies on the donations given SUBMITTED PHOTO them by the Vann Besth (left) and Paul Rasmussen present concerned a cheque to Martina Versteen of OWL. citizens of Delta and surbring a new musical variety rounding area. Bev Day and show to Delta in 2015 so the volunteers do an amazwe can continue to help the ing job and make all of us community we enjoy. in Delta proud.

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A10 The Delta Optimist January 16, 2015 Letters to the Editor

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Editor: Re: Unpatriotic liberal out of element, letter to the editor, Jan. 9 I would like to say that after going to Arizona every winter for the last eight years in an RV park, ML Burke’s commentary is dead on.

One point she made — that “Arizona is the white supremacist capital” — is not quite accurate. People in these RV parks are not from Arizona. They are from all over the U.S., includ-

ing Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Michigan, Minnesota, Kentucky and others.

Racism is alive and well and there is no shortage of “N” words in general conversation.

We remove ourselves from any such conversations immediately.

Eventually, they get the drift. Well, some of them do.

Arizona, like the rest of U.S., is gun crazy and the laws regarding purchasing and selling guns are outrageous. One of our neighbours, from New Hampshire, bought six

handguns.

He decided to sell one and put and ad on Craigslist. He met the fellow in a parking lot and exchanged gun for money.

All perfectly legal because the purchaser had an Arizona driver’s licence.

Why do we go? Well, besides the weather, there are still a lot of lovely people there that don’t hold such views.

I, for one, appreciate the direct and honest observations of ML Burke and she has every right to express them without being labelled an embarrassment.

Sharon McGill

Donation from Pets-N-Us helping S.A.I.N.T.S. care for the animals Editor: I want to publicly thank Pets-N-Us for its recent donation of over $2,000 to S.A.I.N.T.S. Anyone who would like to visit S.A.I.N.T.S and meet the animals that are supported by these kinds of donations can take a tour every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. And once a year in June we have our open house weekend where we run tours all day. Details

are on our website at www. saintsrescue.ca.

Without the generosity of people like the folks at Pets-N-Us, we would not be able to offer our “saints” good food, a comfy bed and, most importantly, veterinary care.

Their kindness is greatly appreciated by all of us and we wish everyone much happiness in 2015.

Ann Cording S.A.I.N.T.S volunteer

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A12 The Delta Optimist January 16, 2015

Speakers encourage Southpointe students to make a difference PHOTO BY

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Speakers Amanda Wand and O’Neil Gaudet from Free The Children were at Southpointe Academy in Tsawwassen Wednesday as part of the organization’s Give Where You Live tour. Speakers use their passion for social change to inspire and encourage students to make a positive difference in the world.

Free the Children is an international charity and educational partner.

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The South Delta Minor Fastpitch Association’s (SDMFA)AGM will be held Wednesday January 20, 2015 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ladner Community Center in the Multi Purpose Room.

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REGISTRATION OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS Registration of Kindergarten students who are eligible for entry in September 2015 will take place on the following dates and times shown.

PLEASE REGISTER AT YOUR CATCHMENT AREA SCHOOL (For verification of your catchment school, please contact the School Board Office at 604-952-5340 or visit our website at http://web.deltasd.bc.ca) SCHOOL

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NORTH DELTA AREA Annieville Brooke Chalmers Cougar Canyon Devon Gardens (Fr. Imm./ Montessori) Gibson Gray Heath (Traditional) Hellings Jarvis (Traditional) McCloskey Pinewood Richardson (Fr. Imm./English) Sunshine Hills (Fr. Imm./English)

9240 - 112 St. 8718 Delwood Dr. 11315 - 75 Ave. 11664 Lyon Rd. 8884 Russell Dr. 11451 - 90 Ave. 10855 - 80 Ave. 11364 - 72 Ave. 11655 - 86 Ave. 7670 - 118 St. 11531 - 80 Ave. 11777 Pinewood Dr. 11339 - 83 Ave. 11285 Bond Blvd.

Tuesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday,

February 17 February 17 February 19 February 16 February 18 February 17 February 17 February 16 February 25 February 19 February 25 February 24 February 18 February 16

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LADNER AREA Hawthorne Holly Ladner (Fr. Imm./English) Neilson Grove Port Guichon

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4381 - 46A St.

Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday, Wednesday, Tuesday,

February 24 February 19 February 18 February 18 February 17

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

5955 - 17A Ave. 5025 - 12 Ave. 402 English Bluff Rd. 246 - 52A St. 735 Gilchrist Dr.

Thursday, Monday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday,

February 19 February 16 February 25 February 23 February 19

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

TSAWWASSEN AREA Beach Grove Cliff Drive English Bluff Pebble Hill (Traditional) South Park (Fr. Imm./English)

A child may be registered to attend Kindergarten in September 2015 if his or her fifth birthday occurs on or before December 31, 2015.

At the time of registration, the following original documents must be provided: 1. Proof of birth date for the student (birth certificate or passport) (registration will not be accepted until proof of birth date is received) 2. Proof of citizenship for both the parent and the student (Canadian birth certificate, citizenship card, passport, landed immigrant document, permanent resident card) 3. Immunization record, Care Card, medical and emergency contact information 4. Proof of Residency showing address (property taxes - current receipt, purchase/rental agreement or rental receipt) Parents should be aware that students may be required to attend a school outside of their usual attendance area if class enrolments exceed 22.

Application forms for French Immersion are completed separately and are available at all elementary schools. Completed application forms for entry into Early French Immersion should be delivered only to the French Immersion school in your attendance area on or before 4:00 pm, Friday, February 6, 2015. Successful applicants will be notified by the school the week following the application deadline, and will be advised of the registration procedures. For more information on French Immersion Parent Information Meeting nights, please visit our website at http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/frimm, or contact Christine Carriou at ccarriou@deltasd.bc.ca or 604-952-5066.

Applications are now being accepted for Traditional Elementary Schools and are to be completed separately. Forms are available at Heath, Jarvis and Pebble Hill Traditional Elementary Schools or on the district website at http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/. Completed application forms should be delivered only to those schools on or before 4:00 pm, Friday, February 6, 2015.

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Applications for Montessori are being accepted at Devon Gardens Elementary on February 18, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Montessori is a free of charge program available to all Delta primary aged children. For your convenience, you may attend any Delta elementary school to register for Montessori at Devon Gardens Elementary. Please indicate you are choosing Montessori when registering. For additional information, please contact Mr. David Hope, Principal, at dhope@deltasd.bc.ca.

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NON-CATCHMENT AND NON-DISTRICT APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT DISTRICT SCHOOLS COMMENCING FEBRUARY 2, 2015 AND WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY IN THE RESPECTIVE CATEGORY IF RECEIVED PRIOR TO MARCH 6, 2015.

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M

inister’s inute Daniel Kirkegaard

Tsawwassen United Church

Prayers for peace Once again we experience the juxtaposition of two major and seemingly opposing events drawing people to a common response and hope for our world.

The turning of the calendar and beginning of a new year leads us to hope and pray for peace in a world that is so ravaged by war, turmoil and violence and the tragic violence experienced in France over the past weeks as yet another example of how terror, fashioned to crush, suppress and defeat, actually galvanizes the human spirit, in the face of such terror, to rise up, stand together and pray fervently for a peaceful world.

While standing together against such turmoil is absolutely the appropriate response, we must always be clear about what we seek. Peace is not merely “a lack of safety, a lack of

violence or war,” as is such a prevalent perception promoted by governments and pundits of our day. This concept will always be lacking in some way and will continue to propagate less than what we truly seek.

Even in the midst of turmoil that threatens our safety we find peace at a much deeper level. Where anxiety, fear and doubt threaten to immobilize, “...the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard our heart and mind in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7), confirming that we are not alone and will be strengthened to move forward.

This is the peace, not of our own might, power or wisdom, but always and only by the presence of God’s Spirit within which affirms life and hope for all people.

A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522 3:30 pmin Chapel Daily Mass

Monday - Saturday at 9am

Weekend Masses

Saturday at 5pm Sunday at 9am, 11am & 5pm

Continuing Delta Students Delta students already registered in Delta will continue for the new school year.

Delta students who wish to submit a Non-Catchment Application at a new school, must submit a new Non-Catchment Application and will receive priority in this category if their application is received starting February 2nd and before: March 6, 2015.

Current Non-District students who wish to continue at the same school for the next school year, are NOT required to submit a new Non-District Application.

Current Non-District students who wish to attend a different school in Delta for the next school year, must submit a new Non-District Application and will receive priority in this category if their application is received starting February 2nd and before: March 6, 2015.

New Applicants Kindergarten Students living in a school’s catchment area should apply at the catchment area school on the designated registration date or thereafter.

9:00 am Sunday

Women’s Bible Study 9:00 am Thursday

9 am Worship Service with Sunday School 11 am Worship Service We Welcome You to Join Us! St. Stephen’s United Church 9696 Ladner Trunk Road (at Closed forHighway 99) Summer 10 amthe Sunday Services

Last Sunday of every month at 7pm (except July & August)

Confessions

Saturday at 10am in the Chapel

Baptisms

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For other Sacrements please call the parish office for an appointment with the Pastor.

Benediction Lutheran Church

Sunday Worship at 10am

Delta School District is pleased to accept applications from families and students residing within and outside of the Delta School District. We offer a wide range of learning programs for all students.

Service of Holy Communion

Filipino Mass (Tagalog)

5575 6th Avenue (56th St. at 6th Ave.) www.benedictionlutheran.org Tel: 604-943-3432

REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE 2015/2016 SCHOOL YEAR

4960 - 48th Ave., Ladner Phone 604-946-6254 www.ladnerunited.org The Rev. Jim Short

“All are warmly welcomed to worship with us as we Celebrate God’s Grace.”

WeSUNDAY extend a Warm Welcome - 9:30AM to joinBIBLE us on STUDIES YOUTH/ADULT SUNDAY DECEMBER 21ST 10:30 AM Coffee & Fellowship at 7:00PM for&our 11:00 AM WORSHIP GROWTH

CHRISTMAS CONCERT TUESDAY 10:00AM EVENING LADIES BIBLE COFFEE HOUR

Carols to Candlelight THURSDAY 6:45PM and children performing AWANA Children’s Club “Messengers & Messages” FRIDAY - 7:00PM with refreshments served.

Youth Night Christmas Worship Services www.ladnergospelassembly.com Dec. 14 & 21 @ 11:00AM

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Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 10:30 am Exodus 3:1 – 15 “Encountering God”

Pastor Mike Koot 4594 - 54A Street, Ladner, B.C. 604-946-7033 email: office@ladnercrc.com visit our website: www.ladnercrc.com

604-946-4451 Worship & Children’s Church

Meditation on the Ladner Fellowship Ladner ChristianAPostures of Faith: Ascension 10:00 am

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Home of the South Delta Food Bank & Creation Station Daycare Sunday Service at 10:00 am Kids& Summer VBS + Nursery Children Services AugSr.18-22 from 9 to 12 noon Pastor: Danny Stebeck Register by phone or website Youth Pastor: Dustin Huguet

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ST. DAVID’S ANGLICAN CHURCH 1115 51a St, Tsawwassen—604 943 4737

S UNDAY 8 am Traditional Holy Communion 10 am Contemporary Holy Communion, with children’s and youth programmes

This Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 am

“How to Help a Troubled Friend” 5300 44th Ave. Delta BC (44th and Arthur Dr.) 604.946.7410

Tsawwassen United Church

Kindergarten to Grade 12 Students living in a school’s catchment area will receive priority in this category if the application is received before: June 5, 2015.

W EDNESDAY 11 am Mid-week Communion, followed by lunch

Non-Catchment area students will receive priority in this category if the application is received before: March 6, 2015.

Study and fellowship groups meet throughout the week. Please visit our website or call the church office for details. New members always welcome.

• Rev. Dan Kirkegaard • 693 53rd Street (across from High School) 604-943-2911 www.tsawwassenunited.org

www.stdavidsdelta.com www.facebook.com/anglicanchurch

Worship & Children’s Church Service 10:00am

Non-District students will receive priority in this category if the application is received before: March 6, 2015.

Catchment Area Students:

Definitions Students living in the catchment area of their designated school.

Non-Catchment Students:

Students living in Delta who wish to attend a different catchment area school in Delta.

Non-District Students:

Students not living in Delta who wish to attend school in Delta.

PLEASE NOTE: The time and date will be recorded on all applications and registrations at time of receipt. Non-Catchment and Non-District Applications will be accepted at District schools commencing February 2, 2015.

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A14 The Delta Optimist January 16, 2015 In the Community

Public Hearing - January 25, 2015 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date:

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Time:

7:00 p.m.

Place:

Council Chamber Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2

A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time.

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

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing.

To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.

Project No. 1: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007284) Location: 8963 112 Street as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Watson & Barnard Land Surveyors Telephone: 604-943-9433 Proposal: Application MAP NO. 1 for Official FILE NO. LU007284 Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7379 To amend the land use designation for the subject property in the North Delta Future Land Use Plan in Schedule C.1 from SFR Single Family Residential to ISF-ND Infill Single Family Residential – North Delta.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7380 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential.

Development Variance Permit LU007284 To vary the following provisions in “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”: 1. Section 305 by varying the front yard setback averaging requirement for the principal structures on both proposed lots to 9 m from the required setbacks, which: a. On proposed Lot 1 ranges from 9 m to 10.3 m, depending on the order of construction of the lots; and b. On proposed Lot 2 ranges from 9.2 m to 10.4 m, depending on the order of construction of the lots.

2. Section 914(3) by reducing the special setback requirement from the centerline of 112 Street from 21 m to 19 m for the principal structure on proposed Lots 1 and 2.

Staff Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814 Web Location: December 8, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca www.delta.ca

Project No. 2: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007024)

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Location: 11897/11899 74B Avenue as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Karambir S. Minhas Telephone: 778-898-4991 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7298

MAP NO. 2 FILE NO. LU007024

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential.

Development Variance Permit LU007024 To vary Section 5.6 of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” by reducing the minimum diameter for a storm sewer main from 250 mm to the 200 mm storm sewer main.

Staff Contact: Robin Pallett – 604-946-3355 Web Location: December 15, 2014 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 Project No. 3: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007129) Location: 7880 Vantage Way as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: M&R Environmental Ltd. Telephone: 604-876-0506 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit a special waste facility for the receiving, MAP NO. 3 repackaging, sorting FILE NO. LU007129 and transfer of special wastes including used oil filters, waste oil, antifreeze, plastic waste oil and antifreeze containers, and solvent on the subject property for off-site disposal or recycling.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7348 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from I2 Heavy Industrial to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 443 in order to permit a special waste facility for the handling and processing of special wastes.

Development Variance Permit LU007129 To vary Section 805(3) of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by reducing the minimum width of the landscape strip along the property’s frontage from 1.5 m to 0 m due to a 2.38 m road dedication to be provided as a condition of final rezoning approval.

Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331 Web Location: January 12, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.01 Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, January 27, 2015.

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

PHOTO BY

GORD GOBLE

This youngster was captivated by a 3D printer during a demonstration by members of 3D604 at the Tsawwassen Library last Saturday afternoon.

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Unplug on Family Literacy Day

Tuesday, Jan. 27 is Family Literacy Day in Canada and the Delta Community Literacy Committee wants to make this the year that Delta gets on the national map.

The goal of Family Literacy Day is to get you reading with your family for 15 minutes a day and the goal of #ScreensOffDelta! is to get you unplugged for one whole hour.

The committee invites members of the public to engage through various

social media channels by sharing experiences of how to unplug and connect.

There will be weekly challenges and activities for families.

Each time you post, like or share on our social media, from now until Jan. 27, you will be entered to win one of many great prizes, including an iPad. The committee also welcomes Delta businesses to make suggestions for alternate activities. For example, feed the birds at Reifel Bird

Sanctuary, walk a dog at the Delta Community Animal Shelter or attend a financial workshop with an RBC advisor. Businesses will receive advertising with #ScreensOffDelta!

Well-known counsellor and educator, Dr. Deborah MacNamara, will wrap up the campaign with Raising Kids in a Digital World.

The free lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the George Mackie Library in North Delta.

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Jenny’s House of Joy Sidekick Players Club continues season with Norm Foster comedy

old Frances, genteel little Anita and butter-wouldn’tmelt-in-her-mouth Natalie let fly with the caustic remarks about the fly-bynight bedmates who keep them up nights, the audience certainly take notice.

Along the way we learn a lot about these hard-workin’ gals and the way they bond between stints in Jenny’s upstairs rooms.

Jenny’s House of Joy opens Thursday, Jan. 22 and runs until Saturday, Feb. 7.

There will be 8 p.m. performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays as well as 2 p.m. matinees on Sunday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 1. As seating is limited, early reservations are advised by calling 604-2882415. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors (60+). The play is not suitable for anyone under 16.

The box office only accepts cash or cheques.

The Sidekick Players Club will begin a threeweek run of Norm Foster’s Jenny’s House of Joy next week at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre.

Directed by Carroll Lefebvre and starring Sidekick favourites Lisa Gach (Natalie), Emile Greene (Jenny), Carol Jones (Clara), Kathryn Stewart (Frances) and Marcia Strang (Anita), it’s the second production of the theatre group’s 18th season.

Those who complain his comedies are too male-centered are in for a shock here.

Jenny’s House of Joy is the story of four women – Jenny, Francis, Anita and Natalie – who work in a brothel in Baxter Springs, Kansas in the late 1800s.

It is a serious play with the Foster comic bent.

When the lights finally fade on this ingratiating little comedy, you’ll feel like you really know the feisty broads who bawl, brawl and genuinely break your heart.

Those who complain his comedies are too malecentered are in for a shock here. Although the audience will get to know Earl and Cecil and the other good

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women who walk them up that flight of stairs to three-

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So when smart-mouthed

Back row: (left) Lisa Gach (Natalie), Kathryn Stewart (Frances) and front row: (left) Emile Greene (Jenny) and Marcia Strang (Anita) star in Jenny’s House of Joy.

Holly Burke latest in live@5005 series Holly Burke and the Naturals will hit the stage at Genesis Theatre next Friday.

The show is the latest offering of the live@5005 concert series.

Burke, a Vancouver composer/lyricist/flutist/vocalist/pianist, has been on the scene for decades “quietly persisting to produce creative, texturally rich and evocative music that often transcends genre,” her website states.

She has performed on CBC TV and Radio, NPR, CITR, the San Diego Jazz Festival and the Vancouver Du Maurier Jazz Festival.

Her CD, Nature Girl, was conceived during a sixmonth sojourn in the Costa Rican rainforest.

The band includes Bill Runge, Kristian Alexandrov, Brent Gubbels, Randall Stoll and Nick Apivor.

The concert is set for Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

Doors are at 7:30 p.m. It costs $15 at the door, cash only, on the night of the performance.

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Holly Burke and the Naturals are in town next Friday for a concert at Genesis Theatre.

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Guild starts 2015 with Anticipation New art exhibit on display at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen

NOREEN M. FAIRWEATHER Optimist contributor

The South Delta Artists Guild’s first show of 2015 is appropriately called Anticipation.

It opened yesterday fueled by the talent and enthusiasm of the creative writing and visual art students of Southpointe Academy in a special collaboration with guild artists.

This challenging project stemmed from the guild’s aim of promoting the appreciation and practice of art in home and community.

Last September, guild president Rod Winning and past president Kathy Swift offered Southpointe the guild’s Gallery 1710 space to feature the Tsawwassen school’s creative arts programs. It has resulted in an intriguing mix of student poetry interpreted by student art, complemented by input from guild artists.

The exhibition runs until

Jan. 25.

The guild’s invitation to Southpointe was taken up enthusiastically by visual arts teacher Sandie KwokSwan and creative writing teacher Reva Morrison, who together devised an appropriate program for their students in grades 10, 11 and 12.

It started when Morrison asked her students to write poems, which the art students would later have to interpret in paintings. One of the poetic techniques suggested, called “found” poems, called on the students to choose an existing poem and draw from it individual words that inspired them in some way, then incorporate those words into their own original “found” poem.

Kwok-Swan had prepared her pupils for work on the poems by reminding them of the many different styles and techniques of painting available for study and

PHOTO BY NOREEN M. FAIRWEATHER

South Delta Artists Guild member Leah Terpsma considers placement of her next brush stroke in her portrait of a friend and her daughter.

perhaps inspiration. Calling on their imagination, enthusiasm, developing skills and energy, they produced

interpretive paintings that are now hanging in Gallery 1710.

Adding special interest

to Anticipation, the guild also challenged its members to accept a student poem sight unseen, then

paint what it suggested.

The complete show was not seen by the various artists and student poets until it opened to the public, so guild artists painted without being influenced by student interpretations of the same poem, each of which hangs between its two art versions.

A special reception will run from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 when awards will be presented as determined by a joint Southpointe Academy/ South Delta Artists Guild committee. Guild paintings are for sale; students will retain their work.

Gallery 1710 is located inside the Kiwanis Longhouse at 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen, next to the South Delta Recreation Centre. It is open Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Charlotte Diamond returns

Children’s entertainer to perform at Genesis Theatre in Ladner Charlotte Diamond and the Hug Bug Band will be in Ladner next weekend for a performance at Genesis Theatre.

The well-known children’s entertainer sings in French, Spanish and English.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of her Juno Award-winning debut album 10 Carrot Diamond.

She has gone on to release many more recordings and has won multiple awards over her career.

The show is set for Saturday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $3 each.

Reserve tickets by contacting Cindy at 604-9525058 or costerreicher@ deltasd.bc.ca.

Another children’s concert sponsored by the Delta School District features Will Stroet and the Backyard Band tomorrow at 11 a.m. at North Delta Secondary. Visit web.deltasd.bc.ca for more details.

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Open House Thursday, February 5th • 6:00 - 8:30pm

WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER SACRED HEART SCHOOL?

Our community-based school is committed to developing the whole child in a balanced learning environment. Vibrant, involved and nurturing teachers foster our students to be respectful and accountable leaders.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Differentiated learning for individualized and inclusive advancement with programs such as ReadWell, Mathletics and Orton Gillingham Advanced technological literacy developed using a state-of-the art Mac Lab, iPads and interactive white boards in all classrooms French program from Kindergarten to gr. 7 with two dedicated French teachers After school high-school exam preparatory sessions offered

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Wide spectrum of extracurricular activities are offered to shape growing minds Fine Arts programming includes Junior and Senior bands, Visual Arts Club and Choirs Athletic Program includes recreational activities and intramural sports. SHS actively participates in interschool competition in soccer, cross-country, track and field, basketball and volleyball Brain gain opportunities like the Odyssey of the Mind program develops problem-solving skills Lil’ Saints Preschool is conveniently located next door www.lilsaintspreschool.org

COMMUNITY, SPIRIT & FAITH

Staff and families cultivate a strong spirit of generousity rooted in the Christian faith to aid those in need - locally and beyond We celebrate and support one-another with a spirit of love, faith and compassion OPEN HOUSE - February 5th, 6:00 to 8:30pm Tour the school and classrooms Ready, Set, Learn program Experience the children’s visual arts projects Listen to the award winning school band

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DELTA COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Participate and help make Delta a better place!

Interested in participating in your local government? A number of opportunities exist to serve on an advisory committee at Delta to collaborate and provide advice to Council on various issues affecting our community. Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Council are seeking volunteers for the following committees:

Advisory Design Panel

Are you interested in providing advice relating to the design and construction of buildings and other development within Delta?

Membership in the Architectural Institute of British Columbia or the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects is required.

Meets monthly (4th Thursday at 6:30 pm)

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Are you interested in farming initiatives and issues related to agriculture and irrigation in Delta?

Meets at the call of the Chair

Boundary Bay Airport Advisory Committee

Environment Advisory Committee

Concerned about the environment and want to get involved in planning policies and green initiatives to address climate change?

Meets monthly (2nd Thursday at 7:00 pm)

Heritage Advisory Commission

Help promote the preservation and celebration of heritage in Delta.

Participate in the review and discussion of policies and development issues related to history and heritage conservation.

Meets monthly (3rd Thursday at 7:00 pm)

Hunting Regulation Advisory Committee

Want to be involved in the operation and development of the Boundary Bay Airport and lands?

Meets at the call of the Chair, usually twice per year (Spring and Fall, at 7:00 pm)

Want to participate in the regulation of hunting in Delta, including the discharge of firearms?

Meets at the call of the Chair, usually twice per year (Spring and Fall, at 7:00 pm)

Boundary Bay Airshow Advisory Board

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

Want to participate in the organization and promotion of this highly popular annual event?

Meets monthly (3rd Wednesday at 4:30 pm)

Community Planning Advisory Committee

Are you interested in providing input on land use, community planning, and proposed developments?

Meets monthly (1st Thursday at 7:00 pm)

Dikes and Drainage Advisory Committee

Have an eye for recreation, arts and culture programs? Want to collaborate on projects and services related to parks, sports fields, recreation infrastructure and civic buildings in Delta?

Meets monthly (3rd Thursday at 7:00 pm)

Seniors Advisory Committee

Are you interested in addressing issues related to seniors and services available in our community?

Meets at the call of the Chair

Want to address issues of flood management, storm water management and dredging?

Meets bi-monthly (Thursday at 11:30 am)

If you are interested in being appointed to one of the above advisory committees or commissions for a one-year term commencing March 1, 2015, please submit a brief resumĂŠ and covering letter indicating your areas of interest, why you would like to serve, and any relevant knowledge and experience you may have.

Application deadline is January 31, 2015 Please forward submissions to: The Office of the Municipal Clerk - Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390/email: clerks@delta.ca For additional information, please contact Sandra MacFarlane, Deputy Municipal Clerk, at 604-952-3175.

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January 16, 2015 The Delta Optimist A21

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Exploring the mangroves Jellyfish and more on kayak tour of Grand Cayman Island

BY

JOHN GEARY

Optimist contributor

I’d read so much about the dangers of jellyfish, I couldn’t believe our guide, Bob, was about to reach into the water and pick up one up-in his bare hand.

“Hmmm... I wonder if we can navigate back out through the mangroves to the beach ourselves?” I thought as visions of a suddenly incapacitated guide danced through my head.

I worried for nothing, as it turned out.

While picking up a jellyfish is not usually a good idea in most cases, if you’re dealing with Cassiopea, or the “upside-down jellyfish,” a type of jellyfish living in the mangroves of Grand Cayman Island, then you can pick it up and live to tell the tale.

It does have a mildly toxic sting, but it fits in the palm of your hand, so adult humans rarely feel it.

These jellyfish occur in Caribbean mangrove swamps and can appear in a variety of colours. In an interesting example of symbiosis, Cassiopea is sometimes picked up by the crab species, Dorippe frascone, and carried on its back to help the crab defend itself against potential predators.

The unusual jellyfish were just one of the natural wonders we experienced paddling our two-person kayak through the mangroves from the big island’s Little Sound, located just south of Rum Point.

It took us about 20 minutes to paddle across an open bay into the sheltered mangroves, although it can take longer, depending how strong, and from which direction, the wind blows the day you paddle. After that, it was pretty easy paddling through the water trails of the mangroves.

Once into the mangroves, our sit-on-top kayaks

PHOTO BY JOHN GEARY

Jellyfish hand-held by our guide.

became a floating school of environmental education as our guide explained the mangrove ecology.

The area we paddled through is part of an 8,500hectare wetland system, the central mangrove wetland, although only 1,500 hectares have environmental protection status. There are three different types of mangroves: red, black and white. They all feature unique characteristics, each one fulfilling a slightly dif-

ferent ecological role, providing shelter and food for different types of plant and animal life.

For example, the small upside-down jellyfish live in the red mangroves. These mangroves butt up against the ocean. Crabs, turtles, spiny lobsters and sponges also inhabit the red mangrove. Further back, the black and white mangroves provide nesting and food sources for birds like the Grand Cayman parrot, West

Indian whistling duck and snowy egrets.

At one point while resting during our paddle, I swear I could hear parrots squawking off in the distance. No luck seeing any though, at least not from our kayaks. They nest in the black mangroves just out of kayak accessibility.

While we didn’t see any parrots, I did spot a cowfish, briefly. It swam up behind Bob’s kayak while we listened to him explain mangrove ecology, but quickly dove deeper when he turned around to look.

Normally, you can often see turtles and other sea creatures in the water, but the morning we went, it was fairly overcast and not great for seeing too deep into the water. Hawksbill turtles hang out here because of the number of sponges that grow in the mangroves, sponges being a favourite food of that turtle species.

Guess they weren’t that

hungry.

Speaking of reptiles and amphibians, at one time the Grand Cayman mangroves were home to a species of crocodile native only to the island, but they were wiped out in the 20th century to save turtles, which were being raised domestically for food at the time. However, every now and then, rumours surface that maybe way back in the furthest reaches of the mangroves there may be a few crocs still scraping out a living.

Entering the bay, we find out the wind picks up and is blowing straight into us. We have to stroke-stroke-stroke in order to make headway and our initial 20-minute trip became a 35-minute workout. At one point, I’m thinking the sponges have it pretty good. But then of course, I remember that I don’t have to worry about being eaten by a turtle.

I’ll stick to padding.

IN SUPPOR T OF INTERNATI ONA L WOME N’S DAY March 6, 2015 at the Harris Barn, Ladner, BC 9am.to 2pm Project Bloom continues to draw a compelling audience of government leaders, business owners, mothers, daughters, and future students. Proceeds from this event will be dedicated to creating an endowment for women, which will focus on single mothers, female immigrants, Aboriginal women, and women with disabilities, who wish to pursue their post-secondary aspirations at KPU.

Purchase tickets today or donate towards the KPU endowment, kpu.ca/foundation/project-bloom 604.599.2979

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academies, & career programs, provide students the BC curriculum while giving them an opportunity to extend understanding and personalize learning.

Kindergarten Registration: A child may be registered to attend Kindergarten in September 2015 if w w w w

his or her fifth birthday occurs on or before December 31, 2015 All kindergarten programs are now full day Registration begins Monday, February 16, 2015 - To register please contact your local school For school catchment areas please visit the district website - web.deltasd.bc.ca or call 604-952-5340 French Immersion Kindergarten Application deadline is Friday, February 6, 2015 at 4:00 pm

Elementary Choice Programs MONTESSORI w A program based on

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TRADITIONAL w Students wear uniforms w Provincial curriculum aligned with and vision w Formal code of conduct w Applications now being accepted (Kindergarten deadline Feb. 6 , 2015) HE 11364 72nd Avenue, Delta, BC Contact - Tom McGregory 604-596-1508 7670 118th Street, Delta, BC Ragini Clancy Kapil Contact - Claire 604-594-3484 PEBBLE HILL 246 52A Street, Delta, BC Claire Clancy Contact - Tom McGrory 604-943-0228

FRENCH IMMERSION BILINGUALISM carries economic, An excellent opportunity for your child to:

w w Develop tolerance and appreciation of cultural diversity w Earn a double Dogwood graduation diploma w Have future options with an additional language: travel, study, and career

w EARLY French Immersion (Kindergarten to Gr. 12)

- Application deadline: Friday Feb 6, 2015 w LATE (Gr. 6 - 12) - Application deadline: Friday Feb 13, 2015

the following elementary schools w DEVON GARDENS w SUNSHINE HILLS w LADNER w SOUTH PARK w RICHARDSON

w CLIFF DRIVE

For more information please visit - web.deltasd.bc.ca/content/ programs/french-immersion Contact: Christine Carriou - ccarriou@deltasd.bc.ca- 604-952-5066

HOMEQUEST

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LADNER ELEMENTARY 5016 44th Avenue, Ladner Tel: 604.946.4158

HEATH ELEMENTARY 11364 72nd Avenue, North Delta Tel: 604.596.1508

MCCLOSKEY ELEMENTARY 11531 80th Avenue, North Delta Tel: 604.596.9554

HELLINGS ELEMENTARY 11655 86th Avenue, North Delta Tel: 604.596.1701

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January 16, 2015 The Delta Optimist A23

e District Of Choice!

Secondary Choice Programs

ACADEMIES  Integrated into students’ daily

timetable  Professional coaching sta & instructors  Personalized skill development

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Baseball - Sands Secondary Basketball - (Proposed) Delview Dance - Delta Secondary Film Acting - Studio at DMEC Film Production - Studio at DMEC Golf - Seaquam Secondary Hockey - Burnsview & South Delta Lacrosse - Delta Secondary Soccer - Sands & South Delta Sec. S ball - Seaquam Secondary

Contact - Paige Hansen 604-952-5374 Information & applications available at: web.deltasd.bc.ca content/programs/academies

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM (IB)  Rigorous, two-year academic diploma program (Grade 11 & 12)

 Based on inquiry and research  Recognized by over 2500 universities world-wide

 Application deadline: Feb. 3, 2015

SEAQUAM 11584 Lyon Road, Delta, BC www.seaquamib.com Contact - Dhana Ma ews 604-591-6166, ext 6208

FRENCH IMMERSION Students in Early and Late French Immersion Programs in elementary schools continue at the following French Immersion secondary schools:

 SOUTH DELTA (Tsawwassen)  BURNSVIEW (North Delta)

DELTA ACCESS  Free online learning  Grades 10 - 12 Contact - Liz Campbell 604-599-6398

For more information, please visit: web.deltasd.bc.ca/content/programs/ french-immersion Contact: Christine Carriou ccarriou@deltasd.bc.ca

CAREER PROGRAMS Career development is one of the three goals of the education system in BC ACE IT (Industry Training for the Skilled Trades)  Jump start a career pathway up to two years early  Industry Training Authority (ITA) curriculum  Level 1 technical training by trades certi d instructors  Includes registration as an apprentice  Sites are either In-District, Post Secondary, or Industry  Application Deadline March 13, 2015 Automotive Service, Carpenter, Professional Cook, Plumbing, Automotive R shing Prep, Electrician, Masonry, Baking & Pastry Arts, Welder, Horticulture, Motorcycle & Power Equipment, Millwright, Metal Fabricator, Commercial Painter SSA (Secondary School Apprenticeship)  Students of age 15 or older can begin an apprenticeship  Must be hired (paid) and working under a Journey Person  Employer must agree to sponsor them with the ITA  Four Grade 11/12 courses and a $1000 scholarship are possible CTC - CADD (Career Technical Centre)  Dual Credit allows students to take CADD (Computer Dra ing & Design) courses at Kwantlen part-time in the evenings while a ending secondary school Work Experience 12 (Career Preparation)  In-school employability skills and onsite work experience  community becomes the classroom  Choose from eight focus areas to match your interests Tech Stretch

 Trades awareness sessions to experience what a trade has to  Electrical or Plumbing for Grade 9/10 girls and boys

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 Programs

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 Wide range of courses year-round throughout the community  Programs include: literacy foundations/adult basic education,

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 In addition, operate a number of government-funded programs

including ELSA (English Language Service for Adults), Life Skills & Autism Intervention, and the Delta Employment Skills Program.

 Course listings available online:

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 Programs leading to both regular and adult graduation diploma  Contact: 604-940-5550, continuingeducation@deltasd.bc.ca

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Delta Sports Sports Editor: Mark Booth

Phone: 604-946-4451

January 16, 2015 The Delta Optimist A25

Email: mbooth@delta-optimist.com

Local Tides Pacific Standard Time.

Height in feet

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SUNDAY, JANUARY, 18 5:06 am 14.4 10:01 am 11.5 14:42 pm 14.4 10:22 pm 1.6 PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE

(Left) Delta Pacers MacKenzie Falk gets to the loose ball during the Stebbings/Murray Cup game Tuesday night. (Right) South Delta Sun Devils Shannon Wilson guards Delta Pacers’ Abby Parson as she heads to the basket during the inaugural Lawrence/Brasnett Cup. The rival schools split the cup games. See page 26 for more girls coverage.

MONDAY, JANUARY, 19

Pacers cruise to 4th straight cup win

5:43 am 15.1 10:53 am 11.2 3:38 pm 14.4 11:07 pm 1.3

Senior boys basketball rivalry game continues to be lopsided with Sun Devils focused on football BY

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

Since a thrilling overtime game four years ago, the Stebbings/ Murray Cup has been more about a one night celebration of community youth basketball than a heated cross-town rivalry.

The Delta Pacers did the expected Tuesday night and rolled to an easy 81-46 victory over the South Delta Sun Devils in the annual senior boys basketball tilt. The result came on the heels of the Ladner school winning the previous two meetings by 29 and 52 points respectively.

The Pacers should continue their dominance at least through next season and have now won the cup, named after longtime coaches Bob Stebbings and Neil Murray, four times in its five-year history. Yet, don’t expect to see the Sun Devils hanging their heads in disappoint-

ment.

The senior boys basketball team is in the shadows of an outstanding football program that captured the provincial AAA championship last month. In this era where most student athletes stick to their No. 1 sport year-round, outside volunteer coach Kirk Bullough is providing an opportunity for kids to play and experience high school basketball.

The Sun Devils basically accepted their fate before the opening tip as the Pacers rolled out to a 29-8 lead after one quarter and never looked back.

There were plenty of smiles from both teams, with many having played together at some point in the South Delta Basketball Association which hosts the annual game.

The Pacers were coming off a sixth place finish at the 16-team Chancellor Tournament at St. Thomas More. A heartbreak-

ing 63-62 quarter-final loss to Fleetwood Park knocked them out of championship contention. The Surrey school won the game with a three-pointer at the buzzer. Delta closed out the event with a pair of consolation games including a loss Saturday to the host Knights which also will be its first round opponent for next week’s annual Bill Kushnir Memorial Tournament.

The 12-team tourney will feature some of the top teams in B.C. including defending provincial AAAA Churchill which is currently ranked sixth. The Pacers will play the Bulldogs next Thursday if they happen to get past STM. DSS grad Andrew Blanco is the Pacers fourth head coach in as many seasons after working as an assistant last year under Tim Whitehead.

He has roster that includes seniors Mackenzie Falk, Colton Bakken and Eric Lister, Grade 11 Colin Easton

and a couple of Grade 10 standouts — Jas Singh and Jake Cowley.

Singh was an all-star honourable mention at the Chancellor.

Delta is a lock for a Fraser Valley playoff berth but getting to the AAAA provincials is a tall order in the most competitive zone in the province.

The current rankings feature seven Valley schools among the top 15 with only six going to the Langley Events Centre in March.

At the buzzer…

The Pacers and STM will meet at 3 p.m. on Wednesday in the opening round of the Kushnir Memorial.

Other games include: Richmond vs.

Yale (4:45 p.m.), GW Graham vs.

Holy Cross (6:30 p.m.) and Charles Tupper vs. North Delta (8:15 p.m.).

Receiving first round byes are Churchill, Pitt Meadows, Kitsilano and Tamanawis. The final goes next Saturday at 6:45 p.m.

TUESDAY, JANUARY, 20 6:20 am 15.4 11:42 am 10.5 4:36 pm 14.8 11:51 pm 1.3

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY, 21 6:55 am 15.7 12:32 pm 9.8 5:33 pm 14.4 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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Sun Devils rally in 2nd half to capture inaugural cup

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The inaugural Lawrence/Brasnett Cup proved to be two games in one.

After floating around the idea for the past couple of years, the South Delta Basketball Association was, at last, successful in bringing the Delta Pacers and South Delta Sun Devils senior girls teams together as part of what it hopes to be an annual doubleheader with the Stebbings/Murray Cup. The trophy is named after former longtime PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE DSS athletic direcSouth Delta Sun Devils coaches Cheryl Kristiansen and Trey Melton tor Jim Lawrence and with their players and the Lawrence/Brasnett Cup. current SDSS teacher in a 62-42 victory.

However, it was the Cheryl Brasnett who Grade 10 Jayde Pacers who led for much of both coached girls basketthe opening half and took a Robertson led the outburst ball for many years at their with 11 points over the 19-16 lead into the locker respective schools. final two quarters, on her room — led by seven Both programs are playway to a game-high 20. points from senior guard ing at the Fraser Valley Amanda Minni added 11, Jessie Lynes. tier two level this season while Julia Adams and Delta still owned a twoand the Sun Devils were Kathryn Lehmann chipped point advantage a couple considered the pre-game in with eight each. favourite thanks to a young of minutes into the third Lynes finished with 16 quarter when the Devils up-and-coming squad that to lead the Pacers attack. suddenly caught fire. The had enjoyed previous sucAbby Parson and Bianca hosts went on a 14-2 run cess against their crossCopeland had seven each, to close out the period and town rival at the junior while Taylor Rana added went on to score a whoplevel, including a win in the six. district final two years ago. ping 46 second half points

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Thank you for your continued support over the years.

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4686 53rd Street $779,000

1,242 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath Marina & River Views - River West

1,927 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 4 bath executive home - 3,758 sq.ft. lot LOW MAINTENANCE!

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5276 Dixon Place, Ladner $728,000

#101-5421 10th Ave. Listed by RE/MAX Progroup Sold by richard lowe + associates

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5152 Cooper Place $1,088,000

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5447 44th Ave. $639,000

5,156 sq.ft. - 9 bdrms - 6 bath sxs duplex - 24,176 sq.ft. lot

2900 sq.ft. - 6 bedrooms 7500 sq.ft. lot

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6204 48A Ave. $618,000

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

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44 Woodland Drive | THE TERRACE | $962,000

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Executive style home tastefully renovated with professional updates.

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FABULOUS 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN CONCRETE BUILDING!

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013 & 2014

• The best deal in town • Almost new condo in an absolutely superb location • Perfect starter home • Ultra low strata fees • Incl granite counters, undermount sink, modern kitchen & private outdoor patio

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• Waterfront at Tsatsu Shores

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• 2 bedroom & 2 full bath • Breathtaking views of the Georgia Strait and Gulf Islands • Huge covered deck #213 1120 Tsatsu Shores, Tsawwassen

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# D203 4845 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

# 410 1369 56TH ST. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

# 303 6363 121ST ST. Panorama Ridge, Surrey

# 213 4889 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

# 320 4885 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

# 207 1300 HUNTER RD. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

# 311 1315 56TH ST. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

# 8 4965 47 AV. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

4837 55B ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

4852 TURNBUCKLE WD. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

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# 28 4787 57TH ST. Delta Manor, Ladner

# 15 6350 48A AV. Holly, Ladner

4845 CENTRAL AV. Hawthorne, Ladner

# 51 12311 MCNEELY DR. East Cambie, Richmond

# 104 1350 VIEW CR. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

# 8 4748 53RD ST. Delta Manor, Ladner

# 212 6263 RIVER RD. East Delta, Ladner

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OUTSTANDING 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME • Large 1,731 sq.ft. duplex style townhome • Quality built in 2006 by Sonnenberg Homes r • 4 bedrooms +a4se bathrooms week by fr this• Side-by-side double garage

• 2 bdrms & 2 bthrms • 1,351 sq.ft. of living space • Deck looking on to the marina • Exercise facility, hot tub, sauna, great workshop, social room • Huge storage • Secure parking under the building.

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#3 4780 55B St., Ladner

#303 4753 River Rd., Ladner

$508,000

$399,900 ONLY ONE UNIT LEFT! ALMOST SOLD OUT!

RIVERFRONT PENTHOUSE

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

• A fine collection of luxury condos along the banks of the Deas Slough • Quiet 2 bed, 2 bath end unit updated with a new open concept kitchen • Bonus loft level perfect for a media room/home office/gym/study. by fraser weekstorage, this• Ample 2 parking spaces, pet friendly strata (2 dogs allowed)

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#2 & #4 4728 54A

$589,900

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• 2 level style home with 3 beds up and 2 down • Easily suitable • Inground pool • Same owners since 1979 • Great location • Close to town

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4655 Cannery Cr., Ladner

#103 7225 Brown St., Ladner

$595,000

$599,000

CAPE COD FAMILY HOME IN PORT GUICHON! • 1,884 Sq.Ft. • 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • Quiet cul-de-sac • Large 7,578 sqft lot • Laminate flooring by fraser this week • Brand new paint • Updated kitchen and bathrooms

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF LADNER

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

4351 44B Ave., Ladner

4755 51st St., Ladner

$609,900

$629,900

DEFINITELY WORTH A LOOK!

*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #3 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 2014.

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 W Murphy Drive, Tsawwassen

$639,900

$689,900

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5260 SCHOONER GT Neilsen Grove, Ladner

6354 183RD ST. Cloverdale BC, Cloverdale

# 70 15151 34 AV. Morgan Cr., S. Surrey

# 302 1140 55TH ST. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

1466 160TH ST. King George Cor., S. Surrey

5736 48B AV. Hawthorne, Ladner

4158 ARTHUR DR Ladner Rural, Ladner

# 313 6263 RIVER RD. East Delta, Ladner

5986 128A ST. Panorama Ridge, Surrey

973 53A ST. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

# 301 1280 55TH ST. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

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# 16 12333 ENGLISH AV Steveston South,wRichmond

5212 LYNN PL Ladner Elementary, Ladner

1678 57TH ST. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

1089 WILMINGTON DR. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

4752 60B ST. Holly, Ladner

4445 63A ST. Holly, Ladner

5117 ERIN WY. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

5247 10A AV. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

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

604.728.2845

*as of December 31st, 2014 (Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2014)

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OVER 200 SALES SO FAR IN 2014!

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JUST MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN

5436 15b Ave., Tsawwassen

$699,900

$759,900

LARGE FAMILY HOME IN VICTORY SOUTH

• 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

$799,900 FABULOUS HOME IN MARINA GARDEN ESTATES

FANTASTIC UPDATED FAMILY HOME! • 3,800 sq.ft. 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • 77’ of frontage and a rectangular 8,855 sq.ft. sunny west-facing backyard • High-end stainless appliances, hardwood floors 1115 Shaman Crescent, Tsawwassen

• Custom designed • 4 bedroom/4 bathroom home • West back yard with pond, privacy and patio • Tranquil garden view • Wolf range, warming oven, double dishwasher and spacious walk in pantry • Great room style with high vaulted ceiling • Elegant fireplace and easy care heated tile floors 5835 Fair Wynd, Ladner

$899,900

$939,900

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!

RANCHER THAT SHOWS JUST LIKE NEW! • 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!

4553 Savoy St., Ladner

5475 Candlewyck Wynd, Tsawwassen

$958,800

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$969,900

GREAT INVESTMENT/DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY • 3rd Reading Approval for 8 Townhouses.

• In the heart of Ladner • MF-COMMERCIAL. • GST not included in list price.

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

STUNNING HOME IN BEACH GROVE!

14967 Trenant st.

• 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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• 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, 2014)

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• 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

STYLISH BRAND NEW HOME!

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013 & 2014

UNIQUE SPLIT-LEVEL HOME W/ MORTGAGE HELPER!

• 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

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228 ENGLISH BLUFF RD. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

737 GLENWOOD DR. English Bluff, Tsaw.

852 TSAW. BEACH RD. English Bluff, Tsaw.

981 PACIFIC DR. English Bluff, Tsaw.

1175 SKANA DR. English Bluff, Tsaw.

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4712 STAHAKEN PL. English Bluff, Tsaw.

4888 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

4935 63A ST. Holly, Ladner

4941 CENTRAL AV. Hawthorne, Ladner

5109 59A ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

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1512 BISHOP RD. South Surrey White Rock

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5135 CLIFF PL Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

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2236 124A ST. Crescent Bch, S. Surrey

4557 SAVOY ST. Port Guichon, Ladner

4632 55B ST., Delta Manor, Ladner

4638 51ST ST. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

4644 51ST ST. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

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5249 LAUREL DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5279 WINDJAMMER RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5375 WELLBURN DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5620 ADMIRAL BV Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5871 FAIR WD Neilsen Grove, Ladner

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2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014!

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

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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

• 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

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5661 Sherwood Blvd., Tsawwassen

5887 Cove Link Rd., Ladner

$1,029,900

$1,038,800

PRESTIGIOUS DEERFIELD NEIGHBOURHOOD

BOUNDARY BAY STUNNER!

• 2,847 sq.ft. home with 4bdrm & 3 bthrm • Large 11,119 sq.ft. yard • In ground swimming pool • Park like south back yard • Many updates

• 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

56 Deerfield, Tsawwassen

241 67th St., Tsawwassen

$1,068,800

$1,150,000

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

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SIMPLY STUNNING MODERN RENOVATION

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

• This home has everything you can imagine in luxury living

• 3,112 sq. ft. 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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5880 Cove Reach Rd., Ladner

1103 Shaman Cr, Tsawwassen

$1,188,800

$1,238,800

BUILT WITH TOTAL STYLE & QUALITY FINISHINGS

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME

• 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 Rd., Tsawwassen

$1,758,888

$2,100,000

WATERFRONT, SPECTACULAR VIEWS

SPECTACULAR WORLD CLASS PENTHOUSE RESIDENCE!

• 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

5133 8A AV. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

5135 45TH AV. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

5170 12TH AV. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

5205 2ND AV. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

5241 WESTMINSTER AV. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5260 6TH AV. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

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5336 CHAMBERLAYNE AV. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5348 COMMODORE DR. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5698 9A AV. Tsawwassen East, Tsaw.

5853 VARDON PL. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

5983 16TH AV. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

6358 SUNRISE LN. Holly, Ladner

6377 CRESCENT CT. Holly, Ladner

6677 LONDON CT. Holly, Ladner

6703 1A AV. Boundary Beach, Tsaw.

6754 LONDON DR. Holly, Ladner

10970 NORUM CR. Nordel, N. Delta

6243 HOLLY PARK CT. Holly, Ladner

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*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #3 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 2014. *as of December 31st, 2014 (Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2014)

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

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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.

The FraserElliott Elliott Team The Fraser Team has achieved 180 sales achievedover 215 sales soinfar2014* in 2014* That'saasuccessful successful sale That's sale every1.70 1.58 days! days! every Thank you for your continued business and your referrals!

Call us today, we want to work for you!

TOP 100 RE/MAX REALTORS WORLDWIDE**

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

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December 2014 REBGVMLS MLSStats Statsas as of October 16,31, 2014 REBGV December 31, 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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#1 IN SOUTH DELTA!

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2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

The Fraser Elliott Team achieved 215 sales in 2014 ranking us #1 in South Delta and #2 in the Entire Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver.*

We appreciate and thank you for your continued business and referrals!

If you are thinking of buying or selling, find out how our award winning services and unbeatable marketing plan can assist you with your next move.

Contact us today!

604.728.2845 TOP 100 RE/MAX REALTORS WORLDWIDE**

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

REBGV MLS Stats as of December 31, 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.

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†Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian New Retail Vehicle Registrations as of CYTD November 2014 for the Compact SUV/Compact Car/Subcompact Car segments as defined by Honda Canada Inc. *Limited time weekly lease offer and all other offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. #The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2015 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3FES/Civic DX model FB2E2FEX/Fit DX model GK5G3FE (“Specified Models”) for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 payments of $69.89/$41.91/$39.97 leased at 1.99%/0.99%/2.99% APR based on applying $400.00/$350.00/$1050.00 “lease dollars” (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). ‡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 2WD, Civic DX and Fit DX only on customer’s behalf.

Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,171.40/$10,896.60/$10,392.20. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. **MSRP is $27,685/$17,245/$16,070 including freight and PDI of $1,695/$1,495/$1,495 based on new 2015 Specified Models described above. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. £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/ ΩFor more information about the AJAC’s Best Small Car (Under $21,000) award, please visit: http://www.ajac.ca/web/ccoty/2015/comparison_category.asp?cat=176 */#/**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 Specified Models only. Offers valid from January 3rd through February 2nd 2015 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.

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