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Friends are buoyed by support Public won’t stay silent on hospital BY

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Timetable in your hand Rhys Smith develops app to help fellow Delta Secondary students stay on track BY

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Rhys Smith has created an app to help his fellow cellphone-toting students at Ladner’s Delta Secondary. The Android app helps students keep track of their daily class schedule. It stores what class they have each block and

the order of blocks for each school day. Smith, who’s in Grade 10, said he found his friends, and even himself sometimes, would forget what class is on what block. It took him a little under a month to finish the app. “Sometimes learning the programming was hard, but once I had it figured out, it was hon-

estly easy sailing from there,” he said. Smith, who likes to program, used Java and Android Studio to build his app. It also has a timetable for classes in a normal day and then in a collaboration day, where the timetable is altered, and a list of non-regular days. The 15-year-old said he’s hop-

ing to let the whole school know about the app. Smith’s website, Rhyzerapps. com, has a link to the Google Play Store where the app can be downloaded. He’s working on a game, where players drive down a road and have to avoid hitting cars while collecting money, for his next app.

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Delta has been hoodwinked for too long, but it will no longer be fooled. Pleased with the large turnout at last Saturday’s Friends of Delta Hospital forum, Doug Massey, the group’s co-founder, had that to say as he has no doubt the community will lobby hard and loud for the hospital’s surgical program. The former civic councillor and local activist was one of several speakers at the Ladner Community Centre forum, which included presentations from three doctors who work at the hospital. The message to the more than 250 people in attendance was that Delta Hospital has been woefully underfunded when it comes to its acute care services compared to other hospitals in the region. Massey said it’s time once again for residents, who may have grown complacent in accepting all the good news stories about Delta Hospital in the past few years, to join forces and be vocal advocates for the surgical program. “The people have been fooled into thinking we got our hospital back but they were hoodwinked because we really didn’t. They tricked us. Even I thought things were going well with all the money that was being provided by the community.” Massey said he was happy to see so many people show up at the meeting and sign up to join

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Two Tsawwassen Second World War veterans received France’s highest honour at a ceremony Wednesday at Delta Hospital. Lloyd Jones, 92, and John Budnick, 95, were presented with Legion of Honour medals by Vancouver’s French Consul General Jean-Christophe Fleury. It is the highest decoration France can bestow, Fleury said, adding it is equivalent to the Order of Canada. To celebrate last year marking 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings the French government decided to bestow awards to living Canadian veterans who participated in D-Day operations, he explained. “Thank you very much for fighting at our side for freedom and democracy. Thank you for fighting against prejudice and ignorance,” said Fleury while addressing the local veterans. “Thank you for making my family a happy, living family. Thank you for making my land a free country.” Budnick, a member of

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French Consul General Jean-Christophe Fleury (right) visited Delta Hospital Wednesday to present France’s highest honour, a Legion of Honour medal, to Second World War veterans Lloyd Jones (left) and John Budnick. the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, landed on Juno Beach aboard a flamethrower carrier on D-Day. He was wounded shortly after DDay, spending three months in a London hospital

before rejoining his unit in Holland. It was great to receive the honour, he said. Receiving the honour was a real pleasure, added Jones, who landed on Juno Beach shortly after D-Day.

He was especially pleased his wife Kae was able to be at the presentation, he said, adding that’s why he asked the ceremony take place at the hospital. Jones, a member of the Queen’s Own Cameron

Highlanders of Canada, fought through the Battle of Normandy and participated in the liberation of France. Another local veteran, Lock Laurie, received the Legion of Honour last month.

FRIENDS from page 1 Friends of Delta Hospital. He added almost $3,000 in donations were collected at the event, a sure sign residents are ready to take up the fight. “People were really keen and after the meeting people asked how they could help. I think the fact the doctors came forward and expressed the fact we are so badly treated by the Fraser Health Authority financially got a lot of attention.” At Saturday’s meeting, Delta North Liberal MLA Scott Hamilton said he would try to arrange a meeting between Health Minister Terry Lake and the community group. Coun. Heather King was one of the guest speakers at Saturday’s forum but spoke only about her family’s

experiences with the hospital and not on behalf of Delta council. CAO George Harvie and Coun. Ian Paton were also there but did not speak. Council last month directed staff to come back with a report on the issue. Massey said it’s surprising and disappointing Delta has not already voiced its objection to the funding situation and offered to join forces with the doctors and Friends of Delta Hospital. The community had been without an advocacy group for the hospital for several years since the Save Delta Hospital Society, and the later Delta Healthcare Association, became inactive. Massey and several others formed the new group

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Doug Massey (left) hears what Dr. Jean Segal has to say at last Saturday’s Friends of Delta Hospital community forum at the Ladner Community Centre. after doctors at the hospital raised concerns last fall about the surgical program,

which was never fully restored after funding cuts over a decade ago.

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Return to Seattle now set for early March Tsawwassen’s Kyle McConkey on schedule to receive experimental cancer treatment in Washington state BY

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If all goes well, Tsawwassen’s Kyle McConkey will be heading back to Seattle early next month to receive experimental cancer treatment. After initially being accepted for the treatment at Seattle Children’s

home but has to visit B.C. Children’s Hospital daily to have his blood checked. “Today was a good day,” McConkey said Wednesday. “They took him off one of the medications.” The South Delta Secondary grad has been battling leukemia for the better part of three years. Initially diagnosed in July

McConkey, said that cleared up fairly quickly with the help of steroid medication, however, he now has to be off that medication for four weeks before the treatment can begin. That means waiting until March 3. “We’re hopeful that we’ll get there,” McConkey said this week. The 18-year-old is at

Hospital in early January, the procedure was put on hold after the teen developed graft-versus-host disease, a side effect from the stem cell transplant he underwent last fall where the transplanted cells recognize the patient’s body as foreign and start attacking it, causing inflammation. Kyle’s dad, Ross

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T cells, a white blood cell that makes up part of the immune system. The cells are then re-engineered to fight the cancer before being transplanted back into the patient. The treatment, however, isn’t covered and costs around $250,000. The family started an online crowdfunding page in late November to try and raise the money to cover the treatment. The outpouring of support was overwhelming and the target was reached in less than a week. The page raised more than $282,000. McConkey said the family is thankful for the support it has received.

Questionable balancing act: MLA

Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington says Tuesday’s budget contains a number of welcome initiatives, but the government’s approach to balancing it is troubling. “I believe wholeheartedly in the principle of fiduciary duty to the people of this province and so I appreciate and support a balanced budget,” said Huntington. “But the situation isn’t quite what the government suggests. Half of the province’s contingency fund could be wiped out if we have another forest fire season like last year’s.” The second-term independent has concerns about the provincial debt, which is set to rise by nearly $7 bil-

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erty taxes went up by 1.9 per cent, while the FVRL’s increase came in at 2.65 per cent; last year Delta once again hiked taxes by 1.9 per cent while the FVRL’s increase came in at 2.26 per cent. Paton estimated that Delta’s portion of the FVRL budget has gone up by more than 14 per cent in the last fives years - a more than $500,000 increase. He said the money is going into a communal fund that’s used to fund libraries through-

out the region and isn’t all necessarily being used for Delta’s three public libraries. Delta looked at leaving the Fraser Valley Regional Library in 1997, but a referendum question at that time was defeated by a 60/40 margin. Delta council passed a motion Monday to direct staff to look into opting out of FVRL. “I think it would be an interesting idea to look into that,” Paton said.

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were towed from the scene. • Feb. 12, 11:37 p.m., 4800-block of Chisholm Street: A passerby reported an unlocked door on a residence. Police attended and were told by a neighbour that damage on the door was not something new. Police cleared the premises but noted evidence of possible squatters. Owners of the residence contacted and advised to board up the property in order to prevent further damage and squatting. • Feb. 12, 9:54 a.m., 36th Avenue: Complainant reported mail had been stolen from the mailbox belonging to the residence. The complainant has informed Canada Post and banks of the theft. Tsawwassen • Feb. 9, 11:44 a.m.: Complainant reported she had received a phone call from an unknown male stating she had won $3 million and was required to send money to process the win. The caller stated he would be at her residence with other males to deliver the winning money and this made the complainant very nervous. The complainant was assured this was a phone scam and that funds should never be sent to anyone requesting money over the phone. Complainant advised to call 911 immediately if anyone showed up at her residence. • Feb. 10, 9:16 a.m., 56th Street: A passerby reported an open and smashed front door to a business. Police attended and confirmed the break and enter and cleared the store. Two employees arrived and provided a list of items stolen, including purses, handbags, boots and cash. Police located a vehicle of interest in the area

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MURPHY’S LAW Just when they’re needed most, they disappear. My son had a soccer game in Langley last weekend and because the field was in the south part of that burgeoning township, we ended up using Highway 10 to get to and from the park. As we made our way up the hill approaching Scott Road, I couldn’t help but think back to the tragic collision on the Thanksgiving weekend last fall that claimed the lives of two Surrey teens. Navigating that stretch also makes me think of the yet unheeded calls to install medians so we can eliminate the most deadly of all crashes: the head-on. As we proceeded further east into Surrey my attention turned elsewhere, although a few minutes later I was back thinking about road safety after noticing the medians separating us from westbound traffic. I’ve driven the route hundreds of times, dozens of which have been since the widening project was completed, but I hadn’t really processed the whole median thing. On the way home I made a conscious decision to look out for them and I was surprised, heartened and disappointed all at the same time. As we headed west out of Cloverdale at 176th Street, a median appeared as soon as we got past the left turn bay and carried on, with the exception of the stretch near King George Boulevard where it becomes a divided highway, all the way to Scott Road. It was comforting to have a physical barrier separate us from oncoming traffic, even if some sections of highway were straight and flat, which made the likelihood of a head-on collision seem remote. Once we got to Scott Road, however, the medians disappeared. Now faced with both a curve and a descent, and the possibility of drivers switching lanes to either get to, or avoid, the Highway 91 exit, yet all that was separating us from oncoming traffic was a yellow line. The situation would be laughable if it weren’t so serious. We’ve got medians on straight stretches of highway where they’re not entirely necessary, yet on a hilly curve that’s been the site of more than 60 crashes over the course of a decade, they’re nowhere to be found. It just doesn’t make any sense. It’s been four months since 17-yearolds Cody Kehler and Chantal MacLean were suddenly taken from their families and friends, yet that deadly section of highway remains undivided. It wouldn’t take much to rectify the situation, so why is it taking the provincial government so long to act? Let’s not wait for another tragedy.

Far East trip provides look at how to deal with congestion IAN ROBERTSON

COMMUNITY COMMENT The proposed 0.5 per cent Metro Vancouver Congestion Improvement Tax means those of us in South Delta would contribute about $25 million over the next decade. What would we get beyond a renovated bus transfer facility in Ladner? The tax, to be applied to the existing provincial sales tax to finance West Broadway and Surrey mass transit, is but one way to deal with the traffic congestion. Over the Christmas period I was fortunate enough to spend some time in Singapore, that little city state, a former British colony, in Southeast Asia between India and China. No, this was not a field trip sponsored by the Delta Optimist. Depending upon how much you already know, Singapore is a mysterious place far away, a thriving, congested city or a modern mira-

cle. I vote for miracle. tors. The real story is that it works. In a space the size of Metro Traffic is down from the snarls of Vancouver, there are five million years ago, people can get around, people who have built a society and serious money has been refrom ruins after the retreat of invested in roads and public transit. the Japanese at the end of the Their subway system is comSecond World War. It is a thriving, parable to Hong Kong. The ride clean, advanced society prices are where criminal behavlow, they have If we want to get iour is dealt with very a Compass severely. The result of this serious about card system approach is low crime, works public transit as we that no gum on sidewalks, and trains get supposedly prepare you to where no garbage in the street, etc. Yes, it has problems you need to for our regional — many — the result of go quickly. growth, we need to their success. It makes look at what works One aspect of their Vancouver lifestyle is an advanced look like a elsewhere. congestion tax system bush league for cars and trucks that is player. being copied elsewhere. Like the If we want to get serious about Port Mann and Golden Ears bridgpublic transit as we supposedly es over the Fraser, there are overprepare for our regional growth, head camera locations assessing we need to look at what works fees to travel at various times and elsewhere. No one has copied our on many routes. Unlike our system, SkyTrain in over 30 years. Our cars prepay fees into a transponder two-car Canada Line trains cost kept on their dashboards. Folks over $125 million a year to operload up funds at what we would ate. They’re not the answer. If we think of as a bank machine. continue this, we are just wasting Road fees are small, are charged money. somewhat frequently, and vary It’s time to get serious about based on time of day and other fac- transit.

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Homeowners should have right to decide how to beautify properties

Editor: Re: Get tougher on tree removal, Feb. 11 I find it offensive that an already over-the-top process for removing trees is about to get more difficult because the Delta Naturalists’ Society has decided it needs to baby-sit and control local landowners.

Tsawwassen is a beautiful community with a populace that takes pride in the appearance of their properties. Often that means there is a desire to remove old, contorted, twisted and visually unappealing trees or trees that are completely out of scale with the flow of a house and property. As a homeowner, I have

vision. I have removed three trees in the past three years and replaced their ugliness (yes, they were truly unruly and ugly) with three beautiful new specimens that will beautify my property and the community once they mature. Trees grow. Trees get cut. Trees get replaced. As a property owner, we should

Fraser Health is doing the disservice by not providing full surgical care

Editor: Re: Doctors called alarmists for hospital comments, letter to the editor, Feb. 18 Comments by physicians at Delta Hospital are not alarmist, unnecessary and certainly do not do a disservice to the hospital and the community, despite what hospital executive director Catherine Butler suggests. What is alarming, however, is Butler’s smug, airbrushed comments justify-

ing the lack of acute surgical cover, particularly after 3 p.m. and on weekends. She is preaching to the converted with regard to the excellent day surgery program but what she must note is that Delta, in particular South Delta, has not only an aging population but also a new generation growing up and the lack of surgical cover is appalling. What will it take to get the message through to Butler? We already have

the fewest acute care beds per capita in the province, yet the growing population justifies expanded surgical cover. Lastly, she mentions the Fraser Health surgical program will benefit from an additional 650 surgeries in the next two months. What she doesn’t mention is that this is to avoid up to $1 million in fines and that Delta Hospital will not be carrying out any of these. Peter Douglas

Government creations continue to put their hands in pockets of beleaguered taxpayer Editor: I fully realize how apathetic we Canadians have become, hence allowing all levels of government to manipulate us in such a manner as to steal 70 per cent of our incomes in one form or another. They do so by telling us it’s for our own good and how hard they work as they march into the sunset with

enormous pensions and benefits. If you’re lucky enough to know someone in government, then you’re appointed to one of its so-called Crown corporations or whatever name they want to call it. You’ll enjoy a goldclad contract with all the bells and whistles, highly paid staff and, most of all, a monopoly in that you can

screw the average taxpayer and have no consequences. Best of all you get to keep your job and benefits even though you’re completely incompetent and couldn’t run a hot dog stand. Let’s face the facts: the likes of TransLink and ICBC wouldn’t last 90 days without a monopoly. Robert D. Le Moignan

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Absence of emergency surgery after 3 p.m. is appalling Editor: My husband and I were at the Delta Hospital meeting on Saturday. We feel we have to make a comment regarding the situation that’s occurring at our precious hospital. It’s appalling! It seems it might be quicker getting help to catch a ferry and head to Victoria than to try to get in at Surrey Memorial considering the long wait times there. This whole business of no surgeries after 3 p.m. puts all our residents at risk, the First Nations, Tilbury Industrial Park and if there’s any kind emergency at the ferries. Most of the funding seems to be going to Victoria so we might be better served if we all go there. Ian and MargaretRose Pawsey

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Editor: Cupid’s Walk for Health was a big success. On a non-rainy Saturday, Feb. 14, I led a fundraising walk to benefit the South Delta Food Bank. I was very happy to have 29 people participate in the walk from Petra’s Arts Kafe down to the dike and back. Thank you to those people who were unable to walk on Saturday but took the time to drop off donations. Thank you to MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay and her staff who attended the walk on a weekend filled with activities. Thank you to Jamie and Petra at Petra’s Arts Kafe for allowing the walkers to meet at their fine establishment. Lastly, a big thank you

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Holly’s Tiny Kittens fundraiser a whopping success Editor: On behalf of myself and my students, I would like to extend a huge thank you to all the students, parents and staff members at Holly Elementary who made our Tiny Kittens Furry Fundraiser on Feb. 11 a whopping success. Through

popcorn sales and presentation donations, we raised $1,482.05 for the Langley Animal Protection Society. If you are not familiar with TinyKittens.com and the work of foster mom Shelly Roche, you can tune in to a 24/7 Livestream feed via her website. She is

currently showing re-runs of the Kittens of Oz, but any day now, there will be another pregnant momma cat arriving and a new litter of kittens. It is both entertaining and educational. Lynda Tyler Teacher Holly Elementary

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People of Delta deserve the care others receive Community members once again show they’re willing to stand up and fight for the little hospital that could VICKI HUNTINGTON

MLA’S REPORT Delta has the little hospital that could. And Delta has the people who make sure it can. Our community decided it wanted a hospital and over the years struggled to build a facility that everyone was proud of,

that provided the services we needed and that was supported by absolutely everyone in Delta. It was the little hospital that did. That little hospital ran in the black. It had specialists. It had critical care. It had emergency care. It had the services we needed to be confident that our primary care was supported and that most of our health issues could be handled at home. But in 2002, we almost lost our hospital. And it

was the sheer force of determination displayed by this community that kept it open. Holding hands around the hospital didn’t stop all the changes, but it did keep our emergency room open. And we were grateful for that. But here we are again, fighting for Delta Hospital. Last Saturday, over 250 people attended a meeting sponsored by the Friends of Delta Hospital. Why? Because we value our hos-

pital and want the level of service this community deserves. Over the years, the Delta Hospital Auxiliary has raised millions for our little hospital, much of it through the Ladner thrift store. We don’t sell old things in Delta, we donate them to the auxiliary, knowing that every penny provides equipment our doctors need. The Delta Hospital Foundation raises millions of dollars. The foundation

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Peter Johnson, who will speak in Ladner next Saturday, wrote a book on the William Head Quarantine Station on Vancouver Island. these new arrivals were suddenly felled by disease and

deemed contagious. On the East Coast, the federal quarantine stations at Grosse île, Quebec, and in Halifax played similar functions, but the size and impact of B.C.’s William Head Quarantine Station was so marked it rivaled New York’s infamous Ellis Island. Johnson, the author of Quarantined: Life and Death at William Head Station, 1872-1959, will give an illustrated lecture on the history of the station and its impact upon the settlement of this province. Pre-registration in required by leaving your name and telephone number at 604-943-0262.

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The South Delta Family and Peer Support Group is holding a meeting next week in the hopes of recruiting new volunteers. The group provides regular social events for people in the community living with mental illness. It was started 20 years ago by six parents and at the time there were just nine members. Today, those parents are now in their 70s and 80s, and the group has about 80 members. Viola Kiess was one of those founding parents.

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“All we do is supply social activities, which this community desperately needs,” she said. “We don’t have a theatre, we don’t have bowling, we don’t have anything for people to do.” The group receives some help from local community groups — the Rotary Club of Ladner helps with the annual Christmas party and picnic, and the TOOBs sponsor weekly coffees at McDonald’s in Tsawwassen — however that original group of parents takes on the bulk of the work organizing the events. “It’ll stop tomorrow if

I stop,” Kiess said, adding the original founding parents will soon be unable to continue and are hoping a younger generation of volunteers will step up to keep the support group going. Kiess said the social events the group provides are important for a person in the community living with a mental illness. The meeting is set for Monday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre. For more information about the group, contact Viola Kiess at 604-9431302 or violakiess@dccnet. com.

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People of the cross 1) Milad Makeen Zaky 2) Abanub Ayad Atiya 3) Maged Solaiman Shehata 4) Yusuf Shukry Yunan 5) Kirollos Shokry Fawzy 6) Bishoy Astafanus Kamel 7) Somaily Astafanus Kamel 8) Malak Ibrahim Sinweet 9) Tawadros Yusuf Tawadros 10) Girgis Milad Sinweet 11) Mina Fayez Aziz 12) Hany Abdelmesih Salib 13) Bishoy Adel Khalaf 14) Samuel Alham Wilson 15) Worker from Awr village 16) Ezat Bishri Naseef 17) Loqa Nagaty 18) Gaber Munir Adly 19) Esam Badir Samir 20) Malak Farag Abram 21) Sameh Falah Faruq Twenty-one Egyptian Christians in orange jumpsuits kneeling on a sandy beach with hands bound; members of the Islamic State, dressed entirely in black, standing

behind them to cut off their heads. Their crime? The were “people of the cross.” “The world was not worthy of them.” (Hebrews 11:38, NIV) “They triumphed...by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.” (Revelation 12:11, NIV) In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. (2 Timothy 3:12, NIV) It is hard to reconcile the swirl of conflicting emotions — shock, anger, sorrow, revulsion — from reading the news and seeing the pictures. But the One who took our cross shows us a better way. Mike invites dialogue at mike@ ladnerbaptist.ca.

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Paying tribute to the ‘Queen’ Luisa Marshall to perform as her idol, Tina Turner, at KinVillage show BY

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uisa Marshall brings her Tina Turner tribute show to KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen next Saturday. Marshall, who referred to the famous singer and actress as her idol, says she started performing as Turner just for fun in 1995 after a fan suggestion and embraced the tribute artist role in 2000. “Now it’s been 15 years of rock ‘n’ roll,” says the Vancouver-based Marshall. “It’s been crazy. It just took over my life.” Marshall, who got the chance to perform on Oprah, sings Turner’s big

hits in her show. It’ll be an intimate solo performance at KinVillage, she says, noting she engages with the audience a great deal. Turner has inspired a lot of women, says Marshall. “She’s the real deal,” she says, adding that her story of courage, survival and being one of the most successful artists around the world for so long is simply amazing. Turner’s persona is the perfect example of girl power, says Marshall. Marshall, who hosts Shaw Multicultural Channel’s Simply the Best show and also performs with her own band, says she enjoys performing as Turner and doesn’t think she’d feel the same fulfillment doing

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Letting her voice be heard Ladner’s Flower Pearson joins Vancouver gospel choir

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Pink Floyd inspires student art, writing BY

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For the fifth consecutive year, creative writing and visual art students from South Delta Secondary are presenting their skills at the South Delta Artists Guild’s Gallery 1710. Coordinated by English teacher Trevor Spilchen and arts teacher Julie Lymburner, Mashed Poetics opens Feb. 23 and runs through March 1. Searching for a theme to challenge talent, original thinking, personal relationships and historical knowledge, they collectively chose to explore the story and work of Pink Floyd, the iconic English rock band formed in 1965 by Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Richard Wright and Syd Barrett, the brilliant but unstable leader. Barrett was born in Cambridge in January 1946 and Waters was an elemen-

tary school friend whose mother taught Barrett music. The boys formed and played in student bands, then very early in adulthood made it their livelihood, becoming Pink Floyd when Barrett put the first names of two blues-band members together. Barrett sang, played lead guitar, composed and set up spectacular live shows. He wrote most of the songs on Pink Floyd’s first album, the evocatively-named The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, produced in 1967. Sadly, Barrett’s whirlwind life began to disintegrate in the late 1960s. His behaviour became erratic on and off stage and in 1968, at the age of 22, he had to quit Pink Floyd. He continued to work intermittently as his problems allowed, and in 1973 Pink Floyd paid him a wonderful, heartfelt tribute in Dark Side of the Moon, a deep-searching compilation of songs recognizing life’s

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Well on Your Way I wish I had a superpower, one that would give me the power to exercise, but then be able to give

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Photo club exposes itself

Latest exhibit on display at Firehall Centre for the Arts in North Delta The Delta Photo Club is presenting Exposed, an exhibition of members’ works at the Firehall Centre for the Arts until March 30. The collected works, on a variety of photographic mediums up to five feet in size, showcase the range of interests and talents of club photographers. An opening reception, with artists in attendance, will be held Friday, March 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Serving Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta, the Delta Photo Club also has members from Richmond, Vancouver, Surrey, White Rock and the U.S. Membership is open to anyone having an interest in photography regardless of skill level. Members have an opportunity to learn more about their hobby, craft or profession and to share individual photographic knowledge or experiences with other

members. The club nurtures many talented photographers whose interests cover a wide range of disciplines, including portraiture, photojournalism, fashion, street photography, advertising, documentary and fine art. The club is an active and social group with weekly programs and seasonal field trips. The club, which has about 80 members, meets Wednesdays, from September to May, at the KinVillage Community Centre from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Additional critique and instructional sessions are also scheduled. For photos and further information, visit www.deltaphotoclub.com. The Firehall Centre for the Arts is located at 1148984th Ave., North Delta. Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

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There are plenty of perks that come with being the top young lawn bowler in the country and it starts next month for Pricilla Westlake. The 19-year-old from Tsawwassen is headed to the glorious Australian Gold Coast in Queensland to represent Canada at the 2015 World Junior Championships. The event, which runs from March 9-15, will see Westlake play a series of singles matches, as well as team up with male champion Jake Schuknecht of Ontario for mixed doubles. If all goes well, it could be the first of three trips to Queensland over the next few years for Westlake. The Broadbeach Bowls Club is expected to host another big under 25 international event and is likely the official venue for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Westlake could also be heading Down Under again later this year for the Asia Pacific Championships in New Zealand. Qualifying for that event takes place in April. The potential hectic travel schedule is a reflection of Westlake’s outstanding 2014 season that saw her become the first-ever player crowned national U18 and U25 champion. The feats came on the heels of winning provincial titles in the same categories. Westlake also made her international debut last year at events in Hong Kong and China. She nearly made the Commonwealth Games team, just missing out on a

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With her official Team Canada apparel and bowls, Pricilla Westlake is headed to the World Junior Championships in Queensland. top five spot at a selection camp in Florida. Westlake not only earned a trip to Junior Worlds but was one of eight players named by Bowls Canada to the women’s national team. It’s little surprise she is the youngest member in sport where athletes typically peak in their mid-30s. “It’s an easy sport to learn but a difficult sport to master,” explained Westlake. “At that age you have had a lot of experience and that helps a lot. For me, there’s lots of training sessions, watching competitions on YouTube, going into as many competitions as possible and lots of reading. “People view it as an old

person sport but when you get to the high levels, it’s younger people who are playing.” It was Westlake’s grandmother who reluctantly introduced her to the sport back in 2009 at the Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club. “She said it was a sport for old people,” laughed Westlake. “I kept telling her to bring me down and I enjoyed it.” It didn’t take her long to identify the opportunity to excel. She also had enthusiastic club support behind her, led by the efforts of Mary Hargreaves and Brian Corkum.

“Team Canada needed young people and I realized there were quite a few opportunities out there to travel internationally with the sport,” she said. The club arranged a visit from national level coach Stephen Forrest who quickly identified Westlake’s potential and took her under his wing. When he is not making visits from his Vancouver Island home, Westlake is sending him scoresheets and videos from her training sessions at the Pacific Indoor Bowls Club where she spends her winter months. Forrest has also been named Canada’s coach for

the Junior Worlds. As a student in Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s bachelor of journalism program, Westlake is having to balance her national team demands with studies. That’s why she passed up on a chance to compete in the North American Challenge last fall, knowing the Junior Worlds were on the horizon. “Right now I’m shooting for the next Commonwealth Games. That’s the big thing in our sport,” she added. “Some of my peers were named to the Canadian Development team so hopefully I will get a chance to play with them in the future.”

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U10 Delta Footmen reached the podium at the Swashbuckler Heartbreak Cup in Seattle

U10 Footmen head south to earn bronze in Seattle Under blue skies in the shadow of Mount Rainer, the Delta Footmen U10 Selects lacrosse team participated in 2015 Swashbuckler Heartbreak Cup lacrosse tournament in Seattle. The event featured the best field lacrosse teams in the U11 to U15 age brackets from Southern California to British Columbia. The Footmen U10 Selects, comprised of players from North and South Delta, played very well throughout the tournament, finishing the round robin portion with an impressive 3-1-1 record. The results included a hard fought come from behind 2-2 tie against Rose City (Portland), the eventual tournament winners. Unfortunately the Footmen’s 3-1-1

record meant they wouldn’t get their desired rematch against Rose City and would instead be playing in the bronze medal game later in the day. With chins up the boys faced the Mount Si Wildcats, beating them handily 5-1. Coaches Greg Sambrook and Drew Abramson were very happy with the boys’ efforts and commitment to defence and team play. The roster includes Niles Abramson (G), Taebyn Brown, Aiden Currivan, Marcus Hille, Jacob Jansen, Antonio Luey, Jared Maznik, Aleksander Oclarino, Reece Palmer, Payden Purchas-Duch, Tiago Saieva, Tristan Sambrook, Robert Sheldrick, Cameron Squarek, Owen Turpie, Rylan Weisbrod, and Riley Williams.

ED WALKER.CA 604-724-6702

City Realty

$975,000

OPEN SAT 1-4

5829 FAIR WYND MARINA GARDENS, LADNER

Marina Garden Estates-better than new! This 4 bedroom home exudes warmth & charm with all the modern features. It has a fabulous great room plan formal dining room adjacent. Beaut decorated & presented-just move right in! Quiet street in super area. Features include 10’ ceilings on main, deluxe kitchen with island, new stainless appliances, double oven, Samsung 4 door fridge, ganite c/t & walk-in pantry, rad HW heat, Hunter Douglas blinds...Master has vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet & luxury ensuite with jetted 2 person tub & twin sinks. Alarm b/i vac, irrigation, hardi-plank siding & great landscaping w/water feature. Garage has lots of b/i shelving and workbench. OPEN HOUSE Sat FEB 21st, 1 to 4 pm

Ed Walker

Re/Max City Realty

604-724-6702

February 20, 2015 The Delta Optimist A23

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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 February 3rd through March 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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Pilates Matwork will strengthen your core, relieve you of back pain caused by tight muscles and poor posture. It will improve the flexibility of your spine, shoulders and hips; and increase your energy and stamina for your day. Classes: Tuesdays 9:00-10:00 am / Thursdays 5:00-6:00 pm / Fridays 9:00—10:00 am

HATHA YOGA

A Hatha yoga program designed to stretch your body, calm your mind and take you inwards. Improve your balance, flexibility and strength while you breathe and take time for yourself. Classes: Thursdays 10-11:15 am

DATES: March 4-28, 2015 (4 weeks) LOCATION: Tsawwassen Springs 5055 Spring Blvd (meet in lobby) REGISTRATION: Pre-registration required. Register in person or by phone. pa ip with: In partnership

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Finally visit researcher Dr. Cedric Garland on the web. Also Breast Cancer survivor Carole Baggerly (Grassroots Health). Some staff of Hawaiian Beach have sat in on 3 of her lectures - Powerful. We have also attended lectures on Vitamin D and U.V. light by Dr. Marc Sorenson, Dr. Michael Holick, Dr. (Bill) W. Grant (ex NASA), Dr. John Cannell of the Vitamin D Council, Dr. Roland Vieth Canada Vitamin D expert from Toronto and Dr. Zoltan Rona. Some reasons we are Sunshine & Fitness. Some of our staff attended meetings with some Vit D Research Experts in Nashville, Tennessee again in 2014. Bring us your written questions.

Call Hawaiian Beach at

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February 20, 2015 The Delta Optimist A25

Colour, Cut and Style Fiko’s has been in the same location for 20 years starting from two chairs and then extending to total eight chairs, the evolution from Barbershop to Salon include hot shaves, cuts, style, colors, updos, Bridal and Grad make-up.

Get Glowing Body Saver $115 75min Get your skin glowing! Includes a full body exfoliation with warm sugar scrub, hot shower, back treatment facial with cleansing, exfoliation, relaxing back massage and detoxifying mint paraffin mask.

The Barbershop has been around since 1948 and has the original old Barbershop feel with all the ambience and for the salon side it has a rustic yet new clean feeling when you enter.

Pineapple Coconut Facial $105 75min Our complete facial including an organic pineapple enzyme peel, coconut hydrating mask, facial paraffin mask, and warm coconut firming leg massage.

Fiko’s team consists of 3 Barbers and 2 Stylists as well as Fiko cutting hair, come in and enjoy our family oriented shop/salon from our family to yours thank-you for supporting us for 20 years.

Hand & Foot Skin Saver $110 2hrs Spa manicure with warm paraffin mask, & anti-aging hand exfoliation treatment. Spa pedicure with shea butter foot soak and hydrating guava mask infused with a grapefruit clarifying scrub. Includes OPI polish. Upgrade to gel polish manicure for $10

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for the buyer with a fondness for a good life

choose from one of our many beautiful homes online & call us today!

let us open the door to your new home Open Sunday 2 - 4

227 Morningside Drive ~ $1,288,000

The Best of the Best of the Best! Wow - truly a jewel of a view property situated high on Morningside hill this gorgeous attached full size Villa has been completely renovated to a whole new level of perfection and offers a sophisticated modern interior with tons of charm and classy details.

Open Sunday 2 - 4

christina watts 604.803.8342 Please call us anytime for a complimentary home evaluation or consultation on your next purchase. RE/MAX Real Estate Ser vices

1388 Enderby Avenue ~ $868,000

This truly charming 3 bdrm rancher has been completely renovated by quality builder Nesseler construction. Fantastic location within Beach Grove on ever so popular Enderby Ave. Renovated inside & out offering you open concept living w/ custom kitchen, 3 bdrms w/ 2 full baths & a completely new heating system, windows etc. Bonus: large detached double car garage or fantastic workshop for the hobbyistâ&#x20AC;Śinquire now!

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OP GI EN ST SP ER RIN NO G 20 W 15

DISTINCTIVE DESIGN. 1,2,3 LEVEL HOMES WITH YOUR OWN STREET LEVEL ENTRY

A rare ﬁnd in sunny Tsawwassen, CityHomes offer the perfect blend of condo and townhome living. Private entries mean no communal hallways. The variety of spacious open ﬂoor plans offers plenty of choice. Secure underground parking and no maintenance complete the lock-and-go lifestyle.

1708–55A STREET AT 18 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

CITYHOMESNORTHGATE.CA | 604.948.2345

A28 The Delta Optimist February 20, 2015

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS 1-3 BDRM CONCRETE CONDOS

2-5 BDRM HOUSES

Starting from $379,900

Modern West Coast Living

754 - 2100 SF

1300 - 3000 SF

THE BEST LIFESTYLE INVESTMENT

Our schools are some of the best, including numerous public schools and the expanded private school Southpointe Academy, offering grades K-12.

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

Regency Realty Ltd

February 20, 2015 The Delta Optimist A29

$729,000

$239,000

SOLD

5154 BENTLEY CRESCENT

#126 8880 JONES ROAD

locations in ladner. This Lovely home has 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms with master on the main ﬂoor. Southern exposed private and fenced yard. Call Jane Meadows 604-946-8000 or 604-943-8080

New hardwood ﬂoors throughout and new ﬁreplace. Pets and rentals allowed.

NEW LISTING

$455,000

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 Welcome to victory South, one of the most desirable Large one bedroom with large fenced yard. #306-4689 52A STREET “THE CANU”

Jane Meadows 604-943-8080

$839,900

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 #607-505 TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS

Stunning view in this western exposed 2 bedroom 2 bedroom plus den with spectacular view of golf course, 2 bath condo, private setting on canal, walking ocean & mountain views, over $20,000 spent on upgrade of top of the line appliances ﬂooring and counters. distance to all amenities. Shows terriﬁc! Pets allowed! Geothermal heating. 2 car private garage! NO G.S.T Jane Meadows 604-946-8000

Jane Meadows 604-943-8080

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

• ESTATES SALES ie: Probate, P.O.A’s • RELOCATION SPECIALIST

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Looking to buy or sell a home? SUTTON GROUP SEAFAIR REALTY 1645 56TH STREET DELTA, BC V4L 2B2

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1 BED/1 BATH 615 SQ. FT 2607-928 BEATTY ST. VANCOUVER

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2 BED + DEN/2 BATH 1,927 SQ.FT 128 - 13888 70TH AVE., SURREY

LD SO $727,500

4 BED/3 BATH 2502 SQ.FT 5615 48B AVE, LADNER

LD SO $639,900

3 BED/3 BATH 2169 SQ.FT 6167 45TH AVE, LADNER Listed by Remax Treeland Realty

DANIEL PATCHING Mortgage Specialist

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A30 The Delta Optimist February 20, 2015 • Built by award winning local developer, Pioneer Group. • 1 & 2 bedroom options • Luxurious finishings, modern décor & large covered balconies • High-tech security incl gated underground parking, 24/7 video surveillance & key fob entry • Perfectly located in the heart of Fleetwood

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• Quiet outlook with peaceful patio • Well designed plan incl master bdrm w/custom closet • 1 parking stall and locker included • Walk to everything in town from this superb location #119 5518 14th Ave., Tsawwassen

$245,000

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$279,900 FABULOUS 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN CONCRETE BUILDING!

JUST STEPS TO TOWN!

B403 4821 53rd St, Ladner

• 1,200 sq.ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo in desirable “Heron Place” • Open concept living/dining room • South and east exposure brings in loads of natural light • Updated with laminate flooring and well maintained, • 2 storage lockers and 1 parking stall included • Corner suite #201 1153 54a St., Tsawwassen

$319,900

$349,900

• Completely restored Ladner Pointe building • Walk to everything in town from this perfect location • Over 1,100 sq.ft. w 2 beds and 2 baths • Well maintained complex w/onsite caretaker

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

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED PENTHOUSE!

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

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• Top floor unit in 50+ “Lexington” complex • Brand new kitchen w/ all new cabinetry, quartz counters, new appliances and more! • Large layout with two bedrooms and 2 bathrooms incl/ ensuite • One parking space and large locker • Walking distance to all amenities

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#308-1150 54A St., Tsawwassen

$359,900

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• Waterfront at Tsatsu Shores

• 2 bedroom & 2 full bath

• Breathtaking views of the Georgia

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• Laminate flooring, great floor plan

#13-1702 56th St., Tsawwassen

#379-1440 Garden Pl., Tsawwassen

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

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

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* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

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

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#303 4753 River Rd., Ladner

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#103 7225 Brown St., Ladner

$595,000

$599,000

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CHARMING UPDATED RANCHER

• Large south facing 8,245 sq.ft. lot in West Ladner

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• Great location • 3 bdrms & 1 bthrm • New hot water tank • Furnace & base board heaters • Modern kitchen & laundry appliances • New side boundary fence • In ground lawn/garden sprinkler system 5608 Maple Cres., Ladner

• Close to schools and parks • Within minutes to town centre • Solid home with bonus family room • Well kept by long time owner 5122 44th Ave., Ladner

$619,900

$629,900 GORGEOUS RANCHER W/ SUNNY YARD!

HUGE, PARK-LIKE BACKYARD!

255 W Murphy Drive, Tsawwassen

• Updates throughout including roof, windows and flooring • Meticulously kept, super clean, ready to move in • Extra large master bedroom • RV parking and bonus garden shed • Close to schools and walking distance to Village 4399 48B St., Ladner

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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

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4967 Trenant St.

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• 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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56 Deerfield Dr., Tsawwassen

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• 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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15615 Moffatt Lane., White Rock

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#1 IN SOUTH DELTA!

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

On August 14, 2014, we asked for the Fraser Elliot group to come to our home and not only give us a free evaluation of the value but more importantly to us was what they would do to increase we had our home on the market with a different realtor for 5 months and in the last 2 months it had only been shown once per month and we felt this was not adequate. After hearing of the many forms of advertising and exposure to the market, how they would pay a stager to meet with us and tell us the best way to use existing furniture and space to make the home more appealing we were impressed and then discussed pictures and virtual tours.The pictures and virtual tour were amazing and obviously done by a professional. After seeing them on line both my wife and I jokingly agreed if we did not already own the home, we would buy it.We signed a listing agreement that same day.Since that time we have had 11 showings, and 2 offers to purchase. The has resulted in the sale of our home on September 22, 2014.Immediately after each and every showing we received a follow up call from which ever member of the team showed the home with information on how the showing went, this was much appreciated and did not leave us in the dark wondering about feedback.Any phone calls we made to the team were either answered in person or returned within 5 minutes.The home they sold for us was a single family dwelling and we still own a condo that without a doubt will be listed by the Fraser Elliot Group should they want it at the time.The service was unbelievable, professional and we would recommend the Fraser Elliot Group to anyone wanting to buy or sell a home. - Ken and Jocelyn Pike

We had excellent service from the Fraser Elliott team with our recent house sale. We would particularly like to recognize the expertise and advice provided by the team as well as the effective advertising. Thank you! - John Higenbottam Thanks for all of the showings and work you did to sell the place. We won't hesitate to recommend you to our friends and family. - Mike Carston & Leslie Valair

We wanted to thank you for all your efforts in selling our home here in Ladner. There were a number of points that really stood out for us through the whole process. · Team work ? there was a real sense of team work among all the staff at Fraser Elliott Remax. We felt everyone was working toward the common goal of selling our house in an effective manner and for the desired price. · Communication ? throughout the sales process there was clear and consistent communication provided to us including interest in the house, potential opportunities, and the current state of the Ladner housing market. This was critical in establishing and maintaining trust throughout the sales process. · Relevant advise ? there were a many times where advice was offered but it was done in a manner whereby the reasons for the advice were clearly articulated, but ourselves to make without any pressure. us feel Fraser Elliott Remax had our best interests at heart. · Marketing strategy ? we really appreciated your use of leading edge strategies to market our home, particular your use of social media. We really felt our home was being exposed to many potential buyers that perhaps traditional marketing methods would never have reached. It also showed the commitment of Fraser Elliot Remax to invest money in marketing our house. In summary, we really enjoyed our experience working with Fraser Elliott Remax and would have no hesitation in recommending the company to anyone interested in buying or selling a home. As you know, we have now asked you to be our realtors as we look for our new home - Graeme and Veronique Byrne

When we made the discussion to sell our home we had a number of real estate agents in mind, we decided to start with Fraser Elliott to do an evaluation on our home and discuss the marketing process, on completion of the discussion we determined there was no need to discuss our home sale with other real estate agents. The home preparation and marketing was above and beyond our expectations, throughout the listing and showing process they were always in communication with us. The Fraser Elliott Real Estate Group are truly professionals when it comes to real estate business and are No. 1 for good reason. Would not hesitate to call upon their services in the future and highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell of purchase real estate.!

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

It used to be that to sell a house you engaged a Realtor to provide an MLS listing and hope for a sale. Fraser Elliott with his team at the Fraser Elliott Group have completely changed the role of the Realtor in South Delta. potential listing through to the removal of subjects you knew someone was in control and driving the sale, at no time did we feel we were in a wait and see what happens relationship. Whether you are looking to sell your home or buy a new home, we would strongly recommend the Fraser Elliott Group. - Steve and Julie Knight

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

We are so happy with the job that the Fraser Elliot team did for us. They helped us with selling our current home and Garrett have tons of experience and are extremely professional agents. We liked the extras that came with Fraser Elliot. The team approach meant we never needed to wait to talk to someone if we had a question. The free consultation with an interior designer/stager was a nice touch. Our house sold in no time and we found our dream home! - Leeann K. and Brian T.

I couldn't be happier with the Fraser Elliot Team!!! They really give you and experience when selling your home. From the photography, the stager, the realtors who all work together. They honestly give you the best of the best. The Fraser Elliot team work hard for you and are so professional and just as important ... personable. They came recommended to me,and I would only recommended them to anyone looking to sell or buy! I honestly don't think the outcome for my sell would have been the same with anyone else! Thank you Garrett, Amber, Fraser, Julie and everyone else on the team! - Adrienne Fahr It was a pleasure working with you on the sale of our house. My uncle was thrilled that the sale went through so quickly, and for full asking price! We’ve already recommended your services to others. - John Fotheringham

The Fraser Elliott Team, l'd like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to you and your entire staff on what l consider to be an outstanding job on meeting you told me that you would treat the sale of my condo the same way you would handle selling a $3 million home. You and your team stood by your word and did exactly that. I couldn't be happier! With the extremely tight window time you and your team was working with you performance by you all and my thanks and gratitude for all your hard work. I feel privileged to have met and worked together with such a congenial group as yourselves and will pass my positive recommendations on the appropriate people. Thanks again for the outstanding effort you all put in for me. Sincerely, - Dave Ennis

- John & Karen Fahr

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

* Based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014! This representation based on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board 2014 Statistics.

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Here are just some of our many testimonials we've received from our recent clients. Over the past few months I have had the pleasure of dealing with the Fraser Elliott Group. My mother's condo had been on the market for 18 months with two separate realtors. We had taken the suggestions of the last realtor and had the place completely painted with a neutral pallet but alas, it sat empty for the next few months with only a couple of showings. I had hesitated in calling Fraser Elliott Group because in all honesty, they had so many listings and I didn't think they would pay much attention to call them and was pleasantly surprised. Their professionalism, track record and assurance that mom's condo was just as important as any listing they had as well as their explanation of their unique marketing strategies made me we accepted an offer on the condo, fairly close to list price (which was the same price as the previous realtor had listed it). Unfortunately before subjects were removed, the deal fell through however, Fraser Elliott Group had another offer quickly and the condo sold close to list price. The condo was basically sold in just over a month with this group in a market that, we decided to sell our family home. There was a lot of sentiment involved in the decision as it is the home my father built. in 1968 with pride and love. We bought the home from my mom 15 years ago after my dad passed away and happily raised our children there. When Fraser and Garrett came to see us I expressed that I did not want to sell to someone who was going to tear it down and it was important that the people who buy the house loves it as much as we have. They didn't make me feel silly, in fact I believe they empathized with how I must be feeling. The interest was overwhelming once listed. The drive by's and showings were numerous and the house sold within 6 days to the perfect young couple who look at the home as theirs for the next 40 years. Presently my daughter is using Fraser Elliott Groups buyers She has been wonderful and patient with our involved all the way on the side lines and Jennifer could have easily deferred to me a number of times, but is dealing directly with our daughter teaching and walking her through this monumental step in her life. Fraser Elliott's team has been so professional, patient and understanding. They've explained who they are, how they market and walked us through every stage giving us sound advice every step of the way. They provided a consult with a stager for hints to make the house look better for pictures and showings; there was plenty of notice given for showings; the photographer was professional and quick with an awesome results; the person that came in to take accurate measurements of house and property Elliott Group is #3 in the world. The team is so professional and so on the ball. They take all of your comments and concerns to heart , offer their client. I highly recommend their services. In my opinion and having dealt with a number of realtors recently, they are the best out there.

- Janelle Clegg

Our home had een on the market for two years with little success when we resolved to contact Fraser Elliot and his group in order to market the property. What attracted us initially and what we wanted to take advantage of, was Fraser's comprehensive marketing plan. What we didn’t expect was was the quality of the professionals in his group that handled all aspects of marketing and sale. The service they delivered was thorough, timely and effective. Above all, the service felt personal. Our home was SOLD within two months of listing at a price point we were very comfortable with. Perfect! - Peter Woeste Our experience working with the Fraser Elliott group on the sale of our home, was great. We really liked the team approach that they provided. Always someone at the your house. The showings were by appointment rather than open house which we really liked. We also really appreciated Kash (a stager) that they provided free of charge, to help us get the home ready for photos and staging. I’m not sure we would have thought of that ourselves and it really helped. We had extra furniture to move and the free loaner moving truck provided came in handy when moving it to a storage unit. The team of Garrett, Amber and Rachel who primarily showed our home were all great to deal with, friendly and personable, and the feedback they gave us after viewings, kept us positive. There were weekly updates and it really felt that the team was doing everything they could, to ensure our house got the exposure needed and the right buyer was found. Thank you to every member of the Fraser Elliott Group!! - Rosalind Cleroux

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

From past real estate experience by a team of experts is the way to sell a home. Hence, when we decided to sell our Ladner home a call to Fraser Elliott was the logical

where Fraser and Garrett spent three hours discussing the upcoming sale to having the sold sign on two weeks

Fraser and his group exceeded all our expectations. Firstly, the marketing done by Fraser Elliott is targeted to a larger and better

time we used Fraser to sell our home it was done in a day!!! Now as we look to buy another home we are working with one of his team again!! We would recommend him to our friends and family in a minute!! Thanks so much to all of you for your hard working in getting the job done!!

local realtors .The professionalism and communication skill of the entire group is exceptional Our main contact was Garrett Chu who kept us constantly informed of any new developments. The team approach, with back-up in the

- Sandra and Philippe

seamless.We would not hesitate to recommend Fraser Elliott to our friends and acquaintances.

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

I am beyond thrilled and relieved. Thank you and your team for all the hard work and effort you put into the selling of my home and the purchase of the condo. You are the best!! - Brenda Swinglehurst Thank you so very much for all your hard dedicated work in selling my mom’s house. We appreciate SO much everything you did and how hard you worked to sell the house...we will HIGHLY recommend you in the future!! - Diane DeMille and family

- John and Shirley Jaye

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

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5047 44th Street | NEW LISTING

5169 Wallace Avenue | NEW LISTING

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

21 Centennial Parkway | BOUNDARY BAY

2014

5303 Spetifore Cres | 7 YRS YOUNG

604.897.2010 | Teri Steele sold@TeriSteele.com

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

2014

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

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THE CHANCEYS 778.434.8899

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JUST LISTED

4595 Garry Street, Ladner CHARMING RANCHER!! 851 SQUARE WORKSHOP!! 9918 SQUARE FOOT LOT!!

FOOT

Everything you could possibly want is right here. Owners have done loads of updates & renovations over the years including fabulous kitchen, family room & bathrooms. Newer roof and HE furnace. Fantastic shop with 220 power, dust & air. Large lot with western exposed back yard, gardens boxes, small pond and of course who can resist the white picket fence out front. 1,660 sq.ft. & 3 bdrms.

$719,000 LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

1540FarrellAvenue,Tsawwassen

Perfect for anyone seeking a tranquil, holistic life style with all theluxuriesofanexceptionallyspaciousandcomfortablehome. Lovingly cared for and updated. 2,500 square feet including living and dining room with loads of windows, open concept kitchen and a beautiful sitting room. Total of 4 bedrooms, enormous games room and...... a spa like bathroom boasting a steam shower & jetted tub, yours to enjoy any time. Large workshop area and loads of parking. Organic gardens, deluxe whole house water filtration system and eco friendly paint are a few features that make this home a healthy environment for you to enjoy. Beach Grove is a lovely neighborhood with parks, golf course, trails and of course, the beach!

$863,800

OPEN SUN 2-4

2,713 SQ.FT. FAMILY HOME! 4713 46A Street, Ladner

Great layout with formal living and dining rooms, spacious kitchen, eating area and family room with vaulted ceilings and skylights for tons of light; plus 1 bedroom and a 3 piece bathroom on the main floor - great for elderly parent or an office. Private west-exposed back yard! 3 bdrms and spacious games up (view or River from balcony) Double garage! Close to schools; walk the river trails or to Historic Ladner Village in minutes! Not a drive by...call to view!

$668,000

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#104, 1118 55TH STREET, TSAWWASSEN Garden apartment in Cambridge Court. Located within walking distance to shopping, transportation and recreation. Very quiet location with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining area and cheery kitchen with eating area. Cozy living room with gas fireplace. Delight in the privacy of this spacious south west exposed garden patio. Adult oriented 55+

$339,000

Luxury 2 bedroom condo and one of the few that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen available with this fantastic floor plan. Dream kitchen with extra long granite countertops, stainless fridge w/ice & water, 2 baths with granite, in suite laundry, and in suite storage which could easily be used as a small den or large pantry as you also have a storage locker in the underground parking. Private balcony with sunsets. Pets OK with restriction. Desirable location near transit, shops, beach and golf.

$328,000

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THE CHANCEYS

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City Realty

BEST GOLF COURSE PROPERTY IN NEILSEN GROVE

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5899 COVE LINK ROAD, LADNER Custom built, with a distinct modern contemporary flair, This Extraordinary home features open layout and massive windows to capture the beauty of the golf course surroundings. Euro style kitchen, porcelain heated floors, total of 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Buy far the best location backing onto the golf course with west exposure.

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$1,255,000

LOCATION LOCATION 4964 53RD STREET, LADNER SURPRISE.... 27 year young, 2700 square foot home with 2 bedroom suite down. Terrific layout with 3 bedrooms, family room and skylites for tons of lights. Den or office downstairs. Total of 3.5 baths. Many updates including newer roof, deck and boiler. Located in central Ladner walk to shops elementary and high school.

JUST LISTED

6512 HOLLY PARK DRIVE, LADNER

Fully serviced, cleared and ready to build 54 x 143â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lot on quiet cul-de-sac in east Ladner, facing passive field! Close to park, tennis, Holly elementary. Bare land strata.

$450,000

$739,000

209, 1175 FERGUSON COURT, TSAWWASSEN 2 bedroom condo in Century House. Bright, cheerful and spacious feeling. Master bedroom with 2 piece ensuite. Pride of ownership here - with loads of improvements including both bathrooms; flooring, baseboards, light fixtures, paint and more. 2 car underground parking stalls. A games room with pool table! Workshop and garden area. A stones throw from all shopping. Adult Oriented. $212,900

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4883 44B AVENUE, LADNER

Terrific 2 level home family home with 3 bedrooms and a den on main floor. Good potential for 1 bedroom suite downstairs. Roof 5 years, newer flooring on ground level, 1â&#x20AC;? hardwood in living & dining. 7000 square foot lot with room for the RV. Walk to Ladner Elementary & high school.

$648,900

#3 - 4703 51ST STREET Rarely available 1450 square foot townhouse. Bright corner unit with 2 decks. Updated kitchen with Stainless steel appliances, cozy eating area, spacious living and dining room; 2 large bedrooms upstairs each have their own ensuite. Walk to shops, library, community center and Ladner Village.

$378,000

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Jeff Jantzi

BA, ABR, SRES

604.928.0382

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Asking Price Asking Price:$288,000 $448,000

#210-4770 Street #101 550052A 13A Ave

Houses are selling in South Delta!!! This bright spacious two bedroom condo sold in just WESTHAM LANE! If you are looking to live in onetoof sell Ladner's buildings, which over 2 weeks. Take advantage of this opportunity your ﬁnest home condo as there are plenty of is just steps away from shops, restaurants, banks, transit & more.....look no further! This buyers who are actively looking for their next home. If you are thinking about selling, please2 bedroom condo perfect for 1stthan timehappy buyers or buyers toto downsize. It's give me a call as I is would be more to provide youwho withare thelooking most up date market also on the and quiet side of buildingyou andmay it overlooks manicured gardens/courtyard. information answer anythe questions have.Also, the it would be my pleasure to provide Highlights condo are: largemarket masterevaluation. bedroom, Ifupdated bathroom laundry, gas you with aofnothis obligation home you decide to sell, insuite your home, I will customize a marketing plan balcony to ensure is showcased in the unit bestalso possible so ﬁreplace, spacious covered andyour coolhome during the summer.This has 1light locker that will maximize the value parking of your home. today andtoday find out earn and 1you parking space.Additional can beCall rented. Call for how moreyou infocan oralso to book cash back when I sell your home! For testimonials, please visit my website: jeffjantzi.ca a showing!

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2 BED/3 BATH 1,213 SQ. FT 16 - 1700 56 STREET TSAWWASSEN, BC

2 BED/2 BATH 1,039 SQ.FT 201 - 4808 LINDEN DRIVE LADNER, BC

Perfect starter home. Bright corner unit townhouse at the Pillars. Close to Transit, SD Rec Centre and Beach Grove Elem. Price reduced to sell.

Centrally located, absolutely beautiful 3 year old quality built Townhome! Close to Transit. Great for first time home buyers.

Thinking of Selling? Call Jeff freeagent home Thinking of Buying or Selling? Call Jefftoday as he isfor thearight forevaluation! Today’s Market!

SUTTON GROUP - SEAFAIR REALTY 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen (T) 604.943.3110 (F) 604.943.6155

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NEW LISTING

CUL-DE-SAC

NEW PRICE!

5892 Cove Reach Road $1,168,000

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

2,695 sq.ft - 4 bdrms - 4 bath - Den golf course view - executive home - 4,682 sq.ft. lot NEW LISTING!

SOLD

5276 Dixon Place, Ladner $728,000

#204-4733 River Road W. $364,900

2,427 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 3 bath cul de sac location - 7,524 sq.ft. lot

BUILDING LOTS

lowe richasrodciates + as

6143 45th Ave $708,000

lowe richasrodciates s y

SOLD

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup Sold by richard lowe + associates

+ as

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

lowe richasrodciates + as

SOLD

4676 66th Street $699,000

#12-4756 62 Street

lowe richasrodciates

4686 53rd Street $759,000

2 RS8 lots - West Ladner - quiet street Southwest exposed lots - 7,700 and 4,886 sq.ft. lots NEW LISTING!

SOLD

Proposed Lot 1 & 2 $625,000

2,400 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 3 bath games room - den - 4,968 sq.ft. lot

NEW PRICE!

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5224 57A Street $579,900

1,962 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 2 bath den - rancher - 8,206 sq.ft.

1,649 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 2 bath den - rancher - 7,632 sq.ft. NEW LISTING!

SOLD

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#101-5421 10th Ave. Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

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941 50th Street Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

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988 English Bluff Road, Listed by Sutton Group - West Coast

SOLD

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5103 Whitworth Crescent, North Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

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#38-5900 Ferry Road Listed by RE/MAX Progroup Realty

LOW MAINTENANCE!

SOLD

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Cedar Springs Drive Listed by Royal Lepafe Regency

SOLD

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6204 48A Ave. Listed by Royal Lepage

SOLD

lowe richard ociates + ass

5475 Grove Ave. Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

lowe richard ociates + ass

A108-4811 53rd Street Listed by RE/MAX Crest

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SOLD

lowe richard ociates + ass

#120-5518 14th Ave. Listed by Sutton Group Seafair

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