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New trustee calls premier a bully Bruce Reid upset by provincial directive that requires school districts to cut their administration costs BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Christy Clark and her government are nothing more than bullies. First-term Delta school trustee Bruce Reid had that to say about last week’s provincial budget, which contained a clause requiring school districts to start cutting administration budgets. Although the province is boosting education spending by about

$110 million, a ministry order for the province’s 60 school districts has them finding $29 million in “administrative efficiencies” this year and an additional $25 million next year. “We’re targeting more money for student instruction because we know parents want more teachers and classroom supports, not more administration. They want more of their tax dollars to deepen student learning, not duplicate payroll functions,” stated Education

ing the Optimist Minister Peter Fassbender. cash-strapped districts The government is lookthat are still woefully ing for school districts to underfunded are now save 0.5 per cent of total forced to make further spending this coming year, cuts, which will likely rising to one per cent the be the case in Delta, a year after, said the minisdistrict that has worked ter, adding it’s “reasonable, it’s achievable and, Bruce Reid hard to be efficient and achieve one of the lowto keep education funding First-term est administration costs sustainable and targeted to trustee in the province. classrooms, it’s the right “I’ve almost become cynical of thing to do.” Pink Shirt Day when I see Christy Reid wasn’t impressed, tell-

Clark wearing a pink shirt. In my mind, she’s the epitome of bullying and her government, the way it treats teachers and the education system,” Reid said. Noting the province is playing fast and loose with funding announcements because they’re not really keeping up with costs, Reid said B.C. districts as a whole are already running tight ships when it comes to administration. See REID page 3

Eagle back in Harbour Park BY

DAVE WILLIS

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A bald eagle is back in the wild after a successful release by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society Wednesday at Ladner Harbour Park. OWL rescued the eagle at the park last month after a film crew saw it in distress. “They saw him walking around there, not flying obviously,” said Martina Versteeg, bird care supervisor at OWL. A person walking their dog also spotted the eagle and called OWL, she said. “We caught him deep in the bramble bushes,” Versteeg said. It looked like the male eagle, believed to be about five years old, had a sore wing, probably from fighting with another bird, she said. “This time of year, they’re fighting to regain their territory and find their mates again. It looks like he may have been flung to the ground and had a soft tissue injury.” Rehab took about a month.

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This bald eagle flies to freedom Wednesday after spending a month being nursed back to health by the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society.

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School board asks for public input on priorities as it waits on funding allotment from Victoria BY

some relief in the past, but that funding is gone. “Costs being what they are, when you have unfunded costs and issues around the types of things we had to do in this district to build a bridge in lower enrollment situations, we’re still

running in some instances higher costs. That’s why you see difficult decisions around sometimes having to combine classes or how much principal time we can give to a school. Those are some tough decisions we have to make in the mean-

time to make it all work,” Dixon said. Another concern, she noted, is a continuing wage freeze for exempt, nonunion staff, a freeze that’s been in place for five years. She said the latest provincial budget maintains that

freeze, which makes it difficult to recruit and retain qualified staff. “From a fairness point of view, I’ve never felt that any one employee group in a school district should have to bear the brunt of the funding issues that public education is under. These are all people who are deserving of a fair and reasonable look at their wages and they’re facing some real declining earning power, so that’s another issue where we would like to work with the ministry to see addressed.” Dixon said dollars coming in from international students aren’t earmarked for the basic operating budget, but rather to a number of initiatives and upgrades, such as technology improvement for the classroom. It’s simply too risky to become dependent and expect that revenue to help offset annual deficits. “We wait until those monies are earned before we look at what we will do with them in the system. That’s some of the dollars we’re able to use in some of the long-term projects that need to happen. You don’t put that into your per-pupil calculations for your budget year. It takes one little bit of socio-economic instability in one part of the world and, poof, those dollars are gone.”

Delta board chair Laura Dixon said it’s not clear just how the cuts are to be implemented and whether a district like Delta, which has the second lowest in terms of administration costs, would be subject to a provincial across-the-board cutback. She said Delta has to prepare for a number of scenarios.

Noting the board has to be as “trim as possible” and the cuts to Delta’s transportation budget are just one example, Dixon said cuts to districts that don’t have much of a margin could impact supports for schools to carry out the District Vision, which means impacts to classroom. “We have to provide those district supports and that’s where those kind of things can be very impact-

ful, because our ability to provide those supports to the classroom teachers around those key pieces in our vision — our vision is very aligned with the ministry BC Ed Plan — it slows us down in that kind of work,” Dixon said. Last Wednesday, the premier created a further stir by referring to the administrative cuts as “lowhanging fruit.” Speaking to reporters, the premier said

taxpayers want to see greater efficiency from school boards, adding people have asked her why the province doesn’t simply amalgamate boards of education across the province. The Delta school board last spring made a number of cuts as a result of a $3.2 million budget shortfall, including reducing school board administration “nonsalary” costs by just over $84,000.

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The Delta board of education is inviting the public to a consultation meeting next Tuesday to provide input on district priorities heading into the upcoming budget. The meeting at the !! Page 18 Catch Laine school board’s offices Henderson ahead of in Ladner, which begins her local performance at 7:30 p.m., is the first tomorrow. chance for people to have Viewing Layared content in the their say, although trustees Optimist is easy. Just download the free app from www.layar.com are still waiting for a fundor your app store for your iOS or ing allotment from Victoria Android phone and then scan the for the next school year in page where you see the Layar logo. That way you'll be able to order to craft an operating access additional content like budget. videos, photos and more. Further consultation will take place once the district knows how much it has to work with and puts together a proposed budget, which will likely contain yet another deficit. Keep up to date with Noting enrollment has breaking news by regularly begun to stabilize after visiting www.deltayears of decline, which optimist.com. at least is some good news, board chair Laura Dixon said the Ministry of Education’s funding forFollow the Optimist in mula would still likely leave the Twittersphere: the district in the red unless changes are made. @DeltaOptimist Saying they weren’t @tedmurphydelta anticipating an edict from @Optimist_sports the province to cut district @GyarmatiSandor administration, which could pose other problems, Dixon @willis_optimist noted a provision for pro@JessicaEKerr tection due to declining enrollment offered Delta !! Page 13 More photos from travel writer Jamie Ross’ visit to the Stratford Festival in Ontario.

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REID from page 1 “The whole way the government is treating districts and teachers and unions is by saying, ‘We’ve got the power, we’re going to treat you badly and you can’t do anything about it.’ “Looking for efficiencies is fine, but after the way we’ve been cut for the last 12 years, you can only cut so much,” he added.

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Teen cleared for U.S. treatment Kyle McConkey headed for Seattle battling leukemia for the better part of three years. Initially diagnosed in July Tsawwassen’s Kyle 2012, Kyle underwent cheMcConkey has been cleared motherapy, radiation and to undergo experimental a bone marrow transplant, cancer treatment in the followed by several months United States in his battle in hospital. The cancer with leukemia. was in remission for some The teen and his time, however family met with it returned last doctors at Seattle spring and was Children’s Hospital not responding to Tuesday and Kyle treatment. was cleared for After a second treatment. He transplant in was back at B.C. November failed, Children’s Hospital the family was Kyle on Wednesday for told Kyle had just McConkey surgery to insert a weeks left. feeding tube. The mother of The treatment in Seattle a young leukemia patient is scheduled to begin on who has been cancer-free Monday, said his aunt, Lisa for 18 months following McConkey. the experimental therapy The 18-year-old has subsequently contacted the cleared several hurdles in family. recent months to get to this The treatment, however, point. The treatment was isn’t covered and costs initially scheduled to start around $250,000. in mid-December, however, The family started an it was delayed by infections online crowdfunding page and a bout of graft-versusin late November to try and host disease, a side effect raise the money to cover the from a previous stem cell treatment. The outpouring transplant. was overwhelming and the The South Delta target was reached in less Secondary grad has been than a week. BY

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Road: Police received a report that a customer leaving the business in his vehicle was possibly impaired. Police located the suspect and conducted a traffic stop. A strong odour of marijuana emanating from the vehicle was noted. The suspect indicated he had smoked marijuana an hour prior to driving and as a result police issued a 24-hour driving prohibition. The father of the suspect attended the scene and took possession of the vehicle and custody of his son. • Feb. 26, 9 a.m., central Ladner: A residence being prepared for sale was entered by unknown suspects and rummaged throughout. The point of entry is undetermined. Items stolen were varied, including personal electronics and three salamanders from a fish tank. • Feb. 26, 9:02 a.m., 64th Street: Complainant reported receiving text messages and a phone call from an intoxicated acquaintance making allegations that she had been assaulted and that the suspect had a gun. Police attended and determined there was no evidence of an assault but a shotgun was seized as it was determined to be unlicensed. Intoxicated parties were separated for the night.

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Rotarians visit rural India in bid to eradicate polio

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Ladner couple administers vaccinations to children As part of National Immunization Day aimed at vaccinating over 172 million children under the age of five across India, a Delta couple joined a Rotary International team of volunteers late last month. The team and others made up of volunteers from around the globe joined local volunteers and health officials to carry out the two-day national campaign. Rotary Club of Ladner members Chris and Penny Offer travelled with their team to Nuh, Haryana, about 70 kilometres from Delhi. Nuh is a predominately Muslim community that endures ongoing poverty and lack of basic public services. Someone with no medical experience can provide this form of immunization as it’s administered by two simple drops on the tongue. This unskilled form of vaccination is crucial to keeping polio at bay because so many more people can volunteer to administer it. Polio is a life-threatening and crippling virus, which largely attacks children under the age of five. It invades the nervous system and can cause irreversible paralysis in a matter of hours. There is no cure for it but it can be prevented. The polio vaccine, given multiple times, almost always protects a child for life. Rotary made a promise in 1985 to eradicate polio.

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Siblings look on as a baby receives polio vaccine drops from Ladner Rotarian Penny Offer in the rural, largely Muslim community of Nuh, Haryana, India. At that time, there were 125 endemic countries; now there are just three: Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria. “It is amazing to think that since making the pledge in 1985 to eradicate polio, Rotarians have worked together to battle the disease all over the world,” says Penny Offer. “Travelling to India and working with Indian Rotarians illustrates how important it is to be involved in community projects that are not just on your doorstep.” “It’s hard to comprehend that people in Pakistan are being murdered for what we did in India,” adds Chris Offer. Eradication efforts in Pakistan have been hit by opposition from militants and attacks on immunization teams have claimed 71 lives since December 2012.

Although India was declared free from the disease last year, there is still the real risk of re-infection from the high number of cases found in nearby Pakistan and therefore it is essential that high levels of immunization are maintained. Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. There are three Rotary clubs in Delta and more than 700 across Canada. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.

Discarded birds are believed to be geese Provincial conservation officers are investigating after several bags containing the remains of large birds were found in a Tsawwassen ditch over the weekend. Officers were tipped off on Sunday by a resident who came across the bags in a ditch near Deltaport Way and 41B Street, said Chris Doyle, an inspector with B.C.’s Conservation

Officer Service. He said the report initially came in that the bags were filled with bald eagle parts, however, further examination of the badly decomposing remains indicates the birds were in fact geese. Geese hunting season is open until March 10. Doyle said the remains were illegally dumped and officers will be continuing

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MURPHY’S LAW At its essence, it’s a referendum on improving the region’s transit system, but the debate has become so much more, which doesn’t appear to be good news for those championing the “yes” side of the equation. The idea of reducing congestion in the Lower Mainland through a variety of initiatives, from a Broadway subway to light rail in Surrey, makes sense, but that singular benefit is being forced to compete with a host of contrary viewpoints as voters get set to receive their mail-in ballots. The biggie, obviously, is that people already feel overtaxed, so the notion of willingly paying an additional levy is hard for many to swallow. Even if you think the projects are worthy, your individual cost-benefit analysis might help torpedo the plan. And if you don’t stand to benefit a great deal from the proposed improvements, it makes your decision that much easier. However, this has gone way beyond the usual debate between what we want and what we can afford (or are willing to pay for), a development that has bolstered a “no” side that’s far less capitalized and politically connected. The disdain for TransLink and the way it manages our money has been palpable, providing opponents with another plank to attract voters. There are also concerns over whether the proposed improvements will actually be delivered and fears that once it’s in place, the half-point bump to the provincial sales tax could carry on in perpetuity or be raised without our consent. What’s more, despite the best efforts of the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation to come up with goodies for everyone, there are certain jurisdictions that stand to benefit from the referendum more than others. As a result, the “yes” side has been trying to appeal to all by issuing area-specific lists that provide reasons why you should cast a vote in the affirmative. I knew there wasn’t much for Delta, but my suspicions were confirmed when one of the proposed improvements for this area was a promise that bus drivers would smile more often. OK, so I’m stretching it, but the discrepancy between the have and have-not areas will be yet another issue to factor into referendum voting. The well-financed “yes” side is doing its best to steer the narrative toward reduced commute times and how that’s good for both the economy and the environment, but that message is competing with many other voices, ones that may well be loud enough to carry the day.

System failure ends up with voters facing unpopular tax DOUG HUSBAND

COMMUNITY COMMENT In mid-March Metro Vancouver residents will receive mail-in ballots to vote on a proposed 0.5 per cent hike to the provincial sales tax in order to ease traffic congestion. You have until May 29 to vote for or against the proposed tax, which will help pay for a 10-year, $7.5billion transportation plan. The tax will generate $250 million annually with no expiry date. The provincial and federal governments are expected to fund the difference on the capital costs. You may expect to be bombarded by opinions and town hall meetings from the “yes” and “no” camps. Metro Vancouver mayors (without unanimity in their ranks) will spend as much as $4 million or more (of our money) to convince us to tax ourselves, a traditionally unpleasant experience. The “no” side, headed by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation,

believes the capital costs can be covered by trimming TransLink’s $1.4 billion operating budget and by finding money within Metro Vancouver’s 21 municipal government budgets of $7 billion annually. They are critical of municipal revenues growing by 55 per cent in the past eight years, compared to 11 per cent increase in consumer prices. In essence, the “no side” is saying three per cent savings on a combined annual budget of $8.4 billion will generate revenues of $250 million annually, thus negating the need for a tax increase. The federation’s services have been offered to assist in identifying Metro Vancouver’s cost savings. Setting aside the philosophical discussion of tax and spend or cost cutting, the two sides are far apart in determining the impact of the tax on the average household. The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation says the yearly cost is $125 while the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has pegged the cost at $258. I know from past experience both sides can torture statistics until they confess to their point of view. Safe to say, the true cost per household is somewhere between the two financial models.

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The mayors’ council outrageously says there is no plan in place should the tax proposal fail. Catastrophe is predicted over the next 20 years with an estimated 600,000 more cars on already congested highways and a public transit failure. So how did we get to this place, facing an uncomfortable choice foisted on us by the two levels of government and a disrespected transit authority? We are compelled to vote for an unpopular tax increase because of this failure of Metro Vancouver mayors to agree on a transit plan and financing, as the transit system grows to accommodate staggering Lower Mainland growth. Simply put, the provincial government felt the mayors’ council incapable of reaching agreement on anything. In 2007, it was dismissed and replaced by an unelected transit authority. The ensuing eight years failed to produce an acceptable funding formula, nor credible leadership from the region. The provincial transportation minister ultimately ordered a costly plebiscite and with it a problematic outcome. To be continued. And a good night to you, Lois.

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Ashcroft isn’t a realistic option for supply chain Editor: Re: Inland terminal given a boost, Feb. 27 As a logistics professional who runs a warehouse described in the article, I can tell you that in my community there is absolutely zero interest in doing business in Ashcroft. The logistics industry in the Lower Mainland faces some of the most challenging costs already, so who (the consumer?) is going to pay for the added trucking cost to bring goods back and forth from Ashcroft? How will we convince our customers that it

makes sense to have their goods unavailable for the extra week it will take to get railed, unloaded and trucked back to the Lower Mainland? And it won’t help exporters at all... right now for every 10 containers we see drive past us, six to eight either return empty or are piled up in growing towers of containers in Tilbury and other places. To get your goods to a terminal in Ashcroft would conservatively double your costs, assuming you can even find a trucking company that wants to go there.

Finally, you are assuming all the management professionals required will want to go live there, when there are plenty of jobs in our field locally. Our industry is one of the few that is experiencing significant growth in the Lower Mainland, every year employing more people. Why do we want to ship that out of here? I just wish the article did a better job a showing both sides, because Ashcroft is not a realistic option. Nick Kusel Airgroup/Radiant Global Logistics

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Don’t see advantages of proposed rapid bus Editor: I listened with interest to the presentation to Delta council on Feb. 16 by Mike Buda and Jesse Koehler from the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation, pertaining to what Delta can expect from the first 10 years of a 30-year plan to be funded partly by an increase in sales tax. Buda showed a map and spoke about a new rapid bus stop with parkand-ride at highways 99 and 17A. Really? Why would a resident of Ladner or Tsawwassen want to drive to the area of the

Delta Town & Country Inn to catch a rapid bus to Bridgeport? After all, both communities already have a park-and-ride and good rush hour bus service to Bridgeport. Furthermore, the new transit plan promises 15minute bus service 24/7. Once it leaves highways 99 and 17A, a rapid bus will not get to Bridgeport any quicker than a 601, or a 602, or a 620, since all use the same bus lane and do not stop. Why build a bus stop that is not needed and pave over several more acres of

the best farmland in the country? I asked TransLink this question, and received an email reply saying, “The plan that included a stop there was altered.” This just a week after the mayors’ council made its pitch to Delta council, no doubt partly aimed at persuading the undecided to vote “yes” in the upcoming referendum. Can TransLink be trusted to know what it is doing, where South Delta actually is and what our transit needs are? Adrian Wightman

Think carefully before handing over more money Editor: Would you sign a document with the following words or wording that gives someone the ability to spend your money? POSSIBLE improvements, LIMITED transit, REDESIGN, PROVISION of, WORKING WITH

senior levels, HAS ASKED, HAS REQUESTED, In PREPERATION for, SEEK the transportation. These are wordings from the mail-out that all taxpayers received with their yearly utility bill regarding transit spending. It can be suggested that prior to vot-

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Editor: The Council of Canadians had an event on the upcoming transit referendum last week. This event was open to all as are all our events. Our speaker was transportation consultant and “yes” supporter Eric Doherty. He has a master’s degree from UBC in transportation planning and is well versed in the history and ongoing issues in our transit system. Most were there to learn more and have their questions and concerns answered. I expected there would be some “no” supporters as this referendum has generated controversy. I thought this would be a good forum to discuss their concerns. However, there were a

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small number of “no” supporters who were there to disrupt, not to listen and participate. Unfortunately the referendum is making some people angry and they are projecting it towards the “yes” side. This American-style referendum does not allow for a “smart conversation” for planning but reduces it to sound bites about taxes and government. That’s an easy campaign, not a smart one, and not one that looks at what the transit needs are now and in the future. For example, included in the referendum in a 30 per cent increase in HandyDART service, which has not been increased for years. Our community cares about health services as demonstrated by the event recently around cutbacks

Chong, well-known Ladner resident, for her outstanding work, professionally and recreationally in promoting and maintaining physical

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Transit referendum event disrupted at our hospital. Many in our community will benefit from an increase in HandyDART. Building more roads and adding lanes will not solve the problem. It will just increase congestion. As one city planner described it, “building more roads to solve traffic congestion is like trying to cure obesity by loosening your belt.” Our premier went ahead and announced billions for a bridge to replace the tunnel. This is not a solution. It will ease the situation for maybe four to seven years and then traffic gridlock will return. Let’s not get sidetracked by how much the TransLink CEO makes, etc. I do agree that it is too high, but let’s looks at the big picture. If the “no” side wins,

transit will be set back a generation. With a population growth of a million or more projected for the Lower Mainland in the next 10 to 20 years, we will be crushed by gridlock and congestion. By voting “no” you are not punishing TransLink or politicians, you are voting against your own self-interest and the interest of future generations. Let’s not punish ourselves. A “yes” vote for public transit is a good investment. It’s good for heath, it’s good for the environment, it eases congestion and gridlock, and it makes communities more livable. Cathy Wilander Chairperson Delta/Richmond chapter Council of Canadians

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ocal artist Michael Abraham has opened his own studio gallery in Ladner Village. There’s no reason why artists in this day and age can’t be visible and promote their own work through the Internet and social media, says Ladner’s Abraham, who painted at home for 12 years and had a studio downtown for another four. “The access to people and letting them know what’s going is one of the roles galleries used to do and artists can do that by themselves nowadays,” he says. He held an open house at his new studio gallery last month, which attracted about 400 people, Abraham says. “I like people and I like socializing. I think people like connecting with artists and knowing where the work comes from. I think it’s a nice opportunity to do that too.” Abraham is also teach-

ing. He offers drawing and oil painting lessons. He says it’s a lot of fun. “People show up with really good work. I’m like, ‘Oh my god, how am I going to help them?’ I work with them, we get things figured out and push them to the next level,” he says. “I feel really good about that.” Abraham, who studied at the Ontario College of Art and spent a year of postgraduate education in Italy, has had numerous solo exhibitions. His original oil paintings are in collections from London to Singapore, and Philadelphia to Amsterdam, his website states. The Michael Abraham Studio Gallery is located at 4803 Haviland St. (on the second floor). He doesn’t have any set hours but is usually at the studio weekdays from noon onward and on some weekends. Visitors can call 778886-1296. For more on Abraham visit his website at www. michaelabraham.com.

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The Spinney Brothers bluegrass band’s busy schedule will bring them to Ladner for a performance at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre Sunday. The Nova Scotia band is out on the road over 200 days a year. “This year is going to be a pretty busy year. I think we’ve got around close to 105 dates booked. So it definitely keeps us out on the road a lot,” says Rick Spinney, who plays the banjo and helps provide vocals for the group. He and his brother Allan have been performing together for over 20 years but for the last five it’s been a full-time occupation.

“Our travel motto is we drive when we can and fly when we have to,” he says, explaining that airports can be a nightmare to navigate through these days. One of the keys to staying out on the road is getting enough rest, says Spinney. “But if you can get your rest at night time and get ready or the show the next day and try not to stay out too late, that’s a key to the success, is to rest, definitely.” The band’s latest album, Tried and True, came out in October. Every time you get into the studio you hope you do something a little bit better than the one before, Spinney says, noting they’re coming off of a great album

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called No Borders. One of the songs on that album, Grandpa’s Way of Life, hit the number one spot on the bluegrass chart,

he says, adding it also earned a nomination for an International Bluegrass Music Association award. Spinney says they went

to some of the best songwriters in the bluegrass industry to put together tunes for their new album. It also includes songs the brothers wrote like Proud To Be Your Dad (Rick) and She Doesn’t Mourn Any More (Allan). Spinney says it’s always great to get back to the West Coast because that’s where he and his brother were introduced to bluegrass music. They came to Mission in the mid 1980s and lived with their dad, he says, noting they moved “up in the mountains and cut cedar logs.” The only music they had were some old bluegrass cassette tapes their dad had, Spinney recalls. “We listened to them

faithfully for the three months we stayed up in the bush. That was really our introduction to bluegrass music.” Bluegrass is rural based and there’s a lot of real-life ballads, he says. “The songwriting itself, I think a lot of those songs pertain to blue collar workers. People who are just regular people. It goes right to the core.” The Spinney Brothers perform Sunday, March 8. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets for McKee members cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets for guests cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Call 604-946-1411 to pre-order tickets.

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This week I answer questions from readers: Q. I am hoping you can give me some suggestions as to what to plant in a newly created bed that is almost in the shade during the summer and spans about five metres. A. Sarcococca humilis has very early spring bloom and small white, very fragrant flowers. Winter colour from red berries can be had from skimmias. You need a male and a female skimmia to get berries. Dwarf rhododendrons would succeed beautifully under trees. I’d suggest the Yakushimanums, which are generally various pinks, some quite pale with a deeper pink bud. All are excellent plants and many kinds are easily available. There are many lovely purples among smallleaved rhododendron hybrids. These include Blue Diamond and Ramapo as well as whites and pinks. Garden centres have a good selection in spring. For good spring bloom, brunnera has a long flowering season. Some varieties have gold-splashed leaves. All have small, blue forget-

me-not flowers. Another good, long spring bloomer is pulmonaria with flowers that can be variably pink, blue or white with pale green or silver blotched or splashed leaves. Both brunnera and pulmonaria selfseed abundantly. So does Helleborus orientalis, which buds early in the year. After flowering for many weeks, the cup-like flowers morph into large seed-heads. They self-seed prolifically. Over the summer, columbines and astilbes thrive in shade. For fall flowers and silver-dappled winter leaves, Cyclamen hederifolium makes a lovely lowgrowing plant. Hydrangeas also enjoy shade. The lacecap ones might grow to conflict with your trees but Hydrangea macrophylla, with its large mopheads, stays compact. With a presence that gets more emphatic each year, Fuchsia magellanica begins flowering about the end of July and continues to frost. It’s popular with hummingbirds. Clematis would flower well if it could get up your trees into the sun. Very vigorous ones can be hard to control. The shorter clematis should be easier to handle. The one vine-like plant that flowers persistently in 100 per cent shade is Jasminium nudiflo-

rum, which has yellow (scentless) flowers from December to February. It’s not self-supporting so must be tied onto a frame and it does need drastic pruning after flowering. But it flowers for many weeks at the most needy time of year. Q. I have a kalanchoe plant that has finished blooming. I have cut back the flower stems. How do I get it to bloom again? A. Now that you’ve cut back the flower stems, the way to encourage re-blooming is to put the plant in a dark place for 14 hours each day – then put it in bright light for another 10 hours each day. Since kalanchoes are small plants, it should be easy to pop them in and out of a cardboard box. This light variation should last for about six weeks and during that time it’s best not to water or fertilize them. It should be a completely dormant time. When you see buds on your kalanchoe, it can return to having a normal life again. Some people apparently keep kalanchoe going strong for years by this method. Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to her via amarrison@shaw.ca. It helps if you give me the name of your city or region.

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Guild unveils Deliberately Painted Show runs through March 22 at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen

NOREEN M. FAIRWEATHER Optimist contributor

As far as research can tell us, man has always expressed himself in what we term art: a tribute, a record, a memory of something of importance to a human, like the extraordinary animal representations discovered in the Chauvet Cave in southern France, carved more than 30,000 years ago. They are remarkable examples of deliberation in art: the subjects (some now extinct) were observed and the urge to record achieved by working with probably a flint chisel on the cave walls, adding a bit of colour from natural pigments, and artist-signed with a red palm print. Deliberate art is fully considered, not impulsive, perhaps cautious, to achieve what the artist has in mind. One thinks of architects as being deliberate in their work, which can extend

over many years, as with Christopher Wren, builder of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. There had been four churches built on this site, the highest in London, and the last, large and getting more decrepit, burned down in the Great Fire of London in 1666. Wren, a mathematical genius blessed with many intertwining talents and knowledge, was commissioned to build a new St. Paul’s, which took him and his team 37 years to complete, following nine years spent clearing the site. The opposite to deliberation is spontaneity, and currently the film Mr. Turner shows us the magical effects achieved by this English artist, another genius whose childhood paintings were sold in his father’s barber-shop window. Early recognized, J.M.W. Turner (who also had architectural training) painted deliberately the first part of his career,

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Guild member Margaret Atkinson explores the technique of collage.

then moved to explore the excitement and freedom of spontaneous painting to capture the mysticism of natural light. In Deliberately Painted, now on show by the South Delta Artists Guild in Gallery 1710, visitors will

find paintings both deliberate and spontaneous in execution. Nancy Dean draws on city scenes for inspiration, which are gathered into a colourful cohesion through deliberation and planned decision. Birgit Coath’s

work often depicts young people, which also demands deliberation. Jacquie Dunn’s art is an outpouring of concentrated, free-flowing energetic spontaneity based on her long artistic experience and love of the natural world. In her

paintings, you can walk in the forest. She dips her brush into paint and several hours later can have a finished painting to consider. Award-winning guild member Sandra Taylor is another artist whose work seems to be inspired, freewheeling exploration following the first mark of paint on her canvas. The colour used and the shape of the brushstroke can suggest the next move, and another, and the emerging subject matter gradually makes itself known to be completed. In 2013, she took the top award at the guild’s juried international Oil and Water competition. Deliberately Painted runs through March 22 at Gallery 1710, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Visit www.southdeltaartistsguild.com or call 604-943-3313 for more information.

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Breathing is the new stress ball p.j. wren

Well on Your Way It’s the first thing we do when we enter this world and we work hard to ensure we do it for a long time thereafter. Breathing. It’s an action

our bodies do every minute of every day, without us paying much attention to it. It seems simple enough: inhale, exhale and allow the exchange of oxygen going in and carbon dioxide going out to happen. But what if you could manage so much more, with just a simple breath? Breathing is the new stress ball. You remember those from the ‘80s?

Squeeze the little yellow ball when you’re feeling stressed and keep going until you don’t feel like killing someone anymore. Well, now science would like us to put away our balls (sorry, couldn’t resist) and take a deep breath instead. When stress happens our breathing pattern changes. Instead of slow, deep breaths, we start taking small, shallow ones.

We also start using our shoulders, rather than our diaphragm, to breathe and all of this, in turn, disrupts the balance of gases in our body, worsening our anxiety and physical symptoms to whatever stress is happening. Breathing science also poses the question of what came first: the stress or the stress because we weren’t breathing properly in the

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and breathe more, try this simple breathing exercise that Rudd recommends: Sit or lie down and try breathing in and out of your nostrils and deep down into your belly. Allow your belly to fully move and expand. Second, hold your hands around the bottom of your ribcage, thumb around the back with your four fingers wrapped around the front of the body. Breathe slowly into your hands and feel the rib cage expand in all directions. Third, remove your hands from around your ribcage and place one hand on your belly and one hand on your chest. Close your eyes and breathe from your belly to the chest. Feel the breath fill the belly, rise up into your lower ribs and right up to the chest. Exhale from the chest down to the belly, all while maintaining relaxed shoulders Finally, be more conscious of your breathing throughout the day. Be aware that you are breathing deep into your belly, and avoid chest breathing. High chest breathing does not utilize the lungs properly, nor does it help decrease stress. To reach Rudd, visit www.openspaceyoga.com. To reach Veldhuis, visit www.foundationcounselling.ca. PJ Wren is a personal trainer in the Delta area who can be reached at www.fitnesswithpj.com.

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More than just theatre in Stratford Ontario city known for its Shakespeare festival boasts a thriving arts scene BY

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“Why do I always get talked into these things?” We are at the end of a wonderful tour of the Stratford Festival’s Costume and Props Warehouse, the world’s largest performing arts archive, when we are afforded a chance to try on some of the stage-worn costumes. I had hoped for Macbeth, Hamlet or Lear, but instead am coerced into dressing up as some Scandinavian opera singer, in gown, horned-helmet and golden pigtails, while the rest of the group giggles and snaps photos that I know will not be flattering. I had hoped for a Shakespearean lead man, but was rather playing the fool. Still, it has been an enlightening behind the scenes look at how the costumes and sets are painstakingly put together here in Stratford, the

vibrant Ontario town that hosts Canada’s finest Shakespearean festival, an annual celebration of the Bard’s plays that is about to enter its 63rd year. I had taken my wife and folks to the Stratford Festival on a summer’s weekend to enjoy Colm Feore’s brilliant performance as King Lear. It was my wife’s first visit to this beautiful and quaint town. The last time I had attended was to see Maggie Smith play the role of Lady Macbeth, and I guess that dates me — but more so my parents, who reminisce about the beginning of the Stratford Festival when they attended performances under the big tent, before the theatres were even built. The fact it shares the same name as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon in England, inspired local journalist Tom Patterson to found a Shakespearean theatre festival in 1952.

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The Shakespeare Gardens in Stratford are modeled after a classic English garden and feature a variety of herbs, roses and English flowers.

Despite its humble inception, several decades after the inaugural performance of Richard III, the festival has grown into a revered national institution. The theatre company now puts on 12 plays a season and is the centre of a thriving tourism scene in this town of 32,000.

More importantly, many of Canada’s brightest performers have graced the Stratford stage. Stratford boasts the small-town life with the kind of world-class entertainment and cuisine that big cities dream about. Of course, there’s more to do in Stratford than theatre.

The municipality’s support for the arts has fostered a strong, creative community that makes the region a great destination for lovers of theatre, music, art and food. Speaking of food, an easy way to sample the local specialties is by trying one of Stratford’s three specialty-themed Tasting Trails, self-guided tours that are a fun way to explore the community. The Chocolate Trail, Maple Trail, and Bacon and Ale Trail each allow six delectable tastings at various downtown shops and restaurants. I favour the beer, while my wife is all about chocolate. If you are looking for a wonderful dining experience at a very reasonable cost, the Stratford Chef’s School is a non-profit culinary institution where students obtain a thorough grounding in the business of operating successful restaurants. No visit to Stratford is

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T-Birds & Dinos land Sun Devils talent Provincial AAA champs will open 2015 season with three straight games against out-of-town teams While graduating standouts are signing with university programs across the country, the South Delta Sun Devils will get a steady diet of out-of-province competition for the 2015 season. The defending provincial AAA football champions are putting together the final details of a trip to California in late August that will include an exhibition game against a team from the San Diego area. The Sun Devils’ non-conference schedule will then take them to Bothell, WA to face Cedar Park Christian, before returning home to host the Alberta provincial champions — the Notre Dame Pride. Thrown in Western Conference home dates against Mt. Doug and Vancouver College, and it adds up to one of the more intriguing schedules in the program’s history. “The California trip is something we tried doing four years ago but about half the players said they couldn’t go,” explained South Delta head coach Ray Moon. “This time we said ‘let’s just go and do it.’ Going on a trip like that is a great way to bring the team together.” “It certainly is going to be an interesting schedule with us not even seeing a team from B.C. in our first three games.”

Meanwhile, some of the Sun Devils graduating seniors have already committed to university programs and more are expected to follow in the coming days. After pondering offers from Carleton and Ottawa, provincial game MVP Jack McDonald opted to stay closer to home and sign with the University of Calgary. He will join teammate Blake Gau who had already committed to the Dinosaurs. McDonald, who thrived on both sides of the ball and also handled the kicking duties, is expected to be pencilled in at H-back on Calgary’s offensive depth chart. Gau will play at linebacker. An interesting rivalry is building with the UBC Thunderbirds where a growing stable of SDSS products are continuing their football careers. The latest to sign are receivers Thomas Franklin and Bryce Connors. UBC was also very interested in provincial all-star quarterback Lucas Kirk until landing former Penn State pivot Michael O’Connor. Kirk has narrowed his potential destination to a pair of eastern schools — Mount Allison and the University of Toronto. Mount Allison is also interested in Gord Cooper, another member of South Delta’s outstanding receiving core.

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U16 Blues overcome injuries to earn Coastal Cup berth The U16 Tsawwassen Blues have overcome challenges to take their season to the Coastal Cup playdowns in April. The Division One rep soccer team began the 2014-15 campaign with 14 players but quickly found itself with no depth after injures to three players. The rest of the girls weathered the storm and played phenomenally well considering they had no substitutes and even less than the 11 starters for many of their league games. Once the injured players had all returned in December, the team gelled as a whole. A win streak commenced during playdowns for the South District Cup.

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U16 Dragons complete cup double

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The U16 Ladner Dragons (above) capped a great season with two big wins â&#x20AC;&#x201D; capturing their B.C. Girls Coastal Soccer League Cup group with a hard-fought victory over cross-town rival Tsawwassen Kaos last Sunday at Winskill Park (right). Earlier, the girls won the South District Division Three Cup in another tough battle against the Central City Demonz. The team includes: Miranda Sanderson, Mera Randhawa, Alina Husain, Natalia Ciccozzi, Danielle Hixt, Chelsea Jones, Sukhman Toor, Simran Toor, Brittany Salikin, Ashley Desgroseiller, Emma Hodgson, Jasmine Rudnik, Kira Williams, Heena Dhaliwal and Caleigh Laidlaw. The Dragons are coached by Simon Jones and Geoff Salikin.

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$379,000

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.

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It was an impressive showing for the South Delta Kyokushin Karate Club at the Lower Mainland Coloured Belt Championships. (Left to right): Sensei Greg Creech, Alina Paziuk, Sebastion Saddul, Luca Goyal, Ivan Hegge, Armand Goyal, Sempai Scott Somers, Cole Beauchamp, Royce Repaldo, Dante Mathijs, Michael Hill, Ricche Repaldo, Sensei Mike Sandford, Luke Beauchamp, Owen Sonnenberg, Victoria Knoblauch, Jeramie Hien, Rob Sonnenberg, Amber Fidyk and Jeff Greig.

South Delta Kyokushin Karate Club productive at Coloured Belt event

South Delta Kyokushin Karate Club enjoyed an outstanding showing at the recent 28th annual Lower Mainland Coloured Belt Championships in Surrey. The club sent a contingent of 16 athletes and managed to place in the same number of events. Leading the way with medals for their respective weight classes in non-contact divisions were: Jeramie Hein (silver), Graham Jackson (bronze), Royce Repaldo

(silver), Ricche Repaldo (gold), Dante Mathijs (silver), Alena Paziuk (bronze), Sebastion Saddul (gold), Luca Goyal bronze), Armans Goyal (gold), Michael Hill (gold), Victoria Knoblauch (gold), Ivan Hegge (silver) and Cole Beauchamp (gold). South Delta also showed well in the Knockdown (full contact) division with Hein (bronze), Saddul (bronze) and Goyal (fourth) leading the way in their respective weight classes.

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A22 The Delta Optimist March 6, 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

• 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

#206 8733 160th

#119 5518 14th Ave., Tsawwassen

Starting at

$245,000

$180,000 incl GST

TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE IN PILLARS COMPLEX

CORNER PENTHOUSE UNIT WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS!

• Two bdrms & two full bathrms

• Large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom layout

• South facing quiet corner unit

Very ndinunitgwith large balcony peprivate offer•• Walking distance to all amenities

• New kitchen and bathroom updates

• Best location in the entire complex

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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

AFFORDABLE TOWNHOME IN PERFECT LOCATION!

UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN VIEWS

• 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

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

• Waterfront at Tsatsu Shores • 2 bedroom & 2 full bath

• Breathtaking views of the Georgia Strait and Gulf Islands • Huge covered deck

5630 16th Ave., Tsawwasen

#213 1120 Tsatsu Shores, Tsawwassen

$359,900

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

$373,900

MARINA VIEWS

WATERFRONT! WATERFRONT!

• 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.

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

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

• Renovated 2 bdrm+den condo/townhome • Overlooking the Fraser River • INCLUDES 42 FOOT boatslip rents for $250/MONTH • Largest boatslip in complex! • 1,278 Sq. Ft. • Open-plan kitchen

#303 4753 River Rd., Ladner

#203 4815 48th, Ladner

$399,900

dipl. in Marketing Commercial and Residential Real Estate British Columbia Ins. of Tech.

• Laminate flooring, great floor plan

#13-1702 56th St., Tsawwassen

#379-1440 Garden Pl., Tsawwassen

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

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51 STUNNING CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES

$449,900

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# 111 1441 GARDEN PL. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

# 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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# 159 5421 10TH AV. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

# 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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# 10 15152 62A AV. # 11 6380 48A AV. Sullivan Station, Surrey Holly, Ladner

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BRIGHT END UNIT

• Townhouse-like private entrance off of patio • Nice view of quiet greenspace • Walk to everything in town from this A+ location • Just like new 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom design w/ensuite • Upgrades incl custom shelving, LED lighting, ceiling fans and more! • 1 parking space and locker included • Quality built by Sonnenberg Homes

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• 3 Bdrm 3 bath 1882 sq. Ft. • Private fenced yard space with shed • Tastefully updated • Convenience to all of ladner’s amenities • Finished loft area upstairs a 4th bedroom or perfect games room

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4845 Central Ave., Ladner

#203 4689 52a Ave., Ladner

$459,900

$449,900

CHARMING UPDATED RANCHER

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• 4,283 sq.ft. space with roll up door • 3 bonus storage areas/office spaces • Large showroom and lobby areas • Great option for many types of businesses

just sold

#103 7225 Brown St., Ladner

$629,900

$599,000 HUGE, PARK-LIKE BACKYARD!

GORGEOUS RANCHER W/ SUNNY YARD!

• Wonderful family home • Sunny covered deck • West exposed garden • Walk to elementary & high schools. • Easily suitable • Double garage 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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• Well-kept two level in desirable Boundary Beach • 2,100+ sqft home with 50’x96’ lot (4,795 sf) • Tasteful updates incl hardwood floors, kitch appls & newer bathrooms • 4 bedrom home that can be suited if desired • Just minutes from beach • Loads of bonus storage space

just sold

262 66th St., Tsawwassen

5119 Massey Pl., Ladner

$749,900

$659,900 NESTLED IN A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

UNIQUE SPLIT-LEVEL HOME W/ MORTGAGE HELPER!

• New roof & paint • 4 bdrms & games • Living room with vaulted ceiling • Manicured garden and patio • Navien gas combination water heating system (tankless) • 2,743 sq.ft. executive layout close to school and park

• 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

4601 Kensington Ct., Ladner

5436 15b Ave., Tsawwassen

$759,900

215 SALES IN 2014!

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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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4517 46A ST. 1725 58TH ST. Beach 14609 WINTER CR. Port Guichon, Ladner Grove, Tsaw. King George Cor., S. Surrey

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

604.728.2845

*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #3 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 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. Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign.

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A24 The Delta Optimist March 6, 2015 • Contemporary finishes throughout • 3 large bedrooms, 2 with ensuites • Sunny, fenced yard • Walking distance to everything • 2-5-10 Home Warranty, GST Included

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#2 5300 Admiral Way, Ladner

$759,900

$789,900

W NE

CUL-DE-SAC!

• Desirable location on quiet family oriented street • Backs onto Elementary school park • Updated throughout incl. kitchen, hardwood flooring, bathroom, windows and more! • Potential for suite with bonus addition all done with permit • Double wide garage and loads of storage throughout 4855 7a Ave., Tsawassen

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• Over 2,600 sq.ft. home and 6,125 sq.ft. lot • Updated throughout incl. kitchen, powder room, flooring, paint, new roof • 4 bedrooms up & den down plus games room • Large master w/huge walk in closet & ensuite • Double garage, private fenced yard w/ sundeck and hot tub • Close to schools and parks 6459 Meadow Pl, Ladner

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$818,000

LOVELY RANCHER BY THE BAY

SUPERB HOME BACKING ONTO PEBBLE HILL PARK!

• Custom built home in Centennial Tides

• Enticing architecture w/mid-century modern flare

• Original owner since new

• 9,376 sf lot w/south facing yard and mature trees

• Gorgeous corner lot with excellent curb appeal

• Unbeatable curb appeal on highly desired street

• 3 bedrooms down with bonus loft area up

• High vaulted ceilings and rich wood wall accents

• Loads of storage, double garage, in floor heating

• 3 bedrooms plus a family room offer plenty of space for a family

• Steps to the beach

496 Sandbar Pl. Tsawwassen

5290 3rd Ave., Tsawwassen

$878,800

$879,900

EXCECUTIVE RANCHER W/ LOFT AND WALK-OUT BASEMENT!

LIKE NEW HOME ACROSS FROM SCHOOL AND PARK! W NE

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• Custom built w/exceptional finishes • 4 bedroom family design • Across from Memorial Park with mountain views • Open concept floorplan with all modern luxuries • Walk to everything in town from this perfect location

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• Outstanding privacy and wildlife views in desirable “Terrace” neighbourhood • Updated extensively incl/ $80k kitchen, new bathrooms, Brazilian Cherry flooring and more! • 3 bedrooms on main level and exquisite ensuite in master bedroom • Huge basement level offers tremendous opportunities incl/ suite potential • Large sundeck offering serenity and entertainment space

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56 Parkgrove, Tsawwassen

4956 45th Ave., Ladner

$949,900

$939,900

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE 1-LEVEL RANCHER

• Exquisite home in a private cul-de-sac • Large 14,822 sq.ft. south exposed lot • Executive layout features 2,058 sqft of functional space • 3 bedrooms & 2 well appointed bathrooms • 50 year metal roof • updated kitchen w/granite counters & SS appliances • RV parking, gated driveway, and extra covered garage allow room for all your cars and toys

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

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

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

4690 53rd St., Ladner

FABULOUS FAMILY HOME ON PERFECT STREET

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

dipl. in Marketing Commercial and Residential Real Estate British Columbia Ins. of Tech.

• Gorgeous 3 bedroom + den executive townhome in Marina Gardens • Quality built by Polygon, located beside Cove Link Golf Course • Duplex style home w large master bedroom on the main floor & walk-in closet • Kitchen incl granite counters & stainless steel appliances • Custom blinds and built-in cabinetry + upgraded garage for handyperson/car buff

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

DESIRABLE WOODWARD LANDING!

STYLISH BRAND NEW HOME!

GREAT INVESTMENT/DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY • 3rd Reading Approval for 8 Townhouses. • In the heart of Ladner • MF-COMMERCIAL. • GST not included in list price.

5190 Cliff Pl, Tsawwassen

4967 Trenant St.

$969,900

$988,000

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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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#1 Agent in South Delta*

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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BOUNDARY BAY STUNNER!

• 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

• 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

5887 Cove Link Rd., Ladner

241 67th St., Tsawwassen

$1,038,800

$1,150,000 STREET OF DREAMS!

ONE OF LADNER’S FINEST W/GOLF COURSE VIEW! • Magnificent custom home • Top quality finishings • Golf course views! • This home has everything you can imagine in luxury living

• Large 10,000+ sf lot w/ custom 3,800+ sf executive home • Outstanding curb appeal on one of Tsawwassen’s prettiest streets • Updated throughout with new kitchen and hardwood flooring • 5 bedrooms plus gamesroom w/ nanny/inlaw quarters • Private backyard with exquisite landscaping • Newer roof, bonus RV parking

5880 Cove Reach Rd., Ladner

877 51st., Tsawwassen

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$1,188,800

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• 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

• 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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5382 Crescent Dr., Ladner

1103 Shaman Cr, Tsawwassen

$1,758,888

$1,238,800

STUNNING HOME WITH PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS!

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• Built in 2013 by experienced local builder • Ultra private street with no traffic • Over 3,300 sqft, 4 bedrooms, Double garage, Luxurious professional kitchen • Legal suite for mortgage helper

558 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen

15615 Moffatt Lane., White Rock

$2,100,000

$2,168,800 SPECTACULAR WORLD CLASS PENTHOUSE RESIDENCE!

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

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• Concrete building at Tsawwassen Springs development

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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

$5,900,000

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

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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. Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign. Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave. 604-728-2845

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Check out our extensive online advertising campaigns!

Our website attracts thousands of unique visitors. 2015 Web Stats Average Sessions by Month

Average Unique Users by Month

Average Pageviews by Month

10,012

7,328

23,427

Most people are spending 3 to 10 minutes looking at our website. Website Engagement Session Duration

Sessions

Pageviews

31-60 seconds 61-180 seconds 181-600 seconds 601-1800 seconds 1801+ seconds

991 2,038 2,022 975 154

2,853 7,576 11,386 8,387 2,196

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

* Based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014! REBGV MLS Stats as of March 2015. This representation baed on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board.

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

March 6, 2015 The Delta Optimist A27

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We reach hundreds of thousands of interested buyers on social media. Hundreds of thousands reached

Thousands of clicks High quality photos

TOP 100 RE/MAX REALTORS速 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. As recognized by the REMAX INTERNATIONAL achievement award given to Fraser for 2011 & 2012!

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Top 1% of all Realtors in Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

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Donating a portion of our commission on each home sold to Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital

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MARINA GARDEN ESTATES

4560 Kelly Drive | $675,000

5065 Wilson Drive | $795,000

NEW LISTING - 2,095 sq.ft - 4 bdrm - 4 bath - Den Family Room - Farmland & Park View - 6,609 sq.ft.

rancher with walk out basement - 3 bdrms - 2.5 bath family room - updated - 8,900 sqft lot

5892 Cove Reach Road | $1,168,000 2,695 sq.ft - 4 bdrms - 4 bath - Den - golf course view executive home - 4,682 sq.ft. lot NEW LISTING!

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

Proposed Lot 1 & 2 $625,000

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

4649 54A Street $1,500,000

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

20,688 sq.ft. lot - 137 x 150 West exposure over 3,000 sq.ft. rancher

CUL-DE-SAC

SOLD

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Listed by Sutton Group

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

SOLD by richard lowe + associates

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4676 66th St Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

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941 50th Street Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

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#15 - 4949 47A Street Listed by Frontline Real Estate Services

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Cedar Springs Drive Listed by Royal Lepafe Regency

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5475 Grove Ave. Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

NEW LISTING!

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4686 53rd Street Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

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6143 45th Ave Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

March 6, 2015 The Delta Optimist A29

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

RESULTS.....GUARANTEED!!!

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

Based on 2013 closed MLS transactions. Source: CREA, RE/MAX”

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$645,000

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#3-3459 River Road West

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1492 Farrell

4764 Wesley Dr.

251 55th St.

#3-4780 55B

4996 River Rd.

#103-1153 54A St.

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A30 The Delta Optimist March 6, 2015

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March 6, 2015 The Delta Optimist A31

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SPECTACULAR GOLF COURSE PROPERTY IN NEILSEN GROVE 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.

$1,255,000

A32 The Delta Optimist March 6, 2015

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BEACH GROVE

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

1540 Farrell Avenue, Tsawwassen

Perfect for anyone seeking a tranquil, holistic life style with all the luxuries of an exceptionally spacious and comfortable home. 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!

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FAMILY HOME

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 7 years, newer flooring on ground level, 1” hardwood in living & dining. 7000 square foot lot with room for the RV. Walk to Ladner Elementary & high school.

6512 HOLLY PARK DRIVE, LADNER Fully serviced, cleared and ready to build 54 x 143’ lot on quiet cul-de-sac in east Ladner, facing passive field! Close to park, tennis, Holly elementary. Bare land strata.

$450,000

PENDING SALE

$648,900

GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION #3 - 4703 51ST Street, Ladner

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

March 6, 2015 The Delta Optimist A33

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AND OUR ONLINE MARKETING PROGRAM IS EVEN BETTER!! PENDING SALE

BRIGHT GARDEN APARTMENT #104, 1118 55TH STREET, TSAWWASSEN

#209 1175 FERGUSON ROAD, 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

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.

$339,000

Adult oriented 55+.

JUST LISTED

D L O S T S JU CHARMING RANCHER!! 4595 GARRY STREET, LADNER

850 sq.ft. WORKSHOP!! 9918 sq.ft. LOT!! 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.

$719,000

A34 The Delta Optimist March 6, 2015

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An independent member broker.

$459,000

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

R O F ALE S $375,000

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

604.561.6716

I want you to be house rich, not mortgage poor.

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604.868.7858 aaronmunro@sutton.com

Group Seafair Realty

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 A rare find! Fabulous view property, 7 bedroom custom built Rancher with full basement. Recent renovation features open concept living, granite and marble counter/floors in kitchen and ensuite and SS appliances. Basement features huge games room that would make a great theatre or gym space and lots of storage. Private back yard is an oasis featuring concrete divers pool and hot tub. Entertain on your huge upper patio while watching spectacular sunsets out to the ocean and Vancouver Island - Sunny Tsawwassen at itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best!

1605 53A ST, Cliff Drive,

Tsawwassen,

$1,320,000.00

March 6, 2015 The Delta Optimist A35

CHESAPEAKE LANDING LADNER

TAMMY MATSON 778.938.5599 www.tammymatson.com

#11-5900 Ferry Road • $719,000

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THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING???

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LET ME HELP YOU!!!

I provide a FREE Market Evaluation to SELLERS - NO obligation & NO rush! BUYERS - I work with you every step of the way to find a place you will be proud to call HOME I have qualified buyers looking for ranchers and 3-5 bedroom homes in Tsawwassen - CALL ME if you are thinking about selling!

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Exquisite Sandpiper townhouse in Chesapeake by Polygon. Master on the Main floor with full ensuite and w/i closet. Vaulted ceilings in the living and dining area add to the spaciousness of the main floor. The open plan family room, kitchen and eating area look onto the southern exposed patio. Upstairs there are 2 full sized bedrooms with an ensuite bath and a den. You can walk to the golf course, marina and nature trails. An idyllic paradise in a desirable location!

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1586 Enderby Ave, Tsawwassen

201 15747 Marine Dr, White Rock

604.339.5255

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

$729,000

$239,000

SOLD

NEW LISTING

$449,000

$839,900

SOLD

5154 BENTLEY CRESCENT

#126 8880 JONES ROAD

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 #607-505 TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS 2 bedroom plus den with spectacular view of golf course, Welcome to victory South, one of the most desirable Large one bedroom with large fenced yard. #306-4689 52A STREET “THE CANU”

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. Jane Meadows 604-943-8080

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

25 YEARS IN REAL ESTATE • 22

A36 The Delta Optimist March 6, 2015

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

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March 6, 2015 The Delta Optimist A37

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

A38 The Delta Optimist March 6, 2015

March 6, 2015 The Delta Optimist A39

2014: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

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5191 Winskill Drive | NEW LISTING | $869,000

4954 44A Avenue | NEW LISTING | $685,000

140-5421 10th Avenue | NEW LISTING | $439,000

One owner home on a 10,000 sq.ft. w/facing lot on a dead end street. Backs on to Brandreth Park. Gleaming hardwood ﬂoors. Well maintained. Suitable.

ONE OWNER...Custom built & designed by Howard Schmidt, this wonderful 10yr old 1,990 sqft 1/2 duplex is situated on a quiet crescent.

Very rare! 3 bedroom duplex townhome in the ever popular Sundial complex. This home is perfect for a young family offering its own private patio area.

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5184 Bentley Drive | MOVE IN! | $1,038,000

5627 Timbervalley Road | THE TERRACE | $849,000

476 Tsawwassen Beach | WATERFRONT | $1,950,000

One owner home built by Howard Smid in Victory South (West Ladner’s 1st premier subdivision). This 3,124 sq.ft. home in on a 80x101 private lot.

West Coast Contemporary home in THE TERRACE! Beautifully renovated home that offers main ﬂoor living with 4 bedrooms and games room up.

Looking for a lifestyle change? Wind down the private road through the trees to this beautiful WATERFRONT home on a 12,000 sqft. lot.

102-5472 11th Avenue | 1,093 SQ.FT. | $320,000

206-1140 55th Street | 1,345 SQ.FT. | $319,000

44 Woodland Drive | THE TERRACE | $948,000

Winskill Place!! Lovely 12 unit complex just steps to shops, transportation, & recreation. This 1,093 sq.ft. ground level suite has its own private entrance.

Down sizing doesn’t mean you have to part w/your family belongings! This very spacious 1,345 sq.ft. condo has an oversized dining and living area.

Executive style home tastefully renovated with professional updates. Amazing square footage includes main ﬂoor living and bedrooms up.

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

4926 53rd Street | NEW LISTING

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

2-4787 57th Street | NEW LISTING

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

5047 44th Street | NEW LISTING

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

5169 Wallace Avenue | NEW LISTING

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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