Delta Optimist April 17 2015

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Deficit won’t impact classroom

Delta school district is facing $2 million shortfall for next year, but any proposed cuts won’t affect students BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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No cuts impacting the classroom are planned as the Delta school board faces a $2.06 million budget deficit for the coming school year.

Unlike many previous efforts to balance the books that have seen reductions in teachers, educa-

tion assistants, custodial staff and librarians, the proposed budget for the 2015-16 school year doesn’t contain layoffs or other tough measures that have upset education stakeholders in the past.

District secretary-treasurer Joe Strain told the Optimist this week that while it’s not necessarily a “good news” budget, it can’t be described as a bad year either.

“Relatively speaking, although unfortunately we’ve become somewhat acclimatized to this sort of thing, it’s not a bad budget. We think it will have limited impacts,” said Strain.

Some of the drivers that resulted in a deficit this year include the district having carried forward a $1.5 million shortfall from the 2014/15 budget, increased teacher

and education assistant staffing requirements as well as inflationary pressures on employee benefits and utility costs.

An increase in per-pupil funding and an earlier allocation of one-time funds from the Ministry of Education will be combined with higher than projected revenues from the international student program, increased revenues

from continuing education and higher investment income to help offset the deficit.

The district also plans to carry forward the $1.5 million from the previous deficit.

The proposed budget has few reductions at the administration level that total over $100,000, See BUDGET page 3

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Pursuing a passion to help

Ladner’s Kim Steinke leaves lucrative job as accountant to become missionary in Guatemala BY

JESSICA KERR

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Ladner’s Kim Steinke is getting ready to embark on a whole new chapter in her life.

She recently left her lucrative position as an accountant for a downtown company and is getting ready to move to Guatemala where she will serve as a missionary.

Steinke said she was introduced to the region on a high school trip to Nicaragua. The Delta Secondary grad said that trip planted the seed that grew into a passion for helping those in need in developing nations.

“Christmas was never the same after that,” she said, adding it was difficult to reconcile North American traditions of making a wish list with what she saw there.

“I gave a kid a toy and it was the first toy he’d ever had. He was four years old and had never had a toy before,” she remembered.

When she got older, Steinke started going on mission trips with the Evangelical Church out of Kelowna. Every time she returned she said it became harder and harder to reconcile her life in Vancouver with what she encountered on her trips.

At home she had what is considered a good job with a large company, she had an office overlooking Vancouver’s waterfront and an Olympic Village condo.

In Guatemala, many families live in squatter villages and survive on meager incomes.

As well, on one trip a

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Above: Kim Steinke and her fiancé Jon Pelen visit two sisters who are supported by Servants, Inc. The couple was delivering a package of food staples to the women.

Right: Kim Steinke visits a family of a single mom with three daughters. The mission supports the family by ensuring the three girls are all in school, which would cost $350 per year per child. “Although life is hard, the girls are always smiling and excited to see us,” Steinke says. year and a half ago she met and fell in love with a fellow missionary.

“I say Jon is the bonus,” she said with a smile.

The couple is now engaged and Steinke is moving to Guatemala on April 24, just over a week before their May 2 wedding.

After the wedding, the couple will head to Texas for missionary train-

BUDGET from page 1 while technology maintenance supply costs are to be reduced by over $22,000 because the district has newer technology and equipment.

Other savings will come from eliminating an energy specialist manger position and efficiencies in the con-

tinuing education and international student programs.

As far as the provincial government edict that school districts reduce their administration costs, Strain said that process is separate and not included in the operating budget.

He also noted the district

ing and then they will settle into their new life in Villa Nueva, a suburb of Guatemala City.

Steinke said she will be able to use some of her accounting skills in her new position. She will help with some of the administration for the mission, Servants, Inc., and will also be involved with a program that provides micro-loans to single mothers.

The loans will help women start a home-based business and will also teach them the financial skills to run the business, pay off the loan and provide for their family.

Her fiancé, Jon Pelen, grew up in a children’s home in Guatemala and works for Servants, Inc. as a liaison between the mission and the people it is serving.

has already undertaken initiatives to save on administration and energy costs that it might be able to apply toward the directive.

Strain said student enrollment decline has not been as bad in the last couple of years, with a decrease projected to be less than 100 next year, which obviously helps the bottom line.

Funding from the prov-

ince has been a never-ending issue for school boards, but Delta, which faced a $3.2 million budget shortfall last year, won’t be lobbying with the B.C. School Trustees Association for more money by next year.

That’s because the majority of the board earlier this month voted in favour of a motion by trustee Dale Saip to give the association one-

year’s notice to pull Delta’s membership.

As a result, the district could conceivably use the $60,000 membership fee for other purposes in a following budget.

The pubic can provide input on the budget at the board’s next meeting, set for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 at its Ladner headquarters.

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Feds announce funding for harbour upgrades Improvements are part of infrastructure initiative BY

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Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay was at Ladner Harbour this week to announce federal funding to benefit harbour operations.

Joined Tuesday by representatives from the Corporation of Delta, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and members of Ladner Fishers Committee, Findlay announced that the derrick will be replaced and electrical system upgraded at Ladner Harbour. The derrick is the crane used by fishermen as well as other harbour users for loading and unloading.

Last fall, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced an additional investment of $5.8 billion to build and renew infrastructure across the country. Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard will receive $551 million, which includes $288 million for improvements at small craft harbours.

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Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay announces federal funding while at Ladner Harbour Tuesday.

“Once this work (at Ladner Harbour) is complete, fisherman will benefit from a safer and more efficient working environment,” said Findlay, the minister of national revenue. “This funding is part of our government’s ongoing commitment to support harbours, local economies and foster job creation.

“Ensuring the small craft harbours, such as here in Ladner, are kept in good operating condition, this not

only benefits those who use them but also the communities where they are located.”

Ladner Fishers Committee co-chair Jim Nightingale noted improvements will be seen in the day-to-day-operations at the harbour by those who depend on it.

A dollar figure on the upgrades isn’t being released until the project has gone out to tender and a successful bidder is identified.

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Intruder takes the time to have a bath Homeowner believes suspect used pass code for electronic lock on front door to gain access while she was away

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

The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week: Tsawwassen • April 6, 11:52 a.m., 1700-block of 55th Street: Complainant claimed he was in the park and a male working in the area took out a long pipe and made a vague threatening statement before leaving the park in his pickup. Police located the vehicle and initiated a stop. The suspect was cooperative with police and indicated he had broken his rake while doing volunteer cleanup work in the park and adamantly denied any threats to anyone. Police located the broken rake and the threat complaint could not be substantiated.

• April 7, 7:33 a.m.,

5300-block of Upland Drive: Complainant reported a suspicious male going through her garbage outside her residence. Police attended and located the suspect who was collecting bottles to recycle. The complainant indicated she was new to Delta and was not familiar with the concept of “binners.” She also indicated the suspect was not on her property but going through the garbage in the street.

The suspect was cooperative with police and left when sent on his way.

• April 7, 12:31 p.m., 1900-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported that her vehicle front passenger window was smashed while left in the church parking lot for about an hour and that her purse containing cell phone, passport and credit cards stolen. The complainant cancelled all documents and cards with authorities. No suspects.

• April 10, 2:01 p.m., 1200-block of 56th Street: A business reported a female was observed selecting various small cosmetics and attempting to leave without paying. When

confronted by staff, the suspect fled in a black sporty hatchback. The suspect is described as 5’ 10”, medium build, sandy blond hair, wearing jeans and a black jacket. Video surveillance to be examined for possible identification of the suspect.

• April 10, 9:32 p.m., 200-block of Murphy Drive: Complainant reported her home was entered sometime during the past few days while she was out of town.

The suspect left the lights on, the tub full of water and used a towel. The complainant had purchased the home two weeks prior and believes the suspect entered the home via the electronic lock on the front door using a pass code. Lock is scheduled to be changed. Police to follow up with real estate agent and previous homeowner.

• Overnight on April 1314 there were four incidents of thefts from vehicles in the 65th Street/3rd Avenue area in which vehicle windows were broken and the vehicles rummaged

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Ladner • April 7, 11:07 a.m., 3600-block of Arthur Drive: Report received of a driver swerving onto the shoulder twice and nearly colliding with a telephone pole. The vehicle appeared to have already been in an accident with the rear window smashed, the back dented and the taillight hanging off. Police attended the residence of the vehicle owner but were unable to make contact and the vehicle was unable to be located while being driven. A letter was sent to the registered owner of the vehicle warning him of the consequences of any

future driving conduct.

• April 7, 12:01 p.m., 4800-block of Harbour Stroll: Complainant reported she left her vehicle in the parking lot while she was in the park. When she returned the driver’s window was smashed and her purse and contents were stolen.

Complainant advised to cancel all cards and contact ICBC. The driver’s licence information will be added to the police database.

• April 9, 2:25 a.m., Highway 17: Police received a report that a vehicle heading north was swerving all over the road, crossing into both lanes and at one point leaving the roadway. Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was showing symptoms of possible intoxication and provided breath samples.

As the samples read “Pass,” a police officer trained in screening for substances other than alcohol conducted a test and concluded the suspect was under the influence of a drug. Police issued a 24-hour suspension and the vehicle was towed from the scene. A friend

drove the suspect home.

• April 9, 11:56 p.m., 5000-block of 36th Avenue: Witness observed a darkcoloured pickup truck containing four or five young males attempting to steal a blue Ford Ranger by winching it across a field from where it was stored. The vehicle became stuck in the ditch and the winch cable snapped. The males then fled the area. Police attended and found the vehicle in the ditch, having damaged a water pipe and two mailboxes. No suspects and a patrol of the area proved negative.

• April 10, 4:44 p.m., 5000-block of 47th Avenue: Police responded to a report of a youth who had caused mischief in the park washroom. The youth admitted to police he had knocked over a partition wall as well as damaging the toilet, claiming that he was depressed at being teased at school. Investigation found the school and home are dealing with youth’s issues.

Police advised that possible charges or alternative measures will likely result from the mischief.

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Group aims to preserve area’s fishing heritage Prospective members invited to meeting this Sunday BY

DAVE WILLIS

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While enjoying the sunshine, it is important to remember sun protection, not only for our skin but also for our eyes.

Did you know that 90% of sun damage to the eyes occurs between the ages of 3 and 18 years of age, but the effects do not show until much later in life. These damaging UV rays can cause corneal sunburn, cataracts or macular degeneration (a leading cause of blindness).

Sunglasses will block these damaging UV rays.

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Local fisherman John Stevens is president of the Delta Fishing Heritage Society. have historic cannery sites marked.

The society, which formed about a year ago, was originally a fishing heritage committee with the Delta Museum and

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The meeting, open to the public, is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Ladner Fishermen’s Hall, 4481 Savoy St. Membership costs $10.

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The Delta Fishing Heritage Society is looking to build its membership.

The society, which has a meeting scheduled for Sunday in Ladner, aims to promote heritage from the fishing industry’s point of view, said president John Stevens, an active fisherman.

The group has ideas about creating a Fraser River estuary interpretive centre as well as a fishing museum.

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MURPHY’S LAW When I talk Delta issues with people these days, the one topic that comes up more frequently than any other is the mall construction that’s taking place at the Tsawwassen First Nation.

Intrigued by the idea of a pair of shopping centres equal to the size of Metrotown being dropped on their doorstep, the first question invariably is about potential tenants, but not far behind comes doubts about whether malls of this magnitude can be financially viable in what’s a relatively remote location.

“Are people actually going to drive all the way out there just to shop?” That kind of rhetorical question is often times followed by a healthy dose of skepticism, primarily based on the premise the site is simply too far removed from Metro Vancouver’s population base.

I’m certainly not a shill for the developers, but I regularly find myself playing devil’s advocate in these discussions, and when I do, I rely on two indisputable facts to bolster the argument that Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons aren’t that much of a stretch of the imagination.

If you’re at all familiar with outletstyle malls — and let me assure you that I am — you’ll know they’re typically located on cheaper real estate removed from city centres. Pick a major city along the West Coast and this formula has been implemented.

I was in the Palm Springs area for the first time last month and like many who visit the desert, I stopped in at the outlets at Cabazon, a collection of about 200 stores in a town of just 2,500 people. More noteworthy than the fact it was busy on a Wednesday morning is that the outlets are about 30 kilometres west of the city of Palm Springs and about 60 kilometres from La Quinta.

Incidentally, they’re on the Morongo Indian Reservation.

Beyond the assertion that distance isn’t necessarily an impediment when bargains are at stake, I also raise the point that both Ivanhoe Cambridge and Property Development Group, the developers that have partnered with the TFN, have extensive experience with these kinds of projects.

As well, I offer the argument that Walmart, which has had some success in the retailing game, would only open a supercentre in these parts if it believed Tsawwassen Mills was going to drive substantial clientele its way. South Delta on its own couldn’t support such a store.

I certainly don’t have a crystal ball, but the idea of two large-scale malls at the edge of a metropolitan area is far from a doomed concept.

Crowd told leaders should be doing it for the right reasons DOUG HUSBAND

COMMUNITY COMMENT The Delta Town & Country Inn played host to the 41st annual Delta Leadership Prayer Breakfast a few weeks ago. Initially started by some of Delta’s leaders in 1974, and later organized by the Delta Chamber of Commerce, the event is now hosted by a committee of six — Greg Muirhead, Linda Frost, Dianne Hansen, Dale Saip, Gatlin Saip and Lynn McIntosh.

I’ve had the pleasure of participating in some and attending almost all of those 41 Saturday morning gatherings.

The breakfast fare and service were first class and the organizing committee did an outstanding job.

Due to the longevity of the event, it was interesting to note a third generation led by Gatlin Saip is taking an active leadership role.

As always it was a pleasure to chat with our current and past political leaders, including Dr. Stan Wilbee, former Delta alderman and MP, at this well-attended social

venue.

The organizers have never failed to introduce a high profile and captivating speaker as the centrepiece of the morning. Such was the case this year with the introduction of Robert G. Kuhn, president and chancellor of Trinity Western University.

I’ve had more than a passing interest with this private learning institute over its legal issues with the B.C. College of Teachers and more recently over the dispute with the Law Society of B.C. in the eligibility for enrollment in the university’s faculty of law. Kuhn is a graduate of UBC school of law and a practising lawyer for 34 years, successfully leading Trinity Western University’s legal team through the Supreme Court of Canada.

Many in the audience aspire to leadership or had the opportunity or are in leadership roles, so Kuhn’s presentation of “leaving a leadership legacy” struck a chord with many. Kuhn said he studied leadership most of his life, not that he aspired to that calling but because he was intrigued by what made leaders great and what makes the ordinary extraordinary.

“The more you want to be a leader, aspire to be in leadership and pursue it, the less likely you will be a good leader,” Kuhn

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hypothesized to the crowd. “We are prone to seek after popularity, power, prestige, position and even profit that may be gained through leadership. The true foundation of leadership is the motivation to serve others.”

As Bob Collier, a highly regarded former Delta administrator once said to me, which still resonates today, “The servant shall be the leader” as the person we trust and follow.

This was the theme of Kuhn’s message, which registered profoundly with those present.

As he further stated, “Leadership flowing from a servant heart cannot be self-serving. Leadership is a trust belonging to others who follow. It must be continually protected, nurtured and as its caretaker, must be constantly subject to accountability.”

Many aspiring and current leaders possess an intuitive sense of Kuhn’s definition of leadership.

His eloquent articulation aptly demonstrated how he, an “ordinary man,” has become an extraordinary leader.

Mark your calendar for the next Delta Leadership Prayer Breakfast.

And a good night to you, Gatlin.

A fourth generation Ladnerite, Doug Husband is a former mayor of Delta and a practising mediator of civil litigation disputes.

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the government is trying to push this law through Parliament in record time.

I hope our MP, KerryLynne Findlay, notices that public opinion is changing rapidly.

The more Canadians learn about what’s in this bill, the less they like it.

Before Canadians knew what was in Bill C-51, 17 per cent opposed it; three weeks later, we found out and now 50 per cent oppose it.

Here is why: If this bill passes, sensitive private information that can reveal everything from our financial status, to our medical history, our sexual orientation, and even our religious and political beliefs would be shared between no fewer than 17 government agencies and even handed to foreign governments.

Victims of such privacy breaches wouldn’t even be informed and would never know. In effect, the government could spy on anyone, at anytime, and none of us would even know when we’ve been subject to such an invasion of our privacy.

Do we really want our federal government to create a shadowy and unaccountable secret police force that will trample on innocent citizens’ freedoms?

The government has admitted Bill C-51 is fundamentally flawed, so they must withdraw the legislation and, instead, properly resource existing law.

I encourage Canadians to learn more about how we can work together to stop Secret Police Bill C-51 at: StopC51.ca Edwin M. Hopkins

up for the harmful effects of adding a second terminal at Roberts Bank.

The impacts that more development and more ships, trucks and terminal equipment have on the habitat for birds, whales, porpoises, seals, sea lions, salmon and other marine mammals cannot be mitigated by planting some eel grass a few kilometres away or removing and/or repositioning logs somewhere else; that is just nonsense.

A second terminal is not required and the only things

the port should be focused on is the continued efficiencies on existing terminals throughout the Lower Mainland.

Port expansion comes at too high a price for people and other living creatures.

The willful blindness that is going on in that organization is very sad and I hope our politicians stand up for what is right for all life in the Lower Mainland.

B.C. already has sufficient terminal capacity for our boom-bust economy.

Teresa Jones

weekend we also saw a comedy written by Healey about Prime Minister Stephen Harper called Proud, performed at the Firehall Theatre on East Cordova. It was worth the drive. Note: Proud contains mature themes.

Both plays end on April 25.

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The effectiveness of the mitigation is doubtful and looks more like a feel-good measure rather than a helpful one. While mitigation measures seemingly are better than nothing, it does not even come close to making

farm life. It is both funny and very touching.

Kudos to the three performers, director Carroll Lefebvre and to all those who helped backstage.

This is Sidekick’s 18th year of putting on quality plays in our community and we are fortunate to have them in our midst.

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Editor: I encourage folks to make plans to see the current Sidekick Players production of The Drawer Boy (written by Canadian Michael Healey), which traces the adventures of a Toronto actor who visits the rural Ontario home of two elderly bachelor farmers in order to research

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Editor: The new spying powers proposed in Bill C-51 are highly unpopular: 71 per cent of Canadians don’t want to trade their privacy rights to give spy agencies more power.

Over 110,000 people have already spoken out against this reckless proposed legislation, turning CSIS into a “secret police” force with little oversight or accountability. It is dangerous, opening the door for violations of our charter rights, including censorship of free expression online.

Yet this would be an unproductive addition to existing law, leading to dragnet surveillance and information sharing on innocent Canadians that even Stephen Harper has admitted is ineffective.

To make matters worse,

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Delta acts as major stopover for ‘peeps’ Hundreds of thousands of sandpipers pay visit on migration from South America to Alaskan breeding grounds ANNE MURRAY

BY THE BAY This is the time of year that over a million shorebirds visit local beaches as they head north for the nesting season.

The smallest sandpipers, collectively known as “peeps,” are tiny birds, each weighing only as much as a granola bar. Individual birds are easily overlooked since their brownish-grey plumage blends with the mud.

A large flock is much more noticeable, especially when it performs amazing aerial displays.

Peeps fly 11,000 kilometres on migration from their wintering areas in South America to their breeding

grounds in Alaska, and the Fraser delta is one of only a few major stopovers en route. It is essential the mud and sand flats of Boundary Bay, Roberts Bank and Sturgeon Banks, the three main components of the outer delta, remain viable habitat.

According to a 2014 study by Environment Canada and Bird Studies Canada, it is possible the entire Pacific Flyway population of western sandpiper and Dunlin may be found on the Fraser River delta during migration. The study authors calculated that 600,000 western sandpiper and 200,000 to 250,000 Dunlin, another sandpiper species, stop to feed just at Roberts Bank, with similar numbers occurring on Boundary Bay and Sturgeon Banks.

Each bird may stay only

two to three days, foraging and roosting, before pressing on with its journey. Many other species of shorebird also stopover at these important habitats, most migrating northward in April and southward between July and October.

Sandpipers feed by probing in the mud for small creatures or by sucking up biofilm from the surface.

If disturbed, they try and resettle just a few metres along to resume their feeding.

With the tide going out, the shorebirds become very spread out and distant, and can be difficult to observe.

However, when the tide turns, the incoming water coaxes the feeding birds closer and closer to shore.

With no more mud exposed, the birds sleep, preen and relax, restoring their energy for the kilometres to come.

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For the third straight year, Tilbury-based Harbour Link Container Services Inc. invited Delta police’s commercial vehicle inspection unit to have a look at its trucks.

Three days of random inspections this week were aimed at ensuring trucks are operating at the highest mechanical standards possible.

Harbour Link has around 100 trucks accessing its site - about 30 owned by the company and the rest by owner-operators. The com-

pany deals with an average of 300 containers per day over a six-day workweek.

Noting it is the only company in the province that invites such inspections, general manager Tim McGee said Harbour Link holds its drivers to a higher standard.

“It helps them to realize that they need to make sure they do it because they don’t know when the company is going to pull their truck in. A lot of these guys live in North Delta and they understand too that having a commercial vehicle in good condition is important,” he said.

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The company also has decals placed on trucks indicating how long it’s been since it was involved in an accident or safety infraction.

“The issues in the three years that I’ve been here have dramatically changed,” said McGee. “We’re not looking at serious infractions now. We’re looking at maybe smaller issues.”

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Findlay set to address chamber Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay will be the guest speaker at a Delta Chamber of Commerce luncheon next Wednesday.

Federal Minister of Finance Joe Oliver is set to table the Economic Action Plan 2015 next week and Findlay will outline what it means for Canada, B.C. and Delta in particular, according to the chamber.

The luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Delta Town & Country Inn. It costs $35 for members and $45 for non-members.

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Valerie Samra directs Delta residents looking to securely dispose of their confidential documents at Envision Financial’s Shred It and Forget It event.

This is the second year for its Future 40 ranking, which ranks companies with annual revenues of less than $2 billion on how well they track and disclose items like carbon emissions, water consumption and management diversity.

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“Port Metro Vancouver is responding to increasing demand for trade by ensuring port operations and growth and sustainability managed.” *** Deltans shredded thousands of pounds of confidential documents and raised more than $1,200 for local food banks at the annual Shred It and Forget It event at Envision Financial last month.

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More than 100 residents brought in nearly 9,000 pounds of documents for shredding at the event, which was presented in partnership with the Delta Police Department and Iron Mountain.

It marks the fourth year Envision Financial and Iron Mountain have partnered with local law enforcement to hold the event.

“This was a fantastic event that allowed us to connect with ad educate the community around the very timely issue of fraud prevention,” said Sgt. Sarah Swallow.

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Public Hearing - April 28, 2015 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chamber Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time.

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

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

To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning (File No. LU007348) Location: 11857 87 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Parwinderjit Haher Telephone: 604-831-3580 Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7411 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335m2) Residential in order to permit a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on each lot.

Staff Contact: Susan Elbe - 604-946-3389 Web Location: March 30, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03

MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU007348

Project No. 2

Application for Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning (File No. LU007250) Location: 9185 112 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Gurcharan and Surinderpal Dhaliwal Telephone: 778-241-2064 Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985 Amendment Bylaw No. 7385 To amend the land use designation for the subject property in the North Delta Future Land Use Plan in Schedule C.l of the Official Community Plan from SFR Single Family Residential to ISF-ND lnfill Single Family Residential - North Delta.

MAP NO. 2 FILE NO. LU007250 “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7386 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS6 Single Family (460 m2) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to permit a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot.

Staff Contact: Robin Pallett - 604-946-3355 Web Location: March 30, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.05 Project No. 3

Application for Land Use Contract Discharge and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007357) Location: 4614 53 Street, as shown out lined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Sarah Gallop Design Inc. Telephone: 604-952-4448 Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge and Development Variance Permit in order to permit the construction of a new single family dwelling with a secondary suite.

The Corporation of Delta The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Delta946-4141 BCV4K 3E2 (604) www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca www.delta.ca

Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7409 To discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 3264 in order to permit the proposed new single family dwelling to be built under current zoning regulations, which would permit a secondary suite.

Development Variance Permit LU007357 To vary “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” as follows in order to construct the proposed single family dwelling: 1. Section 305(a) by varying the front setback averaging requirement for the principal structure on the subject property from 15.5 m to 9.9 m; and 2. Section 607.4(iii) by varying the maximum projection limit that the front face of a garage is allowed from the rearmost part of the front building elevation to 3.5 m, from the maximum of 3.0 m.

Staff Contact: Robin Pallett - 604-946-3355 Web Location: April 13, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Project No. 4

MAP NO. 3 FILE NO. LU007357

Application for Zoning Text Amendment and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007353)

Location: 1363 56 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4 Applicant: Medicine Shoppe Canada Real Estate Corporation Telephone: 1-800-267-8877 Proposal: Application for Zoning Text Amendment and Development Variance Permit in order to permit a pharmacy to operate on the subject property.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7420 To amend Comprehensive Development Zone No. 220 to include ‘Pharmacy’ as a permitted use.

MAP NO. 4 Development Variance Permit LU007353 FILE NO. LU007353 To vary Section 706 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by reducing the minimum distance between a pharmacy and any lot line of a lot occupied by a drug store, polyclinic containing a drug store, or food or department store containing a pharmacy, or any standalone pharmacy from 400 m to 165 m.

Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho - 604-946-3331 Web Location: March 30, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 Project No. 5

Application for Zoning Text Amendment (File No. LU007413) Location: 4295 72 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 5 Applicant: West Coast Farms Ltd. Telephone: 604-946-0201 Proposal: Application for Zoning Text Amendment in order to permit the existing composting facility on the northern portion of the subject property, as shown hatched on the enclosed map, to separate food waste from its packaging on site.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7419 To amend Comprehensive Development Zone No. 416 that applies to the northern portion of the subject property, as shown hatched on the enclosed map, in order to permit the composting facility to separate food waste from its packaging on site.

Staff Contact: Tanya Mitchner - 604-952-3472 Web Location: April 13, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04

MAP NO. 5 FILE NO. LU007413

Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until April 28, 2015.

Municipal Hall: Hours: Website: Email: Phone:

Community Planning and Development Department 8:30am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday www.delta.ca com-pln-dev@delta.ca 604-946-3380

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

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April 17, 2015 The Delta Optimist A19

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Opening the door to music

Among many other projects, Lesley Sutherland is choral director at St. David’s BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

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sawwassen’s Lesley Sutherland has a lot on the go.

The composer, conductor, writer and producer is the choral director of the St. David’s community and parish choirs. She also founded wonderchoir, a children’s choir, through Delta Parks, Recreation and Culture.

Sutherland co-owns a sound studio (Fresh Air Audio in Vancouver) and performs as a singer/songwriter as well.

“I never have the same day in a week, ever,” she says.

You have to be very organized and have a handle on the details with so many projects on the go, she adds.

“It is a lot of juggling.

But it’s all things I’m extremely interested in and that are extremely important to me. I don’t find it hard to be motivated.”

Sutherland, who has been working in the TV and film industry for the past two decades composing musical scores, has a degree in composition, something she’s been doing since she was a little kid.

“My first love was composition - writing music.”

Sutherland also co-created a CBC preschool TV series, See the Sea. She’s got two shows in development she’s trying to pitch.

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Tsawwassen’s Lesley Sutherland says the St. David’s Community Choir is always accepting new members.

She started working as a choir director in her 20s and makes a point of making rehearsals fun.

“I’m not a very serious choir director. My whole aim is, basically, I consider myself the doorway into music. If I can introduce somebody to music and

open that door, whether it be a six-year-old or an 80-year-old, it’s a huge privilege,” she says. “Just to open that door to people is huge.”

While music can be scary, she maintains everyone can sing.

“I think that it’s tremen-

Lift Every Voice set for Sunday in Ladner BY

DAVE WILLIS

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Local churches are taking part once again in Lift Every Voice, a choir performance set for Sunday in Ladner.

About 10 South Delta churches are involved, says Pat Rogers, who’s organizing the ecumenical event with Anna Krueger.

Most of those will take part in the two massed choir

numbers, notes Rogers.

“Everyone’s invited.

You don’t have to attend a church to just enjoy some wonderful choir singing,” she says.

The South Delta Ministerial sponsors the long-running annual event, which raises money for the Community Fund of Faith.

The fund provides one-time financial assistance for needs such as housing, heat, hydro, emergency transpor-

tation and medication, says Debbie Mitchell, a committee member with the fund.

Lift Every Voice takes place Sunday at 7 p.m. at Cedar Park Church, 5300-44th Ave., Ladner.

Admission is by donation.

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Anna Krueger (left) and Pat Rogers are organizing Lift Every Voice.

dously freeing to sing. I think it’s a natural response to life. I think it’s a way to reach your soul, reach a deeper part of yourself.”

Sutherland, who grew up on the North Shore and previously lived in Vancouver, has a husband and three daughters.

She notes the St. David’s Community Choir is always accepting new members and that no experience is necessary, just a love of music and a sense of humour are required. Rehearsals take place Thursdays from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen.

St. David’s is an energizing place to work, she says, describing it as a forwardthinking and communityminded church led by the Rev. Paul Woehrle.

Her children’s choir starts again in September.

Registration is done through Delta parks and rec.

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Trio teams up for art exhibit Long-time guild members to display work at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen

BY

NOREEN M. FAIRWEATHER Optimist contributor

Three local artists whose work is increasingly recognized throughout the Lower Mainland present their latest paintings as the Company of Three at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen next week.

Birgit Coath, Linda Bell and Nancy Dean are long-time members of the South Delta Artists Guild whose distinctive artistic styles and varied choices of subject matter, often reflecting their travels, have won them awards and exhibition space, including recognition by the prestigious Federation of Canadian Artists.

Like so many artists, their childhood included discovering how coloured crayons worked and what fun paintbrushes could be.

That early interest stayed with them, taking on more significance in their working lives as each gradually

PHOTO BY NOREEN M. FAIRWEATHER

Nancy Dean (left), Linda Bell and Birgit Coath are presenting their latest paintings at Gallery 1710.

carved out an additional artistic career.

The recently retired Bell is a mixed media artist who says: “Now I have time to paint to my heart’s content.”

And she does just that.

Working primarily in acrylic collage, she has

received a number of awards, including second place in the 2015 Abstract Show of the Federation of Canadian Artists. She loves to play with pattern, line and value and to exaggerate or distort shapes in her abstracted and non-objec-

tive paintings.

Travel, whether in Tibet or on the West Coast, plays an important role in the artistic life of Coath, who also had a childhood curiosity to see things not readily apparent, to find out why and how.

This creativity served her in the corporate world and as a garden designer, and then, as she gained the skills necessary to express herself through visual art, to become the artist she is today.

Dean always thought she

would become an artist.

Early interests led naturally to working with her hands - crafts, sewing projects, then to interior designing, at which she still works when not painting her award-winning pictures accepted in many juried shows. She particularly enjoys the challenges offered by city streets and buildings lit by the sun, or at night, when rain-soaked roads glow with reflected neon and traffic lights.

Company of Three runs from Tuesday, April 21 to Sunday, April 26 at Gallery 1710, 1710-56th St. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.

The public is invited to meet the artists at a reception on Thursday, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.

On Saturday, April 25, acclaimed English classical guitarist Louise Southwood will perform from 4 to 5 p.m. Entry is by donation, with $15 suggested.

FAMILY FIRST Alicia and Danielle Guichon are proud members of the Ladner community. Together with their cousins, they have shown their support for Delta Hospital by donating proceeds from their roadside produce stand for the past four years. The girls also collect donations for the Foundation at their business, the Backroads Family Farm Market.

After seeing the care and support their grandmother received at Delta Hospital, they wanted to make a difference.

That is why they have supported the Results: Healthy & Growing Campaign to expand and enhance Delta Hospital Diagnostic Services.

“It’s great to see the growth of our hospital. You see what your donation goes towards and know that you can have a great impact, locally.”

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Pair of Audis offer contrasting rides PHILIPRAPHAEL Staff Reporter

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ver thought about having a pair of luxury, “bookend” vehicles parked in your driveway? Sure you have, admit it.

All you have to do is guess a few lottery numbers right — luckily, we’re not talking millions of dollars, but a decent executive’s take-home for a year — and the keys are as good as in your hands.

But what would you choose?

The logical way to go about would be to find two rides that have similar build qualities, but differing operating abilities to accommodate varying passenger and cargo loads, as well as the ability to handle a variety of terrain.

So, when you put all of those parameters into the mix, you might just end up with a pair from Audi — in this case the A4 sedan and Q7 SUV. Think of it — the A4 would meet your intown needs heading to and from the office and a night on the town, while the Q7 could be pressed into service for that back-roads camping expedition, or more likely the inhospitable surroundings of the big box store parking lot on a Saturday morning.

Both have plenty of European style, performance, quality and luxury.

■ Audi’s stable includes vehicles for just about any lifestyle and driving need, from the spacious Q7 SUV (left) to the A4 sedan which is available with the choice of two engines. Photo submitted

On the exterior, each has the now easily recognizable, deep trapezoid grille bearing Audi’s famous four, integrated rings, and tapered rectangular headlamp clusters.

And both are equipped with the brand’s goalmost-anywhere, Quattro, four-wheel drive.

Where they differ most, other than size and price, is in engines.

The A4 is fitted with a variety of power plants, starting with the base model with a 2.0 litre, four-cylinder that develops 220 horsepower.

A six-cylinder which produces 333 horses is available in the sportier, S4 version.

If you desire fuel economy, the base engine provides it with consumption of 9.9 litres per 100 km in the city, and 7.6 on the highway.

While that may sound on the high side, remember Audi models in Canada all come equipped with four wheel drive which drives down efficiency, partially due to added weight.

Under the Q7’s bonnet is a 3.0 litre, sixcylinder engine that delivers 280 horses and 296-pound-feet of torque that can vault it from zero to 100 km/h in a scant 7.2 seconds.

Fuel consumption, as a result, is a tad on

the thirsty side at 15.2 litres in the city and 11 litres on the highway for a 100 km trip.

Opt for the diesel version and you get more impressive torque numbers — 296-poundfeet — and a decent reduction in consumption — 12.6 and 8.5 litres respectively.

On the cargo hauling side the Q7 has the most amount of stowage space in its class, according to Audi.

Combined, the pair of base models would set you back a shade under $100,000.

As a single, the A4 starts at $38,500, while the Q7 is $59,200.

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Well on Your Way I recently read a graph, released by the Annals of Internal Study, showing that a person could increase their life by seven years by simply staying in a normal weight category (assuming they don’t smoke).

In their study they found that when a person’s weight goes from normal (which is classified as a body mass index of 18.5 to 24.9) to overweight (a BMI of 25 to 29.9) they would typically lose three to four years from their life.

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How can you do all of this and still enjoy the good food and drink the world has to offer?

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First, eat like a nutritionist five days a week and then cut yourself some slack the other two.

It’s no secret that the only proven fountain of youth is a healthy diet accompanied by regular exercise.

We all know it’s impossible to behave 24/7. We all have our vices. Mine are many and include spiced rum, cookies and pizza, and when I eliminate these completely from my diet I get super cranky (not great for my marriage either), and sooner or later (when I can’t take it anymore) I binge.

Sound familiar?

But if we eat well five days a week and do moderately OK for breakfast and lunch on the other two days, we will have allowed ourselves the ability to have our vices in our life for the evenings and not fret about it too much.

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April 17, 2015 The Delta Optimist A23

leisure&lifestyles gardening

True blue a treasured colour anne marrison

Green Room For many gardeners, true blue is one of the most treasured colours in flowers but it can be a fickle one to acquire unless you actually buy the plant in bloom in a garden centre.

Even then, hydrangeas, for example, may not remain their original heavenly blue when they sample conditions in your home garden.

Those beautiful blues of the mophead Endless Summer and its companions need acidic soil and if they don’t get it, next year’s petals will have turned purplish. Adding aluminum sulphate to their soil every spring is the usual way of maintaining blue in hydrangeas.

There are other pitfalls too: many blues contain a hint of purple but are often described as blue perhaps because it mirrors catalogue and online descriptions.

Also photos of blue flowers are not necessarily accurate.

Nor are names. English Bluebells, for instance, are among those that are almost blue but not quite.

For an easy way of gaining lakes of blue you can to turn to spring bulbs. Scilla

sibirica is a deep true blue dwarf long-flowering bulb that spreads fast under trees where grass is thin. It’s inexpensive and virtually all garden centres routinely offer it in fall.

Chionodoxa forbesii is blue and white (comes in other colours too), but its cousin Chionodoxa sardinensis is a deep, startling blue and a very dwarf eager spreader with large globe-shaped seedheads so convenient to plant in other places too. Not widely offered but Garden-Import lists it some years.

Rural gardeners who want a spring carpet of gentle sky-blue still turn sometimes to forgetmenots.

Once the blue deluge is over, they wait for the heads to set seed, then yard the old plants out secure in knowing forgetmenots will reappear again next year.

That’s the good news.

The bad news is that successive generations develop smaller flowers and get weedier because they gradually revert to the wild form.

When summer comes, one of the easiest-going blue explosions comes from Anchusa azurea (Alkanet).

It produces a three-foot (one metre) long-flowering pyramid of intense blue that is said to bloom from June to September if you deadhead it.

It’s ideal for gardeners

with dry sandy/gravelly/ rocky soil where it will perennialize and reportedly be almost impossible to remove. Unfortunately, it hates soggy clay and tends to die over winter if you don’t give it good drainage.

It’s easy from seed, which you may have to get online. Anchusa capensis is a cousin and the one

where you can find seed in garden centres. It has paler but nice, blue flowers, is an annual and dwarfer at 18 inches (45 cm).

Better known for intensely blue flowers are some of the gentians. One standout is Gentiana acaulis, a very dwarf trumpet gentian available most springs in garden centres. It’s a temperamen-

tal one, and soil recipes abound, but generally a sun/ shade mix of gently acidic soil with humus and grit is at least a place to start.

Gentians are a huge tribe that come in a range of blues and a few which aren’t blue at all.

Some beautiful blues may be found in seedgrown annuals. Much of the

seed, though, is often sold in mixes of colours these days.

Varieties include larkspur, lobelia, delphiniums and nigella.

Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions.

Send them to her via amarrison@shaw.ca. Please add the name of your city or region.

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A24 The Delta Optimist April 17, 2015

MLA encourages aspiring artists to apply for scholarships

The B.C. Arts Council is seeking applicants for scholarships but aspiring artists must apply by the end of the month.

“The B.C. Arts Council

Scholarship Program can provide significant funding for arts students in Delta,” says Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington.

“I encourage any young or

new artists who are currently enrolled or planning to attend a post-secondary arts program to apply.”

The program is designed to support the development

of B.C.’s future professional artists. The scholarship can provide funding of up to $6,000 per year to arts students. Applicants will be assessed on their portfolio

and the strength of their application.

“I’m pleased to see that the province recognizes the necessity of supporting and investing in our arts

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The application deadline is April 30. For more information, visit www. bcartscouncil.ca.

Horsing Around in Delta

The Great Spring Hoedown in support of Pony Pals Therapeutic Riding Assn

By Candice Miller, Executive Director It’s not every day that miracles happen, but when people and animals work together in a safe supportive environment a dreams can become a reality. Pony Pals Therapeutic Riding Association in Delta is a haven where children and adults with emotional, physical and cognitive disabilities, survivors of trauma and abuse and those with fragile medical diagnoses can experience true freedom and success on the back of their friend the horse. PPTRA is located at 3885 96th st, in a fully universally accessible facility with ADA ramps and power hoist to ensure the epitome of safety, quality programming equal access, offering awardwinning programs at a nominal fee to 100 clients each week. We are home to Canada’s 2011 Equine Shining Star POPTART as voted by Canadian Horse Journal and to the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s Rising Star 2010 PPTRA founder and Head Coach Candice Miller.

Leaving behind wheelchairs, crutches, personal aides and the stigma attached to being “different”, riders mount up and ride as equals with their able-bodied peers. The over-all health benefits are many; we have seen children take their first unassisted steps after a riding session and speak their first words on their therapy pony. Check out volunteer opportunities and download new riders applications at www.pptra.org.

PPTRA is a registered charity receiving no government support; we run on donations, fundraisers and sponsorships. Since established in 2008 with 1 pony, 1 coach, 1 volunteer and 5 riders, we now offer 11 equine therapists, 4 coaches serving over 100 riders weekly and 75 volunteers! Our mandated non-waitlisted program ensures children who require this form of therapy can receive it when they needed; the only program of this type in the province.

Pony Pals is throwing a very exciting fundraiser in support of our Therapeutic Riding Association on Friday, May 22nd and we need everyone’s help to make it a great success!

The Great Spring Hoedown in support of PPTRA will continue to make dreams come true for our riders!

Here’s how you can help: Come out and dance!!

We have an amazing square dance caller coming to help us all have a great time. You (and your guests) don’t need any previous experience,

or even a partner. Doors will open at 6:30pm, with square dance instructions happening shortly after 7pm. Tickets are $20 each. There will also be a silent auction, door prizes and a special “Lucky Duckies” Raffle.

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So come on out and horse around with us on May 22nd! There are only 200 tickets available so this event will sell out! Help us to continue to b the program where Riders are UNLIMITED!

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A26 The Delta Optimist April 17, 2015

4 Ways To Overhaul Your Skin Care for Spring!

Spring is officially here - and after months of short days, cold weather and blustery skin-drying winds, your chapped and dull-looking winter skin is ready to renew and reawaken to its full spring potential! To help recover from the winter skin blahs, it’s time to swap out your cold weather beauty products with something that’s more suited to spring conditions. “Changes in weather and temperature inside and out of your home or office can wreak havoc on the skin, with the arrival of a new season it is the perfect time to reassess your skincare regime,” says Louise Dannhauer, Spa Time Operator and Esthetics teacher at Vancouver Community College.

With that advice in mind, we have 4 tips to help your skin “spring” beautifully into the season ahead:

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1. Add moisture and hydration to the skin The winter elements tend to draw moisture from the skin and spring is the perfect time to make up for lost hydration. During the winter months, a heavy moisturizer works but in warmer (and more humid) weather, you may want to opt for a light-weight moisturizer. To add moisture back into tired and dry skin, we recommend our Guava & Bamboo Moisturizer which adds a medium finish and works well with normal to dry and even sensitive skin types.

2. Consider changing up your cleanser The cleanser you use to combat winter skin woes may not be the best choice for spring.

According to Skin Care Specialist, Ailish Wallace “In the Fall and Winter we recommend more milky type cleansers to keep the skin nourished. For your skin care routine in spring and summer consider gel cleansers or a light cleanser to dissolve sweat, oil and sunscreens”. A light milk cleanser like our Lemon Cleanser adds moisture back into the skin and is gentle enough to combat sensitivities that might have been brought on by harsh winter conditions. Gel cleansers such as the Stone Crop Gel wash is great for the spring and summer months, and helps to combat hyper pigmentation.

3. Apply daily SPF protection After months of cabin fever, you’re finally able to get outside into the warmth and sunshine. Vitamin D is important to your health and wellbeing so we encourage you to take advantage of those rays, but don't forget to also protect your skin with a daily SPF moisturizer. We recommend our Tropical Vanilla Day Cream SPF 32 (face) and our Tropical Vanilla Body SPF 32. Maybe add a bit more?

4. Moisturize & exfoliate your whole body Adjust your skin care routine to reflect the seasonal changes that come with spring. A few changes necessitated by spring: The cold, dry days of winter may be over, but your dry, flaky skin remains. Spring is a good time for deep exfoliation and cleansing. During winter, much of our skin is “out of sight, out of mind.” Long pants, long sleeves, and warm socks may have prevented you from seeing the rough, dry skin building up on your feet, knees, and elbows. Slough off that old layer of dry skin and make room for spring.

Switch to a lighter moisturizer. Higher temperatures result in oilier skin for everyone, not just those with a tendency to oily skin. It’s important to use a lighter moisturizer during spring. If you prefer not to switch to a new moisturizer, we recommend mixing some rosewater into your thick, winter moisturizer for best results. Are you looking to add more products to your spring skin care? Book a free Skin Analysis and Spa Time will provide you with the prescription and expert education on how to take care of all your skin care needs throughout the year!

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When they first opened they had 2 mandates that still exist today: 1/ To create a safe space where ANYBODY, no matter what age, size or sex could benefit from the practice in a safe, non-intimidating mindful way.

2/ To be part of, and give back to our wonderful Community.

On the Community front Open Space Yoga has raised thousands of dollars for local causes that they believe in such as The Delta Hospice Society, Also they have ended their year with Christmas Candlelight Classes raising money and food for The South Delta Food Bank. This has become a favourite for their students and instructors who all

generously donate their time and efforts.

Several of the instructors have been with them since day one and have now grown to a team of 12. “We feel so very blessed to have such amazing teachers. Each one brings their own skills, training and care to their classes and all teach in a mindful, safe, egoless way”. says owner Michael Rudd.

Open Space Yoga started running 12 classes a week and now have expanded to 21 classes including a new B-Workout Fitness Class and Yoga for Men. No registration is required to attend classes except for the very popular 8 week Beginner 101 Yoga course which has sold out every 2 months for the last 10 years.

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Teen headed to Pan Am Games

Markus Thormeyer is one of Canada’s top young swimmers with an eye on the 2016 Summer Olympics BY

MARK BOOTH

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A 17-year-old who will be competing at this summer’s Pan American Games is a huge accomplishment in itself. Yet, swimming standout Markus Thormeyer remains focused on an even greater conquest.

“Rio de Janeiro (and the 2016 Summer Olympics) is the goal for me,” confessed the Grade 12 South Delta secondary student.

“Making the Pan Ams was a stepping stone I needed to do. Now that I have made the team, it gives me more confidence going into next year’s Olympic team trials.”

Thormeyer still needed to swim the best race of his life to secure his spot in Toronto this summer.

At the recent National Trials, the Winskill Dolphin Swim Club member set a new Canadian age group record with a clocking of 55.37 seconds to earn silver in the 100 metre backstroke final.

He eventually secured one of 36 Pan Am Games spots on the line by placing second in the 200m back two days later. The competition took place at the new Pan Am Games Aquatics Centre where Thormeyer will be in Canadian colours less than three months from now.

“After the 100, I really couldn’t celebrate because I had more races to do and they weren’t naming the Canadian team until the last day of the meet,” he explained. “My 200 result definitely helped me. I thought I had a good shot after that but you still never know.

“Last year at trials I was fourth (in the 100). I set my sights this year on working towards the podium and making the senior team. I just really worked hard for it.”

Thormeyer has his eye on the current Olympic standard for the 100 back.

His new personal best is 1.5 seconds off — a gap he is confident can be closed over the next 12 months. He has broken down his swim in Toronto and can see where time can be made up.

“There were a lot of things good with that race but also a lot of things that could have been a lot better too,” he said. “There are small things I need to work on like breakouts, my starts and my turns.

Tightening those things are my biggest faults right now.

“I know what I need to do and so does my coach.”

Thormeyer’s family moved to Tsawwassen from Ontario when he was in Grade 6. Swimming has always been his passion and soon after he joined the Dolphins where he has been working with head coach Ben Keast ever since.

Thormeyer had older role models in Noemie Thomas and Luke Reilly who were well on their way to becoming national team swimmers.

All three are now on the Pan Am Games team.

“Just knowing that they trained here and they could make it was something I could look up to,” he recalled. “It showed me what hard work could do and that I could achieve my goals too.”

It also didn’t hurt Thormeyer would grow into what would be considered a perfect swimmer’s body. He now stands at 6-foot-6 with a considerable wingspan. But the soft-spoken teen made it clear it doesn’t all come naturally.

“I just accepted there are sacrifices you have to make to be a swimmer,” he explained. “You can’t go to every party and you can’t let your grades slip. It’s all about managing that and not letting failures in the pool effect your school work.”

He enjoyed a rare week off after the National Trials when he got a chance to catch-up on his favourite pastime out of the pool — “watching Netflix.”

He has resumed his regular training schedule that has him in the water five days a week, including morning and afternoon sessions three times.

His growing resumé includes competing at the 2013 Junior Worlds and last summer’s Junior Pan Pacific Championships.

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Winskill Dolphin member Markus Thormeyer booked his ticket to Toronto this summer with a pair of second place finishes at the recent National Trials. The Pan Games trip will come shortly after his high school grad celebration also earned him a spot in the 2015 Junior World Championships later this year in Singapore. It all adds up to Thormeyer being a nationally carded athlete which helps offset training and travel costs.

He has received plenty of scholarship interest from universities on both sides of the border and says he will be attending a school next fall.

He just doesn’t know where yet.

“I narrowed it down but still haven’t made a decision. I need to make it pretty soon as everyone has been on me about it,” he laughed.

“It will be different but an exciting change for me.

“Whatever happens, I just need to keep moving forward and keep my eye on the goal.”

That’s being Brazil bound in 2016.

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Devils & Rams well-represented at upcoming Football BC camps

U17 Blues moving on

South Delta Sun Devils and South Delta Rams will be well-represented at upcoming selection camps for Football B.C.’s U18 and U16 teams.

The camps, slated for the Victoria Day Weekend (May 16-18), will serve as the final step to name the B.C. U16 team that will be competing at the Tanoa Bowl (May 23-24) in Auburn, WA. The U18 squad will also be headed to the Tanoa Bowl for high school age players. It takes place Dec. 2629.

Both camps will be held at Minoru Park in Richmond.

The defending provincial AAA champion

Sun Devils will be represented at the U18 camp by Matt Ward (defensive line), Grant McDonald (linebacker), Charlie Moore (linebacker), Ryan von Ende (offensive line), Kyle Chase (quarterback), Stefano Goulas (running back), Cooper Jones (receiver) and Michael Mann (receiver).

Members of the 2014 provincial champion South Delta Bantam Rams participating at the U16 camp include: Douglas Jameson (defensive back), Jacob Kirk (defensive back), Jarvis Dashkewytch (defensive line), Andrew Kraft (defensive line), Noah Brown (linebacker), Ethan Prasad (offensive line) and Michael Calvert (quarterback).

THC captures men’s league playoff title Tsawwassen Hockey Club II (THC) returned to the championship circle in the South Delta Men’s Over 35 Hockey League, avenging last year’s lost to the Guns to capture the “A” playoff championship with a 6-1 victory.

THC II were led by the outstanding goaltending of league president Dave Espley who allowed only five goals in three playoff games.

The potent THC attack was led by rookie Ken Phillips with three goals and helpers registered to Sean Gurniak and David

Clarkson.

In the “B” playoffs, the Bruins won their fourth straight title behind the stellar goaltending of Stacey Greenstien for a 2-1 victory over the Yeti. The Bruins attack was led by goals from Brian Powell and Alex Izzo.

The league executive would like to thank Paisley Wallace once again for her dedication and outstanding work throughout the year as timekeeper and scorer.

Special kudos to officials Brad Woof and Aaron Tishler who displayed amazing patience and professionalism all season.

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Julia Sasaki and U17 Tsawwassen Blues have advanced to the Coastal “B” Cup quarter-finals after a 2-1 win over the Surrey FC Rangers at Dugald Morrison Park. The Blues will face Vancouver this weekend. The U18 Ladner Vipers (girls) and U17 Ladner Celtic (boys) have also moved onto the final eight in B.C. Soccer’s single game elimination knockout competition.

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735 56th St., Tsawwassen

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8376 Arbour Pl., North Delta

$619,900

$628,800

QUIET CUL-DE-SAC IN POPULAR SUNBURY

• Updated rancher style family home • Fully finished walk-out basement • 5 bedroom layout • Over 3,000 sf of living space • Large 6,900 sf lot with private backyard • New kitchen in 2013 w/granite counters, appliances & tile • New roof, new HW tank, new W & D, new lighting fixtures • Potential to suite basement if desired

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WATERFRONT WITH UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS! W NE

• Updated two-level home with 5 bedrooms • Real hardwood flooring, new windows • Unobstructed farm, mountain and water views • Easily suitable with everything already in place • Private and serene setting • Well maintained and nicely landscaped

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5955 Crescent Dr., Ladner

10279 Sheaves Way, North Delta

$719,900

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• Well-kept two level in desirable Boundary Beach • 2,100+ sq.ft. 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

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262 66th St., Tsawwassen

6191 45th Ave., Ladner

$749,900

$759,900

DESIRABLE WOODWARD LANDING!

• 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

VERY WELL KEPT HOME ON LARGE LOT!

• Clean as a whistle 2,700+ sq.ft. family home w/tasteful updates • Newer kitchen, windows and roof • Wide frontage on nearly 9,700 sq.ft. lot • Quiet, low traffic street just minutes to town amenities • Potential to suite if desired

#2 5300 Admiral Way, Ladner

1449 Windsor Cr., Tsawwassen

$759,900

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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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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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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 #2 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.

$779,900

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2 BEDROOM GROUND LEVEL UNIT W/ 60’ BOAT SLIP!

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

personal real estate corporation

fraser elliott

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5315 Chamberlayne Ave., Ladner

#32 5300 Admiral Way, Ladner

$779,900

$839,900

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• 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home w/ substantial renovation • Almost everything upgraded, too much to list!

• Views of Boundary Bay from upper floor • Detached garage with handyman’s shop • Close to town centre, transit, golf, schools and more!

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496 Sandbar Pl. Tsawwassen

$845,000

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56 Parkgrove, Tsawwassen

4580 51st St, Ladner

$929,900

$919,900 STUNNING FAMILY HOME COMPLETELY UPDATED! W NE

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• Extensive updates inside and out. Too much to list!

• High-end designer finishings throughout.

• 4 bedrooms plus gamesroom • Almost 2,500 sq.ft. of living space & 5,000 sq.ft. lot • Close to park and school on quiet family friendly street

• 3rd Reading Approval for 8 Townhouses.

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

6185 Dawn Dr., Ladner

4967 Trenant St. Ladner

$948,800

$988,000

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* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

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

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EXCEPTIONAL GOLF COURSE VIEWS

• 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

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WESTCOAST INSPIRED GEM!

• 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

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

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

EXECUTIVE TOWNHOME

• Updated throughout incl new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and more • Newer windows and designer paint • 4 bedrooms incl inlaw/nanny quarters • Unique split level architecture w/cedar ceilings • Highly desirable quiet street, close to schools and amenities • Double garage, newer furnace and HW tank

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5887 Cove Link Rd., Ladner

241 67th St., Tsawwassen

$1,038,800

$1,150,000

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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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2236 124A ST. Crescent Bch, S. Surrey

4557 SAVOY ST. Port Guichon, Ladner

4632 55B ST., Delta Manor, Ladner

4638 51ST ST. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

4644 51ST ST. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

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5249 LAUREL DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5279 WINDJAMMER RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5375 WELLBURN DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5620 ADMIRAL BV Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5871 FAIR WD Neilsen Grove, Ladner

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2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014!

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

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STREET OF DREAMS!

STUNNING RESIDENCE WITH BREATH TAKING VIEWS!

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877 51st., Tsawwassen

$1,199,900

$1,198,800 EXTENSIVE MODERN RENOVATION W NE

AMAZING CUL-DE-SAC PROPERTY IN THE VILLAGE

• 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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• Massive 16,523 sf lot in prime location w/ large 3,700+ sf home • 5 bedrooms plus large family rooms and gamesroom areas • Extensively updated throughout incl/ new kitchen, flooring & more • Outstanding curb appeal w/exquisite landscaping Nanny/inlaw suite downstairs • Park-like private fenced yard

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1103 Shaman Cr, Tsawwassen

1020 Pacific Place, Tsawwassen

$1,238,800

$1,299,900 BUILT WITH TOTAL STYLE & QUALITY FINISHINGS

DEVELOPMENT SITE! W NE

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• OCP designated as Medium Density Residential • 14,262 sqft lot with livable house • 74’ x 193.5’ rectangular lot with two road frontages • Inquire at City Hall for future usages

• 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

5454 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner

5382 Crescent Dr., Ladner

$1,758,888

$1,500,000 STUNNING HOME WITH PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS! W NE

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME

• Truly gorgeous design with high-end finishings and modern technology throughout

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• Built in 2013 by experienced local builder • Ultra private street with no traffic

• 4,500 sq. ft.

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15615 Moffatt Lane., White Rock

558 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen

$2,098,800

$2,100,000

WATERFRONT, SPECTACULAR VIEWS

FARMLAND! • 28.59 Acres

4273 River Road W., Ladner

LOT 1 HWY 99 BB, Ladner

(Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2014)

• ALR • Good Investment

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

$3,998,800

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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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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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604.728.2845

*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #2 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 2014. *as of December 31st, 2014

• 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

$2,500,000

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W NE

• 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

• Over $400,000 in renovations that must be seen • Panoramic views of Boundary Bay, Mt. Baker, North Shore Mtn’s • Everything done to the highest standard • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double garage, loads of storage • Gorgeous, private outdoor entertaining decks w/views 227 Morningside Dr, Tsawwassen

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

A38 The Delta Optimist April 17, 2015

#1 IN SOUTH DELTA!

*

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

Here's what our customers are saying.

When we called Fraser Elliott it was only a matter of hours that he and Garrett, his teammate, were at our door to view the property and to set an asking price.

KeEX \ELE ^ELX EWGTEP` IPF eERNg_RJ They sold our home within a week and we were amazed at their expertise and handling of the sale. Thank you so much Fraser's team for all your hard work.

Well done!

- Jean and Henry

Fraser and his team provided us with great service and IF^TGE gLOQ a`IL` `O VPTaeJ KeEX ^IR_EF O_L NLONEL`X I` I price higher than we had expected and backed up their opinion with research. They processed the new listing, helped us stage the house and took great photos and a ^TFEOU IRR ^ELX M_TGSRXJ bP OYEL GIQE TP IPF Ig`EL aOQE negotiation the prospective purchaser indicated that this \O_RF HE eTa VPIR OYELJ KeE [] `EIQ EPGO_LIfEF _a `O a`IX VLQ Ia TP T`a EZNELTEPGE `eTa dVPIRd OYEL QTfe` PO` prove to be the end of negotiations. They were right and we wound up getting a very nice price for our house. The FE team earned in its commission. Thank you!

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Put the Fraser Elliott Real Estate Group to work for you!

Jennifer Dupuis*

Garrett Chu*

Fraser Elliott*

Amber Haklander*

Julie Crouch*

Rachel Macinnes*

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.

604.728.2845

www.fraserelliott.com

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

*Jennifer Dupuis-Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Specialist-REALTOR, *Garrett Chu-VP of Sales-REALTOR, *Fraser Elliott-President-REALTOR, *Amber Haklander-VP of Sales-REALTOR, *Julie Crouch-Marketing Specialist-Unlicensed Assistant, *Rachel Macinnes-Sales and Marketing-REALTOR

April 17, 2015 The Delta Optimist A39

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

Our home had been on the market for two years with little success when we resolved to contact Fraser Elliott and his group in order to market the property. What attracted us initially and what we wanted to take expect was was the quality of the professionals in his group that handled all aspects of marketing and sale. was SOLD within two months of listing at a price point we were very comfortable with. Perfect!

- Peter Woeste I was originally considering an older, more experienced realtor when planning to list a condo for sale. However, I liked the team concept of the Fraser Elliott Group and thought they had a comprehensive online and print marketing approach. It turned out to be a very good decision! After listing the condo with photos, it sold in under a week! The photos were professionally done and included 3-D virtual tours in addition to still photos.

I received a weekly marketing update and the Fraser Elliott team was in constant contact by e-mail, text and phone. Initially, I was concerned that a condo would not receive the same coverage as a higher-priced property. However, I'm happy to report that this wasn't the case. I felt my listing received as much attention managed group that delivered results! I wholeheartedly recommend the Fraser Elliott Group and would

away by their level of communication with me, I 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

I couldn't be happier with the Fraser Elliott Team!!! They really give you an 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 Elliott team work hard for you and are so professional and

use Fraser Elliott to sell your home.

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!

- Ian

- Adrienne Fahr

TOP 100 RE/MAX REALTORS速 WORLDWIDE**

www.fraserelliott.com

*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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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

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RE/MAX Progroup Realty 604.946.8000 follow: realestatedelta.com

Richard Lowe Realtor | RIBC

Jennifer McGregor Realtor

Personal Real Estate Corporation richard@realestatedelta.com

Personal Real Estate Corporation 604.908.1593 | jennifer@realestatedelta.com

Amy Lambert Realtor 604.323.3147 | amy@realestatedelta.com

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

QUIET STREET

5063 Linden Drive | $609,000

2,115 sq.ft. - half duplex - 3 bdrms. 1 bath up 1 bdrm, 1 bath mortgage helper down - 4,505 sq.ft. lot

NEW LISTING!

5065 Wilson Drive | $795,000

802 sq.ft. - 1 bdrm - 1 bath - top floor pet friendly building - Adlington Court

NEW LISTING!

5639 Dove Place | $1,038,000

NEW LISTING!

D111 - 4845 53rd St. | $349,900

5275 Chamberlayne Ave | $968,900 2,937 sq.ft. - 4 / 5 bdrms - 3 bath - den games room up - many updates - 7,104 sq.ft. lot

1,150 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath steps to all amenities - Ladner Pointe

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#204-4733 River Road W. | $364,900 1,242 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath Marina & River Views - River West

BUILDING LOTS Proposed Lot 1 & 2 | $625,000 2 RS8 lots - West Ladner - quiet street Southwest exposed lots - 7,700 and 4,886 sq.ft. lots

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4649 54A Street | $1,500,000 20,688 sq.ft. lot - 137 x 150 West exposure over 3,000 sq.ft. rancher

NEW LISTING!

SOLD

#204-4747 54A Street | $269,900

2,558 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 3 bath - den - family room rancher w/ walk out - 9,000 sq.ft. lot

NEW LISTING!

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

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

2,914 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 4 bath - den games rooms up - 6,609 sq.ft. lot

Debbie Dray Office Administrator

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5892 Cove Reach Road | $1,188,000 2,695 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 4 bath - Den - golf course view executive home - 4,682 sq.ft. lot

NEW LISTING!

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All our homes are miracle homes!

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

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#110-4808 Linden Drive Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

A42 The Delta Optimist April 17, 2015

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

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

RESULTS.....

GUARANTEED!!!

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RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 604-946-8000 RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 604-946-8000 or 943-8080 $614,900

RANCHER STYLE TOWNHOME!

• Exclusive RANCHER style townhome with double car garage!!

• Located in a tranquil area near walking, biking trails, marina and nearby popular River House pub!!

• High-quality finishing, spacious two bedroom/den, this is the LIFESTYLE you have been waiting for! At over 1647 sq.ft. this is a BEST BUY -30 minutes from Vancouver, minutes from the Village of Ladner!

$793,500

$343,900

NEW LISTING!!

NEW LISTING!!

• ‘The Pillars’ • 1020 Sq.ft. Lovely 2 level, end unit townhome • 2 Bedroom, 2 baths plus attic!

• Private entrance • Large (10 x 10) west exposed patio - your own private entrance!

• Main fees $280.66 incl. heat and hot water

#16-6105 River RD.

• 1950 Sq.ft. OCEAN VIEW property • 3960 Sq.ft. Lot at the end of a no-thru street!

• 3 Bed, 2 full baths • Large living room with doors to spacious deck!

14705 Oxenham

#102-1702 56th St.

WHITE ROCK

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3 or 4 Bedroom

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OVER ASKING!!

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with double car garage!

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#28-1700 56th St.

295 54A St.

5224 6th Ave.

944 Bayview Dr.

5541 45th Ave.

SOLD

SOLD in 12 DAYS!!

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SOLD in 5 DAYS!!

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5819 51 Ave.

#201-1250 55th St.

1492 Farrell

5174 2nd Ave.

4764 Wesley Dr.

#3-3459 River Road West

# 1 27435 29A AV

OVER ASKING!!

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5360 12th Avenue, Delta BC, V4M 2B3

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44 Woodland Drive | NEW LISTING | $948,000 TUDOR STYLE EXECUTIVE HOME IN THE TERRACE. Enjoy the 4,300 sqft that this 4 bedrooms, games rooms and fully finished walk out basement offers. This custom built home shows pride of ownership. Beautiful updates include newer kitchen, bathrooms, appliances, high efficiency furnace, 50 gal hot water tank, newer roof with 50 yr warranty, newer driveway, paint and more. There’s a designated green space next door. The kids will love the basement with pool table. Just move in.

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

140-5421 10th Avenue | 3 BEDROOMS | $439,000

102-5472 11th Avenue | 1,093 SQ.FT. | $309,900

LOOK NO FURTHER! Beautiful 12,000 sqft. OCEANFRONT property (72’ FRONTAGE) overlooking the Gulf Islands and accessed by a private road.

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.

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.

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

390 55th Street | NEW LISTING | $769,000

5677 Timbervalley Road | NEW LISTING | $949,000

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

Just 6 years young, this Pebble Hill open concept ½ duplex offers master on the main & 3 bdrms & 2 bths up. Beautiful 9’ ceilings & crown accents.

One owner home in The Terrace on a 7,481 sqft. private lot, this rancher has a full walk out basement w/summer kitchen - ideal for the extended family.

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.

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

406-1350 View Crescent | NEW LISTING | $399,000

5579 44th Avenue | NEW LISTING | $659,000

5191 Winskill Drive | NEW LISTING | $869,000

This 1,550 sqft. 2 bdrm & den suite is beautifully renovated, west facing, has an extremely spacious & bright open concept plan, & is in a great building.

Beautifully maintained home is move in ready! Main floor living up w/3 bdrms & potential for 2 bdrm suite down. Covered deck off the dining room.

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.

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

604.897.2010 | Teri Steele sold@TeriSteele.com

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

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TAMMY MATSON 778.938.5599 www.tammymatson.com tmatson@eastlink.ca

#115 15185 36th Avenue, White Rock $365,9 00

EDGEWATER, the luxury new condo development in Morgan Creek in South Surrey! Excellent located unit w/large covered patio facing the courtyard, greenery and water features on quiet side of complex. Bright & spacious two bedroom, two full bath, open concept floor plan with 9’ ceilings, high end finishings, granite/quartz counters, stainless steel appliances with gas range, electric fireplace and laminate flooring throughout, insuite laundry. 2 secured parking spaces (#70 & #71) plus river view. Close to Morgan Creek golf course, shopping, amenities & easy access to Hwy 99.

BUYERS NEEDED FOR:

Totally renovated 2 storey with 2100 s.f., 3 BR, 2 Baths, FR, double garage, on 8900 s.f. southern exposed lot in Central Tsawwassen.

THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING???

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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

WANTED!!! Tsawwassen RANCHERS!!!

2 bedroom condos in Fairway Estates or Hunter Green!

I have buyers - call me if you are thinking of selling!

#213-6263 River Road, Ladner

OPEN pm Sun 2-4

$485,8 80

VIEW! VIEW! Residence at the Riverhouse - waterfront living offers panoramic shoreline, Marina, park and mountain views from the balcony. Feels like you’re on vacation every day. Located adjacent to the Marina, restaurant, and great walking trails. Convenient location with quick access to downtown, ferries, US Border and miles of protected biking and walking trails. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom upper unit with its own private entrance.

Gas fireplace in the living room also services the master bedroom. Live in luxury, style and comfort surrounded by natural beauty. Tasteful architecture and quality construction. Radiant heat, 9’ ceilings, gas fireplace, and custom crown moldings. Gardens are beautifully kept - it’s like living in a park.

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496 SANDBAR PL TSAWWASSEN $878,800 LISTED BY REMAX PROGROUP REALTY

RE/MAX PROGROUP - 5360 12TH AVENUE, DELTA, BC - 604-943-8080 AMEX BROADWAY WEST REALTY - SUITE 201-1055 W. BROADWAY, VANCOUVER, B.C. - 604-738-8878

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LADNER FLOAT HOMES #27 - 3871 W River Rd., Ladner

SUNDAY 1:00 - 2:15

Delightful modern cottage a float with fabulous views. New roof, Ikea kitchen, open concept with spacious bedroom and studio above.

OPEN HOUSE Priced to SELL

$238,000

#9 – 3459 W River Road, Ladner

SUNDAY 2:30 - 4:00

Gorgeous Home on the water with garage, storage, 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Price includes house, water lot and boat slip. Strata living in gated community of Canoe Pass.

A 1500 sq. ft. rancher on a 7000 sq. ft. lot in the Terrace on a cul-de-sac. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms (roughed in for a second shower) separate dining room, large living room with a stone fireplace and a den off the kitchen with sliding glass doors onto the private south facing backyard. Double garage and a shed in the back allow for extra storage. Nice neighbourhood with well cared for homes...this one needs a little TLC although it’s been scrubbed from top to bottom and freshly painted. New laminate floors in the kitchen, eating area, den and dining room. Roof approximately 12 years old, the furnace has also been replaced. Drop by the Open House on Sunday and find out what’s happening in the market.

AILABLE STILL AV 342 ROSEHILL WYND

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1525 54TH ST. TSAWWASSEN

4652 55A ST. LADNER

OPEN HOUSE Priced to SELL

42’ boat slip

$499,000

www.floathomesales.com

Sutton Seafair Realty

604-788-9727

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THE CHANCEYS 778.434.8899

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4517 Garry Street, Ladner WOW...a must see. Prime location! Wonderful 2,400 sq.ft. 1/2 duplex on 6,500 sq.ft. lot. Great floor plan includes bright living room & dining room with vaulted ceilings.

Spacious kitchen & eating area. Family room overlooking back yard. 3 bedrooms up. Den or bedroom on main. 3 baths.

$699,000

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4827 47th Avenue

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This 4 level home boasts tons of great features including a formal living room with vaulted ceilings and a wood fireplace. Kitchen, eating and family room on ground level overlook terrific back yard with a beautiful new covered deck. Upstairs 3 bedrooms are all nice sizes (master bedrooom with ensuite and sitting area).

Large loft/games room above for anything you could possibly want - maybe an office or media room. Tons & Tons of storage! Central West Ladner location! Close to schools, library, community centre, parks and shops.

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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 westexposed 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!

$639,800

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D L O S T k JUtS e e w his 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

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LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

1540 Farrell Avenue, Tsawwassen 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.

Easily suitable! 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 neighbourhood with parks, golf course, trails and of course, the beach!

$849,900

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#6, 5661 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner

WELCOME HOME to an affordable two bedroom condo in Ladner- Now is the time to buy this well kept two bedroom ground floor condo. Walk onto your beautiful West facing patio from the exterior of the building. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and recreation. Featuring a large updated bathroom, paint, full size in-suite laundry with room for storage and a NEW ROOF. Strata Fee includes Gas and Hot Water...

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604.868.7858 aaronmunro@sutton.com 1605 53A ST, Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen OPEN SATURDAY 2-4

Group Seafair Realty

1648 SPYGLASS CR, Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

$967,800.00

$1,320,000.00 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 it’s best!

Welcome to your beautiful family home in desirable Imperial Village! Impeccably maintained and cared for, the home features a great layout with 4 bedrooms and games room up, a den on the main and an abundance of natural light throughout. The back yard offers a private retreat with well manicured gardens and a tranquil water feature. Fantastic location close to schools (including Southpointe Academy), shopping, transit and just blocks away from the newly built Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course - Truly a great Family Home!

TSAW WASSEN’S MOST LUXURIOUS ADDRESS 19 EXCLUSIVE RESIDE NCES WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS LOCATED IN THE SU N NIEST PLACE IN BC’S LOWE R MAIN LAN D

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Golf year-round from your home overlooking the 17th hole of The Beach Grove Golf Club in the heart of sunny Tsawwassen.

Offering expansive living spaces both indoors and out, The View combines hassle-free condominium living with the design, craftsmanship, concrete construction and attention to detail you appreciate in a custom home. ONLY 8 HOMES REMAIN!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4 PM 1195 56th Street Tsawwassen BC

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Listed with Re/Max Progroup Realty. This is not an offering for sale. Any such offer may only be made with a disclosure statement. Prices quoted are subject to change without notice and exclude applicable sales tax. E&OE.

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MSRP $27,685** includes freight and PDI.

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MSRP $37,095** includes freight and PDI. Model shown: YF3H2FE

Features available on select models include:

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• Power tailgate

• Lane Departure Warning and

• Multi-angle rearview camera • Fuel efficient Variable Cylinder

Forward Collision Warning • Multi-angle rearview camera

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*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/Odyssey LX model RL5H2FE/Pilot LX 2WD model YF3H2FE (“Specified Models”) for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 payments of $69.89/$84.49/$102.50 leased at 1.99%/1.99%/1.99% APR based on applying $400.00/$0.00/$0.00 “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, Odyssey LX and Pilot LX 2WD 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/$21,967.40/$26,650.00. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. **MSRP is $27,685/$32,045/$37,095 including freight and PDI of $1,695 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 */#/**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 April 1st through 30th 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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