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Spring productions taking shape at local high schools SCAN WITH TO REVEAL PHOTOS

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Local high school students are busy rehearsing for their spring productions. A cast and crew of 85 at South Delta Secondary (left) will stage Legally Blonde the Musical beginning next Friday at the Equinox Theatre, while Delta Secondary (right) has about 80 students involved in Aladdin, which opens at Genesis Theatre May 6. See stories on Page 18 and more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

Budget session quiet for once

After years of hearing from upset stakeholders, Delta school trustees get a welcome reprieve this week BY

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It was a decidedly different atmosphere than previous budget consultation sessions for the Delta school board Tuesday evening. Trustees were to hear from the public on next year’s budget, which like many previous ones has a deficit needing to be rectified. However, unlike past budgets that had the board trim teaching

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positions, educational assistants, student transportation or make other painful reductions, including closing a pair of schools a few years ago, this year’s $2 million deficit will be handled differently. The books will be balanced with additional revenues, government funding as well as carrying some debt forward. None of the actual cuts planned are to directly impact the classroom or programs.

The result was a rather quick meeting at the board’s headquarters that didn’t feature the usual cast of upset teachers, parents or other stakeholders. The only person in the audience to speak on the budget was Delta Paul Steer Teachers’ Association DTA president president Paul Steer, who reiterated many of the concerns expressed by teachers he said.

when asked for their feedback by the DTA. “From the input given to us by our members, maintaining and increasing classroom teacher, non-enrolling teacher, CUPE and principal and vice-principal staffing should be the district’s main priority,”

Steer said more teachers are needed to improve class size and composition, more support is required for special needs students and other staffing issues need to be addressed, including principals for every school. He reiterated that custodial and maintenance time needs to be increased and conveyed teacher concerns about art, math, music, physical education and textbook supplies.

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Funding gap not bridged

Findlay tells chamber she’s not sure how province plans to build bridge without federal funding BY

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The topic of funding for the George Massey Tunnel replacement project came up during a Delta Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday with DeltaRichmond East MP KerryLynne Findlay as the guest speaker. The Conservative cabinet minister was asked during a question-and-answer session whether there’s money allocated for infrastructure improvements and whether that budget can sustain the project. Findlay said that’s a bit of an enigma. “The provincial government has announced a bridge. They’ve announced they’re building it. They’ve announced where it will begin and where it will end. And I know as much as any of you do,” she said. “I have tried to get more information. I’ve tried to understand how they intend to build such a large infrastructure project without federal funding because normally these are P2 or P3 major projects. We’re talking about a lot of money.” The province announced a couple of years ago that a new multi-lane bridge between South Delta and Richmond would be built along the Highway 99 corridor to replace the aging tunnel.

The Optimist reported last month that technical analysis is ongoing and an environmental review must also be completed, but everything is moving according to schedule. Construction is expected to begin in 2017 and the bridge should be operational by the end of 2022. The province hasn’t said how much the project

would cost, noting technical work must be completed first. “We’re not quite sure what’s going on. That’s an honest answer. I’ve been trying to find out now for quite a while,” Findlay said. The minister of national revenue was at the luncheon, held at the Delta Town & Country Inn in Ladner, to talk about this

week’s federal budget. She said it supports jobs and growth, helps families through tax relief and ensures security of Canadians through enhanced support for the armed forces. She noted the annual Tax-Free Savings Account contribution limit will be increased to $10,000 effective for 2015 and subse-

quent years and that seniors will be given more freedom and flexibility when it comes to managing their retirement income. “Implementing policies focused on raising Canada’s economic potential and creating stable, well-paying jobs continues to be our government’s top priority,” she said.

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A 49-year-old pilot of a small plane escaped serious injury after a daring emergency landing on Highway 91 in North Delta Wednesday. Shortly after 6 p.m., as the afternoon rush hour was winding down, the Amphibian Ultralight aircraft made an emergency landing in the southbound lanes of the highway between 72nd and 64th

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The pilot avoided serious injury and no one on the ground was hurt when this light plane made an emegency landing on Highway 91 during the afternoon rush Wednesday. avenues. The plane’s nose ended up on the concrete median

but nobody on the ground was hurt. According to Delta

police, the pilot was coming from Surrey’s King George Airpark and was flying

over the Delta area when it is believed the plane lost power, causing a forced landing on the highway. Police say the pilot was taken to hospital for evaluation of non-life threatening injuries. Southbound traffic on the highway had to be diverted for several hours, but traffic both ways eventually reopened around 9 p.m. Delta police are working with the National Transportation Safety Board in the investigation.

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from U.S. soil into Canada came up at a hearing. The CRTC, however, ended up issuing a notice The public has the that Sher-E-Punjab had right to know the deal signed a consent agreement, between a controversial thus it was no longer be ethnic radio station and the subject to the hearing order. Canadian Radio-television The terms of that agreement & Telecommunications were not disclosed. Commission, says Mayor Meanwhile, the station Lois Jackson. is still pushing to erect five In a letter to the CRTC 45-metre (150-foot) steel last week, the longtime towers at an undeveloped mayor asked the Canadian lot on McKenzie broadcast regulaWay in Point tor to let people Roberts, about in on the confi330 metres from dential consent the Tsawwassen agreement signed border. That with Sher-Eapplication was Punjab, the station defeated at the at the centre of Whatcom County the hugely contenlevel, but the tious proposal to Mayor erect radio transLois Jackson company is taking its case to the U.S. mission towers in courts. Point Roberts. Saying the constituents of Last fall, the RichmondDelta are being denied the based station and two right to access potentially other Lower Mainland significant information that broadcasters were ordered may have implications for to a show cause hearing to the tower proposal, and that answer about their practice residents could be placed at of broadcasting using U.S. a disadvantage during the antenna into Canada to avoid Canadian regulations. upcoming legal process, Jackson wants the details of Sher-E-Punjab could the consent agreement with have been be ordered “to the CRTC to be publicly cease and desist operating available. a broadcasting undertak“If there are confidentialing at Richmond, British ity concerns, then specific Columbia, or elsewhere in financial details could be Canada., except in compliredacted. I would also like ance with the Broadcast to know what penalties Act.” Sher-E-Punjab would face Sher-E-Punjab’s troubles if it continued to broadcast with the CRTC started last over KRPI in contravention year when it was one of of the consent agreement,” almost a dozen applicants she stated. vying for available AM Members of the Cross and FM frequencies in this Border Coalition Against country. The station not the Towers said they were only didn’t get a Canadian pleased with Jackson’s frequency, it also found request and Delta’s ongoing itself in hot water when its support. practice of broadcasting BY

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MURPHY’S LAW The fact the Century Group is looking to redevelop the Town Centre Mall comes as absolutely no surprise given the Tsawwassen landmark is, to put it charitably, a little out of date. Even in a town where development proposals often get a rough ride, I suspect many will support the idea of bringing what’s perhaps the most critical piece of real estate in the commercial core into the 21st century. The idea of a residential tower will more than likely receive one of those aforementioned rough rides, but there’s no doubt the concept of revitalizing the property will be well received. As the mall gets closer to its inevitable date with the wrecking ball, I can’t help but think of the role it has played in this area over a great many years. Not only has it provided local shoppers with goods and services for decades, but it’s also been a hub for community activity over that time. It’s been the place to go every December to wake up Santa and then sit on his knee for a photo. It’s where kids go for Spring Break programs and Halloween activities, where the Terry Fox Run originates and where movies are watched under the night sky. Craft fairs, art exhibits, school concerts, fashion shows, registration tables, car sales, community displays... the Town Centre Mall has been the place where it all happens. And don’t forget about the now-gone movie theatre and bowling alley that kept countless South Delta kids, and adults, entertained over the years. Say what you will about the mall and its 1970s vibe, but it’s been an integral part of this community’s fabric for a very long time. Having said all that, it’s clear redevelopment efforts are desperately needed, particularly with two massive shopping centres set to open at the Tsawwassen First Nation next spring. Tsawwassen’s commercial core has evolved over time to carve out a niche in a highly competitive regional marketplace, but it’s never seen a challenge of this magnitude. Reinventing the Town Centre as a mixed-use neighbourhood makes abundant sense and would position it well to compete with what’s on the horizon. The consultant Delta hired to devise a business sustainability strategy has concluded as much by suggesting land use plans be reviewed with an eye to creating vibrant downtown cores. Given the history of the Town Centre Mall, there’s part of me that’s sad to know it won’t be around for much longer, but it’s obvious that status quo isn’t an option at this point.

Energy export by ship needs stronger external controls IAN ROBERTSON

COMMUNITY COMMENT Our recent experience of an oil spill in Vancouver harbour brings to mind a search for what “world class” means when applied to keeping our waters clean. Prior to this event, our prime minister, members of the federal cabinet and members of the B.C. cabinet all said we need and would have “world class” spill and containment procedures in place. The Canadian Coast Guard was named as first responders and the back up was the cleanup insurance funds the then-federal minister of energy said were being increased to $1 billion. The clean up was recently tested in Vancouver, and according to many, it failed. It took six hours for the coast guard to get on the scene. It took seven hours to get a boom around the single offending ship.

It took three days to contain most of the spill — a very small amount — and after all of this, 20 per cent of it seems to have escaped. Impressive? Time to relax? Well, not just yet. What does “world class” mean? Do we have any quantitative definitions or any standards? Is this a meaningless expression that really means pretty good or maybe just OK? The Exxon Valdez cleanup of 20-plus years ago has cost over $8 billion and the BP disaster in the Gulf of Mexico is over $40 billion and counting. Oil can still be found on the beaches in either place. Reports of disfigured fish in the Gulf of Mexico are a common occurrence. Is this what is meant by world class? We need a different and better system. Consider the lessons learned from drug Thalidomide, initially sold as sedative. Prior to the 1960s, drug manufacturers had an easy time to introduce new drugs. Then, with thalidomide and its frequent birth defects, governments insisted that all new drugs must be first proven safe. This was the beginning of clinical trials and the very expensive

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but rigorous way to get new drugs to market. It has prevented major health disasters since then. The new proposition is: “Not assumed to be safe until proven so.” What if we applied this approach to oil exports? We would insist on safe boats, on restricting or prohibiting transit through coastal waters when weather is severe, on dedicated standby tugs, on proven response times and capabilities, and enough resources located such as to quickly contain a spill. All of this would be in place and proven before the first shipment took place. Frequent/annual inspections and licences for limited volumes would be the norm. To those from the energy sector who say it’s not needed, we can counter by saying look at the pharmaceutical industry — no disasters. In some cases, self-regulation does not work. The energy export by ship is an industry that needs much stronger external controls. Just ask anyone who walks the beaches in Vancouver, Louisiana or Valdez. Ian Robertson, B.Eng, MBA, PEng. has been involved with the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors for several decades.

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Get boost from interpretive centre Editor: Concern has been expressed for the demise of the Ladner business area because of the mall developments at the Tsawwassen First Nation. Perhaps this could be overcome if a Fraser River estuary interpretive centre was built on the Ladner waterfront as proposed by the Delta Fishing Heritage Society. Such a centre would showcase the Fraser estuary and all those who par-

ticipated over the last 100 years, both from a fishery and wildfowl aspect. The location on the Ladner waterfront would be ideal with a view of the Ladner marshes and Fraser River. The very life of the Fraser estuary could be displayed and studied from this site. It would include the history of the TFN and of families of non-aboriginals who harvested and sold the fish, and the preservation of the wildfowl.

Concert raises $3,600 for Community Fund of Faith

Editor: Thanks to all who were a part of Lift Every Voice, the ecumenical choir concert held at Cedar Park Church on April 19 as a fundraiser for the Community Fund of Faith. It was a wonderful evening of praise and song. Over $3,600 in donations at the concert is now available for the team of the CFF to help those in need in our community.

A special thank you to the Optimist for helping to promote this special event. Lesley Sutherland, whose photo and story were on the same page, brought her St. David’s Community Choir to this event, and also was one of the conductors of the massed choir. Pat Rogers Anna Krueger Organizers Lift Every Voice

It would require a feasibility study that includes all public organizations, government agencies, private businesses and institutions involved in the protection and usage of the Fraser River estuary. The Delta Chamber of Commerce carried out such a feasibility study in 1999 for a salmon interpretation centre only. It was deemed such a project would be of great economic value to the area in which it was built. A Fraser River estuary

interpretive centre located on the Ladner waterfront would be a destination that would stimulate the economy of Ladner and surrounding area and provide location where Delta’s fishing and farming families’ history could be rightly preserved and displayed. It would take forwardlooking action and fundraising by all involved for this to become a reality. It has been done in other parts of Canada, so why not here? Douglas George Massey

Guarantee farmland protection Editor: A look at a map of B.C.’s coastline should convince anyone of the necessity of preventing any further loss

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On hand for the cheque presentation are (from left): Veronica Carroll (Delta Hospital Foundation), Tracey Trouwborst (Delta Hospital), Mike Giesbrecht (Delta Hospital), Cecelia Lawson Gilmore (RBC), Sherry Lampshire-Hall (RBC), Lisa Hoglund (Delta Hospital Foundation), Paul Martins (RBC) and Colin Shirley (RBC).

RBC donates $20,000 for life-saving equipment Money given to the Delta Hospital Foundation will support the purchase of a non-invasive ventilator Delta Hospital has received a generous gift from RBC that will help save patient lives. The $20,000 donation to the Delta Hospital Foundation will support the purchase of a non-invasive ventilator, a critical piece of equipment that assists with establishing and maintaining the airway during management of trauma and intensive care. The ventilator helps to stabilize and treat patients in a quick and minimally invasive manner, ensuring they are kept as comfortable

as possible during what can be highly stressful events. “This is an essential piece of equipment that is utilized by staff responding to patients who are suffering from impending respiratory failure as a result of cardiac or respiratory diseases,” says Lisa Hoglund, individual giving manager for the Delta Hospital Foundation. RBC has been a constant supporter of Delta Hospital, donating over $200,000 since 1999 and sharing the foundation’s long-term vision of providing the best

possible health care to the community. Over the years RBC funding has supported the purchase of a number of critical items, including crash and isolation carts, and high-tech tools for the respiratory therapy team. “We take our responsibilities in the community seriously,” says Jennifer Cabeldu, manager of donations, brand and communications at RBC. “We see our contributions to Delta Hospital as an investment in the future health and wellbeing of the community.”

Delta TV is up for two awards this year in the CCSA Tuned-in Canada awards for excellence in local programming. “We are so excited to learn that Delta TV has been shortlisted in two categories,” said Tannis Goodfellow, Delta Cable’s sales and marketing manager. “We have a passionate commitment to the communities we serve and take a great deal of pride in our local presence both at the community support level and through our local programming.”

In the category of Community/Public Service, Delta TV has been shortlisted for its work with Delta firefighters giving local, underprivileged children a holiday to remember. Delta TV employees packed boxes, loaded them into vehicles and delivered them to Deltassist and the East Delta Hall, where firefighters helped unpack and arrange all the toys, bikes, games, etc. to ensure youngsters could experience the magic of the holidays. In the category of Best

Sports Coverage, Delta TV is a finalist thanks to its efforts to provide unparalleled sports coverage, including junior hockey, basketball, baseball, football and more. Operated by staff and volunteers, Delta TV delivers high quality local sports broadcasts showcasing games and compelling stories of local teams and athletes. To help Delta TV earn top spot in these award categories, go to www.tunedincanada.com/vote/ to vote. Voting closes May 22.

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Right: Ten of the 16 boys from the Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball Association that are headed to Nicaragua this August are shown during the association’s recent opening day. Above: Monty’s Marineros team in Jaquilillo, Nicaragua with donated baseball equipment. The team will soon be getting a new field thanks to the Field of Hope project.

Locals going to bat for Nicaragua

Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball Association contingent will be taking part in Field of Hope project this summer BY

CHRISTINE THOMPSON Optimist contributor

A 10-year-old Nicaraguan boy squints, raises his bat and stares steadily towards the pitcher. The pitch comes. It’s fast, but he knocks the ball over heads and beyond his wildest dreams, causing a whoop of hollering and whistling from his comrades. He smiles his toothless grin and readjusts his toobig jersey. It’s another joyful afternoon of baseball in Jiquilillo, Nicaragua. This August, a group of 16 boys from the Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball Association, along with their families, will have a life-changing experience. The 10- to 15-year-olds will visit the small Nicaraguan village to take part in a humanitarian excursion with baseball as the unifying theme.

The families will partake in the completion of a volunteer-run project to open a baseball field, called the Field of Hope, in the impoverished village. The field is the brainchild of Tammi Laroque from Surrey, who first visited Nicaragua in 2013 and learned of Monty’s Beach Lodge with its social/ humanitarian theme. Owner Don Montgomery, who splits his time between Parksville and Jiquilillo, has been more than a welcome presence in the village. Over the years, he and other socially-minded volunteers have organized and donated resources and funding to build a much-needed school and medical clinic. He has helped bring shipping containers of donated baseball gear, school uniforms, shoes and other provisions. The popularity of baseball there inspired Laroque to propose the Field of

giving. During the visit, the Hope, for which she solicited donations and the sheer families will help prepare and serve lunch to famigrunt work of family and lies residing in nearby El locals to help with conLimonal, a struction. community Baseball is “The joining together on the edge the country’s number one of our Canadian boys of a massive garsport, and and the Nicaraguan bage dump Nicaraguan where they children carry boys to share their scavenge a deep passion love of the game on for anyfor the game, a level playing field thing salmuch like the is a humbling and vageable. boys from Tsawwassen. rewarding opportunity “We hope to Skin colour make a or status mat- we can’t wait to participate in.” substantial ter not when you’re on the John Forbes difference with our field strivefforts ing to pitch a there,” says Tsawwassen strike or connect bat with Amateur Baseball ball. Association vice president Although the John Forbes, “while helping Tsawwassen boys are there to bring baseball to life for to help with the field’s the children in a meaningcompletion and take part in ful way. grand opening games and “The joining together of celebrations, they will also our Canadian boys and the be participating in acts of

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Nicaraguan boys to share their love of the game on a level playing field is a humbling and rewarding opportunity we can’t wait to participate in. We are so grateful to have been asked to be part of this project,” says Forbes. The Tsawwassen families will be also stuffing their luggage to the brim with much-wanted arts and craft supplies, Spanish books, pencils and anything else they can fit to hand out to the villagers. The association is seeking every possible source of funding for the trip. “Fundraising efforts are already in full swing,” says fundraising organizer Corrine Mitran. “The association is hopeful we can raise over $50,000 in order to send the group of almost 40 TABA members travelling there to volunteer their efforts.” The Tsawwassen

Amateur Baseball Association is also donating 10 per cent of the funds raised toward purchasing much-needed items for the villagers. The Baseball Without Borders project is also seeking corporate and individual donations, and has set up a crowdfunding website at fundrazr.com/ campaigns/3xWBa to facilitate the process, whereby the public and companies can make donations through Paypal. The group is also open to sponsorships. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact John Forbes at VP2@tsawwassenbaseball. ca. To learn more about the organizing efforts of Don Montgomery of Monty’s Beach Lodge and how the boys will contribute during their stay in Nicaragua, visit www.montysbeachlodge. com/volunteer.

Dr. Ken Lai Retirement Announcement

It is with mixed feelings that I am announcing my retirement at the end of May 2015. On the one hand I am excited about the future and spending time with my grandchildren, but on the other hand I hate giving up my work. It has been a pleasure meeting and caring for you and your families over the past 42½ years. I sincerely appreciate your friendship and loyalty and will take the memories of all that I have experienced into my retirement. I respectfully decline any retirement gifts; however, if you were considering one, a contribution to the Delta Hospital Foundation in my name would be greatly appreciated. I encourage you to establish care with my successor, Dr. Sandy Chuang, as soon as possible. l wish you good health and happiness. Sincerely, Dr. Ken Lai

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Abbie Sagert (right) portrays Ted Harrison at Holly Elementary as part of a recent Images of Artists project. Two Grade 6 classes took part in the project, which saw students conduct an inquiry, write an essay and dress up as a famous artist. Carissa Sadlo (left) portrays Norval Morrisseau.

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Collaborate Delta is hosting a “volunteer speed dating” event next month in North Delta. The event aims to match non-profits and community service agencies that serve Delta with people seeking volunteer opportunities. Potential volunteers will have a chance to meet rep-

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resentatives from a variety of organizations at the “unique, free and fun” volunteer recruitment fair. The event is set for Monday, May 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at North Delta Secondary, 11447-82nd Ave. For more information visit www.collaboratedelta. org.

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Food for thought Sitting patiently in the line up, I was dreaming about the yummy breakfast I would soon enjoy. My eyes were treated to a marvelous sunny morning in beautiful South Delta. As I pulled up to the “payment ready” window, my friend at the till said, “The lady in front of you already paid for your breakfast!” It was a simple gift — buying my breakfast — but it reminded me that when we act out of selfless love we are following the example of Jesus. When the world seems to be turning to grief and violence, remember that many of us want to make a difference by living in the example of Jesus. That is the true expression of Easter resurrection. On that first day of the week when

the women went to the tomb — they found it empty. Was that enough to convince them? The angelic beings in the tomb said, “He is risen!” Was that what turned their hearts to believe that Jesus was risen? I’m convinced that it was how people’s lives were changed following that first day — how they worked to share, bring justice and peace to everyone, not just a favoured few. They lived with selfless love and joy — that’s resurrection! As I pulled away from the till, I tooted and waved, but that seemed too little an expression of thankfulness, so I’m hoping the guy behind me wasn’t having several “full-meal deals.” I continued the resurrection joy and bought his dinner too.

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Mayor’s vision for fair continues to grow Next week’s event is poised to be the biggest yet “I think it’s important for young people today to know that there are many options to a successful career and they don’t necessarily need to attend university to achieve their dreams.” That was Mayor Lois Jackson in 2013 as she embarked on a vision to help Delta students, parents and the public discover rewarding and lucrative

careers in trades and technical fields. Through a partnership with the Delta school district, BCIT, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Vancouver Community College, employers and industry organizations, Jackson’s vision continues to be realized each year with the Delta Trades & Technical Career Fair.

The fair has grown from 50 exhibits and about 2,500 attendees in 2013 to 75 exhibits and about 3,500 attendees last year, with plans for more than 90 exhibits and upwards of 4,000 attendees this year. The fair is a day of discovery where attendees can try their hand at dozens of different trades and technical jobs to find the one that

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Mayor Lois Jackson tries her hand at laying bricks at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s masonry exhibit last year. is right for them. These hands-on, interactive exhibits give attendees the opportunity to try out welding, culinary arts, masonry, hair design, construction, esthetics, welding and dozens of other potential careers. This year’s event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 at the

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April 24, 2015 The Delta Optimist A17 Delta Trades & Technical Career Fair

Lucrative careers await those in trades Young adults can start training right away on their way to earning good money as welders, bakers and more

My name is Josh. I graduated from high school two years ago and after spending a year at university taking psychology classes, realized it wasn’t for me. Since then I’ve been working part-time at a coffee shop. A few months ago, after got home from my shift, my mom told me I needed to start paying rent. There was no way I could pay rent with the money I was making and still go travelling with my friends like we planned. Luckily, my mom had recently noticed an ad for the Delta Trades & Technical Career Fair and suggested I check it out. I visited www.delta.ca/careerfair and learned that the fair would have approximately 100 interactive exhibits featuring all kinds of different trades. I watched the highlights video and it looked like last year’s event was a lot of fun. Plus, I saw that I could win awesome prizes just by taking a selfie at the event, so I texted my friends to go

I could travel. I could move out; maybe I could even save up and buy a place of my own. Two months after the career fair, I was enrolled in a welding program and I’m now well on my way to becoming a journeyman welder. I only wish

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The Delta Trades & Technical Career Fair takes place on Thursday, April 30 at Sungod Recreation Centre in North Delta. with me. As soon as we got in we were blown away by all of the people, exhibits to look at, and the food trucks outside. I can’t even remember all of the trades I got to try — I’m not kidding, I actually got to try out laying bricks at Kwantlen’s masonry booth, auto painting on a paint simulator and welding. My friends and I took selfies to try and win some prizes and one of us even won a $50 gift card. We saw the Trans Mountain presen-

tation on the show stage, talked to experts at the Talk-to-a-Trade mini-event and learned about apprenticeship grants through Service Canada. For me, the event highlighted a solid benefit of a career in trades — the money. I could start training for these careers right away and start earning money — good money — in a few months. No more $11 an hour at the coffee shop. No more odd jobs for a few bucks. I had no idea I could make $28 an hour as

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I’d found this opportunity sooner. Josh is fictional, but his experience is not. Come to the Delta Trades & Technical Career Fair on Thursday, April 30 at Sungod Recreation Centre and you could discover your future career.

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The Disney movie was one of his favourites growing up, he notes. “The challenge has been trying to bring the Genie with all the magic there onto the stage.”

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elta Secondary drama students will transport audience members to the world of Agrabah next month when the musical Aladdin is staged at Genesis Theatre. The stage production is based on the hit Disney animated movie from 1992. “We have tried to stay true to that Disney version from the ‘90s because we love it so much, but we’ve also taken our own little spin on it,” says teacher and artistic director Rebecca Salton. “Agrabah’s a world of magic and intrigue so it’s definitely different from anything we’ve done,” she adds. It’s been fun trying to do magic onstage, she says, noting they’ve used a mix of technical elements and creativity to tackle that aspect. The musical has a cast

We have tried to stay true to that Disney version from the ‘90s because we love it so much, but we’ve also taken our own little spin on it.” Rebecca Salton

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Delta Secondary students rehearse a scene from Aladdin. The musical runs from May 6 to 9.

of nearly 50 and a stage crew of over 30 students. Students from grades 8 through 12 are involved in

the production. Grade 11 student Dylan Ferguson plays the magic Genie in the upcoming pro-

duction. The late actor and comedian Robin Williams voiced the character in the animated Disney movie.

“I’m trying to really capture the essence, the energy that he brought,” Ferguson says.

He adds the cast and crew are working together well and the sets are “phenomenal.” Aladdin runs from May 6 to 9 at 7 p.m. at Genesis Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for students/ seniors. Tickets are on sale at lunch and after school at the Genesis Theatre box office. The box office number is 604-940-0069.

Legally Blonde to hit Equinox stage BY

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egally Blonde the Musical is the next big show to hit the stage at Equinox Theatre. The South Delta Secondary production, which includes 85 students, is a really fun show, says producer and director Jennifer Harbott. The story, which is also a novel and movie, follows main character Elle Woods, a Malibu sorority girl, as she heads to Harvard Law School in an effort to win back her ex-boyfriend. Along the way she figures out she is smart enough to do it on her own, says Harbott. “It’s a really great story about being yourself, being true to who you are and living to your full potential.” Grade 11 student Maude Green plays Woods. It’s her

first time tackling musical theatre and she says it’s a lot of work and a bit scary but she’s enjoying rehearsals and running through the songs. “It’s really cool to see everything starting to come together now,” she says. Co-director Richard Cox says it’s a very funny show with some amazing actors. Legally Blonde the Musical (music and lyrics

by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and book by Heather Hach) runs at Equinox Theatre May 1 and May 5 to 8. Show times are May 1 and 5 to 8 at 7 p.m. and then May 1 and 5 at 12 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and $5 for kids under 10. Call 604-9437532 or email equinoxboxoffice@gmail.com.

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Cast members are preparing for South Delta Secondary’s production of Legally Blonde the Musical at the Equinox Theatre.

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Exploring a foodie’s paradise Northwest corner of Washington state also rich in natural beauty BY

HANS TAMMEMAGI

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Driving south from Vancouver, I was soon across the U.S. border and exploring the northwest corner of Washington state – rich in natural beauty and a foodie’s paradise. I settled into the Semiahmoo Resort, no ordinary hostelry. Located at the tip of a curving, milelong spit – a county park – the resort is secluded and surrounded by nature. A cannery operated here from 1882 to 1964 and several of the buildings, including an iconic tower, have been preserved and incorporated into the resort. Historic photos and artifacts abound. There’s a sense of times past. Next morning, under a cobalt-blue sky I joined a bird-watching group. Led by Paul Woodcock, a passionate birder and threetime president of the North

Cascades Audubon Society, we set off along a shoreline teeming with herons, gulls, and eagles. “This spit is one of best bird-watching areas in the northwest,” he said, pointing to eelgrass in the shallows. “The grass is crucial, attracting small fish, which attract bigger fish, which attract birds.” In the afternoon, I hiked to the Alaska Packers Association Museum, housed in an original cannery building. I wandered among the displays that revive the years 1873 to 1968 when a salmon cannery operated at the site of the Semiahmoo Resort receiving fish from Alaska. A scale model of a large salmon trap, antique machinery and historic photos make those times come alive. I loved the film of early tall ships and imagined being high in a crow’s nest. As the sun settled lower,

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Charcuterie Platters at Pierside Kitchen.

I squeezed into a kayak and paddled into the bay. Dozens of seals were flopped on the marina dock, their big, round eyes

watching me warily. Behind them, Mount Baker lay like a sleeping giant on the horizon. There was a glorious feeling of oneness with the

watery realm. Next day, hungry from hiking and exploring, the C Shop in Birch Bay beckoned. I rushed through a lunch of pizza and chowder because my sweet tooth was calling. The owners explained that C stands for candy, which the family-run business has been producing for more than 40 years. I was drawn, lemminglike, to Mount Baker, a constant sentinel on the skyline. Ranger Magenta took me in tow and we drove high up to the Heliotrope Trailhead. As we headed out in driving rain, Magenta rolled her eyes at my shorts and a sopping-wet camping hat, in contrast to the svelte, younger, Goretex-clad hikers sharing the trail. The mountain stillness was broken by water cascading down from the melting glaciers, and crossing streams was something of an adventure. We hiked upwards into the snowline.

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The St. David’s Community Choir and the Trinity Community Choir teamed up to present ExtrABBAganza!, an ABBA tribute concert, earlier this month at St. David’s Anglican Church.

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Rennie putting his faith in the past Delta Islanders open B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League regular season on Saturday night in Ladner BY

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Greg Rennie continues to to surrounded himself with familiar faces as he gets set for his second season back in charge of the Delta Junior “A” Islanders. After an outstanding three-year run overseeing the Richmond Intermediate “A” Roadrunners, it’s no coincidence the Ladner native has brought a number of his former players across the river to form the Islanders’ foundation. Roadrunner alumni Brad Hoffman has been named team captain as Delta opens its B.C. Junior “A” Lacrosse League regular season schedule Saturday when the Burnaby Lakers visit the Ladner Leisure Centre at 7:30 p.m. He is joined by at least seven former Roadrunner teammates — Cody Nass, Spencer Bromley, Jayden Campbell, Connor Davidson, Chandler Bradley, Jordan Gilles and goalie Ryland Hood. Gilles is a player Rennie had targeted since accepting the Islanders assistant GM and head coach position in the fall of 2013. It took sending graduating standout Eli McLaughlin at the league trading deadline last July for the Coquitlam Adanacs to finally part with the two-way standout. He has already been named an assistant captain for his final year of junior “He’s a kid who just leads by example,” said Rennie.

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Delta Islanders head coach Greg Rennie talks to his players during a practice session this week at the Ladner Leisure Centre. “He is a such a dynamic player and athlete. He played for me for two years and knows what expect and what kind of brand of lacrosse I like to play. I think with our chemistry, he will flourish here.” The Islanders are coming off a season that ended in disappointment and sadness. The club was confident it could contend for its first-ever championship but was instead a plateau below perennial powerhouses Coquitlam and New West, settling for 12-9-0 record. Rennie decided to

change course and invest in the future by dealing McLaughlin and others for a pile of midget draft picks. Delta was eventually swept in the opening round of playoffs by New West. The results on the floor paled to what the club was going through off of it as Rennie’s longtime assistant Dave Pirog was diagnosed with cancer in May and passed away four months later. “The kids were absolutely crushed and played for him in the playoffs but it was very difficult,” said Rennie.

His revamped coaching staff includes Marty O’Neill and Logan Schuss joining Ryan Keith as assistants. The plan is for Schuss to take 2015 No. 1 overall midget draft pick Tre Leclaire under his wing as he jumps right to the junior level. “They can relate to each other in so many ways,” said Rennie. “Number one overall picks, NCAA Division One star and high expectations. I think Logan can really connect with Tre and Logan knows that too.” Rennie is counting on much improved goaltending

with returnees Hood and Matt Keith having a season under their belts. He is also expecting 6-foot-5 transition player Reece Callies to be a major force at the back end. Local products Evan Messenger and Jon Phillips elevated their offensive games down the stretch and could have big years. “I think we have depth all over the floor,” added Rennie. “There is also a lot of parity in the league this season and it all depends how we come together as a group. But I believe this team can play with anyone.”

Whitecaps hosting free one night clinic next month at Holly Park The Vancouver Whitecaps are bringing their popular free clinic to Ladner next month. The BMO Kickin’ with the Caps community clinic is slated for Tuesday, May 26 from 6-8

p.m. at Holly Park. The session is open for boys and girls ages 7-10. The night will feature coaching from Whitecaps FC players and staff. There will be

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Edgson inducted into Canadian Sports Hall of Fame

Ladner resident Michael Edgson is among10 athletes named to the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015 thanks to his dominance in the pool. Edgson is the most accomplished Paralympic athlete in Canadian history, having captured 21 Olympic medals, including 18 gold, and setting nine world records over three Paralympic Games — 1984, 1988 and 1992. His biggest haul was at the ’88 Games in Seoul where the

(2009), University of Victoria Hall of Fame visually impaired swimmer won nine gold (2012) and the Greater Victoria and set four world records. Sports Hall of Fame (2013). In 2006, Edgson grew up in Nanaimo and he was added to the Terry Fox Hall eventually attended the University of Fame. of Victoria where he was a member Edgson and the rest of the 2015 of the Vikings swim team. He swam Canadian Sports Hall of Fame Class competitively for 12 years. was introduced at a ceremony in Three years ago, he was inducted Toronto on Wednesday. into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame Michael He is joined in the athlete categoand also has been recognized by Edgson ry by Paul Coffey (hockey), Craig the Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame

Forrest (soccer), Jennifer Heil (freestyle skiing), Danielle Goyette (hockey), Nicolas Gill (judo), Susan Auch (speed skating) and Sharon and Shirley Firth (cross-country skiing). Edgson, 45, now works as a financial planner for RBC. His three children have been active in South Delta community sports, including his son Conor who will be representing B.C. at the upcoming Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships.

Terrific run in youth soccer ends with quarter-final loss for Vipers

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Ladner Vipers’ Erika Schwuchow attempts to block a shot during Sunday’s quarter-final loss.

An outstanding run through youth soccer has come to an end for the Ladner Vipers, courtesy of their longtime rival. The U18 girls soccer team was eliminated from the Coastal “B” Cup playdowns after a 4-3 home field quarter-final loss to the Coquitlam Black Ice. The Vipers captured Coastal Cup titles at the U15 and U16 levels. Both championship game victories were over the Black Ice. The girls also narrowly missed out on being U16 provincial champions after losing out in penalty kicks to Williams Lake in the title game. The girls were coached throughout their run by Dirk Schwuchow. Ken Priestlay served as an assistant, while Pete Findlay was also involved for a number of years until his daughter Laura focused full-time on volleyball. Meanwhile, the U17 Tsawwassen Blues have also enjoyed plenty of success in Coastal Cup play and this year is no exception.

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The girls advanced to the semi-finals with a 1-0 win over the Vancouver Fusion. They will head to UBC’s Warren Field for the second straight weekend to take on the Vancouver Fury. The Blues are also a step closer to returning to the Provincial “B” Cup Championships which will take place in Penticton this year. In 2013, they earned bronze. In boys Coastal Cup action, U17 Ladner Celtic’s reign as champions ended with a heartbreaking 2-1 quarter-final extra time loss to the Central City Breakers Elite. The Surrey visitors netted the game winner in the opening minutes of the first overtime period. Ladner carried much of the play but failed to capitalize on a number of chances. The Elite defeated the Celtic three times this season en route to also winning the District 5 regular season and league cup titles.

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• Tastefully renovated throughout • Cherry hardwood floors, new kitchen & bathrooms • New windows, new flat ceilings w/recessed lighting • 3 bedrooms + large family room • Large new sundeck w/sunny south exposure • Ultra quiet location , close to many amenities

#514 555 Abbott St.

8376 Arbour Pl., North Delta

$525,000

$619,900

GOLF COURSE AND NORTH SHORE MOUNTAIN VIEWS!

HUGE LOT! BIG POTENTIAL! • 19,241 sq. ft. lot • Potentially subdividable • Excellent investment or building opportunity • Call for more details

• 2 bdrm 2 bath • 1127 sq. ft. • Hardwood Floors • Granite Countertops • High end appliances • Air conditioning and geothermal heating 208 5099 Springs Blvd., Tsaw

18308 160th

$729,900

$629,900 DESIRABLE WOODWARD LANDING!

UPDATED BEACH GROVE HOME ACROSS FROM BEACH!

• 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

W NE

• 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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1585 Beach Grove Rd., Tsawwassen

#2 5300 Admiral Way, Ladner

$845,000

$759,900

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

NEWER FAMILY HOUSE W/COACH HOME ACROSS FROM MEMORIAL PARK! W

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• Only 4 years young w all the modern luxury finishings

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• 3 Bdrm 3 Bath • 2657 sq. ft. • 50 year roof new in 2011 • Oak hardwood floors • Custom detached workshop • 12,648 sq. ft. lot

• 4 bedrooms in main house plus a 1 bedroom legal suite in coach house • Hardwood floors, Granite and Quartz counters, high-end appliances, and much more! • Walk to many amenities including shopping, restaurants, schools and park • Rental suite rented to reliable tenant for $950/month

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

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

#507 6068 No 3rd

• Concrete mid-rise building • 833 sq. ft., 1 bedroom unit • Close to shopping, restaurants & much more! • Wonderful location

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

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

• Nearly 2,000 sq. ft. w/ double garage • 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Built in 2006 • Close to first class shopping and restaurants

INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE!

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

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

HUGE TOWNHOME!

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 919 sq. ft. • Central location right in the heart of the city • Walk everywhere with everything right at your doorstep • Close to transit • Built in 2007, balance of warranty

• Still under warranty

4580 51st St., Ladner

4716 Stahaken Place, Tsaw

$919,900

$959,900

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228 ENGLISH BLUFF RD. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

737 GLENWOOD DR. English Bluff, Tsaw.

852 TSAW. BEACH RD. English Bluff, Tsaw.

981 PACIFIC DR. English Bluff, Tsaw.

1175 SKANA DR. English Bluff, Tsaw.

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4712 STAHAKEN PL. English Bluff, Tsaw.

4888 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

4935 63A ST. Holly, Ladner

4941 CENTRAL AV. Hawthorne, Ladner

5109 59A ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

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1512 BISHOP RD. South Surrey White Rock

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5135 CLIFF PL Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

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2236 124A ST. Crescent Bch, S. Surrey

4557 SAVOY ST. Port Guichon, Ladner

4632 55B ST., Delta Manor, Ladner

4638 51ST ST. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

4644 51ST ST. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

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5249 LAUREL DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5279 WINDJAMMER RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5375 WELLBURN DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5620 ADMIRAL BV Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5871 FAIR WD Neilsen Grove, Ladner

by fra

#1 Agent in South Delta*

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014!

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

WWW.FRASERELLIOTT.COM

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

W NE

• 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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4967 Trenant St. Ladner

$988,000

$1,198,800 DEVELOPMENT SITE!

EXTENSIVE MODERN RENOVATION W

• 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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• 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

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5454 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner

1103 Shaman Cr, Tsawwassen

$1,500,000

$1,238,800

STUNNING HOME WITH PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS!

BUILT WITH TOTAL STYLE & QUALITY FINISHINGS • 6160 sq. ft. home less than 5 years old • Park-like 20,000 sq. ft. (half acre) lot • High 25 ft ceilings, • Euroline windows & doors • Kentwood wide-plank hardwood floors • Large professionally landscaped front & rear yards

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

5382 Crescent Dr., Ladner

15615 Moffatt Lane

$1,928,800

$2,098,800 WATERFRONT, SPECTACULAR VIEWS

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME E!

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

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• 4,500 sq. ft. • 6 bedrooms, 6 baths • Triple garage • Separate 2 bedroom guest or nanny suite

• 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

558 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen

4273 River Road W., Ladner

$2,500,000

$2,100,000 RIVERFRONT 20 ACRE PARCEL! NE

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FARMLAND!

• 20 acres of prime Riverfront farmland • ALR designated • Invest in South Delta & watch your money grow!

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LOT 1 HWY 99 BB, Ladner

$2,880,000

$3,998,800

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

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

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# 39 5900 FERRY RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

1067 WILMINGTON DR. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

1425 WINDSOR CR. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

4531 60B ST. Holly, Ladner

4569 62ND ST. Holly, Ladner

5133 8A AV. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

5135 45TH AV. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

5170 12TH AV. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

5205 2ND AV. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

5241 WESTMINSTER AV. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5260 6TH AV. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

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5336 CHAMBERLAYNE AV. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5348 COMMODORE DR. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5698 9A AV. Tsawwassen East, Tsaw.

5853 VARDON PL. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

5983 16TH AV. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

6358 SUNRISE LN. Holly, Ladner

6377 CRESCENT CT. Holly, Ladner

6677 LONDON CT. Holly, Ladner

6703 1A AV. Boundary Beach, Tsaw.

6754 LONDON DR. Holly, Ladner

10970 NORUM CR. Nordel, N. Delta

6243 HOLLY PARK CT. Holly, Ladner

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

604.728.2845

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

• 28.59 Acres • ALR • Good Investment

6454 River Rd., Ladner

personal real estate corporation

STUNNING RESIDENCE WITH BREATH TAKING VIEWS!

GREAT INVESTMENT/DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

fraser elliott

April 24, 2015 The Delta Optimist A35

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

A36 The Delta Optimist April 24, 2015

#1 IN SOUTH DELTA!

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

DID YOU KNOW THE MARKET IN LADNER AND TSAWWASSEN IS RED HOT? There is a very good chance your home is worth considerably more than you think it is!

WE ARE SURPRISING SELLERS EVERY DAY WITH GOOD NEWS ON THE VALUE OF THEIR HOME!

Prices have been increasing very quickly and most sellers we talk to have no idea what price they can now attain for their home in South Delta! 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

April 24, 2015 The Delta Optimist A37

Call us today for a free evaluation to ﬁnd out what your home is worth!!

604.728.2845

WE WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO YOU! TOP 100 RE/MAX REALTORS® 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!

A38 The Delta Optimist April 24, 2015

2014: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

TrishandTeri .ca • GET MOVING WITH TRISH AND TERI •

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

LOOK NO FURTHER! Beautiful 12,000 sqft. OCEANFRONT property (72’ FRONTAGE) overlooking the Gulf Islands and accessed by a private road. Moor your boat off the front yard, go crabbing and kayaking, and watch beautiful sunsets while soaking in your hot tub. This lovely French Provincial style home offers main floor living and 3 bedrooms and a den up PLUS 445 sq ft unfinished ready for future expansion. The main floor sunroom, living room and library overlook a covered porch and out to the ocean. There’s a separate double garage with mechanic’s pit. A retreat from the City yet close to the new mall and the future bridge to the City.

N 4 PE 2O N SU

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

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

Custom built tudor style executive home in The Terrace. Enjoy the 4,300 sqft. that this 4 bdrm, games room & fully ﬁnished walk out basement offers.

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!

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N 4 PE 2O N SU

44 Woodland Drive | NEW LISTING | $948,000

48-7088 Lynnwood Drive | RICHMOND | $478,800

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

5677 Timbervalley Road | NEW LISTING | $949,000

Rancher style Richmond townhome with 3 bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, double garage, and huge, very private roof top deck. A rancher in the sky!

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.

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

2014

WWW.DELTAOPENHOUSE.CA

April 24, 2015 The Delta Optimist A39

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!!!

JOANNE EVANS AILEEN NOGUER JOANNE EVANS

R.N (Ret) Direct Lines 946-8000 • 943 8080 • joanneevans@remax.net aileennoguer@remax.net joanneevans@remax.net

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

RANCHER STYLE TOWNHOME!

$343,900

NEW LISTING!!

$793,500

NEW LISTING!!

• 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 1,647 sq.ft. this is a BEST BUY -30 minutes from Vancouver, minutes from the Village of Ladner!

• ‘The Pillars’ • 1,020 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

• 1,950 Sq.ft. OCEAN VIEW property • 3,960 Sq.ft. Lot at the end of a no-thru street! • 3 Bed, 2 full baths • Large living room with doors to spacious deck!

#16-6105 River RD.

#102-1702 56th St.

WHITE ROCK

14705 Oxenham

$548,088

NORTH DELTA

• Open plan post and beam RANCHER in quiet cul-de-sac • Updated kitchen • 1,270 Sq.ft home with recent paint • 3 bedrooms and 2 baths • 6,180 Sq.ft. Western exposed yard

7467 118A St.

WANTED! 3/4 Bedroom home in West

OVER ASKING!!

5819 51 Ave.

#101-1250 55th St.

WANTED! Ladner 2/3 Bedroom Townhome CASH BUYER!!

SOLD

#28-1700 56th St.

295 54A St.

944 Bayview Dr.

SOLD

#201-1250 55th St.

5174 2nd Ave.

4764 Wesley Dr.

#3-3459 River Road West

OVER ASKING!!

Lander!!!

SOLD

SANDOLLAR

• Ground floor unit with private entrance! • Spacious, 1,318 Sq.ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit has fresh neutral colours throughout! • Bright white kitchen with sunny eating area • French doors leading to HUGE patio with privacy hedging • Workshop too!

SOLD

in 6 DAYS!!

SOLD

$445,000

in 12 DAYS!!

www.deltahomes.ca

in 5 DAYS!!

5360 12th Avenue, Delta BC, V4M 2B3

www.ladnerrealestate.ca

A40 The Delta Optimist April 24, 2015

LADNER FLOAT HOMES

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

#9 – 3459 W River Road, Ladner SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00 PM

THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING???

LET ME HELP YOU!!!

I provide a FREE Market Evaluation to SELLERS - NO obligation & NO rush! BUYERS - I work with you every step of the way to find a place you will be proud to call HOME

WANTED!!! Tsawwassen RANCHERS!!! 2 bedroom condos in Fairway Estates or Hunter Green! I have buyers - call me if you are thinking of selling! 496 SANDBAR PL TSAWWASSEN $878,800

!! ! D L SO T S U J

LISTED BY REMAX PROGROUP REALTY

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.

OPEN HOUSE

42’ boat slip

$499,000

Priced to SELL

#27 - 3871 W River Rd., Ladner Delightful modern cottage a ﬂoat with fabulous views. New roof, Ikea kitchen, open concept with spacious bedroom and studio above.

$238,000

Priced to SELL

www.ﬂoathomesales.com

Sutton Seafair Realty

604-788-9727

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

jane@janemeadows.com www.janemeadows.com

$710,000

5743 16TH AVE. Stunning 3 bedroom beach home with newer wood windows and hardwood floors throughout most of home. Large 7700 square foot lot across from Beach Grove golf course. Jane Meadows 604-943-8080 Progroup 5360 12th Ave. www.janemeadows.com

NEW LISTING

$675,000

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 5290 1ST AVENUE

3 bedroom rancher with lots of updates in Pebble Hill area. Large southern exposed yard with workshop with 110 volt. New roof in December 2014. Newer furnace and hot water tank, all new windows and doors, newer main bathroom, all new trex deck. Freshly painted inside and out and all new fencing. Jane Meadows 604-946-8000

NEW LISTING

$615,000

é OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

NEW LISTING

$449,000

#201 1140 55TH STREET

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rancher in Hawthorne district, close to all amenities, schools, shops. Recreation facilities.

5445 48A AVENUE

Stunning 2 bedroom plus den, western exposed condo in Tsw. Green in the Village. Updated kitchen, bathrooms and cork flooring throughout. Approximately 1500 sq. feet.

Jane Meadows 604-943-8080

Jane Meadows 604-946-8000

• BUYING OR SELLING REAL ESTATE, CALL JANE 604-946-8000 • ESTATES SALES ie: Probate, P.O.A’s • RELOCATION SPECIALIST • 24 YEARS IN REAL ESTATE

April 24, 2015 The Delta Optimist A41

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!

5615 Admiral Blvd. | $839,900 2,555 sqft - 4 bdrms - den - 2.5 bath - family room master on main - Marina Gardens - 6,021 sqft lot

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

5065 Wilson Drive | $795,000

5639 Dove Place | $1,038,000

NEW LISTING!

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

HALF DUPLEX

SOLD

by + ass

SOLD

lowe richarodciates

#106-4747 54A Street | $269,900

NEW LISTING!

#204-4733 River Road W.

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

SOLD

by + ass

VIEW

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Cedar Springs Drive Listed by Royal Lepafe Regency

SOLD

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

NEW LISTING!

Listed by Royal Lepage SOLD by richard lowe + associates

d lowe richar sociates

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

802 sq.ft. - 1 bdrm - 1 bath - top floor pet friendly building - Adlington Court - 2 condos

2,937 sq.ft. - 4 / 5 bdrms - 3 bath - den games room up - many updates - 7,104 sq.ft. lot

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

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

NEW LISTING!

5275 Chamberlayne Ave | $968,900

SOLD

QUIET LOCATION

QUIET STREET

lowe richarodciates

debbie@realestatedelta.com

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

NEW LISTING!

Debbie Dray Office Administrator

d lowe richar sociates + as

A305 - 4811 53rd Street

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

lowe richarodciates

by + ass

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

BUILDING LOTS SOLD

lowe richarodciates + ass

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

Marina Garden Estates

SOLD

d lowe richar sociates + as

1141 Fairway Views Wynd Listed by Sutton Group

SOLD

d lowe richar sociates + as

5892 Cove Reach Road Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

All our homes are miracle homes!

SOLD

d lowe richar sociates + as

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

SOLD

d lowe richar sociates + as

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

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The

Geffke’s Premier Real Estate Team Jurgen 778-229-0627

Associate Broker MLS Diamond Master Quarter Century Club Life Member

Johanna 604-719-7345

Medallion Club 27 Years

Stefan B.B.A. 604-767-4038

Top 10% in Sales of all Greater Vancouver Realtors for 32 Years

Medallion Club 7 Years

#115 15185 36th Avenue, White Rock

JUST LISTED!!

$399,900

$365, 900

GORGEOUS 2 BEDROOM PENTHOUSE WITH MOUNT BAKER VIEWS IN THE OLIVA!

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.

#213-6263 River Road, Ladner - Open Sunday 2 - 4 NE W P $479, RICE 000

OPEN SUN 2-4

The best location in the complex! Fantastic open layout with extra high ceilings & floor to ceiling windows! View balcony with a gas bbq hookup. Very spacious bedrooms. 2 full baths, granite countertops, bamboo flooring, gas fireplace, 2 parking spots & locker. “Live Green” in an award winning “Leed Certified Building” (leadership in energy & environmental design). Non smoking! Short walk to all amenities! Pets allowed w/rest.

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.

#16 1700 56th St.

#106 1702 56th St.

D SOL

$357, 000

365,0 00

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

ROYAL LePAGE Regency Realty Ltd. Medallion Recipients

Congratulations

2014 MEDALLION QUALIFIERS

Bauck Team

Dean Bauck

Frank Becir, Manager of Royal LePage Regency Realty Ltd., is pleased to recognize the outstanding achievement of the following individuals for qualifying for 2014 Medallion Club, which represents the top 10% of Realtors in the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board.

Mary Lynn Cassels

Team Leader 2014 Medallion Club

Team Member 2014 Medallion Club

Geffke Team

Stefan Geffke Team Leader 2014 Medallion Club

Jurgen Geffke

Presidents Club Lifetime Membership MLS Diamond Masters 28 Years Quarter Century Club

Rohwer Team

Johanna Geffke Team Member 2014 Medallion Club

Individual Category

Helping you is what we doTM

Tim Rohwer Team Leader 2014 Medallion Club

Sharon Rohwer Team Member 2014 Medallion Club

Sarah Toigo 2014 Medallion Club

1333 56th Street, Delta 604-943-7411 604-946-1688

April 24, 2015 The Delta Optimist A43

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

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

A rare ﬁnd in sunny Tsawwassen, CityHomes offer the perfect blend of condo and townhome living. Private entries mean no communal hallways. The variety of spacious open ﬂoor plans offers plenty of choice. Secure underground parking and low maintenance complete the lock-and-go lifestyle. 1708–55A STREET AT 18 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

CITYHOMESNORTHGATE.CA | 604.948.2345

A44 The Delta Optimist April 24, 2015

THE CHANCEYS 778.434.8899

RE/MAX City Realty

www.FlexRateGroup.com

JUST LISTED | OPEN SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00 6671 London Court, Ladner Spacious 2,700 square foot home located in desirable Holly area. Quiet cul-de-sac, close to elementary school and parks. Total of 4 bedrooms, and a terrific games room up. Master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite and walk in closet. Main floor with formal living room and a great dining room to entertain lots of family & friends. Large kitchen and family room overlooking this lovely back yard. Den/office also on main floor. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay call today to view!

$828,000

April 24, 2015 The Delta Optimist A45

THE CHANCEYS

778.434.8899

RE/MAX City Realty

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29 Wallace Place

Pebble Hill Cul-De-Sac Lovely home tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac location in desirable Pebble Hill. Over 1990 square feet with a great functional layout. Includes 3 bedrooms, den/office, family room and a mud room. Living room with wood fireplace,dining room, kitchen & eating area. Updates include windows and bathrooms. Come and see....Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love it!

$899,000

A46 The Delta Optimist April 24, 2015

THE CHANCEYS 778.434.8899

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GARDEN SUITE

#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... Call today!

$269,000

WE ARE VIRTUALLY SOLD OUT... CALL US TO GET YOUR HOME SOLD TOO!

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

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

April 24, 2015 The Delta Optimist A47

THE CHANCEYS

778.434.8899

RE/MAX City Realty

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OPEN SUN 2-4

PEBBLE HILL RANCHER RARE FIND 65 55A Street, Tsawwassen

Lovely updated rancher in desirable Pebble Hill. Includes living room with gas fireplace, formal dining room that leads to west exposed back yard. Kitchen, eating area and cozy family room with wood fireplace. 3 bedrooms (master with 3 piece ensuite). Loads of updates over past 8 years include roof, boiler system, windows, doors, hardwood flooring and bathrooms. Large double garage and loads for storage in this terrific home Don’t delay call today to view!

$828,000

Congratulations to Blake Chancey 2014 MEDALLION CLUB QUALIFIER

(TOP 10% OF REALTORS® IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD)

BLAKE CHANCEY 604-788-0480 Lifetime resident of South Delta

A52 The Delta Optimist April 24, 2015

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