Delta Optimist February 5 2016 by Delta Optimist

BE MY VALENTINE: Couples show their playful side in our annual contest, 16-17 NEBRASKA BOUND: South Delta hockey standout commits to NCAA school, 25 installations gandyinstallations.net

604.534.5555 YOUR HEATING SPECIALIST

www.delta-optimist.com

NEWSSTAND $1

The voice of Delta since 1922

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Whose

BRIDGE is it anyway? Photo by Gord Goble

New crossing means bigger ships could ply the Fraser

Page 12 & 13

IT’S OUR BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR

% OFF

• CELLULAR SHADES • SOLAR SHADES

Offer valid until February 29, 2016 SELECT SIGNATURE SERIES WINDOW COVERINGS

• ROMAN SHADES • SHUTTERS

www.budgetblinds.com • #125 - 7391 Vantage Way, Delta • 604-948-3088

A2 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

Tsawwassen Springs

A VIBRANT NEW COMMUNITY TO CALL HOME.

LIVE HERE. Now- Selling - The Heron Collection Starting at $519,900 Now Selling The Heron Collection Starting at $314,900 TheHeron HeronCollection Collectionoffers offerstimeless, timeless,Arts Arts&&Crafts Craftsdesign designwith withexpansive expansiveviews viewsofofthe thegolf golfcourse, course,North NorthShore Shore The mountainsand andwater, water,surrounded surroundedby byfamily-run family-runneighbourhood neighbourhoodstores storeswith withpersonal personaland andcharming charmingservice serviceand and mountains terrificbeaches. beaches.You’ll You’llfind findeverything everythingright rightoutside outsideyour yourdoor doorfrom fromyoga yoga&&Pilates, Pilates,and andphysiotherapy, physiotherapy,totoPat PatQuinn’s Quinn’s terrific Restaurant&&Bar, Bar,as aswell wellas asaaneighbourhood neighbourhoodstore store&&cafe. cafe. Restaurant

DINE HERE. PATQUINNS.COM | 604.948.1123

PATQUINNS.COM

GOLF HERE.

CELEBRATE HERE.

GET YOUR TODAY! GET YOURSPRINGS SPRINGSGOLF GOLFCARD CARD TODAY!

FOR WEDDINGS, EVENTS, FOR WEDDINGS,CORPORATE CORPORATE EVENTS,

AND RECEIVE ON AND RECEIVEPREFERRED PREFERREDPRICING PRICING ON

GATHERINGS AND GATHERINGS ANDMORE. MORE.BOOK YOUR

GREEN FEES ONLINE GREEN FEESALL ALLYEAR. YEAR.BUY BUY ONLINE

EVENT 604.948.1533

OR IN IN THE THEPRO PROSHOP SHOP. TSAWWASSENSPRINGS.CA 604.948.4653

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS Only 30 minutes to Vancouver, 15 minutes to YVR and minutes from the BC Ferry Terminal. Tsawwassen is the sunniest community in the Lower Mainland that offers the small town charm of a seaside community with big city proximity. Where home becomes a holiday, come visit us and learn why.

5133 Springs Boulevard, Tsawwassen 604.948.1533 TSAWWASSENSPRINGS.CA

OPENING SPRING 2016

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.

Marketed By:

PluggedIn There are many ways to connect with the Optimist, both online and through social media.

LAYAR

UPFRONT

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A3

Got News?

Contact Ted, Sandor, Dave or Jessica at editor@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451 SCAN WITH

What's Layared today:

TO REVEAL PHOTOS

PAGE 19

See singer/songwriter Ross Douglas in action ahead of his performance at this weekend’s Songwriter Café.

PAGE 22

Check out more photos of travel writer Lauren Kramer’s weekend exploring Thurston County. Viewing Layared content in the Optimist is easy. Just download the free app from www.layar. com or your app store for your iOS or Android phone and then scan the page where you see the Layar logo. That way you'll be able to access additional content like videos, photos and more.

WEBSITE Get all the news 24/7 online or on your smart phone at delta-optimist.com

TWITTER Follow the Optimist in the Twittersphere: @DeltaOptimist @tedmurphydelta @Optimist_sports @GyarmatiSandor @willis_optimist @JessicaEKerr

FACEBOOK Visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ TheDeltaOptimist to join the conversation on today's hottest issues.

Have Your Say

Optimist readers can comment on online stories on our website. Check it out at delta-optimist.com

5008 47A Avenue, Delta, BC V4K 1T8 PHONE 604-946-4451 EMAIL editor@deltaoptimist.com Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm

Kids take over Gallery 1710! PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE

The South Delta Artists Guild gave youngsters an opportunity to try their hand at painting during a session last Saturday at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen. Brody of Ladner (right) gets his hands dirty while Makayla of Tsawwassen (above) takes a more refined approach.

Taking bias out of policing

Delta Police Department breaking ground with launch of training program JESSICA KERR

j ke r r @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

The Delta Police Department has rolled out a new training program for all its employees aimed at helping reduce those unconscious biases that creep into everyday life. Chief Neil Dubord said the program is aimed at reducing the gap between the community and police and building public trust in police. The idea came out of former Attorney General Wally Oppal’s inquiry into the missing and murdered women on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. In his final report, released in 2012, Oppal concluded that bias can operate in a variety of ways, often through unintentional acts or failures to act.

Just chillin just got a whole lot chillier? G e t h e a t , g e t G a n d y. $800 rebate high-efficiency Natural gasonrebates for

naturalhome gas furnaces your fortisbc.com/offers fortisbc.com/furnace

“Law enforcement agencies mirror the society they serve,” Oppal wrote. “Thus the historic and continuing racism within Canadian society is likely to be reproduced in discriminatory policies and practices within law enforcement, unless and until steps are taken to actively work toward biasfree policing.” One of the many recommendations that came out of Oppal’s report was that police agencies carry out mandatory training in overcoming biases, rather than more passive sensitivity training. Dubord said in the absence of a provincewide program, which is in the works but has not been rolled out yet, the department decided to design its own. Delta is

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Sgt. Sukh Sidhu carries out biased-free policing training at the Delta Police Department.

the first department in the province to take on training on overcoming implicit biases. “We wanted to be leaders in this,” Dubord said. Last fall Melissa Granum, corporate planning and communications manager for the department, and Sgt. Sukh Sidhu

were in Winnipeg for a session on identifying and reducing unconscious biases. Unconscious bias is something that develops in people over time, based on past life experiences and their current circumstances. It can unconsciously affect how a person interacts with people of a different race or ethnic background, gender, age or sexual orientation. For example, Granum said, a police officer performing a routine traffic stop might approach the car differently depending on who they see in the vehicle — an elderly driver, a mom with a car seat in the back or a car full of teenagers. Dubord said the training is important because as the community continues

to become more diverse, police officers are coming into contact with a wider variety of people. Granum said the initial training she and Sidhu received was based on a U.S. model that focused more on black-white race relations. She said they took that program and refined it to make it more specific to Canada and Delta. “The ultimate goal is for them to understand that there is the existence and recognize it when it happens,” she said. The department’s management team already went through the training course, which sparked some lively debate, Granum said, and the program was rolled out to all officers and civilian staff starting last Friday.

SAVE UP TO

1,700!

LENNOX WINTER CONSUMER PROMO

Receive up to $1,700 in rebates with the purchase of a Lennox home comfort system. Winter Promotion runs from January 18th to February 12th, 2016.

604.534.5555 YOUR HEATING SPECIALIST

A4 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

Officer is facing two forgery charges

A Delta police officer is facing forgery charges. Const. Geoffrey Young was charged this week with two counts of forgery in relation to prescription pain medication after a Surrey RCMP investigation. The alleged offences took place on Nov. 8, 2015 and were not related to Young’s police duties. At the time he was on administrative duties following a return to work after a medical leave. The officer, 38, is charged with forgery and causing a person to use a forged document. His next court appearance is scheduled for today. Young has been a member of the Delta Police Department since 2009. He remains on paid medical leave while a Police Act investigation is carried out.

TSN on air from Tsawwassen Springs!

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

TSN 1040 hosts Barry Macdonald (left), Bob Marjanovich (middle) and Don Taylor (right) broadcast last week from Tsawwassen Springs, which hosted the CHL Top Prospects dinner at Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar.

Fire fundraiser offers life-saving skills Another fundraiser benefitting Loranda Farms is set for next weekend.

up to 50% OFF

The farm’s barn, which was home to Loranda Stables and Kitty Kottage,

Dirty Blinds?

Custom Blinds & Shades • Shutters & Faux Wood Blinds • Silhouettes, Pirouettes & More!

W I N D O W F A S H I O N S

For A Free Quote Call

604-948-5450

www.hangandshine.ca

20% OFF

February Cleaning Special

With this ad. Not valid with any other offer. Expires Feb. 29, 2016

SALE

ge ts Villa vemen o r p Im rway unde

Do you need new shoes?

was destroyed by fire last Wednesday night. Organizer Lisa OchoaRangno said as soon as she heard about the fire she knew she wanted to do something to help out owner Micaela Robinson. She said her daughter ran a horse rescue operation out of the barn a few years ago that wouldn’t have taken off without Robinson’s help. Ochoa-Rangno, a Delta resident, works for Richmond’s OHM Medical, which, among other services, provides resuscitation equipment and customized medical workshops. She said she came up with the idea of creating a fundraising event where the public could come out, have fun and learn the life-

Sure you do!

saving skills of CPR and using an AED. “Let’s breathe life back into Loranda Farms after their devastating fire and help them rebuild their life’s work,” she said, adding the CPR awareness event could also help residents learn how to save a life. The event is set for Saturday, Feb. 13 at Hawthorne Elementary from noon to 2 p.m. The event is by donation with a minimum of $5. Donations can be made at the door or through e-transfer to lisa.ochoarangno@ohmmedical. com. There are also two online fundraisers for Loranda Farms and Pathfinder Pet Care, an adjacent business that has

been without power since the fire. They can be found at https://www.gofundme. com/8fjv8zsc and https:// www.gofundme.com/fsmwt5yk. The Loranda Farms fundraiser has raised more than $15,000 since it was started just hours after the fire and the Pathfinder Pet Care page has raised more than $800 to help pay for the gas needed to run generators to power the business and residence. A bottle and tack drive for Loranda Farms has been organized for this weekend. Donations are being accepted at Ladner Baptist Church between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tack donations for the horses and their owners can also be dropped off at the church.

Winskill Park Master Plan Public Consultations

YES

Let’s #TalkDelta!

We’re looking for your feedback on the Winskill Park Master Plan.

Buy new shoes!

extra 5% off

already discou nted items

Support local businesses to support your community.

104 - 4841 Delta Street, Ladner Corner of Delta & Bridge St. in the of Ladner Village 604.200.3069 • southdeltaheels@gmail.com Open Mon - Sat.10am to 5:30pm; Sundays 11am - to 3pm; Closed Holidays

Join Delta staff in developing a long-range vision, in the form of a Master Plan, for Winskill Park, including the Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre. The following public consultation meetings will be held in February:

Public

MEETING SCHEDULE

Community Organizations

Wednesday, February 10 KinVillage Community Centre Community Input Session

5-8 pm

Thursday, February 11 Harris Barn Community Input Session

5-8 pm

Saturday, February 13 South Delta Recreation Centre Arctic Room Community Input Session

12:30-3 pm

Tuesday, February 16 Kin House Community Input Session

5-8 pm

For a full meeting schedule, and more information about the Winskill Park Master Plan process, visit Delta.ca/WinskillPark

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A5

Truck stolen while in for repairs South Delta Crime Beat

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 inprogress crimes and emergencies or 604-946-4411 for other assistance. The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week:

TSAWWASSEN

• Jan. 25, 4 p.m., Beach Grove Road: Complainant parked her vehicle for winter storage in the driveway of a vacant residence. On checking on the vehicle the complainant found it had been stolen. The vehicle covered by storage insurance was left with all doors locked, including a steering wheel lock. Information added to the police database. • Jan. 29, 1:57 p.m., 1200-block of 56th Street: Report received of a fraud

occurring at a local business. Police attended and seized a fraudulent Government of Canada income tax refund cheque. The cheque had been returned to the business indicating an altered name and amount. Police investigation found the cheque had likely been deposited by a female who had been previously arrested for attempting to cash a fraudulent cheque. Investigation to continue. • Jan. 30, 10:34 a.m., 400-block of Centennial Parkway: Complainant reported his work truck parked overnight in front of his residence was stolen. The vehicle was left locked and is described as a grey 2003 Ford F350 crew cab with matching Leer canopy. • Jan. 30, 11:11 a.m., English Bluff Road: Report received from complainant that sometime over the last few days someone had entered his vacant residence by prying open the side garage door, causing $500 in damage. Police identified a possible suspect from a witness description of a person observed in the area at the time.

You’re invited

• Jan. 30, 9:30 p.m., 1200-block of 12th Avenue: Police observed a female leaving a business. She was stumbling in the parking lot and appeared to have trouble opening the trunk. The suspect then drove with the left turn signal blinking for a half a block before being stopped by police. The driver, who smelled of liquor and was slurring her speech, was detained and chartered for impaired driving, and transported to headquarters to provide breath samples. The suspect’s vehicle was impounded and she was released with a court date. • Jan. 31, 10:36 a.m., 1500-block of 54th Street: Two complainants reported someone had entered their unlocked vehicles parked overnight in their driveway. Items stolen include an expensive pair of Ralph Lauren sunglasses and a red plastic change purse containing approximately $15. • Feb. 1, 9 a.m.: A found “Raven” bike is being held at the Tsawwassen Community Police Station. The owner can claim at the office, 1108-56th St., on identification.

LADNER

• Jan. 25, 10:09 a.m., 5100-block of Ladner Trunk Road: A driver’s license left at a business was turned into police headquarters. Attempts to locate the holder of the license have not been successful. The license can be claimed at police headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent. • Jan. 28, 7:31 a.m., Massey Place: Complainant reported that sometime overnight two vehicles were broken into and rummaged throughout. Both vehicles were left unlocked at the side of the residence. Items stolen include a Swiss brand backpack containing a black Dell laptop computer. • Jan. 28, 11:30 a.m., 4700-block of Arthur Drive: An engraved gold ring with several circular diamonds was turned into police headquarters. The owner can claim on identification at headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent. • Jan. 29, 1 a.m., 5000block of 47th Avenue: A citizen reported a truck had driven on the grass at

the park and was still on the scene in the parking lot. Police attended and located several individuals from the truck in the park with a strong odour of marijuana detected near the subjects. All parties arrested, warned and then released at the scene. • Jan. 29, 7:34 a.m., 7100-block of Venture Street: Complainant reported his vehicle parked at his workplace was stolen sometime overnight. The vehicle, a 1994 Ford pickup, was mid-repair and could not have been driven far. A red “Boulder” Giant bicycle left at the scene was seized by police. Vehicle added to the police database. • Jan. 29, 9:22 a.m., 7400-block of Progress Way: The manager of a business reported a vehicle parked in front had the driver’s door lock punched out and the ignition damaged. A black Panasonic DMC Z30 digital camera was stolen from the glove box. • Jan. 30, 7:40 p.m., 5200-block of Ferry Road: A pair of expensive sunglasses and a GPS found in the area have been turned into police headquarters.

New deputy from RCMP

A high-ranking RCMP officer has joined the Delta Police Department. Chief Neil Dubord announced Monday that Norm Lipinski is joining the department as deputy chief beginning March 14. “It gives me great pleasure to announce that Norm Lipinski has been selected as our new deputy chief constable,” said Mayor Lois Jackson, who also heads the Delta police board. Lipinski served with the Edmonton Police Service, attaining the rank of deputy chief there before accepting a position as assistant commissioner with the RCMP. He has been the district officer in the Lower Mainland and the criminal operations officer in E-Division for the last five years. “Norm is an accomplished police leader who has built a strong reputation as a credible and collaborative leader who is grounded in the philosophies of community policing and service to the public,” Dubord said.

Intelligent investment strategies meet low fees. Learn to generate up to 7%* per year in monthly income.

Exchange Traded Funds explained Join us

Thursday, February 18th 2:00pm to 3:00pm or 5:30pm to 6:30pm Beach Grove Golf Club 5946 12 Ave., Tsawwassen, BC RSVP by February 16th to Aman at 604.535.4720 or aman.sangha@scotiawealth.com. Seating is limited to 20

Join us at our free workshop and learn how to: < < < <

Use our core strategies to strengthen your portfolio Enhance cash flow by generating tax-efficient dividend income Use quantitative strategies to lower portfolio volatility Use ETFs to reduce risk and management fees at the same time

If you own mutual funds you need to attend this presentation. Presented by Dan Keil, CIM Senior Wealth Advisor ScotiaMcLeod,® a division of Scotia Capital Inc.

Featuring Krista Hass VP, Purpose Investments

* Yield as of January 13, 2016. Rates vary every day and are not guaranteed. ® Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia, used under licence. ™ Trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia, used under licence. Scotia Wealth Management™ consists of a range of ﬁnancial services provided by The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank®); The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company (Scotiatrust®); Private Investment Counsel, a service of 1832 Asset Management L.P.; 1832 Asset Management U.S. Inc.; Scotia Wealth Insurance Services Inc.; and ScotiaMcLeod®, a division of Scotia Capital Inc. Wealth advisory and brokerage services are provided by ScotiaMcLeod, a division of Scotia Capital Inc. Scotia Capital Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada.

A6 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

‘Big Air’ takes high-flying ways to Texas

Eight-year-old Graeme Laybourn of Ladner off to Dallas for KTM Junior Supercross Challenge DAVE WILLIS

d w i l l i s @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Graeme Laybourn is shown during a recent practice session in Richmond.

sport and practices five and sometimes six days a week. Laybourn said he likes everything about it, including taking jumps. “I get big air,” he said. The young racer has the nickname “Big Air,” given to him by his dad Robin. He rides a 50cc Cobra,

PHOTO BY DAVE WILLIS

Laybourn shows off some of the racing trophies he’s accumulated so far. an American racing bike, and will be starting on a 65cc bike this year. Getting

to the provincial championships and nationals are some of his goals for 2016.

He recently started getting coaching from Ladner rider Wyatt Waddell.

You can follow Laybourn on Instagram @ graemelaybourn21.

Ts I a NF Fe ww SESORM b. a SI AT Fe Lad 15 thsse ONS ION b. ne • n 18 r 6p Sto th S • tore m re 6p m

Ladner’s Graeme Laybourn is headed to Texas later this month to take part in the KTM Junior Supercross Challenge. The eight-year-old will be racing on a motorcycle against other youngsters in a three-lap event at AT&T Stadium, home of the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys, on Feb. 20. Laybourn, one of 15 riders to be chosen, said he’s “excited” to be taking part. The event “is an invitational Sportminicycle event created by KTM in the mid-90’s as a highquality intermission exhibition held at Supercross stadium events,” the organization’s website explains. Laybourn, who said he hopes to become a pro racer, got started in arenacross two years ago and plans to begin racing in an outdoor series this year. His mom, Samantha Barbera, said he’s “amazingly dedicated” to the

free yourself of weight problems with

The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method

$500 DISCOUNT Complimentary before & after scan

weight eight loss method with... Finally a w er a decade of success over weight loss & nutrition education medical doctor endorsements comprehensive guidelines & tools personalized ongoing support

Comfortable Removable Clear Your perfect alternative to braces! Call us at 604.943.2291 to book your appointment www.NaturesDental.ca

Now available Now available at at these these locations! locations!

Pharmasave Tsawwassen Pharmasave Tsawwassen 1244 - 56th Street, Tsawwassen

1244 56th Street, Tsawwassen

604-943-8966

Pharmasave Ladner

Pharmasave Ladner 132-4857 Elliott Street, Ladner 4857 Elliott Street, Ladner

604-946-4555

Talk to your Ideal Protein Weight Loss Coach today!

Results non typical. You should not expect to experience similar results. You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other diet program to determine if it is right for your needs. This is an Independent Centre approved by Ideal Protein to promote the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method and sell Ideal Protein Products.

c o m m u n i t y

n e w s

ONLINE w w w. d e l t a - o p t i m i s t . c o m

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A7

enhance your life without diet, exercise, meditation or therapy.

Cosmetic and comprehensive dentistry for adults. DISCOVER YOUR OPTIONS:

604-688-4422 Dr. Jan Roberts

451 Bute Street (Coal Harbour), Vancouver www.asmileabove.ca Meetings begin next week to develop a long range vision for Winskill Park.

FILE PHOTO

Public is asked to weigh in on master plan for Winskill Park

The Corporation of Delta is looking for the public’s input into a master plan for Winskill Park. Beginning Feb. 9, the municipality will start a series of meetings intended to develop a longrange vision in the form of a master plan for the Tsawwassen park, including the Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre. “These public consultations will provide valuable insight into what residents believe will be required for

Winskill Park to continue to meet the needs of the community in the future,” the Corporation of Delta states on its website. Meetings with residents, stakeholders and community organizations will be held over the next six months. The master plan process includes four phases — gathering community input, prioritization of that input, developing a program that will then be put out to the community for

further input and design, where the community will be engaged to provide feedback on a conceptual design and an implementation plan. The first public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre. For more information and the full meeting schedule, visit http:// www.delta.ca/your-government/delta’s-projects/ winskill-park-master-plan.

Notice of Intention to Renew Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Municipal Council of the Corporation of Delta intends, by Bylaw No. 7517, to renew the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area as shown within the bold outlines in the illustration for the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021. Copies of Bylaw No. 7517 are available from the Municipal Clerk’s Office at Delta Municipal Hall during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday to Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday); TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Delta Council may, by majority vote, grant money to an applicant under Section 215(2) of the Community Charter for the purpose of planning and implementing a Business Promotion Scheme. A Business Promotion Scheme means: • to encourage and promote business in the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area; • to conduct studies of, and advance projects, plans or improvements designed to benefit the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area members; • to improve and beautify streets, sidewalks or municipally owned land, buildings or other structures in the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area. AND THAT all the monies provided to the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Society pursuant to Bylaw No. 7517 will be recovered in each year from the owners of taxable Class 5 (Light Industry) and Class 6 (Business and Other) properties within the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area, by way of a property value tax on land and improvements; AND THAT the money granted under Bylaw No. 7517 shall only be expended by the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Society in accordance with the conditions and limitations and the Business Promotion Scheme as set out in the Bylaw; AND THAT the estimated cost to plan and implement the Business Promotion Scheme would be $826,000 for the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021. The 2016 budget estimate of $129,310 will result in a 2016 levy of approximately $.6496 per $1,000 of assessed value, based on preliminary 2016 assessments; AND THAT the Business Improvement Area may be established unless, within one month after publication of this notice, a majority of the owners representing at least one-half of the property values of the parcels that are liable to be specially charged, petition Delta Council not to proceed. Class 5 (Light Industrial) and Class 6 (Business/ and Other) property owners within the area designated in the illustration above wishing to petition against the renewal of the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area must submit written notification of their objection to the Municipal Council at The Corporation of Delta, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. V4K 3E2, by not later than 4:45 p.m. on March 14, 2016. DATED this 4 day of February, 2016 Robyn Anderson Municipal Clerk The Corporation of Delta The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent 4500BC ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta V4K 3E2 Delta946-4141 BCV4K 3E2 (604) www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca www.delta.ca

A8 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

Published every Wednesday & Friday by the Delta Optimist, a division of LMP Publication Limited Partnership 5008 47A Avenue, Delta, BC V4K 1T8 Phone 604-946-4451 Deliveries 604-946-5171 www.delta-optimist.com

OPINION No one to vote for

PUBLISHER:

Alvin Brouwer abrouwer @glaciermedia.ca

GENERAL MANAGER:

Dave Hamilton dhamilton @delta-optimist.com EDITOR:

Ted Murphy editor @delta-optimist.com SPORTS:

Mark Booth mbooth @delta-optimist.com REPORTERS:

Sandor Gyarmati sgyarmati @delta-optimist.com Dave Willis dwillis @delta-optimist.com Jessica Kerr jkerr @delta-optimist.com PHOTOGRAPHER:

Gord Goble ggoble @delta-optimist.com SALES REPRESENTATIVES:

John Gallinger jgallinger@ delta-optimist.com Ruth VanBruksvoort rbruks@ delta-optimist.com FEATURES MANAGER:

Bob Ferguson bferguson@ delta-optimist.com SALES SUPPORT:

Linda Calendino lcalendino@ delta-optimist.com DISTRIBUTION:

Rebecca Lee 604-946-5171 distribution@ delta-optimist.com CLASSIFIED:

604-630-3300 Fax: 604-630-4500 classifieds@van.net Canadian Publications Agreement #212490

Wednesday’s circulation is 16,493 Friday’s circulation is 16,943 This paper is made of 40% recycled newsprint and printed using vegetable inks

Entire Contents © 2016 The Optimist. All Rights Reserved The Delta Optimist is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please contact the editor at editor@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.

Murphy’s Law

TED MURPHY

t might come as a pleasant surprise, but no one will be stumping for your vote this year. Perhaps I’m still smarting from one of the longest federal election campaigns in Canadian history, one that stretched from the middle of summer well into fall, but it seems like there’s always an election on the horizon and, consequently, we’re continually bombarded with missives from those seeking our support. As with many perceptions, this one isn’t entirely accurate, although a little checking on the web does reveal that a year without an election is a relatively rare occurrence, something akin to a leap year. When you take the upcoming scheduled elections into account, there will only be five years over the first two decades of this century where we don’t go to the polls at least once. In three of those years — 2005, 2008 and 2011 — we were treated to two elections. Maybe it’s the elevated level of rancour in recent years or perhaps it’s the ability of candidates to reach out to us in so many ways, but election campaigns have become like visits to the dentist: you know they’re necessary, but you don’t necessarily look forward to them. “I can’t wait ’til it’s over.” I know that phrase was uttered in my household multiple times last fall, often right after the TV commercial aired where the Conservative think tank takes issue with Justin Trudeau’s policies and experience, but not his hair. I suspect similar sentiments were uttered in homes throughout the country, so as some sort of peace offering we have been given an election-free year. We’ve got a provincial election next year, a municipal one the year after and a federal vote in 2019, so it will be some time before we experience another freebie, although with the municipal election cycle now joining the province and feds at every four years, it will, thankfully, come around more frequently. For now, we should savour the quiet, delight in the absence of that electioneering din, because you can be certain that campaigning for next spring’s provincial election will get underway before the calendar turns. If you’re one of those political junkies that can’t wait until then, there’s always the race for the White House to keep you entertained.

Generations keep on giving

an Paton’s emergence as a strong voice on Delta council is a throwback to earlier times in Delta. As a third generation “farm boy,” he is the lone council voice from the agro/business community. In the first half of the 20th century, the majority of councillors represented farming interests. The agricultural community remains well represented by Paton who is more than a onetrick pony. He graduated from Delta Secondary as a good student/athlete and popular with his peers. He attended UBC and graduated with a bachelor of education and a one-year teaching certificate. Paton taught briefly in various substitute positions and was offered, but declined, full-time employment in the Delta school system. He changed career paths to remain in farming and followed his father’s footsteps into auctioneering. He was raised in a traditional family with three siblings and parents, Ian Sr. (deceased) and Marjorie, who were both active volunteers in the community. Paton Sr. was an agronomist by profession and partner in Paton and Smith auctioneers incorporated in 1953. Ian Sr. was appointed to the Agricultural Land Commission and was chair for many years. A registered nurse by training, Marjorie was very involved with the East Delta Church, DeMolay

Community Comment DOUG HUSBAND

and Job’s daughters, all the while raising an active family. In younger times Ian Jr. belonged to Delta’s 4H Club and later was a member of East Delta’s volunteer fire department. He is a director of the McKee Athletic Society that operates the East Delta Hall. One of his community challenges involved restoring the hall, which was severely damaged by fire in 1992. Along with the entire board of directors and many volunteers, he spent two years of time and talent renovating the historic building, scene of numerous community events. The board as a whole was recognized by Delta Chamber of Commerce as “Citizens of the Year.” With his family background and profile as a successful auctioneer, it was a natural fit for Ian Jr. to enter local politics. He successfully challenged for a seat on council in 2010 following the untimely passing of George Hawksworth. He was re-elected in

2011 and 2014. This plain spoken, logical thinker (like most farmers) has polished his rhetoric and has become a member of council worth listening to. While browsing in Delta’s archives, I read his positioning statement on the Tsawwassen Area Plan and the Spetifore land issue, a well thought out and balanced analysis of farmland mired in 40 years of community turmoil. Paton is on eight council committees, chairing the agricultural advisory and dikes and drainage committees, and liaison with Delta Farmers’ Institute. He has broadened his interest as a member of Metro Vancouver’s regional planning committee and representation on Metro Vancouver board as council liaison. Aside from the onerous council agenda he remains an active farmer, living on original family acreage with wife Pam. His public profile is enhanced by his profession as a successful auctioneer and he offers his services at charitable functions to raise funds for worthwhile causes. With the provincial election looming in 2017 and municipal elections in 2018, Paton has some decisions to mull over as to his upwardly mobile political future. We’ll watch with interest. And a good night to you, Marjorie. A fourth generation Ladnerite, Doug Husband is a former mayor of Delta.

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters

Silent majority needs to speak up for Ladner

Editor: Re: Waiting on waterfront, Murphy’s Law, Jan. 27 After reading the column by Ted Murphy, I thought I should give some insight into how as a stakeholder and business owner on Chisholm Street, as well as the president of the Ladner Business Association, I feel about the situation on the waterfront in Ladner. The heart of any community such as Ladner is our small businesses. We employ your children, provide you with the goods and services locally and pay our fair share of taxes too. In order for the small business community to survive in Ladner, we need change. Change can be scary. Change can be uncomfortable. But change can also be wonderful. By change, I mean the “silent majority” must come out and be heard. When Delta council and the committees it

formed brought forward its plans for the revitalization of Chisholm Street a few years back, the movements that came forward that made themselves heard were those who projected falsely to us that Chisholm Street would turn into a small city with large hotels and crowds of unsavoury people. Enough fear was mongered that the overall sentiment turned negative and, as any elected council would react, the brakes on the project were put on. Now, I must talk to thousands of people throughout the year. Locals, visitors, tourists. I see them all. And almost every one of them says, “Wouldn’t it be nice if the waterfront was redeveloped?” Of course, I reply. Ladner cannot stay the way it is and survive. We need to densify the village core to create an attractive, walkable and bike-friendly core. One where people who live in Ladner can leave their cars at home

New Arrivals fro rom

Michael Kors ressing FDJ French Dre Soya Concept Yest

and shop local, one that, with the increased population base, can support the arts and museums that come with a vibrant community. We have been fortunate to be supported by the local community at Sharkey’s for over 24 years now. I owe everything we have to the people of Ladner. My kids now go to school in Ladner, and I would love nothing more than to be able to see them stay in Ladner, to eventually work in Ladner and to love Ladner as we all do. Let’s stop allowing the few who are the loudest in opposition and make us in the silent majority heard. Write to your councillors and MLAs. Let them know that, yes, we want to see Ladner change. We want our small businesses to thrive and survive. And we want change! Andrea Frustaci President, LBA Sharkey’s Seafood Bar and Grille The Dancing Pig

Winter Clearance

45% - 70% Off

5028 48th Avenue Ladner Village

storage locker. One can only imagine what the problem may be. Is it just complacency, or perhaps an attitude that this is still a small town so we shouldn’t have to worry about such things? Whatever the reason, people need to wake up. It’s not 1950 anymore, thieves are everywhere and I imagine word spreads

quickly about neighbourhoods with plenty of easy targets. In my opinion, fines should be levied for those who waste the time of police and contribute to the problem by leaving doors unlocked and valuable items in vehicles, sometimes I’m sure in plain view for the taking. Jeff Stack

New term better describes terrorist groups

• Pottery • Bath & Body Care • Home Decor • Books & Cards 5040 48th Avenue, Ladner 604.948.9090 • muddyriverlanding@yahoo.ca

in the jihadislamist attacks in Paris? Better than excusing their excesses as “ethnic cleansing,” I think everyone would agree. Wm Baird Blackstone

on a set of four selected eligible tires

100 WINTER CAR MAINTENANCE

GET REBATES UP TO

offer valid now until Feb. 29, 2016. Mail-In Rebate in the form of a Goodyear MasterCard Prepaid Card. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. See store associate for complete details and Rebate Form. Additional terms and conditions apply. Visit www.goodyear.ca to see complete list of eligible tires.

CHECK UP SPECIAL

3295 (reg.

5495)

OIL CHANGE Complete with a full mechanical inspection (with this ad) until Feb. 29, 2016

FOUNTAIN TIRE

PROG WAY

RESS

Available at McDonald’s Tsawwassen and Ladner locations Locally owned and operated by Steve Krawchuk

We Provide Full Mechanical Service 7993 Progress Way, Delta BC V4G 1A3 Phone 604.940.6388 • Fax 604.940.5596 f104@fountaintire.com • www.fountaintire.com

80 STREET TILBURY ROUNDABOUT

How about this adjective that would distinguish these groups’ gangster terrorism from mainstream Muslim thought and practice — jihadislamist — as

Like us on

• Jewellery

Editor: There seems to be a lot of angst about what to call ISIL, el Qaeda, Boko Haram et al due to fears of “profiling” a religion.

604-946-8590

Valentine gifts…

Fine those who invite property crime

Editor: While much has been said here lately regarding the topic of petty theft from vehicles, it’s hard to imagine why so many seem to have such difficulty with using locks and minimizing opportunities for thieves. The latest Crime Beat mentions five instances of unlocked vehicles and one unlocked

Michael Kors

HWY 17

A10 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

Delta agrees to develop bird strategy Spurred by Delta Naturalists Society, initiative will identify, protect and enhance biodiversity SANDOR GYARMATI

s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

Delta will come up with new strategy to support one of the most diverse populations of bird species in all of Canada. Delta council approved a staff recommendation Monday to develop a Delta Bird and Biodiversity Strategy in conjunction with the Delta Naturalists Society and other partners. Last fall, members of the naturalists made a presentation at a council workshop pitching the idea of a strategy, noting Delta’s Fraser River estuary and Burns Bog have global significance. The purpose of the strategy, they explained, is to “identify, protect and enhance biodiversity in Delta to ensure that necessary conditions exist for

thriving and diverse native wildlife, with a particular emphasis on birds.” The naturalists explained the strategy would catalogue and protect bird habitats with high biodiversity, enhance existing habitat and identify habitat creation opportunities, as well as enhance awareness of Delta’s birds and biodiversity through outreach and communications initiatives. The goal is to also reduce urban and rural threats and promote birdrelated tourism. Delta will also help distribute and display a pair of birding brochures created by the society and will participate in the 2018 International Ornithological Congress in Vancouver, facilitating birding tours within Delta. Delta Farmland and Delta boasts one of the most diverse populations of bird species in the country, a situation that will be enhanced by the Delta Bird and Biodiversity Strategy.

Sasha

Doberman Pinscher/Rottweiler Mix Breed, Black and Tan, Spayed Female Adult, (Approximately 3 years old) Meet Sasha! She has had a huge adventure to get her to Delta. She originates from a pretty hard life in a community near Hazelton, BC. Volunteers got her to the Kitimat Humane Society who then helped her get down to us so she can find a forever family! Sasha is 3 years young and spent a lot of her life having babies, roaming unsupervised or being tethered outside. She is a high energy, unmannered dog who LOVES affection. She is very sweet and just needs some guidance! Her ideal home is one where she can be the “apple of your eye” (no other dogs, cats or small animals) Teen children who are interested in participating with her training would also be OK. She is active so would do great in a home that is super active (hiking, running etc) Our traffic and busy shelter is a hard adjustment for her but Sasha is going to make an excellent companion for someone - and after her rough start to life she really deserves it!

Wildlife Trust program coordinator Christine Terpsma told the Optimist that while the trust has not formally contributed to the idea of strategy, so far, it looks forward to providing input to assist in its development. “Many of the goals outlined in the memo prepared for council align

closely with the mandate of our organization, as our stewardship programs contribute to the enhancement of farmland habitats for conservation objectives,” she said. The City of Vancouver produced its own “bird strategy” last year aimed at improving the city’s habitat conditions for birds,

8Birthday

7505 Hopcott Road, Delta 604-940-7111

DO WE HAVE THE…

Madison

Lo@>st PrBc>s B>st QualBty Most K?o@l>dgabl> Staff Locally O@?>d

YOU BET-CHA!

OPen TiLL 9PM ALL weeK.

February 5, 2016

“You are never fully dr8sed without a smile” ~ Martin Charnin

Serenity Dental Dr. Crista Walker and Dr. Sangeeta Wylie Family and Cosmetic Dentistry with Facial Rejuvenation

“Caring for Kids and Cowards”

1302A 56th St., Tsawwassen

5076 - 48th Avenue, Ladner

604-943-0908 604-946-1114

supporting a rich and diverse group of native birds year-round…” The City of Richmond came up with something similar in the form of the Richmond Ecological Network Management Strategy, while the City of Surrey developed a Biodiversity Conservation Strategy.

Happy th

For further information contact the

DELTA COMMUNITY ANIMAL SHELTER

• • • •

while capitalizing on tourism and economic benefits they can generate. Among other things, it encourages developers to voluntarily use building and landscape designs aimed at reducing accidental collisions. According to the strategy, “by 2020 Vancouver will be a world leader in

FILE PHOTO

New Patients Always Welcome

#203-5405 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen

Yellow Polka Dot Bikini Skinnamarink Hugs & Loves............. Grandma

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A11

You’re Invited To The Fitness Hub Of Tsawwassen TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS TSAWWASSEN WELLNESS CENTRE Since 2001, the Tsawwassen Wellness Centre has provided programs in the realm of body, mind and spirit for clients who want to live life on their terms; with the strength & physical health to do whatever it is they choose in their personal journey. Now, the impact of our programs is even more potent as we work with our clients amongst gorgeous views and landscape in our stunning new Studio at Tsawwassen Springs! STRENGTHEN, STRETCH, MOVE AND BREATHE WITH: Pilates, Yoga, CoreAlign RENEW AND RE-ENERGIZE WITH: Meditation, Holistic Nutrition, 12 Weeks to Weight loss and Wellness, Massage Specialty programs for 60+, Healthy Back, Posture/alignment, Post-injury Rehabilitation, Sports Conditioning, and Restorative Exercise makes the TWC

the place to be to improve the way your body functions and feels. OUR GUARANTEE is that you will have a positive movement experience every time you are with us. You will move in ways that feel amazing in your body. WE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU Our dedicated team of teachers has years of experience and education in their area of expertise. We are excited to fill our new studio with meaningful programs, classes and workshops. To have a space of renewal, great energy and fun for you, your family and friends. TRY US OUT! Begin with our Jumpstart Package (4 one on one Pilates sessions, corealign and Yoga), drop into a yoga or meditation class or attend a complimentary seminar on Monday evenings. Drop in to say hi and have a look around. We are here to serve you. Location: #120 – 5133 Springs Blvd • www.twconline.ca • 604.943.8823

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS FITNESS The long wait is over and we are now open! And we are thrilled to be joining the ranks of some truly elite businesses at Tsawwassen Springs. Thanks to our owner, and Fitness Industry Icon, Mike Hamill, Tsawwassen Springs Fitness will be bringing something new and exciting to the

Tsawwassen community that it has never seen before! With a variety of all new industry leading equipment, an abundance of premium in-club amenities and a world class staff and team, we are proud to be ready to give to the community what it has been wanting for years.

What to expect from becoming a member of this exclusive facility; from the moment you join their team, you will receive: • Complimentary equipment orientation • Complimentary fitness consultation and body composition analysis • World class personal training/coaching • Towel service • Luxurious private showers and change rooms

• Complimentary Lockers • Free underground parking, WiFi and coffee bar • State of the art fitness equipment and small group training sessions • Golf specific training and specialty equipment

GRAND OPENING, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2016. 9AM – 5PM!

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS GOLF Tournaments

choice to host your organization’s next golf tournament.

When it comes time to plan your golf tournament, there is no better place than Tsawwassen Springs.

Tsawwassen Springs Golf Card

Located only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver in the sunniest area of the Lower Mainland, Tsawwassen Springs is the perfect location for your organization’s next tournament. Given the region’s lowest rainfall and state-of-the-art drainage, you can book at Tsawwassen Springs with confidence. An 18 hole golf course, offering a different golf experience on each hole and challenges for players of all levels. With the largest ballroom south of the Fraser River at 6,300 square feet, Tsawwassen Springs has exceptional staff and is the ideal

Purchase your 2016/2017 Springs Card today! Pay $99 to receive preferred pricing on green fees all year and receive $59 preloaded on your card plus a $50 Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar Gift Card. Tsawwassen Springs has exceptional drainage, which keeps our golf course green, dry and playable every day of the year. And with this limited promotion on our 2016/2017 Springs Golf Card, you can save a lot – and enjoy all-season golf for a lot less.

SUNGOD PHYSIOTHERAPY SUNGOD SPORTS + ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINICS are Delta’s premier physiotherapy provider helping people with injury prevention, innovative treatment for sport + musculoskeletal injuries, work injuries (WBC), post-surgical rehab, motor vehicle accident injuries (ICBC) and sport therapy. Renowned for their treatment of top athletes, SUNGOD PHYSIO treats young & old, Pros & Joes, using trusted and effective techniques. Clinic Director, Travis Wolsey, brings his unique Titleist Performance Institute Medical Professional Level 3 credentials to Tsawwassen Springs to offer comprehensive Medical Golf Assessments and physical screening to help maximize golfer’s body-swing connection.

the highest credentials and dedicated to empower your body with active exercise programs, manual therapy, IMS (IntraMuscular Stimulation) and strength+conditioning. SUNGOD PHYSIO guides you through recovery and helps you achieve your performance goals. Trusted by professional athletes, Olympians and our own Vancouver Giants, SUNGOD PHYSIO should be your first choice in prevention + recovery from injury. Proud to have locations in North Delta, Ladner and now Tsawwassen Springs, SUNGOD PHYSIO is set to serve you better – EMPOWERING BODIES. IGNITING PERFORMANCE.™

At SUNGOD PHYSIO you will find our physiotherapists committed to

PAT QUINN’S RESTAURANT Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar is now open. The new restaurant honours the Big Irishman, a well-known and loved NHL hockey player and coach, and one of the original partners in Tsawwassen Springs, who passed away last year. “There’s Sinatra’s at Wynn’s in Vegas, Arnold Palmer’s in Palm Springs, Don Shula’s in Miami, and these are great restaurants that acknowledge these guys for the icons they are in their communities,” says Ron Toigo, Managing Director of Shato Holdings. “Pat Quinn was second to none in this community. He knew a lot about hockey and building a team both in an office and on the ice. Pat also knew a

great restaurant, having eaten at a lot of the best ones around the world. We talked about this with Pat, and creating a restaurant with exceptional food and ambience that everyone will feel comfortable at was something he was passionate about.” Described as a classic West Coast grill, Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar combines comforting,high-quality fare with impeccable service. “This is a place to honour the man and the legend, and enjoy a refined atmosphere with all the class and passion he brought to the game,” says Tsawwassen Springs General Manager Steve Halliday.

“Pat was a great friend that I really enjoyed being around,” says Bruce Allen, talent agent and Tsawwassen Springs partner. “We have been partners in a number of ventures with Ron over the years, and we ate at a lot of great restaurants, so we all know a quality restaurant when we eat at one… it will be apparent to everyone that the Big Irishman would have been right at home.” Located right next to Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar is the new Springs Ballroom at Tsawwassen Springs, the largest ballroom south of the Fraser River at 6,300 square feet. Fitting up to 500 guests for events.

A12 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

Who

benefits from a BRIDGE

By Sandor Gyarmati sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

$3.5-billion crossing is being built for commuters, but it also opens up river to bigger ships.

At 10 lanes and an estimated $3.5 billion, the new bridge will be the longest in B.C. history.

Opened in 1959, the George Massey Tunnel struggles to handle today’s trafﬁc volumes. photo by Gord Goble

bridge to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel is scheduled to open in 2022, but is the $3.5-billion structure being built to move trafﬁc across the Fraser River or along it? That’s a question that’s gaining traction these days as critics of

the bridge plan, and the subsequent removal of the tunnel, are wondering whether the provincial project has more to do with ships than cars. “The provincial motivation for the bridge is clear,” says Doug Massey, whose late father George was the driving force behind the tunnel’s construction back in the 1950s. “Where is the motivation

for Delta to support this costly ediﬁce to move deep draft container trafﬁc?” The biggest bridge project in B.C. history at more than three kilometres in length, construction of the tolled, 10-lane span, which includes a series of road and overpass projects as well

as capacity for rapid transit, is scheduled to begin next year. Massey says heavy lobbying from industry, with little or no input from the public, Metro Vancouver or TransLink, led Victoria toward a bridge that will improve access to industrial properties on the lower Fraser River. He is also upset about plans to demolish the tunnel, which

the province says can no longer handle traffic volumes and doesn’t meet seismic standards, once the bridge is built. “The George Massey Tunnel would only be an impediment if and when Port Metro Vancouver and their associates were given permission to dredge the lower Fraser River deeper to 14.5 metres now and deeper in the future as the need arose, in their opinion.” Massey, who has been gathering documentation to support his argument, says he’s frustrated with policies that will destroy the ecosystem of the Fraser River, adding that as late as 2006 the province’s long range plan included tunnel expansion to six lanes. The Burns Bog Conservation Society is also raising questions, creating a website that notes instead of replacing a tunnel with a bridge, the government of the Netherlands is upgrading a tunnel at a cost of $262 million Euros – about $420 million Canadian. “Is a new bridge over the Fraser River the best place to spend our limited public infrastructure dollars? Can we upgrade the Massey Tunnel instead and spend the money saved on other projects, like public transit?” the society asks. “The B.C. government says that the bridge is being built to benefit commuters, but the port and industrial users of the Fraser River are clearly going to benefit if this project goes ahead. They should have to pay for a big portion of the cost of this bridge.” The environmental group Voters Taking Action on Climate Change has been echoing those concerns, last year making public documents it obtained

that suggest the port asked the government for a bridge several metres higher than what has been proposed to accommodate taller liqueﬁed natural gas transport ships at a proposed terminal in Delta. Port Metro Vancouver president and CEO Robin Silvester told the Optimist the port was

“The B.C. government says that the bridge is being built to benefit commuters, but the port and industrial users of the Fraser River are clearly going to benefit if this project goes ahead. They should have to pay for a big portion of the cost of this bridge.” – Burns Bog Conservation Society

among those consulted about the potential bridge design, but says the constraints of the river, including depth and turning radius, limit the size of ships that can ply the waterway. “We would like to be able to fully load the size of ships that we can get up the river, which is the current Panamax ships, but the idea that they’re going to be super tankers or mega ships going up the river is just rubbish. It’s completely misplaced because you couldn’t turn them around. “When the province asked us about how big the bridge should be, what we looked at was what’s the largest air draft – the distance above the water – that a ship going up the river could foreseeably need. Two types of ships we look at there: One was a cruise ship, because we can see in the longterm maybe having a cruise ship terminal on the river. The other

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A13

The province says a new tunnel would eat up more land as it couldn’t be constructed along the existing corridor.

was an LNG ship. Between cruise ships and LNG ships, they have the highest height above the water.” But does that mean dredging? Not according to port chief ﬁnancial ofﬁcer Allan Baydala, who in open letter on the port’s website says that while the removal of the tunnel may create greater depth at that point in the river, the amount of dredging required on either side could be extensive and potentially cost prohibitive. Port Metro Vancouver spends $15 million annually to dredge the river to its current depth of about 11.5 metres, recouping a big chunk of that by selling the sand. In 2014, Fraser Surrey Docks and the Surrey Board of Trade went to Ottawa to pitch for additional federal money for extra dredging that would deepen the river to 13.5 metres. George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project director Geoff Freer told the Optimist there’s no plan to dredge the river even deeper, noting it would be a huge, costly undertaking because the entire river would need to be dredged. As far as the tunnel being removed to allow bigger ships, Freer notes the tunnel has settled

and is under the ﬂoor of river, so it’s not sticking up and ships wouldn’t be scraping it anyway. Having a new bridge the same height as the Alex Fraser will dictate what can be accommodated ship-wise, he says. Freer says a new tunnel would have to be built further upriver or downstream, which would have meant the loss of farmland. It would have also required a much deeper channel to meet today’s seismic standards. Freer says a new bridge and a new tunnel would have had roughly the same price tag but a tunnel would have had higher risks and consequences. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure hasn’t denied the movement of goods by water was taken into consideration when deciding on a crossing, stating in its Project Deﬁnition Report that a number of industries – including container import/export, auto import/export and breakbulk exports – use the Fraser River as a marine highway. Consistent with Port Metro Vancouver’s Land Use Plan, more intensive use of sites on the south arm of the Fraser River can be anticipated to support continued growth

in Canada’s trade, the Project Definition Report notes. As to why the current tunnel can’t be maintained for local traffic or transit use, the report explains keeping it would require significant rehabilitation and ongoing operating costs, and the tunnel would still not meet current seismic standards. Transportation Minister Todd Stone recently wrote to the Optimist saying a bridge can be constructed with minimal disturbance in the Fraser River, something that can’t be said of a new

tunnel. “In short, we thoroughly reviewed the beneﬁts of all options,” Stone wrote. “A bridge will be safer, more seismically sound, more environmentally friendly, and more cost effective than a replacement tunnel.” (Below) Doug Massey, whose late father George was the driving force behind the tunnel that bears his name, doesn’t like plans for a new bridge. ﬁle photo

A14 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

Community

Soaking in living water

A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522 3:30 -pm Daily Chapel DailyMass Mass in Chapel Mondayto- Saturday Saturdayatat9 9am Monday am Weekend Masses - Church Weekend Masses Saturdayatat5 pm 5pm Saturday Sundayatat9 am, 9am,1111am & 5pm Sunday am and 5 pm FilipinoMass Mass (Tagalog) Filipino (Tagalog) LastSaturday Sunday of ofevery everymonth month Last at77pm (exceptJuly July and & August) At pm (except August) Confessions Spanish Mass Saturday at 10am First Saturday of every month atin7the pm Chapel (except May and June) Baptisms Confessions – Chapel available every Sunday Saturday at 10 am For other Sacrements please call Baptism the parish- Infants ofﬁce forand an appointment with theChildren Pastor. Young Available every Sunday Other Sacraments/Pastoral needs Call parish office/Pastor

Benediction Lutheran Church 5575 6th Avenue (56th St. at 6th Ave.) www.benedictionlutheran.org Tel: 604-943-3432 9 am Worship Service Pastor Thomas Keeley “All are warmly welcomed to worship with us as we Celebrate God’s Grace.”

Service of Holy Communion

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

Women’s Bible Study

10 amChristmas Worship Pageant Service with with Communion 11 am Worship Service

9:00 am Sunday

9:00 am Thursday

9 am Worship Service

We You to WeWelcome Welcome Closed forYou Join Us! the Summer to Join Us!

SUNDAY 10:30AM COFFEE & FELLOWSHIP 11:00AM WORSHIP & GROWTH Contemporary & Traditional Music THURSDAY 6:45PM

AWANA Children’s Club

FRIDAY - 7:00PM Youth Night

www.ladnergospelassembly.com

To advertise here call Ruth at

Welcomes You

This is a very wet time of year in our city. It seems that rain continues to fall day after day with hardly a break in sight. For those of us that don’t head south, we weather the storm, sigh and dream of warm sunshine. One could look at things from a different perspective. Water is vital to life. It keeps our trees and fields green. It is a wonderful gift from God. Jesus actually promised that we could have more than temporary rain showers just for the asking. While visiting with a woman at a well in Samaria, Jesus said to her: “…but whoever drinks of the water that I will give

Minister’s Minute PAUL JOHNSON

South Delta Baptist Church

him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:14). Jesus, of course, was referring to himself. This

Come worship with us

Patrick Silletta Computer Services

Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 10:30 am Mark 1:14-20 Building Blocks of Faith “I am Called ” Pastor: Mike Koot 4594 – 54A Street, Ladner, B.C. 604-946-7033 email:office@ladnercrc.com visit our website: www.ladnercrc.com

Specializing in home based businesses and personal computers Reasonable Rates @ $50/hour

604.839.0605 • patricksilletta@gmail.com

604-946-4451

** Green Tag prices are excluded from this price list ** All proceeds from this thrift store go directly to Delta youth based programs, bursaries & leadership initiatives in Delta secondary schools & the community.

Worship & Children’s Church

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

Wearhouse Thrift Store

It was very good! Home of the South Delta Food Bank & Creation Station Daycare Sunday Service at 10:00 am + Nursery & Children Services Sr. Pastor: Danny Stebeck Youth Pastor: Dustin Huguet

5545 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, B.C., V4K 1X1 604.946.4430 • www.ladnerlife.com

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

Sunday S UNDAY am Traditional 88 am TraditionalHoly HolyCommunion Communion 10 am Contemporary HolyCommunion, Communion, 10 am Contemporary Holy with children’s and youth programmes with children’s and youth programmes 7 pm Music & Meditation Wednesday W EDNESDAY

11 amHoly HolyCommunion, Communion,followed followedbyby lunch 11 am lunch Fellowship groups meet throughout the week. Please call the church for more information. www.stdavidsdelta.com www.facebook.com/anglicanchurch For summer youth activities, please visit our website.

This Sunday Worship Service 10:30AM “Jesus At Work” 5300 44th Ave., Delta BC (44th and Arthur Dr.) 604.946.7410

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

Worship Service Sundays 10:00 am Rev. Gerhard Bihl

“Christ’s Communion creates true Community”

EVERY SUNDAY 10 am

4750 57th STREET, DELTA BC V4K 3C9 P: 604-940-6700 INFO@PNEUMACHURCH.COM / WWW.PNEUMACHURCH.COM

2nd Sunday 9:30 am Kin Village 3rd Sunday 2:00 pm The Waterford

This Feature runs every Friday.

was a woman that was lost. She was considered so sinful that she had to draw water in the heat of the day when she could be alone. This didn’t deter Jesus. He knew the water from the well would soon run dry. But through repentance of sin, and belief in him, she could have living water, which is eternal life. Maybe you think you are beyond the reach of God. Your past may haunt you. Your actions disappoint you. But when you see the rain continue to fall, remember that Jesus offers water that never runs dry. He loves you. He wants you to have eternal life.

Tops Men & Women

Prices

Bottoms Men &Women

Prices

Tank Tops Short sleeved Long sleeved Light sweaters Heavy sweaters Sweat shirts Hoodies Winter knit Coats Jackets Leather jackets/coats Blazers Vest (knit) Vest (winter) Suit vest Suits Tuxedos Dresses Jerseys Bras Bathing suits Track suits KITCHEN WARE Dinner plates Stemware Platters Side plates Mugs Glasses Cup/saucer sets Cutlery Electronics & Home Decor

$ 2.00 $ 3.50 $ 5.50 $ 6.00 $ 8.00 $ 5.50 $ 8.00 $ 10.00 $ 12.00 $ 9.00 $ 25.00 $ 9.00 $ 4.00 $ 7.00 $ 7.50 $ 14.00 $ 20.00 $ 8.00 $ 5.00 $ 4.00 $ 5.00 $ 9.00 Prices $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 2.00 $ 0.75 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 2.50+ $ 0.20 Prices as marked

Capris Pants Jeans Shorts Skirts PJ sets PJ robes/lounge PJ bottoms Shoes Shoes Sandals Boots Leather boots ACCESSORIES Sunglasses Hats Ball caps Belts Ties Backpacks Leather purses Scarves MEDIA DVD’s CD’s Cassettes Records BOOKS Paperbacks Hardcover Magazines Kids’ books

$4.50 $5.50 $6.00 $3.50 $6.00 $6.00 $14.00 $2.50 Prices $6.00 $3.00 $7.00 $10.00 Prices $2.00 $4.00 $2.00 $4.00 $2.00 $5.00 $7.00 $4.00 Prices $3.00 ea. or 2 for $5.00 $2.00 ea. or 3 for $5.00 $1.00 $1.00 ea. or 3 for $2.00 Prices $1.00 $2.00 $0.25 $0.50

Store Location: 1308 56 St., Tsawwassen

Hours: 10 - 5 Monday to Saturday

Thank you for shopping at the DYSL WearHouse. To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.dysl.com

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A15

“New name, fantastic new owner, same great people”

Best Quality Used Vehicles in the Lower Mainland at Cam Clark Ford Richmond

“At Cam Clark Ford Richmond, we treat you like family.” 2010 FORD EDGE SEL AWD

2015 FORD FOCUS ST

PANORAMA ROOF, CARGO PACKAGE, DUAL TEMP CONTROL

18,000

28,000

$ #T71886A

2013 FORD FIESTA TITANIUM

2011 DODGE RAM 1500

LEATHER, ROOF, AUTOMATIC, INTELLIGENT ACCESS 40968 KMS

12,500

A/C, AUTOMATIC, 4X4, CANOPY 70800 KMS

18,000

#C145379

2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

2012 FORD F-150

GT-S AWC, PADDLE SHIFT, LEATHER, ROOF, BACK UP CAMERA, ONLY 11880 KMS

28,000

XLT 5.0, PWR WINDOWS/LOCKS, TOW PACKAGE, SIDE STEPS, 3.55 AXLE, ONLY 29275 KMS

27,500

#T03692

40,000

#T66538

#T13992

25,000

2013 DODGE CARAVAN

CREW, 7 PASSENGER, BACK UP CAMERA, ALLOYS, 22122 KMS

AWD, LEATHER, NAV, PAN ROOF, 7 PASSENGER 64727 KM

25,000

2013 FORD F-150 LIMITED

44,000

$ #T70442

AWD, LOADED, RED LEATHER INTERIOR, ONLY 58220 KMS

19,000

2013 SCION FR-S, AUTOMATIC

200 HP, SUEDE LEATHER INTERIOR, ONLY 44785 KMS

20,000

“Advertised price does not include taxes or documentation fee of $399”.

13580 SMALLWOOD PLACE

2015 FORD FUSION TITANIUM AWD

NAV, LEATHER, ROOF, HEATED AND COOLED SEATS, PARK ASSIST 18378 KMS

14,250

2012 GMC SIERRA SL

CREW CAB, 4X4, AUTO, TOW PACKAGE, ONLY 36100 KMS

AUTOMATIC, A/C, 58834 KMS

14,500

750HP, OFFICIAL SHELBY AMERICA BUILD, 4125 KMS

2010 FORD F-150

3.8 GT, MANUAL, LEATHER, ONLY 13540 KMS

22,000

HARLEY DAVIDSON EDITION, LOADED, ONLY 65300 KMS

2014 FORD FOCUS

CUSTOM EXHAUST AND WHEEL PACKAGE 4687 KMS

32,000

34,000

$ #T80513

2014 F-150, REG CAB SPORT TRUCK

AUTOMATIC, A/C, HEATED SEATS, GAS MISER, 41043 KMS

$ #F1C41042

118,000

$ #X219171

2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE

#C106329

25,500

$ #T69291

2012 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT500 SUPERSNAKE

2014 TOYOTA COROLLA

#C170525

26,000

#C270507

#C600726

$ #C713621

54,000

26,000

#T11069A

LEATHER, ROOF, BEATS AUDIO, AUTO, GLASS ROOF, 40850 KMS

#T35347

AWD, LEATHER, ROOF, NAV, SYNC, 20” WHEELS, 65780 KMS

2013 FIAT 500 LOUNGE

$ #T35705

2012 FORD FLEX LIMITED

#W1E84679

EXTENDED VAN, A/C, VINYL FLOOR, 4.6 V8 21587 KMS

2011 FORD FLEX LIMITED

23,495

32,000

#X29889

NEW, PROFESSIONALLY LIFTED, EXHAUST, RIMS AND TIRES, CUSTOM LEATHER, FULL WARRANTY ON ALL COMPONENTS

2014 FORD E-250 CARGO

COLLECTOR, AUTO, 370 KMS

58,000

2015 FORD F-150, 5.0

#T42518

2015 FORD MUSTANG 50TH ANNIVERSARY

#X500696

24,000

9,500

#C181793A

#T49178

AWD, NAV, LEATHER, ROOF, POWER LIFTGATE, PANORAMA ROOF 74300 KMS

LEATHER, ROOF, NAV, ECO-BOOST, ONLY 6521 KMS

39,000

V6, NAV, ROOF, LEATHER, BRAND NEW TIRES, 70250 KMS

2013 FORD EDGE SPORT

2015 LINCOLN MKC

2011 TOYOTA VENZA, AWD

LEATHER, NAV, ROOF, B/ UP CAMERA, ALLOYS, AUTO PARK, 56826 KMS

LEATHER, ROOF, AUTO, BRAND NEW AUTO CLUTCH, ALLOYS 103590 KMS

#X79256

2013 FORD ESCAPE SEL

ECO-BOOST, LEATHER, NAV, ROOF, TOW PACKAGE 41411 KMS

2011 FORD FIESTA SES

LEATHER, ROOF, TECH PACK, ACTIVE PARK ASSIST, TOW PACKAGE 24021 KMS

42,500

32,000

#U9J16172

2015 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED 4WD

#T65088

2013 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW LARIAT

#T31351

20,000

#C153430

$ #T07149

$8000 OFF MSRP, NAVIGATION, ROOF, HID HEADLIGHTS, 11907 KMS

NAV, REAR CAMERA, TECH PACK, 18” PREMIUM WHEELS, ONLY 20450 KM

#X245362

2015 FORD ESCAPE DEMO

2014 FORD FUSION SE

MANUAL, NAV, ROOF, 18” PREM WHEEL PACKAGE, ONLY 11785KMS

12,400

#C331349

“It’s easy to buy at Cam Clark Ford Richmond” Cam Clark Ford

Sales 604•273•7331 • Service 604•273•7729 www.richportford.com

HOURS: Mon – Thurs 8:30am to 8 8:00pm, Fri & Sat 9am to 6pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm

A16 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

FOR ME, FOR YOU, FOR TWO

Gift Certificates Available

For Me: Classic Manicure & Pedicure $81 You save $15 For You: 60min Massage & Hot Oil Scalp Treatment $135 You save $23

Having fun with your Sweetie VALENTINE’S CONTEST ENTRIES

One of our lucky entrants will win: Dinner for two at the Primerose Restaurant and a Beautiful bouquet of ﬂowers courtesy of Flowers Beautiful

For Two: 90min Couples Massage w/ Hydrating Body Mask $125 (each) You save $30

SERIES SPOTLIGHT: 5x 60min Massage $445.50 You save $49.50

Valid February 1st - 29th, 2016 Some restrictions may apply See in store for details

10x 60min Massage $841.50 You save $148.50

David and Jolene Prak cheer on their beloved Seattle Seahawks.

Gilbert and Mimie Geraldoy are shown on a date at Centennial Beach where he treated her like a princess.

atlantis Day pa A N D M E D

S P A

S E R V I C E S

#3 1835 56th Street Tsawwassen, B.C. 604.948.0458

AtlantisDaySpa.com

This Valentine’s…

Caroline Scaga and her husband Aaron have some fun at her dad’s house in Bowser, B.C.

Say I Love You With Flowers

Ever Lasting Valentine 12 months of roses!

Valentine’s special at $600 for 12 dozen roses First month red roses and then colour of the month.

Place your order online at www.ﬂowersbeautiful.com or phone us at 604-943-2815

On a trip to Thailand in 2014, Carol Benson-Hitch and Michael Hitch enjoy a little R-and-R with their new buddy.

Janice and Dave Bywater are shown celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary in Verona, Italy.

ALL RED

& PINK FABRIC

off

UNTIL UNTIL FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 14/15 14/15

AUTHORIZED

DEALER

Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall

www.quiltedbear.ca

4867 Delta Street, Ladner Harbourside Plaza 604-940-7051

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A17

Valentine’s Day

Karen and John Laurie enjoy a ferry ride on the Queen of Nanaimo. The couple loves riding the ferries and spending much of the trip out on the deck, taking in the view and letting the wind style their hair. It always adds to the fun when they spot the Galiano Inn where they got married last September.

Beryl and Laurie Nicol are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. Their wedding featured a pied piper, a belly dancer, a magician, a Chinese tea ceremony and dancing.

Danielle and Tyler Treftlin having a blast on the lakes in Fort Francis, Ontario.

Cathie and Wayne Friebel are shown on the roller coaster at Playland. Cathie says no matter where they go together, they always have fun and it’s always an adventure. She says falling in love with this man four years ago was the best thing that ever happened to her.

Sarah Rose and her husband Christian enjoying margaritas in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

Alexis Storey and her husband Mike snapped some fun photos in Steveston where they first met. Their friends were amazed they captured this moment last February using a tripod and a self-timer on the camera.

Find The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift at Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall PLUS Free In-Store Treats February 13th & 14th!

Beautiful Floral arrangements and decadent bakery treats in-store for you.

Don’t make them guess, drop a hint.

1207 – 56th Street, Tsawwassen • Customer Care: 1 800 667 8280

www.TsawwassenTownCentreMall.com

A18 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

Chinese New Year Sale Great Offers!

Massive Discounts

WE STAND BEHIND WHAT WE SELL

89 YEARS

NEW 2015 CHEVY SILVERADO REG CAB

SELECTION VALUE & TRUST SINCE 1926

CHEVROLET

4.3L V6, A/C, Power windows & Doors, 4.2” Colour Screen, Bluetooth, Cruise control, rear locking differential

OR 0% FOR 84 MONTHS

STK#5SI3001

NEW

2016 CHEVY SPARK STK #6SP6215

Dueck Price

BUICK

NEW

11,595

MSRP 22 22,120 120 DUECK/GM $ DISCOUNT 4,621 $

NEW

22015 CHEVROLET COLORADO

24,999 10 Airbags, USB Port, Traction Control, Oil Life Lif Monitoring System, Power Pow Windows, Remote Keyless Entry, OnStar STK #57X7060

Dueck Price

17,499

Dueck Cash Price 20,780 20 780 $

17,780

MSRP CASH PURCHASE $ DISCOUNT 3,000

NEW

2015 CHEVY SILVERADO

2015 GMC ACADIA

Ultra Ultrasonic rear park assist, fwd collision alert, 7 pas passenger, remote vehicle start, OnStar, Nav, DVD

4.3L V6, A/C, Power windows & Doors, 4.2” Colour Screen, Bluetooth, Cruise control STK #5SI5689

STK #5CL7664

STK #5AC6064

Dueck Cash Price

Dueck Price

Dueck Cash Price

22015 CHEVROLET TRAX

CREW CR CAB 4X44

Rear Vision Camera, Chrom Chrome Bumper, A/C, USB Port Port, Traction Control, 6 speed manual

$ MSRP 25,095 DUECK/GM $ DISCOUNT 3,100

NEW

22015 CHEVROLET CRUZE

110 Airbags, A/C, Auto Transm Transmission, 5 star rating, tire ti pressure monitor, OnStar, XM Radio, bluetooth for phone STK #5CR7487

OnStar with 4GLTE Wi-Fi Apple Car Play and Android Auto Compatibility Chevrolet My Link with a 7” touch screen Rear vision camera Bluetooth, 10 standard airbags

ULTIMATE $ MOBILE DEVICE

MSRP 29,005 5 DUECK/GM $ DISCOUNT 1,506 CASH DISCOUNT $2,500 $

39 39,170 170 3,071 CASH DISCOUNT $4,600 MSRP DUECK/GM DISCOUNT

21,995

31,499

Dueck Price $ MSRP 55,905 DUECK/GM $ DISCOUNT 11,005

OR 0% FOR 84 MONTHS

44,900

PRE-OWNED OVERSTOCK SELL DOWN EVENT 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER GS Local…convertible, manual transmission, heated seats, A/C… plus more.

2015 BUICK LACROSSE

Accident Free, Local...Power Seats, Leatherette Seats, Remote Start, p much more! A/C, Cruise Control, 3.6L V6...plus

STK# 74239A

8,888

Like us on Facebook! /dueckautogroup

99,525 KMS WHITE

2014 FIAT 500L TREKKING

2011 CHEV MALIBU LT

Local...A/C, Bluetooth, Remote Entry, 17” Aluminum Wheels... Plus more!!!

STK# 74098A

23,888

33,463 KMS GRA7

2012 KIA OPTIMA

2015 CHEV CRUZE LT

Accident free, local, remote start, cruise control, power windows/ locks, Mylink, 4G, plusmore!

STK#73914B

11,888

88,256 KMS GRAY

2011 CHEV IMPALA LT

Local, Accident Free, Low Mileage...Power Windows-Locks, HeatedPowered Seats,, Leather...Plus more!!!

Accident Free, One Owner, Local...Remote power door locks, Power windows, Cruise control, Bluetooth, CD player, MP3 player, SIRIUS ( ), Beverage g cooler in gglovebox...plus p more! Satellite Radio(TM),

Local, Accident Free...Power Seats, A/C, CD/MP3, Automatic, 3.5L V6...plus much more!

STK# 74036A

STK# 73987B

STK# 74066A

STK#74255A

14,888

23,661 KMS GRAY

2015 CADILLAC SRX LUXURY

Accident free, local, leather, heated seats, 4G LTE, power liftgate … plus much more!

KMS 18,888 15,077WHITE

Hwy 99 & Steveston

KMS 13,888 66,825GRAY

9,888

59,154 KMS SILVER

STK# 74264A

KMS 43,888 14,922SILVER

Fine Print: Taxes and $549 Documentation fee excluded in pricing. Trip give away includes 2 for 1 airfare, Vegas must be redeems within 2 years. 0% for 84 available on select 2015 models. Offer Ends February 29th, 2016.

SHOP 24/7 AT DUECKRICHMOND.COM

Around Town Spring semester sign-up sessions

LIFESTYLES

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A19

Event to report? Contact Dave at dwillis@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

ElderCollege Delta has a pair of registration sessions planned for its upcoming spring semester. The sessions take place Saturday, Feb. 13 and the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Save-on-Foods in Ladner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Full program information is available at www.kinvillage.org/ community-centre/ eldercollege. For more information call 604943-0262.

Les Belles Soeurs at arts centre

The Sidekick Players Club presents Les Belles Soeurs by Michel Tremblay and directed by Carroll Lefebvre until Saturday at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St., at 8 p.m. For reservations call 604-288-2415.

Family Day activities

Delta has fun activities planned for Family Day on Feb. 8. There will be crafts from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, a Family Feud Swim (1 to 3 p.m. at Ladner Leisure Centre and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre) and a public skate session from 12 to 3 p.m. at both Ladner Leisure Centre and South Delta Recreation Centre.

Workshop at English Bluff

English Bluff Elementary PAC presents: Raising Children in a Digital World, with Deborah MacNamara, a Nuefeld Institute faculty counsellor and educator, Thursday, Feb. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at English Bluff Elementary. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Admission is free.

For more details on these and other events, go to delta-optimist.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/TheDeltaOptimist

The Harris Barn in Ladner will again serve as the venue for the Seedy Saturday and Garden Expo.

FILE PHOTO

Seedy Saturday marks fifth year Local event features seed swap, speakers and vendors at Harris Barn in Ladner DAVE WILLIS

d w i l l i s @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

adner’s Seedy Saturday and Garden Expo will mark its fifth annual edition later this month at Harris Barn. The Ladner Community Garden is presenting the event and partnering with the Corporation of Delta again this year. Delta will be putting together a children’s gardening activity this time around, says organizer and past president for the Ladner Community Garden Kristin Crouch.

“We want it to be a whole family event,” she says. Seedy Saturday also includes guest speakers, a seed swap and vendors. People are encouraged to bring their seeds between 10 and 10:30 a.m. and drop them off. The seeds will be sorted and then trading will get started at 10:30 a.m. “It was very busy for seed trading last year. It was probably our busiest year,” says Crouch, who plans on bringing cucamelon seeds this time. She wrote about the “unique and tasty fruit” in her blog (which appears

GUEST SPEAKER LINEUP 10 a.m. - David Catzel: Seed Saving 101 11:30 a.m. - Conway Lum: Fruit Trees and their Quirks 1 p.m. - Egan Davis: Secrets of Becoming a Succesful Gardener 2:30 p.m. - Randy Shore: Grow What You Eat, Eat What You Grow on the Optimist website) and described it as “a cucumber that has hint of lime to it” that is harvested when it’s about the size of a grape. This year’s expo has shifted back to a one-day event after taking place over two days last year. Crouch says it’s a bit of a

stretch for volunteers to do two days and that while over 600 people visited the first day, it wasn’t as busy on the second. Vendors will have plants, seeds and garden accessories for sale on the ground floor of the barn. Crouch notes there will be some new vendors

in attendance and that between 30 and 35 are usually present. Seedy Saturday takes place Saturday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Harris Barn, 4140 Arthur Dr. Admission is by donation. Last year proceeds from admissions were donated to four school gardens in Ladner and to a B.C. Council of Garden Clubs scholarship fund that helps students studying horticulture. For more information visit ladnercommunitygarden.blogspot.ca or email Crouch at therivercrest@ gmail.com.

Next Songwriter Café features returning performer Ross Douglas returns to the Songwriter Café tomorrow in Tsawwassen. The multi-instrumentalist, who’s a compelling storyteller, songwriter and singer with a voice like Stan Rogers, is back with a new album of songs. With thousands of performances under his belt, he is a seasoned, entertaining and humorous

performer of various folk, pop, jazz and blues styles. He was a feature performer at previous cafes in 2014. The Songwriter Café returns Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at St. David’s Anglican Church, 111551A St. Admission is $10, but songwriters for the open stage get in free (show up

between 7 and 7:30 p.m. with two or three original songs prepared).

SCAN WITH TO REVEAL VIDEO SUBMITTED PHOTO

Ross Douglas will be performing at the Songwriter Cafe tomorrow in Tsawwassen.

A20 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

Lifestyles

What you should be eating before a workout

Well on Your Way

H P.J. WREN

ave you ever started a workout feeling so awesome, yet 15 to 20 minutes in you begin to feel nauseous and drained of energy? Or perhaps you got halfway through your fitness class only to all of a sudden crash and burn, hands shaking, dizzy and feeling sick. I have been training people for over 20 years now and I have seen it all. And while exercise may be the pin that popped the balloon, so to speak, the main culprit that led that pin to the balloon is usually how the person fuelled their body before their

workout. First a quick (and basic) physiology lesson: From the moment you put food in your mouth, it is being digested. A carbohydrate-rich food (such as bread, cereal, fruit) breaks down as simple sugars for your muscles to start using for fuel. A protein-rich food (such as Greek yogurt, meat, beans) is used to build and repair the body tissues. And a food high in fat is dissolved first in the intestinal cavity and then carried on from there (like our veins and arteries if we aren’t careful). Each macronutrient is important for good health, however when it comes to exercise, there are two that reign, and a surprise that has science scratching its head. First, it is generally recommended (to properly fuel your body before a workout) to eat a food that has both carbohydrates and protein. The carbs will help fuel your muscles and the protein will help with recovery. This could be as simple

Yogurt and berries are a good pre-workout snack. as yogurt and berries, or a hard-boiled egg and an apple. For workouts that are strength-based (like weights, circuits, boot camp), aim for a snack at least 45 to 60 minutes beforehand. Look for 20 to 25 grams of carbohydrates and 10 to 18 grams of protein. Play around with that as I know of a lot of people who need closer to 90

New Dentures

minutes to digest. Find what feels best for you. A couple of things to watch out for are nausea and dizziness. If you start to feel nauseous during your workout, chances are you ate too close to your session. If you begin to feel dizzy, or light headed, you ate too early. Long cardio workouts (like training for a marathon) need a higher carb ratio and should be eaten

at least 45 minutes before you lace up your runners. You need to give the food enough time for the glucose to breakdown and hit the blood steam, so when your runners hit the pavement, you are fuelled and ready to go. Cardio workouts that are under an hour don’t really need a snack, providing you are eating properly throughout the day. And the latest research and buzz in the gym? Cardio workouts in a fasted state. These are workouts that are done on an empty stomach and are gaining in popularity. Research is now suggesting that if you’re trying to lose weight, doing a cardio workout in a fasted state (as soon as you get up in the morning) allows you to burn more fat. First thing in the morning, after fasting all night, your body’s natural hormones have the perfect profile for fat loss. Your insulin levels are low, your blood sugar is low (forcing the body to draw on its fat reserves) and your growth hormone levels are at the highest they will ever be

when awake. All of this makes for the perfect fat-loss storm. But there are many experts that disagree and urge people to work out with something in their stomach. Fasted cardio training is new and will need time to pan out with science. My advice is to do whatever will make you work out. I do at least twice a week cardio workouts fasted. It works for me. I also know of a lot of other people who just prefer an empty stomach for the simple fact that a workout feels better without food sloshing around in the gut. If you are hypoglycemic, new to exercise or just not interested in adding any more torture to the whole workout thing, then heed the recommendations of a light snack beforehand. Bottom line is keep moving and keep moving daily — with or without a snack. PJ Wren is a local personal trainer and writer who specializes in over-40 fitness. She can be reached at www.fitnesswithpj.com.

EARLYBIRD RV SHOW & SALE RV PARTS & ACCESSORIES • FREE RV LIFESTYLE SEMINARS • PRIVATE SALES

SELLING YOUR RV? GET MAXIMUM EXPOSURE IN THE PRIVATE SALES AREA

CALL 604.870.4678

or a

Natural Smile? Cosmetic Precision Denture System™ IMAGE: GO RVING

BUY

The Art and Advantages of Cosmetic Precision Dentures:

EARLY AND TENT TRAILERS

Guaranteed for 5 years against breakage

Esthetics DentureRD, Studio Inc. Alex Hupka, RDT

Alex Hupka, RD, RDT

Registered Denturist, Registered Dental Technician (1 block block from from Richmond Richmond Centre) www.bcdenturist.ca (1 Centre) www.bcdenturist.ca #240 – 3671 Westminster Hwy., Richmond BC V7C 5V2

CLASS C MOTORHOMES

TRAVEL TRAILERS / FIFTH WHEELS

SAVE!

CLASS A MOTORHOMES PLUS MANY, MANY MORE!

FEBRUARY 18-21

TRADEX, ABBOTSFORD RVSHOWSBC.COM 1.866.739.4999 HOURS THURSDAY TO SATURDAY 10 AM – 9 PM SUNDAY 10 AM – 5 PM TICKETS ADULT $8 SENIORS $6 YOUTH (13-19) $5 CHILDREN (12 AND UNDER) FREE FAMILY PACK (2 ADULTS & UP TO 4 YOUTH) $20 MULTI DAY PASS $10

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A21

Lifestyles

Time to start getting ready for spring Slower growing seeds are best started indoors

come back, they tend to spread rapidly. For container gardeners, transplants of flowers and/ or vegetables acquired in planting season are an easy and time-saving way to start. But people with more space to fill who like the wide choices and inexpensive option of seedstarting can begin cleaning containers and acquiring seed-starting mix and seed ANNE MARRISON very soon. Fat buds in pots of Some seeds are best snowdrops and hyacinths started inside early on sidewalk displays tell us because they’re slowthat spring’s arriving soon. growing. These include It’s so tempting to buy one geraniums, snapdragons, or two pots and enjoy the sweet peas and dianthus. blooms inside. But later, Leeks can be started inside many end up as green too and as soon as garlic waste. and shallots (multipliers) That’s because not eveappear in stores, they can ryone with be planted garden or when the soil Whether container is no longer space knows you’re gardening frozen. that if plant- in containers The onion ed again family is pheor an outside these bulbs nomenally can recycle hardy and garden bed, it themselves mature leeks helps to plan for stand many times deep crop rotation and procold quite duce years well. But leek before spring of bloom — seeds won’t and the very planting starts. germinate best time outside until for transthe weather planting is warms up. while the soil is still moist Like other long, thin vegfrom winter rains. In subetables, leeks fit well into sequent years, replanted containers. hyacinths transform into Seed of storage onions a slightly-taller, more can also be planted inside elegant flower that blooms any time now. The gardenin mid-spring. er who grew the biggest Their survival is virtuonions I ever saw planted ally certain because their the seed inside at the bulbs are big enough beginning of December. to withstand hardship. He had a greenhouse, but Snowdrops are more of a compact four-tray plant gamble, but when they do lights are widely available

Green Room

now. In outside gardens, voles will eat almost anything that can’t run. Garlic is safe, but they eat root vegetables and shallots from below. When I tried a teaspoon of red pepper powder on each shallot being planted, they weren’t touched. It worked for peas too. Whether you’re gardening in containers or an outside garden bed, it helps to plan for crop rotation before spring planting starts. This is ensuring that crops are planted where the same kind of vegetable hasn’t grown for several years. Crop rotation keeps nutrients in balance and ensures pests are kept confused and starved out as they hike around to find where their food supply has gone. Memories being what they are, it helps to write down where things are planted and keep the list to refer to in later years. A three-year rotation is good, four years is better but even a two-year rotation is better than not doing it at all. It helps to remember that cabbage pests will move from one kind of cabbage to another. Tomatoes, potatoes and peppers also have their habitual pests. So do peas and the bean family. The root vegetables also share the same pests. Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to her via amarrison@shaw.ca. It helps me if you mention the name of your city or region.

CELEBRITY CRUISES BEST OFFER EVER

CHOOSE 2 OF 4 FREE OFFERS* UP TO $2,150 IN VALUE

Book Oceanview & above Feb 1st - 28th for:

• FREE BEVERAGES* • PREPAID GRATUITIES* • FREE INTERNET* • $300 ONBOARD CASH CREDIT* Plus, get all four perks FREE, with a Premium Beverage Package Upgrade, for a savings of up to $3,130 when you book suite class on almost any cruise. Captain’s Club members receive 50% reduced deposits.

7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE Vancouver Roundtrip

1,029

* CAD

of Ladner

1,749

* CAD

Celebrity Infinity® Jul 10, 2016 - Oceanview, CAT 07 Gov’t fees & taxes: $243 pp.

13 NIGHT WESTERN EUROPE CRUISE

12 NIGHT MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE

Southampton Roundtrip

2,509

* CAD

Barcelona Roundtrip

1,969

* CAD

Celebrity Equinox® Oct 3, 2016 - Interior, CAT 12 Gov’t fees & taxes: $174 pp.

7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE Vancouver Roundtrip

1,469

* CAD

Celebrity Infinity® July 31, 2016 - Oceanview, CAT 08 Gov’t fees & taxes: $243 pp.

12 NIGHT BALTIC CRUISE

Southampton Roundtrip

2,429

* CAD

Celebrity Constellation® Aug 14, 2016 - Interior, CAT 09 Gov’t fees & taxes: $212 pp.

Ask us about Expedia® Extras! SERVING THE SOUTH DELTA & RICHMOND COMMUNITY FOR 25 YEARS.

JANUARY WINNERS

Rotary Club

Vancouver Roundtrip

Celebrity Infinity® Jun 5, 2016 - Interior, CAT 11 Gov’t fees & taxes: $243 pp.

Celebrity Eclipse® Oct 3, 2016 - Interior, CAT 09 Gov’t fees & taxes: $142 pp.

LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS

7 NIGHT ALASKA CRUISE

NANCY EMPEY

$1,000

KEITH GRAHAM

$100

ANNE NEWFIELD

$100

ALAN BENSON

$100

TRACEY DONICH

$100

Richmond (604) 278 1600 115 - 8291 Ackroyd Road, Richmond

www.cruiseshipcenters.com/Richmond

South Delta (604) 946 7444 152 - 4857 Elliott Street, Delta

www.cruiseshipcenters.com/SouthDelta

*Celebrity Offer is capacity controlled and applies to select 4-night and longer cruises that are booked Feb 1 - 28, 2016 and that depart Apr 2016 - Apr 2017. Each of the first two guests receive Go Better and Go Best options: book an oceanview, veranda Concierge Class or Aqua Class stateroom & receive a complimentary Go Better package (2 free amenities) or book a suite and receive a complimentary Go Best package (4 free amenities). OBC is not redeemable for cash & expires on final night of the cruise. Third and higher occupancy guests booked in a triple or higher occupancy stateroom each receive one 40-minute Internet Package & one Classic Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package. Offer applies to new individual bookings and to staterooms in non-contracted group bookings, are non-transferable, and not combinable with any other offer. Offers is subject to availability and may change without notice. All prices are per person in CAD, based on double occupancy and subject to availability at time of booking. Contact your Vacation Consultant for full terms and conditions. BC Reg #56377 & 2679

A22 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

Lifestyles

A weekend exploring Thurston County BY LAUREN KRAMER

Optimist contributor

hurston County in Washington state is best known for its jewel, Olympia, a stately, historic and scenic city filled with soaring examples of Greco-Roman architecture and irresistibly browsable book shops, galleries and boutiques. Washington’s version of Victoria, its beautiful state buildings are on a bluff overlooking the ocean and its 278-foot high capitol dome is visible from most everywhere. A five-hour drive from Vancouver, it’s a great destination for a weekend away. There are daily tours of the capitol dome and we gladly joined one led by Ed Smith, a 30-year history teacher whose father had once served in the legislature. He primed our small group on the European marble, carved masonry and more than 300 Tiffany lights and chandeliers that decorate the interior. It’s an impressive, pala-

tial building and one that certainly lends gravity to Washington’s history and the business of lawmaking. It was less-than-fascinating for a six-year-old, though, which is why our next stop was the very antidote: the Hands On Children’s Museum of Olympia. These days almost every city has a children’s museum — but not like this one. “Our goal was to only feature exhibits from the Pacific Northwest, things children might see in their own back yards,” said Jillian Henze, communications manager for the 28,000-square-foot museum. Best suited for the three- to eight-year-old crowd, this innovative space delves into the farm to fork eating experience, the Puget Sound waterway, the forest and the life cycle of water. Touching is mandatory here and by interacting with the exhibits, children learn how currents flow, how large a bald eagle’s nest really is, how water and wind pressure work, how to build

a house and where food comes from. We left Olympia the next day for Grand Mound, 20 minutes away and home to Great Wolf Lodge. The massive indoor water park is a hedonistic kids’ paradise, with water slides that sweep riders on a variety of fast, circuitous watery journeys, a large wave pool and two well-designed water play structures — one for toddlers and the other for kids seven and younger. There’s easily enough to do in the water park alone for a half-day’s entertainment, but once you towel off there’s much more. Around us kids were running around with plastic wands, engrossed in MagiQuest, a game wherein they explore an enchanted kingdom, gain magic powers, learn from the Book of Wisdom and battle a dragon. We took the long road back to Olympia on Old Highway 99 to get a glimpse of Tenino, a sleepy city with a fascinating history. I was anxious to learn

SCAN WITH TO REVEAL PHOTOS

PHOTO COURTESY GREAT WOLF LODGE

The massive water park at Great Wolf Lodge is an exhilarating place to spend a wintry weekend. about its sandstone legacy, which dates back to 1888 with the discovery of a large sandstone deposit, a popular building material in the pre-concrete era. When the quarries closed in the late 1920s, one of them, the Tenino Stone Company Quarry, was deliberately flooded with water from natural

springs by the City of Tenino. It was transformed into a 95-foot deep swimming pool with beautiful, terraced walls that bear evidence of its history. There’s one final stop you should make before leaving Tenino, and that’s the Sandstone Distillery, located on the family farm of John Bourdon. For the

past year he’s been at the helm of the first legal distillery in the county since prohibition, making small batches of gin, vodka and whiskey from Washingtongrown grains. Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent travel article syndicate that offers professionally written travel articles.

NOW SELLING February only! • FREE strata for 1 year • FREE Entertainment Unit + TV • FREE closet organizers

SAVINGS VALUED AT

$10,000

A HOME THAT MAKES SENSE 1 Bedrooms starting at $196,900 2 Bedrooms starting at $245,900 LIVEATMUSE.COM 604-728-9428 Custom built-ins limited time only*

PRESENTATION CENTRE Karen O’Hare licensee of Amex Broadway West Realty, 201-1055 West Broadway, Vancouver. ering may only be made by disclosure statement. E. & O.E.

9015 120th St, Delta, BC Open Daily 12–5pm, Closed Fridays

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A23

Lifestyles

Seminar to help women master menopause Doctor and personal trainer combine to offer free session later this month in Tsawwassen

A local personal trainer and a naturopathic doctor have teamed up to help women master menopause. Mastering Menopause is a free seminar hosted by Dr. Heli McPhie of The Village Clinic in Tsawwassen and PJ Wren, a personal trainer and over-40 fitness expert.

They are offering the session later this month to educate women on the latest news and research in women’s health to help them conquer menopause because, they believe, with the proper health plan in place women can feel energetic, vibrant and healthy again. The session will cover a

number of topics, including how fitness can help master menopause; what type of exercise every woman over the age of 40 should be doing; how to fight belly fat; the one exercise to do every day to prevent disease; what happens when hormones are used to help manage the symptoms of menopause;

and estrogen, heart health and cancer risk. Perimenopause, also known as the menopausal transition, typically begins sometime in your 40s but some women can start noticing changes in as early as their mid-30s. A woman doesn’t officially reach menopause until there have been 12 months

without menstruation. Symptoms of menopause and perimenopause range from menstrual irregularities, anxiety, dry skin, fatigue, bloating, headaches, hot flashes, insomnia, loss of concentration, mood swings, night sweats and weight gain — all of which can be aggravated by poor life-

style choices. Mastering Menopause runs Thursday, Feb. 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Village Clinic (7–1363-56th St.) To register visit www. fitnesswithpj.com/mastering-menopause-event. There are a limited number of spaces and registration must be done online.

TUNE IN TO GLOBAL BC TO WATCH THE SHOW OF HEARTS TELETHON | #SOH50

SATURDAY

7:00 – 11:00 P.M.

54-40 CHARLIE

AARON PRITCHETT

FIVE ALARM FUNK

VANCOUVER THEATRESPORTS

SARAH MCLACHLAN

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

AN ICONIC EVENT THE LIVE EXPERIENCE

FEBRUARY

13 & 14 THE CENTRE 777 HOMER ST. TICKETS AT

SUNDAY

2:30 – 5:30 P.M.

JIM BYRNES CHILLIWACK COLLEEN RENNISON

SHARI ULRICH BARNEY BENTALL

DUSTIN BENTALL HOSTED BY ET CANADA’S

ERIN CEBULA

variety50.eventbrite.ca

A24 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

ALL

CHECKOUT LANES OPEN GUARANTEED† 10AM - 6PM

unless we are unable due to unforeseen technical difficulties. †

Rooster Brand jasmine scented rice

25 18 kg

20157222

33.98

20299046

24’s

/100 g

20788962

Stouffer’s Bistro, Lean Cuisine or Red Box entrees

International Delight coffee whitener

selected varieties, frozen, 170-340 g

selected varieties, 947 mL

20159140001

on gas. Pump up the joy!

LIMIT 6

20895480002

AFTER LIMIT

3.78

Earn

20709851

AFTER LIMIT

Kaiser, Italian or country grain buns

assorted varieties, frozen, 907 g

LIMIT 2

Ziggy’s® service case cooked or smoked chicken

Christies crackers selected varieties, 100-225 g

20300089005

selected varieties, 24 X 355 mL

20308197004 / 20306687003

LIMIT 2

AFTER LIMIT

5.17

per litre in rewards*

or earn

PKG OF 5 avocadoes

per litre with any other payment method

product of Mexico 20142232001

Stagg Chili

selected varieties, 425 g 20091906

LIMIT 4

AFTER LIMIT

2.97

Coca Cola or Pepsi soft drinks

when you pay with your

3.5¢

no name® chicken wings

2 1

product of USA

LIMIT 2

AFTER LIMIT

9.99

selected varieties, 340-630 g 20749318

20026161001

selected varieties, 255 g 20787799001

LIMIT 4

AFTER LIMIT

2.97

Lay’s potato chips

Delissio Thin Crispy Crust or Rustico pizza

broccoli crowns

LIMIT 3

AFTER LIMIT

5.97

Pick up a card at these participating locations and then register online at pcplus.ca

*PC Plus™ gas offers and Superbucks® coupons CANNOT be combined. PC Plus™ option must be selected prior to purchase. Minimum redemption 20,000 points and in increments of 10,000 points thereafter. PC points redemption excludes purchase of tobacco, alcohol products, prescriptions, gift cards, phone cards, lottery tickets, all non-participating third party operations and any other products which are provincially regulated or as we determine from time to time. See pcplus.ca for details. Superbucks and PC Plus gas offers may vary by region and can change without notice. MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. President’s Choice Bank a licensee of the mark. President’s Choice Financial MasterCard is provided by President’s Choice Financial bank. President’s Choice Financial personal banking products are provided by the direct banking division of CIBC. ®/TM Trademarks of Loblaws Inc. ©2016

TurboTax software 20944108

5.47 /kg

LIMIT 4

AFTER LIMIT

3.17

TurboTax standard edition

also save 20% on all other

/lb

after savings

we match

prıces

Every week, we check our major competitors’ flyers and match the price on hundreds of items*.

Prices effective Friday, February 5 to Sunday, February 7, 2016 or while stock lasts.

Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores. No rainchecks. No substitutions on clearance items or where quantities are advertised as limited. Advertised pricing and product selection (flavour, colour, patterns, style) may vary by store location. We reserve the right to limit quantities to reasonable family requirements. We are not obligated to sell items based on errors or misprints in typography or photography. Coupons must be presented and redeemed at time of purchase. Applicable taxes, deposits, or environmental surcharges are extra. No sales to retail outlets. Some items may have “plus deposit and environmental charge” where applicable. ®/™ The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this flyer are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2016 Loblaws Inc. * we match prices! Applies only to our major supermarket competitors’ flyer items. Major supermarket competitors are determined solely by us based on a number of factors which can vary by store location. We will match the competitor’s advertised price only during the effective date of the competitor’s flyer advertisement. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES (note that our major supermarket competitors may not). Due to the fact that product is ordered prior to the time of our Ad Match checks, quantities may be limited. We match identical items (defined as same brand, size, and attributes) and in the case of fresh produce, meat, seafood and bakery, we match a comparable item (as determined solely by us). We will not match competitors’ “multi-buys” (eg. 2 for $4), “spend x get x”, “Free”, “clearance”, discounts obtained through loyalty programs, or offers related to our third party operations (post office, gas bars, dry cleaners etc.). We reserve the right to cancel or change the terms of this program at any time. Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890.

superstore.ca

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A25

Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD

SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL FRASER VALLEY AAA WEST GP W L Pts Delta 7 6 1 12 LA Matheson 8 6 2 12 P. Margaret 8 6 2 12 Southridge 6 5 1 10 Kwanten Park 7 3 4 6 Guildford Park 5 2 3 4 Frank Hurt 5 2 3 4 Sullivan Heights 4 1 3 2 North Delta 4 0 4 0 Elgin Park 4 0 4 0 WR Christian 5 0 5 0

DELTA SPORTS

Got Sports?

Contact Mark at mbooth@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL FRASER VALLEY WEST TIER II GP W L Pts South Delta 9 7 2 14 Tamanawis 9 7 2 14 P. Margaret 9 6 3 12 Seaquam 10 5 5 10 North Delta 9 3 6 6 Delta 10 0 10 0

UPCOMING PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tuesday, February 9: Aldergrove Kodiaks at Delta Ice Hawks 7:30 p.m. LLC

LOCAL TIDES

Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet

SATURDAY, FEB 6 5:03 am 13.8 10:05 am 10.8 2:37 pm 13.1 10:04 pm 3.0 SUNDAY, FEB 7 5:34 am 13.8 10:46 am 10.5 3:33 pm 13.1 10:45 pm 2.6 MONDAY, FEB 8 6:04 am 14.1 11:27 am 9.8 4:27 pm 13.5 TUESDAY, FEB 9 6:33 am 14.4 12:11 pm 9.2 5:21 pm 13.1 WEDNESDAY, FEB 10 12:06 am 3.3 7:04 am 14.8 12:57 pm 8.2 6:17 pm 12.8 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

GARRETT JAMES PHOTOGRAPHY

South Delta’s Colin Grannary was named Team West MVP during last week’s Canadian Junior Hockey League Prospects Game.

Grannary thriving in BCHL Big week for South Delta forward includes committing to NCAA Div. 1 school MARK BOOTH

m b o o t h @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

Amid his soaring stock as a U.S. college hockey prospect, Colin Grannary has committed to the University of Nebraska Omaha. The 18-year-old South Delta native is currently enjoying an outstanding season with the B.C. Hockey League’s Merritt Centennials. He is eighth in league scoring with 66 points in 47 games, including 25 goals. He was also listed 186th among North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting Bureau’s Mid-Season Rankings. Grannary was already generating plenty of interest from U.S. schools when he was named Team West MVP at last week’s Canadian Junior Hockey League Prospects Game in South Surrey. He scored his team’s only goal as the West fell to the East 3-1. That only led to more calls and

emails from NCAA programs until Grannary accepted Nebraska Omaha’s lucrative offer. The Mavericks play in the highprofile National Collegiate Hockey Conference that also includes North Dakota, Denver, Colorado College, Western Michigan, Miami-Ohio and Minnesota Duluth. The team is currently ranked 12th in the nation with a 16-9-1 overall record. Grannary made official visits to four schools before making his final decision. “This has been a long and drawn out process for him that started about a year ago,” said Cenntenials general manager and head coach Joe Martin. “After the Showcase there were about 20 schools enquiring about him. Colin had a lot of options but he is a small town type of kid. I’m sure, he’s glad his decision has been made so he can get back to focusing on what he is most comfort-

able with and that’s on the ice.” Grannary came through the South Delta Minor Hockey rep program before shifting over to the Delta Hockey Academy where he put up big numbers with the U18 Wild Prep team — producing 52 points in 27 games. He was also a frequent call-up by the Delta Ice Hawks and more than held his own in the junior “B” ranks as a 16-year-old with eight points in as many games, playing mostly with DHA teammate Colton Kroeker. The Hawks were quietly hoping Grannary might need a year of seasoning at home where he would get to play with his older brother Evan. However, that potential family reunion was dashed when Colin had an impressive showing at the Centennials’ prospects camp in Abbotsford. “He has a very high skill level with the puck and it really stood

BSc, MBA, Diploma Urban Land Economics, Post Grad Certificate in Real Property Valuation

Call Dean at 604.943.7411 or 604.946.1688 RealEstateConsultant

Royal LePage Regency Realty Ltd., 1333 – 56th Street, Delta, BC

out at that camp,” recalled Martin. “You could see he was one of the smartest players on the ice.” Grannary went on to have a solid rookie campaign with 39 points in 55 games. This season, more was expected of him and he has grasped the opportunity by elevating his play. “That was a hard first season for him,” continued Martin. “Here was a skinny young skills guy going out there mostly against bigger 19-and-20-year-olds each game. And you have to remember we play in a very competitive division with Vernon, Penticton, Salmon Arm. There are a lot of decommitted guys who have come back or even from major junior.” “He added about 10 pounds in the off-season and is skating better too. It has made a difference, especially with the ability he already had.” Grannary will head to Nebraska Omaha for the 2017-18 season.

January Statistics Now Available on my website

A26 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

Sports

TAMMY MATSON

Pacers host #2 Southridge with first place on the line

778.938.5599

www.tammymatson.com tmatson@eastlink.ca

Inventory is LOW & demand is HIGH!!! Inventory is LOW & demand is HIGH!!! Call ME for a FREE home evaluation! Call ME for a FREE home evaluation Your home is probably worth - your home is probably worth more MORE than think!!!! than youyou think!!! !!! D L O S

!!! D!!! D!!! D L L L O O O S S S OLD!!! OLD!!! OLD!!!

JUST !!! D L T O S S JU

5323 3A Ave., Tsawwassen

!!! D L O S

6545 Hillside Cres., 202 4738 53 St., 5913 Whitcomb Pl., Hillside Cres., 202 4738 53 St., 5913 Whitcomb Pl., North Delta6545North Ladner Tsawwassen Delta Ladner Tsawwassen

D!!!!!! !!L!D!!! !!!SOLD!!! OLD SOLLD SO D L O O S S S

26 6061 W Boundary Dr., 210 15300 17 Ave., 5323 3A Ave., Tsawwassen Surrey Surrey 526 Erin Place, 26 6061 W Boundary Dr., 210 15300 17 Ave., Listed by MacDonald Realty Listed by Remax Performance Tsawwassen Surrey Surrey Listed by Remax Performance

1684 Sprice Ave.,

Coquitlam 1684 Sprice Ave., Coquitlam

Listed by MacDonald Realty

WANTED: Tsawwassen condos Call ME for conﬁdential & personalized 2 bedreal & den ORservice 3 bedroom. estate I haveWILL buyers! SERVICE THAT MOVE YOU!!! Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

MARK BOOTH

m b o o t h @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

The Delta Pacers have navigated their way through a few potential land mines to set the stage for the biggest game of their season on Tuesday night. The Pacers will host the No. 2 ranked Southridge Titans at 7:30 p.m. with an opportunity to nail down first place in the Fraser Valley AAA West League and host the upcoming league playoff tournament. Delta (6-1) moved into top spot in the standings after cruising past Sullivan Heights 71-53 on Tuesday in Ladner. The Titans (4-1) were surprised by third place LA Matheson (6-2) back in early December but otherwise have been a major force all season with impressive wins against a number of traditional powerhouses at the AAAA level, including a 95-60 triumph over top 10 ranked Vancouver College last week. The South Surrey private school also captured the Tsumura Invitational, beating Churchill (94-88) and Holy Cross (91-78) along the way. The Pacers promptly took care of a Sullivan Heights team that has been competitive all season. Jas Singh led the way with 24 and Cam Ratzlaff added 22. “We have been a little beat up so I was worried,” said Pacers head coach David Craig. “I thought we played very well

considering. Now, we have a week to get healthy and see what we can do against (Southridge). They certainly have shown they have the capability of going off.” Craig says it’s important for his team to have a top seed for the eight team league playoff tournament which will determine four berths for the Fraser Valley AAA Championships. From there, eight schools will clash from the West and East leagues and four will take their season to the provincial AAA tournament next month in Langley. He is pleased to see his young team continuing to make progress as the postseason looms. Singh is carrying the offensive scoring load with poise and Ratzlaff has become a reliable second threat, especially when his perimeter game is on. Grade 10 William Khuu is handling the point guard position with growing confidence. The lone senior in the starting line-up — Jackson Goodman — missed Tuesday’s game but is typically active in the paint and provides leadership. “We need to keep playing well and I think we are getting better,” added Craig. “William is really helping. He is our best defender and he is starting to score a few points too. “(No. 1) Rick Hansen and Southridge look like the two teams to beat (at the Valleys) but I think we are in the mix after that.”

Georgia Primar cell: 604.644.5821 CRAZY Market In this extremely hot Seller’s market, you as a Buyer have undoubtedly found yourself frustrated with the blind competition of trying to purchase a home. I am writing this to try and help you achieve success in this process. Locally in Ladner, new Houses and Condos are open for Realtors and Buyers to view from 10-12 on Wednesdays and in Tsawwassen they are open for Realtors and Buyers on Fridays from 10-12. Contact your Realtor for the list of Homes that are being shown, which is usually available the night before. If you work during those hours don’t worry, let your Realtor know which houses you are interested in. Typically there are Open Houses on the following Saturday or Sunday or you can ask your Realtor to set up a private showing as soon as possible. It’s good to know how the Seller’s Realtor is handling offers, so be sure to ask. Lately the Seller’s Realtor usually has the Realtor’s Open, and then Public Open Houses on the weekend,

followed by presentation and acceptance of an offer at a set time from Sunday to Tuesday. Do ask because each case is different. Since we are seeing multiple-offer situations on most listings I would encourage you to do the following prior to having your Realtor writing a subject free offer: Have your finances approved and ready to go! Hire a Home Inspector to inspect the desired property prior to when the Seller’s Realtor is accepting offers. Have your Realtor go to City Hall to see if there is anything on the property you need to be aware of. Have your Realtor ask the Seller’s Realtor questions that concern you or your home inspector. Now the ‘‘fun’’ part: the writing of the offer and how much do you offer? Have your Realtor pull recent “Solds” in the desired price point and see what they were asking compared to what the property sold for. Use this

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty 1625-56 ST. Tsawwassen

information to guide you in making the best offer you feel financially comfortable with. For some Sellers it’s not just about the highest price, it can be the dates you can close on or the “Subjects” in the offer. If you’re going to write an unconditional offer make sure you include wording in the offer that protects you as far as the Title, the Property Disclosure Statement, and previous use of the home for illegal activities. Always have your Realtor present your offer in person when allowed. If not allowed, be sure to either have your Realtor write a cover letter introducing you or you write a letter to the owner explaining what it is about their home that you and your family love. A picture of you and your family is always a nice touch. When your Realtor is presenting your offer, be outside in the car waiting, you never know when you may be needed for consultation or maybe it’ll be accepted right then but requires your initials on a minor change! I wish you the Best of Luck and I am always Happy to assist you in your Real Estate needs.

Associated with WAYNE W. KINNA, SRES®, REALTOR® • SENIORS REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST® • www.waynekinna.com

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A27

2015: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

TrishandTeri .ca SAOP T EN 24

• GET MOVING WITH TRISH AND TERI •

4869 Dogwood Drive | $1,498,000

4906 7A Avenue | $1,868,000

205-5553 16th Avenue | $228,000

NEW LISTING: Wonderful family home situated on a 13,154 sqft private lot with in ground pool. The home is surrounded by mature gardens and large decks facing north and south—ideal for summer entertaining.

NEW LISTING: STUNNING 5 yr old custom built house on a 9,881 sqft. South facing Lot! This beautiful 3,270 sqft home has a contemporary flair w/a main open concept living, dining & family space w/9 ft ceilings.

STUNNING RENO: Beautifully renovated one bedroom suite in small complex near shops, parks, beaches, and transportation to the city. This south facing suite has a covered balcony/sunroom (not included in square footage).

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

12-3871 W River Road | $299,900

6739 London Drive | $848,000

4-4743 54A Street | $738,000

WATERFRONT LIVING: Welcome to paradise! Custom built float home by a local Vancouver artist. Featuring decorative French windows, refinished timber floors and wood burning stove. An exuberance of windows and natural light.

NEW LISTING: Lovely 1,559 sqft. 3 bedroom RANCHER in LONDON GATE. Situated on a 50 X 104 westerly exposed private lot, it has a separate living and dining room with carousel window and gas fireplace.

NEW LISTING: One owner townhome with master bedroom on the main! Beautiful 2024 sqft. 3 bedroom town home with south exposure and wrap around mature gardens. Situated in Addlington Court.

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

1557 Farrell Avenue | $898,000

104-4768 53rd Street | $375,000

NEW LISTING: Beach Grove (very desirable area in central Tsawwassen) just steps to beach and trails yet close to shops and Elementary school. This renovated home sits on a beautifully landscaped and private 50 X 125 lot.

SUNNINGDALE: One owner ground floor n/e corner suite in Sunningdale IV. Great complex in heart of Ladner has a great CRF as well as a large long term maintenance fund. Suite can be rented & has a secure underground parking.

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

305-1300 Hunter Road | $359,000 HUNTER GREEN: SUB-PENTHOUSE. Wonderful complex just steps to Town Center, transportation to the city and within walking distance of Beach and Rec. Center. This is a beautiful and bright corner suite with N/W exposure.

604.897.2010 | Teri Steele sold@TeriSteele.com

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

2015

WWW.DELTAOPENHOUSE.CA

A28 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

Allen Schwabe 604-644-5664 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

Open Saturday February 6th - 1 - 4 pm

604-943-3110

NEW LISTING!

Exclusive Victory South location! Fabulous 3 & Den home plus huge games/multipurpose rm. Loads of custom touches throughout. Should you need a 4th bdrm, den could convert with added wardrobe & is located upstairs w/ bdrms. This lovely home has an open/airy feel & layout. Lge master bdrm, rare mud room off laundry & powder room has bonus shower. Two ensuites. Many updates over the years. This home has been well cared for and loved. Convenient to Village, playground around the corner and located on quiet well cared for street. Exceptional back yard is South West exposed for full sun. Manicured rear yard offers raised deck and lovely watercourse feature (with lighting) plus a detached shed w/ power.

5346 Laurel Way, Ladner

$299,800

#140 1440 Garden Place, Tsawwassen Original show suite in a very central location. Large ground floor unit in a great building. This is an amazing opportunity to enter the Market in an exceptional cozy condominium and watch your equity grow. Call Allen at 604-644-5664

$1,088,000

"We Can Relate" LADNER

TheDeltaGroup.ca LADNER

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM

TheDeltaGroup.ca

Tim,Sharon & Carrie “We Can Relate”

Tim Rohwer 604-762-2041

Commercial Residential Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca

GREEN GABLES GABLES GREEN

Sharon Rohwer 604-760-7163 Residential Seniors Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca g p

Bedroom 22 Bath •• 22Bedroom Bath--1100 1100sq.ft. sq.ft. • Conveniently located on the ground ﬂoor • Conveniently located on the ground floor • Private Patio •• Private Patio Updated Kitchen, granite countertops, shaker style cabinets •• Updated Kitchen, granite countertops, Original hardwoods, updated kitchen withshaker eating style area, cabinets rec room • Central LadnerRV location with ﬁreplace, parkingsteps to parks, shopping, schools, and location transportation. • restaurants Central Ladner steps to parks, shopping, schools, hospital and transportation.

116-4885 116-4885 53rd 53rdSt St

$360,000 $360,000

CRAMPED WHERE YOU CRAMPED YOU ARE? ARE? WE HAVE HAVE THE SOLUTION WE SOLUTION

••Rare Rare 3 3level family homehome 2,870 sq.ft., 6,000 sq.ft. lot level family 2,870 sq.ft. • 6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Bedroom, 3 the Bath ••6 Enough space for extended family space for the extended ••Enough Original hardwoods, updated kitchen withfamily eating area, rec room with fireplace,hardwood RV parking •Beautiful original

5465 Maple MapleCres Cres 5465

$998,000 $998,000

Carrie Galbraith 604-329-5212

Residential Real Estate Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 - 56th St., Delta, BC V4L 2A6

4876 4th Ave.Tsawwassen

909 Stevens St.White Rock

#304-4803 48th AveLadner

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A29

5120 Bentley Dr., SEAFAIR Ladner REALTY SUTTON GROUP 1645 56TH STREET DELTA, BC V4L 2B2 LISTED ATmember $1,049,800 An independent broker. There has never been a better time to sell your home for top market value!

LD SO

THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME?

The perfect family home in Victory Please menever for a been Therecall has a better South that you’ve been waiting for.time to sell Immaculately well maintained by free market evaluation original owners this Rancher your home fortheofferstop market value! 1937sq.ft. of main floor of your property living with a 521sq.ft. Loft room for the kids to enjoy. 3 bedrooms and

Please call me for a free market evaluation of your property SUTTON GROUP SEAFAIR REALTY

1645 56TH STREET DELTA, BC V4L 2B2 An independent member broker.

DANIEL PATCHING Mortgage Specialist

604.561.6716

Two full bathrooms on the main floor & 1 bedroom and 1/2 bathroom in the loft. New skylights throughout the house bring in plenty of natural light, 6 year old roof, Updated boiler, Newer appliances, Gas BBQ hookup, Underground sprinklers, Tons of Storage. 8’x10’ shed with power. This is a Must See Home in one of Ladner’s Best Neighbourhoods.

HELPING FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS PLAN THEIR NEXT MOVE WITH CONFIDENCE.

daniel@citywidemortgage.ca www.southdeltamortgage.com City Wide Mortgage Services. An independent member of the Dominion Lending Centres network.

DOUG LUCIER Seafair Realty

AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER

604-644-2099

TWO

BEAUTIFUL

CONDOS IN THE BRIO! #409 - 1166 54A Street - $499,000 #104-1166 54A Street - $489,000

Rare opportunity to purchase at the almost completed Brio development. This beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom TOP ﬂoor unit features beautiful hardwood ﬂooring, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Peek-a-boo view, fabulous 9 foot ceilings and 11’6” ceilings in the living room! Walk to all the amenities in Tsawwassen. Showings are by appointment only.

Call Doug Lucier 604-644-2099

Best location in Tsawwassen. One of only three (2 bed & den) plans in this brand new 58 suite building. This corner suite has lots of full size windows for lots of natural light. The Brio is steps away from shopping, transit and community activity. Beautifully ﬁnished with all Quartz counters, gorgeous hardwood and tile ﬂoors, full stainless kitchen package and full size washer/dryer. Showings are by appointment only. Don't miss this opportunity.

Call Doug Lucier 604-644-2099

A30 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

“Together We Can Do More” Inspired Community Commitment

E H T

A H C

THE CHANCEYS 778.434.8899

www.FlexRateGroup.com

RE/MAX City Realty

S Y E C N

CONNECTING WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU ARE:

BOBcey Chan

direct 778.434.8899 www.FlexRateGroup.com RE/MAX City Realty

na Perso

-88 6 4 9 -

l Rea

604

ation orpor C e t a l E st

direc

A LINDcey Chan

n Perso

-55 0 8 8 -

al Re

604

ation orpor C e t a al Est

cell

E K A L B ncey Cha

tion rpora

-04 8 8 7 04- ell

n Perso

o ate C al Est

al Re

OUTSTANDING AGENTS! OUTSTANDING SERVICE! JUST LISTED

D L O S T S JU ONE OF A KIND!

5435 Candlewyck Wynd, Tsawwassen

This home is massive! Great investment opportunity! Loads of room and an unauthorized 3 bedroom suite down. Over 4,000 square foot home on a 7,300 square foot corner lot located on the top of Candlewyck Wynd.

$938,800

A simply beautiful WATERFRONT penthouse in Ladner’s luxurious “River House” #310 6263 River Road, Ladner

Perched on the top floor of this exclusive building, this STUNNING unit features spectacular RIVER VIEWS and soaring ceilings. The twolevel plan features 2 bedrooms on the main level incl master suite with gorgeous ensuite, walk-in closet. The chefs kitchen features a WOLF range, granite counters, high-end stainless steel fridge and Asko silent dishwasher. Upstairs bonus loft perfect for your home gym, office, extra storage or guest area. Pet friendly building (2 dogs allowed) and 2 parking spaces!

$638,000

“Together We Can Do More” Inspired Community Commitment

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A31

THE CHANCEYS 778.434.8899

RE/MAX City Realty

www.FlexRateGroup.com

FABULOUS FAMILY LOCATION 4425 50A Street, Ladner

Spacious 3,100 square foot home. Quiet cul-de-sac location, only a couple blocks to both High school & Elementary school. Main floor features formal living & dining room, grand foyer, kitchen, eating area, family room & an office. 4 bedrooms and a games room above. 7,400 square foot lot with loads of room in this south west exposed backyard. This home is an absolute must $1,138,000 to see.

OUTSTANDING RESULTS! 87 SALES IN 2015

JUST LISTED 29 Wallace Place, Tsawwassen Lovely home tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac location in desirable Pebble Hill. 1,996 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. 66 x 116’ lot with beautiful west exposed $1,088,000 back yard. Updates include windows and bathrooms. Come and see....You’ll love it!

A32 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

Aileen Noguer REALTOR®

Joanne Evans

Personal Real Estate Corporation

REALTOR®

It’s not just an investment, it’s a home. Trust us to help you make the right move.

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

604.946.8000

Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12 Avenue Tsawwassen

www.deltahomes.ca realestateinsouthdelta.ca

4745 Cedar Tree Lane

Aileen and

Joanne

Just Listed

5522 8A Avenue - Open Saturday 2-4pm Delightful Cedar Delightful CedarTree TreeLane! Lane!Spacious Spacious 1805 Sqft Sqft home homelocated locatedinincentral central Ladner! Fresh kitchen, Ladner! Freshupdates updatesinclude include laminate laminate flooring, gas f/p in living room, kitchen, flooring, gas f/p in vinyl windows, central vac system, and living room, vinyl windows, central fixtures. Main floor living with vac system, and fixtures. Mainbdrms on upper floor (note: 3rd on bdrm currently floor living with bdrms upper open to upper hallway easily closed off ) floor(note: 3rd bdrm currently open and private balcony from master and to upper hallway - easily closed off ) games room!balcony Roof 2015. Fenced private and private from master and garden with 2 large storage areas. games room! Roof 2015. Fenced Pets OK 1 dog/ 1 cat No rentals. private garden with 2 large storage Bare land strata $60/mo areas. Pets OK 1 dog/ 1cat No rentals. Bare land strata $60/mo

A LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE!

Aileen and

Joanne

Just Listed

Open House

$685,000

6260 28th Avenue 10 ACRE LOT!

RANCHER inincentral Tsawwassen! RANCHER central Pristine updated one level home, Tsawwassen! Pristine updated situated on a south exposed one level home, situated a PRIVATE 8,439 Sqft lot (73on x 116). south exposed PRIVATE 8,439 California shutters, updated kitchen, Sqft California shutters, three lot. spacious bedrooms, two full bathroomskitchen, + much more! updated three Private spacious patio in backyard with beautifully bedrooms, two full bathrooms yard for year round +landscaped much more! Private patio enjoyment! Double car garage! in backyard with beautifully landscaped yard for year round enjoyment! Double car garage!

$988,000

#305-15795 Croydon Dr. Surrey StunningTEN-acre TEN-acreparcel, parcel,minutes minutes Stunning fromLadner! Ladner!Custom Custombuilt built sprawling from sprawling estatewith withgreat greatroom, room,full fullsize sizePUB PUB estate withseparate separateentrance, entrance,wine winecellar cellar with andﬁve ﬁvebedroom, bedroom,den+library, den+ library, and an an veryspecial specialhome. home.Ideal Idealfor fora alarge large very familyor ormulti-generational multi-generationalfamilies! families! family Indoor pool+spa. Double car garage Indoor pool+spa. Double car garage PLUS90x44 90x44climate climatecontrolled controlled PLUS outbuildingfor forany anytype typeofofcollection collection outbuilding (30 car capacity). Workshop+8 stall (30 car capacity). Workshop+8 stall horse barn and paddock. Zoned A-1. horse barn and paddock. Zoned A-1. Asking-$4,475,000 Asking-$4,475,000 Please allow time time for for Please allow booking viewings. booking viewings.

MORGANCROSSING CROSSING MORGAN - The perfect location in a line The perfect location in a line new new building! Freshly painted building! Freshly painted two bed/ two bath bed/unit twowith bathwestern/sunny unit with two western/sunny exposure. Warm exposure. Warm laminate flooring, laminate flooring, cozy fire cozy fire place, open concept place, open kitchen kitchen with concept stainless appliances, with stainless appliances, overlooks living area. Urban overlooks living lifestyle - Steps to area. shops,Urban cafe’s lifestyle Steps to shops, cafe’s, Steve Nash gym, ideal location! Steve Nash gym, ideal location! Visitor parking underground. Visitor Pets OK!parking (Rentalsunderground. OK 10%)

URBAN LIVING!

Pets OK! (Rentals OK 10%)

$4,475,000

#105-8231 Granville Ave Richmond NEW PRICE!!

$302,000

#95-7938 209th Street

••Updated 1 bath unit Updated11bedroom/ bedroom/ 1 bath in central RICHMOND! unit in central RICHMOND! ••New appliances, Newkitchen kitchen(stainless ( stainless double oven, double quartz counter appliances, oven, tops) fresh paint, ﬂooring and new quartz counter tops)fresh and new 4 4paint, piece ﬂooring bathroom! pieceexposed bathroom! • West HUGE deck •(10x10) West exposed HUGE deck (10 x 10) • Storage in suite - LAUNDRY •hook Storage in suite - LAUNDRY up do-able! hookFees up do-able! • Main $180/mo. Main Fees ••Rentals OK $180/mo.

Natural light UNIT Natural lightfills fillsthis thisEND END UNIT with warm with warmlaminate laminateflooring, flooring, granite counter stainless granite countertops topsand and stainless steel appliances concept steel appliancesininthe theopen open concept kitchen. Living kitchen. Living room withroom cozy with cozy fireplace andmountain peek-a-boo fireplace and peel-a-boo mountain South view. Southview. exposed levelexposed backyard level backyard door into via sliding door via intosliding dinning/ family dining/family room Upper room area. Upper levelarea. features level featureswith large master with & large master walk-in shower walk-in shower & dual sinks & dual sinks & second large bedroom. second bedroom. Oversizelarge tandem garage -Oversize room for tandem garage - room for the the workshop! Clubhouse is 8400 Sqft workshop! Clubhouse is 8400 sqft (theatre, pool, gym). (theatre, pool,guest guestsuites, suites, gym).

$205,000

$349,800

• Rentals OK

COMING SOON

Updated 3 bedroom home in West Ladner!! #212-1175Ferguson FergusonRd. Rd.$206,000 C206-4831 $206,000 53rd C206-4831 53rd St. 862 Habgood$379,000 862 Habgood St. #212-1175 St. $379,000 St. $1,685,000 Exceptional service • 20-point marketing plan • Call us for a free consultation

$1,685,000

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A33

T HINKING OF B UYING OR S ELLING? Jane Meadows Leanne Robb 604-946-8000 04 946 8000 / 604-943-8080 60 4 9 4 3 8

778-918-4169

jane@janemeadows.com www.janemeadows.com

leanne.robb@westcoasthome.ca www.westcoasthome.ca Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave., Delta Each office independently owned & operated

For friendly, professional service call Jane and Leanne... ne NEW LISTING

$1,198,000

NEW LISTING

WATERFRONT

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4 PM 5256 10A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

Lovely, well-maintained family home in central Tsawwassen. Loads of rooms and storage to accommodate a large family. L`rgl 10,000 sq.ft. lkt wcth skuth f`ccbg b`cky`r_. RV/Bk`t p`rkcbg...mkvl cb rl`_y. NEW LISTING

$1,398,000

8580 oSGoode PLaCe, RiCHMond

NEW LISTING

4 bl_rkkm f`mcly hkml cb quclt cul-_l-s`c lkc`tikb. Plrflct fkr ` l`rgl f`mcly...clksl tk shkppcbg `b_ `ll llvlls kf schkkl. 7,265 sq.ft. lkt wcth skuth f`ccbg b`ck y`r_. Vlry cll`b + wlllmaintained... move in ready.

$680,000

JUSTD SOL #2 - 4729 GaRRY STReeT, LadneR

#211i6263 RiVeR Road, LadneR

W`tlrfrkbt ckb_k lcvcbg `t cts blst cb thcs stubbcbg 2 bl_rkkm/2 b`th ubct kb thl rcvlr. Thcs cmm`cul`tl suctl bk`sts _lscgblr cklkurs, blw flkkrcbg + kplb ckbclpt _lscgb. T`kl cb thl tr`bqucl slttibg & mkubt`cb vclws kb ykur l`rgl, `ll-sl`skb ckvlrl_ _lck. W`lk tk bl`rby dl`s isl`b_ P`rk kr rc_l ykur bckl tk thl Vcll`gl…just mkvl cb `b_ lbjky. C`ll us fkr mkrl cbfkrm`tikb…

$249,900

NEW LISTING

#208-1369 56 STReeT, TSAWWASSEN

1 bl_rkkm Condo ubct cb pkpul`r Wcb_skr Wkk_s. L`rgl p`tck + `m`zcbg lkc`tikb. W`lkcbg _cst`bcl tk `ll `mlbctils..plt `b_ rlbt`l frclb_ly.

$850,000

JUSTD SOL 7180 LedWaY Road, RiCHMond

#412-5099 SPRinGS BLVd., TSAWWASSEN

Lcvl thl rlskrt lcflstyll cb thcs blùtiful skuth f`ccbg tkp flkkr 2 bl_rkkm suctl cb pkpul`r Ts`ww`sslb Sprcbgs. M`by upgr`_ls, lk`_s kf b`tur`l lcght `b_ vùltl_ clclcbgs. Gklf ckursl, rlstùr`bt, pub, fitblss clbtrl + shkppcbg `ll `t ykur _kkrstlp. ibvlstkr’s wllckml... plt `b_ rlbt`l frclb_ly!

$669,990

JUSTD SOL #89-15677 28 aVenUe, WHiTe RoCK

Bl_/dlb Ckb_k (TSaW) CoMinG Soon... •• 32 Bl_rkkm R`bchlr (LadneR)

$824,900

$880,000

JUSTD SOL 4758 45 AVENUE, LadneR

• 2 Bl_ Ckb_k (WaTeRFRonT) • 4 bl_rkkm hkml (LadneR)

personal real estate corporation

fraser elliott

A34 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

GLACIER BEER & WINE MAKERS • Been in business since 1997 • Loads of opportunity for growth and branching out • Pursue your dream of building your business today Ladner

#313 8733 160 St.

$125,000

Starting at

THE LOWEST PRICED DETACHED HOME IN DELTA

W NE TING LIS

DUCHESS BUILDING • Excellent 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo • East-facing unit is just steps to all of Richmond Centre’s amenities • Fully equipped exercise room, recreation room, lounge • Rental Income is $1,400 per month

9680 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner

605 8180 Granville Ave., Richmond

$359,900

$365,000 LAGOON VIEW!!

• Bright corner unit with south and east exposure • Over 1,200 sq. ft. with spacious master bedroom • 2 storage lockers included plus secure parking spot • Close to all local amenities, walk almost everywhere • Recent building improvements that have already been paid for

• 2 bedrooms and two bathroom unit • 927 sq. ft. open concept plan • Bright end unit w/ windows on multiple sides • Overlooking peaceful lagoon • Very clean unit in well managed building • Walking distance to many local amenities

#201-1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

#313-5518 14 Ave., Tsawwassen

$369,900

$379,900

LOVELY UNIT AT THE SAND DOLLAR!

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015

• Desirable Carl Jensen built complex • Walking distance to many amenities • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, over 1300 sq. ft. • 55+ building with hobby workshop • 1 parking space and storage locker included • Bright and sunny exposure

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

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

STEPS FROM THE CANADA LINE STATION • Great facilities incl/ Fitness Centre, lounge/media room, clubhouse, concierge • Roof top garden • Spacious open plan w/ 2 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms • 3 large balconies • Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances incl/ gas stove • Rental income is currently $1,800/month

ng offer pendi

#203-1250 55th St., Tsawwassen

507 6068 No 3 Rd., Richmond

$419,900

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

$269,900 incl. Net GST.

• Cute as a button • 818 sq. ft. • 1 bedroom and den • 8,277 sq. ft. lot • Currently rented for $1,200/month • A1 zoning - inquire about setback bylaws

LARGE, 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN HERON PLACE!

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

• Move-in ready this month! • Large, private balconies • 2 bedroom 2 bath, 1 parking stall & storage locker • Walk to many amenities in minutes • Pets and rentals allowed • 2-5-10 National Home Warranty

• Wonderful opportunity to run a business in Historic Ladner Village

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

BRAND NEW TWO BEDROOM UNITS FROM PIONEER GROUP!

$485,000

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES! o ld ju s t sse by fra r

o ld ju s t sse by fra r

# 111 1441 GARDEN PL. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

# D203 4845 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

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

# 303 6363 121ST ST. Panorama Ridge, Surrey

#213 4889 53RD ST., Hawthorne, Ladner

# 320 4885 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

# 207 1300 HUNTER RD. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

o ld ju s t sse by fra r

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

# 8 4965 47 AV. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

4837 55B ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

4852 TURNBUCKLE WD. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

#106-1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

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

# 28 4787 57TH ST. Delta Manor, Ladner

#1 Agent in South Delta*

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015! 260 sales in 2015*

*Based on number of sales in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics Based on total MLS sales in 2015*

www.fraserelliott.com

POTENTIAL ESTATE PROPERTY IN EAST LADNER!

• Substantially renovated over 2 levels • Newer flooring, kitchen & baths, vinyl windows • Private patio space • One dedicated parking stall • West Ladner location close to all amenities

• Over 1 acre parcel in quiet Ladner location • Hold for investment or build your dream home • A1 zoning • Check city hall for zoning bylaws • Views in almost every direction • Low traffic street

4855 55b St, Ladner

5722 112th, Ladner

$719,900

$575,000 ROOM FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

ONE OF THE BEST CUL-DE-SACS IN ALL OF LADNER!

• 7 bedroom & 6 bathroom • 3,055 sq. ft. on a sunny, 6,699 sq. ft. lot • Views of the Fraser River & North Shore mountains • Granite counters, tile flooring, crown mouldings, chef’s kitchen w/ separate wok/ spice kitchen, • Large balconies, double garage, in-floor radiant heating, loads of storage • Bonus 2 bedroom suite perfect for extended family, a nanny or a possible income helper.

j u s t ssoerl d by fra

8198 Wiltshire Boulevard N., Delta

4431 50A St., Ladner

$999,800

$1,058,800

WATERFRONT HOME WITH MOUNTAIN & FARMLAND VIEWS! • Backing on to farmland

W NE TING LIS

• Executive-style 6 bedroom familyfriendly • Situated between both elementary & secondary schools • Offers over 2,800 sq. ft. • Extra bedrooms can easily be used as a gamesroom, home office, nanny room etc!

W NE TING LIS

LOVELY FAMILY HOME! • Executive style Home

W NE TING LIS

• 2772 sq. ft. home, • 9031 sf lot

• 4 bdrms up • Double garage

d t ssq.oft.l Lot j u s• 5,965 ser

• 5 bdrm + den, 4 bathroom

frasq. ft. house b•y2,302

• Double carport, RV parking, detached workshop

5881 Crescent Dr., Ladner

5096 Linden Dr., Ladner

$1,068,800

PRIME WEST LADNER LOCATION! W NE TING S I L

LARGE TWO-LEVEL HOME WITH SUITE

• 4 bdrm & games room • 2,475 sq. ft. house with main floor living

• Large 8,762 sq. ft. lot on quiet street • Updated 5 bedroom home with 2 bedroom mortgage helper on lower level • Double wide garage and oversized sundeck • Newer windows and roof • RV parking and huge backyard

W NE TING S I L

• 6073 sq. ft. lot • walking distance to everything

4846 45 Avenue, Ladner

5872 51st Ave., Ladner

$1,068,800

$1,088,800

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

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

o ld ju s t sse by fra r

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.

# 16 12333 ENGLISH AV Steveston South,wRichmond

5212 LYNN PL Ladner Elementary, Ladner

o ld ju s t sse by fra r

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.

4517 46A ST. Port Guichon, Ladner

604.728.2845

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES!

Call Today for a Free Home Evaluation!

personal real estate corporation

1,500+ SQFT, 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME!

fraser elliott

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A35

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

personal real estate corporation

fraser elliott

A36 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015

RANCHER IN POPULAR BEACH GROVE! • 3 bedroom rancher in prime location • 7,707 sqft rectangular lot with south facing backyard • Updated over the years by long time owners • Walking distance to schools and many amenities • Newer roof and windows

W NE TING LIS

• Fantastic open-concept 2,400+ sq. ft. rancher • Situated on a no-thru street, this exclusive cul-de-sac receives virtually zero traffic • 4 bedroom & 3 bathrooms • Lovely updates incl hardwood flooring, newer roof, updated kitchen • Pool in the backyard that still retains ample yard space

W NE TING LIS

5724 16A Ave., Tsawwassen

5148 11A Ave., Tsawwassen

$1,158,800

$1,198,800

STUNNING LUXURY HOME WITH LEGAL SUITE! • 4 bedrooms and nearly 2,900 sq. ft. with mortgage helper • Shows like a 10 and clean as a whistle! • Luxurious finishings throughout that must be seen • High end appliances, granite counters, radiant in floor heating • Quiet, virtually zero traffic, family friendly location • Close to schools and parks

W NE TING LIS

SPACIOUS RANCHER WITH 2 BEDROOM LOFT! • Huge lot

W NE TING LIS

• Wonderfully updated home • 3 brdrms down & 2 bdrms up • Large garage with workbench

515 Tralee Crescent, Tsawwassen

5306 Pleasant Way, Ladner

$1,258,800

$1,258,800 BUILDERS & INVESTORS ALERT!

CUSTOM BUILT CUL-DE-SAC HOME!

• 10,610 sq. ft. rectangular lot with 98.7’ of frontage and 107’ of depth.

W NE TING LIS

• Expansive executive home w/ 4 bedrooms plus games room & den • 4,000 sq. ft. of living space with room for everyone • Large rooms and open concept kitchen design • Large fenced yard and quiet street • Close to parks and schools • Easy access into Richmond and Vancouver

W NE TING LIS

• Potential to rezone and subdivide • 2 bedrooms • 1,250 sq. ft. rancher

4355 64th St., Ladner

6186 48a Ave., Ladner

$1,288,800

STUNNING MARINA GARDENS RANCHER! • Updated throughout with 2,200+ sq. ft. + 4 bedrooms • Executive open concept plan with too many updates to list • Exclusive golf course community • Corner lot with outstanding yard space + double garage • Close to top rated school and only minutes into town

W NE TING LIS

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

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards dipl. in Marketing Commercial and Residential Real Estate British Columbia Ins. of Tech. Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave. 604-728-2845

ULTRA QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION!

STUNNING CUL-DE-SAC HOME IN PEBBLE HILL! • Westcoast inspired architecture • Updated throughout with open concept plan • 3,000+ sq. ft. home on 9,914 sq. ft. lot • 4 bedrooms plus den and bonus games room • Quiet, family friendly location close to schools and parks

W NE TING LIS

5558 Cutter Rd., Ladner

4923 Cedar Cr., Tsawwassen

$1,398,800

$1,399,900

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES! o ld ju s t sse by fra r

o ld ju s t sse by fra r

4888 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

4935 63A ST. Holly, Ladner

4941 CENTRAL AV. Hawthorne, Ladner

5109 59A ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

5135 CLIFF PL Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

5249 LAUREL DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5279 WINDJAMMER RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

o ld ju s t sse by fra r

5375 WELLBURN DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5620 ADMIRAL BV Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5871 FAIR WD Neilsen Grove, Ladner

# 39 5900 FERRY RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

1067 WILMINGTON DR. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

1425 WINDSOR CR. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

4531 60B ST. Holly, Ladner

#1 Agent in South Delta*

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015! 260 sales in 2015*

*Based on number of sales in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics Based on total MLS sales in 2015*

www.fraserelliott.com

• Potential to subdivide into 2 single family lots • 13.347 sq. ft. lot close to town centre • Livable two-level home that can be held for investment • Walking distance to schools, parks, shopping and services • Inquire for more information

W NE TING LIS

STUNNING VIEW HOME ON TSAWWASSEN BLUFF • Built in 2013 by long-time builder • 4,100+ sq. ft. & 6 bedrooms incl 2 bedroom legal suite • Panoramic views of water, mountains, city and farm • Luxurious finishings throughout • Located in a quiet family-friendly cul-de-sac • Close to many amenities

W NE TING LIS

1071 53a St., Tsawwassen

1675 53A St., Tsawwassen

$1,400,000

$1,638,800 UPDATED BEAUTY IN “THE TERRACE”

AN ABSOLUTE STUNNER! • Phenomenal $500k+ modern renovation • Too much to list, endless top-of-the-line upgrades • Gorgeous finishings in and out plus truly exquisite landscaping • Fantastic Pebble Hill location, Ultra private setting • This one must be seen!

• Substantially updated home on large

W NE TING LIS

11,043 sq. ft. corner lot

• Over 2,500 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms plus den & enclosed solarium

• Partial views of Boundary Bay • Lush landscaping creates nice curb appeal

• Newer flooring, kitchen, windows, glass railings & much more

• Double garage w new glass door 5632 Groveridge Wynd, Tsawwassen

201 Murphy Dr., Tsawwassen

$1,698,800

$1,688,800 HISTORIC PATERSON HOUSE!

HUGE PARK-LIKE LOT!

• Exceptional 1914 heritage property on over 2 acres • Nearly 5,000 sq. ft. with 7 bedrooms • Many original features remain in impeccable condition • Tasteful updates throughput • Potential for hobby farm • Large detached shop (40’ x 60’)

W NE TING LIS

• 16,157 sq. ft. lot in prime Central Tsawwassen location • Updated rancher w/basement home w/ many upgrades • 4 bedrooms and den with large sundeck • Backyard w/southern exposure and beautiful landscaping • Rectangular lot with 75’ of frontage

W NE TING LIS

personal real estate corporation

SUBDIVIDABLE LOT IN CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN!

fraser elliott

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A37

5248 11A Ave., Tsawwassen

7234 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner

$1,998,800

$1,988,800 ONE OF THE BEST VIEWS IN TOWN!

INCREDIBLE LUXURY RESIDENCE!

• Stunning panoramic views of mountains and Boundary Bay • Gorgeous updates throughout, too much to list! • 4,380+ sq. ft. 5 bedroom home located on 8,288 sq. ft. lot • Perched at the top of Tsawwassen’s premier “The Terrace” neighbourhood • Breathtaking master bedroom with dream ensuite • Double garage and hot tub in ultra private backyard

• Over 5,000 sq. ft. home on huge 15,748 sq. ft. lot • 6 bedrooms + den and gamesroom • Luxurious finishings throughout • Gorgeous landscaping & outdoor entertaining space • Legal 1 bedroom side suite • Must be seen to be appreciated! • Built in 2012

163 Woodland Dr., Tsawwassen

5139 Cooper Pl., Ladner

$1,998,800

$2,088,800

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards dipl. in Marketing Commercial and Residential Real Estate British Columbia Ins. of Tech.

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES! o ld ju s t sse by fra r

o ld ju s t sse by fra r

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

1425 WINDSOR CR Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen

10279 SHEAVES WY Nordel, N. Delta

o ld ju s t sse by fra r

South Surrey White Rock

2268 ST. GEORGE ST Mount Pleasant, Vancouver East

6299 CRESCENT PL Holly, Ladner

5655 10 AV Tsawwassen East, Tsawwassen

5955 CRESCENT DR Hawthorne, Ladner

1085 BAYVIEW DR Tsawwassen Central, Tsawwassen

5260 6TH AV Pebble Hill, Tsawwassen

UNBEATABLE REAL ESTATE MARKETING 604.728.2845

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

A38 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

personal real estate corporation

fraser elliott

•

STUNNING ARCHITECTURAL GEM IN BOUNDARY BAY! • Outstanding modern design with elite level finishings • Master suite on main level with 2 bedrooms up • Open design plan with Westcoast Contemporary flare • Too much to list, incredible attention to detail • Detached fully finished studio space • Japanese inspired garden and landscaping

W NE TING LIS

• Entirely renovated to show like new • 5 bedrooms plus custom theatre & wine rooms • Views of Georgia Strait and Gulf Islands • Nearly 5,000 sqft luxury home on large 10,463 sqft lot • Prestigious “Village” location close to many amenities • Private, fenced yard with exquisite landscaping

W NE TING LIS

198 66a St, Tsawwassen

878 Pacific Dr., Tsawwassen

$2,198,800

$2,388,800

STUNNING WATERFRONT RESIDENCE! W NE TING S I L

RIVERFRONT 20 ACRE PARCEL!

• Freehold location with phenomenal unobstructed views • Updated throughout to show like new, too much to list! • Private lot with beach access and boat moorage • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and over 2,200 sq. ft. • Almost every room has a spectacular view

• 20 acres of prime Riverfront farmland • ALR designated • Invest in South Delta & watch your money grow! • Type 1 soil allows harvesting of many crops • Income producing investment property

218 Tsawwassen Beach Rd., Tsawwassen

6454 River Rd., Ladner

$2,788,800

$2,888,800

PARK-LIKE ESTATE ON TSAWWASSEN’S EXCLUSIVE “CLIFF DRIVE” W NE TING LIS

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015

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

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards dipl. in Marketing Commercial and Residential Real Estate British Columbia Ins. of Tech.

STATE-OF-THE-ART WATERFRONT HOME

• 31,000+ sqft lot with potential for subdivision • Architecturally inspired 3,800+ sqft home with detached suite • Updated throughout with luxurious finishings • Convenient location across from school, park and just minutes to town centre • 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom open concept plan • Private, estate-like grounds on rarely available street of dreams

• Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, natural wildlife, and relaxing sunsets • Choose your ideal lot and construct the home of your dreams • Plans range from 3,200-3,850 sq. ft. • Lots range from 6,700-7,800 sq. ft. • Price includes a fully finished new home with 2-5-10 warranty and many customizable option

4943 Cliff Dr., Tsawwassen

4259 W River Rd., Ladner

$2,980,000

$3,200,000

FARMLAND!

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

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

STUNNING CONTEMPORARY RESIDENCE WITH VIEWS!

5.6 ACRE PARCEL WITH REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL!

• 28.59 acres of prime farmland • Excellent investment property with annual income • ALR, A1 zoning • Type 1 soil allows harvesting of many crops • High profile location

• One of a kind property with custom built 2004 home • Services and preliminary plans for potential new Subdivision • Non ALR, agricultural zoning • Lovely, 3 bedroom family home built to excellent standards • Hold, live in, redevelop, outstanding investment opportunity

LOT 1 HWY 99 BB, Ladner

300 Copsefield Dr., Tsawwassen

$5,688,800

$6,388,800

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES! o ld ju s t sse by fra r

o ld ju s t sse by fra r

4888 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

4935 63A ST. Holly, Ladner

4941 CENTRAL AV. Hawthorne, Ladner

5109 59A ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

5135 CLIFF PL Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

5249 LAUREL DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5279 WINDJAMMER RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

o ld ju s t sse by fra r

5375 WELLBURN DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5620 ADMIRAL BV Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5871 FAIR WD Neilsen Grove, Ladner

# 39 5900 FERRY RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

1067 WILMINGTON DR. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

1425 WINDSOR CR. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

4531 60B ST. Holly, Ladner

#1 Agent in South Delta*

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015! 260 sales in 2015*

*Based on number of sales in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics Based on total MLS sales in 2015*

www.fraserelliott.com

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A39

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & YTD 2015*

* Based * BasedononREBGV REBGVMLS MLS Sales stats 2010-2015 as of July 31, 2015 in 2015. This representation based on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board.

A40 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016

RE/MAX Progroup Realty 604.946.8000 follow: realestatedelta.com

Richard Lowe Realtor | RIBC Personal Real Estate Corporation richard@realestatedelta.com

Jennifer McGregor Realtor Personal Real Estate Corporation 604.908.1593 | jennifer@realestatedelta.com

Amy Lambert Realtor 604.323.3147 | amy@realestatedelta.com

Top 2% of all Realtors in Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver

Debbie Dray Office Administrator debbie@realestatedelta.com

Donating a portion of our commission on each home sold to Children’s Hospital

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

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4

5122 44th Ave., Ladner | $1,698,000 3,472 sqft – 4 bedrooms – 4 bathrooms – gourmet kitchen – home office plus 2 bedroom self contained legal ground suite – 8,245 sqft lot

NEW LISTING!

988 English Bluff Road, Tsawwassen | $1,398,000 3 bdrms up – plus 2 bdrm legal suite down tasteful finishing throughout – oversized deck with view – 1,093 sqft lot

NEW LISTING!

CENTRAL LOCATION

SOL #303-5518 14th Ave, Tsawwassen | $369,900

938 53A Street, Tsawwassen | $838,000

922 sqft – 2 bdrms – 2 bath – 2 decks overlooks park – convenient location – Windsor Woods

2,102 sqft – 3 level split - 3 bedrooms – 3 bathrooms - family room newer roof, furnace, hw tank – private park like yard – 19,472 sqft lot

2.5 ACRES

NEW LISTING!

3400 River Road W., Ladner | $1,788,000

NEW LISTING!

D L O S

5,042 sqft – 5 bdrms + 2 bdrm & 2 bath in-law suite minutes from Ladner Town Center – 2.45 acre lot

SUMMERLEA POINTE

Ladner Pointe – 1,043 sqft – 2 bdrms – 2 bath view of North Shore Mountains – near amenities

+ associates

ACREAGE

4350 Oliver Road, Coquitlam | $13,880,000

3420 River Road W., Ladner | $1,988,000

170 Acre prime Blueberry Farm - top producer with mature crops city water & fully fenced with dyke control & pumphouse

3,288 sqft - 6 bdrms - 2 bath - detached garage barn - suite potential - view of Canoe Pass & River - 4 acres

NEW LISTING!

D L O S #1-15677 24th Ave., Surrey | $479,900

Basement entry – 4 bdrms – 2 bath build your dream home – 10,010 sqft lot

D SOL

SOLD

richard lowe

lo ard t e s rich s s o c i a

4938 57 Street, Ladner | $925,000

D209-4845 53rd Street, Ladner | $384,900

5504 Swiftsure Bay, Ladner

NEW LISTING!

4369 41B Street, Ladner | $2,288,000

1,007 sqft - 3 bdrms - 1 bath - barn - horse stable - riding ring - across from dyke - 2.5 acres - hold now or build to optimize on River views

we rd lo es richaassociat +

5338 12th Ave., Tsawwassen

D SOL

Townhouse - 1,841 sqft - 3 bdrms - 3 bath master on main - dble garage - adult oriented complex

we rd lo es richaassociat +

5120 Bentley Road, Ladner

D SOL

we r d l o es richaassociat +

#2-4728 Garry Street, Ladner

#131-7295 Moffat Road, Richmond | $259,000

D SOL

we r d l o es richaassociat +

#308-One Pacific, Vancouver

D SOL

5553 47A St., Ladner

919 sqft – Dorchester Circle – 2 bedroom – 1 bath – ground level patio woodburning fireplace – near Richmond Center & Canada Line

e ow rd lciates a h ric s s o

Townhouse – 1,587 sqft – 3 bdrm – 3 bath fenced yard – single car garage

we r d l o es richaassociat +

#318-7468 Lansdowne Road, Richmond

Thank you for your continued support over the years!

D SOL

we r d l o es richaassociat +

#2010 1283 Howe St., Vancouver

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A41

Your Community

MARKETPLACE Book your ad ONLINE:

Or call to place your ad at

classiﬁeds.delta-optimist.com

604-630-3300

Email: classiﬁeds@van.net

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

Phone Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Ofﬁce Hours: 9 am to 5 pm

SPROTTSHAW.COM

REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

IN MEMORIAM

!/--/3) 401+/'-,' ",2'%3'$ *. &#((

" 3)'* 3% 4*'*'.*$

*& %-$ +()$." '%$(,($ !& (,($#

%<.8: <)85 ,3< 3#.8 ;#558: <) !#) "8 78+8+"878: 237<043 # $71"028 '162 2< *8-2# &<5;12#- (<0):#21<)9 *<)#21<)5 +#:8 1) +8+<7= <6 =<07 -<.8: <)85 ,1-- "8 #!/)<,-8:48: ,123 !#7:5 58)2 2< 6#+1-= +8+"875 #): #) #!/)<,-8:48+8)2 #): 78!81;2 58)2 2< 238 :<)<79

4:>91 67>/.81 40>8.1 2 53<=;

A2">GI91 -52 !?7G?2C

'9MI? #514"I?M %5G7:?I"57 (2?I9-GMMC ?=O75EM9:(91 ("-I1 "7 K9K52C 5-<

1922 - 2016

Mildred (Millie) McKerracher died peacefully on the evening of Jan 31, 2016. She is sadly missed by her family. She is survived by her son, Dennis (Margaret), her grandsons Reiley (Maggie), Chris (Jess), Mark, two great-grandchildren, Cassie and Mason; and her daughter-in-law Francis. She was predeceased by her husband, Clyde, her son Wayne and brother Robert Holder. Millie was born in Chinook Alberta 93 years ago, July 23, 1922. Millie’s family moved to Fahler near Grand Prairie Alberta and farmed. Millie’s love of animals was plainly apparent when an orphan bear cub was found and Millie nurtured the cub until adulthood. She would ride her horse bareback most days and on one momentous occasion she landed in a nest of hornets. Stung very badly she managed to mount her horse who took her home.

'366&&4 */&4I& ?8/M8/&G H&84 *F/87 ?8/I34 'K8F '6I"3/( '3C ;K358. #/.7I4& =344I& LI+.34 A8GK6&&4 L/&&4D&66 H3K4 J8/E&B LD&44I& J&44&..B H3MI4(&/ H3K86 !/&( A1 A&44&(B =&M - >&8/6 AI/728G/I)7 ,/(&4 @&F4M '36I4 @3D4(&. </1 LF/5IG ?844 :I66I85 ?826& '366&&4 ?8GKI&.34 >&G&/ ?F/GK8 H384 =3+I4.34 ;35 <8E8M& ?8/M8/&G <)3GG L3/(34 <G846&B %8EI( ;I5F.. H3K8448 :8M&488/ @&I68 :87&684( <537B :I6.34

Noelle Laurence December 24, 1966 - February 3, 2011 No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, And only God can tell us why. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. Love Mom & Dad Michelle & Ken Melanie & Barry

93F/ MI$G 8..I.G. GK& !3F4(8GI34 G3 2F/)K8.& EIG86 5&(I)86 &0FI25&4G $3/ %&6G8 J3.2IG861 2%$()&- 3%-*#+*$ #% '0(* 0 !)//*$*&,*1 +8BB L5G7I?"7 @"9E ,MF:3 '9MI?; ,3*3 @)N H@/

She met and married her husband in Grand Prairie. Millie was an army wife and moved to Vancouver Wireless Station in Ladner in 1949. Through Clyde’s tenure in the army, she developed lifelong friends who cherished her as much as she loved them. Always up for adventure, she would drive her sons’ homemade go-carts on the runways at VWS. She loved having friends and family over and was a wonderful host. Her family could always crack her prim and proper exterior with a good off-colour joke. Millie was kind, incredibly loving, gracious and a person everyone would want to know. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Delta Hospital www.dhfoundation.ca. Please help us celebrate Millie’s life on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 11:00 am at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner, BC.

“Fly with the angels, Millie”

OBITUARIES

Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers. Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes will be made in the next available issue. The Delta Optimist will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration. For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

Delta Funeral Home (604) 946.6040

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes on

legacy.com/obituaries/deltaoptimist

Viewing will be held at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner, BC, on Friday, February 5, 2016, from 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm. Funeral Service will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC, on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 11:00 am. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946.6040

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

2C)C '17.:/</ 'G/7!<?14 $!;=!D/

,.'$& 0/"%+ 1/(%)-1"%/ ! %"#/&* *77%)4:+:)25 +%!: 1) 23: #<+8<72 <7 =<07 3<+:" <07 <86#:" $= +%1- <7 8%> 8<7 =<07 #<).:)1:)#:9 '< ;7:5507: 5%-:5 <7 #<++1551<)9 (%/:7.1:, <)-= ;7<.1!:5 ,3%2 =<0 %5/ 8<79

CRIMINAL RECORD? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind? Free consultation: 1-800-347-2540

May was predeceased by husbands Lou Bianchet and David Campbell, also by her brothers, Roy, Dempster, Michael and Earl Moore. She is survived by her sisters, Eileen Martin of Chilliwack, Phyllis Hunter of Winnipeg, brother Tom Moore of Washington, and by cousins, nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. At May’s request, there will be no formal service.

1968 - 2016

Passed away peacefully on January 31st, 2016. Predeceased by his mother Joan. Darryl is survived by his wife Gina, son Noah, father Martin, brothers John (Carie) and James (Jennifer), sister Joanne (Terence), aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

'!::8 AF)B+C)B--66 &7!?:8 (!=/G0?/I@</:3E,4/< "*..$,)%# "&+.1%*&)$. 0 "+'+/&1%)*, "+,%&+ !%-( "%(& !$#'% 9)-A9 '/7/</GH *0/43/5 %?EE?145 (' #6' A"A III,>!=/G0?/I;G/7!<1G?37,;17

May passed away peacefully on January 30, 2016. She was born in New Westminster on May 2, 1924. She had lived in Winnipeg, California, Vancouver, Richmond, BC, and finally under the warmth and dedication of the staff of Kin Village in Tsawwassen, BC.

May worked in clerical positions for Singer Sewing Machine Company, Winnipeg City Hall and for 30 years with Zurich Insurance Company. She was an exceptional seamstress and gave generously of her time and beautiful work. Her warm, loving personality will be greatly missed.

TOLONICS, Darryl

&: %7: 3:7: 2< 3:-; :.:7= 52:; <8 23: ,%=9

CAMPBELL, Julia May (nee Moore)

EEE3:&-5G7:?I"573=? J&579< /B).6)B$6/6+ %?D< /B).6)B$6/0B

ADVERTISING POLICIES

McKERRACHER, Mildred

place ads online @

classiﬁeds. delta-optimist.com

LEGAL MARTIN, David John Former Tsawwassen Medical Clinic physician, Dr. David John Martin, passed away on Saturday, January 30. Dr. Martin was loved and admired by patients during his practice there from 1968-1991. He was also Chief of Staff for Delta General Hospital for three years. Dr. Martin gave up a year of his practice to do volunteer medical work in Ethiopia. He retired in Abbotsford where he performed locums for eight years. He was an avid gardener and hiker. He is remembered by colleagues and staff both here and abroad, for the time he gave his patients, his disarming approach, his quiet wit and his smile. He is survived by his wife Doreen, daughters Heather (Gary), Audrey, Erla (Dave) and son Hugh (Sandy), six grandchildren, brother, Ed, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 1:30 pm at Central Heights Church in Abbotsford. Visit www.centralheights.ca for directions. Cards or flowers may also be received at the church.

LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT .

Accurate Effective Bailiffs Ltd has seized a 41.5’ Bayliner HIN: BLBA05BD0679-0 13K80084 belonging to Richard Vilus for unpaid storage in the amount of $7064.44 plus any additional storage charges and sale costs. This unit will be sold on February 18th, 2016 or thereafter, under the provisions of the Warehouse Lien Act. Vessel can be viewed by “Appointment Only” at 6100 Ferry Road, Ladner, B.C.

Place ads online @

classiﬁeds.delta-optimist.com

A42 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016 AUCTIONS

EMPLOYMENT

^V\LEK^EPL V`KAaRVPL EK[LAOP

!! J"@(D?4 9=7 % 1-=) AB"D3$=P? !! +@(>*DP E88(=0- % '0==M=0- # H=@N.*DP E88(=0- % '0==M=0- # K0=3 2@O(=C8"G. ;D6=0- # ;=@? F(DN=0- # 5:=P- % $80= /// 3("- 288(- % H@N>DPG

LBK^\XEZ H FVe^KE^Z ddLB f dd ER ,D=7DPGI+=)P=-)@4 * < @$ ?8 L 3$ @P) 2."0-)@4 * < @$ ?.0"*8"? &"N?D8P C@4

SOIVM\ EK[LAOPVV^\ D EaaÊA\V^\ SLXJ CYCc Qb ÔEX] Â[BROPX] eJ[J Wc_HC__HTUbc ",) 0,)/ 1/&!+2(' +0!-/( 5 $+1/,3

###*2,$/(!%4&+,.(*4,0

EMPLOYMENT GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

FOOD/BEVERAGE HELP

RICHMOND COUNTRY FARMS

32%#-)1%# 5202#1/+2% 7#4' !&14,*0$6.,((,*0 "))&4,*1#)&

&!53$)%53 45 0))24+8 :)7 % 6%7",/)724+8 $%+"4"%3! 3) 0!%" )17 '/!!3 *!00 (!<<!7 <%$2%84+8 :%$4043- 4+ )<!7%34)+5# <7)"1$3 $)+37)0# 04+!,!::4$4!+$4!5# %+" !914<.!+3 .%4+3!+%+$!; "*' .*'- /-%!)0& -.!)0 '*,3#-&%1*!&%$-+-%!20-&(1!

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

*!$$&00!+" )('!%!' ,.&&0#/+-&-

*4""/9+.2" ?+45"4 <2"&2+/&3 ?+45"4: 4"6.74"# !+4 0+1&0+ ;4""/9+.2"8 '+457/; ">="47"/$" ?709 =3&/02 72 &/ &22"08 (.20 9&," ;++# %&3&/$" &/# %" $+1!+40&%3" 7/ ?+457/; &0 9"7;90 .= 0+ )8- 1"0"4 7/ ?&41 ;4""/9+.2" "/,74+/1"/08 %#/',/#'///# )(-+"1!!.0$&!*) Part to Full Time Positions available for Property Maintenance business in Tsawwassen for lawn crew and General Maintenance duties. Must have previous experience and knowledge of lawn mowing equipment, line trimmers, leaf blowers etc. Driver’s abstract required, references required. Knowledge of Tsawwassen and Ladner an asset. Local applicants preferred. Wage dependent on experience.Email resume or information to: pw2010@hotmail.ca

is now accepting applications for Seasonal Farm Labourers. 22 positions avail. Wage rate $10.59/hr. Approx. 50+ hrs/wk. Approx. start date February 15, 2016. Duties include: planting, cultivating, weeding, harvesting, picking crops, general farm work, pruning. Contact Desmond by fax 604-448-0911 or at 8400 No. 6 Rd, Richmond, 10am-4 pm, Mon - Fri. or email: desmond@cmgolf.ca

MEDICAL/ DENTAL HELP MOA FAMILY PRACTICE Full time MOA needed immediately for busy GP office in Ladner. Must have EMR knowledge (preferably Wolf). Please deliver resume to: 5017 - 47A Ave, Ladner or fax to (604)946-4251

SALES/AGENTS

TRADES HELP Small Engine Technician. Join BC?s Largest Volume Outdoor Power Equipment Sale sand Service Center with over 20 employees serving BC since 1986.We require immediately, one FullTime(Year-round) experienced Service Technician to join our extremely busy service centre. This F/T position requires the applicant to have extensive knowledge of 2cycle and 4cycle engines, all lawn and garden equipment and related power equipment. Industry certification is definitely an asset. Medical and Dental plan. Salary incommensurate with experience. Mail resume to: Fraser Valley Equipment Ltd., 13399 72nd Ave., Surrey, BC, V3W-2N5,Fax: 604-5998840, Email: terry@fraservalleyequipment.com PARTS PERSON. Join BC?s Largest Volume Outdoor Power Equipment Sales and Service Center with over 20 employees serving BC since 1986. We require immediately, one Full-Time(Year-round) experienced Parts Person to join our Parts Department. Duties include Counter Sales,Telephone inquiries and Sales, Parts Look-up (Both Computer and Manual), Inventory stocking and merchandising. This F/T position requires applicant to have knowledge of the outdoor power equipment industry, superior customer service skills, and excellent communicative and organizational skills. Medical and Dental plan. Salary is commensurate with experience. Mail resume to: Fraser Valley Equipment Ltd., 13399 72nd Ave., Surrey, BC, V3W 2N5, Fax: 604-599-8840, Email: terry@fraservalleyequipment.com

GARAGE SALES Ladner

Garage and Shop Sale Sat - Sun, Feb 6 - 7 9AM - 3PM 3473 River Road West. Retiring: interest to woodworkers machinist mechanics. Large selection of hand and power tools electrical and marine related material and equipment. including 20” thickness blaner.

MARKETPLACE F/T P/T Sales + CSR

HIRING

Early am & Afternoon shifts We offer benefits after 3 months & incentives for reliability & dedicated team work. APPLY IN PERSON between 9am - Noon: 10108 Nordel Court, Delta

Come Join Our Team!

EDUCATION TUTORING SERVICES AFFORDABLE ONE to ONE TUTORING For Children 6 to 14years

who struggle with Reading, Comprehension, Spelling, Writing or Math is offered by the Learning Disabilities Assn. This specialized program is supervised by an experienced, Certified Teacher. Available afterschool at Delta Manor Ed. Centre from Feb. 10 to May 25. (4750 - 57St, Ladner) Students attend twice a week for one hour sessions. Some partial subsidies available for lower incomes. Call to register and schedule a free assessment at 604-591-5156 • Info: www.ldafs.org

Place ads online @

classiﬁeds.delta-optimist.com

Inside showroom sales & office support req’d for busy Tilbury company Afternoon & Sat. Suits mature student. Will train, $12-18/hr. plus commissions. Fax resume (604) 946-3781

TRUTH IN EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISING Glacier Media Group makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the: Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711 Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email: inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

FOR SALE - MISC 30’s Walnut Dining Table w 5 Chairs. VGC. QueenAnne style $600 obo. 604.943.3424

WANTED CASH $ for TEAK + RETRO FURN & ANTIQUE Items FAIR & RELIABLE - Thanks! Derek 604-442-2099

CHILDREN

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

(.#3 & *.53B .3 )@= B%,.)4 5"4.3B5%B.@)3 <@5 #%:$%5"-;5"3$2@@+ $"!7"(2 3,7/%42' 8(2"10"'&6 ,2# *(+.("-' ",4 '&(%7&%(24 *(2'75++/)

'@5" .)<@ $%++ /7601!>06?A> ,.#35953B$2.+#$%5"8$%

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES APPLYING FOR CANADA PENSION PLAN DISABILITY BENEFITS? Increase your chance of success. Call the Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic.1-877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca

BUSINESS SERVICES

COMPUTER/ INTERNET

RENTALS APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT ST. DAVID’S HOUSE

Seniors Residence

Delta PC Service & Consulting

makes your computer work again! Best rates on the market

Guaranteed Virus Removal.

Call 778-882-4128

FINANCIAL SERVICES LARGE FUND

Borrowers Wanted. Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. CALL ANYTIME 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498 Apply online at www.capitaldirect.ca

FRANCHISES

'&%" !&#%$ !&#%$ '&%"

VhS ^ UpSaggi 2e %!"9++/ 7054! `]l_p` V\VljVUjp lh b]lp_ &.&51&%1! 5- 7/&11 U]ljSlhn jgTV_pS lh(!-4 dVak ;05!4 %051"5-8< jlkp `p__lhnc 5-$10"!7 6!&4 &-" Xph_ lhTj]Sp` mpV_ )&935-8< *1+7! 4+ VhS mg_ RV_pac 49&-754# 9!$9!&45+WgaaQ hg dp_` ga ZZY`c $!-49! &-" 76+))5-8< XpopaphTp` '+ .5!, +9 Xpb]lapSc :+9 /+9! [aaVhnp V \lpRlhn 5-:+ )1!&7! $&11 djpV`p TVjj

classifieds. delta-optimist.com

/,)(*)+'&-.

SUITES FOR RENT

oooSRtYsfYkVSxy

ZtYfYQpdy ZRVTtRsn ]yYyhtctYs

Wrmi l UXjX UjqYu |sRtts zgfst }Vxev aS`S {ib X_r Z^[\_w

~miSjr~Smqqm &+(')""#/("!-.'$,%$&"

* %54", $"@-,>5-"+ &5"@6.-34 #;;>5,A@-,:

*.'$,%$&")(

:*JJI=. 5L=8L0J9 8+G+JI+ HF -K<1AAA3-EKA1AAA :$0J> 0JG+5L,+JL =5 .HD =5 -2A?A 8+;> :&I=8=JL++/ 4.+=J0J9 4HJL8=4L5 :"8HF+550HJ=. L8=0J0J9 B8HG0/+/ :'0J=J40J9 =G=0.=7.+ :#J9H0J9 5IBBH8L

/7080B081100 9 -@2>!6>?45"++<686>)

===86>?45"++<686>)

PERSONALS ******************* FIND Your Favourite CALL NOW 1-866-732-0070 1-888-544-0199 18+ HOT LOCAL CHAT 1-877290-0553 Mobile: #5015 ******************* LOCAL HOOKUPS BROWSE4FREE 1-888628-6790 or #7878 Mobile

classiﬁeds. delta-optimist.com TRAVEL REAL Estate. NW Montana. Tungstenholdings.com 406-293-3714

REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE * WE BUY HOMES *

Yes, We Pay Cash!

Damaged or Older Houses!! Condos & Pretty Homes too! www.webuyhomesbc.com

( 604 ) 657-9422

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE NO RISK program. Stop Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call us Now. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248

RENTALS

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT DELTA WEST

4895-55B St, Ladner Suites Available. Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P. CALL 604-728-6730 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

TSAW 2 br, 2 bath, 2nd flr w/d, nr ammens, incl heat, f/p, no pets, no bbq, $1750 Avail March 1st. 604-961-0933

$#!&!"!&!!$% $#!&!"!&!!$%

!'$&('#"&+% !'#"+%$ &# *,),

'>@,"6, '>?45"++ >2 (' * !+5B+4L+/ @H8./D0/+ %+=/+8 0J '8=J4605+/ #FC4+ (.+=J0J9)

Studio room Includes meals, hydro, cable, great companionship Margriet 604-943-2678

Tsaw. CASA DEL SOL 1 BDRM, $885 Mar 15 2 BDRM, $1125 Mar 15 incls heat & H/W, carpets, drapes, 2 appl, 2 elevators, underground parking avail. No dogs. Please Call 604943-8954, 604-488-4733

To advertise call

604-630-3300

1 BR large living and kitchen, on upper fl, $950. Mar 1, prkg 604-940-0154 after 6 pm

OFFICE/RETAIL Malcolm Center Strip Mall 56th Street in Tsaw #1511 980 SQ ft, ideal for Medical or Health & Beauty office, clinic, spa.

Pls call 250-247-7242 or 604-943-2728

Tsawwassen - 325 to 3500 sq. ft. Ladner - 727 sq. ft. Contact: Tina Thygesen, Century Group 604-943-2203

WANTED TO RENT Older Couple rental request. Looking to downsize in long term unit in Lad./Tsaw. 10001200sq/ft one lvl. 2+ BR, 2bth parking. cls to shop + fac. sm dog friendly. 604.940.0106

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT .

CHOOSE YOUR NEW HOME FROM OUR LIST OF WELL MAINTAINED AND MANAGED SUITES! .

TSAWWASSEN

Kelly and Kerry Court Renovated 1 and 2 bedroom suites available in quiet location close to amenities. Rent includes heat and hot water. To view these suites please call 604-948-9111

Century Village Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs with landscaped green areas. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom suites available include drapes, wall to wall carpets, balconies, elevators and wheelchair access. Tsaw. Manor includes heat. Close to beach, parks, rec centre and schools. To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111 Shawnigan 1 bedroom suites available with in-suite storage. Buildings are located within walking distance of shopping centre and bus route. For more info please call 604-948-9111. Tsawwassen Terrace Completely renovated, spacious modern 2 bedroom suites available. Heat and parking included in the rent. Please call 604-948-9111. LADNER Del Rio and Evergreen Lane Bachelor, 1 and 2 bedroom suites available maintained buildings. Located near shops, bus routes. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, Heat and h/w included at Del Rio. To view please call 604-868-9453.

in quiet well school and and drapes. these suites

Georgia Court, Harbourside and Westport Bachelor and 1 bedroom suites available in the heart of Ladner Village. Harbourside rent includes 2 appl, drapes and hot water. Georgia Court heat is included. Westport has insuite laundry hook-up available. To view these suites please call 604-868-9453

For a full list of our availabilities check:

www.centuryrentals.ca Sorry No Pets or BBQs References Required

February 5, 2016 The Delta Optimist A43 HOME SERVICES CERAMIC TILING

HANDYPERSON

AL’S CERAMIC TILE. Supply & install, samples avail. Free est. 604-9489573 cell 604-836-8943

DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water,

PLUMBING

$>!& 5&;*#52 5&A>-*/#>A2 #A2/*""*/#>A2

604.782.4322

9H:1@<@1=030

*"+)/ '.!& "(#$-+%,!"#

+@BA#.

%.28 ED 3D 9D ; / EF 5G, 5A0)4> #7)?,>?B - :?172+1? - E 6G 3 "?,

$>!& 5&;*#52 5&A>-*/#>A2 #A2/*""*/#>A2

%.)) &,=;8/=)A3)5;2. ';,-275= :?>7B?,6721-(G..?A)721-=72,G>

'FGC 8I.),D ".)CG)CED 'FGC 5.746D (FGECED %I+B+G6CCED #G?IBCED

#@(*# / #@!% '$85*!(&

C4@>B:D>@0@4

9H:1@<@1=030

'+#),%+#*!##(*"&!#$*!%

DRYWALL Reliable Work

*Res & Comm *35 Yrs Exp. Mike 604-789-5268

ELECTRICAL

'+#),%+#*!##(*"&!#$*!%

HEATING PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating, Drain Cleaning, Lic. & Ins. hw tanks service, renos. Rick 604-809-6822

#%@*($' #!;%"&

INTERIOR/ HOME DECOR

"2/-(A+9 ?7@7B #2) ?56 82=1/ 2;<-!2).A1/ './:A>)C

=98F9E -F.7 2)+>BF

POWER WASHING

7<F85:/7.3<4D,58

Power washing, gutter, roof & window cleaning. Prompt professional service, 30 yrs exp. Simon 604-230-0627

A0)?C60?6001

FLOORING Hardwood Floor Refinishing Repairs & Staining Installation Free Estimates Century Hardwood Floors 604-376-7224

www.centuryhardwood.com

Artistry Of Hardwood Floors .com Refinish, sand, install,dustless Prof & Quality work. Mark 604-219-6944

GUTTERS

5(#37 !;5%$ 51 /%9(#(77 &%'& 7;((* %"5(9"(5. +):< 0?, 624>8 =2, @ 624>8A+ "03= )55 )5 ;9--.-#: #;;988):/98<" '%$(*& ! 4,1+726+3662<

classiﬁeds. delta-optimist.com

Simon 604-230-0627

$0.6/,52 $,2 816/08 8,34167 ) ,12.-3/- #/&*. '(.0"3"+ ) !-.**&-. %0*#3"+ ) $&22.-*

3=!9! 8;=="<&%)&:%&+:& **'%##'%(":)

HANDYPERSON HANDYMAN SERVICES Electrical, plumbing, gutters, sheds, renovations, fencing, flooring, contracting and more. Affordable, friendly, fast, reliable, local. Guaranteed/ Sr Discount. Call Phil, 604-307-6840

NEED A HAND?

!REPAIRS !RENOVATIONS !WOODWORKING !REMOVAL !PAINTING

Call Pierre

604-649-0502 (cell)

storage. Ca & US long distance 604-505-1386 604-505-9166

PAINTING/ WALLPAPER

D&M PAINTING

9*<5 '*/% *5& 7*!5+%5*5'% 1/)5!5# *5& "%&#!5# $)99 :*/& '9%*56)1#)++%/ '9%*5!5# 1/%--)/% <*-"!5# /)((!-" /%73=*9 $%5'% <3/;

0>86,8>6,248 0>8648.6,8>2

000)1"/9+128)!"

Interior and exterior Commercial and residential

Call Spencer Kyte for a free quote

604 837 0772

nightdayrevival.ca

#+&%$ !&$( *" !&)' ,$" )## +$-" *)%!.%!& !''(/

;, (*&& '$ *&&:

-!)%*0( -,*$ /+&#"&/#&''" /+&#/&"#&".+

"(* 6.53-543..54 &:;!) #74/97<2 1> ?7!64

"%!$#!& N)3"J$)L639 >SK06$SJ RS"9SJ ( =KSS AKE3639 -63GSK *5S)37EL !EGGSKJ ( A1/SK -)J8639 ?E&&6J8 ?S410)5

)0#&" % '*, *!.+/ % (!$-/

@<,NP=+ >%?;P*% #?BD =R% !?B<C' <A

?+,C H.:7FMQ7:I2O

%#'&$$#&/*)- t'!$'s RICK’S

RUBBISH REMOVAL • • • • •

Residential Yard Waste Commercial Construction Free Estimates

Rick 604-329-2783

TSVUMKPPNLO OXMVMWOW

ROOFING

3;; 0./68: 188-:*

IS GUTYZ LFPNQ JRKYPN HFNYP

e`]ell_m^ b e`kcoji dk`aocnoihi

5 !- ,-40=- 92: 8>2/ 0+ ;?28 7 ,-3:36>2) 5 "-B>/-2A1 '044-,3>961 $2/?BA,>96 5 (9B-4-2A1 %9,9)-1 <9,/ '6-92@?. 5 #6/ &?,2>A?,-1 *..6>923-B .+ 0 %# !1*- "$',&*$/)(

'# 1,0+ !0.-&+ 20++0/($ "%0*)0.),

52+<,97<4,22

TREE BROTHERS SPECIALIST

•Dangerous Tree Removal •Pruning •Crown Reduction •Spiral Thinning • Hedge Trim Fully Insured • WCB.

Jerry • 604-500-2163

treebrotherspecialists.ca

TREE SERVICES

Keep your trees pruned to be safe in upcoming windstorms. 60 ft Bucket Trucks 604-787-5915 604-291-7778 treeworksvancouver.ca 10% discount with this ad

AUTOMOTIVE

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

=23 >4@6--3@

>4@6- 46@ : =@<41 @3/.;60

*+$' (#! +%% ")'&*%)$

B?9857?8A7?? &"% $)%!'* #(

*&#(&$' +&--&$ +,"%!&"" +,$&), 7=&(#*" /#!4&: =*#!4#!$ '#7(@2!4 #!4&:#@: ) &-4&:#@:

:?;1B?F01+. ) (C,,?>D1+.

H9A@%%

DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL Serving the Delta area since 1986

GL Roofing, & Repairs. New roof, clean gutters $80. 604240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

Call 604-649-1627 www.deltascrap.ca

Free estimates .

FRASERVIEW RENO’S

DISPOSAL BINS starting at $219 plus dump fees. Call Disposal King 604-306-8599 Roofing Expert 778-230-5717 Repairs/re-roof/new roofs. All work guaranteed. Frank

ROD’S HAUL IT AWAY located in Ladner 778-668-4285

Call to advertise in

Home Services 604.630.3300

CALL THE EXPERTS

&!$# "'(#%')

REPAIRS & UPDATING Paint Drywall Doors Moldings Ceramic Laminate Kitchens Bathrooms Decks Stairs Fences

Dave 778-628-7165

P.R. Remodelling Kitchens,Bathrooms,

Cert. Plumber, Tiling. etc. 20 years exp & refs European craftsmanship

;<A A.E+?>8A0,2H .<E8.A

.#%BF#88H" E?B$#'H* 1#?DH ) =5B- 45D!- .5F!H%BHF 2%BD- 9HF'@BHD:?'5%H =5$$##% ) ;G?@FFH8 =H'#<58* CHDB H%BF& !#@%B H($8?D@#%* .233 6; 9E,2I ;C7&&7CCG% 1(4+*4-+*-5- ' 27"%GF 1(4+*41+*1*- ' ,G:B7 //-+--1+4999 6##=@%D3D#DFGG%!GCB$#%BF#:)$7 ' D#DFGG%!GCB$#%BF#:)$7 2 C=E6, ,A392 >2173I+E4/A, 06;7/A;;

Call Paul 604-943-4152 for free estimate

PRP RENOVATIONS Kitchen & Bath Reno Tiling, flooring, painting, plumbing, wiring, etc

Place ads online @

604-764-0399

classiﬁeds.delta-optimist.com

Insured, WCB

$&!! %!&#'"!

RDM ENTERPRISES For All Your Household Additions & Reno’s Interior & Exterior Finishing, Fences & Decks, Kitchens, Bathrooms & Plumbing, Refs Avail. Free Est. Local Resident & Serving Delta for over 20 yrs.

%/ +()$" (-#! *$(( ,".'&).("

Rob 604-830-9401

88<3E<63G555

LOLES ^VPOIELAOP

+" %(*)#!+$ &+('#('*

MASTER BRUSHES PAINTING. Top Quality Paint & Workmanship. 25 yrs exp. 3 coats, & repairs for $200 ea room. BEST PAINTER IN TOWN! 778-545-0098, 604-377-5423

)

FREE CASH FOR SOME!

604-948-9573 Cell: 604-836-8943

Night & Day

("2++ !. / 3.&%. 4.-*10)#%$,'

&"/98!"+7 %&#$

20 years experience

I KNOW A GUY Home Services

604-724-3832

! &!,< %!/<27<!<;7 ! '0)) &!<94;!87 $6:-7;24

(!)) <:, 3:6 ?:06 ?!69 =!+7:.765

Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Bathroom & Shower Repairs

Interior / Exterior Specialist Many Years Experience Fully Insured Top Quality, Quick Work Free estimate

PAINTING

9*5&-'*1% *5& 1/31%/+: 7*!5+%5*5'%

AL’S CERAMIC TILE

Complete Reno’s Roof to basement, Kitchen, Framing, Plumbing etc. 15 yrs exp, Insured ~No Job too Small~ Gary 604-897-3614 Josh 604-318-8470

• •

.:21361:186 9 /7135:83214

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning Moss removal - WCB. 20 yrs exp. 604-341-5831

TCP MOVING 1 to 3 men from $40.Lic & Ins local &

Andrew 604-329-6098 dclawnandgarden.com see website: free cut!

1*)9 <%*+"%/(:

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

D & M Renovations. Flooring, tiling, finishing. Fully Insured. Top quality, quick work, 604-724-3832

ndyy k hc{ mdwz l xvc y py w| u f r~~vh y l f g qvvz ruuv{wfx wfg k x |o b k hc{ ea h q{w jhd z l g{ wf{ y pvxx h { y $# ("03 !1) 02),"+. .-+"-&#' +- "%#& $ *,%! ()).

TREE SERVICES

ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal $30/HR per Person• 24/7. 604-999-6020

LAWN & GARDEN

GUTTER CLEANING ROOF CLEANING WINDOW CLEANING POWER WASHING 30 yrs experience For Prompt Service Call

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING Across the street, across the world Real Professionals. Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555

place ads online @

PRP Plumbing. Hot water tanks, chg fixtures, etc. Insured, WCB 604-764-0399

$.:2)/24 0 *A)424 0 %>,,8 &3>.<

LOW RATES Lic’d. Bonded. Expert trouble shooter. 24/7 100% Gtd. 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call. Lic#89402. Fast same day service. Insured. Guar’d. We love small jobs. 604-568-1899

RUBBISH REMOVAL

HHHC2<<GAB2+1?.GI?A>+)C)G.

'FGC 8I.),D ".)CG)CED 'FGC 5.746D (FGECED %I+B+G6CCED #G?IBCED

DRYWALL

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

*%%96'*(!& ?91"<$

Video Inspection, Jack Hammering, Hand Excavating, Concrete Cutting, WET BSMT MADE DRY

Tobias 24/7

MOVING

#07:+14 #07):604 #0>920)4 &+,6-0<4 *:,-4 *:/0>0<, "@+,0/4 (1;?:))4 $:+<,4 !0=,@104 $:,6-0/4 ')991+<.4 %9@)2+<.3/ 8 >9105

##'&'"#&)##$ !(%

(67.+468 *7:;7+5. ! #766 %+5) *55655;7 - '"./"< $9;,"06 &'-3121-*

2(-$.'% "&,+&/%$ 0&(( 1(&#/*( !+) (4#':# %'44 *,0 '3 6-!7.+676+"8 ;,/'41,,$3;##%';#&9,32'54)%,2 111);,/'41,,$3;##%';#)%,2

#"!$$&%

FjDf Wjdg cJHddl fdH@Z>>Z e8YOP _= SKG8a; 7Ka6 P8N]_NVSmO IVRKKbNZ>

H_bO NOO fLOIO T !*)""'#&%($ $

0"'# 3&3,$(1/)2 %3 *3++ *'!-*. hKVm8LG cVRKKb fVmONQ fOYI8ROQ iVYLN ^M WDJgf fDgcAkB efJXXJffDk U ?JFkDg ME<9`<M9<<MM \8a L:O fVIO9ja C__PN bVmm[

A44 The Delta Optimist February 5, 2016