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Merchants along Delta Street don’t want shoppers to be scared off by a $6-million municipal project that aims to revitalize that stretch of Ladner Village.

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Open for business on Delta St. Merchants want shoppers to know it’s business as usual despite major construction project JESSICA KERR

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Ladner Village is still open for business despite major construction in the area. That’s the message local merchants are hoping to get out to the community. “Everyone is open for busi-

ness and now is the time to support local businesses,” said Ladner Business Association president Andrea Frustaci. Work on the $6-million Delta Street Revitalization Project began last month with the removal of trees. Several of the trees were transplanted elsewhere in the community and all

will eventually be replaced. Part of the South Delta Business Sustainability Strategy, the project is aimed at revitalizing South Delta’s infrastructure and strengthening the village core. Work is scheduled to continue throughout most of the year, with completion set for October.

Watermain replacement is currently underway, which will be followed by road and sidewalk construction. The roadwork is being done on a block-by-clock basis to minimize disruptions. Carol Miles, who owns South Delta Heels, said she’s had to close early a couple of times

when the road right outside her Bridge Street store was closed. She said she has seen a huge decrease in business in the last three weeks, especially when the road in front of her store was closed. However, crews have made an effort to keep the sidewalks open, she said. MERCHANTS: see Page 4

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Stand-off video at inquest

Hearing sees final two hours as police deal with distraught man holding gun JESSICA KERR

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The coroner’s inquest into a fatal shooting involving a Delta officer continued this week as the hearing saw video of the victim’s final hours in his standoff with police. The two-hour video was shown Wednesday morning, the second day of the hearing. It was taken from the perspective of a police bomb disposal robot that was used to deliver a phone to Mehrdad Bayrami as he sat on a paved pathway near New Westminster’s Starlight Casino. The 48-year-old Richmond man, who was armed with a gun, was shot on Nov. 8, 2012 following a five-hour standoff with police. Police were called to the casino parking lot after a domestic disturbance in the parking lot between Bayrami and an ex-girlfriend. Delta police Const. Jordan MacWilliams, a member of the Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team at the time, was one of many officers responding to the incident. He was assigned the role of lethal overwatch for his team. He was given the responsibility of providing cover for the other officers and to use necessary force if a threat of death or grievous bodily harm was posed. MacWilliams has claimed he had a reasonable fear that Bayrami would fire his weapon at

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A coroner’s inquest is taking place in Burnaby this week as it looks into a fatal shooting involving a Delta police officer in New Westminster in 2012. police, which prompted him to fire his own weapon. Bayrami died in hospital 10 days later. MacWilliams was initially charged with second degree murder following an investigation by the Independent Investigations Office. In July, the Criminal Justice Branch announced it was dropping the charges again the officer. A civil suit launched by Bayrami’s daughter was also dismissed late last year. The video, which began at 8:41 a.m., almost three hours into the standoff, shows police delivering a yellow box containing a cell phone to Bayrami as he sat on the ground. The robot moves away but police keep the cam-

era on Bayrami for more than two hours. The video, which contains no sound, shows Bayrami, who is sitting on the ground holding a gun to his head, open the box and answer the phone. He speaks with police as he continues to hold the gun to his right temple. He looks around as he talks on the phone before hanging up and tossing it back in the box. Bayrami remains seated for most of the video, talking to himself and nodding or shaking his head at times. He answers the phone a few more times, sometimes talking briefly while other times simply hanging up. Bayrami keeps the gun pointed at himself for most

of the video, although periodically he lowers it, staring at it in his hands. Almost an hour and 20 minutes into the video, Bayrami can be seen taking the magazine out of the gun and throwing it aside, holding up one finger and nodding. About 10 minutes later, crouching on the ground, he lowers the gun. Nearing the two-hour mark from the start of the video, Bayrami stands up, turns around and looks up for a moment, before turning back around. He begins pacing and walking in a wide circle with his arms at his side, the gun pointing toward the ground. Just before the video was stopped, Bayrami can

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be seen pointing the gun in the air and talking. The hearing also heard testimony from Dr. Jeff Morley, a registered psychologist and former RCMP officer who has worked with several law enforcement agencies, including Delta police. Morley was one of several psychologists on a list to be contacted by police when needed. He said he received a call from a police negotiator just before 7:30 that morning. Morley said the officer told him they were dealing with a man armed with a gun who was refusing to engage with negotiators and indicated that “he was not leaving alive.” He said it was a relatively brief call and he encouraged the officer to remain calm and grounded. MacWilliams was scheduled to take the stand yesterday afternoon. A coroner’s inquest is usually required when a death occurs while a person is in police custody and involves a jury of between five and seven people and a presiding coroner. The inquest is not a trial to determine guilt, or find fault, but to determine the facts surrounding a death and allow the jury to make recommendations aimed at preventing deaths under similar circumstances. The hearing is scheduled to continue into next week. • Check out www.deltaoptimist.com for the latest on the inquest.

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The southbound lanes of Tsawwassen’s 56th Street were closed yesterday between 17th and 19th avenues due to a gas leak. Delta fire and police departments were on scene after construction crews working in the area severed a gas line. Witnesses described a strong smell of gas in the air that stretched to Beach Grove. Traffic was diverted around the closure through the South Delta Recreation Centre parking lot.

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Merchants to benefit from work in long run CONTINUED from Page 1 Miles said the construction process will be difficult for local businesses but will be a benefit in the end. “You can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs,” she said. Delta has created a map of alternate parking locations. It can be found at www.delta.ca and at the project office, 4811 Delta St. Frustaci, who owns two Ladner Village restaurants, The Dancing Pig and Sharkey’s Seafood Bar & Grille, said communication between the municipality and local businesses has been good. He said representatives have attended LBA meetings and municipal hall also put up signs to advise shoppers about construction and alternate parking. As for his own busi-

nesses, Frustaci said this is typically a slower time of year for the restaurants, and the work is primarily done during regular business hours, which means it doesn’t impact weekends and the dinner rush. “It’s a good time for them to be doing it, for us,” he said. Frustaci said he is choosing to focus on the positives. In addition to the roadwork, the project includes sidewalk replacement, a decorative pedestrian plaza at the intersection of Delta and Bridge streets, decorative stamped/coloured pedestrian crosswalks at intersections, new landscaping areas that include irrigation, new street lights as well as bike racks, benches, decorative bollards, banner poles and garbage/recycling receptacles.

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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:

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• Feb. 2, 12:01 p.m., 5300-block of 5B Avenue: Complainant reported she heard her car alarm sound and when she went to her vehicle in the driveway she found the trunk partially ajar, scratched and dented. Nothing of value missing but damage to vehicle approximately $400. • Feb. 4, 8:08 p.m., 1300block of 56th Street: A business reported a male entered the store and made a purchase and as the employee handed out the change, the customer confused the clerk by pulling out more cash and asking for change. This resulted in the business being short $40 at the end of the day. • Feb. 5, 6:04 p.m., 5300-block of Upland Drive: Sometime overnight thieves entered the home of the complainant through the automatic garage door that had been left open. Items stolen include power tools and a mountain bike. Neighbourhood canvass proved negative. Photos of stolen items to be disseminated to all

patrol members. • Feb. 5, 7:42 p.m., 100block of English Bluff Road: A business reported a male in a mask had entered the store and stole approximately 20 lottery tickets and then fled the scene on foot. Police attended with the dog tracking team but suspect not located. Police have identified potential suspects and the investigation continues. • Feb. 6, 10:53 p.m., 1200-block of 56th Street: Business observed a suspicious male leave the store without purchasing anything. Examination of video surveillance revealed the suspect concealed two bottles of liquor in his pants under a black hoodie and leave the store without payment. Still images of the suspect disseminated. • Feb. 8, 7:27 p.m., 5600block of 12th Avenue: The business reported a male driving a small black pickup truck attempting to access several locked storage containers to steal miscellaneous metal and computer parts. Possible suspect identified.

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• Feb. 3, 2:13 p.m., 5100block of Ladner Trunk Road: A business reported it had a female shoplifter in custody and wished police assistance. The suspect selected $61 in food items and attempted to leave the store without payment. As the suspect had no previous history of theft, the business requested no charges but a ban from the store. Police made arrangements for follow-up counselling for

the suspect. • Feb. 4, 12:20 p.m., 7000-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant reported a vacant house had been broken into and a ceiling fixture stolen. Suspect left items behind; still under investigation. • Feb. 4, 2:35 p.m., 50A Street and 50th Street: Report received that the community mailbox had been broken into. Police attended and found three mailboxes had been pried open and the locks broken. Two of the boxes still had mail in them and this was delivered to the owners. Canada Post contacted. • Feb. 4, 6:21 p.m., 5500block of 47A Avenue: An online report received from complainant that her vehicle parked in the driveway had been entered sometime overnight with a pair of sunglasses and small change stolen. There was no damage to the vehicle, which was possibly left unlocked. • Feb. 5, 8:34 p.m., 8000block of 82nd Street: A business reported the attempted theft of a work van sometime overnight. Front passenger lock and ignition punched. An unsuccessful attempt was made to enter the rear of the van by bending a metal partition. Nothing stolen and the van was impounded for forensic examination. • Feb. 6, 2:55 a.m., 4800block of 53rd Street: A person known to police was observed forcefully prying open multiple mailboxes in the lobby of an apartment block, causing $500 in damage and then fleeing on foot.

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South Delta house prices rise again in January Tsawwassen up 2.5% to reach $1.04 million SANDOR GYARMATI

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House prices continue their dizzying upward climb in Delta, especially in Tsawwassen. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s latest numbers show residential property sales in Greater Vancouver for January were up 31.7 per cent from the sales recorded in January 2015, but a decline of almost an 11 per cent from December’s activity. The so-called “benchmark price” for a singledetached house in Tsawwassen, however, didn’t take a step back, increasing 2.5 per cent over the previous month to reach $1,047,200. It’s also a whopping 37.8 per cent increase over January 2015, the biggest jump among all the communities covered by the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board. The price of a detached house in Ladner was almost unchanged, sitting at a benchmark of

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Last year’s red hot real estate market in South Delta isn’t showing any signs of slowing down in 2016. $868,600. That price represents an increase of 30.6 per cent over the previous year, among the top gains in Greater Vancouver. Condos and townhomes in South Delta were another story as they saw small decreases over the previous month, with the exception of Ladner condos that saw a modest increase. As far as North Delta, the Fraser Valley real estate market showed no signs of slowing down, producing the strong-

est sales for January on record, according to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. That board listed the benchmark for a single detached house in North Delta at $721,600. It also lists an “average price” that had North Delta at $816,299, an increase of almost 40 per cent over the previous year. As in South Delta, the price of townhomes and condos slipped slightly in North Delta from the previous month.

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There is a new face around Delta Hospital these days and she is there to help make patient visits a little easier. Spiritual health practitioner Marilyn Chan joined the hospital last fall. “Really we’re here to promote emotional and spiritual health,” Chan said, adding she is there to support patients and their loved ones during those dark moments that can come with a hospital stay. She is at the hospital three days a week thanks to funding from the Delta Hospital Auxiliary. “The auxiliary believes that spiritual care is an important part of healing and wellness,” said president Robbi Schultes. “She is so wonderful and supportive,” Schultes said. “It adds so much to the comfort of the patients and their families.” Chan also lends support to staff at the hospital. She was the pastor at a church in Richmond before being drawn to

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Spiritual health practitioner Marilyn Chan is at Delta Hospital three days a week thanks to funding from the Delta Hospital Auxiliary. spiritual health care. What she does on a day-to-day basis at the hospital isn’t solely based on religion. Chan and Philip Murray, spiritual health leader with Fraser Health, said the role of a spiritual health practitioner is not to force religion on a patient and their family. “As health care professionals, we view spirituality as being a universal

experience,” Murray said. “It’s that inherent part of each person.” If a patient is religious, Chan is able to steer her work with them in that direction. If not, Chan said she is still able to offer comfort and support in a non-religious manner and interact with people from all walks of life. While the role of religion can help, it’s not necessary, she said.

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emporary is a relative term, but this is really stretching things. When the Delta Museum opened its doors for the first time back in 1969, it did so in the building that had served as Delta’s municipal hall for the previous half-century. Already 57 years old and not configured to house such an institution, the Delta Street structure was considered a temporary home for the museum, the pride of the fledgling Delta Historical Society. Fast-forward 47 years and it’s still in that temporary home, although that won’t be the case for much longer. Set to close its doors to the public by the end of the month and fully vacate the building by summer, the museum will finally bid farewell to the historic accommodations that never really suited its purposes. Its future is still being discussed behind closed doors, although there are assurances from Delta the museum will have a new home come 2017. It’s curious that at no point over almost half a century since the museum was founded in its temporary digs has finding a permanent home become priority No. 1. The community has grown significantly over that time and we’ve seen countless public amenities — everything from swimming pools and ice rinks to schools and community centres to a hospital and a new municipal hall — built to accommodate that growth, yet the museum has stayed put in cramped, outdated quarters. This lack of action doesn’t fall entirely on the shoulders of those at the Corporation of Delta as the museum board hasn’t undertaken a capital campaign like has been the case with local organizations such as Reach, Boys and Girls Club, Delta Hospice and others. Still, the municipality has the deepest pockets and given we’re talking about preserving and showcasing Delta’s history, it’s incumbent on municipal hall to play a major role in the establishment of any new facility. As far as a new home is concerned, the betting is that we’ll follow a similar pattern and the museum will, ironically enough, be relocated to another former municipal hall, this one in Ladner’s civic precinct. Hopefully it’s deemed suitable as a permanent site because it’s well past time that we put the whole temporary thing to bed.

The ‘fix’ was in long before new crossing announced

couple of weeks ago the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project team hosted a one-day display of what the new bridge would look like. This followed public forums in 2012 and 2013 where five scenarios were proposed. Three of those called for the tunnel to remain. I can echo many by saying the bridge — in isolation — looks good. However, there are caveats. Six months after the consultation in 2013, the premier announced a 10-lane bridge. Curious about how we got there from the five choices, I asked what information the premier had when she made the announcement. I had to file a formal freedom of information request (FOI) with the premier’s office, asking for reports and analysis that allowed her to make the announcement. The response came back: “Although a thorough search was conducted, no records were located in response to your request.” Getting nothing from that source, I then asked the project team. How does the cost for a 10-lane bridge compare with fixing the tunnel and adding another tunnel or bridge? “It was a wash [same cost],” they told me.

Community Comment IAN ROBERTSON

“Do you have the numbers?” I asked. “No, it was high level,” they replied. So I asked, “Well, how about the notes from the discussion and analysis?” “No notes were taken,” they replied. The premier’s response was the subject of a question in the legislature by our MLA, Vicki Huntington, last November. The government did not answer; sadly, it just ridiculed the question. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone recently stated in this paper, “We thoroughly reviewed all the benefits of all options.” He went on to say, “a bridge will be ...more cost effective than a replacement tunnel.” Where is this analysis? If it exists, was it done before or after the premier’s announcement?

Who has their facts straight? In 2006, several government organizations from Canada, B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, along with TransLink, YVR and railways, created the Pacific Gateway Action Pan that called for dredging the Fraser River — deeper — which means remove the tunnel. In February 2012 — before the public consultations noted above — the B.C. government met with several others, including Port Metro Vancouver, to plan the strategy for the removal of the George Massey Tunnel. The premier really didn’t need a briefing — the decision had been made years earlier. Why didn’t she say this when making the announcement? Why were we misled in the public consultations? The tunnel’s stability to withstand earthquakes has not been properly assessed. Will the bridge towers withstand an earthquake without wobbling about and collapsing the entire bridge superstructure? If the tunnel is to be removed, then let the port pay fees for the ships transiting the river — just like the Panama Canal. Ian Robertson is a professional engineer and a three-decade resident of South Delta.

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Final fundraising push in radio towers battle

Editor: Many thanks to the people of Tsawwassen and Point Roberts who stayed united in supporting our cause with thousands of volunteer hours providing research, petitions, letters to the editor, ads prodding politicians, gifts and cash donations over almost three years that have made it possible to raise over $220,000 US. These valued contributions by so many allowed us to fight the KRPI radio towers before the Whatcom County hearing examiner, county council and Washington State Superior Court as well as before the FCC in Washington, DC. After so much money and so many volunteer hours of effort were

expended, finally, the cohorts of David have beaten Goliath. No radio towers will be built near our border now or in the future. What an amazing international cross-border accomplishment. However, this chapter in cross-border cooperation is not quite closed. We have lawyers’ bills in the amount of approximately $14,000 US that still need payment. To help us clear the debt everyone in Tsawwassen and Point Roberts is invited to our Cross Border Victory Celebration and fundraiser at the Reef Tavern in Point Roberts from 6 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, March 5. We will dance the night away with The Neon Stars playing vintage country music

and several other excellent entertainers. We will raffle off a 50-inch flat screen Smart TV and sound system valued at $900 plus more fun and entertainment than we can possibly list here. Watch for our posters and future announcements. If you are unable to attend the victory party, please express your appreciation and continue your support by making a donation to help us clear this debt. You can do so at: www.NoTowers.webs. com via PayPal or by using a credit card. Or, please mail a cheque to: PRTAFTT, P.O. Box 158, Point Roberts, WA, 98281. Jim Ronback Armene Belless Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers

Don’t take province’s word for it as bridge is a $3.5 billion boondoggle

Editor: Re: Who benefits from a bridge?, Feb. 5 This article suggests the George Massey Tunnel “can no longer handle traffic volumes and doesn’t meet seismic standards.” Neither of these ideas should go unquestioned. Traffic volumes have declined slightly over the last decade, so the tunnel should be considered slightly more adequate to handle the traffic than a decade ago. And everyone knows you can’t build

your way out of congestion anyways. Only good public transit makes mobility across larger urban regions tolerable (and sometimes even pleasant). As for “seismic standards,” the tunnel was earthquake strengthened and an advance warning system installed in 2006. Has your neighbourhood school, community centre and hospital been earthquake strengthened and an earthquake warning system installed yet? Moving on to the next

stage of seismic upgrades on the tunnel is a good investment, but is not more urgent than safety in schools. Lower Mainland residents need to speak out against the $3.5 billion Massey Bridge boondoggle. Our precious public funds are much better spent on more buses running along the Highway 99 bus lanes and through the tunnel, as well as making schools safe places for children. Eric Doherty

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Property taxes rising faster than inflation

Editor: Re: Property tax bill up 3.5%, Feb. 3 Is anyone anywhere surprised by the inability of Delta council and its lackluster management staff to keep spending in check? Every year they come cap in hand floating a budgetary trial balloon under cover of the canard that we’re in great shape since Delta’s increase is not as bad as some of the other under-performing municipal governments. Here’s a news flash, Mayor Lois Jackson: being in the top half of a very mediocre lot is not an

accomplishment. Since 2000, my property taxes have increased by well over 100 per cent. What I charge my customers has remained constant or declined over the same period. I suspect many others are in the same boat. In this volatile and uncertain environment, why is it that these people are incapable of holding spending in check, never mind reducing it? Is it that they’ve already wrung every efficiency out of the municipal operation? Even the most casual observer of municipal work projects knows that’s

a process that’s never even been on the radar for these folks. This year’s 3.5 per cent increase is a huge 219 per cent more than the 2015 Canadian rate of inflation. At a time when the cost of fuel is dropping like a stone along with the country’s overall economic prospects, we expect reductions, not increases. Personally, I’m sick to death of the firing-offence performance of these unaccomplished career politicians we grudgingly restore to office every three years. They need to do better or step aside. Doug Floer

Blaming victims of crime is not the answer

Editor: Re: Fine those who invite property crime, letter to the editor, Feb. 5 I really felt I had to respond to the letter from Jeff Stack about fining people for failing to lock their cars or homes or leaving items in plain view in their cars. Although, of course, it is unwise to leave something you value unattended, it is

always the fault of the thief and never the victim. I think our culture needs to move away from victim blaming. After all, if someone steals the plants from my garden, is it really my fault for putting them out there? No, of course not. We all need to feel safe where we live, and the fact most of us do, even though it may sometimes cause us to be victims of crime, is a

big part of what allows us to enjoy that small-town feel that we all love. Living fully involves risk. I am not suggesting we all leave large piles of money on our sidewalks but please don’t blame the victims of crime. As a reformed thief myself, that’s exactly the sort of thing I used to tell myself — and it’s garbage. Flower Pearson

Council still spinning its wheels on waterfront

Editor: Re: Silent majority needs to speak up for Ladner, letter to the editor, Feb. 5 We couldn’t agree more with Andrea Frustaci’s letter. His comments are both timely and poignant. We have lived in Tsawwassen and Ladner since 1990 and for the past 26 years have been exposed to numerous press releases by councils emphasizing the need to

develop the waterfront. As well, councils have commissioned X number of consultants’ studies and reports on the subject. Yet, here we are in 2016 awaiting another study and report, complete with recommendations. While councils, to their credit, have used port money to purchase two invaluable waterfront properties, both properties have remained empty and become an eyesore.

This situation has been exacerbated now that the sites have seemingly been turned into municipal maintenance and storage facilities, which greatly detract from a beautiful waterfront. How much time and public money needs to be spent spinning wheels rather than developing what could and should be prized assets? George and Carolina Rooney

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Editor: A new star has burst on Ottawa’s political stage, a star that has emerged from the Liberal NeverNever-Land of bringing peace and happiness to the world, leading us to a magic place where all our dreams will come true and remain happily imaginable by the pixie dust sprinkled about by Justin Trudeau, the newly arrived Peter Pan of Canadian politics. With Canada’s CF-18 jets coming “home,” it’s the old Liberal “soft power” ascending, and nowhere in the new feel-good Trudeau era of “sunny ways” has

there been much, if anything, in the way of constructive indication as to what can and should be done as a consequence to the explosive surge of global terrorism. Instead, the Liberals’ voices of isolationism, neutrality, pacifism and appeasement demonstrate yet again that no freedom is so outrageously and so often abused as the freedom to do little or nothing. Far from Canada doing its part in the fight against the unrelenting wave of terror and criminal outrage perpetrated by the likes of ISIL, al-Qaeda and

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also destroy the highways leading to and from it and any buildings or other crossings within the lower Fraser Valley delta. The tunnel comprises six steel-reinforced concrete elements weighing some 18,500 tons, each joined together with huge hydraulic jacks and sealed to a hydrostatic pressure of 3,500 tons, making it into one solid 111,000ton structure joined to approach towers on either end that were anchored deep into the ground. Further in 2006, $20

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Eliminating bias is a misguided effort

Editor: Re: Taking bias out of policing, Feb. 5 Since when did the Delta Police Department surrender to the shrill voices of hypersensitive demagogues? No matter how closely the composition of a police force corresponds to a variegated community, like Delta, there will always be some wretches, usually with an inexplicable hatred of all authority and political motives, making false claims of police persecution. As a resident of Delta my whole life, I am embarrassed that our police are undergoing remedial

indoctrination over something pretersensual. Some scoundrel is trying to create mischief to besmirch the force. This is not Ferguson, Missouri, and we must reject the propaganda of fiendish racial antagonists. The notion of inadvertent bias is similar to the disquieting concept of “micro-aggression” where any words, gestures or facial expression while conversing with a person of another race, no matter how polite, can be interpreted as a slur. Two weeks ago a couple of Delta police officers visited my building, knocked on my door and inquired

about my neighbour. One officer was Punjabi and the other was black. They were polite to me and I politely answered their questions. I admit I was slightly nervous because I had not spoken to a police officer in the course of duty in a very long time. Race was totally irrelevant in this event. Did I commit a “micro-aggression” upon these decent men? There are racists in all walks of life in every nation. In pluralistic nations like Canada there will inevitably be conflicts and misunderstandings between different groups. Whoever concocted the myth of racial profiling,

I presume, must have believed only white people are racist. If a black police officer arbitrarily stops a Chinese motorist for speeding, does that constitute racial profiling? The danger of policies designed to eliminate perceived prejudice in law enforcement is they may have the effect of insulating minority communities and thwarting investigations into alleged criminal activity simply because “that’s part of their culture or religion.” Victims will feel helpless and trapped due to the reluctance of police to act for fear of negative public reaction. Steven Austin

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HERITAGE WEEK 2016 MONDAY, February 15 | 7pm Heritage Week begins! Mayor Lois E. Jackson presents the Heritage Awards at the Regular Meeting of Delta Council. THURSDAY, February 18 Delta Museum & Archives open house with tours at 7:15 PM and 8 PM. SUNDAY, February 21 | 1–4 PM Enjoy tea and heritage displays at the Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Park. HERITAGE WEEK & BEYOND: DELTA HERITAGE HUNT | February 8–29 Visit a local business to participate in the Delta Heritage Hunt. Three prizes to be won! DELTA MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES EXHIBITS: Feb 15–19 Delta Municipal Hall, “BC Ferries: A Distinctive Destination” Feb 15–21 North Delta Recreation Centre, “Pacific Flyway” Feb 15–27 Delta Archives, “Delta by the Sea: The History and Importance of Fishing and Canneries in Delta HERITAGE PASSPORTS Take a heritage tour! Download a Heritage Passport at Delta.ca/Heritage

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Three exhibits and two special events on tap Are you passionate about Delta’s history and heritage? Want to learn more? Visit Delta Museum and Archives’ special Heritage Week activities taking place throughout the municipality from Feb. 15 to 27. EXHIBITS • B.C. Ferries: A Distinctive Destination: The mouth of the Fraser River has been a natural point of departure between the mainland and the islands for thousands of years. Millions of people use B.C. Ferries annually, passing through our community. This exhibit will look at how this distinctive destination has changed and has been celebrated since its construction in the late 1950s. Exhibit showing Feb. 15 to 19 at Delta Municipal Hall • Pacific Flyaway: The delta is an amazing earth feature that attracts all kinds of creatures because of the rich abundance of

resources available here. Every spring and fall, thousands of birds travel from South America to the Arctic and back in order to find food and breeding grounds. A major stop on this route is the Fraser delta, where fat stores can be restored so the birds can complete their long journey. Exhibit showing Feb. 15 to 21 at North Delta Recreation Centre • Delta by the Sea: The History and Importance of Fishing and the Canneries in Delta: A photographic exhibit showcasing Delta’s heritage connection with fishing and the ocean. From Aboriginal fishing villages to present day fishing trawlers, the people of Delta’s history is intertwined with the Fraser River and the ocean. This exhibit shows pictures from Delta’s fishing roots and landscape, and explores the connection the people of Delta have with the fishing and

canning industry. Exhibit showing Feb. 15 to 27 at the Delta Archives SPECIAL EVENTS • Open House & Tour: A last chance to visit the museum before it closes its doors at the end of February to prepare to relocate to a new Delta site. The tour will include a “show and tell” on some of the museum galleries’ favourite artifacts and to share the hidden stories behind the museum collection. Scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18 at the museum; two tours starting at 7:15 and 8 p.m.; admission by donation. • Trivia Pub Quiz Night: History class was never this much fun. Are you a history buff? Join the Delta pub patrons and Delta Museum and Archives staff for a night of history trivia, prizes and more. Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Delta Lion Pub, 11186-84th Ave., North Delta, at 8 p.m.

Corporation of Delta holding photo hunt & trivia contest

To celebrate the theme of the 2016 B.C. Heritage Week, Distinctive Destinations: Experience Historic Places, and to promote Delta’s heritage through an interactive experience, the Corporation of Delta is holding the 2016 Heritage Hunt Photo Contest. From Feb. 8 to 29, residents of Delta are invited

to participate in a community-wide photo hunt and trivia contest that emphasizes Delta’s history. Located at participating locations throughout Delta, posters with a photo referencing Delta’s past alongside ballot boxes will be on display. Contestants will attempt to identify where the photo was taken and

the story behind it (hint: check out DeltaMuseum. ca). Participants with the correct answers will be entered into a random draw in which three winners will be drawn, one from each community. Entrants will be limited to one submission, per person, per photo. More information available at www.delta.ca.

Preserving out Heritage Congratulations to the 2016 winners of the Delta Heritage Award of Merit and the Friends of Heritage awards. We deeply appreciate your efforts to keep our culture alive!

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Are you grieving a recent death? Join our 6 week Bereavement Walking Group Wednesdays at 10am starting March 16th. Be physically active, receive peer support, and socialize with others who have also experienced a significant loss. To pre-register please call 604.948.0660 by February 26th. Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner A photo restoration of the Kirkland family by Rick Pelletier, one of the winners of a Delta Friends of Heritage Award this year.

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Several First Nations, a group involved with the preservation of a historic house, a Delta man who started a unique Facebook page as well as a local resident who has been painstakingly restoring old photographs are this year’s recipients of Delta’s heritage awards. Every February, through its heritage advisory commission, Delta marks Heritage Week (Feb. 15 to 21) by presenting its Heritage Award of Merit and Friends of Heritage Awards. The commission accepts nominations throughout the year for awards to be presented the following year. The Heritage Award of Merit is conferred to projects, individuals or groups for their contribution in conserving a valuable part of Delta’s history. Awards may be granted to projects in the area of preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or adaptive re-use and may be considered for their exterior or interior characteristics. At Delta council’s regular meeting on Monday, Mayor Lois Jackson will present the 2016 Heritage Award of Merit to seven First Nations — Tsawwassen First Nation, Musqueam First Nation, Katzie First Nation, Kwantlen First Nation,

Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Semiahmoo First Nation and the Kwikwetlem First Nation — that have worked closely with the provincial government to create a “recognition area” at the foot of the Alex Fraser Bridge. Some of the oldest archaeological finds, representing First Nations activity estimated to be 9,500 years old, have been discovered there. Friends of Heritage

Awards are conferred to a project, individual or group that promotes heritage conservation and awareness in the areas of education, publication or advocacy. Recipients of a Friends of Heritage Award include the Boundary Bay Park Association, formerly the Cammidge House Committee, for its work promoting heritage through activities at the historic home in Boundary

Bay Regional Park. Rick Pelletier will receive an award for his heritage restorations and installations at buildings at Hawthorne Park, while Gary Cullen will be recognized for promoting interest and awareness of local heritage through his Facebook group called Tsawwassen Old Photos. The mayor will also announce the recipient of a Heritage Award Scholarship.

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Grade 5 student Nicola Schmidt is now able to use the playground along with her friends.

Nicola Schmidt is a big part of her school community. The Grade 5 student at South Park Elementary is highly involved with many school activities and can regularly be seen happily playing with her friends. Last year, however, her friends started to play a game on the playground and that is when Nicola realized she could not use much of the equipment. “My wheelchair would get stuck in the woodchips surrounding the playground and there weren’t the proper grips to allow me to pull myself up onto the play structures,” she explained. “I thought, ‘I want the playground to be more accessible so I can play too.’” Nicola decided to talk to principal Elaine Greenhalgh about her concerns. Greenhalgh contacted school district staff members who were eager to help. “I spoke with John Vantol, our manager of maintenance services, and he came out to the school to personally meet with Nicola to see what possible solutions there might be,” said Greenhalgh. “Nicola commented on how much she appreciated the time John spent with her, listening to her thoughts and concerns. Together, Nicola and John came up with a plan.”

The plan included creating a paved pathway for her to access the playground, a bar at the slide and adding handles in several locations to enable Nicola to pull herself from her wheelchair and up onto the playground equipment. The additional parts for the playground were paid for by the special programs department at the school district and the installation costs were provided in-kind by the maintenance department. When the maintenance staff came to the school to install the equipment, they made sure to include Nicola in the process. “The school and maintenance staff made it a priority,” said Kim Klewchuk, Nicola’s mom. “They met with Nicola and involved her in the design and installation. The entire school community is excited about it. The support has been incredible.” As a result of the upgrades to the playground, Nicola can now play with her friends. “I wish you could have heard Nicola come home one day and explain the improvements,” said Randy Schmidt, Nicola’s dad. “Her face just lit up as she described how she can now access the equipment more easily, and join the other kids.”

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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

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The Network to Eliminate Violence in Relationships is joining activists from around the world today to host a One Billion Rising Revolution rally in Delta. “The underreporting of domestic violence is a huge problem,” said organizer Dr. Balbir Gurm. “We hope members of the community will join with us at this event to show support and spread the word that domestic violence is not OK. We hope this event can build a stronger community that will support victims

of domestic violence and empower them to stand up and speak out.” The One Billion Rising Campaign began as a call to action based on the United Nations’ statistic that one in three women on the planet will be physically, sexually, psychologically and/or financially abused in her lifetime. That equals one billion women. One Billion Rising aims to make violence against women a global human issue, not one just relegated to country or tribe or class or religion.

This year, survivors of violence will tell their personal stories about how violence has impacted their lives. Representatives from all levels of government and many others will show their support and speak out against violence against women. Delta’s rally, which is being hosted by NEVR, Delta police, the Corporation of Delta and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, takes places from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Firehall Centre for the Arts (11489-84th Ave., North Delta).

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Public Hearing - Tuesday, February 23, 2016 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Council Chamber Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time. Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Project No. 1 Note:

Application for Rezoning (File No. LU007434) The Public Hearing for this item is a continuation of the Public Hearing held on Monday, August 24, 2015, which was postponed.

Location: 9096 Ladner Trunk Road, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Surjit G. Gosal Telephone: 604-551-1956 Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit an accessory farm dwelling unit to be located within the existing machine storage building on the subject property. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” MAP NO. 1 Amendment Bylaw No. 7447 FILE NO. LU007434 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from A1 Agriculture to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 459 in order to allow an accessory farm dwelling unit with a maximum floor area of 160 m2 in a farm building. Staff Contact: Susan Elbe – 604-946-3389 Web Location: August 10, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.05 August 24, 2015 Public Hearing Project No. 1 Project No. 2

Application for Rezoning (File No. LU007579)

Location: 11654 90 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Wing-Kai Fung, 1026299 BC Ltd. Telephone: 604-375-7123 Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

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“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7511 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. Staff Contact: MAP NO. 2 Stephanie Johnson – FILE NO. LU007579 604-946-3269 Web Location: January 25, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 Project No. 3

Application for Rezoning (File No. LU007602)

Location: 5249 1 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Joe Muego, Hearth Architectural Inc. Telephone: 604-266-4677 Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7518 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject MAP NO. 3 property from RS1 FILE NO. LU007602 Single Family Residential to RS4 Single Family (610 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on each lot. Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331 Web Location: February 1, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.06 Project No. 4

Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007693)

Location: 5066 45 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4 Applicant: Howard Smid, H. Smid Enterprises Ltd.

Telephone: 604-644-2754 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of four single family residential MAP NO. 4 lots. FILE NO. LU007693 “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7521 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a four-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling on each lot.

Development Variance Permit LU007693 To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by reducing the required front yard averaging setback for a principal structure on the proposed lots, as follows: • Lot 1: from a range of 5.8 m to 16.8 m, depending on which lot is developed first, to 6.0 m; • Lot 2: from 27 m to 27.4 m, depending on which lot is developed first, to 6.0 m; • Lot 3: from a range of 6.5 m to 7 m, depending on which lot is developed first, to 6.5 m; and • Lot 4: from 8.4 m, regardless of which lot is developed first, to 6.5 m. Staff Contact: Stephanie Johnson – 604-946-3269 Web Location: February 1, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.08 Project No. 5

Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (File No. LU007658)

Location: 5480 52 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 5 Applicant: Greg van Tol, Lentel Construction Co. Ltd. Telephone: 604-946-9016 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of four single family residential lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” MAP NO. 5 Amendment Bylaw No. 7499 FILE NO. LU007658 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS2 Single Family (0.40 ha) Residential to RS8 Single Family (390 m2) Residential in order to allow a four-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling that may include a secondary suite on each lot. Development Variance Permit LU007658 To vary Section 305 in the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” for front setback averaging for the principal structures on the four proposed lots, in order to permit a proposed front setback of 7.5 m for all four lots. Staff Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814 Web Location: February 1, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.07

Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Hours: 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday Website: www.delta.ca Email: com-pln-dev@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380 Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

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Community

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Four local service organization are receiving over $150,000 in community gaming grants from the provincial government, Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton announced this week. The recipients include: • Delta Hospice Society — $90,000 • North Delta Rotary Club — $34,000 • Tsawwassen Order of Old Bastards — $22,000

• Lions Club of Delta Scottsdale — $7,500 “Each of these groups deserve a tremendous amount of gratitude for the different kinds of services they provide throughout Delta,” said Hamilton. “They help form the caring fabric of our community.” Delta Hospice offers support for people with the diagnosis of cancer or other serious illness and extends care through to

the late stage of advanced illness. It also helps families and friends cope with caregiving and grief. The TOOBs support the residents of South Delta, aiming to assist the young, the elderly, and other individuals or organizations in need, according to treasurer Alastair Ross. “Towards this end, we raise funds for our own endeavours and use the grant to supplement many

of our programs,” Ross says. The Community Gaming Grant Program allows non-profit organizations to apply for provincial gaming revenues from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Organizations interested in applying for grants can find full application information at pssg.gov.bc.ca/ gaming.

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The Delta Hospice Society recently received $90,000 from the provincial government’s Community Gaming Grants Program. Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton presents the cheque to Delta Hospice Society associate director Laurine Kelly (left) and executive director Nancy Macey.

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Around Town Dinner and concert at Fishermen’s Hall

A salmon dinner and concert, featuring the very fine music of Holly Arntzen and Kevin Wright, is set for Saturday, Feb. 13 at Ladner Fishermen’s Hall, 4481 Savoy St. Dinner at 6 p.m. and the concert/dance is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30. There will be a cash bar and silent auction. All proceeds go to the Delta Fishing Heritage Society.

Rock show for Deltassist

Local teen rock group The Chaos Monkeys is putting on a benefit concert with all proceeds going to Deltassist on Friday, March 4 at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St. Doors open at 7 p.m. It is an all-ages show. Admission is by donation.

Getting philosophical at McKee

Kee Philosophers’ will meet today from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre lounge to discuss the important question of: Delta’s natural habitats and flyway – how do we preserve them? Anne Murray will be the speaker for this session. Kee Philosophers’ is for anyone who enjoys learning or sharing their own insights and perspectives on interesting topics. It is free and open to all and no pre-registration is necessary.

Fitness classes on Valentine’s

Delta is hosting Valentine’s Day fitness classes. Wear red or pink to any scheduled Aquafit, Group Land Fitness or Cycle Fit class at a Delta recreation facility and enter to win a prize. Regular drop-in admission rates apply. For more details on these and other events, go to delta-optimist.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/TheDeltaOptimist

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sawwassen singer/songwriter Christine Magee is putting together a fundraising concert to benefit the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Matters of the Heart, set for Saturday, Feb. 20 in Ladner, came about after she received a vision from God, she says. It involved pumps, as in women’s shoes, she explains. “Then all off a sudden I was led to the conclusion that I need to do something with pumps, as in the heart pumping,” she says. “I put the two words together and it made me want to do this concert for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. When God gives you a vision, you don’t want to give up on that vision.” She’ll be joined at the fundraising concert by fellow singer/songwriters Michael Hart, Erik Ioannidis and Shylo Sharity. “These three artists are good friends of mine,” Magee says. Hart is described as a gifted songwriter and guitar player who performs original songs and intricate instrumentals. Ioannidis is a RichCity Idol winner, sang during the Olympic celebrations at the Richmond O Zone and played the lead role of Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat with Theatre Under the Stars. Sharity won B.C.’s Variety’s Got Talent competition in 2011, which resulted in opening for Wynonna Judd and a performance at the Merritt Mountain Music Festival. “We’re going to be singing a lot of songs about love and about the heart itself. Because it’s Heart Month we want to celebrate that,” Magee says. The concert is set for 7 p.m. at Cedar Park Church, 5300-44th Ave., Ladner. Tickets will be available at the door, online at www.vtixonline. com or by calling Dawn at 604-943-8094. Tickets are also available at Albany Books, 1240-56th St., Tsawwassen, and Fancy This Gifts, 5044-48th Ave., Ladner. Tickets are $20 for adults (19 and up) and $15 for youth.

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Christine Magee will be performing at Matters of the Heart, a fundraising concert for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. She won a Gospel Music Association Canada Covenant Award in the Jazz/Blues Song of the Year category in 2007.

New youth theatre group ventures Into the Woods Delta Youth Theatre presents Into the Woods starting today at Metro Theatre in Vancouver. It marks the first production from the new preprofessional youth theatre program. There are about 45 youth, ranging from 11 to 19, involved in the production, with music and lyrics

by Stephen Sondheim. The musical features characters like Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood in a re-telling of classic fairy tales. Show times are today at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., tomorrow at 1, 3 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 1:30 and 4 p.m. Prices are $5 for today’s

11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. shows and $10 for each of the remaining performances. Tickets can be purchased during normal business hours at South Coast Casuals, 5028-48th Ave., Ladner. Metro Theatre is located at 1370 SW Marine Dr., Vancouver.

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Lifestyles

Exploring Grenada one step at a time JANE CASSIE

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lthough hiking boots weren’t on my packing list when making plans for my trip to Grenada, they sure would have come in handy while hiking the hills in Grand Etang National Park. Red volcanic slime squishes under the soles of my white Nikes and I slither along while mastering nature’s stairwell that descends into the depths of the forest. A network of protruding roots and giant rain puddles need to be frequently navigated, and steep-sided slopes, falling away to no-man’s land, demand some fancy footwork. My hands feel clammy, heart rate does double time and sweat drips from my brow. Although it could be due to the

humidity that hangs heavily in the air, my gut feeling says it’s sheer fear factor. “No worries, Ma’am. I’ll lead you down, safe and sound,” my guide, Paul, says with an optimistic sense of calm. “Just follow me, in the steps of righteousness,” he bellows out, then belly laughs at the creation of his original gospel tune. The singing continues and, while easing my tension, we plod on. The people of Grenada all seem to have these spirited gifts. Maybe it stems from the love they feel for their country and the relaxed lifestyles they share. The paradisiacal island (pronounced gre-NAY-da) is located in the Eastern Caribbean, just 150 kilometres north of Venezuela. It boasts 440 picturesque square kilometres, onesixth of which is preserved as parks and natural wild-

life sanctuaries. As well as being the island’s central focal point, Grand Etang National Park is home to an expansive lake in a volcanic crater and to numerous hikes, such as this one, leading to Seven Sisters Waterfalls. For over three decades, Henry’s Safari Tours have been instrumental in literally leading the way through the dense tropical rainforests and as I discover during this journey, our guide’s easy rhythms are matched by his skilled leadership. Paul shares his vast knowledge of the abundant flora that embraces our route, and rattles off the names of tropical flowers as if they were his best friends. Towering mahoganies and giant gommier trees unite with broad-leafed ferns and vine-draped Fijis. Bunches of bamboo shoot skyward like piles of pick-up sticks,

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trunks of banyan trees fan out like well-played accordions and countless towering palm fronds billow above in the sultry breeze. As well as hosting opossums, armadillos, mongoose and Mona monkeys, the lush vegetation provides shelter for frogs and chameleon-like lizards. Although we aren’t privy to any sightings today, Paul’s authentic cries of the wild are certainly close enough for my liking. There’s a special hush about the rainforest that infuses an inner peace, a definite tranquillity and oneness with nature, and during the trek I feel a sense of wonder, and the realization that I’m just a small part of this picture. We saunter on in our own quiet thoughts, and in just under an hour, we reach our aquatic oasis. Clear emerald water funnels through a narrow gorge and plunges from a steep precipice, into the white frothy pool. The torrent cascades over a second, smaller rocky outcropping, before spilling into another pond where I’m lured in for a dip. Other than a school of tiny fish, there are no intruders. It’s truly a place that epitomizes paradise. Included in this tour package is a basket lunch which Paul splays out

PHOTOS BY BRENT CASSIE

The Eastern Caribbean island of Grenada is home to sandy shores, a relaxed and laid back atmosphere, and Grand Etang National Park, an expansive lake in a volcanic crater that features numerous hikes. before me: fried chicken, sandwich fixings, bananas, oranges, papaya and enough locally-grown goods to feed a hoard of hungry hikers. We picnic on river boulders and, in silence, reflect on the surrounding beauty. Sunshine filters through the overgrowth and glistens off the clear plunge pools. Multihued birds twitter from forest flora. The sounds and smells of

nature fill our senses. And though my white Nikes now look like muddy galoshes, when we eventually stroll away, I have a new-found feeling of humility. Travel Writers’ Tales is an independent travel article syndicate that offers professionally written travel articles to newspaper editors and publishers. To check out more, visit www. travelwriterstales.com.

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Lifestyles

Removing burlap helps dogwoods flourish

ANNE MARRISON

This week I answer questions from readers: Q: I planted a redbud and a pink dogwood two years ago but they don’t seem to be growing at all. I planted the trees in large, deep holes with peat moss and bone meal. I left the burlap sacks on which may have been a mistake. The redbud had a few flowers last spring and not many leaves. Some limb offshoots were dried out and dead. The dogwood bloomed nicely but the leaves seemed mottled and lifeless all summer. I did water them a fair amount last summer. What can I do to ensure

do it for you. Q: I have a pink and a purple calla lily overwintering in the garage and some sprouts are starting to show on them. Both clumps are about five or six inches across. Should I divide them into smaller pieces? I’d like to give them an early start inside the house, but I’m not sure when to bring them in. A: It’s really best to divide your calla lilies in fall before you bring them

in. But people in warmer climates where callas grow outside all year round usually divide them in spring. Like all bulb and tuberous plants, callas are quite resilient. The important thing is to divide them before they start flowering. Since your clumps have got quite big, they really need to be divided before flowers start to get fewer. So I’d say go ahead and divide them as soon as

possible before the sprouts develop any more. Smaller pieces are a good idea, but it’s best if each of the new clumps contains a few bulbs. Right now is a good time to bring your calla lilies inside to give them an early start. Anne Marrison is happy to answer garden questions. Send them to her via amarrison@shaw.ca. It helps if you mention your city or region.

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SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL FRASER VALLEY AAA WEST GP W L Pts Delta 8 7 1 14 Southridge 8 6 2 12 P. Margaret 8 6 2 12 LA Matheson 8 6 2 12 Guildford Park 7 4 3 8 Sullivan Heights 6 3 3 6 Kwantlen Park 7 3 4 6 Frank Hurt 7 2 5 4 North Delta 5 0 5 4 Elgin Park 5 0 5 0 WR Christian 6 0 6 0 SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL FRASER VALLEY WEST TIER II GP W L Pts South Delta 10 8 2 16 Tamanawis 10 8 2 16 P. Margaret 10 6 4 12 Seaquam 10 5 5 10 North Delta 10 3 7 6 Delta 10 0 10 0

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Delta poised to clinch first place and host league playoffs after big upset win MARK BOOTH

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The Cam Show misfired for the Carolina Panthers on Super Bowl Sunday but the Delta Pacers’ own version certainly didn’t on Tuesday night. Grade 11 wings Cam Ratzlaff and Cam Gray combined for an astonishing nine three-pointers in the first quarter alone to send the Pacers on their way to an 89-82 upset win over No. 2 ranked Southridge Storm. The result means Delta (7-1) just needs to win one of its final two games to lock-up first place in the Fraser Valley AAA West and host the upcoming league playoff tournament. The Pacers were slated to visit winless Elgin Park last night and will close out their regular season schedule Monday when Frank Hurt (2-5) visits at 7:30 p.m. The Storm came to Ladner as one of the top teams in the province, never mind at the AAA level. The South Surrey school beat No. 2 AAAA Churchill earlier this season to win the Tsumura Invitational and rolled to a 35-point victory over honourable mention Vancouver College 10 days ago. However, Southridge was ambushed by a shooting display likely never seen before in the DSS gym. By the time the Storm starting paying attention to the open looks for Gray and Ratzlaff, the pair had helped Delta roll out to a huge 34-15 lead after one quarter. All but two of the Pacers’ baskets came from beyond the arc as they promptly wiped out an early 7-0 Storm lead. “I don’t think I have ever seen 10 threes in a quarter before,” said Pacers head coach David Craig. “I thought they would be getting out on our guys a little quicker

and then they went to zone which shocked me. We just lit it up. It played into our hands but I don’t think they believed we could keep shooting that well.” Delta took a 74-47 lead into the final quarter and the Storm went on a 17-6 run in the late going to cut the margin to single digits. The Pacers did an effective job with their defensive rotation to take space away from Southridge standout Hunter Hughes who was limited to eight points in the pivotal opening half. Delta’s own star — Jas Singh — had a productive night with 31 points, including five treys of his own. However, the performance was a complete team effort with Gray and Ratzlaff (22 points each) supplying critical secondary scoring, while others, such as Grade 11 Dylan Bubel, provided terrific minutes off the bench and chipped in with 10. “He’s always in the right place at the right time,” added Craig of his key Grade 11 sixth man. “His minutes are really important. It’s guys like him who make it fun (doing this).” The league playoff tournament would start Feb 23 and mark the second straight season Delta has earned the right to host the event. Last season, the Pacers did it at the AAAA level but had a tough time with home court advantage. Craig will remind his players of that but likes how his team is positioning itself towards earning a provincial tournament berth. “We would be playing the eighth seed (in the first round) then the winners of the 4/5 game in the semi-finals,” said Craig. “It gives us a good chance to be one of the top seeds at the Fraser Valleys (Championships) and we get to do it at home. The rims are generous and our kids like shooting in here.”

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Delta Pacers Jas Singh take aim for two of his game-high 31 points in an 89-82 upset win over Southridge on Tuesday night. The Pacers hit 18 three-pointers including 10 in the opening quarter.

Delta Skating hosting West Coast Syncrho event The Delta Skating Club is hosting the West Coast Challenge Synchronized Skating and Adult Competition on Saturday at the Ladner Leisure Centre. Synchronized skating is a discipline of ice skating in which teams of eight or more skaters performing as a group, skating at high speeds

while completing difficult footwork. The teams are judged on the execution of their required elements as well as their quality of edges, musicality and performance. Skate Canada’s Synchronized Skating program includes several different levels from beginner to adult, with specific technical requirements

for each category based on skill and age. Both Delta Skating Club’s teams, Solar Ice and Solar Flare, are competing at the Beginner and Pre-Novice levels. The event gets underway at 10:30 a.m., starting with the synchronized skating teams. Admission is $5 at the door.

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Sports

Footmen end great year with silver at provincials

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Delta Footmen fell 6-4 to rival New West in Monday’s gold medal game at the provincial tier 1 field lacrosse championships in Langley.

Delta Footmen capped an outstanding season with a silver medal at the U15 Tier 1 Provincial Field Lacrossse Championships in Langley over the long weekend. The Footmen entered the tournament as the team to beat after an unbeaten run (10-3-0) through regular season play in the Pacific Coast Field Lacrosse League. Delta then proceeded to win two of three round-robin games to earn a semifinal berth where it rolled to a 14-6 win over Ridge Meadows. That set the stage for Monday’s gold medal showdown with the New West Salmonbellies on a glorious spring-like afternoon. The Footmen had edged their rivals 5-4 in earlier play and also produced a 10-1 win in their final league game to lock up first place. Delta jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals by Max Stalling and Mitch Sandberg, before the ’Bellies answered with two of their own before halftime. New West then capitalized on a man advantage to take the lead and would never trail again, relying on some solid goaltending to win 6-4. Niel Bains and Mark Yingling had the other goals. The locals had earlier opened play with a 14-8 win over Pacific Rim from Victoria. Jake Cantlon led the way with five goals. Haiden Dickson added a hat trick, while Yingling and Stalling had two each.

The narrow victory against New West featured two more goals from Canton. Delta then was on the short end of a 7-5 upset loss to Mission as penalty trouble proved to be its undoing. Dickson scored twice in a losing cause. Cantlon led the charge in the semifinal triumph over Ridge with four more goals. Dickson added three and Dean Kishuichi chipped in with a pair. It was a solid game at the back end for the Footmen with excellent defensive work from Jared Molici, James Greig, Jon Greig, Rory Trevorrow, John Woodward and Zack Kyriacethys, while Jackson McLeod made some outstanding saves. The Footmen’s roster also features Arjan Singh, Owen Borthwick and Mitch Godlongton. The team is coached by Ross Frehlick, Josh Neumann, Dereck Murrell and Garrett Brown, with Jeff Stalling serving as team manager. Player of the Game Awards went to Stalling, Dickson, Kishuichi, Sandberg and Cantlon, who was also named MVP of the tournament. Stalling received the Fair Play Award. The Footmen’s standing in field lacrosse is rising, evident by the club’s U18 Tier 1 and U15 Tier 2 teams finishing fourth overall in their respective divisions on the weekend. Joseph DeBaughn picked up U15 Tier 2 MVP honours while Kieran McKay earned a U18 Fair Play Award.

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tmatson@eastlink.ca

NEW LISTING!!! OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4 PM

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202 4738 53 St., Ladner

5163 1A Ave., Tsawwassen $1,188,000 Fantastic family home on sunny lot in very desirable PEBBLE HILL location! Loads of updates in this gorgeous 3 bedroom home that’s a short walk to schools, parks & transit. Upgrades include media room, newer kitchen & baths - a MUST SEE!!!

JUST !! ! SOLD

5323 3A Ave., Tsawwassen

SOLD

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5913 Whitcomb Pl. Tsawwassen

SOLD

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6545 Hillside Cres., North Delta

SOLD

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26 6061 W Boundary Dr., Surrey Listed by Remax Performance

Inventory is LOW & demand is HIGH!!! Call ME for a FREE HOME EVALUATION!!! Your home is probably worth MORE than you think!!!

Work with ME not assistants :) Service that will MOVE YOU!!!

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

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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.

February 12, 2016 The Delta Optimist A33

Over 1,700 Sales in South Delta call us today to Experience our Service

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SOUTHPOINTE RANCHER 5355 Regatta Way, Ladner

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss your opportunity to live in this desirable gated community for those 55+. Lovely 1300 sqft 2 bedroom, 2 bath Rancher with sunroom. Private yard backing onto tidal slough...bird watchers delight. Call Linda 604-880-5552 for details. $619,900

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D D L L O O S S T T S S JU JU 830 English Bluff, TSAWWASSEN

5434 Candlewyck Wynd, TSAWWASSEN

D D L L O O S S T T S S JU JU 738 Juniper Place, TSAWWASSEN

29 Wallace Place, Tsawwassen

A34 The Delta Optimist February 12, 2016

Joanne Evans

Aileen Noguer REALTOR®

REALTOR®

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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

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#95-7938 209th Street

6260 28th Avenue Natural light fills this END UNIT with warm laminate flooring, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances in the open concept kitchen. Living room with cozy fireplace and peek-a-boo mountain view. South exposed level backyard via sliding door into dining/family room area. Upper level features large master with walk-in shower & dual sinks & second large bedroom. Oversize tandem garage - room for the workshop! Clubhouse is 8400 sqft (theatre, pool, guest suites, gym).

SOUTH EXPOSED YARD

Stunning TEN-acre parcel, minutes from Ladner! Custom built sprawling estate with great room, full size PUB with separate entrance, wine cellar and ﬁve bedroom, den+ library, an very special home. Ideal for a large family or multi-generational families! Indoor pool+spa. Double car garage PLUS 90x44 climate controlled outbuilding for any type of collection (30 car capacity). Workshop+8 stall horse barn and paddock. Zoned A-1. Asking-$4,475,000 Please allow time for booking viewings.

MASTERPIECE!

$4,475,000

$349,800

#305-15795 Croydon Dr. Surrey

4707 5522 Cannery 8A Avenue

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

URBAN LIVING!

NEW LISTING!!

Aileen and

Joanne

Just Listed

$302,000

#105-8231 Granville Ave Richmond • Updated 1 bedroom/ 1 bath unit in central RICHMOND! • New kitchen ( stainless appliances, double oven, quartz counter tops)fresh paint, ﬂooring and new 4 piece bathroom! • West exposed HUGE deck (10 x 10) • Storage in suite - LAUNDRY hook up do-able! • Main Fees $180/mo. • Rentals OK

CENTRALLY LOCATED!

$205,000

Updated split level in quiet cul de RANCHER in central sac in West Ladner, spacious open Tsawwassen! Pristine updated feel with gas fireplace, huge new one level home, situated on a kitchen+ s/steel appliances, fixtures, south exposed PRIVATE 8,439 paint, windows, hardwood flooring+ Sqft lot. California shutters, MUCH MORE. Three bedrooms updated kitchen, three spacious on upper floor, new 4 piece bath bedrooms, two full bathrooms and ensuite! Den/4th on bedroom + much more! Private patio on main. Large 396 sq.ft. garage! in backyard with beautifully Private landscaped yard. Roof 2014! landscaped yard for year round Asking $949,899. enjoyment! Double car garage! OPEN HOUSE FEB 21, 2-4pm

$988,000 $949,899

COMING SOON!!!

5059 Westminster NEW LISTING!!

Step back in time to this lovingly updated home in West Ladner situated on a 7330 sq.ft. lot with over 2700 sq. ft. of living space!!! Traditional layout with large rooms throughout, dining rm with fireplace, updated kitchen, family rom m opens onto HUGE covered deck overlooking landscaped private yard. Family room and media room too! HUGE Double car garage (600 sq.ft.) Upper floor features hardwood flooring + a Master bedroom with private deck! Asking $959,000. OPEN HOUSE FEB 20, 2-4pm

COMING SOON... LARGE 3 BEDROOM HOME IN WEST LADNER! $959,000

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5522 8A Avenue Parkway 292 Centennial

$988,000 $3,199,000

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897 Place 4745Gale Cedar Tree Lane

$1,588,000 $685,000

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#212-1175 Ferguson Ferguson Rd. Rd. #212-1175

Exceptional service • 20-point marketing plan • Call us for a free consultation

$206,000 $206,000

February 12, 2016 The Delta Optimist A35

NEW LISTING

$1,838,000

OPEN SAT & SUN 2:00 TO 4:00 • Beautiful updated 4/5 bedroom home on HUGE 0.3 ACRE LOT • Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, newer gourmet kitchen with restaurant grade SS appliances, new bathrooms, beautiful hardwood floors • Downstairs are 1 or 2 bedrooms, newer kitchen, new bathrooms, slate and hardwood floors • Great cul-de-sac location close to golf course, beach, shopping and transit

935 Eden Pl $1,248,000

OPEN SUN 2-4 • STUNNING 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom fully updated home in BOUNDARY BAY! • You will love the NEW KITCHEN, BATHROOMS, MASTER BEDROOM with SPA LIKE ENSUITE, HARDWOOD FLOORING, WINDOWS, PAINT, BOILER and more. Just steps to the beach. • Don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing lifestyle!

262 66 St

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

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$10,000

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

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fraser elliott

A36 The Delta Optimist February 12, 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

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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

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

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#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

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# 111 1441 GARDEN PL. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

# D203 4845 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

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

# 303 6363 121ST ST. Panorama Ridge, Surrey

#213 4889 53RD ST., Hawthorne, Ladner

# 320 4885 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

# 207 1300 HUNTER RD. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

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# 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

WATERFRONT HOME WITH MOUNTAIN & FARMLAND VIEWS!

ROOM FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • 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.

• 9031 sf lot • 5 bdrm + den, 4 bathroom • Double carport, RV parking, detached workshop

5881 Crescent Dr., Ladner

$999,800

$1,068,800 LARGE TWO-LEVEL HOME WITH SUITE

• 4 bedroom plus games room family home • 2,500 sqft on a 6,073 sqft corner lot • Recent updates include a new roof, updated windows, HW tank • Extended concrete driveway large enough for an RV • Sunny south facing backyard, enclosed solarium, double garage–

• 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 LIS

4846 45 Avenue, Ladner

5872 51st Ave., Ladner

$1,068,800

$1,088,800

RANCHER IN POPULAR BEACH GROVE! W NE TING LIS

• 2772 sq. ft. home,

8198 Wiltshire Boulevard N., Delta

PRIME WEST LADNER LOCATION! W NE TING LIS

• Backing on to farmland

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• 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

5 BEDROOM HOME IN CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN! • Rancher with walkout basement style home • 3 bedrooms on main level, 2 down • Easily suitable if desired w/separate laundry • Large 8,579 sqft rectangular lot w/66’ of frontage • Updated with new roof, windows, furnace and kitchen

W NE TING S I L

5724 16A Ave., Tsawwassen

$1,158,800

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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

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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

(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.

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES!

Call Today for a Free Home Evaluation!

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

1424 54th St., Tsawwassen

$1,158,800

personal real estate corporation

1,500+ SQFT, 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME!

fraser elliott

February 12, 2016 The Delta Optimist A37

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

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fraser elliott

A38 The Delta Optimist February 12, 2016

ULTRA QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION! • 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

• Huge lot

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

515 Tralee Crescent, Tsawwassen

5148 11A Ave., Tsawwassen

$1,258,800

$1,198,800

CUSTOM BUILT CUL-DE-SAC HOME!

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

• 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

6186 48a Ave., Ladner

5306 Pleasant Way, Ladner

$1,288,800

$1,258,800

LARGE FAMILY HOME IN BEACH GROVE

BUILDERS & INVESTORS ALERT! • 10,610 sq. ft. rectangular lot with 98.7’ of frontage and 107’ of depth.

W NE TING LIS

• 6 bedroom home with over 3,200 sq. ft. • 8,800+ sq. ft. lot with possible redevelopment potential • Walking distance to Beach Grove Elementary School • Easily suitable if desired • Updates throughout and sunny south facing backyard

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

5712 16A Ave., Tsawwassen

4355 64th St., Ladner

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

$1,158,800

$1,288,800

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

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

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

SPACIOUS RANCHER WITH 2 BEDROOM LOFT!

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 • Quiet, low traffic street

W NE TING LIS

5558 Cutter Rd., Ladner

4923 Cedar Cres., Tsawwassen

$1,398,800

$1,350,000

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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’)

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• 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 12, 2016 The Delta Optimist A39

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.

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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

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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

A40 The Delta Optimist February 12, 2016

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fraser elliott

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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

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• 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

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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!

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NEW LISTING: BEACH GROVE 3 bedroom rancher that has been beautifully renovated. Great location just steps to beach and parks yet walking distance to Town.

NEW LISTING: Wonderful 2nd owner ﬂoat home offers a unique & wonderful lifestyle. This home is 1,315 sqft. of living w/tons of wood & stain glass décor. Great open plan on the main w/living, kitchen, dining & master w/full ensuite.

NEW LISTING: STUNNING VIEWS from this 2,685 sqft. 4 bedroom home in Pebble Hill on a sun drenched south lot w/in ground pool & 6 person hot tub. Beautifully renovated it has vaulted cedar ceilings in the living and dining rooms.

4869 Dogwood Drive | $1,498,000

4906 7A Avenue | $1,868,000

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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).

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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: 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.

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GRAHAM, Helen After living an incredibly full life, Helen passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at her home at Morgan Place, with her loving daughters by her side.

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Miriam Alice Forbes

June 21, 1932 - February 13, 2013

Gone but not forgotten We often think of by gone days when we were all together. The Family Chain is broken now but memories will live forever. To us she has not gone away Nor has she traveled far Just entered into heaven and left the gate ajar. We miss you !! Love your Husband , children , grand children , great grand children and extended family...

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Helen was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in 1924 to William and Annie Beamish, the 6th of their 11 children. At the age of 19, she met and married Bill Graham, a young RAF pilot from England, who was training in Moose Jaw during the war. After they recovered from being injured in a tornado on their honeymoon, Bill and Helen left Moose Jaw and moved to Bill’s family home in Newcastle, England. Once Bill completed his university studies, they moved to Ireland where their first son was born, then later settled in Saskatoon where their family grew to include another son and two daughters. In 1963, the family moved to Vancouver. Throughout her life, Helen’s greatest joys came from her family, her faith (and involvement at Granville Chapel and Tsawwassen Alliance Church) and from her love of antique doll collecting. Helen is survived and will be greatly missed by her four children; Christopher Graham (Kathy), David Graham (Myra), Sheila Graham and Susan Shumka (James). She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Alison (Scott), Heather (Mustafa), Will, David, Trevor, Adam, Eadington and Lewis, two great-grandchildren, Camden and Liam, as well as her sisters-in-law, brother-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her husband Bill in 2014, her granddaughter Kate in 2006, and all her brothers and sisters. A Memorial Service will be held at Delta Funeral Home in Ladner, BC on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 2:30 PM. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946.6040

Passed away February 2, 2016, 2 hours before his 82nd birthday. Predeceased by his wife Lil, mother and father Rudy and Dallas Kamlah, brother Ronald Kamlah and sister Lenora Moorhous.

He will be missed by son Gordie (Heather), daughters Barbara (Kent), Lori (Peter), grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and brother Dennis (Elvera) Kamlah.

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GILL, Mohan Singh It is with great sadness we announce that Mohan Singh Gill a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2016. He will always be remembered and deeply missed by those he left behind.

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RANGER, Joyce Lillian 1929 - 2016 MAAKER, Kenneth G August 16th 1938 - Feb 6th 2016 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of

our loving husband, father and grandpa. Ken died peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Royal Columbian Hospital due to complications following Whipple surgery. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Laurey, his daughter Susan (Jeff), daughter Patricia (Peter) and son, Paul (Kyla) as well as six grandchildren, Monica, Mallory, Meredith, Madeline, Wyatt & Tessa.

Ken was an attentive, generous and kind person and a good story-teller. He had a special place in his heart for Point Roberts, WA where he could be found either crabbing on his boat, The Wave Maaker, with his best mate, Bert, or sprucing up his cabin at Maple Beach for his family to enjoy. We wish to thank Dr. R. Granger, the ICU doctors and medical team for their support, compassion and amazing care. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, February 18th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish located at 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner, B.C. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, donations may be made to The Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation. 330 East Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 3W7, 604-520-4439 www.rchfoundation.com “And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so? I did. To call myself beloved, to feel myself beloved on this earth.” -Raymond Carver

Joyce passed away on the 28th of January 2016. She leaves behind her husband John of 63 years, her daughter Lesley and son in law Bob, two grandchildren Nick(Andrea) Kate(Kenny) and two great grandchildren Shepard and Elsa. She was a very talented lady her main passion in life being dressmaking. She was a keen golfer and enjoyed playing bridge. A word of thanks to the staff at Delta hospital and the hospice, who made her so comfortable in her final days. A Celebration of her life will be held on the 21st February at 2 p.m. at Mckee House.

GUSHEL, Daniel October 17, 1928 December 3, 2015

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Danny. He passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with MS. He was predeceased by his wife Marj in 1996. He is survived by his children, Marcy (Karl) and Brad (Karen) and his beloved grandchildren, Tanner, Tyeson and Erin. We would like to thank Dr. Long for all his years of care and all the nurses at the Extended Care Section of Delta Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at The Cammidge House 498 Boundary Bay Road, Tsawwassen, BC. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

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Part to Full Time Positions available for Property Maintenance business in Tsawwassen for lawn crew and General Maintenance duties. Previous experience an asset. Driver’s license required, Knowledge of Tsawwassen and Ladner an asset. Local applicants preferred. Wage dependent on experience. Email resume or information to: pw2010@hotmail.ca

THE BC LIQUOR DISTRIBUTION BRANCH The BC Liquor Distribution Branch is seeking janitorial companies with commercial cleaning experience to bid on one or more of the 41 Stores in the GVRD. If you qualify go to: http://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca and search under Liquor Distribution Branch for Janitorial Services in the GVRD. Bid Number: ITQ2016-02-17C

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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.

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