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Great blue herons can be seen building their nests in the rookery they’ve established in the trees on the bluff in Tsawwassen.

Community events are planned in both Tsawwassen and Ladner this weekend to celebrate Easter.

Tomorrow, the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen will host an Easter egg hunt and pancake breakfast at Diefenbaker Park from 9 a.m. to noon.

There will also be a petting zoo, cookie decorating, a bouncy castle and face painting. The Easter egg hunt is set for 10 a.m.

On Sunday, the Ladner Business Association will hold its annual Easter parade and Easter egg hunt.

Youngsters are invited to take part in the parade that will assemble at Westham Square at 12:45 p.m. and will march to Memorial Park where the Easter egg hunt will take place.

Neighbours sell en masse Realtors call land assembly along Ladner’s 57th Street a first for South Delta JESSICA KERR

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A developer has bought six homes along 57th Street.

It’s a first for real estate in South Delta.

Earlier this month, two realtors teamed up in a land assembly effort to sell six homes on Ladner’s 57th Street, getting

their clients top dollar while setting the stage for potential redevelopment.

Long-time real estate agent Bob Chancey said he was approached by a neighbour interested in selling. Another local realtor, Richard Lowe, was already in talks with the owners

of a nearby home, so Chancey began talking to the owners of a third home, which sat between the two, as well as the rest of the owners on the block between 48B and 49B avenues.

Other owners soon expressed interest in selling and the two agents, who have both been in

the business for decades, decided to team up.

“If we did it in sections, it wouldn’t have worked for people,” Lowe said.

“If it wasn’t for our cooperation, there wouldn’t be sold signs there.”

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Chief seen as a role model 26-year-old Bryce Williams is proving to be an inspiration to First Nations’ youth SANDOR GYARMATI

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He feels honoured being called an inspiration.

Only 26, Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce Williams will soon be wrapping up his first term, one that began with a surprise election victory almost four years ago when he was just 23.

A carver and painter who believes it’s important for young people to stay connected to their heritage, Williams spent one term in the TFN legislature as an elected official before deciding to run for chief in 2012. He bested well-known incumbent Kim Baird, only to have to go through it all again the following spring after a technicality voided the original results.

Running for re-election next month against a pair of challengers, the young chief has been at the helm of a First Nation that’s poised to become an economic powerhouse with its many development projects planned or already underway.

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TFN Chief Bryce Williams faces two challengers in next month’s election. aspect of his first term, Williams said in a recent interview, has been being told by First Nations’ youth, as well as young people who aren’t part of a First Nation, that he’s been an inspiration for them to get involved in their own governments.

“It’s been very uplifting to hear from people outside the community that I’ve been an inspiration for

some young people getting involved in government.

There was one fellow from northern B.C. who mentioned that I was part of his inspiration to run for his local municipal government,” said Williams.

“I also had a meeting with the B.C. regional chief, Shane Gottfriedson, and he mentioned that I’ve been an inspiration across Canada for some young

people to get involved in their bands and councils. It’s very uplifting to hear young people want to get involved and were inspired by what I’ve done at such a young age.”

Saying he’s improved his public speaking skills in the last couple of years, the soft-spoken Williams’ late grandfather, Russell Williams, was also chief of the TFN, while his dad,

Remo Williams, served in the legislature.

After graduating in 2007, he moved for a while to Haida Gwaii to live with his grandmother and learn more about carving, but always tried to stay involved in his own First Nation, including being a youth rep during the treaty process.

He said his style of leadership is heavy on consultation when it comes to members, including those who live elsewhere. He’s even travelled to the U.S. to meet them.

“Consultation is key. I think people are generally satisfied,” he said.

Williams said language classes have been important as far as helping to ingrain culture and a sense of identity among the TFN’s young people, but other initiatives that have the youthful chief excited include a recently established drum group, something close to his heart since he’s also a native drummer. Cedar and wool weaving classes will also be starting and a new carving shed for artisans has opened.

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CONTINUED from Page 1 The pair began marketing the homes to development companies and by early March had sold six of nine contiguous properties, totaling 60,000 square feet of land. Chancey said the remaining three properties are still up in the air.

Homes sold in a block for land assembly typically

fetch a higher price than those sold individually.

The homes, which according to the B.C. Assessment website were all assessed at between $600,000 and $650,000 last year, were listed at close to $1.5 million each.

According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, the “bench-

mark” price for a single family home in Ladner was $887,700 as of last month.

Land assembly is commonly seen in Vancouver where large blocks of homes have been sold and demolished to make way for townhouses and condominiums.

“This has never been

done before in South Delta,” Chancey said.

The realtors said they cannot speculate on the developer’s plan for the land.

Jeff Day, Delta’s director of planning, said the municipality has received some inquiries about constructing townhouses on the land, adding the prop-

erties are all zoned for single family residential and the area is also designated single family under the Official Community Plan.

However, Day said that does not mean a developer couldn’t apply to build something higher density.

There are other higher density developments in the area.

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Key to success would be alleviating inequities SANDOR GYARMATI

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A user-pay system that’s not overly complicated can be worked out for Metro Vancouver’s major crossings, according to a UBC professor who has studied road pricing and tolling models for years.

Robin Lindsey, a professor in transportation and international logistics at the Sauder School of Business, has examined tolling models around the world, believing a simple solution can be implemented here to help pay for transit and bridge projects. It could also ease congestion by spreading out traffic not only over different crossings but also over the course of the day.

“What arises whenever you talk about this topic is concern about inequity, but if a system is designed properly, you can in principle address that issue.

One reason is that you can make traffic flow more efficient and you can also take the toll revenues and use them in ways to alleviate the perceived inequities. One way to do that is cross-subsidize public transit,” he said.

Lindsey noted different road pricing systems in the U.S., Europe and Asia have various benefits, including encouraging people to take shorter trips, trips at different times or take public transit to save money as well as save on travel time.

“People recognize that to get a high quality service of almost any sort in the economy, you have to pay for it. Why should roads be different? Why should it be only publicly funded?”

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UBC professor Robin Lindsey believes Mayor Lois Jackson’s idea to toll all major crossings could work with a few refinements. have tolls, the issue has been making news again as Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington last week reiterated her call for the provincial government to review the issue to ensure fairness for people living south of the Fraser River.

Noting the government had promised such a review a couple of years ago, Huntington said an increasing number of prominent groups and individuals have voiced their support for a tolling review for Lower Mainland bridges.

Delta Mayor Lois Jackson, meantime, put forward the idea of a nominal $1 toll for all major crossings in the region to help ease congestion.

Lindsey said Jackson’s idea needs further refinement but seems to be a good starting point for what could be a fair region-wide system.

“You can’t get too sophisticated in the Metro area because people can’t adjust the time of their trip, their route and their destination on the basis of real-time information, but the technology does exist to compute accurately what a toll should be,” he

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“I think the Delta mayor’s idea should be refined in two ways: First, congested bridges should have a higher toll and, second, it should be time differentiated. So unlike the Port Mann, unlike the Golden Ears, it should be higher in the peak times and lower, possibly zero, at other times.”

As far as having the most favourable system, he said the optimal tolling method depends on the city and its layout.

“In the case of Vancouver, because the downtown is not particularly congested, it does not make sense to have an area charge for the downtown,” he said.

“In my opinion and others, the best thing you can do in Metro Vancouver is charge the existing infrastructure, which is a bottleneck except for the new Port Mann now because it is tolled and has bigger capacity. So you have around 22 pinch points to toll them maybe for perceived equity reasons you toll them the same charge, but if you can also time differentiate it and make it a little more complex.”

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The provincial government is expecting Ottawa to pick up some of the cost of the $3.5-billion bridge over the Fraser River, but Tuesday’s federal budget didn’t include any funding specifically for the project.

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Province says $3.5B project still moving forward SANDOR GYARMATI

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The Massey Tunnel Replacement Project is moving ahead despite the lack of a funding promise from the federal government.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled the new Liberal government’s first budget Tuesday, one that promised $11.9 billion over five years in infrastructure spending across the country, but didn’t include the B.C. government’s big ticket item, the new bridge.

B.C. will receive $460 million over three years for transportation and lightrapid transit expansion in Metro Vancouver was mentioned for the longer term, including projects like the Surrey LRT and the Broadway subway line.

The federal government is also increasing its share of funding for major projects to 50 per cent, up from one-third.

But when it comes to the $3.5 billion bridge between South Delta and Richmond, there was no mention money had been earmarked for that project.

It’s a provincial initiative where Delta or other municipalities haven’t

been told they’d have to pick up a portion of the tab, but the province is expecting money from the feds and Port Metro Vancouver.

Following the budget announcement this week, Community and TransLink Minister Peter Fassbender, the senior B.C. cabinet minister speaking on behalf of the province, said the bridge is going ahead.

“We are moving ahead, as you know, on the George Massey (Tunnel) replacement because it is important, not just as transportation for people but goods movement. It is also an environmentally positive project for the region, so we’re going to continue to press for that,” he told reporters.

“I think there’s a lot of detail in the budget. Our officials are in Ottawa and will be working with our counterparts and the federal government, and we’re going to see what evolves out of that.

I am sure there are many other projects that aren’t detailed in the budget, but I can assure you we will be having those discussions,” Fassbender said.

He said B.C. is committed to investing $12 billion

in infrastructure over the next three years, including the tunnel replacement, and it’s not going to be contingent on federal funding.

As far a rapid transit, including light rail, being part of the new bridge, that capacity will be built into the crossing but the province hasn’t committed to adding such service when the bridge opens in 2022.

Light rail into Delta would not likely be high on the regional mayors’ list of priorities and would have to be another provincial initiative, since Surrey and Vancouver have the combined power within Metro Vancouver to put their projects on the top of any wish list.

Gordon Price, director of the City Program at Simon Fraser University, said it’s surprising so much would be spent on a bridge without the inclusion of rapid transit.

“That raises the question why isn’t it. If this region is committed to its regional vision, then yes, there should be something when you put in three to four billion dollars where there should also be a serious commitment to transit,” said Price.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO DISCHARGE A LAND USE CONTRACT LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7527 FOR 8697 TERRACE DRIVE (FILE NO. LU007716) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Regular Meeting to be held on MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider third reading of “Delta (Sat & Dave Development Ltd. – LU007716) Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7527, 2016” which relates to the property at 8697 Terrace Drive as shown outlined in bold and marked “Subject Property” on the map below.

The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 2930 from the subject property to reveal the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential Zone, in order to allow construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on the property under current zoning bylaw regulations.

Pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on March 7, 2016, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw.

Website: www.delta.ca March 7, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item No. E.07 AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw, detailed maps and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 am and 4:45 pm and Thursday between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm March 24, 2016 to April 4, 2016, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, Monday, April 4, 2016. Comments should be referred 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

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Delta applauds increased ALC funding $1.1 million bump to budget will help improve compliance and enforcement capabilities SANDOR GYARMATI

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The boost for the Agricultural Land Commission is long overdue, says Coun. Ian Paton.

Earlier this month, the province announced a 33 per cent ($1.1 million) budget increase for the ALC to fulfil its mandate of protecting farmland and to delivering services in a timely manner.

The improved funding is aimed at helping compliance and enforcement activities as well as improved levels of service.

Changes announced for the commission’s service delivery includes a refund to applicants if their application is not processed within a defined time.

“Honestly, I think it was Delta who started this and we led the charge time and time again in the last two years, not only with the land commission but at UBCM (Union of BC. Municipalities) meetings with the agriculture minister saying how unacceptable it was for simple applications,” said Paton, a

Ladner farmer.

“So we’re really happy with this announcement to increase the funding to the ALC, increase the enforcement people and to speed up all the applications to 60 business working days.”

Last summer Delta reiterated its concerns about the length of time it took applications to be processed, requesting to meet with the ALC to discuss opportunities for local governments to make decisions on matters of a “more local scale.”

Paton said at the time what was particularly frustrating was that several applications by Delta farm owners submitted to the ALC were sitting on someone’s desk for up to a year with no resolution in sight.

He noted the ALC already allows local government to make decisions independently regarding the Agricultural Land Reserve in a limited number of cases, such as additional farm house applications, so additional authority could be handed to local governments to process

other applications in a timely manner.

Instead, the province last month announced changes to the ALC that included keeping applicants informed by acknowledging receipt of a complete application, or identifying the required additional information, within five business days, as well as making decisions within 60 business days of receiving complete applications and notifying applicants within five business days of the decision being made.

Paton said the applications don’t involve subdividing land within the Agricultural Land Reserve or removing land from the reserve, but instead are for simple matters, such as lot line adjustments, that shouldn’t have been taking as long to process.

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elta can do it better.

News that municipal hall is looking at assuming day-to-day control of a relocated Delta Museum is hardly surprising given the Corporation of Delta’s track record in dealing with some local non-profit organizations. Delta took over control of animal services from the Delta Humane Society, assumed responsibility for curbside recycling from the Delta Recycling Society and took over the operation of the Tsawwassen Arts Centre from the Delta Arts Council.

Adding the Delta Museum to that growing list would appear to be more empire building on behalf of local government, but before jumping to that conclusion, it’s worth looking at both history and the current situation.

Although there’s been some acrimony in previous takeovers, it’s pretty safe to say that Delta has improved each and every situation. That’s primarily because the financial capability of a non-profit is no match for the might of an entity funded by our tax dollars. It’s hard to think we’d have a new animal shelter today if the well-intentioned humane society was still at the helm.

Enter the Delta Museum, or more precisely the Delta Museum and Archives Society, a volunteer organization that has been operating the museum out of the former municipal hall in Ladner Village for almost 50 years. The century-old building on Delta Street has long been considered inadequate, but due to the society’s financial limitations, the institution remained there until it closed its doors at the end of last month to make way for renovations to re-purpose the venue.

Those involved with the society desire a more modern facility, but they don’t have the money to make that a reality, so Delta has stepped in to offer space in the old courthouse in the civic precinct. The only catch is it wants to assume day-to-day operations of the museum.

Delta doesn’t necessarily have to take control, but it’s not a stretch to think that even with a new space the society will be challenged financially to create the facility it desires. Delta has the ability to make that happen, however, and quite understandably, it wants to do so on its own terms.

Turning over control isn’t ideal for the society, but it will ultimately lead to a better museum.

Decision on bridge was made without all the information

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ebate continues over the bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel. Our mayor has been in favour from the start, but not so Richmond and many other mayors. Why? They want money spent on mass transit and rapid transit.

They want to see the analysis that convinces them a 10-lane bridge is the answer. They say the traffic jams will simply move down the road. In 2014, a study done for TransLink said the bridge, as proposed, would increase the journey to Vancouver by 13 minutes.

No one argues that an increase in capacity is needed to cross the river. The question is and has been: in what forms, and where?

A mix of cars, trucks and rapid transit seems favoured by many.

Recently the project team released a survey showing much of the traffic moves between Delta and Richmond, and not beyond.

It was based on Bluetooth technology found in many newer cars. Folks tell me the sampling is flawed — the technique doesn’t count older cars or trucks, or heavy vehicles.

Even if the data were correct, it is simply a sample of today. The bridge — if built — needs to be focused on our needs over many

Community Comment IAN ROBERTSON

decades into the future, not the shopping habits of 2015.

We are told a major reason for replacing the tunnel is that it may move about in an earthquake. Doug Massey, a former Delta councillor and son of the person for whom the tunnel is named, communicated with tunnel experts in Europe who had advised on this tunnel’s design along with many sites in Europe.

They said B.C. had a single conversation with them.

Recently I tried to learn about the soil found under the proposed massive “H” towers. The Geological Survey of B.C. has data for Richmond, but no data for the Delta side. The Richmond side has very “difficult” soils beneath where the tower would be built.

So how and why did the provincial experts decide to build here?

Now they are sampling the soils.

Is this a bit late?

Some months after the bridge was announced by our premier in 2014, I asked her office where the analysis was that took us from five scenarios to a decision. The response to a freedom of information request was: “no information found in the premier’s office.”

So how did she know what the choice should be? Am I to believe she decided without analysis to spend over $3 billion on this? I have asked the senior experts in the bridge project office. They told me a financial analysis was done — “high level,” they said. I asked to see their notes. They said “no notes were taken.” So was it on a single Post-it note?

Do we have a bridge announced in a major earthquake zone, with no serious technical analysis of options, nor of costs of alternatives, with no data available on how to protect the bridge from “wobbling” in an earthquake, where no serious effort has been done to explore existing technology that could be used to upgrade the tunnel? The signs say construction starts next year.

Is this the way we run the province? Is this how your money is being spent?

Ian Robertson is a professional engineer and three-decade resident of South Delta.

March 25, 2016 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters

Expanded tunnel far cheaper

Editor: I live in Delta and am very familiar with the tunnel traffic volumes during the morning and evening rush hours.

The same problem existed when I was the premier and in 1989 I requested the Ministry of Transportation and Highways to get me an approximate cost for dropping another tube, complete with three lanes, a sidewalk and white ceramic tiles on the walls.

It took a while, but not long before I left office an estimate came back. It was so low I questioned its accuracy. I was told it did not include a proposed “cloverleaf exit” and that this would be an added cost.

I asked why and was then told this would require a piece of Fantasy Gardens and they thought they could have a problem with that. My response:

“No problem, you simply expropriate.”

The small research project that was done was left with the NDP. They did nothing as did the successive Liberal governments.

For me, that doesn’t necessarily mean the NDP or Liberals didn’t care but it does confirm my suspicion the bureaucracy and the big corporate influences like big and expensive projects.

I also believe the B.C. Liberals want every Lower Mainland crossing tolled and understandably, it would be politically difficult, if not impossible, to toll an improved tunnel that was long paid for.

The government now proposes to build a $3.5-billion toll bridge, 50 times more costly than dropping another tunnel tube, specifically for rush hour traffic. The bureaucracy and big business will love it but the everyday

travelling to work person will pay through the nose and now have no option but to pay.

So what happens after I and thousands of others cross the five lanes going to Richmond and Vancouver, having been photographed for the toll on the new bridge, and we all arrive at the same time by the two very narrow lanes on the Oak Street Bridge? An even bigger disaster, with thousands of cars burning costly, heavily taxed fuel, including a carbon tax, and spewing pollution.

The Social Credit government, historically, would have no part of tolls. They were seen as another tax on the working person, the people that travel the bridge more than the business person and who, unlike the business person, cannot use it as a tax write off.

Bill Vander Zalm

Mayor’s bridge comments are off base

Editor: I understand this is Lois Jackson’s last term as mayor, so the end can’t come soon enough.

How can she say with a straight face that the traffic bottleneck won’t move to Oak Street and no farmland is threatened?

You just have to look at the

plans to know that farmland is at risk.

The only way to accommodate a 10-lane bridge is to widen the highway, which is lined with farmland.

As for the bottleneck, that is a no-brainer.

There is only one reason why this bridge has been

proposed and it has nothing to do with commuters.

It is all about shipping access. If they really cared about commuters, they would spend the money extending the Canada Line to White Rock, which would be a far better fix for the commuting problem.

Jane McCall

Daffodils brighten drive out of Boundary Bay

Editor: These days the drive from Boundary Bay up to Tsawwassen has two large patches of volunteer daffodils off to the right in the park lands. Similar drifts of daffodils are seen along ditches as one drives

the farm roads between Tsawwassen and Ladner.

The rest of the year these ditches and the park land are rather drab with grasses and weeds, but spring provides a nice, bright promise of the best of life.

We should all thank the farmers and land owners of years ago who had the foresight to plant daffodils for all of us to enjoy.

I smile every time I drive by. What a great way to start the morning.

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Letters

Bridge planning must take unknown into account

Editor: Re: Bound for Richmond, Murphy’s Law, March 11 In your recent column about the final destination of commuters through the tunnel, you comment on the fact that 59 per cent of northbound traffic ends in

Richmond.

This information has value, and one has to assume that if it comes from the provincial government, the numbers are correct within a certain degree. Sadly, what this emphasizes is the “black swan” effect of planning.

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It emphasizes history and planning, according to what is known. The unknown factor, the “black swan,” is what desperately needs to be planned for.

Interestingly, we do have precedent that we can learn from and adjust our planning.

The unknown factor is how this bridge will affect Delta. The precedent that we have is the tunnel itself.

Adding a 10-lane bridge will affect Delta in a similar fashion to opening the area with the tunnel. This will draw more people

expense and more loss of farmland. This alternative was offered by previous plans.

The bridge continues to be questioned because it only solves the issue of crossing the Fraser — at great cost. As a strategic planning exercise it does nothing to solve the greater traffic and transit issues of the Metro region.

In terms of value for money, this plan fails to address any issues outside those presented by the tunnel. It asks B.C. to subsidize a very small portion

of the population. It will will put great pressure on Delta as the Metro area tries to expand.

There are valid concerns about the bridge. The bridge replaces a tunnel known to have many more years of functional life.

This has been validated by previous plans to “twin” the tunnel at a fraction of the $3.5 billion cost of the bridge. This would allow more funds to be spent on other infrastructure such as much needed transit to Delta and South Surrey.

Peter van der Velden

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Sometime in the last couple of months, our very expensive “Welcome to Tsawwassen” sign on 56th Street, along with its concrete base, electrical lighting and windmill palm trees, was removed.

At about the same time, a new back lit sign appeared on 56th Street closer to Highway 17.

I did an informal survey, all within a 10-day period following the installation and thought I would share the results. I spoke to 30 people and asked them if they had seen the new sign.

Of the 30 I spoke to, 29 had seen the sign. Of the 29 that saw the new sign, I asked them what they thought. Not one of the 29 liked it. Their comments ranged from it’s ugly to why would the municipality or Tsawwassen BIA waste their money to we liked the earlier sign.

Despite asking a couple of sources, I was not able to find out who paid for this new sign. Was it the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association or was it the Corporation of Delta?

With these kind of results, I have to ask what was going through the decision makers’ minds when they approved the expenditure. I appreciate that Tsawwassen businesses are going to face increased competition with the new malls and they need to react but really, does anyone think this ugly sign is going to drive more business down 56th Street? I think not.

If memory serves me correctly, when the Corporation of Delta spent all the money it did a few years ago on these universal signs, it had the message of a consistent image, and now we have broken away from this rational.

I can only hope the money for this ugly and ineffective sign did not come from my municipal tax dollars as that would upset me.

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Water bombs not best method to silence dog South Delta Crime Beat

The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest. If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for inprogress crimes and emergencies or 604-946-4411 for other assistance.

The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week:

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March 10, 1:35 p.m., 5100-block of 12th Avenue: Complainant drove to Tsawwassen Community Police Station after a person began following and photographing him and his vehicle. The suspect followed the complainant right to the CoPS station and advised she was taking pictures because the suspect had allegedly run a stop sign and sped through a school zone.

Both parties advised and cautioned: the complainant for his driving, the suspect for how she handled the issue. Parties sent on their way, separately.

March 15, 1:30 p.m., 12th Avenue: Complainant reported the neighbour had been throwing Ziploc bags of water over the back fence into her yard at her dog. Subject advised he was doing this because he was annoyed with the dog barking incessantly.

Subject advised his actions were not at all appropriate and that he should gather necessary evidence for Delta’s bylaws department so it could handle the issue.

March 17, 16:45 p.m., 1500-block of 56th Street: Complainant received a phone call from another police agency advising him his licence plates had been recovered.

Complainant was unaware his plates had been stolen and was unsure where the theft occurred.

Complainant to obtain new plates through ICBC. March 21, 10:01 a.m., 1500-block of Beach Grove Road: Complainant reported that his vehicle had been keyed by an unknown suspect sometime during the last week.

The complainant was unsure if the damage had occurred while parked in Delta or while he was out elsewhere.

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March 16, 2:06 p.m.,

5300-block of 44th Avenue: Complainant’s headlight bulb and casing were stolen while he left the vehicle unattended in the parking lot. Reported for insurance only.

March 18, 9:59 p.m., 4800-block of Deltaport Way: Complainant called police to report she had got her vehicle stuck in the mud and was scared as it was dark and she was alone. By the time police arrived on scene the complainant had managed to extricate herself and no longer required assistance.

March 19, 3:25 a.m., Westminster Avenue and Linden Drive: Complainant had an intoxicated female in his cab who he had picked up in Vancouver and transported to Ladner. The female then told the cab driver she did not have any money to pay her fare.

Once police were on the scene, the female was able to locate enough money to settle her debt and the issue was resolved.

March 21, 6:09 a.m., 7900-block of Alexander Road: Complainant reported his semi-truck was broken into while it was parked for repair. The item stolen had to have been removed with tools.

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Public Hearing - Tuesday, April 5, 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, April 5, 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, April 5, 2016.

Project No. 1

Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning, Cancellation of Development Permit, Development Permit, and Temporary Use Permit (LU007551)

Location: 6955 120 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Jason Smith, Keyel Consulting Telephone: 604-889-9547 Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning, Cancellation of Development Permit, Development Permit and Temporary Use Permit in order to permit the existing liquor store located at MAP NO. 1 11920 70 Avenue to be relocated to the ground floor FILE NO. LU007551 of the existing building at 6955 120 Street on a temporary basis (three years).

Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7475 To discharge Land Use Contract Number LU77-16, which was registered in the Land Title Office in 1977 under charge P1614, as modified by: • the Modification of Land Use Contact registered under P72588; • Development Permit 90-03 registered under AD124006; and • the Modification of Land Use Contract registered under AD124007, from the subject property to expose the underlying C1 Core Commercial zone.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7476 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from C1 Core Commercial to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 463 in order to permit the same uses as permitted under the Land Use Contract which are limited to banking and office operation.

Rezoning the property would also allow Council to consider allowing a liquor store as an additional use through a temporary use permit (discussed below).

Cancellation of Development Permit P90-03 To cancel Development Permit P90-03 as the plans attached to this development permit would not allow the minor changes proposed to the existing building to accommodate the proposed liquor store.

Development Permit LU007551 To regulate the form and character of the proposed changes The of Delta Delta TheCorporation Corporation of 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Delta BCV4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca www.delta.ca

to the existing building which are required to accommodate the proposed liquor store.

Temporary Use Permit LU007551 To permit a liquor store within the existing building at 6955 120 Street for a period of three years.

Staff Contact: Mike Ruskowski – 604-946-3382 Web Location: March 7, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.09 Project No. 2

Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU007516)

Location: 4933 53 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2

Applicant: Brian G. Hart, Brian G. Hart & Company Telephone: 778-999-8302 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision into two MAP NO. 2 lots and construction of a FILE NO. LU007516 single family dwelling and coach house on each lot.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7540 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS2 Single Family (0.40 ha) Residential to RS9 Single Family (330 m2) Infill Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling and coach house on each lot.

Development Variance Permit LU007516 To vary Section 305(a) of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the front setback averaging requirements for the principal structure on both lots to 4.0 m from the required setbacks which range from: • 5.4 m to 8.3 m for Lot 1, depending on which lot is developed first; and • 9.9 m to 10.6 m for Lot 2, depending on which lot is developed first.

To vary the following provisions of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 7162, 2015”: 1. Section 33(1) by waiving the requirement to provide road widening to the collector road standard on 53 Street; and 2. Section 7.12.1 of Schedule “A”, by varying the minimum required width for an urban residential driveway from 4.0 m to 3.0 m.

Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331 Web Location: March 7, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.10 Project No. 3

Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU007695)

Location: 5217 Central Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Howard Smid, H. Smid Enterprises Ltd. Telephone: 604-946-1726

Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development MAP NO. 3 Variance Permit in order FILE NO. LU007695 to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7515 To vary “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS2 Single Family (0.40 ha) Residential to RS5 Single Family (550 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling on each lot; a secondary suite is included on proposed Lot 1 only.

Development Variance Permit LU007695 To vary the following provisions of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”: 1. Section 636(b) by reducing the minimum required average lot depth for both proposed lots, from 30.0 m to 29.5 m; and 2. Section 915.3 by reducing the minimum required setback from the centre line of Central Avenue from 17.5 m to 15.9 m.

Staff Contact: Robin Pallett – 604-946-3355 Web Location: February 22, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Project No. 4

Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU007495)

Location: 8952 112 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4 Applicant: Ranjit Badesha, RIS Enterprises Ltd. Telephone: 604-572-9328 Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to MAP NO. 4 permit subdivision and FILE NO. LU007495 development of two single family residential lots.

Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7535 To discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 2696 from the subject property in order to expose the underlying RS4 Single Family (610 m2) Residential zone.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7536 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS4 Single Family (610 m2) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to permit a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family home with an in-ground basement on each lot.

Development Variance Permit LU007495 To vary the following provisions of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”: 1. Section 305 by reducing the required front yard averaging setback for the principal structure on the proposed lots from a range of 9.4 m to 10.9 m, depending on which lot is developed first, to 8.9 m; and 2. Section 914.3 by reducing the special setback from the centre line of 112 Street from 21 m to 18.9 m.

Staff Contact: Stephanie Johnson – 604-946-3269 Web Location: March 7, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.08 Project No. 5

Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Permit (LU007414)

Location: 5062 48 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 5 Applicant: Don Andrew, Creekside Architects Telephone: 604-733-3822 Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Development Permit in order to permit MAP NO. 5 development of a two-andFILE NO. LU007414 one-half storey mixed-use retail/residential building.

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7458 To amend “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” by exempting the subject property from the maximum residential density provisions under the Mixed-Use (Ladner) 2 (MU(L) 2) designation and increasing the density from 100 units per hectare to 103 units per hectare, to allow the proposed eight residential units.

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The Co-operators give water park project boost

Ladner Rotary Club continues its fundraising to replace aging facility in Memorial Park The Co-operators have helped the Rotary Club of Ladner take a big step towards installing a new water park for kids in the centre of Ladner with a sponsorship of $10,000.

This funding will support the installation of a safer, more sustainable water play facility in Memorial Park in partnership with the Corporation of Delta.

Ray Moschuk, a local advisor for The Co-operators, said since 1957 the Rotary Club of Ladner, one of 34,000 clubs worldwide, has brought together business and professional leaders to plan and take action in providing “service above self.”

He said the water park project is a most fitting cause for The Co-operators’ support for its high value to the community.

Irene Forcier, chair of Ladner Rotary’s water park project committee, said the aging water play facility that’s almost 30 years

Club of Ladner, and The Co-operators are known for their community involvement and support

for local initiatives.

The water park project has an estimated price tag of $600,000.

The Ladner Rotary Club began planning for it in 2013 and fundraising started late last year.

Public Hearing - Tuesday, April 5, 2016 Continued from page 14

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Bruce Wiebe and Ray Moschuk present a cheque for $10,000 towards the new water park in Ladner to campaign chair Irene Forcier and Ladner Rotary Club president Peter Roaf. old is being replaced with one that’s safer for kids with a rubberized play surface and the latest in water play equipment with far less use of water.

She said because farming is such an important part of the community, the project is honouring that heritage through the theme of the park.

“Children of all ages, and abilities, will enjoy this new facility along

with their parents, grandparents and friends over many years to come,” said Forcier.

The funding was provided by Moshuk with the support of The Co-operators Advisor Community Fund, through which the organization supplements donations its advisors make in their local communities.

Moshuck, a past president of the Rotary

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7459 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from C1-L Core Commercial Ladner to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 451 in order to allow the development of a mixed-use retail/residential building.

Development Permit LU007414 To regulate the form and character of the proposed development.

Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro – 604-952-3163 Web Location: February 15, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.06 Project No. 6

Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit (LU007638) Location: 6788 Corbould Road, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 6 Applicant: Syed W. Shah, 920123 BC Ltd. Telephone: 604-943-1213 Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7528 To amend the land use designation for the subject property in the Tsawwassen Future Land Use Plan in Schedule D.1 of the Official Community Plan, from SFR Single Family Residential MAP NO. 6 to ISF Infill Single Family Residential to allow for a density of FILE NO. LU007638 20.4 units per hectare.

Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7529 To discharge Land Use Contract LU-78-24 in order to expose the underlying C5 Private Recreation Zone.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7530 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from C5 Private Recreation to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 468 in order to permit a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling on each lot. It would also amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by requiring an 11.4 m setback from the waterfront property line on proposed Lot 1.

Development Variance Permit LU007638 A Development Variance Permit is required to allow the existing road, lane, and sidewalk to remain at their current width. In order to allow this, “Delta Subdivision & Development Standards Bylaw No. 7162, 2015” is required to be varied in Part 7 Section 7.2, Section 7.3, Drawing L2.22, and Drawing L2.27 as follows: 1. Reduce the minimum local road dedication requirement on Corbould Road from 18 m to 15 m; 2. Reduce the minimum lane dedication requirement from 7.5 m to 6 m; 3. Reduce the minimum local sidewalk width required for Corbould Road from 1.5 m to 1.35 m; and 4. Reduce the minimum lane pavement width required from 6 m to 3.8 m.

Development Permit LU007638 For construction within the Boundary Bay Foreshore and the Southlands Development Permit Area as well as the Development Permit Area for Streamside Protection and Enhancement.

Staff Contact: Susan Elbe – 604-946-3389 Web Location: March 7, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.11 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, April 5, 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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The Ladner Business Association’s annual Easter Parade will be held on Sunday, March 27 at 12:45 p.m. Meet at Westham Square (next to Blue Door Interiors and Stir Coffee House).

Decorate your bike, wagon, or stroller and join the parade led by the Easter Bunny and Delta Police Pipe Band.

An Easter egg hunt will take place at Memorial Park.

Egg hunt and pancake breakfast

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen will host an Easter egg hunt and pancake breakfast at Diefenbaker Park Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The breakfast starts at 9 a.m. while the Easter egg hunt is set for 10 a.m. There will also be a petting zoo, cookie decorating, a bouncy castle and face painting.

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Locations: Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre from 1:30 3:30 p.m. and Ladner Leisure Centre from 1 - 3 p.m.

Emergency preparedness workshops

Delta is putting on personal preparedness workshops on June 28 at the Ladner Community Centre and Sept. 27 at the South Delta Recreation Centre, both at 6:30 p.m. The workshop will teach you the risks, how to make an emergency plan and what to do in an emergency or disaster. Register online at www.deltareg.ca or by phone at 604-952-3000.

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Singer/teacher/actress to close out first season of church’s concert series

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fter two stellar concerts in November and February, Sunday at 3!, Ladner United Church’s concert series, will close its first season with Songs My Grandma Taught Me, an afternoon of glorious music by local singer/ teacher/actress Tracy Neff.

The event is set for Sunday, April 3.

Neff is well known in Delta. She received her training at the Boston Conservatory of Music, where she graduated with a BFA in Music and Theatre. Since that time, she has been a featured performer with the Boston Pops Orchestra and sung leading roles across the U.S. and Canada, including at the Chemainus Theatre Festival where she met her future partner in life, Tony Barton.

The concert is focused on the influences of Neff’s grandmother, Kathleen Sinclair, who was her first and

possibly her “most important” teacher.

She says the concert is “all about the influence my grandmother had on my musical education and my future as a performer and especially a teacher.”

Neff will be joined by Alan Whitmore, music minister at Ladner United, as her accompanist. The concert will also feature 2016 Delta Idol winner Taylor Dianne Robinson, Stephen Robb, Jonathan Quick and Barton as well as students from the Delta Community Music School and Delta Youth Theatre.

Sunday at 3! also includes a visual art exhibition. For this concert, photography of the Ladner area by Lowell Holland, Catherine Bone and Malcolm Duck will be on display.

Admission is $10 at the door. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the concert begins at 3 p.m.

Ladner United Church is located at 4960-48th Ave.

[The concert is] all about the influence my grandmother had on my musical education and my future as a performer and especially a teacher.

TRACY NEFF

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Tracy Neff is set to perform at Ladner United Church’s Sunday at 3! concert series.

Delta Photo Club’s Ostaf wins gold at Northshore event DAVE WILLIS

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Delta Photo Club member John Ostaf’s image Red Guard was chosen as the top scoring (of all club entered images) gold medal winner at the 2016 Northshore Photographic Challenge earlier this month.

The competition’s website notes nearly 300 images were submitted and nearly 30 clubs took part along with over 130 individual participants.

The image statement for Red Guard explains it was created to reflect Ostaf’s vision of a lone person standing amongst the showers and sunny periods of a stormy day and that the red umbrella and the person’s dark clothing is a reflection during a period when he briefly visited southern China during the early 1980s.

Ostaf is a visual artist who uses photographic and post processing techniques to render images to recreate memorable

moments in a time and place to reflect an artistic vision.

He also received an honourable mention for his image Pony Tail in the individual competition at the challenge. The photo was chosen as the public favourite at a Delta Photo Club show at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre last year.

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John Ostaf’s gold medal winning submission: Red Guard.

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Lifestyles

Writer’s essay featured in best-seller tribute JESSICA KERR

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local writer’s connection to a famous book has earned her a spot in a new anthology that’s dedicated to celebrating those who found inspiration in the story.

An essay by Tsawwassen’s Eran Sudds is one of four dozen chosen to be a part of best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert’s new anthology, Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It: Life Journeys Inspired by the Bestselling Memoir.

Gilbert’s memoir, Eat Pray Love, debuted a decade ago and became a worldwide phenomenon. It spent 187 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list and was made into a feature film in 2010. It details her trip around the world following her divorce and what she discovered during her travels to Italy (Eat), India (Pray) and Indonesia (Love).

Sudds has been a fan of the book from the beginning and estimates she has read it at least once a year since its release.

“She’s one of my most favourite people in the whole

world,” she said.

Last year, Sudds saw Gilbert’s call for fans of the book to share short essays about the role her story has played in their lives.

She jumped at the opportunity.

“There are a few instances in my life where Eat, Pray, Love made me do it,” Sudds said, adding the book played a part in two particularly profound times in her life.

She said reading Gilbert’s story inspired her on her own journey of self-discovery.

Finding herself unhappy at work, Sudds quit and traveled to Bordeaux, France for a month.

While there she decided she really wanted to launch a photography business when she returned, which she did.

She found inspiration of a different kind three years ago after the birth of her son.

As a new mom, Sudds was dealing with postpartum depression and turned to the book during a particularly dark time.

“On the very first page, Elizabeth writes, ‘Tell the truth, tell the truth…’ I read those words again, during a very dark hour. And I real-

ized then that I had to tell the truth too. And the truth was I was dealing with postpartum depression and I needed help.”

Sudds reached out for help and guidance through the Pacific Post Partum Support Society. Two years later, she decided to give back to the society and in organizing a fundraiser stumbled into a new venture — The Good Mother Project.

The project now includes a blog with contributing writers from all over the world covering a variety of topics — from birth and breastfeeding to feelings of inadequacy, depression, anxiety and grief.

Sudds, who is one of only two Canadian writers appearing in the book, wrote about how it helped her take the steps she knew she needed to get better.

She submitted her piece last summer and in October received an email letting her know her essay had been chosen from nearly 2,000 entries.

“I almost died,” she said.

“It’s going to be really exciting to me to see it in a book.”

Eat Pray Love Made Me Do It is set to hit bookstores March 29.

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Robb Lucy will be talking about creating legacies at a free presentation put on by ElderCollege Delta next week in Ladner.

He is the author of Legacies aren’t just for Dead People!

“The idea is to take the heaviness off of legacy,” he says.

Legacies can be any size, he explains, giving examples like creating

media company. He’s also the co-founder of Make-AWish Canada.

The presentation, which is free and open to everyone, is scheduled for Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at Cedar Park Church, 5300-44th Ave. Registration is required.

Sign up by emailing eldercollegedelta@kinvillage. org or by calling 604-9430262.

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Lifestyles

Searching for the hero of the Balkans COLLEEN FRIESEN

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We first learned of Kekec in a restaurant in Ljubljana.

It was a rainy September night, but, like us, everyone was sitting outside under large awnings enjoying drinks and meals while the rain gushed off the walls and roofs.

Like most Slovenians we met, our server spoke excellent English. I asked her what the WiFi password, Srecno Kekec meant. ”Oh, Kekec,” she said with a face transformed into what can only be described as wistfully nostalgic.

“Kekec... every child, every adult, everyone grew up with a love of Kekec. He is the hero from a book written in 1918.

Then it was made into a film in the 1950s... everyone knows and admires Kekec...and the other word, Srenco? It means, good luck.”

Later, I looked up Kekec on YouTube. I discovered an earnest lad who does good while hiking and singing in the Julian Alps. Kekec seems to be a kind of boy-version of Heidi crossed with the magical effervescence of Alice in Wonderland.

From then on, I searched

for Kekec: walking up the trail to Slap Savica, a waterfall that bursts out of the middle of a steep limestone cliff, or as we twisted and hair-pinned down the skinny roads of the Julian Alps. I thought I saw him disappear behind the endless stacks of firewood beside the Austrianlike wooden houses that dotted the extreme hillsides.

Then again, maybe he was hidden among the blonde cows with huge brass bells around their necks.

Although I looked around every corner of the almost twokilometre boardwalk in Vintgar Gorge, all that dazzled me was the river’s water. Water that wasn’t so much clear as simply liquid light that spilled through a crazy chasm.

After one week of Slovenian foods like gibanica, delicious bowls of jota soup and the plates of Kransjka klobasa sausages, we pointed our little rental car southwest and headed into Croatia and then BosniaHerzegovina.

In Croatia, we joined the masses to walk the meandering boardwalks through Plitvice Lakes National Park, as incredulous as everyone around us at the limestone and turquoise miracles of water-falling lakes.

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We wandered the seaside city maze of Rovinj, surveyed our kingdom from the hilltop of Motovun, ogled the castle walls in Split and Dubrovnik, and ate more perfectly grilled squid than I thought possible.

But it was in BosniaHerzegovina that we lost our hearts. Sarajevo is a city where the “roses” are the blast marks left from grenades.

Some are painted red as a reminder of all that was lost.

Others lend an eerie beauty to the sides of apartment blocks.

The bombed-out buildings are disappearing as the city drags itself back up from the four-year siege of 1992-1996 but still, bullet holes remain as testimony.

It is hard to believe that a city that looks like an exotic blend of Istanbul and Vienna could have endured such hardship.

Before we made this trip I had never been able to keep it all straight. Who fought who and why? But standing on those streets where it all happened, reading the books, talking to the guides and locals, suddenly, I understood.

The history came alive.

Although I can never say that the horror of war could ever make sense, I felt like I finally had a grasp of what transpired.

Sunset at Rovinj.

For centuries, prior to the siege, the people of Sarajevo had worked, traded, loved and lived in peaceful coexistence. They are, once again, living together and cooperating.

They know better than anyone what the alternative is, what happens when fear and distrust of the other becomes the norm.

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Traveling through these countries afforded us the opportunity to imagine other’s lives.

Maybe not enough to walk a mile in their shoes, but at the least, for just a little while, the chance to walk beside them.

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Seniors Six Things to Know to Weather a Market Downturn It’s natural to be nervous when the markets head for negative territory. Keep a positive perspective with these six investing reminders.

It can be unsettling for investors when their portfolios and the markets start heading into the red. Here are six investing basics to keep in mind during volatile times.

1. Periods of volatility are normal All markets move in cycles, and periods of steep contraction are completely normal. While the length of market contractions varies, periods of growth and expansion are usually waiting on the other side. Since 1973, stocks have fallen more than 10 percent and subsequently rebounded eight times.

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Letting emotions dictate your investing strategy is a risk you shouldn’t take. Short-term decisions can have long-term consequences on your portfolio. Being patient can pay dividends.

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Understand your investments and how specific assets represent different goals and outcomes. Keep in mind your risk tolerance and investment timeline, and if either has changed, consider talking to your financial advisor about rebalancing your portfolio.

Diversification can potentially help balance risk during a downturn and mitigate extreme swings in value.

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Remember your financial plan and long-term goals and stick to them. A disciplined investment approach is the best strategy for handling market downturns and will likely enable you to participate when the markets rebound.

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD

CSSHL ACADEMY LEAGUE U18 Prep GP W L T Pts Delta 36 31 4 1 63 Burnaby 36 30 4 2 62 Yale 36 25 10 1 51 Okanagan W 36 24 10 2 50 Okanagan R 36 22 11 3 47 Pursuit 36 20 12 4 44 Shawnigan 36 21 14 1 43 Edge 36 16 18 2 34 Edmonton 36 12 21 3 27 Banff 36 9 24 3 21 SISEC 36 9 25 2 20 Elite 15s N. Alberta Delta Edge Burnaby Yale

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Blueliner picks up MVP honour South Delta’s Spencer Richardson earns $500 bursary at PCAHA tournament South Delta blueliner Spencer Richardson closed out his minor hockey career in style at the sixth annual Fraser Valley Midget “C” Scholarship Tournament.

Not only did Richardson help the Fraser Valley West Stars skate off with a 5-4 win over Fraser Valley North Canucks in the championship game, he was named his team’s MVP, earning one of four $500 bursaries.

The tournament, hosted by the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association, features graduating Grade 12 players on four regional teams, based on the PCAHA’s Fraser Valley “C” leagues.

The Stars and Canucks were joined by the Valley East Ducks and a second entry from the West League, the Flames.

Each team played three roundrobin games with the top two records meeting in the final on March 12 in Port Coquitlam.

Richardson was the only SDMHA player to try out for the tournament, while the Stars’ roster also featured North Delta’s Victor Robichaud and Ethan Duncan. SDMHA Midget C1 coach Andy Richardson shared the Stars’ coaching duties.

The team opened play with a 5-2

win over the Flames in an all-West match-up. Richardson scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the second period.

The Stars then dropped their next two games despite the efforts of the Delta players. Richardson was named his team’s player-of-the game in an 8-2 loss to the Canucks, while Robichaud earned the same honours in a 9-5 setback to the Ducks.

The Stars’ 1-2 record, coupled with fewest penalty minutes, broke a three-way deadlock for second place to earn a berth in the final against the Canucks.

The Stars played their best hockey in the second period throughout the tournament and the final proved to be no different. They scored twice in the second to take a 4-3 lead with Richardson setting up the go ahead goal.

Duncan had a hand in the fifth goal before the Canucks pulled within one again and applied relentless pressure in the late going but couldn’t find the equalizer.

South Delta blueliner Spencer Richardson helped the Fraser Valley West Stars capture the Fraser Valley Midget “C” Scholarship Tournament.

Delta Cup champions crowned South Delta Minor Hockey Association hosted the four division finals of the Delta Cup championship games earlier this month at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

The event brings together the four champions for the SDMHA Party In Da House Tournament against North Delta teams that have earned bragging rights in their own association.

The Dave Kraemer coached South Delta Storm and Serpents captured the Bantam and Midget titles, respectively.

Meanwhile, the Rick Albus coached Pee Wee Raptors made it to the final, along with the Rob Kolmel coached Atom Knights.

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Tsawwassen lawn bowler wins World Cup bronze

Tsawwassen’s Pricilla Westlake is going home with a bronze medal from the 2016 World Cup held at the Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club in Australia.

Westlake faced Malaysia’s Siti Zalina Ahmad in the semi-final.

A 20-year veteran of the sport, Ahmad is not only this year’s defending champion, but also a two-time Commonwealth Games Gold medalist.

At only 20 years of age, Westlake proved that she has what it takes to compete with the best in the world. The young Westlake’s nerves may have played a factor at first when she gave up four points in the opening end, however, she quickly settled down to business. Ahmad took the first set 9-8, but Westlake made her work for every shot earned. Westlake started the second set very strong and continued her

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Pricilla Westlake matched up against Malaysia’s Siti Zalina Ahmad in the semi-final. momentum ultimately taking the set 8-6 to force a tiebreaker.

In the three-end tiebreaker Westlake put Ahmad immediately on the defensive by scoring three in the first end.

Ahmad’s experience came through for her when,

despite Westlake’s best efforts, she closed the gap to a one point differential in the second end. Westlake had an opportunity to take the match with her final bowl in the last end, however, the precision shot making that Ahmad is renowned

for did not give Westlake much to work with and the Malaysian ultimately took the match with a final score of 5-3.

Throughout the match Westlake fought hard against Ahmad going point for point with her right down to the last bowl.

Displaying a poise and maturity beyond her years, Westlake showed she is ready to compete with the best of the best.

Canadians across the world tuned in to watch Westlake’s performance on the live online stream provided by host Bowls Australia.

Westlake will be sharing the bronze medal with semi-finalist Carla Krizanic of Australia.

Westlake is now off to the 2016 World Junior Championships where she will be competing against the world’s best junior bowlers from April 9-16 at Broadbeach Bowls Club in Queensland, Australia.

Selects ready for Coastal Cup

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Delta 2002 Coastal Selects rolled to an easy win over CCB 2002 Elite in U14 Metro Selects Soccer League action at Dugald Morrison Park. The same two teams will meet again in round of 16 action when B.C. Soccer’s Coastal “A” Cup playdowns get underway the weekend of April 2-3.

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March 25, 2016 The Delta Optimist A25

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Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and Flex room that can be used for a games room. Master has a large walk-in closet and 5 pce ensuite. One more bedroom and bath on main. Designer paint throughout. This home is situated in one of the prime locations of West Ladner. Within walking distance to the historic village of Ladner, shops, transit and schools. This really is a perfect 10. Don’t miss out.

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943 50BSOLD STREET, JUST

5565 4 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

Lovely newer 5 bedroom home in popular Pebble Hill. This 2800+ sq.S. home features hardwood floors, stainless appliances, granite countertops + double car garage. Bright Great locaUon near 5565 +4 spacious AVENUE,layout.

TSAWWASSEN schools, recreaUon + parks. Entertain in your private Lovely newer bedroom home inporch popular backyard or enjoy5your south facing front with views of Boundary Bay. Pebble Hill. This 2800+ sq.ft. home features

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Nicely maintained 4 bedroom + 3 full bath family home in central Tsawwassen. Sundeck off master, separate open concept dining + living room, plus addiUon bonus room provides ample space to accommodate a large family. 10,000 sq S lot with backyard including huge outdoor 943west 50Bfacing STREET, TSAWWASSEN deck with hot tub. Perfect for entertaining…Over-sized double Nicely maintained bedroom + 3 fullorbath family car garage with loads of4room for workshop storage.

Great locaUon close to all levels of school, recreaUon + shopping. home in central Tsawwassen. Sundeck off master,

hardwood floors, stainless appliances, separate open concept dining + living room, plus $929,000 granite countertops + double car garage. Bright + addition bonus room provides ample space to spacious layout. Great location near schools,Nicely accommodate a large family. 10,000 sq.ft. lot updated recreation + parks. Entertain in your private with west facing backyard including huge outdoor two-level, 4 bedroom •entertaining…Over2 bedroom backyard or enjoy your south facing front deck with hot tub. Perfect for home in West Ladner. porch with views of Boundary Bay. sized double car garage with loads of room for • 3 bedroom workshop or storage. Great location close to all Call forof more levels school, recreation +•shopping.

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NEW LISTING

$419,000

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#105-4733 W. RIVER ROAD, LADNER

Waterfront condo living in popular River West. 1 bedroom + den unit includes wood floors, updated appliances and large west exposed sundeck. Secure underground parking + extra largeLADNER storage area. #105-4733 W. RIVER ROAD, Building includes workshop, exercise facility, sauna, Waterfront condo popular River hot tub + social room.living Strollinalong the river or West. walk to Ladner Village…pet friendly + adult-oriented.

1 bedroom + den unit includes wood floors,

updated appliances and large west exposed sundeck. Secure underground parking + extra large storage area. Building includes workshop, exercise facility, sauna, hot tub + social room.

CONDO Stroll along(Waterfront) the river or walk to Ladner Village… pet friendly RANCHER+ adult-oriented.

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Nicely updated two-level, SOLD 4 bedroom SOLD home in#208-1369 West56TH Ladner.

12021 BOUNDARY DR S, SURREY STREET, TSAW

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4768 & 4758 45TH AVE, LADNER

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• 2 bedroom CONDO (Waterfront) SOLD SOLD SOLD

• 3 bedroom RANCHER (Ladner) 8580 OSGOODE PLACE, RICHMOND 5256 10A AVENUE, TSAW

#211-6263 RIVER ROAD, LADNER

• 2 bedroom CONDO (Tsawwassen)

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#89-15677 28 AVE, WHITE ROCK

273 W. MURPHY DRIVE, TSAW

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7180 LEDWAY ROAD, RICHMOND

#89-15677 28 AVE, WHITE ROCK

273 W. MURPHY DRIVE, TSAW

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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

www.deltahomes.ca realestateinsouthdelta.ca

5511 Summer Way

#125-8860 No. 1 Rd, Richmond #305-15795 Croydon Dr. Surrey URBAN LIVING!

Welcome to one of THE best neighbourhoods in Tsawwassen! Fabulous cul de sac location, this 4 bedroom & oversized games home is family ready! Lovely bright updated kitchen with S/S appliances that overlooks the private landscaped back yard. OPEN HOUSE Sunday March 20, 2-4. Come see!

$1,498,000

* Over 900 sq.ft. in Apple Green Park! * Located across from Seafair Shopping Mall * Recreation facilities include: indoor outdoor pool, billiards room, sharing library, guest suite & clubhouse!

$208,800

6260 28th 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%)

$299,000

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

MASTERPIECE!

Please allow time for booking viewings.

$4,475,000

5263 Bentley Court - Open Sunday 2-4

Aileen and

Joanne

Just Listed

Absolutely gorgeous renovation has transformed this home!

This is a WOW! Spectacular new kitchen, all new appl (including washer/dryer), new flooring, windows, blinds, light fixtures, all new baths, furnace, H/W tank. Located in the heart of Ladner - Victory South. This beautiful split level home is awaiting one lucky buyer!

1764 Lilac Drive - Open Saturday 2-4

Aileen and

Joanne

Just Listed

$1,069,000

Show home ready! This is a must see!

Beautiful new kitchen complete with appliances that has been opened up to the living and dining areas. The home has warm engineered wood flooring, new blinds, new doors, even the baseboards have all be updated.

Enjoy the afternoon sun on your new west facing patio.This 2 bedroom rancher has a double garage with lots of storage space above and the driveway has room for 2 more cars!

Nested in a quiet cul de sac located in the Alderwood complex.

$399,900

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5377 Paton Drive

$839,000 5059 Westminster Avenue

$959,000 4707 Cannery Place

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

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Just Sold $949,899

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Richard Lowe Realtor | RIBC

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

Personal Real Estate Corporation richard@realestatedelta.com

Amy Lambert Realtor 604.323.3147 | amy@realestatedelta.com

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

4264 Arthur Drive, Ladner $1,218,000

over 2,400 sqft - 5 bdrms - 3 bath - Pebble Hill no thru street - updates inc: windows, hot water tank water, furnace, new roof & fence - 12,217 sqft lot

2,675 sqft - 4 bdrms - 3 bath - completely renovated backing onto Chilukthan Slough - 7,524 sqft lot. view of farmland & Mount Baker

2.5 ACRES

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249 W Murphy Drive, Tsawwassen $1,188,000

debbie@realestatedelta.com

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

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

NEW LISTING!

Debbie Dray Office Administrator

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

#7-4965 47 Ave., Ladner $659,900

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

1.652 sqft – townhome – 3 bdrms – 3 bath across memorial park – well maintained – dble car garage

NEW LISTING!

5358 Crescent Drive, Ladner $1,388,000

over 3,000 sqft – 4 bdrms – 4 bath – master on main great room – den – office – 8,568 sqft lot

NEW LISTING!

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5530 Wallace Ave., Tsawwassen $1,198,000

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

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5122 44th Ave., Ladner $1,698,000

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

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

3,472 sqft – 4 bedrooms – 4 bathrooms – gourmet kitchen – home office plus 2 bedroom self contained legal ground suite – 8,245 sqft lot

Development Potential Land assembly – 40,000 sqft prime West Ladner location – 280’ frontage by 143”

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

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RARE GARDEN CONDO A108 - 4811 53 Street, Ladner

This is a gorgeous, ground floor, end unit, garden condo with street access. Park and walk in to your own front door - just like living in a house. Even a nice fenced yard/garden area. A spacious 1,100 square foot home with 2 bedrooms, 2 renovated bathrooms, updated kitchen, dining area and living room with gas fireplace. Fantastic building. Just steps to shops, bus and more. This is a rare find, so don’t delay!

$468,000

March 25, 2016 The Delta Optimist A33

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

THE CHANCEYS RE/MAX City Realty

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4876 57 Street Ladner

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4928 57 Street Ladner

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Want this Marketing for Your Home? Your Home Deserves it!

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

THE CHANCEYS RE/MAX City Realty

Real Estate Group 778.434.8899

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Stanley Park-like Backyard 1493 53A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

Sprawling 3,500 square foot 4 bathroom, 6 bedroom home on a 16,750 square foot lot. Lovingly cared for and maintained.

Features a massive games room with vaulted ceilings. Enjoy the lifestyle this property offers with its amazing backyard, above-ground pool, hot tub, exercise room and sauna. A true nature retreat!

$1,788,000

THE CHANCEYS

REAL ESTATE GROUP

City Realty

MICHELE Godfrey Unlicensed Assistant

BLAKE Chancey Personal Real Estate Corporation

778.434.8899

BOB Chancey Personal Real Estate Corporation

LINDA Chancey Personal Real Estate Corporation

BRAD Herzke Real Estate Agent

www.TheChanceyTeam.com

BLAKE CHANCEY

March 25, 2016 The Delta Optimist A35

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Congratulations

Blake Chancey

2014 & 2015 Medallion Club Qualifier

(Top 10% of REALTORS® in the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board)

604.788.0480

Lifetime resident of South Delta The People’s REALTOR®

BY THE WAY WE ARE NEVER TOO BUSY FOR YOU AND YOUR REFERRALS.

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 to see.

OPEN SUN 2 - 4 PM

$1,138,000

SOUTHPOINTE RANCHER 5355 Regatta Way, Ladner

Ladner’s popular Adult-oriented SouthPointe 55+ gated community. Terrific 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Rancher with a great floor plan. Well maintained; oak floors; beautiful sunroom; spacious kitchen with loads of cabinets. Private setting backing onto waterway.

Call Linda 604-880-5552 for details.

$619,900

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WHITEROCK | 13-15989 Mountain View Dr | $799,000 NEW LISTING | 5457 4A Avenue | $1,498,000

BEACH GROVE | 1724 Farrell Crescent | $1,088,000

FLOAT HOME ONLY | 4525 River Road | $269,000

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

19,139 SQ FT LOT | 5674 9th Avenue | $1,458,000

WATERFRONT LIVING | 12-3871 W River Rd | $299,900

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

NEW LISTING | 255-5421 10th Avenue | $201,000

BEACH GROVE | 1628 Farrell Crescent | $985,000

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

NEW LISTING | 106-1706 56th Street | $525,000

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

9,881 SQ FT LOT | 4906 7A Avenue | $1,798,000

NEW LISTING | 5467 5B Avenue | $1,088,000

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

NEW LISTING | 5325 10th Avenue | $1,198,000

604.897.2010 | Teri Steele sold@TeriSteele.com

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

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March 25, 2016 The Delta Optimist A37

33 Summer Place

WELCOME

priced sharp at $1,098,000

Don’t miss this 2 storey, 2,740 sq.ft. 3 bathroom-4 bedroom-double garage home!

With southern exposure backyard located in a quiet cul de sac just a block from Diefenbaker Park, walking distance to Pebble Hill and a minute from The U.S. border in very desirable and younger subdivision in sunny Tsawwassen.

What more could you want? The main floor has generous room sizes; office; laundry; French doors; living room with gas fireplace and adjacent dining room; solid oak kitchen with eating area and sliders out to patio with gas hookup for barbecue with a southern exposure backyard. The main floor family room also has a fireplace and sliders to yard. Upstairs are the bedrooms, the games room and convenient storage space. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, ensuite with jetted tub and separate shower. Updated roof built with 2 x 6 construction.

Open House this Saturday, March 26, 2-4 pm.

Call Leanne de Souza 778-549-8114 before you blink and miss this!

Rachel Kaiser 604-723-1650

Frank Becir, Manager of Royal LePage Regency Realty Ltd., is pleased to welcome Rachel Kaiser to our professional sales team.

Rachel has always known a career in sales was in her future, as she has tremendous ability to connect and relate to the public while maintaining the highest quality of customer service. Prior to obtaining her Real Estate Licence from UBC, Sauder School of Business, Rachel has had years of retail sales experience which has significantly impacted her customer service and time management skills. She is extremely motivated, intelligent, organized, ambitious and goal oriented. Rachel strives to ensure full competency in every aspect of the business. She would be an asset to anyone due to her vast knowledge of social media, technology and design and phenomenal time management skills. Rachel will guide you every step of the way, whether it be selling your property or buying a new home.

Please call Rachel at 604-723-1650

Regency Realty Ltd. 604-943-7411 1333 – 56th Street Delta

"We Can Relate" LADNER INTERESTED

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IN A QUICK AND EASY STRESS FREE SALE.

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

• 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 1100 sq.ft.

• Conveniently located on the ground floor • Private Patio We have SERIOUS buyers waiting for the following properties: • Updated Kitchen, granite countertops, shaker style cabinets •• Condo Penthouseupdated in Ladner or with Tsawwassen Original-hardwoods, kitchen eating area, rec room with fireplace, RV parking • CONDO in Shorewalk Central Ladner location steps to parks, shopping, schools, •• 2-3 Bedroom half DUPLEX hospital and transportation.

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CRAMPED WHEREOF YOU ARE? AN ABUNDANCE SPACE WESizeHAVE THE • Perfect for the Growing Family SOLUTION ••Rare Rare 3 level spacious 6 Bedroom 3 Bath 2870sq.ft. sf cheerful home 3 level family home 2,870 ••6 Sunny 6000 sf fenced gardens safe for children and pets Bedroom, 3 Bath ••Enough Steps to Historical Ladner shopping, parks, schools and amenities space for the extended family • Come see - Move in now to enjoy spring flowers, birds and BBQ’s

•Beautiful original hardwood 5465 5465 Maple MapleCres Cres

$955,000 $998,000

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

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#201-1153 54A St., Tsawwassen

#203-1250 55th St., Tsawwassen

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TILBURY WAREHOUSE WITH BONUS RESIDENCE ABOVE!

POPULAR FENTON’S COURT!

• Over 2,200 sq. ft. with lower warehouse and condo space above • Rear access roll up door • Reception and office area below • Full kitchen and bathroom in residential suite • Low strata fees and convenient location

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• 2 parking stalls included • Full size insuite laundry • Loads of storage space • Separate private street entrance • Over 1,400 sq. ft.

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Walking distance to countless amenities

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109-7188 Progress Way, Delta

#207 4988 47A Ave.

$459,900

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1,500+ SQFT, 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME!

LARGE 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME ACROSS FROM MEMORIAL PARK!

• 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

• Well maintained, low maintenance fee strata

4855 55b St., Ladner

#3-5053 47th Ave., Ladner

• Stunning location just steps to Ladner Village • Open concept plan with nearly 1,700 sq. ft.

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$559,900

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• Convenient location close to schools, parks and Ladner Village • 4 bedroom design on 6,000 sq. ft. lot • Excellent opportunity for investment or custom building lot • Currently rented for $1740 per month plus utils • Rectangular lot with east facing back yard

• 2177 sq. ft. of living space • Large 5,105 sq. ft. lot

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• New vinyl decking on the front and rear balconies 5254 57th St., Ladner

4552 47a St., Ladner

$799,900

$899,900

STUNNING HOME W MASTER ON THE MAIN • Upgrade package with geothermal heating and AC, Hunter Douglas Blinds, high-end kitchen, many built-in features • 3 bedroom plus den design with large ground level master bedroom • Located close to new shopping mall w/countless amenities • Double garage and fenced backyard • Vaulted ceilings and designer interior design scheme • Low traffic, family friendly street

WATERFRONT HOME WITH MOUNTAIN & FARMLAND VIEWS!

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

4668 Apple Lane, Tsawwassen

5881 Crescent Dr., Ladner

$949,900

$998,800

• 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

UPDATED HOME WITH LARGE YARD • 4 bdrms & 2bthrms • Open concept living room and kitchen • Heated floor under tile in kitchen • Granite counter tops & Granite bar • Natural gas barbecue hook up • Large lot 7,861 sqft

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5872 51st Ave., Ladner

4940 58B Street, Ladner

$998,800

$1,088,800 EXECUTIVE STYLE RANCHER

WONDERFUL 4 BEDROOM 2-LEVEL HOME W NE TING LIS

• 2772 sq. ft. home, • 9031 sq. ft. lot

LARGE TWO-LEVEL HOME WITH SUITE W NE TING LIS

• Backing on to farmland

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• Large 6,889 sq.ft south-facing private lot!

• Updated with new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, windows, • Lower level equipped with a kitchen, family room, bedroom, full bathroom, and separate entrance • Easily converted to a legal mortgage helper: • Large unfinished area under deck!

• Approx 2,003 sqft of living space • 2x6 construction r2000 insulation updated • Granite in kitchen and both bathrooms • large 7,868 sqft lot • Southern exposure private patio and natural gas BBQ area.

• Hot tub off of master ensuite • RV parking all along north side of property

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4936 44a, Ladner

4598 London Crescent, Ladner

$1,088,800

$1,138,800

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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.

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# 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.

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5360 12 Avenue, Delta BC, V4M 2B3

ROOM FOR EVERYONE!

• 3 bedroom rancher in prime location • 7,707 sq. ft. 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

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• Fantastic 2,600+ sqft home in Beach Grove • Wonderfully updated and is ready to move right in • Newer kitchen w/heated floors & new bathroom renos, • 2 bedroom inlaw suite/mortgage helper • Rectagular 7,707 sqft RM1 (Duplex zoned) lot with 70’ of frontage • Double wide garage, extra large wrap around deck, private fenced backyard

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5724 16A Ave., Tsawwassen

5835 16 Avenue, Tsawwassen

$1,158,800

$1,198,800

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

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SPACIOUS RANCHER WITH 2 BEDROOM LOFT! • Huge lot

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• Wonderfully updated home • 3 brdrms down & 2 bdrms up

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• Large garage with workbench • Desirable Pebble Hill neighbourhood • Rancher style with dual lofts

515 Tralee Crescent, Tsawwassen

5148 11A Ave., Tsawwassen

$1,258,800

$1,198,800 BUILDERS & INVESTORS ALERT!

CUSTOM BUILT CUL-DE-SAC HOME!

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

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• 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

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

4355 64th St., Ladner

6186 48a Ave., Ladner

$1,288,800

$1,288,800

LARGE FAMILY HOME IN BEACH GROVE

MARINA GARDENS EXECUTIVE HOME!

• 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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March 25, 2016 The Delta Optimist A41

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• 4 bedroom design with over 2,550 sq. ft.

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® • Quiet, low traffic street walking distance IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 to school 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 • Close to nature trails, marina, golf

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• Immaculately kept with many upgrades • Double garage with overheight doors • Radiant heating and new roof

5712 16A Ave., Tsawwassen

5649 Clipper Rd., Ladner

$1,295,000

$1,298,800

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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

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*

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

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES!

#1 Agent in South Delta*

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

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5 BEDROOM CUL-DE-SAC HOME! W NE TING LIS

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• Nielsen Grove Elementary catchment

• South facing sunny backyard.

• Double garage and loads of bonus storage space 5239 Paton Dr., Ladner

1071 53a St., Tsawwassen

$1,388,800

$1,400,000

HUGE 22,000 SF LOT WITH POTENTIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT! • Prime location close to town centre and Secondary School • Half acre parcel that can be combined with neighbouring lots for 90,000 sq. ft. land assembly • Large two level home with legal suite • Double garage and updates in upper and lower areas • Inquire about development possibilities

FAMILY FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURHOOD! W NE TING LIS

5361 8a Ave., Tsawwassen

$1,438,800 HUGE PARK-LIKE LOT!

THE VILLAGE • STUNNING 3,120 SQ.FT ENTIRELY RENOVATED RANCHER WITH WALK-OUT BASEMENT • LARGE 9,375 sq.ft lot • New kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, paint, mouldings • Covered rear deck overlooking your park-like yard • beautifully landscaped yard • Lower level of home configured with a KITCHEN, full bathroom & bedroom, Family Room area, separate entrance

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

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6 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME WITH POOL! W NE TING LIS

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5248 11A Ave., Tsawwassen

$1,588,800 • 80’ x 136’ 10,910 sq. ft. lot with private yard and stunning landscaping • Well cared for home with 3 bedrooms up and suite potential downstairs • Convenient location close to schools and amenities • Outstanding investment or holding opportunity • Build over 4,200 sq. ft. dream home plus potential basement

• Potential for 7 bedrooms if desired incl legal 4 bedroom suite • Quiet street close to parks and schools • Large master suite w/ walk in closet & stunning ensuite • Too many updates to list!

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FAMILY HOME W/HUGE RECTANGULAR LOT IN CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN!

• Extensively updated throughout

• Pool and hotub in ultra private yard

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

854 54th St., Tsawwassen

5115 7B Ave., Tsawwassen

$1,588,800 STUNNING VIEW HOME ON TSAWWASSEN BLUFF W NE TING LIS

• 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

• 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

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$1,498,800

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

• Large 9,349 sq. ft. corner lot • Updated rancher style home • 3 bedrooms 2 baths spread over 1,650 sq. ft.

• Newer flooring, high-end kitchen appliances • New furnace, new driveway, new insulation and more.

4961 Stevens Dr., Tsawwassen

$1,450,000 W NE TING LIS

• 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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• Wonderfully updated and recent reno by Sarah Gallop Design.

1170 Ehkolie Cres., Tsawwassen

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• Quiet, family friendly location on desirable street • Underground services and walking distance to schools.

SUBDIVIDABLE LOT IN CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN!

$1,598,800 UPDATED BEAUTY IN “THE TERRACE” W NE TING LIS

• Substantially updated home on large 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

1675 53A St., Tsawwassen

5632 Groveridge Wynd, Tsawwassen

$1,638,800

$1,788,800

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• 5 bedroom design spread over 5,000 sq. ft.

• Tasteful updates throughout • Exquisite landscaping with mature trees • Architecturally designed with a contemporary flare • Double garage with bonus parking • Potential to suite if desired in finished basement • Large gamesroom and grand foyer entrance

• 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’)

105 Parkgrove Cr., Tsawwassen

7234 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner

$1,888,800

$1,988,800

STUNNING “VILLAGE” HOME WITH INCREDIBLE UPDATES!

INCREDIBLE LUXURY RESIDENCE!

• Show home appeal with “Restoration Hardware” themed inspiration • Extensively renovated throughout that will leave you breathless • 9,310 sq. ft. rectangular lot with west facing backyard • Over 3,500 sq. ft. of living space • Open concept design with luxurious finishings throughout • Too much to list! Must be seen to be appreciated.

• 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

1115 Skana Dr., Tsawwassen

5139 Cooper Pl., Ladner

$1,998,800 STUNNING WATERFRONT RESIDENCE! W NE TING LIS

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$2,088,800 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” 25 ACRE FARM PROPERTY ON WESTHAM ISLAND! W NE TING LIS

• 31,000+ sq. ft. lot with potential for subdivision • Architecturally inspired 3,800+ sq. ft. 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

• Working farm with 2 houses and 2 barns, livestock areas & more • Multiple sources of income from current tenants and farm leases • Rarely available acreage in peaceful location • Only minutes to Ladner Village • Inquire for more details

4943 Cliff Dr., Tsawwassen

2740 Westham Island Rd, Ladner

$3,500,000 FARMLAND!

$3,888,800 5.6 ACRE PARCEL WITH REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL!

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

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

LOT 1 HWY 99 BB, Ladner

300 Copsefield Dr., Tsawwassen

$5,688,800

$6,388,800

#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*

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March 25, 2016 The Delta Optimist A43

* 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.

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

A44 The Delta Optimist March 25, 2016

#1 IN SOUTH DELTA* 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 SOME OF OUR RECENT SALES!

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# 110 4808 LINDEN DR Hawthorne, Ladner

# 103 4808 LINDEN DR Hawthorne, Ladner

# 119 5518 14TH AV Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen

# 307 8733 160TH ST Fleetwood, Surrey

# 263 1440 GARDEN PL Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen

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# 306 8733 160TH ST Fleetwood, Surrey

# 206 8733 160TH ST Fleetwood, Surrey

# 379 1440 GARDEN PL Cliff Drive, Tsawwassen

# 8 6712 BAKER RD Sunshine Hills Woods, N. Delta

# 317 4889 53RD ST Hawthorne, Ladner

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# C204 4831 53RD ST Hawthorne, Ladner

# 407 8733 160TH ST Fleetwood, Surrey

# 308 1150 54A ST Tsawwassen Central, Tsawwassen

# 109 4733 W RIVER RD Ladner Elementary, Ladner

# 303 4753 W RIVER RD Ladner Elementary, Ladner

# 102 16483 64TH AV Cloverdale BC, Cloverdale

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# 101 5421 10 AV Tsawwassen Central, Tsawwassen

# 203 4689 52A ST Delta Manor, Ladner

4851 CENTRAL AV Hawthorne, Ladner

# 3 4780 55B ST Delta Manor, Ladner

# 4 4728 54A ST Delta Manor, Ladner

# 2 4728 54A ST Delta Manor, Ladner

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4725 CEDAR TREE LN Delta Manor, Ladner

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4655 CANNERY CR Ladner Elementary, Ladner

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5122 44TH AV Ladner Elementary, Ladner

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4564 ARTHUR DR Delta Manor, Ladner

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

** Based of sales Basedon onnumber total MLS salesin

2010, 2011, 2013,30, 2014!

Based on total MLS sales in May 1, 2015 -2012, October 2015 REBGV MLSMLS Stats of 2013, November 11, 2015.

REBGV Stats as of March 2015.

2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015* This representation based on This representation baed on Greater EstateBoard.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George. George is survived by his loving wife Diana, son Tony, daughter Kim (Andy) and his grandsons Justin and Trevor. George is also remembered by many family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 1 at the McKee House in Ladner from 1−3pm.

McGUINNESS, Doris Catherine (nee Dick) .

age 95, passed away March 17, 2016. She was born March 16, 1921 in Montreal. She will be dearly missed by daughters Peg and Nancy (Gary), grandchildren Mike and Jen, Ron’s partner Trish, nieces, nephews and many friends. Predeceased by her husband Bob, son Ron and sister Jean. She will always be remembered for her warm, loving nature and bright smile. A memorial service will be held at The Church of the Holy Trinity, 15115 Roper Avenue, White Rock at 2 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Refreshments will be served following the service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

VILLENEUVE, Bernard Joseph With heavy hearts we regret to announce the death of Bernard Joseph Villeneuve, son of Joe and Dolly Villeneuve of Altona, Manitoba. “Bernie” as he was lovingly known, succumbed to his years long fight with Parkinson’s disease with his daughter, Danielle Villeneuve and son, Noel Villeneuve by his side. Bernie died Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016 in White Rock, British Columbia.

Bernie was known for his quick wit, extensive knowledge of the world, and love of all things sports. He grew up in southern Manitoba where he attended high school in Morden. Bernie played both basketball and football, as well he refined his legendary skills in the pool hall. When pool-sharking didn’t pay off, Bernie shifted his focus to a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Manitoba, followed by a Master’s Degree in Political Science.

Bernie met and married his wife Lorraine in 1969, and went on to have two children, Noel Villeneuve in 1972, and Danielle Villeneuve in 1974.

SIMPSON, Thomas “Tom” Erlan It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tom. He passed away peacefully in the company of family on March 20th at age 85.

Predeceased by his loving wife Allison, he is survived by his two sisters Sandy Henry and Eleanor Sachs, two sons, David and Brian (Sandy), a granddaughter Pamela Tregaskis (Jason) three great-grandchildren, Keanen, Kaleigh and Desmond, long-time family friend Tracey Guenther, and his faithful dog Buddy.

Tom was compassionate, positive, interesting, and caring. He made friends easily with his gentle nature and kind words. Tom will be dearly and truly missed by everyone who knew him. Our lives were enriched by the life experiences we shared with him.

Tom was born in Grosse Point Michigan, immigrating to Windsor as an infant. After completing high school in Windsor, Tom went on to join the R.C.M.P. His career took him to Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories and Yukon territory. While in the north, he met his future bride Allison and the two were married in 1955. After they married, Tom’s career sent them to Saskatchewan.

In 1973, Tom retired from the R.C.M.P. to become Air Canada’s western region security manager, prompting a move to Tsawwassen, where they resided in the same home for 43 years. His position with Air Canada allowed Tom and Allison the opportunity to travel all over the world. Tom retired after two very interesting careers in 1991.

Moving to British Columbia allowed Tom to take a keen interest in sailing. Many summers were spent cruising the B.C. coast, then travelling further to sail the Caribbean, Greece and Turkey. Tom also had a love for train travel, taking Allison on numerous trips to Scotland and across North America.

The family would like to thank the compassionate, attentive staff at Delta Hospital and at Deltaview Life Enrichment Centre, who cared for him so professionally and tirelessly during the past few months. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Delta Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice. Please join us for a celebration of Tom’s life at Beach Grove Golf and Country Club on Friday April 15th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Bernard’s career included working for the Government of Manitoba and Co-Op Implements in Manitoba. After moving to Vancouver in 1983 with his family, Bernie went on to teach business courses at both Douglas College and BCIT. Bernie had an extensive career as professor and had a positive impact on many students over his 20+ years of teaching.

Bernie was a fun loving and generous person.

Everyone he met felt his kind and warm ways and enjoyed his company. Everyone he loved and who loved him will sorely miss Bernie. We are relieved his fight with Parkinson’s disease is over, but deeply saddened by his passing. Bernard is survived by his two children Noel and Danielle, his four grandsons, Leon, Declan, Lenox and Levi; his siblings Theresa, Ralph, Patricia, Martha, Paul, Rene, Mark, Deborah and their families. Bernie will be cremated and his ashes returned to southern Manitoba.

Delta Funeral Home (604) 946.6040

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Found on Saturday afternoon.

LabelPakPrinting is look− ing for an very organized Admin assistant, with expe− rience in accounts payable and accounts receivable .

The ideal candidate would be experienced working with accounting software, Sage 50, Microsoft office 365,and would be willing to learn our order processing software over time. This is a part time position that is currently three days a week, that could work into full time. Ideal for someone who does not want to drive the tunnel every day. Our office is in Tsawwassen, so some one local would be ideal.

Fax your resume to: 604−943−1589 Or email: Ken@labelpakprinting.com www.labelpakprinting.com

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Further, the publishers do not accept liability for any loss of damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing of an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred. Any corrections of changes wil be made in the next available issue. The Delta Optimist will be responsible for only one incorrect insertion with liability limited to that portion of the advertisement affected by the error. Request for adjustments or corrections on charges must be made within 30 days of the ad’s expiration.

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Stroh Health Care ( www.strohhealth.com) is a dynamic and growing company that provides a number of province-wide services including the provincial coordination for BC’s Responsible Driver Program. The Responsible Driver Program is seeking candidates for a number of fulltime positions at our head office in Tsawwassen.

Telephone Interviewers-$16/hr: Ability to type and record accurately while maintaining a conversational flow. Customer service experience an asset.

Program Officers-$16/hr: Client liaison, responding to information calls, and complex data entry. Accuracy and tact are essential.

Financial Officer-$22/hr: Self-motivated individual to assume full responsibility for all financial transactions. Must have one year of related experience in an account role.

Responsibilities include: • Payroll and benefits administration • GST remittance • ROEs,T4’s, and WorkSafeBC reports • Bank reconciliation • Invoicing and reports • Accounts payable and receivable Executive Assistant to CEO: Wage under review: Exceptional communication skills, management and supervisory experience, as well as good analytic skills are essential. Experience in dealing with government and an understanding of addiction issues is considered an asset.

Positions require: • A high school diploma • Exceptional written and spoken communication skills in English • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook • Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills • Strict adherence to confidentiality policies • Impeccable diplomacy • Attention to detail When applying, please indicate which position you are applying for.

Email tess@strohhealth.com, fax to 604-948-4913, or mail to: Stroh Health Care, 1215-C 56th Street, PO Box 18006, Delta, BC V4L 2B0.

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• Four weeks of facilitated group work followed by 6 weeks of Job development support; • Job coaching and preparation for employment; • Short term training necessary in today’s labour market; • Opportunity to train and work with a BC employer; • Job placement with targeted wage subsidy support; • Up to 3 months follow-up support.

Who is eligible?

• Residents of North Delta, Ladner & Tsawwassen; • Unemployed, non-EI receiving British Columbians (have not established a regular Employment Insurance (EI) claim in the last three years; and/or have not established a maternity or parental claim in the past 5 years); • Canadian citizens or landed immigrants not attending school and are eligible to work in Canada; • Individuals who are most likely to benefit from assistance with long-term job search, supported work experience, targeted wage subsidy and follow-up support services.

Screening starts: March 9th, 2016 Program Begins: March 29th – 31st (start dates) (Additional start dates: May 23rd, July 18th & September 12th, 2016) For additional information, please contact: Louise Roberts/ Gerdi De Boer Telephone: (604) 591-9116 Ext 105 rd 3 Floor, 11861- 88th Avenue, Delta, BC, V4C 3C6

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A46 The Delta Optimist March 25, 2016 EMPLOYMENT

PETS

HOUSES FOR SALE

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

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HOUSE CLEANERS REQUIRED NOW PAY $12 PER HOUR

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General greenhouse work involved in propagating, tending and harvesting vegetables. a $10.59 per hour Productivity bonuses of up to $3 per hour paid for certain tasks Full Time 50 Hours per week Mon to Sat. Starting July 2016 Experience is an asset

Houweling’s Tomatoes 2776 64th Street, Delta Send resume to resumes@ houwelings.com or fax to 604-946-9158

Apply Weekdays between 9am to 2pm at

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GREENHOUSE WORKER (35) Full Time, 40hrs/week incl. w/ends.

Duties: Picking, Pruning, De-leafing.

No experience required Start Date: March 21, 2016 $10.59/hr.

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LAWN CREW

For Landscape business in Tsawwassen. Must have Drivers License. Knowledge of Ladner & Tsawwassen an asset. Local applicants pref’d.

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MEDIA SALES PERSON required For Delta/Surrey area.

Commission only - ideal for experienced retired/semiretired sales professional.

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Discover a World of Possibilities in the Classifieds!

Call 604.630.3300 to advertise

GARAGE SALES MOVING /DOWNSIZING SALE. March 24th - March 28th - 9am - 5pm - Rain or shine. Household and garden items. 4431 - 50 A Street Ladner.

BUSINESS SERVICES

COMPUTER/ INTERNET HUGE $SAVING$

INK AND TONER REFILLED @ deltageeks.net

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Virus removals, computer service and sales (Storefront) 1208 56th St. Tsaw. (Next to BMO)

HUGE GARAGE SALE Sat, March 26th 8:30am - 11:30am 5745 Greenland Dr (in the Terrace)

Lots of treasures!

TSAW

MOVING SALE Sat March 26 8:30- am-2pm 5326 4A Avenue

Furn, household, sports equip & more Rainor shine!

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APPLIANCES KITCHENAIDE SS 24inch single wall oven, w/true convection $1,200. 604-836-9311

WANTED CASH $ for TEAK / RETRO FURN & ANTIQUE Items FAIR & RELIABLE - Thanks!

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4895-55B St, Ladner Suites Available.

Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P. CALL 604-728-6730

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OFFICE/RETAIL Band Rehearsal Space or Office. 750 sq. ft. Avail April 1, rent all or share. Tilb. Ind. Park, $700 mth incl costs Andrew 604-943-3916 days

Tsawwassen - 325 to 3500 sq. ft. Ladner - 727 sq. ft.

Contact: Tina Thygesen, Century Group 604-943-2203

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TSAWWASSEN

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

Century Village Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs with landscaped green areas. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom suites available include drapes, wall to wall carpets, balconies, elevators and wheelchair access. Tsaw. Manor includes heat.

Close to beach, parks, rec centre and schools.

To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111 Shawnigan 1 and 2 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 Bachelor and 2 bedroom suites available. Heat and parking included in the rent. Please call 604-948-9111.

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Happy Easter!

Lilydale

Fresh Grade A Young Turkey On Sale

1

99 Per lb

All Sizes While Quantities Last $4.39/kg

Prime Rib Oven Roast

Organic Strawberries

Grown in Mexico or California 1lb/454g Pack

$22.02/kg

On Sale

9

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• Naturally aged a minimum 21 days for maximum tenderness • Cut from the top 12% of Canada AAA beef • Guaranteed to be tender, juicy & flavourful or your money back

Per lb

Tulips

Premium Ice Cream,

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Ground Coffee

Country Cream, Moose Tracks or No Sugar Added Dessert Selected 1.65L

On Sale

Selected 117–400g

On Sale

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99

On Sale

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First of the season fresh BC halibut now in-store!

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