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Independent joins race Nicholas Wong looking to fill void created by the retiring Vicki Huntington SANDOR GYARMATI

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Community advocate Nicholas Wong has announced he’ll run as an independent in Delta South in the upcoming provincial election.

Wong, who was born and raised in Delta, is hoping to fill the void that will be left by twoterm independent MLA Vicki Huntington, who announced last month she won’t run again.

The 26-year-old has Huntington’s endorsement and says her constituency association will help his candidacy to ensure the riding keeps an independent voice that’s not handcuffed by party lines.

“As long as I’ve been able to vote she’s been a hero of mine.

What she’s done in comparison to the other MLAs who have been around, we see just how few times a party’s representatives can go against the party line. I think her brand of independent representation is exactly the type of representation we need in South Delta,” said Wong.

A graduate of Delta Secondary, Wong has a degree in philosophy at Simon Fraser University and now works in software development and project management. He ran for Delta council in 2014 and was also involved with the community group that campaigned for better surgical services at Delta Hospital.

He originally planned to support Huntington’s re-election campaign, but felt someone with a passion for the community needed to step up after she

Break-ins up but other property crime down

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Nicholas Wong announced this week he’ll run as an independent in Delta South in May’s provincial election. He’s being endorsed by current MLA Vicki Huntington. made the surprise announcement she wouldn’t seek a third term.

“In today’s political environment that’s rife with spin and so-called alternative facts, we’ve lost sight of what politics was meant to be, and it’s meant to be a discourse where everyone can weigh the facts as they are presented and come up with the best solution for everyone involved. Somehow that got

so lost and muddied along the way,” he said.

Wong said he thinks there’s an appetite among the electorate for more independents in the legislature, especially after seeing how well Huntington has represented South Delta.

“Nick and I hold many of the same values, and most of all we share an abiding sense of the need to be a true representative of — and voice for — the people

of South Delta,” Huntington said in a statement. “I urge you to take another leap of faith and vote for a man that I believe will deliver sound and intelligent service to our community.”

Wong is the second candidate to declare for the provincial election in Delta South, joining Liberal Ian Paton.

The NDP and Greens still haven’t named candidates for the May 9 election.

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Commercial and residential break-ins were up in 2016, according to the latest statistics from Delta police.

At the monthly Delta police board meeting, the year-end statistics were presented to board members. Commercial break-ins were up seven per cent in 2016 while residential break-ins were up 14 per cent.

Theft of vehicles, theft from vehicles, theft over $5,000 and mischief to property were Chief Neil all down, Dubord which meant overall property crime was up by two per cent in 2016 compared to 2015.

“Overall we have seen a reduction in many areas,” said Chief Neil Dubord. “We have had some issues in previous years with regards to theft from vehicles, but this year we have put in several programs and we hope to see more of that in 2017.”

Dubord said he encourages residents to properly secure their homes and vehicles to help deter theft and for residents to continue to work with police if they notice any suspicious behaviour in their neighbourhoods.

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It’s Battle of the Badges II Police and fire departments renew acquaintances on ice for Pink Shirt Day IAN JACQUES

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Delta police officers and Delta firefighters will trade in their uniforms for jerseys, skates and sticks in a fun morning of hockey next week.

The second Battle of the Badges will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Sungod Arena in North Delta in front of an expected 1,600 Delta elementary students to coincide with Pink Shirt Day. It will be the second time the two sides have played in the Battle of the Badges. The fire department won the previous game three years ago.

Delta firefighter Joel Woznikoski said this year’s event is building on the success of the previous game.

“Many of our most meaningful experiences on the job as firefighters and police officers are interacting with the youth of Delta,” said Woznikoski.

“We felt that a positive event like a hockey game between police and fire would help educate students on the topic of bullying in a unique, fun environment. The Pink Shirt Day theme was a great platform to build on.”

Battle of the Badges is a collaboration of the police, fire department, Delta School District, Delta Police Foundation and Corporation of Delta.

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Chief Neil Dubord (left) and the Delta Police Department will face off against Chief Dan Copeland and the Delta Fire Department in Battle of the Badges next Wednesday at Sungod Arena in North Delta. is a perfect way to show that being different isn’t wrong or weird,” said Delta police public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks.

“As police and fire we may look different and have different roles, but it doesn’t mean one is better than the other — just different — and we bring these differences together to fulfill a unique purpose, together making a difference in our community.”

Brooks said the police foundation has been instrumental in getting sponsorship and prizing, while police Chief Neil

Dubord and fire Chief Dan Copeland are planning a fun competition between periods. Many of the students are also expected to bring signs they have made spreading their antibullying message.

The chosen theme for the day, which will be highlighted throughout the event on social media, is #CHOOSEKINDNESS. “Battle of the Badges is a fun way to send this important message to our young people and hopefully it rises up to the adults as well,” said Dubord. “We can all use

a little encouragement to #CHOOSEKINDNESS and celebrate our diversity and have unity in that diversity.”

Copeland said it’s important to appreciate our differences.

“If we were all the same and did the same things there would be significant gaps, not only in our community, but in the world,” said Copeland. “The Battle of the Badges will prove we can be different and still appreciate who we are.”

Delta School District superintendent Doug

Sheppard said the district is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning community.

“We are so pleased that our local police and fire departments, and the Corporation of Delta, are committed to supporting a culture of inclusivity and belonging for all our students,” said Sheppard.

“Pink Shirt Day is an opportunity for our learners to come together in celebration of diversity and stands as a reminder to choose kindness today and each and every day of the year.”

Traffic violations down; calls for service on the rise

CONTINUED from Page 1 Other statistics in the report show that traffic violations were down five per cent overall with a 30 per cent reduction in 24-hour roadside suspensions and a 32 per cent reduction in immediate roadside prohibitions.

“I’m really glad to see the roadside suspensions statistics,” remarked board member Hari Aroon. “It shows me that we have a big crackdown on drinking and driving in Delta.”

Police saw a four per cent increase in calls for service, logging 25,846 in 2016, up from 24,830 in 2015.

“The ‘no call too small’ initiative is a big part of this,” added Dubord. “We are getting more calls and responding to more calls. This doesn’t mean we have had more crimes because, in fact, we have seen a reduction in crime in many, many areas, but this is calls for service and working with our citizens to make our community safer.”

Mall false alarms Since Tsawwassen Mills opened last October, false alarms have been the highest call for service for both Tsawwassen First Nation land and the mall, according to the year-end

police statistics report.

Board member KerryLynne Findlay said she was quite concerned by this and wondered if any discussions would take place with the TFN about a possible fine system being put in place.

“It seems to me that if the statistics continue to bear out that maybe a conversation should take place. Fines do work as a deterrent,” Findlay said.

Dubord said police are continuing to work with security at the mall to address the situation.

Police resources Board members received the 2015 provin-

cial government report on police resources in B.C. The report separates municipal forces from RCMP jurisdictions and breaks down policing costs based on population, crime rate, case load and the number of officers.

According to the report, Delta police costs were $33,957,501 or $334 per capita.

Dubord said Delta usually falls below the cost per capita average and has a relatively low case load and crime rate.

“We certainly don’t want to be the highest and we don’t want to be the lowest,” said Dubord. “Our

policing services and the ‘no call too small’ allows us to be resourced to the needs of the community and we are meeting that need with our existing resourcing levels.”

Victoria, which has a similar population to Delta, had the highest cost per capita at $451 with its total policing costs at $45,787,546. Victoria’s crime rate almost triples Delta’s and its case load is double.

Vancouver came in with the highest policing cost at $263,869,633, and a cost per capita of $406, the second highest behind Victoria.

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Boundary Bay residents had an unexpected start to their day yesterday morning when their water was shut off without warning.

Corbould Road resident Melanie Bridle contacted the Optimist to say her water stopped flowing at 8:30 a.m. She said it was off for five to 10 minutes.

“So, of course, you are running around in a panic trying to find out what’s wrong. Did a pipe burst,

is the hot water tank not running?” Bridle said.

“There was no warning.

No notice, no email, no phone call. Nothing.”

She said she called a few neighbours to find out if they had water issues too and then finally got through to Delta’s engineering department.

“They said they were testing water on the Southlands, but that they didn’t realize how far they had turned it off to do their testing and didn’t realize how many people

they had affected.

“When something like this happens early in the morning, on a work day with people getting ready for work and school, you have to at least have some notice so you know.”

She said she was offered an apology, but feels the municipality has to be more accountable.

“Is this a sign of things to come? This is a big project. There needs to be a better plan,” she said.

Delta’s director of engineering Steve Lan said

they were doing a water connection and lowered the water pressure to do the connection, but it was lowered too much.

“We got the calls and we fixed it right away, but certainly if affected quite a few residents. We’ve had quite a few calls,” said Lan Thursday morning. “The connection was planned, but it wasn’t meant to go down that much.”

Lan said it was a private source connection and had nothing to do with the Southlands project.

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Olympian inspires Hawthorne students Jennifer Heil kicks off Canada Games Activity Challenge at Ladner school this week IAN JACQUES

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Two-time Olympic mogul ski medalist Jennifer Heil brought an inspiring message of the importance of keeping fit and staying active to students and staff at Hawthorne Elementary Tuesday afternoon.

Heil was on hand to help kick-off the Canada Games Activity Challenge: a Canada 150 signature project. The Ladner school was one of two in Canada randomly selected to get a visit from a Canada Games Activity Challenge ambassador after Hawthorne teacher Heather Mack signed up for the first module of the challenge.

“I signed up when I saw the link on my Facebook page thinking I could use the activities in the gym,” said Mack, who teaches P.E. at the school. “When we found out we were selected to have Jennifer come to speak to the students it was quite exciting.”

Mack said having an athlete of Heil’s stature come to the school sparks

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Hawthorne teacher Heather Mack (left), Olympian Jennifer Heil, and students Lexy Granum and Keily Hutt with Heil’s Olympic medals. Heil visited the Ladner school to kick off the Canada Games Activity Challenge on Tuesday afternoon. enthusiasm in the students.

“They are really getting excited to do this challenge because they can do some things at home and some at school. It’s a good way to link up home and school and the importance of staying active and being fit.”

The Canada Games Activity Challenge is a fun, free, interactive program designed to help children ages five to 12 build daily, active habits.

The challenge is aimed at inspiring the 90 per cent of youth that are not currently meeting the recommended daily amount

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“Sport has given me so much as an individual — confidence and connection to community — so for me I’m so excited to be a part of this activity challenge that engages youth across the country and supports teachers.

“For me the reason I’m an Olympian is because I played a lot of sports, not because I decided to be a skier,” she said.

“I’m here to share my enthusiasm for being active and a little bit about my journey and the challenges I faced and what it allowed me to do by staying the course.”

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

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• Feb. 8, 10:59 p.m., 700-block of 53rd Street: Complainant reported their son left a bicycle locked in the bike rack at 10:15 a.m. at the school and when he returned at 2:10 p.m. it was gone. The bicycle is described as a matte black with red pinstripes Specialized adultsized mountain bike with an aluminum carbon fiber frame.

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• Feb. 9, 1 p.m., 1500block of 56th Street: Complainant found four unknown transactions on their bank account and on checking found their debit card was missing. All transactions made at local businesses. The complainant cancelled their debit card and the bank and police will investigate the fraudulent transactions.

• Feb. 10, 10:14 a.m., 200-block of 66A Street: A Canada Post employee reported they left their locked van on the street and when they returned 15 minutes later they found the driver’s side window shattered. Due to the tempered glass, the window remained intact and no access was gained to the van. Canvass of nearby homes was negative.

• Feb. 11, 7:45 a.m., 5100-block of 1st Avenue: Complainant reported that two vehicles left unlocked in the driveway were rummaged through. Several items, including four Nexus cards, were stolen from the vehicles and the carport.

• Feb. 11, 11:55 a.m., 100-block of 49th Street: Report received from complainant that their unlocked vehicle in the driveway was entered sometime overnight. A purse with four Canadian passports and makeup was stolen. No witnesses or suspects.

• Feb. 12, 5:10 p.m.,

1300-block of 56th Street: A suspect entered a business and selected four bottles of wine valued at $400 and left the store without payment. Police to investigate the theft.

• Feb. 13, 4:44 p.m., 200block of 52A Street: Police found tire marks in the grass field of the school.

It appeared that a single vehicle did donuts on the grass to intentionally damage a large area of the field.

• Feb. 13, 4:34 p.m., 5500-block of 1st Avenue: A report received of significant damage from tire marks to a large grassy area in the park. The area south of the pond was turned into mud and there were numerous tire marks throughout the park.

Police continue to investigate.

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• Feb. 8, 12:22 p.m., 5800-block of Mountain View Boulevard: A vehicle with a broken window was reported as abandoned in the hospital parking lot.

Investigation found the owner had been admitted to the hospital and their daughter had been given permission to leave the vehicle in the lot until the snow melted. Window had been broken for some time and was not a concern to the owner.

• Feb. 8, 10:53 p.m., 4800-block of Elliott Street: Complainant reported a

cell phone ordered from Telus was fraudulently picked up at a Canada Post location. Police to follow up.

• Feb. 9, 8:24 p.m., 2600block of 64th Avenue: Complainant reported the theft of two backpacks with camping gear and clothing from their vehicle.

The complainant believed the vehicle was locked but no damage done to vehicle.

• Feb. 9, 3 p.m., 5100block of Central Avenue: Complainant reported the theft of the front license plate from their vehicle.

Information added to the police national database.

• Feb. 10, 7:27 p.m., 4600-block of 72nd Street: Complainant left their vehicle parked in the North 40 dog park. There were no other vehicles in the parking lot but a large white truck arrived just as they were about to walk their dog. When they returned to their vehicle they found a tool had been used to open the front driver’s door by prying the rubber lining. Items stolen include five CDs and a pair of work shoes.

• Feb. 12, 1:29 p.m., 4400-block of Maple Lane: Complainant reported their trailer license plate and decal stolen from their trailer parked in the open driveway. Information added to the Canadian police information computer database.

Delta police investigating after vandals target second field

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Vandals have damaged another field in Tsawwassen.

While the Delta Police Department was starting its investigation into damage at Diefenbaker Park Monday afternoon, they came across damage to the sports field at nearby Pebble Hill Elementary.

Although the school field damage does not appear to be as significant as what Diefenbaker Park suffered, Delta School District officials say there are large donuts and tire marks on the field. There is no structural damage, but the district’s works department was assessing the damage Wednesday morning.

Vandals tore up a large section of the field in Diefenbaker Park Sunday night, causing more than $5,000 in estimated damage, according to the Corporation of Delta.

Delta works crews spent most of the week cleaning up the damage to re-sod the area.

Police are investigating both cases of vandalism, but at this point have not been able to identify any suspects, the type of vehicle(s) involved, an exact timeline when the incidents occurred or if the two cases are linked.

Officers spent Tuesday morning canvassing area residents to see if any witnesses could further their investigations.

“The fields are widely used and is most unfortu-

Sharlene Brooks nate that such damage has been caused intentionally with blatant disregard for public property and for those that widely use this for recreational time,” said Delta police public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks.

Anyone with information regarding either incident is urged to contact police at 604-946-4411.

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At its monthly public meeting Tuesday, the Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee heard from a group that wants either major revisions or the elimination of the character plan. The group reportedly submitted a petition with over 100 names.

That would spell bad news for Point Roberts because a height restriction within the plan was key to stopping a controversial proposal to erect radio transmission towers near the Tsawwassen border, said Suzanne Rosser, a member of the successful

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for what they were experiencing,” said Steve Wolff, Rosser’s husband.

Noting the plan is the last line of defence for Point Roberts, which is an unincorporated special district, Wolff added it is unfortunate a neighbouragainst-neighbour situation has been created with the code complaints and the move to scrap the character plan, adding some of those who were subject of the complaints may have been treated in a heavy-handed manner by the county. However, the plan wasn’t to blame, he said.

After a long, drawn out battle, a Skagit County Superior Court judge two years ago dismissed an appeal by BBC Broadcasting Inc. to overturn an earlier decision by Whatcom County to reject the company’s application to erect five 45-metre (150foot) steel towers. It had been rejected because the towers exceeded height limits in Point Roberts.

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“There was an ad hoc group in the community that wants to kill the character plan. They were very boisterous and had a petition,” she said.

Rosser noted the group, which includes contractors, is blaming the character plan for violation problems they’ve encountered with Whatcom County. Those violations came about as a result of a series of complaints from one Point Roberts resident, but what they don’t realize is their issues are not directly tied to the character plan, she said.

One complainant submitted 25 code violation complaints to Whatcom County.

A county official said the complaints included properties being used as recreational campgrounds with RVs and structures.

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often get a chuckle at comments that lament the “rampant growth” that’s taking place in Delta, the railing about the downward spiral of our once-enviable communities due to unwelcome development.

Delta council members are routinely on the receiving end of such outbursts, accused of allowing more housing because they want additional tax money despite windfalls from rapidly rising property assessments.

Residential property taxes are a break even proposition at best and rising assessments don’t automatically translate into higher taxes, but it’s understandable that facts shouldn’t get in the way of a good rant.

And when that tirade is about an issue that hits close to home, the preservation of the small town character we enjoy in South Delta, it’s only natural for folks to get emotional.

The only problem is the figures don’t back it up.

In fact, Delta is growing considerably slower than pretty much everywhere else, according to the most recent census numbers. At 2.4 per cent over the last five years, Delta’s growth rate is less than half the provincial (5.6 per cent) and national (five per cent) averages and is barely one-third of the Greater Vancouver rate (6.5 per cent).

I can understand that even 2.4 per cent might be too much for some, particularly those that don’t want anything to change around here, but it strikes me it’s a nice middle ground between stagnation and what’s happening both near and far.

I’ve never been a fan of the notion that we must take our “fair share” of regional growth, but I do think we should grow where it makes sense for our communities to do so, including providing more options for first-time buyers and empty nesters, two segments that have been getting the squeeze lately.

Development on the Southlands, at Hampton Cove and elsewhere will ensure a certain amount of growth happens over the next five-year census period, but it’s likely even that won’t allow Delta to keep pace with the rest of the region.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing as there’s little desire to turn this place into another Richmond or Surrey. You only have to peek beyond our borders to see what rampant growth really looks like.

Former mayor has had fun sharing Delta’s rich history

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y first column, introducing myself as a regular columnist, appeared on Feb. 17, 2012. I said then that I would not use this forum to criticize others for decisions they make, nor use this space for political purpose or personal recognition.

For the most part, I believe I have lived by that commitment. I began writing shortly after Edgar Dunning, past Optimist owner, editor, columnist and community personality, passed away in his 100th year. Edgar’s “Ramblings” were a primary reason we read this paper. Thanks to Ted Murphy, I was given a chance to write a Community Comment and chose for the most part to write about Delta’s history.

This subject came naturally as my great grandfather settled in the Ladner area in 1875 and my mother was very involved in compiling Delta’s first history as part of the 1958 Centennial Committee. Delta had celebrated its 132nd birthday and I couldn’t pass on the opportunity to research and write about our relatively short but rich history.

This is a roundabout way of saying this is my final column after five years and close to 90 articles profiling Delta’s political and community leaders and volunteers.

Numerous books have been written about early Delta and

Community Comment DOUG HUSBAND

Ladners Landing but as my neighbour Marvin mentioned, my column saved him many trips to the library.

A response to recent opinions why the three communities — Ladner, Tsawwassen and especially North Delta — form the Corporation of Delta, I can offer the following: Two-thirds of Delta is surrounded by salt water, not fit for human, animal or agricultural purposes. Prior to incorporation fresh spring water was discovered in the bluff of North Delta now known as Watershed Park. Potable fresh water was essential for settlement purposes. The still standing above ground storage tank is a reminder of our past. Fresh water was later discovered in the highlands of Tsawwassen. These local systems supplied water to our settlements until Delta became a member of the Greater Vancouver region (post-tunnel) with water supplied

through the regional system.

My grandfather managed the North Delta waterworks system.

While on the subject of family, I would like to add our extended pioneering families — Pybus, Savage, Husband, Tamboline, Embree and Rogers — have left lasting impressions on all three communities. Eight family members served more than 80 years on Delta council, one as MLA and two served multiple terms on Delta’s school board. Five have been recognized as Delta’s Citizen of the Year, all for volunteer service, and two received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee medals.

Family has dedicated teaching careers in Delta’s education system. Many were and continue to be involved in Delta agricultural business and past commercial fisheries, and others remain active in community service.

As a final comment, I hope Delta council proceeds cautiously on a municipal name change.

Public consultation is necessary with a referendum a possibility.

You are tampering with Delta’s history and some of us like it the way it is. I once heard that lament during a lengthy public hearing.

I close with a heavy heart as we lost a very special four-legged constant companion from complications and old age. Gone but never forgotten, Louis.

A fourth generation Ladnerite, Doug Husband is a former mayor of Delta.

February 17, 2017 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters

We’ll pay for premier’s vanity project for decades to come

Editor: One really has to shake one’s head at the illogical debate over the premier’s $3.5-billion-plus vanity project, the proposed bridge replacing the George Massey Tunnel.

First, FOIs were unanswered, then the minister of transportation issued an embarrassing bogus “facts” letter that was easily shredded by the likes of Doug Massey and others.

When that failed, the tunnel lobby tried a personal attack on Massey, whose father the tunnel is named after. Now those who oppose the bridge, for many various and valid reasons, are accused of

spreading fake news.

Can we afford the bridge? Probably not as the current government has driven the public debt to almost $200 billion, which means onerous tolls must be applied.

The one myth or fake news is that the proposed bridge will reduce congestion. Congestion will increase, because there is finite road space in Richmond and on the three bridges from Lulu Island to Vancouver. All this bridge will do is move congestion a few kilometres north.

The same will be true for the seventh lane proposed for the Alex Fraser

Delta needs to step up and preserve Rawlins House

Editor: Re: Preserving the past in Boundary Bay, Feb. 10 While it’s good to see the Embree House being renovated, I’m left wondering why Delta continues to allow the Rawlins House to languish in disrepair.

This house and outbuildings are recognized as heritage sites. This property has a barn and the fabulous 12-room, 108-year-old farmhouse as well as an incredible weeping elm tree that is

also 100-plus years old.

Although the house is still in good shape, there are issues with the roof and water seepage.

It would take much less money to get the ancient woodwork protected by fixing the roof than has been spent on any of Deltas other house renovations.

It’s disgusting that this property is being left to rot, again showing the lack of leadership and imagination at municipal hall.

Joe Hoar

No ice bombs with a new tunnel

Editor: The George Massey Tunnel has been in operation considerably longer than the Port Mann Bridge and the Alex Fraser Bridge, and does not get shut down because of slippery road conditions and ice bombs. And since a new tunnel would cost about half as much as a bridge, why are we building a new bridge?

Ken Kirkwood

Bridge and the hugely expensive YouTube star, the Zipper.

Never has adding road space cured congestion, rather it exacerbates it.

The proposed bridge will create massive congestion in Richmond.

Transit is not an answer because the very same B.C. Liberal Party built the Canada Line light-metro on the cheap, having about half the capacity of the Expo and Millennium lines. Simple math, the Canada Line has 40-metre long station platforms and the other lines have 80-metre long station platforms. Short station platforms have hamstrung the

Canada Line with meager capacity, with little or no room for future expansion.

The real reason for the new bridge has always been about rewarding political friends and Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and its members are very good friends with the Liberals, with a bridge to allow Panamax and Capsize container ships, tankers and colliers to ply the Fraser River to Fraser Surrey Docks.

The plan has been in the works for a decade or more and the taxpayer will be paying for the premier’s vanity project for decades to come.

D. Malcolm Johnston

Everyone’s happiness must be considered

Editor: Thank God we have bylaws.

Recently, some people have been proclaiming their opposition to the Corporation of Delta’s tree protection and preservation bylaw by stating that it limits the use and enjoyment of their land.

I find it hard when some people assert that their happiness has precedent over the happiness of others, their neighbouring citizens.

In fact, anyone truly mindful of how to achieve real enjoyment of one’s own property would realize that it is not compatible with ignoring the feelings, needs and thoughts of those sharing one’s property lines.

In other words, harmo-

ny can only be attained by first striving at pleasing those around us, a basic and higher social attribute that strengthens communities by instilling shared trust and kindness among us all, fellow community dwellers.

Instead, our so-called civility keeps on being bullied by rudimentary instincts, as in greed, which leads to the disintegration of harmony, never mind the disintegration of the environment.

I am honestly not a big fan of rules, regulations and bylaws, but I see them as necessary evils needed to protect our fragile social harmony and, not the least, our besieged environment.

Pierre Guimond

Family Day ruined when cars ticketed and towed

Editor: Very sadly and unfortunately on the Family Day holiday the Delta police had nothing better to do than ticket and tow cars that were parked well off to the side on 72nd Street between Ladner Trunk Road and Churchill Street.

Families were, innocently, enjoying special family time, taking advantage of an absolutely gorgeous day and the historic show of bald eagles that had discovered the trees in the vicinity. Little did these families realize what was ahead of them that would

Council members applauded for rejecting Tim’s application

Editor: I am opposed to all drive-in restaurants and coffee shops because of idling that occurs while one waits for orders, and also the amount of waste that is typically produced from food served on disposable plates, cups, etc.

I was delighted when Mayor Lois Jackson and three female council members voted to deny the application to build a 24-hour drive-thru Tim Hortons, which included minimal inside seating, but would have been near to private residences as well.

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Jackson and councillors Heather King, Sylvia Bishop and Jeannie Kanakos gave sound reasons for denial. Kudos to all of them.

Kudos also go to Delta Gymnastics Society and its partner Santevia Water Systems on asking judges and athletes to bring their own refillable water containers to a gym meet. The society set a wonderful example of how to run an event sustainably. I hope this example will be followed by other organizations during future community events in Delta.

Jean Wightman

Largest flag in shoddy condition

Editor: Given Feb. 15 was Flag Day, I was shocked to see the largest Canada flag in Delta flying above the Tsawwassen Mills complex torn and shoddy.

Everyone at Tsawwassen Mills has done an excellent job but this is unforgivable and embarrassing.

Where’s our Canada pride?

Margot Millen

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make their lives very difficult and very expensive.

I can’t imagine what it would have been like for a family to return to where their car was supposed to be and find no car.

The impact of these police actions was probably overwhelming for some families. Bystanders were shocked at the need for this type of policing.

Ticketing is one thing, but ticketing and towing is something very different. Delta is not necessarily a safer and better community because of these police actions.

Anne Hallstein

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Letters

Bridge is best option to replace tunnel: minister Editor: Re: Former premier says bridge is a bad idea, Feb. 8 Recently, Mike Harcourt has been suggesting that a twinned tunnel is the best option to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel.

This is simply not borne out by the facts, or by the opinions of the thousands of consultation partici-

pants that took the time to share their views over a period of more than four years.

The existing 60-year-old tunnel does not meet current seismic standards, nor can it be brought up to current standards without risk of damage, which could render the crossing unusable. This same

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risk would require that a “twin tunnel” be built much farther upstream (or downstream) to avoid risk of damage during construction.

As a result, compared to building a new bridge, construction of a new (or twin) tunnel would take more agricultural land, would be more difficult and risky to construct, would be more environmentally invasive and require more long-term maintenance.

It would be more seismically vulnerable if the old tunnel was retained.

And it certainly could not be done for the $1.7 billion Harcourt suggests.

Harcourt also suggests the bridge project will

cost $4.7 billion, rather than $3.5 billion, citing an Oxford study on international transportation projects from 2003 that found bridge projects over the previous 50 years were on average 30 per cent over budget. What he didn’t relay while advocating for a tunnel was that the same study has tunnel projects worldwide at more than 48 per cent over budget.

More importantly, the study he references is from nearly 15 years ago, and our experience with major infrastructure projects means we are much more accurate with our estimates than before 2003. I’ll point to the recently finished and opened Evergreen Line to

reinforce this point: We built that line $75 million under its $1.43 billion budget – despite the many challenges we faced along the way.

I am confident we will build the Massey replacement bridge within the $3.5 billion budget.

Harcourt also suggests we wait 20 years to fix the worst traffic bottleneck in B.C., while the population continues to grow. That is simply not an option.

I do agree with Harcourt that traffic congestion and bottlenecks, among other things, are harming our economic future. That’s why our government has taken action, by replacing the Port Mann, and by adding the South Fraser

Perimeter Road, Canada Line and Evergreen Line. We’ve also recently announced plans to add capacity to the Alex Fraser, and improve Highway 1 through North Vancouver.

The George Massey Tunnel needs to be replaced. Following extensive technical analysis, a bridge was deemed by experts as the best solution. I invite all your readers to visit the project website at masseytunnel. ca and read the analysis of options.

Construction of the new 10-lane bridge will begin later this year.

Todd Stone Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure

Family of five finds Delta’s new suites policy unfair

Editor: We are a family unit of five, comprised of a mother and father, who emigrated to Ladner from the U.K in 2002, son and daughter-in-law and grandson. We have lived together in suited accommodation, firstly on 54A Street and presently on 53rd Street.

Our son, the property owner, has signed the

statutory declaration every year to ensure we are lawful.

There are two concerns we have with regard to the action being taken by the Corporation of Delta: Firstly, we are being bracketed with those individuals who have abused the system in the past, which we consider unfair, and we find the comments made by director of engi-

neering Steve Lan (“This way we capture everyone and everyone pays a fair share.”) only add insult to injury.

Secondly, following a recent inspection by the bylaw unit, we have spent in excess of $4,000 to ensure the suite conforms to all the regulations introduced in 2012. We now find that a water meter will be installed and that, not

only will an annual fee of $300 be charged, but in addition we will also be subject to a second utility charge despite the fact we do not exceed the limits allowed for one family.

I wonder how the mayor justifies what is basically a money grab and why families who have abided by the law are being unfairly treated.

Peter Douglas

Mistaken identity isn’t justification for Delta changing its name

Editor: Re: Public to have say over Delta becoming a city, Feb. 1 Has some consideration been given to what it Name(s): Val Age(s): 68 Occupation: Retired Teacher/School Trustee What activity do you participate in? Deep Water Aerobics Where do the classes take place? Sungod Recreation Centre How often do you participate? 3–5 times/week How long have you been involved in this activity? Over 7 years What made you start getting active and into fitness?

My friend recommended it and it was good for my joints.

What do you like best about the activity?

It’s social, and very physical. The instructors are great!

How does it benefit your life?

It helps me follow my “if you don’t use it, you lose it” motto.

What are some other activities you do to keep active?

Walking and playing with my grandkids.

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would cost to change the name from Corporation of Delta to City of Delta just because somewhere in Holland somebody mistook the Corporation of

Delta for a company?

In Tokyo, a slang expression for massage parlour is Turkish Embassy, and the mistake has been made that somebody was

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel Notice is hereby given that the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for Delta with respect to the 2017 parcel tax assessment roll will be held in the Council Chamber at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, on February 20, 2017 at 4:00 pm.

The purpose of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel is to authenticate the 2017 parcel tax assessment roll for all properties where local area services have been undertaken.

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel shall hear complaints and may review and correct the parcel tax assessment roll as to: a) an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll; b) an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel; c) an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel; d) an exemption that has been improperly allowed or disallowed.

Those property owners affected have been notified by mail.

A complaint shall not be heard by the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel unless written notice of the complaint has been made to the office of Nancy Hudson, Taxation Manager, at least 48 hours prior to the sitting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel on February 20, 2017.

The 2017 parcel tax assessment roll is available for inspection at Municipal Hall during regular working hours.

For more information, please email taxation@delta.ca or call the Taxation Office at 604-946-3235.

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Letters

Public Hearing - Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Empty suite to pay more than is fair

Editor: Re: Suite owners not keen on new civic policies, Jan. 27 Thank you, Ian Jacques, for your story on the secondary suite policy changes. I would like to add my two cents.

I have a legal, unoccupied suite in my Tsawwassen home. My wife and I are the only occupants in our home.

Up until 2016, a statutory declaration at municipal hall of an unoccupied suite would reduce the yearly utility bill to that of a single-family home. The home and suite had to be available for a possible inspection. Simple program. Fair and equitable.

Now with the new policies, and until a water meter is installed, homes with suites will receive a double flat rate utility bill ($2,000 at last year’s rate) plus a $300 occupancy permit fee, regardless of whether the suite is occupied.

My water meter has just been installed. I’d like to know what I can expect my utilities will be for only two occupants with very low water usage and about one can of garbage per month. I suspect the reduction with my new meter will be minimal. Time will tell.

As a homeowner with

a suite, and a taxpayer, I question the merits of the meter program. If a single flat rate utility bill is satisfactory for a single family home, then why is a double utility bill not satisfactory for a suited home? I doubt any homeowner with legal occupied suites would have a problem with a double bill.

I suspect most legal suites have two occupants or less, and therefore will not have excess water usage. Undoubtedly, after meters are installed, there will be a reduction in the total utility revenue collected. How does that make sense? Delta spends lots to get less.

As a homeowner with an unoccupied legal suite, my only option to avoid the double utilities and annual occupancy permit fee is to decommission the suite. The old statutory declaration was much simpler, and needs to be reinstated. Common sense needs to be applied here.

Not every suite home can be painted with the same brush.

The letter I received from Delta states, “These changes are to ensure that all residents with secondary suites are paying their fair share.” That means not more and not less. I suspect I will be paying much more than my share.

Rob Doggett

Tim’s decision shows how North Delta is in control

Editor: Re: Forget about becoming a city and look at separating, letter to the editor, Feb. 10 I couldn’t agree more with Greg Hoover’s call to separate.

When are we going to stop being pushed around

by North Delta and start taking control of our own affairs? North Delta’s population is larger than South Delta’s so it virtually controls Delta council.

Ladner resident David Longpre made application to build a small, muchneeded Tim Horton’s on a vacant lot on Ladner Trunk Road. Ladner is about the only municipality in the Lower Mainland without a Tim Horton’s, but it got turned down when our illustrious Mayor Lois Jackson, who, surprise, surprise, lives in North Delta, cast the deciding vote.

Wally McCray

Put separation vote on ballot for next municipal election

Editor: Re Forget becoming a city and look at separating, letter to the editor, Feb. 10 I agree with Greg Hoover on all accounts regarding the differences between North Delta and

South Delta.

North Delta has more in common with Surrey than it ever does with South Delta.

Let’s have a separation vote in the next election.

Frances Sutherland

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: Time: Place:

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber, Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2

A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time.

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

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

To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning (LU007524) Location: 11264 79A Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Ravinder Gill Telephone: 604-825-0022 Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7474 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from MAP NO. 1 RS3 Single Family (0.4 ha) FILE NO. LU007524 Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

Staff Contact: Robin Pallett – 604-946-3355 Web Location: January 30, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 Project No. 2 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU007927) Location: 8133 112B Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Mike Uppal Telephone: 778-772-2919 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7628 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw MAP NO. 2 No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning FILE NO. LU007927 the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

Development Variance Permit LU007927 To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the front setback averaging requirements for the principal structures on proposed Lots 1 and 2 to 6.5 m from the required setbacks ranging from 5.6 m to 6.2 m for proposed Lot 1 and from 6.3 m to 6.6 m for proposed Lot 2, depending on which lot is constructed first.

Staff Contact: Nick Danford – 604-946-3201 Web Location: February 6, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02 The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca

Project No. 3 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU007771) Location: 11824 87 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Satwinder Sidhu Telephone: 604-825-9504 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7634 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw MAP NO. 3 FILE NO. LU007771 No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

Development Variance Permit LU007771 To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the front setback averaging requirements for the principal structures on proposed Lots 1 and 2 to 6.5 m from the required setbacks ranging from 6.6 m to 7.5 m for proposed Lot 1 and from 6.7 m to 7.5 m for proposed Lot 2, depending on which lot is constructed first.

Staff Contact: Harpreet Sondh – 604-952-3155 Web Location: January 30, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.05 Project No. 4 Application for Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit (LU007652) Locations: 11517 and 11533 84 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4 Applicant: Hari Homes Inc. Telephone: 604-593-5568 Proposal: Application for Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit in order to permit consolidation of the two subject properties and construction of a 20-unit townhouse development.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7608

MAP NO. 4 FILE NO. LU007652

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject properties from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 479 (C.D. 479) in order to permit consolidation of the subject properties and construction of a 20-unit townhouse development.

Development Variance Permit LU007652 To vary Section 914(6) of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by reducing the minimum required setback from the centre line of 84 Avenue from 21.0 m to 17.5 m.

Development Permit LU007652 To regulate the form and character of the proposed townhouse development which is located in the ND12 Nordel Social Heart Development Permit Area.

Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331 Web Location: February 6, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

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: cpd@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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For 107 years, the Delta Chamber of Commerce has helped businesses of all sizes grow and prosper. Our vision is to “strengthen commerce and industry because Delta matters”. In addition to providing a broad range of learning and networking opportunities that serve to support and drive business, we also advocate for the interests of the Delta business community with all levels of government. From casual networking events to Delta’s premier business event of the year, the Hats Off to Excellence Awards Gala, there’s always something going on at the Chamber.

The Delta Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of the Corporation of Delta, also operates the Delta Visitor Centre, which services both visitors and residents on a year-round basis.

Experience Delta is an exciting initiative of the Delta Chamber that combines print material, technology, enhanced business listings and web content to inform and engage residents, tourists and businesses alike.

Delta is a great place to work, live and play, and the Chamber is striving to make it even better. When business prospers, the whole community prospers. Join the Delta Chamber of Commerce today. Grow your business with us and contribute to a stronger Delta!

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Community

You aren’t junk

A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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

Young Available every Sunday Other Sacraments/Pastoral needs Call parish office/Pastor

Benediction Lutheran Church

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

4960 – 48th Ave., Ladner

Worship Service 9:00am Sunday

Women’s Bible Study

SUNDAY 10:30 AM 9:00 am- Thursday

10:0056th amStreet, CoffeeTsawwassen, & Friendship 1710 BC (Southam Delta Artists’ Guild&Arts Gallery) 10:30 WORSHIP GROWTH (next to SD Rec Centre)

Contemporary & Traditional Rev. Danielle Martell Music 604-613-8432 WEDNESDAY - 7:30 PM

th 4960 - 48604-946-6254 Ave., Ladner Phone Phone 604-946-6254 www.ladnerunited.org www.ladnerunited.org

The Rev. Jim Short

TheWorship Rev. Jim Short 9 am Service with Christmas Sunday 9:00am andPageant 11:00am 11 am Worship Service Worship Services We You We Welcome Welcome Closed forYou the Summer to Join Us! to Join Us!

danielle@standrewsdeltabc.org Prayer & Bible Study www.standrewsdeltabc.org FRIDAY - 7:00 PM

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Welcomes You

I don’t get old cars. I love seeing them when they are restored, and I enjoy the occasional ride.

But I like air conditioning, power steering, Bluetooth and more computing power than the original lunar landing module.

That’s the way I roll. But vintage car buffs have a unique perspective on how God sees and treats us.

Most of us have driven past the rusting shell of an old car. Most of us look at it and see an ugly, decaying piece of junk. But they don’t see what we see.

They don’t see what it is — they see what it can be.

And if they get it, they clean it up, sand it off, paint it, replace parts and restore it. They pour into

Minister’s Minute

MIKE MAWHORTER Ladner Baptist Church

that wreck of a car a lot of time, hard work and money — and what they end up with is a beautiful machine restored to what it was originally intended to be. They see the potential. They actually enjoy the process of restoring it.

And they appreciate the

finished product.

Is it really that hard to understand how God would feel the same way about us? He sees the potential in our lives when we and others see only the wreck and ruin. He enjoys watching us grow, recover and be transformed. He restores us to the work of art that we were intended.

He poured everything into our restoration.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16, NIV) You can’t give more than that. The question is: Are we willing to let him do his work in us?

Contact Mike via mike@ ladnerbaptist.ca.

Come worship with us Sunday, February 19, at 10:30 am Pastor: Mike Koot Epiphany Dealing with Injuries & Enemies Matthew 5:38-48 4594 – 54A Street, Ladner, B.C. 604-946-7033 email:office@ladnercrc.com visit our website: www.ladnercrc.com

604-946-4451 Worship & Children’s Church

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

It was very good!

Home of the South Delta Food Bank & Creation Station Daycare Sunday Service at 10:00 am + Nursery & Children Services

Pastor:Nick Danny Stebeck Pastors: DannySr. Stebeck, Osborne & Devon Martinsen Youth Pastor: Dustin Huguet

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

St. David Anglican Church www.stdavidsdelta.com

Sunday 8am BCP Holy Communion 10am BAS Holy Eucharist, Creation Zone - Arts-based Sunday School Program and Youth Bible Study Wednesday 11am Holy Eucharist, followed by lunch 1115 - 51a Street, Delta, BC (cul-de-sac at 51a Street and 10a Avenue) Tel: (604) 943 4737

For summer youth activities, please visit our website.

A Vibrant, Creative Multigenerational Community

Worship Service 10:30 am “A Challenge to the Church” 5300 44th Ave., Delta BC (44th and Arthur Dr.) 604.946.7410

Tsawwassen United Church

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

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LIFESTYLES

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Event to report?

Contact Dave at dwillis@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

South Delta Secondary Theatre presents Thoroughly Modern Millie Tuesday, Feb. 28 to Saturday, March 4. Doors at 6:30 p.m. and curtain at 7 p.m. There are also Tuesday and Friday matinees at 12:30 p.m. (doors at noon). Adults: $15. Seniors/students: $10. For tickets call 604943-7532 or email equinoxboxoffice@gmail. com.

Ladner United to host Seedy Saturday

The Ladner Community Garden Society presents Ladner Seedy Saturday & Garden Expo 2017 on Feb. 18 at the Ladner United Church, 496048th Ave. in Ladner from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come listen to wellknown speakers for the latest in garden trends, trade seeds at a seed swap and shop at vendors. Admission is by donation.

Songs at McKee

eCleCtiC café Songs from Howard Solverson’s varied repertoire, along with a guest, in a coffee house setting. Saturday, Feb. 18, 7 to 9 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Members $4; non-member $6.

Coffee, tea and cookies will be served.

Fourth edition of Quiz Night planned for March

Quiz Night #4 at KinVillage Community Centre takes place Saturday, March 25.

There will be new categories, a cash bar (starting at 6:30 p.m.) and table snacks. Teams of four cost $40. Enter teams by phone (604943-0225) or in person between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, at KinVillage with a contact name, number, team name and entry fee.

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

The Blackthorn Celtic band will perform as part of the Sunday @ 3! Concert series at Ladner United Church Feb. 26.

PHOTO BY SUE RENAUD

More Sunday @ 3! music

Blackthorn Celtic band to play at Ladner United Church as part of concert series DAVE WILLIS

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

he Sunday @ 3! concert series returns to Ladner United Church with a show from the Vancouverbased Blackthorn Celtic band this month.

The group’s repertoire is rooted in Irish and Scottish traditions, notes member Michael Viens, adding it also plays Canadian folk and FrenchCanadian tunes.

Three of the band members share lead vocals and each have their own style and sound, says Viens. He

adds that you always try to work to your strengths in any group, especially a band situation.

“It’s great, I think, from a listener perspective because you’re not just hearing the same thing all night, you’re getting a real diverse sound,” he says.

Viens shares the duties

with Michelle Carlisle and Tim Renaud. The group also includes violinist Rosie Carver.

Blackthorn was founded in 1989 and the members just “love the music,” says Viens when asked about the group’s longevity.

They’re still coming up with new ideas, including

new approaches to older songs, and they have a lot of fun up in front of audiences, he explains.

The upcoming concert is set for Sunday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave. Admission is $10 at the door. Call 604-946-6254 for more information.

Juno nomination a pleasant surprise DAVE WILLIS

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Warren Dean Flandez says his first Juno Award nomination came as a very pleasant surprise.

“It was completely unexpected,” he says.

Flandez, who moved to Tsawwassen about two and a half years ago, is up for the Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year honour for Eternally Grateful.

The album is described as a “soulfully charged, urban infused gospel record” that isn’t confined by genre specific stereotypes.

Flandez, who was born in Yellowknife, grew up

PHOTO BY PATRYK WIDEJKO

Warren Dean Flandez’s Eternally Grateful album has been nominated for a Juno Award. singing in the church and at 15 began singing lead in

a soul gospel choir under the direction of Checo

Tohomaso, a former backup singer and key-

boardist of Marvin Gaye, Lionel Ritchie and the Commodores.

He released his debut album in 2011 and followed that up with a sophomore EP release last year that won two GMA Covenant Awards for Gospel Song of the Year and Urban Song of the Year.

He’s also the founder of Studio Cloud 30, a business with locations in Vancouver and Tsawwassen.

Flandez describes it as a talent development studio that’s geared towards anyone who has a love or passion for learning music.

The Juno Awards take place April 2 in Ottawa.

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Lifestyles

Renewable natural gas. Good for B.C. For Jon Janower of Choices Markets, it’s all about making sustainable choices, like supporting local farmers and providing healthier food options.

Affordable natural gas helps keep their grocery stores cosy, and now they’ve signed up for renewable natural gas—the sustainable energy choice.

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We are Hiring

An opera and performance academy is entering its second year.

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Open house offers look at district’s academies

Students and parents can find out more about the school district’s academy programs at an open house tomorrow in Ladner.

“Folks can come out and have their questions answered and learn more about the programs and how they work,” says district vice principal of academies and choice programs Paige Hansen.

Teacher coordinators, coaches and students from the various academies

will be in attendance, she notes.

Examples of offerings include baseball, dance, film acting/film production and hockey.

An opera and performance academy, put on in conjunction with the Vancouver Opera, enters its second year and is really designed for students who love performance, Hansen says.

Academies are credited elective courses instructed and coached by teachers

and industry professionals and provide expanded education choices for secondary students, says Hansen.

Academies have costs and are open to students from grades 8 to 12.

The open house takes place Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Delta School District office, 4585 Harvest Dr., Ladner.

Visit deltaacademies. ca or call 604-952-5374 for more information.

HERITAGE CELEBRATION 2017 February 13–26 HERITAGE AWARDS OF MERIT PRESENTATION Monday, February 20 | 7 PM Mayor Lois E. Jackson presents the Heritage Awards at the Regular Meeting of Delta Council.

Interested in gaining some rewarding experience in events and community fundraising? We have an exciting contract opportunity for an Events Coordinator.

HERITAGE DEMONSTRATIONS | February 13–26 Visit Delta’s website for demonstration dates and locations.

• Net mending • Weaving • Spinning/knitting • Cedar weaving

For complete listing, please go to our website: www.dhfoundation.ca

COLOURING CONTEST | February 7–26 Visit Delta’s recreation facilities, libraries or Delta’s website for colouring pages and details.

Email cover letter and resume to Events Manager, Sharla de Groote at: sharla.degroote@dhfoundation.ca

HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP | February 13–May 26 Applications accepted starting February 13, 2017 for the $1,000 Delta Heritage Scholarship. Deadline is May 26, 2017.

Application deadline is: Friday, March 3rd, 2017

DELTA LIBRARIES Check with your local libraries for more Heritage Celebration activities.

DELTA HERITAGE HUNT | February 13–26 Go on a heritage hunt and win great prizes! To join the hunt, visit Delta’s social media pages. For more information on the contest, visit Delta.ca/heritage.

CAMMIDGE HOUSE | Sunday, February 26 | 1–4 PM Enjoy tea and heritage displays at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH | Saturday, February 18 | 12–4 PM Open House. Tour through one of Delta’s oldest churches.

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Lifestyles

The art-full life of local artist Linda Jones An Art-full Life

MEG & MARY ANN

“Breathe” is the personal mantra that Delta artist Linda Jones uses every single day. Jones is an award-winning Canadian artist who makes Ladner home.

She is self-taught and has over 30 years of professional experience working in acrylics, mixed media, encaustics and, more recently, oil. Her love for teaching started 28 years ago and in more recent years she has been an active member of Artists in the Village non-profit society and regular participant in Ladner’s Grand Prix of Art. You’ll often see her riding her bicycle with paint gear in tow, and setting

up down at the dock by Sharkey’s to paint en plein air.

Jones loves being creative and it shows. Her local surroundings have played a huge part in her journey as an artist. In a recent interview, when asked how she continues to develop as an artist, Jones says, “For me to continue to create, I need my family, my friends, my community and paint.” She finds inspiration in all sorts of things and it can be as simple as looking at the sunshine, a new photo, taking a trip or even trying out a new tube of paint or different brush.

Sparking her creativity involves many different processes depending on which medium she uses; she likes them all for different reasons. She uses acrylic paint because it dries quickly, is easy to achieve the look she wants and loves the vibrant colours.

Jones also works in encaustic, which is hot wax, and also finds this exciting, versatile and tactile, plus she likes to play with fire. Currently, she is

working on improving her oil painting techniques; oils are fun to work with because they don’t dry quickly and one can play with and blend it for a long time.

Jones’ work can also be found in collections nationally and internationally. Painting and selling her work in galleries have been a dream and she has been fortunate enough to be accepted in some wonderful galleries. Jones tells us, however, there are challenges in selling one’s work in galleries as clientele can differ from gallery to gallery.

She finds that commissions are wonderful and she loves to do them, but over the years has learned to “not do commissions without clear expectations and really good photos.” She remembers that in one circumstance, she was asked to paint an old farmhouse with an 80-year-old photo. The trouble was the image was of the back of the house and they wanted her to paint the front!

Jones says the art busi-

to gain commissions, and provide a place to show off the talent of her students.

She loves teaching and receives a lot of satisfaction by seeing the progression of her students, young and old.

Jones paints as a way of practicPHOTO BY LINDA JONES ing self-care. She creates because it Ladner artist Linda Jones has branched into oils, including this makes her heart sing and she painting titled Boats. admits she tends ness has changed in the to get cranky if she past 30 years and marketdoesn’t. ing now involves websites She creates every single and social media. As far day, especially when she’s as the business aspect of not feeling well. What she art, she admits she dreads loves most about her work paper work. is how it makes people feel Art shows have been and how it makes her feel. another way for Jones to She has also discovered showcase her work and that she doesn’t create although they are a lot of well without enough sleep fun, for the most part there or when she is around aren’t usually a lot of sales. negative people.

Shows, Jones goes on to She continues to work note, are a great way for on keeping her work fresh artists to meet a lot of new and original. With paintpeople, keep in touch with ings taking anywhere from those you haven’t seen in an hour to a month to crea while, are a great place ate, she continues to be

inspired by her local surroundings. Her favourite things to paint are water and portraits.

More recently, she is taking on dog portraits because she loves painting animals. She loves being an artist because she can work in her studio in her slippers.

“I am living my dream and I love my job,” she proclaimed.

What does her future hold? A workshop in France one day. For now, she wants to continue with her plein air painting and master oils.

She encourages all of us to create and to do something creative every day.

“And,” says Jones, “don’t forget to breathe.”

For more information, visit lindajonesstudio.com.

Meg Neufeld is a cultural anthropologist, practicing mixed-media artist and program director at Alongside You, a health organization that offers a multi-disciplinary approach to health.

Mary Ann Burrows is an artist and a creativity coach at Spark.

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School Board Office, 4585 Harvest Drive, Ladner

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Lifestyles Artists stage joint show

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Tsawwassen artists Michael Soltis (left) and Yorke Graham, pictured during an opening reception last Friday, have a joint art show at Kimoto Gallery in Vancouver running until March 4.

The title for Soltis’ show is Plus and the main theme running through each piece (and why the name was chosen) hinges on the idea of “adding value,” the gallery’s website notes, adding he used game boards and also included other antique and vintage items in his work. Graham, with the collaboration of his wife Karen, has created robots, herons, whales, tables, and other works of art from recycled and vintage finds, the site explains.

He’s selected “pieces that whimsically explore the way past and future, memory and inventiveness, trash and treasure, can come together in pleasing, often playful, ways” for his show, titled Convergence.

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DRIVER/CARRIER AGENT WANTED The Delta Optimist is looking for a person to deliver bundles to carriers twice a week, every Wednesday and Friday.

Must have reliable van (cargo preferred) or covered truck, a valid drivers license, and be willing to work late night/early mornings.

Contact Dave Hamilton at 604-946-4451 or distribution@delta-optimist.com

UBC gardening expert to speak to local club Egan Davis, the rising star of West Coast horticulture and garden design, will be speaking to the South Delta Garden Club next week.

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54A St. Celebrating 65 years of serving the community this year, the South Delta Garden Club offers free entry to its monthly speaker series on a wide variety of horticultural topics.

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Lifestyles

Family Fun Craft Day is about more than art MEG NEUFELD

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This year we are hosting our fourth annual Family Fun Craft Day at Ladner Baptist Church.

Tomorrow’s event, however, is so much more than making art.

The event grew out of the desire to provide a supportive and welcoming place for families with children and individuals with a range of abilities participate in accessible activities and nurture relationships between families and our community. Over the years, we began with a small number of families in attendance, and each year we have grown steadily to create a much-

anticipated event.

Growing up with a twin who has multiple medical conditions and working alongside other families each day, I know even the simplest task such as making dinner or getting to an activity on time can be a struggle due to a host of issues.

Chronic illness, emotional, developmental and learning challenges, as well as complex medical conditions, can make for frequent visits to doctors and specialists, add a series of unpleasant medical procedures and behavioral meltdowns, put a strain on family dynamics, and cause anxiety and stress over the future care for a loved one.

Not all families can play a sport, enjoy a movie or even travel together. Art, however, can be a great equalizer. Everyone is wonderfully and beautifully made and can be creative in their own way.

While many community services are segregated based on ability and age, art events such as these provide an opportunity for individuals to work alongside others who are different from themselves in age, ability and interests.

Creativity can be explored and shared with others, each in their own way.

Making a finished product is not the point, it’s the process that counts.

Art making provides a setting for conversations

to emerge around how to interact with those who are different and learn how to practice compassion and empathy. It’s a platform for raising awareness, teaching our

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Providing our children with the social tools such as these has the possibility of creating meaningful relationships, not just a works of art. So as we celebrate both Valentine’s Day and Family Day, may we remember what it’s all about: being a caring individual, a loving partner, a supportive family member, a good friend, a connected sibling. Now that is something to celebrate.

Families of individuals and children of any age who have different abilities are welcome to participate in the Family Fun Craft Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Ten craft tables, refreshments and an accessible obstacle course is waiting for you.

The event is fully accessible and it’s free.

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Meg Neufeld is part of the Connect Ministry Team, which supports special needs families, and is the co-founder and creative arts director of Alongside You, an integrated health clinic in Ladner Village.

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Vitamin D deficiency drains $9 billion from Canadian Health Care system The bulbs we use at Hawaiian Beach sun bed Salon can, in most cases, give you this optimum level of Vitamin D. Our world could not survive without U.V. light.

Visit Three Powerful websites: • Dr. Gerry Schwalfenberg Edmonton • Dr. W.B. Grant - Sunarc Research has left no doubt that Vitamin D deficiency - which affects 97% of Canadians in winter - is nothing less than a Canadian crisis and world wide problem.

Dr. William Grant (www.sunarc.org) calculates the cost of Vitamin D deficiency to be no less than $9 billion annually.

A Creighton University study showed that people rich in Vitamin D have up to a 77% lower overall cancer risk.

The Canadian Pediatric Society recommended that pregnant women consult their physicians about getting 2000 I.U. of Vitamin D daily - 10 times the current government recommendations.

The Canadian Cancer Society has called for all Canadian adults to get 1000 I.U. of Vitamin D daily.

The key message the Vitamin D Society wants Canadians to receive is: that we are at risk of Vitamin D deficiency because of our country’s relatively weak sunshine most of the year and the fact that Vitamin D is rare in diet.

With thanks to the Vitamin D Society for this info, who incidentally recommends asking your doctor for an annual blood test to check your Vitamin D levels. Optimal Vitamin D blood levels are 50ng/ml (125nmol/L). Calcidiol Test.

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference W L T OTL Pts Delta 31 12 0 1 63 Grandview 28 9 2 5 63 Richmond 22 13 3 5 52 North Van 17 24 1 2 37 Port Moody 15 27 0 1 31 Harold Brittain Conference Aldergrove 36 7 0 0 72 Abbotsford 24 14 0 4 54 R. Meadows 22 18 2 2 48 Mission City 18 22 0 4 40 Surrey 0 41 0 3 3 Ice Hawks Scoring GP G J. Bogress 42 23 B. Crompton 42 20 J. Stein 42 13 C. Cuthbert 43 10 M. Trotman 44 22 T. Lin 39 10 A. Methorst 32 18 D. Rubin 42 9 A. Suprynowicz 42 18 H. Rhyu 36 8 M. Ephstein 43 13 T. Prior 40 12 E. Bocale 41 4 J. Deyrmenjian 14 7 M. Cheung 39 2 N. Flay 26 4 N. Marsh 37 1 C. Pisiak 42 1 G. Dhaliwal 8 0 Q. Wideski 7 2

A 24 25 29 31 14 24 15 23 10 16 9 6 13 8 12 5 4 4 4 0

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Height in feet SATURDAY, FEB. 18 3:48 am 2.6 9:48 am 12.8 5:25 pm 5.9 SUNDAY, FEB.19 1:00 am 11.5 5:01 am 10.5 10:23 am 12.5 6:18 pm 5.6 MONDAY, FEB. 20 2:17 am 12.1 6:50 am 11.2 11:08 am 12.1 7:11 pm 5.21 TUESDAY, FEB. 21 3:14 am 12.5 8:19 am 11.2 12:06 pm 11.8 8:02 pm 4.9 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 3:57 am 13.1 9:15 am 10.8 1:10 pm 11.8 8:50 pm 4.3 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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Wolf Pack serve early notice

Ice Hawks open playoffs with game one loss to fourth place North Vancouver MARK BOOTH

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

North Vancouver Wolf Pack didn’t waste anytime in reminding the Delta Ice Hawks the playoffs are a brand new season.

The fourth place Wolf Pack skated to a well-deserved 3-2 victory on Tuesday to open up the best-of-seven Pacific Junior Hockey League quarter-final series. The Ice Hawks had clinched their first conference title in nearly a decade just 48 hours earlier and finished 26 points better than North Vancouver in the final standings.

That means nothing now as the Wolf Pack look to turn the table on what happened a year ago when the fourth place Ice Hawks pulled off the opening round series upset in six games.

Delta head coach Darren Naylor watched his team play with a lack of urgency and take a number of poor penalties that seemed to kill any momentum they may have generated.

The Ice Hawks needed to reel off five straight wins to hold off Grandview for Tom Shaw Conference honours, while the Wolf Pack have known for sometime they were going to end up in fourth. That might have set the stage for a game one letdown, although Naylor isn’t buying it.

“They were playing their fourth game in four nights so our schedule is no excuse,” he said. “They 100 percent deserved that one.

Hopefully, they taught us a lesson tonight. We are a good hockey team but you have to put the work ethic in too.

“We had our chances early on but then penalties crept in and they just simply outworked us.”

While the Wolf Pack were deservedly in post-game celebration mode inside their dressing room, Naylor kept his team behind closed doors for at least 10 minutes, challenging his players to be better and more disciplined.

North Vancouver broke a 1-1 second period deadlock while enjoying a lengthy two-man

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Ice Hawks Harris Pearce battles for the puck during Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to North Vancouver. advantage. The visitors then struck again on the power play in the early stages of the third to make it 3-1.

Alex Methorst cut the margin to one when he re-directed a point shot with just over eight minutes remaining. Twice the Ice Hawks enjoyed power play opportunities in the late going but generated little in the way of scoring chances. They were also dominated in the face-off circle much of the night.

“We took too many selfish penalties and they have to know better. That’s what we talked about,” continued Naylor. “I didn’t think this was going to be an easy series. They are going to work hard and it’s totally like us last year where they are going to play a team game.

“Sometimes there are lessons in losing and hopefully that’s what happened tonight.”

The series resumes tonight with game two in Ladner (7:35 p.m.).

Sun Devils defensive back signs with Ottawa school

Cooper Jones is taking his football career to the nation’s capital.

The graduating defensive back has accepted a scholarship offer from the Carleton Ravens.

Jones registered 44 tackles last season and returned an interception 44-yards for a touchdown.

He also earned a reputation for his aggressive play and delivering big hits.

“Cooper is an athletic player who also plays downhill with an edge,” said Carleton defensive

Cooper Jones

assistant coach Sean Hall. “We look forward to him joining the Raven family.”

Jones was impressed with the Ottawa school and the football facilities. He is one of four B.C.based products signed last week

by Carleton, joining KJ Johnson (Langley Rams), Darius Mackay (Terry Fox/St. Thomas More) and Shaiheem Charles-Brown (Langley Rams).

“The school suits me perfectly and had everything that I was

looking for,” said Jones. “On the football side of things, I really liked how they have an indoor field. I like the locker room and the weight room was fantastic.

“I feel I can contribute a lot to the team. I’m a dedicated and hard worker who will play anywhere the coaches need me to play.”

He joins SDSS teammates David Edwards (UBC) and Grant McDonald (Maine) who have already signed with universities.

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Sports

Atom A1 Storm off to Final Four

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Prior to clinching a Fraser Valley Flight One Final Four berth, the South Delta Atom A1 Storm skated to a 3-2 win over the visiting Beijing Galaxy Ice Hockey Club which played a pair of games against SDMHA teams.

Keep your smile youthful and healthy

South Delta Atom A1 Storm will have home ice advantage when the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association’s Fraser Valley Conference Flight One Final Four Playoff Tournament comes to town March 4-6.

The Storm earned a chance to be part of the event by winning its playoffs series in straight games over Langley A2.

South Delta took the opener 1-0, then skated to a series-clinching 4-3 win.

The locals were coming off a solid run in league play — losing just four of 20 games.

The Final Four will be a round-robin format with games on March 4-5 taking place at the Ladner Leisure Centre, before shifting to the South Delta Recreation Centre for the final night of action.

Meanwhile, it was a heartbreaking loss for South Delta’s Midget A1 team in its quest to advance to next month’s

provincial tier one championships.

The Storm have been relegated to the President’s Series after dropping a 3-2 decision to Langley in opening round action on Friday night in Ladner.

South Delta entered the single-game elimination format having finished in the middle of the pack in PCAHA Flight One play with a 9-6-5 record, while Langley A1 went 13-5-2 in Flight Two. The Storm were enjoying an impressive season, that included capturing the 20-team Midget Tier One Division title at the Richmond International Midget Tournament over the Christmas holidays — highlighted by an overtime win over the Seafair Islanders in the championship game.

Ironically, the Islanders’ provincial bid also ended in heartbreaking fashion on the weekend, losing in overtime to Surrey.

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$539,000 5465 Maple 6420 194 Cr. Street $334,900 $2,488,000 4831- Turnbuckle Wynd $932,000 $508,000 $3,288,000 307

February 17, 2017 The Delta Optimist A25

Joanne Evans

Aileen Noguer REALTOR

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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

252 5421 10th Ave

• Completely renovated 1 bedroom unit in the heart of Tsawwassen!

• New flooring, S/S appliances, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, hardware, sinks, paint, light fixtures and doors!

• Great floor plan with spacious walk-in closet off master bedroom.

• West facing covered patio, allowing lots of light into the unit!

• Complex has large rec. room and beautiful grounds for owners use.

• Close to shopping and dining!

•NEW ROOF 2017!

Aileen and

Joanne

Just Listed

5346 Paton Drive VIEW! VIEW! VIEW!

• Split level with 2,382 sq. ft. of living space • Main floor features large living room with wood burning fireplace, dining + kitchen sliding doors lead to large patio overlooking landscaped garden and waterway • Three bedrooms (could be four beds) and games with hardwood flooring on upper floor • Large family room + laundry on lower floor.

• Garage 22’ x 19’ (493 sq. ft.) with 220 wiring.

• Lot 66’ x 100’ • Water views!

$275,900

4880 Coleman Place

• 4 bedroom home on a 5823 sq. ft. lot!

• Cul-de-sac!

• Updated flooring, windows, bathrooms, recent roof/furnace!

• Huge second floor private deck!

• Private fenced yard!

• Carport/storage/RV parking!

• Best priced duplex in all of Ladner!

5,823 SQ FT LOT!

$1,049,899

6260 28th Avenue

• TEN acre Ladner estate • Ideal for ONE family or TWO • 5/6 bedroom home + 2 bedroom 2nd home • Four car garage + 90X44 heated garage (30 cars/small RV) • Barn with 8 stalls - riding ring • Tennis Court

$724,900

47 66A Street - Open Saturday 2-4pm

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• Ideal family home on a no-thru street in Boundary Bay! • Functional floor plan with 3 bedrooms PLUS games room up and office PLUS family room down and double car garage on large WEST exposed 6663 sq. ft. private lot.

• Beautiful updates - Including spa like bath up, engineered wood flooring, designer open concept kitchen with granite counters & easy access pull out cupboards with patio doors that lead to the super private, west exposed deck & backyard.

• Just steps to one of the Lower Mainlands most beautiful beaches!

#105A 8635 120 Street

$4,300,000

14139 Marine Drive WATER VIEW!

• Fabulous, 4029 sq. ft., sprawling White Rock rancher with ocean view!

• Hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchen • Two bedrooms upstairs and two bedroom, self contained suite downstairs!

• Oversize garage (909 sq. ft.)

• 7450 sq. ft. lot

$1,325,000

$2,190,000

#212 5518 14th Avenue

4875 62nd Avenue LARGE LOT!

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Joanne

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• Updated, one bedroom, ground level unit - 802 sq. ft.

• Close to amenities - shopping, restaurants, public transit and schools

• Adult (19+) oriented complex with outdoor pool, storage locker, shared laundry and amenity room

$116,600

• Large 1 bedroom in Windsor Woods • Functional floor plan and covered deck - enjoy views of the beautiful lagoon, and your BBQ, all year long!

• Updates include: laminate flooring, fresh interior paint, crown mouldings and new blinds

• Building facilities include gym and hot tub • Located just steps from shopping and dining

Extensively updated FOUR + GAMES home in the Holly area located on a private WEST exposed 6921 sq. ft. lot! Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring on both floors, slate tile, updated Kitchen+ bathrooms. Main floor bedroom/ den with 3 piece bath adjacent. Upper floor with vaulted ceiling in master, fireplace, luxury ensuite, games room with built ins. Large garden shed/workshop. Roof 2015 + many more updates!

$299,000

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

$1,158,000

A26 The Delta Optimist February 17, 2017

www.fraserelliott.com

#1 IN THE ENTIRE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD 2016*

RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave., Delta, BC V4M 2B3

PRIME LAND ASSEMBLY OPPORTUNITY

STUNNING 10 ACRE ESTATE W G NE TIN S I L

4600-4624 51 STREET, LADNER

$5,238,000

WATERFRONT PROPERTY WITH MARINA BUSINESS!

3443 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER

$2,388,800

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME ON HUGE LOT!

5139 COOPER PLACE, LADNER

$2,088,800

BEAUTIFUL HOME IN FOREST BY THE BAY!

608 SANDOLLAR PLACE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,998,800

IMMACULATE LUXURY HOME!

2750 52 STREET, LADNER

$4,988,000

1.5 ACRE PARCEL WITH RS4 ZONING!

4016 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER

$2,198,800

ONE OF THE FINEST HOMES IN “THE TERRACE”

33 WOODLAND DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,998,800

STUNNING LUXURY RESIDENCE WITH EXCELLENT VIEW!

4767 STAHAKEN COURT, TSAWWASSEN

$1,638,800

BEAUTIFUL CUL-DE-SAC HOME HOME WITH STUNNING VIEWS!

5383 SPETIFORE CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

$1,538,800

5248 PATON DRIVE, LADNER

$1,538,800

604.728.2845 #1 TEAM IN THE REAL ESTATE BOARD OF GREATER VANCOUVER 2016*

#2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2016**

*Based on total REBGV MLS sales 2016. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined of all REMAX® sales associates in Canada to date - January 1 to August 31, 2016.

February 17, 2017 The Delta Optimist A27

LARGE CORNER LOT ON DESIRABLE STREET!

LIKE NEW, CUSTOM BUILT LUXURY!

5010 DOGWOOD DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

4880 55B STREET, LADNER

$1,488,800

$1,458,800

COMPLETELY NEW INTERIOR RENOVATION!

LARGE, UPDATED FAMILY HOME!

W G NE TIN S I L

4908 WEAVER DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

5295 12TH AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,388,800

$1,298,800

STUNNING HOME ON PRESTIGIOUS ARTHUR DRIVE W G NE TIN S I L

CENTRALLY LOCATED FAMILY HOME W G NE TIN S I L

HOT OFF THE PRESS! PHOTOS COMING SOON! 4442 ARTHUR DRIVE, LADNER

$1,249,900

STUNNING RANCHER WITH GORGEOUS UPDATES!

5353 WILDWOOD CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

$1,198,800

BEACH GROVE FAMILY HOME ON CORNER LOT!

1654 57A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$1,098,800

5035 WILSON DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,198,800

6 BEDROOM HOME W/SUITE POTENTIAL!

5102 11A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,150,000

WONDERFUL HOME OVERLOOKING THE PARK

5138 WESTMINSTER LANE, LADNER

$1,098,800

www.fraserelliott.com

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION

RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave., Delta, BC V4M 2B3

604.728.2845 #1 TEAM IN THE REAL ESTATE BOARD OF GREATER VANCOUVER 2016*

#2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2016**

*Based on total REBGV MLS sales 2016. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined of all REMAX® sales associates in Canada to date - January 1 to August 31, 2016.

A28 The Delta Optimist February 17, 2017

www.fraserelliott.com

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION

RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave., Delta, BC V4M 2B3

IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED HOME!

JUST STEPS TO LADNER VILLAGE!

1111 ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

5178 WESTMINSTER LANE, LADNER

$1,088,800

$999,900

LOVELY UPDATED FAMILY HOME!

LARGE FAMILY HOME WITH VIEWS!

6243 HOLLY PARK COURT, LADNER

439 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$998,800

$998,800

CHARMING RANCHER WITH FARM & MTN VIEWS

LARGE LOT IN BEACH GROVE!

W G NE TIN S I L

6397 CRESCENT COURT, LADNER

1696 58 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$988,800

$988,800

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED RANCHER

LOVELY RANCHER ON QUIET STREET

W G NE TIN LIS

W G NE TIN LIS

4858 59A STREET, LADNER

5455 13A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$959,900

NEWLY RENOVATED LEGAL 2 BDRM SUITE

$958,800

NORTH SHORE MOUNTAIN VIEWS!

W G NE TIN S I L

4362 48A STREET, LADNER

$948,800

5929 CRESCENT DRIVE, LADNER

$929,000

604.728.2845 #1 TEAM IN THE REAL ESTATE BOARD OF GREATER VANCOUVER 2016*

#2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2016**

*Based on total REBGV MLS sales 2016. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined of all REMAX® sales associates in Canada to date - January 1 to August 31, 2016.

February 17, 2017 The Delta Optimist A29

4 BEDROOM HOME W/PARK & FARMLAND VIEWS!

5 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME IN GREAT LOCATION! W G NE TIN S I L

W G NE TIN S I L

HOT OFF THE PRESS! PHOTOS COMING SOON! 4929 44 AVENUE, LADNER

4530 47A STREET, LADNER

$919,900

$878,800

EXQUISITE 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME!

RARE 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME!

4-4780 55B STREET, LADNER

6-5671 LADNER TRUNK ROAD, LADNER

$639,900

$699,900

LARGE END UNIT WITH BIG YARD

www.fraserelliott.com

OVER 400 SALES IN 2016!*

GATED COMMUNITY IN DESIRABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD!

W G NE TIN S LI

6-5635 LADNER TRUNK ROAD, LADNER

5552 TIDEWATER BAY, LADNER

$599,900

$569,000

3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME IN GREAT LOCATION!

LADNER VILLAGE TOWNHOME!

5630 16 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

4931 RIVER REACH, LADNER

$519,900

$519,900

STUNNING FLOAT HOME WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS!

2 BEDROOM CONDO IN GREAT LOCATION W G NE TIN S I L

W G NE TIN S I L

12-3871 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER

$379,900

421-8120 COLONIAL DRIVE

$288,800

RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave., Delta, BC V4M 2B3

604.728.2845 #1 TEAM IN THE REAL ESTATE BOARD OF GREATER VANCOUVER 2016*

#2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2016**

*Based on total REBGV MLS sales 2016. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined of all REMAX® sales associates in Canada to date - January 1 to August 31, 2016.

A30 The Delta Optimist February 17, 2017

INDUSTRIAL / COMMERCIAL / INVESTMENT RICHMOND INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE

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DOWNTOWN STRATA OFFICE

HOT OFF THE PRESS! PHOTO COMING SOON!

LD O S T JUS 238 515 WEST PENDER STREET VANCOUVER

$259,900

128 11860 HAMMERSMITH WAY, RICHMOND

$769,900

IRONWOOD AUTOMOTIVE / WAREHOUSE

2 NEW WESTMINSTER OFFICE UNITS

HOT OFF THE PRESS! PHOTO COMING SOON! 207 245 E. COLUMBIA ST. 207B 245 E. COLUMBIA ST. NEW WESTMINSTER

$599,900 $199,900

2 STRATA UNITS REMAINING IN NEWER TILBURY BUILDING!

207 8291 92 STREET, DELTA 208 8291 92 STREET, DELTA

$998,800 $1,688,800

CRANBERRY FARM

1135 12191 HAMMERSMITH WAY RICHMOND

$898,800

PROFITABLE MARINA OPPORTUNITY

3443 W RIVER ROAD DELTA

$2,388,800

PRIME LAND ASSEMBLY OPPORTUNITY

7165 MAYS ROAD DUNCAN

$3,168,800

28 ACRE HIGH EXPOSURE LOCATION

4 LOTS 4624, 4614, 4606, 4600 51 STREET DELTA

$5,238,000

23 ACRE PARCEL NEAR INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR 36 kms to Highway 1

24 kms to Downtown Vancouver

Lot 1 Hwy 99

HIGHWAY 99 LOT 1 DELTA

$6,888,800

18083 74 AVENUE SURREY

$11,500,000

BLUEBERRY FARM IN PRIME LOCATION

DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

2990 57B STREET DELTA

$16,888,800

5121- 5039 112 STREET DELTA

$24,225,000

604.728.2845

#1 TEAM IN THE REAL ESTATE BOARD OF GREATER VANCOUVER 2016*

#2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2016**

*Based on total REBGV MLS sales 2016. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined of all RE/MAX® sales associates in Canada to date - January 1 to August 31 2016.

February 17, 2017 The Delta Optimist A31

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*Based on total REBGV MLS sales 2016. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined of all RE/MAX® sales associates in Canada to date - Jan 1 to August 31 2016. ***For total residential and commercial commissions combined out of nearly 144,000 RE/MAX® sales associates worldwide. As recognized by the RE/MAX® INTERNATIONAL achievement award to Fraser and his team for 2015.

A32 The Delta Optimist February 17, 2017

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12,346 SQ.FT. PROPERTY WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS! OVERLOOKING DIEFENBAKER PARK! 1 OF A KIND! BUILD A NEW HOME OR RENOVATE THE CURRENT HOME! MLS# R2136108

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1432 COMPSTON CRESCENT This rustic & charming, 3 BDRM bungalow could be the one you have been looking for! 6092 sq.ft. property just steps from the ocean! VIRTUAL TOUR! MLS# R2129238

$968,000 NATURE & BEACH LOVERS & GARDENERS!

LOCATION, LOCATION!

4784-7A AVE 2,304 sq.ft. (plus 116 sq.ft. unfinished) 5 Bdrm split level (o/d pool) MLS# R2128865

$1,388,000 GREAT, UPDATED HOME IN UPPER TSAWWASSEN!

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5658 WELLSGREEN PLACE

1468 VILLAGE GREENS WYND

#120 – 1120 TSATSU SHORES DRIVE

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344 Rosehill Wynd, Tsawwassen $2,298,000

NEW PRICE!!!

74 Diefenbaker Wynd, Tsawwassen $1,190,000

PENTHOUSE CONDO WITH VIEW!!!

PANORAMIC VIEWS of Boundary Bay & Mt Baker!!! This elegant UPDATED 5581 sq ft home features luxurious master suite on upper level and bright & spacious walk out basement with HUGE ‘party room’ opening to covered patio & private back gardens - ideal for ENTERTAINING!!!

PEBBLE HILL RANCHER - steps to Diefenbaker Park!!! This spacious 3 bed, 2 bath bungalow on QUIET street is on a PRIVATE & SUNNY low maintenance lot - ideal for those ready to downsize! NEW: carpet & flooring, fence, covered deck, driveway, furnace, hot water tank & interior freshly painted!

Gorgeous PENTHOUSE condo at Oliva!!! This ‘like new’ 2 bed 2 bath condo with OPEN plan features bamboo flooring, gourmet kitchen overlooking living area with vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows & custom built ins & cozy gas f/p! Includes 2 parking stalls, storage locker & building is non smoking. Walk to everything from this quiet but central location!!!

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410 1315 56 St., Tsawwassen $559,000

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2016: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

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16,000 SQ FT LOT | 901 Gale Place | $1,898,000

7,500 SQ FT LOT | 1676 58A Street | $1,060,000

9,000 SQFT SOUTH LOT | 4948 11A Avenue | $1,295,000

Beach Grove post & beam style 4 bedroom home situated on a 74.9 X 100 lot (zoned RM1) just steps to beach, walking trails, Elementary School, & shops, 5 minute drive to the new mall. This beautifully renovated open concept plan has vaulted ceilings, tile & hardwood on the main. Dark cherry kitchen /centre island & stainless appliances.

Central Tsawwassen beauty! Situated on an 8,977 sq.ft. south facing flat rectangular lot this beautifully renovated split level is just steps to the town center, schools and a 5 minute drive to the new mall. Fully renovated it offers main floor living with 4 bedrooms up PLUS a self contained 1 bed. in-law suite down. The main floor is open concept.

Gorgeous 5 bdrm traditional home on a beautiful cul-de-sac in English Bluff area on a w/facing 16,222 sqft private estate like lot w/sunny decks, gazebo, fire pit & water features. Steps to elementary & high schools, this thoughtfully renovated family home offers main floor living, bdrms up plus a self contained separate 327 sqft guest cottage.

TERRIFIC PRICE | 1290 Morris Crescent | $1,048,000

CAMBRIDGE PLACE | 303-1118 55 Street | $545,000

1,506 SQ FT | 306-1140 55 Street | $589,000

Lovely split level situated on a quiet crescent w/underground services just steps to the beach and walking trails to Centennial Beach, the Beach Grove Cafe, the shops in the Towncentre and the elementary school. This solid well maintained home is situated on a southerly exposed 5,996 sqft private lot. Great floor plan w/kitchen in the centre.

Lovely 15 unit complex just steps to Thrifty’s, recreation & transportation to city & Mall. This 1,365 sq.ft. penthouse feels like a rancher in the sky. It offers E/W/S exposure w/3 balconies. Spacious living & dining rooms have gas fireplace & 9’ ceilings. There is a separate white paneled kitchen w/breakfast nook.

Tsawwassen Greene Penthouse! This beautiful sunny S/E corner suite in the heart of Tsawwassen is just steps to Thrifty’s, transportation, parks & beaches. This 2 bedroom & den 1,500 sqft suite is ideal for downsizing. There is a separate kitchen w/eating area overlooking the large living & dining areas which boast 2 decks.

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

504-1350 View Crescent | $525,000 NEW LISTING: Beautiful open plan S/E corner suite in The Classic. This unit offers 1,420 sqft with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and an updated kitchen. Lovely southern exposed sunny deck off the living room.

Great concrete and brick building. The location can’t be beat: Quiet location but just steps to Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall, Starbucks and the bus stop.

503 Shannon Way | $1,298,000 PEBBLE HILL RANCHER: Gorgeously renovated 3 bdrm Pebble Hill rancher on a 8,773sqft. w/exposed lot. A master gardener created beautiful outdoor spaces throughout the property. Professionally renovated w/attention to detail. Front entry to the home starts w/beautiful custom created glass double doors which open to a bright easy living space.

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

110-5556 14th Avenue | $628,000

401-1400 View Crescent | $548,000

LAGOON VIEW: Spectacular fully renovated 2 bedroom ground floor corner suite with beautiful south exposed patio (an outside living room ideal for BBQs all year long) overlooking the Lagoons OF WINDSOR WOODS. Not a thing to do—from kitchen to bathrooms to flooring to lighting, and window dressings ... an absolute 10 out of 10…

BEST PRICED VIEW: Golf Course view at the La Mirage on View Cr. will offer you a superb down size home. Beautifully cared for 2 bdrm, not only offers a tranquil view but also a terrific floor plan with the master bedroom, main living space and spacious deck facing East over the golf course. The 2nd bedroom is at the opposite end of the corner unit.

604.897.2010 | Teri Steele sold@TeriSteele.com

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

2016

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OPEN FOR ADMIRATION!

32 Deerfield Drive, Tsawwassen | $1,249,900 1,762 sqft - 3 bdrms - 2.5 bath pool - hot tub - many updates dble garage - 7,605 sqft lot

ROOM FOR ALL!

6349 Sunrise Lane, Ladner | $1,428,000 3200 sqft - 5 bedrooms - 3 bathrooms Endless updates - Family plus games room 8,224 sqft lot size.

SPECULATORS WANTED!

5111 Central Avenue, Ladner | $988,000 Rancher - 1700+ sqft - 3 bedrooms - 2 full bathrooms - spacious rooms throughout - central location - west exposed.

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5179 Wallace Ave., Tsawwassen | $1,198,000 1,978 sqft - 3 bdrm - 2.5 bath Rancher - double car garage - 8,859 sqft lot Build your dream home!

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4985 53rd Street, Ladner | $1,488,000

2000 sqft - 4 bedrooms - 2 full bathrooms - room for guests - plenty of parking - south exposed backyard - 4,828 sqft lot size.

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5675 Greenland Drive, Tsawwassen | $1,350,000

4,341 sqft – 7 bdrms – 4 bath Games room – updated kitchen – sun room West exposed lot 11,797 sqft lot

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4350 River Road, Ladner | $869,900

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Send resumes to: st.davidssocietyoffice@gmail.com

OFFICE/CLERICAL

RECEPTIONIST required for busy Ladner tax office.

F/T temporary position. General office duties. Tax knowledge an asset but not required. Must be a “people” person.

Email: stanh@telus.net or call 604-946-6464

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TAX PREPARER required for busy Ladner tax office.

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Drivers abstract required, references required, knowledge of Tsawwassen and Ladner an asset. Local applicants preferred, Competitive wages based on experience

BUSINESS SERVICES

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ALL SMALL BREED PUPS Local, Non-Shedding and Vet Checked.

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RENTALS

DELTA WEST

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4895-55B St, Ladner Suites Available.

Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P. CALL 604-363-9587 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

Prime Space for Lease: .

Tsawwassen Brand new retail/commercial space at Northgate 550 to 1670 sq. ft. .

Windsor Woods 1,057 sq. ft.

Contact: Tina Thygesen 604-943-2203 www.BarbicanPM.ca

HOME SERVICES BUILDING CONTRACTORS KERRISDALE CONSTRUCTION New Home & Renovations Registered Warranted Contractor & Framer

604-837-0669 604-948-3154

www.kerrisdale construction.com

DRAINAGE DRAIN Tiles, Sewer, Water,

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

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To advertise in the Classifeds call

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HANDYPERSON NEED A HAND?

• House Demolition & • House Stripping.

• Excavation & Drainage.

• Demo Trailer & • End Dump Services.

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HOME SERVICES LAWN & GARDEN

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MASTER BRUSHES

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All advertising published in this newspaper is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services offered are accurately described and willingly sold to buyers at the advertised prices. Advertisers are aware of these conditions. Advertising that does not conform to these standards or that is deceptive or misleading, is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards we ask that you inform the Publisher of this newspaper and The Advertising Standards Council of B.C. OMISSION AND ERROR: The publishers do not guarantee the insertion of a particular advertisement on a specified date, or at all, although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers.

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

For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

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

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AUTOMOTIVE

DOMESTIC CARS

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New Tires, Battery, and Alternator. 300,000km.

Asking $1,200 OBO. Call Harry at 604.219.1468

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

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