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Optimist celebrating 95 years First edition of this community newspaper rolled off press in March of 1922

Ninety-five years ago this month the first edition of The Weekly Optimist rolled off the press. Vincent Dunning came west from Alberta, where he was operating two newspapers, to accept an invitation from the Delta Board of Trade (the predecessor of the Delta Chamber of Commerce) to fill a vacancy left after the demise of the Delta Times in 1914. Dunning set up shop in the

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95 years, from our founding way back in 1922 to present day.

former saloon of the Ladner Hotel, at the corner of 48th Avenue and Delta Street, just a block from where the Optimist has its offices today. About 500 copies were printed of that first issue, which consisted of four

pages. Although Vincent Dunning left the area the following year, the Dunning family continued to own and operate the Optimist for a half-century before selling its remaining shares to Ernie

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Bexley. The Bexley family operated the paper for a quartercentury before selling to the current owner, Lower Mainland Publishing, which is now part of the Glacier Media Group. Tsawwassen resident Alvin Brouwer is both president of Lower Mainland Publishing and publisher of the Optimist. The Optimist is currently housed in a century-old church at the corner of 47A Avenue and Delta Street.

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Father of two killed in Deltaport Way crash IAN JACQUES

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Delta police officers investigate a two-vehicle collision on Deltaport Way Wednesday morning that claimed the life of a 40-year-old Surrey man.

A 40-year-old father of two from Surrey is being remembered by friends and co-workers following his tragic death in a two-vehicle accident on Deltaport Way early Wednesday morning. Delta police have not released the man’s name, but a GoFundMe page set up by friend and co-worker Johnny Levy has identified the man as Steve Mahli, a member of the International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union Local 502. “Our brother and fellow 502 coworker tragically lost his life on the way home last night,” wrote Levy on the page. “The loss to his two young children and his family is tremendously heartbreaking.

“We can all relate to the fears of a young family when losing someone vital to their well-being. Steve was a great dad, a good guy and an honest friend to so many of us. Let’s give together to help take care of those loved ones he has had to leave behind.” As of yesterday morning, more than $36,000 had been raised on the page. Around 2:40 a.m., DPD responded to a collision between a car and a semi-truck. According to police, initial indications are that the car, driven by Mahli, crossed into the westbound lane and hit the truck head-on. Paramedics rushed the man to hospital, but he died of his injuries enroute. The driver of the semi-truck, although not physically injured, was transported to hospital and treated for shock.

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Redevelopment of the Ladner waterfront is in jeopardy after the province announced it will only provide 10-year water lot leases. Civic officials say developers need longer-term tenure in order to invest in the area.

Waterfront plans foiled Municipal officials upset that province will only provide short-term leases SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta’s grand plan to revitalize the Ladner waterfront has hit a major roadblock. That’s essentially how Delta council summed up the situation following word the province won’t be providing long-term leases. “As much as we wanted to make Chisholm Street this great sort of Stevestonlike beautiful place with boardwalks and fish and chips and restaurants and coffee shops, how can we do this with 10-year leases?” asked Coun. Ian Paton. “Companies will not come in and take the risk of setting up business or borrowing money from the banks, and they probably won’t lend you money for a 10-year-lease,” added Paton, who is the Liberal candidate in Delta South in the upcoming provincial election. Three of the major properties on Chisholm Street are owned by Delta, which had hoped to use them as a catalyst for redevelopment of the waterfront, but needed long-term water lot leases to do so. What’s worse, Victoria

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The Delta-owned Seven Seas site on Chisholm Street was supposed to act as a catalyst for waterfront redevelopment. told Delta it can only use those properties for community amenities and heritage preservation purposes. Port Metro Vancouver had been managing provincially-owned water lots, but pulled out when its agreement with Victoria expired at the end of 2014. The province has since taken over but hadn’t offered current or prospective leaseholders, including float home owners and businesses, long-term tenure, which meant the waterfront wasn’t a par-

ticularly attractive place to invest. Delta used $2.3 million in amenity money it received from the port about a decade earlier to purchase the Seven Seas site, with a goal to eventually encourage revitalization of the area. Delta has also approved a waterfront mixed-use zone that would permit a wide range of uses. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Resources came up with a management agreement after consultations with the

Musqueam Indian Band, an agreement that doesn’t allow for long-term leases. What’s more, Delta officials are also fuming they had just a week to comment on the agreement. Council agreed to ask the province to reconsider and this week the municipality issued a press release stating Delta refuses to accept the shortterm lease plan. Mayor Lois Jackson described the provincial decision as disappointing, lamenting all the work and dollars Delta has put into

cleaning up the harbour. CAO George Harvie said it’s “an insult” because the province also downzoned what the municipality can do with its properties, meaning little can be done unless the province changes its position. He noted Delta’s earlier offer to provide a 50-year prepaid lease was rejected. “We’re one frustrated property owner. All along the river they’ve been getting the same message,” Harvie said. Mike Owen of Mike’s Marine Services, who said it’s been frustrating waiting for the water lot lease issue to be resolved, said he still needs more answers on the agreement. Saying 10-year leases would be viewed on the low side for the floating home community, and more so when it comes to the municipality trying to redevelop Ladner Harbour, Kelly McCloskey, president of the Floating Home Association of B.C., earlier this year met with Minister of Forests, Lands and Resources Steve Thomson. McCloskey noted they were told new leases would be made available by the end of this year, which will at least alleviate some uncertainty.

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Barber hanging up clippers after 50 years Ken Scott, who bought the Tsawwassen Barber Shop in 1966, will give final haircut tomorrow IAN JACQUES

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After 50 years in the business, thousands of haircuts and even more stories, Tsawwassen Barber Shop’s Ken Scott will hang up his clippers for the final time tomorrow. One month shy of his 75th birthday, Scott is retiring and turning the shop over to Chad Ballard, who has worked there since 2001. “I’m ready to go. Fifty years — it’s time,” Scott told the Optimist while giving long-standing customer Lloyd Jones a final trim this week. Jones said he has been coming to the 56th Street shop since 1967. “Ken is a good Saskatchewan boy just like me. He cut my hair just the way I like it, so why would I go anywhere else?” Jones asked. “A lot of scoops and gossip went through here. If you wanted to know something, you came to the barber shop. “There have been a lot of laughs, lots of memo-

ries. A lot of history has been told here.” Returning home from the navy in 1963, a family friend, who was a successful barber, suggested Scott take up the trade. “I came here to work for the guy in May of 1966 and was here until August and then he said I’m out of here. I had no place to go, so I bought it and here I am still,” said Scott. In those early days, Scott commuted from his home in Surrey before settling in Tsawwassen with his family in 1974. His daughter Tawnia recalls returning home from summer vacations where her dad would unload the car, go straight to the shop to check on things and get a couple of haircuts in before dinner. Scott made many friends and acquaintances during his career. Many young boys have grown up to have families of their own and have brought their sons into the shop to get their first cut. “I like Tsawwassen. It’s a good community. The people, well, there are

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Tsawwassen Barber Shop owner Ken Scott has been cutting hair in the community for half a century. good ones and bad ones, but the majority are good people,” Scott said. “As the community grew, we also grew, so you always maintained a steady flow of clientele.” As one of the longeststanding businesses in the community under the same owner, Scott has seen many changes in the

community. The shop was his lifeline and the people he worked with were his backbone. Helene Morin has worked for Scott for 37 years. “It has been a privilege to work with Ken. He is the best boss,” Morin said. “The community has been great. We get to know

them and they get to know us.” Dallas Christiansen retired two years ago after 28 years at the shop. She lives in the neighbourhood and worked part-time at the barber shop. “It was a great part-time job to have. I met so many great people and Ken is super. He is the reason we

all hung around. It was just a special place to work,” Christiansen recalled. Tiana Espenhain is the young one in the bunch, having worked at the shop for the past four years. “Ken helped me get my career started and I worked here when I was going to school,” she said. “I can’t thank him enough for that. He has been a pleasure to work for.” Ballard got his first haircut at the shop when he was just two years old. “Ken’s a very nice person. I know I have big shoes to fill,” Ballard said. Scott said Wednesday he plans to enjoy his last few days with his staff before retirement. “Chad and Tiana, they’re young and Helene is going to stay for a few more years. She is a solid rock here,” Scott said. “Chad, he’s a sharp boy and catches on fast. He is very, very meticulous in what he does, so he’ll do fine. “Really, I just want to say to everyone thank you. It’s been wonderful and my pleasure.”

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Bridge footings will hold firm: ministry

Retired engineer raises concerns about $3.5-billion project due to depth needed to reach bedrock SANDOR GYARMATI

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The footings for the bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel will hold firm, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has assured following questions about the structural integrity of the $3.5-billion project. After a request for information from the Optimist, the ministry released a “Fact Sheet” this week on the geotechnical issues related to the 10-lane structure that will span the Fraser River delta and its soft soils on either side. “Bridging major rivers through soft deltaic soils is a challenge that bridge engineers have developed and honed over the centuries of bridge foundation design,” the ministry document states. In a letter sent recently to B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan, retired engineer Tom Morrison reiterated concerns raised by other bridge opponents when it comes to structural issues, particularly foundation challenges they say could

Construction of the 10-lane bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel is scheduled to begin this year. skyrocket the price or prevent the bridge from being built altogether. It was similar to a letter the Tsawwassen resident submitted to the Optimist in which he cited the fact that boreholes drilled by a ministry contractor on the north and south shores of the Fraser River in 2013 went to a depth of 335 metres (1,100 feet) without

reaching bedrock. Morrison also noted a 1995 Geological Survey of Canada paper estimated the depth to bedrock at the bridge site at 600 to 700 metres (1,970 to 2,300 feet), something not disputed by the ministry. He questions why the bridge is going to be built on 2,000 feet of waterlogged sand and mud in

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an area assessed at moderate to high risk of liquefaction in the event of an earthquake. Morrison said other regional bridges were built on piles penetrating 80 to 100 metres into the ground, bottoming in thick and extensive layers of hard, dense clay, sand and gravel that provided the necessary foundation

strength. Noting how a relatively new 58-storey apartment building in San Francisco began leaning likely due to the material it rests on, the retired engineer said the alternative is to keep the existing tunnel and build a second one. However, according to the ministry, full scale test piles and extensive

geotechnical subsurface studies undertaken since 2014 confirmed the heavy loads can be supported. Below the soft soils is a dense, strong layer that is several hundred metres thick, while the new bridge foundation design calls for ground improvements to prevent sand near the surface from liquefying in the event of an earthquake. “Thousands of hours of professional geotechnical and bridge structural engineering have been dedicated to ensuring that the new George Massey replacement bridge and its supports are appropriately designed for conditions at the crossing site and for a major seismic event,” the ministry explained. The Fact Sheet, which compares other deep foundation bridges in B.C. and around the world, also provides a case against the existing tunnel and building a new one. Bridge construction is expected to start this year and be completed by 2022. • To view the Fact Sheet, go to www.deltaoptimist.com.

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Regina Brazil was found murdered on March 31, 2010. “Delta police continue to keep this investigation open and actively followup on any tips and leads received in an effort to identify the person or persons responsible for the death of Regina Brazil,” a police media release stated. Brazil’s murder is featured on the department’s recently created unsolved cases website (dpdun-

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Suspect flees after questions from bank Attempt made to withdraw large sum using fraudulent copies of SIN and citizenship cards

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

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• March 23, 10:05 a.m., 5100-block of Springs Boulevard: A business reported that when an employee arrived to work

they observed pry marks on the front door. Police attended and confirmed the attempt to break and enter. In discussion with the owner of the business it was determined that entry to the premises was not gained. Damage to the door: approximately $200. • March 24, 7:32 p.m., 5500-block of 16th Avenue: Complainant reported they were concerned they were the victim of fraud following meeting a person on Facebook. The suspect claimed to work for an investment company and convinced the complainant to invest $450 via an e-transfer. Subsequently the complainant found an additional $900 had been e-transferred to the suspect. The complainant requested police to file a report for information pur-

poses and they would ask for further assistance if the transactions proved not to be legitimate. • March 26, 3:15 p.m., 5400-block of Candlewyck Wynd: Complainant reported they left their bike parked outside their front door and when they returned a couple of hours later the bike water holder was smashed and both tires and the seat slashed.

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• March 21, 10:16 a.m., 4900-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported they left their locked vehicle parked overnight outside their residence and when they returned to it in the morning the two side mirrors had been ripped from the vehicle. No witnesses. • March 21, 5:12 p.m., 6100-block of 49th Avenue:

Complainant reported that sometime overnight the decal from their license plate was stolen. • March 22, 2:08 p.m., 5 p.m., 7600-block of Macdonald Road: Complainant reported that sometime overnight the decal was stolen from the license plate of the company truck parked in the company parking lot. • March 24, 1:16 p.m., 5200-block of 57A Street: Complainant reported they received a call from a company claiming to be Microsoft indicating someone had gained access to the complainant’s computer and that $500 was required in order to resolve the issue. The complainant provided the payment by credit card and then the company requested further monies be sent by cheque.

Realizing they were the victim of fraud, complainant advised their credit card company of the situation. • March 25, 9 p.m., 5600-block of 46B Avenue: Complainant reported a large group of teenagers threw a milk jug full of purple Slurpee at the front door of their residence. Police investigated and found several neighbours who indicated this group of youths had been causing problems in the neighbourhood for several months. Police conducted patrols of the area but no youth located. Information was given to the Ladner CoPS requesting they provide assistance to the neighbourhood in setting up Block Watch. • March 26, 2:05 p.m., 5100-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant

reported an attempt had been made to use fraudulent copies of their SIN and citizenship cards to withdraw a large sum of money from the bank. When the bank questioned the suspect regarding such a large withdrawal, they fled the bank leaving behind the fraudulent ID. Investigation of the fraud to continue with the bank. • March 26, 5:31 p.m., 4800-block of 53rd Street: Complainant reported their basketball hoop was stolen from the end of their driveway. A neighbour indicated they observed an older male with a child in a black pickup truck take the hoop. The hoop was weighted down, making it obvious it was still in use and not left at the curb for collection at Spring CleanUp.

Man suffers non-life threatening injuries from weekend shooting in North Delta The Delta Police Department is investigating a shooting in North Delta last Sunday morning. Police were notified by

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The 35-year-old male’s injuries are non-life threatening and, at this time, parties are uncooperative with police, according to a police department news

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t sounds like a low bar, but I’m pretty sure the alternative approval process is still too high for opponents to clear. As you likely know, the folks at municipal hall have undertaken a process that would turn the Corporation of Delta into the City of Delta in an effort to better identify local government. They’re doing so using what’s called an alternative approval process, which means the change will happen unless a certain number of residents object. Only 10 per cent of eligible voters have to register their opposition to kill the idea, but that seemingly small number is unlikely to be reached when the deadline arrives at 4 p.m. today. I suspect there are at least 10 per cent of people around here that don’t like the proposed name change, but the real question, and the one heavily weighted in Delta’s favour, is how many of them are actually going to take time out of their day to go to one of five civic buildings and fill out a form? To put that in some perspective, less than one-third of registered voters found time to get to a polling station in the last municipal election, so right off the bat you’ve got almost 70 per cent of people unlikely to make the effort to have their voices heard. I wonder what would happen if the shoe was on the other foot, if Delta was required to have 10 per cent of voters sign a form in order for the name change to proceed. I’m doubtful almost 7,000 would come forward to support the initiative. I realize there are only so many methods in which government can gauge public opinion, and the alternative approval process is considered a relatively quick and inexpensive option, but it definitely has a negative billing connotation to it, an approach that ironically isn’t permitted to be used in other circumstances. I’m not convinced a name change, should it proceed, will have any great impact on Delta one way or the other. It might offer some clarity for outsiders and ruffle the sensibilities of some insiders, but at the end of the day, Delta will continue to be Delta. What I do wonder about is whether the outcome of this whole exercise would have been different if Delta council members had decided to wait until next fall and included a question on the municipal election ballot instead.

Need champion on council to further debate on separation

vidently part of the reasoning behind the proposed renaming of the Corporation of Delta was because people in Holland thought it was a business and not a municipality, so they were confused. If you’ve travelled in Europe, you’ll recall signage near every community directing you to the “City Center.” Can you imagine how confused Dutch tourists would be at the “City Center” of the City of Delta when they pull into Tim Hortons at the junction of highways 10 and 99? I still believe Delta has very little semblance to a city and therefore the name should remain the same. If you agree, your form has to be submitted by 4 p.m. today. On another topic, I believe the timing for the separation of North Delta and South Delta is the best it’s been for decades. My purpose in bringing up the topic of separation was to act as a catalyst to have some civic minded people in South Delta who might aspire to be the first mayor or council member of South Delta to get involved, research the facts and, if there is merit to the idea, do what is required to get the question on the next municipal ballot. I believe that a committee ded-

Community Comment GREG HOOVER

icated to this idea could do the research necessary for a proper evaluation of this serious subject for residents to consider. South Delta has grown from a farming and fishing history into a complex community because of our location on the coast at the southwest corner of Canada. I believe that because of this concentration of infrastructure we need to be represented by politicians who understand we have a responsibility to the people of British Columbia and Canada, but also understand we value our unique way of life and take our stewardship of the Fraser River, ALR farmland, Burns Bog and the Pacific Flyway very seriously. With all due respect, the folks in North Delta simply don’t understand our issues and don’t

experience what we do in South Delta, so I believe it’s time for South Delta to be responsible for its own future. Earlier this year there were a number of letters and some editorial comment on reforming the Canadian voting system. However you come at this issue, it always comes down the political parties involved and the nominees they offer up at election time. More often than not these representatives are not the most qualified or the most experienced and sometimes come with baggage, but they are willing to carry the party banner and that’s all that matters. I would like to see more qualified people running for elected office with successful backgrounds that would influence their actions if elected. The only way that I can see how voters could force political parties to field more qualified people is for federal and provincial election ballots to include a box so I could vote for “none of the above.” If the majority check that box, then the parties would have to change their nominees and re-do that local election. Greg Hoover is a project manager in industrial and commercial construction who has lived with Christina in Tsawwassen for 25 years.

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Dangerous two-party democracy gives winner 100% of the power

Editor: Re: Nine reasons he won’t vote NDP, letter to the editor, March 24 Curtis MacDonald made several comments on why not to vote NDP and one reason that he would not vote to elect another independent MLA. I thought it was odd the only reason he had not to support Nicholas Wong was that it would risk putting an NDP government into power. That is not true at all. If we elect an independent, neither party gains a seat and South Delta gets to be represented by someone who puts the

community ahead of a political party. There is no way an independent can help one party win over another, but it does highlight how dangerous a two-party democracy can be. No matter which party wins on May 9, the result will give them 100 per cent of the power. This is the same system that elected President Donald Trump south of the border and has allowed the B.C. Liberals to turn our province into the “Wild West” of political cash. So, thinking that South Delta continuing to vote

for an independent would risk giving the province to the NDP is ludicrous. Our current political system makes it impossible for any party MLA, Liberal or NDP, to truly represent their constituents because they are pressured into voting in line with the party platform. The goal of an MLA is to represent their constituents, but between the last provincial election and the one in May, only two votes were cast against their respective parties. That means, unless Liberal MLAs individually supported allowing foreign political contributions,

taking billions of dollars out of Crown corporations and spending $15 million to tell people how great B.C. is doing just before an election, they were not allowed to speak out and they were told how to vote. If that was your only reason not to vote independent, I suggest you rethink your position. Vicki Huntington showed us that an independent MLA can be a very effective representative. She was able to gain the respect of both parties while bringing the concerns of South Delta to Victoria. Joyce Robinson

Difference between parties is clear: Liberal focus is on money, while NDP is all about the people

Editor: Re: Nine reasons he won’t vote NDP, letter to the editor, March 24 I am concerned that people will grow tired of the rhetoric of this campaign. The discussion needs to be simple. It is most important that we get the message out so voters can understand the differences between their choices. I believe the Liberal focus is mostly about money, the New Democratic Party focus is about people.

The Liberal government came out with a slogan during teacher negotiations, “The money is the money.” This is true. The question is where to put that money. The Liberals believe that by giving the money to the wealthy and big business, job creation will be stimulated. I believe that giving more disposable income to the lower and middle income earners (who will spend it) will stimulate more job creation. But this campaign is about people and under

the Liberals, we have seen: British Columbia become the province with the highest child poverty rate, a move from second to ninth in education funding ($1,000 per child below the Canadian average), the neglect of social services and health care, failure to address the increasing needs of those in need of mental health support, a lack of a clear strategy to deal with addictions and deteriorating care for seniors. Many of the people of British Columbia are

being left behind. While this neglect is happening, we are constantly seeing increases in indirect taxes as the gap between the higher income and the middle/lower income earners continues to widen. Finally, I am saddened by the strategy of spending millions of taxpayer and private dollars on campaigning. There has to be a better way to elect our government. B. Bruce Reid NDP Candidate Delta South

More time needed to address name change issue

Editor: Along with many others, I am deeply disturbed at the lack of time and discussion regarding Delta’s name change from corporation to city. I have discussed this

issue with numerous residents only to find that virtually none are in favour while many are still not aware of Delta council’s intention. We are living in busy and stressful times where

not everyone keeps in touch with municipal affairs and time slips by quickly. (This is perhaps why we have been reminded by the Corporation of Delta in an ad that our utility bills are due by

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Turf field replacement welcome, but track at SDSS still needs work

Editor: Re: Mackie Park is first field to get its turf replaced, March 22 It is great to hear the municipality has come up with a replacement plan to fix some of the aging turf fields. As someone who both plays on these fields and coaches young athletes on them, I can say the newest field at Dugald Morrison is far superior to the other aging fields in the municipality. It provides a better experience for games and practices and is much easier on the athletes’ bodies. I congratulate all who were involved in developing this plan. Now can someone at the municipality please

work with the school board and our own minister of sport to please fix the embarrassment of a track that exists at South Delta Secondary in Tsawwassen? In the year after Andre De Grasse, Derek Drouin, Brianne Thiesen-Eaton and Damian Warner revived the fortunes of Canada Athletics at the Rio Games, it is a shame that any child in this municipality who wants to try to emulate these athletes has to leave the municipality to run on a proper track. There should be a minimum of one decent track in Delta and probably a couple more in North Delta and Ladner. Greg Day

Drivers urged to slow down on River Rd. so ducks and other wildlife can cross

Editor: This is a message for the ignorant driver who intentionally mowed down two beautiful mallards in the 5200-block of River Road in Ladner on Monday afternoon. I hope you’re satisfied. In your haste to get to your ever-important destination 30 seconds quicker than if you stopped to let them pass, you killed a five-year mating pair with a nest containing seven eggs that will never hatch. You also traumatized my daughter who witnessed your action. I wonder if you would have done the same if it were someone’s pet cat or dog, or God forbid, a child

crossing the road. River Road is not Highway 99 and there is posted 50 km/h signage with caution wildlife warning signs in place. Every year I bury five or six ducks, raccoons and opossums — victims of impatient drivers with a need for speed. We live in Ladner for its great family environment and proximity to nature. Slow down and appreciate what our unique town has to offer. Thank you to those who take the time to slow down or stop to let the animals pass. Your actions will help ensure our children enjoy a future with nature. Mike Rosychuk

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Editor: Re: Port looking to plant eelgrass beds, March 24 The Port of Vancouver says it will replace the eelgrass beds it initially destroyed in 1970 when it built an un-bridged causeway over Roberts Bank and a 20-hectare (49-acre) pod. It added another pod in 1983, and again in 2010. This makes it a problem nearly 50 years in the making. This was done over the objections of a federal government report from

Editor: Another hurdle is out of the way, one that might have delayed or stopped construction of the bridge — a behemoth of engineering that one day will cross the south arm of the Fraser and bring joy to the world.

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ades, but nothing has ever been done. Worse, the report also notes that a large portion (80 per cent) of the salmonid rearing grounds in the Fraser River estuary have already been alienated and that any further losses should not be allowed. It concluded that certain mitigation measures, such as eelgrass transplants and provision of new habitat, have not been proven to be effective, and cannot be accepted as compensation for existing fisheries habitat.

In 2010, provincial government scientists reported their concerns about ongoing channel erosion between the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and the ports at Roberts Bank, claiming reports were “grossly incomplete” and their cumulative effects were being discounted. Roberts Bank port expansion together with the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal have virtually destroyed the natural eelgrass beds by physically obstructing the natural flow of water and sedi-

ments. If the Port of Vancouver is truly serious about retaining the Fraser River’s ecosystem, it should step back from its expansion proposals and stop advocating for the removal of the George Massey Tunnel and the dredging of the river deeper so it can industrialize the whole of the lower Fraser River. After half a century, the destruction of the mighty Fraser River has to stop now while there is still something left to save. Douglas George Massey

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announcing that in 2017, our commuting-by-tunnel woes would be over. A bridge would ascend toward heaven, and the tunnel would be gone. They told us that we would all play a part in the planning of this puppy. Really? I’m willing to bet there are a whole lot of us south of the river who feel the bridge was always a done deal, no matter what. And the bridge would be a gigantic part of a

THE CORPORATION OF DELTA NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN MUNICIPAL PROPERTY (Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter) TAKE NOTICE THAT The Corporation of Delta (“Delta”) intends to sell the following municipal lands to BCR Properties Ltd.: Portion of 41A Street immediately south of DeltaPort Way legally described as: Parcel Identifier: 028-192-630 That Part of District Lots 109 and 184 Group 2 New Westminster District shown as Closed Road on Plan BCP44403 (the “Property”) The sale will involve all of Delta’s interest in the Property, although Delta will obtain statutory rights of way for utilities and the DeltaPort Way overpass in return. In addition, Delta will receive $110,500 from BCR Properties Ltd.

nefarious scheme that would make it possible for gigantic freighters to go upstream to load themselves with oil, gas, coal or whatever else might need shipping from new ports in Surrey, Langley or, on a high tide, Spuzzum? The tunnel, of course, would go. Not a chance that it would remain as a ready-made venue for growing mushrooms or dope. It would be blasted to bits, to keep our old memories well below the bellies of freighters, tankers and cruise ships en route to new destinations along the Fraser River’s lower reaches. No, folks, this $3.5-billion bridge is a happening thing. Any day now, the lads and lasses will be poking long poles through

the alluvial soil searching for bedrock. Those bridge towers have to sit on something solid, and I’ve heard it’s a loooonnng way down. We’re going to miss our tunnel, as one might miss two weeks of the flu. All of us at one stage or another have sat in our cars down there and thought to ourselves, “I hope this sucker don’t bust and let the river in,” or “Here I am in the middle of a commute, and they’re talking on News 1130 about The Big One!” And sunglasses and headlights. What about them? One off, the other on. And on a bright summer day, going all the way to Vancouver with our headlights on stun. Oops! Goodbye old tunnel. Hello, whatever. Dunc Holmes

Use tunnel for rapid transit

Editor: So it looks like we are stuck with getting a 10-lane bridge that will bottleneck further down the line. It was suggested to me by an out of towner that seeing as there’s a push to rid the downtown core of cars, why don’t we use the George Massey Tunnel for rapid transit seeing as we already have the crossing. I know I would take it rather than drive downtown and try to find a parking space. Joan Seib

THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ONLY. IT IS NOT A TENDER CALL OR AN INVITATION TO SUBMIT AN OFFER. Copies of the relevant documents (reference file J16023 – Sale to BCR Properties) may be inspected at the Municipal Hall. Any inquiries may be made to Greg Vanstone, Municipal Solicitor, by email to gvanstone@delta.ca, or by phone at 604-946-3213 or in person at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca

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Delta Chamber of Commerce to host candidates forum at SDSS

The Delta Chamber of Commerce will host an all-candidates meeting Wednesday, April 19 at South Delta Secondary. The meeting will address business and community issues relevant to the provincial government, according to the chamber. “The meeting provides an opportunity for chamber members and voters in Delta to engage and hear candidates share their views on specific questions posed by the Delta Chamber of Commerce and the public,” the business group’s website notes. Questions can be submitted ahead of time by emailing admin@deltachamber.ca, faxing 604-

946-5285, by regular mail to the chamber office or in person up to 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written questions will also be accepted from the floor at the meeting. The meeting will run from 7 to 9 p.m. • The chamber’s next After 5 Business Social takes place Tuesday, April 11 at the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop in Ladner. The events are informal networking opportunities for local businesses and organizations. The social event is open to both chamber members and non-members. The thrift shop is located at 4816 Delta St. The After 5 goes from 5 to

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put a struggle on you,” she said. “A lot of people depend on that one time in the year because they get a good chunk back and you’re able to pay off your debt, as well as buy certain items that you might not be able to afford. It does help.” Danes said there are benefits to filing a tax

return even if a person has no income. “It gives me hope and pleasure in helping other people,” she said. “I don’t think I could just push paper and not make an impact at all.” The deadline to file is May 1. To schedule an appointment in the South Delta office, call 604-9469526.

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Earthwise boxes expand to businesses

Earthwise Society’s organic Community Supported Agriculture boxes connect community members to the source of sustainably grown produce, and local companies are seeing the benefits. Earthwise is opening up the program to businesses that want to take a step towards team well-being and sustainability. Subsidizing boxes of freshly-picked produce for employees encourages healthy eating, which can boost the mood and increase productivity at work, as well as provide flavourful meal options. A Richmond printing business decided to lower its food footprint last season and took the step to subsidize Earthwise CSA boxes for its employees. Employees who signed up to the program got fresh, nutritious organic produce

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Community

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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 Sunday 9 am Worship Service Lenten Services Thursdays @ 10:30am 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

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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 10 am Worship Pageant Service 11 amthis Worship Service Sunday with Communion. We Welcome Closed forYou the Summer We Welcome YouUs! to Join Us! to Join

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8440 Williams Road Richmond, BC www.lds.org

Meditation on the Ladner Fellowship Ladner ChristianAPostures of Faith: Ascension

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

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We get God. Only in God can we have all our desires fully sanctified and satisfied. This is not less than ideal; it is the ideal. To state it plainly, if goodness is what we desire, we must go to

the source of all goodness: God. God is good. His goodness is not based on His mood or our behavior. This statement is based on God’s character. God — IS — Good. Always. Explain good — God. Psalm 119:36: You are good and do good; Teach me Your statutes. He is saying teach me about your unchanging goodness. Like a statute that forever keeps the same shape. Your goodness towards us never changes. So as believers we get to have a relationship with God who is good. A good life cannot be found in anything else but Him. It is hardly that which makes up the discount bin.

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Sometimes the Christian life is difficult, but there is a difference between it being difficult and being lousy. Often we are seen as joyless prunes who have settled for a flavourless life. Sadly, many think that being Christian means settling for less. Recently while shopping I was reminded of this. I noticed a bin filled with discounted meat nearing its expiration date, damaged boxes and yesterday’s bread. Goods discounted because they were almost worthless. We should not think about the Christian life as that which was pulled out of the discount bin. It’s not less, it’s more. We are not missing out on life. Here’s why:

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Around Town Career fair at Sungod

The Delta Trades & Technical Career Fair is scheduled for April 27 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Sungod Recreation Centre in North Delta. The event will also include a job fair, which runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Visit delta.ca/careerfair for more information.

The Best We Can Be

Delta Choral Society and the Delta Concert Band will perform a concert, The Best We Can Be, Saturday, April 8 at 3 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church, 1988-56th St., Tsawwassen. The event will benefit Special Olympics Delta athletes. Tickets cost $15. Visit www.sobcdeltaconcert2017.eventbrite. com or email tickets@ sobcdelta.org to buy tickets.

Music of The Guess Who at Genesis

The music of The Guess Who will be celebrated at a concert featuring Colin Wiebe and the Legends All Star Band April 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Genesis Theatre, 5005-45th Ave., Ladner. For tickets call 604-5076355.

Concert band in action

Delta Concert Band is scheduled to perform at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., in Tsawwassen, Saturday, April 1, from 2 to 3 p.m. Come and enjoy the fine sounds from this accomplished concert band directed by Jim Tempest. Admission by donation. For more details on these and other events, go to delta-optimist.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/TheDeltaOptimist

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

Share your legacy, digitally Tsawwassen writer and producer teaching storytelling workshops this spring DAVE WILLIS

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sawwassen’s Robb Lucy will be teaching Sharing your Legacy Through Digital Storytelling workshops through Simon Fraser University’s Continuing Studies this spring. The pair of 10-week workshops are for adults 55 and up. Participants will take a story from their life and turn it into a short video, which will be put up on a big screen and shown to family and friends at the course’s conclusion. “It can be a pretty emotional thing,” says Lucy, who taught the workshop last year. The SFU Continuing Studies website notes the offering is “back by popular demand.” Students choose what story they’d like to tell and Lucy provides examples and options on how to structure them. Next comes writing the story and then recording it. Participants then build a video with their own images along with other visuals and the recorded audio. “They become a producer,” says Lucy. The workshops are based on Lucy’s revised book How Will You Be

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Robb Lucy is teaching workshops through SFU Continuing Studies based on his revised book How Will You Be Remembered? A Guide for Creating and Enjoying Your Legacies Now. Remembered? A Guide for Creating and Enjoying Your Legacies Now. It is available at Albany Books. Lucy is a writer and producer who began his career in journalism with

the CBC before starting his own media company. He’s the co-founder of MakeA-Wish Canada. Lucy also produced a book about his late father’s Second World War experiences

The weekly workshops begin in early May at SFU’s Downtown Vancouver campus. The workshops, one in the morning and another in the afternoon, run for 10 weeks.

Registration is expected to open today. Visit https://www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies/courses/ plus/2016/10/131-legacydigital-storytelling.html. The cost is $165.

Wilson ready to wow at Motown Meltdown DAVE WILLIS

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Ladner’s Garfield Wilson is once again lending his talent to support a good cause at the Motown Meltdown benefit show. “Every year I try to do something that is slightly bigger so that the audience gets their money’s worth,” he says, noting he’s working with local dance studio owner Jyla Davis and some of her alumni to “put together something really special.” Wilson, a singer, actor and personal trainer, is no stranger to the event, having been a part of it on numerous occasions. He says it’s an honour to be invited back year after year

to help the cause. The event, which features a number of artists (including Tsawwassen’s Tom Pickett) performing with a 12-piece band, benefits Seva Canada, a charitable organization that works to restore sight and prevent blindness in developing countries. Wilson is set to have a reoccurring role on Altered Carbon, an upcoming Netflix science fiction series. He says the “scope of the 10-episode series is incredible and is on par with the likes of Game of Thrones in terms of the production.” He’s also recently worked on such shows as ICE, Travellers and Van Helsing.

Motown Meltdown takes place Saturday, April 8 at the Commodore Ballroom, 868 Granville St., Vancouver. Doors are at 7 p.m. while showtime is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32.50 in advance or $44 at the door. Visit ticketmaster.ca for tickets.

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Ladner’s Garfield Wilson will be performing at the Motown Meltdown benefit show in Vancouver.

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Lifestyles

Ireland gives melange of impressions The Emerald Isle has varied landscapes, including brooding cliffs and rolling meadows

Ireland, on this my first visit, is a mélange of impressions. For starters, looking out of my plane window as we circle the countryside on our approach to Dublin, I can’t but think how appropriate the description “The Emerald Isle” is even though it borders on cliché. Below me are fields flung like green counterpanes over the land, bottle-green hedgerows that frame thread-like lanes, olive-green groves of trees which border clusters of townhouses, and lustrous green-leafed deciduous trees shading the lawns of stately county estates. I am on a two-week trip through both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, and each day is alive with song and music. Many of these are more Irish-American than Gaelic, but most are familiar and well loved melodies not just in Ireland, but

all over the world. Danny Boy is almost Ireland’s national anthem: I hear it sung by a soulful tenor on the stage of Taylor’s Three Rock Pub in Dublin, played on the accordion by a street musician in Derry and on an Irish harp at a banquet in Cabra Castle. And then there’s Galway Bay, the wistful lyrics and music come alive as we drive along the Galway waterfront, the waves lit by the setting sun. In Kilarney, I’m reminded of the ballad of the American who wanted to buy it, and was told, “If you can buy all the stars in the sky, if you can buy two blue Irish eyes... then you can buy Kilarney!” Ireland’s landscapes are as varied as her moods. Pale mists drift across the waters around the remote Blaskit Islands, lending them an aura of mystery. Once home to hardy farmers, fishermen, writers and artists, their history is recorded in the Blasket Centre in Dunquin, in

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PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY PJHL Championship Series Game #1 Aldergrove 3 Delta 2 Game #2 Aldergrove 4 Delta 2 Game #3 Aldergrove 5 Delta 2 Game #4 Delta 6 Aldergrove 5 Game #5 Delta 3 Aldergrove 2 Game #6 Aldergrove 3 Delta 2 Playoff Scoring Leaders G A Q. Leroux (Ald) 8 10 C. Davitt (Ald) 7 11 C. Cuthbert (Del) 5 13 E. Callegari (Ald) 12 5 M. Oliver (Ald) 10 6 J. Deyrmenjian (Del) 8 8 K. Bosko (Ald) 4 10 J. Lagler (Ald) 0 13 A. Rota (Gran) 6 6 G. Dhaliwal (Del) 7 4 D. Padgham (Ald) 2 9 D. White (Ald) 6 4 C, Schroeder (Ald) 3 7 D. Rubin (Del) 1 9 M. Trotman (Del) 6 2 T. Andrews (Rmd) 4 4 Halen Cordoni (RM) 4 4 J. De Waal (Ald) 4 4 H. Pearce (Del) 4 4 A. Methorst (Del) 4 3

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Delta Ice Hawks Jordan Deyrmenjian is stopped by Aldergrove Kodiaks goalie Dawson Rodin on this third period wrap around attempt during game six action on Tuesday night in Ladner. The Kodiaks won 3-2 in overtime to take the PJHL championship series 4-2.

Kodiaks end Hawks great run

Aldergrove defeats Delta in double overtime to win PJHL championship in 6 games

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An emotionally-drained Darren Naylor was looking forward to booking a trip to Las Vegas for some well-deserved time lounging by the pool. His hockey team had given him everything they had for the last six months and came within two games of winning the Pacific Junior Hockey League championship. The Delta Ice Hawks’ best season in years concluded with a 3-2 double overtime game six loss to the Aldergrove Kodiaks before another big crowd at the Ladner Leisure Centre on Tuesday night. The heartbreaker came after the Hawks had won two straight to avoid elimination, including a thrilling game four that saw them score the tying goal with 13 seconds left to avoid a sweep. Four days later, they came ever-so-close to forcing a seventh and deciding game. “They didn’t quit. That’s for sure,” said Naylor. “I’m beyond proud right now. There are no

words. It starts with the veteran guys. Those 20-year-olds. They were really well-liked and guys would do anything for them.” It was Naylor’s first full year behind the Delta bench after coming onboard late last season and promptly leading the team to an opening round playoff upset against the first place North Vancouver Wolf Pack. The momentum carried over into this campaign. Naylor leaned on some key veteran players — Cam Cuthbert, Mark Trotman and Quinten Wideski — while surrounding them with plenty of young talent. The Hawks’ line-up Tuesday featured 11 players born in 1999 or later. The Kodiaks had three. Delta took Tom Shaw Conference regular season honours for the first time in over a decade, then produced playoff wins over North Vancouver and Grandview to earn a shot at the high-flying Kodiaks. What was shaping up as a mismatch evolved into a terrific battle. Game six was typical of how

much of the the series played out. Aldergrove enjoyed the edge in territorial play and a big advantage in the shot department but never could put enough pucks behind Delta standout goaltender Jordan Naylor to get comfortable. Ellijah Villo and Cuthbert exchanged first period power play goals. Alex Methodist then gave Delta a 2-1 lead midway through the second period. The Kodiaks answered right back with tremendous pressure, resulting in captain Eric Callegari’s tying goal less than two minutes later. A scoreless third featured a whopping 31 shots between the teams and terrific goaltending at both ends. The Hawks would have the best chance in the opening 10-minute overtime as Methorst was stopped in close by Dawson Rodin. Following a full 15-minute intermission, the Hawks carried much of the play in the second overtime, outshooting Aldergrove 11-4. However, Cameron Davitt ended the drama when the puck squirted out to him high in the

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

slot and he wired home the unassisted game winner. “Kudos to Aldergrove. They did what they had to do and definitely have some (key) veterans up front,” added Naylor. “I thought we were better every game and figured we would be in pretty good shape if we could get this to game seven (the following night). “I thought the difference was having the lead in the first two games and not getting a split. We are pretty young and it took us a while to figure it out. Once they did, they sure went hard.” Icing… Delta’s youth was very evident on its blueline with Naylor going with five defencemen much of the night including 16-year-old Magnus Cheung and impressive Delta Academy U18 prep affiliate Isiah Hendricks, who was partnered with 17-year-old rookie Nick Marsh. Cheung played mostly along side Cuthbert who was the team’s leading scorer in the playoffs with 18 points in 16 games to conclude his junior career.

March 31, 2017 The Delta Optimist A21

Sports

Ladner Boys Soccer alive & well in Africa Team kits from now defunct club are donated to school and orphanage in Uganda villages The Ladner Boys Soccer Club lives on in other parts of the world. The club is no longer in operation after merging with Tsawwassen and Ladner Girls to form South Delta United. That left over 500 kits with Ladner Boys alone that were suddenly outdated. Headed by longtime coach and volunteer John O’Neil, the uniforms are being put to good use elsewhere. O’Neil provided some sets to Surrey’s Regent Christian Academy which sent a small team of senior age students and three teachers to Uganda earlier this month. The purpose of the trip was working alongside the “Father’s Heart Mobility” mission organization to help assemble and distribute wheelchairs and crutches to the disabled and disadvantaged in the regions surrounding. Near the end of the trip, while visiting the African Children’s Choir Primary school in Entebbe, the RCA team gave the soccer uniforms and other equipment donated by South Delta United to the school’s headmaster — Mr. Masika. They were also given to Bethany Village Orphanage — an initiative of African Renewal Ministries based in Ggaba. The RCA group visited the African Children’s Choir Primary School and were able to present the uniforms to the

A touring group from Regency Christian Academy in Surrey visited the African Children’s Choir Primary School in Entebbe, Uganda earlier this month where it delivered team kits from the former Ladner Boys Soccer Club. primary 6 class who stood in as representatives of their school. The school was excited to wear their new kits to a tourna-

ment that very week. Last year, an RCA contingent travelled on a similar mission to Uganda and also

brought Ladner soccer uniforms. More will be donated for upcoming trips to Nicaragua and Paraguay.

We are Hiring! We have an exciting job opportunity for a Foundation Assistant. Apply today to be part of our small but mighty team. For complete posting details, please go to our website: www.dhfoundation.ca Please note: this is a 4 day a week position (Monday - Thursday) Email cover letter and resume to Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director at: lisa.hoglund@dhfoundation.ca Application deadline is: Thursday, April 13, 2017 media partner:

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Bob Schmitz W E S T M A R

604.908.2045

www.bobschmitz.net

5252 REGATTA WAY LANER

OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun April 1st & 2nd from 2-4pm.

$679,000 NE W LIS TIN G

This week on the Press Play Network Big and bright 1340 sqft 2 bdrm & den in popular Southpointe. These larger floor plans don’t come up too often. Very comfortable and bright layout with room for all your furnishings. Freshly painted and move in ready. Larger walk through kitchen, dining and living room combo with vaulted ceiling for a great open feel. Walk out to your private yard and entertainment sized deck ideal for those summer BBQ’s and gatherings. This wonderful rancher is located on an over 4500 sqft corner lot. And you also get an oversized 2 car garage that even has a water and a sink for easy cleanups from your hobbies or gardening. There is ample storage and workbenches too. This is a 55+ community and pets are welcome. Bareland Strata at $97/mth

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Allen Schwabe 604-644-5664 64-3039 156 STREET, SOUTH SURREY

1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

ATTENTION DOWNSIZERS Beautiful over 1800 sq ft Townhouse end unit backing on to a protected GREEN SPACE! Very private home with a side-by-side 2 car garage, 4 Bedrooms & 4 Bathrooms, High end S/S appliances, Built-in buffet, media unit, bar & laundry room shelving! Great location close to Morgan Crossing & Grandview Heights! $788,888

604-943-3110

1626 Beach Grove Road

$3,988,000

Spectacular Ocean Front home with the best Ocean, Mount Baker and Wild Life views. This custom built home features a fabulous floor plan with the highest end finishing and quality workmanship throughout. This great floor plan takes full advantage of the ocean views that open to beautiful patio’s and yard. Approx. 3000 sq ft with Triple Garage, Outstanding Master Bedroom, Gorgeous Great Room, Gourmet Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms and Den. This home is a “10”!!!

JUST SOLD 420-15735 CROYDON DRIVE, SOUTH SURREY Sprawling Condo located above the Shops at Morgan Crossing! 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom top floor unit with over 1000 sq ft. Great location walking distance to shops, restaurants & gym! $423,500

JUST SOLD 422-15138 34TH AVE, SOUTH SURREY Beautiful 2 bedroom & 1 bathroom in the Prescott Commons development by Polygon. Resort style amenities including pool/hot-tub, basketball court, gym & more! $354,900

ZOE AHNERT 604-943-8080

RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY “Each Office Independently Owned and Operated” www.zoeahnert.com • 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC, V4M 2B3

Open Sun 2 - 4

1584 Beach Grove Road

$2,988,000

This is a Stunning Waterfront Setting with almost 3000 Square Feet of Space. An incredibly well constructed Home on a Magical Property. Bring your Ideas and make this Waterfront, Panoramic View of the North Shore Mountains to the San Juan Islands your Home. A true Dream Property.

March 31, 2017 The Delta Optimist A23

TAMMY MATSON

5295 Chamberlayne Ave., Ladner

778.938.5599 www.tammymatson.com tmatson@eastlink.ca

SOLD OUT!!!

COMING SOON!!!

Central Location, Private Yard, Marina Nearby, Recreation Nearby, Shopping Nearby Welcome to Victory Estates in Neilsen Grove. This wonderful family home features large rooms throughout, new laminate flooring in living/dining room, high efficiency furnace, 2 wood burning fireplace, and newer windows. Spacious family room with walkout to lovely backyard. 3 large bedrooms up, all with walk-in closets and ensuites in master bedroom. Oversized double car garage with work space, extra storage, and ample parking. Wonderful neighbours in a quaint and quiet area. This home is a must see!

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, april 2 • 1-3 pM

ONE BEDROOM & DEN CONDO IN VERY DESIRABLE HUNTER RD LOCATION!!! JUST !! ! SOLD 74 Diefenbaker Wynd, Tsawwassen $1,115,000

Sutton Group West Coast

SPRING IS A GREAT TIME TO SELL!

CALL ME - NO OBLIGATION & NO RUSH

JUST !! ! SOLD

!!! SOLD

879 Kelvin St., Coqutilam $1,399,000

410 1315 56 St., Tsawwassen $559,000

212 4977 Springs Blvd., Tsawwassen $989,900 Listed by Royal LePage Regency

Judith A. Adamick

604.351.4116 judithadamick@gmail.com • judithadamick.com

Tim, Sharon & Carrie

LISTINGS WANTED!!!

Thinking of a move???

Call ME for confidential & personalized real estate service - Service that will MOVE YOU!!!

Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 - 56th St., Delta, BC V4L 2A6

Tim Rohwer 604-762-2041 Commercial Residential Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca

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

Carrie Galbraith 604-329-5212

Residential Real Estate Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca

Tim, Sharon and Carrie would like to THANK all our friends and clients for their business in 2016.

It was a very busy year in the real estate world! We listed and sold over 57 homes with a market value of more than $40 Million Dollars. THANK YOU again for your continued loyalty and support for our TEAM!!!!

LADNER

INVESTORS DREAM!

• Sought after Arthur Drive-3136 sf Modern Style Home • Huge west facing 10,710 sf lot - Enjoy sunsets! • 3 bdrms up plus 2 bdrm inlaw suite • RV parking plus 5 cars and double garage

4651 Arthur Drive

TSAWWASSEN

SPACIOUS FAMILY SIZE HOME

$1,458,800

LADNER

• Incredible Designed 5 bdrm, 5 bath of Quality Space • Separate inlaw, nanny or guest suite with sunroom • Private gardens -great for entertaining • 7875 sf property - 2 driveways, double garage

4632 London Crescent

TSAWWASSEN

MARINA INCLUDED!

• Lovely 2 story home with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms in Seafarer Marina including a den space • Convenient 30’ boat slip included • Unobstructed Fraser River Views from both sundecks • Fantastic location close to all amenities, transportation & restaurants

204 - 4815 48 Avenue

$548,800

$1,498,800

SAT/SUN OPEN HOUSE 2-4PM

IT’S FAMILY APPROVED!

• 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom 2,269 sf 3 level split home • Sunny south exposed Private backyard space • Two spacious decks 25’x12’ perfect for entertaining • 10 out of 10 for location, near transportation and schools

5118 Stevens Drive

$1,299,900

SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE 2-4PM

MOVE IN TODAY!

• Spacious family home with custom upgrades throughout • 4 bedrooms 3 bath including offi ce & games room • Euro Line windows, heat pump, a/c with high effi ciency furnace and much more! • Separate space perfect for home business with private entrance! • Beautifully landscaped 9,741 rectangular lot in a quiet neighbourhood

1474 54 Street

$1,348,000

TSAWWASSEN

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME!

• Customize your perfect home with a prestigious local builder • 5,115 sf executive home with triple garage on huge 15,490 sf south facing lot • Popular Pebble Hill neighborhood on quiet cul-de-sac • Gourmet chef’s kitchen, high end fi nishes and appliances, the options are endless!

5024 Wallace Avenue

$2,988,000

A24 The Delta Optimist March 31, 2017

NEW LISTING!

SHOWN WITH PRIDE!

FAMILY FAVORED!

#8-4788 57th Street, Ladner | $699,000

‘Ladner Estates’ - townhome - 1,556 sqft - 3 bdrms - 3.5 bath Bonus 379 sqft loft with full bathroom above dble detached garage

5675 Greenland Drive, Tsw | $1,339,000

2,697 sqft – 3 bdrms – 3 bath – Flex room – games room walk out basement – Many updates – dble garage – 6,997 sqft lot

SPACE TO GROW!

#305-1375 View Crescent Tsawwassen | $479,900

4953 Mariner Place, Ladner | $898,000

NEW LISTING!

5394 49B Ave., Ladner | $1,038,000

2,195 sqft – 3 bedrooms – 2.5 bathrooms – family room Excellent floorplan – new roof & more – 4,992 sqft lot

ROOM FOR HORSES!

WALK EVERYWHERE!

‘Fairview 56’ - 1,002 sqft - 2 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms top floor - open concept - west exposed - steps to amenities

PERFECTION PLUS!

1,701 sqft - 3 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms private backyard - excellent layout - 4,618 sqft lot

5555 46th Ave, Ladner | $1,688,000

3,063 sqft - 3 bdrms plus den up - 3 bath plus separate legal 1 bedroom suite 6,921 sqft lot - 3 years young!

VIEW OF RIVER!

3400 W River Road, Ladner | $1,599,000 1,007 sqft - 3 bedrooms - 1 bath - 2.5 acres across from Dyke - hold now or build mini estate

#402-4955 River Road, Ladner | $459,900 ‘Shorewalk’ - 1,042 sqft - 1 bedroom - 1 bath den - top floor - view of river - pet friendly.

ATT: BUILDERS!

DEVELOPER / INVESTOR ALERT!

FARMLAND VIEW!

SOLD

4643 55th Street, Ladner | $898,000

1,829 sqft - rancher 3 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms sunroom - quiet & desirable location 6,660 sqft lot

A great opportunity in the heart of West Ladner. Totalling 66,000 sqft.

HALF DUPLEX

GREAT BEGINNINGS!

SOLD 5824 48A Ave., Ladner | $738,000

2,044 sqft - half duplex 4 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms spacious - loads of parking walking distance to amenities

4600 Garry Street & 48B Street, Ladner

4569 Arthur Drive, Ladner | $1,588,000 Builders, Investors & Developers! - 14,331 sqft lot within Ladner Heritage - Conservation - steps to Ladner Village

5331 Paton Drive,Ladner | $819,000

Fantastic Opportunity to build your own home! 4,643 sqft lot - build up to - 2,322 sqft plus dbl garage

PSST!

5526 44 Ave., Ladner | $909,000

2,075 sqft – 4 bedrooms – 2 bathrooms Backs onto farmland – 1 bdrm suite – 6,000 sqft lot

LOCATION/LOCATION

SOLD

#122-5421 10th Ave, Tsawwassen | $579,900

#7-5053 47th Ave., Ladner

5447 Westminster Ave, Ladner | $1,150,000

5179 Wallace Ave, Tsw | $1,139,000

1,335 sq.ft. townhouse 2 bedroom - 2 bathroom - private entrance many updates - desirable location close to green space.

SOLD

by Jackson & Lowe

Real Estate Team

1,750 sqft – 3 bdrm – 2 bath Rancher – double car garage 90x100 corner lot

1,978 sqft - 3 bdrm - 2.5 bath Rancher - double car garage 8,859 sqft lot Build your dream home!

CENTRAL LOCATION!

SOLD

#306-4821, 53rd St, Ladner

4985 53rd Street, Ladner

6349 Sunrise Lane, Ladner

5111 Central Ave, Ladner | $918,000

5822 48A Ave, Ladner | $738,000

Thank you for your continued support over the years!

March 31, 2017 The Delta Optimist A25

The

Geffke’s

at Royal Lepage Regency Rlty Ltd for 7 years

WE DON’T JUST LIST - WE PUT DEALS TOGETHER!

jjgeffke@dccnet.com www.geffketeam.com

Jurgen 778-229-0627

Associate Broker MLS Diamond Master Quarter Century Club Life Member

Premier Real Estate Team

Johanna 604-719-7345

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

Medallion Club 27 Years

NEW LISTING! CENTRAL LOCATION!

$879,900

TOP 10% IN SALES OF ALL GREATER VANCOUVER

Bonnie

REALTORS FOR 32 YEARS

Assistant Translator in Cantonese & Mandarin

Medallion Club 7 Years

OPEN SUNDAY 2 – 4 5502 – 49 AVENUE

A LOVELY 3 BDRM RANCHER LOCATED IN A PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC ON A 6803 SQ.FT. LOT! NEW ROOF & WINDOWS. RV PARKING! GREAT VALUE!

NEW LISTING!

SUPER LOCATION!

OPEN SUNDAY 2 – 4 5393 – 1A AVENUE

NEW LISTING! CENTRAL LOCATION!

LOTS OF UPDATES THROUGHOUT! QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION! 1470 SQ.FT. HOME ON 7,341 LOT.

12,346 SQ.FT. PROPERTY WITH MOUNTAIN VIEWS! OVERLOOKING DIEFENBAKER PARK! 1 OF A KIND! BUILD A NEW HOME OR REDUCED! $1,600,000 RENOVATE THE CURRENT HOME! OVERLOOKING MLS# R2136108 DIEFENBAKER PARK!

CONVENIENT LOCATION!

SOLD BY THE GEFFKE TEAM! 5835 – 16TH AVENUE

$1,068,000

921 – 50B STREET

$1,649,000

BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED, PRIVATE 10,097 SQ.FT. LOT! MODERN CONTEMPORARY 4 BDRM & DEN HOME (3,161 SQ.FT.) ON 1 OF THE MOST POPULAR STREETS! MLS# R2140602

5156 – 11A AVENUE

$1,168,000 IMMACULATE 3 BEDROOM RANCHER

LOCATION, LOCATION!

4784 - 7A AVENUE 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!

MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE WITH US...

JJane Meadows 604-943-8080 6

Leanne Robb PREC C 778-918-4169 9

jjanemeadows.com ja a

a westcoasthome.ca

Over 26 years experience proudly serving Ladner/Tsawwassen

For friendly, professional service call Jane and Leanne

NEW LISTING #305-4955 River Rd

$460,000

NEW LISTING #12G5988 BLANSHARD DRIVE $858,000

NEW LISTING #209 1140 55TH STREET

$515,000

JUST SOLD #107G5555 13A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

OPEN HOUSE SAT 2-4 PM OPEN HOUSE HOUSE SUN 2-4 2G4 PM OPEN PM

OPEN HOUSE SUN 2G4 PM

Lovely, updated 1 bdrm + den condo in Shorewalk. New appliances - laundry room. View of the river. Walking distance to the Village. Move in ready...

3 bedroom + den townhome. 1400 sqQ bright end unit w/fenced front & back yard. Excellent locaRon across the street from Spul' uk' wuks Elementary. Walk to Terra Nova shopping centre + dyke.

Large, bright 2 bedroom + den CONDO. 1400 sqQ - perfect for down-sizing. Excellent building. Great locaRon - walking distance to shops/restaurants.

LADNER

RICHMOND

TSAWWASSEN

REMAX PROGROUP REALTY

5360 12 Ave., Delta BC V4M 2B3

JUST SOLD 5037 CEDAR SPRINGS DRIVE TSAWWASSEN Independently owned & operated

A26 The Delta Optimist March 31, 2017

THE CHANCEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP

BLAKE Chancey

BOB Chancey

604-788-0480

604-946-8899

Personal Real Estate Corporation

cell

JUST LISTED

direct

SA T/

SU N2

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation PRESIDENT of the Chanceys Real Estate Group

604-880-5552

BRAD Herzke

SARAH Antifaev

604-315-7527

604-946-8899

Your local Langley resident & real estate agent cell

Unlicensed Assistant office

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BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED HOME IN POPULAR PORT GUICHON 4555 Edmonds Drive, Ladner

Beautifully updated 2 level home in popular Port Guichon with a LEGAL SUITE. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your opportunity to buy into the market on this excellent corner lot on a quiet street. 3 bedrooms up with a renovated kitchen, living room, dining room and bedrooms. Downstairs is a legal two bedroom suite. This is a gardeners oasis! PLUS PRIVATE HOT TUB AREA!

$993,000

BETTER NEWS!! We are pleased to announce that our team, The Chanceys Real Estate Group has sold more homes in Ladner and Tsawwassen during the month of January and first half of February than any other team or individual in Ladner / Tsawwassen. *This representation is based in whole or part from data generated by the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board statistics for residential resale real estate sales in South Delta for the period of time from January 1 - February 14, 2017. These statistics were taken on March 20th, 2017

Over 1,800 Sales call us today to Experience our Service

RE/MAX

THE CHANCEYS RealEstateGroup

City Realty

*These Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver statistics are based on combined listing and sales. #1 Agent in S. Delta for 11 years 1984-1992, 1996 and 2007 (Team)

604-946-8899

www.TheChanceys.com

*Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, career statistics for Bob, Linda and/or Blake Chancey. #1 Agent in South Delta for 11 years 1984-1992, 1996 and 2007 (Team). #1 Agent in REBGV 1986

March 31, 2017 The Delta Optimist A27

THE CHANCEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP

BLAKE Chancey

BOB Chancey

604-788-0480

604-946-8899

Personal Real Estate Corporation

cell

direct

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation PRESIDENT of the Chanceys Real Estate Group

BRAD Herzke

SARAH Antifaev

604-315-7527

604-946-8899

Your local Langley resident & real estate agent cell

604-880-5552

Unlicensed Assistant office

JUST LISTED

OP EN

SU N2

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NEW VICTORY SOUTH LISTING 5233 Bentley Crescent, Ladner

• • • • •

Custom Built by Howard Smid Total 3,500 sq.ft. Air conditioned 4 bedrooms & games room up Huge kitchen and eating area open to the family room Formal living and dining room

Over 1,800 Sales call us today to Experience our Service

• Custom detached 362 sq.ft. studio overlooking the park, fully finished with hot water heat • Huge air conditioned office on the main floor overlooking park • Finest oak floors • New $20,000 on demand heating system $1,399,000

RE/MAX

THE CHANCEYS RealEstateGroup

City Realty

*These Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver statistics are based on combined listing and sales. #1 Agent in S. Delta for 11 years 1984-1992, 1996 and 2007 (Team)

604-946-8899

www.TheChanceys.com

*Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, career statistics for Bob, Linda and/or Blake Chancey. #1 Agent in South Delta for 11 years 1984-1992, 1996 and 2007 (Team). #1 Agent in REBGV 1986

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THE CHANCEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP

BLAKE Chancey

BOB Chancey

604-788-0480

604-946-8899

Personal Real Estate Corporation

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

cell

Personal Real Estate Corporation PRESIDENT of the Chanceys Real Estate Group

direct

604-315-7527

604-946-8899

Unlicensed Assistant office

SPRAWLING RANCHER WITH LOFT IN DESIRABLE VICTORY SOUTH AREA

1579 Spyglass Crescent, Tsawwassen Beautiful and spacious executive home in Tsawwassen’s premier Imperial Village! This 4 bedroom home features Master Bedroom on the main floor with 5 piece ensuite, formal living room with gas fireplace, dining room, den/office, gourmet kitchen with granite counters, gas cooktop and lots of counters/cupboard space, eating area and family room which leads to covered patio in backyard. Impeccable/designer touches include crown moulding, beautiful hardwood through hall, kitchen and family rooms, and renovated bathrooms. Approx. 2270 sq.ft. on main & 685 sq.ft. up. Stroll to Tsawwassen Springs golf course & amenities, Tsawwassen Mills shopping mall, easy access to hwy 17, and popular South Point Academy School.

SARAH Antifaev

cell

604-880-5552

RANCHER WITH LOFT

BRAD Herzke

Your local Langley resident & real estate agent

5091 Bentley Drive, Ladner

Sprawling 3,900 square foot rancher with a loft in desirable Victory South area of Ladner. This home is perfect for large family and for entertaining. 25 x 21’ living room with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplace; large dining area; kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters eating nook and large pantry. Upstairs is the master bedroom suite and sunroom. Total of 5 bedrooms! Private office, family room, art studio/den, loft area playroom. Bring the family and enjoy this space.

$1,348,000

$1,360,000

SOME OF OUR 2017 SALES D IN 18 D L SO

AYS JUST

$1,277,000

4560 48B Street, Ladner

EK! WE HIS T D L T SO JUS

$359,900

#414 20175 53rd Avenue, Langley

K WEE LAST D L O S

$949,000

#52 5900 Ferry Road, Ladner

O TS

LD!

$345,000

#224 15918 26th Ave., South Surrey

OL ST S

$2,138,000

134 49 Street, Tsawwassen

D IN 7 D L SO

! AYS

$319,000

#304 202 Lebleu Street

Over 1,800 Sales call us today to Experience our Service

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T SO

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! OLD S T JUS

$369,000

#1303 248 Sherbrooke Way

$649,900

#53 4756 62 Street, Ladner

D IN 1 D L SO

$950,000

S! DAY 5 D IN SOL

19807 36A Avenue, Langley

10130 Beaver Crescent

5251 Laburnum Park Pl, Ladner

$565,000

RE/MAX

! OLD S T JUS

$909,000

D IN 3 D L SO

6D D IN SOL

$899,999

4452 Arthur Drive, Ladner

S! DAY 5 D IN SOL

$799,900

AY!

4862 59A Street, Ladner

! AYS

$289,000

#119 20750 Duncan Way, Langley

D IN 5 D L SO

! AYS

$899,000

6468 Goudy Place, Ladner

! AYS

$649,900

#3 4749 54A Street, Ladner

D IN 5 D L SO

! AYS

$1,099,000

4910 53A Street, Ladner

THE CHANCEYS RealEstateGroup

City Realty

*These Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver statistics are based on combined listing and sales. #1 Agent in S. Delta for 11 years 1984-1992, 1996 and 2007 (Team)

604-946-8899

www.TheChanceys.com

*Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, career statistics for Bob, Linda and/or Blake Chancey. #1 Agent in South Delta for 11 years 1984-1992, 1996 and 2007 (Team). #1 Agent in REBGV 1986

March 31, 2017 The Delta Optimist A29

THE CHANCEYS REAL ESTATE GROUP

BLAKE Chancey

BOB Chancey

604-788-0480

604-946-8899

Personal Real Estate Corporation cell

Personal Real Estate Corporation direct

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation PRESIDENT of the Chanceys Real Estate Group

604-880-5552

BRAD Herzke

SARAH Antifaev

604-315-7527

604-946-8899

Your local Langley resident & real estate agent cell

Unlicensed Assistant office

BUILD YOUR CUSTOM ESTATE! BUILDERS! INVESTORS! 4462 Arthur Drive, Ladner

One of Ladnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most prestigious, incredibly stunning Arthur Drive Lots backing on to Chilukthan Slough. This is a rare opportunity for the chosen few. Build your Manor home Estate on this 13,900 square foot property with 94 ft of frontage.

$1,199,000

3 NEW COACH HOMES

ADULT ORIENTED RANCHER IN GARDEN ESTATES #6 6380 48A Avenue, Ladner

Updated one level, ranch style townhome in Ladnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Estates. This beautiful 2 bedroom and den home offers 1,400 sqft of spacious living with a great floor plan. Formal living and dining rooms, gas fireplace & kitchen with breakfast nook that leads out into your backyard patio. Features include new windows, flooring, countertops, lighting and designer paint throughout the home! 2 full baths. Bonus single car garage and extra parking as well. No stairs so great for someone looking to downsize. Well managed, adult oriented (19+) complex and pet friendly. Convenient location with easy access into town, and minutes to recreation and parks.

$609,000

Over 1,800 Sales call us today to Experience our Service

Quality and Elegant Coach Homes are made even more desirable because of their Location and Convenience at 4915 Central Avenue, Ladner. Main floor boasts an open concept with engineered hardwood floors; quartz counters throughout; maple cabinets; s/s appliances; gas stove, fireplace; 9 foot ceilings; crown mouldings; designer lighting and paint; hot water on demand; HRV and much more! Second floor features 3 bedrooms, master bedroomwithluxuriousensuiteandwalkincloset.Loftareaisgreatforguests or teens with bedroom, flexroom and full bathroom. PLUS self contained 1 bedroom coach home - coach house above garage can generate revenue to pay for approximately $250,000 of your mortgage. Walk to shops, Ladner village, restaurants, coffee shops, park and school.

RE/MAX

$1,399,000

THE CHANCEYS RealEstateGroup

City Realty

*These Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver statistics are based on combined listing and sales. #1 Agent in S. Delta for 11 years 1984-1992, 1996 and 2007 (Team)

604-946-8899

www.TheChanceys.com

*Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, career statistics for Bob, Linda and/or Blake Chancey. #1 Agent in South Delta for 11 years 1984-1992, 1996 and 2007 (Team). #1 Agent in REBGV 1986

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2016: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

TrishandTeri .ca SUOP N EN 24

SUOP N EN 24

• SELLING SOUTH DELTA FOR OVER 30 YEARS •

1430 VIEW CRESCENT $798,000

NEW LISTING 211-1150 54A Street $545,000 The Lexington!! Beautiful 1,344 sqft. 2 bdrm semi-corner apartment just steps to the Tsawwassen town centre & 5 minute drive to the new mall. Beautifully maintained & updated with an open concept kitchen.

NEW LISTING GOLF COURSE VIEW!!! Rancher w/a basement in the Town centre, offering Master on the main w/full ensuite & sliding doors to east facing deck, & 2nd deck down.

4951 STEVENS DRIVE $1,495,000

504-1350 VIEW CRESCENT $525,000

901 GALE PLACE $1,898,000

NEW LISTING Investment alert that can’t be missed! Oversized lot 13,756 sqft. west facing w/immaculately kept family home on one of the most desirable streets in Tsawwassen.

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.

16,000 SQ FT LOT 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, and ﬁre pit.

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

303-1118 55 STREET $545,000

4948 11A AVENUE $1,295,000

1676 58A STREET $1,060,000

CAMBRIDGE PLACE 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.

9,000 SQFT SOUTH LOT 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.

7,500 SQ FT LOT 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.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS Trish Murphy 604.312.7621 Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

604.897.2010 Teri Steele Sold@TeriSteele.com

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

2016

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March 31, 2017 The Delta Optimist A31

Aileen Noguer REALTOR®

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Joanne Evans REALTOR®

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

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

604.946.8000

Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12 Avenue Tsawwassen

www.deltahomes.ca realestateinsouthdelta.ca

598 Tsawwassen Beach Road

4618 Hawthorne Place

• Rare opportunity to own an exclusive waterfront home in Tsawwassen • Level beach front home (approx. 2600 sq.ft.) on a

• Ideal 4 bedroom family home in desirable location • 1762 sq.ft. home on 6430 sq.ft. lot on a no-thru street

50,000 sq.ft. lot

• Double car garage and lots of extra parking! • PRIVATE ROAD + potential subdivision!!

Aileen and

Joanne

Just Listed

• Open concept kitchen/dining with sliding door leiding leaving out to sunny fenced in backyard

Aileen and

Joanne

Just Listed

$868,800

$8,900,000

4881 63A Street 47 66A Street

Ideal family home on a no-thru street in 3 bedroom RaNCHER •• Immiculite Boundary Bay! in the populir Holly irei • Functional floor plan with 3 bedrooms PLUS games room up and office PLUS • family Over 1600 sq ft home room down and double car garage on large WEST exposed 6663 sq.ft. • private Cornerlot. lot with i privite, South Beautiful updates Including spa like bath • exposed, fenced-yird up, engineered wood flooring, designer open concept kitchen with granite • counters 50-yeir & roof! 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 Mainland’s most beautiful beaches!

Aileen and

Joanne

Just Listed

$929,900 $1,325,000

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

$2,190,000 $2,100,000 70 15588 32 Avenue

6260 28th Avenue

6260 28th Avenue Aileen and

Joanne Sold Over Asking • 3 bdrm/3 bith townhome in The WOODS Aileen - i unique community thit is clissy & andflire! chic with in Eist coist • Live/work fromJoanne home with commerciil zoning for the office / den locited on the miin floor with its own entrince, bicking onto girden spice. • Miny upgrides purchised sepiritely from the developer & miny more since.

Sold

743 Thistledown Place

· TEN acre Ladner estate · Ideal for ONE family or TWO Aileen · 5/6 bedroom home + and 2 bedroom 2ndJoanne home · Four car garage Sold + 90X44 heated •garage (30 cars/small RV) • Gis stove, upgrided W/D, brilliint lighting, TEN icre Lidner estite mirror designer feiture will in living room, • Ideil8forstalls ONE -fimily or TWO · Barn with riding ring instillition of idditionil cibinetry in kitchen • 5/6 bedroom home + with some S/S pullouts, stunning designer Tennis Court 2 bedroom 2nd home willpiper in cirefully selected ireis of the·home,

window screens & custom closets in bdrms. • No weir ind teir, this home is better thin new!

$619,000

• Four cir girige + 90X44 heited girige (30 cirs/smill RV)

$4,300,000

• Beautiful three bedroom rancher tucked away in a cul-de-sac in Forest by the Bay with all of the updates done for you! • Extensively updated with hardwood ﬂooring, new windows, perfect kitchen with Bosch oven, Miele dishwasher and custom shaker cabinets. • Master suite has sliding door to private garden, ensuite with heated ﬂooring and walk-in closet! • Sun-drenched, western exposed, landscaped yard features a pool ($11K worth of updates in 2015!), waterfall, propane hook-up and sitting area - perfect for those summer days! • Double car garage with Jacobs ladder to storage area and 8X10 workshop provides lots of storage space!

$1,369,000

47 66A Street 70 15588 32 Avenue

Aileen and

Joanne Sold Over Asking

3 bdrm/3 bath townhome in The WOODS •• Ideil fimily home on i no-thru street in -Boundiry a unique community that is classy & chic Biy! with an East coast flare! •• Functionil floorhome plin with withcommercial 3 bedrooms Live/work from PLUS gimes ind officeonPLUS zoning for the room office /up den located the fimilyfloor room down indentrance, double cir girige main with its own backing on lirge WEST exposed 6663 sq.ft. onto garden space. lot. • privite Many upgrades purchased separately from Beiutiful updites - Including spi like bith • the developer & many more since. wood flooring, designer Gas engineered stove, upgraded W/D, brilliant lighting, • up, open concept within grinite mirror designer kitchen feature wall living room, counters &ofeisy iccess cabinetry pull out cupboirds installation additional in kitchen withsome pitioS/S doors thit leid to the super with pullouts, stunning designer privite, west exposed deckareas & bickyird. wallpaper in carefully selected of the home, screens & custom closets in bdrms. • window Just steps to one of the Lower Miinlind’s • No wear and tear,beiches! this home is better than new! most beiutiful

$1,325,000 $619,000

6180 48A Avenue 6180 48A Avenue

• Delightful ﬁve bedroom home in popular “Holly” area.

Aileen and

Joanne

Sold • Birn with 8 stills - riding ring Aileen • Tennis Court and

Joanne

Sold $4,300,000

• Updates: Roof 2011, furnace & hot water tank 2014. Paint, ﬂooring, kitchen & bathroom upgrades too!

• Delightful five bedroom • Over 2600 sqft home on home in populir 6447 sqft lot! • Over 2600 sqft home on “Holly” irei. • Updites: Roof 2011, furnice 6447 sqft lot! & hot witer tink 2014. Piint, flooring, kitchen & $979,900 bithroom upgrides too!

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

$979,900

A32 The Delta Optimist March 31, 2017

www.fraserelliott.com

#1 IN THE ENTIRE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD 2016* BLUEBERRY FARM IN PRIME LOCATION

23 ACRE PARCEL NEAR INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR

5121-5039 112 STREET, DELTA

$24,225,000

2990 57B STREET, DELTA

$11,500,000

PRIME LAND ASSEMBLY OPPORTUNITY

28 ACRE HIGH EXPOSURE LOCATION 36 kms to Highway 1

24 kms to Downtown Vancouver

Lot 1 Hwy 99

HIGHWAY 99 LOT 1, DELTA

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

$5,238,000

$6,888,800

1.5 ACRE PARCEL WITH RS4 ZONING!

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME ON HUGE LOT!

4016 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER

5139 COOPER PLACE, LADNER

$2,088,800

$2,198,800

ONE OF THE FINEST HOMES IN “THE TERRACE”

2 STRATA UNITS REMAINING IN NEWER TILBURY BUILDING!

33 WOODLAND DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,998,800

10,000 SQFT WATERFRONT LOT IN PRIME LOCATION!

207 8291 92 STREET, DELTA

$1,198,800

208 8291 92 STREET, DELTA

$1,688,800

STUNNING LUXURY RESIDENCE WITH EXCELLENT VIEW!

W G NE TIN S I L

4361 RIVER RD W., LADNER

4767 STAHAKEN COURT, TSAWWASSEN

$1,538,800

$1,588,800

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

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

5248 PATON DRIVE, LADNER

$1,458,800

LIKE NEW, CUSTOM BUILT LUXURY!

4880 55B STREET, LADNER

$1,458,800

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 RE/MAX® sales associates in Canada for 2016.

March 31, 2017 The Delta Optimist A33

IMMACULATE LUXURY HOME!

LOVELY HOME IN GREAT LOCATION W G NE TIN S LI

HOT OFF THE PRESS! PHOTOS COMING SOON! 5383 SPETIFORE CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

4560 RIVER ROAD W, LADNER

$1,428,000

$1,450,000

COMPLETELY NEW INTERIOR RENOVATION!

STUNNING HOME IN VICTORY SOUTH

4908 WEAVER DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

5207 LAUREL DRIVE, LADNER

$1,298,800

$1,388,800

UPDATED 5 BEDROOM HOME W/STUNNING VIEWS!

LARGE, UPDATED FAMILY HOME!

5295 12TH AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

6159 CRESCENT PLACE, LADNER

$1,298,800

LARGE FAMILY HOME IN QUIET CUL-DE-SAC!

GORGEOUS RANCHER STYLE HOME W/LOFT!

W G NE TIN S I L

HOT OFF THE PRESS! PHOTOS COMING SOON! 6308 49 AVENUE, LADNER

4442 ARTHUR DRIVE, LADNER

$1,249,900

$1,288,800

CENTRALLY LOCATED FAMILY HOME

UPDATED 5 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME W/POOL!

5035 WILSON DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

1479 53A STREET, LADNER

$1,198,800

STUNNING RANCHER WITH GORGEOUS UPDATES!

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME WITH FARMLAND VIEWS W G NE TIN S I L

5353 WILDWOOD CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

$1,198,800

6642 LONDON DRIVE, LADNER

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CALL TODAY FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION

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

$1,198,000

604.728.2845 #7 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA in 2016**

#17 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE in 2016**

***For total residential and commercial commissions combined out of over 100,000 RE/MAX® sales associates worldwide. As recognized by the RE/MAX® INTERNATIONAL achievement award to Fraser and his team for 2016.

A34 The Delta Optimist March 31, 2017

www.fraserelliott.com

CALL TODAY FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED HOME

UPDATED EXECUTIVE RANCHER! W G NE TIN LIS

W G NE TIN S I L

HOT OFF THE PRESS! PHOTOS COMING SOON! 15442 79A AVENUE

830 ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

$1,188,000

$1,138,800

JUST STEPS TO LADNER VILLAGE!

BEACH GROVE FAMILY HOME ON CORNER LOT!

5178 WESTMINSTER LANE, LADNER

1654 57A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$999,900

$1,098,800

LARGE LOT IN BEACH GROVE!

CHARMING RANCHER WITH FARM & MTN VIEWS

6397 CRESCENT COURT, LADNER

1696 58 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$988,800

$968,800

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED FAMILY HOME

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED RANCHER

W G NE TIN S I L

15772 98A AVENUE

4858 59A STREET, LADNER

$959,900

$939,900

FAMILY HOME IN GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD

RANCHER STYLE HOME WITH VIEWS!

245 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

11126 S FULLER CRESCENT

$928,800

$899,900

IRONWOOD AUTOMOTIVE / WAREHOUSE

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

HOT OFF THE PRESS! PHOTOS COMING SOON!

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

1135 12191 HAMMERSMITH WAY, RICHMOND

4791 44B AVENUE, LADNER

$898,800

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 RE/MAX® sales associates in Canada for 2016.

March 31, 2017 The Delta Optimist A35

5 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME IN GREAT LOCATION!

3 BEDROOM RANCHER ON LARGE LOT!

4530 47A STREET, LADNER

6092 LADNER TRUNK ROAD, LADNER

$878,800

TWO GROUND LEVEL OFFICE UNITS IN PRIME LOCATION!

7633 NANAIMO STREET

$629,900

2298 NEWPORT AVENUE

$399,900

$798,800

RARE 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME!

6-5671 LADNER TRUNK ROAD, LADNER

$629,900

VANCOUVER

GATED COMMUNITY IN DESIRABLE NEIGHBOURHOOD!

5552 TIDEWATER BAY, LADNER

LADNER VILLAGE TOWNHOME!

4931 RIVER REACH, LADNER

$499,900

$539,900

2 BEDROOM CONDO AT RIVER WEST!

RARE PENTHOUSE AT WINDSOR WOODS!

106-4733 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER

PH1-5555 13A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$439,900

$459,900

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM CONDO WITH VIEW!

STUNNING FLOAT HOME WITH BREATHTAKING VIEWS!

W G NE TIN S I L

#304 1428 56TH ST., TSAWWASSEN

12-3871 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER

$429,900

TOP FLOOR 2 BEDROOM!

$379,900

LOVELY TOP FLOOR 1 BEDROOM

W G NE TIN S I L

421-8120 COLONIAL DRIVE

305-1870 E SOUTHMERE CRESCENT

$278,800

www.fraserelliott.com

OVER 400 SALES IN 2016!*

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

$229,900

604.728.2845 #7 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA in 2016**

#17 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE in 2016**

A36 The Delta Optimist March 31, 2017

www.fraserelliott.com

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

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

LD JUST SO 5455 13A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

LD O S T S U J 2750 52 STREET, LADNER

D L O S T S JU 1170 EHKOLIE CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

LD JUST SO 4-4780 55B STREET, LADNER

LD O S T S U J 1111 ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

D L O S T S JU 6-5635 LADNER TRUNK ROAD, LADNER

LD JUST SO 5138 WESTMINSTER LANE, LADNER

LD O S T S U J 5825 COVE REACH ROAD, LADNER

D L O S T S JU 5286 12 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

LD JUST SO 608 SANDOLLAR PLACE, TSAWWASSEN

LD O S T S U J 4929 44 AVENUE, LADNER

D L O S T S JU 5929 CRESCENT DRIVE, LADNER

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

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

*Based on total MLS**For salestotal 2016. **For total and commercialcombined commissions combined of allassociates RE/MAX速insales associates Canada forAugust 2016. 31 2016. 速 *Based on total REBGV MLSREBGV sales 2016. residential andresidential commercial commissions of all RE/MAX sales Canada to date - in January 1 to

March 31, 2017 The Delta Optimist A37

D L O S T S JU 2-6280 48A AVENUE, LADNER

LD JUST SO 4773 WESLEY DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

LD O S T S U J F-4845 LINDEN DRIVE, LADNER

D L O S T S JU 1078 PACIFIC COURT, TSAWWASSEN

LD JUST SO 139-5421 10 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

D L O S T S JU 4696 HOLLY PARK PLACE, LADNER

D L O S T S JU 6355 HOLLY PARK DRIVE, LADNER

LD JUST SO 5251 4A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

LD O S T S U J 4815 44A AVENUE, LADNER

D L O S T S JU 1401 WINDSOR CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

L O S T S U J

103-1212 HUNTER ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

L O S T S U J

5330 ASPEN WAY, LADNER

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CALL TODAY FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION

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

604.728.2845 #7 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA in 2016**

#17 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE in 2016**

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED BUSINESS AND REFERRALS

Michelle

REALTOR®

Garrett Falisha

REALTOR®

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

Jennifer Fraser

REALTOR®

#7 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2016**

Philip Julie

REALTOR®

#17 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE 2016**

Yolanda Rachel

REALTOR®

#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 worldwide - January 1 to December 31, 2016. ***For total residential and commercial commissions combined of nearly 144,000 RE/MAX® sales associates. As recognized by the RE/MAX® INTERNATIONAL achievement awards to Fraser and his team for 2015.

March 31, 2017 The Delta Optimist A39

COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY STRATA OFFICES 800 - 11,800 SQ.FT. FROM $475/SQ.FT. • 800 to 11,800 sq.ft. of office space over 3 levels • Office floorplates of approximately 4,300 sq.ft. • Expansive open space with high ceilings & extensive glazing • Ample secure underground parking • Walking distance to amenities & transit • CD Zoning allows for broad range of uses

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION:

604.728.2845

SALES AND MARKETING BY

Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12 Avenue, Delta BC, V4M 2B3

PENTHOUSE!

WEST-FACING 639SQFT. DECK!

4BDR TOWNHOMES STARTING AT $499,900 • 3 Bedroom Plus Flex and 4 Bedroom options! • 1569 sq.ft. to 1949 sq.ft. living space • Double-wide garages • KitchenAid Stainless Steel Appliances + Gas Ranges • Quartz Countertops, Soft-Close Cabinets • Wide-plank flooring & window seats • Large backyards and so much more!

CALL US TODAY: 604.728.2845

• Exclusive luxury real estate • Mountain and ocean views • Floor to ceiling windows • 10 1/2 foot ceilings • High-end appliances • Spacious living room • 639 sq.ft., covered balcony • Move-in this Spring! • Only $699,000

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CALL US TODAY: 604.728.2845 SALES AND MARKETING BY

SALES AND MARKETING BY

DEVELOPED BY

CONSTRUCTION BY

MARSHALL MOUNTAIN HOMES Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12 Avenue, Delta BC, V4M 2B3

Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12 Avenue, Delta BC, V4M 2B3

A40 The Delta Optimist March 31, 2017

Progroup Realty Management at RE/MAX Progroup Realty would like to congratulate and recognize the Fraser Elliott Group for their outstanding achievements in 2016. #2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2016* #7 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2016*

#17 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE 2016**

The Fraser Elliott Real Estate Group RE/MAX® PROGROUP REALTY Tsawwassen 5360 12th Ave Delta BC

Ladner 5090 48th Ave Delta BC

*For total residential and commercial commissions combined of all RE/MAX® sales associates in Canada 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 2016.

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REAVLEY, George Eliot (Al) August 2, 1929 – March 17, 2017

Loved ones who have passed on can be remembered through a Tribute Gift to Delta Hospital Foundation. Donations made in memory of your loved ones will be acknowledged with cards sent to family members and an acknowledgement and receipt sent to the donor.

Tributes for March

Delta Hospital Foundation gratefully acknowledges gifts in memory of:

Maryhelen Bowling Peter Breziak Beverley Carl Ronnie Gibson David Greaves Percy Holloway Gurmit Kaur Hundal Robert Husband Fred K. Kennedy Colin Lowndes Sr. Neil Mansell Elizabeth (Liz) Nicol John Psutka Olive Pybus Vic Rafuse Joan Robinson Ken Scott Gary Semenoff Jacqui Witt Janice Womersley Your gift assists the Foundation to purchase vital medical equipment for Delta Hospital. Working Together to make a Difference! 5800 Mountain View Blvd. Delta, B.C. V4K 3V6

www.dhfoundation.ca Phone: 604/940-9695 Fax: 604/940-9670

LYTTON, Roger Eric February 3, 1923 - March 26, 2017 Roger passed away peacefully March 26 at the age of 94 at the Delta View Life Enrichment Centre. Predeceased by his dear wife Joan (nee Conlin) in July, 1998, Roger is survived by his four children Linda, Corae, Michael (Bev), and David (Cheryl); and three grandchildren Dani, Taylor, and Spencer. Also special in his later life was dear friend Mary Tomlin of Victoria. Roger was born in Saanich in 1923 to parents Claude Lytton and mother Ethel (nee Bradshaw). He was the brother of Gerald, Brian, Evelyn W e n m a n , a n d J o y c e W h e e l e r, a l l w h o predeceased him. After the war, where he served as a medic in London, he met Joan at university, married in 1950, and started their family shortly after. Roger was a very hard worker and often worked two or three jobs to provide for his family. Much of his work life was in the quality control lab at Palm Dairies in Vancouver until he got the opportunity to move to Kampala, Uganda with Joan and David in 1969 to run a dairy. They were forced to leave when Idi Amin became President in 1971, and he resumed his career at Palm Dairies. Roger and Joan travelled extensively until her death in 1998. Roger was known for his kindness, humility, sense of humour, graciousness and hobbies over the years, such as wine making, bee keeping, having an aviary of budgies, exercising and gardening. He also loved to whistle. A very special thank you for Howard Palmer for his 50 years of friendship and special assistance in Dad’s last year of life. Especially in the helpful task of downsizing once Roger sold his home. A celebration will be held on Saturday, April 8 from 1:30-3:30 PM at the Skyhawk Restaurant at the Boundary Bay Airport, 7800 Alpha Way, Delta. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local Hospice Society.

VANDERHOEVEN, Ria (nee vanSpronssen)

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Ria will be deeply missed by her loving sons Hank and Frank; grandchildren Dayna, Jessica, Madison and Max; longtime partner George; four sisters, four brothers, in-laws as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends worldwide. Ria was born in the Netherlands, the oldest of 10 children, to Jo and Neeltje vanSpronssen. Although Ria immigrated to Canada in 1958, a piece of her heart always remained ‘home’. Ria lived life to the fullest and touched the lives of many. A Celebration of Life will take place at Coast Tsawwassen Inn, 1665 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC on Friday May 5, 2017 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation, in Ria’s name, to BC Children’s Hospital, 929 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver, BC - V5Z 4H4. Delta Funeral Home (604) 946.6040

Al passed away peacefully in Nanaimo on March 17, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Born on August 2, 1929 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Al was the oldest of seven children. Growing up during the Great Depression had its challenges, but he enjoyed an active and adventurous childhood. In 1951, Al married Joyce Doreen Empey. They left Saskatchewan in 1965 and raised their family close to the ocean in Tsawwassen, BC. Al enjoyed a sales management career in the business forms industry, which took Al and Joyce to Edmonton, Calgary, Victoria, and finally they retired in Ladysmith, BC. He was an accomplished watercolor artist, and enjoyed golfing and gardening. He spent many wonderful years with family and good friends. Al was predeceased by his loving wife, Joyce; his mother, Ivy; sister, Bernice; brothers, Barry, Howard, and Wesley; son-in-law, David Mulvogue; and his beloved bull terrier, Millie. He is survived by his daughters, Janice (Bob) Rusbourne, Barbara Mulvogue, Kelly (Alan) Klyne; son, Craig (Janet) Reavley; grandchildren, Myriah, Sara, Tamsin, Kristin, Jessica, Meghan, Kim, Xander, and Charlie; and great-grandchildren, Bella, Natalia, Sebastian, Ivy, Isla, Jordyn, Charlie, Addyson, and Olive. He is also survived by his sister, Donna Rodgers, and brother, Ron, along with his extended family and friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Wallis and the staff at Wexford Creek care home for their compassionate care during Al’s final years. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Please visit www.sandsnanaimo.ca to share condolences online.

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