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Ladner teen is beaming with Pride Tru Wilson and her family have been named marshals for Sunday’s parade IAN JACQUES

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Ladner teen Tru Wilson and her family will be beaming with pride this weekend when they serve as grand marshals for Sunday’s Vancouver Pride Parade.

Carrie Serwetnyk, and Fraser Doke (posthumously) are the other grand marshals who have all made a significant impact on the LGBTQ2+ community.

“Tru and the entire Wilson family were nominated as grand marshals because of their advocacy work, as a family, to further transgender rights,” said Andrea Arnot of the Vancouver Pride Society.

“Tru is an amazing young woman who has had the cour-

age to become herself and then advocate and voice for other young people in the trans community. We recognize that family support is crucial for young people and wanted to honour her family who supported her through her transition every step of the way. We believe the Wilsons are a shining example of a family who has realized that loving one another is the most important.”

When Tru was refused the right to attend school as a girl at Ladner’s Sacred Heart School, Tru and her family filed a human rights complaint against the school and the Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese for not supporting her gender identity.

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Sun Fest weekend in Tsawwassen

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Ladner’s Tru Wilson, her nine-year-old sister Jaslyn and the rest of the family will be grand marshals in Sunday’s 39th annual Vancouver Pride Parade.

The annual Tsawwassen Sun Festival kicks off three days of summertime fun tomorrow.

The B.C. Day long weekend festival, which marks its 45th anniversary this year, begins with a softball tournament, skateboard competition and more on Saturday, while Sunday will feature the opening of the antique fair as well as a drive-in

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Winskill Park will be the place to be Monday as it plays host to a pancake breakfast, classic car show, Kid’s Funzone and stage entertainment, including the finals of Delta’s Got Talent.

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Upgrades for cemeteries Almost $1 million has been earmarked for work at Boundary Bay and North Delta SANDOR GYARMATI

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Boundary Bay Cemetery is about to get a major facelift.

Delta council last week approved an almost $1 million contract to upgrade both the Tsawwassen graveyard and the North Delta Cemetery, a project that’s a result of a public consultation process that began almost two years ago.

The plan is to modernize and beautify both cemeteries as well as increase interment capacity.

The four-hectare (9.8acre) Boundary Bay Cemetery’s in-ground interment spaces are almost full but the upgrades will increase spaces as well as create other interment options, said parks and recreation director Ken Kuntz.

“Traditionally, we have only undertaken the inground interments. This will give the public choices how they want to memorialize their loves ones,” he said.

A parcel on the west end will see asphalt removal and greenery added as well as vertical structures and pathways.

Kuntz said the vertical elements will have wall

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Planned upgrades to Boundary Bay Cemetery will increase in-ground interment spaces as well as create other interment options. niches available for people to inter their loved ones who have been cremated.

The wall will be expandable for more niches in the future.

A new curved wall, meanwhile, will have space for memorial plaques as well as niches.

Also available will be a scattering garden where people can scatter ashes.

The area will also have spaces for memorial plaques.

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improvements also in the plan and those walkways really resulted from the public input into the planning development and how we approached this,” added Kuntz.

The 56th Street cemetery will have an increased capacity of about 300 walled interments and about 300 full burial lots, as well as 1,640 in-ground cremation lots.

Established in 1891, Boundary Bay Cemetery is Delta’s oldest.

At the North Delta Cemetery at the corner of Brooke and Dunlop roads, the improvements include creating space for more in-ground lots as well as niche walls. Decorative fencing will replace a hedgerow at one section of the site.

A 2015 report by Kuntz noted that over the next 25 years Delta is projected to experience 18,500 deaths.

Of those deaths, 580 inground casket burials and 3,200 cremation inter-

ments are expected to take place in Delta.

To meet future demand, Delta will need to increase its inventory by 490 traditional in-ground casket burials lots and 2,680 cremation interments.

Delta sells burial and cremation lots directly to individuals, not through commercial entities.

Kuntz said Delta is working toward creating an online directory where people can find burial plots.

Tru and family have taken lead on transgender issues CONTINUED from Page 1 In response, the Catholic School Board became one of the first in North America to develop a policy to support gender expression in 2014.

Tru and her family went on to participate in a Vancouver parks board transgender awareness campaign. In 2015, she was recognized by Vancouver Magazine as one of the city’s 50 most powerful and influential people.

When the Royals visited Canada in 2016, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau personally acknowledged Tru for her advocacy during an Experience 150 and Me Youth reception and earlier this year, Tru was named Sexual Health Champion by Vancouver’s Options for Sexual Health.

“I couldn’t be happier

to be a parade marshal. I love getting involved in the Pride Parade in any way that I can,” Tru told the Optimist this week.

“Having my family involved in my advocacy is really great because it’s good for other families to see that by supporting your child you are allowing them to really blossom and become just the best that they can be.”

Mom Michelle said the family was honoured when the Vancouver Pride Society told them about the nomination.

“We have been going and involved in the Pride Parade for the past four years, but to be involved in this way is very exciting for all of us,” said Michelle.

The Wilsons’ advocacy work continues as they are currently involved in two documentaries that

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Ladner’s Tru Wilson along with mom Michelle, dad Garfield and siblings Jude and Jaslyn will be grand marshals in Sunday’s 39th annual Vancouver Pride Parade. celebrate trans kids and their families and continue to speak at various events about trans rights, the

importance of being true to yourself and the need to support your child in their transition.

The 39th annual Vancouver Pride Parade starts at noon Sunday in the West End.

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Police activate Operation Dry Water FOOT With long weekend here, DPD highlighting dangers of drinking and boating CARE

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With the summer boating season in high gear, and the B.C. Day long weekend upon us, Delta police are reminding boaters to have fun on the water, but to do so responsibly and alcohol free.

Combined with sun, wind, waves and the rocking motion of the boat, the effects of alcohol on the water can be greatly increased, according to the department.

Drinking and boating accounts for approximately 40 per cent of boating-related fatalities on Canadian waterways.

To raise awareness and reduce alcohol related deaths, the Canadian Safe Boating Council and Delta police are once again activating Operation Dry Water initiative. Its goal is

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A Delta police officer is pictured out on patrol on the RCMP boat with a member of the Richmond RCMP. to discourage the dangerous practice of drinking and boating and in turn increase the safety of everyone on the waterways.

“We have a unified water marine team that we partner with the RCMP,” said Sgt. Cal Traversy. “It is all about water safety and safe boating. Drinking and boating is the same as drinking in a car on land

— it’s all the same rules. In the past, throughout the province, we have seen where drinking and boating can end up in disaster, so it’s essentially sending the message about what is right and wrong on the water.”

Federal statutes dictate that, whether or not your craft is motorized, you can be charged with impaired

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Fire rating raised to extreme in Delta Municipality closes several parks as well as implements a ban on barbecuing in all parks

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The dry, hot weather has prompted Delta to raise its fire rating to extreme and close several parks.

Civic officials have also put their emergency operations centre on standby to be deployed if needed.

As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Delta temporarily closed the Boundary Bay Park Reserve, North 40 Park Reserve, Cougar Canyon Nature Reserve, Delta Nature Reserve and Watershed Park.

Delta said this list of park closures is subject to change. Residents are asked to visit Delta.ca for updates.

“These closures are an inconvenience to our residents, businesses and visitors during the summer season, but it is important that we make fire safety a top priority to protect our diverse and expansive parks and wilderness areas,” stated a Corporation of Delta media release.

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The Corporation of Delta raised the fire rating to extreme on Wednesday as it announced several other measures to prevent wildfires. the Corporation of Delta’s park patrols and bylaw staff are actively patrolling parks, beaches and Burns Bog access points to ensure no unauthorized activities are taking place.

Violators who fail to com-

ply with the park closures and bans will be charged with the offence of trespass, which carries a fine of $200.”

Conditions remain volatile throughout the province. In these extreme fire

Air quality advisory is expected to be in place for several days IAN JACQUES

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As hot, dry weather grips the South Coast, an air quality advisory remains in place for the Lower Mainland and is expected to be in place for the coming days.

On Tuesday, Metro Vancouver issued the advisory due to high concentrations of fine particulate matter that have made their way to the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley due to the wildfires burning in the Interior.

“Smoke aloft has mixed down to the ground in some areas and air quality forecast models are predicting smoke to become more widespread throughout the region,” stated a media release from Metro Vancouver. “This advisory is expected to continue until there is a change in the current weather.”

Metro says smoke concentrations may vary widely across the region as winds and temperatures change, and as wildfire behaviour changes.

Fine particulate matter, also known as PM2.5,

Tips to reduce your personal health risk

• Avoid roads with heavy vehicle traffic and areas with wood smoke.

• Stay cool and drink plenty of water.

• Stay in a cool, air-conditioned environment and reduce indoor sources of pollution such as smoking and vacuuming.

• Run an air cleaner. Some room air cleaners, such as HEPA filters, can help reduce indoor particulate levels provided they are the right size for your home and filters are changed regularly.

• Take shelter in air-conditioned buildings that have large indoor volumes and limited entry of outdoor air. refers to airborne solid or liquid droplets with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres (?m) or less. PM2.5 can easily penetrate indoors because of its size.

Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted.

Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have diabetes, and lung or heart disease. If you are experiencing symptoms such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing, follow the advice of your healthcare provider.

It is also important to stay cool and hydrated.

Indoor spaces with air conditioning may offer relief from both heat and air pollution.

Metro Vancouver works in cooperation with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fraser Valley Regional District and B.C. Ministry of Environment to look after air quality.

Information about real-time air quality readings for Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley communities and potential health impacts can be found at www.airmap. ca and www2.gov.bc.ca.

conditions, fires will start easily, spread rapidly and challenge fire suppression efforts.

An open burning ban is in effect for all areas of Delta. There is also an open cooking ban (pro-

pane and briquette barbecues) in all Delta parks until further notice.

Residents can report all fires to 9-1-1 and any unauthorized activities, such as smoking or campfires in Delta parks,

to Delta police at 604-9464411.

Park users are also encouraged to follow these helpful tips: • Do not discard smoking materials from vehicles; use vehicle interior ashtrays.

• Do not dispose of cigarette butts in flower beds or bark mulch beds.

• Use large, deep, nontip ashtrays to prevent ashes from falling onto combustible materials.

• Allow lawn and farm equipment to cool before storing.

• Exercise caution with all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), which produce a tremendous amount of heat and can ignite brush from their exhaust system.

• Be aware of all spark and fire sources.

• Campfires and propane and briquette BBQs are prohibited everywhere.

• Be cautious around fire in windy conditions.

For updates on the current fire danger rating and park closures in Delta, visit delta.ca or follow the Corporation of Delta on Facebook or Twitter.

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Envelope found but cash goes missing

Complainant leaves significant amount of money in washroom of Ladner business

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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• July 28, 1 a.m., 4800block of 3rd Avenue: Complainant reported someone had stolen approximately $50 worth of gas from their vehicle parked at their residence.

The gas cap on the vehicle does not lock.

• July 28, 8:40 a.m., 4800-block of 7A Avenue: Complainant reported their vehicle parked at their residence was keyed sometime over the past month. Police attended and observed streaks from a rubber material that was removed, leaving some light scratches.

• July 28, 12:09 p.m., 1200-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported that two fraudulent withdrawals totaling $580 were

made from their bank account on the same day.

Two bank cards in the possession of the complainant were cancelled.

• July 28, 2:25 p.m., 200-block of 67A Street: Complainant reported their vehicle parked on the street had been rummaged through sometime overnight. A $20 first aid kit was stolen. Vehicle likely left unlocked as the alarm was not activated and there was no damage.

• July 28, 4:48 p.m., 1200-block of 56th Street: Complainant at a business reported two teens concealed a box of food under a T-shirt and when asked to take it out, refused. The teens fled the store on skateboards.

• July 29, 4:52 p.m., 500block of Milsom Wynd: Complainant reported their vehicle was broken into and a laptop and two backpacks stolen. One backpack is black and blue with Team BC logo and contains a Team BC track suit and 300 various Warhammer models.

• July 29, 10:24 p.m., 4900-block of 3rd Avenue: Complainant reported an unknown male in his home. The complainant confronted the suspect, who fled the home.

Nothing appears to have been stolen. Police are reminding the public to report any suspicious activity and to keep their doors and windows

Delta police investigate series of battery thefts

Delta police have responded to a number of recent theft reports where batteries were stolen from commercial vehicles or equipment located in industrial parks, specifically Annacis Island.

Police are reminding business owners on Annacis Island to ensure that security measures are in place to help deter this type of theft. These measures could include: video surveillance and security cameras, secured and locked compounds,

and well-lit areas around businesses.

The DPD continues to investigate and has increased patrols in the area.

Police are reminding anyone who sees suspicious activity to report it to the police non-emergency line at 604-946-4411.

For more information on crime prevention tips, visit the Delta police Business Watch page at: http://deltapolice.ca/services/business/businesswatch/.

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• July 26, 12:05 p.m., 4600-block of 52A Street: Complainant reported eggs had been thrown at a neighbourhood “share shelf” containing used books. Several incidents of vandalism have occurred over the past month and a half but have not been reported.

• July 26, 1:45 p.m., 5200-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant reported they left an envelope containing a signifi-

cant amount of cash in the washroom of a business.

When they returned to the business, the washroom door was locked and when opened, a male rushed out, pushing past the complainant and fleeing the store. The empty envelope was found in the washroom. Police attended but area patrols proved negative.

• July 27, 6:31 p.m., 4800-block of Central Avenue: Complainant reported their unlocked vehicle left in their parking spot was entered some-

time overnight. Several items, including a GPS, DVD player and $20 in change, stolen.

• July 27, 7:36 p.m., 4600-block of Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported their bicycle stolen from the recreation centre.

There was a black lock on the bicycle but the bike was not locked to the bike rack. The bicycle is described as a men’s blue mountain bike with a red sticker.

• July 28, 6:54 a.m., 3600-block of Highway 17:

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Police conducting traffic enforcement on the highway stopped a vehicle travelling at 127 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. The driver was given a ticket for driving at excessive speed and the vehicle impounded for seven days.

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Murphy’s Law

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TED MURPHY

think it’s most appropriate that the new provincial government take a look at the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project, as well as alternatives to it, before making its decision. Spending $3.5 billion shouldn’t be taken lightly, so it’s incumbent on the New Democrats to ensure they’re comfortable moving forward.

In the last couple of weeks both Metro Vancouver and the City of Richmond have requested the province explore options, the latter offering a couple of proposals that would upgrade the existing tunnel as well as twin it.

Even though the process that got us to this point examined alternatives before deciding on a bridge, it’s worthwhile for the new government to do its own due diligence.

However, there have to be some caveats to this review, including that it be completed in a timely manner.

Equally important is that the goal of the project — to address congestion at what’s been called B.C.’s worst bottleneck — is upheld, which means doing nothing, and diverting money and energies elsewhere, simply can’t be on the table.

The third stipulation is that as much as transit/HOV must be a component of any crossing, it can’t be the primary focus. There’s been a lot of talk recently from bridge opponents that a new crossing should follow the regional growth strategy by not promoting the expansion of single-occupancy vehicles, which is a laudable goal provided efficient commuting options are made available.

Transit isn’t a viable alternative for many people in these parts, so designing a crossing that views single-occupancy vehicles as evil isn’t going to cut it, particularly not if all we’re going to get to augment said crossing is a few extra buses.

You only have to look to the east to see that while transit is part of the equation, it can’t be the only answer.

Extending the Expo Line across the Fraser River into Surrey didn’t prevent the need to eventually double the Port Mann Bridge capacity, nor have I noticed, via the traffic cams on the morning news, that last fall’s opening of the Evergreen Line has substantially lightened the load on Highway 1.

Studying the alternatives makes sense, but at the end of the day the answer must be a viable solution.

Ever noticed what’s going on with your recyclables, roads?

S

ince this is published on Friday, one would assume that someone from your family is going to be in the garage or laundry room over the next couple of days sorting the recyclables for pick-up on Monday in Tsawwassen or Tuesday in Ladner.

We have special bins for compost, plastic and metals, newspaper and cardboard, and paperbased containers. This takes time to sort and haul to the curb for every household in South Delta.

Have you noticed the contents of the blue and yellow bags get thrown in the same section of the back of the truck?

My neighbours and I have, and it’s been going on for some time, so why are we all still sorting paper products?

• In a June 2 article in the Optimist, it was reported that to date 5,000 heavy trucks had passed down 56th Street hauling product to the Southlands development. The same article indicated that 55,000 more trucks are expected to travel 56th Street over the span of Southlands construction.

Have you noticed what is happening to the asphalt surface of

Community Comment GREG HOOVER

56th Street, particularly when you approach traffic lights?

In the business those cracks are called crocodile or alligator cracking because it looks like the skin of those animals. This damage is caused by repeated overloading that distresses the asphalt layer, physically ripping the asphalt apart as the vehicle comes to a stop.

I point this out because with only eight per cent of the total number of trucks 56th Street is quite damaged already and if the cracks are left open so moisture gets below the asphalt, then the remaining 55,000 trucks are going to leave a lasting memory of their passing and someone will have to pay for repairs.

• In the June 21 edition a letter was printed that was submitted

by Sarah Ross, director of system planning, at TransLink. The letter was in response to numerous letters printed in the Optimist regarding changes to the main TransLink bus service in South Delta.

She said, “We receive feedback every day from customers about what’s working and what isn’t,” before going on to state, “This information plays a key role in keeping us target where service adjustments and improvements are needed.”

Have you noticed the shuttle buses that run around Tsawwassen and Ladner have very few or no passengers? Does someone have to write TransLink to tell it those buses don’t provide much service or make any money?

I know somebody will write and say they rely on those buses, but I think providing a taxi would be better for the taxpayers and the money saved could be used for improving the main bus route.

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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Letters

Project will drive people away

Editor: When we cast our vote we hope those who are voted in are going to do their best to look after the people who got them there in the first place. Look at the federal government, the B.C. legislature and Delta council. They have all got to that position by appealing to the public they are going to do what’s right for us.

Strangely that thought goes away for a number of years until the next election comes along. I am sure we can all cite instances where we said to ourselves, “I did not vote for that.”

The Southlands project is now going ahead despite many objections and people not seeing the long-term problems that lie ahead. Nine hundred and fifty new housing units and one road (56th Street) do not equate to a workable solution. Add to that is a proposal to build 500 condos on the “revitalized” town centre.

We were told that in order to compete with the new mall we have to change. That change includes several four- to six-storey structures with retail at ground level and condos above as well as a 12- to 20-storey concrete

residential tower. I suggest this is not going to compete with the mall but drive people to go there.

I think everyone agrees the town centre needs updating (due to the fact that no money has been spent on it) but heading towards the sky with highrise buildings is not the way. As seems to be the way in Delta, the wants of the few override the needs of the many.

Why do politicians tell us they are one of us, and are listening to our concerns and worries, and then when they cross the floor of the council chamber reason and logic go

out of the window?

All this is going on right under our noses and we haven’t a clue it is happening. We need to wake up to this fact and not let the developers and builders tell us what we need.

People like living in Tsawwassen because it does not have that big city feel with high-rise buildings. It is open and friendly with a small town togetherness but to keep it this way we have to reject the plans currently being put forward.

Yes, update, but do not kill off what we already have.

Ivor Hewitt

Good Samaritans at the ready

Editor: We read so many wonderful stories in your paper about the kindness of strangers. And now I am able to share my very own lovely story.

A sudden onset of crippling leg pain led to a call for help — and from around the corner of Tsawwassen’s Dollarama came my angel. Alysha not only practically carried me to a bench, she waited with me while her husband, Duncan, walked home and got his car. Duncan then drove my car home to Ladner and together they took me to the emergency room at our wonderful little hospital.

Thank you, Alysha and Duncan Reid. You are my very own extraordinary, and kind, Good Samaritans.

Vicki Huntington

At least bridge won’t require headlights

Editor: Please allow me to add one more compelling reason to build the proposed bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel.

By replacing the tunnel with a bridge, considerate motorists will be relieved of the frustration of having to share [dangerously, at times] the roadway with inconsiderate motorists who have, by their actions, proved they cannot — or will not — read and com-

ply with posted signage.

However, perhaps the latter deem it beneath them to read and heed the signs that state, in no confusing manner, to remove sunglasses and turn on headlights while transiting the tunnel. Really, such is not overly difficult to comprehend and follow but regardless of how good the signs are, some drivers blithely ignore them and blast through the tunnel sans headlights.

Oh, we have heard the excuses — cannot call them reasons — that they can see well enough without their vehicle’s headlights. That response proves they have no idea of the various functions of their vehicle.

Just because the headlights are engaged does not mean the taillights are likewise engaged; and it is those taillights that are the problem — or rather, the lack of them that is the

problem.

The need to use headlights and thus taillights is removed with a bridge and those inconsiderate drivers who give every impression they are above the norm can blast across the bridge in complete bliss.

The considerate drivers will be spared the continuing danger posed by said inconsiderate drivers.

A bridge equals a simple solution to a perplexity.

Bob Orrick

Drivers and cyclists must share the road

Editor: Re: Drivers have reason to be wary about cyclists, letter to the editor, July 19 E. Tobin seems to be arguing that it’s OK for drivers to endanger cyclists because some cyclists are jerks.

Does this mean that big rig drivers can endanger small vehicle operators because some small vehicle operators are jerks?

I abhor cyclists who blow through red lights

and stop signs just as I abhor drivers who blow through them; however, I’ve never felt I have the right to force cyclists into parked cars because some cyclists are jerks.

Here are some suggestions for E. Tobin and ilk: • When passing cyclists, veer to the left to give them as much space as possible. If there’s opposing traffic, slow down until you can do so. Cyclists aren’t protected by a ton

or two of steel, but you are.

The life you save might be known or related to you. The conscience you protect, if you have one, is yours.

• When you drive up behind cyclists riding two and three abreast, lean on your horn until they wise up, shut up and form a single file, like other road users. Can you imagine what traffic would be like if vehicle drivers drove two and three abreast so they

Bridge opponents are inconsiderate

Editor: Re: Stop bridge work: Richmond, July 26 We are so greatly disappointed when we read about Richmond wanting to stop the bridge construction. It doesn’t bother

them because they don’t use the tunnel more often.

People who are against this project are so inconsiderate and self-centered.

They should think that we are taxpayers too who deserve to get services

from the government. Too much politics is really bad.

More power to Delta Mayor Lois Jackson who is trying her very best to help people who need help and attention.

Nelia Atilano

Left with nothing but big piles of sand

Editor: Now we are left with the mess of construction for the tunnel/bridge on Highway 99 with loads of sand on the side of the highway, blowing away in the wind, like Clark’s

legacy.

Will the $3.5-billion dollar bridge ever be built? It doesn’t look like it.

What is to be done with the sandy pre-load that affects our fine Delta soil?

Whose bad idea was this

one?

To begin construction on a highway/bridge just before election time, with Delta left holding the bag, is an embarrassing political boondoggle.

Cynthia Simonis

can have a chin wag? For some reason, some cyclists — and some joggers, too — feel it’s perfectly OK to do so, traffic be damned.

Greg J. Edwards

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Stroke survivors work out at New Day Gym weekly.

Stroke group feeling valued

Editor: Re: Community support is huge during challenging times, Community Comment, July 19 Please thank Ingrid Abbott for her wonderful column featuring Ken Turnbull, a member of the Delta Stroke Recovery Group, while also highlighting stroke recovery programs.

The accompanying photo is of members who participate in the weekly gymnasium sessions at New Day Gym in

Tsawwassen where owner Terry Day led a monthlong fundraising event that raised just under $2,500.

We feel fortunate we are valued by so many of our community partners (large and small). We take our annual August break but will return for our three day programs. Details are available from coordinator Susan McAlpine at s.e.mcalpine@gmail.com.

Karel Ley Director Delta Stroke Recovery Group

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The first of three outdoor movie nights this month presented by the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen takes place on Sunday at Beach Grove Elementary as part of the Tsawwassen Sun Festival. A drivein screening of Star Wars Rogue One starts at dusk. Pre-book free tickets at www.sunfestdrivein.com. The second movie night takes place Saturday, Aug. 19 at Diefenbaker Park with a showing of Guardians of the Galaxy 2, while the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall and Rotary Club have partnered to show The Secret Life of Pets on Saturday, Aug. 26, also at Diefenbaker Park.

LBA presents quilts & cars on Aug. 20

The Ladner Business Association will present the 13th annual Quilt Walk and Car Show in Ladner Village on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to hundreds of cars and quilts, the event will include live entertainment, a pin up pageant, food trucks, vendors and more.

Puppeteer at local libraries

Master puppeteer and storyteller Elspeth Bowers will perform at both local libraries on Tuesday, Aug. 8. She will entertain with stories, songs and a puppet show from 11 a.m. to noon at the Ladner Pioneer Library and from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library.

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Delta Gymnastics is hosting a three-day parkour clinic for ages 15 and up from Aug. 12 to 14 at the Delta Sport Development Centre.

No experience is necessary to attend the clinic, which will teach basic parkour techniques, including rolls, vaults, flips and more.

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Monica Thomson (left), Shelagh Bannerman, Susan Schooley and Annie Lanteigne of Ladner partake in an adventure at Burns Bog called Bog Escape, a mystery series involving clues and problem-solving that runs throughout August.

Escaping from the bog Burns Bog Conservation Society offers its own take on escape room trend ADRIAN MACNAIR

O p t i m i s t p h o t o g ra p h e r

With a little bit of trickery and a lot of cunning, the four fugitives have found the key to their jail cell and are now making their escape down the boardwalk into Burns Bog as police sirens cry in pursuit.

“But we’re innocent!” cry the Ladner foursome, Shelagh, Susan, Monica and Annie. “We were framed!”

They do look pretty harmless, I think to myself.

But it’ll take a lot more than protesting to convince a judge they didn’t rob the bank. It’s going to take teamwork, puzzlesolving and quick thinking to exculpate these women from the overwhelming evidence stacked against them.

Further into Burns Bog they come across a black briefcase. Locked, naturally. If only they could get inside they may find further clues as to who the real criminals are!

The group is finally set free by the judge.

Shelagh and Monica read a note found nearby as Susan and Annie work at the lock. It’s a race against time to find the next clue before the police find them.

At last! Using the clues found inside the briefcase, the fugitives are away again, this time to listen in on a police scanner to help them open yet another box.

And so it goes, as lock after lock opens, and clue after clue is read, the women move closer and closer to finding real justice. Throughout the hour-long ordeal, eyebrows are furrowed, heads are scratched and eyes are strained, but in the end the clues lead to the judge’s chambers where the fugitives present their irrefutable findings.

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“We didn’t do it!” the women repeat as they come before the long arm of the law.

I’m actually half expecting a Tommy Lee Jones response: “I don’t care.”

But this judge does care.

In fact, he cares a great deal about the outcome of this case, for the sucessful exoneration of these Ladner women means they have a good story to

tell the next visitors.

They’re free! Ebullient cheers are heard, followed by cell phone selfies with the judge.

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Abstracts are a favourite this month at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen, and Adrienne Moore’s Destiny is one of the entries that sparkles with life in the South Delta Artists Guild’s new show Light & Loose.

Sharee Reynold’s Scorpio and Gemini also embrace the abstract that leaves so much room for the viewer to probe the expression of the artist. Lee Sova’s Rain and Epiphany show a gradation of warm gold with highlights of green while Irina Florov’s Dreaming Head is a piece reminiscent of Picasso.

Flowers have not been forgotten as Enya Jorge, Lynne Bernat and Ann Hilton provide eye-popping colour.

Groupings are difficult for the hanging committee, but it reserved one wall for drawings in pen and ink, as well as scratch art. These are usually

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Sharee Reynolds admires Adrienne Moore’s abstract Destiny. black and white, with a little coloured highlight.

Look for work from Doris Wright, Lennart Osterlind, Darlene Flaade and Dan Lonsdale. Veggies, hands holding flowers and Canterbury Cathedral Gate are all depicted.

Sometimes a surprise catches the eye, such as Dragon Fly by Marlene Strain, who has embraced the Zen doodle concept with swirls and whorls on bull rushes beside the focused Dragon Fly —

with colour added to the mix. A second work by Moore captures a dog sled team in colourful action.

Jan Rankin’s work glows with a rich patina of blues and greens, an atmosphere so typical of our West Coast rain forest.

Rankin has recently been accepted in the Canadian Federation of Artists’ On the Edge show.

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Getting back to nature in Fraser Valley CHRIS MILLIKAN

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Just outside town, a sculpted wooden Sasquatch welcomes visitors to Harrison Hot Springs. Like us, many stop for photos with this legendary being. As well, similar sculptures pose in other village spots. Giant footprints decorate pavement tiles linking hotels, public pool, restaurants or shops selling ‘Bigfoot’ chocolates.

This delightful lakeside village also boasts fine eateries featuring seasonal, locally sourced edibles.

The renowned Copper Room accords us an evening of haute cuisine, lively band music and inviting dance floor. Along the waterfront, cozy Morgan’s Bistro provides another exquisite dinner. And further on, Muddy Waters serves up mouthwatering casual fare and yummy baked goods.

Several trails around town furnish leisurely strolls. One circles the manmade lagoon, a fitting distance before breakfast

or after dinner. Another meanders through parks and neighbourhoods bordering the slow-moving Miami River.

And the Bridle Trail loops into nearby forests perfumed with woodsy aromas, where a wooden bridge leads onto the Spirit Trail, our favourite. Here, a local artist evokes sylvan spirits with 24 terracotta masks. Mounted high on soaring red cedar trunks, some express surprise; others grin; several meditate.

A lakeshore pathway leads us to the source of Harrison’s geothermal waters. Storyboards outline the nature and history of these celebrated hot springs bubbling up at over 70 degrees Celsius.

For generations, aboriginal families used them for therapeutic healing. The waters now piped to public pools and resort spas cool to a mere 29 to 40 degrees.

We’re reminded that prospectors returning from the goldfields capsized their canoe into glacierfed Harrison Lake in 1858.

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Glacier-fed Harrison Lake is just one of the attractions during a visit to Harrison Hot Springs.

Dreading frigid waters, warmth shocked them instead. Word of the curative waters quickly spread and the St. Alice Hotel and Bathhouse soon became B.C.’s first vacation retreat.

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We’ve often pedaled our bikes across quiet farmlands into Agassiz for

ice cream treats, but this visit we drive to nearby Sasquatch Provincial Park for a six-kilometre hike looping Hicks Lake.

Further encounters with nature begin at the resort marina. One morning, a six-passenger Harrison Eco Tours boat swoops us up the pristine Harrison River, widening out at the Chehalis River junction.

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Another afternoon, a 62-foot cabin cruiser carries us northward up the lake. While we absorb sweeping panoramas, the crew grills burgers on the sundeck. Our chicken burger lunches prove perfect.

Nearing Echo Island’s steep cliffs, guide Sterling circulates a large rock studded with black clamshells.

“These local fossils suggest an ancient seabed, likely pushed upward by tectonic plates,” he recounts. “Eons later, iceage glaciers carved out our beautiful, 60-kilometre long lake.”

Nestled amid majestic mountains less than two hours from Vancouver, Harrison Hot Springs offers us superb encounters with nature.

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Play Day@Delta Gymnastics offers activities for all ages

Delta Gymnastics is inviting the community to an upcoming free indoor and outdoor event designed to bring families together in a lively and entertaining atmosphere.

When Diane Steiner, the summer community and outreach program coordinator for Delta Gymnastics was given the opportunity to create an event that celebrates being active for Participaction 150, she wasted no time in developing Play Day@Delta Gymnastics.

The event is set for Sunday, Aug. 13 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Delta Sport Development Centre in Ladner’s civic precinct.

“I wanted to create an exciting event where Delta Gymnastics took the lead but partnered with community members and groups to deliver ‘try it’ activities,” says Steiner.

“These activities are meant to be for families of all ages, building fun into a multi-generational event that promises to have the whole family smiling.”

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Play Day@Delta Gymnastics next Sunday will feature indoor and outdoor activities.

As part of the Participaction 150 Play List, Play Day@Delta Gymnastics offers everything from martial arts, cheerleading, skateboarding and obstacle courses to circus arts, rock climbing, parkour and trampolining.

“We wanted to create activities that are accessible and inclusive to everyone,” says Steiner. “Our incredible facility allows us the opportunity to have both indoor and outdoor events in a space that pro-

vides a unique opportunity to explore movement in a fun and safe way.”

Play Day@Delta Gymnastics was made possible in part due to a community grant from Participaction 150 Play List. The Participaction 150 Play List is a national program designed to encourage all Canadians to sit less and move more.

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The Ladner Pioneers are a step closer to their first provincial title in a decade but it’s an even bigger prize that has really piqued their interest.

The Pioneers completed a three-game semi-final sweep of the Nanaimo Timbermen with a dominating 24-8 win on Monday night in Ladner to advance to the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association championship series against the Royal City Capitals.

It also means they are headed to the Six Nations of the Grand River reserve in Ontario for the President’s Cup, starting Aug. 27.

It will be Ladner’s first appearance at the national championships since 2007.

The Pioneers and Timbermen were the lone clubs from B.C. willing to commit to attend the week-long tournament that has now been expanded to include nine teams.

The trip will potentially serve Ladner well for 2018 when the showcase event will take place in Nanaimo. However, head coach Ross Frehlick sees no reason why this group can’t bring home the storied franchise’s third-ever national title.

“Being B.C. champions is something but what we really want is rings and the only way to get that is by winning the President’s Cup,” said Frehlick.

“Guys are going to understand what it’s going to take but for sure we can have success back there.

“They are all buying in right now and there is definitely a good vibe going on. I don’t remember the last time it was

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Ladner Pioneers Mike Tebbutt heads towards the net during his team’s dominating 24-8 victory over the visiting Nanaimo Timbermen on Monday night to sweep the WCSLA semi-final series. like this but it must be frustrating to play us because there is no time or space out there. Teams are having a hard time keeping up with us.”

The Pioneers had to shake off nearly two weeks of rust in their 8-6 series opening win against Nanaimo last Thursday. They then proceeded to go to work in a big way by dominating their longtime rival like never before.

One night later on the Island, they blitzed the hosts with eight goals in the opening 20 minutes and rolled to a 17-8 victory. It was

a loss that disheartened a usually competitive Nanaimo squad that showed up for game three in Ladner with just 14 players.

The Pioneers again jumped to a big early lead and cruised the rest of the way, finishing the night with nearly 80 shots.

“Our offence is flying right now. I know it’s not going to be like this all the time but our guys are playing with a lot of confidence,” added Frehlick.

Rookie standout Tyler Kirkby led the way in the game two victory with eight points, including

a hat trick.

Nathan Clare enjoyed a five point night, including three goals, while Andrew Schwab, Colton Dow and Sam Clare each scored twice. Spencer Bromley and Wyatt Pinder had a goal and three assists each.

With ice returning to the Ladner Leisure Centre next week, all of the Pioneers’ home games in the finals will be played at Sungod Arena in North Delta. Game one is slated for Wednesday at 8 p.m. and game three goes next Saturday.

Former DSS standout & now teacher hosting volleyball camp

One of the newest staff members at Delta Secondary requires no history lesson on the school’s long-running and successful boys’ volleyball program.

Andrew Robson played under Delta Sports Hall of Fame coach Barb Salt as a student at DSS before enjoying an impressive career at Douglas College where he continues to make an impact as an assistant coach with the men’s team.

The Ladner native finished up his Bachelor of Education degree at Simon Fraser University before being hired by the Delta School District and working at his former high school.

He begins his second-year at DSS in September and is wasting little time serving as a volunteer coach with the athletic program.

Robson is poised to be guiding the junior boys’ team this fall and is also hosting a pre-season camp.

The Welcome Back Volleyball Camp will take place from Aug. 28 to Sept. 2 and is open to boys and girls entering Grades 6-to-8. The sessions will be held at DSS and run daily from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $150 and includes a camp T-shirt.

“Barb did a great job building the program and (DSS teacher/athletic director) Shell

(Thompson) has also poured a lot of his time into it,” said Robson, who has also coached some DSS players with the North Delta based Element Volleyball Club. “I thought I would focus more on the younger ages.

“The camp is for Ladner and Tsawwassen kids and will really emphasize the basic fundamentals as they get ready for the school season.”

Robson added other local talent who went on to play at the collegiate or CIS level will also be assisting at the camp.

For more information and to register contact Robson at arobson@deltasd.bc.ca.

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Playoff thrillers earn A’s provincial title U13 “AA” baseball team headed to San Diego after memorable weekend in Campbell River

The Tsawwassen Athletics are B.C. Baseball’s 13U Pee Wee “AA” provincial champions after a thrilling playoff Sunday in Campbell River.

The Athletics fought off the hosts 13-12 in the championship game. The result came just a few hours after a 9-8 win over local rival North Delta in another backand-forth battle. The victory sends the boys to the Triple Crown Sports San Diego Summer Sizzle 13U Tournament Aug. 12-13 where they will be representing B.C. Tsawwassen’s road to the championship included round-robin wins over South Okanagan (22-1), Victoria (9-6) and Aldergrove (34-5) to clinch a semi-final berth, before falling 10-5 to Surrey-Newton.

The 10-team tournament also featured Abbotsford, West Kelowna and Tri-City.

The team includes: Adam Simpkin, Cooper Loewen, Kyle Losse, Jesse Mitran, Declan Speiran, Morgan McDonough, Lucas Nobbs, Declan Dunn, Ryan Heppner, Will Anderson, Gavin Wood and Nolan Wrathall.

The coaches are Brian Losse, Dave Wood and Greg Heppner.

This is a terrific age group for Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball with its two entries in Pee Wee “A” West League regular season play — the Sox and Canadians going 13-1-0 and 9-6-0 respectively. The Sox also captured the league playoff championship.

Tsawwassen Athletics are B.C. Baseball’s U13 Pee Wee AA provincial champions after an exciting weekend in Campbell River that included a 13-12 win over the hosts in the gold medal game.

Mosquito AAA Red Sox take momentum to provincials

The Ladner Red Sox AAA Tier 1 Mosquito all-stars head to provincials in Cloverdale this weekend with plenty of momentum.

The Red Sox have been playing some rock solid baseball of late as they took home the gold medal at the Abbotsford Can Am tournament.

With the combination of very solid pitching, timely hitting, and excellent defence, Ladner knocked off teams from Cloverdale, Victoria, North Shore, and Richmond.

The Sox then took down Maple Ridge in the final to secure the championship. It was a complete team effort.

The boys are having a great summer of ball and will be

one of the top two seeds at the provincials which conclude on B.C. Day. Amazingly, they have only allowed 23 runs in six league games, with no other team coming close.

“I am so thankful to have such a talented group from having only to choose from such a small number of kids.

Other big associations have well over a 100-plus kids.

Ladner had around 60 and only about 15 tried out this year,” said head coach Sean MacDonald. “I am proud that we are one of the top teams at the AAA level but am more proud of the fact that we have the lowest runs against average out of any team. It shows that we have very deep pitching and high level of defense.”

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“I am very fortunate to be part of this group, alongside some awesome defense, it’s nice to see the light switch has turned on at the plate and we are firing on all cylinders,” added McDonald. “We’ve hit five home runs in our last three games over the fence, simply amazing!”

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STUNNING 2015 BUILT HOME IN BEACH GROVE

1428 FARRELL CRESCENT TSAWWASSEN

$1,650,000

2 NEW KITCHENS AND PRIVATE TENNIS COURT

5113 WILSON DRIVE TSAWWASSEN

$1,595,000

STUNNING WESTCOAST INSPIRED CUSTOM HOME

5713 RIVER ROAD LADNER

$1,688,800

BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW HOME

W G NE TIN S I L

4941 FENTON DRIVE LADNER

$1,698,800

GORGEOUS MID CENTURY RANCHER

7711 116 STREET DELTA

$1,788,800

OVER 5,000 SQ.FT. OF LUXURY WITH VIEWS!

W G NE TIN LIS

4876 DOGWOOD DRIVE TSAWWASSEN

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

$1,798,000

344 ROSEHILL WYND TSAWWASSEN

$1,998,800

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

*Based on total REBGV MLS sales 2016. **For total residential and commercial transactions combined of all RE/MAX® sales associates in Canada for 2016.

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1.5 ACRE PARCEL WITH RS4 ZONING!

STUNNING GULF ISLAND VIEWS

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

THANKS TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS!

ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD

4016 W RIVER ROAD

$2,198,800

LADNER

UPDATED FAMILY HOME ON 2 ACRES

$2,250,000

TSAWWASSEN

2009-BUILT LUXURY RESIDENCE WITH STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS!

W G NE TIN S I L

3541 41B STREET

140 GRAHAM DRIVE

$2,498,800

LADNER

4.5 ACRES - INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY W G NE TIN S I L

$3,588,800

TSAWWASSEN

BEAUTIFUL HOME ON 25 ACRES! W G NE TIN S I L

2447 56 STREET

14680 BURROWS ROAD

$5,998,800

LADNER

$5,388,800

STUNNING 5.6 ACRE PROPERTY

28 ACRE HIGH EXPOSURE LOCATION 24 kms to Downtown Vancouver

W G NE TIN S I L

Lot 1 Hwy 99

LOT 1 HIGHWAY 99

300 COPSEFIELD DRIVE

LADNER

$6,888,800

TSAWWASSEN

21.44 ACRE INDUSTRIAL ZONED PARCEL

$6,888,800

STUNNING 55 ACRE CUSTOM ESTATE W G NE TIN LIS

5871 60 AVENUE

3200 WESTHAM ISLAND ROAD

$7,998,800

LADNER

LADNER

23 ACRE PARCEL NEAR INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR

$9,688,800

BEAUTIFUL 89 ACRE PROPERTY W G NE TIN LIS

2990 57B STREET LADNER

#7 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA IN 2016**

4218 KING GEORGE BLVD

$19,888,000

$11,500,000

#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.

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

*Based on total REBGV MLS sales 2016. **For total residential and commercial transactions combined of all RE/MAX® sales associates in Canada for 2016.

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#17 RE/MAX速 TEAM WORLDWIDE IN 2016***

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THANKS TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS!

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

OUR ONLINE MARKETING IS UNBEATABLE!

OUR FACEBOOK RESULTS OUR REW ONLINE RESULTS OUR FACEBOOK CAMPAIGNS REACH BETWEEN 100,000 - 1,000,000 PEOPLE PER WEEK

OUR REW CAMPAIGNS REACH BETWEEN 170,000 - 200,000 PEOPLE PER WEEK

OUR GOOGLE RESULTS OUR GOOGLE CAMPAIGNS REACH BETWEEN 400,000 TO 500,000 PEOPLE PER MONTH

FRASERELLIOTT.COM

OUR WEBSITE HAS BETWEEN 10,000 AND 15,000 VISITS A MONTH

#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.

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OUR TESTIMONIALS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES! To the Fraser Elliott Team, I'd like to thank you for a job well done selling my house. Your team is very professional and competent. No matter what questions I had, you people got back to me immediately with the answers and confirmed by other members of your team.

You were always easy to reach, and your expertise and knowledge was very much appreciated. I would highly recommend your team to anyone needing a Realtor. PS. The free moving van was a surprise and really helped, Thank You. - Ralph Rasmussen When we called Fraser Elliott it was only a matter of hours that he and Garrett, his teammate, were at our door to view the property and to set an asking price. They were very efficient and helpful. They sold our home within a week and we were amazed at their expertise and handling of the sale. Thank you so much Fraser's team for all your hard work. Well done!

- J&H I chose the Fraser Elliott Group to make the sale of my North Delta apartment happen and it did! I personally was confident that I had made a good choice. All the team were respectful and made me feel that my ideas and opinion were valued. Communication was pleasantly and skillfully done by Phil. The end result for the times was good and I would certainly consult them if ever needed.

- Lois Garrett gave an appraisal for my home and I considered other realtors, but Garrett's straightforward approach and no pressure attitude led me to list with him. I had reservations about selling during the winter especially after the major snowstorms we have experienced. They sent out a photographer who had to wade in a foot of snow to photograph the outside and despite the weather, the realtor's open house still took place shortly after. It was a roller coaster ride of negotiations which Garrett and Jennifer navigated with great skill and professionalism. The end result was the house was sold in a week. Overall, it was a great experience with the Fraser Elliott Real Estate Group. Well done. I would definitely recommend the Fraser Elliott Group to others.

- Don W

Fraser Elliott is a step up from other firms with whom I've listed. They delivered on marketing with professional photos and targeted Facebook marketing. They sold my commercial strata office unit in a matter of weeks, and for a very satisfactory price. Additionally they work as a team, not individual Realtors, and this ensures everything keeps moving. I would certainly recommend their services.

- Levi I'd like to say we developed a great relationship with Fraser's team while we went through the sales process, but the truth is we didn't have time. It was a week from signing up with the team to signing the sale documents!

What more can we say? A professional team that executes on their promise like a well oiled machine! They make magic. Bench strength we never imagined. No wonder they are award winning! Not using them would really be your loss. Choosing Fraser's team was the best decision we could have made.Thank you Fraser, Garrett, Julie, Amber, Rachel, James the photographer, and Kashmir the stager. You far exceeded our expectations.

We're sold!!

- Ray and Joanne M The Fraser Elliott Team, l'd like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to you and your entire staff on what l consider to be an outstanding job on the sale of my condo.

From our first meeting you told me that you would treat the sale of my condo the same way you would handle selling a $3 million home. You and your team stood by your word and did exactly that. I couldn't be happier! With the extremely tight window time you and your team was working with you made it all fit together. An outstanding performance by you all and my thanks and gratitude for all your hard work. I feel privileged to have met and worked together with such a congenial group as yourselves and will pass my positive recommendations on the appropriate people. Thanks again for the outstanding effort you all put in for me. Sincerely, - Dave Ennis

Our experience working with the Fraser Elliott group was excellent. We were very happy with all aspects of the service provided - sales agent, photographer and staging advice. Everything we needed was done in a very efficient manner and we were always kept in the loop about what was happening. Phil was a great sales agent. He was always on time, always answered my questions and was professional and honest. He was always upbeat and positive as well as thoughtful and understanding. As a busy mom with three little kids at home, Phil always took my concerns seriously and worked to accommodate our needs. I was very happy with our experience and I recommend Fraser Elliott Group to friends and family in the future!

- Sara Raouf Thank you to the Fraser Elliott group for selling our townhouse. We were really impressed with our initial meeting with Garrett, with the staging consultation and with the professional photographs taken of our townhouse. A great big thank you to Julie, Rachel, Jennifer and Amber.

They worked really hard on all of our showings and promptly got back to us to let us know the outcome after each one. We would highly recommend the Fraser Elliott group to anyone looking to sell their home.

- Bryant and Heather

#7 RE/MAX速 TEAM IN CANADA IN 2016**

I highly recommend the Fraser Elliott team . They are very professional and keep you posted continually . They did an amazing job to get us the best price possible for our house including providing a stager.

- Linda Nash We couldn't be happier with the experience we had selling our house with Fraser Elliott group! Everything was done in an efficient way, from the staging, professional photos, showings and negotiations. Philip did a great job selling the place and Garrett was able to negotiate the deal we wanted. All in two weeks! If we ever need to sell again we know where to go!

- Liselott and Mike McFarlane

#17 RE/MAX速 TEAM WORLDWIDE IN 2016***

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

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2016: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

TrishandTeri .ca • SELLING SOUTH DELTA FOR OVER 30 YEARS •

901 GALE PLACE $1,788,000

5325 6 AVENUE $1,588,000

4956 STEVENS LANE $1,548,000

16,222 SQFT. PRIVATE LOT Beautifully renovated Colonial Style home in English Bluff offering main floor living and 5 bedrooms up plus a guest cottage/studio.

NEW LISTING Stunning 12 year old heritage style 2,922 sqft. home with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths including 3 ensuites, nestled in private gardens w/outdoor living spaces in central Tsawwassen.

NEW LISTING Seldom available...colonial style home in English Bluff catchment in a quiet cul-de-sac on a 9,505 sqft. w/facing private lot. Beautifully appointed w/garden views from every room.

315-4770 52A STREET $499,000

504-1350 VIEW CRESCENT $529,900

1654 58A STREET $1,018,000

NEW LISTING PENTHOUSE! Beautiful 2bdrm/2bth corner suite in WESTHAM LANE. Centrally located, steps to bus, shops & recreation yet quietly tucked away at the S/E corner of thecomplex.

STEPS TO TOWN CENTRE Beautiful open plan S/E corner suite in The Classic offering 1,420 sqft w/2 bedrooms, 2 baths and an updated kitchen. Lovely southern exposed sunny deck.

BEACH GROVE 3 bedroom bungalow on a 7,492 sqft.

(75x99) rectangular east facing park like lot just steps to beaches, schools, and transportation to City, Malls and Ferries.

205-1175 FERGUSON ROAD $299,000

9-2603 162ND ST S. SURREY $1,348,000

5247 10A AVENUE $1,178,000

NEW LISTING Opportunity knocks! This 2 bdrm, 2 bath 974 sqft. condo is quietly yet centrally located in the heart of Tsawwassen steps to coffee shops, beach, parks & transportation.

SOUTH SURREY VINTERRA VILLAS spectacular 3,800 sqft 9 yr old 3 bdrm townhome w/full basement, media room, & main floor office. Situated on a residential street just steps to shopping.

NEW LISTING Large 8,966 sqft. lot in Central Tsawwassen with a very spacious Family Home with a Newer Legal Suite for potential mortgage helper. Main Living offers 4 Bedrooms.

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

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WWW.DELTAOPENHOUSE.CA

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NEW LISTING!

STEPS TO HOLLY SCHOOL!

PLAN FOR THE FUTURE!

#12 - 4748 54A Street, Ladner | $698,000

COME SEE - COME SIGH!

4586 61 Street, Ladner | $1,049,000

5248 Central Ave., Ladner | $1,099,000

Rosewood Court - 1,463 sqft - 3 bdrms - 2.5 bath.

Townhouse - many updates - great for retirees or young family

1,891 sqft – 4 bdrms – 2 bath – no thru street – 7,247 sqft lot Updates inc: appliances, HE Furnace, HW Tank & windows

Rancher with loft - 2 bdrms - 1 bath – 9,946 sqft lot Perfect holding property or build your dream home

ROOM FOR EXTENDED FAMILY!

5075 6th Ave., Tsawwassen | $2,088,000

3,849 sqft – 2 storey w/ basement – 4 bdrms – 4 bath - 8,956 sqft lot plus a 2 bdrm & 1 bath legal suite – detached garage / workshop

#305-1375 View Crescent, Tsawwassen | $449,000 ‘Fairview 56’ – 1,002 sqft – 2 bedrooms – 2 bathrooms top floor – open concept – west exposed – steps to amenities

INVESTORS/DEVELOPERS

5052 Calvert Drive, Ladner | $1,198,000

NEW LISTING! – two storey – 2,385 sqft – 4 bdrms – 3 bath – 6,480 sqft lot Accommodation for extended family – exceptional landscaping & gardens

TOP FLOOR!

WHY RENT?

WANTED: YOUNG FAMILY!

4631 Garry Street, Ladner | $1,998,000

Investors & Developers! – 105’ frontage x 164’ deep (17,699 sqft) lot Rancher – 2,427 sqft – steps to town centre, recreation & Parks

BUILD YOUR HOME!

5215 Chamberlayne Ave., Ladner $1,188,000 NEW LISTING! – 3 level split - 2,201 sqft – 3 bdrms – 3 bath – 6,243 sqft lot Quiet cul de sac location – open plan – many improvements – sun soaked backyard SCENICALLY SUPREME!

NO MORE STAIRS!

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#327-1441 Garden Place, Tsawwassen | $408,000

5532 46 Ave., Ladner

4569 Arthur Drive, Ladner | $1,588,000

4913 56TH Street, Ladner | $898,000

3709 34 Street, Ladner | $1,788,000

The Magnolia - 1,022 sqft – 2 bdrms – 1.5 bath Top floor – private outlook – fabulous location

SOLD

STEPS TO BEACH!

by Jackson & Lowe

Real Estate Team

ACROSS FROM MEMORIAL PARK!

Builders, Investors & Developers! – 14,331 sqft lot within Ladner Heritage – Conservation – steps to Ladner Village A LOT OF LIVABILITY!

1,644 sqft – rancher – 3 bdrms – 2 bath – 6,600 sqft lot Private & quiet area w/ West exposed yard PARK LIKE SETTING!

2,060 sqft – 4 bdrms – 3 bath – 2.04 Acres 475’ frontage – great location – farmland view LEGAL ONE BEDROOM SUITE!

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259 Centennial Parkway, Tsawwassen | $1,950,000

#102-4989 47 Ave., Ladner | $439,000

5400 Wesminster Ave., Ladner | $1,160,000

880 53A Street, Tsawwassen | $1,038,000

5555 46th Ave., Ladner | $1,649,000

2,645 sqft – 3 bedrooms – 2 bathrooms – office Flex room – Georgie award 2nd level – across from Beach

Park Regent Estate – 828 sqft – 2 bdrms – 1 bath – rainscreened Corner unit – South exposed patio – across from Memorial Park

2,157 sqft – 4 bdrms – 2.5 bath – dbl car garage 11,367 sqft lot – Updated & well maintained family home

2,542 sqft – 4 bdrms – 2 bath – 17,373 sqft lot Many updates throughout – Central Tsawwassen

3,063 sqft – 3 bdrms plus den up – 3 bath plus separate legal 1 bedroom suite 6,921 sqft lot – Near New!

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5526 6A Ave., Tsawwassen

1362 Farrell Ave., Tsawwassen

5275 Dixon Place, Ladner

5532 Spinnaker Bay, Ladner

4888 Ellis Lane, Ladner

3400 W River Road, Ladner

5447 Westminster Ave., Ladner

Thank you for your continued support over the years!

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BLAKE Chancey Chanc

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Personal Real Estate Corporation

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PRESIDENT of the Chanceys Real Estate Group 604-880-5552

direct 604-946-8899

BRAD Herzke

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604-946-8899

office 604-946-8899

Your local Langley resident & real estate agent

Unlicensed Assistant

SPRAWLING RANCHER WITH LOFT IN DESIRABLE VICTORY SOUTH AREA

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5091 Bentley Drive, Ladner Sprawling close to 4,000 sq.ft rancher with a loft in desirable Victory South area of Ladner.

This home is perfect for large family and for entertaining. 25 x21’ 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

$1,199,000

GREAT HOUSE! GREAT SHOP! GREAT LOCATION!

This home has everything you could possibility want! Over 2,000 square foot updated home with newer kitchen, baths, floors, appliances, etc. Nothing to do but more in and enjoy. Large 16,500 square foot lot for loads of outdoor enjoyment. Plus a HUGE 1,500 square foot detached garage/workshop. Potential for development.

5169 Whitworth Crescent, Ladner • $1,888,000

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A terrific 2,300 square foot home with many updates including beautiful kitchen. Large 17,100 square foot lot plus a detached garage. Potential for development.

5161 Whitworth Crescent, Ladner • $1,888,000

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5251 Regatta Way Ladner

The Chanceys Real Estate Group

604.946.8899

www.TheChanceys.com

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BLAKE Chancey Chanc Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-788-0480

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direct 604-946-8899

LINDA Chanc Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

PRESIDENT of the Chanceys Real Estate Group 604-880-5552

BRAD Herzke

SARAH Antifaev Antifa

604-946-8899

office 604-946-8899

Your local Langley resident & real estate agent

Unlicensed Assistant

HOT NEW PROPERTY! 4283 48B Street, Ladner

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Just minutes from Ladner Elementary (French Immersion) and Cromie Park.

Well maintained family home with living room, dining room, kitchen and 3 bedrooms on the main f1oor. Below features a spacious rec room, family room, den and 3 piece bath. All this on a rectangular 6,867 sq ft lot. Roof and windows replaced in 2004. Call Now!! $909,000

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GORGEOUS TOWNHOME IN BOUNDARY PARK CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION IN BROOKSWOOD

HUGE COUNTRY SIZE CORNER LOT - 60’ X 137’ Build up to 3,060 square foot home with 452 sq ft garage. Call for details.

4755 47 Avenue, Ladner • $982,000

LAKEWOOD GARDENS IN BOUNDARY PARK! Welcome home to this gorgeous 2 level townhome with 2,184 sq.ft of living space. This home features 3 large bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, incl. a lovely ensuite and large WI closet in the master bedroom. Enjoy a sunny eat-in sunny kitchen, with skylight and large windows. Kitchen opens to a lovely family room with fireplace and walk out private, sunny patio/yard. Large formal dining room opens to a spacious living room. Extremely well maintained self managed complex located right across from Boundary Park Lake. Double side by side garage.

Walking distance to everything, move into this beautiful home today!

Fantastic location, on one of the best streets in Brookswood! This property has excessive settlement and fill issues. Remedial work required on various areas including: property, foundation, house & garage. This 3 level split was tastefully updated 4 years ago. Open great room plan, white shaker style cabinets, huge island w/ quartz counters, s/s appliances & 5 burner stove. Lower level features family room, mud/laundry room off dbl garage & private den/office. Huge family room w/ french doors leading to covered patio & private yard backing onto green space! This house was made for entertaining! Upstairs has large master and 2 additional bedrooms. Back yard has huge 4 car garage with furnace and R/I bathroom.

6141 W Boundary Drive, Surrey • $699,000 19957 39a Avenue, Langley • $989,000

RE DU CE D! COACH HOME AVAILABLE NOW!

Should be ready to move in by the end of summer! 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 bedroom with luxurious ensuite and walk in closet. Loft area is great for guests 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.

4915 Central Avenue, Ladner • $1,388,000

SPACIOUS RANCHER!

Exceptional opportunity to own this large 7,513 sq.ft. lot with a spacious 1,500 sq.ft. rancher in popular Holly area of Ladner. This home features 3 bedrooms, kitchen, living and dining room. This family-friendly location is just minutes to Mountain View Park, Holly Elementary School & close to Ladner Village. Easy highway access to Richmond and Vancouver makes commuting a breeze. Bring your decorating ideas - Diamond in the rough - renovate or build.

6088 Brodie Road, Ladner • $849,000

The Chanceys Real Estate Group

604.946.8899

www.TheChanceys.com

*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)

*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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TAMMY MATSON 778.938.5599

PLATINUM AWARD

www.tammymatson.com tmatson@eastlink.ca

2016

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

NEW LISTING!!!

4600 62 St., Ladner $1,118,000

UPDATED rancher in unbeatable location!!! This 4 bed, 3 bath home with 2078 sq ft of living space is ideal for families with children (steps to HP school) or empty nesters wanting one level living! Updates include windows, roof, kitchen, flooring & baths - nothing to do but move in & enjoy! Loads of curb appeal with covered front porch & mature gardens. PRIVATE back yard with lovely deck, new hot tub & gorgeous landscaping is ideal for entertaining & outdoor living! This is a must see!!! OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

Thinking of a move???

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

Bhupinder Sodhi Prec* | Mike Bhayana Prec*

5027 60A Street, Ladner • $929,900

9101 Norum Road, Delta • $699,900

5108 59A Street, Ladner • $799,900

Tastefully updated 2 Storey home on a large 7,500 square foot lot. Recent updates include new flooring, new appliances and fresh paint. Updates over the past 10 years include beautiful new windows, kitchen cabinets, roof, HE furnace and so much more. Solids home with 2 bedrooms on main and 2 large bedrooms upstairs. Large west exposed back yard, RV parking. Close to Mountain View Park, bus, and Holly Elementary School. All you have to do is move in!

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER OR BUILDER ALERT!

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER OR BUILDER ALERT! Clean rancher on a nice rectangular 60x100 lot in the Ladner area. Plenty of recent renovations make this the perfect investment or great place for the growing family. Central location, close to schools and shopping in a family friendly neighborhood.

Open House Date: Sunday, August 6, 2-4 pm

This is a steal of a deal in the North Delta area.

This property boosts almost 6000 square foot rectangular lot. So many options here - live, rent out, or BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME!

Open House Date: Sunday, August 6, 2-4 pm

Mike Bhayana Personal Real Estate Corporation mike@srgbc.com | www.srgbc.com

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Open House Date: Sunday, August 13, 2-4 pm

604.379.2000

REMAX City Realty (Fraser St) #300 - 6330 Fraser Street, Vancouver V5W 3A4

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EMPLOYMENT GENERAL EMPLOYMENT ECE position available in local group daycare and preschool. Please call: 604809-7558 for details.

MUIRHEAD, Ann December 29, 1962 - July 8, 2017 It is with great regret that we announce passing of Ann (Lim) Muirhead. She was a fighter who took every opportunity to share experience love, hope, peace and grace in all did.

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A Celebration of Ann’s Life will be held on August 22 at Ladner Christian Fellowship - 5545 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make your donations to Delta Hospice Society (www.deltahospice.org).

ROSS, Kenneth (Ken) December 31, 1968 - July 28, 2017 Ken passed away suddenly in Princeton, BC. He was born in Calgary, AB. His family moved to Tsawwassen, BC. Ken leaves behind his father, George; mother, Fiona; and sister, Carol (Garry).

You will be sadly missed.

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OFFICE/CLERICAL Ladner Fish Processing/Distribution Plant

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A34 The Delta Optimist August 4, 2017 MARKETPLACE

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