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SPECIAL COMMUNITY RECOGNITION EDITION

THURSDAY

MAY 7

2020

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City is devising plan to re-open rec facilities 3

Her own race:

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Safety is key when re-opening City devising plan to be ready when OK given for parks and recreation facilities IAN JACQUES

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It will be a coordinated effort between multiple agencies to ensure the safest way possible to open up city recreation facilities and parks. That was the message from Delta Mayor George Harvie and Metro Vancouver board chair Sav Dhaliwal during Delta’s seventh virtual town hall last Thursday morning. Harvie was asked when recreation facilities would re-open in Delta. “We have to wait for direction from the provincial government,” said the mayor. “I know our MLA, Ravi Khalon, is working with Victoria on this right now. I know chair Dhaliwal has some information too. We are waiting for that.” Harvie put forward a motion that was approved by Delta council last week that requests staff work with the union and occupational health and safety committee to make modifications to all facilities. “The days of open counters are gone,” he said, “so we want to have these all prepared and ready to open up as soon as possible, but they have to be

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safe both for our employees and our customers.” Dhaliwal said Metro Vancouver is anxious to get all facilities open, but the biggest challenge continues to be physical distancing, which will have to continue for the foreseeable future. “Our staff is working

with provincial Health Ministry staff to make sure that we have proper guidelines and some of the precautions that we have to take,” he said. “I recognize that some facilities are opening, like golf courses, and we had to change extensively how we could open them safely…

the challenge for the staff is creating an environment that is safe. Social distancing will not go away when we open up these facilities. It will be a gradual opening.” Harvie said all Metro Vancouver cities are working together to share information on best practices

in a coordinated effort to re-open. Dhaliwal also addressed the situation at Delta’s two Metro Vancouver parks, Boundary Bay and Deas Island. “This is something we had worries from day one. The Easter long weekend was a time period where we expected crowds to gather and we took advice from Mayor Harvie to ensure safety for people,” Dhaliwal said. “Yes, we recognize how important it is for people to go into the parks and enjoy the open air and exercise, but it has to be done effectively and safely and that wasn’t working well, so we made temporary arrangements to close them during the long weekend. “Now we opened them up partially and it has been reasonably working well. Parking lots have been monitored and closed so we don’t have people coming from all over the region and this will continue for a while until we recognize that, yes, the spread of coronavirus is under control. We are taking direction from the provincial health officer and staff accordingly and try to keep the parks open.”

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Two Delta firefighters are being praised for their swift actions to rescue two young boys stuck in Boundary Bay last week. According to Delta police, officers were

contacted regarding two youths in distress about 100 metres off shore near 3rd Avenue and Centennial Parkway last Monday. “Due to the shallow waters, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre could not assist so Delta police

and Delta fire headed out to the scene and managed to locate a small boat nearby,” stated a post on the police department’s Facebook page. “Two Delta firefighters loaded their emergency equipment into the boat and rowed out to rescue the

boys. “The boys were returned to shore safely to the care of their mother. Apparently they had been playing on the beach at low tide, boarded the boat, but lost track of time and became trapped when the tide came in. The boys

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were fortunately in good condition after their escapade, just cold and wet.” Fire Chief Paul Schofield told the Optimist the boys were stuck for about three hours. He said the rescue was another example of the police and fire departments working together.

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Bylaws dep’t finds most COVID-19 compliant

Officers are typically issuing warnings, but one nail salon in Ladner has been given $500 fine IAN JACQUES

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It’s been a busy month and a half for Delta bylaws staff as officers have been forced to deal with a new stream of calls due the COVID-19 pandemic. Hugh Davies, manager of bylaw enforcement, said the pandemic has seen the department answer a variety of new calls while also maintaining city services and its usual calls for service. Davies said there have been a lot of calls from the public notifying the city of non-compliance issues. “We’ve had a few nail studios — one in Ladner and two in North Delta — which closed and then we got reports that they

were trying to open again,” he said. “We’ve issued a number of warnings; one in Ladner was given a $500 fine. We know these are businesses and their livelihoods are at stake, so we try to deal with it by way of warning in a reasonable manner, but sometimes you have to take further action. “Luckily most of the businesses have been very compliant and we haven’t had too many issues where we have had to issue fines.” Davies said there have also been lots of social distancing checks in public spaces such as parks, along the dike and at sport courts and fields. “There has been lots of that. Where we have seen a need for signage we have

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People have generally been following the rules when it comes to closed amenities like the turf field at Dugald Morrison Park in Ladner.

done that,” he said. “Skate parks were an issue in the beginning where we would go out and speak with the youth and then they would be back a short while later, so we had to get police involved a bit and it’s not

an issue anymore. “Getting messages out about the need to social distance was a challenge in the beginning, but in general now people have been following the rules.” He said in March as the

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It’s been a mixed bag from COVID-19 questions to general queries around city services. The City of Delta established a call centre March 27 that has been open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. seven days a week. Director of planning Marcy Sangret told the Optimist the city is pleased with how the operation has been working. “We have always taken calls from the public during normal business hours, but at the end of March we launched the call centre, which included coverage of the weekends,” said Sangret. “The call centre has been running out of a combination at city hall Monday to Friday and remotely on Saturday and Sunday.” Sangret said call volumes have varied. “We certainly get more calls Monday to Friday

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Davies said on top of all the COVID-19 calls, bylaws officers are still responding to general calls such as animal control and renewing business licences. “Everyone has a pretty full caseload,” he said. “We have six officers working from about 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day with three on during the day and three at night. It’s been a busy time for sure.” As the province begins to announce its re-opening plans, Davies said Delta’s bylaws department will assist in any way possible. “It’s going to be mainly educational, but whatever the order is we will assist the owners of that business to get it in place,” he said.

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orders came out from the provincial health officer, bylaws staff was tasked with different notifications to make. “For example, there was the order about personal care facilities, gyms, yoga, hair stylists, massage, which are all physical contacts, so we check all the business licences and go to visit all of those establishments and provide them with the notice and the new restrictions,” Davies said. “We also visited all the grocery stores to give them information and give them directions on how to handle social distancing. We recommended the markers on the floors, wiping and sanitizing shopping carts and shopping baskets.”

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and that includes calls on day-to-day business not related to COVID-19. On the weekends we have fewer calls and we still get calls not related to the COVID-19 situation and our staff try to manage those calls if they come in on the weekend,” she said. “We have everything from a dozen calls on some days to upwards of 50. We had a lot of calls over the Easter long weekend and it has gone down a bit as people have settled in.” Sangret said calls about COVID-19 have ranged from what’s open to the now-cancelled Spring Clean-Up and other city services. “There have been other questions about how things can be opened, as well as bylaw infractions and how people can do business online such as paying their bills or pick up blue recycling bins,” she said. Delta’s call centre is available at 604-946-4141.

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Potato growers feel pandemic’s pinch With many restaurants now closed, product continues to pile up in storage SANDOR GYARMATI

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Restaurant closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic is putting the squeeze on Delta potato growers, but hopefully a just announced federal program can ease that pressure. BC Fresh chairman Pete Guichon said while stores continue to sell locally grown reds, yellows and other varieties, Kennebec potatoes, which are almost exclusively in this province grown in Delta, have piled up in storage. That variety is primarily used for French fries and dishes in the restaurant industry. A lifelong farmer and member of the historic Delta farm family, Guichon of Felix Farms is the biggest potato grower among several longtime farm families growing the product locally. “The other varieties that sell retail are doing well but it’s the food service industry that concerns us the most,” Guichon said. He said it’s a problem growers are facing throughout North America, but for the time being the 900 tonnes he has in storage, which would have been moved out by this month, may still be around until August. While the potatoes store well, they would not be ideal if kept much longer, he said. What’s more, an upcoming fresh crop of Kennebecs could be added to that stored supply, creating an unwanted glut. “We feel pretty confident keeping them until the end of May and into June but this year we’ll have potatoes until the end of July. That’s what our numbers are showing now and it’s a risk but we don’t have a heck of a lot of choice. I’m more concerned with the product I have in the ground right now that will be ready at the end of July,” said Guichon. While it’s too soon to panic or make dire predictions, the sooner things can open up the better, said Guichon, adding he may still end up with too much product if restaurants can only allow limited seating for any lengthy period. “It’s not just potatoes but anything to do with restaurants like cabbage growers. Milk is selling

announced Tuesday federal aid for farmers and processors, including a $50 million purchase program for surplus food, product which would be redistributed to food banks and

well in stores but milk producers have had to dump some product because of the amount that would have gone to the food service industry,” he added. The Liberal government

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

• April 28, 3:26 p.m., 16th Avenue and 56th Street: Complainant contacted police regarding vehicles speeding on 16th Avenue. Police conducted enforcement in the area, and stopped two vehicles doing 50 km/h in the posted 30 km/h zone. Both drivers were area residents. Police noted that most vehicles were travelling well within the posted

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speed. • April 28, 6:45 p.m., 49th Street: Complainant contacted police to report that his backpack had been stolen. Later, the complainant notified police that his backpack was not stolen, that a neighbour kept it in safekeeping after finding the backpack. No items were reported missing. • April 28, 7:20 p.m., English Bluff Road: Officer observed a vehicle driving erratically. The officer engaged their emergency lights and attempted a

traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop, but pulled into the driveway of a nearby residence. The officer detected a strong odour of liquor on the driver’s breath, and administered an alcohol screening device test, which resulted in a “FAIL.” The driver was served a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition, and also received violation tickets for no insurance, no driver’s licence and the wrong licence plate. • April 29, 12:31 p.m., 1000-block of 56th Street: Delta bylaw department

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requested police attend skateboard park due to three teenagers skateboarding despite the park being closed. The teens apologized for being there, stating that it was getting difficult with the lack of activities they were allowed to do because of COVID-19. Police agreed and wished that it would end soon. Teens cleared the area with no issue. • May 3, 2:39 p.m., Ferry Causeway: Complainant called police to report a possible impaired driver set to disembark from a ferry. On arrival of the ferry, police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Due to a strong odour of liquor emanating from the vehicle, the driver was administered an alcohol screening device test, which resulted in a “FAIL.” The driver was served a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition.

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• April 27, 8:25 p.m., Brodie Road: Complainant phoned police to report a noisy party, and advised that it sounded like five to six people laughing and playing soccer, and that the noise had been going on for an hour. Upon arrival, all was quiet, no sounds of people laughing or any noise at all. • April 28, 10:37 a.m., 4000-block of Elliott Street: Complainant reported to police that a male had walked out of the store with a bottle of wine without paying. Complainant was able to provide an accurate description of the male, and was able to advise what way he was travelling. Police patrolled the area and located a male matching his description. A search revealed the stolen bottle of wine, valued at $17, and an open bag of pepperoni sticks which appeared to

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have been stolen from a neighbouring business. The suspect was released with conditions, and to report to Delta Probation. • April 30, 12:46 p.m., Ladner Trunk Road and Central Avenue: Complainant reported to police that a vehicle travelling westbound on Ladner Trunk Road had driven over the median and was driving the opposite direction of traffic. The complainant was unable to get the licence plate number, but provided police with a description of the driver. Area patrols were negative. • May 1, 10:45 a.m., 4000-block of Westminster Avenue: Police were contacted regarding several males drinking in a park. Upon arrival, police located one male sitting by himself on a park bench. Although it appeared the male had been drinking, he was not intoxicated to a point where he couldn’t care for himself. There were no signs of recent consumption in the area — no empty cans or bottles of liquor were found. The male remained at the park. • May 1, 8:26 p.m., 5000block of Laurel Drive: Complainant called to report that a homemade arrow had landed on a shed in his yard, coming from a nearby property. Police spoke with the amateur archer and warned him of the dangers of playing with such things in residential areas. The archer apologized to the complainant. The arrow was seized for destruction. No injuries. • May 3, 1:01 a.m., 4000-block of 88th Street: Complainant reported loud music emanating from the area, but no specific address was provided. Police attended area but no music or disturbance could be heard.

Delta police executed a search warrant and arrested two suspects in an ongoing investigation last Thursday afternoon in Boundary Bay. Speculation on social media that the arrests were part of a meth lab operation are false, according to police. DPD spokesperson Cris Leykauf told the Optimist officers executed the search warrant at a home

on 66A Street. She said police anticipate they will be forwarding charges to Crown in relation to evidence found at the scene. “There is significant speculation on social media that police were investigating a meth lab,” said Leykauf. “That’s not the case. There is no evidence to suggest drugs were being produced at this site.” She said police do not believe the home poses a risk to public safety.

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for the George Massey Tunnel. That’s according to the Ministry of Transportation which had planned to have a business case completed by the end of this year. The ministry notes its work is continuing toward completing it by fall 2020. The government has boiled down the options to two, one being a new immersed eight-lane tunnel and the other being a long-span bridge with the same number of lanes. Last year, a task force of Metro Vancouver mayors endorsed an eight-lane immersed tunnel.

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Murphy’s Law

TED MURPHY

s our federal and provincial governments hemorrhage red ink dispensing financial relief to pandemic-ravaged Canadians, it’s only natural for taxpayers to turn toward their local government with a hopeful glance. What are the folks at city hall, property owners might ask, going to do to help me get through this unprecedented time in our history? The short answer is not a whole lot, at least not compared to senior levels of government, but that’s not because they’re an uncaring bunch. Rather, it’s got everything to do with the limitations of local government, which can’t run a deficit like its senior counterparts, nor can it borrow money to balance its operating budget. That’s not to say Delta council members’ collective hands are tied, but the constraints placed on their powers by the province limit their options, including taking the just-add-it-to-the-ever-growing-deficit option off the table. Last week council cut a proposed 3.5 per cent property tax increase for 2020 in half, but that means bills will still rise by 1.75 per cent, or roughly $42 for the average home, at a time when many homeowners are struggling to pay mortgages, grocery bills and much more. The tax rate reduction was largely a result of deferring capital projects, so it’s not like it was a particularly tough choice to put off some road works and park improvements until a later date. Could council members have dug deeper and held the tax hike to zero, a suggestion made by former mayor Lois Jackson? That would have only saved the average homeowner another $42, which is hardly make it or break it kind of money, but it’s more about the message it would have sent, similar to what a temporary pay cut for politicians would have conveyed had one been entertained. To be fair, the city is facing its own cost pressures. It’s expected to see a $5 million drop in revenues from nowclosed recreation facilities as well as declines in investment income and development fees that could total almost $4 million more, which has forced it to lay off staff and dig into surplus accounts. City hall is reluctant to dig any deeper to better position itself for next year and beyond, but it’s hard to fathom it’s going to get any worse than today.

COVID-19 challenges will spur innovation down on the farm

pring always seems to sneak up on me. More than any other season it feels like it is half over before you notice it. It may be that this is a super busy time of the year for me. We have all kinds of veggies in school farms performing in overdrive with the good early weather and it looks like we are in for a good stretch over the next few days. I was speaking with local farmer Jack Bates the other day and we talked about markets and supply chains in the midst of unusual circumstances. Some dairy farmers would have no doubt cried over spilled milk a few weeks back as they had to dump a lot of product. Thankfully, it looks like things are back to normal now. Potato farmers are hoping we will make our own homemade fries as the processing of frozen fries for the hospitality/tourism industry is at a major low. I have been doing my level best on this front and will continue to do so. Forever. Bates noted that an early welcome to spring is producing a bumper cabbage and turnip crop, and spuds got in the ground a lot earlier than usual. The Farm Roots farm has warba and russet potatoes pushing out of the ground and the farm stand at Boundary Bay has

Community Comment MIKE SCHNEIDER

been open for a few weeks now. The farm stand will be open right up until the end of fall harvest so make sure you stop by as our organic vegetables start to make their way out of the ground on the trip to your dinner table. Although the Delta Farm Roots farm will be open and operating as per usual, the program itself has been suspended as have all of the Delta School District’s academy programs for the 2020/2021 school year. As disappointing as this is for everyone, and especially the Farm Roots students, the impact of physical distancing restrictions at the farm while bussing kids to the site made the tough decision necessary. Delta is recognized as an innovative school district, not only in British Columbia and Canada but in several countries around the

world. The suspension will only give time to incubate creative ways to enhance and build on the success of the program so that it will eventually re-open in a very big way. Teachers, school district staff and other stakeholders will spend lots of time to prepare to expand the programming for the benefit of all of us. The community has always supported the programming and we certainly need your support now more than ever. If you are a parent of elementary aged children, especially those in grades 5 to 7, you should consider reading up on the Farm Roots program at https://deltalearns.ca/farmroots/. There are a myriad of agri-food and agri-tech careers out there that should not be overlooked and that are critical to our collective well-being. COVID-19 has affected us all in some way or form. Thankfully the sun still shines and school farms in the region, big and small, will continue to provide us with fabulous produce. This setback will help us innovate further. A problem is an opportunity to improve. Mike Schneider is founder of Project Pickle and likes to write about growing, cooking and eating food. He is a Jamie Oliver Food Revolution ambassador.

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Grateful COVID-19 patient happy at home after four weeks in ICU

Editor: I’m home! On March 17 I went to the ER at Delta Hospital with fever and cough and was diagnosed with COVID-19. From there I was immediately transferred to Abbotsford Hospital COVID-19 intensive care unit. During 18 days on life support, I remember nothing but I do know that my son posted my condition on Facebook. The response was overwhelming with good wishes and prayers from so many people and churches in this community and even people overseas, many of whom I had never met. This was a scary time awakening to find I couldn’t move my arms or legs from lack of mobility. The small amount of muscle mass I had was gone, leaving me very weak and

breathless. My husband also contracted the virus but fortunately a milder version. Thank you to all those who helped him during his isolation with meals and prayers for recovery. After four weeks I was transferred back to Delta Hospital and I must admit I had some reservations. How could I go from high acuity care to a small community hospital? What if they didn’t know much about COVID-19 or I should suffer a relapse? I need not have worried as arriving on the ward I instantly relaxed. Such a contrast from isolation to friendly nursing and medical staff and people to talk to and I was no longer hooked up to so many machines. Recovery is very slow and will last several more weeks or even months for

my lungs to heal. I’ve had to learn how to walk again and even swallow, making my first cup of tea in six weeks so delicious. I do get frustrated at times but then I reflect how far I have progressed and realize I must be patient. This is a dreadful virus and extremely scary. I urge all of you to take the precautions necessary to safeguard your health. We are so blessed with incredible health care in B.C. and I marvelled at the courage of our nursing, medical and support staff during this frightening time. It is not possible to individually thank everyone for their good wishes and especially their prayers for my recovery but I so appreciate all of them. I am so touched by the people in South Delta. What a great community. Kathy Robertson

Ladner Legion thankful to community for its support during difficult times

Editor: On behalf of myself, the executive and staff of the Legion, Delta Branch #61 in Ladner, we wish to extend a huge vote of thanks to our community for its support during these challenging times. The Legion has contributed to our community for over 90 years and it is wonderful that we are now receiving much needed support from the community, various organizations and our own Ladies Auxiliary. We are keeping our head just above water, thanks to the many generous donations from the Go Fund Me page set up for us by Laura LaBounty

(a huge thank you to her for doing this) and direct donations to the Legion. In addition, we have applied for every bit of government and services relief that we are able to. Our executive and volunteers, including our branch manager, have been hard at work during the closure. They have been taking care of business on hand and doing some necessary repairs, so thanks to all of them. Special thanks to Dave Olson who volunteered his time to paint the interior of the lounge so it will be clean and fresh when we reopen. Staff are ready and

anxious to return to work and provide you with the exceptional service you are all accustomed to. We are looking forward to participating in whatever may be the new “normal” for service during the restart of business activities. Rest assured, our primary focus will always be the health and safety of our members, guests and staff. Once again, thank you to all who have contributed with donations and time. We look forward to seeing you all once we reopen. Stay safe. Gerry Bramhill President RCL Delta Branch #61

Delta’s property tax hike is an insult to those struggling to pay the bills during pandemic

Editor: Re: Property tax hike cut in half, April 30 How out of touch are Mayor George Harvie and Delta council? How very kind of them to lower the tax increase to 1.75 per cent from 3.5 per cent. This is an insult to the taxpayers and business owners alike. Just in case this council hasn’t noticed, there are a great deal of people and business owners that can’t make their mortgage payments. How can they be expected to pay their taxes

on time? The City of Vancouver has moved its property tax deadline from July 3 to Sept. 30, realizing that many people are really struggling. It should also be mentioned that Mayor Kennedy Stewart and Vancouver council have taken a 10 per cent pay cut doing their part to help. Has Delta council? Maybe don’t be so quick to give yourself a pat on the back or give yourselves a raise any time soon. I do, however, give credit to

former mayor Lois Jackson for speaking out about having no increase at all. It will be noted by the taxpayers and business owners of Delta how out of touch this council is. Its actions in this period of crisis will be remembered. It seems that Harvie has only signed the back of a pay cheque and never the front. Maybe he will be a one-term mayor, but the taxpayers and business community will be watching to see what this council does or does not do. D. MacDonald

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Delta’s Korean War veterans encouraged to share stories Editor: This year marks the 70th anniversary of the commencement of the 37-month-long Korean War, June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953, and the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, both of which are not well known by Canadians, nor is the Korean War, a topic of history classes in Canadian high schools across the land; nor for that matter, in the United States as well. Those two points are facts, not fiction, but both are historical points that can be turned into known facts to go along with other Canadian military accomplishments worldwide such as Vimy Ridge, Juno Beach, the Battle of Chrysler Farm, South Africa, Liberation of the Netherlands, the six-year Battle of the Atlantic and other events in which Canadians were front and centre such as the Devil’s Brigade, Dam Busters and the Battle of Britain. It is my intention, which I have addressed with Optimist publisher Matt

Blair, to commission a full-page coverage of the Korean War centred on personal comments from Delta area veterans of the war, coupled, hopefully, with support from local businesses to appear in a June edition, preferably on Thursday, June 25, the actual anniversary commencement date. To that end, I request Korean War veterans who reside in Delta to contact me at cysrcn@gmail.com within the next 21 days to discuss further their contribution. To add emphasis to this cause, it ought to be known the average age of a Canadian Korean War veteran is in the late 80s or early 90s and as the 75th anniversary is five years away, there is reason to believe not many of the 27,000 Canadian army, navy, air force, merchant marine and Canadian Red Cross nurses who served will be alive to celebrate the 75th, in that Korean War veterans, on average, die about five years younger age than do Second

World War veterans. Strange but true according to DVA records. So, the appeal to Korean War veterans to assist in addressing this oversight in the history of Canada is front and centre. When I was designated as the national public information officer of the Korea Veterans Association of Canada, Inc., I was given three tasks: [1] to educate Canadians that there was the Korean War; [2] to educate Canadians that Canada was a participant; and [3] to educate Canadians that Canadians performed magnificently. It has been a long, hard-fought correspondence battle over 30 years fraught with many disappointments but the cause remains and needs local support from veterans, media and businesses. Two persons of prominence have assisted: initially Vicki Huntington, ex-MLA, and current MLA Ian Paton. To each, I am thankful for their support. Bob Orrick

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The Optimist binds us all together

Editor: It took a jolt from a Vancouver Sun article last week to remind me that I had yet to respond to the Optimist’s April 9 appeal for donations because of “unprecedented challenges” due to “very significant revenue loss from advertisers.” The Sun article noted that many newspapers have already been on “the precipice” (given heavy competition from other media) and that the pandemic crisis “just pushed them over the edge.” I was aware that many

community newspapers in the United States had gone under, but hadn’t stopped to realize how many ads for shops, organizations, professional services and flyers had disappeared from our weekly edition of the Optimist. I was startled to read that 15 community newspapers in Manitoba and Ontario had already been shut down by Postmedia Network, and realized the Optimist was truly in peril now if its staff members were already taking salary cuts or being laid off — as have their counterparts in

other provinces. Without our community newspaper, how would we learn about sports, fitness, recreation programs, theatrical productions, charitable fundraisers, service club projects, volunteer opportunities, discussion groups, school activities, community events, local authors, worship services, artists and exhibitions as well as relevant news of note beyond our boundaries? The Optimist helps bind us all together. It deserves our financial support. Wellner Gagnier

Public enjoys piece of paradise with stroll at Springs

Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge the management and staff of Tsawwassen Springs during the lockdown of the last six weeks. They graciously opened

up their golf course and allowed the general public (and their dogs!) to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and nature while staying on the designated paths. I shall miss our morning walks among the serene landscape and will be

forever grateful to have enjoyed a piece of paradise during this most difficult time. The staff truly did adhere to the mantra, “We’re in this together.” Thank you. Leslie Kozlowski

Lengthy engineering project must be setting a record Editor: I’m no civil engineer, but the engineering project along Arthur Drive, 28th Avenue and 52nd

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he real estate industry is taking all the necessary safety protocols to ensure home sales can continue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Market activity is down substantially, like it is in any industry, however sales are getting done,” says Linda Chancey of the Chanceys Real Estate Group that includes husband Bob and son Blake. “We’ve still got motivated buyers and sellers and we’re taking all the precautions so we’re adapting to this new normal.” She says three of the four deals they have closing this week were done from start to finish during the pandemic, proving that transactions can still safely take place at this time. Linda says they’re using Facetime and Zoom to interact with clients but also continuing to show properties in person by adhering to social distancing guidelines, wearing gloves and masks, and not allowing buyers to touch anything in a home. Open houses have been temporarily suspended to avoid crowds gathering and to ensure safe social distancing.

those who are in the market are serious buyers, not looky-loos. All aspects of the real estate transaction, from inspections to appraisals to legal conveyancing, are still taking place, although there have been some modifications in each process to meet provincial health guidelines. The Chanceys, who have sold 400 homes in the past five years, 90 per cent of which have been in Ladner and Tsawwassen, are hands-on with clients from start to finish. As these transactions are often the largest financial deals of their clients’ lives, the Chanceys feel it is important they deal directly with buyers and sellers instead of passing off that responsibility to assistants or junior agents. Because of this approach, some of their clients have dealt with them on upwards of a dozen transactions. The Chanceys are donating advertising space in the Optimist every week to Deltassist, the local social services agency that’s helping so many people during the pandemic.

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Former mayor sees the value of her local paper Beth Johnson says Optimist is vital thread connecting community BETH JOHNSON

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In a recent issue of this, our local paper, there was a rather remarkable fullpage ad entitled, “Make your mark on history.” In it, the Delta Optimist made a polite, restrained and important appeal to you, the reader, to contribute a financial donation to the paper to help it survive as revenues drop drastically during this once-in-alifetime crisis. The writer pointed out the 98-year history of the Optimist and the part it has played in our community. As remarkable as that is, I wanted to add an appeal of my own; an appeal based on what you, personally, will lose if we lose this one last piece of the chain that links our past to our present, and each of us to the other. Do you have children or grandchildren who play in locals sports? Do you shop locally? Do you want to know what that development proposed

The truth is, there is no other one place where we can learn these things about our community. to go in down the street is all about? Do you want to know what’s going on at the Legion, the locallyrun theatre, the library, the schools? Do you want to know what’s on offer at your favourite restaurant, your favourite gift shop, your favourite food store? Do you look at the ads and announcements at the back, the obituaries and the memorials, the anniversaries and birthdays that your family and friends, and people you’ve lost track of, post? Are you a member of one of our service clubs — Rotary, Kinsmen, Lions — and hope that others will be able to find out about your fundraiser for community works like water parks and play equipment? Are you involved in a club that is looking for members and

relies on the local paper to let that be known? Many of these things aren’t happening now, and that’s part of the problem. But just for a moment, imagine that when this is all over, and things gradually resume, there is no local newspaper to fulfill this role. Where will you hear about all these things? How will you get your local message out? The truth is, there is no other one place where we can learn these things about our community. Sure, we have the internet, and you can access the Optimist there too, but only if it’s still in business. But we need a thread that runs through the past, through the present and into the future, and that weaves its way through all our lives in one way

or another, to keep us together and aware of all the wonderful things our home town has to offer. I used to be the mayor of Delta, in the 1990s, and I can say positively that without this paper, our community would have been a different and poorer place (and as you can imagine, I didn’t always completely agree with their coverage!). To lose our one local connection now would be an unimaginable loss. It has happened in many, many communities across the country. I implore you — let’s not let it happen here. I have contributed, on an ongoing as well as on a one-time basis. Every dollar counts. Please join me in keeping our Delta Optimist alive. Beth Johnson was mayor of Delta from 1990 to 1999. Editor’s note: If you would like to subscribe or donate to the Optimist, visit www.delta-optimist. com, call 778-987-8457 or email kengelland@deltaoptimist.com.

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pLease taKe Notice that at the Regular Meeting of Council to be held on MoNday, May 11, 2020 at 4:00 p.M., in the Council Chamber, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta BC, Delta City Council will consider third reading of: 1. “delta zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 amendment (Northcastle 2. “delta zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 amendment (Bhandal Homes Ltd. – LU008988) Bylaw No. 7919, 2020” which relates and grewal – LU008991) Bylaw No. 7922, 2020” which relates to the property at 5098 Kirk Place, as shown outlined in bold and to the property at 11880 87 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold marked “Subject Property” on the attached Map 2. Zoning and marked “Subject Property” on the attached Map 1. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7919 involves a proposal to rezone the Amendment Bylaw No. 7922 involves a proposal to rezone the subject property from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) subject property from Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7) in order to allow a two-lot Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7) in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single detached dwelling subdivision and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed. proposed. Map 1

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Pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act and Council’s April 6, 2020 resolution waiving the public hearing for both of these applications, there will not be a Public Hearing for Bylaws No. 7919 and 7922. Website: www.delta.ca April 6, 2020 Special Council Meeting Agenda Item F.03 iMportaNt iNforMatioN regardiNg tHe May 11, 2020 regULar MeetiNg In accordance with Local Government Meetings and Bylaw Process (COVID-19) Ministerial Order No. M083, please be advised that this Regular Meeting is NOT open for the public to attend in person in order to help prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). The meeting will be broadcast through video streaming at www.delta.ca/watchlive. aNd taKe fUrtHer Notice that in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Delta City Hall is currently closed to public access (as of the time of writing this notice). To enable the continuation of essential services and to support our community, City staff are maintaining some City services, including processing of development applications. For more information on Delta’s response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, please visit Delta’s website at www.delta.ca/covid-19. Access to the proposed Bylaws, detailed maps and other relevant information and regulations are available at https://delta.civicweb.net/filepro/documents (March 9, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.06 for LU008988 and February 24, 2020 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.05 for LU008991.) If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposed rezoning applications, please contact the Community Planning and Development Department by email at cpd@delta.ca or by phone at 604.946.3380. Staff are regularly monitoring and responding to emails and calls. Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, friday, May 8, 2020. Comments should be referred to: Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 | Email: mayor-council@delta.ca City of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2

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Delta woman left shaking after winning $500,000 Delta’s Jolene Keith just moved into a new home with her husband, and will be able to pay off her mortgage a whole lot quicker after she matched five numbers to win Daily Grand’s secondary prize in the April 20 draw. “I couldn’t believe it right away,” said Keith, who opted to take the lump sum prize of $500,000 over $25,000 a year for life. I had to put my phone down for a few minutes because I was shaking for a few minutes and it didn’t seem real.” Keith was working from home when she had discovered she was a big

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Jolene Keith took a lump sum payment after winning the Daily Grand last month.

winner. “I was working early on Tuesday morning,” said Keith. “My husband texted me saying he had won $10

on his tickets, so I checked mine. When I found out I won Daily Grand, I took a screenshot of the win and sent it to him and said, ‘I think I have you beat’.” Keith bought her winning ticket through PlayNow.com’s lottery subscription, and has been buying her lottery tickets online for the last four years. “I find buying online so much more convenient. It guarantees that I’ll never lose my ticket or the dog won’t eat them,” she said. “Before, my husband and I were bad at checking our lottery tickets when we went out to buy them.”

Regulations limit lawn sprinkling to twice a week Lawn watering restrictions came into effect in Metro Vancouver May 1 that limit sprinkling to two mornings a week. For residential properties, even-numbered addresses will be able to use lawn sprinklers on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4 to 9 a.m. Odd-numbered addresses can do so on Thursdays and Sundays from 4 to 9

a.m. Trees, shrubs and flowers can be watered any day from 4 to 9 a.m. if using a sprinkler and at any time if using a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container or drip irrigation. The regulations will be in place until Oct. 15. “Long range climate projections show that our region can expect increasingly hot and dry summers

in the future,” said Sav Dhaliwal, chair of Metro Vancouver’s board of directors. “Implementing good conservation habits now will help us meet the ongoing challenges of population growth and climate change, both of which put increasing pressure on our water system. We all have to do our part and conserve water whenever we can.”

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It started with a walk in a full suit of 15th century plate armor. That was followed when Darth Vader made an appearance and last Friday it was Chewbacca roaming the streets. “That Star Wars Guy” has created quite a buzz on social media the past few weeks with numerous posts and photos of his costume walks down 56th Street in Tsawwassen. “I am a professional film and television actor and I was also a Disney cast member many years ago (before they built California Adventure), as well as acting in Disney films,” he told the Optimist. “In fact, the reason I moved to Tsawwassen years ago was the result of shooting a Disney film here. I fell in love with Centennial Beach, and thought this place is fantastic for raising a family. It’s been 15 years and I love this town.” He said he often uses his costuming and acting skills to help raise money for various children’s charities. He is also a huge Star Wars fan and has spent years building screen accurate costuming. “I decided a couple weeks ago to see if I could tolerate doing a 10k walk in my full suit of 15th century plate armor, and I was quite happy that I was able to do so,” he said. “It’s not as easy as it sounds,

adding 130 pounds of extra weight and keeping the helmet closed. The response from people passing by was incredible. Many people waved, cheered, honked and thanked me as they drove by, and took pictures from a socially safe distance. With so much anxiety in the world right now, I thought it was fun to see people happy and laughing at such an oddity in Tsawwassen of all places.” He thought it would be fun to take Darth Vader out for a 10-kilometre walk and had people waiting for him to pass by, including one family dressed up as Vader. “People have been commenting on it on the Tsawwassen Loop (new) and the regular Tsawwassen Loop on Facebook. The owner of Mario’s brought Darth in to accost his kitchen staff and give them a laugh.” Last Friday afternoon Chewbacca gave it a go, he said. Usually the walk starts at about 4:30 p.m. near Fred Gingell Park on English Bluff Road and continues to 1st Avenue, 56th Street, 12th Avenue and back up English Bluff. Chewie is 7’2” so he terminated his walk a little early in the Save-on-Foods plaza. “Chewie is a pretty impressive character to see in public. These costumes are higher quality than those you would even find in the Disney parks. They

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Marathon cancellation can’t stop local runner Nichole Windblad charts her own course NICHOLE WINDBLAD

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Naturally I was disappointed when Vancouver cancelled the BMO Marathon that normally happens on the first Sunday of every May. After months of training what was a girl to do in these crazy times of COVID-19 and social distancing? No medal, no T-Shirt, no stat or number would be given. I couldn’t let all my hard work go to waste so I decided to sign up for the BMO Virtual Race and designed a route around Tsawwassen, my hometown. With hours of hills, track, rain and wind behind me, I started out last Sunday at 7:15 a.m. for a 26.2-mile journey that would last four hours and 45 minutes. It was marathon No. 5 with five more to go before I’m 50. I had amazing support from my community with pit stops of warm broth

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Nichole Windblad charted a 26-mile course through Tsawwassen last Sunday in lieu of taking part in the cancelled BMO Marathon.

in the morning by friends from Boundary Bay, bike riding friends that talked me up the hills and my trusty husband meeting me at stops along the way with hydration, balloons and a cheer. There were people in cars honking, others clapping on the sidelines and lots of “keep on going.” Big thanks to Kevin from the RunInn who supported me with a fresh, bright “Run Inn” T-shirt and numbered running bibs, all to help me feel that I was truly in a marathon. I also decided to support my community by purchasing everything I needed locally, either going to the stores while social distancing, using the ordering and pick up

options or having them deliver to my home directly. I was able to buy all the proper foods for nutrition and gear locally. I must thank Wellspring Health for supplements, Your Dollar Store for my running visor, Albany Books for nutrition books, NoMiNou for my leggings and the amazing RunInn for my shirt, bibs and running shoes. I was able to shop at Thrifty Foods, Save-On-Foods, Meridian Meats and Newmans Fine Foods for everyday meals, at L’aromas Bakehouse for their gluten free bread and Joe’s Farm House for all my fruit and veggies. Of course, Four Winds and Barnside breweries were handy for that nice cold beer after the run.

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Mother’s Day

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Celebrate mom’s uniqueness to make her day memorable

Mother’s Day is a celebration of women who devote so much of their effort and energy to their families. Celebrating mom on Mother’s Day lets her know all of her efforts haven’t gone unnoticed. Mothers may perform similar tasks, but no two moms are the same. Finding ways to celebrate your mom’s uniqueness can make the day that much more meaningful and memorable. Unfortunately, some traditional Mother’s Day activities, like brunch or dinner out or a day at the spa, aren’t possible due to COVID-19, but there are still ways to show Mom how much you care: The Crafter Mothers who are avid crafters may enjoy a craftthemed Mother’s Day. A family crafting project can make for a fun afternoon and produce mementos that Mom will cherish for years to come. Dads and kids can plan the project in advance without Mom’s knowledge, arranging all

day, which can make a Mother’s Day focused on Mom’s love of books an ideal and unique way to spend the day. Kids can write Mom their own books, and Dad can help put them Mother’s Day celebrations can be together. Dads as unique as the women being celcan visit rare ebrated. bookstores and look for of the materials ahead of original copies of Mom’s time and setting up the favourite books that she crafting station the night might not find elsewhere. before or while Mom is The Nature Lover relaxing on Mother’s Day If Mom is a nature morning. enthusiast, families can Kids can even get a plan a Mother’s Day enjoyhead start on the day by ing the great outdoors, making their own craft for although this type of outMom and giving it to her as a Mother’s Day present. ing will likely have to be modified to follow social Dads can keep the craft theme going at dinner and distancing requirements. Despite access to certain get a laugh out of Mom by areas being restricted, pouring her a craft beer there are still ways for when dinner is served. Mom and the family to The Reader enjoy some fresh air on Women read an averher special day. age of 19.8 minutes per

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Here are some creative ways to show mom that you care

Mother’s Day is a great time to honour mothers and attempt to give back just a portion of the tireless love and devotion moms offer their children. Some children provide large gestures, while others feel it’s the little things that can help a mom to feel appreciated. For those needing a little inspiration on treating their mothers in special ways this year, consider these ideas: • Make mom a breakfast in bed with her favourite morning treats. • Enjoy a movie at home with mom. Let her pick the flick and share her favourite film with you. • Agree to not bicker for the entire day, especially if you are prone to getting

into arguments with siblings. • Put together a collage of photos from moments you have shared with mom or your family. • Cook a meal together and learn about everyone’s favourite recipes or the family history. • Give her a locket with your photo inside and have a duplicate you can wear containing her photo. • Customize a coffee mug, tote bag or a blanket with a meaningful sentiment or photo. • Treat mom to a day off from her chores. Tackle all of the jobs she normally does for the family. • Bake a delicious dessert that mom will absolutely devour. • Pamper mom with a

gift card for her favourite store or service. • Prepare a jar of mom’s favourite candies wrapped in pieces of paper that have loving sentiments written on them. • Compile a playlist of songs and artists mom prefers and download them to her phone. • Begin a charm bracelet tradition by purchasing a charm bracelet and a new charm each year that represents a meaningful memory you both shared. • Write a new email each day with an inspirational quote or special words of love for mom. • Tackle a task that she may not want to do herself, such as washing the exterior of her car and vacuuming the interior.

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Professional photographer Greg Schurman and his 12-year-old step daughter Ava have created a variety of interesting scenes on the pavement below their second storey Ladner condo.

Photographer takes chalk art to another level IAN JACQUES

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A Ladner photographer has combined a love of his chosen craft, a little chalk and a creative flair to create a fun online project to pass the time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Greg Schurman, owner of Schurman Photography,

has been working on “Adventures of Ava — sidewalk chalk series” with his 12-year-old step daughter Ava. The process is simple: Schurman shoots his creative pose of Ava from up above on the balcony of their second floor condo and then Ava lies on the pavement below and

draws his inspirational image in chalk. Schurman and his wife Brigitte Schulte have also been helping with the chalk art drawing. “It’s been a lot of fun,” he said. “We’re all going a bit stir crazy, so combining my professional photography skills and giving Ava a chance to get creative and

away from the school work for a bit, we went out and started doing this chalk fun. “When I look down at her she can pretend to do a scene, so I can do the chalk where she is kind of floating in the air, but she is just lying on the ground. It’s a mix fusion of photography, other images

and my own stock library. Between the three of us we have lots of neat scenes.” He’s posted all of the images on Facebook and Instagram. “We have been doing two or three a day. I have a hose nearby that we can wash it down and then we can do another one,” he said.

“When it has rained that has helped us get a clean slate.” He said online feedback has been great. “People love it. They say it’s fun, puts a smile on their face, which we all need right now,” Schurman said. “Other friends and parents want to do it too, so that’s great.”

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the harvest to those in need through Delta Food Coalition. All you need to get involved is a space to garden and a desire to grow food organically. The space can be an existing garden, small or large, or you can start from scratch. Earthwise Society will provide participants in Don’t Mow Grow Victory Gardens with a free starter kit containing a selection of seeds and organically grown seedlings. Registered gardeners will have access to organic gardening advice from the Earthwise farmers, and of course they’ll benefit by enjoying their own homegrown produce all season

These days it seems more and more people are getting into gardening. As COVID-19 draws our attention to local food security, we are not only growing our own gardens, but many of us are also looking for a way to help others access healthy food. This year, Earthwise Society has adapted its popular Don’t Mow, Grow program to include more gardens, and to provide an opportunity for gardeners of all experience levels to make a tangible difference in the lives of people who need it the most. This unique program provides support to get gardeners started and then shares a portion of

long. Don’t Mow Grow Victory Gardens participants will be able to donate a portion of their harvest to Earthwise Society for distribution through Delta Food Coalition to those in need in the community. This program has been initiated with the support of United Way of the Lower Mainland in response to COVID-19. For more information about Don’t Mow Grow Victory Gardens, email info@earthwisesociety. bc.ca. Seeds and seedlings for Don’t Mow, Grow Victory Gardens have been donated by West Coast Seeds.

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Are you looking for a fun, at-home challenge? Help make 2020 the year of the sunflower by growing a prize winner in an Earthwise Society contest. Prizes will be awarded in two categories: kids, and kids at heart. The young farmers are chal-

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Ladner woodworker and crafter Peter Blair has a lot of heart. Now retired after 30-plus years at BC Ferries, Blair and his family have called Ladner home for 40 years. He primarily makes artistic wood turnings, but recently used his skills for a fundraising project to support Delta Hospital. The response from the community has been overwhelming, so much so that he’s no longer accepting requests. He said he came up with the fundraising campaign from a Facebook friend. “One of the fellows

suggested we make April Heart Month and I thought what a great idea, so I put up a wood heart in our front window of our house and wrote on it ‘Hearts for Heroes’ and then I thought I could do a bit more,” he said. “So I could make a few more and make a donation to the hospital. The interest was huge. I looked around my shop and found some other wood and those went practically before I knew it and I’ve had over 50 requests. I enjoy woodworking and I like to give, but I won’t be taking any more requests.” Blair said the donation to the hospital will be a couple thousand dollars. “People like to show

their support for frontline workers, so it’s a nice way for people to show their support,” he said. “They can hang the heart in their window or wherever they want to display it.” Blair is also collaborating with Jordy Johnson of Carving Fusion and another local artist to auction off a few pieces of art for the same cause. Johnson has donated pieces featuring hearts and Blair will be contributing a pair of hand-made wood rings, while a local crafter has offered a cool Yoda with a big red heart. Blair said he will promote the auction through community Facebook groups.

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In these strange times, Delta Gymnastics Society finds itself waiting for its next beginning. From a humble start in the auxiliary gym at Tsawwassen Junior Secondary in 1975, it thrived and grew for 45 years. “We began with summer recreation classes for children aged five to 12 years,” recalls Kari Cullen, founder of Delta Gymnastics. “I have seen it grow, flourish and become a staple in our community for at least three generations.” In early 2020, before COVID-19, extensive programming was offered at the gym club’s Ladner facility, from developmental to high level competitive classes, with ages ranging from babies to 95-year-olds. “We are very aware of how much our participants are missing their coaches, classes and training,” says business manager Sharon Gillespie. “Our gym has always been a family, including our coaches getting their first jobs with us who become role models and leaders, to professional career coaches that have a lifetime of expertise and coordinate

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Jenn Watts and the other coaches at Delta Gymnastics are hoping they’ll be able to welcome gymnasts back soon.

our various programs, to our many involved and supportive parents who believe in the sport and activity of gymnastics, and our group of volunteer board members who care so much about our society.” Delta Gymnastics has experienced its fair share of disruption, including a devastating fire in 2002 that set back expansion plans until it moved to the new Ladner location in 2011.

Horsing Around in Delta Horseshoes bring more than good luck and serve as more than a tool for the popular backyard game. Horseshoes keep working horses’ feet healthy and safe from wear and tear while also providing support and traction. People who frequently work with horseshoes may know a lot about them, but others can test their knowledge by seeing how many of these trivia questions they can answer correctly. 1. A person who shoes horses is known as what? Answer: Farriers trim and apply horseshoes. 2. True or false: Attaching horseshoes to the animal is a painful process. Answer: False. The density and relative insensitivity of the hoof makes it possible to secure the shoes to the horse without causing discomfort. 3. How are horseshoes attached? Answer: A farrier may use nailing or gluing to attach the shoes. 4. Who invented the horseshoe? Answer: According to Encyclopedia Britannica, horseshoes are a Roman invention. The Roman poet Catullus mentioned a mule’s loss of its shoe in the first century BC. 5. What were primitive horseshoes made of? Answer: Materials included booties made from hides and woven from plants. Romans were the first to use leather and metal in horseshoe designs. 6. How many nail holes are in a horseshoe? Answer: Seven. 7. Can a shoe help improve a horse’s health? Answer: Yes. A skilled farrier can create shoes to alleviate gait flaws and conformation issues in a horse. Conformation is the outline of a horse as dictated primarily by his bone and muscle structures. 8. How often do shoes need to be replaced? Answer: Horses tend to be shod every six weeks. If a shoe is overly worn or if the toe is overgrown, this may happen more frequently.

9. Do race horses wear horseshoes? Yes. Racing horses tend to wear shoes made of aluminum because of their light weight. Show horses also may wear aluminum shoes. The material used can be customized depending on the need of the shoe for the horse.

“We are extremely fortunate that this community has rallied behind us whenever we have needed help,” says Gillespie. “We don’t know how long this situation will last but we do know that gymnastics as a foundational sport will continue to be an important physical development pillar for children, teens, adults and seniors. We do not know what the scenario will look like once we are able to open, but like in the past, we will come

back stronger.” As a not-for-profit society, Delta Gymnastics is encouraging the community’s support, if it can, through the purchase of a tile wall, returning bottles to the Express Depot and staying connected through social media channels. Delta Gymnastics is offering limited virtual free classes to those who have paid their 2019-2020 membership fees. In the meantime, the society is taking measures to maintain the 20,000-square-foot facility to ensure it is ready and safe for members, staff and coaches. “Every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of everyone, and we will not open our doors until this is accomplished,” adds Gillespie. “We look forward to welcoming everyone back, to see all those smiling rosycheeked faces and to have the smell of stinky feet back in the building. It is funny the things you start to miss.” The society was hoping to mark its 45th anniversary this June with many celebrations. For more information, visit deltagymnastics.com.

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Community

Rest in the storm

A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

Sacred heart catholic church 3900 arthur drive, ladner 604-946-4522

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ladner goSPel aSSembly Please connect with us on-line for sunday Worship service at www.ladnergospelassembly.com until further notice.

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We are live streaming our services through Zoom every sunday at 10am! If you’d like to join us for worship, be sure you are on our e-mail list. you can be added by contacting our office at (604)946-6254 or office@ladnerunited.org.

All Saints Anglican Church

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Due to health precautions, Worship Services

SUNDAYS 10AM

Minister’s Minute DANNY STEBECK

LADNER CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

were scared to death while the carpenter lay in the prow propped up against a pillow in blissful slumber. The friends of Jesus were caught between two crazy scenarios: a raging storm and a sleeping master. These past couple of

weeks have seemed to me like a voyage through a storm. It wreaks havoc and threatens so much of our life and even has power to end it. Yet Jesus continues to woo us into peace and to trust. He was content to move through the storm but to show his friends they need not be concerned he spoke to the wind and the waves, “Be still,” and it became calm. The safety of this boating crew was never dependent on the power of the waves but upon the presence of Jesus. So, too, we travel with Jesus through the storms of a pandemic and find rest knowing that as long as he is in the boat we are OK. Be safe, friends, and be at peace.

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There are at least two people with whom we wrestle yet against whom we never seem to win. One is Mother Nature and the other is God. Fighting against either is a fruitless activity. One, because she is fictional and the other, well, because He is GOD! Nonetheless, we yell at the wind and we curse COVID-19 and we shake our fists at God in some desperate attempt to regain a sense of control in our life. I was reminded recently of a boating trip taken by Jesus and his friends and the contrasting postures among them when Mother Nature whipped up one of her fierce storms (Luke 8). The veteran fishermen

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Sunday Services in Ladner at 9:30 a.m.

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Rotarians from all three Delta clubs showed their support with a parade around Delta Hospital last week.

Rotary caravan circles Delta Hospital TED MURPHY

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A car parade of enthusiastic Rotarians circled Delta Hospital last Wednesday evening as service club members paid tribute to health care workers and marked World Immunization Week. Rotarians from clubs in Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta decorated their vehicles with signs of support and balloons to create a caravan that circled the hospital twice with horns honking. Delta

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than 400 million children against polio. “Many people around the world, including several from Delta, have helped administer vaccine to many millions of people in the fight to end polio, sometimes at great risk to their health and safety,” said Bridget Jacob, president of the Rotary Club of Ladner, on behalf of all three Rotary clubs in Delta. “For that reason, we always have tremendous respect for our healthcare workers here at home, but especially now, during this pandemic.”

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police cruisers also look part in the parade. World Immunization Week, April 24 to 30, is a time to recognize the importance of vaccines and how far the world has come in fighting disease. Rotary has been instrumental in the worldwide fight to eradicate polio. When Rotary launched its campaign 35 years ago, there were 350,000 cases reported every year in 122 countries, but by 2019 there were less than 200 cases in just two countries. Each year, Rotary and partners vaccinate more

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he canadian retail sector w ill see a two-part return to business, with essential retailers getting back to work before their non-essential counterparts, says retail council of canada president diane brisebois. the key question that the sector is trying to answer, she said, is, “how do you try to mitigate and ensure commerce with citizens on a regular basis so you know they’re safe and protected?” and, said industry watcher craig Patterson of Retail Insider, that return could be in a few

B.C. could follow Saskatchewan’s plan to reopen sector on May 19

weeks if not a couple of months. in mid-april, b.c. officials publicly floated the idea of easing restrictions by mid-may. saskatchewan on april 23 released its re-open saskatchewan Plan, which aims to loosen by may 4 regulations for medical services and low-risk recreation, then to loosen restrictions on retail services by may 19. dates for further phases of reopening have not been announced. whether b.c. follows a similar pattern remains to be seen. brisebois said provincial governments reached out to the council for feedback on how retailers could be managed in an overall return to normal.

even as restrictions ease, brisebois said, business operators are going to have change the way they operate. the changes most obvious to consumers will be those they’ve already seen – social distancing and the transparent barriers at checkouts. store traffic will have to be monitored and staff would have to be ret ra i ned on clea n i ng procedures. First, brisebois said, the curve of covid-19 infection needs to flatten. “we need increased testing before we move ahead,” she said. then, all sectors need to coordinate how they will return to business. companies will have

to ask, “is everyone involved?” brisebois said, citing the saskatchewan case. “is the chain of command singing off the same hymn book so citizens are not confused?” and, she said, bureaucratic interference needs to be kept to a minimum. businesses, she said, need cooperation rather than hindrance from government agencies and bylaw services – “they need to reach out; they need to come together.” in terms of physical operations, retailers need to deal with rules governing apparel fitting rooms, use of payment keypads and procedures for product returns, as

well as overarching concerns about employees, taxes and rent. “the greatest challenge for them is to ensure that their employees remain healthy and protected,” brisebois said. Patterson said may could be too late for businesses that were already struggling as they came out of 2019. “we did see a decrease in retail sales,” he said. “we saw a decrease in foot traffic in malls.” w hat cov i d-19 may have done to the retail sector, Patterson said, is move more people to online shopping. the period may have been long enough to entrench e-commerce habits in some consumers, he explained.•

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From gyms to dental clinics, the ‘new normal’ will likely be continued social distancing

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t some point, even Provincial health officer dr. bonnie henry – who revealed she cut her own hair during the pandemic, after ordering hair salons and barber shops closed – is probably going to want to have a professional style her hair. she may have to wait until the end of may, unless she decides hair salons and barbers can reopen sooner than that. and like so many other british columbians,henrymayalsowant to go to a dentist for a teeth cleaning, an optometrist to get her eyes checked or prescription update, and maybe work off some stress at the gym. those types of personal care services will likely reopen on a staggered basis, and none of them will be offered in a way that could be described as “normal,” say the businesses that are preparing for a green light – which is actually more of an orange light.

going to the gym may involve having to make an appointment, not just dropping in, and members may not be allowed to change and shower after their workout. Your haircut may be more expensive, and you may be expected to wash your own hair before you show up for your appointment, and wait outside until your turn comes, to limit the amount of time you are in the salon. “dr. bonnie henry’s order for our industry to remain closed is until the end of may,” said greg robins, executive director of the beauty council of western canada, which represents barbers, stylists, spas, cosmetologists and body waxers. “now, she could shorten that or she could extend it.” in order to plan for a phased reopening, the council has looked to other jurisdictions that are moving earlier on reopening and to those sectors, like grocery stores, that have managed to operate throughout the pandemic, for ideas on how to serve customers

Laila Testini, owner of Crush Hair in Surrey, has stocked up on face masks, shields and cleaning products | Rob KRuyt

again, while maintaining enhanced health, safety and sanitary measures. “there are simple things, like tape on the floor people to stay a certain distance apart, hand sanitizers available for customer use, possibly barriers between client and provider, and perhaps the mandatory use of face masks,” robins said. laila testini, owner of crush

hair co. in surrey, said all of her 11 stylists have had to take an online sanitization course in preparation for reopening. “i’ve ordered masks and face shields for all of our employees, and i’ve stocked up on all our cleaning products because i’m worried there’s going to be a run on those,” she said. in some jurisdictions, a phased reopening will see hair salons and barbers allowed to reopen before other personal care services, like beauty spas and hair waxing salons. asked if that may be the case in b.c., robins said: “i wish not, but i think yes.” if you need dental work, expect a backlog, even when dentists are allowed to start performing nonemergency dental work, like fillings, crowns and cleanings. care dyck, manager at aurora dental clinic, expects a demand backlog to be exacerbated by expected limits on the number of dentists, assistants and patients in the clinic at a given time.

“if you normally have a full schedule, your full schedule now is maybe half the capacity that it was,” she said. “so there is going to be some backlog i think, for sure.” the same may go for optometrists. like dentists, they are currently allowed to deal only with emergencies, like eye infections. devin almond, a partner at nuvue optometry in kelowna, said optometrists had hoped for a phased reopening may 1, but now expect it in mid-may. as for fitness centres, gym owners are brainstorming ways to reduce contact between members and staff. club 16 trevor linden Fitness centres plan to add cleaning staff and cleaning stations and limit the number of members in the gym at any one time. linden is hoping for a reopening by the end of may. “we’re really in the ideas stage right now of just figuring out how we keep our members and staff as safe as possible,” linden said. •

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Mental Health Week

Week reminds us connections will benefit our mental health

1. The Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) annual Mental Health Week is May 4-10, 2020. • Every May, people in Canadian communities, schools, workplaces and legislatures rally around CMHA Mental Health Week. • First marked by CMHA in 1951, 2020 marks the 69th annual Mental Health Week. • Mental Health Week helps to shift societal beliefs and perceptions about mental health. It helps promote behaviours and attitudes that foster well-being, support good mental health and create a culture of understanding and acceptance. • Mental Health Week is widely recognized on social media and in the news media and with local events like open houses and speakers’ series. To respect physical distancing measures, these events will be celebrated virtually this year. 2. The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week is social connection. Connecting with other people and our communities doesn’t just feel good. It’s good for our mental health. • Research shows that social connection and social support are factors that protect and promote good mental health. • Feeling socially connected means you feel close and connected to others, and you don’t have to be in physical proximity to nurture a sense of closeness and connection. • Social isolation and loneliness are

bad for everyone’s mental health. 3. It’s common in our society to ask people how they are. Unfortunately, it’s also common not to provide — or expect — a truthful answer. • It’s common in Canada to say we’re fine, even when we don’t really mean it. • Every time we just go through the motions, we miss a chance to connect with others in a meaningful way. 4. As we face the COVID-19 global pandemic, we need each other now more than ever. It’s time to #GetReal about how we feel and lean on others for support. • This Mental Health Week, let’s say more than just “I’m fine.” Let’s have real conversations with our friends, neighbours and coworkers about how we’re all really doing. We’re in this together. • In these days of social distancing (more accurately called physical distancing), we are learning that we don’t have to be close to feel close. We are together, even when we’re apart. • It is precisely the time, during and in recovery from the pandemic, to lean on each other. Even if we can’t be close physically with one another, we need to stay close emotionally. • Phone calls, video calls and other digital technologies offer excellent opportunities for connecting face-to-face, even when we can’t be in the same room. 5. Get involved • Visit www.mentalhealthweek.ca for info and tools about CMHA Mental Health Week.

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Mental Health Week

Ensure mental health stays top of mind

Working from home presents challenges, so it’s important to stay connected, exercise and eat well JEREMY HAINSWORTH

Glacier Media

Maintaining mental health during stressful periods such as the one Canadian workers are currently experiencing should be a top-of-mind issue, counsellors and employee assistance experts say. That’s the case more than ever as people find themselves working from home while wondering what the future holds. “It’s a complicated, different way of working,” said Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) CEO Jonny Morris. “We’re exercising different muscles and working things out.” The CMHA says anxiety around COVID-19 affects not only people’s work but everything in their lives. “There’s a different level of fatigue,” Morris said. As such, it’s important to manage that anxiety before it overwhelms us, leading us to put demands on a health system already under strain.

“Recognize you can only do so much,” Morris said. So, as more people work from home, Morris said, they should ensure they eat well, exercise, get enough sleep and make time for hobbies. “Take a break,” Morris said. “Get some air in your yard or on your balcony.” As well, stay connected with family and friends, help others and cut back time on social media or watching news. Further, Morris said, employee benefit packages exist to help people. That includes psychological help, he said. The CMHA also suggests exploring self-management strategies like mindfulness, yoga, meditation, art or exercise to manage anxious thoughts. Anxiety coping strategies can be found at: www. anxietycanada.com. Morris said people can also explore mental health and substance use information at https:// www.heretohelp.bc.ca/ or through the Bounce

Working from home poses a number of challenges, including dealing with frequent interruptions. Back program at https:// bouncebackbc.ca/. Those suggestions are in line with those coming from B.C.’s government which also suggests playing a board game,

practicing deep breathing, taking a bath, reading about something other than the virus, cuddling your pet, engaging in digital detox such as leaving your phone alone for a

while and making sure to exercise. Derek LaCroix of B.C.’s Lawyers Assistance Program is one of many working from home. “This is a time for real

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mental hygiene,” he said. “If I let myself go, there’s a lot of ways to go: too much TV, too much news, too much staring out the window.” LaCroix said he’s ensuring he adheres to a schedule, that he takes breaks and steps away from his work. He’s going for walks, reaching out to friends. “A lot of people seem to be doing really well by slowing down,” he said. One issue that cuts across working and social environments is that of substance abuse involving alcohol, drugs or other mood-altering issues. Many seeking recovery or already in recovery from such issues have moved into the online realm to find or sustain help for themselves and others. Organizations such as 12-step programs — examples being Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or Al-Anon, which assists family and friends of those with such issues — have moved their meetings online.

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Mental Health Week

Keep those connections by going virtual

We are used to having built-in ways to connect. We connect at school and at work, at events and social activities, even with our neighbours in the grocery store. We have visited and we have socialized. And maybe, until now, we’ve seen all of that connection as simply a part of our everyday life. We can’t any longer. For the time being, it’s not a built-in feature of our lives. We have to go looking for connection and we have to be creative. We need to make an effort to reach out to each other. Here’s your guide to connecting with others in these difficult times: Make it part of your routine Set a time, or several times, over the course of the day, and call it “social connection time.” This will be a dedicated time when you forego all distractions and check in or share with others — like on your morning walk. Make a date Book a time for a conversation. Send an email or a message, or just

call someone spontaneously, inviting them to a phone date, or a video chat. Schedule it in Just like you would a meeting (or a dentist appointment), write the time in your agenda or put an alert on your phone. “At such and such an hour, I’m going to reach out to a friend, colleague or family member.” They want to hear from you right now. Let yourself be vulnerable If you’re craving connection, let others know. Let them know you feel isolated. Deepening your conversations will deepen your relationships. Be honest If you’re not doing well, don’t cover over the feelings. Share them openly. Be generous and kind. Kindness can actually work to counter stress which is particularly important in these times. Send out a few words of gratitude on social media or send a kind message via email. This will make someone’s day and is itself a mean-

Social connections we took for granted through daily life have largely disappeared as a result of the COVID19 pandemic. ingful connection. Practice listening Really listen to each other and give the other person space to let you know how they are really feeling, too. Learning to listen actively and carefully is key to having meaningful social interaction. Join a virtual community Go ahead and join a group, virtually. There are Facebook groups on just about everything and now is a good time to find community. Go to Facebook and search the

name of the activity or kind of group that interests you using the search tool (magnifying glass) at the top of the screen. Slide into your DMs Giving and getting likes on social media is one thing but sending and receiving direct messages (DMs) can spark deeper, more meaningful connection. So, don’t just scroll through posts. Send a DM to someone who has been supportive in the past, or who seems to need support. Remember low–

Please join Deltassist in observing the 69th Annual CMHA Mental Health Week.

MAY 4-10, 2020 Many of us say we are fine when we are not fine. Let’s destroy the stigma around talking about mental health and mental wellness. Everyone needs emotional support at the best of times.

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Please connect with us at 604.594.3455 or inquiry@deltassist.com.

Let's #GetReal about how we feel!

tech ways to connect The phone may have been invented two centuries ago, but it is one of the most enduring and important tools for social connection that we have. If you want to reach someone long distance, you can use Skype audio, or WhatsApp, which both offer free services. Letter writing maybe a lost art too. Corresponding by mail is a great way to reach out and connect. Canada Post is still there for you. So is your email account. Make the most of high-tech All you need is a computer with a camera, or a smart phone, to use video technologies. Don’t be shy: video is face-toface time when you can’t be side-by-side. If you still feel shy: turn off the video view of yourself. This might help lighten feelings of self-consciousness. Plan a virtual event Participating in group activities can bring you closer to your friends, family and members of your community. Zoom is

a free video platform that was created to host virtual meetings, but has become a central meeting space for people looking for opportunities to socialize. Remember you are not alone Maybe most importantly, know that even if you feel alone, there are others out there ready and waiting to help. If you’re struggling find a support group. With a simple Google search you can find online support groups and peer support services to engage on issues that matter most to you. Or get some peers together and host your own support group on Zoom. There are hundreds of online portals or check out the Government of Canada’s new Wellness Together portal or with your local CMHA to see what they have to offer online and over the phone. In crisis? Call 1-833456-4566 toll free 24/7 or visit www.crisisservicescanada.ca. Article courtesy of Canadian Mental Health Association.

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May 7, 2020 The Delta Optimist A33

• TOP 1% OF REAL ESTATE TEAMS FIRST QUARTER

• OVER 2000 HOMES SOLD DURING OUR CAREERS

• 48 HOMES SOLD IN PAST 6 MONTHS

• 90% OF HOMES SOLD HAVE BEEN IN LADNER & TSAWWASSEN

2020 Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board

The Chanceys Real Estate Team

October 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020

HIGHEST ANNUAL RE/MAX AWARD

• 400 HOMES SOLD PAST 5 YEARS

2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

*Based on career sales for Bob Chancey PREC, Linda Chancey PREC

4474 46B Street, Ladner

5072 45th Avenue & 5068 45th Ave, Ladner

Great Family Home

Get Ready To Move In! Available End of May

This lovely 2 level home is located in a wonderful neighborhood, close to French Immersion school and High school, parks and downtown Ladner. Featuring open concept Kitchen and dining area, bright living room with new gas fireplace, 3 bedrooms on the main floor. Family room and flex area below. Large garage with room for a workshop. BONUS ...great RV parking beside house. A must to see!

Won’t be long before these lovely new homes are ready for occupancy. Still time to choose some of the finishings. 2,450 square feet includes open concept living, dining and kitchen plus a den on the main floor; 4 bedrooms up and a flex room on the attic level. Centrally located within walking distance to Ladner Village, shops, recreation and schools. Quality Craftsmanship & Elegance by Ladner Homes.

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6101 Brodie Road, Ladner

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Lovely, 7 year young, 2,787 square foot home boasting 9 foot ceilings on the main floor, large living room with gas fireplace and built-ins. Formal dining room, gourmet kitchen with double oven, gas cooktop, built in microwave and wall mount pot filler faucet. Eating area overlooking fully fenced back yard that includes a storage shed. Upstairs the Master bedroom suite is the perfect haven after a hectic day spacious and bright, beautiful spa-like ensuite and well designed walk in closet. 3 more bedrooms, 2 more baths and laundry room complete the upstairs. Close to parks, bus, Holly Elementary and recreation.

2,445 square foot homes featuring open concept main floor, 4 bedrooms & 3 baths upstairs plus Flex room and powder room in Attic. Hawthorne is one of the most popular areas in close to school, parks, shops and Historic Ladner Village. Quality Craftsmanship & Elegance by Ladner Homes.

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aCReageS in THe CaRiBoo

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

UPdaTed WindSoR WoodS Condo

• Build your dream home in the Cariboo

• 759 sq ft condo with large balcony

• Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast

• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• Premium artesian well, hydro at the lot line

• new flooring, appliances, light fixtures, and fire surround

•11.4 acre lake view offered at $299,000

• Steps to shops, restaurants, and more 302-5556 14 avenUe, TSaWWaSSen

Big BaR Road, CLinTon

CenTRaLLy LoCaTed 1 BedRooM

UPdaTed SUnningdaLe PenTHoUSe

• 677 sq ft unit

• 971 sq ft, top floor unit

• 1 bedroom & den, 1 bathroom

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

• Bright living area • Steps to shops and transit

• Updates include kitchen and flooring

W315-488 KingSWay

401-4768 53 STReeT, LadneR

$449,900

BeaUTiFULLy UPdaTed ToWnHoMe • 1241 sq townhome with private yard

• Walk to shops and amenities in minutes

$499,900

SoUgHT aFTeR SoUTH PoinTe • Lovely rancher on 4133 sq ft lot

• 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

• 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom (plumbed for second)

• Updated throughout with lovely newer kitchen

• Large SW facing yard, perfect for gardeners

• Steps to all The village has to offer

4965 RiveR ReaCH, LadneR

$585,000

KiTSiLano PenTHoUSe W G NE TIN LIS

$389,900

• Quiet, cul-de-sac location with friendly neighbours 5359 JiBSeT Bay, LadneR

$599,900

LadneR viLLaGe GaTe

• 689 sq ft penthouse with parking & storage

• 1130 sq ft corner unit

• 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• Bright, open concept design

• Bright and open living area with 12’ ceilings • Steps to shops, restaurants, and amenities 402-2140 WeST 12TH avenUe

$629,900

WaTeRvieW aT deSiRaBLe SHoReWaLK

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Steps to shops, restaurants, and more

201-4755 51 STReeT, LadneR

$634,900

PRiMe HigHgaTe ReTaiL SPaCe

• 1260 sq ft corner unit on water side

• 610 sq ft street level retail space with 1 bathroom

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

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• Large bedrooms incl master with generous ensuite

• Currently set up as a hair salon

• Steps into Historic Ladner village 308-4955 RiveR Road, LadneR

$649,900

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$735,000

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May 7, 2020 The Delta Optimist A35

aFFoRdaBLe FaMiLY HoMe • 2200 sq ft home on 5605 sq ft lot • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

HiSToRiC CHaRaCTeR HoMe W G NE TIN S I L

• easy access to all amenities

• 1960 sq ft home on 2678 sq ft lot • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Completely renovated and restored in 2016

• Possible future development

• Steps to Ladner village shops & restaurants 5596 6 avenue, TSawwaSSen

4840 48 avenue, LadneR

$850,000

$879,900

RooM FoR THe enTiRe FaMiLY

WaTeRFRonT LivinG

• 2257 sq ft home on 6353 sq ft lot

• 6210 sq ft lot that doesn’t require a water lease

• 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

• 33’ concrete dock ready for float home or boat

• updates incl kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring

• Rv parking with hook-ups & 2 custom sheds

• Legal 2 bedroom suite down

• Buy the current float home for $100,000 6127 GaLBRaiTH CReSCenT, LadneR

4495 W RiveR Road, LadneR

$1,038,800

$1,050,000

SouGHT aFTeR weSTwind TeRRaCe • 1819 sq ft, 2 level townhome • 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • executive gated complex • Close to Steveston village and amenities

44-11100 RaiLwaY avenue

$1,100,000

LoveLY CLiFF dRive FaMiLY HoMe • 1773 sq ft home on 8482 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Single carport plus open parking • Close to schools, parks, and more

enTeRTaineR’S dReaM HoMe W G NE TIN S I L

• 2571 sq ft home on 3127 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Completely renovated throughout with high-end finishings • open layout with Chef’s kitchen

14872 56B avenue

$1,100,000

uPdaTed PeBBLe HiLL HoMe • 2611 sq ft home on 11,022 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • updates include kitchen and flooring • Close to schools, shopping, and more

5153 CLiFF dRive, TSawwaSSen

$1,148,800

PeBBLe HiLL FaMiLY HoMe

$1,150,000

BeauTiFuL PeBBLe HiLL HoMe

• 2403 sq ft home on 9322 sq ft lot

• 2168 sq ft home on 7904 sq ft lot

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

• 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

• Many updates throughout and tons of natural light

• vaulted ceilings, bright & airy living areas

• Large suny deck and fully fenced backyard

• Beautiful outdoor space with pool

501 55a STReeT, TSawwaSSen

5175 KiLKennY dRive, TSawwaSSen

$1,199,900 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

482 SHannon waY, TSawwaSSen

$1,295,000

#23 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE 2017***

*** Based on total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 for all RE/MAX associates worldwide (over 100,000 agents). As recognized by the RE/MAX INTERNATIONAL achievement award given to Fraser and/or Fraser and his team for 2017.

A36 The Delta Optimist May 7, 2020

FAMilY HOMe On QUiet street

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

• 3033 sq ft home on 10,641 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 2 level home with space for everyone • Close to top rated schools and amenities 4906 4 AvenUe, tsAWWAssen

$1,299,000

FArM & MOUntAin vieWs • 1570 sq ft home on 9319 sq ft lot • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • easy access to all amenities • Great investment for future development

lOvelY CrAFtsMAn stYle HOMe W G NE TIN S I L

• 2712 sq ft home on 4789 sq ft lot • 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms • 3 licenced short term rental suites on ground level • 2nd & 3rd floors offer private living space 10291 BridGePOrt rOAd

$1,350,000

BUild YOUr WAterFrOnt dreAM HOMe • Build a 3500+ sq ft dream home and dock for float home & yacht • All foundation pilings are already installed • Custom sewage treatment system included • rural waterfront living but only minutes to ladner village

553 56 street, tsAWWAssen

$1,399,000

ArCHiteCtUrAllY-desiGned HOMe

$1,399,900

MetiCUlOUslY KePt HOMe WitH UPdAtes

• 1829 sq ft home on 3056 sq ft lot

• 2903 sq ft home on 10,294 sq ft lot

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

• Outstanding build quality with high end finishings

• Outdoor entertainer’s dream with pool and hot tub

• steps to steveston village and local amenities

• Mns to schools, parks, trails, and morea

11155 sixtH AvenUe

6536 Hillside CresCent

$1,428,800

WAreHOUse strAtA Unit in PriMe irOnWOOd lOCAtiOn! W G NE TIN LIS

4273 W river rOAd, lAdner

• 2433 sq ft of warehouse & 1162 sq ft of office • rare 29” ceilings

$1,488,800

FAntAstiC investMent OPPOrtUnitY • 6000 sq ft duplex on 11,216 sq ft lot • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on each side

• 200 amp, 3 phase power

• Great investment now and for future development

• 7 dedicated parking stalls

• Close to town centre and all amenities

155 11960 HAMMersMitH WAY, riCHMOnd

575-577 56 street, tsAWWAssen

$1,588,800

FOrt st JOHn investMent PrOPertY • “station 44” master planned community • 3 adjacent lots totalling 3.5 acres • Zoned for high density, up to 170 units • services at lot lines, curbs & pavements in place lOts 136-137 81A street

$1,698,800 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017*

$1,682,800

FAntAstiC investMent OPPOrtUnitY • 5232 sq ft 4-plex on 27,798 sq ft lot • 2 3 bed suites on main, 2 2 bed suites below • 3 year old roof, 5 carports and extra parking in back • Potentially sub-dividable, great holding property 12240 100A AvenUe

$1,999,900

#2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2017**

*Based on total REBGV sales 2017. **Based on total residential commissions in 2017 for all RE/MAX associates in Canada.

May 7, 2020 The Delta Optimist A37

MULTI-FaMILy InvesTMenT oPPoRTUnITy

BeacH GRove WITH WaTeR vIeWs

• 4211 sq ft 7-plex on 4500 sq ft lot

• 3830 sq ft home on 6008 sq ft lot

• 10 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms

• 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

• 4 beds, 2 beds, 1 2 bed PH with roof deck

• completely renovated with high-end finishings throughout

• Hillside corner lot with unobstructed ocean view

• open kitchen design plus a guest suite on the main floor

15474 vIcToRIa avenUe

1210 BeacH GRove RoaD, TsaWWassen

$2,188,000

$2,250,000

cenTRaLLy LocaTeD oFFIce BUILDInG

BRanD neW ULTRa MoDeRn HoMe

• 2758 sq ft office building on 7707 sq ft corner lot

• 3484 sq ft home on 6834 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

• Meticulously kept with 2 long term professional tenants

• High-end finishings throughout & open concept design

• Parking lot for approx 10 cars plus street parking

• situated on Beach Grove Golf course

• Potential for redevelopment with increased density nearby 1464 56 sTReeT, TsaWWassen

1190 Jackson Way, TsaWWassen

$2,288,800

$2,298,800

cRescenT RoaD esTaTe • 3428 sq ft home on 1.57 acre lot • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

W G NE TIN S LI

• 1350 sq ft rancher on 17.8 acres • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

• Large kitchen with high-end appliances & cabinetry

• Build your dream home on the 6 acres of flat land

• Bright and airy with post and beam architecture

• nature park setting with meandering river

13838 cRescenT RoaD

24381 56 avenUe

$2,599,000

BeaUTIFUL cUsToM BUILT HoMe

$2,600,000

enTeRTaIneR’s DReaM HoMe

• 5282 sq ft home on 14,122 sq ft lot

• 11,714 sq ft home on 46,810 sq ft lot

• 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms

• 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms

• High end finishings throughout

• one of a kind private estate

• overlooking Beach Grove Gc fairways

• Mins to crescent Beach Marina

1183 Jackson Way, TsaWWassen

13828 cRescenT RoaD

$2,898,800

neW LUXURy MoDeRn DReaM HoMe • 5810 sq ft home on 12,345 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms • open concept living area with gourmet kitchen & wok kitchen • Unobstructed Diefenbaker Park views

5393 1a avenUe, TsaWWassen

$3,388,800 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

saLMon RIveR acReaGe

$3,250,000

cUsToM BUILT MoDeRn MasTeRPIece • 6061 sq ft home on 10,720 sq ft lot • 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms • Breathtaking ocean, mountain, and farm views • Roof deck with hot tub, fire table, and putting green 353 55 sTReeT, TsaWWassen

$3,588,000

#23 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE 2017***

A38 The Delta Optimist May 7, 2020

PanoraMa rIdGe eState

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

• 5826 sq ft home on 21,312 sq ft lot • 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms

PrIVate 5 aCre ProPerty W G NE TIN S I L

• Perfect location for agri-business

• Beautiful eat-in kitchen and wok kitchen

• Secure property with metal gate & high fencing

• High-end finishings throughout

• 6000+ sq ft free-standing building on property

12958 CoULtHard road

2880 64 Street, Ladner

$4,200,000

$3,588,800

JUSt Under an aCre In WeSt Ladner • 2700 sq ft home on a 41,771 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Great holding property with 2 level home • redevelopment opportunity with 2 road frontages 5642 GroVe aVenUe, Ladner

$4,488,000

InVeStMent oPPortUnIty W G NE TIN S I L

• 5 acre parcel of aLr farmland

• 6343 sq ft 11-plex on 17,667 sq ft lot • 4 studio suites, 6 1 bedroom suites, 1 caretaker studio • 5 stall garage, separately metered units • Popular Queen’s Park area 411 tHIrd aVenUe

$5,288,800

WeSt KeLoWna InVeStMent ProPerty

StUnnInG WaterFront HoMe W G NE TIN S I L

• 4609 sq ft home on 14,880 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms • open living area with soaring ceilings & nanaWalls • Breathtaking sunsets and Island views 832 tSaWWaSSen BeaCH road, tSaWWaSSen

$4,800,000

PanoraMIC oCean VIeWS • 5161 sq ft home on massive 27,650 sq ft lot • Very livable, architecturally designed home • Sub-dividable into 2 lots or build a dream estate • 2 road frontages (Graham dr & english Bluff rd) • each lot available for $2,998,800 210 GraHaM drIVe, tSaWWaSSen

$5,888,000

23 aCre eQUeStrIan Centre

• 6.25 acre mobile home park

• 23 acres with 3 livable homes

• 39 mobile home pads with possibility for 10 more

• adjacent to delta Port Way

• Potential to subdivide into 30+ single family lots

• Close to new industrial park & mall

• Connected to city sewer and water

• east access to Hwy 17, 17a, 99, and ferries

1375 Green Bay road

2990 57B Street, Ladner

$6,800,000

eXCePtIOnaLLY LOCated FarM PrOPertY

$9,868,800 PrIMe FarMLand

• 52 acre property with 4 parcels

• 135.73 acres of fertile land

• Ladner & tsawwassen amenities only mins away

• Property has 3 separate homes

• across from tsawwassen Mills Mall

• rare opportunity to buy from long time owners

• easy highway and ferry access

• easy highway access & only 30 mins to Vancouver

2150-2250 52 Street, Ladner

3820 64 Street, Ladner

$9,888,000 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017*

$11,888,000

#2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2017**

*Based on total REBGV sales 2017. **Based on total residential commissions in 2017 for all RE/MAX associates in Canada.

May 7, 2020 The Delta Optimist A39 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

Amy MCFee Unlicensed Assistant

OUR TESTIMONIALS FOR THEMSELVES! YOUR SOUTH DELTA SPEAK REAL ESTATE TEAM

Julie Crouch REALTOR®

Rachel MacInnes REALTOR®

Garrett Chu REALTOR®

Fraser Elliott REALTOR®

Philip Seel REALTOR®

Michelle Wright REALTOR®

Bob Cooke REALTOR®

Austen Langill REALTOR®

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER Throughout this uncertain time, it is incredible to see how our community is coming together to support each other. We are still here to assist you in the purchase or sale of your home. Thank you for your support: past, present, and future.

CALL US FOR ALL OF YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS

604.728.2845 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta BC V4M 2B3 *Based on total REBGV MLS sales for 2018 all teams under 20 Agents. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 for all RE/MAX® associates in Canada. ***For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 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 2017.

A40 The Delta Optimist May 7, 2020

Over A Quarter-Century Of Experience Take Comfort By Working Directly With A Leader, A RE/MAX Titan.

$820,000

$579,999

$999,998

2 BED + DEN CONDO IN STEVESTON! #207 - 5700 ANDrEwS rOAD rIChmOND 2 BEDS / 2 BATh / 897 SQ. FT. NEw PrICE $579,999

TOwNhOUSE wITh mASTEr ON mAIN #96 - 5900 FErrY rOAD 3 BEDS / 3 BAThS / 2245 SQ. FT. OFFErED AT $999,998

$1,119,000

BUILD YOUr DrEAm hOmE hErE! 136 66A ST - 5445 SQ. FT. LOT ONLY STEPS FrOm ThE BEACh! OFFErED AT $820,000

UPDATED rANChEr 1076 51 STrEET 3 BEDS / 3 BAThS / 2525 SQ. FT. NEw PrICE $1,119,000

SErVING SErVINGCLIENTS CLIENTSININ Richmond,Ladner, Ladner,Tsawwassen, Tsawwassen,White WhiteRock Rock Richmond, $605,000

$1,629,000

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BrAND NEw BOUNDArY BAY hOmE!!! 253 66A ST 4 BEDS / 4 BAThS / 2,348 SQ. FT. OFFErED AT $1,629,000

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$434,900

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2 BED CONDO wITh GrEAT VIEw! #2303 - 13688 100 AVE SUrrEY 2 BEDS / 2 BAThS / 768 SQ. FT. OFFErED AT $434,900

3 BED rANChEr IN ThE VILLAGE! 1157 SKANA DrIVE 3 BEDS / 3 BAThS / 2433 SQ. FT. OFFErED AT $1,168,000

COMING SOON!

SOld $519,999 PENThOUSE - COUrTYArD EXPOSUrE #302 1706 56 STrEET 2 BEDS / 2 BAThS / 913 SQ. FT. OFFErED AT $519,999

AILEEN NOGUER REALTOR®

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION

CARA SCHNEIDER REALTOR®

COMING SOON! NEw LISTING IN LADNEr! 5203 wESTmINSTEr AVE 3 BDS / 3 BAThS / 1820 SQ. FT.

RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 5360 12TH AVENUE, DELTA, BC, V4M 2B3

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TEAM

Top 10% in SALES of ALL GREATER VANCOUVER for 34 YEARS #1 at ROYAL LEPAGE REGENCY Rlty for 9 YEARS 50 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE SELLING SOUTH DELTA!

Johanna 604-719-7345 Medallion Club 29 Years

jjgeffke@dccnet.com • www.geffketeam.com

Bonnie

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

Licensed Assistant Translator in Cantonese & Mandarin

Medallion Club 9 Years

THE MOST SECURE INVESTMENT IS REAL ESTATE! TO GIVE OUR BEST SERVICE, WE ARE FOCUSING 100% ON OUR CLIENTS! IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS RE: THE CURRENT MARKET AND HOW WE HANDLE THE VIEWINGS AT THIS VULNERABLE TIME? GIVE US A CALL. KINGS LANDING II TOWNHOUSE

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR DREAM-HOME BUILT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL 9,354 SQ.FT. LOT NEAR DIEFENBAKER PARK

$939,000

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#202-1315 56TH ST, TSAW #402-1363 56TH ST, TSAW #502-1350 VIEW CRES, TSAW #12-4638 ORCA WAY, TSAW $1,068,000 by SOLD

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IN `BEAR CREEK’ AREA

REDUCED TO $485,000

REDUCED TO $955,000

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Very experienced, local, quality builder is offering this property with the building contract and is ready to build your dream-home! Bring your own design ideas! This is the best time of the year to start the construction! PLEASE CALL US FOR DETAILS! NEW HOT LISTING!

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$739,000

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199 67TH STREET, TSAW

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236 66A STREET, TSAW

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#309-1315 56TH ST, TSAW 30 CENTENNIAL PKWY, TSAW

READY TO SELL YOUR HOME? SO ARE WE! GIVE US A CALL!

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1333 - 56th St, Tsawwassen (next to Starbucks)

Connecting agents to the community Reach more home buyers and sellers in your market

604-782-2053 | taussem@glaciermedia.ca

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the heart of our business is people.

just listed

LADNER 3 - 5053 47 AVENUE

LADNER 22 - 4748 54A STREET

TSAWWASSEN 405 - 5055 SPRINGS BLVD

TSAWWASSEN 105 - 1153 54A street

4 Bed | 3 Bath | 1689 ft2

3 Bed | 3 Bath | 1500 ft2

2 Bed + Den | 3 Bath | 1615 ft2

2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1156 ft2

“Super clean & tastefully updated, south exposed 3 level townhome in Parkside Place. Excellent location steps to town center and across the street from Memorial Park.”

“Bright & spacious 2 level, end unit townhome in Rosewood Court. Well maintained & private fenced yard with 2 parking spots.”

“Picturesque, outside corner suite, loaded with upgrades and incredible views of the Golf Course & the North Shore Mountains”

“Beautifully updated, turn key, ground level suite with 2 side by side parking and 2 storage lockers.”

$698,000

$1,178,000

$489,000

frank: 604-862-5731

brad: 604-779-6764

becirrealestate.com

Regency Realty Ltd.

Independently Owned & Operated

HARRY KNOWS

HOMES HOM

FROM MASTER BUILDER TO MASTER SELLER Luxury

Penthouse

Tsawwassen Springs

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$2,388,000

$579,000

$1,178,0 000

5129 Wilson Drive

406-1315 56th Street

405-5055 Springs Boulevvard

Architectural masterwork, spacious, light-ﬁlled, thoughtfully designed 6748 sq ft 5 BR home with gym, theatre, sunny decks. Luxury ﬁnishes and features throughout.

With high ceilings and an abundance of natural light, this 928 sq. ft 2 BR immaculately ﬁnished penthouse is ultra-convenient to amenities.

Big, bright, easy living in a 1615 sq. ft corner unit, 2 br & den. Stunning views of golf course e, 3 car parking, large deck.

Harry Siempelkamp |

604. 218.2169 | harry@royallepagee.caa

HARRYKNOWSHOMES.COM

1333 56 Street, Delta

May 7, 2020 The Delta Optimist A43

JIM BURNETT

Royal Lepage Regency Realty Ltd.

36 Years Residential Experience in Ladner & Tsawwassen 34 Years Experience in Land Assembly, Subdivisions &

1333 56th Street, Delta, BC

Professional Service with Proven Results

New Home Developments

BUS: 604-946-1688 | jimburnettrealtor@gmail.com NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

LOCATION LOCATION!! 7-4949 47A AVENUE

Nestled in the heart of Ladner just steps to shops and restaurants. Convenience plus a great sense of community. This lovely 2 bedroom & den corner unit offers a gourmet kitchen complete with working island, quartz counters, gas range, pantry and SS appliances.The spacious open concept living, dining and kitchen is perfect for entertaining. Master bedroom has a walk-in closet and full ensuite including a large glass shower. All this and a two car side by side garage. Well priced @ $758,800 Call for your private showing. JIM BURNETT 604-946-1688

CONVENIENTLY SITUATED 205-5550 14B AVENUE

Highland Terrace is a short stroll to central Tsawwassen and all amenities. Spacious 1,331 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. Great ﬂoor plan with a full ensuite, his & hers closets, large bedrooms, storage room and in suite laundry. Also included is under building secure parking with extra spaces available and an enclosed balcony not calculated into the total square footage. Drive by this quiet neighbourhood then call for your private showing. Asking $498,000. Call for your private showing. JIM BURNETT 604-946-1688

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108 1150 54A Street, Tsawwassen • $479,900

NEW LISTING!!!

JUST SOLD!!! SOLD!!!

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1482 View Cres, Tsawwassen

1429 Farrell Ave, Tsawwassen

5110 6 Avenue, Tsawwassen • $1,289,000

RENOVATED 4 bed home - great ‘curb appeal’ & location! Features gourmet’s kitchen opening to dining area - both with doors to spacious, private & sunny wrap around deck & back patio - ideal for entertaining! Living room has new gas feature f/p & rec room down is extra living space. BONUS 1 bed legal suite down is updated & bright. Beautifully landscaped with mature gardens & lovely back lawn for kids & pets. Walk to schools, recreation, transit. Call for info.

JUST SOLD!!!

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JUST SOLD!!!

219 15300 17 Ave, South Surrey

932 51 Street, Tsawwassen

316 15300 17 Ave, South Surrey

Listed by Sutton Westcoast

THINKING ABOUT A MOVE???? Call me to discuss your options & ‘safe showing’ options Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

A44 The Delta Optimist May 7, 2020

2019: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

Joanne Prest

Trisha

604-828-2975

• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE •

Independently Owned & Operated

NEW LISTING

joanne@prestrealestate.ca Royal LePage Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 - 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC Ofﬁce: 604-943-7411

Providing Friendly, Professional Service Since 1992.

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold Safely!

FOUR BEDROOM RANCHER

231 MORNINGSIDE DR $938,000 1397 DUNCAN DRIVE $1,049,000 NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

• 2,200 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, double attached garage.

$1,280,000

• Extremely well-maintained and constantly upgraded inside and out. • Beautiful back yard with large patio and 33ʼx15ʼ in-ground pool. • Rectangular level lot, 66ʼ wide x 111ʼ deep, 7,362 sq.ft.

5155 - 11A Ave, Tsawwassen

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold! 4986 8A AVENUE $1,295,000

46 67 STREET $1,195,000

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

5117 LINDEN DRIVE $955,000

104-1708 55A STREET $545,000

• Central Tsawwassen location close to Town Centre Mall, schools & rec. centre

WATERFRONT WITH MOORAGE

• 1,328 s.f. two bedroom character home on a 6,062 sq.ft. riverfront lot.

$1,498,000

• 66ʼ wide property ideally situated just West of the town centre with beautiful river and mountain views. • Newer concrete docks with sewer, water and electrical accommodate a 50ʼ boat plus a large ﬂoat home.

4525 River Road, Ladner

• Plans in place for a stunning new 2,425 s.f. 2-level home.

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold! 1026 PACIFIC PL $2,988,000

532 TSAWWASSEN BEACH RD $4,800,000 NEW LISTING

My Recent Sales...

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314, 4745 - 54A St. Ladner

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88-8355 Delsom Way North Delta

MLS # R2436382 MLS # R2434409 #102-5472 11 Ave • $419,000 #212-1363 56 St • $427,000

604.351.5631

greg@gregfinlay.com seafair realty

1625 56th street, delta, bc

an independent member broker

MLS # R2445434 305-11240 Daniels Rd, Richmond

301-1212 HUNTER RD $1,588,000 NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

seafair realty

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NEW LISTING

306-1172 55 ST $535,000

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MLS # R2437240

314-518 Moberly Rd • $1,099,000

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

201-5011 SPRINGS BLVD $458,000

363 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY $1,095,000

Trisha Murphy 604.312.7621 Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca Dynamic Marketing Expert Contract Knowledge Experienced Negotiating Skills MASTERS AWARD

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC 2018

2018

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May 7, 2020 The Delta Optimist A45

REIMER'S

REAL ESTATE FAMILY #1 IN SOUTH DELTA* SELLING FOR COMBINED

68 YEARS

SHARON

ROBIN

BROOKE

Unlicensed Assistant

FREE MARKET EVALUATION

604-868-2844 604-868-2827

MARKET STILL MOVING CALL TO GET UPDATED GUIDE LINES TO SHOWING AND SELLING YOUR HOME

604-868-2844

NEW LISTING

$1,899,000

FABULOUS NEW HOME IN UPPER TSAWWASSEN

Great new home in one of Tsawwassen's ﬁnest locations. Excellent open ﬂoor plan with 4 bedrooms and totally separate 1 bedroom inlaw suite. Home is approx. 3200 sq.ft. on a fabulous western exposed yard on a quiet street. Close to parks and schools. Nothing like this in Tsawwassen. Call now for more info. 604-868-2844 PRICE REDUCED

ESTATE SALE - BRING ALL OFFERS - MUST SELL

Updated 5 bdrm home in a fabulous location in Upper Tsawwassen. Beautiful private & sunny western exposed lot with over 12,000 sq ft. home features excellent ﬂoor plan, vaulted ceiling, new wood ﬂooring, 4 levels, 3 full baths, large garage & separate hobby room. Unique home in great location. Call for private showings 604-868-2844

604-868-2827

NEW LISTING

$549,000

#308-1175 55TH STREET, TSAWWASSEN

PENTHOUSE in Tsawwassen's desirable Onyx Court. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom CORNER unit features 1,018 sqft and a well designed layout with bedrooms on opposite sides, vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, cozy ﬁreplace, laminate wood ﬂoors, large windows-loads of natural light, 1 parking stall & storage locker. This wonderfully located condos is just steps to the town center. Call now for more info. 604-868-2844

$1,099,000

5337 1A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN • $1,099,000

Location Location! This great 3 bedroom split level home is situated in Pebble Hill on a beautiful 9,246 sq.ft. lot in one of the best locations of Upper Tsawwassen. 1 block from Pebble Hill Traditional School, it's the perfect family home. Features a double garage, huge deck & patios, a separate 250 sq ft DETACHED building with workshop including heat & electricity. Huge sunny backyard on a Quiet, no through street. Call 604-868-2827

PRICE REDUCED

$999,000

5331 10A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN • $999,000

Beautiful family home on a gorgeous lot in central Tsawwassen. Home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood ﬂoors and huge deck which overlooks a gorgeous yard with mature gardens and totally private. This home could easily be suited and has newer roof, furnace and hot water tank. Call for your your private showing. 604-868-2844

PRICE REDUCED BY $100,000

JUST LISTED

JUST SOLD B203 1248 HUNTER ROAD, TSAWWASSEN • $599,000

Gorgeous 2 Bdrm Corner Unit with Southern Exposure. Over $70,000 spent to totally update this Beautiful Condo. Updates include HighEnd Stainless Steel Appliances, New Vinyl Flooring with Cork Underlay, New Quartz Counter Tops, and much more. Great Condo in a Great Central Location at a Great Price.

Call 604-868-2844

5310 SARATOGA DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN • $959,000

5327 UPLAND DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN • $999,000

PRICED TO SELL. 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom 2,031 sq. ft. home on a private 8,514 sq. ft. Southern exposed lot. Great family or investment home close to all amenities.

2300 sq.ft. rancher on huge lot with beautiful views. Excellent location in Tsaw. to build or renovate your dream home. 3 bedroom and den rancher with good ﬂoor plan on 12,583 sq.ft. lot. Bring your renovation ideas or great lot to build new.

Call 604-868-2844

5171 DENNISON DR, TSAW $1,999,000

Wow!! Best priced home in Tsawwassen. This custom built home is stunning, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, huge great room, gorgeous master bedroom, outstanding covered deck areas and excellent ﬂoor plan. Fabulous location in upper Tsawwassen on large lot with R.V. parking and huge workshop or man cave. This home is 2 years old and has no GST. If you are looking for newer and gorgeous don't miss this home.

Call 604-868-2844

*BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD group

1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

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SOLD COMMITTED SOUTH DELTA Professionals

LIFESTYLE

BC FERRIES SPIRIT TRAIL

COOPERATION Beach Grove FOR NEIGHBOUR INVESTMENT Deas Island Park DIEFENBAKER PARK

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Heritage BUYERS

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MAY DAYS

Amanda Lee-Dempsey

Vicky Hamilton

Jennifer McIver

Leanne Lionello

RE/MAX Progroup Realty www.amandaleedempsey.com

Sutton Group Seafair Realty www.homeswithvicky.com

RE/MAX Progroup Realty www.jenniferandleanne.com

604-202-3847

778-839-8947

CONSIDERING SELLING YOUR HOME? Change is an inevitable part of life and people need to move. Serious buyers are actively waiting for new inventory to hit the market. With fewer new listings, competitive ﬁnancing options, and motivated buyers, sellers with polished properties have a great opportunity for a successful sale.

778-788-5078

604-209-5294

| 1

| 508 ft

Deep Clean - ﬁrst impressions are everything

604-790-5859

$378,800

| 1

| 706 ft2

$425,000

Bright & affordable in the Coast at Tsawwassen Shores. Enjoy the sunny south deck, gym, lounge & courtyard. Ocean boardwalk & shop just steps away!

South Point Walk in South Surrey! Bright, x-large stunning condo with luxury elements throughout. Built in 2015. Rentals & 2 pets ok. Party room, gym, 1 parking & 1 locker.

4751 44B Avenue - Ladner

290 66 Street - Tsawwassen

Listed By Remax Progroup Realty

Sutton Group Seafair Realty www.alisonsteen.com

Listed By Sutton Group-Seafair Realty

There are several things you can do to prepare your home to stand out in the market: Curb Appeal - freshen up the yard & garden

Sutton Group Seafair Realty amberbaird@sutton.com

302-15188 29 A Avenue - South Surrey

Listed By Remax Progroup Realty

Alison Steen

604-250-5048

206 - 4690 Hawk Lane - Tsawwassen

Amber Baird

Personal Real Estate Corporation

| 2.5 25

| 2007 ft2 | 6180 ft2 Lot

W NE

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$959,000

| 1

| 1120 ft2 | 4830 ft2 Lot

$985,000

Perfect family home, open concept layout, huge family room downstairs with bar area. New roof (2015), vinyl windows, updated kitchen w/quartz countertops, slate ﬂoors, 2 gas ﬁreplaces. Totally private backyard!

Extensively and beautifully renovated, stylish, open concept, rancher by the beach, in serene Boundary Bay, with attached garage, private yard & massive attic and crawl storage areas.

4941 1A Avenue - Tsawwassen

5072 Cedar Springs Drive - Tsawwassen

Declutter - purge and organize closets Highlight your home’s best features - draw buyers attention to those special areas Listed By Sutton Group-Seafair Realty

Tackle the honey-do list don’t leave any unﬁnished projects

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Listed By Remax Progroup Realty

2941 | 2 941 fftt2 | 10,635 10 63 ft2 Lot $1,450,000

197 fftt2 | 3207 ft2 Lot $1,588,000 | 2 2197

Luxury home on Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course with spectacular southeast views! Offering indoor/outdoor resort style living at its very best!

3560 40th Street - Ladner

289 Tsawwassen Beach Road - Tsawwassen

Listed By Sutton Group-Seafair Realty

| 3 3.5 5

Oozing charm and character! This Colonial beauty in Upper Tsawwassen is on a dead-end street in a cul-de-sac. Main ﬂoor living w/ 4 bedrooms & den. Not to be missed!

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| 3

Listed By Sutton Group-Seafair Realty

| 3783 ft2 | 1.93 1 93 Acre Lot $2,249,000

Stunning 2-acre estate on private street. Custom kitchen w/eating area leading out to covered patio. Oversized master w/walk in & renovated ensuite. Bonus games room upstairs, too much to list!

Sutton Group-Seafair Realty, 1625 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC, V4L 2B2 Sutton Group-Seafair Realty, 100-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner, BC, V4K 2K4

|3 3.5 5

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77 | 2 2843 843 fftt2 | .775 7 acre lot $3,499,000

Breathtaking waterfront Tsawwassen Beach property! Rarely does this come to market. Custom built, 2843 sq.ft. 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home on .775 of an acre - just what you have been dreaming about.

Remax Progroup Realty, 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC, V4M 2B3

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Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Listed By Sutton Group-Seafair Realty

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$697,800

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| 1517 ft2 | 8740 ft2 Lot

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$829,900

Delta Gardens! Brand new, bright & spacious corner home, quiet side of the building. Huge covered deck with city & mountain views! Fantastic location, shared garden plots, NO GST.

Looking to build? Quiet street, West exposed yard, backing onto canal, close to all amenities. Great potential don’t miss out!

4551 47th Street - Ladner

4767 London Green - Ladner

| 2

| 2364 fftt2 | 10,096 10 0 ft2 Lot

Listed By Sutton Group-Seafair Realty

$1,049,000

| 2.5 25

| 2184 ft2 | 5010 50 ft2 Lot $1,079,000

Fully renovated throughout, complete with brand new open concept custom kitchen. Lower level offers 2nd kitchen, family room, 1 bed, full bath, separate laundry & entrance + extra rec room!

Exceptional, move in ready, family home, in a quiet cul-de-sac location in Holly! Extensively updated, traditional layout, and on a private western exposed lot.

1125 52A Street - Tsawwassen

3081 Hillview Court - South Surrey

Listed By Remax Progroup Realty

5 |3 3.5

W NE

G IN T S LI

| 3626 ft2 | 11,927 ft2 Lot $1,648,000

Immaculate custom home perfectly located in Central Tsawwassen cul-de-sac. Lovely master suite on main, two bedrooms & games room up, all on a large beautifully landscaped west exposed lot.

Listed By Sutton Group-Seafair Realty

| 3514 ft2 | 1.123 Acre Lot

778-386-1423

REAL ESTATE IS COLLABORATIVE W NE

Listed By Remax Progroup Realty

Listed By Sutton Group-Seafair Realty

778-840-8377

4671 52A Street - Ladner

508 - 11501 84 Avenue - North Delta

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As independent Realtors, we are invested in our clients’ goals. With connection more important than ever, we’ve collaborated to showcase prime real estate listings to our South Delta community, allowing us the opportunity to market our listings with greater exposure for sellers, and a cooperative approach for buyers. We’re dedicated to continuing to provide our community with excellent service, and expert advice! If you’re interested in any of these featured listings, or want to talk about the real estate market in general, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

$1,668,800

Country Woods in Grandview!!! 1.123 ACRES of hillside land on a slope, with views. House originial condition. Bring your reno ideas. Priced nearly $350,000 BELOW assessment.

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14651 Westminster Hwy - Richmond

IS WHERE Listed By Remax Progroup Realty

Berry’ss Bait & Tackle | 2.039 2 Acres Berry

$3,700,000

Successful, Established Fishing & Tackle Business + Land & Home. Business can also be sold alone-see C8030580.

Sutton Group-Seafair Realty, 1625 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC, V4L 2B2 Sutton Group-Seafair Realty, 100-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner, BC, V4K 2K4

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Remax Progroup Realty, 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC, V4M 2B3

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WATERFRONT!

$2,678,800

NEW LISTING!

$998,000

20 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

159 65B ST, BOUNDARY BAY

NEW LISTING!

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3 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms $492,500

CITY VIEWS

$489,800

306 - 1153 54A ST, TSAWWASSEN

2101-1850 COMOX ST, VANCOUVER

NEW LISTING!

2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms

$1,699,900

$949,900

SOLD

3 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms

LY ON NEW LISTING!

4 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms

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T! LOT 426 62'X170' - $225,000 EF L S LOT 432 62'X162' - $225,000 OT L 2

$979,000

LOT 434 62'X150' SOLD$225,000

NEW LISTING!

SOLD

6627 1A AVE, BOUNDARY BAY 3 Bedrooms - 1 Bathroom

$1,088,000

237 66A ST, BOUNDARY BAY

CALL FOR DETAILS!

1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom

SOLD 7991 GOLDSTREAM PL, RICHMOND

3 Bedrooms - 1 Bathroom

BEACH LIFE!

$1,398,000

SOLD

4465 62ND STREET, LADNER 3 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms

790 GLENWOOD PL, TSAW 4 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms

Barry Chreptyk 604.946.1255

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$549,000 An impeccable Suite + Building? No one above your Master + Living + Dining room? Gorgeous Hardwood + Exceptional Floor Plan with 2 Separate Beds + 2 En-suites + Den? A wonderful Corner Suite for cross ventilation + partial view! QUICK POSSESSION POSSIBLE!

“FENTON DRIVE!” Ladner’s most sought after locations! A car collector’s dream... covered parking for 7 vehicles & a detached 1100 sq.ft. garage complete with ofﬁce & a 3 pce bathroom...room for a hoist too! The house is almost 3500 sq.ft. of luxury & convenience and meticulously maintained by the original owners. All this on an 11,000 sq.ft. lot!

A GREAT BUY @ $1,499,900 Sutton Group Seafair Realty #100-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner, BC V4K 2K4 604.946.1255 " BarryChreptyk.com " barryrc@uniserve.com An independent Member Broker

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It's City Living with a Wonderful Cottage Feel! This 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2074 Sq.Ft Home will give you that Cozy comfort and at home feel. Private South rear yard and close to Schools! It's a Charmer!

Eugene Knoedler

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$1,999,999

5483 15B Avenue

NEW LISTING

$1,179,999

$659,000

5544 Tidewater Bay

1660 Duncan Drive

JUST SOLD

4351 44B Avenue

12968 Southridge Dr. Panorama Ridge

New Custom home approx 5000 sq ft 6 bdrm/5 bth 1300 SQ FT 2 bedroom home in quiet cul-de-sac Fabulous 3 Bdrm/2 bthrm rancher in Beach Grove. with suite potential.7750 sq ft lot location, large sunny south west facing yard. Over $250K in recent updates. GATED ESTATE $2,499,000 TOP FLOOR $459,999 NEW LISTING $899,999

#407 4758 53 Street

2bdrm/2bath 962 sq ft top ﬂoor, large deck in 4 bdrm/2bath on 7500 sq ft lot in Port Guichon Over 7000 sq ft private gated estate on almost 1 acre with Sunningdale. North Shore Mountain views. views to Boundary Bay and farmland. Plus 3000 sq ft garage! RE/MAX Progroup Realty | 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC V4M 2B3 | Ofﬁce 604.943.8080 | Eugene@eugenek.ca | deltarealestate.net Independently Owned and Operated

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yinglingtom@gmail.com 62 Alpenwood Lane, Tsawwassen

$1,550,000

Stunning views from this execu�ve Terrace Home, RARE ﬂat lot with views. 4 Bed, 4 bath.

604.250.8216 CALL FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION

BEACH GROVE WATERFRONT 1420 BEACH GROVE ROAD SP PECTAC CULAR

$2,149 9,0 000

876 - 55A Street, Tsawwassen $1,439,000

3 level split new Kitchen. Huge yard steps to Winskill Rec, part of land assembly.

98 Bonnymuir Drive, W. Vancouver $4,188,000

SOLD

For Full List Price

Custom Built View Home in the Bri�sh Proper�es. 5 bed, 5 bath, 4,155 sq �, No GST.

SOLD

JUST SOLD

SOARING OVER SOUTH DELTA Drone Video at: www.tomyingling.com CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONFIDENTIAL MARKET EVALUATION SUTTON GROUP - SEAFAIR REALTY 1625-56th St., Delta, BC V4M 2B2

MLS S R24442 242 360º TO OUR PORT GUIC CHON N

$1,0 069,0 000

MLS R2445677 360º TO OUR THE WELLBURN HOUSE 4631 46A STREET

Built in 1909 this beautifully restored heritage home with 2 story shop out back on 10,000 + sq. ft. lot is truly AMAZING! If you are a woodworker, fabricator or a car guy...this is the shop for you! Current owner has updated the roof, gutters, hot water heat, custom Nickel kitchen cabinets, tank less hot water on demand and one year old porch and railings. Enjoy the preservation of the old days melded with modern convenience still keeping the heritage theme has been very well done! Located in the desired Port Guichon area close to all amenities.

Panoramic beachfront & Mt. Baker views are featured here from most every room in this immaculate one owner residence enjoying prime location on Beach Grove Road. This stunning property offers a long list of all quality updates including over $150,000 in state of the art perimeter drainage. The interior offers tasteful renovations to kitchen, laundry, master ensuite, ﬂooring, pain and more. If you've had enough of the beach for the day relax in the private sunny courtyard area which leads indoor pool and hot tub area...perfect for entertaining. There is ample parking, a detached over height double garage and room for an RV or boat if required.

NEW W PR RIC CE

$5 5,9 950 0,0 000

MLS S R24276 676 6 FUTURE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 2957 53RD STREET

Almost square 17.34 acre parcel with 823 ft. of road frontage features an English style country home, 10 stall barn, hay ﬁeld and generous pasture area which has been an established equestrian facility for decades. The property offers an ideal central location just 5 minutes to Tsawwassen or Ladner, Tsawwassen Mills Mall, BC Ferries, DeltaPort Way, TFN Industrial Park, transportation and more. This parcel is close to BC Railway in an area of transitional properties with amazing future potential. Call anytime for more information.

EXPERIENCE • KNOWLEDGE • PROFESSIONALISM www.westcoastfarmsteads.com info@johnnielsen.ca Re/Max Real Estate Services #110-3540 West 41st Ave, Vancouver V6N 3E6

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NEW LISTING

5313 Laurel Drive, Ladner $1,168,000

Desirable Victory South. 4 bedroom 3 bathroom family home. Many updates and well maintained. Gorgeous and private west yard with extended pa�o. Perfect for entertaining.

#305-4745 54A Street, Ladner $524,900

PENTHOUSE. Adlington Court. Bright & spacious 2-bedroom, 2- bathroom, over 1000 sq. �., impressive vaulted ceilings, long list of improvements including a complete kitchen make-over. Parking, Locker, gas ﬁreplace & covered deck.

4744 48B Street, Ladner $459,000

5222 Lynn Place, Ladner $1,299,000

#306-1369 56th Street, Tsaw $439,000

4816 44B Avenue, Ladner $1,079,000

1,130 SF, 2 bdrm townhome. FAIREHARBOUR. Completely updated. End unit. Convenient, private, quiet & renovated. Low maintenance living & pet friendly. New roof this year!

Custom designed 5 bedroom execu�ve family home. Loaded with features-AC, heat pump and ON demand HW, IG sprinklers, 4 bathrooms, large gourmet kitchen, open ﬂoor plan, sunny private yard with covered pa�o. Desirable West Ladner loca�on.

SOLD #313-1363 56th Street, Tsawwassen #207-4955 River Road, Ladner $499,000 $409,000

Stanway at Windsor Woods. 2 bedroom 1 bathroom. Secure parking and storage. Private western lagoon outlook. Prime Central Loca�on.

1,042 SF – 1 brdm + den – 1 bath. SHOREWALK. Views. Floor plan perfect for 1 or 2people. Hot water & gas in the maintenance fees. Secure parking & locker. Pets welcome.

SOLD #303-4728 53rd Street, Ladner

SOLD

Windsor Woods - 1,040 SF – 2 bdrms – 2 bath. Corner unit Sub penthouse. Updated - ﬂooring, paint, kitchen & ﬁxtures. Central loca�on. Secure parking & storage.

SOLD

Beautiful new air conditioned Home on a central lot. Radiant heat, air conditioning, HRV, top line appliances, quartz counters, incredible detail and quality. Close to schools, transit, recreation and shopping. Live worry free in a new quality home in sunny Tsawwassen. Purchase early for your own input into ﬁnishing.

ALLEN SCHWABE 604-644-5664 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

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SOLD

#403-1330 Hunter Road, Tsaw #313-4742 Blue Heron Way, Tsaw 5342 9th Avenue • $1,665,550

46 Nose Point Road Salt Spring Island • $559,900 Stunning Maracaibo Estate waterfront lot. Resort style year round living or beautiful vacation home. Share a private dock capable of a 40ʼ yacht. Membership has many rewards including security, tennis courts, 2.25 acre salt water lagoon, swimming pool, etc. This is an opportunity not to miss.

2 level basement home, 5 bedrooms, 7,470 sq. �. southern exposed lot. Extensively updated and well maintained. Ongoing updates including roof, furnace, windows, gourmet kitchen & appliances, bathrooms and more. Original HW ﬂoors! Ideal for larger family.

5385 Galleon Place, Ladner

5346 9th Avenue • $1,749,550 Move into your beautiful new air conditioned home. Radiant heat, HRV, top end appliances, quartz counters, gourmet kitchen, incredible attention to detail and quality will all be included. Close to schools, transit, recreation and shopping. Live worry free in your brand new quality home in Tsawwassen.

790 Glenwood Place • $1,398,000

This well maintained 4 Bedrooms, 4 bath home with separate formal dining room and living rooms, bright and beautiful and fully updated entertainers sized kitchen with gourmet appliances complete with wine fridge and a spacious eating area all with views onto fully fenced lovely yard. The family room is on the lower level with a gas ﬁreplace and fourth bedroom. Upstairs has a large master with ensuite and two more bedrooms sharing a stunning updated bath! All of this located on a quiet and most sought after street perfect for the growing family!

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7931 110th Street, North Delta $959,000

4651 54A Street, Ladner $1,698,000

Brand new, 7 bedroom, 6 bathroom home with room for extended family. Over 3,496 sq � of living space on a 6888 sq � lot, West facing yard, 2x6 construc�on, hardi plank siding, 9� ceilings, 6 zone radiant heat, high end ﬁnishings and much more.

Immaculate 1585 SF 3 bedroom rancher with extensive updates on a large 66 x 126 lot in desirable ND neighbour hood with CD 329 zoning. Private west exposed lot. Huge 549 SF entertainers deck with sunken Ho�ub. Great family home near schools, parks and Sungod REC. A must see!

#302-1153 54A Street, Tsawwassen 5120 Cliﬀ Drive, Tsawwassen $1,249,000 $485,000 LIVE, RENT, RENOVATE OR BUILD! Your golden PENTHOUSE at HERON PLACE - 2 bdrms - 2 bath. Top ﬂoor with vaulted ceilings in the living room. Extremely private with unique southern exposure. Outside deck. 1 parking 1 locker.

4245 41B Street, Ladner $6,800,000

20 acre Blueberry Farm. Detached Shop and Heritage Barn. 2 residences plus coach home. 2429 SF 4 bedroom Country Home. 2980 SF 4 bedroom Cra�sman Home.

2 level execu�ve home, situated on a private southern exposed lot backing onto Point Roberts. 4 bedrooms & 2.5 bathrooms. Well maintained with updates including roof, windows, HE Furnace, kitchen and SS appliances. Ready to move in!

310 Tsawwassen Beach Rd, Tsaw $2,750,000

4633 Arthur Drive, Ladner $1,598,000

Live in, hold, or build in the future. One level

opportunity to live on one of Tsawwassen’s living, huge deck & glass railing overlooking Premier Streets. A 2433 sq. �. back-split home on your beach access. Lot size is approximately an huge, south-exposed and private lot totaling 13,531 square feet. Your money couldn’t buy more! 75’ x 185’ with a total of 13,251 SF.

SOLD

SOLD 4977 Linden Drive, Ladner

SOLD

5389 Wellburn Drive, Ladner

4649 Kensington Place, Ladner

5215 FERRY ROAD Neilsen Grove, Ladner • $1,199,000 E

F F IC

DO CHE A T E D

KENDALL AYRES REAL ESTATE

604.250.6981

IMPRESSIVE! A dis�nguished residence on a sprawling estate. An outstanding renova�on both inside & out. 3,000 sq. �. Cra�sman home with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, over-sized detached double car garage, 10-person hot tub on a 20,000 sq. �. lot. More than a home…a lifestyle!

SOLD 5244 Rega�a Way, Ladner

5039 DUFFY PLACE Hawthorne, Ladner • $1,299,000 FOR

A nature-lover’s paradise! This rare 18,536 sqft property is ready for the right new owners. Steps to Ladner marsh, this park-like property offers a beautifully diverse, layered landscape that attracts many birds and continuously evolves all year round. Amidst meandering lowmaintenance gardens, sits a lovely and energy efficient 3 bed/2 bath rancher, a detached home office/studio, shop and a cabin. Centrally located within walking distance to all that the historic Ladner Village has to offer, including shops, restaurants, the marina, walking and biking trails, kayaking, canoeing and golfing. This full of life property presents Gulf Island ambience, while being close to all that Vancouver offers. Virtual tour: https://vimeo.com/382235282.

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5580 Wallace Avenue, Tsawwassen $1,098,000

E SAL

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own this 4 bed, 4 bath beautifully renovated home. This 8622sqft very private, western exposed cul-de-sac property, offers plenty of space inside & out. On the main floor you will find a large custom kitchen complete with solid wood cabinetry, double wall ovens, gas range, quartz countertops & a large island perfect for entertaining. Lots of room for the whole family with a separate living and dining room, and large family room and rec room extending from the kitchen & eating area. Upstairs are the 4 bedrooms, tastefully reno’d bathrooms and a master suite with 9’ ceilings, a 5 piece ensuite and walk in closet. High efficiency furnace, heat pump, on demand HW, 18’x27’ garage/shop, in ground irrigation, this one has it all and is conveniently located.

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BARNARD-SCAIFE, Fiona Jane March 13, 1961 - May 2, 2020 It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Fiona Jane Barnard-Scaife. Devoted wife and mother Fe succumbed to a brain aneurysm on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Born on March 13, 1961 in Takoradi, Ghana to parent’s Basil (Barney) and Elizabeth (Betty) Barnard, the family settled in Victoria, BC with Fe eventually finding her way to Tsawwassen. Her zest for life began with a tour on the SS Marguerite, a first career in fashion design and time well spent in the Beach Grove Clubhouse. We will dearly miss Fe’s love of life, creative flair, and endless generosity. She was an avid reader, lover of music and dance, kind to creatures big and small; saving a special spot for Stanley; and builder of landscapes that turned all eyes. She will be missed by her son Taylor (partner Makoto), beloved father-in-law Derek, mother-in-law Pam and numerous nieces and nephews. She had great love for her crew, the wonderful clients of Fiona’s Garden and Design Service and friends from the Deas Island Yacht club. Her greatest joy was time spent with Rob Scaife, the love of her life and wind in her sails for over 25 years. We will forever miss her light and the bangles that would jangle as she came into the room. She will be with all who knew her forever and ever. Fiona was an organ donor, giving life to others in need. Please consider doing the same. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Delta Food Bank. We will be planning a Celebration of Life when we can all get back together again. Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

DAVIDSON, Gordon B. March 22, 1953 − January 15, 2020 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Mr. Gordon Blair ’Gord’ Davidson, husband, father, papa, brother, and best friend, from sudden Acute Pancreatitis with his family and best friend, Kevin, by his side on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at the age of 66 years. Gord was born in Trail, British Columbia, on March 22, 1953. He moved to Delta, British Columbia with his family in 1964; where he attended Delta Secondary School and met his soulmate, Mia. At the age of fifteen, they started dating and right after graduation, and in 1971, they were married. Gord and Mia chose to stay in Ladner to raise their family. In 2018, Gord retired and moved out to Alberta, to be with his children and grandchildren. He spent his days chasing the grandkids all over Central Alberta for their sporting events. Gord loved watching his grandsons’ hockey, lacrosse, and basketball games, sometimes getting to three games in one day, many hours apart from each other. He always made sure to see his granddaughter’s figure skating competitions and was always so impressed with how much she was improving. Although Gord was not a fan of the Alberta weather, he was his grandkids biggest fan, cheering and supporting them every single day. Gord will be very lovingly remembered by his daughter, Alahna (Chad) Hunter; grandsons, Cole and Josh; step−grandsons, Mackenzie and Matthew; his son, Scott (Nadine) Davidson; grandchildren, Kenzie and Devin; and step− granddaughter, Alida. He will also be deeply missed by his brother, Stan Davidson; and his nephew, Garrett; as well as many other friends and family. Gord was predeceased by the love of his life, Mia, in 2010, and his parents, Lorne in 2007 and Netta in 2013. The previously scheduled service on May 16 has been postponed, there will be an announcement once the new date can be set.

KETTLES, John "Jack" C. September 7, 1937 − April 23, 2020 John Charles (Jack) Kettles passed away on April 23, 2020. Jack was born in New Westminster, and raised in Ladner and on the family farm on Kettles Road. Jack was the middle and only boy of five Kettles children. Jack was a farmer, fisherman, trucker, and mariner, but a farmer at heart, always willing to talk about the weather or crops. Jack married Sharen in 1963, and they raised four amazing children. Jack enjoyed a variety of sports, especially lacrosse, as well as hunting, fishing, his daily walks, and growing and tending his garden. Jack will always be remembered for his colourful phrases. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Ellenore Kettles, and his sisters, Diane Coleman, Dorothy Manley, and Margaret McRae. He is survived by his sister, Marion Falcos; his four remarkable children, Tracey (Lorne), Michele (Robert), Darren (Dale), and Mike (Tracy); grandchildren, Courtney (Joe), Jane, Emily (Chris), Taylor (Ben), Danika (Greg), and Hailey; great− grandchildren, Ava, Zoe, William (Billy), and Thomas; and his last born great−grandson, John Charles, as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family. He also leaves his lifelong friends, Gordon and Mel, his dear friend, Lucy, and good neighbour, Smokey. Despite the fact that Jack would have appreciated a gathering of family and friends, this will not be happening. The family would like you to enjoy the memories you have of him. Condolences may be left and information found at www.evergreencremationcentre.com. Dad, we will miss you.

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BINNING, Greg August 6, 1950 − April 2, 2020 It is with great sadness, we share the news of our loving Dad’s death. He passed away in Peace Arch hospital due to complications secondary to a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 69 years old. Dad is survived by his children, Nicole and Robert, and his partner, Dianne, as well as his siblings, Jacky, Leonard, and Kent. Dad was a funny, thoughtful, and charitable man who enjoyed bowling, business, and appreciated a deluxe meal. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him. Here’s a quote from Dad’s favourite movie, The Big Lebowski "That rug really tied the room together." In lieu of flowers, please donate to Alzheimer’s research.

McMILLAN, Deborah Leigh Beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Deb McMillan was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on May 4, 2020 at the age of 61, following her battle with cancer. Also there to welcome her was her loving dad, Ron. Her mum Faith, sister Darlene (Brian) Delamont, brother Brian (Diane) McMillan, nieces and nephews Caleb (Lyndsey) Delamont, Daniel (Audrey) Delamont, Michael (Kendall) Delamont, Jared McMillan, Carli (Nick) Peloso, and great niece and nephew, Rosie and Jude, will miss her constant love, care and prayers for them. Due to the current circumstances there will be a Celebration of Life service at Tsawwassen Alliance Church at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please consider joining Deb in her passion for helping others and missions by donating to: Guatemala Conexions via multinationmissions.org or Global Advance Fund of The Christian and Missionary Alliance via cmacan.org/give

STEPHEN, Iris (nee Dolden) September 3, 1929 - May 2, 2020 Iris Stephen (nee Dolden) passed away after a short illness. She is predeceased by Gordon, her high school sweetheart and husband of almost 65 years. She is survived by her daughters Sandy (Rob) and Maureen (Mike) and many nieces and nephews. Iris was born in her family home in Richmond and was a life-long resident of the Lower Mainland, living in Tsawwassen for over 45 years. An avid walker, she spent many hours on the Boundary Bay Dyke both by herself and with her beloved dogs, enjoying the ducks, the ocean and the mountains. While her eyesight failed her in later years, she was always an eager student of current events and spent much of her time listening to news on the radio and the television. She enjoyed traveling and spent many happy holidays on cruise ships seeing numerous parts of the World. Iris worked in the Delta School system for many years prior to her retirement in 1988. She was very proud of her Scottish heritage and after countless years as a volunteer, was honored with a lifetime membership in the BC Highland Dancing Association. Iris was a devoted gardener and filled her home and her yard with all types of plants and flowers. While neither of her daughters inherited her green thumb, they would ask you to think of her the next time you plant a flower.

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