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These radio towers on 104th Street in rural East Delta haven’t caused any concerns, but a plan to locate similar ones in Point Roberts is worrisome to residents on both sides of the border.

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Tsawwassen residents fighting a contentious plan to install a series of radio transmission towers just across the border in Point Roberts are angered the Canadian government isn’t doing more to help.

In recent days Industry Minister James Moore has sent a response letter to several residents stating the issue is subject to a 1984 agreement between Canada and the United States relating to AM broadcasting services.

“The proposed AM radio station KRPI is the responsibility of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States,” Moore wrote. “The FCC has confirmed that the proposal meets all its regulatory requirements, including those for health and safety and mitigating the impact of the proposed AM station on the electronic devices of local residents.

“With respect to the effect the move of KRPI may have on electronic devices, the owners of KRPI have publicly committed to resolving any issues where electronic devices of local Canadian and United States residents may malfunction due to the proximity of the proposed AM radio station,” Moore added.

BBC Broadcasting Inc. wants to construct five 45metre (150-foot) steel towers on an undeveloped lot on McKenzie Way in Point Roberts, about 330 metres from the border.

The towers would transmit South Asian radio station KRPI, AM 1550, which broadcasts throughout the Lower Mainland from studios in Richmond. Also known as Sher-E-Punjab AM 1550, the company currently uses towers in Ferndale, Wash.

The FCC granted a construction permit but a conditional use a permit is required from Whatcom

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Residents rallied on both sides of the border late last year to show their opposition to radio towers proposed for Point Roberts. with household electronic County, which is still dealdevices. ing with the application.

Moore’s, response, howResidents in South Delta ever, has infuriated the and Point Roberts have residents, many accusing joined forces to fight the application on several fronts, many here saying it is seriously flawed in that the entire community of Tsawwassen was deliberately left out of the map in the application.

They’ve been counting on DeltaRichmond East MP KerryLynne Findlay, as well as Industry The map included with KRPI’s application made Canada, to no mention of Tsawwassen. oppose the application, the federal government of saying that in Canada radio being guilty of “willful towers would never be permitted adjacent to a densely ignorance” on the issue.

Asked if Moore is conpopulated neighbourhood, cerned Tsawwassen was one that would be blanomitted from the map, Jake keted by powerful radio Enwright, the minister’s waves that wreak havoc

press secretary, told the Optimist Findlay has informed Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird of the community’s concerns.

“We appreciate that the residents of Tsawwassen want to have their voices heard by the FCC regarding this,” said Enwright.

Meanwhile, a number of residents want Findlay, the minister of national revenue, to do more than pass along their concerns.

When contacted by the Optimist for comment, Findlay provided a lengthy letter to the editor (see Page 11).

“I hear the concerns regarding the proposed Point Roberts radio towers, understand and empathize with them, and, as the member of Parliament, have taken action...,” she wrote.

Her letter includes a list of existing radio towers in Richmond and Delta that haven’t drawn any complaints, however Tsawwassen resident Jim Ronback told the Optimist

those were built in sparsely populated areas to meet Industry Canada regulations.

“Kerry-Lynne Findlay and Minister James Moore of Industry Canada appear to be willfully blind or deliberately ignorant to the plight facing the residents of Tsawwassen whose radios and electronic devices will be overloaded and rendered useless because of the powerful 50,000-watt radio tower array proposed just across the border in Point Roberts,” Ronback said.

“By doing this subterfuge of locating towers on the U.S. side of the border to serve their Canadian market, radio station KRPI 1550 AM appears to be able to circumvent the tower siting regulations of both Canada and the U.S.,” he added.

Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington said she knows Findlay has worked on the issue, but acknowledged residents feel Findlay needs to reengage and arrange a meeting with Moore.

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Insider offers view of Ukraine

Former Canadian ambassador Derek Fraser addresses the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

Tsawwassen Rotarians got an in-depth take on the situation in the Ukraine last week.

The service club hosted Derek Fraser, a former Canadian ambassador to Ukraine, at its regular breakfast meeting last Thursday. Fraser, who has also been an ambassador to Greece and Hungary, represented Canada in the country from 1998 until 2001, and he acted as chief election observer for the Ukrainian congress during the 2012 election.

“A large number of pundits were surprised when their predictions that Russia would never move into Crimea were proved wrong,” Fraser said.

“Crimea might not be the end.”

He said Russia’s invasion of Crimea could just be a prelude to takeovers of the Russian-speaking regions of Ukraine, if not the entire country.

Ukraine was in talks to join NATO and to strengthen ties with the European

Union last year when in late November former president Viktor Yanukovych’s government announced it was abandoning those plans and seeking closer ties with Moscow.

Protesters took to the streets and faced off against police.

In December, a protest attracted PHOTO BY JESSICA KERR about 300,000 Derek Fraser, former Canadian ambassador to Ukraine, spoke to the to Kyiv’s Tsawwassen Rotary Club last week about recent events in that country.

Independence Putin also gave himself into Crimea to take over the Square and legislative authority to region. activists took over Kyiv intervene militarily anyFraser said that since City Hall. The violent where in Ukraine allegFebruary’s revolution, demonstrations saw many edly in support of Russian Russian President Vladimir protesters injured, killed or speakers, he said.

Putin and other Russian jailed.

The new Ukrainian govspokesmen have made it Yanukovych fled Kyiv in ernment and parliament February and the Ukrainian clear they consider the has ignored warnings from new government as illeparliament voted to remove gitimate and have called for Russia, announced its intenhim from office, putting Yanukovych to be reinstated tion of signing on with the an interim government in EU and registered a bill as head of a coalition govplace. However, on March aimed at joining NATO. ernment.

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“For these and other reasons, the two countries are on a collision course,” Fraser said. “Ukraine is incapable of defending itself. Russia has renewed its military maneuvers on Ukraine’s borders. Russian agents are trying to stir up revolt in Ukraine’s other Russian speaking regions.”

Fraser said he would not be surprised to see Russia take over other areas of Ukraine in the near future.

For the moment, he said, Russia is laying off but will start again.

“It has been a policy of Russia for a long time to prevent Ukraine from aligning with the West and getting democracy,” he said.

For its part, Western countries have imposed sanctions on Russia. Fraser called the sanctions “very mild” and said they will have little effect. However, he said he is unsure what the West could do.

“Since Ukraine’s security depends on a stable and cooperative relationship between Russia and the West, it is important that some effort along these lines be made.”

Bid for parole is withdrawn BY

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The woman convicted in the 2008 death of a local four-year-old has dropped her application for day and full parole.

Carol Berner was convicted in July 2010 of impaired driving causing death, impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm in connection with the May 17, 2008 crash that killed Alexa Middelaer and seriously injured her aunt, Daphne Johanson.

In November 2010 Berner was sentenced to 30 months in prison, but was released on bail after serving two weeks of her sentence to launch an appeal.

After exhausting appeals, Berner began serving her sentence in March 2013.

She became eligible for day parole last September and full parole in January.

She had a hearing scheduled for day and full parole on April 16, but this week withdrew her application.

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Driver found sleeping with engine running

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 in-progress crimes and emergencies or 604-9464411 for other assistance.

The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week: Ladner • March 24, 4:45 a.m., 9600-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant reported a vehicle parked with its engine running for two hours in a gas station parking lot. Police attended and found the driver sleeping in the driver’s seat. The driver told police he had been driving all night, missed the ferry and stopped for gas and a nap before catching the next ferry. Upon further investigation, police found the driver was prohibited from driving and served him a notice to appear in court.

• March 24, 8 p.m., 3400-block of River Road West: Police responded to a report of a stolen truck containing numerous construction tools. The complainant admitted to police he had left the keys in the truck

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under the driver’s seat with his wallet containing credit cards and cash.

• March 25, 12:50 p.m., River Road West and 40th Street: During a routine traffic stop, police found a driver who was prohibited from driving. The driver was arrested and released on a promise to appear in court. The vehicle was towed.

• March 26, 6:38 p.m., 4300-block of 46A Street: Police responded to a report of a fire on the baseball diamond of an elementary school. A complainant saw three teen males wearing hoodies at the scene. The Delta Fire Department put out the fire and told police they had put out a fire earlier in the evening in the public washrooms at another park. Police patrolled the area but were not able to find the youths. Nightly patrols will focus on surrounding parks.

• March 29, 4:33 a.m., 4900-block of Elliot Street: Complainant reported an attempted theft from a vehicle sometime overnight.

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Tsawwassen • March 25, 11:31 a.m., 1300-block of 56th Street: During a routine police stop, the driver of a vehicle could not provide police with vehicle registration papers or a valid driver’s licence.

A computer check of the vehicle revealed it had been stolen from Surrey. The driver was arrested, taken to police cells and released to appear in court at a later date. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

• March 25, 6:51 p.m., 1600-block of 53A Street: Complainant reported his residence had been broken into for the second time in the last several weeks. The residence was accessed through the rear sliding glass door. Items stolen were valued at several thousand dollars.

The Delta Police Forensic Identification Services attended the scene to take photographs and fingerprints.

• March 26, 1:12 a.m., 4900-block of Kadota Drive: Complainant reported hearing his car alarm and someone trying to break into his truck. The complainant saw someone leaving the area. There was no damage to the truck and nothing was stolen. Police patrolled the area but didn’t find any suspects.

• March 26, 1 p.m.: Complainant attended police headquarters to report someone claiming to be from a large software company had called him.

The complainant somehow had agreed to hundreds of dollars being charged to his PayPal account. This is a well-known scam and his financial institution required a police file number in order to have the funds credited back to his account.

• March 29, 1 p.m., 1100-block of Skana Drive: Complainant called police to report someone had tried to break into his vehicle parked on the street in front of his house. He had just noticed the door lock had been punched and believed the incident had occurred sometime during the previous evening. A report was taken for insurance purposes.

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The municipality used more than $2 million in amenity funding from Port Metro Vancouver to purchase the Seven Seas site several years ago. Delta is now hoping to find a buyer for the property.

Much more envisioned for old Seven Seas site Delta attempting to rezone property to attract buyer BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s a rather unimpressive feature on what’s already a nondescript street, but Delta council is hoping redevelopment of the Seven Seas property will kick-start a major revitalization of the Ladner waterfront.

A public hearing was held at municipal hall Tuesday to rezone the civicowned Seven Seas site and the adjacent Chisholm Street parcel formerly occupied by the Brackman-Ker warehouse. The move is aimed at enticing potential buyers for the parcels.

The new waterfront mixed-use zone would permit a wide range of uses, including retail, office and service commercial, eating and drinking establishments, moorage and marina, recreation and culture, as well as limited residential.

Structure on the sites would be limited to a maximum height of two-and-a-half storeys.

Only a few people spoke at the hearing, all against the rezoning.

Local architect Brian

Hart said the new mixeduse designation was flawed, suggesting developers should figure out the best balance of housing and commercial in order to make it viable.

He also suggested the building height limit wasn’t reasonable, noting views are already blocked by anything above one storey.

Another resident asked that the site become public open space, while resident Kent Warmington wanted to know how the public would still have input on future development if the rezoning went ahead.

Noting the proposed zoning would bring the site in line with Official Community Plan guidelines, community planning director Marcy Sangret said a development permit process would still be required for any building scheme, a process that could involve a public hearing if council chose to have one.

Down to only four members for the evening, councillors on Tuesday decided to postpone a vote until the rest of their colleagues were available, agreeing the

project had enough significance.

It’s been a long road just to get to this point as Delta tries to revitalize the waterfront. It started several years ago with the municipality obtaining a licence from Port Metro Vancouver for the water lots followed by a harbour clean up that removed sunken boats and other debris.

In 2009, the Downtown Ladner Waterfront Redevelopment Advisory Committee was formed with a mandate of devising a strategy to make Ladner Harbour and Chisholm Street attractive destinations. It met numerous times to come up with a vision.

Out of that process came a deal with a private developer to build a marketplace on the civic properties, but that fell through over a year ago. Council then decided to put the sites up for sale.

Last year, council approved new incentives, design guidelines and building heights aimed at attracting investment for privately-owned properties in the area.

Volunteers rescue stranded boater off Pt. Roberts Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Delta volunteers made quick work of tracking down and helping a stranded boater last week.

At about 8:30 p.m. last Friday, the duty crew was dispatched by the Joint Rescue Centre in Victoria to find a 17-foot boat with one person on board that was stranded not far from

the Point Roberts Marina.

The boat had experienced a mechanical failure and was in danger of being swept onto the rocky shoreline.

Volunteers were able to contact the boater on his cell phone, which helped establish visual contact and led the rescue boat to him in about 15 minutes.

The rescuers quickly decided they needed to rig

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MURPHY’S LAW I get the feeling Metro Vancouver will end up approving the Southlands development, but what it has to say on the matter could well be a moot point.

Metro’s planning and agriculture committee reviewed the proposal last month and just last Friday the Metro board of directors gave it preliminary approval.

Richmond Coun. Harold Steves was the only committee member opposed to sending the application to the board and then as a board director, he was the only one to vote against granting it preliminary approval.

I guess the upcoming public hearing could change some minds, but as it stands now regional politicians appear amenable to amending the Regional Growth Strategy in order to allow the Century Group project to proceed.

Should they have a change of heart and reject the proposal that received the blessing of Delta council last fall, then I’ve got think that a recent B.C. Supreme Court ruling could come into play. Last month a judge ruled that Metro Vancouver doesn’t have the authority to dictate land use within individual municipalities in regards to a bid by Langley Township to rezone agricultural land for housing near Trinity Western University.

That’s obviously a specific ruling on a specific case, but if I understand the judgment correctly, it appears it would take a significant proposal, one that would alter the character of the Green Zone and the municipality in question, for Metro Vancouver’s say to hold any water.

The Southlands proposal is certainly much larger than the Langley example, but I’m not so sure it possesses those character-altering properties that would trigger regional involvement.

The idea of a solitary farm almost surrounded by housing is surely a planning anomaly, but if anything, the Century proposal ensures this peculiar arrangement continues in perpetuity by handing over 80 per cent of the site to the municipality, which has offered to apply to put that portion of the site in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Sure, the proposal adds a sizable housing component to the mix through the other 20 per cent, but at the end of the day will the character of post-Southlands development Tsawwassen be materially different from what it is today?

Heck, you could argue the $9 million slated to be invested in drainage and irrigation to facilitate much more soilbased farming on the land would actually increase the agricultural character of not only the property but also the wider community.

Lodge continuing benevolent tradition of the Odd Fellows DOUG HUSBAND

COMMUNITY COMMENT The oldest benevolent organization in the world, the Order of Odd Fellows, has its origins in the trade guilds of early English and Scottish towns and villages.

With its roots back to the Industrial Revolution and before the prosperity and tradesmen’s guilds, it was customary for British aristocracy to form philanthropic societies. As one theory goes, its curious name was derived from the “common man” organizing themselves and promoting personal and social development. It was unheard of, or “odd,” for working men to have a role in caring for the underprivileged and less fortunate.

The first recorded meeting of an “Odd Fellows Lodge” was in an English tavern in 1745. In its modern form, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows promotes a wholesome fraternal experience, aiding others in a time of need, organizing

charitable projects benefiting the youth, the elderly, the environment and the community.

The British parent organization, in granting a charter to a North American chapter in 1819, added the word “Independent” to its title.

It was the first fraternal organization in the U.S. in 1851 to admit women as “Rebekahs” based on teachings in the Holy Bible.

In 1843, the American Grand Lodge of the I.O.O.F. granted charter status to the first Canadian lodge in Montreal. The golden age of fraternalism in North America existed from the 1860s until the late 1920s.

On July 6, 1892, the Grand Lodge of B.C. in Victoria granted lodge status to Ladners Landing.

Local luminaries Paul Ladner, John Ellis and police Chief Joe Jordan, among others, were granted charter status. These pioneers were inducted into the order by teachings, guiding principles and ceremony on leaving the old life and starting a better one.

Within a few years the lodge membership swelled and by 1960 there were 140 members plus Rebekahs. Many of the early lodges owned their own facilities as did the Delta lodge. In the early 1900s, they sold their building to

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the Royal Bank in Ladner and the lodge leased back the second floor for meetings and social gatherings.

The building was then sold in 1965 and reopened as a law office.

It continues to offer legal services in the village. The Delta lodge then purchased the Delta Manor Co-Op building on Trunk Road and renovated the premises.

Long-time members Jim Morrison and Ken Taylor recall with pride the lodge’s role in hosting and organizing Ladner’s successful annual harvest festival and street dance for many years.

Monies generated from various events and hall rentals provided summer camp activity for children and scholarship funds for a worthy Delta high graduate student. Now much reduced in membership, the lodge carries on its mandate and scholarship funding.

With lodges in more than 130 countries, the I.O.O.F. contributes close to $1 billion annually for relief and charitable projects around the world. Now the largest fraternal organization in the world, “Odd Fellows” are linked locally and internationally by their FLT (Friendship, Love and Truth) logo.

Membership anyone?

And a good night to you, Jim and Ken.

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April 4, 2014 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Another two-lane tube is better than a new bridge Editor: How can I stop a bridge from being built?

It’s only me against the government, and they say the bridge is going to be built whether I like it or not. No town hall meetings, no referendums, no polls, nothing. But they’re going to build it. In 2017. Get ready. What a mess.

Here’s what I would like to see done: two more lanes built underwater. Put them on either side of the George Massey Tunnel, whichever side is easier. Simple, been done before, and the existing tunnels work exceptionally well considering their expectations. Accidents will happen no matter what type of roadway is being travelled.

Let’s talk money and time. A new tunnel could be started tomorrow and could be built without the major inconveniences of this new bridge. For the most part, no one would even know the tunnel is getting built until the adjoining roads

have to be put in place.

These two lanes could be finished by 2017, and when the new lanes are done, the older lanes could get a Construction of a bridge to replace the George complete ret- Massey Tunnel is scheduled to start in 2017. rofit without any major sight is appalling. Look at inconvenience to commutthe mistakes on the South ers.

Fraser Perimeter Road, with The money saved by bad signage or no signs at doing this would be in the all, merging lanes, etc. Just billions. The government ask anyone who takes the could use the savings to new Port Mann Bridge and upgrade existing infrastruc- comes to a screeching halt ture like the Oak Street once they reach Boundary Bridge.

Road.

In the grander scheme, The way the government I find the politics being has been trying to slam this played by the tiers of govthrough seems like someone ernment to be quite pathetshould raise a red flag and ic. The idea that we need a ask more questions. Who is new bridge is all hyperbole, actually benefiting from all arrogance, etc. There is no of this? I don’t think it’s the reason to dismantle the tun- taxpayers. nel.

Now, how can I stop this The idea of building bridge? roads without more foreTerry Henry

Improvements needed ASAP for Massey Tunnel Editor: Three years ago my wife and I were involved in a serious rear-end accident in the George Massey Tunnel.

Three vehicles were written off that day and we suffered injuries, including broken bones and a head injury to myself.

Some time after the accident I took some time to write a letter to your newspaper in order to point out some inexpensive improvements to the lighting and fire prevention in the tunnel

in order to improve viability and reduce the fire hazard.

At the time my call was to “Paint it, light it and, if there is a fire, put it out.”

Can anyone ever forget the terrible incident where a gentleman burned to death in the tunnel, an accident that might have been avoided had the tunnel had fire sprinklers like all modern tunnels do?

I avoid the tunnel as much as possible now and will often take the Alex Fraser Bridge if traffic is

South Deltans still waiting for representation

Editor: Re: North Deltans eager to be represented by MP Findlay, letter to the editor, March 26 As I read J.R. (Jim) Northey’s response to the March 5 Murphy’s Law, I couldn’t help but give my head a shake.

For months now (since Christmas), I’ve reached out to MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay in regards to two rather large issues in this country: the destruction of

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While I agree that “North Deltans are eager to be represented by MP Findlay,” so are South Deltans.

We are just wondering when this representation will begin.

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heavy. I am reminded of that terrible accident every time I travel the tunnel.

In spite of the announcement of a new crossing, we will still be using this tunnel for some time. Can we not have some action in making these modest improvements?

An interesting exercise is to search B.C. Supreme Court judgments using the key words “Massey Tunnel” and count the number of court cases.

M.W. McConnell

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A10 The Delta Optimist April 4, 2014 Letters to the Editor

Let politicians know every time there’s a tunnel fiasco Editor: Last Wednesday was yet another traffic fiasco in the George Massey Tunnel with three accidents occurring during the morning rush.

Imagine how worse off it might have been if it hadn’t been spring break for all the schools. Or imagine what might happen to this incredibly important crossing when a big shaker occurs.

Infrastructure and trans-

portation are two critical criteria for our commutes for work, travel, medical appointments, recreation and more. All who travel northbound on Highway 99 have very specific reasons to go through that scary tunnel.

I have compiled a list of those who must be contacted every time this happens to express frustration with this inadequate structure:

• Premier Christy Clark: premier@gov.bc.ca • Minister of Transportation Todd Stone: Minister.Transportation@ gov.bc.ca • Mayor Lois Jackson: mayor@delta.ca • MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay: kerry-lynne.findlay@parl.gc.ca I challenge you to keep this list in your car’s glove box. You will certainly have

the time to email some of these government representatives who are ultimately responsible to fix this mess while you are stopped in traffic. Please, no distracted driving.

After having this government for the last 13 years, we are insulted with signage that tells us several years hence it will start construction.

Arlene Fedoruk

New ALR legislation so vague it opens up a world of possibilities

Editor: Despite propaganda from the province about how it’s helping young farmers, the Agricultural Land Reserve in northern B.C. has been gutted. Consider the new act: 4.3 When exercising a power under this act in relation to land located in Zone 2, the commission must consider all of the follow-

ing: (a) the purposes of the commission set out in section 6; (b) economic, cultural and social values; (c) regional and community planning objectives; (d) other prescribed considerations.

4.3 (b) Cultural?

Welcome to building rodeo grounds on agricultural

land. Economic activities?

How about anything from an industrial park, a housing subdivision to big box stores.

4.3 (c) Welcome to land speculators lobbying to change local area plans.

4.3 (d) The enabling legislation would give the cabinet new regulatory powers to govern the commission in the performance of its

duties; to define “permitted uses” and “non-farm uses” on agricultural land among the two zones and six regions; and to define “any word or expression used but not defined in this act.”

Welcome to a section so vague you can drive a super tanker through it. This allows cabinet to enact the big stick order-in-council.

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Editor: I have been reading with interest the various letters concerning the proposed KRPI radio towers in Point Roberts. In this regard I recently wrote a letter to federal Industry Minister James Moore as requested by one of your correspondents.

In this letter I asked the minister to urgently request the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to reconsider its decision and stop the construction of these towers. I pointed out the application to construct these towers failed to acknowledge the proximity of the community of Tsawwassen.

I also note recent letters to the editor suggesting our politicians should do the right thing and it should not be up to the citizens to hold meetings and collect money to fight the issue. With this in mind, I would like to share the salient points in the reply received from Moore: “The relocation on an AM broadcast station in the border area is subject to the 1984 international agreement between Canada and the United States relating to AM broadcasting service...”

And then quotes the website where this agreement can be found. Unfortunately this site is no longer available.

“The proposed AM radio station KRPI is the responsibility of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States. The FCC has confirmed that the proposal meets all its regulatory requirements, including those for health and safety and mitigating the impact of the proposed AM station on electronic devices of local residents...” It goes on to say that KRPI has publicly committed to resolving any issues with electronic devices, etc.

It would seem the citizens may well be on their own, although I find it incomprehensible that our government would sign an agreement that would allow radio towers to be constructed in such proximity to a population as large as Tsawwassen.

It is also quite a stretch to expect said citizens to have to rely on the promise of a company that began the whole process by submitting a flawed application.

I intend on replying to Moore on this basis.

Duncan Reid

Tougher sentencing should top list of justice reforms Editor: Re: Too little, too late for offenders, Murphy’s Law, April 2 The usual responses to crime and crime prevention, such as more police presence, intensified video surveillance, mental health initiatives, drug enforcement etc., can be effective measures in dealing with chronic offenders.

However, no progress to combating an escalating situation of street crime will be made unless we tackle the fundamental judicial problem of the courts routinely handing out soft or no sentences, sending convicted felons back on the street through the revolving door of a “catchand-release” justice system, only to re-offend.

In today’s higher-purpose nanny world, where nobody’s accountable any more, drug addiction is not seen as a personal failing: It’s a disease!

Criminal behaviour, chronic or otherwise, is not seen as a personal failing: It’s having been victimized by societal exclusion and neglect!

While certainly the health aspects of crime ought to receive greater attention, measures to help put an end to street crime should entail, first and foremost, resolute legislation for tougher sentencing that would send a clear message to would-be felons that judicial tolerance for street crimes is over.

Enough with crime and punishment Canadian-style, where the rights of convicted criminals trump the fate of their very real victims and where lenient sentences have made drug trafficking and organized crime the “crime that pays.”

It’s where bail is granted, few questions asked and criminals are free again to roam the streets.

E.W. Bopp

April 4, 2014 The Delta Optimist A11 Letters to the Editor

MP taking action on radio towers file Editor: Over the past several months, some constituents have voiced their objections to me regarding the radio towers proposed for construction in Point Roberts, and the possibility of interference with electronics in the community. I hear these concerns, understand and empathize with them, and, as the member of Parliament, have taken action in the following ways: Early on, I wrote to Whatcom County officials urging them to take Tsawwassen residents’ concerns into account in any application before them. I have followed up, but not yet received a response.

I have educated myself, and engaged not only officials at Industry Canada, but also Industry Minister James Moore, directly about this community issue.

I have met personally with the project’s proponents to gain first-hand information on KRPI’s plans. At that meeting, the project’s principals assured me they are prepared to have engineers on call 24/7 to deal with potential interference issues, a measure that is beyond current requirements.

In early December, I also met personally with designated community representative, Nancy Beaton, who was accompanied by U.S. resident and community advisor, Arthur Reber. They provided to me documentary details/maps showing their belief as to the radial reach of the radio tower transmissions that are causing resident concern. The following week, I hand-delivered these docu-

watts, No. 6 Road and ments directly to Moore, as watts, Triangle Road and permits. I understand the Cambie Road (Richmond) promised. I advised Beaton No. 6 Road (Richmond) FCC decision regarding 3. AM 1320 — 50,000 11. AM 550 — 5,000 the new towers is the subby email that I had done so watts, No. 7 Road and that same week. watts, Downtown Blaine ject of a judicial review in Westminster Highway Every time my office 12. AM 1600 — 50,000 Washington state. I am sure (Richmond) has been given sufficient watts, Downtown Blaine we all look forward to being 4. AM 1470 — 50,000 notice of meetings, I have I have continued to keep informed of the results of sent a reprethat deliberasentative to tion. listen and keep What is me apprised within our of residents’ Canadian concerns. jurisdiction Unfortunately, are rules and at least twice, regulations my Ottawa over broadoffice (rather casting withthan my conin Canada, stituency office and tower in Ladner) has construcbeen notified tion within within hours Canada.

With of a meeting, which makes respect to it difficult to construction arrange a presof telecomence. It is not munications always pos(including sible for me to radio) towattend meeters, Industry ings or town Canada recently hall sessions due to my announced PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE parliamentary new changes and ministerial Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay says she’s encouraged that her office has never to fedreceived a complaint about an existing radio tower, although these ones on 104th Street in East eral policies. obligations.

Delta are far from a residential area.

In the ridPreviously ing of Deltaconsultations Richmond East, we have 10 watts, No. 8 Road and River Moore’s department aware only had to be conducted on Road (Richmond) of any and all informaother such towers already towers over 15 metres, but 5. AM 730 — 50,000 tion that has reached me. existing (as well as two in now community engagewatts, 80th Street and Following from Moore’s Blaine, WA). Of these 12, ment will be mandatory on McAllister Road (Delta) January letter and recent nine operate at the same all new tower construction.

6. AM 1040 — 50,000 email to many residents, at wattage as those proposed While this announcement watts, 104th Street and the core of this issue is that for Point Roberts in proxdoes not pertain to the Point Highway 99 (Delta) the Canadian government imity to residential areas. I Roberts towers, it will assist 7. AM 1410 — 50,000 ultimately has no jurisdicfind it encouraging to note where similar situations watts, 104th Street and tion over foreign entities that, to date, my office has occur in Canadian commuHighway 99 (Delta) and their decision-making never received complaints nities in the future.

8. AM 600 — 10,000 processes. about electronic interferWith respect to programwatts, Nelson and The United States’ ence or any other related ming, CRTC, an indepenWestminster Highway Federal Communications issue due to the operation dent regulatory authority, (Richmond) Commission is responsible of these towers: oversees decisions. With 9. AM 690 — 50,000 for approval of the broad1. AM 1130 — 50,000 respect to other broadcastwatts, Springhill Crescent cast license and Whatcom watts, No. 6 Road and ing considerations such on the dike (Richmond) County is responsible for Blundell Road (Richmond) as frequencies and elec10. AM 650 —50,000 approval of the building 2. AM 1200 — 25,000 tronic interference, Industry

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Canada does have jurisdiction over these issues within Canada emanating from Canadian sources, and these issues are dealt with in coordination with affected municipalities as complaints may arise.

Again, Industry Canada has no jurisdiction to deal with these issues if the broadcaster is in the U.S. As to cross-border matters, the ministry that has ultimate jurisdiction is the federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development. I have now informed Minister John Baird of the community’s concerns.

As the KRPI towers have not yet been constructed, and broadcasting from the new site has not begun, the ability is limited for even that department to deal with anticipated or pre-emptive concerns. However, we will continue to explore all options.

I want to take the opportunity to reassure the residents of Delta-Richmond East, and particularly Tsawwassen, that I have and will continue to work diligently on this file and to carry out my responsibility to all constituents - to represent their interests in Ottawa and at the federal cabinet table. Any suggestions that I am “missing in action” on this matter, or that I have “shunned” community meetings, are simply not correct.

I look forward to continuing to engage with all constituents of DeltaRichmond East to make our community better for all of us to live and work.

Kerry-Lynne Findlay MP, Delta-Richmond East

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The Richmond Singers have a benefit concert set for April 12 in Tsawwassen. The group is directed by Tsawwassen’s Natasha Neufeld.

Singers set to Sail Away Groups from Richmond and Vancouver Island to perform in Tsaw.

BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

T

he Richmond Singers will be visiting South Delta for a concert next weekend.

The women’s choir will be joined by special guests from Vancouver Island, the Village Voices of Qualicum Beach, for the benefit show at Tsawwassen United Church.

“Richmond Singers is a group of women that’s very community minded. One of the things we’re trying to do more of right now is have a chance to collaborate with other choirs,” says Richmond Singers director Natasha Neufeld, who lives in Tsawwassen.

The show is called Sail Away.

“The music is all related to water in some way,” says Neufeld, who attended UBC before continuing her singing and conducting studies at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria.

There will be a few songs the audience can sing along with at the upcoming show.

“It’s a lot of fun for them to be able to do. We’ve discovered that our audience loves to sing along, not just at Christmas time,” she says. “We try to do some pieces that they know and enjoy. And then challenge them a little bit with things they might not [know], as well.”

Neufeld, who teaches singing and piano in Richmond and Tsawwassen, has been singing with the

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Tsawwassen’s Natasha Neufeld directs the Richmond Singers.

Vancouver Chamber Choir since 2003. She previously sang with the UBC Chamber Singers, Opera in Concert in Toronto and with

the Bach Choir in Salzburg.

She expects about 50 of the 55 Richmond Singers members will perform at the concert.

The upcoming show is a fundraiser for an elementary school in the Philippines affected by last year’s major typhoon.

“We, as island communities, thought it would be really nice to help out the Philippines because of the devastation that had happened there,” says Neufeld.

The Richmond group, which started in 1971, will travel to Vancouver Island later this month to perform again with the Village Voices, a mixed community choir directed by Rosemary Lindsay Richmond Singers copresident Wendy Lee says

the group enjoys travelling, present Sail Away, with noting it ventured to Ottawa special guests the Village in 2003 and St. John’s in Voices of Qualicum Beach, 2008 to perform. on Saturday, April 12 at “We love to sing,” she 2:30 p.m. The concert will says. be held at Tsawwassen The United group has Church, 693performed “One of the things 53rd St. at shopping we’re trying to do Tickets are malls, city $10 for adults more of right now hall, South and free for is have a chance to Arm Fall children under Fair, the collaborate with other 16. airport and Tickets are senior cen- choirs.” available from Natasha Neufeld choir members tres. It has also helped or at the door. raise funds For more through information on benefit concerts for groups the Richmond Singers, visit like Richmond Hospice www.richmondsingers.ca.

Society, Canadian Cancer For more on the Village Foundation and Tim Voices of Qualicum Beach, Horton’s Kids Camps. check out thevillagevoices.

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Meandering through the townships Countryside gently welcomes travellers with traffic snarls of Montreal left behind BY

KAROLINE CULLEN

Optimist contributor

I chant, “I’m in Canada.

Now I’m in the States,” as I step back and forth over the line. Then with one foot on either side, I declare I’m in both.

At the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, which was deliberately built over the international boundary in the early 1900s, I can simultaneously stand in Stanstead, Quebec and Derby Line, Vermont.

The building’s front door and audience seats are in the U.S. while the circulation desk, books and stage are in Canada.

Gary and I are meandering through the rural areas of the Montérégis and the Eastern Townships southeast of Montreal. Toddling along country roads, appreciating the scenery, finding covered bridges, tasting artisan products and making small town discoveries like

border-spanning buildings all enhance our leisurely sojourn from the city.

With the traffic snarls of Montreal left behind, the countryside gently welcomes us. The road undulates over treed hills tinged with the golds, oranges and reds of autumn. Stands of tapped maple trees and pastures dotted with cows alternate with vineyards and apple orchards.

Many territorial struggles amongst the British, French and Americans were fought in this bucolic countryside.

A wood blockhouse, dating from 1781, stands in a small Lacolle park. This remnant of the fortifications built by the British to defend against invading American forces is the last remaining structure of its kind in Quebec.

From a short video, we learn a mere 500 men remarkably repelled an attack by more than 4,000 Americans in the spring

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of 1814. The blockhouse held but the dark walls are scarred with musket ball holes.

We stay in Sutton for a couple of nights. Loyalists established the town in 1799 and French-speaking settlers followed in the mid1800s. With this heritage, no wonder so many people are effortlessly bilingual.

I start conversations in my rudimentary French

but am often answered in English. Our hotel hosts are effusive about their town.

“It’s vibrant!” Michel explains as I indulge in the crispest, lightest French toast at breakfast.

Afterwards he recommends several scenic stops along the Route de Vins.

The country road is virtually empty of cars as we sedately dawdle along.

Cresting a hill, we see

Vermont’s Green Mountains in the distance. With a wrong turn, we end up at a tiny border crossing. Back on the Route, we find the apple tree-lined drive of Domaine Pinnacle. Some of these trees were planted almost a century ago.

Nearby Frelighsburg has many stone and brick buildings dating from mid1800 Loyalist times. At the general store, all cozy with warm woods and delicious aromas, we finish lunch with a piece of their famous sugar pie. Mildly maple flavoured, it is akin to a pecan pie without pecans.

Further along the Route, we are tempted by other tastings of “cidre et vin” and one vineyard adds a cultural twist with bizarre sculptures along its paths.

We picnic beside a red, century-old, round barn, one of only nine remaining in Quebec. Round barns, according to folklore, have no corners for the devil to

hide in and do his mischief.

We discover several covered bridges from the 1800s before visiting the Saint-Benoit-du-Lac Abbey. Its grey buildings are beautifully situated beside apple orchards on the serene shores of Lake Memphremagog.

North Hatley curves prettily along the top of Lake Massawippi. A flower-lined pier leads to a pagoda overlooking the lake. The water is calm, the late afternoon sun warm. A paddle boarder glides by, a fisherman casts a line and we relish the tranquility.

No wonder tourists from both sides of the border have been attracted to the region since the 1800s.

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Intramuscular fat is the fat located throughout the skeletal muscles and has been associated with conditions such as insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

Now, because of this loss of lean muscle mass (that happens with every passing decade), our metabolism will also decrease and a lower metabolic rate is one of the main contributors to middle-aged spread.

This can all change with a progressive strength training program. More than cardio, or aerobic fitness, strength training is the key for women in their meno-

pausal years to decrease body fat, build lean muscle mass, improve bone density and increase their metabolism.

Other benefits of strength training include: • Reduced risk of adultonset diabetes • Lower blood pressure • Decreased arthritis pain • Maintenance of, and improvement in, lower back health Without strength training the menopausal woman will continue that rapid decline of lean muscle tissue, which in turn will make her a fatstoring machine instead of a fat-burning machine.

Strength training can also provide a “calming” effect on our emotions and help aid with sleep — both

outs that focus on building symptoms of menopause. a fitness base and then layThis translates to a happier ering on top of that base. household in general.

By the end we have Try this sample workhad women see improveout program, specific for ments of 100 to 600 per women, to help build your cent in strength and power lean muscle mass.

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Green Room This week I answer a question about perennials.

Q. I am new to the West Coast. My new home has a potential flower garden that is two feet deep and around 20 feet long and faces south. So far I have planted one blueberry bush and a few daffodil bulbs. I work long hours so by the time I get the laundry, cleaning and groceries done, it’s time to go back to work. What sort of perennials are hardy and slug resistant yet bloom most of the summer with minimal maintenance?

A. There are perennials that flower almost all summer with very little maintenance. Watering in dry spells is essential for some, but the real key to continuous bloom is regular deadheading. Once a plant sets seed, its life purpose is fulfilled, so it doesn’t need to keep on flowering.

If you never deadheaded, plants may change their usual long flowering periods into short ones. If you deadhead several weeks late, plants may try to flower again, but it takes time to form buds, so you’ll get intermittent flushes of bloom.

One of the blue-flowered cranesbills (botani-

cally Geranium Rosanne) is reputed not to need deadheading at all. It has beautiful, prolific blooms, is dwarf and easy to obtain.

Meconopsis cambrica, is unusual among perennial poppies because it produces its yellow (sometimes orange) flowers all summer and into frost season with very little deadheading. But deadhead anyway. Its seedheads spawn endless progeny and those long taproots are impossible to remove.

So pretty/so reliable/so invasive!

The daisy family tends to be long-flowering. One of the longest and brightest sequences is the yellow, brown and orange mixes of Gaillardia (often combined in each flower). Echinacea is another long-blooming daisy available in pinks, white, orange and yellow.

Rudbeckia contains many species of bright yellow cone-flowers that bloom from July to frost. Heights range from about six feet (two metres) to just over one foot (30 cm). Knautia produces blood-red scabious blooms (there are pastel forms) all summer.

It’s compact in poor soil, an untidy sprawler in rich conditions.

The alliums (flowering onions) leave behind longstanding flower heads. Two of the more spectacular are Allium christophii and Allium schubertii.

Globe Thistles (Echinops species) have blue globes

spectacular long after the flowers fade. Sea Hollies Eryngium planum, for instance, has purple flowers, prominent calyxes (like a saucer under a purple cone) with metallic purple stems.

Some roses are most reliable. The Flower Carpet series flowers from late spring into late fall (with deadheading).

There’s a large colour range in this series and it’s very dwarf, though it spreads widely. Garden centres offer many other landscape roses, virtually all long-flowering though mostly non-fragrant.

Technically Sweet Alyssum is an annual, but it covers itself with flowers (purple or white) all summer, is fragrant and seeds itself thickly year after year.

It’s very short and never needs deadheading (you wouldn’t want to anyway because it’s too fiddly).

About deadheading: it’s easier if the pruners can be hidden somewhere between your gate and your front door. Regular deadheading soon becomes a brief routine. It’s clean work and only a few snips each time.

If you deadhead spent flowers before seedheads form, you don’t need to pick up the remains at once.

Call it mulch and get it when you can.

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Singer and registered nurse Cherlyn Cortes raised $372 for Reach at a recent concert in Vancouver.

Accompanied by a guitarist, Cortes sang 11 songs at a Vancouver coffee house to an audience of about 40.

A highlight of the concert was a stunning rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, which can be viewed on YouTube.

Cortes also handed out Reach donation forms and told the audience about the work the organization does with children with developmental disabilities.

When asked about her generosity, Cortes said, “A little seven-year-old boy in

Police hosting annual tourney The Delta Police Department is hosting its annual basketball tournament at North Delta Secondary this weekend.

Now in its fourth year, the three-on-three tourney for boys is expected to attract upwards of 100 students in grades 8 to 12 from across the Lower Mainland.

“We started this tournament as a way for us to connect positively with the youth in Delta and it just took off from there,” said A/Sgt. Sukh Sidhu, one of the tournament’s organizers.

“Now our teams come from schools all over the Lower Mainland to play in the two divisions.”

Last year’s winners, a Grade 11 team from Surrey’s Tamanawis Secondary, will be back to defend their title on Saturday. Teams battle it out all day long for the chance to win the all-important bragging rights, trophies and a $50 Future Shop gift certificate for each winning team member.

There are also many other prizes that will be given out during the day within the two divisions: Senior (grades 11 and 12) and Junior (grades 8 to 10).

Over 20 volunteers will be making sure the event runs smoothly. The tourney is sponsored by the Delta Police Department, North Delta Secondary, Delta school district, Delta Parks and Recreation, and Virsa.

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National Volunteer Week April 6 - 12, 2014

Thank you to our volunteers!

Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Delta Council salute the volunteers in our community who dedicate their time, talents and energy towards making Delta a better place to live work and play.

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Volunt-Hear Hotline gives public chance to say thanks During National Volunteer Week 2014, which runs April 6 to 12, Volunteer Canada and Investors Group are encouraging Canadians to thank volunteers for their efforts by participating in a unique countrywide conversation about volunteer recognition.

The Volunt-Hear Hotline, a toll-free number (1-855372-5077) that Canadians can call to leave a brief impact statement and thank a volunteer, will be live until April 12. Messages will be collected and organized into play lists online.

Listeners will be able to download the audio files from volunteer.ca, share them through social media and hear first-hand how volunteer work changes lives and shapes communities.

“National Volunteer Week is significant because it recognizes the importance of volunteers by celebrating them and appreciating all of their remarkable work,” says Steve Tipman, president and CEO of Volunteer Canada. “It would be pretty

difficult to find a Canadian whose life has not been touched by a volunteer in some way.”

“Investors Group believes in the value and importance of volunteering. We are proud to sponsor a campaign that encourages people to actively participate in recognizing volunteers,” says president and chief executive officer Murray Taylor. “Saying thank you is simple, but it is also a strong way to recognize volunteers for the enormous impact they make in our communities and lives.”

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The Delta Police Department is very proud of the 250 volunteers that work for our Department. Their commitment, hard work and dedication is very much appreciated by our police officers and civilian staff, as well as the members of our community.

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On behalf of the Department, I extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the following volunteers: Reserve Constables, Victim Services, Auto-Crime volunteers, canine quarries, Delta Police Board members, Delta Police Foundation members and our volunteers working at our Ladner C.o.P.S., Tsawwassen C.o.P.S. and North Delta C.o.P.S. Your countless hours of support has made Delta a safer and better community!

- Jim Cessford, Chief Constable

Headquarters: 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner 604.946.4411 North Delta C.o.P.S. 7213 - 120th Ave. 604.599.7280

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April 4, 2014 The Delta Optimist A23 Volunteer Week

Helping keep seniors independent Deltassist volunteers provide a host of services that allow seniors to remain in their own homes BY

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Volunteers with Deltassist provide services to help seniors stay independent.

“Our services are geared to seniors maintaining their independence and wanting to stay in their own home,” says Deltassist seniors’ services co-ordinator Lyn Walker.

Programs include daily phone support, visits, grocery shopping and a driving service to and from medical appointments.

Deltassist has partnerships with Safeway in North Delta and Save-On-Foods in Tsawwassen for its grocery shopping service. Seniors call in with their grocery list, volunteers do the shopping and the store delivers the food.

There are about 70 volunteers involved with seniors programs, notes Walker.

Now Deltassist is offering light housekeeping

services for seniors in Delta thanks to a new program called Better At Home. This program, funded by the provincial government and managed by the United Way of the Lower Mainland, is part of a collection of services working to help seniors live independently and remain connected to the community.

The cost is on a sliding scale depending on income level. The service will be provided by Nurse Next Door, a contracted home support agency, Walker says.

For more information on seniors’ services at Deltassist, call 604-9469526 or visit www.deltassist.com. If you are interested in volunteering in any of the organization’s seniors programs, check the postings at www.volweb.ca.

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Deltassist volunteer shoppers Sherri Strukoff and daughter Taryn help seniors stay independent.

118th Ladner Pioneer May Days May 23, 24 & 25

celebrating Heroes & Villains

In celebration of volunteer week the Ladner May Days committee would like to thank all our volunteers for making the fair a huge success. www.ladnermaydays.com

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Thank You

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VOLUNTEERS For contributing SO MUCH to the success of

KinVillage on a daily basis!

Volunteer Judy Williamson feeding a peregrine falcon named Nelson.

5410 10th Ave., Tsawwassen

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Delta Museum & Archives Society Working together to help preserve Delta’s rich history for all past, present & future generations….

THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING WITH US! You have shared your passion for history and have worked with us to:  deliver our curriculum‐linked

school programs

 participate at Heritage Fairs &

community parades  volunteer at special events and fundraising activities  carefully prepare artifacts for exhibits  help with general day to day administration tasks; just to mention a few.

You have happily and willingly been here for us. Your efforts are truly appreciated. THANK YOU! For more information about becoming a volunteer, please contact us at 604‐946‐9322

www.deltamuseum.ca

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OWL couldn’t function without its volunteers

Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society wouldn’t be able to run without volunteers, says bird care supervisor Rob Hope.

“We see almost 500 birds each year. It would be hard just to pay enough people to do everything around here, so volunteers are the lifeline. We wouldn’t be here without them,” he says.

Volunteers at OWL help out in a variety of ways.

“Basically, they do everything,” he says.

Examples include picking up birds, cleaning the cages, feeding the birds, cutting the grass and helping with some basic medical treatment.

Hope notes OWL has seen volunteers come from other countries (including France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland) to help out at

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Volunteer Shawn LaRoche with a saw-whet owl named Woodstock. the Delta facility.

The society is dedicated to public education and the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned birds.

Shawn LaRoche, who has been volunteering at OWL for about a year, says although it can get hectic at times, he finds being

around the birds kind of calming.

Those interested in volunteering can visit www. owlcanada.org or call 604946-3171 for an interview.

OWL has an open house on April 26 and 27. A bird will be released around 1 p.m. each day.

Thanks for giving a hoot!

Thanks to all our volunteers. without your hard work and dedication we couldn’t exist.

New volunteers always welcome and always needed.

No experience necessary

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April 4, 2014 The Delta Optimist A25 Volunteer Week

Caring volunteers are the heart of hospice

“The highest reward for a person’s work is not what they get for it, but what they become because of it.”

— John Ruskin Some volunteers may have professional skills or specialized expertise, but most are just people who want to help their friends and neighbours and serve the community, says Nancy Macey, executive director of the Delta Hospice Society.

Anyone working or volunteering in the area of hospice palliative care would agree that volunteers are the heart of hospice. Volunteers find it personally gratifying and emotionally meaningful to assist those in need at a significant time in their lives.

Hospice volunteers recognize that hospice palliative care is more about living than it is dying. They subscribe to the hospice philosophy of care that dying is not just a medical event, but a personal one as well.

Many volunteers are introduced to the world of hospice through a death

that was close to them; others are new to hospice and looking to find a find a meaningful role within the organization because they possess many important qualities such as patience, compassion, open mindedness and understanding.

There are many different roles of a hospice volunteer.

They are part of the overall care team that provides support to individuals and families in the community at home, in hospital or in a hospice residence. This can include companioning with patients and families, listening to and validating feelings as families try to manage accessing the health care system and to coping with everyday life.

Others provide respite for short periods of time so caregivers can run errands, go to medical appointments or just rest. Some volunteers work closely with the bereavement programs helping people learn about grief and loss and how to go on living after a death.

Many volunteers work at hospice centres in recep-

Nancy Macey Delta Hospice Society executive director tion and group programs or in meal service and family support in the hospice residences.

Recently, hospice organizations began offering another unique opportunity to volunteer. Charity shops and thrift stores have provided a revenue source for these organizations looking to create financial sustainability, and they offer diverse, challenging and interesting opportunities.

For more information about volunteer opportunities in Delta, call the Delta Hospice Society at 604948-0660.

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EARTHWISE SOCIETY VOLUNTEERS The Earthwise Society would like to thank all of our volunteers for continuing to grow with us!! Our volunteers share their skills to help us create sustainable communities and provide our educational programs.

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Volunteers are #1

Thank you to all the parents and community members who help make schools incredible places of learning.

Your volunteer support helps to ensure our school environments are thriving with innovation and our students are succeeding to their full potential.

For Better Retirement Living

Volunteers Help Our Community Grow

We at Augustine House would like to thank all the volunteers who give of their time and talents to make our community a better place to live and to the Happy Wanderers who entertain our residents.

Cathy Howe (resident and volunteer pancake cook)

3820 Arthur Drive, Delta, BC 604-940-6005 info at www.augustinehouse.ca

Gracious Living in a Country Setting

Volunteer Week

Volunteers help college offer life-long learning

Volunteers make all the difference at ElderCollege Delta.

There is no staff allocated to directing or overseeing the operations of the organization, says chairperson Paulette Tattersall.

“To me, the essence of the organization is volunteering,” she says.

The group, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary last year, offers a range of courses locally for those over 50 during spring and fall semesters. There are no exams.

With an enrollment of almost 300 for the current spring semester, ElderCollge now has more students than ever, notes Tattersall.

Presenters and instructors, the leadership council, hosts and those who help out at special events are all volunteers.

She points out that not all of the volunteers necessarily have a strong background in education and there are a lot of people who come from all sorts of disciplines like nursing and business.

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ElderCollege volunteer instructor Richard Pearce (on right) is assisted by host co-ordinator Dianne Craig. Pearce’s course, Enchanted April, began this week at Augustine House.

“They believe in what we’re trying to do.”

Presenters and instructors put themselves out there and share their expertise and passions and can learn along with the students.

“You haven’t got an ElderCollege if you don’t have presenters and instructors,” says Tattersall.

ElderCollege is also inviting partnerships with other community organizations and has connec-

tions with a number of service groups and Delta Continuing Education.

The group is looking for more volunteers.

“It’s a great time for people who are interested in what we’re doing to come forward and connect with us.”

Those interested (all ages) in exploring volunteer opportunities with ElderCollege Delta can call 604-943-0262.

WHEN THEIR SHIP COMES IN ...

For many groups and organizations in our community, the difference between success and failure rests firmly on the dedicated efforts of volunteers. For these organizations, it is like the day their ship comes in when volunteers step forward and make a difference.

Westshore Terminals pays tribute to all of those who volunteer in our community . . . take a bow, your kindness and selfless service are showing.

Meanwhile, Westshore is working at record pace to bring wealth and prosperity to our community through providing jobs, billions of dollars in export earnings, property taxes paid to our municipality, and through sustained support of a wide variety of worthy local causes. That’s what we do when our ship comes in.

www.westshore.com We’re bringing prosperity to Canada

April 4, 2014 The Delta Optimist A27 Volunteer Week

‘Voluntourism’ on rise

We live in a global society. As a result, many of us feel connected to communities around the world.

It’s this connection that often leads to a desire to get involved overseas.

Volunteering overseas can help you discover a passion for social justice.

It allows you to share and learn skills. And it can feed an interest in discovering new places and cultures.

Many international organizations, relief agencies and exchange programs offer volunteer assignments that can range from one week to two years. This kind of volunteering is sometimes called “voluntourism.”

These overseas volunteer experiences can change your world view. You’ll get to cross oceans and borders.

You’ll see your role as a

global citizen.

Some companies offer volunteer vacation programs. This means the company helps with travel expenses and gives extra time off for a voluntourism trip. Often, the business will donate to the overseas project.

Many high schools, colleges and universities offer international volunteer programs. Often, the volunteer trip takes place during the spring break or summer holiday.

Finding the right match is important for all volunteer experiences, but with the travel and cost of voluntourism, it’s important to research and plan your overseas volunteer trip carefully.

Organizing a trip can be complicated, but it’s a great way to learn about yourself

and the world. You’ll be a part of building a stronger global community.

Important things to consider include: • Travel arrangements • Accommodations • Training and support • Reputation of the organization On the surface, international volunteering and “voluntourism” seems winwin: you support the local people, you learn a new culture and you get to see the world. The reality can sometimes be different and there are ethical issues to consider.

For starters, check out the Lonely Planet guide to international voluntouring.

You can also get involved internationally without leaving Canada. Most international organizations have local volunteer programs.

Volunteers make a difference!

Thank you all of our caring volunteers for your commitment to helping children reach their potential.

You can make a difference too.

Volunteer with Reach.

Contact Shelley volunteer@reachdevelopment.org

“BELIEVING IN POTENTIAL”

To learn more about volunteer opportunities at Reach visit our web site www.reachdevelopment.org

Family members can volunteer together Family volunteering involves more than one person in a household or extended family. It includes different generations in a family volunteering together.

Here are some examples of volunteer activities that family members can participate in together: • Serving food at a food bank • Dropping off warm

clothes during the holidays • Reading to senior citizens • Planting a community garden • Walking animals at an animal shelter

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the kind, caring and committed volunteers at Delta Hospice who contribute in meaningful ways to support Delta residents and families living with a diagnosis of a life-threatening illness, advanced illness or loss.

VOLUNTEERS BREATHE LIFE INTO OUR COMMUNITY! THANK YOU FOR INSPIRING US ALL! HON. KERRY-LYNNE D.

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Thank you for your generosity of time and spirit.

This past year, the community volunteered over 40,000 hours with the Delta Hospice Society.

Contact us at 604.948.0660 to find out more about volunteer opportunities at the Centre for Supportive Care, the Irene Thomas Hospice or the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe.

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To celebrate Volunteer Week the Board of Directors and Staff of the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary would like to recognize and thank our volunteers.

Your efforts and countless hours have contributed to the continued success of daily operations and to the preservation of our local sanctuary and wildlife habitat.

REIFEL MIGRATORY BIRD SANCTUARY 5191 Robertson Rd., 604-946-6980 ~ Westham Island, Ladner www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com

ElderCollege Delta

...growth through knowledge

ElderCollege Delta recognizes and honours all of its Volunteers, Volunteer Presenters, Supporters, Donors and Community Facilities who by their contributions and efforts, enrich the lives of those aged 50 plus in our community through life long learning opportunities.

For Information call: 604-943-0262 email: eldercollegedelta@kinvillage.org

Special Olympics BC Delta THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS We couldn’t do it without you !

In Delta we have over 80 athletes and almost 50 volunteers involved in the programs and Local executive. Of course we can always use more !

Check out our website for more information.

With their infectious smiles, they bring dedication and enthusiasm and support us in many ways. Pam has been a member of the Provincial Board for 9 years and chair for 3 years. She also helps out in the Rhythmic Gymnastics program where her daughter Courtney is the Head Coach. Courtney has been coaching our athletes for over 6 years. Last summer she coached at the SOBC Provincial Games & was named as one of the Team BC coaches for the National Games in July 2014. Thank you ladies for all that you do !

SOBC~Delta appreciates the time and efforts of all our volunteers.

Newcomers gain experience by helping out community Many newcomers to Canada are interested in volunteering. In addition to contributing to their new community, they may see it as a way to improve their language skills or gain work experience. Or they may wish to socialize and meet new people.

To engage new Canadians, organizations must be welcoming and supportive. They should intentionally reach out to newcomers.

Organizations can grow

and become stronger when they apply what they learn about new cultures. At the same time, volunteers gain new skills and experiences.

These things can help newcomers settle in to their new environment.

And it gives them an opportunity to shape the community in which they live.

One in five Canadians is born outside of Canada and immigration now accounts for close to 70 per cent of our population growth.

Each year, approximately 250,000 people come to Canada as refugees and landed immigrants. They settle in communities around the country, mostly in cities.

Immigrants volunteer at a rate of 39 per cent and volunteer an average of 162 hours per year.

While this rate is lower than people born in Canada (47 per cent of Canadians over 15 years old), immigrants tend to contribute more hours.

Seniors reduce stress and increase self-esteem through volunteering Volunteering can play a vital role in healthy aging.

Remaining active and staying connected to the community can have a tremendous positive impact on a person’s social, physical and emotional well-being.

Studies have found that older adults who volunteer have reduced stress-related illnesses, higher self-esteem and are less likely to feel

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isolated. Volunteering can also have a positive impact on lifestyle transitions in older adults as they retire, downsize their housing or deal with health issues.

According to Statistics Canada, Canada’s senior adults volunteer an average of 223 hours each year, more than any other age group. They are an extremely important demographic

to Canada’s voluntary sector.

Volunteer Canada has developed a number of tools and resources that explore the opportunities and barriers to effectively engaging boomers and older adults. The country is in a very fortunate position as there now exists a large and highly talented group able to contribute.

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members On behalf of the Tsawwassen Order of Old Bastards executive, I thank all the volunteers who have provided time and effort over our 30 years as a non-profit, charitable society. Through your efforts, by fund raising and community gaming grants, the TOOB has distributed over $400,000.00 to health related agencies, support groups, individuals and families in need and to groups who enrich our communities.

And a BIG THANK YOU to the generous public and businesses who have supported us over the years.

– Greg Watts, Arch Bastard.

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THANK YOU

TO THE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WHO DELIVER MEALS TOWEEKDAY, THE DEDICATED EVERY AND TO THOSEVOLUNTEERS BEHIND THE SCENES WHO DELIVER MEALS EVERY WEEKDAY, WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN. YOU ARE OUR GREATEST ASSET!

This year we would like to salute the dynamic mother / daughter duo of Pam & Courtney Keith. They are a wonderful example of active community volunteers.

ANDA TO THOSE THEGROUPS: SCENES SPECIAL THANK YOUBEHIND TO THE FOLLOWING Delta WHO FirefightersMAKE Charitable Fund, TOOBS; Royal Canadian Legion Branches IT HAPPEN. YOU ARE 61 & 289, Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club, Ladner & Tsawwassen Sparks, MEALS ON WHEELS GREATEST Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders & Rangers. ASSET!

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Delta Sports Sports Editor: Mark Booth

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Email: mbooth@delta-optimist.com

Record swim for Dolphin in Miami

U15 Blues advance

Dalton Boon shines at Can-Am championships

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Tsawwassen Blues Kora Savage (left) closes in on a Burnaby Rebels opponent during last Sunday’s U15 Coastal “B” Cup round of 16 game at Holly Park. The Blues rolled to a 4-0 win and will now meet Vancouver in the quarter-finals.

The defending champion U17 Ladner Vipers also advanced, along with the U14 Tsawwassen Blues, while on the boys side, the U18 Tsawwassen Blues and U16 Ladner Celtic won their games.

Dalton Boon continued his ascend as one of the top up-and-coming para swimmers in the country with an outstanding performance at the Can-Am Para-Swimming Championships in Miami.

The 19-year-old member of the Winskill Dolphins Swim Club won double gold — capturing the men’s S14 50 metre and 200 metre freestyle events. His 200 clocking of 2:05.86 established a new Senior S14 Canadian record.

The meet featured 78 Canadian swimmers who are hoping to repreDalton sent their country at this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Scotland. It also served as team trials for the Pan Pacific Para-Swimming Championships in California.

Boon is a raising star on Canada’s para-swimming scene. Last month, he toured Florida as part of an elite Swimming Canada training camp. The Ladner native was also quietly re-writing the para-swim-

ming record books at the B.C. ‘AAA’ Championships, where he smashed the former all-time performances in 50m, 100m and 200m freestyle. His results have netted him carded athlete status meaning that he will receive some financial support from Swimming Canada towards his training and competition — an honour and a huge step forward for his career.

Boon’s successes come as no surprise to his WDSC coach Amy Canuel, who has been with him every step of the way.

“We’ve had to Boon work very hard for every improvement he has made,” said Canuel. “Dalton has earned every accolade with perseverance and commitment to his preparation.”

Now the waiting begins for Boon.

Para-Swimming national team selection for Canada is more complex and less straight-forward, relying not only on final placing but world rankings as well. It takes time to finalize the squad.

Tsawwassen skier named to Canadian team for Whistler Cup Tsawwassen’s Max Kirshenblatt is among four B.C. skiers named to represent Canada at this weekend’s 22nd annual Whistler Cup. The competition is one of the most prestigious events in the world for aspiring World Cup racers aged 12-15, who will put it all on the line in super-G, slalom and giant slalom over three days of racing in Whistler.

Kirshenblatt captured the recent Teck U16 Provincial Championships in Prince George and the 35th annual Bob Parsons Memorial Downhill and SuperG races on his home course at Whistler. The Grade 10 Southpointe Academy student also represented Canada at a high profile junior

the year, and a chance to showcase event in Italy last month. what the best young athletes in the Nine men and nine women from country are doing,” said Rob Boyd Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and B.C. of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club, will fly the flag for Team Canada a former Canadian Alpine Ski Team this weekend, and will strive to defend the Nations’ Cup title earned athlete and World Cup winner who is head coach by the host nation for the Canadian at last year’s Whistler Cup event in a fierce team. battle against “There are Team Norway, definitely some which placed athletes on the second. The team who have Canadians will performed very compete against well this season. athletes from 25 It will be the first different countime for them to tries. work together as “This is really Max Kirshenblatt a nation under the highlight of

the same umbrella like this, which is the neat thing about the Whistler Cup. “Representing Canada is a big part of this event. Bringing some pride and patriotism to the team is something special for everyone.”

The 18 Canadian athletes will be divided into men’s and women’s Team Canada 1, 2 and 3 — based on their performances at a training camp held earlier this week.

“Our goal is to claim the Whistler (Nations’) Cup,” added Boyd. “In doing so, we of course will be aiming for podium finishes. When the athletes are skiing their best, anything is possible…I think we’ve got a pretty darn good chance.”

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Local Tides Pacific Standard Time.

Height in feet

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 4:36 am 9:05 am 4:22 pm

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South Delta C1 girls hockey team celebrate its exciting 3-2 win over North Shore C3 which clinched the PCAHA playoff banner.

South Delta battles back to capture PCAHA banner South Delta Atom C1 girls hockey team capped a terrific season by capturing the playoff championship with a come-frombehind 3-2 victory over North Shore C3.

The hosts enjoyed a 2-0 lead until the late stages of the second period when Tessa Everett put her team on the board. She then tied the game with a power play marker with 7:47 remaining in the third period.

The comeback was completed just over three minutes later on a terrific shot from Sasha Spencer.

It was a thrilling game that saw every player at her best. Besides the playoff championship banner, South Delta also

received Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association’s Team Achievement banner for the entire Female Atom Division.

The team also features Ava Campbell, Lauren Karcher, Michelle Redmond, Lauren Etherington, Kiara Griffith, Kristina Garagan, Mackenzie Loyer, Rachel Johnson, Jessica Anderson, Lucy Green, Shanay Bremner and Sydney Geboers.

The coaching staff includes: Brad Etherington, Jackie Hamlin, Sean Johnson, Michael Griffith, Tom Garagan, Brooklyn Hawksworth and Natalie Lester. Sandra Geboers is the team manager.

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Delta gymnasts selected to Team B.C. for Westerns Delta Gymnastics will be well-represented at the upcoming Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships in Saskatoon.

Bradley Gulbranson, Caleb Richmond, Cole Schallig, Que Bidewell and Ryan Woodhead have been named to Team B.C.’s Men’s Artistic Gymnastics squad. Sophie Anderson was selected to the provincial Women’s Artistic Gymnastics team. The six athletes were picked based on the performances at last month’s provincial championships in Kamloops.

Bidewell (Elite 3) and Richmond (Elite 4) led the way by winning all-round silver med-

als in their respective categories.

The Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships are hosted annually by the western provinces and territories. For many of the athletes participating at at this competition, this is their first chance to compete as a member of Team BC. These championships help identify future high performance athletes and prepare them for competitions such as Canadian Championships, Western Canada Summer Games and Canada Winter Games. For other athletes, their participation in these championships may be the pinnacle of their careers.

Impression showing in Surrey for South Delta Kyokushin Karate Club

The South Delta Kyokushin Karate Club produced some impressive results at the recent 27th annual Coloured Belt Tournament at Frank Hurt Secondary in Surrey.

Here is a rundown of the top finishers: 70 lbs. and under: Cole Beauchamp (first place), Matthew Fischer (second place), Caleb Naysmith (second place), Jeramie Hein (third place), Olivia Ramlu (third place).

71-91 lbs. White/Orange: Nathan Spencer (first place).

71-91 lbs. Blue & Above: Sebastian Saddul (first place).

91-110 lbs.: Ethan Spencer (second place).

12 and under knockdown: Matthew Fisher (second place).

15-and-16 Coloured Belts Girls: Amber Fidyk (second place), Victoria Knoblauch (third place).

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This lovely 1,472 square foot 2 bedroom plus den (or add a door to make it a 3 bdrm) apartment enjoys a lovely view of the Fraser River estuary, a tree-lined peaceful water view. Entertaining is easy in this spacious rancher suite with 9 foot ceilings and large dining and living room and Summer BBQ’s are perfect on your bright Southwest balcony facing the water. A fresh air cross breeze is also appreciated, due to your own exterior entrance on the 2nd floor. Just a short walk to shops and restaurants in Ladner Village and close to Neilson Grove Elementary and Delta Secondary School catchments.

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SPRING SAVINGS AT RICHPORT FORD YOUR PREMIUM PRE-OWNED CAR STOP!

2010 Ford F150 S/Crew FX4

2010 Ford Taurus SHO AWD

Heated Leather, Moonroof, Tow, 51,200 Kms

Navigation, Moonroof, 355 H.P, 75,800 Kms

32,888 Bi-Weekly 72 Months

2009 Ford Focus

206

$

#C104845

1997 Lincoln Towncar

Remote Entry, A/C, 5-Speed 17,231 Kms

8,888

#C203615

79

Bi-Weekly 60 Months

2012 Nissan Titan Pro-4X

#C710155

#C211212

2007 Ford Mustang GT

33,000

242

$

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

#C348321A

Leather, SYNC, 32,700 Kms

12,888

211

$

#T22331

2012 Ford Transit Electric

2013 Ford Edge Limited AWD

Fully Electric Vehicle, Power Group.

2000 Kms

49,888

#S7D80215

125

Bi-Weekly 84 Month

2009 Ford Focus SES Coupe

Bi-Weekly 60 Months

2012 Ford Mustang Coupe

125

20,888

151

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

211

287

Bi-Weekly 60 Months

Bi-Weekly 84 MonthS

2010 Lincoln MKX AWD

#T21790

249

$

Bi-Weekly 72 Months

13,888

$ #C154223

129

$

Moonroof, SYNC, 16,500 Kms

43,888

#T33313

324

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

2011 Ford Taurus SEL

#C227930

144

$

5-Speed, Leather, SYNC, 51,000 Kms

20,888

151

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

2012 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

133

$

#T18992

Heated Seats, Alloy Wheels, 23,500 Kms

$

32,888

241

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

2013 Ford Focus SE

$

$

18,500

$

Double Cab, Tow Pkg, 41,300 Kms

#T06041

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

2012 Ford Escape XLT

$

$

19,888

$

SYNC, Alloys, Moonroof, 26,500 Kms

#C146809

Bi-Weekly 60 Months

2013 Ford Focus SE

$

$

Bi-Weekly 72 Months

Heated Leather, Moonroof, Spoiler, 70,470 Kms

Navigation, Vista Roof, Loaded! 14,600 Kms,

27,588

228

214

$

2009 Ford Focus SES

2013 Lincoln MKX AWD

$

$

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

25,888

$

33,888

Fully Loaded, Navigation, 93,000 Kms

#X20991

Power Group, Tow Pkg, 58,500 Kms

$

38,888

$

Bi-Weekly 60 Months

2010 Ford F150 XLT 4X4

#T32584

$ #C222841

#T22653

Alloy Wheels, Heated Seats, 28,100 Kms

Auto, Heated Leather, V8! 13,900 Kms

14,888

139

$

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

159

$

5,500

2013 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

28,888

$

$ #C000586

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

2014 Ford Mustang GT Conv

Auto, A/C, Tilt, Cruise, 23,900 Kms

$

$

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

2008 Honda Civic Sedan

Automatic, Alloy Wheels, 38,000 Kms

#C257500

#T42830

17,500

$

$

16,888

$

A/C, Seats 7, Low Kms, 72,000 Kms

$

$ #C102498A

1996 Dodge Caravan

Heated Leather, Dual Climate, 38,562 Kms

Remote Entry, Moonroof, 42,000 Kms

12,388

115

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

2013 Ford Fiesta SE

$

$

290

$

2013 Ford Escape SE 4WD

37,588

276

#T07745

Leather, Fully Loaded!

64,800 Kms

#C137462A

#T01986

$

$

129

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

$

Navigation, Vista Roof, 23,200 Kms

$

$

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

#C214724

$

39,288

$

Leather, Moonroof, 93,100 Kms

18,000

Fully Loaded, EcoBoost V6!

21,000 Kms

28,888

$

2010 Ford Escape XLT

$

#T30891

2014 Ford Flex Limited AWD

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

Moonroof, SYNC, Auto, 25,900 Kms

9,995

#C248818A

2013 Ford Escape SE 4WD

204

$

227

$

#C293574

2013 Ford Focus SE

Auto, Heated Seats, A/C, 55,100 Kms

17,000

Auto, Low Kms, Alloy Wheels, 51,900 Kms

$

2007 Ford Focus SE

$

2005 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe

#C160318

144

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

Heated Leather, Auto, 4.6L V8, 83,800 Kms

$

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

$

$

$

204

$

19,888

$

5.6L V8, Fully Loaded!

31,000 Kms

#T03999

#T20068A

Heated Leather, Moonroof, 18,302 Kms

7,995

31,000

$

2013 Ford Fiesta Titanium

Mint Condition, Runs Perfect!

100,450 Kms

$

$

Bi-Weekly 72 Months

Navigation, Rev Sensors, 18,500 Kms

27,888

$

274

$

2013 Ford Fusion Titanium

Leather, Seats 7, Moonroof, 50,800 Kms

24,888

$

#T32648

2011 Ford Flex Limited AWD

#C197194

17,000

122

$

Bi-Weekly 84 Months

All financing is at 5.99% with $1500 down payment. Taxes and fees are included in the bi-weekly payments. Selling prices do not include taxes. On Approved Credit.

13580 SMALLWOOD PLACE

Sales 604•273•7331 Service 604•273•7729 www.richportford.com

DL#10904

HOURS: Mon – Thurs 8:30am to 9:00pm, Fri & Sat 9am to 6pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm

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FREEDOM 55 GATED COMMUNITY 5359 JIBSET BAY, LADNER Ladner’s desirable gated retirement community of Southpointe. 900 square feet; 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, newer roof and newer appliances. Detached single garage; and a terrific 4,050 square foot south-west exposed lot.

Low maintenance fees – Enjoy the freedom!

$409,000

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VIEWS! VIEWS! VIEWS! 4250 ARTHUR DR., LADNER Located on Ladner’s renowned Arthur drive and historic Chilukthan Slough, this 3000 square foot family home has a view from almost every room. Sunrises and moonrises over Mount Baker, wildlife and waterfowl around the waterway and farmer’s fields that change with every season. With five bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, this home is flexibly designed by way of an in-law/nanny suite with separate entrance. The kitchen is finished with maple cabinets & granite counters, the living room has a floor to ceiling fireplace & 14 foot ceilings.

Other special features include a Tuscan inspired, climate controlled wine cellar, a fully equipped 14’x7’ greenhouse, a private backyard with glass-covered patio, and gardens and greenery where florae and blossoms abound.

$875,000

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$688,000

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4590 65A STREET, LADNER

5178 8A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

Terrific 1550 sq.ft. rancher on a 64 x 132’ lot in East Ladner. This home is truly suited to meet the needs of any young family or empty nester.

Beautifully updated kitchen & sitting area. Formal Living & dining room with gas fireplace. Total of 3 bdrms, 5 year young roof, new furnace, appliance and baths.

Loads of RV parking.

$599,900

Rare, super spacious 2 level home with over 1450 square feet on the main floor. Wonderful updates including new engineered H/W flooring, kitchen cabinets, paint and more. Wrap-around deck and spacious South exposed backyard. Located in desirable central Tsawwassen location, close to schools, park and bus route. Easily suitable 960 sf ground floor.

$634,900

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JUST LISTED JUST LISTED DON’T MISS OUT! 4724 CANNERY CRESCENT, LADNER Gorgeous new listing on Cannery Crescent, a popular Ladner neighborhood. 3 bedrooms on main floor. This home is as bright as a button. Terrific 2 bedroom in-law suite down. A total of 2,200 sq.ft.

All this on a 7,600 square foot lot with south exposed back yard.

$608,000

VILLAGE CENTER HOME SWEET HOME 4976 MARINER PLACE, LADNER This lovingly cared for rancher is a real gem. Fabulous living room with cross hall dining. Kitchen, eating area and cozy family room that lead to a sunny south back yard. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and only steps from historic Ladner Village shops. 2 yr old driveway, 4 yr old roof, 5 year old furnace and built-in-vacuum.

$597,000

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

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#209, 1175 FERGUSON RD., TSAWWASSEN

4459 47TH STREET, LADNER

JUST LISTED! A great opportunity to own a north facing unit in Century House. Bright, cheerful and spacious feeling. Master bedroom with 2 piece ensuite. 2 car underground parking stalls. A games room with pool table! Workshop and garden area. A stone’s throw from all shopping in Tsawwassen.

$216,900

WATERFRONT

Huge 8,600 square foot lot with a fantastic large sun drenched west exposed back yard. Newer roof on this basement entry home with large country style kitchen, formal living and dining room. Total of 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. New roof.

Fantastic opportunity. One of the best lots in the neighborhood!

$579,000

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#209, 4815 48TH AVE., LADNER

5159 HERON BAY CLOSE, LADNER

This is a fabulous 2 level townhouse style, 2 bedroom & loft located in Ladner Village. Gorgeous renovated kitchen. Dining area and living room with built in’s, wood fireplace and new carpets. Absolutely the most sought after waterfront development in the area boasting not only it’s marina but loads of green space. No pets allowed and no elevator.

$379,000

Beautifully updated 3 bedroom home with stunning formal living and dining areas. New silestone quartz counters and marble backsplash, stainless steel kitchen appliances; Engineered hardwood floors; 2 1/2 beautifully renovated bathrooms; new blinds and california shutters; new furnace; 40 year roof; 2 gas fireplaces; interior/exterior paint and so much more. Spacious cul-de-sac location.

Close to nature walks, schools, marina and golf course. Professionally landscaped yard with irrigation system and inground lighting. Private mature cedar hedging in this south exposed back yard. Perfect for a professional couple.

$719,000

A34 The Delta Optimist April 4, 2014

Brian Elsey

Harry Ratchford

604-551-9396 4-551• www.brianelsey.ca

604-315-2633 • www.harryratchford.ca

OPEN SAT 11:00 - 1:00

OPEN SAT & SUN 11:00 - 1:00

#247 - 5421 10th Ave., Tsawwassen ICE PR W NE

#248-5421 10th Ave., Tsawwassen

Welcome to Sundial Villa - nestled in the heart of Tsawwwassen.

IMMACULATE! Updated bright and spacious one bedroom, one bathroom condo. It is on the second floor and it overlooks the courtyard. Very quiet, well managed building. This home is spotless and offers a great open plan with a large living & dining area with sliding glass doors opening onto a large covered balcony. Good sized bedroom (15’x10’6) with walk through closet to the full nicely updated bathroom. Complex has newer roof, double-paned windows, new hall carpets, etc! Move in ready, many upgrades. Exterior paint in 2010. Two blocks to all amenities. Shows very well.

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IMMACULATE! Welcome to Heron Place - nestled in the heart of Tsawwassen. Move in ready! Professionally painted recently with brand new carpet throughout and brand new stainless kitchen appliances. This wonderful 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom and den suite is lovely and bright with 9 ft ceilings. Great layout with over 1,300 sq ft of living space! Large North facing balcony is on the quiet side of the building, is completely private and is accessible from both the LR and the Master BR. Kitchen has lots of cabinet space, a pantry and a nice eating area. Ensuite has separate tub and shower and there is a huge walk in closet in the master. Large insuite laundry. 2 secured parking stalls and 1 storage unit. 2 blocks to all amenities.

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This beautiful Ladner Hawthorne home has been completely renovated with new kitchens and bathrooms, double paned windows, high-end maple hardwood flooring and new carpets throughout. Gourmet kitchen has stainless steel appliances with Silestone countertops and large eating island. Outstanding 1 or 2 bedroom ground floor In-Law Suite has been meticulously refurbished, and boasts separate laundry room with oversized s/s sink. Designer kitchen includes high-end appliances, island eating area and a surprising amount of storage. Huge back yard has large playground, new wooden deck with gazebo, and raised vegetable garden. This is a must see, with so many improvements and added extras throughout!

Solid and incredibly well maintained 1,900 sq ft end unit townhouse in a beautiful setting! Surrounded by mature trees and landscaping it backs onto a small creek. Enjoy the western exposure from your private sundeck with gas barbeque hookup. Great main floor living with gas fireplace. 3 bedrooms on the second floor with vaulted ceilings and an additional loft/ family room/man cave for your enjoyment. This exceptionally well-maintained complex has a clubhouse with an indoor pool, sauna and hot tub. Terrific location - just 5 minutes walk to the town center, bus services, shopping, and dyke, etc. Beach Grove Golf Course is right next door and its less than 5 minutes drive to Boundary Bay Beach. Easy living doesn’t get any easier!

WANTED RANCHER: LADNER OR TSAWWASSEN!

5793 Grove Ave., Ladner

0 ,90 774 $ G TIN LIS

This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo is spotless and offers a great open plan with a large living & dining area with sliding glass doors opening onto a large covered balcony. The Western exposed balcony overlooks a lovely private wooded area. The complex has a newer roof, double-paned windows and new hall carpets. Exterior was painted in 2010.

Priced to sell. Immediate possession possible!

• Outlook to water, mountains, golf course or parkland etc.

• Single level: limited or no steps to front door • Minimum 3 bedrooms, preferably more • Cash buyer

Call Brian or Harry for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION of your home!

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NEW LISTING

4816 12th Ave $669,000

2,863 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 3 bath loads of parking - 11,173 sq.ft. lot

3600 VIRTUAL TOUR

A306 - 4811 53rd Street $388,000 1,861 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 2 bath 2 parking spaces - Ladner Pointe

NEW LISTING

#44-4945 57th Street $316,900 1,152 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 2 bath end unit - townhome - Oasis

NEW PRICE

4362 48A Street $598,000

1,994 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 3 bath family room - updates - 7,373 sq.ft. lot

NEW LISTING

5116 Galway Drive Listed by REMAX Progroup Realty

5523 Grove Avenue $1,198,000

3,321 sq.ft. - plus 700 sq.ft. studio - 4 bdrms - 4 bath den detached dble garage - 13,767 sq.ft. lot

Jennifer McGregor, Personal Real Estate Corporation, Realtor jennifer@realestatedelta.com | 604 908 1593

NEW LISTING

#106-4745 54A Street $249,000 758 sq.ft. - 1 bdrm - 1 bath private patio - Adlington Court

NEW PRICE!

5138 Bentley Drive $1,288,000

3,017 sq.ft. - 5 bdrms - 5 bath - den hobby room - triple car garage - 6,995 sq.ft. lot

VIRTUAL TOUR

4957 44th Avenue $719,900

3,448 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 4 bath - workshop suite potential - 6,280 sq.ft. lot

TOP FLOOR

#406 - 4768 53 Street $289,900

932 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath - top floor courtyard view - Sunningdale IV

NEW LISTING

#320-4885 53rd Street $295,000

1,055 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath - top floor large kitchen w/ eating area - Green Gables

NEW PRICE

#5-4907 57A Street $368,000 1,817 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 2 bath patio - South Exposure

NEW LISTING

#102 - 4745 54A Street $349,800 1,102 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - den - 2 bath quiet location - Adlington Court

NEW LISTING

4435 46B Street $539,900

1,825 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 2 bath Single garage - 6,002 sq.ft. lot

5803 Crescent Drive Listed by REMAX Progroup Realty

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PH11-1363 56th Street | $339,000 | JUST LISTED

5616 Goldenrod Crescent | $949,000 | JUST LISTED

1174 Fairway Views Wynd | $365,000 | JUST LISTED

45-5300 Admiral Boulevard | $699,000 | JUST LISTED 308-1706 56th Street | $389,000 | HERON COVE

5078 Cliff Drive | $1,698,000 | NEW RESIDENCE

304-1153 54A Street | $349,000 | HERON PLACE

1059 Eden Crescent | $899,000 | STEPS TO TOWN

951 50th Street | $799,000 | 2,200 SQ.FT. 4 BDRM

4589 64th Street | $879,000 | 3,112 SQ.FT.

140-5421 10th Avenue | $429,900 | 3 BEDROOMS

6-4925 Elliott Street | $325,000 | DOWNTOWN LADNER

207-1300 Hunter Rd | $329,000 | STEPS TO TOWN

415-1350 View Crescent | $428,000 | FULL ON VIEW

872 Tsawwassen Beach | $1,150,000 | WATERFRONT

208-1150 54A Street | $324,900 | THE LEXINGTON

1148 Fairway Views | $539,000 | VIEW PROPERTY

5102 Spanton Place | $945,000 | 4 YEARS YOUNG

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214-4815 48th Avenue | $499,000 | WATERFRONT

406-1350 View Crescent | $429,000 | 1,560 SQFT.

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4962 44a Avenue | $579,000 | HALF DUPLEX

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5336 4A Avenue | $739,000 | VIEW PROPERTY

302-1300 Hunter Rd | $439,000 | GOLF COURSE VIEW

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

Teri Steele | 604.897.2010 sold@TeriSteele.com

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

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B 4901 Linden Drive, Ladner Exceptional Value!

Move in Ready! From the moment you walk through the front door it feels like home! Main floor has beautiful high end flooring and beautiful maple cabinets with S/S appliances. Your dining room suite is welcome here! Cozy living room with large deck for entertaining.

Up has 2 bdrms PLUS oversized master. Family room down (or 4th bdrm) is bright with sliders out to patio that is THE sunniest backyard of the complex. All baths have been updated with same tasteful flare as the rest of the home. This is a must see!

#111 4745 54A ST

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OCEANVIEW, 1.92 ACRE, S/W EXP. 260 E POINT ROAD, SATURNA IS.

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SUTTON GROUP SEAFAIR REALTY

5446 18th Ave.

$669,999

This is the location you have been waiting for, spacious split level on a quiet street with a private southern exposed (6598 sq.ft.) backyard!

Large living room with cedar ceiling, adjacent dining room with sliding doors to deck with mountain views.

Kitchen with hardwood flooring overlooks oversize family room.

Three bedrooms on upper floor, one large bedroom on lower floor, three full bathrooms (ensuite three piece bathroom and main bathroom completely updated) makes this the ideal family home.

Large garage with easy access to garden. Adjacent tennis courts for you use or invite your friends for a match! Walking distance to transport, amenities and shops!

Garden shed 8’11 x 8’4

Call Vipin Today at 604.839.7547 #2 - 11111 CAMBIE RD.

VALLEY VIEW

NEW PRICE

$1,035,000

Open House Saturday 2-4PM

5238 Glen Abbey New Listing

$849,000

Open House Sunday 2-4PM

428 55A St.

W NE ICE PR

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7,639 SQ.FT LOT

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19279 PARK ROAD

5165 CECIL RIDGE PL, CHILLIWACK

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FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION MARKET EVALUATION PLEASE CALL VIPIN

Fabulous 5 bedroom/4 bathroom 2,700 sq ft family home located on one of the nicest streets and last phases of Imperial Village. Situated in a quiet Cul-de-sac location close to the new Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course, Southpoint Academy and shopping.

Featuring radiant in-floor heat, concrete tile roof, hardiboard siding, private backyard overlooking green space and more. If you’re looking for an ideal family home in a great location, look no further!

Call now for your viewing appointment

5791 Goldenrod $779,000

SOLD

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$138,900

Fabulous Views, Fabulous Home in “Stahaken” one of Tsawwassen’s finest subdivisions.

This beautiful 3 bdrm/3 bathroom executive home is situated in a tranquil park-like setting and has been completely renovated from top to bottom with quality materials and workmanship throughout. Bright open floor plan with gourmet kitchen featuring granite countertops, high end s/s appliances, double wall oven, center island, large dining room and more. Gleaming hardwood throughout main & extensive use of tile in bathrooms. Large master with gorgeous ensuite, huge games room, triple car garage, new roof, designer paint inside and out. Relax in your outdoor hot tub while taking in the North Shore Mountain views, this home has it all!

$850,000

LD

2150 FERNDALE ST

www.deltahomes.ca • www.ladnerrealestate.ca

1265 Pacific Drive

T SO JUS

731 English Bluff Road, Tsawwassen Estate sized Lot with Ocean View OCEAN VIEW

$2,088,000 SPECTACULAR OCEAN VIEWS, SUNSETS & BALD EAGLES ARE WHAT MAKE THIS APPROX 1/2 ACRE PARK LIKE ESTATE LOT ON ENGLISH BLUFF STAND OUT FROM THE REST. LOTS LIKE THESE RARELY COME ON THE MARKET. Build your dream home or buy and hold this original but solid 4000 sq ft 4 bdrm 3 bthrm home. Also, an option to subdivide into 2 lots which has been given preliminary approval (3rd reading). Plans available.

4621- 54A St. New Listing

$629,000

SOLD Y in 1 DA

5163 Dennison Dr. $819,000

SOLD AYS in 11 D

Very well maintained 4 bdrm/3 bath family home with a nicely appointed in-law suite in Delta Manor. Centrally located close to schools, shopping, parks and transit. Situated on a private 7000 sq ft lot with large sunny west facing rear yard with new wraparound sundeck, furnace, hot water tank, exterior paint and more. *Bonus-Large RV parking. Great home in a central location.

2880 64th St. $1,198,000

SOLD

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A38 The Delta Optimist April 4, 2014

EXCELLENT PENTHOUSE CONDO

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(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

• Penthouse 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit incl ensuite • Bamboo floors • Updated laundry machines • Recently updated building • Walk to everything

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$274,900 RECENTLY RAINSCREENED WITH WARRANTY

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$284,900

$279,900 TOP FLOOR PENTHOUSE IN PILLARS COMPLEX

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GREAT HOLDING PROPERTY

• Two bdrms & two full bathrms • South facing quiet corner unit • Best location in the entire complex • Laminate flooring, great floor plan • French doors from master onto your sun-drenched private balcony

• 818 sq.ft.

• 2 bdrms & 1 bthrm • 190’ foot frontage on Ladner Trunk road • Extremely private setting • Southern exposure

#13-1702 56th St., Tsawwassen

9680 Ladner Trunk Rd, Ladner

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• Large 1,300+ sq.ft.

• 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom • Large master bedroom • Insuite laundry • Wheelchair access

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• 1,734 sq.ft. 3 bedroom unit • Spacious 3-level townhome • Double Garage • Private Yard • Updated appliances, lighting & much more #8-4965 47th Ave., Ladner

$369,900

$399,900

• 3 bdrms + den (or a 4th bdrm) with 3.5 bath • HERITAGE design, NW corner unit • Over 1500 sq.ft. on 3 levels with a garage and a carport • Main floor has an open layout • G/fireplace and a second balcony • Large deck overlooking the courtyard/playground

BRIGHT AND SUNNY FAMILY TOWNHOME

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• 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms • Single garage plus carport • Vaulted ceilings • Quiet side of complex • Newer laminate flooring • Private yard area

#28 4787 57th St., Ladner

#21 4787 57th St., Ladner

$408,800

$409,900

FULLY RENOVATED TOWNHOME AT POPULAR SUNDIAL VILLAGE

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$319,900

#206-1140 55th St., Tsaw.

LOTS OF SPACE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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• Top floor penthouse • 2 bdrm & 2 bthrm • 1,054 sq.ft.

• Professionally painted • Newer laminate floors • New exterior restoration now complete #319-4889 53rd, Ladner

#405 4758 53rd St Ladner

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

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#263-1440 Garden Pl., Tsawwassen

$265,900

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

• Appliances, cabinets, counters & floors • 2 bdrm with 1 1/2 baths • Exotic Teak textured laminate • Gas fireplace with programmable thermostat • Full size enclosed w/d • Centrally located

#241 5421 10th Ave, Tsaw.

TOP FLOOR CONDO IN THE HEART OF LADNER

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

COMPLETELY RENOVATED

• Excellent location, Walk to anything!

• Top floor penthouse!

Spacious!

• 2 bdrm & 2 bthrm • Insuite laundry

• Everything’s been done • New $20,000+ kitchen reno with open concept • Stainless appliances, pullout cabinet drawers, Corian counters, etc.

• New bathrooms with granite counters, new shower • Nuheat heated tile floors on main floor and laminate upstairs!

#159-5421 10th Ave., Tsawwassen

$409,900 LARGE END UNIT • 4 bdrms & 4 bathrms • 1,810 sq.ft.

• South facing backyard • Steps from clubhouse • 9 ft. ceilings

#10-15152 62A Ave., Surrey

$424,900

CORNER 2 STOREY PENTHOUSE

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• Over 1800 square feet • Living room with vaulted ceiling, formal dining room • Two bedrooms on main level • Upstairs has a great space for an office or games room • In-suite storage • Rain-screened building with 6 years warranty • Steps away from Northview Golf course, Cloverdale Athletic park, shopping and transit

#A307 4811 53rd St., Ladner

$419,900 STUNNING OBSTRUCTED WATER VIEWS! • Peaceful location along the Deas Slough • Immaculately kept unit • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths incl large ensuite • Pets allowed • Updated laminate flooring #212 6263 River Road, Ladner

$472,900

• 8 brand new townhomes starting at $489,900 • 3 bedroom & 3 + den plans available • Luxurious finishing • Quiet street • Two fully detached units available #4 4728 54A St., Ladner

$489,900 plus GST BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE TOWN HOMES!

FANTASTIC RANCHER BACKING ONTO WATERWAY

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• 2 bedrooms and a den • Large 1,500 sq.ft. layout • 5,500 sq.ft. corner lot backing onto slough • Excellent garden area • Bonus shop area in garage • 55+ gated community 5260 Schooner Gate, Ladner

$495,000 BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE TOWN HOMES!

• 8 brand new townhomes starting at $489,900 • 3 bedroom & 3 + den plans available • Luxurious finishing • Quiet street • Two fully detached units available

• 8 brand new townhomes starting at $489,900 • 3 bedroom & 3 + den plans available • Luxurious finishing • Quiet street • Two fully detached units available

#2, 3, 5 & 6 4728 54A St., Ladner

#1 4728 54A St., Ladner

$519,900 including GST OUTSTANDING 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME • Large 1,731 sq.ft. duplex style townhome • Quality built in 2006

by Sonnenberg Homes • 4 bedrooms + 4 bathrooms • Side-by-side double garage • Walk to everything in town

$529,900 including GST BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE TOWN HOMES! • 8 brand new townhomes starting at $489,900 • 3 bedroom & 3 + den plans available • Luxurious finishing • Quiet street • Two fully detached units available

#3 4780 55B Street, Ladner

#7, 9 4728 54A St., Ladner

$529,900

$559,900 including GST

BEACH GROVE CHARMER • A-frame design with homey cottage like feel • Updated kitchen and bathrooms • Sunny, west facing backyard • Large 5,769 sf lot 1623 Duncan Dr., Tsawwassen

$569,900 WELL PRICED FAMILY HOME

EXCELLENT VALUE ON QUIET STREET!

• Over 1,800 sq.ft.

• 3 possibly 4 bdrms and 3 bthrms • Hot tub has its own room • 6,448 sq.ft. loft • New roof • New windows • Bright and sunny solarium

6446 Meadow Pl., Ladner

$579,900 VIEWS ON THE WATERWAY

• Excellent neighbourhood with underground services • 5 year old roof • Updated kitchen and laminate flooring • Bonus 2nd kitchen downstairs • 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms incl / full ensuite • Exceptional proximity to transit and parks

• Cozy 2 storey home • 3 bedrooms up, and 2 bathrooms • Open floor concept • Featuring kitchen, large eating area, living room and family room • Huge garden lot overlooking the waterfront slough • One bedroom in law suite

5916 48A Ave., Ladner

4158 Arthur Drive, Ladner

$595,000 EXCELLENT 2-LEVEL

$595,000 BEAUTIFUL RENOVATED CAPE COD

• 2,097 sq.ft.

• 4 bedroom home • Large 9,505 sq.ft. corner lot (with circular driveway) • Updated with new windows, doors, new paint, tile flooring • Original hardwood flooring, upgraded bathroom • Walking distance to all amenities, large private lot • Home is easily suitable!

• Mountain view

973 53A St., Tsaw

5027 60A, Ladner

$599,900

$599,900

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

• Low traffic street • Cute and cozy Cape Cod • Renovated throughout • New windows, new roof, and more!

• Large west-facing backyard

CHARMING HOME WITH LEGAL SUITE

• Beautiful rare property on Prestigious Arthur Dr. • 895 sq.ft. house with 2 bdrms • 2,000 sq.ft. shop at rear of property • VERY LARGE LOT (14,811 sq.ft.)

• Loads of parking • Very private yard

• Over 2,300 sq.ft.

• South-west exposed sunny back yard • Updates throughout incl roof, windows, trim and more • Walk to everything • Quiet street in West Ladner

3715 Arthur Dr., Ladner

4429 Maple Lane, Ladner

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$627,900

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BRAND NEW EXECUTIVE TOWN HOMES!

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April 4, 2014 The Delta Optimist A39

*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #3 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 2013. *as of December 31st, 2013 (Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2013)

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign.

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A40 The Delta Optimist April 4, 2014

SOUTH PATIO SUITE CHARMING HOMEFACING WITH LEGAL

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• 2,713 sq.ft. living space • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Lot size 5,797 sq.ft.

• Port Guichon location

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• High traffic location • Great investment property • Historic Ladner Village • Rarely available • Future development?

• Fully detached building on 6,134 sq.ft. lot • Previously used as a dentist building and can be re converted

$648,800 QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

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5117 Erin Way, Tsaw.

BEAUTIFUL SPLIT-LEVEL W/POOL

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• SIDE-SPLIT WITH A beautifully designed addition • 2,464 sq.ft., 4 bedroom and a den home • Renovated with new kitchen, soft-close cupboards, granite, stainless steel appliances • New high-quality laminate flooring, paint, updated bathrooms, lighting, wainscotting • In-ground pool with new $6,000 liner • Great split-level design with extra space and a massive Master Bedroom suite

$669,900

$669,900

• Updated split level • Over 2,200 sq.ft.

• Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac • 3 bdrms & 3 bathrms • Large kitchen and family room addition • New kitchen, flooring, windows, roof, etc. etc • Walking distance to town • Just move in

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 4 BEDROOM HOME

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• Unobstructed farmland views • 2,800 sq.ft.

• 4 bedroom + den • Quiet cul-de-sac location!

• Updated! Excellent layout!

5338 Aspen Way, Ladner

6754 London Drive, Ladner

$669,900

$669,900

• Large 10,000+ SF lot • Large rancher on massive south-facing private lot • Gardener’s dream yard with pond water feature • Easily suitable for rental income or guests • Bonus shop area for the handy person • Quiet street close to the heart of town • Updated bathrooms

FANTASTIC IMPERIAL VILLAGE

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• • • • •

4 bedroom + den custom layout Sunny south facing back yard River rock fire place Updated kitchen and bathrooms Quiet street close to private school, shopping and golf course

5626 9A Avenue, Tsawwassen

1796 Golf Club Drive, Tsawwassen

$689,900

$723,900

CHESAPEAKE LANDING

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$649,900

4583 54th Street, Ladner

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM

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• Mid-century modern split level • 2,485 sq.ft. house • 3 bedrooms, 3 baths • Desired street in Pebble Hill • Excellent family home

4755 51st St., Ladner

STUNNING SPLIT-LEVEL WITH ADDITION

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6397 Crescent Court, Ladner

$649,900

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9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

4429 Lane, Rd., Ladner #16Maple 6105 River Ladner

4713 46A Street, Ladner

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

• 4 bedroom rancher design with 2 bedroom 2 bedroom loft loft upstairs upstairs • Backs onto the slough • Updated appliances • Laminate flooring • Radiant in-floor heating • Quiet corner lot with double garage

WATER VIEWS FROM BALCONY

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

• Over 2,300 style sq.ft.

• Rancher • South-west exposed sunny • Large traditional floor planback yard • Updates throughout incl roof, windows, • 1,658 sq.ft. trim and more • 2 bdrms & 2 bthrms • Walk to everything • Double garage • Quiet street in West Ladner

$627,900 $639,900

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* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

RANCHER WITH MOUNTAIN AND FARMLAND VIEWS!

• Charming unit with master on the main • Exquisite landscaping in rear yard • Open concept floorplan • Tons of storage throughout • Close to golf course and marina • Excellent location close to trails and the Cove restaurant

EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME

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• Beautiful 2,277 sq.ft.

• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • In Ladner’s premier Marina Garden Estates • Lovingly maintained • Formal dining/living rms • Brand new laminate flooring • Fresh new paint

#11-5900 Ferry Road, Ladner

5348 Commodore Dr., Ladner

$733,900

$739,900

#1 Agent in Ladner / Tsawwassen* 2010, 2011, 2012, & 2013!

*Based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012, & 2013! *This representation is based in whole or in part on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Statistics

www.fraserelliott.com

April 4, 2014 The Delta Optimist A41

• Custom blt rancher • 3 bdrms & a den • 1,840 sq.ft.

• Designed using the great room concept • 10+ on any scale • H/ W floors, 9’ ceilings • Heated workshop

• Unique 3,583 sq.ft.

• Main floor living & 4 bedrooms up • Finished lower level with additional fifth bedroom • Lower level could be converted into a suite • Recreation room opens to hot tub, pool & deck area in private sun-drenched yard • New pool liner, sump filter, pump, and heater • Master bedroom has “VIEW” of Mt Baker and walk-in closet

4531 60B Street., Ladner

916 Gale Drive, Tsawwassen

$729,900

$749,900

LADNER’S PRIME WATERFRONT PROPERTY! • 2,524 sq.ft. Totally updated!

• UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS! • New Roof, hardwood, kitchen & bathrooms • 5,791 sq.ft. lot backing farmland!

• 4 bdrms, 3 bathrms Executive home!

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HIGH ON THE BLUFF

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6377 Crescent Court, Ladner

827 English Bluff, Tsawwassen

$845,000 OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 PM

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• Stunning full renovation • Completely renovated inside and out • Shows like a new home • Spectacular ensuite with freestanding tub • Sunny yard with entertainers patio • Must be seen to be appreciated

• Large 2,100 sq.ft. rancher • 11 years old • Designer kitchen with black granite counters • 9 ft. ceilings • Skylights • Large master bdrm • Hardwood floors, sunroom • Beautiful landscaped west backyard

$849,900 FANTASTIC CUSTOM-BUILT HOME

932 Underhill, Tsawwassen

• 5 years young • 2,918 sq.ft. 4 or 5 bedroom in West Ladner • 10,215 sq.ft. lot with double garage and double garage/shop in back • 2 master suites • Walk to schools 4560 51st Street, Ladner

$859,900

$879,900

ONE OF THE NICEST HOMES IN LADNER! • Close to 3,000 sf of wide-spread living space • Large 7,300+ sf west exposed lot on an ultra quiet street • New gourmet kitchen, updated flooring, paint, bathrooms etc.

• Ultra private backyard • Resort like swimming pool • New roof, and recent pool liner • 4 bedrooms upstairs with a bonus room above the garage

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5342 11A Avenue, Tsaw.

4681 56th Street, Ladner

$888,000

$879,900 GORGEOUS HOME WITH LEGAL SUITE • Like new, built in 2013 • Stunning finishings throughout • Self-contained side suite • Quiet street in newer subdivsion

4935 63A, Ladner

$919,000 OWN PART OF LADNER’S HERITAGE!

• 5 bedroom basement entry home • House is 2,520 sq.ft.

• 12,206 sq.ft. lot • Huge deck • Mortgage help downstairs • Great investment property!

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• Over 14,000 sq.ft. lot!

• Backs onto Bentley Drive!

• Currently a Post-and-Beam BACK SPLIT in EXCELLENT CONDITION • Move house forward and SUBDIVIDE REAR LOT? 5217 Central Avenue, Ladner

$925,000 STEPS TO THE BEACH!

• • • • •

Very special “Haley Wilson” house Wonderful Arts & Craft home built in 1915 Large 20,000+ lot with private setting Many vintage items and finishings throughout Mature landscaping for a truly nostalgic charm • Must truly be seen to be appreciated

• Substantially renovated to show like new • Viking Professional appliances • Toto bathroom fixtures throughout • Slate tiles and real cherry hardwood floors • Prime Boundary Bay location close to beach

4585 Arthur Dr., Ladner

6763 Seaview, Tsawwassen

$959,900

$959,900

1 SALE EVERY 2.78 DAYS IN 2013!!!*

Fraser and his Team were the #3 RANKING TEAM in THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD for 2013! *Based on number of sales in 2013! Stats as of December 31st, 2013. *Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics!

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A42 The Delta Optimist April 4, 2014

* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

GORGEOUS NEW HOMES IN PORT GUICHON!

• Over 2,500 sq.ft. 5 Bedroom and den • Vaulted ceilings, prestige layout • Viking Appliance packages, extensive crown mouldings, • Master bedroom on main floor • 4 BDRMS UPSTAIRS! 4 bathrooms

• Over 2,500 sq.ft. 5 Bedroom and den • Vaulted ceilings, prestige layout • Viking Appliance packages, extensive crown mouldings • Master bedroom on main floor • 4 BDRMS UPSTAIRS! 4 bathrooms

4557 Savoy St., Ladner

4553 Savoy St., Ladner

$979,900

$979,000 AMAZING EXECUTIVE HOME

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• Custom-Built Builder’s own home!

• 3,168 sq.ft. master bedroom on main • 5 bedroom home PLUS LARGE FLEX ROOM • Located in Cul-de-sac on one of Ladner’s finest streets • Triple Garage with RV Parking!

• Large west-facing yard

674 52nd Street, Tsaw.

5229 Paton Dr., Ladner

$999,900

$1,038,800

• Sensational 3,049 sq.ft. family home in Beach Grove • High-end appliances and fixtures, stone counters, crown mouldings, hardwood flooring • Excellent layout with 4 bedrooms upstairs including two with OCEAN and Mt. Baker VIEWS • Extra large games room, home office area, fabulous outdoor entertainment patio • Balance of new home warranty.

$1,138,000

$1,188,800

• Total renovation over $350 thousand • 4 bedrooms plus a den, 4 bathrooms plus a steam shower and sauna • Master on the Main • Outdoor hot tub as well as pool with new liner and new heat pump • 3,480 sq.ft. of living space • Kitchen has had over $60K spent • 2 Jenn Air ovens and 2 refrigerators • Cupboards are all custom made • Engineered hardwood • 3 car garage plus a work shop/pool shed plus 2 covered patio areas

OUTSTANDING NORTH SHORE MOUNTAIN VIEWS • This home is a "10" • Gorgeous custom built home • Renovated kitchen this year • New Carpet • Fabulous floor plan over 4,349 sq.ft.

• Large Deck with covered area

228 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen

5135 Cliff Pl., Tsawwassen

$1,488,000

$1,698,800

• Private 4386 sq.ft. home • Stunning 37287 sq.ft. lot • Full size tennis court, koi pond with waterfall, multiple gardens • Massive two-level deck • Newly renovated home • Open concept living area, • Spacious gourmet kitchen, heated flooring, high end appliances • New flooring throughout, granite countertops, wine bar, top-of-the-line custom cabinetry, post & beams

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ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME

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3540 Arthur Drive, Ladner

Re/Max Progroup Realty 5260 12th Ave.

WATERFRONT, SPECTACULAR VIEWS

• List price includes fully finished home • Plus your choice of options to customize • Yacht/boat/float plane moorage at private dock • State of the art gourmet chef’s kitchen • European appliances, the finest of finest only European quality high end custom home • Build a float-home on your private water lease, right next to your boat • A rare opportunity to own waterfront and boat moorage

4273 River road W., Ladner

$2,200,000

WATERFRONT LIVING WITH PRIVATE DOCK

• List price includes fully finished home • Plus your choice of options to customize • Yacht/boat/float plane moorage at private dock • State of the art gourmet chef’s kitchen • European appliances, the finest of finest only European quality high end custom home • Build a float-home on your private water lease, right next to your boat • A rare opportunity to own waterfront and boat moorage 4249 River road W., Ladner

$2,900,000

• 4,500 sq.ft.

• 6 bedrooms, 6 baths • Triple garage • Separate 2 bedroom guest or nanny suite

558 English Bluff Road, Tsawwassen

$1,799,900

HOT OFF THE PRESS

• Magnificent custom home • Top quality finishings • Golf course views!

• This home has everything you can imagine in luxury living

5880 Cove Reach Rd., Ladner

ENTERTAINERS DREAM

9 yrs of Prestige RE/MAX Western Canada Awards

ONE OF LADNER’S FINEST W/GOLF COURSE VIEW!

1685 Beach Grove Rd., Tsaw.

STUNNING HOME

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STUNNING CUSTOM BUILD IN QUIET CUL-DE-SAC

• 3,170 sq.ft. custom built executive home • Top-of-the-line finishings • 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms • Triple car garage • 10,200 sq.ft. private yard

SENSATIONAL FAMILY HOME!

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Top 5% of all REALTORS® in Greater Vancouver in 2006, 2007, 2008

GORGEOUS NEW HOMES IN PORT GUICHON!

$2,168,800 BEAUTIFUL 2 STOREY CUSTOM HOME

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• 5472 sq.ft. home • 4 bdrms and 5 bthrms • Situated on 20 acres • Double staircase.

• Black galaxy granite tiling

6520 68th Avenue, Ladner

$2,488,000 EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY • Prime 7.9 acre development property. Not in ALR • Currently has a workshop and beautiful character home rented at $3000 a month • Perfect investment property in fast developing area 18862 20th Avenue, Surrey

$4,500,000

April 4, 2014 The Delta Optimist A43

#3 RANKING TEAM in the ENTIRE Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board for 2013* (12,000 members total)

The Fraser Elliott team sold more real estate than 99.99% of ALL REALTORS® in the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board in 2013!* CALL US TODAY, WE WANT TO WORK FOR YOU!!

Rachel

REALTOR®

Garrett

REALTOR®

Fraser

REALTOR®

Amber

REALTOR®

Jennifer

REALTOR®

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

604.728.2845

Fraser Elliott Personal Real Estate Corporation Re/Max Progroup Realty - 5360 12th

*Based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013!

Avenue Delta, BC,

* Based on # of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013! * This representation based on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board statistics * Stats as of Jan 15 2014.

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April 4, 2014 The Delta Optimist A47

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Imported from Ireland.

100% natural cheese.

Irish Reserve or Dubliner.

200g

Méditerranée Yogurt

2

98 each

Prices in effect April 3 –9, 2014 Price

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BC GROWN Hothouse Long English Cucumbers

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Cheddar Cheese

5

48 each