Delta Optimist April 10 2015

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Jeannine Lawson tries to walk a straight line wearing Fatal Vision Goggles during the #TalkDelta open house at the Ladner Leisure Centre Wednesday. The event showcased civic services and activities while providing an opportunity to talk about issues affecting the community. A similar open house was held yesterday in Tsawwassen, with one set for North Delta next Wednesday. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

Victim posed threat: officer

Response to civil lawsuit offers insight into fatal shooting that resulted in murder charge BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

The Delta police officer charged with second-degree murder following a police standoff in New Westminster three years ago claims the victim posed a threat to him and other officers.

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In his response to the civil suit launched last year by Mehrdad Bayrami’s daughter, Const. Jordan MacWilliams is claiming he fired his rifle after the victim pointed his gun at him and other officers.

MacWilliams, who was a member of the Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team at the

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time, responded to the Starlight Casino around 6 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2012 after calls about a domestic disturbance and an armed man.

The standoff lasted for five hours before the shooting occurred.

In her lawsuit, Bayrami’s daughter, Nousha Bayrami, claims the officer shot her father “sud-

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denly, without warning or justification” as he was walking away from police officers with his arms at his sides.

In his response to the lawsuit, MacWilliams claims that, after getting the hostage out of harm’s See LAWSUIT page 3

Curbs are sure to be cluttered in South Delta this weekend with Spring Clean-Up just around the corner.

Many residents will take advantage of the annual program that temporarily waives normal garbage volume limits to do some spring cleaning.

This year’s clean-up days are set for Monday, April 13 in Tsawwassen and Tuesday, April 14 in Ladner.

Spring Clean-Up is being held the following week in North Delta.

There are some restrictions to what can be left at the curb, including the amount of garbage set out cannot exceed a pick-up truck load.

Accepted items include furniture, most large appliances, scrap metal as well as miscellaneous household items that have been bagged or bundled. Scrap metal will be picked up after the non-recyclable items.

There are a number of items not accepted for collection, including mattresses and box springs, light fixtures, tires, liquids of any type, home electronics, glass, construction material and more.

Many of the items not accepted during Spring Clean-Up are recyclable. For more information about recycling options, call 604-RECYCLE. For more information about Spring Clean-Up, visit www. delta.ca, call 604-946-3260 or email engineering@delta.ca.

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Liberals and New Democrats are already at work as they face an uphill battle to unseat the Conservative incumbent in this fall’s federal election.

MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay, the minister of national revenue, has already announced she will seek reelection in the newly-reconfigured riding of Delta, but the names of her opponents are still to be determined.

Findlay, a newcomer to federal politics in the 2011 election, made short work of the opposition in Delta-Richmond East by capturing 54.2 per cent of the vote. She continued a tradition of right wing dominance in the area that dates back four decades, including an 18-year run by former Conservative MP John Cummins.

Findlay easily outdistanced the NDP’s Nic Slater (23.3 per cent) and Liberal Alan Beesley (16.9 per cent) as well as three other candidates.

Fast forward four years and it remains to be seen how things will turn out as this fall’s election will be contested under new electoral boundaries potentially changing the voting dynamic.

The redrawn electoral map no longer has a joint Delta-Richmond riding.

South Delta, which was part of Delta-Richmond East, now joins North Delta, formerly part of Newton-North Delta, in a new riding sim-

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Kerry-Lynne Findlay was all smiles after easily winning Delta-Richmond East for the Conservatives in the last federal election. The Liberals and NDP believe things could play out much differently in the new riding of Delta this fall. ply called Delta.

Bruce McDonald, a municipal councillor who’s on the executive of the Liberal riding association for Delta, said at least six potential candidates have taken out nomination papers and that a nomination meeting will take place sometime this spring.

McDonald, who already indicated he won’t be putting his name forward as a candidate, said he’s not sure if there’s a new “Trudeaumania” with new leader Justin Trudeau, but said the polls look promising.

Noting he vows to do everything he can fight

LAWSUIT from page 1 way, officers set up a 20metre containment area around Bayrami. The perimeter included officers positioned with less lethal measures and MacWilliams assigned to the role of lethal overwatch for his team. In that role, it was his responsibility to provide cover for other officers and to use necessary force if a threat of death of grievous

bodily harm was posed.

According to MacWilliams’ statement, after a considerable amount of time standing in the same spot, Bayrami began walking toward the officers.

The commanding officer then ordered the officers to use the less lethal measures, which consisted of a noise and flash diversionary device and a anti-riot

the Harper government’s anti-terrorist Bill C-51, McDonald said there’s more interest in the Liberals in general in the riding.

“I do believe there’s more interest and I also believe that people are little happier that the mudslinging that the Conservatives seem to always do doesn’t seem to be sticking. They went after (former leader Michael) Ignatieff and you couldn’t turn around without someone making jokes. We’re talking about an intelligent, outstanding Canadian who was just destroyed by that machine,” said McDonald.

“It doesn’t seem to be happening with Trudeau

and one of the reasons is he doesn’t let anything go by, he responds to everything,” he added.

Slater, president of the NDP’s Delta riding association, told the Optimist the party is hoping to have a nomination meeting by the end of April, but no potential candidates have been announced. He said several individuals have expressed interest, noting the party’s national headquarters must also vet potential candidates.

Slater said the party’s chances will be much better in the upcoming election thanks to the new riding boundaries. He said the

NDP will pour more money and resources into the riding now that the party has a shot at making even greater inroads.

Slater said the Liberals will likely rebound to a degree in Delta from the last election while the Conservatives will lose votes. He added the “million dollar question” will be how much support the Conservatives lose.

Glen Sanford, the B.C.’s NDP campaign director, said they’re in the process of recruiting candidates and “some really promising folks are stepping up and showing interest.”

The election is Oct. 19.

weapon that fires non-lethal rounds.

It was at this time, MacWilliams claims, that Mayrami leveled his gun at him and the other officers with his finger on or near the trigger. Fearing that one or more of the officers could be shot, MacWilliams made the decision to fire his rifle.

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) launched an investigation following the shooting and

Bayrami’s death 10 days later. In 2013, chief civilian director Richard Rosenthal forwarded a report to Crown counsel. As a result of the report, last October the Crown announced a second-degree murder charge against MacWilliams.

A judge has been assigned in that case and a trial could take place as early as this fall.

Just this week, Bayrami’s hostage came forward hailing MacWilliams as her

hero and saying he should not be facing charges.

In an interview with The Province, Tetiana Piltsina called the charges unfair.

“This young policeman has to be released from all these accusations,” she said in speaking for the first time since the incident.

Piltsina also said she was never interviewed by police or the IIO, and even tried to contact them to give her perspective on what happened that morning.

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Abandoned vehicle leads to arrest of woman at Tsaw. ferry terminal 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 lastweek: Tsawwassen • April 2, 4:34 p.m., 5000-block of 9th Avenue: A third-party complainant reported a male had pushed an unknown female. The complainant did not witness the incident but provided a description based on what he had been told. An extensive search was conducted but no one matching the description was located.

• April 2, 500-block of Allen Drive: Complainant reported two youth had thrown eggs at her home.

The suspects returned to

the home at which time the complainant’s husband detained one of the two males. The male was intoxicated and told them the name of the other suspect.

Police transported the male to his residence and parents advised.

• April 3, 5:36 p.m., 5000-block of Upland Drive: Complainant reported a vehicle had driven onto her lawn and caused damage. Witnesses had observed a male driving slowly on the street and striking a rock which damaged the under carriage of his vehicle. A neighbour recorded the license plate.

Police attended the male’s residence. He admitted to driving and swerving to avoid a cat on the road.

Ladner • March 29, 11:43 a.m., Highway 17 at Deltaport Way: An abandoned vehicle was reported with front-end damage on Highway 17.

pocket. Police advised that she should not be in possession of both items, even if for her own protection.

• March 30, 1:08 p.m., Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant reported an angry patient at a medical clinic refusing to leave and demanding the doctor change medical reports.

Police attended and were confronted by an irate male.

He was calmed down by a police officer and apologized for his behaviour.

The male agreed to make arrangements to have his medical file transferred.

• April 4, 11:23 p.m., near 45th Avenue and Garry Street: Complainant reported she had been assaulted by a group of teens and had her purse and jacket stolen.

K9 attended and police conducted an area canvas, but were unable located a suspect. The female could not provide a detailed description. She was transported to hospital with a minor cut to her head.

Police discovered a female had been picked up from the vehicle location and dropped off at the ferry terminal. She was located and further police investigation found the female had taken the vehicle from the registered owner without consent. She was arrested for a warrant and taken to Surrey cells.

• March 30, 1:41 p.m., Highway 17A/Highway 99: Delta police members stopped a driver without taillights on. He displayed symptoms of impairment and provided samples to which he failed. He received a driving prohibition and vehicle was impounded.

• March 30, 12:10 p.m., 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: While dealing with police at police headquarters, a female took a hand-held Taser out of her purse and a rock out of her

Drowning victim identified as 74-year-old Everette McGowin BY

JESSICA KERR

jkerr@delta-optimist.com

The Ladner float home community is in shock after the death of one of its residents earlier this week.

On Sunday night, 74year-old Everette McGowin jumped into the river in an attempt to save his wife

Linda, who had fallen from the couple’s boat, which was moored to their float home in the 4300-block of River Road West.

Linda McGowin was able to hang on and was pulled out of the water by neighbours who heard her calls for help.

McGowin, however, was

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Search and Rescue stations in Delta and Steveston were also called out.

Crews, including coast guard divers, were out until about 2:30 a.m.

The search resumed at first light Monday morning. McGowin’s body was discovered near the ferry terminal around 11:30 a.m.

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First of three gypsy moth sprayings set to begin Delta Golf Course area to be targeted next week The first aerial spraying treatment period to remove gypsy moths from Surrey and Delta will run from Wednesday, April 15 to Saturday, April 18, weather permitting.

Spraying will be by helicopter and start shortly after sunrise (5:20 a.m.) and be completed by 7:30 a.m. each day. Due to the size of treatment area, each treatment is expected to take four days to apply.

Three separate sets of treatments are required this spring.

As this spring is warmer than normal, and caterpillars are emerging earlier than normal, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural

Resource Operations is aiming to have spraying completed by mid-May. The spray areas, 4,576 hectares around 64th Avenue and 168th Street in Surrey, and 204 hectares in Delta (centered over the Delta Golf Course), will be sprayed with Foray 48B. The spray is safe for use on organic farms.

The spray’s active ingredient is Bacillus thuringiensis var kurstaki (Btk). Btk is naturally present in urban, forest and agricultural soil around the province and does not harm humans, mammals, birds, fish, plants, reptiles, amphibians, bees or other insects.

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Poor weather or wind may cause treatments to be postponed with little advance notice.

The province will issue bulletins 24 hours before each treatment and provide up-to-date information at 1866-917-5999 and online at www.gov.bc.ca/gypsymoth.

The telephone line will be staffed during business hours and will provide upto-date spray schedules and recorded information 24 hours per day.

Investigators can’t access badly damaged home but fire not considered suspicious BY

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Due to the extensive damage, investigators have been unable to determine the cause of Monday’s house fire in Ladner.

Deputy Delta fire Chief Ken Sim confirmed, however, the blaze is not considered suspicious.

Thick black smoke could be seen all over South Delta as firefighters battled the blaze at a home in the 5800-block of 48A Avenue Monday afternoon.

The fire broke out just before 2 p.m.

Fire Chief Dan Copeland said 20 firefighters responded to the fire, which appears to have started at the back exterior of the home, he said.

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Twenty firefighters battled Monday’s house fire in Ladner.

Copeland said investigators were not able to enter the home due to structural damage.

“It was a stubborn fire,” he said, adding it took firefighters more than an hour to bring it under control.

Police had 48A Avenue closed for several hours between 58th and 59th streets as firefighters battled the blaze. Nearby

residents gathered on either side of the blocked off area and at Bell Park to watch.

Neighbours said an older couple lived in the home and the woman, who was the only one home at the time of the fire, made it out unharmed.

Copeland said the home suffered substantial damage and could be a complete loss.

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After 18 years of holding these events, this was “the craziest yet,” said owner Kristine Irving. Women were lined up 15 minutes before the doors opened to get their coveted charity bag.

The charity bags were filled with items donated from The Urban Rack suppliers ($300 AG jeans, spring scarves from Inwear and Part Two, and outfits from Sandwich and Dex, to name a few) as well as very generous donations from 25 local businesses.

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The evening raised $2,700, which went to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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Lawlors proud to celebrate quarter-century in Ladner One local business is marking a major milestone this year.

The Lawlor family is celebrating 25 years in the jewelry retail business this month.

Patrick Lawlor, 83, started in the jewelry business when he was just 14.

Daughter Janice LawlorCooper says he started out as a gopher or messenger boy and worked his way up to a traveling salesman, selling jewelry wholesale to stores.

Lawlor eventually decided to run his own store and opened Lawlor Jewelry in Ladner.

The first location was on Elliott Street and MLA John Savage was on hand to

cut the ribbon for the grand opening.

The store would move to 48th Avenue before settling in at Trenant Park Square in 1995, where it stayed for 16 years.

Lawlor-Cooper took over the store from her father in 2010, changing the name to Lawlor Goldsmith Shoppe and moving it to the current location on Delta Street.

Jewelry has certainly become the family business.

Lawlor-Cooper’s brother, Gord Lawlor, runs his own store in Stettler, Alberta, also called Lawlor Jewelry, which has been in business for 20 years.

“It feels pretty good,” Lawlor-Cooper said of celebrating a quarter-century

in the community.

“It’s a bit of a legacy and it’s something my children want to take over and run one day.”

Lawlor-Cooper said the store is kicking off a year of celebrations this weekend with a month-long sale and a Pandora gift with purchase. On Saturday, the store will be hosting Murano glass bead making demonstrations.

Lawlor-Cooper said they are also planning giveaways throughout the year and are hoping to do something every month to mark the anniversary.

“I want an opportunity to thank our customers for being so loyal for so many years,” she said.

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MURPHY’S LAW Wouldn’t it be nice if it were as easy to get rid of recyclables as it is to dispose of garbage?

Next week brings the annual Spring Clean-Up, a time when residents drag all manner of trash to the curb and then watch it magically disappear. Judging from the piles of junk that line each and every street, there’s absolutely no doubt this program is a popular civic initiative.

Spring Clean-Up is circled on the calendar in our household as it’s seen as our one chance during the year to get rid of those bulky pieces. Ditch it now or hold your peace for another 12 months.

Several items, including a soccer net my son acquired during last year’s Spring Clean-Up, have already been earmarked for disposal next week, but there’s always that tinge of guilt knowing we’re adding to the mountain of garbage that’s taking shape at the edge of Burns Bog. I manage to rationalize with myself that we have to get rid of things in some way, although I openly root for our curbside discards to attract the attention of the pickers that cruise the streets prior to collection day.

Knowing it’s going to another home, rather than the landfill, goes a long way to easing the conscience.

However, I still have trouble with the notion that we have weekly pick up of garbage, recyclables and garden/green waste, but when it comes to the grand daddy of all collection days, recyclables take a back seat.

We’re advised that most items that aren’t accepted during Spring Clean-Up are, in fact, recyclable, but to do so isn’t always easy or convenient. It’s certainly not as simple as dragging said item to the curb.

Have you ever tried to recycle a microwave that has a fan (which is somehow very different from a microwave without a fan) or a can of paint that doesn’t have a label? It can be a pain in the backside, to the point where it’s far easier to let it collect dust in the garage than wade through the layers of our regional recycling system.

It sure would be nice if these kinds of items could be collected at curbside once a year like we do with our trash, although I realize the logistics of such an undertaking would be problematic.

It’s one thing to crush everything in the back of a garbage truck, but it’s quite another to keep tires separate from mattresses and electronics separate from paint.

There are undoubtedly many hurdles to clear, but in a world where we’re trying to get greener every day, it seems like an initiative whose time has come.

Beach walk provides reminder how lucky we are to live here MIKE SCHNEIDER

COMMUNITY COMMENT Well, that was easy to take! I am generally a snow guy, but the quick transition to spring this year is just fine with me. All the usual signs have been around for a while: the songbirds are back, tulips and daffodils abound, and the smell of first cut lawns is evident everywhere.

The most obvious sign of spring for me is the first barefoot beach walk, which happened for me this past Wednesday. I have been walking our dogs for 20 years and have several main routes but me and my trusty companion Luna like Boundary Bay the best.

We like to go just south of Centennial Beach down to the border and back, and we go at least five days a week on this route all year long. Through all weather conditions you can imagine, we

enjoy this route immensely. Tide extremes are more evident now as we cruise through the spring equinox towards the summer solstice.

On Wednesday there was a fourfoot tide at 2:30 p.m. so our lunchtime walk made for some good tidal pool fun for the pooch and I. This stretch of sandbars looking south toward Point Roberts and the San Juan islands is about as beautiful of a walk you could have anywhere. In the over 5,000 times I have taken this walk, it is never dull. We are unbelievably lucky to live where we do and if you haven’t been out on the sandbars for a while, you need to do yourself some good and get out there.

As I walk along, the memories of summer pour in. I am so familiar with this stretch of sand that I know which tidal pools have eelgrass, which are laden with clamshells and I know which interpool tributaries go where. In a few weeks baby Dungeness crabs will appear on the scene and they will use these tributaries as crab super highways transporting them to various feeding areas.

Just last week I watched an eagle pull a flounder out of a pool and

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land on a rooftop in Point Bob for chow. Last September on a glass calm day we noticed the water was boiling about 10 metres off the last sand bar. Closer inspection revealed thousands of young salmon... I’m guessing fry. There is always something cool to appreciate.

A couple of years ago, out in front of Centennial Beach, we encountered a deer on the shoreline. At first thought it was some gigantic dog but Luna picked up a scent and went out for a closer look. The buck was spooked and it ran across the sand all the way to Lilly Point. Luna was in chase for a little bit but the deer was way too fast. I still had to walk to the Point to retrieve my not-so-clever dog.

Perhaps my fondest memories of summer walks at the beach were with my young daughter where we would spend hours relaxing in the “Jacuzzi” after a long day of castle building. The Jacuzzi is a convergence tributary where the water would move rapidly at tide change.

Crabs and fish would flow through while we were sitting in there all those years ago. It is still there.

Check it out.

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Democracy is taking a hit

Editor: For a public plebiscite that is supposed to represent the true freedom and justice of our democracy, the current provincial transit vote probably exceeds all of the travails that could happen against a properly functioning democracy.

With three-quarterpage ads appealing for a “yes” vote by the Greater Vancouver’s Mayors Council being printed in all local and major newspa-

pers, as well as numerous speeches and ads by other area elites trying to convince the greater public that the defunct transit system is actually a good place to insert more tax money, it leaves nothing but a bad smell to the ordinary citizen that our leaders are trying to pull something over us.

If all funds are going to be properly accounted for, then why hasn’t the accountability been forthcoming during the many

years of mismanagement to transit’s card pass system, policing and fare evasion and less publicized failures?

And who is paying for all of the “yes” ads? It is the opinion of many reports that it is the taxpayers again who are covering the cost of a promotion against their possible “no” vote.

And this is true justice in a democratic system? May our democratic forefathers rest easily in unknowing.

Al Warner

Editor: While visiting family in Ladner I developed an urgent need that required a 24-hour stay at Delta Hospital. To say that I was treated with expert and highly professional care would be a serious understatement.

I have been a patient in one of Calgary’s “world class” medical facilities so I can say as a well informed

patient that Delta was hands down equal (or better) to it.

A simple thanks is hardly adequate for the excellent care by many of Delta’s finest. The efficiency and thoughtfulness of the EMS crew headed by John was remarkable. Quickly following was the cheerful and competent care of nurses.

Thank you Cherry, Ras, Kate, Sadia, Mellissa and Ericka. Doctors Curry, Shi,

Yu and McKlaren were professional and kind and easily met every expectation.

Not at all unnoticed were the lab and X-ray technicians as well as the transport and cleaning crews.

Delta is highly fortunate to have facilities, services and care providers responding to the needs of its citizens. Delta Hospital, you are the best.

G. Fowler

Couple grateful for the kindness showed by strangers Editor: I am writing to express appreciation and thanks to the five strangers who came to our assistance on Saturday, April 4.

While heading home after walking our dog, my

husband had a “medical moment” that was causing him difficulties maintaining his balance. As I was helping him stay upright, these five thoughtful strangers appeared, almost instantly, cell phones in hand, asking

how they could help us.

A special thank you to Brian and Sarah who drove us to our house. We feel so fortunate to be living in such a caring, supportive community.

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In that setting I am reminded that the message of the Gospel is such a simple, personal and open invitation to love one another as Jesus loves us.

We have just celebrated the Resurrection this past Sunday, that shows us and tells us that the power of God’s love can, and does, overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.

Our brothers and sisters of the L’arches communities throughout the world show us this same reality every single day, if we open our eyes and

hearts to receive it.

I think we often struggle with the reality of this truth because it is so simple.

Human beings tend to want to complicate things unnecessarily. We want to quantify and justify the positive advances in our world as brought about by our great wisdom, advanced insight and superior technology.

These are good things to be thankful for, but in truth, the power of God’s love shared freely with others is the miracle answer.

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Cadets have more in store as a busy year continues It’s been a busy year so far for members of South Delta’s air cadet squadron.

The 12- to 18-year-olds have taken part in field training exercises (learning survival skills such as building fires and constructing and sleeping in snow caves), biathlon and fundraising for the 828 Hurricane Squadron.

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• Have a backup plan on hand. There will inevitably be days when working mothers can’t get to the gym. Prepare for such days by purchasing home workout DVDs you can play while the kids are doing their homework or after they have gone to bed.

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• Look for gyms with childcare. Many gyms now offer on-site childcare to parents of young children who can’t stay home alone while their folks are at the gym. Gyms that offer onsite childcare may prove more reliable and even less expensive than hiring a sitter, and some gyms even offer fitness programs to youngsters, helping to ensure kids get the daily exercise they need as well.

• Exercise during lunch breaks. If possible, squeeze in your daily exercise during lunch breaks. Take advantage of on-site exercise facilities if your company offers them. If not, take your lunch outside and then go for a walk around the campus or a nearby park rather than eating at your desk.

Finding time to exercise is a common dilemma for working mothers.

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Local stars in My Fair Lady BY

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Tracy Neff is starring as Eliza Doolittle in Royal City Musical Theatre’s production of My Fair Lady.

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ocal performer Tracy Neff will portray Eliza Doolittle in Royal City Musical Theatre’s production of My Fair Lady.

“I think it’s an amazing part to play because it’s really multi-faceted,” says Neff.

The musical, which premiered on Broadway in the mid-1950s, is a story about Eliza, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from a professor so she may pass as a lady.

The way she speaks informs many other things about her as a person, notes Neff, adding the story deals a lot with the class system.

“All said and done, I have to do two totally different dialects,” she says, adding the role is challenging vocally.

Another challenge is the fact Neff is juggling quite a few commitments these days. She also teaches at South Delta Secondary and the Delta Community Music School and works with another local performer, Tony Barton, on shows. SDSS is staging a musical two weeks after My Fair Lady closes.

This is her first time working with Royal City Musical Theatre. She says the group has a family feeling about it and that the cast is fantastic.

My Fair Lady is based on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion. The musical was a long-running Broadway show and was then made into what has become an iconic film. The musical premiered on Broadway in 1956 and ran for a then-record 2,717 performances before closing in 1962.

Royal City Musical Theatre’s production of My Fair Lady is directed by Max Reimer, while musical director James Bryson conducts a live 22-piece orchestra.

There will be a preview tonight at 7:30 p.m. while opening night is tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. The musical runs through April 26.

Tickets cost $26 to $47. Contact the box office at masseytheatre.com or call 604-521-5050. For further information visit www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com.

Neff notes her understudy will be performing in the April 22 show.

Concert raises funds for musical boot camp A fundraising concert for the Delta Community Music School’s Thrive City String Boot Camp will be held tomorrow in Ladner.

It will feature performances by Infinitus, Stephen Robb (clarinet), Jonathan Der (violin) and a select few of the boot camp students.

The boot camp is a 10-day retreat for serious intermediate-advanced violinists, violists and cellists. It’s aimed at helping young and amateur string players from diverse backgrounds develop into technically proficient, creative musicians

who serve their communities and inspire others. It will take place in Mission at Hatzic Lake this summer.

In addition to providing scholarships to outreach students, organizers are subsidizing a portion of every student’s tuition to make the camp more affordable.

The concert is set for Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr. There will also be a silent auction.

Admission is by donation (suggested donation is $20).

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Infinitus is among the performers lined up for tomorrow’s fundraising concert at All Saints Anglican Church.

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For John Cummings, living on the edge of Toronto’s Pearson Airport, the coming and going of jet planes is simply a metaphor for the way life flies by. Cummings is a lonesome, likable man who is strung out by a failed marriage and uncertain of his macho attraction. That his aborted attempts

at romance with a string of comely female neighbours turns out to alter his oh-so masculine perceptions of love, provides the serious undertow in Foster’s comedy.

Here on the Flight Path will be performed at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre from June 11 to 27.

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Paint My World on display

South Delta Artists Guild’s latest exhibit runs until April 19 at Gallery 1710 BY

NOREEN M. FAIRWEATHER Optimist contributor

Because we are human, we all have more than one world governing our lives.

In our outer world, we are physically present and, if fortunate and perhaps wise, can move through birth, youth and middle years into old age with love and friendship to help in the quest we decide upon.

And again, because we are human, each of us also has an inner world, wherein our brains work with, and sometimes against, our natural instincts to move us along specific paths of activity suggested perhaps by ambition, curiosity or some form of self-expression.

Artists don’t have a singular claim on expressing themselves via the trained use of brush and paint, pen and ink, but visual art commands galleries and

museums, gathers historical recognition going back thousands of years and sometimes draws incredibly high prices for art whose creators died in poverty and despair. Think of Vincent van Gogh.

Paint My World is South Delta Artists Guild’s current show at Gallery 1710, running now through April 19, and collectively it presents a variety of work from its members. The paintings of four artists in particular show how each very differently explores visual art to “Paint My World,” and, surprisingly, their individual artistic experience ranges from lifetime to less than a year.

Complex, abstract and amazingly detailed, the work of Dennis Walsh demands close attention.

This former fisherman began exploring art using marker pens about four years ago. He joined the

PHOTO BY NOREEN M. FAIRWEATHER

With the South Delta Artists Guild workshop all to themselves, popular guild artist Gloria Malaka encourages her granddaughter Samantha to paint the world she enjoys.

guild and has gradually expanded his understanding and capacity for expressing his inner world in finely drafted paintings conveyed through markers, chalk, pen and ink, and watercolour.

Quite opposite in mode, technique and purpose is the work of Jacquie Dunn, who takes the viewer of her free-flowing paintings into the forests and landscapes of Canada’s West Coast,

recently working around the village of Ucluelet, where Emily Carr did some of her early work. Recently retired after 35 years teaching art in Delta schools, she now has time to paint as she wishes.

“Art is my lifelong passion,” she says, interpreting and sharing her love of the natural world in oils and acrylics, painted with intensity and speed.

Jan Rankin’s paintings have just come on show at Gallery 1710 because she only started painting less than a year ago, after a frustrating “learn to paint” party set her off to explore on her own, buying the most inexpensive basics needed and experimentally splashing on the paint. She joined the guild a few months ago, learned, and now has five paintings in the current show. Striking in design and colour concept, her work presents a vivid

and original interpretation.

“I paint from my heart” she says, and it shows.

France’s Art Deco movement from about 1920 to 1940 is inspiring the work of Ladner artist Jodie Blaney, whose paintings of the harbours and scenery of Ladner and Steveston have proved popular over several years. Rich colours, somewhat geometric forms and elegant curves show the careful design process of the artist, whose major influences continue to be Lawren Harris and Emily Carr.

Paint My World runs through April 19 at Gallery 1710 (1710-56th St., Tsawwassen). The gallery is open Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It follows the recent highly successful six-day TGIF show in which 13 artists of 22 that entered sold 26 paintings at a value of just over $4,000.

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Photos are Ripe for the Picking

Exhibit of images taken at local berry farm on display at Ladner Library wearing hats to protect from the sun, making the photography technically difficult.

Wright doesn’t use a flash Photographer Sharon and didn’t bring a reflector.

Wright visited a local fam“It was just me and my ily blueberry farm to collect camera.” images for her new exhibit, Wright had help selecting which is now on display at which images the Ladner to include Pioneer “I got the shot I in the show Library. wanted so I was from her phoRipe for the Picking really happy. That’s tography art group. includes 10 the shot I’m most The show black and proud of.” runs for the white photos Sharon Wright month of of people April at the working at Ladner Pioneer Library, Bancy Farms.

4683-51st St. One of the shots is a For more on her work, close-up of a man’s hands visit sharonsphotoexprespicking blueberries. sions.com or wrightphotog“I got the shot I wanted so I was really happy. That’s raphy.bc.ca. the shot I’m most proud PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE of,” says Wright.

Sharon Wright’s latThe Ladner photographer est show runs for visited the farm, where the month of April at she buys her blueberries, the Ladner Pioneer on a bright and sunny day Library. last August. Workers were BY

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RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN: OUT OF A DREAM Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Music by Richard Rodgers Conceived and Created by Peter Jorgensen In association with Patrick Street Productions

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Volunteers play integral role for Deltassist Social services agency’s programs rely on members of the community who are willing to donate their time BY

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Deltassist depends on volunteers to provide the many programs and services it offers the community.

“The amazing thing in Delta is people volunteer for everything, they’re really good about that,” says Barb Murphy, office manager for the non-profit social services agency.

Deltassist volunteers help with a variety of needs in the community, everything from grocery shopping for seniors to maintenance and landscaping at the society’s offices.

Don Wood volunteers with Deltassist by helping low-income people prepare

their income tax returns so they can qualify for government assistance. He has been volunteering with Deltassist for four years and this year alone he has done more than 250 tax returns.

Wood says he volunteers as a way to give back to the community.

“It’s a neat thing to do and you meet some really nice people while doing it.”

He works with two other volunteers who prepare tax returns at the Ladner office.

Wood believes that if you have the skills to be able to help people in any way, you should do whatever you can.

Deltassist has been offering a wide range of programs from locations

ery houses, a church, alternate education classes and seniors’ housing.

For the seniors’ grocery shopping program, volunteers take orders via phone and pass them to volunteers that head out to the store to collect the items and then deliver them.

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE Murphy says Don Wood helps prepare tax returns for low-income residents in one of the Deltassist can many programs offered by Deltassist. always use more volunteers. help with its bread program in North Delta, Ladner and Because the agency is a which receives bread from Tsawwassen for more than fully accredited society, the a local bakery each week four decades. process to become a volThere are about a dozen and distributes it to various unteer involves a criminal volunteers on rotation to locations, including recov-

record check, a resume, references and a full interview process.

“The people who decide to get involved are dedicated and have no problem going through all these hoops in order to help out,” says Murphy.

She says Deltassist wouldn’t be able to run its programs without its amazing donors and volunteers.

“You can’t thank them enough. They understand that what they are doing is really impacting a lot of people, and they thoroughly enjoy what they do. They’ve got lots to add to the programs. They have ideas and suggestions of how things can be done better. They’re just fabulous.”

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!

Thanks to all of our kind, caring and committed volunteers Your generosity of time and spirit gives meaningful support to those Delta residents and families living with a diagnosis of a lifethreatening illness, advanced illness or loss.

Back row: Councillors Ian L. Paton, Heather King, Robert Campbell and Bruce McDonald Front row: Councillor Sylvia Bishop, Mayor Lois E. Jackson, Councillor Jeannie Kanakos

This past year, the community volunteered almost 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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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.

Thank you!

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Efforts made by volunteers produce a ripple effect National Volunteer Week, April 12 to 18, recognizes unsung heroes

A volunteer action is like a stone thrown in a lake: its effect has a direct impact.

At the same time, like

ripples, volunteer efforts reach out far and wide to improve communities.

Undeniably, volunteers

rock.

National Volunteer Week, which takes place April 12 to 18 this year, is a time to

recognize, celebrate and thank Canada’s volunteers.

Findings from Volunteer Canada and Investors

National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize, celebrate and thank Canada’s volunteers.

Group’s 2013 Volunteer Recognition Study indicate that many volunteers appreciate a genuine thank you.

Whether it is with words highlighting the impact of a volunteers’ contribution or a small, personalized token, a custom and sincere thanks makes a difference.

To collectively celebrate Canada’s volunteers, this National Volunteer Week, Canadians are urged to recognize volunteers by offering them a token stone.

Stones will be available in the National Volunteer Week’s online gift store (http://volunteer.ca/ nvw2015) and will feature an engraved message on one side: Volunteers Rock.

Just like no two stones

are identical, every volunteer is unique. This is why one side of the stone is blank for you to write on.

A name, an impact word or a short thank you can be added to personally recognize a volunteer.

National Volunteer Week began in 1943 to draw attention to the vital contribution women made to the war effort on the homefront.

Although the week was largely forgotten after the war ended, it experienced a revival in the late 1960s when organizations stressed the importance of thanking volunteers across Canada.

It was reinstated and has since grown to become the largest celebration of civic participation in Canada.

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Volunteers play a huge role in ElderCollege operations BY

NICOLE SINCLAIR

Thank You

DELTA FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY! From the staff at George Mackie, Ladner Pioneer and Tsawwassen Libraries.

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ElderCollege Delta had nearly 300 students register for membership this year.

The not-for-profit organization that serves mature students is almost completely run by volunteers.

Since it began in 2003, the goal has been to provide a program that is social, stimulating and fun, while supporting life-long learning.

Courses offered range from Introduction to iPad to Study of Shakespeare’s King Lear. Two terms are held each year, in spring and winter.

The organization has 12 volunteers on its council, around 25 instructors or presenters for each term, and volunteer hosts to support each course.

“It’s a completely different experience to teach when people want to be there,” says Guillermo Bustos, who has been a volunteer instructor for seven years.

Bustos was a teacher for

Shred-a-Thon: A Friends’ Fundraising Event • Tsawwassen Library Saturday, May 2, 10 am – 2 pm Support your library Friends by bringing your confidential documents and tax papers for secure destruction by Shred-it. Shredding is by donation.

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Volunteers enjoy a break from the registration table at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall after welcoming many new members to ElderCollege Delta for the spring semester.

37 years and taught social studies at South Delta Secondary.

He has taught ElderCollege classes with topics such as Canadian history, World War I and history from the view of women.

He has a core group of about 12 students that enjoys history and has taken almost all of his classes.

“The fact that you can have very in-depth discussions with people and open new windows for them is very rewarding. It pushes people to see another angle

or point of view on a topic,” says Bustos.

Paulette Tattersall, chairperson of the ElderCollege Delta council, says, “It is a very open and social community, a positive environment of students and volunteers.”

Tattersall says ElderCollege is always looking for new volunteers that want to continue to learn and be challenged.

If you would like to get involved, either as a student or a volunteer, call the ElderCollege office at 604943-0262.

Delta TV – brought to you, by Thanks to the support of many dedicated volunteers, we are able to support local sport teams, community events, and bring you the best programs on Delta TV. As we show our appreciation during National Volunteer Week, we encourage you to thank a volunteer in your community today.

Catch Delta Magazine this week as we celebrate some of our hard working volunteers. Watch it at 8am, 2pm and 10pm daily on Delta TV channel 10.

To find out more about volunteering with Delta TV, please email us at deltatv@deltacable.com.

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Young people are keen volunteers

The Corporation of Delta’s Emergency Management Program along with Delta Fire, Rescue & Emergency Services would like to extend their apprecation and sincere thanks to:

DeltaHall Marine (DMU) #4 Unit Firefighters Emergency Social Services (ESS) Emergency Social Services (ESS) DeltaDelta Amateur Radio Society Amateur Radio(DARS) Society (DARS) Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP)

It’s a myth that young Canadians are not engaged citizens.

The 2013 General Social Survey — Giving, Volunteering and Participating found that for more than a decade younger people have volunteered more than any other age group.

In fact, 66 per cent of Canadians aged 15 to 24 are involved in volunteering. This puts young people well above the national average of 44 per cent.

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

DELTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

The over 250 volunteers that work for the Delta Police Department are an essential and integral part of our Delta Police Team.

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.

for their support and ongoing commitment towards public safety in Delta To learn more about Delta ESS, DARS and NEPP please contact the Emergency Program Office at 604-952-3101 or email emergencyprogram@delta.ca

As many of Canada’s seniors retire from their volunteer careers, youth will have a vital role to play in building resiliant communities.

It’s critical that organizations give youth positive volunteer experiences.

Doing so can teach them the value of civic participation and lead to lifelong involvement in the volunteering sector.

Young people can also get involved through family volunteering, which

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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 have made Delta a safer and better community!

- Lyle Beaudoin, Acting Chief Constable

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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.

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April 10, 2015 The Delta Optimist A23 Volunteer Week

We thank our volunteers for growing with Earthwise!

Volunteer opportunities at Earthwise

Have you ever wondered what is “growing on” down at the Earthwise Garden and Farm in Boundary Bay? Volunteering at Earthwise can be an “earth shaking,” hands-on experience and many volunteers start with the ongoing social drop in days.

Weedy Wednesdays and Farm Fridays feature group projects in the one-acre demonstration garden or on the two-acre certified organic farm. Volunteers can get their hands dirty

for an hour or stay all day while learning all about pesticide-free gardening and organic farming.

Organizations, community groups and businesses can also get in on the fun with an Earthwise corporate team building day in which employees get out of the office, sow some seeds and pull some weeds in the relaxing natural setting.

The experience can be tailored to suit all ages or abilities.

Volunteers and groups

can also make important contributions by assisting with event planning, fundraising, educational outreach, building/repair work or the farm store.

The Earthwise Volunteer Open House, set for Wednesday, April 15 from 7 to 8 p.m., is a chance to learn about the organization.

RSVP your attendance to 604-946-9828 or info@ earthwisesociety.bc.ca. For more info, visit www.earthwisesociety.bc.ca.

Interested in learning more about volunteering at Earthwise?

Volunteer Open House April 15th 7-8pm rsvp 604 946 9828 www.earthwisesociety.bc.ca

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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

Thank You to all our

VOLUNTEERS For contributing SO MUCH to the success of

KinVillage on a daily basis!

“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”

- Sherry Anderson

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Thank you to our many volunteers Together, we make great things happen!

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Newcomers have many reasons to volunteer

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, settling in communities around the country.

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.

Learning is often two-way street at Special Olympics BY

NICOLE SINCLAIR

Optimist contributor

Volunteers for Special Olympics Delta not only facilitate sports and fitness, but also provide a support system and sense of belonging for the athletes.

“Special Olympics provides a terrific opportunity for those with special needs to get out and be active in sport, and active socially,” says Mark Smith. “It also provides a fantastic opportunity for volunteers to assist in various roles from coaching to administration.”

Smith has been coaching curling with Special Olympics Delta since 2003.

He began volunteering shortly after he took up the sport himself.

“I have seen the athletes employed, I’ve seen them

they inspire others.” speak publicly, but most She says their volunteers importantly I have seen come from all different them become confident, backgrounds. Some are motivated and active memfamily members of people bers in our communities,” with intellectual says Smith. “I do like disabilities, some to think I played a are individuals who part in their develophave been involved ment, but they have in sport and others taught me far more are people interestthan I will ever teach ed in giving back them.”

Mark to the community.

In Delta, there are Smith “Volunteers Special Olympics prorun everything grams for 12 sports, including soccer, basketball, about the programming.

They organize facilities track and field, and rhythand events, and travel to mic gymnastics. different competitions,” “Volunteers are critisays Griptani-Livingston. cal,” says Megan Griptani“An incredible amount Livingston of Special of work is done to make Olympics BC. “They make everything happen. They all these programs and have a phenomenal commurewarding moments and nity in Delta, and Special experiences possible. They Olympics BC is hugely celebrate with the athletes, grateful to the volunteers.” they care about them and

Volunteering is at heart of community development Volunteers have a real impact in their communities.

They lead local boards. They plan events.

Volunteers run summer barbecues and oversee neighbourhood safety programs.

Volunteers work with the government to address key

issues in the community.

Local initiatives such as these bring people together to create a common vision for the future.

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.

Residents Olive and Jane from our Welcoming Committee

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

Gracious Living in a Country Setting

cel e brate VOLUNTEER WEEK To

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

Delta Sports Sports Editor: Mark Booth

Phone: 604-946-4451

April 10, 2015 The Delta Optimist A25

Email: mbooth@delta-optimist.com

Sun Devils in rebuilding mode

Local Tides

2014 provincial silver medalists don’t have one Grade 12 player on roster BY

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

The expectation bar has been lowered considerably for one of the top high school girls soccer programs in the province and for a good reason.

Having made 13 consecutive trips to the provincial AAA championships and finishing second a year ago, the South Delta Sun Devils are in a full rebuilding mode.

“We have lost nine players, including seven starters, and basically have been decimated right through the middle of our line-up. There are certainly some weaknesses now that we didn’t have last year,” said coach Stephen Burns, who has enjoyed a remarkable 19-year run at the helm, working most of that stretch with fellow SDSS teacher Brent Sweeney.

“This is the youngest team we have ever had with no Grade 12s.”

If losing numerous key players to graduation wasn’t tough enough, the Devils are also without one of their top

scorers from last season who still has two years eligibility.

Olivia Sheppard was named to the Whitecaps FC Elite Girls Program in September and the full-time commitment makes it possible to continue high school soccer.

Still, opponents would be foolish to look past a program that has established such a winning tradition.

“Losing Olivia to residency was definitely another big loss,” continued Burns. “But we do have some young players who can play and there is a lot of speed too.

“Our goal right now is to hopefully get into the (Fraser Valley Championships) and anything can happen from there.”

The Sun Devils opened their season in the Fraser Valley South League with a 5-1 win over North Delta.

Cross-town rival Delta Pacers should also have a competitive team this season.

The local schools do battle Monday (3:30 p.m.) at the new Dugald Morrison turf field.

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Grade 11 defender Mia Simpson is one of the few familiar faces back with the South Delta Sun Devils senior girls soccer team this season.

Ice Hawks name Flather as new head coach The Delta Ice Hawks have announced Kevin Flather will take over the junior “B” hockey club’s coaching reigns for the 2015-16 season.

The Surrey native spent the 2013/14 campaign as general manager and head coach of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Grand Forks Border Bruins where he helped guide the team to its best record in nine seasons.

Flather is the owner and operator of Precision Hockey Development which has seen a high percentage of players graduate to junior, university and professional hockey.

It is his emphasis and success with player

development that ultimately led to his hiring.

As a player, Flather enjoyed a nine-year career that began in 2003-04 in Grand Forks, before moving onto the Humboldt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. He eventually went on to play for four pro teams — Knoxville Icebears (Southern Professional Hockey League), Leipzig Icefighters (Germany Oberliga), Dayton Gems (International Hockey League) and Liege Bulldogs (Belgian Hockey League). He also made two stops at the collegiate level with the Nipissing Lakers (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) and Concordia University (Alberta Colleges Athletic

Conference).

Flather’s first task is overseeing the Ice Hawks’ upcoming Prospects Showcase that will begin the process to fill a number of vacancies on the roster.

The Ice Hawks are coming off a 22-20-2 regular season and an opening round playoff sweep by eventual Pacific Junior Hockey League champion North Vancouver Wolf Pack.

Registration is now open for the Ice Hawks Prospects Showcase. The camp runs from May 5-8 at the Richmond Ice Centre.

Players can register for the showcase at www.deltaicehawks.com

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South Delta contingent help Midget Ravens win B.C. title A strong South Delta contingent helped the Richmond Ravens Midget AA girls hockey team conclude a dominant season in style.

Leigh Bourque, Natalie Lester and Meagan Wilson were three of five players from South Delta who helped the Richmond Ravens capture B.C. Hockey’s provincial midget championship last month. They were joined by Alex Cafik-Irwin and Shannon Wilson.

The Ravens rolled to five straight victories to be crowned B.C. Hockey’s Midget Female provincial champions. They completed the run with a 3-0 win over the North Island Impact in the gold medal game, avenging a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat a year earlier. It was Richmond’s third B.C. title in four years.

The Ravens also produced victories over Cranbrook (3-0), Terrace (3-1), Penticton (5-1) and Williams Lake (1-0).

In total, the girls compiled a 50-3-3-2 record, winning the Pacific Coast league championship, as well as their own Pacific Classic Tournament and the Sask Tel Female Challenge in Regina.

The Ravens roster featured local players Megan Wilson, Shannon Wilson, Natalie Lester, Leigh Bourque and Alex CafikIrwin. All five are eligible to return next season.

Lester set-up Yvonne Mikulcik’s second goal of the game in the gold medal tilt.

The team loses just four players to graduation and over half the roster was new to the Midget age level. Four players had previously never played rep hockey before.

The team has been coached for the past eight seasons by AJ Sander who has been involved in minor hockey for 33 years. He coached his 1,500 game at the tournament in Saskatchewan.

“The girls played hard and worked hard all year,” said Sander. “They were eager to learn with all the players improving their individual play and really learning how to play together as a team. They really stuck together and played for each other.”

Congratulations

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OF SANDY PERRY’S GREAT BIKE SEARCH Thank you also to everyone who entered the contest and a big thank you to Marlene of Toys N Tech and Roland from Illuminate for their participation.

The Lax4Life cancer fundraiser event returns to the Ladner Leisure Centre on Saturday after a one year haitus. The 12-hour lacrosse game has raised nearly $40,000 since its inception.

LLC welcomes back lacrosse with DLA’s Lax4Life fundraiser Delta Lacrosse officially returns to the Ladner Leisure Centre Saturday with its annual Lax4Life fundraiser.

The event was postponed last season when the association was forced to leave its official home while it underwent repairs and renovation work. The marathon 12hour game (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) will feature players of all ages and levels with all funds raised going to the Canadian Cancer Society. Since its inception four years ago, Lax4Life has generated close to $40,000.

Organizers are aiming for another $20,000.

They will have additional help, with

plenty of new faces, thanks to the recent merger with the North Delta Minor Lacrosse Association — unifying the sport in the municipality.

Delta Lacrosse is excited to have the Vancouver Stealth onboard as one of the Lax4Life’s official sponsors.

The National Lacrosse League club’s official mascot “Bomber” will be in attendance from 1-3 p.m.

The organization invites the community to drop by Saturday, make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society and catch some great lacrosse action.

Schuss productive in debut games with Stealth

A productive debut for Logan Schuss still wasn’t enough for the Vancouver Stealth to slow down the Edmonton Rush on the weekend in National Lacrosse League action.

The Ladner native, who was traded to Vancouver last week, managed 11 points over two games but the first place Rush

produced a pair of victories — winning 1514 overtime in Edmonton Friday and 17-10 one night later in Langley.

Vancouver (4-9) is still hanging on to the third and final playoff spot in the West Division, one-half game up on the Calgary Roughnecks with five games to play in the regular season.

REP TEAM TRYOUTS

U14 / U15 joint teams with TSC April 22nd and April 24th - times and locations to be confirmed. Please check our website for updates www.ladnerboyssoccer.com U16 - April 15th 5:30 - 7:00pm Holly Turf April 17th 5:30 - 7:00pm Dugald Turf U17 - April 19th 3:45 - 5:00pm Holly Turf April 20th 6:00 - 7:00pm Holly Turf U18 - April 13th 7:00 - 8:30 Holly Turf April 15th 7:00 - 8:30 Holly Turf Contact: http://ladnerboyssoccer.com/contact

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FABULOUS 2 BEDROOM UNIT IN CONCRETE BUILDING!

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#203 4689 52a Ave., Ladner

$389,900

$439,900

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# 410 1369 56TH ST. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

# 303 6363 121ST ST. Panorama Ridge, Surrey

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# 320 4885 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

# 207 1300 HUNTER RD. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

# 311 1315 56TH ST. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

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# 28 4787 57TH ST. Delta Manor, Ladner

# 15 6350 48A AV. Holly, Ladner

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# 51 12311 MCNEELY DR. East Cambie, Richmond

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# 212 6263 RIVER RD. East Delta, Ladner

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• Renovated 2 bdrm+den condo/townhome • Overlooking the Fraser River • INCLUDES 42 FOOT boatslip rents for $250/MONTH • Largest boatslip in complex!

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#103 7225 Brown St., Ladner

$449,900

$599,000 UPDATED CUL-DE-SAC HOME!

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8376 Arbour Pl., North Delta

$609,900

$619,900 QUIET CUL-DE-SAC IN POPULAR SUNBURY

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$689,900

$628,800

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WATERFRONT WITH UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS! W NE

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$719,900

$749,900 DESIRABLE WOODWARD LANDING!

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• Gorgeous 3 bedroom + den executive townhome in Marina Gardens • Quality built by Polygon, located beside Cove Link Golf Course • Duplex style home w large master bedroom on the main floor & walk-in closet • Kitchen incl granite counters & stainless steel appliances • Custom blinds and built-in cabinetry + upgraded garage for handyperson/car buff

6191 45th Ave., Ladner

#2 5300 Admiral Way, Ladner

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5260 SCHOONER GT Neilsen Grove, Ladner

6354 183RD ST. Cloverdale BC, Cloverdale

# 70 15151 34 AV. Morgan Cr., S. Surrey

# 302 1140 55TH ST. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

1466 160TH ST. King George Cor., S. Surrey

5736 48B AV. Hawthorne, Ladner

4158 ARTHUR DR Ladner Rural, Ladner

# 313 6263 RIVER RD. East Delta, Ladner

5986 128A ST. Panorama Ridge, Surrey

973 53A ST. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

# 301 1280 55TH ST. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

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5212 LYNN PL Ladner Elementary, Ladner

1678 57TH ST. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

1089 WILMINGTON DR. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

4752 60B ST. Holly, Ladner

4445 63A ST. Holly, Ladner

5117 ERIN WY. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

5247 10A AV. Tsaw. Central, Tsaw.

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Nobody sells more real estate in Ladner/Tsawwassen than Fraser and his team!*

604.728.2845

*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #2 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 2014. *as of December 31st, 2014 (Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2014)

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

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Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave. 604-728-2845

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A36 The Delta Optimist April 10, 2015 • Clean as a whistle 2,700+ sq.ft. family home w/ tasteful updates • Newer kitchen, windows and roof • Wide frontage on nearly 9,700 sqft lot • Quiet, low traffic street just minutes to town amenities • Potential to suite if desired

• Updated throughout incl new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and more • Newer windows and designer paint • 4 bedrooms incl inlaw/nanny quarters • Unique split level architecture w/cedar ceilings • Highly desirable quiet street, close to schools and amenities • Double garage, newer furnace and HW tank

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5315 Chamberlayne Ave., Ladner

$779,900 UPDATED BEACH GROVE HOME ACROSS FROM BEACH!

EXECUTIVE TOWNHOME

• Sunny patio backing directly on to the first balcony • Spacious layouts with vaulted ceiling throughout the living and dining room • Master bedroom with 5 pce ensuite on the main level • Maple kitchen cabinets with granite countertops and built-ins • Amana Stainless steel appliances • 2 bedroooms and a media room/den on the 2nd floor.

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#32 5300 Admiral Way, Ladner

$869,900

$839,900

NEWER FAMILY HOUSE W/COACH HOME ACROSS FROM MEMORIAL PARK!

LOVELY RANCHER BY THE BAY • Custom built home in Centennial Tides • Original owner since new

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4580 51st St, Ladner

496 Sandbar Pl. Tsawwassen

$919,900

$878,800

STUNNING FAMILY HOME COMPLETELY UPDATED!

EXCECUTIVE RANCHER W/ LOFT AND WALK-OUT BASEMENT! W NE

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6185 Dawn Dr., Ladner

56 Parkgrove, Tsawwassen

$948,800

$929,900 GREAT INVESTMENT/DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY • 3rd Reading Approval for 8 Townhouses.

• In the heart of Ladner • MF-COMMERCIAL. • GST not included in list price.

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

EXCEPTIONAL GOLF COURSE VIEWS

• Gorgeous interior design and 5 bedrooms • Highend kitchen with Wolf and Electrolux Icon Appl package • Backs onto waterfront & golf course • Quiet cul-de-sac perfect for the family

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* South Delta’s #1 Real Estate Agent.

Top 1% of ALL REALTORS® IN GREATER VANCOUVER in 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013 & 2014

WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME!

VERY WELL KEPT HOME ON LARGE LOT!

4967 Trenant St. Ladner

5887 Cove Link Rd., Ladner

$988,000

$1,038,800

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737 GLENWOOD DR. English Bluff, Tsaw.

852 TSAW. BEACH RD. English Bluff, Tsaw.

981 PACIFIC DR. English Bluff, Tsaw.

1175 SKANA DR. English Bluff, Tsaw.

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4712 STAHAKEN PL. English Bluff, Tsaw.

4888 53RD ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

4935 63A ST. Holly, Ladner

4941 CENTRAL AV. Hawthorne, Ladner

5109 59A ST. Hawthorne, Ladner

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2236 124A ST. Crescent Bch, S. Surrey

4557 SAVOY ST. Port Guichon, Ladner

4632 55B ST., Delta Manor, Ladner

4638 51ST ST. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

4644 51ST ST. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

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5249 LAUREL DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5279 WINDJAMMER RD. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5375 WELLBURN DR. Hawthorne, Ladner

5620 ADMIRAL BV Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5871 FAIR WD Neilsen Grove, Ladner

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STUNNING RESIDENCE WITH BREATH TAKING VIEWS!

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241 67th St., Tsawwassen

$1,198,800

$1,150,000 STREET OF DREAMS!

EXTENSIVE MODERN RENOVATION

• Large 10,000+ sf lot w/ custom 3,800+ sf executive home • Outstanding curb appeal on one of Tsawwassen’s prettiest streets • Updated throughout with new kitchen and hardwood flooring • 5 bedrooms plus gamesroom w/ nanny/inlaw quarters • Private backyard with exquisite landscaping • Newer roof, bonus RV parking

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1103 Shaman Cr, Tsawwassen

$1,199,900

$1,238,800 DEVELOPMENT SITE!

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5454 Ladner Trunk Rd., Ladner

1020 Pacific Place, Tsawwassen

$1,500,000

$1,299,900 BUILT WITH TOTAL STYLE & QUALITY FINISHINGS

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE CUSTOM-BUILT HOME

• 6160 sq. ft. home less than 5 years old • Park-like 20,000 sq. ft. (half acre) lot • High 25 ft ceilings, • Euroline windows & doors • Kentwood wide-plank hardwood floors • Large professionally landscaped front & rear yards

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5382 Crescent Dr., Ladner

558 English Bluff Rd., Tsawwassen

$1,758,888

$2,100,000 WATERFRONT, SPECTACULAR VIEWS

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15615 Moffatt Lane., White Rock

4273 River Road W., Ladner

• Built in 2013 by experienced local builder • Ultra private street with no traffic • Over 3,300 sqft, 4 bedrooms, Double garage, Luxurious professional kitchen

$2,168,800

$2,500,000

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1067 WILMINGTON DR. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

1425 WINDSOR CR. Cliff Drive, Tsaw.

4531 60B ST. Holly, Ladner

4569 62ND ST. Holly, Ladner

5133 8A AV. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

5135 45TH AV. Ladner Elementary, Ladner

5170 12TH AV. Tsawwassen Central, Tsaw.

5205 2ND AV. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

5241 WESTMINSTER AV. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5260 6TH AV. Pebble Hill, Tsaw.

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5336 CHAMBERLAYNE AV. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5348 COMMODORE DR. Neilsen Grove, Ladner

5698 9A AV. Tsawwassen East, Tsaw.

5853 VARDON PL. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

5983 16TH AV. Beach Grove, Tsaw.

6358 SUNRISE LN. Holly, Ladner

6377 CRESCENT CT. Holly, Ladner

6677 LONDON CT. Holly, Ladner

6703 1A AV. Boundary Beach, Tsaw.

6754 LONDON DR. Holly, Ladner

10970 NORUM CR. Nordel, N. Delta

6243 HOLLY PARK CT. Holly, Ladner

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Nobody sells more real estate in Ladner/Tsawwassen than Fraser and his team!*

604.728.2845

*FRASER AND HIS TEAM RANKED #2 IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD IN 2014. *as of December 31st, 2014 (Approx 10,000 agents total in Real Estate Board in 2014)

Call Fraser today for UNBEATABLE Real Estate Marketing Expertise.

Ask about my Vancouver Sun marketing campaign.

Re/Max Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave. 604-728-2845

A38 The Delta Optimist April 10, 2015

#1 IN SOUTH DELTA!

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2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014.

Here's what our customers are saying.

When we called Fraser Elliott it was only a matter of hours that he and Garrett, his teammate, were at our door to view the property and to set an asking price. [adt vdNd wdNt dmfZdRy hRe adTPcxT_ They sold our home within a week and we were amazed at their expertise and handling of the sale. Thank you so much Fraser's team for all your hard work.

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- Jean and Henry

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Put the Fraser Elliott Real Estate Group to work for you!

Jennifer Dupuis*

Garrett Chu*

Fraser Elliott*

Amber Haklander*

Julie Crouch*

Rachel Macinnes*

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

* Based on number of sales in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014!

REBGV MLS Stats as of March 2015.

This representation baed on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board.

604.728.2845

www.fraserelliott.com

Fraser Elliott Personal Real Estate Corporation / RE/MAX Progroup Realty 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC. V4M 2B3

*Jennifer Dupuis-Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Specialist-REALTOR, *Garrett Chu-VP of Sales-REALTOR, *Fraser Elliott-President-REALTOR, *Amber Haklander-VP of Sales-REALTOR, *Julie Crouch-Marketing Specialist-Unlicensed Assistant, *Rachel Macinnes-Sales and Marketing-REALTOR

April 10, 2015 The Delta Optimist A39

Here are just some of our many testimonials we've received from our recent clients.

Our home had been on the market for two years with little success when we resolved to contact Fraser Elliott and his group in order to market the property. What attracted us initially and what we wanted to take hewhRyhbd Qc vh| lNh|dNs| aZba PNQzTd hRe aZ| duydR|Zwd hRe fQSPNdadR|Zwd ShNVdyZRb PThR_ }ahy vd eZeRWy expect was was the quality of the professionals in his group that handled all aspects of marketing and sale. [ad |dNwZfd yadt edTZwdNde vh| yaQNQxbar yZSdTt hRe dodfyZwd_ qgQwd hTTr yad |dNwZfd cdTy PdN|QRhT_ ^xN aQSd was SOLD within two months of listing at a price point we were very comfortable with. Perfect!

- Peter Woeste I was originally considering an older, more experienced realtor when planning to list a condo for sale. However, I liked the team concept of the Fraser Elliott Group and thought they had a comprehensive online and print marketing approach. It turned out to be a very good decision! After listing the condo with photos, it sold in under a week! The photos were professionally done and included 3-D virtual tours in addition to still photos.

I received a weekly marketing update and the Fraser Elliott team was in constant contact by e-mail, text and phone. Initially, I was concerned that a condo would not receive the same coverage as a higher-priced property. However, I?m happy to report that this wasn?t the case. I felt my listing received as much attention h| hRt QyadN TZ|yZRb_ khNNdyy pax vh| QR yQP Qc aZ| bhSd hRe j cdTy fQRzedRy yahy ad fQxTe eQ yad XQg_ qSgdNr ]hfadT hRe ixTZd vdNd hT|Q wdNt adTPcxT hRe hwhZThgTd hRtyZSd j Rddede yadS_ [adt vdNd hR dmfZdRyr vdTT managed group that delivered results! I wholeheartedly recommend the Fraser Elliott Group and would edzRZydTt vQNV vZya yadS hbhZR_ \ZRfdNd yahRV| yQ khNNdyyr qSgdNr ]hfadT hRe ixTZdY ` iQhRRd nwhRQo lNh|dNW| ydhS hNd duPdNy| ZR yadZN zdTe_ j vh| gTQvR away by their level of communication with me, I fQxTeRWy gdTZdwd yadt vdNd hy dwdNt |aQvZRb hRe giving me feedback on how it went. I could tell right away that Fraser heavily invests in selling your product, from advertising material, videos, photography, facebook, newspapers, web presence and he even sent a complimentary stager to re-arrange my home to maximise our |dTTZRb PQydRyZhT_ j eQRWy VRQv vat tQx vQxTeRWy use Fraser Elliott to sell your home.

I couldn't be happier with the Fraser Elliott Team!!! They really give you an experience when selling your home. From the photography, the stager, the realtors who all work together.

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Thank you Garrett, Amber, Fraser, Julie and everyone else on the team!

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- Adrienne Fahr

TOP 100 RE/MAX REALTORS速 WORLDWIDE**

www.fraserelliott.com

*Based on Sales in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. *Based on Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board Stats.

REBGV MLS Stats as of December 31, 2014 ** Based on Completed transactions in the 2011 and also 2012 years For residential and commercial commissions combined. ** Out of nearly 88,000 REMAX sales associates worldwide.

As recognized by the REMAX INTERNATIONAL achievement award given to Fraser for 2011 & 2012!

A40 The Delta Optimist April 10, 2015

RE/MAX Progroup Realty 604.946.8000 follow: realestatedelta.com

Richard Lowe Realtor | RIBC

Jennifer McGregor Realtor

Personal Real Estate Corporation richard@realestatedelta.com

Personal Real Estate Corporation 604.908.1593 | jennifer@realestatedelta.com

Amy Lambert Realtor 604.323.3147 | amy@realestatedelta.com

Top 1% of all Realtors in Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

5275 Chamberlayne Ave | $968,900 2,937 sq.ft. - 4 / 5 bdrms - 3 bath - den games room up - many updates - 7,104 sq.ft. lot

NEW LISTING!

NEW LISTING!

5639 Dove Place | $1,038,000

D111 - 4845 53rd St. | $349,900

2,914 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 4 bath - den games rooms up - 6,609 sq.ft. lot

1,150 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath steps to all amenities - Ladner Pointe

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BUILDING LOTS Proposed Lot 1 & 2 $625,000

#204-4733 River Road W. | $364,900 1,242 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath Marina & River Views - River West

5065 Wilson Drive | $795,000

2,558 sq.ft. - 3 bdrms - 3 bath - den - family room rancher w/ walk out - 9,000 sq.ft. lot

2 RS8 lots - West Ladner - quiet street Southwest exposed lots - 7,700 and 4,886 sq.ft. lots

NEW LISTING!

MARINA GARDEN ESTATES

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Donating a portion of our commission on each home sold to Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital

*Based on number of sales in whole or in part of Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board

NEW LISTING!

Debbie Dray Office Administrator

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A305 - 4811 53rd Street | $319,900 1,173 sq.ft. - 2 bdrms - 2 bath steps to all amenities - Ladner Pointe

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4649 54A Street | $1,500,000

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5892 Cove Reach Road | $1,188,000

20,688 sq.ft. lot - 137 x 150 West exposure over 3,000 sq.ft. rancher

2,695 sq.ft. - 4 bdrms - 4 bath - Den - golf course view executive home - 4,682 sq.ft. lot

NEW LISTING!

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A108-4811 53rd Street Listed by RE/MAX Crest

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Cedar Springs Drive Listed by Royal Lepafe Regency

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#206-4747 54A Street Listed Royal Lepage Regency

SOLD 1141 Fairway Views Wynd Listed by Sutton Group

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6143 45th Ave Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

All our homes are miracle homes!

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#15 - 4949 47A Street Listed by Frontline Real Estate Services

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#110-4808 Linden Drive Listed by RE/MAX Progroup

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390 55th Street | NEW LISTING | $769,000 An alternative to strata ... stunning 6 year old 4 bedroom half duplex in Pebble Hill situated on a west exposed private lot with a 275 sqft. patio off the kitchen. The open concept plan with 9’ & 10’ ceilings and hardwood floors offers great room with gas fireplace and a gourmet’s kitchen with granite counters overlooking the eating area and patio. Main floor also includes oversize master with full ensuite, plus 2pc bath and den. Upstairs includes a 2nd master bedroorm with ensuite plus 2 other bedrooms and full bath. Extras: Hot water on demand and radiant heat on both levels, double garage, 6” concrete wall between the units for complete privacy.

140-5421 10th Avenue | 3 BEDROOMS | $439,000

102-5472 11th Avenue | 1,093 SQ.FT. | $320,000

476 Tsawwassen Beach | WATERFRONT | $1,950,000

Very rare! 3 bedroom duplex townhome in the ever popular Sundial complex.

This home is perfect for a young family offering its own private patio area.

Winskill Place!! Lovely 12 unit complex just steps to shops, transportation, & recreation. This 1,093 sq.ft. ground level suite has its own private entrance.

Looking for a lifestyle change? Wind down the private road through the trees to this beautiful WATERFRONT home on a 12,000 sqft. lot.

5677 Timbervalley Road | NEW LISTING | $949,000

5184 Bentley Drive | MOVE IN! | $1,038,000

44 Woodland Drive | NEW LISTING | $948,000

One owner home in The Terrace on a 7,481 sqft. private lot, this rancher has a full walk out basement w/summer kitchen - ideal for the extended family.

One owner home built by Howard Smid in Victory South (West Ladner’s 1st premier subdivision). This 3,124 sq.ft. home in on a 80x101 private lot.

Custom built tudor style executive home in The Terrace. Enjoy the 4,300 sqft. that this 4 bdrm, games room & fully finished walk out basement offers.

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

Ladner ~ Just Sold!

Tsawwassen ~ Just Sold!

406-1350 View Crescent | NEW LISTING | $399,000

5579 44th Avenue | NEW LISTING | $659,000

5191 Winskill Drive | NEW LISTING | $869,000

This 1,550 sqft. 2 bdrm & den suite is beautifully renovated, west facing, has an extremely spacious & bright open concept plan, & is in a great building.

Beautifully maintained home is move in ready! Main floor living up w/3 bdrms & potential for 2 bdrm suite down. Covered deck off the dining room.

One owner home on a 10,000 sq.ft. w/facing lot on a dead end street. Backs on to Brandreth Park. Gleaming hardwood floors. Well maintained. Suitable.

Trish Murphy | 604.312.7621 Trisha@TrishaMurphy.ca

604.897.2010 | Teri Steele sold@TeriSteele.com

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

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TAMMY MATSON 778.938.5599 www.tammymatson.com

Call Vipin Today at 604.839.7547 JUSTREDUCED SOLD PRICE

2 BED/3 BATH 1,213 SQ. FT 16 - 1700 56 STREET TSAWWASSEN, BC Perfect starter home. Bright corner unit townhouse at the Pillars. Close to Transit, SD Rec Centre and Beach Grove Elem. Price reduced to sell.

THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING???

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I provide a FREE Market Evaluation to SELLERS - NO obligation & NO rush!

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LOOKING FOR

WANTED!!! Tsawwassen RANCHERS!!!

I have buyers - CALL ME if you are thinking of selling!!!

JUST SOLD

BUYER

$359,900

tmatson@eastlink.ca

A RANCHER IN $379,000 EAST LADNER. 2 BED/2 BATH 1,039 SQ.FT 201 - 4808 LINDEN DRIVE LADNER, BC

If you’re thinking of selling,

Centrally located, absolutely beautiful 3 year old quality built Townhome! Close to Transit.

Great for first time home buyers.

please give me a call.

496 SANDBAR PL TSAWWASSEN $878,800

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

NEW LISTING

D L O S T JUS #303 4753 W. RIVER ROAD

$445,000

NEW LISTING

$710,000

D L O S T JUS 9440 RYAN CRESCENT

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 #306-4689 52A STREET “THE CANU”

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4 5743 16TH AVE.

Waterview condo in popular ‘River West’ this large 1351 sq. ft. two bedroom/two bathroom unit with 9’ ceilings features a large kitchen overlooking large dining area. Living room with gas fireplace & sliding doors to large patio. Master suite with walk in closet & oversized master ensuite. Relax on the patio, bbq year round or watch the boats go by!.

Complex has meeting room, workshop, gym + spa. Adult building (19+ years). Pets ok - one dog/cat.

Nice & open End-unit in country club estate. 3 large bedrooms,with insuite laundry. Lots of visitors parking right besides this end unit. Interlocking bricks in the totally private rear yard is ideal for BBQ and entertainment. Need a little TLC will turn this into warm & cozy home. To show & to sell.

Stunning view in this western exposed 2 bedroom 2 bath condo, private setting on canal, walking distance to all amenities. Shows terrific! Pets allowed!

Charming 3 bedroom rancher in Beach Grove, 7,700 sq. ft. lot with a view of the golf course.

Jane Meadows 604-943-8080

Jane Meadows 604-943-8080

Jane Meadows 604-946-8000

Jane Meadows 604-943-8080

• BUYING OR SELLING REAL ESTATE, CALL JANE 604-946-8000 Progroup 5360 12th Ave. www.janemeadows.com

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HAPPINESS IS UNLOCKING YOUR HONDA £

2015 CR-V LX * LEASE FOR $

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MSRP $27,685** includes freight and PDI.

Standard features include: • Earth Dreams™ technology powertrain • Multi-angle rearview camera • Heated front seats Model shown: CR-V Touring RM4H9FKNX

2015 ODYSSEY LX 1.99 APR LEASE $ @ 0 down FOR 84 *

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MSRP $32,045** includes freight and PDI. Model shown: RL5H2FE

2015 PILOT LX LEASE $ 1.99 APR FOR 103 @ 0 down *

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MSRP $37,095** includes freight and PDI. Model shown: YF3H2FE

Features available on select models include:

Features available on select models include:

• HondaVAC™

• Power tailgate

• Lane Departure Warning and

• Multi-angle rearview camera • Fuel efficient Variable Cylinder

Forward Collision Warning • Multi-angle rearview camera

Management® engine

bchonda.com

604-207-1888

www.richmondhonda.com

*Limited time weekly lease offer and all other offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. #The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2015 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3FES/Odyssey LX model RL5H2FE/Pilot LX 2WD model YF3H2FE (“Specified Models”) for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 payments of $69.89/$84.49/$102.50 leased at 1.99%/1.99%/1.99% APR based on applying $400.00/$0.00/$0.00 “lease dollars” (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes). ‡In order to achieve $0 down payment, dealer will cover the cost of tire/battery tax, air conditioning tax (where applicable), environmental fees and levies on the 2015 CR-V LX 2WD, Odyssey LX and Pilot LX 2WD only on customer’s behalf. Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,171.40/$21,967.40/$26,650.00. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. **MSRP is $27,685/$32,045/$37,095 including freight and PDI of $1,695 based on new 2015 Specified Models described above. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. £For more information about the 2015 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year® award, visit http://www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/suv/2015_honda_cr_v_is_the_motor_trend_suv_of_the_year */#/**Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent's fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer on Specified Models only. Offers valid from April 1st through 30th 2015 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

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