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Huenemann is denied parole Mastermind behind double murder in Tsawwassen in 1990 goes in front of board for first time IAN JACQUES

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The man considered to be the mastermind behind a murderfor-hire inheritance plot in 1990 in Tsawwassen has had his first chance at parole denied.

Darren Huenemann, who

has since changed his name to Gowan, was convicted in 1992 of hiring two friends to kill his mother and grandmother.

Huenemann appeared before the parole board at his Quebec prison Tuesday. The decision and the reasons why were not immediately made public by the

parole board.

Derik Lord and friend David Muir were hired by Huenemann to kill his mother and grandmother, Sharon Huenemann and Doris Leatherbarrow, so he could get a multi-million-dollar inheritance.

Lord and Muir were both

sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 10 years.

Huenemann received a life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years.

After his conviction, Muir, who pleaded not guilty at trial, admitted his role in the murders and has been out on

parole for over a decade. He was granted day parole in April 2002 and full parole a year later.

Lord has never changed his story and at his last parole hearing continued to insist he is innocent. Lord is scheduled to appear at another parole hearing later this month.

Schools are readied for return of students IAN JACQUES

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With the first bell of a new school year set to ring Tuesday, Delta School District staff are busy preparing for the arrival of students.

This past week has been a busy one, according to superintendent Doug Sheppard, with maintenance staff going into overdrive to ensure buildings are ready for students and teachers.

“Facilities-wise, this is a busy week. The floors are all getting waxed, classrooms are getting a final clean and teachers are all in their classrooms preparing,” Sheppard said. “Principals are also back at their schools. It’s all hands on deck.”

Throughout the summer the district completed a number of renovations and major maintenance work that can’t be done with students and staff inside.

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Delta school board chair Laura Dixon and superintendent Doug Sheppard look forward to welcoming more than 15,000 students on Tuesday.

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Challenging new portfolio

Delta MP Carla Qualtrough takes on much bigger role in federal cabinet IAN JACQUES

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Carla Qualtrough has a lot of homework ahead of her in the days leading up to the recall of the House of Commons on Sept. 18.

On Monday, the firstterm Liberal MP for Delta was named the new minister of public services and procurement in a six-person cabinet shuffle

by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

After two years as the minister of sport and persons with disabilities, Qualtrough is assuming a vast and complicated portfolio that brings with it a fair share of hot button issues.

The department is responsible for the government’s internal servicing and administration so that means dealing with everything from military contracts and Canada Post to cyber security.

Interviewed Tuesday morning, a mere 24 hours after the appointment was made public, Qualtrough admitted the complexity of the file is quite significant.

“This is a massive department that is responsible for every government contract, paying every public servant, managing all the pensions and managing all the purchasing for the Government of Canada, which is in the multi-billion dollar range, so on any given day there are going to be issues big and small.

“I would be hesitant to say what my priorities are when I have not received a mandate letter from the prime minister yet, but I can say the hot issues will

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Carla Qualtrough, shown here on a recent trip to China as Canada’s minister of sport and persons with disabilities, is now in charge of the Ministry of Public Services and Procurement. continue to be the Phoenix pay system, the jet fighters, Canada Post — the things that have been in the media and the things that matter to Canadians.”

She said she is not sure when she will receive that mandate letter, but in the meantime, she will be spending long hours getting up to speed on the issues.

Key priorities for former minister Judy Foote, who resigned last week for family reasons, included resolving problems caused by the Phoenix pay system, placing a moratorium on community mailbox conversions and undertaking a review of Canada Post, providing leadership for the national shipbuilding strategy, launching a full, open competition to replace Canada’s aging fighter jets, modernizing

procurement practices, improving Canada’s cyber security and more.

The ministry has regional offices across the country and international offices in Washington and Germany.

Qualtrough, who travelled extensively around the world in her previous role, said she expects to be spending a lot more time closer to home.

“We have public servants working across the country, we have shipyards on both coasts, we have research stations up in the Arctic, so my speculation is that it will be more domestic travel than international travel, taking more questions in Question Period and sitting in on different cabinet committees,” she said.

As for Question Period, she said she is looking

forward to the challenge of standing up in the House more frequently.

“I’m one who likes to know all the information, all the details and all the facts, so as soon as I feel comfortable with the subject matter and content I will be able to confidently stand-up and answer the questions. Right now the learning curve is quite significant.”

As for why she was chosen to take on this role, Qualtrough said her significant work within government, along with her professional background as a lawyer, make her ideally suited.

“One of the messages that the prime minister sent to me loud and clear is that I have demonstrated an ability not only through my former ministerial role, but the

roles I have served on in cabinet committees, chairing cabinet committees, my experience in working in government, my legal background and my adjudicative work — so all my professional experience and skills lend quite well to running government services if you will.

“I think I have proven myself to be a good problem solver and trouble shooter, so I think those again will be helpful in this role.”

Qualtrough becomes the 12th minister to hold the portfolio that was created in 1996. Under the Conservatives, ministers included Christian Paradis, Rona Ambrose and Diane Finley, while previous Liberal ministers included Ralph Goodale, Stephen Owen and Scott Brison.

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Medical equipment stolen, abandoned

Neighbour informs complainant that items left in treed easement bordering their property

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

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The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week:

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• Aug. 22, 9:13 p.m., 1700-block of Beach Grove Road: Complainant noticed the interior light on in their vehicle parked in the driveway. When they checked it out, they discovered it had been

rummaged through and a small amount of change had been stolen.

• Aug. 23, 6:16 p.m., 5200-block of 10A Avenue: Complainant reported they had been absent from their residence for a couple of months and when they returned they found the door to the backyard shed had been pried off and a lawn mower stolen.

A bike that had been left at the side of the house was also stolen.

• Aug. 24, 4:53 p.m., ferry terminal: A B.C. Ferries employee reported 12 LED batteries valued at $300 were stolen sometime during August. A lock to the sign indicating the ferry terminal parking lot is full was cut and the batteries removed.

• Aug. 25, 9:05 a.m., 1600-block of Braid Road: Complainant reported someone had opened the screen window to the garage and leaned in,

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stealing several power tools. Items stolen include two Dewalt drills, a Haussmann drill and a Haussmann impact driver.

• Aug. 26, 3:33 p.m., 900-block of 53A Street: Complainant reported they had been contacted by a neighbour informing them that several items of medical equipment had been found abandoned in a treed easement bordering their yard. Investigation found the items had been stolen from the complainant’s van they had left unlocked.

• Aug. 27, 8:13 p.m., 5300-block of 9A Avenue: Complainant reported they had left their vehicle unlocked. An unknown suspect(s) entered the vehicle stealing a Canadian passport and sunglasses from the central console. Passport information entered on police database.

• Aug. 27, 10:03 a.m., 900-block of 52A Street: Complainant reported their two vehicles had been rummaged through and $100 cash stolen from one of the vehicles.

A suspect was observed rummaging through a neighbour’s vehicle and a description provided to police.

• Aug. 28, 3:38 a.m., 1700-block of Beach Grove Road: Complainant reported their bike stolen from their driveway. The bicycle is described as a black 1980 mountain bike with a torn seat and a PDW brand cup holder.

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• Aug. 22, 9:15 a.m., 5600-block of Admiral Boulevard: Complainant

reported damage to property. The lock on the back gate had been bent but still attached to the gate.

Nothing stolen from the backyard.

• Aug. 23, 2:44 p.m., 7400-block of Progress Way: Complainant reported someone removed two 8x25-foot sheet metal panels from their business loading bay. Investigation is ongoing.

• Aug. 24, 12:30 p.m., 5600-block of Green Place: Complainant reported their vehicle had been broken into sometime over the past couple of days.

Items stolen include two pairs of Maui Jim prescription sunglasses valued at $1,400.

• Aug. 24, 4:27 p.m., 5600-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant reported they had ordered a secondary credit card that was not received.

However, they were alerted to a $109 charge made to the card from a business in Richmond.

Complainant notified their condo strata and Richmond RCMP of possible mail theft and fraud.

• Aug. 25, 4:44 p.m., 4000-block of River Road: Complainant reported they had left their vehicle unlocked in their driveway and $20 in change was stolen from the centre console. Other valuable items within the vehicle were left untouched.

• Aug. 25, 10:51 a.m., 4900-block of Elliott Street: Complainant reported their credit card had been fraudulently used to make a $41 purchase of auto parts at a local business.

Fraud is under investigation.

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The Delta police took to the streets with multiple CounterAttack roadblocks throughout the summer to check more than 5,000 vehicles.

Fewer than 40 approved screening device tests were administered, which resulted in six drivers being issued roadside suspensions and vehicle impoundments.

Other infractions and offences were detected and dealt with at the roadblocks, including 52 violation tickets for various driving offences, seven drug files initiated, two prohibition notices and three arrest warrants.

“Efforts to remove impaired drivers from our roadways continues to be a priority for the Delta police as we endeavour to make our roads safer through enforcement, education and awareness initiatives,” stated a media release.

“Too many know the realities of the tragic lifechanging consequences that go along with drinking and driving. Think of others, don’t drink and drive; the evidence is clear, the two don’t mix. Continue to plan ahead if you are going out to celebrate and socialize with friends,” stated the release.

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Majorworkdoneduringsummer

CONTINUED from Page 1 “The summer is the time when you can get in and address some of those bigger projects and they are timed to wrap up by the end of summer when staff and students are getting ready to return,” he said. “I think when staff and students return to their schools there will be some nice surprises.”

With the exception of a small seismic upgrade in North Delta, that work is now complete districtwide, which is a relief to all students and staff, said school board chair Laura Dixon.

Dixon said although there are no capital projects on the books, the board plans to seek other provincial funding opportunities.

“On an ongoing basis there is the process to apply for facilities grants, which could be anything from roofing to flooring to heating units to help maintain our facilities.

I think we are in good shape with our two high schools, but we do have aging buildings in some of our other school sites and those will be looked at as we move along,” Dixon

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The doors open on a new school year in Delta on Tuesday morning. said.

“One of the areas we would like to address is our playgrounds, other amenities and things like athletic tracks. One of the specific projects that was mentioned during the election campaign by our now Delta North MLA Ravi Kahlon was a track at North Delta Secondary, so we want to engage with the government.”

Both Sheppard and Dixon say there have been no challenges working with the new government so far.

“It is, of course, early days and we have not heard a Throne Speech, but so far the messaging has been very positive,” said Dixon. “Over the summer there have been some brief meetings between staff and superintendents, between the minister and board chairs over the phone. We have more meetings planned in October, but really, we see positive and encouraging messages about support for the public education system that we are very glad to hear.”

As for teachers, Sheppard said the district is implementing the plan that was agreed to by the government in the spring.

“Our human resources department has probably been busier this summer than last, but they have been doing a fantastic job,” he said. “One of our biggest challenges is to ensure we have all of our teachers in place in the classrooms to meet our kids on day one, but also a very robust teachers teaching on call list to make sure we have support for teachers for ill-

ness or professional development as the year moves along.”

Sheppard said the district won’t have a final tally on the number of teachers hired until October.

Enrollment is expected to be about the same as last year with just over 15,000 students in classes.

Delta’s International Student Program continues to thrive with students expected to arrive from Europe, South America and Asia.

Sheppard said the district has signed an agreement with a town in Switzerland that will be sending 10 Grade 11 students for the new school year.

“It allows us to maintain a number of programs and initiatives in the district, but the student enrichment and the enhancement of the education experience on both sides is quite exceptional. We have a true global sense in our schools,” he said.

Sheppard said there have been lots of parents visiting schools to ensure they have all the necessary information.

“These parents may have moved within the

Education by the numbers

• Pending final enrolment counts later in the fall, the Ministry of Education estimates that there will be 537,589 public school students in the 2017/18 school year — an increase of 4,232 students from last year.

• B.C.’s total education operating budget for public and independent schools in the 2017/18 fiscal year is $5.9 billion.

• Per-pupil funding in the 2017/18 school year is approximately $9,100.

• The province is investing $376 million in the Classroom Enhancement Fund to hire new teachers and specialty teachers.

Source: Ministry of Education

district or are new to the district so they have specific questions, want to see the school and the classroom that they are in,” he added.

Dixon said she is looking forward to Tuesday.

“The new part is always fun and exciting for everyone. It’s been a wonderful summer, but everyone is eagerly awaiting the start of school.”

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Delta seeking input on the future of libraries Residents get opportunities to have their say at upcoming open houses and in online survey IAN JACQUES

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What do residents want to see out of their libraries? That’s what Delta wants to find out as it launches three community open houses next week.

As well as the open houses, an online survey, available at Delta.ca, is another opportunity for residents to tell civic officials what they like about Delta’s libraries and what improvements they would like to see.

According to Coun.

Heather King, who is council’s library liaison, Delta wants to keep its libraries relevant in a diverse and changing community.

“Libraries are more than let’s help you learn, it’s about how can we help you become creative,” said King. “So we want to know what are the needs and how do we delight the patrons in advance of that?

I think we do a great job of that already, but we want to get the public in to say this is your library that you pay taxes for, so how do you want us to shine and delight you now and in the future? We want to engage everyone and provide programs and services that they want to see.”

King said recently the

Fraser Valley Regional Library, which includes the George Mackie, Ladner Pioneer and Tsawwassen branches, completed its strategic plan and now Delta wants its own strategic plan to work in concert with that.

We want to engage everyone and provide programs and services that they want to see.

COUN. HEATHER KING

“I think of it as Delta being the hardware and the software is Fraser Valley Regional Library providing the programs, the people and the expertise, so it is a great marriage,” she said. “What it does is it works for the people of Delta and provides them with all kinds of things they wouldn’t normally get if it was just the three libraries.”

According to Delta, public response from the survey has been positive with 15 completed in the past week. The survey will be online until Sept. 30.

The open houses are set for Wednesday, Sept.

6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at

George Mackie, Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer and Friday, Sept. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Tsawwassen.

Delta staff will be on hand to answer questions and take in feedback.

Once the open houses and survey are complete, staff will compile a report to council in October.

“There is a budgetary cost to implementing any program, so in October when we embark on our budget process, we as a council would like to know what the community desires for their libraries,” said King.

Delta library manager Sandi Burgess said community members have expressed excitement at being able to provide feedback and shape the libraries’ future.

“The libraries have always been about access to information, it’s just now that people are accessing information in a number of different ways,” said Burgess. “We need to get the idea out of people’s heads that we are just not a warehouse of books.

We’re here to be what the community needs us to be.”

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Coun. Heather King would like to hear from Delta residents on how they would like their libraries to evolve.

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TED MURPHY

arla Qualtrough clearly has the support and confidence of Justin Trudeau. That’s good because the prime minister just threw the firstterm MP from Delta into the deep end.

A human rights lawyer, Qualtrough was a political unknown when she knocked off Conservative cabinet minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay, yet less than two years later she now finds herself in charge of one of the toughest portfolios in the federal cabinet. It has truly been a meteoric rise since her 13th place finish in the Delta school board election less than three years ago.

Given that she’s legally blind and a former medal-winning Paralympic swimmer, her previous posting as the minister of sport and persons with disabilities was a perfect fit. The lower profile portfolio was also a prudent way to ease Qualtrough into the world of a federal cabinet minister.

Well, those days are a memory as she now heads the Ministry of Public Service and Procurement, a portfolio so large and so complex that the task of paying every federal employee is only a fraction of her responsibilities.

Although she hasn’t been given a mandate letter from the prime minister yet, you know one of Qualtrough’s first priorities will be to fix the beleaguered Phoenix pay system, which is such a mess it’s generated a backlog of more than 200,000 complaints from federal civil servants.

Multi-billion-dollar purchases for the military, including everything from fighter jets to warships, Canada Post, cyber security… all of these and more are now on her ever-growing plate.

They’re all potentially explosive issues, ones that if not dealt with deftly have the ability to derail an entire government come election time.

Clearly Trudeau believes Qualtrough is up to the challenge or he wouldn’t have put someone who was elected to public office for the first time less than two years ago in such a position.

The fact he appointed her to cabinet originally suggests he holds her in high regard.

As she embarks on her new political journey, one that is sure to pull her in every direction imaginable, I wish her well, but I’d also like to remind Qualtrough of the commitment she made during the election campaign as well as after her victory: the people of Delta must come first.

The job before us is to make our great place even better

T

here are so many things happening in the world that merit attention.

Unfortunately, the majority of what is being reported is terrifying to one degree or another. North Korea launched a missile over Japan. Venezuela has all but collapsed. The opioid crisis continues to claim lives. Floods in South Asia kill 1,200 and displace millions. Seniors continue to be overlooked in a number of ways.

Trump.

In the face of the overwhelming negativity that assaults our news feeds, it is difficult to remember to look around and be thankful for where we are at. However, when the harsh realities are so apparent, what else could be more important?

So, before we head into the last long weekend of summer and the kids go back to school, let us take stock of where we are at and how lucky we are to be tucked away in our cozy corner of the world.

Summer in South Delta brings out the best in the community.

Hopefully you had a chance to make it out to the Tsawwassen Sun Festival, the Ladner Village Market or the Quilt Walk and Car Show. Nothing will make you feel more connected with the peo-

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ple you drive by on your way to work. At least, it is a better thing to share than morning road rage.

One of the highlights of the summer for me was getting the day off to watch the eclipse at Centennial Beach.

I am even grateful for the problems that we face. Whether you are worried about transportation, healthcare, political promises or political spending, we have a system in place that tries to make sure these things are taken care of. Ours is not a question of whether we have electricity, running water or a hospital to go to; it is a question of how to do these things better.

When you break it down, that is a truly wonderful question to ask.

That is not to say that our prob-

lems are not worth addressing, but that we have a duty to take a good thing and make it even better.

Even the youths here encourage me. Congratulations parents, the young people in our community tend to be pretty great. I think of two young men in their early 20s that I met during my campaign: Amrick Gill and Isaac Velestuk. Gill is always volunteering and gives so much of himself to the community. Velestuk is a two-time national team fencer and is starting a community fencing program next Wednesday just because he loves it. I admire them greatly and am confident in the young people South Delta is leaving for the world.

So, as you get ready to face a new school year and a rainier sort of season, remember the situation where we live is worthy of our gratitude. I consider myself lucky to grow up in a place like South Delta, surrounded by good people who all try to make things better in their own way.

Community advocate Nicholas Wong ran as an independent candidate in Delta South in May’s provincial election. He finished second with more than 6,400 votes. He can be reached at mrnicholaswong@gmail.com.

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Fight bigger than just a pipeline review proceedings in the federal Court of Appeal, scheduled to be heard together as case A-78-17 in October of this year, I submit that clearly not every hurdle has been passed. There are issues of meaningful consultation, environmental and health concerns, and more to be heard.

The larger issue is not where this pipeline expansion should be situated but if it should happen at all. If you have paid attention to the news in the past several years, you will note there has been an increase

in the numbers and severity of adverse climatic events on our planet. In our own province, the numbers and impacted areas of wildfires have increased, and according to provincial sources, are likely to worsen in coming years.

Provincial officials are attributing such changes to global warming, and indeed, global warming is occurring. Increased extraction and use of fossil fuels are contributing to this warming process.

Stopping the expansion of this pipeline may be one

small step to fight global warming but many small steps result in a big step.

The question is if not now, then when do we tackle global warming?

Paton expresses his thought that fighting this pipeline is a waste of taxpayers’ money. Is fighting global warming a waste of money?

If our planet keeps on warming the way it is now, the loss of lives, industries and the environment will trump the current economics of fighting this pipeline.

Anita den Dikken

Editor: Over the past 10-plus years of my residency in South Delta, the probability of a car accident in or around the George Massey Tunnel is extremely high, although we can never predict when an accident will happen.

We might be on our way to catch the bus or already on Highway 99. When there’s an accident, we can immediately add one to two hours to our commute.

Every time an accident

happens, I can only thank God that at least I am only stuck in the traffic and not the one in the life-threatening situation.

The outdated infrastructure and the amount of accidents happening in or around that tunnel actually mentally challenges me every day if I have to drive my car. I am sure I am not the only one experiencing this.

I also think it’s ridiculous to take other mayors’ opinions over our own mayor. This is politics.

They are politicians in an everyman for himself kind of game. Why do other letters talk about North Vancouver mayor’s opposition to the bridge? Or the Tri-City mayors? Do they use the tunnel every day? Do they experience the pain that we are experiencing every single day?

No. They already got the Evergreen Line, West Coast Express, Cambie Bridge, Canada Line, etc.

This is our turn. We need this.

I would also like to voice my concern about people not believing the experts.

Why don’t we trust the reports, the numbers?

There are so many documents made available on the government website.

Please spend some time and read them. It concerns me that some people seem to value their feelings about the Liberal government more than the expert opinions on the dangers of the existing tunnel.

Please, look at the facts.

Doris Schneider

Drivers shouldn’t be subject to mobility pricing

Editor: Don’t let them fool you, mobility pricing is just a feel good way of charging more taxes.

So if it is user pay, then why when I do not use the buses, schools, recreation facilities, libraries, safe injection sites and many other things, do I have to pay for them?

Roads are a vital infrastructure that are critical to everyone as goods and services must move

efficiently throughout the region and province. To suggest they are a luxury for rich car owners who should have to pay for them is nothing more than an effort to cover up the incompetence of our political leadership in building a sustainable region.

They failed and now want someone else to pay for it. What else is new?

Now real leadership would be taking part of that $2.8 billion surprise

surplus and put it towards a new Pattullo Bridge, something that politicians have been telling us has to be built and paid for by tolls.

Since it is money we didn’t know we had until a few weeks ago, we would basically be getting a new bridge for nothing.

Not likely to happen as our political leadership would likely prefer to spend the windfall on pet projects and again cry

Owners must be able to control dogs, says man who suffered bite in Ladner

Editor: Ladner dog owners take notice: You are responsible for your dogs.

Last Friday evening around dinner time I was on my daily walk that takes in Crescent Drive.

I saw a lady with a dog, a black Boston terrier, on a leash coming toward me.

I noticed that she tightened the leash a bit, so as I always do, I gave her the inside path and I walked near the curb.

As I walked past her, the

dog jumped at me, teeth bared, snagging my shorts and piercing my leg. What does the dog owner do?

She meekly says sorry.

She was in the company of two children, who appeared startled.

I stopped, checked the damage and know that I have been bitten, but am not bleeding a large amount, so I continue on my walk.

Does the lady check on my condition? No, but rather she says to her dog,

“I thought you were going to say hello.”

I would have addressed her further, but the two children appeared to be scared, so I continued on my walk. When I got home and checked my leg, I found a wound about the size of a 50-cent piece.

This woman has to take responsibility for her pet and if she knows it is a biter, she must put a muzzle on it. She shouldn’t put others at risk.

Ross Cote

poverty when the bridge has to be built.

Perry Coleman

weighs eight pounds. She is a wonderful little lady who warms up quickly to people and loves other pets and attention. While Heidi loves humans small, rambunctious children can frighten her so an older kids/adult household would be best. Heidi gets along very well with other dogs, big or small, and would probably do best in a home with another dog (or two!) No kitties for this girl though.

This tiny girl is good on leash, house broken and very crate trained - she loves her crate! As with all our dogs, she is spayed and up to date on all shots and recently had a dental to make her teeth pearly white! If you are interested in sweet Heidi, please email us at pbandchi@gmail.com

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Editor: Re: Paton says NDP wasting money fighting pipeline, Aug. 23 Based upon what Ian Paton said at the all-candidates meetings, none of his statements in this article surprise me. I disagree with his comments, and will offer my reasons for doing so.

He is quoted as saying, “The project has passed every hurdle, including extensive consultation with relevant stakeholders and aboriginal communities...” As there are currently 16 or 17 judicial

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Following another dry spell, with no significant rainfall in the forecast for the next few weeks, Delta raised its fire danger rating from high to extreme Tuesday afternoon.

It’s the second time this summer Delta has raised the rating to extreme. The last time also saw Delta close public access to a number of parks.

According to Delta, the open burning ban remains in effect, including a ban on campfires, beach fires and open cooking fires (except in approved briquette and propane BBQs), for public

areas until further notice.

Smoking is prohibited in Delta parks.

The public is asked to extinguish any cigarettes and matches prior to disposal, and place them in metal or glass receptacles.

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

Meanwhile, Metro Vancouver issued another air quality advisory for Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Tuesday afternoon due to high concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from wildfires outside of the province.

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With no significant rainfall in sight, the Corporation of Delta has once again raised the fire danger rating to extreme.

According to Metro, the region’s air shed was impacted by smoke that had been transported

into the region from wildfires burning in Northern California, Oregon and Washington.

Vancouver announced Wednesday that it had cancelled the air quality advisory.

Air quality throughout the region improved as a result of a change in the weather pattern so Metro

Delta South MLA visits with B.C. farmers and ranchers impacted by wildfires

As Interior ranchers and farmers continue to watch this year’s devastating wildfires take a major toll on their operations, the toughest work is still ahead as they seek to rebuild what they’ve lost.

That’s the word from Delta South MLA Ian Paton, who recently toured fire-ravaged farms and ranches in Ashcroft and Cache Creek with his colleague, Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart.

“You can’t imagine this level of destruction without seeing it with your own eyes. Farmers and ranchers are experiencing

staggering losses of crops, animals, wildlife fencing, grazing land, hay, barns and other structures,” said Paton. “As a long-time farmer it broke my heart to hear their stories, as well as their concerns on how they will get back up and running.”

Paton, the party’s coagriculture critic, said he, Tegart and forests critic John Rustad have been well-received as they listened to fire victims’ concerns about how they will access the supports they will need to rebuild their operations.

“It was encouraging

to see Premier John Horgan and Forests Minister Doug Donaldson visiting the same area this week — but I do hope they are travel- Ian Paton ling beyond the evacuation centres and hearing from farmers and ranchers on the ground who have lost so much,” said Paton.

“One example is Bradner Farms in Ashcroft, which has lost millions of dollars in animal stock, feed, buildings, fencing and hydro lines. Another is

Horstings Farm in Cache Creek, which has seen its retail sales drop to nearly nothing because of highway closures.”

Paton said farmers and ranchers are always thinking ahead, so they can’t be expected to wait for a recovery plan.

“The response from government needs to be swift, because the sooner they can get back on their feet, the sooner they can start rebuilding their operations and contributing to B.C.’s vibrant agriculture industry.”

Centre for Supportive Care Living with Cancer Support Group

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yoga supports the body in poses lying down or

Participants often share experiences and feel less

seated, in stillness with breathing awareness. This

isolated as they connect with others facing similar

encourages the release of muscle tension and flexi-

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bility and balances the body/mind connection.

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Location: Harold &Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner, BC

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OVER 20 YEARS TEACHING WITH PASSION & INTEGRITY Open house Registration Wed Sept 6 from 4-8pm or by email contact Leanne at info@freeflightdance.com Ballet (R.A.D.), Jazz, Hip Hop, Hop Tap, Lyrical, Contemp Contemporary, Stage, Acro Flamenco Acro, Tiny Stars & Tiny Tumbling 3yrs + Move & Groove - 4-6yrs Numerous Adult Programs New Own Ownership e (Quesnel) Kennedy Leanne

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Leanne Kennedy, who has taught at Free Flight Dance for the past decade, has taken over ownership from Julie Brash.

Instructor now the owner as studio begins new era

Free Flight Dance’s new owner is looking forward to an exciting new chapter in the studio’s future.

Leanne Kennedy took over from Julie Brash in July.

“I see us continuing on the same dream that Ms. Julie had where we instill positivity and the love of dance into children,” says Kennedy.

She says Brash will stay on to teach and then “slowly retire.”

The Ladner dance stu-

dio opened in 1997 and offers classes covering styles such as ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, acro and stage.

There are programs for as young as three- and fouryear-olds and many adult programs as well.

Kennedy had worked at Free Flight for 10 years before becoming owner.

She teaches hip-hop, tap, jazz, lyrical and stage dancing.

She began dancing at the age of four and has 25

years of experience as an instructor.

Born and raised in Tsawwassen, Kennedy studied at the Delta Academy of Dance before going on to teach there.

She moved to Kelowna and worked for Robb Card Dance Studio before returning to South Delta.

Free Flight Dance is located at 4942 Chisholm St. Call the studio at 604946-8586 or visit www. freeflightdance.com for more information.

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ElderCollege offerings to have Canada 150 theme

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ElderCollege Delta’s fall line-up will appeal to a wide range of interests.

Classes and field trips are for members of the community 50 years and over, while special presentations are open to the community at large.

You can learn to use your iPad or tablet, find out about social media or handling photos, eye health, stress reduction, bridge, gardening, Spanish, opera, Canadian history or enjoy classes in art, music or travel.

In addition to classes, three field trips are being offered as well as four special presentations.

The field trips will visit West Coast Seeds, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and a “back of the house” tour of the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

In honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary, four unique presentations are scheduled highlighting colourful individuals and events from Canada’s past.

The Life and Times of

Lighthouse McNeil — An Outstanding RCMP Officer will be presented

by George Garrett. It will tell the story of Stirling McNeil, a Canadian “Mountie” with a remarkable career: football player, amateur boxer, pilot, wartime intelligence officer and outstanding police officer.

Delta Coun. Heather King presents the untold story of Charles Tupper’s Quest to Save His Daughter from none other than Louis Riel.

Historian David Woodman, author of Unravelling the Franklin Mystery: Inuit Testimony, offers his insights into the search for the missing Franklin expedition and the unique Inuit traditions that aided the search.

Finally, the inaugural viewing in Tsawwassen of Countdown to Sanctuary Wood will be held shortly before Remembrance Day. The film tells the story of a young Ladner man, Sidney Rich, who made the ulti-

mate sacrifice in the First World War. Presented by Cliff Caprani and Kathy Cuthbert, this story of a local man brings into focus the realities and sacrifices of war.

Full details of these programs can be accessed on the web (Google ElderCollege Delta) or by calling 604-943-0262.

Printed programs will be available at Delta senior centres and libraries.

For the first time ElderCollege Delta is offering online registration as well as in-person registration. Online begins Sept 12 at eldercollegedelta@ kinvillage.org.

In-person registration for existing members takes place Monday, Sept. 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre. General registration follows on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at KinVillage Community Centre and Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library.

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Air cadet squadron set to begin its 45th year

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Mike Sandford is the dojo operator of the South Delta Kyokushin Karate Club.

Karate students taught respect

Karate is a tool to help students gain confidence as well as strength, says South Delta Kyokushin Karate Club dojo operator Mike Sandford.

Kyokushin karate is steeped in etiquette, respect and manners, he explains.

“That’s the biggest thing for us,” says Sandford.

“My philosophy is that I’m building character.”

Students are taught how

to respect themselves, he says.

“We teach them how to respect people, by treating them (the student) with respect.”

The Ladner-based club has been operating for nearly 30 years and runs as a non-profit.

Funds that come in are used to buy equipment, pay for training for the instructors and to subsidize students for tourna-

ments.

In some cases the club will provide training at no cost to students who are not able to pay the general fees, Sandford says.

South Delta Kyokushin Karate has seven trainers who are all black belts.

Combined the trainers, who all donate their time, have over 200 years of experience, says Sandford.

Students do lots of physical training (strength,

flexibility), work on selfdefense techniques, and more.

“The syllabus is huge,” he says.

The club is based out of the Delta Christian School gym.

Regular classes resume Sept. 7. Visit the club’s website at southdeltakyokushin.ca.

Monthly costs are $40 for kids, $45 for students and $50 for adults.

The 828 Hurricane Air Cadet Squadron kicks off its 45th training year on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the South Delta Recreation Centre.

Air cadets is an extracurricular program for youth between the ages of 12 and 18 that runs Tuesday nights between 6:30 and 9:15 p.m. from September to June.

Cadets take part in many exciting weekend activities throughout the year, including familiarization flights in small planes and gliders, camping trips, sporting activities as well as social events like mini-golf and indoor trampoline park.

Thousands of cadets across Canada are givn the opportunity to participate in summer training courses. This summer, 17 cadets from the South Delta squadron participated inb courses that ranged from two to six weeks in areas such as sports and fitness, survival training, basic aviation and glider pilot training.

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Sgt. Jin Da Zhao is presented with the Major Casey Schmidt Memorial Award for prestigious achievement by Pat Schmidt at the Comox Cadet Flying Centre.

In addition, two senior cadets gained valuable experience through paid employment at the summer training courses.

The squadron credits its many supporters and volunteers for its continued success, especially the two local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society and the provincial government.

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Community

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English Sunday 9:00am

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Mandarin Sunday 12:15pm

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“Guest Preacher Michael Hart” 2nd Sunday 9:30 am Kin Village 3 Sunday 2:00 pm The Waterford rd

This is Labour Day weekend we celebrate work by not doing any.

Well, except for the thousands of retail workers, farmers, pastors, road crews, police officers, firefighters, construction workers and others who are soldiering on through the weekend.

Do you enjoy your work? Work was God’s plan for us right from the beginning. All things being equal, we like to work, we’re wired for it — to produce, create, sell, code, teach, manage, protect, etc. But do you enjoy your work? Polls suggest up to half of Canadians aren’t happy in their work. That’s a lot of job dissatisfaction.

The author of Ecclesiastes in the Old

Minister’s Minute

MIKE MAWHORTER Ladner Baptist Church

Testament was an incredibly wealthy and extraordinarily intellectual king. Yet he felt bored and unfulfilled. He threw himself into work, pleasure, study, materialism; whatever he thought would satisfy.

Nothing seemed to work.

He concluded that life

(without God) was meaningless. But his search led him to some helpful insights about work.

He wrote: A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their own toil.

This too, I see, is from the hand of God, for without him, who can eat or find enjoyment? (Ecclesiastes 2:24–25) It’s ideal if we are able to do what we love. However, that might not always be reasonable. An alternative, with God’s help, is to love what we do. It’s an attitude thing. It is possible to “take this job… and love it.”

So enjoy the long weekend. Then get back to work.

You can reach Mike at mike@ladnerbaptist.ca.

Around Town Community Rides

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Contact Dave at dwillis@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

Century Group and the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall will host the inaugural Tsawwassen Community Rides next weekend. The new community event, set for Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., is aimed at promoting health and fitness in a free, family-friendly environment. There will be a Passport Walk throughout the mall for seniors, a children’s decorated bike parade around and through the mall and a guided 15-kilometre bicycle ride through Tsawwassen.

Curling club open house

Tunnel Town Curling Club is hosting an open house Wednesday, Sept.

6 from 6 to 9 p.m. The club is also hosting a number of free learn to curl clinics. Visit www. tunneltowncurlingclub. com for a full schedule.

Book launch

Children’s author Darlene Foster will be at Albany Books in Tsawwassen on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. to launch her latest book, Amanda in New Mexico - Ghosts in the Wind.

Nature talk

Delta Nature presents Diane and David Reesor Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, (56th St. and 6th Ave., Tsawwassen). Topic: Madagascar - Land of the dancing Lemurs, and more. All ages are welcome. The event is free.

Uke lessons

Ukulele Lessons 1 to 2 p.m. on Mondays.

Free introduction and information session Sept. 11. Each subsequent class $7 for members $9 for non-members at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen.

For more details on these and other events, go to delta-optimist.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/TheDeltaOptimist

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The Duplicate Lite Bridge Club will be playing out of the East Delta Hall beginning this month.

Bridge club comes to East Delta Group begins play this month and has sessions for newcomers planned DAVE WILLIS

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he Duplicate Lite Bridge Club is moving to the East Delta Hall this month and is inviting players to come give the card game a try.

The fast-growing club is a friendly and welcoming one, says director Jane Youngberg, one of the founding members.

Education about the game is also important to

the group.

“It’s a huge part of who we are and that’s part of our success as well,” says Youngberg.

The club has been playing out of Elgin Hall in Surrey but renovation work there and the group’s growing size prompted a move.

At this point the club doesn’t know if East Delta Hall will be a temporary or permanent home, says Youngberg.

Many people think that

duplicate bridge is difficult and only for the very serious, competitive player, she explains, adding the club’s players are focused on learning and playing duplicate because it is a great form of bridge.

“The competitive side of the game is still there but the emphasis is on learning, challenging our minds, and enjoying the friendship of others,” she adds.

The club is hosting a Learn to Play Bridge ses-

sion on Wednesday, Sept.

13 from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. as well as an Intro to Friendly Duplicate Bridge lesson on Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m.

Both are free but registration is required. Contact ljsimpson@telus.net to register.

A special event game that’s free for newcomers, the Bridge Barn Blast, is set for Wednesday, Sept.

27 at noon. All participants are encouraged to dress

up in farm attire/hats and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required by Sept. 25.

Regular game sessions take place Wednesdays from 12:30 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. They begin next week. The cost is $8 per session.

For more information on the club, visit www. duplicatelite.ca.

East Delta Hall is located at 10379 Ladner Trunk Rd.

Gigliotti takes on lead role in End of the Rainbow DAVE WILLIS

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Janet Gigliotti portrays Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow, a production that looks at the tail end of the famous Wizard of Oz actress’ life.

“She’s not Dorothy,” says Gigliotti, who’s from Ladner and now lives in Vancouver.

The role is proving to be “really challenging and really satisfying” for Gigliotti who describes Garland as a complicated person who had so much

to deal with in her life.

“End of The Rainbow is a true account of the last ‘comeback’ of Judy Garland at the twilight of her career and as it turns out, her all too short life, and it’s revealing in a way seldom found in the tabloids,” a press release states.

The play is set when Garland is 46. Garland lived to be 47.

“She just has a lot of highs and lows,” Gigliotti says, noting the actress dealt with addictions and faced huge work demands.

Gigliotti says she began research (including reading biographies and watching interviews on YouTube) for the role when she was approached about the show.

End of the Rainbow runs until Sept. 16 (Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.) at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre, 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.

Tickets are $25 or $23.

Visit www.firstimpressionstheatre.com or call 604929-9456.

PHOTO BY RYAN CROCKER PHOTOGRAPHY

Janet Gigliotti portrays Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow.

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This first session will feature international award-winning architect, urban designer and professional teacher of photography Rick Hulbert.

Hulbert’s topic, Urban Heritage Travel Photography … Old Havana, Cuba, will focus

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developing and executing a “shooting game plan,” along with presenting a series of photographic “challenges,” designed to enhance your photography, regardless of your level of experience and expertise.

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B.C. nurses continuing their push for safer workplaces

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CHRISTINE SORENSEN

Optimist contributor

Labour Day is a time to acknowledge workers and those in every profession, including nurses, who have fought for better working conditions for us all, and who have stood up against injustice, often at great risk and personal sacrifice.

While most Canadians see it as the unofficial end to summer and a welcome day off, it is important that we all pause and reflect on its historical significance.

Labour Day was established in 1872 to recognize the contribution of ordinary working people to our Canadian way of life.

The union movement has helped to build a country that respects people’s rights, including the right to fair wages, safe working conditions, support and compensation for injured workers and equality for all.

This Labour Day let’s remember that when we

more needs to be done to act together, united in a prevent violence against common cause, we can nurses, and every provincreate positive change for cial political party leader ourselves and our comhas committed to advomunities. cate for a violence free In B.C., it’s a time of workplace. great change with a new This Labour government. We Day, let’s all also continue to commit to help battle wildfires keep nurses safe. like we have never My hope is that experienced. The very soon we world in 2017 will see actions can be a rapidly from our new changing, hostile government and frightening that moves us place. However, if Christine forward together we support each towards betother and our com- Sorensen ter workplace munities, it is my safety, community safety, sincere belief that we will and improved health care find the opportunities in and living standards for all these times of transition of B.C.’s citizens. and upheaval to make our I know that B.C.’s nurses province and our world a on Labour Day, and every better place. day, will be a strong, Over the past few dynamic voice for progresmonths nurses have been sive change for nursing, reaching out to the public health care and in the and asking politicians to ongoing fight for fairness, make health care workequality and justice. places safe for nurses and Christine Sorensen is the their patients. acting president of the B.C. Nine out of 10 British Nurses Union.

Columbians agreed that

HAPPY LABOUR DAY FROM B.C.’S FASTEST GROWING UNION

LABOUR DAY

From fighting for workers’ rights to mobilizing around social justice issues like affordable housing, together we are building a strong future for British Columbians.

We salute all those dedicated employees who work hard to contribute to the Canadian workforce.

Have a safe and enjoyable Labour Day weekend!

Find out how a union can work for you: www.bcgeu.ca

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HUSSAN YUSSUFF

Optimist contributor

There was a moment in Windsor, Ontario, years ago that changed the way I look at prescription drug coverage forever. I was told about a worker who was hospitalized when his employer went bankrupt.

Lying in his hospital bed, he was given notice that his health benefits would be terminated in 30 days.

Just like that, he was plunged into a new insecure reality of being unable to afford the medications he needed. It’s the same reality 3.5 million Canadians face today, thanks to our patchwork, ineffective prescription drug system.

Here in British Columbia, an estimated 768,733 working people do not have employerbased health benefits.

That means many B.C. residents are splitting pills, skipping days to stretch their prescriptions or not taking the medications they need at all, due to

the unreasonable out-ofpocket costs.

Canada is the only developed country in the world with universal health care that does not include prescription drugs. Instead, our multipayer system has resulted in the second highest prescription drug costs in the world, next to the United States. Working Canadians and their families feel the hit every single day.

Nobody should be forced to choose between paying for groceries and paying for their prescriptions. That’s why Canada’s unions are marking Labour Day with a campaign to win a universal drug plan for all Canadians.

Unions have worked for better health care for decades because it’s an issue that affects all working people. Unions were there in the 1960s as Tommy Douglas established Medicare in Saskatchewan, and saw it expand to the rest of Canada. Ever since then,

we’ve continued to push for better public coverage for everyone.

Canadians aren’t benefitting from the current system. The only ones who do benefit are pharmaceutical companies, which can charge higher prices for commonly used drugs because they are selling to many buyers; and private insurance companies, which charge employers, unions and workers to administer private drug insurance plans.

It just isn’t working.

Approximately 8.4 million working Canadians don’t have prescription drug coverage. Those working in part-time, low-wage, precarious jobs are most affected, which means young workers and women are less likely to be covered. Even Canadians who do have coverage through work can have trouble due to everincreasing co-payments and deductibles.

Hussan Yussuff is president of the Canadian Labour Congress.

CELEBRATE SAFELY! Labour Day is a time to consider the contributions unions have made to workplace and public safety.

Our Work Continues.

For more than a century, the union presence in B.C. has improved the lives of all working people.

We have campaigned for fair wages and fair treatment, led the way in skills training and set the standard for workplace safety.

IUOE Local 115, with more than 11,000 members across B.C. and the Yukon, is at the centre of this movement. On Labour Day 2017, we pay tribute to those who came before. We remember their sacrifices and victories. But our work continues. Join us.

1.888.486.3115 | IUOE115.ca

The 4,000 3,800 Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers who work in cities, towns and rural communities throughout BC are proud members of CUPE Local 873.

It takes well-trained paramedics and dedication to service to save lives.

With strong union and public support for ambulance paramedics, quality service is available when you need it most. www.apbc.ca

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CITIZENS OF DELTA Labour Day is not just a long weekend.

Here are just some of the benefits we have as a result of workers’ struggles in the past:

✔ Weekends ✔ Safer Workplaces ✔ Pay Equity ✔ 40-Hour Work Weeks ✔ Coffee Breaks ✔ Pensions ✔ Lunch Periods ✔ Overtime ✔ Benefit Coverage ✔ Vacation Pay This labour day, let us think about the contribution workers make to our communities today, in the past, and looking toward the future.

BCGEU initiates improvements STEPHANIE SMITH

Optimist contributor

Today we celebrate not only the great legacy of the labour movement in British Columbia, and across Canada, but today’s movement that continues to grow and evolve as we stand up for all working people.

Representing members across all sectors of the economy, we welcomed 3,000 workers into our union this past year, growing our membership to over 73,000. And in the last 12 months, we’ve accomplished so much together.

We convinced the previous B.C. Liberal government to ensure that skilled and experienced highways maintenance workers were retained in new contracts.

We raised the profile of important issues like child care and seniors’ care in the provincial election.

We shone a spotlight on the working conditions of workers on the front lines of our health care crises, and pushed government to invest in staffing to overcome staffing concerns.

The union has also

were in addressing the drawn attention to the fentanyl crisis at work, and safety risk of over-crowdto ensure they had access ing in our prison system to those resources. and the B.C. government In the coming weeks, responded by opening a our union will continue new corrections centre in the fight for a more equithe Okanagan. table B.C. by workBCGEU meming on two new bers took to initiatives: affordtheir communiable housing and ties and particielectoral reform. pated in numerBy securing affordous protests, ralable housing, we lies and events. can ensure that In August, hunincomes from famdreds of us came Stephanie ily-supporting jobs out to support go even further. a massive anti- Smith And with electoral racism demonreform through proporstration at Vancouver City Hall in response to the rise tional representation, our provincial elections will of hateful, intolerant rhetmore accurately reflect the oric by far-right groups. people of B.C. and we will And back in January, we have more of a say in the joined 15,000 more for opportunities and chalthe Vancouver Women’s lenges facing our province.

March, calling for civil I hope you will join us in rights and social justice working for these changes. for all.

On this Labour Day, let’s Our union’s own camcelebrate the strength, crepaign work focuses on the ativity and commitment of needs of workers, while our movement to create an seeking to improve social even more prosperous and conditions for all of B.C. inclusive society.

In December, the BCGEU Stephanie Smith is launched an initiative to president of the B.C. reach out and listen to Government Employees members and understand Union. what their biggest needs

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Much to celebrate this year JENNIFER WHITESIDE

Optimist contributor

For the first time in 16 years, B.C. workers have much to celebrate on Labour Day. Both the B.C. NDP and the B.C. Green Party campaigned for a government that would make life more affordable, fix the services people count on, create jobs, act on climate change and build a sustainable economy that works for everyone.

Now, with a new NDP government at the helm in Victoria, supported by the province’s Green Party, some important steps have already been taken to improve the lives of working people, their families and those who rely on social assistance benefits.

Premier John Horgan’s first order of business was to announce a long overdue hike to welfare and disability rates – $100 a month – a move that signaled this government’s commitment to addressing the needs of those who are most vulnerable.

And with a commitment

And most recently, govto raise the province’s ernment has made changminimum wage to $15 es at the Labour Relations over a four-year period, Board, aimed at bringing government will establish an arm’s-length Fair Wages the board back into a fairer balance between labour Commission tasked with and employer representadesigning a pathway to tives. that goal and makFor those ing recommendawho work with tions about how seniors, both the best to address NDP and Green the discrepancy Party are fully between minimum committed to wages and livable improving staffwages. ing levels in our The new govJennifer residential care ernment has also homes. restored free Adult Whiteside And finally, Basic Education after a 15-year absence, and English Language government will be restorLearning classes. By geting B.C.’s. Human Rights ting rid of the tuition fees Commission, bringing us that were levied by the BC back into line with every Liberals in 2015, which other province in Canada. charged up to $1,600 for All this is welcome news a full-course load, no one to our members and famiwill be denied the opportunity to get the basic skills lies across B.C., although we know there’s a lot more they need because they to do. can’t afford it.

But on this Labour Day, Along the same lines, let’s take a moment to celHorgan has repeated his ebrate a new direction for government’s plan to eliminate interest from the British Columbians.

Jennifer Whiteside is secprovincial portion of B.C. retary-business manager student loans and introduce completion grants for of the Hospital Employees’ Union. graduating students.

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ENJOY LABOUR DAY

from the Union representing Longshore and Warehouse Workers at Deltaport, Westshore Terminals, Fraser Surrey Docks, Annacis Auto Terminals and GCT Planners.

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Labour Day greetings to all workers from (the) women and men of the ILWU Local 502.

Organize, Join a Union - The only response to Organized Greed is Organized Labour.

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Professionals are turning to unions

As we celebrate Labour Day we reflect on the changing nature of the workers needing unions.

The next wave of workers turning to unions isn’t from the factory floor.

They’re lawyers, paralegals, engineers, analysts, IT professionals and accountants.

White collar professionals don’t have a long history with organized labour, but they’re increasingly joining unions.

“We’re seeing more professionals looking for union representation,” said Scott McCannell, executive director of the Professional Employees Association (PEA).

There are a number of reasons why professionals have been turning to unions like the PEA. Stagnant wages, no pensions, workloads, excessive hours, lack of professional development and benefit cuts are some of the

reasons professionals are looking towards organized labour.

A shift in how professional workers are utilized in their workplace has also led to interest in unionization.

“When someone contacts us, they often refer to the past when professionals were treated differently in organizations,” said McCannell. “Their input and expertise was once respected.”

Happy Labour Day 2017 SYLVIA

Labour Day is a special holiday that was established due to the determination of unionized workers who fought for the abolition of the law that decreed that “Trade Unions were criminal conspiracies in restraint of trade”, even though Labour Day was conceived by virtue of relentless activities and demonstrations of the Trade Unions. This is a holiday to be celebrated by all who labour.

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> 9 out of 10 people in BC think that more should be done to prevent violence against nurses. > 95% of nurses agreed that 24/7 security at certain sites would reduce violence in the workplace.

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Height in feet SATURDAY, SEPT. 2 2:04 am 11.5 9:37 am 4.6 5:15 pm 12.8 10:41 pm 10.2 SUNDAY, SEPT. 3 3:04 am 11.8 10:21 am 4.3 5:47 pm 13.1 11:14 pm 9.8 MONDAY, SEPT. 4 3:58 am 12.1 11:01 pm 3.9 6:15 pm 13.1 11:45 pm 9.5 TUESDAY, SEPT. 5 4:48 am 12.5 11:39 am 3.9 6:40 pm 13.1 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 6 12:17 am 8.9 5:36 pm 12.5 12:15 pm 4.3 7:05 pm 13.5 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

John Pentland and his son Tyler umpired the gold medal game at the recent Western Canada U15 AAA Championships in Kamloops.

Pentlands are the men in black Father and son from Ladner working their way up baseball’s umpiring ranks MARK BOOTH

m b o o t h @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

The Pentland family remain front and centre in Ladner Baseball except this time they are wearing black.

CJ and Tyler Pentland both took their careers to the collegiate level. CJ was part of what is considered the most talented group to ever come through Ladner — culminating with a silver medal at the 2007 Bantam AAA National Championships.

Their parents proudly watched their progress through the baseball ranks. John even got involved himself when he learned Ladner was in need of adult umpires.

“It was mostly working down at the Tadpole and Mosquito levels. As my kids were still playing, I didn’t pursue the higher level of umpiring,” recalled John.

There were a few occasions when John was asked to step in to work an exhibition game while his boys were playing for the B.C. Premier Baseball League’s North Delta Jays.

“If an umpire didn’t show they would ask me and sometimes I wasn’t even in uniform,” he laughed.”

He was encouraged to take his umpiring further and he did just that.

John eventually became well-established at level three of the B.C. Baseball Umpires

Association (BCBUA) — so much so that three years ago he was invited to attend Baseball Canada’s national level four umpiring clinic in Kamloops. Closing in on 60, he was the oldest “rookie” attending the camp.

A year later, John earned his first Baseball Canada assignment at the Pee Wee Westerns in Saskatoon.

Meanwhile, CJ was getting an opportunity to increase his umpiring load now that the 24-year-old’s playing career was behind him.

He worked games this past season while attending school in the Okanagan and picked up even more assignments once he returned home — often working five or six games a week.

He is closing in on his level three certification with BCBUA and is getting the opportunity to work a number of games with his dad, including the gold medal tilt at the recent Western Canada Bantam AA Championships in Kamloops.

“I want to be wearing that logo too,” smiled Tyler while looking at his dad’s Baseball Canada’s umpire polo shirt. “Growing up, I played at the higher levels and just missed wearing that logo as a player. My goal is still to wear it. I want to get my level three next year and attend the national camp. I’m happy I get to work with my dad now and I’m often picking up on the small things he does.”

The Pentlands were inspired from a trip to Tuscon, Arizona back in 2007 where they attended a week-long camp at the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring. Tyler was just 14 at the time.

“He was the only one to ace the balk exam,” laughed John, a retired Training Officer and Training Chief with the Vancouver Fire Department. “That sort of really sparked Tyler’s interest and mine too. It was just some extra training that really helped us.”

“There are still things I remember there that I’m using in games today because it was drilled into my head,” added Tyler.

When John is not working games, he can often be found at local parks mentoring youngsters as Ladner Minor Baseball’s Umpire in Chief — taking over the reigns of longtime volunteer Bobby “O.” “The big thing is instituting a mentorship program which is in the grassroot stages,” added John. “I tell our young umpires there are only two people that are being paid. You should be the most professional person out there. It’s about their game management and knowing they are doing the best they can.

“They are going out there and making their best calls. People are expecting you to make the right call 100 percent of the time when you could be getting 97 percent of them correct.”

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Sports

Brown & Diakow help Canada win gold at World Team Disc Golf Championships

Tsawwassen’s David Brown and Hector Diakow were members of the Canadian team that won gold at the World Disc Golf Championships in Great Britain.

Tsawwassen’s David Brown and Hector Diakow helped Canada strike gold at the 2017 World Team Disc Golf Championships in Colchester, Great Britain.

The emerging sport is currently played in 47 countries by individuals or teams.

The World Championships, which is overseen by the World Flying Disc Federation and Professional Disc Golf Association, was held at Essex University, brought together 10 nations with Canada defeating Finland in the final.

The Canadian team featured 10 players — six professionals, two women and two juniors. The talent came from B.C, Alberta and Ontario.

On completion of the round robin section of the championships, which consisted of two doubles matches and one singles match against each country, Canada stood in third place and qualified for the elimination playoffs.

First up was reigning champion USA in which Canada won all three matches. Next up in the semi final was number two playoff Estonia, and Canada prevailed 5-4.

Disc golf sees players aim from a tee area to a basket and record how many throws it takes for each hole. There is a disc golf course throughout Metro Vancouver, including Winskil Park in Tsawwassen.

Falcons shine at National Championships Delta Falcons players helped B.C. teams turn in impressive performances at the recent 2017 National Field Hockey Championships in Surrey.

The Tsawwassen-based club had 11 players competing in five different divisions.

Brendan Guraliuk and Rowan Childs were members of the B.C. Rams team that was edged 3-2 by Ontario in the U18 men’s gold medal game. The pair are considered two of the top up-and-coming players in the country as member of Field Hockey Canada’s National Junior

Development Program.

Childs played for Canada at the World Junior Cup last December in India, while Guraliuk was recognized for his outstanding play at Nationals by being named to the Tournament 11 Team.

Meanwhile, Taylor Katsube proved she is a name to watch out for. As one of the youngest players competing in the U15 Girls Division, Katusbe finished second in tournament scoring with four goals as a member of the B.C. White Lions team. Tessa Everett suited up for the B.C. Royal Lions.

At the U18 level, Eve Carrothers

helped the B.C. Rams win silver after falling 4-1 to Ontario West in the championship game. Annalise Poohachoff won silver on the B.C. Rams team competing in the U23 women’s division.

Finally, Chase Marshall tasted gold playing for the B.C. Rams after a 3-2 win over Ontario Central in the final. Brendan Manwaring and Eric Holscher helped the B.C. Lions place fifth.

Other local flavour at the Nationals saw Ladner’s Gavin Bains named to the Tournament 11 Team after helping the Marmots earn bronze.

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Eve Carrothers helped B.C. Rams win silver in the U18 Field Hockey Nationals in Surrey.

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3 level split – 2,201 sqft – 3 bdrms – 3 bath – 6,243 sqft lot Quiet cul de sac location – open plan – many improvements – sun soaked backyard

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

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

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

Rancher with loft – 1,379 sqft – 2 bdrms – 1 bath – 9,946 sqft lot Perfect holding property or build your dream home

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

Townhouse – many updates – great for retirees or young family

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

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

SCENICALLY SUPREME!

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

4385 Arthur Drive, Ladner

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

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

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

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2,060 sqft – 4 bdrms 3 bath – 2.04 Acres 475’ frontage – great location farmland view

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

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September 1, 2017 The Delta Optimist A29

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3 NEW COACH HOMES!

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

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47 66A Street - Boundary Bay • Beautiful updates in this 3 bedroom PLUS den PLUS family room PLUS games room, 2,242 square foot home • Large, super private western exposed back yard with oversized deck and green space • Lot size 6,663 square feet • Super quiet location on a dead end street • Crabbing, sandbar walking, excellent swimming and boating just steps from your front door

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A32 The Delta Optimist September 1, 2017 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

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18-3871 W RIVER ROAD LADNER

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$369,900

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W G NE TIN S LI

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304-1428 56 STREET TSAWWASSEN

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$429,900

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$629,900

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STUNNING 2 BDRM & DEN CORNER PENTHOUSE W G NE TIN S I L

W G NE TIN S I L

112-1166 54A STREET TSAWWASSEN

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COMPLETELY UPDATED RANCHER IN CUL-DE-SAC

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LARGE LOT IN BEACH GROVE!

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$988,800

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

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STUNNING, RENOVATED HOME ON THE GOLF COURSE W G NE TIN S I L

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 3 BEDROOM RANCHER

THANKS TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS! W G NE TIN S I L

1438 VILLAGE GREENS WYND TSAWWASSEN

830 ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD

$1,088,800

TSAWWASSEN

$1,098,800

4 BEDROOM HOME IN GREAT LOCATION

UPDATED FAMILY HOME WITH SUITE W G NE TIN LIS

W G NE TIN LIS

5389 45 AVENUE LADNER

5456 6A AVENUE

$1,098,800

TSAWWASSEN

UPDATED WEST COAST CONTEMPORARY WITH LEGAL SUITE

$1,098,800

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W G NE TIN S LI

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TSAWWASSEN

$1,178,800

4 BEDROOM HOME ON LARGE 10,000+ SQFT LOT

5295 12 AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

$1,198,800

COMPLETELY NEW INTERIOR RENOVATION!

W G NE TIN S I L

4908 WEAVER DRIVE

5568 8A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

$1,268,800

LOVELY FAMILY HOME ON 10,000 SQ FT LOT

TSAWWASSEN

$1,298,800

GORGEOUS NEWER HOME ACROSS FROM THE RIVER

W W GG NNEE TTIINN S S I I LL

4560 W RIVER ROAD

4651 ARTHUR DRIVE LADNER

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$1,299,900

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$1,388,800

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W G NE TIN S LI

922 51A STREET TSAWWASSEN

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1138 51 STREET

$1,388,800

TSAWWASSEN

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2 BUILDING LOTS

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

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5113 WILSON DRIVE

$1,550,000

TSAWWASSEN

$1,595,000

RENOVATED FAMILY HOME IN BEACH GROVE

STUNNING 2015 BUILT HOME IN BEACH GROVE

5976 KIRKWOOD ROAD

1428 FARRELL CRESCENT

W W GG NNEE TTIINN S S I I LL

TSAWWASSEN

$1,599,900

TSAWWASSEN

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BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW HOME

OPEN HOUSE SAT SEPT 9, 2-4 PM

Page 3 Listings 4941 FENTON DRIVE LADNER

7711 116 STREET

$1,698,800

DELTA

GORGEOUS MID CENTURY RANCHER W G NE TIN S I L

$1,650,000

$1,788,800

LOVELY CUL-DE-SAC FAMILY HOME

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4876 DOGWOOD DRIVE TSAWWASSEN

$1,798,000

2 BUILDING LOTS IN BEACH GROVE

5169 HERON BAY CLOSE LADNER

$1,868,000

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5711 16 AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

344 ROSEHILL WYND

$1,880,000

1.5 ACRE PARCEL WITH RS4 ZONING!

4016 W RIVER ROAD LADNER

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

$2,198,800

TSAWWASSEN

$1,998,800

STUNNING GULF ISLAND VIEWS

ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD TSAWWASSEN

$2,250,000

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

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

September 1, 2017 The Delta Optimist A35

UPDATED FAMILY HOME ON 2 ACRES W G NE TIN S I L

POTENTIALLY SUB-DIVIDABLE 20,000 + SQ FT LOT

THANKS TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS! W G NE TIN S I L

3541 41B STREET

4959 LINDEN DRIVE

$2,498,800

LADNER

$2,598,800

LADNER

2009-BUILT LUXURY RESIDENCE WITH STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS!

BEAUTIFUL HOME ON 25 ACRES!

W G NE TIN S I L

2447 56 STREET

140 GRAHAM DRIVE

LADNER

$3,588,800

TSAWWASSEN

ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY

$5,998,800

STUNNING 5.6 ACRE PROPERTY

W G NE TIN S I L

W G NE TIN S I L

21004 43 AVENUE

300 COPSEFIELD DRIVE

$6,883,000

TSAWWASSEN

28 ACRE HIGH EXPOSURE LOCATION

$6,888,800

PRIME LAND ASSEMBLY OPPORTUNITY!

24 kms to Downtown Vancouver

Lot 1 Hwy 99

LOT 1 HIGHWAY 99

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO TSAWWASSEN $6,993,000

$6,888,800

LADNER

21.44 ACRE INDUSTRIAL ZONED PARCEL

STUNNING 55 ACRE CUSTOM ESTATE W G NE TIN LIS

5871 60 AVENUE

3200 WESTHAM ISLAND ROAD

$7,998,800

LADNER

LADNER

23 ACRE PARCEL NEAR INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR

$9,688,800

BEAUTIFUL 89 ACRE PROPERTY W G NE TIN LIS

2990 57B STREET LADNER

#7 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA IN 2016**

4218 KING GEORGE BLVD

$19,888,000

$11,500,000

#17 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE IN 2016***

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

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

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THANKS TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS!

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OUR ONLINE MARKETING IS UNBEATABLE!

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

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

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

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

- Don W

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Bryant and Heather

#7 RE/MAX速 TEAM IN CANADA IN 2016**

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

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

- Liselott and Mike McFarlane

#17 RE/MAX速 TEAM WORLDWIDE IN 2016***

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

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2016: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

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

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201-1131 55 STREET $599,300

301-1172 55 STREET $598,000

1628 FARRELL CRESCENT $1,888,000

NEW LISTING AT PACIFIC RIDGE Beautiful 1,165 sqft.

S/E facing corner suite in desirable 19 unit complex on a quiet street steps to shopping, transportation, parks & recreation.

NEW LISTING AT THE HEATHWOOD West facing 1,392 sqft Penthouse with a large deck off living area and 2nd bedroom at the popular Heathwood, in the heart of Tsawwassen.

NEW HOME IN BEACH GROVE Beautifully designed 4 bedroom home w/open concept design situated on a private lot with separate studio great location just steps to beach.

2-4887 CENTRAL AVENUE $799,900

6736 SEAVIEW ROAD $1,588,000

5325 6 AVENUE $1,588,000

NEW LISTING Central Park West! End Unit! Beautiful 9 yr old 2 level townhome w/4 bedrooms & open concept plan w/10 ft. ceilings & double garage just steps to Ladner Market.

BOUNDARY BAY The secret street in Boundary Bay. This custom built one owner home offers master on the main plus 2 bedrooms & office up & is just a half block to Boundary Beach.

STUNNING RENOVATION Stunning 12 yr old heritage style 2,922 sqft. home w/4 bedrooms & 4 baths incl 3 ensuites, nestled in private gardens w/outdoor living spaces in central Tsawwassen.

4956 STEVENS LANE $1,548,000

13-9168 FLEETWOOD WAY $639,000

1654 58A STREET $1,018,000

PARK LIKE WEST LOT Seldom available...colonial style home in English Bluff catchment in a quiet cul-de-sac on a 9,505 sqft. west facing private lot with garden views from every room.

NEW LISTING Fountains II. Beautiful Gated Adult Oriented Complex just steps to Shopping. Tucked away on a quiet street, this End Unit is a True Retreat and a Perfect Downsize.

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

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

EXPERIENCE MATTERS Trish Murphy 604.312.7621 Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

604.897.2010 Teri Steele Sold@TeriSteele.com

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

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Remembering, Clifford Germann 1967 - 1989

Born on Labour Day 50 years ago, you gave us 22 years of wonderful memories and unconditional love “The blow was great, the shock severe We little thought your death so near Only those who have lost can tell The sorrow of parting without farewell”

In our hearts forever, Mom, Dad, Glynis and family

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Born in Hong Kong, the family moved to Canada in 1940 living in Newfoundland and later in Duncan, Vancouver Island. After obtaining his Chartered Accountant designation in 1957 he and Veronica moved to Venezuela. By 1965 the family was back in Canada and settled in Tsawwassen. He worked in Vancouver at the accounting firm of Jarrett Gould & Elliott who later merged with Price Waterhouse Cooper. Derek loved to travel and saw much of the world always with at least one camera. Cruise ship holidays became a favorite.

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November 17, 1947 August 24, 2017 Christian, David Harvey passed away suddenly yet peacefully on August 24, 2017. He leaves behind his loving family and many friends.

A Funeral Service will be held at Ladner United Church, 4960 48th Avenue, Ladner, BC on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Prayer Service will be held at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner, BC on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 7:00 pm.

Attendees are encouraged to wear coloured attire for the Services.

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MONK (nee) CHARLTON, Dorothy July 24, 1924 − August 26, 2017

Dorothy passed away on Saturday, August 26th at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner, BC with her family holding her hand. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Leslie Anne Davey and her son David (Suzette) and granddaughter Montana.

Predeceased by husband Fred Monk, son−in−law Ron Davey, brother Alex Charlton and parents Alexander and Jessie Charlton.Thank you to the staff at Augustine House & Delta Hospital. A special mention to the staff at Irene Thomas Hospice for the dignity and care she received. No service by request Interment at Mountainview Cemetery with her parents.

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LEGAL U-Haul Storage Center Delta claims a Landlords contractual Lien against the following persons goods in storage at 10158 Nordel Court., Delta, BC. Tel: 604-581-8152.

Auction is subject to cancellation at anytime without notice.

B212 DAVID HUCHELEGA 4260 SHACKLETON GATE, RICHMOND, BC B201 DAVID HUCHELEGA 4260 SHACKLETON GATE, RICHMOND, BC B238 DAVID HUCHELEGA 4260 SHACKLETON GATE, RICHMOND, BC B211 DAVID HUCHELEGA 4260 SHACKLETON GATE, RICHMOND, BC C257 DAVID HUCHELEGA 4260 SHACKLETON GATE, RICHMOND, BC B225 SHANNON LESUIK 14-12449 191 ST, PITT MEADOWS, BC A127 LAURENT MICHALKOVIC267-1843 CENTRAL AVE, ALBANY, NY, USA C283 ELINE TERESA 13538 84 AVE, SURREY, BC A sale will take place online at www.iBid4Storage.com starting 9:30 AM Thursday September 14th, 2017 till 9:30 AM Thursday September 21st, 2017. Winners will be contacted at the end of the auction. Room contents are personal/household goods unless noted otherwise. Bids will be for entire contents of each locker unit.

A42 The Delta Optimist September 1, 2017 GARAGE SALES

COMMUNITY FOUND

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FOUND - Flip Shades in black leather case found in Ladner area.

Call Olson 604.946.0260

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Lost Hearing Aids One red and one blue. Hearing aids in small black pouch.

Probably in or around Winskill Pool complex.

604.946.6127. ungulate@eastlink.ca PANDORA BRACELET lost on Aug 23rd on, in or near Alfa Restaurant in Tsaw. $50 Reward. 604-790-6570

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If you would enjoy summers, Christmas & spring break off e-mail: jobs@canuelcaterers.ca fax: 604-503-0951

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Kindersley Transport Ltd.

2 Positions: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm - Safe and efficient pick-up/delivery of freight - Assist in loading/unloading of freight Qualifications - Class 1A Drivers License - Must have white 5 Ton Cube Truck or Tandem Tractor (to be decaled) - Safe driving record verified by Drivers Abstract Contact us at 888.878.9585 or email driver.recruitment@kindersleytransort.com

ALL SMALL BREED PUPS Local, Non-Shedding and Vet Checked.

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RENTALS

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT

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Tsawwassen - Prime Lease Space Available Now: .

Office space from 412 to 4,460 sq. ft.

Ground floor space from 550 to 1,670 sq. ft.

Contact: Tina Thygesen 604-943-2203 www.BarbicanPM.ca

AL’S CERAMIC TILE. Supply & install, samples available. Free estimates.

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CLEANING SUNSHINE CLEANING “you’ve tried the rest, now try the best.”

Move Ins - Move Outs, weekly, monthly We guarantee our work.

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