Delta Optimist April 13 2018 by Delta Optimist

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Pair of police officers disciplined

Delta Police Department conducts five-month investigation after harassment complaint IAN JACQUES

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Two officers have received internal discipline and nine recommendations have been made following a five-month respectful workplace investigation within the Delta Police Department. The findings and outcome of the investigation were released publicly Wednesday morning

at the monthly meeting of the Delta police board. The investigation, which centered on harassment and sexual harassment involving inappropriate comments, came about following a third-party complaint regarding potential misconduct on a patrol platoon. According to Chief Neil Dubord, an internal investigation was initiated in consultation

— the incident itself and with the Office of the investigate if it is prevaPolice Complaints lent in other areas of the Commissioner last fall. organization,” he said. Dubord said two “The investigators were officers were assigned able to isolate very quickfull-time to the file ly that it was an isolated with more than 30 incident and that it was people interviewed relative to a small numduring the course of Chief Neil ber of people.” the investigation. Dubord Dubord said from “We wanted to be the extensive interviews, nine able to investigate two things

officers were identified and the investigation continued further. “After all of the final reports were done and evidence collected, there were two officers that we felt required discipline and were given discipline as a result of that within our system. There was one officer where a mediation occurred quite successfully,” he said. OFFICERS: see Page 3

Dentist now accepting Bitcoin as payment IAN JACQUES

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Dr. Raj Dhiman prides himself on being forward thinking. He offers what he describes as cutting edge dentistry at Ladner’s Riverside Dental so it seems only natural the dentist would start to accept Bitcoin as a payment method. Bitcoin is a world-wide payment system that is the first decentralized digital currency that works without a central bank. Dhiman, who has invested in Bitcoin and has done extensive research on the technology, was convinced to take the next step by patient Kyle Dunn. Dunn, who grew up in Ladner, is an advocate for cryptocurrency, is a former financial advisor, and founder and CEO of

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Dr. Raj Dhiman of Riverside Dental in Ladner is now accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment thanks to patient Kyle Dunn. Vancouver-based Horizon ecoPlanning Group Inc. “Kyle is certainly in the space

and I’ve been learning a lot about Bitcoin, so he convinced me to take this step,” said

Dhiman. “It is a very new technology, but I think this technology is going to change things in

the financial industry and the way things are done.” DENTIST: see Page 3

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PUBLIC HEARING - APRIL 24, 2018 Delta City Council will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Time: Place:

Tuesday, April 24, 2018 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber Delta City Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2

A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to the projects at that time. Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU008169) Location: 11120 84 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Harman Virk Telephone: 604-353-1355 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision of the subject property and development of two single family lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7763

from 8.8 m to 11.8 m for proposed Lot 1 and from 12.6 m to 13.7 m for proposed Lot 2, depending on the order of construction. Staff Contact: Aleksandra Brzozowski – 604-952-3155 Web Location: April 9, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Project No. 2 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU008354) Location: 11844 and 11856 86A Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Parwinderjit Haher, Haher Homes Ltd. Telephone: 604-831-3580 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision of the subject properties and development of three single family lots. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7732

MAP NO. 2 FILE NO. LU008354

To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the front setback averaging requirement for the principal structures on proposed Lots 1 and 2 to 8.8 m from the required setback ranging

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Web Location: March 12, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02 Project No. 4 Application for Rezoning (LU008429) Location: 9254 Hardy Road, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4 Applicant: Graham Farstad, Arlington Group Planning + Architecture Inc.

Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit subdivision of the subject property and development of two single family lots.

MAP NO. 4 FILE NO. LU008429

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7764

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

Development Variance Permit LU008354

Web Location: April 9, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02

To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the front setback averaging requirement for the principal structure on proposed Lot 3 to 6.5 m from the required setback ranging from 6.7 m to 6.9 m depending on the order of construction.

Project No. 3 Application for Rezoning (LU008464)

Development Variance Permit LU008169

Staff Contact: Babak Behnia – 604-946-3269

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject properties from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS8 Single Family (390 m2) Residential in order to allow a three-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

Web Location: April 9, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS6 Single Family (460 m²) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

To discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 2740 from the subject property in order to expose the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential zone.

Telephone: 604-683-1903

Staff Contact: Aleksandra Brzozowski – 604-952-3155

MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU008169

Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7755

Location: 11240 Paterson Road, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Susan Bhogal

Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected from Wednesday, April 11, 2018 to Tuesday, April 24, 2018. City Hall: Hours:

Website: Email: Phone:

Community Planning and Development Department 8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday www.delta.ca cpd@delta.ca 604-946-3380

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any projects after the Public Hearing has concluded.

Telephone: 604-727-1451 Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge in order to allow for the construction of a new single family dwelling with an inground basement and secondary suite on the subject property.

Staff Contact: Aleksandra Brzozowski – 604-952-3155

MAP NO. 3 FILE NO. LU008464

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School budget not in red After years of million-dollar deficits, district projects small surplus for 2018/19 SANDOR GYARMATI

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Finally, a good news budget. The Delta board of education’s proposed operating budget for the next school year has a surplus of just under $57,000, a sharp contrast from deficits in the millions that had been the norm for years. “I am pleased we are not looking at significant shortfalls again but we are always cautious one year to the next,” said secretary treasurer Nicola Christ. The draft budget, which will be discussed at a public input meeting next Tuesday, will not see any staffing cuts. What’s more, unlike previous years, the district will be adding staff, including eight full-time equivalent teaching positions as well as more than $500,000 in educational supports, which could include education assistants, counsellors or psychologists. Factors that contributed to a better financial outlook include a $122 per

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Having experienced steady declines over a number of years, the Delta School District is projecting another increase in enrollment. pupil funding increase from the $7,301 received in 2017/18 as well a $1.2 million increase in enrollment funding. The district is projecting an enrollment increase of around 50 students. Christ cautioned staffing levels could always change, depending on enrollment. Revenue from the International Student Program is projected to

increase $722,000, while other revenue, including continuing education, is also expected to rise. The district is dipping into its reserves once again, this time for $400,000, an amount lower than previous years. While the district isn’t planning layoffs, it is cutting back in a few areas, but redistributing that money elsewhere in the system.

Christ noted the $5.1 million allocated to Delta to meet revised B.C. class size standards, a result of the B.C. Teachers’ Federation court victory against the previous provincial government, is insufficient to fully fund teacher staffing needs but that won’t be a problem. Additional funding might be on its way in that area. Meanwhile, MSP rates this year are dropping by

50 per cent, which will result in anticipated savings, but that will be offset with the new employer health tax that will result in an overall cost increase of $500,000, and that’s on top of increased employee benefit costs. The good news budget could be short-lived as the board has conveyed concerns about the province’s review of funding allocations now underway. It could result in some districts gaining at the expense of others, such as Delta, which have been working to produce their own revenue streams to offset budget shortfalls. Trustees say whatever model is chosen, it shouldn’t result in a net loss to districts. The province will consider recommended options this fall with implementation planned for March 2019. The public will have a chance to comment on the school district’s 2018/19 draft budget on Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at district headquarters in Ladner.

Officers take responsibility for actions Dentist on cutting edge CONTINUED from Page 1 “All of the officers accepted the discipline and took full responsibility for their actions and recognized how it was interpreted by those that were affected.” Dubord said the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner also reviewed the final investigation report and was satisfied with the findings. The DPD didn’t release the nature of the discipline. The chief said it has been a challenging time

for the organization. “I do believe we are much stronger and we see the value of how strong policies to begin helped us through this,” he added. “There is no tolerance for this, there is no time for this and we will deal with this in as swift a manner that we can. From the onset, this investigation was taken seriously and a message of zero tolerance has been communicated. As an organization, we will learn from this experience and be better for it.” Deputy Chief Norm

Lipinski, acting as the discipline authority, identified a number of areas that can be improved within the department, including further respectful workplace training. Lipinski confirmed all of the officers involved remain on active duty with the department. “Policy is one thing, but once you have it in place and once you have some occurrences there is always some learnings that you take away,” said Lipinski. “I feel more confident now moving ahead.”

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CONTINUED from Page 1 “As a business owner my philosophy is to always look to be better, be more efficient and offer the very best for my patients,” he said. “Bitcoin is just another evolution of that thinking. I don’t know of anyone else that is offering Bitcoin as payment in South Delta. My goal is to make people understand this technology better.” Dhiman has had signage up at Riverside Dental for only a couple of weeks, but has already received a fair amount of

inquiries from patients. “Most people have heard of it, but they don’t know what it is or how it works, so we have been helping guide them, but I expect as the word gets out there we will get more people that will use this form of payment. People that are in this space tend to seek out people that accept Bitcoin.” Dunn said he has paid twice using Bitcoin for multiple procedures. “I’ve been in the space for a couple years now,” said Dunn.

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Home sales sluggish in March across region SANDOR GYARMATI

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HAPPY VAISAKHI Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Delta Council extend their best wishes for a year ﬁlled with promise and prosperity, health and happiness.

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Home buyers were less active in Delta and throughout Metro Vancouver last month. According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, residential home sales in the region in March saw a 29.7 per cent decrease from the sales recorded in March 2017, but a 14 per cent increase compared to February 2018. Last month’s sales were also 23 per cent below the 10-year March sales average. “We saw less demand from buyers and fewer homes listed for sale in our region in the first quarter of the year,” said REBGV president Phil Moore. “High prices, new tax announcements, rising interest rates and stricter mortgage requirements are among the factors affecting home buyer and seller activity today.” The benchmark price for a detached singlefamily house in Ladner last month was $1,008,100,

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Although fewer homes sold in March, prices in South Delta didn’t suffer. barley moving up from the month before, while a 6.4 per cent increase year over year. The benchmark in Tsawwassen was $1,273,900, up two per cent from the previous month and up eight per cent from the same time last year. The benchmark prices for townhomes for Ladner and Tsawwassen were $779,700 and $755,000, respectively, barely changing over the previous month. However, townhome prices were up 16 per cent and 12.4 per cent in Ladner and Tsawwassen, respectively, year over year. There was more move-

ment when it came to South Delta condos where the benchmark price in Ladner was $459,300 and $490,600 in Tsawwassen, up 3.6 per cent and 4.2 per cent, respectively, over the previous month. For the year, both communities saw a 19 per cent increase in condo prices. According to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, March saw a decrease of 24.8 per cent compared to sales in March of last year. In North Delta, the biggest benchmark yearto-year increases were for townhomes and condos with condos seeing a whopping 50 per cent increase from last year.

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Online petition takes aim at shark finning Boundary Bay woman launches campaign in preparation to lobby Delta council for local bylaw IAN JACQUES

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A Boundary Bay woman is hoping to do her part to help bring attention to the global threat of shark finning. Kendra Luckow is a registered veterinary technologist and a strong supporter of marine conservation, more specifically, shark conservation. Her recent travels in Australia and Indonesia, where she says shark finning is a huge problem, prompted further research into the issue. “Canada is the second largest importer of shark fin in the world,” Luckow said. “While multiple municipalities in the Lower Mainland have bylaws in place to prohibit any import, sale, possession or distribution of shark fin, Delta does not. It is currently still legal here.” She plans to propose to Delta council that a bylaw be put in place, but before she approaches civic politicians, she has started an online petition (https:// www.change.org/p/ city-of-delta-prohibit-the-

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Shark fins are among the most expensive seafood products in the world. sale-trade-of-shark-fin-indelta-bc) in the hopes of bringing even more attention to her cause. “I grew up in Boundary Bay, lived the last 22 years on the ocean and as a community that lives on the ocean we should be doing everything we can to save the shark population,” she said. “Friends have suggested that I contact

senior government, and I will be contacting both the provincial and federal governments, but I do believe in starting local.” When she launched the petition she was hoping to collect at least 1,000 signatures. As of yesterday morning, more than 2,000 people had signed on. Shark finning is the removal and retention of

shark fins once the shark has been fished from the ocean. Once the fins have been sliced from the body, the carcass is discarded back into the water, often while the shark is still alive. “Sharks receive oxygen as water passes through their gills. Therefore a shark must be moving forwards in order to breathe.

Since they are lacking fins when they are thrown back, they have no means of forward propulsion and therefore water is not passing through their gills to deliver oxygen. In simple terms, they are thrown back into the ocean to suffocate, or to slowly bleed out,” she said. “This is a topic that I don’t think many people

are aware of. I recently polled 100 people around Delta and only 14 per cent knew that shark fin sale was legal here.” According to Luckow, bylaws are in place to prohibit the sale and trade of shark fin in Maple Ridge, Nanaimo, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Abbotsford and Port Moody. In 2012, Delta council received a staff report regarding the issue following a delegation from the Vancouver Animal Defense League. The report to council concluded that because a ban is merely symbolic and could be challenged by the business community, staff recommend lobbying the provincial and federal governments take steps to prohibit the import, possession, sale and distribution of shark fins. “The bylaw didn’t go anywhere, but I’m hoping this time Delta will take a greater interest,” Luckow said. She hopes to make a presentation to Delta sometime in May.

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

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• April 6, 5:13 p.m., 5000-block of 7B Avenue: A late report received from complainant that two bicycles which were attached to the back of an RV parked in the driveway were stolen about two weeks ago. The locks used to secure the bikes were cut off. One bicycle, valued at $1,700, is described as a red Kona and the other a beige Davinci Wilson bike. • April 6, 1:55 a.m., 4700-block of Mallard Lane: Complainant reported a break and enter in progress at their residence. The suspect had gained access to the residence garage by using a garage door opener from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway. The suspect fled the residence when interrupted by the homeowner. • April 6, 4:04 p.m., 4600-block of Mallard Lane: Complainant received a call from a person stating they were the police and that the complainant owed the Canadian Revenue Agency $4,000. The complainant

provided personal information before they realized this was a fraudulent call. No funds were lost as the complainant refused to provide any banking information to the caller. Police advised complainant not to answer calls from unknown callers. • April 6, 2:32 p.m., 5500-block of 15B Avenue: Complainant reported they left their vehicle in an unlocked underground parking lot and when they returned they found damage to the side door lock. The vehicle had been rummaged through but nothing of value stolen. Damage to the door: approximately $200. • April 7, 6:59 a.m., 5500-block of 15B Avenue: Complainant reported the front passenger window of their vehicle was smashed sometime overnight. The vehicle was parked in the underground parking lot and was rummaged through but nothing stolen. • April 8, 10:11 p.m., 5500-block of 8B Avenue: Complaint reported that sometime over the past couple of days their home was broken into by prying open a rear window. Several rooms were rummaged through with jewelry and cash stolen.

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• April 4, 3 p.m., 5400-block of Paton Drive: Complainant reported their $200 sneakers with orthotics were stolen from the front step of their residence. Police observed several pieces of sports equipment in front yard and suggested these items be kept in the garage in order to avoid any further theft. • April 6, 3:39

p.m.: Complainant reported to police headquarters that they had received a call on their answering service from a person claiming to be the police advising they owed the Canadian Revue Agency $6,000 and there is a warrant out for their arrest. The complainant returned the call and provided personal information. There was no financial loss as the complainant realized this was a fraudulent situation and did not provide any banking information. Police advised the complainant not to return calls to unknown callers. • April 6, 6:52 a.m., Deltaport Way: During a stationary laser speed check enforcement police stopped a vehicle travelling 153 km/h in an 80 km/h speed limit zone. The suspect was given a violation ticket for travelling at an excessive speed and the vehicle was impounded. • April 6, 2018, 4:56 p.m., 53rd Street and Ladner Trunk Road. Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash. Police spoke with a number of witnesses on scene, and later the next day issued a violation ticket to one driver for failing to stop at a red light. Those involved in the crash received only minor injuries. • April 8, 11:09 p.m., 8100-block of River Road: A business reported a break and enter to a fenced storage compound. An alarm was received but was cancelled by the owner prior to police attendance. A hole was cut in the compound gate and padlocks on two storage containers cut. Assorted scrap metal valued at approximately $800 stolen.

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Richmond should follow Delta’s lead Harold Steves tells colleagues to limit size of farm houses like Delta did more than a decade ago SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s a simple solution: Richmond should adopt Delta’s bylaw to stop mansions taking over valuable farmland. That’s what long-time farmer and Richmond council member Harold Steves had to say as his city continues to grapple with what to do about the issue. “When the big houses first started appearing, Metro Vancouver asked the province to close the loophole that allowed them. The agriculture ministry adopted guidelines but refused to enact them,” Steves said. “Adopting the guidelines was left to local governments who have struggled with realtors, speculators and owners who have managed to subvert much of the ALR in Metro Vancouver to mansions and blueberries. That’s a loophole that must be closed.” Metro Vancouver staff, meanwhile, are recommending the regional

board ask the province to restrict house sizes and residential footprints on agricultural land, suggesting a list of guiding principles and priority actions. B.C. Minister of Agriculture Lana Popham has already said she expects the independent committee appointed to review the ALR will forward policy recommendations on farmland house sizes. In 2006, Delta took the lead to prevent speculators and would-be mansion owners from purchasing farmland as a cheap place to build huge homes, limiting house sizes and defining a farm “home plate” on agricultural properties. The maximum size of a house on farm properties of less than eight hectares (20 acres) is 300 square metres (3,552 square feet) and for properties eight hectares or greater, it’s 465 square metres (5,005 square feet). The maximum size of an additional farmhouse is 180 square metres (1,937 square feet) on a lot of less

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An 18-acre “Tuscan-inspired” estate on Richmond farmland is listed for $26 million, but such a mansion would not be permitted to be built in Delta. than eight hectares, while it’s 233 square metres (2,507 square feet) on a lot of eight hectares or greater. Delta has taken a number of other measures over the years to protect farmland, including maintaining its policy to generally not permit lot splitting because smaller parcels are viewed as less viable. Despite Delta’s lead, the issue remains a hot one in Richmond where the

average house size in the ALR reached a staggering 12,583 square feet in 2015. In 2010, that city attempted to restrict house sizes but council backed away after opposition from land owners and developers. Last year Richmond gave it another go, but didn’t go along with the Ministry of Agriculture’s recommended guidelines for a maximum house size of a little over 5,000

square feet, instead allowing homes twice that size. That drew the ire of the group Richmond Farm Watch and other concerned residents. Noting his council debated the issue a couple of weeks ago, Steves said when the ALR was founded in 1973, house construction was monitored by the ALR. Farmhouses were modest in size, including houses for

extended families working on the farm, but nobody anticipated that farmland would be used to build mansions for non-farmers. In Delta, Coun. Ian Paton and several members of city council have openly wondered why the controversy continues in Richmond when Delta has already shown what can be done. “I’m proud of Delta’s record on quickly adopting the bylaw standards for home sizes on the ALR. My fellow MLAs in Richmond recently called on the Richmond council to follow provincial guidelines. The final decision rests with Richmond council, but I support my colleagues’ desire for Richmond to adopt those guidelines,” he said. Paton, who’s also Delta South’s MLA and the Liberal agriculture critic, said he informed several potential buyers looking to purchase farmland in Delta about the city’s house size restrictions, which he said prompted the speculators to immediately walk away.

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Murphy’s Law

TED MURPHY

arold Steves is on to something when he tells his Richmond council colleagues to look through the tunnel to find

the answer. The size of homes permitted on farmland has been a thorny issue for our northern neighbours for years now because, well, politicians in that city allow it to be that way. There’s little justification — at least not of the credible variety — for building a home that’s 10,000 square feet or more, but this ludicrous debate continues to drag on. Steves has suggested Richmond adopt regulations similar to what Delta enacted a dozen years ago, legislation that has, to a large extent, curbed the practice of buying a piece of farmland in order to construct a mansion. I’m not so sure he’ll get many takers, however, given Richmond council’s resistance to anything resembling sensible house size limits. Delta’s regulations, which are comparable to guidelines provided by the province, seem more than reasonable by allowing a 5,000-square-foot house, as well as a 2,500-square-foot secondary house, on a property of 20 acres or more, which sounds like more than enough space for any honest-to-goodness farming family. What it has done is force those wanting to use the Lower Mainland’s cheapest real estate to create ostentatious estates that showcase their wealth to look elsewhere in the region. Like Richmond. Since Delta enacted the regulations, I haven’t heard much in the way of complaining because there’s not much to complain about given that a 5,000-square-foot house is already double the size of many homes in our residential neighbourhoods. To think such a limit is woefully inadequate, and that a 10,000-square-foot house is somehow necessary, defies reason. When you’re getting to homes of that size, it’s not a question of accommodating an extended family, which a 5,000-square-foot house could do quite nicely, but rather having the space for all the bells and whistles associated with a mansion. There’s nothing wrong with huge houses, but don’t go through the back door and use the ALR as cover. Sooner or later I suspect Richmond officials will figure out that farm houses belong on farmland. Small hotels do not.

Accountability sadly lacking from those we elect to serve

s time goes by more and more of our lives are affected by governments. We have to have a licence for many activities and we must have permits for many of the things we want to do. We are told when and how to dispose of our household waste and then taxed for that service. There are taxes on our incomes, taxes on everything we purchase, and even more taxes on gasoline we need to get to work in order to pay all these taxes. This has grown to the point where the average Canadian pays over 50 per cent of earned income on some form of taxation while wealthy Canadians pay an even greater percentage. I assume many people would argue that it is the price we pay for our standard of living in Canada, but I have some serious objections to this attitude. There are copious examples of waste and mismanagement in government that would not be allowed or could not happen in private industry because the company would be in bankruptcy. When government projects fail or go dramatically over budget, no one is responsible, no one is accountable for the blunder, the taxpayer pays for all the mistakes

Community Comment GREG HOOVER

and they move on to the next escapade. Examples: • The federal government purchased a payroll system that doesn’t work and has caused such turmoil that instead of reducing payroll staff it has required more people to correct the errors. So far Canadian taxpayers have paid over $600 million for this system and continues to cost more as it fails. • A few years ago the B.C. Ministry of Education purchased a computer system to track all of the school children in B.C. at a cost of over $60 million. It didn’t work. Get a new one. • Remember the fast ferries? They were supposed to cost under $100 million but wound up costing over $300 million. • In 2016 Island Health pur-

chased a computer system for $174 million but the doctors refuse to use it because it is so bad. It’s estimated corrections may cost another $50 million. Currently there are movements occurring for a province-wide vote regarding the change of our electoral system from first past the post to proportional representation with the idea this will make things more democratic. My opinion is that this is another government waste of time and money because we’re kicking the wrong end of the donkey. • How about politicians submitting their resume to the public at election time to prove their qualifications? • How about politicians being responsible for these multi-million-dollar errors? • How about someone losing their job because of their abysmal performance? • How about making a budget, staying within the budget and paying off the debt already accumulated by previous irresponsible politicians? • How about better government based on common sense? Greg Hoover is a project manager in industrial and commercial construction who has lived with Christina in Tsawwassen for 25 years.

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Letters

Pebble Hill off-leash area requires some attention

Editor: It is time for the City of Delta to make the Pebble Hill off-leash dog area a safe space for dogs and humans alike. This is my third letter to the Optimist and to the city. I have a dog and we go to Pebble Hill frequently. I have asked the city to clean up the off-leash area, mainly by means of leveling the ground to minimize the potential for a dog or human to have a nasty fall and also to minimize the water that pools in the huge holes. I cringe when going to the area and pray my dog will not get giardia for a third time from being in and around the stagnant pools. Fencing the area might be an idea too. Oh, and posting huge signs so the kids don’t play and build bike jumps in the area might be a smart thing to do too. I still can’t understand why this area

is still being used for offleash dogs and kids on bikes. Give kids a separate and safe space to build their jumps and ride their bikes with no chance of dog/kid collision. Today was not a good dog day for me. Or my dog. An adult with a toddler was on the playing field area of Pebble Hill and there were dogs off-leash. She was understandably not happy about this and voiced her opinion. I walked my dog onleash through to the offleash area to find another adult with a toddler. I kindly announced that I was going to take the leash off my dog to let him run around for a bit. I said he is friendly but still young so rather exuberant. The lady did not think it would be a good idea for me to do this. I gently told her that, in fact, the area is specifically for dogs to go off-leash and I would keep

a close eye on my guy. She insisted it was not “just” for dogs and wished to debate the topic. Although the signage shows the off-leash area encompasses both sides of the walking path in the middle, apparently my dog had no rights on either side. It was sunny and lovely and I felt no desire to hash it out with anyone. We walked through the area on-leash. No fun, no run, no play to be had. We both felt cheated. I don’t know what it’s going to take for the city to get moving on its supposed interest in making the off-leash area acceptable to use. A signed petition perhaps? If so, I’m all in. Our dogs need and deserve a clean, healthy, safe space in which to be a dog. And people and kids who prefer to not be around off-leash dogs deserve that right also. Jo Robertson

Limit growth until crossing opens

Editor: Uncontrolled densification and new construction must be limited south of the Fraser River until infrastructure is expanded. I’m sure everyone wants to generate more income from their prop-

erty by adding additional living accommodation (or by building oversized houses), however, the two bridges and tunnel are already over capacity and we can’t realistically handle more people unless larger numbers of individ-

uals work on this side of the river or telecommute from home. Rather than loosening suite/housing bylaws, they should be tightened, at least until we get a new crossing. P. Walters

Corn starch is the key in eradicating rodents

Editor: Re: Owls dying from rat poison, March 23 In regards to many birds of prey eating poisoned rodents, I’m sure Delta residents would like to

know my experience. My old house had an infestation of mice and rats, and nothing was stopping them. My neighbour said place small containers of corn starch and

sugar around the house. The sugar attracts them but the corn starch is the real key as they can’t pass it and die. It has been 100 per cent successful. Anna Muise

CARRIER OF THE MONTH CONGRATULATIONS

Emmett Rosler

Emmett has been delivering the Optimist in Beach Grove for 2 years now. There are a lot of things he enjoys about it such as meeting the people and pets along his route, watching eagles flying by and earning money too! He thinks it is a great first job and is saving up to buy a fishing kayak one day soon.

Power up vote by backing change

Editor: Re: Will electoral reform efforts fix our ailing democracy?, Community Comment, April 11 I completely agree that the world of politics needs more cooperation, consensus and respect. With the current voting system, parties get 100 per cent of the power on support from just 40 per cent of the voters.

In contrast, under proportional representation no one party gets all the power. Those voting systems reward politicians who work together and build consensus. U.S. President Donald Trump would never get elected under proportional representation. If we wish to prevent a Trump-like premier and prime minister, the best prevention is to change

the voting system. Are there countries with proportional representation that face challenges? Of course. Israel is very difficult to govern. If it wasn’t for its proportional voting system it might well be impossible to govern. In October, you have an opportunity to power up your vote. I’ll be voting yes and hope you will too. Nick Loenen

Casino revenue not worth the downsides

Editor: A casino would be a hemorrhoid for Delta. The notion that a casino would benefit Delta by means of revenue has to be weighed against the rise of crime, financial ruin from gambling addiction and an increase of traffic in an already clogged

artery. Let’s talk about that: I see tons of signs from the municipality stating we are vulnerable because of the aged tunnel and bottleneck traffic yet Delta council is pushing for a casino that will exacerbate the problem. I moved to Ladner

because of its charm and the general happiness of the village. How many people do you ever see smile in a casino? It’s always the distant, vacant stare of hundreds in a windowless room with loud machines and staff with louder vests. Dave Carlson

Council urged to do right thing and reject casino

Editor: For several months there have been frequent articles in the Vancouver press documenting the role of casinos in laundering illegal money, mostly from Asia. Much of this activity is associated with drugs and guns, even right here in Tsawwassen. In a March 16, 2018 article, Vancouver Sun jour-

nalist Sam Cooper quoted a report to BCLC from HLT Advisory which identified the top five B.C. casinos used by trans-national VIP gamblers funded via large cash transactions and black-market bank drafts. Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd., now proposing to build a new casino on the Delta Town & Country Inn site,

operates two of these five casinos: Starlight in New Westminster and Grand Villa in Burnaby. I urge Delta council to stand up straight, do the right thing and turn down this proposed development. This kind of activity is not what we want for our community. Adrian Wightman

Truck takes barbecue, but leaves drywall behind

Editor: My wife says she saw a large delivery truck class vehicle stopped by to inspect the barbecue we put out at the curb for adoption during Spring Clean-Up. The people in the truck unbolted the top aluminum part of the bar-

becue and took it, which is OK, but as they took off, they left behind two unwanted bags of drywall debris. Next year we will have to be extra vigilant in the few days when we have our unwanted (but still usable) goods out at the curb. Seiki Harada

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HOPE – HEALING – RECOVERY

Community Crowd funding campaign to help Sugarbear following surgery

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Ladner resident Wenny Lai has started a crowd funding campaign for Sugarbear, a homeless Vancouver rescue dog who needed eye surgery. Lai, who works downtown, befriended the dog and his owner, who wasn’t able to afford the operation. The funds will also go to post-medical fees, dog food and grocery gift cards for the owner. Sugarbear has undergone the surgery and stayed at Lai’s home during the first few days of recovery. “Although we can’t stop homelessness overnight, we can become someone’s sign of hope within a moment. Whether it’s buying them food, listening to their story or setting up fundraisers — these actions are chances to guide and support a huge portion of our society to get out of the situation they’re in, whatever it may be,” Lai says in an email to the Optimist. The campaign can be found online at https://www.gofundme.com/surgery-for-sugarbear.

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Pet Week of the

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Fiona is a “seven” year old chi mix who weighs ten pounds.This sweet girl is medium energy and is very shy at first. It takes some time for her to warm up and become comfortable so she will need a patient home that will help her boost her confidence. Fiona loves females and is fairly quick at opening up to them but has some trust issues with males. It can take a while for her to open up to them, but once she does, she gets up on the couch and sits with them and loves their attention. She has been socialized with both big and little dogs and we have had no problems, and cats seem acceptable too! A home with another dog is best suited for Fiona as it will help her gain confidence. Fiona’s fosters have been working with her and children, and did have Fiona around their four year old nephew. They noticed that she barks every time because of her shy nature, so a home with older children who are better able to understand her is more suitable for her. Fiona has been able to spend her nights on the couch (where she prefers!) and not have a single accident. She is great on leash and also food motivated which helps with training. She does know her basic commands but they need some fine tuning. As with all of our dogs she is spayed and up to date on her shots. If you think you may be the perfect forever home that this little princess is looking for, please email us at pbandchi@gmail.com or fill out an application at www.pbandchi.com

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The Knitting Sisters meet at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner. in 2008 by Alice Gisborne and has been increasing in participants since then. Currently there are 60

women in the group. The group donates sweaters, slippers, cotton washcloths, blankets and toques to many charities around the Lower Mainland and as far away as Africa. Some of these charities are street ministries, BC Cancer, Deltassist, Mountain View Manor, Caring Hearts, Canada Comforts, Jeremy’s Foundation, etc. While members purchase yarn at their

personal expense, the Knitting Sisters needs and welcomes donations of yarn and/or finished articles to enable the group to continue donating upward of 3,500 items per year. Donations can be dropped off at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. New knitters, including men, are always welcome to join the group. Donna Miller started knitting at the age of five and thought she could give back by joining the group, which she learned about through an ad in the Optimist. Anyone interested in joining the group can contact Brenda Henderson at Brenda.ruby@icloud.com or meet the group in person on the first and third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre.

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Community

Local designers to unveil fashions at KPU Three Delta students showcasing collections in Wilson School of Design’s 2018 The Show

From goth swimwear to science-inspired clothing for kids, South Delta is producing creative minds for fashion. Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) fashion students Sierra Southard, Sarah Woodburne and Naomi St. Cyr are three of 32 emerging designers showcasing their collections in the Wilson School of Design’s 2018 The Show. Both Southard and Woodburne live in Delta and graduated from South Delta Secondary. Ladnerraised St. Cyr won a drawing contest for the Delta Optimist as a child. All three women’s collections will be revealed over seven shows at the new Wilson School of Design building at KPU Richmond on April 19 and 20. Southard’s line LUNA NU is goth-inspired swimwear, Woodburne’s line inventHERs is science and math-inspired clothing for girls in elementary school, and St. Cyr’s are

Naomi St. Cyr

Sarah Woodburne

Sierra Southard

zero-waste art-inspired heirloom pieces. Inspired by gothic style and storytelling, Southard is ready to reveal her debut fashion line on the runway. “I feel that there is a misconception that all goths have a hatred for the sunshine, so I want to provide swimwear for goth women who contradict this stereotype,” said Southard. “The gothic style and my poetry are the two main inspirations for LUNA NU. Incorporating my writing into these pieces gives them more meaning for myself, and hopefully for others as well.” Woodburne’s thesis

collection, inventHERs, strives to provide young, forward thinking girls a means of outwardly expressing their interests in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Each piece encourages girls to speak with confidence about their interests in STEM fields through visuals worthy of striking conversation. “I think kids need credit for their great ideas and interests,” said Woodburne. “This collection is inspired by the girls who want to explore science yet might lack a little confidence in that field. We use female role models to show girls that they can

like science too, even if it is male dominated.” The designers developed their lines as part of their final project before graduating from KPU’s four-year fashion design and technology program this May. The capstone project involves extensive market and design research, requiring students to create garments that meet a perceived market need. “I created this collection to counter the current disposable society,” said St. Cyr. “Western society throws away about 85 per cent of their clothing each year. The fashion industry is the second largest pol-

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luter after the oil industry. To make a difference we need to buy well-made and high-quality pieces that will surpass trends and take excellent care of them so we can wear them year after year.” Upon graduation, St. Cyr hopes to work in the fashion industry where she can create change through environmentally conscientious practices. Southard will be joining her twin sister and KPU fashion alumna Taryn Southard in running a family fashion business. “After graduation I want to merge LUNA NU with Taryn’s brand Undulate. We would love to work together to create a brand that is bigger than ourselves.” Woodburne intends to expand her Tsawwassen children’s sewing school, Stitch a Story, and continue to share her passion with the kids she teaches. For more on the designers, follow them on their Instagram accounts: Southard @luna_nu_

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Public Input on The Draft Budget Tuesday, April 17th, 2018 7:30pm at the Delta School Board Office (4585 Harvest Drive, Ladner) To sign up to speak please email Tracey at tnelsontrick@deltasd.bc.ca This is an opportunity for the public to provide their input on the 2018/2019 Delta School District budget. Budget recommendations will be released on Friday, April 13, 2018 and will be posted to the school district website.

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hors d’oeuvre’s and champagne punch.

Explore Explore all that Tsawwassen Springs has to offer later this month at a special open house event. “It’s nice our businesses have been operational for a bit of time but we still haven’t done a grand opening open house for everybody in the community to come, have samples, see some demos and experience Tsawwassen Springs,” says Tsawwassen Springs director of sales and marketing Sarah Toigo.

The clubhouse’s Springs Ballroom will be set up in a few different conﬁgurations to show visitors what events held there would look like. “It’s a great opportunity to see the options that the Tsawwassen Springs events ballroom provides,” says director of food and beverage Sue Carlile, noting the space can seat up to 500 people.

There will be a light appetizer buffet and champagne punch on arrival for visitors, she says. The space is great for events like weddings and meetings, Carlile adds. Over at Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar there will be an opportunity to taste some of the beers on offer there, she notes. Southside Vibe will be performing during the open house and the idea is for the band to play tunes outside. “They’re a great local band. We’ve had them at different events and people love them,” says Toigo.

ALL THAT TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS HAS TO OFFER

The Tsawwassen Springs tenants will be showcasing their services and products during the open house. The Tsawwassen Wellness Centre, a 2,200 square foot Pilates and yoga studio, will be doing a series of short workshops while the Sungod Sports and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Clinic will have staff onsite to explain the beneﬁts of physio. Tsawwassen Springs Fitness will be putting on demonstrations with their Fit 3D body scanning technology as well as offering giveaways and personal training demos. Newmans Fine Foods, a purveyor of locally sourced and sustainable ﬁne food products, will be offering tastings in store as well as a draw. Woods Coffee will have free coffee, hot chocolate, a sampling of the shop’s cold brew and balloons for kids. Toigo also notes that open house guests who complete a mini passport by visiting each business can enter a draw for a grand prize worth approximately $500. The open house is set for Saturday, April 21 from 12 to 3 p.m. Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar and the Springs Ballroom are located at 5133 Springs Blvd., Tsawwassen. Written By: Dave Willis

OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY, APRIL 21 FROM 12 TO 3 P.M. Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar and the Springs Ballroom are located at 5133 Springs Blvd., Tsawwassen

TSAWWASSENSPRINGS.CA

April 13, 2018 The Delta Optimist A15 TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS OPEN HOUSE | Saturday, April 21 from 12pm - 3pm | Giveaways, Prizes, Tastings & More!

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JOIN US APRIL 21ST & EXPERIENCE Free Coffee • Free Kids Hot Chocolate • Sampling Cold Brew • Balloons for Kids

In a hurry, visit us in our Drive-Thru!

Woods coffee is excited to partner with its neighbours and say

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

from dry-aged steaks to gourmet sandwiches & everything in between. Join our family’s open house on Saturday, April 21 from 12pm to 3pm for great tastes, great Giveaways, and Great Prices! #105-5188 SPRINGS BOULEVARD 604.948.0677

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SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST | 12-3 PM Demonstrations and mini workshops throughout the afternoon. 12:15 pm – Pilates Demonstration 12:30 pm – Corealign Demonstration 12:45 pm – Fascial Conditioning Demonstration 1:00 pm – Back Pain Be Gone!

PILATES . IT FEELS

So Good!

1:30 pm – Aging Backwards With Pilates 1:45 pm – Joint Health (hip, knees, ankles) 2:00 pm – Pilates Demonstration 2:15 pm – Play Better Golf With Pilates 2:30 pm – How Will You Age? Fascia And Breath

604.943.8823 I www.TWCONLINE.ca Studio location: Tsawwassen Springs Clubhouse

A16 The Delta Optimist April 13, 2018 TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS OPEN HOUSE | Saturday, April 21 from 12pm - 3pm | Giveaways, Prizes, Tastings & More!

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LADNER LEISURE CENTRE ladner@sungodphysio.com T 604 946 1999

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Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar

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April 13, 2018 The Delta Optimist A17

Community

How many roads to safety?

Have you noticed the Disaster Response Route signs on Ladner Trunk Road? They warn that only emergency vehicles can be on the road during a disaster. The first time I saw the sign I wondered how we are supposed to get out. There aren’t that many ways out of Ladner! Some of you may finally get to use the four-wheel drive feature on your pickups. The rest of us could leave the car at home and start hiking cross-country. But most of us want our vehicles to get as far away as we can and carry as much as we can. There are other ways out of Ladner, but how many is determined by the actual number of roads,

Minister’s Minute

MIKE MAWHORTER Ladner Baptist Church

not by how many we think there should be or want to be. The general consensus today seems to be there are many ways to God; many roads up the mountain. But Jesus made a startling statement: “I am the way and the truth and

Window and Gutter Cleaning

(New expanded window cleaning service)

the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) Now that’s either true or not. If it’s not true, no problem. We can still rely on those other roads to God. However, if it is true, we better pay attention. The whole point of Jesus coming to earth and dying for our sins was so that we could experience forgiveness, cleansing and become part of God’s family. The Bible says: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23) It would be a shame to miss the only road to safety because we assumed that lots of roads led there. Contact Mike at mike@ ladnerbaptist.ca.

“Home Services” HOME SERVICES

All work done by hand, no brushes or poles. In and out service.

Mobile Sameday Blind Cleaning Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning 604-948-5450 or text 604-307-2032

We Remember! We Celebrate! We Believe!

A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 3:30 pm

3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522

Daily Mass - Chapel Monday to Saturday at 9 am Weekend Masses - Church Saturday at 5 pm Sunday at 9 am, 11 am and 5 pm Liturgy of the Word for Children Sundays at 9am and 11am Masses Spanish Mass First Saturday of every month at 7 pm (except May and June) Confessions – Chapel Saturday at 10 am Baptism - Infants and young children Available every Sunday Other Sacraments/ Pastoral needs Call parish office/Pastor

SUNDAY - 10:30 AM

10:00 am Coffee & Friendship 10:30 am WORSHIP & GROWTH 1710 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC Contemporary & Traditional Music (South Delta Artists’ Guild Arts Gallery) (next to SD Rec Centre)

TUESDAY - 10:00 AM Rev. Danielle Martell Ladies’ Bible Study 604-613-8432 danielle@standrewsdeltabc.org WEDNESDAY - 7:30 PM

4960 – 48th Ave., Ladner Phone: 604-946-6254 www.ladnerunited.org

The Rev. Jim Short 10:00 am Worship service and a children’s We Welcome Closed forYou programme the Summer to Join Us! We Welcome You to Join Us!

Prayer & Bible Study www.standrewsdeltabc.org FRIDAY - 10:30 AM

Easter Service

www.ladnergospelassembly.com

Ladner Christian Reformed Church

www.ladnergospelassembly.com

EVERYONE WELCOME English Sunday 9:00am

Welcomes You Come worship with us Sunday, April 15, at 10:30 am The Road to Emmaus Luke 24:13-35 Guest Pastor: Rev. Dr. Todd Statham

Mandarin Sunday 9:00am

4594 – 54A Street, Ladner, B.C. 604-946-7033

8440 Williams Road Richmond, BC

email:office@ladnercrc.com visit our website: www.ladnercrc.com

www.lds.org

Meditation on the Ladner ChristianAPostures Fellowship of Faith: Ascension

It was very good! Home of the South Delta Food Bank & Creation Station Daycare

SundayService Service at Sunday at10:00 10:00am am + Nursery & Children Services + Nursery & Children Services Sr. Pastor: Danny Stebeck

活泉華人基督教會主日崇拜周日早上 10:30 周五 : 英文班早上 10 / 查經班早上 11:30

Ladner 4594 – 54A Street, Ladner 4594CRC, - 54A Street, CRC (Ladner) 福音團契334月月13 福音團契 23日日(周五) (周五)下午下午5:45 5:45 TSWA 5575-6 Ave (夾 56 St, Lutheran Church)

Tel: 604-337-0272 或 778-878-6699

Pasters: Danny Youth Stebeck, Nick Dustin Osborne & Devon Martinsen Pastor: Huguet

5545 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, B.C., V4K 1X1 604.946.4430 • www.ladnerlife.com

Benediction St. David’s Anglican Church Lutheran Church www.stdavidsdelta.com

Sunday April 1 - Sunday of the Resurrection - Easter Day 8:00 am - Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 10:00 am - Multigenerational Holy Eucharist (Book of Alternative Services) with special Easter feature Wednesday 11am service followed by lunch 1115 - 51a Street, Delta, BC (cul-de-sac at 51a Street and 10a Avenue) Tel: (604) 943 4737

A Vibrant, Creative Multigenerational Community

Sunday 10:30 service

5575 6th Avenue Tsawwassen, BC (56th St. at 6th Ave.) Tel: 604-943-3432

Seeking peace in all our relations with God, ourselves, others, and creation.

9am Sunday Worship Service

cedarparkchurch.org

Pastor Thomas Keeley “All are warmly welcomed to worship with us as we Celebrate God’s Grace.” For summer youth activities, please visit our website.

EVERY SUNDAY 10 am

4750 57th STREET, DELTA BC V4K 3C9 P: 604-940-6700 INFO@PNEUMACHURCH.COM / WWW.PNEUMACHURCH.COM

5300 44th Ave • Delta, BC 604.946.7410 • 44th @ Arthur

Tsawwassen United Church “Nourishing an Inspiring Home for Spiritual Growth in Christ’s Love” www.tsawwassenunited.org 604.943.2911 Sunday worship 10:00 am Rev Dan Kirkegaard Why are you Frightened and Doubting? Luke 24: 36 - 48 Everyone is welcome! Community Partnerships: 2nd Sunday: Kin Village 9 am 3rd Sunday: The Waterford 2 pm LAST Sunday/month: JAZZ Vespers 7 pm

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Around Town Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun at arts centre

Sidekick Players Club presents Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun, a heart-warming play by Canadian playwright at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre starting next Wednesday. Performances will be staged April 18 to 21 and April 25 to 28 at 8 p.m. There will also be a matinee on Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors/students. Reservations are recommended by calling 604-288-2415. Seating is limited. The play is directed by Bernice Fehr and assisted by Carroll Lefebvre.

KinVillage hosts quiz

Quiz night #6 takes place at KinVillage Community Centre Saturday, April 21. A cash bar will open at 6:30 p.m. and the quiz will begin at 7 p.m. Enter your team of four by phone (604-9430225) or in person at KinVillage between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. Cost per team is $40. Spectators welcome at $5 per person.

Newfs in the Park next month

Calling all Newfoundland dogs. The Newfoundland Dog Fanciers of BC presents the third annual Newfs in the Park May 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Diefenbaker Park. There will be a guided walk, games and more. For more information contact fullstrideckc@ shaw.ca.

Bee-Friendly Plant Sale

Earthwise’s fifth annual Bee-Friendly Plant Sale takes place Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Earthwise Gardens, 6400-3rd Ave., in Boundary Bay. Visit www.earthwisesociety. bc.ca for more. For more details on these and other events, go to delta-optimist.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/TheDeltaOptimist

LIFESTYLES

Event to report? Contact Dave at dwillis@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

Telling his island adventures Marine author Peter Vassilopoulos’ latest book represents a compilation of trips DAVE WILLIS

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sawwassen marine author Peter Vassilopoulos’ latest book covers his travels on the west coast of Vancouver Island. “I felt I had to do something on the west coast to share the joy of it and also the fact that you can get there more easily than you realize,” says the longtime boater. Adventures on the West Coast of Vancouver Island is not a guide book per se but a journal of some of the trips Vassilopoulos and his wife Carla have made to the area over the years. “It is a compendium of places they have been to, how they got there and what they undertook to ensure safe and comfortable travel by road and passage by sea,” the preface reads. Vassilopoulos notes there is little bit of history thrown in along with information about local people and places. The remoteness of the area is one of the reasons it’s interesting to explore, he adds. “And being remote, towns like Tofino and Bamfield are more isolated from each other and other places. When you get there, you find interesting people and interesting things,” he says. A native of South Africa, Vassilopoulos came to Canada in 1973 becoming a freelance writer for Pacific Yachting Magazine. He founded DIVER

Author Peter Vassilopoulos has released Adventures on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Magazine and also has a series of boating cruising guides to his credit. The book will be available at local book stores,

including Albany Books in Tsawwassen and Black Bond Books in Ladner. The local author also recently released his first

novel, Turn of the Tide, an adventure tale about a plan to free political prisoner Nelson Mandela in the 1960s.

PHOTO BY DAVE WILLIS

He’s also published a book by Ken Burton titled Canada’s Artic: A guide to adventure through the Northwest Passage.

Local writers to speak at Probus Club meeting Local writers William Kelly and Anne Vipond will be the guest speakers at a Probus Club of South Delta meeting in Tsawwassen next Wednesday. Kelly and Vipond are travel writers and book publishers whose cruising guides have sold over half a million copies. Their cruise travel features have appeared in magazines and daily newspapers throughout North America, and they

have written several guidebooks for Thomas Cook Publishing of the UK. In addition to their travels by cruise ship, Kelly and Vipond are experienced sailors whose articles have appeared in numerous boating magazines. Their yachting guidebook to the Pacific Northwest, called Best Anchorages of the Inside Passage, has received a Lowell Thomas Award in travel journalism. Their Tsawwassen-

based company, Ocean Cruise Guides, publishes guidebooks to popular cruise destinations like Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Panama Canal and the Mediterranean. The meeting is set for Wednesday, April 18 at 9:30 a.m. at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. The Probus Club of South Delta is a nonprofit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people.

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Anne Vipond and William Kelly are scheduled to be guest speakers next week at the Probus Club of South Delta.

April 13, 2018 The Delta Optimist A19

Lifestyles

Artist finds inspiration in items found at curb

Centre for Supportive Care Drop-In Relaxation Circle

Dennis Walsh welcomes Spring Clean-Up these as valuable treasures because, in his words, “They hold the memories of loved ones, happier times, love and, yes, anger and hate.” As Walsh explains, “There is a beauty to that which was once loved, things that have been created through time their own worn patina, that are marked and broken through human use take on a beauty of their own that you just cannot buy in a store.” These things have great value to artists as his or her vision is only expanded by the presence of these values. Plus, it’s

by adding colour, rope, stones or string. And with their knowledge of what absence is, an artist can bring life back into the forgotten and discarded. He has found many frames, furniture, soapstone carvings, vases to paint on and uses the backs of old posters to do his paintings. He was once again sifting through piles MEG & MARY ANN on driveways this week with the hope of finding From garbage to gallery, more gems. Spring Clean-Up is an artAccording to Walsh, ist’s dream. “Spring Clean-Up is a Artists who scavenge renaissance of the mind to for supplies definitely the artist, from the smallapproach the creative est items to the largest process differently than pieces of furniture that call they would otherwise. for a friend’s Instead of plantruck to carry ning their materials home.” in advance, their He feels this work is a serendipis not about ity of discoveries the removal found stacked at of forgotten the end of people’s junk, but more driveways. It’s also about the known as junk. future unfold“You never know ing before what you’ll find,” our eyes. He says Delta artist sees it as an Dennis Walsh, who opportunity, loves to work with a challenge, a scavenged materiPHOTO BY DENNIS WALSH als. Dennis Walsh turned this piece of trash into a fulfillment of the circle of Walsh is an work of art. life. In the eyes advocate for Spring of an artist, Clean-Up and feels all free. Spring Clean-Up can really it’s a wonderful time for Walsh feels the secret be a blessed time of year. an artist. He looks forward heart of the artist is that Remember that one man’s to hustling through the life continues and sees the junk is another man’s forgotten and admits he’s treasure. fascinated by the domestic value to an artist in taking something and turning Mary Ann Burrows is an items people throw away. artist and creativity coach; For Walsh, it goes much it into something that it never was as inspiration. visit www.maryannburdeeper than that: “It’s a In his eyes, Spring Cleanrows.com. Meg Neufeld time when others make Up gives artists a chance is an artist, anthropolothe very delayed decision gist and co-founder of that the moment has come to take the discarded, or no longer wanted, and Alongside You; visit to remove what they once turn it into a one of a kind, https://www.alongsideyou. loved or cherished and the only one in the world, ca. throw it away.” He views

An Art-full Life

All programs are complimentary

Are you living with cancer or serious illness? We welcome you, family members and friends to join us. Techniques that relax the body and mind include soothing touch by volunteers, guided imagery, and live music by our music therapist. Practicing stress reduction can be helpful when experiencing symptoms such as sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, pain, or exhaustion. Tuesdays from 10:30 am– 12 pm

4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner

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Centre for Supportive Care Living with Cancer Support Group

Restorative Yoga for People Living with Cancer

Thursdays: April 26, May 10, 24, June 7, 21 & July 5;

Thursdays: April 19, May 3, 17, 31, & June 14, 28;

1:30-3:30 every second Thursday

These groups are for people living with cancer at

No previous yoga experience is necessary. This

any stage—diagnosis, treatment, or in remission.

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-

challenges.

bility, and balances the body/mind connection.

No fee. Please pre-register by contacting Ann at

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

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Lifestyles

FILE PHOTOS

Garfield Wilson (above) and Warren Dean Flandez will be singing Motown hits at the Commodore.

Music by

Alan Menken

Lyrics by

Wilson and Flandez included in Motown Meltdown lineup

Book by

Howard Ashman & Tim Rice

Linda Woolverton

Originally Directed by

Robert Jess Roth

Originally Produced by

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Local entertainers Garfield Wilson and Warren Dean Flandez are included in this year’s Motown Meltdown lineup of performers. The event, set for April 21 at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, benefits Seva Canada, a charitable organization that works to restore sight and prevent blindness in developing countries.

There will be 25 dynamic performers, accompanied by a 12-piece band, bringing the Motown songbook to life, the event website notes. Wilson, a singer, actor and personal trainer, says when you have a show packed with talented musicians playing nothing but Motown hits, you’re in for an incredible night. “I always try to do something special every year and this year is no different. I’ve got some

amazing dancers to work with and if everything goes well it will be the best yet,” he says. Flandez, a Juno Awardnominated artist, has also performed at Motown Meltdown in the past. “I’ll be singing an old Marvin Gaye classic that is not only groovy but also really fitting for the state of our world right now,” he notes. For tickets visit www. seva.ca/motownmeltdown2018.

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Volunteer Week

Value of volunteering celebrated during National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers. The contributions of volunteers in communities across Canada will be recognized in a variety of ways from April 15 to 21. This year’s theme is: Celebrate the Value of Volunteering — building confidence, competence, connections and community. Volunteering is often seen as a selfless act as a person gives their time, skills, experience and passion to help others without expecting anything in return. And while volunteering is a form of service, many volunteers will tell you they get more than they give. From opportunities to develop new skills, to finding deep and meaningful personal connections, the magic of volunteering is that it creates social and economic value for all. Many newcomers to Canada are interested in

VOLUNESIA: (noun) that moment when you forget that you are volunteering to help change lives because it is changing yours…

Thank you ou Hospice Volunteerss

volunteering. In addition to contributing to their new community, they see it as a way to improve their language skills or gain work experience. Or they may wish to socialize and meet new people. To engage new Canadians, organizations must be welcoming and supportive. They should intentionally reach out to

newcomers. Organizations can grow and become stronger when they apply what they learn about new cultures. At the same time, volunteers gain new skills and experiences. These things can help newcomers settle into their new environment and gives them an opportunity to shape the community in which they

Thank You to all our

VOLUNTEERS

live. Immigrants volunteer at a rate of 38 per cent and volunteer an average of 162 hours per year. While this rate is lower than people born in Canada (45 per cent of Canadians over 15 years old), immigrants tend to contribute more hours (152 hours per year from volunteers born in Canada).

Join our

growing network!

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THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!

For contributing so much towards the success of

For contributing SO MUCH to the success of

KinVillageKinVillage and Elder College Delta on a daily Basis.

on a daily basis!

Your ongoing support helps us raise, train and provide Guide Dogs for blind/visually-impaired individuals and Autism Support Dogs for children with profound autism.

5410 10th Ave., Tsawwassen

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Volunteer opportunities available for dog boarders and puppy trainers 604-940-4504 • info@bcguidedog.com www.bcguidedog.com

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ThankYou!!

Volunteer Week

From

Delta Meals onWheels Society

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Delta Meals on Wheels Society, I would like to pass along sincere thanks to all our volunteers who contribute their valuable time in helping to deliver a daily hot meal to our customers. Thank you to our Volunteer Drivers, Board Members, the Boundary Bay Quilters Guild, and to our local Brownies and Girl Guides, who during the Christmas season contribute by baking cookies and other delicious goodies and deliver them personally to our customers. A most special thank you to Irene Adams, Marilyn Merry, and Shirley Rutherford, three of our most wonderful Board members-- who are stepping down after decades of service to this organization. Their passion for helping those in our community is second to none and their presence at meetings will be missed! Lastly, thank you to our local citizens and business organizations for the ﬁnancial assistance provided to Delta Meals on Wheels Society this past year. Donations and the generosity of our community help us to continue this important work. We are always looking for volunteers to help in our community, hope you can spend some time with us! Thank you all most sincerely, Margaret (Miggs) Sawchuk President, Delta Meals on Wheels Society

DELTA MEALS ON WHEELS SOCIETY

Call 604-946-9526 to order now!

Volunteers there for victims IAN JACQUES

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Volunteers are the heart of the programs and services offered by Delta Police Victim Services. The program, which marked 30 years in the community in 2017, has 14 dedicated volunteers that are available 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year to assist victims of crime and their families. “The thing that is so special about our volunteers is that they connect us to the community, they live in our community and they are passionate about the community of Delta,” said coordinator Kim Gramlich. “Once they begin the work, our volunteers feel like their work is incredibly helpful and valuable and that they make a difference in people’s lives.” Dianne Taylor is the longest standing volunteer in the program with more than 20 years of service. “I think it’s the desire to help people. This program itself is very valuable to our community,” Taylor said. “When people are

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Volunteers with Delta Police Victim Services are available to offer support around the clock. at their lowest or feeling their worst it’s empowering to be able to help them to pick the pieces up and carry on and provide them with the resources that will help them heal and improve their lives.” Breanna Perens has been volunteering for the past seven years. She started as a way to get experience as she pursues a full-time career in law enforcement. She said the program goes above and beyond to help the community. “It’s very rewarding. That is what draws me

the most, the reward from helping the community,” Perens said. “We see people at their worst, and then when we close their file, we see them at their best, so it’s empowering to be a part of that experience.” Delta police Chief Neil Dubord added that without volunteers the program could not exist in Delta. “You simply cannot put a price tag on the work they do. They are the unsung heroes of the Delta police and another reason we live in this great community,” said Dubord.

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Heartfelt THANKS to our Valued FINDS Volunteers! Phone 604.946.6622 ext 328 Email volunteer@reachchild.org

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Volunteers Help Our Community Grow

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

Bingo Volunteers: Augustine House Resident Peter and Ladner Resident Robbin

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

Gracious Living in a Country Setting

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Volunteer Week

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK April 15-21st

Volunteers makreound! t h e wo r l d g o a Volunteers play a big role in Deltassist’s Christmas programs.

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Many Deltassist programs powered by volunteers DAVE WILLIS

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Volunteers play an extremely vital role for Deltassist Family and Community Services. “Many of our programs for seniors and low income families in Delta would not exist without volunteers helping provide direct service,” said Deltassist’s manager of operation and projects Lorraine Yates. Over the last year there have been over 300 volunteers helping in several programs and services, she noted.

Volunteers help out is such ways as driving seniors to health-related appointments, preparing income tax returns, gardening and building maintenance, performing office duties and assisting with the organization’s Christmas programs. One of the current opportunities include providing seniors phone support. Phone support volunteers can work out of Deltassist’s North Delta or Ladner office and must enjoy talking with seniors, practice empathetic listening skills and be nonjudgmental.

Other volunteer opportunities include driving seniors to and from medical appointments as well as shopping for seniors. Volunteers donated over 10,000 hours last year for Deltassist. Deltassist is a non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of the people of Delta. It offers counselling and community-building in the form of workshops, events, senior support, outreach programs and information services. Deltassist can be reached at www.deltaassist.com or 604-946-9526.

A heartfelt thanks to all of our amazing volunteers who help us support the delivery of excellent healthcare at Delta Hospital! Caring for our community, today and always.

Charitable No. 12984-4114-RR0001

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! To all our Volunteers for your continued loyalty and support We are deeply appreciative of your involvement at DYSL “Wearhouse” Thrift Store. Due to your assistance, this year, we are offering 30 Scholarship/Bursary Awards to a future generation of young leaders. Thanks again “WELL DONE” Delta Youth Support Link Society 1308 56th St., Tsawwassen

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS! Mayor Lois E. Jackson and Delta Council salute the volunteers in our community who dedicate their time, talents and energy towards making Delta a better place to live, work and play. Thank you!

A24 The Delta Optimist April 13, 2018

Volunteer Week

The lifeblood of any non-proﬁt organization such as the Delta Chamber of Commerce is its volunteers.

Foundation events rely on the support of volunteers SANDOR GYARMATI

s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS! WE COULDN’T BE THE VOICE OF BUSINESS WITHOUT YOU! A special thank you to our volunteers who serve on the Board of Directors and other Chamber committees, and those that assist at events or in the ofﬁce and Visitors Centre. Your knowledge, expertise, dedication and commitment to the Delta Chamber of Commerce are greatly appreciated. If you would like to volunteer at the Delta Chamber of Commerce please call 604-946-4232 or email admin@deltachamber.ca

Delta residents with some professional or administrative experience are invited to volunteer in such areas as: • Committees • Tourism • Events • Administration

Volunteer Today! 6201 60th Avenue Delta, British Columbia V4K 4E2 phone: 604-946-4232 admin@deltachamber.ca www.deltachamber.ca

The Delta Hospital Foundation’s biggest, most dedicated volunteer is the community of Delta itself. The foundation, which has been officially rebranded the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation, has successfully raised tens of millions for the hospital over the years thanks to continued generous financial support of residents, businesses and organizations, but also important are volunteers who come from all those categories, including event sponsors. While not directly a member of the foundation, they volunteer their time and skills to help out at fundraising events organized by the foundation. For example, last fall’s Moonlight Gala at Tsawwassen Springs, which had a Midnight Garden theme, raised $455,000 for Delta Hospital. It was a recordbreaking evening thanks

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Delta South MLA Ian Paton puts his auctioneering skills to good use as a volunteer at the Moonlight Gala. to the support of sponsors and over 340 guests in attendance, but it all wouldn’t have been possible without the volunteers on the front line and behind the scenes. Proceeds from the gala went toward emergency care at the hospital, including a much needed mobile ultrasound and two defibrillators. The biggest, most visible example of fundraising success is the new Peter

C. and Elizabeth Toigo Diagnostic Services wing that is now under construction. The $15.2-million project saw the foundation raise $7.5 million, an amount that included a sizable donation from the volunteer Delta Hospital Auxiliary. The next biggest single fundraising project for the foundation is a new residential care facility to replace Mountain View Manor.

Thank you to our wonderful Volunteers, without you many programs at Deltassist would not be possible. This is how volunteers are helping: * Seniors Phone Shopping * Volunteer Visiting * Volunteer Driving * Income Tax Preparation * Reception & Office Help * Bread Gleaning * Christmas Programs * Food Sorting * Grounds & Building Maintenance * Special Event Volunteers *

Special Event volunteers

Seniors Phone Shopping volunteers

To find out about volunteer opportunities contact us at inquiry@deltaassist.com

Delta’s Emergency Management Program extends their appreciation and sincere thanks to: Emergency Social Services (ESS), Delta Amateur Radio Society (DARS), and the Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP) volunteers for their support and ongoing commitment towards public safety in Delta. We would also like to welcome members of Delta Lifeboat to Delta’s Emergency Management Program. For all volunteering opportunities, visit Delta.ca/Volunteer

To celebrate

VOLUNTEER

WEEK

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary would like to recognize and thank our volunteers. Your efforts and countless hours have contributed to the continued successs of daily operations and to the preservation of our local sanctuary and wildlife habitat.

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

April 13, 2018 The Delta Optimist A25

DELTA SPORTS

Sports Shorts

SCOREBOARD

Got Sports?

Contact Mark at mbooth@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

HIGH SCHOOL Senior Girls Soccer Fraser Valley South Zone W L T Pts Elgin Park 1 0 1 3 Panorama Ridge 1 0 0 2 South Delta 1 0 0 2 Sullivan Heights 0 1 1 1 Tamanawis 0 0 0 0 Delta 0 2 0 0 Earl Marriott 0 2 0 0 Junior Girls Soccer Delta Zone Sands 3 0 0 Delview 1 0 1 South Delta 1 1 0 Delta 0 2 1 Burnsview 0 2 0 Junior Boys Rugby Fraser ValleyTier One W L Earl Marriott 2 0 Abbotsford 2 0 Yale 3 2 Langley 2 1 South Delta 2 1 Bateman 3 1 Mouat 3 0

0 3 2 1 0

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PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

(Left to right) Thomas Kranjc, Calvin Slinn, Devon Dupuis and Aimee Brennan are the next wave of swimmers coming through the Winskill Dolphins’ national training group to make a splash at the national and provincial levels.

UPCOMING

Dolphins’ next wave of stars

SENIOR GIRLS SOCCER Monday, April 16: South Delta Sun Devils at Delta Pacers, 3:30 pm Dugald Morrison.

LOCAL TIDES

Winskill Aquatic Centre based club continues to produce world class swimmers

Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet SATURDAY, APRIL 14 5:17 am 13.1 11:38 am 6.6 5:41 pm 12.1 11:32 pm 6.6 SUNDAY, APRIL 15 5:42 am 13.1 12:09 am 5.6 6:29 pm 12.8 MONDAY, APRIL 16 12:12 am 7.2 6:08 am 13.5 12:43 pm 4.6 7:18 pm 13.1 TUESDAY, APRIL17 12:52 am 7.9 6:36 am 13.5 1:20 pm 3.6 8:09 pm 13.5 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 1:35 am 8.5 7:06 am 13.5 2:00 pm 3.0 9:04 pm 13.5

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While high-profile alumni such as Markus Thormeyer are winning medals for Canada at the Commonwealth Games, the Winskill Dolphins Swim Club is busy these days grooming the next wave of top athletes. Thormeyer, who is just 20, won bronze in the 200 metre backstroke last week in Gold Coast, Australia and is recognized as one of the rising stars on the national team. The South Delta Secondary graduate turned down a scholarship offer from USC to stay with the UBC-based Swim Canada program. Meanwhile, two other Dolphin alumni — Noemie Thomas and Paul Zou — did take their careers to the NCAA level at Cal-Berkeley and Penn respectively. Thomas competed in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio. The latest heading south is national-carded athlete Tai Long Singh who is also going the Ivy League route, having committed to Princeton next fall. A number of other recent graduates are now swimming for USport programs in Canada. Hoping to follow their paths are Thomas Kranjc, Calvin Sinn, Devon Dupuis and Aimee Brennan. All have achieved status in the B.C. Targeted Athlete Program. Sprint specialist Kranjc, 16, swam for his province at the Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg last August where he reached the finals in 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly, finishing seventh and sixth respectively. He also

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.

produced best time swims as a member of B.C.’s three relay teams, winning a pair of silver medals and a bronze. Kranjc earned B.C. carded athlete status with Pacific Sport’s Junior Athlete Development Program thanks to a world class performance in the 100m freestyle. Slinn, 14, and Dupuis, 15, are recognized

PHOTO BY IAN MACNICOL/SWIM CANADA

Dolphins alumni Markus Thormeyer, 20, won bronze in the 200 metre backstroke at the Commonweath Games.

as two of the top eight male swimmers in the province for their age group and are headed to Saskatoon next month for the Team B.C. Prospects West camp. At the recent tier two provincials in Kamloops, Dupuis won the 200 fly, while Slinn, a distance specialist, captured the 400, 800 and 1500 free, setting new provincial records in the process. Finally, Brennan has earned status as a Next Generation athlete in Paralympic swimming and is targeted as a prospect for the 2020 Games in Toyko. She will be heading to Montreal at the end of the month for a paraswimming national training camp. Overseeing their progress is Dolphin interim head coach Judy Baker. The one-time world class swimmer and national team member has returned to the club she guided for over a decade in the 1990s. Baker is also head coach of the Otters masters program, meaning long hours these days at the Winskill Aquatic Centre. She is impressed with the club’s run of producing elite swimmers in recent years. “We usually send five to six swimmers to any given meet because we don’t have the depth that the bigger clubs do. But from that depth we have some very high quality swimmers continually coming from this program,” said Baker. “We are always trying to identify the next generation from our younger age groups.” For more information on the Dolphins and their various programs offered at the Winskill and Ladner Leisure Centre pools, visit www.winskilldolphins.ca.

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On Friday the 13th, I am wishing that good luck shines on you today and always!

A26 The Delta Optimist April 13, 2018

Sports

Baptistchurchbreakfast to feature B.C. Lions QB

Heartbreak for United PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

An outstanding run ended last Saturday for U18 South Delta United after a 2-0 defeat to the Richmond Gunners in round of 16 action in the Coastal “B” Cup playdowns. The random draw put the top two sides in the B.C. Coastal Soccer League this season up against each other in the opening round. South Delta dominated the first half but it remained scoreless after a disallowed goal, saved penalty and another chance hitting the crossbar. Richmond scored twice in the second half of extra time. South Delta was Coastal and Provincial Cup runners-up a year ago. Meanwhile, U15 United did manage to edge Mission 1-0 and will face Wesburn this weekend.

Travis Lulay is coming to 2011 campgain included T-town! guiding the Lions to the Grey Cup and earning game MVP The popular B.C. Lions quarterback will be the guest honours. He was also named speaker at the South Delta the league’s Most Outstanding Baptist Church men’s breakPlayer. fast on April 21. On top of all his success as an After a resurgence of his athlete, Lulay has career in 2017 shown himself to which included be an outstandsetting a CFL ing teammate, record for most mentor and passing yards even coach. He coming off the is known for his bench (436 commitment to yards), Lulay sufhis family, his fered a tear of his team and his anterior cruciate community. ligament (ACL) He will be which ended speaking on his his season. He experiences in has since been pro football as well as how he working hard rehabilitating the has handled the Travis Lulay adversities over injury and rehis career and the resulting signed with the Lions back in injuries that he has faced and February. is facing now. In 2009, the former The breakfast will start at Montana State star brought his career north of the border and 8 a.m. at South Delta Baptist Church. Tickets are $15 each made an instant impression with the Lions. or $120 for a table of 9 tickets. He made a number of starts They can be purchased online in 2010 and a year later earned by visiting www.southdelta. full-time status. A decorated org/men and clicking the link.

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Special Olympics Delta would like to extend a sincere Thank You to all our Generous Sponsors & Donors for our event, “An Evening with Elvis with Special Guest band, Incognito” on February 24, 2018. Amanda Jewellers Bay Wine Works Café Gourmet Ladner Country Lane Framing Dueck Auto Group Dulux Paint Tsawwassen Four Winds Brewery Home Hardware Tsawwassen Kinsmen of Ladner Ladner Photo Mario’s Newman’s Fine Foods Richlea Bakery Run Inn Save On Foods Tsawwassen Shopper’s Drug Mart Starbucks Tsawwassen Stir Coffee Transat Travel Tsawwassen Paint and Decorating West Coast Seeds Woods Coffee

Angela’s Boutique Big O Tire/Short Stop Tsawwassen

778-918-4169 leanne.robb@westcoasthome.ca

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For friendly, professional service email jane@janemeadows.com NEW LISTING

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FULL PRICE 4214 Arthur Drive NEW LISTING

1400 sq.ft. Rancher backing ontoArthur farmlands with views of Canal and lush 4214 Drive farm1400 land. Some updates include 2 new bathrooms. 9128 sq.J. Rancher backing onto farmlands with views of CanalThe and lot lushisfarm land.sq.ft. so this can be used as a holding property unHl you get your plans to Some updates include 2 new bathrooms. The lot is 9128 sq.J. so this can be used asready a holding property unKl youbuild get your plans ready to build your new home. your new home. $525,000

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SOLD PENTHOUSE CONDO #314-4885 53 Street Ladner

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5226 Schooner Gate Neilsen Grove

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$1,090,000

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22928 123B Avenue

Courtyard so it has a sunny, private exposure. $1,820,000

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274 W. Murphy Drive Tsawwassen

415 1050 Braidwood

317 Howes Street New Westminster PotenVal Development site

$998,000

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$2,220,000

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$838,000

#207 53rdStreet Street #207- -4738 4738 53rd

Lovely, 1 bedroom condo incondo the heart Ladner Village with walking distance to Lovely,spacious spacious 1 bedroom inofthe heart of Ladner Village with everything. This western exposed unit faces the Courtyard so it has a sunny, private exposure. walking distance to everything. This western exposed unit faces the

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7,707 sq.ft. park-like lot! 3-car garage! A Dream Home! MLS# R2193206

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City Realty

BOB Chancey

LINDA Chancey

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Personal Real Estate Corporation

direct 604-946-8899

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THIS HOUSE DESERVES A FULL PAGE, SO COME AND SEE IT! OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4

WESTCOAST LIVING AT ITS BEST! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2 - 4

Get in to the vibe in this super desirable oceanside community of Beach Grove. This amazing home has been extensively renovated to todays modern look, but still retains its natural west coast, beach home charm. With 2,750 square feet of living and 4 or 5 bedrooms this home would be perfect for the family or a couple who loves to entertain. Living room with floor to ceiling river rock fireplace and vaulted cedar ceilings. Truly amazing kitchen with high end appliances, quartz countertops and loads of working areas. Master bedroom suite with stunning spa like ensuite. Must be seen to truly appreciate - call us today!

5976 Kirkwood Road, TSAWWASSEN $1,488,000

The Chanceys Real Estate Group

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April 13, 2018 The Delta Optimist A29

City Realty

BOB Chancey

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direct 604-946-8899

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CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION!

Check out this 2,500 square foot,4 bedroom family home on a 10,000 square foot lot. Features include a formal living room with see-through gas fireplace to office/ den. Formal dining area with french doors to stamped concrete patio and large yard. Kitchen, eating area and family room. Upstairs features 4 bedrooms. Central west Ladner location, close to schools, shops and amenities.

4929 52A Street, LADNER

$1,279,000

SOME OF OUR LD SINO 3 DAYS

#102 4745 54a St., LADNER $559,900

BEAUTIFULLY KEPT HOME IN A CUL-DE-SAC

Beautifully kept one owner family home in a quiet cul-de-sac. This is the first time this home has been available to the market! Ahead of it’s time this home features a desirable open concept living, eating, and dining area perfect for entertaining. Updates include a 4 year young roof and new flooring. Step outside into your backyard oasis with a stunning water feature, grape vines, and a shed with 220V wiring. This home has been extremely well kept by it’s original owner and it’s time for a new family to make memories in this friendly, inviting, cul-de-sac neighbourhood.

4706 Kensington Place, LADNER Call Blake 604-788-0480

#118 4770 52A St, LADNER $495,000

$1,275,000

SALES THIS YEAR

LD SINO 2 DAYS

SINO1 DLAYD

#109 4808 Linden Dr., LADNER #206 4745 54a Ave, LADNER $418,700 $288,000

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SIN 4O9 DLAYDS

LD SINO 6 DAYS

LD SINO 2 DAYS

302-1363 56th St, TSAWWASSEN D221 4845 53rd St., LADNER #104 1118 55th St., Tsawwassen $529,000 $529,000 $539,000

SIN 20ODLAYDS

SOLD

#72 3009 156th St., South Surrey #206 2450 161a St., S. Surrey #209 1150 54a St., TSAWWASSEN 5351 Regatta Way, LADNER $659,000 $579,900 $619,000 $658,000

5132 207B Street, Langley $818,888

19957 39a Avenue, Langley $859,900

SOLD

OUR 2018 SALES SHOW WE HAVE A VERY EFFECTIVE WAY TO SELL YOUR HOME!

CUSTOM BUILT HOME!

Bright, beautiful and spacious 2,500 sq.ft custom built home in Port Guichon. Absolutely fantastic floor plan with loads of room for entertaining. Open concept featuring a gorgeous fireplace in the living room, massive gourmet kitchen and eating area with stone counters and 36” Bertazzoni gas range, plus a open flex room (great for formal dining, office or TV room). Beautifully appointed with luxurious features including wideplank oak flooring, radiant in-floor heating, recessed lighting, hardiplank siding and much more. Upstairs features a lovely spacious master bedroom with spa like ensuite & walk in closet, plus another 3 more bedrooms for the family. Rear lane access to a double garage. Excellent location close to Elementary and High school, parks, river walks & Ladner Village shops.

4560 W River Road, LADNER

$1,288,888

AMAZING WORKSHOP FOR CAR ENTHUSIAST

PROPERTY / LOCATION • 16,500 Sq.ft Lot • Quiet Family Neighbourhood • Close to Parks, Schools & Shops • Walking distance to Ladner Elementary (French Immersion) HOUSE • 4 Bedroom, 2 Level Home • 2,048 Sq.ft • Updated Kitchen & Bathrooms • Large Sundeck off the Kitchen • Designer Lighting & Paint WORKSHOP • MASSIVE 1,500 SQ.FT WORKSHOP • Fully Finished & Insulated • Built in 2003 with 2x6 Construction, 100 amp Service, Heated, Vaulted Ceilings, Skylights • Perfect for: Car Enthusiast, Mechanic, Wood Working Shop, Dance, Gym or Art Studio, Home Office, Large Heated Storage Space • Or a combination of these things because with 1,500 sq.ft this is the largest detached building that we have seen in Ladner!

5169 Whitworth Crescent, LADNER

$1,599,000

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City Realty

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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME!

The list of features is unbelievable; we have a new roof, new furnace, new hot water tank, new kitchen with quartz silestone counters, custom maple cabinets and gas range.. new flooring, new bathrooms, new driveway, new patio and landscaping... the list goes on! Downstairs has plenty of space for entertaining indoors or outdoors with two french doors leading out to your unbelievable backyard with a hot tub, new landscaping and pond. Upstairs has 4 spacious bedrooms upstairs plus a games room. Crown moulding throughout. Master bedroom with beautiful spa inspired ensuite. Unbeatable location close to schools, shopping, recreation and restaurants. This home is truly a must see!

4958 53rd Street, LADNER

$1,128,000

OPEN SUN 2 -4

GARDEN ENTRY SUITE AT THE BRIO!

Garden Entry former show suite at the BRIO! Welcome home to this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit with over 1,200 sq.ft. of living space. Desirable open floor plan with a private patio and walk-out access. Built in 2015, this home features high end finishes including hardwood flooring, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, closet organizers, large bathrooms, modern paint and light fixtures throughout. The unit comes complete with 2 parking spaces and storage locker. Unbeatable location, walking distance to shops, services, restaurants, recreations and countless amenities.

#112 1166 54A Street, TSAWWASSEN

$649,000

TOP FLOOR AT SOLEI TERRACE Welcome home to to your Top Floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo! Enjoy all that open concept living has to offer with 9 foot ceilings, engineered hardwood flooring, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. This beautiful condo comes with 1 secured parking spot & storage locker. Built in 2011 means you still have the remainder of the 2-5-10 Warranty. Walking distance to TSAWWASSEN Town Centre, South Delta Rec Centre, Public Transit and Southpointe Academy. Great investment opportunity here as well as rentals are allowed.

#408 5599 14B Avenue, TSAWWASSEN

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$529,900

April 13, 2018 The Delta Optimist A31

City Realty

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STUNNING CHARACTER HOME! So much character in this stunning Heritage Home! Beautifully restored with original timber ceilings, refinished fir floors and wainscoting throughout. Character lighting and built-in cabinetry with leaded glass doors. Bathroom with antique free standing sink and Kohler cast iron claw foot tub, subway tile and radiant in-floor heating. Main floor features large living and dining rooms plus sitting room with beautifully appointed gas fireplace. Updated kitchen boasts new cabinets, butcher block counters, American gas range, Viking dishwasher, Subzero fridge and freezer, farmhouse sink and tin tiled ceiling. Updates include high efficiency furnace, double glazed windows, new electrical, roof, gutters and more. Unfinished basement awaits your ideas. Detached garage converted into art studio. Front porch is perfect for sitting and relaxing with a refreshing glass of lemonade. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just dream..you can make this your home.

4671 Arthur Drive, Ladner

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1630 King G. Blvd, South Surrey $939,800

4726 45A Avenue, LADNER $946,500

4685 Kensington Pl, LADNER $1,035,000

OLD S IN 38 DAYS

LD SIN O 43 DAYS

SOLD

5841 Fair Wynd, LADNER $1,299,000

5289 Windjammer Rd, LADNER $1,388,000

5716 49B Avenue, LADNER $1,399,000

$1,388,000

SALES IN MARCH SINO1 DLAYD

LD SINO 5 DAYS

4162 199a Crescent, Langley 1619 Spyglass Cresc TSAWWASSEN $1,099,000 $1,129,000

SOLD 5875 Cove Link Road, LADNER $1,488,800

SOLD 5327 Paton Drive, LADNER $1,498,000

LD SINO 9 DAYS 6091 146 Street Surrey $1,149,500

SOLD 4948 57 Street, LADNER $1,499,000

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2017: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

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PEBBLE HILL 473 CONNAUGHT DRIVE $1,598,000

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SOUTH FACING 201-5011 SPRINGS BLVD $598,000

11,883 SQFT LOT 1129 52A STREET $1,498,000

DETACHED 4 BEDROOM 8-4728 54A ST $868,000

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3 BEDROOMS 1637 FIR SPRINGS LANE $1,398,000 BEACH GROVE 1557 FARRELL AVENUE $1,868,000

2,485 SQFT RANCHER 54 55A STREET $1,198,000

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 4 BEDROOMS 4652 WESLEY DRIVE $1,298,000

PACIFIC RIDGE 103-1131 55 STREET $585,000

SOLD-LADNER

SOLD-TSAWWASSEN NEW LISTING 1250 MORRIS CRESCENT $1,138,000

NEW LISTING 18-4949 57 STREET $578,000

HEATHWOOD 301-1172 55 STREET $598,000

SOLD-TSAWWASSEN WINDSOR WOODS 101-5518 14 AVE $385,000

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NEW LISTING

5148 Winskill Drive, Tsawwassen $3,380,000

5647 Frigate Road, Ladner $1,249,000

5324 Belair Crescent, Tsawwassen $1,288,000

4460 Dawn Place, Ladner $1,238,000

5304 Pleasant Way, Ladner $1,350,000

5312 Laurel Drive, Ladner $1,188,000

15-4925 Elliott Street, Ladner $449,900

Your private estate awaits! This 5,352 sq. ft. home is tucked away on a sunny South exposed ½ acre lot on a quiet street in Cliff Drive area | Updated kitchen and bathrooms | Sub Zero refrigerator & drawers | Viking gas range, double dishwashers & wall ovens | Wide plank hardwood flooring | high coffered ceilings | 6 seater projector movie room w/ Bose surround sound | Master suite on the main with stunning ensuite | Garden oasis with large pool w/safety cover, hot tub, cabana, irrigation, large grassy area, fire-pit | Security cameras | Metal roof | 3 car garage | Extremely private!

2453 sq. ft. home | 7500 sq. ft. lot | West exposed lot | Ideal layout to accommodate extended family | Meticulously maintained with many improvements including roof, windows, flooring, granite & marble counter tops & paint | Huge deck off the dining room through french doors plus an extra-large double car garage | Quiet & Safe area!

4989 6th Ave, Tsawwassen $1,099,000

5329 1st Avenue, Tsawwassen $1,288,000

4633 Arthur Drive, Ladner $1,898,000

Victory South! The perfect place for this long term family home | Over 2600 sq. ft | 4 bedrooms plus games room and main floor den | Plenty of storage, oversized patio and separate side entrance ideal for a home business | Well maintained with updates

OFFER PENDING

D L O S West Ladner $6,900,000

SOL

1291 Morris Crescent, Tsawwassen

SOL

256 Copesfield Drive, Tsawwassen $1,798,000

FOR THOSE WHO APPRECIATE TIMELESS, TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE! Over 5300 sq. ft. of excellent craftsmanship with many options for different living arrangements | 6 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | Secluded backyard surrounded by private greenspace, flowering shrubs & trees for peaceful relaxation | Desirable location within THE TERRACE | For those who VALUE EXCELLENCE!

6325 Dawn Drive, Ladner

SOL

61 Alpenwood Lane, Tsawwassen

4644 51st Street, Ladner $1,350,000

#1-5053 47th Ave, Ladner $719,900

SOL

#102-4745 54A Street Ladner

SOL

1250 Morris Crescent, Tsawwassen

SOL

4586 61 Street, Ladner

SOL

1230 Morris Crescent, Tsawwassen

4888 60A Street, Ladner $899,000

SOL

#123-5550 Admiral Way, Ladner

SOL

#114-4770 52a Street, Ladner

A34 The Delta Optimist April 13, 2018 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

2 BEDROOM FLOAT HOME wiTH LOFT W G NE TIN S I L

• 700 sq ft float home • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

LOVELY 2 BEDROOM FLOAT HOME W G NE TIN S I L

• 1023 sq ft float home • 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• ne`er exter_or pa_ct & metal roof

• 2 park_cg stalls acd

• 2 park_cg stalls & 1 storage locker

large storage locker • Stucc_cg v_e`s

13-3871 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER

18-3871 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER

$243,900

$379,900

LADnER POinTE PEnTHOUSE W G NE TIN LIS

• 1128 sq ft cocdo `_th large balcocy

2 BEDROOM AT THE CLASSiC W G NE TIN LIS

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

`_cdo` upgrades

• walk to everyth_cg _c to`c

• walk_cg d_stacce to all amec_t_es

C305-4831 53 STREET, LADnER

507-1350 ViEw CRESCEnT, TSAwwASSEn

$569,900

$579,900

DESiRABLE PORT GUiCHOn LOCATiOn • 1522 sq ft home oc 7131 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

CEnTRALLY LOCATED RAnCHER W G NE TIN S I L

• Close to Ladcer V_llage

• Pr_vate, fecced backyard

4520 SAVOY STREET, LADnER

1451 winDSOR CRESCEnT, TSAwwASSEn

$879,900

• 1742 sq ft to`chome • 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

RAnCHER On LARGE LOT W G NE TIN S I L

• SS appl_acces acd quartz

• 1107 sq ft home oc 7261 sq ft lot • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom • Updated floor_cg, k_tchec, acd

couctertops

bathroom

• Close to all amec_t_es

• ne`er roof acd `_cdo`s

303-1768 55A STREET, TSAwwASSEn

4681 64 STREET, LADnER

$899,900

$949,900

ROYAL OAKS PEnTHOUSE • 1694 sq ft cocdo `_th `est fac_cg deck • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Opec k_tchec `_th eat_cg area & small

LOVELY RAnCHER wiTH POOL W G NE TIN S I L

fam_ly room • walk to shops acd amec_t_es 405n-1100 56 STREET, TSAwwASSEn

$998,800

REnOVATED FAMiLY HOME • 2000 sq ft home oc 6577 sq ft lot

• 1550 sq ft home oc 8180 sq ft lot • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Reco’d bathroom, ce`er `_cdo`s, metal roof • Close to Ha`thorce El acd Ladcer V_llage 5491 52 AVEnUE, LADnER

$978,000 W G NE TIN S I L

• 3 bedrooms & dec, 2 bathrooms • Opec coccept l_v_cg area

BEAUTiFUL 3 BEDROOM AT CiTY HOMES

W G NE TIN S I L

• 2130 sq ft home oc 8299 sq ft lot

• Succy, fecced South fac_cg yard

$851,888 W G NE TIN S I L

• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Coccrete cocstruct_oc & recect

• Tastefully updated throughout

W G NE TIN S LI

• 1345 sq ft corcer uc_t

SPLiT LEVEL in FAnTASTiC LOCATiOn W G NE TIN S I L

bathrooms • Des_rable, qu_et, fam_ly fr_ecdly street

• 2200 sq ft home oc 6600 sq ft lot • 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • ne`er roof, Hw tack, floor_cg, acd bl_cds • M_cs to Po_ct Roberts, shops, acd amec_t_es

5546 CHESTnUT CRESCEnT, LADnER

37 DiEFEnBAKER wYnD, TSAwwASSEn

• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Recectly updated k_tchec acd

$998,800 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2016*

$998,800

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

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

April 13, 2018 The Delta Optimist A35

FaMILy HoME In GrEaT LoCaTIon

CEnTraLLy LoCaTEd FaMILy HoME W G NE TIN S I L

• 2213 sq ft hame ae 5648 sq ft lat • 4 beb_aams, 3 bcth_aams • 1 beb_aam suite fa_ the ie-lc\s • Clase ta shaps, schaals, ceb _estcu_cets

W G NE TIN S I L

ceb schaals 4929 54 STrEET, LadnEr

$999,900

$1,038,800

In THE HEarT oF THE vILLaGE • 1800 sq ft hame built ie 2017 • 3 beb_aams, 4 bcth_aams

SPLIT LEvEL FaMILy HoME W G NE TIN LIS

• opee caecept kitchee & li]ieg c_ec • Steps ta Lcbee_ villcge shaps & _estcu_cets 4851 ELLIS LanE, LadnEr

$1,053,800

BEaUTIFULLy UPdaTEd FaMILy HoME • 2090 sq ft hame ae 4952 sq ft lat • 4 beb_aams, 3 bcth_aams

dESIraBLE IMPErIaL vILLaGE W G NE TIN S LI

• ne\ kitchee \ith SS, quc_tz, ceb \hite ccbieets • P_i]cte feeceb dc_b & bauble gc_cge 5234 wESTMInSTEr avEnUE, LadnEr

$1,138,800

LovELy FaMILy HoME In HoLLy • 2707 sq ft hame ae 5005 sq ft lat • 4 beb_aams, 3 bcth_aams • Lc_ge kitchee, ie flaa_ hectieg, mc_ble tiles • Gcmes _aam ae uppe_ flaa_ pe_fect fa_ the kibs

UPdaTEd FaMILy HoME on LarGE LoT W G NE TIN S I L

6325 45a avEnUE, LadnEr

$1,148,800

LovELy FaMILy HoME • 2317 sq ft hame ae 4952 sq ft lat • 3 beb_aams, 3 bcth_aams • ne\e_ _aaf, \ieba\s, fu_ecce,

CEnTraLLy LoCaTEd FaMILy HoME W G NE TIN S I L

ceb feecieg • Fcmild f_ieebld eeighbau_haab 6368 dawn drIvE, LadnEr

$1,150,000

FAMILY HOME IN SOUGHT AFTER PEBBLE HILL • 2655 sq ft hame ae 11,022 sq ft lat • 4 beb_aams, 3 bcth_aams • Exteesi]eld upbcteb th_aughaut • Clase ta schaals, pc_ks, ceb ma_e

450 SHANNON WAY, TSAWWASSEN

$1,158,800

• 2117 sq ft hame ae 9483 sq ft lat • 4 beb_aams, 3 bcth_aams • Lc_ge, _ectcegulc_ lat • Clase ta schaals, shappieg, ceb ma_e 928 51a STrEET, TSawwaSSEn

$1,148,800 W G NE TIN S I L

• 2320 sq ft hame ae 9687 sq ft lat • 4 beb_aams, 2 bcth_aams • ne\e_ kitchee \ith SS ceb \hite ccbieet_d • Mieutes ta Lcbee_ villcge & cll cmeeities 4251 arTHUr drIvE, LadnEr

$1,138,800 W G NE TIN S I L

• 1839 sq ft hame ae 4953 sq ft lat • 3 beb_aams, 2 bcth_aams • Lc_ge, apee kitchee ceb fcmild _aam • Mies ta shappieg ceb cll cmeeities 1678 GoLF CLUB drIvE, TSawwaSSEn

1,128,800 W G NE TIN S I L

• 1964 sq ft hame ae 6622 sq ft lat • 3 beb_aams, 2 bcth_aams • ne\e_ \ieba\s, fu_ecce, ceb hat \cte_ tcek • west fccieg bcckdc_b \ith ca]e_eb beck 4949 53 STrEET, LadnEr

$1,048,000 W G NE TIN S LI

• 3 beb_aams, 3 bcth_aams • Upbcteb kitchee \ith g_ceite & SS • Clase ta shaps, _ec_ectiae,

4885 LIndEn drIvE, LadnEr

W G NE TIN LIS

• 2327 sq ft hame ae 4415 sq ft lat

CHESaPEaKE LandInG End UnIT W G NE TIN S I L

• 2130 sq ft eeb ueit \ith huge dc_b • 3 beb_aams, 3 bcth_aams • Becutiful ceb b_ight mcie \ith mcste_ • Mies ta galf cau_se, mc_iec, ceb shaps 86-5900 FErry road, LadnEr

$1,175,000

A36 The Delta Optimist April 13, 2018 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

BEAuTIFuL CAPE-COd STYLE HOME

COnVEnIEnTLY LOCATEd FAMILY HOME W G NE TIN LIS

• 2460 sq ft home oa 6747 sq ft lot • 6 be`rooms, 3 bathrooms • up`ate` kitchea, bathrooms, aa` flooriag • Garage, large `riveway, aa` feace` yar`

W G NE TIN LIS

aa` more • Legal si`e s]ite aa` `etache` workshop 4633 RILEY PLACE, LAdnER

$1,229,000

$1,250,000

uPdATEd BOundARY BAY RAnCHER • 1479 sq ft home oa 7523 sq ft lot • 3 be`rooms, 2 bathrooms • upàte` kitchea, flooriag, aa` bathrooms • S]aay backyar` aa` ò]ble wiè garage

BEAuTIFuLLY uPdATEd FAMILY HOME W G NE TIN S LI

• 5 be`rooms, 3 bathrooms • Large S faciag yar` with aew feace & hot t]b 5122 dEnnISOn dRIVE, TSAWWASSEn

$1,298,800

$1,338,800

PEBBLE HILL FAMILY HOME • 2081 sq ft home oa 8546 sq ft lot • 3 be`rooms, 3 bathrooms • Lovely ]p`ates thro]gho]t • Q]iet, c]l-`e-sac locatioa

• 2891 sq ft home oa 8988 sq ft lot • Opea coacept kitchea aa` family room

286 66A STREET, TSAWWASSEn

W G NE TIN S I L

• 4 be`rooms, 3 bathrooms • Reaovate` kitchea, bathrooms, flooriag,

5102 11A AVEnuE, TSAWWASSEn

W G NE TIN S LI

• 1840 sq ft home oa 10,318 sq ft lot

REnOVATEd PEBBLE HILL FAMILY HOME W G NE TIN S I L

• 2746 sq ft home oa 7969 sq ft lot • 3 be`rooms, 3 bathrooms • Bea]tif]l 600 sq ft master s]ite • St]aaiag o]t`oor eatertaiaiag area with pool

5289 3A AVEnuE, TSAWWASSEn

5215 4 AVEnuE, TSAWWASSEn

$1,358,800

$1,498,800

BuILd YOuR dREAM HOME W G NE TIN S I L

• 2576 sq ft home oa 12,217 sq ft lot • 4 be`rooms, 2 bathrooms • H]ge rectaag]lar lot • Close to schools, shoppiag, aa` more

LOVELY BEACH GROVE HOME W G NE TIN S I L

eatertaiaiag 5859 16 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,588,800

STunnInG FORMER SHOW HOME • 2507 sq ft home oa 5161 sq ft lot • 4 be`rooms, 3 bathrooms

LOVELY RAnCHER On HuGE LOT W G NE TIN S I L

• Bea]tif]l kitchea/great room with eatiag area • Expaasive eatryway 5139 44B AVEnuE, LAdnER

$1,649,000

BOundARY BAY FAMILY HOME • 2700 sq ft home oa 5512 sq ft lot • 4 be`rooms, 3 bathrooms • Bright aa` opea liviag area • St]aaiag views aa` steps to the beach 383 67A STREET, TSAWWASSEn

$1,650,000 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2016*

• 2192 sq ft home oa 10,342 sq ft lot • 3 be`rooms, 2 bathrooms • Opea coacept liviag area • Backiag oato Beach Grove Golf Co]rse 948 EdEn CRESCEnT, TSAWWASSEn

1,598,800 W G NE TIN S I L

• 4 be`rooms, 4 bathrooms • Large, opea kitchea with eatiag area • Private yar` aa` patio for s]mmer

548 EnGLISH BLuFF ROAd, TSAWWASSEn

W G NE TIN S I L

• 2515 sq ft home oa 5148 sq ft lot

STunnInG FuLLY REnOVATEd HOME W G NE TIN S I L

• 3410 sq ft home oa 12,425 sq ft lot • 5 be`rooms & `ea, 3 bathrooms • H]ge kitchea aa` opea liviag/`iaiag areas • Close to shops, schools, aa` ameaities 5138 CLIFF PLACE, TSAWWASSEn

$1,688,800

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

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

April 13, 2018 The Delta Optimist A37

1.5 acRe PaRceL wITh Rs4 ZonInG W G NE TIN S I L

• 2577 cq ft hdmi dg 1.5 lkri ldt

AN ARCHITECTURAL GEM W G NE TIN S I L

• ditlkhij bdrkchdp • Pdtigtillly cub-jivijlbli ldt

• 2979 cq ft hdmi dg 10,489 cq ft ldt • 5 bijrddmc, 3 blthrddmc • ogi livil livigg bith uppir rddf tdp pltid • ditlkhij guict hduci/klblgl lgj bdrkchdp

4016 w RIVeR Road, LadneR

42 GeoRGIa wYnd, Tsawwassen

• 3 bijrddmc, 3 blthrddmc

$1,698,800

$1,788,800

BoUndaRY BaY hoMe on LaRGe LoT W G NE TIN LIS

• 2008 cq ft hdmi dg 10,388 cq ft ldt • 2 bijrddmc, 3 blthrddmc

STUNNING WESTHAM ISLAND HOME W G NE TIN LIS

• 6 bijrddmc, 3 blthrddmc

• Pdtigtillly cub-jivijlbli ldt

• cdmplitily rigdvltij thrdughdut

• stipc td thi bilkh lgj kldci td lll

• Viibc df Gulf Icllgjc, mdugtligc,

lmigitiic

lgj flrmllgj

6704 1a aVenUe, Tsawwassen

4862 saVaGe Road, LadneR

$1,798,800

$1,848,800

BeaUTIFUL FLoaT hoMe wITh Land W G NE TIN S LI

• 4194 cq ft hdmi dg 0.86 lkric

• 2700 cq ft hdmi bith 5954 cq ft ldt • 3 bijrddmc, 4 blthrddmc • stuggigg bltir & mdugtlig viibc • cldci td ivirythigg

STUNNING WATERFRONT HOME W G NE TIN S LI

• 3141 cq ft hdmi bith 5283 cq ft ldt • 3 bijrddmc, 4 blthrddmc • stuggigg 1 yilr dlj fldlt hdmi • Brilthtlkigg viibc

4395 w RIVeR Road, LadneR

4407 w RIVeR Road, LadneR

$1,888,000

$1,988,800

BeaUTIFUL new hoMe In PeBBLe hILL W G NE TIN S I L

• 4798 cq ft hdmi dg 7782 cq ft ldt • 5 bijrddmc, 6 blthrddmc • Brlgj gib luxury hdmi • sdught lftir Pibbli hill lril

waTeRFRonT hoMe wITh sTUnnInG VIews W G NE TIN S I L

• 2506 cq ft hdmi dg 8182 cq ft ldt • 4 bijrddmc, 3 blthrddmc • Ultrl high-igj lppdigtmigtc • opig kdgkipt bith flddr td kiiligg bigjdbc

5173 2 aVenUe, Tsawwassen

862 Tsawwassen Beach Rd, Tsawwassen

$2,038,888

STUNNING WATERFRONT HOME W G NE TIN S I L

• 2437 cq ft hdmi dg 17,943 cq ft ldt • 3 bijrddmc, 3 blthrddmc • Mij-kigtury jicigg, dvir 70’ df bilkh frdgtlgi • sbiipigg victlc frdm gilrly iviry rddm

$2,538,800

2009-BUILT LUXURY ResIdence wITh sTUnnInG ocean VIews! W G NE TIN S I L

20 Tsawwassen Beach Road, Tsawwassen

140 GRahaM dRIVe, Tsawwassen

$2,988,800

$3,299,900

9.5 acRes on PResTIGIoUs aRThUR dRIVe W G NE TIN S I L

• 1922 cq ft hdmi dg 9.5 lkric • 3 bijrddmc, 2 blthrddmc • siplrlti guict hdmi • Multipli blrgc lgj bdrkchdp

3749 aRThUR dRIVe, LadneR

$3,388,800

• 3219 cq ft hdmi dg 7393 cq ft ldt • 4 bijrddmc, 6 blthrddmc • high qullity krlftcmlgchip thrdughdut • stuggigg dkilg viibc bith jikkc lll livilc

STUNNING 55 ACRE CUSTOM ESTATE W G NE TIN S I L

• 3385 cq ft hdmi dg 55 lkric • 4 bijrddmc, 3 blthrddmc • Bilutiful ictlti prdpirty • Viibc df flrmllgj lgj mdugtligc

3200 WESTHAM ISLAND ROAD, LADNER

$6,500,000

A38 The Delta Optimist April 13, 2018

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778.999.1015

Personal Real Estate Corporation

NEW LISTING

604.788.9108

Personal Real Estate Corporation

$2,480,000

Phil Cote

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604.943.7090

PHINEST OF PHINISHINGS

NEW LISTING

$1,298,000

335 52ND ST, TSAWWASSEN

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM NEW LISTING

$1,588,000

• Beautiful - one owner home - Marina Gardens • 2,355 sqft on s/w 5,250 sqft lot • Granite counters, s/s appliances • 3 bedrooms, den and 3 full bathrooms • Lovely South/West yard - Immaculate landscaping. • Eating area & family room - 2 gas fireplaces • Wonderfully updated home throughout • Across from Ladner Harbour Park & walking trail

• This 3,678 sqft home on 9,225 sqft lot • There are 4 bedrooms, den and 4 bathrooms • Walk - in - closets & ensuite baths in every room • Two kitchens • New home never leved in - no GST, luxurious contemporary with great room. • Radiant hot water heat, air exchange & air cond. • Sun drenched, yard - close to Pebble Hill school & park, a very special lovely home

PHANTASTIC HOME AND PROPERTY

PHABALOUS PHAMILY HOME

NEW LISTING

$1,388,800

PHOR A PHORTUNATE PHAMILY

• Like new (12 years old) 2,845 sqft home • Open plan - 5 bedrooms, den, 4 bathrooms • Hardwood floors, radiant heat, 9 ft. ceilings • Granite countertops - stainless steel appliances • Built by Georgia Award Winning Townhome Homes • Close to all levels of schools & parks • Super central location - home is a `10’

• Exceptional 10,215 sqft property upper Tsawwassen • Stunning 3,100 sqft updated home • 4 bedrooms, den and games room 3 bathrooms • Granite countertops, custom blinds, mint cond hardwood floors • Fabulous south facing yard - large private deck • Sought after location - a real winner • Close to all levels of schools

TAMMY MATSON 778.938.5599

tmatson@eastlink.ca

www.tammymatson.com

2017 - TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS

201 5011 Springs Blvd Tsawwassen $598,000

4652 Wesley Drive Tsawwassen $1,298,000

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS - brand new (NO GST) south facing 1 bdrm condo!!! Features open plan, 9’ ceilings, white kitchen, s/s appliances, concrete bldg, sunny covered deck & 5’ x 10’ storage rm (office?). Fees include heat & hot water. No smoking, 1 pet ok & rentals ok. Resort lifestyle - walk to golf, Pat Quinn’s, Woods Coffee & Newmans!

T JUS !! D! L O S 202 1363 56 St, Tsawwassen

T JUS !! D! L O S B203 1248 Hunter Rd Tsawwassen

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D! L O S

1703 Farrell Cres Tsawwassen Listed by Remax RE Serv

TSAWWASSEN VILLAGE - beautiful rancher in one of Tsawwassen’s most desirable areas!!! This 4 bdrm home has been beautifully maintained & features recently reno’d large open kitchen, newer roof, windows & hot water tank. Solarium off living rm for year round enjoyment boasts partial ocean views. Lovely gardens in south back yard & 2 min walk to park. Come and see it SUNDAY 1-3!!!

D! L O S

702 3071 Glen Dr Coquitlam Listed by 1% Realty

D! L O S

495 Milsom Wynd Tsawwassen Listed by Royal LePage Regency

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April 13, 2018 The Delta Optimist A39

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MARINA GARDEN RANCHER

#9 4910 CENTRAL AVENUE, LADNER

5113 WILSON DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

#305 5500 13th AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

5269 BRIGANTINE ROAD, LADNER

3 BEDS I 3 BATHS I 1,528 SQ. FT

6 BEDS I 3 BATHS I 3,333 SQ. FT

2 BEDS I 2 BATHS I 1,320 SQ. FT

3 BEDS I 2 BATHS I 1,717 SQ. FT

OFFERED AT $869,999

OFFERED AT $1,599,000

OFFERED AT $650,000

OFFERED AT $1,099,999

RANCHER STYLE TOWNHOUSE

BEACH GROVE RANCHER

GORGEOUS GATED COMMUNITY TOWNHOUSE

TRUE WATERFRONT PROPERTY!

#9 6320 48A AVENUE, LADNER

1617 BRAID ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

#212 6505 3rd AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

182 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

2 BEDS I 2 BATHS I 1,401 SQ. FT

2 BEDS I 2 BATHS I 1,547 SQ. FT

2 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 2,711 SQ. FT.

2 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,620 SQ. FT.

OFFERED AT $599,999

OFFERED AT $1,050,000

OFFERED AT $1,589,000

OFFERED AT $2,000,000

SOLD

CENTRAL LADNER 3 BEDROOM HOME

SUNRISE GARDENS TOWNHOME!

PRIVATE PATIO GARDEN

UPDATED END UNIT

5689 47A AVENUE, LADNER

#18 7651 FRANCIS ROAD, RICHMOND

#205 5472 11th AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

#20 11880 82 AVENUE, DELTA

3 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 1,860 SQ. FT.

3 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,350 SQ. FT.

2 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,023 SQ. FT.

2 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 1,658 SQ. FT.

OFFERED AT $899,999

OFFERED AT $689,999

OFFERED AT $399,999

OFFERED AT $529,000

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NEIGHBOURS ARE SELLING FOR GO TO

UPDATED 3 BED RANCHER IN CUL-DE-SAC

SPRAWLING RANCHER

FAMILY HOME ON LARGE LOT

4445 63A STREET, LADNER

1030 KUMA CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

5255 CENTRAL AVENUE, LADNER

3 BEDS I 2 BATHS I 1574 SQ. FT

3 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 2,117 SQ. FT.

4 BEDS | 2.5 BATHS | 2,526 SQ. FT.

OFFERED AT $980,000

OFFERED AT $1,350,000

OFFERED AT $1,100,000

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PENNEY, Robert James Ernest November 16, 1936 March 26, 2018 Bob passed away peacefully in the afternoon March 26, 2018 in the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner, BC. Bob is survived by his best friend and life partner, and wife of 53 years, Mary, sons Sean and Kelly, grandson Brandon, and sister Susan. Mary and Bob were married in 1965 in Thunder Bay, Ontario (then Fort William and Port Arthur). The family moved to Calgary Alberta in 1979, and Vancouver, BC in 1984. Bob had his own Geological Surveying and Exploration company and sold real estate in Thunder Bay, and then moved west and worked his way to Western Regional manager of Shniers, a national Flooring wholesaler. Bob was able to live his life dream and sail offshore with Mary to the west coast of Mexico. Bob and Mary gallivanted about Mexico for over 5 years in their beloved 37ft Tayana sailboat. Bob loved his Labrador Retrievers, cats, travelling, sailing, a bit of golf, and was both a savvy businessman and a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. We will all miss him deeply. The family is grateful for the care and compassion Bob received from the staff at Irene Thomas Hospice and Delta Hospital. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Irene Thomas Hospice. https://deltahospice.org/dhs-donation-form/ Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

SCHWAERTZEL, Jill April 11, 2018 It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Jill. Jill is survived by her husband Peter; children Jennifer and Patti; grandchildren Tyson and Xavier, sister Dorothy and her cousin Anne. After a short, but brave fight with cancer, Jill peacefully passed away on April 11. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and many friends. There will be a service held at Ladner United Church on April 19 at 11:00 AM. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the BC Cancer Society.

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YOUR 2018

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