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WHOWILL BE DELTA’S NEXT MAYOR? VOTERS GO TO THE POLLS SATURDAY IN A CIVIC ELECTION THAT WILL PRODUCE A NEW MAYOR FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TWO DECADES

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Three frontrunners locked in intense race to become Delta’s next mayor

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Today’s edition of the Optimist contains a considerable amount of civic election coverage, but you’ll find much more content on our website.

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The gloves came off during this civic election campaign.

Delta voters will head to the polls this Saturday to decide their next city council and school board in what turned out to be a heated, and sometimes personal, campaign, the most intense and bitter witnessed here in a long time.

This year’s campaign has six vying for the mayor’s seat that’s being vacated by Lois Jackson after six terms. The last civic election in 2014 saw Jackson acclaimed when nobody stepped forward to run against her.

The council race, which featured only 13 candidates last time, has a field of 20, including Jackson, who is running on former

CAO George Harvie’s Achieving for Delta slate.

Fourteen of the council candidates are part of the three main slates, while there are also six independents in the race.

Harvie, two-term councillor Sylvia Bishop and former police chief Jim Cessford are the leading contenders to replace Jackson, although three independents — Moneca Kolvyn, Alex Megalos and Vytas Vaitkus — are also in the race for the mayor’s chair.

Harvie has become a lightning rod during the campaign as opponents first questioned his role in the Enviro-Smart controversy and more recently on the golden handshake.

Bishop described the Enviro-Smart issue as “corrosive” and one that “diminishes the public’s confidence in city hall.”

Openly critical of city hall every chance he gets, Cessford has campaigned on the need for change.

Harvie, who is running on his record as the city’s top bureaucrat for 17 years, has called the attacks by his opponents “baseless” and “shameful.”

The mayoral forums have been well attended and relatively uneventful, but it’s on social media where a lot of fireworks have been taking place.

The 17-candidate race for seven school trustee positions sees all the incumbents, except Fabian Milat, seeking re-election.

Changes in this campaign see long-time trustee Dale Saip now running on his own, while first-term trustee Rhiannon Bennett, who ran in the last election with Bruce Reid on the Kids Matter ticket, formed her own group with new-

comers Mita Naidu and Andrea Hilder.

Reid is running once again under the Kids Matter banner, but this time with a pair of newcomers in Randy Anderson-Fennell and Victor Espinoza.

The 2014 election finished with a 31.8 per cent voter turnout, but it looks like that will be well exceeded this time around if the numbers for the three days of advanced polls are any indication.

Overall, 5,175 cast a ballot at the advanced polls, compared to just 2,246 in the last election.

Those planning to vote this Saturday should have already received their “Where to Vote” cards in the mail. For more information about how and where to vote, check out the City of Delta website at www.delta.ca.

We asked the six mayoral candidates a series of 10 questions on the most pressing issues this election. Not only can you find their answers online, but we also took their responses and created a quiz for voters.

All you’ve got to do is select the response for each question that best reflects your view and at the end you’ll find out which candidate you agree with most often.

We also asked a series of six questions to council and school trustee candidates, so you’ll know where they stand on the big issues.

You’ll also find coverage from all the all-candidates meetings during the campaign, including a pair held yesterday in Tsawwassen, as well candidate endorsements that have come in from prominent individuals and organizations.

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Colleagues toast Milat for his 16 years as a school trustee SANDOR GYARMATI

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They bid him a fond farewell and thanked him for his years of service.

Delta school board members offered thanks to fellow trustee Fabian Milat Tuesday at what was his final meeting.

Among those offering accolades was Dale Saip, the longest tenured trustee, who described his early dealings with Milat as

“aggravating.” Saip said he eventually came to respect his tenacity and how he grew as a trustee, adding that Milat made him a better trustee in the process.

A smiling Milat thanked his fellow trustees for the kind words, saying he’s proud of what the board has been able to accomplish and is confident the new board will do a great job.

Prior to the election campaign, the five-term

trustee announced he wouldn’t be seeking reelection.

The 42-year-old was first elected in 2002 after two unsuccessful attempts.

Board chair Laura Dixon let Milat use the gavel for the first time to close out Tuesday’s meeting.

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Delta’s six mayoral candidates shared their positions on a variety of issues at a forum last week in North Delta.

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The six candidates seeking to be the next mayor of Delta squared off last Wednesday night at North Delta Secondary.

Independent candidates Vytas Vaitkus, Alex Megalos and Moneca Kolvyn joined Achieving for Delta’s George Harvie, Independents Working for You’s Jim Cessford and Team Delta’s Sylvia Bishop for a two-hour discussion on a variety of issues in the Delta Chamber of Commerce-sponsored forum.

Following opening remarks, each of the candidates responded to questions submitted by voters.

The first question asked about the candidates’ vision and strategy for Delta and how they would build a plan to encourage affordable housing.

Vaitkus said contentious and proactive planning when it comes to neighbourhood change needs to be front and centre in order to create affordable housing as well as working with community groups with a focus on local property owners, not foreign investors.

Megalos said it should be a three-way community plan and that there is no me or I in teamwork.

Kolvyn said affordable housing is not about giving people free housing, but asking people what is a good solution. She said there is already an affordable housing committee that should be better utilized, that basement suites and rentals should be looked at more closely and warehouses throughout Delta could be beautiful, affordable housing

options.

Harvie said Delta’s neighbourhoods are a strong social fabric of the community and that we need to protect that. He said government needs to work with regional, provincial and federal governments as well as developers to ensure no one is left behind.

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Cessford said there isn’t a quick fix to the housing problem across the Lower Mainland, let alone Delta, adding his team would create a housing choices plan, sitting down with developers to ensure they would assign 15 to 20 per cent of their units to create rental units or subsidized housing. He also pointed to Delta’s need to access grant money.

Bishop pointed to Team Delta’s action plan on affordable housing, and its commitment to host a housing summit within the first 100 days in office that would bring together developers and housing activists to get the best ideas to design a “made in Delta” solution.

Up next was transportation, specifically improving transit and working with TransLink.

Megalos said TransLink will be uncooperative because Delta lacks the population to warrant more bus routes, but sug-

gested smaller, shuttle buses could be an option to move more people throughout the community.

Kolvyn said TransLink has an obligation to work with Delta, adding Delta needs to break through the bad communication and move forward. She also suggested private shuttles and community buses are good options.

“Have your employees live above your work and then you won’t have to transport,” she said.

Harvie said the first thing to solve the problem is to get a bridge built.

“The (George Massey) tunnel is causing massive congestion problems for everyone,” he said.

Cessford said we need to work with TransLink to make buses a priority, priority lights to get buses moving quicker through traffic and improving bus lanes.

“We need to bring the 601 direct bus back to Vancouver to help our seniors and get them moving along,” Cessford said.

“We need a seat at the table. It’s all about collaboration, working together to get things done.”

Bishop said Team Delta commits to restoring relationships with TransLink and also partnering with local businesses on possible shuttle buses.

Vaitkus said identifying bottlenecks, creating routes that make sense and working with TransLink are keys. He also proposed a light rail system from the ferry terminal to Downtown Vancouver.

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Big donors no longer part of campaign

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It’s posed a few challenges for the three big slates but it doesn’t appear the landscape is dramatically different from elections past.

This year’s civic election has new spending and contribution limits, legislation passed by the provincial government with the aim of creating a more level playing field.

Corporate and union donations are now a thing of the past, while individual contributions are limited to $1,200 per year.

Meanwhile, each election area and office has its own spending limit.

In Delta, the maximum a mayoral candidate can spend is $62,223, while council hopefuls can’t spend more than $32,000.

Candidates not being able to accept $5,000 cheques from corporate backers will be different from previous elections, but it doesn’t look like the new rules will have a large

impact on spending totals.

The Delta Independent Voters Association was the biggest spender in 2014 as the three-councillor slate expended almost $109,000, which would be marginally more than what three councillors could do this time around.

Saying they’re under the understanding that not even small businesses can contribute, Sylvia Bishop, who heads Team Delta, said it has been challenging concentrating on gathering smaller, individual donations. However, all their hard work has resulted in her slate being able to get up the maximum donations, a fundraising effort that began around the time she announced her candidacy earlier this year.

“What was different was we had to remind donors of the new contribution rules. If they are with a business or are a business, we’ve had to say no corporate donations and no union donations.

We’ve had to touch upon

that constantly just to make sure no mistakes are made,” Bishop said.

Former city manager George Harvie, who is running for mayor on the Achieving for Delta slate, PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR told the Coun. Bruce McDonald says new campaign finance rules have posed Optimist challenges. things ger donations had until homes and doing everyseem to be thing insofar as requests to Oct. 31 of last year to get running smoothly but he them before the tighter come out and speak. We is leaving the finances up rules kicked in. Asked if have 11 members of our to his campaign finance they were able to garner team, seven for council, manager in order to concentrate on door knocking. including myself as mayor, more sizable contributions and four school trustees…. beforehand, Harvie reiter“We have our financial ated the money side of we’re all networking and agent and manager who’s that usually results in con- things is being handled by running the campaign. tributions that goes direct- the slate’s financial agent.

I said that we’ve got to Incumbent council canly to our financial agent,” be on the doorsteps and didate Bruce McDonald, Harvie said. that’s what we’re doing, part of mayoral canAnyone wanting bigtalking to people in their

didate Jim Cessford’s Independents Working for You ticket, said they’ve been able to get by on the smaller individual donations but it’s been tough not being able to collect slightly larger ones from any kind of business. It’s tough for people donating to a municipal campaign to write a bigger cheque because they don’t get a tax credit, he noted.

He added the new rules are challenging and one of those challenges is that school board and council candidates require separate accounts. When a donor wants to write a cheque, they must specify whether it’s for council or school board candidates.

“It appears to be more difficult to raise money for school board than it does council. And you also have to ask when it comes to advertising if it’s going to be 60-40 for council or 70-30, and you have to show the expenditures against each account. It’s driving our finance guy nuts,” McDonald said.

New Leadership, New Ideas

THANK YOU to all Delta residents who took part in one of our election surveys.

This summer, as part of our New Leadership, New Ideas initiative, we mailed questionnaires to voters in all of Delta’s many neighbourhoods – and the response was amazing!

We learned so much, and the information we received went toward the development of our policy ‘Action Plans.’ And, importantly, should you honour us with your trust on October 20, we pledge to continue asking for your thoughts as to how we can make a great city even better. THANK YOU again.

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Bus to take seniors to the polls

The City of Delta will be running a seniors bus on Saturday to help get voters to the polls.

In South Delta, the bus will be available to take seniors to the polling stations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Seniors can book a ride by phoning the booking line until Friday and leaving a message requesting a ride. The bus scheduler will return their message.

The booking line number for South Delta is 604-3588765.

On Saturday, seniors

can phone the bus driver directly at 604-358-8765 and the driver will let them know if there is a spot available.

In North Delta, the bus will also be available to

take seniors to polling stations on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Seniors can book a ride by calling the booking line until Friday and leaving a message requesting a ride. The bus scheduler will return their message.

The booking line number for North Delta is 604-3536305.

On Saturday, seniors can phone the bus driver directly at 604-353-6305 and the driver will let them know if there is a spot available.

Does Delta need more civic politicians?

Delta is still employing a mayor and six councillors and that’s not likely to change — but should it?

According to former mayor Doug Husband, that’s exactly what should happen. In a recent interview about city elections, Husband raised the point that Delta is the largest city in B.C. to have a sevenmember council.

“I think it’s time for Delta to have eight (councilors),” he said.

Husband suggested the benefits, among other

things, would include better, more even, representation from North Delta and South Delta.

Previous reports from city staff have noted it’s normal practice for municipalities over 50,000 to have eight councillors.

Some cities with smaller populations than Delta, such as Kamloops (90,200) and Nanaimo (90,500), have eight.

It’s an issue that’s been raised before over the years.

In 1972, for example,

the city held a referendum asking voters if they wanted to increase the number of councillors to eight.

Delta’s population in that period was just over 45,000, but it was the fastest growing municipality in Canada. Then mayor Dugald Morrison wasn’t keen on increasing the number of politicians.

That referendum was soundly defeated.

A 1979 bylaw reaffirmed that any increase must go to community consultation and the electorate.

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t’s easy to get lost in the crowd these days.

With a civic election just two days away, voters have the daunting challenge of trying to sort through the 43 candidates that are running for mayor, councillor and school trustee. Those 43 hopefuls have the daunting challenge of trying to get noticed by voters.

Senior government elections are relatively easy for voters as they feature just a handful of local candidates as well as easily identifiable party leaders and platforms. It’s a whole different ball game when it comes to local government elections where there are typically enough candidates to stage a production of Les Miserables.

It’s so overwhelming, in fact, that some people just don’t vote or they choose the names they recognize, reasoning that city hall hasn’t fallen off its foundation so those running it must know what they’re doing. Getting to know all the options takes effort, and when you consider only one in three voters can even find the time to cast a ballot, it’s not difficult to imagine that many skip the homework assignment.

That’s a shame because there are often a lot of good, well-meaning people seeking political office, including many independents who don’t have the resources or networks to reach the required number of voters.

I suspect pretty much everyone now knows the name of the candidate that finished 13th in the school trustee race in the last civic election because a year after that defeat Carla Qualtrough was elected as Delta’s MP and then chosen for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. It’s an extreme example, for sure, but it’s indicative of the kind of talent that exists if you’re willing to look.

The election before that I remember being impressed by Brad Sherwin at a school trustee forum but knew as an independent he’d be a longshot to get elected. Sure enough, he fell short, but we gained a Community Comment columnist out of the deal so even though Brad lost, at least our readers won.

I realize not every qualified candidate is going to get elected but the fact that some have little to no hope because they’re adrift in a sea filled with other hopefuls is a discouraging aspect of an election that’s supposed to hit closer to home than any of the others.

Vote for candidate’s character, not their signs and promises

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ees are truly amazing creatures. Leaving aside the fact they create a tiny vortex to fly, the bee population is responsible for the crosspollination of 30 per cent of crops and 90 per cent of wild plants.

As a group, the bee population is infinitely more essential to the continuation of life on earth than humans.

In contrast, a swarm of locusts can consume 423 million pounds of plant matter in a day, leaving biblical devastation in their wake.

No single bee is responsible for maintaining the plant life on earth any more than a single locust is able to leave a field barren. This is called emergence, the tendency for simple rules to create complex outcomes.

This Saturday we can see this phenomenon play out in humans as we head to the polls for the municipal election. Though we cannot always see it, each vote either tosses a bee into the situation or a locust, and Delta will either thrive in its conservation or see itself stripped bare, paved and plundered through the decades.

Issues like the golden handshake, Enviro-Smart and high rises are reflections of the decision that we as citizens make at the voting station. From this simple act arises a government

Community Comment NICHOLAS WONG

entrusted with far more power than any individual, enforceable by law. A mandate to govern emerges from our participation in the system.

This is the responsibility of democracy: to choose the principles of our government by electing candidates with those principles to that government.

Do not be swayed by honeyed words spoken from both sides of the mouth. Do not allow the countless signs and promises and rhetoric of the moment to make you waver. Look at each of the candidates and decide whether they are a person who will nourish our community or enrich themselves at our expense. For, at the end of the day, it is the character of the individual more than their platform or policies that will determine the outcome of the

next four years.

When I first became interested in politics at 18, I searched for a candidate of conscience and vision to support, but became discouraged to find the party politics at the provincial and federal levels lacking either quality. As a result, I sought to become the person I had been seeking as an independent candidate. Today, I sit on the sidelines and deliberate, looking through the candidates for a leader worth following.

Life is hard and living a life of truth, integrity, respect and foresight is even harder. But these are the values we ought to expect from those we elevate to positions of power.

They do not come from age, or youth, or race, or wealth, or poverty, or experience, or naivety, or affiliations, or any other external factor you can think of. They come from innate strength of character, goodwill and a kind heart.

Are you a bee or a locust? Will the government you support nourish Delta or devour it?

Most importantly, go vote.

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

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Letters

Councillors voted for golden handshake

Editor: Re: Councillors united in claim Harvie distorted the facts, Oct. 11 I am writing in response to the article where the present councillors are blaming George Harvie, a staff person, for a golden handshake they voted for themselves.

How preposterous,

Cash returned

Editor: One of the perks about living in a smaller community is the great people.

I accidentally dropped some money at the Chocolate Bear Shoppe on Saturday morning.

Marie and Ryan figured out it was me and before I even got home had called and left a message for me.

Another reason to shop locally.

Dianne Wallace

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especially that 30 per cent of their stipend is federally tax free and local taxpayers, who are their employers, were not consulted.

I notice that Lois Jackson was not present at this press conference.

Is this because her end of service benefit came to $124,153?

I notice there are no

shortage of candidates running for these jobs and many already have very lucrative pensions or careers. This is a part-time job for which they are now well paid.

When I served on Richmond council our stipend was so low that we didn’t have to pay any taxes on it, nor did we

have expense accounts.

Note the word served.

Because of backlash they are now going to be reviewing the issue.

Let’s hope the next council not only reviews this policy but rescinds it as every year our property tax increases exceed the cost of living.

Tilly Marxreiter

Lack of opportunities to hear from civic candidates is disheartening Editor: I have been disturbed by the lack of opportunities to engage with our candidates in the upcoming municipal election.

Apart from a tiny number of vested interest group events and an equally tiny number of opportunities at town hall

events open to all, our connection to candidates has been limited to either seeing their election signs on lawns or reading comments on social media.

The few town hall events had either the requirement of pre-vetted questions or grossly inadequate time limits for all

the deserving subject line enquiries that affect us in our community.

Being that our local government is the closest democratic institution to us that we can engage in, this is at the least disheartening, and at the most, worthy of our cynicism.

A. Maxwell

TFN resident won’t be able to vote in Delta election Editor: I am a property holder/ resident on Tsawwassen First Nation land. My address is Delta but I am I am not permitted to vote on Oct. 20 as I live on TFN

lands.

I was born and raised in Vancouver, but am unable to vote. I am a Canadian, but cannot vote in Canada.

When I purchased my home in 2015, I was told

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the police and fire come from Delta. Therefore, it was a surprise to learn I can only vote for the school board and not for mayor and council.

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I am proud to be running for re-election with Sylvia Bishop and Team Delta.

AN OPEN LETTER TO DELTA VOTERS Dear Friends: I have been asked over the course of the civicelection campaign now underway – my sixth since becoming a councillor in 1999 – why I am running for re-election alongside Sylvia Bishop and as a member of Team Delta.

My primary reason is straight-forward: the City of Delta needs experienced leadership to keep our community on the path of improvement and prosperity.

Editor: Some of the outgoing Delta council, having voted themselves a golden handshake, are now standing for re-election. Let us remember a few things. This was the council that: • Approved the Southlands development against fierce public opposition, giving us the never-ending construction traffic with much more to come.

• Approved the concrete canyon that is now the north end of 56th Street.

• Voted a tax break to help a certain developer carry out his previously stated plans.

• Used public money

to propagandize a technically doubtful bridge design.

• Rushed the Gateway casino through against strong public opposition, without a traffic study, disregarding the German report on casinos and money laundering and using every available tactic to suppress public comment. Not only that, they amended the bylaws to allow the development to go ahead. What is the point of bylaws if they can be set aside any time some developer wants them to be?

And what is our future if we re-elect these same councillors for a further term of office?

Tom Morrison

Don’t put Massey name on bridge

Editor: Once again the Massey family wishes to express its annoyance with the use of the name George Massey by former chief administrative officer George Harvie and others when it comes to the naming of a proposed bridge and the removal of the George Massey Tunnel.

Using the George Massey name to advance their political ambitions is beyond comprehension and shows us what we might expect if they are elected to public office.

Douglas George Massey & family

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Sylvia Bishop is that leader – she is the Mayor we need to make a great city even better.

Long-time Delta residents will recall that for many years I was a member of Mayor Lois Jackson’s civic team. As her colleague on Council, I witnessed first-hand how Lois was an exceptionally capable leader, and I have tremendous respect for the nearly five decades of service she has given to our city.

When Lois announced her intention to retire as Mayor, I began to consider who might succeed her. It soon became evident that Sylvia Bishop is the best-qualified person to serve effectively, competently, as Delta’s next Mayor.

Sylvia Bishop is the only candidate in this year’s mayoral contest who has won election to CounSylvia has deep roots in our city. Her parents cil (she’s done it twice) and has a solid record of elective service on behalf of Delta’s voters (having settled here in the 1960’s, and she later chose Delta as the place to work as a teacher, to make done so for the past seven years). her home and to raise her own family.

I believe that Delta, at this point in our history, She long has been active in local affairs, and over needs a Mayor who takes a collaborative approach to governing – someone who is both (a) a the years has been a tireless advocate for farmland, for seniors and families, for community good listener, and (b) a team player. Delta needs someone for whom the residents of our commu- and business development. nity always come first in each and every decision As Sylvia’s colleague on Council for the last sevmade by our local government. en years, I have been extremely impressed with More than anything, our city needs a Mayor who her ability to make difficult decisions – not based at all times acts with honesty and integrity, some- solely on her own opinion, but after listening closely to all sides involved and studying careone for whom accountability is a paramount fully each issue. principle.

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Voter worried what another term for council will mean

Sylvia Bishop and Robert Campbell.

Sylvia, as Delta’s next Mayor, is certain to bring to City Hall a new style and a fresh perspective – qualities urgently needed as our community faces a number of pressing challenges, including Housing and Rental Affordability, Transportation, Health-Care and others.

To her great and lasting credit, Sylvia has developed several innovative and comprehensive ‘Action Plans’ to tackle these and other important issues. She is determined to create the ‘Made in Delta’ solutions that best suit our community.

In this time of change, it is my belief that we have only one choice who will continue our city’s progress. I am standing with Sylvia Bishop because I whole-heartedly trust that she has the experience, skills and passion necessary to take our amazing city to the next level.

Sincerely, Robert Campbell Councillor, City of Delta, 1999–present

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It was an ugly breakup between the Delta society that rehabilitates injured birds of prey and its longtime executive director who founded the organization.

It was a breakup so ugly that it eventually ended up in Bev Day and the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) taking each other to court.

OWL lost its case, while Day won her lawsuit and has been awarded around $140,000.

In late 2014, OWL fired Day without notice and allegedly for cause. The society commenced its lawsuit 2015, suing Day for breach of contract, claiming she failed in her contractual duty to ensure that OWL’s bookkeeper deduct her rent from her paycheques and failed to reimburse OWL for those payments. The society characterized Day’s conduct as “misappropriation” but later dropped that statement.

However, it still advanced an alternative claim for “unjust enrichment.”

Denying the allegation, Day launched a counterclaim for wrongful dismissal. After her counterclaim was filed, the society responded with additional grounds for termination, including Day paying herself unauthorized salary and vacation pay, as well as insubordination.

The case would drag on until this year due to a number of delays.

In reasons for judgement released this week, a B.C. Supreme Court

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OWL’s Bev Day is shown receiving a cheque from young bird enthusiast Joel Sagar in 2014. She was fired later that year and the B.C. Supreme Court recently determined it was unjustified. judge noted the society’s own documents and the evidence of its former bookkeepers clearly demonstrate there was never any basis for its claims that Day received unauthorized payments.

It was ruled that Day’s employment was wrongly terminated, without cause, because OWL’s board of directors “rushed to judgment and assumed the worst possible construction of alleged events involving Ms. Day, having carried out only a partial and scant investigation.

The reasons put forward by the board at the time of Ms. Day’s termination were factually inaccurate and did not justify her dismissal.”

The judge noted OWL

was obliged, as part of its employment contract with Day, to pay the cost of her on-site residence.

It was also determined there was no merit to OWL’s claim “that Ms. Day was appropriately dismissed for neglecting her job duties for several years prior to her termination.”

The judge noted that OWL “was a significant and consuming part of her life and sense of self-worth and her vulnerability at the time of termination and thereafter as she was forced to defend meritless claims concerning her honesty and character.”

The award to Day included, among other things, 24-months’ severance and $30,000 in aggravated damages.

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The next group of civic politicians will take a second look at Delta’s golden handshake.

On Monday, Delta council members, who have been getting plenty of heat during the civic election campaign over the end of service benefit they unanimously voted themselves last year, agreed the policy should be reviewed.

Coun. Jeannie Kanakos had brought forward the motion, asking to look at the deletion of the retroactive nature of the policy and that Delta hold a public information session on the issue.

It’s “poignant” that council deals with this on its last decision-making session, said Kanakos.

Due for a one-time payout of $34,199 if not reelected, Kanakos has been criticized during the campaign by fellow council candidate Mike Smith over her defending the payouts until election time.

Approved unanimously early last year without discussion around the

council table, the end of service benefit was a recommendation in a report authored by former CAO George Harvie, who is now running for mayor and recently said he would put a stop to the policy if elected.

Staff surveyed 17 municipalities at the time, finding that seven provided some sort of benefit to Jeannie council Kanakos members upon their departure.

Council members in Delta would receive a one-time payout based on their salary and length of service to a maximum of 12 years. That service must be continuous.

Should a council member retire or be defeated in Saturday’s election, they would receive an end of service benefit that would range from a low of $19,820 for Coun. Heather King to a high of $124,153 for Mayor Lois Jackson.

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A memo from staff notes that if councillors wish to undertake a review, it’s suggested that as a first step a council workshop be held. That workshop would include an overview with examples from other jurisdictions and a potential public process.

Coun. Robert Campbell said it might be best have an independent third party look at the issue, adding council nor the public might not be informed well enough.

Sylvia Bishop, who is leaving her council seat to run for mayor and would receive $33,958 if not elected, said “it shows good leadership and sound judgment to review some of the decisions that have been made in the past” based on the feedback.

Jackson said it’s not a new problem for elected officials to determine their own stipend, adding Delta council had a “very fulsome discussion” on the policy prior to the vote.

She agrees the new council should review it but isn’t sure whether it should be through a committee.

Driver isn’t impaired, he’s enjoying some take-out South Delta Crime Beat

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

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• Oct. 7, 49th Avenue: The complainant reported that various items had been stolen from their carport sometime overnight.

Items stolen include two gas cans filled with fuel, helmets and a football bag filled with gear. The approximate value of stolen items totalled $2,000.

• Oct. 9, 4100-block of 88th Street: Complainant reported the theft of a $700 heavy duty battery from a Hitachi EX300LC excavator. The equipment was parked in an open lot on rural farm property.

• Oct. 12, 5700-block Ladner Trunk Road: Police were contacted about an erratic driver who was possibly impaired. Police located the vehicle and identified the driver, who showed no sign of alcohol

or drug impairment. The driver stated he made a last minute decision to grab dinner from a takeout restaurant before heading to work. Police warned the driver about how his poor driving could impact others, and sent him on his way.

• Oct. 13, 4700-block of 36th Avenue: Complainant reported that an unknown suspect attempted to break in through the front door of their family residence. The suspect apparently observed a light turn on inside the home and fled into an awaiting vehicle. The complainant also stated the home had an attempted break and enter last week, however they never reported it.

Police attended, checked the perimeter and found pry damage to a window.

Further investigative steps are underway.

• Oct. 13, 7100-block of River Road: A driver was stopped at a police roadblock after police formed the suspicion the driver was impaired. Driver stated he had consumed a beer. He blew into

October 18, 2018 The Delta Optimist A13

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• Oct. 7, 1500-block of Tsawwassen Drive: Complainant reported the driver and passenger doors on their vehicle were punched while parked at a park and ride, which caused damage of approximately $1,000. The vehicle’s stereo was stolen.

• Oct. 7, 4900-block of 2nd Avenue: Complainant reported that sometime overnight their vehicle was rummaged through while parked, unlocked, in their driveway. Complainant recovered some of the items stolen from their vehicle, as they were found scattered a couple doors down from the residence.

• Oct. 9, 4900-block of 2A Avenue: Complainant reported a theft from their fishing boat parked in the driveway of their residence. Suspect stole a rod holder and downrigger valued at $342.

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You are going to want to buy a ticket for this one.

This week the VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation unveiled its Millionaire Oceanview Home Lottery (Millionaire Lottery) grand prize luxury show home located at 5263–3rd Ave. in Tsawwassen.

The show home is more than 5,300 square feet, has four bedrooms and a one-bedroom suite, a large chef’s kitchen, a spacious recreation room with a billiards table, a wine room and more. Included in the prize package is more than $65,000 in furnishings and $50,000 in cash. In all, the grand prize is worth more than $3.1 million.

The home was unveiled yesterday morning during a media-only event.

The home officially opens to the public tomorrow with staff and on-site

ticket sales daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Jan. 11.

Besides the beautiful home being located in South Delta, there are more local connections to the project. Deep Dhillon and his partner Tony Paul of Pinora pride themselves on luxury home projects.

Dhillon grew up in Delta and is part of a long-standing construction and farming family.

Dhillon and Paul teamed up with awardwinning South Delta designer Sarah Gallop for this project.

Dhillon said when Millionaire Lottery approached them about using the home as a grand prize, they were honoured to be chosen.

“Not everyone gets to be a prize home — they are pretty picky with who they pick and we put a lot of money into this and designing with Sarah,” said Dhillon. “They last picked

a house in 2006 in South Delta, but with the exposure of the new malls, they see this as a great opportunity. They see the community as really being on the map a lot more than a decade ago.”

He said helping B.C. Children’s Hospital is an “awesome” feeling.

“Sarah was blown away.

We are her youngest clients. You can see the pride in what you put into the house. It is a true entertainers’ dream house,” added Dhillon. “Sarah was so excited when I called her. We hired her at the design-stage concept. This is all about selling a lifestyle. It was a great experience.”

Dhillon said they also expect the home will be nominated for a number of Georgie Awards, which is just icing on the cake.

“We wanted to focus on bringing luxury back to Tsawwassen,” he said. “It’s

a huge investment, but it’s not every day that you get to call yourself a prize home builder and then to have the home in South Delta, well, that’s pretty amazing.”

Sarah Gallop Design Inc. (known as SGDI) is a full-service interior design company with an extensive portfolio of experience working on projects large and small, new construction and renovation design. Gallop was born and raised in South Delta.

“This home is the product of a great collaboration between SGDI and Pinora,” said Gallop. “After years knowing Deep and working alongside one another in the community, it has been a very pleasant experience developing the working relationship.

Deep and Tony have delivered a house built to high standards of quality, while bringing our design vision to life.”

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More kids are enrolled in Delta schools.

According to the latest figures submitted to the Ministry of Education, Delta’s school population now stands at 15,366.

That represents an increase of 75 students from last year. Elementary schools saw the total population increase by 93 but the number of secondary students is down by 18.

The elementary population is up in North Delta and Tsawwassen but down in Ladner, while the secondary population dipped in North Delta and Tsawwassen but was up in Ladner.

The overall student population number includes the 288 enrolled in Delta’s academy programs, but not the hundreds of international students.

The enrollment number includes approximately 2,000 kids who go to Delta schools but reside in Surrey.

The current projection is for enrollment to remain fairly level for a few years before moderate, steady increases begin.

Last year, the district’s enrollment climbed by 24 students, while in 2016 the enrollment was up 13 from the previous year.

It can be seen as good news for a district that experienced years of declining student numbers, and the loss of perpupil dollars, forcing budget cuts in the millions.

Enrollment peaked at almost 19,000 students in 1980 and remained relatively stable for the next two decades, but then began to decline.

Today’s stabilized enrollment has meant smaller deficits for the operating budget to the point the district experienced a small surplus this spring.

However, it turned out that surplus ended up being bigger than expected at about $5 million. That’s due in part to not only additional revenues from the International Student Program but largely the district having a tough time filling staffing vacancies to meet the collective agreement between the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and province.

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MAYOR On October 20, the future of South Delta is in your hands Vote George Harvie for mayor to keep Delta moving forward In this pivotal election, the choice in front of voters is clear: we can keep taxes low and move Delta forward by electing a renewed council made up of leaders with a proven record of Achieving for Delta — or risk sending a mayor and council to City Hall without the experience we need to navigate some major challenges ahead.

Delta needs a bridge. We need a robust diking strategy, critical investments in our playing fields and tracks, and more housing options to stop our young families and aging parents from

leaving Delta. In the face of cannabis legalization, a national opioid crisis, and a regional gang problem, we need proven leadership to keep Delta safe.

[x] Investments in our playing fields, tracks, roads and facilities [x] A safer Delta [x] A bridge

With 17 years of experience as your City Manager, I am the only candidate for mayor in this race who can tackle these challenges from day one in office.

Achieving for Delta is the only team in this election with a plan to make our city an even better place to live, work, and raise a family. We are the only team who will keep Delta moving forward.

A vote for me and my Achieving for Delta team is a vote for: [x] Low taxes and a debt-free Delta [x] More housing options for young families and seniors

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This Saturday, I’m asking for your trust in our plan. This Saturday, vote George Harvie and Achieving for Delta.

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It could be quite an amenity, but getting the funding to help pay for it could be another matter.

The Delta school board last week discussed the ongoing dialogue with the city to bring a new track and field facility to North Delta Secondary.

Costing up to $10 million, it would include an eight-lane track, seating,

lighting and other features as well as a new turf field.

School district secretary treasurer Nicola Christ said the project is largely reliant on funding and that they’ve been looking at the best way to apply for a pot of money the federal government is handing over to provinces for such projects.

She noted they’ve recently learned the deadline for the first intake of applications is late January

2019 and will require a business plan. She also noted Delta can expect “rigorous competition” from other municipalities for those dollars.

The city will hire a consultant for design work, a cost that could be up to $100,000, split with the school district.

“Our hope is that if this application is successful we’d have quite an impressive facility that can be used by elementary and

high school students in all of North Delta,” said board chair Laura Dixon.

At a recent Delta council/Delta school board liaison committee meeting, parks and recreation director Ken Kuntz outlined scenarios if a grant application was approved and if it was rejected. If the application for funding got the green light, a competition-level track and field facility would be constructed, but if the appliFILE PHOTO

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The city is hiring a consultant to design a track and field facility in North Delta. cation is not approved, the existing track could be improved with a new surface and drainage. Cost for that lesser option is estimated at less than $1 million.

The school board and

city this year agreed to refurbish the track at South Delta Secondary.

The city agreed to provide 50 per cent of the project funding, up to a maximum of $175,000, toward the resurfacing.

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Cricket players are looking to create a regular home in Delta.

Cricket players hoping to see pitch created in Delta

Cricket could be coming to Delta.

Parks and recreation director Ken Kuntz told a civic committee meeting recently that his department has received a request for a cricket facility in North Delta.

He said there is a newly formed group in the community that has over 200 members. The club has inquired about opportunities on school district

sites, suggesting locating a wicket between two soccer fields.

Another staffer with the department noted there are a variety of dimensions for a cricket pitch and a downscaled proposal is being advocated by the club.

Kuntz said he has scheduled a meeting with the Delta School District to explore options for a facility.

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Spending reports don’t tell the whole story: Delta

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They’re using a simplistic measure that doesn’t tell the whole story.

That’s how Delta’s finance department summed up reports by the Fraser Institute and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, both of which painted less than flattering pictures of the city’s spending.

A report by Delta’s finance department, which was discussed by civic politicians last week, argued the two analysis used a simplistic population measure to rank municipalities in terms of spending over a 10-year period, not taking into account cost factors unique to the city and new services and programs that have been added.

The Fraser Institute report ranked Delta the fourth highest out of 17 Metro cities in spending, while the CFIB report ranked Delta 69th highest out of 152 B.C. municipalities in per-person municipal spending. The CFIB report found that between 2006 and 2016, municipal spending increased 43 per cent while B.C.’s population increased 12 per cent.

It suggests that sustainable operating spending growth should be kept at or below the rate of inflation plus population growth, concluding that the province’s municipalities are spending at an unsustainable rate.

The Delta report defends how the city has been spending, including noting each community receives “a high level of service such as a transportation network of roads and sidewalks and amenities like community recreation facility, sports field and library.”

Other cost factors include public safety as well as service levels “that are valued and expected by our residents.”

The report explains how contract settlements are a factor and that utility costs increased above inflation rates. It also notes that since 2006, Delta has kept existing service levels and also provided many new and enhanced programs.

The report also points out Delta’s debt has been eliminated.

I’m ready to get working for you

The City of Delta is a place I’m proud to call home. Residents have built a community that has been wonderful to me and my family for the past 30 years and that’s why I decided now is the time to run for Delta council. I am committed to doing my part to keep Delta thriving and to make our community even stronger. To ensure residents are engaged there must be opportunities for us to come together. Existing community events like the Boundary Bay Airshow, Luminary Festival, Car Shows, Canada Day celebrations and Remembrance Day ceremonies, do just that. In fact, I’ve marched proudly with the Delta Police Pipe Band at many of these. As Chair of The Tour De Delta, I have seen how proud residents are to host world class events. We can and should do more of this. As a member of your next Delta Council, I will look for opportunities to work with members of the community, non-profit organizations and any others interested in investing in Delta to expand the above list. No city is without challenges and there is always more we can do as our city grows and the needs of resident’s change. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work for you.

I appreciate your support this Saturday.

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Delta residents deserve timely response to emergency medical calls

I am running in this election to continue my efforts that ensure Delta residents receive timely response to calls for emergency medical aid. Our Delta Fire First Responders are licensed as Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) and are well equipped to augment our BC Ambulance paramedic response. Under the current BC Ambulance dispatch protocals, our Fire First Responders are not being dispatched; the reality is, the Fire Department usually gets there first. Delta Fire uses their Emergency Medical Response skills at 75% of all medical calls, prior to the arrival of Ambulance. Our calls from Ambulance have decreased by 60% since a new dispatch protocol was introduced in May. We have documented instances when Delta residents have been left for up to 45 minutes with an injury, and Delta Fire was not notified. This is unacceptable.

Repeated efforts to increase ambulance service in Delta dating back to 2005 have included letters to and meetings with Ministers. Thus far our requests have not been met. We need to receive Delta’s emergency medical calls in order to dispatch Delta Fire along with the Ambulance. We need simultaneous notification of Delta emergencies. I am committed to continuing this effort.

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Top chefs to create gala menu with twist The challenge is on at the fifth annual Chefs’ Charity Dinner in support of Dan’s Legacy.

Presented by CN Rail and being held in Tsawwassen for the first time, the gala will see chefs create the entire menu using surplus food.

Funds raised at next month’s gala go towards the charity’s therapeutic counselling and life-skills programs for youth battling trauma-based mental health and addictions issues.

Beach Grove Golf Club’s executive chef Froilan Alejo, chef Shay Kelly (The Caterer), chefs TJ Conwi and Bruce Nollert (Ono Vancouver) and pastry chef Vanessa Ferrara (The Caterer) will put their culinary skills to the test, each creating a signature dish for the event using recovered food donated by local growers and grocery chains.

Also new this year is the fact the event has moved from Vancouver.

“Moving forward we plan on hosting our gala fundraiser in each of the communities we serve, starting with Delta,” said Dan’s Legacy executive director Barbara Coates.

“We’ve received outstanding support from the community this past year, and the Chefs’ Dinner is one of the ways we say thank you.”

Coates and three of the directors for Dan’s Legacy are Delta residents, and in 2018 the charity received financial support from the Delta Foundation.

For the past year, Dan’s Legacy’s counsellors have been working with at-risk youth referred by the Delta police.

The fundraiser takes place Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the Beach Grove Golf Club. CBC Radio host Angela Sterritt will MC and well-known gala celebrity Fred Lee will return to lead the live auction.

Tickets are $200 each.

Event sponsorships are still available. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact Barbara Coates at barb@danslegacy.com or visit www. danslegacy.com.

Dan’s Legacy provides therapeutic counselling and life-skills intervention programs to youth affected by trauma-based mental health and addictions issues.

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Delta commuters are stuck in gridlock.

Innovative Solutions to address the lack of affordable housing

The Massey Tunnel is the worst traffic bottleneck in all of BC. Worse – it is seismically unsafe. When first responders need to gain access to the tunnel in the case of an emergency, they need to hall their equipment in by foot, because the tunnel is not large enough for emergency vehicles to get through. $100 million had already been spent on the project before it was cancelled last year – now over 600,000 tons of sand are sitting idle on the side of the highway, growing weeds, while commuters are stuck in traffic. This is a major issue for our economy. Delta is the gateway to BC Ferries, Deltaport, Boundary Bay Airport and the USA border. It is also hard for our Tilbury companies to retain employees, due to the commuting nightmare. If elected, I will continue Mayor Jackson’s fight for a bridge replacement. It is time Delta commuters are given the safe and reliable transportation options they deserve.

● Provide incentives to the Housing Industry for creative and engaging projects to provide homes within reach of first-time, local homebuyers. ● Prioritize non-profit housing solutions that are affordable to house our workforce with low-to-medium incomes of $75,000 per year and less. ● Delta can explore use of inclusionary zoning to require developers to make up to 30 per cent of new units of a development affordable and family-friendly, creating mixed-income communities. ● Encourage Co-operative and Supportive housing initiatives for our most vulnerable citizens and targeted housing solutions for our seniors and people living with disabilities. ● Removing barriers to converting large homes into multi-family residences. ● Provide homeowners more opportunities to develop their own properties including expediting the construction of multiplexes on standard lots while retaining the character of our single-family homes. ● Build new condominiums, coach houses, and townhouses over the next decade creating denser neighborhoods especially around transit.

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Community

More than 400 kids step into nature at Burns Bog festival

Over 400 elementary students took part in the Burns Bog Conservation Society’s fourth annual Stepping into Nature Festival, making the weeklong event the largest one yet.

“This year, we wanted the festival to really promote environmental stewardship and inspire the next generation,” said Mark Robertson of the Burns Bog Conservation Society. “This year was the largest festival yet, and I was thrilled with how many students we were able to accommodate.

Having the students experience the beauty of Burns Bog first-hand is an experience like none other.”

Held from Oct. 2 to 5, the festival had eight activity stations in partnership with organizations like Cougar Creek Streamkeepers, Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society, the Fraser River Discovery Centre, AdventureSmart and the Jericho Stewardship Group.

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A four-day festival hosted by the Burns Bog Conservation Society introduced more than 400 elementary students to environmental stewardship. was opened with a warm greeting from Thelma Stogan, who was born and raised in Musqueam, and her grand-niece, Felicia.

Throughout the festival,

students from South Delta Secondary’s STRIVE leadership program ran the activity stations, with mentoring from the partnership organizations. Lunch

was provided each day from Panago Pizza, Krispy Kreme and Superstore.

Vancity also provided equipment and volunteers for the event.

Earthquake presentation separates fact from fiction As residents of Delta, we frequently hear that we live in a potentially dangerous part of British Columbia when it comes to earthquakes. How do we separate media hype from fact? How does our community make decisions on an informed basis?

ElderCollege Delta presents Delta — Its Geology and Geologic Hazards with Dr. John Clague next weekend in Ladner. The special presentation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at Cedar Park Church.

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Parents are being asked to pay too much

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It’s asking too much for parent advisory groups to have to put up so much money for playgrounds.

That was the gist of a motion put forward by Delta school trustee Nick Kanakos Tuesday who asked that the district begin to explore “stable and equitable funding” for school playground equipment.

Trustees agreed to have staff prepare a report on the issue, saying the role of school PACs was never intended to fundraise for such a huge expense and that many are struggling to raise that kind of money.

Although the school board has a deal in place with the city whereby Delta would pay up to half the cost for school playground replacement, Kanakos noted the cost of equipment has gone upwards of $100,000 and some larger schools have more than one playground.

Chair Laura Dixon agreed, saying it’s become an equity issue since some school parent groups simply can’t fundraise enough to meet the threshold.

She also noted the energy parents have to spend on such fundraising efforts takes away from their focus, which should be engaging students in their learning.

Trustee Dale Saip said what’s needed is an overall parks and recreation plan for all of Delta, not leaving out school board properties.

The City of Delta, meanwhile, has to begin focusing on replacing most of its playgrounds, according to city councillor and parks and recreation commission chair Robert Campbell, who recently warned that playground equipment is getting up in age.

He also noted the city’s own playground replacement efforts will cost about $100,000 per playground, and Delta has 30 of its own, let alone contributing toward school playground replacements.

According to Delta, most city playgrounds were replaced between 2002 and 2005 and are nearing the end of their life cycle.

I’m a fifth generation farmer and small business owner in Delta Delta has been my home for 30 years and as a fifthgeneration farmer, I’ve grown up living and working in this community. Shortly after graduating from the University of British Columbia, my sister and I opened ‘Backroads Family Farm Market’, a seasonal produce stand in Ladner.

The preservation of agriculture in Delta is a passion and the reason why I am the first female Vice President of the Delta Farmers Institute since its inception over 100 years ago. I am committed to keeping farming viable in Delta for future generations. As a member of Delta Council I look forward to not only representing farmers, but the voice of all citizens in this community. I am committed to listening, learning and acting on the issues that matter most to you.

I appreciate your support this Saturday.

Emergency services must continue to be adequately resourced

It was an honour to serve this great community as Delta’s Fire Chief for 11 years.

Delta is a diverse community when it comes to emergency response.

As the largest geographical city in the region, Delta is comprised of residential, commercial and industrial properties; Delta Port; Ferry Terminal; Burns Bog; Boundary Bay Airport and several major highways; all of which present unique challenges for First Responders. By ensuring our Emergency Services are adequately resourced with appropriate staffing levels, training and equipment, we increase our capacity to deal with large scale events. When disaster strikes the highest level of training is essential for the safety of First Responders, the public and the preservation of property, environment and economy. Recent large-scale events like the 2016 Burns Bog Fire and 2018 Sunwood Neighbourhood Fire are examples of how excellent planning, training and response contribute to successful and speedy mitigation. Ensuring that our Emergency First Responders continue to have the highest level of training as well as the resources available to them in the event of an emergency will continue to be a priority of mine.

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Bishop ready to take the next step

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t’s been a fascinating and rewarding experience.

In an interview with the Optimist last week, Sylvia Bishop talked about what it’s been like to leave her council seat after seven years in a bid to become Delta’s next mayor.

Having previously run as an independent, Bishop now finds herself heading the Team Delta slate, which she’s enjoying because of the composition it brings to the table.

“I’ve been at it for a long time. We did announce in March but a lot of work has occurred before. We’ve had a plan all along and we’re delivering that plan.

The closer we get to the election, the more people are starting to pay attention and the more we have to concentrate our efforts.

We’ve spent a lot of time this summer door knocking, planning what our literature might look like,” she said.

“For me, the very best part of having been a councillor and being a candidate for mayor is getting out in the community and talking to people.

For instance, I was at Stir Coffee (in Ladner) and ran into a woman who was at the all-candidates (meeting) and she had a couple of questions and was really enthusiastic. That oneon-one connection, that’s what keeps me going.

They have passion and see my passion for the city and desire to lead as mayor.”

Bishop said she started thinking about the possibility of running for mayor after several people brought up the idea a couple of years ago. She met with others, including “key figures in the community,” who provided her with positive feedback.

“Given the fact that there was going to be a mayor’s race, a significant one for the first time in 19 years, I was thinking about what that would mean and what that would entail, thinking about what is it we could do better.”

As far as the number of changes about to occur on council, she said it should be no surprise so many are running for a seat.

“I think it’s really good for democracy so many

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Sylvia Bishop, who topped the council polls four years ago, is now looking to replace the retiring Lois Jackson as Delta`s next mayor. people are running, most of them for the first time.

I think that clearly shows passion and caring and commitment to Delta.

The voters have a tough decision and the first-time

I believe I can work with that group, whomever is elected. That doesn’t mean that we’re always going to agree. It means having that kind of working relationship where you

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Sylvia Bishop heads Team Delta, which also includes Robert Campbell, Joan Hansen, Kim Kendall and Simran Walia. candidates have a really tough slog because they might not be well known beyond their own circle or networks.

“I’m confident that people are not wrong and that they’re going to elect a good council and mayor, and should I be lucky enough to be that mayor,

can express your opinion, your point of view, and ask tough questions at the council table, and get the answers you need in order to make those decisions.

That means they vote on the subject with confidence and I would want to be the mayor that assures every councillor’s opinion

is valued, that no one is shut out.”

Asked for her impressions on the first mayoral forum hosted by the Delta Chamber of Commerce at South Delta

where they allowed for time for rebuttal, but all we ever did was further outline what we wanted to do. The feedback I heard was positive in that they got a good sense of the

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Sylvia Bishop was first elected to Delta council in 2011 and was re-elected four years ago.

Secondary, she said she was impressed with the turnout and the questions posed.

“When you only have a minute to answer, you want to get your message out and you don’t want to give up that time to respond to or rebut. There have been all-candidates (meetings) in the past

candidates and what they had to say. I know that people have made up their minds now because of the debate. If they were debating between two people before, they made up their minds.”

Bishop said it’s unfortunate the council candidates didn’t have more meetings to let people

know about them, especially with so many newcomers vying for a seat.

“I think for the voters it can be challenging and they have to do a little work by going to websites and reading pamphlets.”

Bishop said she sent out around 8,000 letters with accompanying questionnaires and got about a 20 per cent response rate.

“That 20 per cent, those people actually bought a stamp and put it in an envelope and took the time to mail it back. We have it online as well, but that response was impressive. It provided us with all kinds of useful information.”

It’s been her experience running for public office that the public usually awakens around election period.

“I really hope that there is a better voter turnout than in the past. People lost their lives so we can get to vote, so I tell people in Delta that we have to use that vote in honour of the people that gave their lives.

“Win or lose, this is my home and I care deeply about it.”

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Don’t call former chief a politician

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e’s not a seasoned politician and that’s what people like

about him.

Mayoral candidate Jim Cessford had that to say about himself in an interview with the Optimist last week as he talked about his decision to enter the political ring.

“It’s really been quite interesting. Public service has always been a very big part of my life for the last 45 years, starting as a police officer. I’ve been on many committees and many different things.

When I left the police force, it was time for me to pass the torch to somebody else. I wasn’t really ready to go entirely but it was important for somebody else to take over.

“So I had that time away from public service and I really, really missed it. I did some private consulting and it was interesting, but it wasn’t really like working with the community and it wasn’t problemsolving. I have this protective mindset that I really want to be someone who protects the community,” said the former long-time Delta police chief.

Part of the Independents Working for You ticket, Cessford said he believes city hall has become autocratic, noting several people approached him to run for mayor and he’s glad he made the decision to do so.

“So we stepped into the campaign and it’s been really interesting.

I’ve renewed a lot of old friendships with people in the community that I had worked with for many years as chief,” he said.

Cessford noted he has some experience “dabbling” with social media but had to ramp it up with the election campaign.

“Things have changed and through social media we’ve been communicating with people on a regular basis. When we got into the campaign, we started to communicate even more and it’s just taken off with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. We started a page, No Voice Too Small, and we had all kinds of people commenting.

What we said was that we

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Jim Cessford, who believes city hall has become autocratic, is pledging to listen to residents’ ideas and concerns if he becomes mayor. wanted to listen to people and it’s a great way to hear them. What we heard was that people said they weren’t being listened to, not being heard. I’ve heard from many, many people

back to my policing days, we implemented ‘no call too small’ here, so every issue is an important issue and if you don’t deal with the little things, the little things become big things.

being repaired. We’ve got the full gamut.”

He said one of the socalled “minor issues” included an incident this summer where a North Delta woman witnessed

campaign he’s also heard lots of concerns regarding crime, including criminal activity creeping in from other communities.

“I bristled the other day that somebody called me a

Jim Cessford served as Delta’s police chief for 20 years after arriving from Edmonton. and we had some great conversations.

“You know, people want to talk to me about some of the smaller things like stop signs in the wrong place, road issues, lack of bicycle lanes, some of those issues. When we go

We’ve heard everything from big issues and serious concerns like tunnel replacement, transportation, casino, just many, many issues, but then some of the more minor things that were agitating people like roads not

a dog being struck by a train, which forced him to get “into protective mode” and visit her at the site to see what could be done, even though some on social media criticized him for it.

Cessford said during the

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politician. I’m not a politician. I’m not polished, but I’m a community leader and a civil servant. That’s what I’m all about. I’m not going to make a bunch of false promises or say things I can’t commit to doing.

“When I came here as police chief, they were concerned about the relationship the police department had with the public.

The crime rate was getting to be high. Calls for service were very high, and they contacted me and asked if I could come here and bring community policing to Delta. We said that we were going to reduce the crime rate and would work with the community, be open and transparent… that resulted in a huge drop in the crime rate.

After a very short time, after we solved the little things, we cut our calls in half which enabled our members to deal with more serious matters.”

Noting he was never one to just sit behind a desk, Cessford said that while he managed to accomplish what he set out to do as police chief, he has much more to bring.

“Some of my supporters are saying, ‘Jim, you’re not a polished orator. You’re not a politician. You need to speak like a politician.’ I have to tell them that’s not in me. I’m not polished and what you see is what you get. My actions speak for themselves.”

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No match for Harvie’s experience

Former long-time senior bureaucrat says he’s best suited to become Delta’s next mayor IAN JACQUES

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ith his years at the City of Burnaby and City of Delta, George Harvie says you can’t match his experience when it comes to the inner workings of local government.

“Education, environment, economics — all these things were of great interest to me,” said Harvie during an interview with the Optimist last week.

“My education and experience took me on a great path through the environmental health department in Burnaby. I progressed quite quickly for my age and became the head of the department. Then council asked me to make a bold move into the head of human resources.”

In 1990 Harvie was promoted to deputy city manager in Burnaby.

“We had a very good city manager at the time and I wanted to finish my career as a city manager, so an opportunity presented itself when Mayor (Lois) Jackson asked me to consider coming to Delta,” he said. “We had already moved to Delta, bought our first house in Boundary Bay and lived there up until five years ago. It was a great place for our two children to grow up.”

Harvie said through door knocking during the campaign he has seen the area transition back to where it was, on a much bigger scale mind you, with young families in Beach Grove and Boundary Bay. “There are a lot of baby buggies and kids out playing. It was a great support system for us in those days and I see that again.”

Upon retirement, he left on a long-awaited vacation with his wife where he said he made the decision to seek the mayor’s chair.

“Regardless of what some have said, I hadn’t made up my mind. A lot of people were asking me,” he said. “When we got back that’s when I made the final decision to take this journey.

“I really have 27 years of every Monday experience [of going to council].

In Burnaby I was there every Monday for 10 years

George Harvie has spent his career in local government, first in Burnaby and then as CAO in Delta for 17 years. and for 17 years now in Delta, so yes, I have seen it all. I have seen great experiences at council and some I have personally never liked. I felt my job in Delta was not over.

number one priority,” he said. “When I went to ask Dan Copeland, there is no question where his heart is. He has made a career out of helping people. Cal Traversy — same thing.

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as us. We are so fortunate to have him on our team,” added Harvie. “I wanted to connect with young voters and get younger people elected to council.

In Dylan Kruger, I was so

ing a council seat after 19 years as mayor, provides a wealth of experience and mentorship to the younger candidates on the team.

“I’m delighted to have her experience. We need

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George Harvie launched his mayoral bid earlier this year at Tsawwassen Springs.

George Harvie left his post as deputy city manager in Burnaby to become CAO in Delta.

There were things in Delta that I couldn’t do as city manager that I want to do as mayor.”

Harvie said he is proud of his Achieving for Delta team.

“I wanted to have candidates who have heart — who really believe and care about people and care about making a difference — that was my

impressed with his academic and educational background. Having his skill-set on council will be a great benefit. With Alicia, our farming community needs a farmer and a young entrepreneur on council and I couldn’t think of anyone more suitable than her.”

He said the addition of Jackson, who is seek-

Two stand-up individuals who don’t have council experience, but they have been working for the city in public safety and that makes a huge difference.”

He said he also wanted to reach out to the South Asian community and when he met Param Grewal there was an instant connection.

“He had the same vision

that experience at council and at Metro Vancouver. I know Mayor Jackson has a lot more to offer,” he said.

Harvie also said it was important to have a strong connection with the school board.

“In Erica [Beard], Jessie [Dosanjh], Daniel [Boisvert] and Sujay [Nazareth] we have great individuals who care

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about our community and want to make a difference.

“Our team collectively is very well-known and everyone has worked very hard. We are truly a team in every sense of the word.”

Harvie said overall he has enjoyed the campaign and speaking to residents.

“I will admit I have been discouraged at times from the comments made by the other candidates, which have been false and misleading,” he said.

“But I have told the team we can’t let the negative, false comments take us off our game and off our goal.

We will not run a negative campaign. It’s not my style and I don’t think it is deserving of the good people we have living in Delta.

“What I have been listening to is the individuals when they open their door when I knock. That is the most important thing for me. We have been getting tremendous feedback at the door. We have great people living here who care deeply about this community. I share that love for our community and want to make it even better.”

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Moneca Kolvyn wants to stand up for residents.

She wants to be their voice in government and run city hall with an open and honest approach.

The 55-year-old mayoral candidate is the 30-year owner of a book binding company in a warehouse on Annacis Island and has lived above her business for the past 13 years.

An immigrant from Denmark who came to Canada with her family in 1965, Kolvyn has lived throughout the Lower Mainland.

In her younger years she was active in sports, including synchronized swimming, life guarding and worked with troubled youth in a rock climbing program.

As she got older she became active in the paddling community and was part of the first Canadian women’s dragon boat team to compete internationally.

She was also active in motorsports, becoming the first Canadian woman

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Issues such as the golden handshake, the casino and the tunnel replacement prompted Moneca Kolvyn to seek the mayor’s chair. to win a national championship and had a successful run in the Trans Am Racing Series in the U.S. “Jim Cessford and I laugh because I presented a proposal to Jim over 20 years ago, saying we need

to have street legal drags in the community,” she said. “He ignored me then, but he doesn’t now. We need to address the young people. Sometimes we forget what it means to be young.”

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She said throughout the years she has had several negative experiences with government, forced to battle through red tape.

Most recently, the golden handshake (end of service benefit), the casino,

the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project and other aspects of how the city is being run cemented her decision to seek the mayor’s chair.

“I stand for listening to the public consulta-

tion process — very much like my race team when I raced,” she said. “One has to listen and then act — not dismiss and deflect.”

She said every citizen needs to be heard.

“We [mayor and council] work for the residents.

We need to hear their voices on issues and work with them. That is not the case with this current city hall,” said Kolvyn.

“People should be voting for me, an independent candidate, because I’m self-employed, responsible for my own life, my own pension plan — responsible for everything. When I screw up, I just don’t go back to the taxpayers for a solution.

“There is no accountability. We need a panel of residents to keep mayor and council accountable.

No backroom deals, no going to meetings where we don’t remember what happened. Good business is about transparency.

I want to see open and honest government and restore the belief that if you voice a concern, you will be heard and listened to.”

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Alex Megalos says he has a free speaking voice — a voice for change and a voice you can trust.

The Ladner resident has ventured into civic politics by seeking the mayor’s chair in this Saturday’s election.

“I will not be controlled by outside voices — even provincial or federal. I’m not controlled by any corporations or businesses. No one is going to buy me,” he said. “When I speak for the people, I will speak for them. I don’t want any levels of government coming into this community and dictating what we can or cannot do.”

Growing up in Ladner, the travel bug hit him in his 20s. Megalos spent 12 years travelling and working in Europe. When he returned home to South Delta, he didn’t sense the feeling of positive change he thought he would see.

“I wanted to run for MP awhile back, but it would be like talking to a brick wall if you were an independent, so I took a step

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Mayoral candidate Alex Megalos says he will not be controlled by outside voices and wants to ensure outsiders don’t dictate what goes on in Delta. back and decided to run for mayor,” he said. “With Delta being behind in some ways, I just couldn’t

take that when I came back from my travels.

“When I came back in August 2013 I realized two

things: everything was so expensive and that Delta was years behind. I really thought that Ladner’s

waterfront would have a little more, more development, restaurants and coffee shops. As I said, I grew

up here in Ladner seeing the changes until I left and everything looked OK, so what happened?”

Megalos said more work needs to be done to improve parks and road infrastructure, consensus needs to happen on the George Massey Tunnel replacement and the casino should be put on hold.

He said he has enjoyed the campaign and engaging with people.

“Generally it is positive.

People are saying we can’t get anywhere with the old leadership and that it is good there are more people running. Residents like the option to have three independent candidates who will listen to what the people want.

“Honestly, you do not have to like me, but I want you to know I will do the job that needs to be done.

I would also like you to think of this in another way. Those who are running to be your next mayor are applying for a job, and it is the people who approve the application.

You must ask the hard questions and make sure you get the answers.”

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Just call him V. That’s what mayoral candidate Vytas Vaitkus is telling people as he tries to convince voters to go a different route and select an independent.

“I’m nervous getting into the debates because this is my first time but had some good responses when I talk to Delta residents,” he told the Optimist in an interview.

“I want to come in and offer a change in perspective, I want to offer my expertise and experience.

One of the reasons I’m running is that the current options are not a group that would get my vote, so the next question would be would you vote for yourself? So, with my wife (Fawn), we developed something that’s meaningful,” he said.

When it comes to the challenge of being a firsttime candidate running on his own, Vaitkus noted he knew going into the campaign the financial costs would be whatever he could personally put

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Vytas Vaitkus is flanked by fellow mayoral candidates Moneca Kolvyn and Alex Megalos during a meet-andgreet last weekend in Tsawwassen. into it.

“I’ve had to be clever on how I will present myself. I’ve done a bunch of Facebook ads that went out to the Delta community and I got some good

feedback and dialogue, which solidified my strategies on the issues… I don’t do signs because they really bug me but I will do the electronic ones,” he explained.

Vaitkus said it’s disappointing how the mayoral campaign has turned into an intensely negative one.

“I’m looking at the Optimist coverage and there’s been a lot of extra

headlines and extra controversy. I don’t like it, that type of politicking and that type of bickering. It takes away from the issues and maybe from getting the right person into office,”

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“I don’t mind if it gets a little heated but I mind when it gets a little stupid. Even with the George Harvie stuff and Lois Jackson around the compost issue, there’s question marks about how everybody handled it and certainly a lot of finger pointing. There’s very little accountability and a lot of angst coming from council and for me the question mark was how all that was handled… it’s absolutely been one of the nastiest campaigns in Delta. What I’m worried about is the election will favour the ones that are the most nasty.”

Vaitkus said his campaign has been growing organically and people have begun to learn what he’s all about, whether it’s talking to people while at the grocery store or getting his tires changed. It has been tough, though, because he still has a fulltime job. He added his platform is a “Delta platform” encompassing all three communities rather than treating them separately.

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Meet your Delta council candidates Robert Campbell

Dan Copeland

Team Delta

Achieving for Delta

BIO: I am a 27-year resident of Delta. I have been with my wife for over 37 years and we raised and lived with two generations for over two decades in our Beach Grove home. I am seeking re-election to Delta council because I have a continuing passion for all of Delta. I believe I am an effective voice of reason on council and in an election where change will occur reason will be needed on council.

ISSUE: I am most passionate about providing quality recreation opportunities for people of all ages and all abilities. While Delta has done a good job of providing capital upgrades to fields and facilities, there is much more that must be done. The financial focus in the past

decade has been on emergency services, now is the time to focus on parks, recreation and culture. There is an immediate need to fund over $50 million in new and upgraded facilities. It is my priority when re-elected to address this funding shortfall.

BIO: For 36 years I have lived, worked and raised my family in Delta. In my position as Delta’s fire chief, I understood the importance of being an effective leader and critical thinker. My experience building relationships with municipal, provincial and federal leaders will serve as an asset on council. I plan to listen carefully and consider your ideas, perspectives and concerns.

ISSUE: I am most passionate about continuing to keep Delta safe with properly resourced emergency services.

As Delta’s fire chief, I worked with various levels of government to advance training for Delta’s firefighters responding to medical aid calls. Being trained

Craig DeCraene

Chen Du

Independent

Independent

BIO: My name is Craig DeCraene, I have lived in North Delta for almost three years with my wife and two daughters. Professionally, I am a team leader/journeyman autoglass installer, and have been at my job for 11 years. I am running for council because I believe a change is needed in the municipal government level.

There seems to be a disconnect between council and citizens. I would like to bridge that gap.

ISSUE: I’d have to say that for me, Delta’s most pressing issue would have to be housing affordability. As housing costs remain to stay high, most people that are trying to get into the market are getting squeezed out of the market due

to affordability. Most people leave other communities to purchase their house.

The best way to combat this, in my opinion, is to densify where available.

BIO: I’m running because many fellow Deltans felt that all their complaints to the government were ignored for years and even decades. With the encouragement and support from my old neighbours, I decided that it’s time for me to step up and represent real, relatable concerns of Deltans in the city council.

ISSUE: The most pressing issue is public transit. We have been contributing to TransLink every year through our property taxes, yet the majority of Deltans feel dissatisfied about our transit services. Unfortunately TransLink’s

Darcy Green

Achieving for Delta

BIO: I have been a resident of North Delta for 18 years, but it is the last five years that have made me want to run for council. I am seeing my close friends forced to leave the community they have called home for their entire lives and I am hearing from residents that their concerns are not being listened to.

ferent needs and more specific area plans created with residents in mind would ensure the needs of each individual area is met. Extensive public consultation on this will be key, as the wisdom of residents cannot be understated.

BIO: I am an entrepreneur, community activist, and a passionate advocate for our underrepresented and vulnerable communities. With extensive work experience in the federal and provincial governments, social service organizations and the private sector, I am running for council on a commitment to provide more programs and services for the health, safety, housing and recreational needs of our seniors and youth.

ISSUE:

Kay Hale

Alicia Guichon

Independent

Achieving for Delta BIO: Hi there, my name is Alicia Guichon and I have been lucky to call Delta home for my entire life. Shortly after graduating from UBC, my sister and I opened Backroads Family Farm Market, where we sell local produce while in season. My job has allowed me to connect with this community and I see running for council as an extension of that.

ISSUE: As a proud fifth generation farmer the preservation of agricultural land is something I will fight to protect. Delta is home to some of British Columbia’s most productive farmland, but during the last 10 years provincial/

federal governments have allowed over 1,000 acres of that land to disappear.

Delta council needs a strong voice from the farming community and I am committed to keeping farming viable in Delta for future generations.

current plan through 2027 offered almost no improvement to our transit system. I will hold TransLink accountable for all the money they took from Deltans and will press them to offer our city adequate transit services

Param Grewal

Independent

ISSUE: Delta needs an integrated strategic plan for housing, development, economic growth and transportation.

Council needs to ensure the Official Community Plan includes the development of neighbourhood area plans.

Delta’s neighbourhoods have very dif-

as emergency medical responders enhances the level of life saving care that firefighters provide. I will ensure we continue advancing this initiative and others that specifically benefit Delta residents.

BIO: I speak five languages: English, Cantonese, Hindi, Punjabi and Mandarin. Education: MBA in London, England. 25-plus years’ work experience.

Delta has three communities and each is quite different. There is a “psychological separation” that requires a good line of communication. As a city councillor, I will build a community connection across all our diverse demographic.

ISSUE: Fraser crossing: This issue has become a political football between the three tiers of government. City of Delta’s immediate focus should be to upgrade the “Fraser crossing” to move the vehicle traffic. Advocating for a bridge to

accommodate the big LNG tankers sailing up and down the river to the Tilbury LNG plant is a misplaced priority. My other concern is the casino will inevitably heighten our traffic backup to a new extreme in the Lower Mainland.

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Lois Jackson

Team Delta

BIO: Joan Hansen has lived for 35 years in Tsawwassen working as a doctor of optometry. She has been active in her optometry profession by serving as president of both the BC and Canadian associations.

Locally Joan served six years on the Delta police board as well as Tsawwassen BIA, Rotary, Reach, Kinsmen Foundation and Delta Chamber of Commerce. She’s ready for Delta council.

ISSUE: Most pressing issue here in Delta at this time is the lack of family doctors. I hear this regularly in my optometry exam room. Many local GPs have retired in the last five years or so, and younger ones have not moved in to replace them. Delta also has an aging

population that actually needs more than average health care coverage. I vow to find innovative ways and means to attract new medical doctors here to care for Delta’s citizens.

Achieving for Delta BIO: As the first woman elected to Delta council in 1972, and elected as mayor in 1999, we have accomplished much; no borrowing and Delta is debt free; purchase of Burns Bog; $55 million in government grants. With your support, and as an elder, I will continue to serve our community by guiding and mentoring a new council into the future.

ISSUE: Good fiscal management.

I have experience, background and determination to ensure the best bang for the buck. Ensuring that Delta Fire Department is called when you have an emergency and ambulance cannot get there quickly enough. Continue

Jeannie Kanakos

Kim Kendall

Independents Working for You BIO: Delta resident for 38 years; involved in community, sports and the arts; M.A. SFU, + Certificate / Conflict Resolution, JIBC; 30 years experience in community development, negotiations. I am seeking re-election to continue to serve our community. I am passionate about our quality of life and transparent, ethical governance. I am known for doing my homework, listening and working collaboratively.

ISSUE: Transparency: Unfortunately, there has been a breakdown in trust of information to council and the community. We must act with integrity and seek the truth. To address the situation, I have put forward a whistleblower policy; a freedom of information request

on Enviro-Smart compost facility and a rollback of the golden handshake. For good governance on all community development, the casino and recent major projects should be investigated for due process.

Team Delta

BIO: I’ve lived in Delta with my family since 2011, I want to help build a community in which my children will be proud to live.

I’m very proud to serve as the president of the North Delta Rotary Club, board member of the Tour de Delta, past board member of Tourism Delta and Delta Hospital Foundation’s Moonlight Gala Committee.

ISSUE: Parks and recreation facilities are close to my heart and are for the enjoyment of our entire community.

We need to improve our sports fields, both artificial and grass to make them safe for year-round use by our community. Delta needs to focus our efforts on

Dylan Kruger

ISSUE: I’m running for Delta council to fight for young families and seniors who love Delta but are being forced to leave our community because there are no housing options for them here.

We need councillors at the table who understand this housing crisis. We don’t

have to choose between keeping families and seniors in Delta and protecting our open agricultural land – we can do both, and we should do both.

Bruce McDonald

Independents Working for You BIO: Bruce and wife Barbara raised their family in Delta and he has been committed to helping build the community for over 30 years. He is an effective and responsive councillor with incisive analytical skills and a deep knowledge of Delta’s local history and issues.

He is committed to continue to serve and advocate for our community.

ISSUE: Of all the issues we face, I believe our most pressing need is to establish an ethical, transparent, trustworthy governance in Delta. Issues like transportation, density, jobs can only be addressed if our community and our neighbors trust us and are willing to

work with us. Delta has so much more potential than we have tapped to date.

We can be better and we will.

replacing our tracks rather than pointing fingers and pushing off the responsibility to others.

Lori Mayhew

Achieving for Delta BIO: I am a lifelong Delta resident with extensive governing experience at both the federal and provincial level. I am passionate about keeping young families in Delta and making sure the next generation of Deltans are set up for success. Born and raised in Ladner, I currently live in Tsawwassen with my wife Katie.

our eighth year of lobbying provincial government, BCEHS to achieve simultaneous dispatch with ambulance. Get the George Massey Tunnel replacement bridge built.

Independent

BIO: Lori and her family have called Delta home for the last 22 years. Lori brings considerable financial management and governance experience through her roles as secretary-treasurer for the union MoveUP, as a pension trustee, and as the president of the New Westminster and District Labour Council. She has a bachelor of commerce from UBC. ISSUE: I have always been dismayed by the disconnect amongst the three main communities that make up Delta.

As a councillor, I will work hard to find a way to connect the three communities to bring them together so that every citizen of Delta feels like they belong in

Delta. I believe this can be done using social events, and by using social media to promote them.

Sandeep Pandher

Independents Working for You BIO: We are raising our two children in Delta. We value our community, and opportunities that Delta provides for our family. My passion and focus is for Delta to be a leader compared to cities across Canada by innovating to keep Deltans moving, building a family-friendly city, accelerating leadership on environment and climate action, while strengthening integrity and performance at city hall.

ISSUE: I’m committed to advocating for actions to protect Delta’s unique and valued environment. I will: • Not support Terminal 2, or expansion of Deltaport terminal.

• Support protection of ALR, environmentally sensitive lands and Pacific

Flyway.

• Support Delta’s active environmental groups and empower their actions.

• Support incentives that increase adoption of building energy efficiency standards, and green procurement policies for municipal spending.

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Mike Smith

Independents Working for You BIO: Garry is a 36-year resident of Tsawwassen.

Married to Colleen for 40 years with two grown children. He has a record of success with hi-tech start-up companies in Delta. His commitment as a community volunteer includes: securing the Delta Hospice property as president of the Delta Hospice Society and delivering projects in our community as president of Tsawwassen Rotary and governor of Rotary in BC. ISSUE: Delta has amazing volunteer organizations that add so much value in the delivery of services and amenities in our community. Their contributions are a great part of why Delta is such a desirable place to live and raise families. Our

city hall needs to support these groups with funding and resources because our volunteers know how to stretch a dollar and get things done in a timely and effective way.

Independent

BIO: I have lived in North Delta since 1991. I have along with my wife raised our two children and now raise our two grandchildren. I have coached in Delta and now enjoy being a spectator to my grandchildren’s many sporting activities. I am currently the president of the maintenance and Seabus workers at Coast Mountain Bus Company. I decided to run for council because this council has lost the trust of the citizens.

ISSUE: Traffic and buses. We need a plan. We need to ensure every corner of Delta has access to transit. We need to attempt to improve our gridlock issue.

We cannot just ignore it. Removing commercial vehicles in peak times will

Simran Walia

Cal Traversy

Team Delta

Achieving for Delta BIO: I am running because we live in a great city and community that has been wonderful to me and my family. I want to do my part to keep Delta great and make it even better. I see significant challenges ahead for Delta and I am seeking a seat on Delta council because I want to roll up my sleeves and help Delta continue to thrive. I have the knowledge and experience needed to do a great job.

ISSUE: Low taxes and a debt free Delta. Keeping young families and seniors in Delta. Investing in our community. Keeping Delta safe. Fighting for a bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel. A brighter future for our children. Hold every other council meeting

in North Delta.

help. Also we need to create more busonly lanes. Not take over traffic lanes but build bus-only lanes.

BIO: I live in Ladner and raise my two boys here. I actively volunteer and serve the community by serving as a commissioner on two committees in City of Delta - parks, recreation and culture committee and seniors advisory sub-committee. I am a Ladner Rotary member. I was one of the organizers of the first Pride picnic in Delta. I actively volunteer in PACs of the elementary and high school where my kids go to school.

ISSUE: While there are many issues that are important, most pressing issue right now is housing. People need roofs over their head and this basic need is a challenge today. Rents are skyrocketing and homes are expensive. Various options for housing is a must. We need

to start looking at this crisis with a whole new perspective and collaborate with the right stakeholders to come up with a ‘made for Delta’ solution. Within first 100 days of getting elected, Team Delta and I are committed to have a housing summit.

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Civic Election

School trustee candidates

Randy Anderson-Fennell Kids Matter

BIO: A resident of Delta for eight years and an electrician in the Surrey School District for 11 years, I have seen firsthand how public education cuts hurt classrooms. I am committed to public education and I believe my experience with education policy working alongside staff and management in B.C.’s largest school district has prepared me for this office.

ISSUE: The safety and inclusivity of our school district is paramount. Studies routinely show that safe and inclusive learning environments contribute to positive student outcomes. In other words, students learn better when their social and emotional needs are met.

This is one of the lenses that should guide the board’s decision-making process. I will work to ensure students are well-supported in the classroom and have the most enriching educational experience possible.

Erica Beard

Achieving for Delta BIO: I am a lifelong resident of Delta and a registered nurse with experience in clinical practice as well as education. I am a passionate advocate for healthy and active communities where families can thrive. I am running for school board to advocate for parents, teachers, students and our community.

ISSUE: There are many issues that require immediate attention, however I feel these issues are stemming from a lack of communication between trustees and Delta parents, teachers and

community as well as other governing bodies. We need a renewed board of trustees to repair these relationships so out students can thrive.

Rhiannon Bennett Delta Voices

BIO: Rhiannon Bennett is Musqueam and was raised in Ladner with her large extended family. She has worked and volunteered with children, youth and families for over two decades. As a trustee, she focused on repairing and building stronger relationships with education partners. Rhiannon lives on Tsawwassen Lands with her partner and daughter and works to create a more equitable world for all.

ISSUE: I am most passionate about continuing to work on relationship building. Building stronger relationships is key to all issues our district faces. The board has been working on improving relationships with education partners and other levels of government. My

leadership has helped to bring education partners together in a meaningful way to work on our submission regarding the funding formula review and I will continue to find other opportunities.

Daniel Boisvert Achieving for Delta

BIO: I was born and raised in Ladner and currently call Tsawwassen my home. I have been a resident of Delta for more than 40 years.

Professionally, I am a notary public with an office in Tsawwassen. I have two children who each attend public school in Delta.

I am running for school board to make a positive difference in my community.

ISSUE: There are several pressing issues, but I feel that improving communication is the most pressing issue.

Proper communication relates to everything the school board does. We need to engage more with parents, teachers and

children. Everyone needs to be engaged so that we may find common ground, that way, we can deliver better learning outcomes for all children while offering a diverse range of affordable extra-curricular activities.

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Civic Election Laura Dixon

Jessie Dosanjh

Independents Working for You

Achieving for Delta

BIO: As a 20-year advocate for Delta’s children, youth and families, I have served Delta as a school trustee for 10 years and five years as board chair. I work hard not only in Delta, but also in the Metro region and across B.C. to make sure the Delta School District has an advocate making a difference for our students.

ISSUE: Staff and student wellness is the key to continuously improving student outcomes. I have invested considerable time in developing deep connections in Delta and B.C. amongst agencies and all levels of government, advocating for supports and resources.

Delta is focused on prevention and early intervention but there is more work to do to close service gaps and reduce waitlists for counselling and medical services. Learn more at: independentsworkingforyou.ca.

BIO: As a sports coach, I have been passionately involved in shaping the future of our youth for the last 25 years. I have been felicitated by many sports associations for producing champion athletes who have excelled in education too. As a Delta school trustee, I will be comitted to providing kids with programs and facilities they need to succeed in sports and education and stay away from drugs and gangs.

ISSUE:

Victor Espinoza

Andrea Hilder

Kids Matter

BIO: Victor is the father of three children, two who attend Delta schools. By profession he is a public high school teacher. September marks 21 years of teaching.

Victor is very active in his community, coaching three different sports. “I want to make sure Delta schools are safe, inclusive and well-funded places where all students can achieve their maximum potential.”

ISSUE: Parents want to be heard, be included. We need to look at how parents are engaged in the school system and what mechanisms are in place for their voices to come through. As a trustee, I want to listen to parents and make sure their kids are getting the education

they deserve. I want to help the board navigate the challenges of growth, curriculum and the needs of students.

Nick Kanakos

Independents Working for You BIO: Education in Delta has been the main focus of my professional life. I am a retired teacher. I taught for 33 years at North Delta Secondary. I have been a school trustee for seven years. I am committed to providing the best education possible for the students of Delta. I understand education from the inside out.

ISSUE: I will work to continue to provide the best quality education for all students in Delta. Delta has one of the highest graduation rates in the province.

In British Columbia, Delta puts the highest percentage of our budget into classroom instruction while having one

of the lowest operational and administrative costs. My commitment is that every child receives a quality education, regardless of their abilities, and reaches their full potential.

Delta Voices

BIO: I have been an educator and child advocate for 20 years. I have been Delta’s classrooms; I know what works and where we still have work to do. I bring a unique perspective to school board, representing under-served populations such as students with Indigenous ancestry, students with designations, their families, and the staff that support them.

ISSUE: The biggest issue that faces Delta, in my opinion, is inadequately funded classroom supports. We need the provincial government to properly fund school districts to provide consistency for students and staff. I will continue to work on increasing support to

Joe Muego

Independents Working for You BIO: I am a stalwart parent leader and volunteer in schools. Over the last decade I have chaired or attended hundreds of PAC, DPAC, school board public meetings and committee meetings. I have a deep understanding of the system from a parent’s perspective. I feel I am the most qualified and well positioned to bring the parent voice to the board.

ISSUE: Mental wellness for staff and students. In order to continue the outstanding success in the district, staff and students need to be adequately supported. All students and staff experience some normal stress in schools; however, there are times when stress becomes

Mita Naidu

ISSUE: I am most concerned about funding in the district. The amount distributed to Delta by the province will directly affect a number of things I am passionate about including: school playgrounds and tracks, inclusive learning programs, and enough support staff

in classrooms. I will ensure, that when the funding is delivered- the research is done, all the stakeholders are heard, and community needs are prioritized.

anxiety. Unchecked anxiety will eventually interfere with teaching and learning. Providing support helps prevent anxiety from becoming debilitating.

School, as a place of working and learning, should feel safe.

Sujay Nazareth

Delta Voices

BIO: I am running for Delta school board because: 1. There are certain voices missing - trustees that represent the communities of Delta. 2. I have been an advocate for youth, families, the arts and athletics through my various board positions, committee appointments and speaking engagements. 3. I am an engaged mom of two Delta children, and a relationship-builder, policy-maker and fundraiser.

students who need it, and ensure that more supports are in place for staff to feel valued and supported.

Achieving for Delta

BIO: I am a 23-year resident of Delta. For the past 20 years, I have been operating a successful technology company. My reason for running is to make an impact on our education system so that it becomes a system that we can depend on to shape the next generation.

Having a two-year-old daughter myself, I feel it is important to work towards fixing problems that seem to be holding our system back.

ISSUE: From talking to parents faceto-face as well as through social media channels, it is apparent that there is a disconnect between the school board and their stakeholders. Parents and educators do not feel that they are being listened to or even consulted. I want to

bring back openness and collaboration between stakeholders to ensure that the school board is achieving the best results for our students.

A36 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2018

Civic Election Melody Pan

Bruce Reid

Independent

BIO: Melody Pan is a registered nurse and clinical nurse educator in community care and informatics in critical care settings with master of science in nursing in leadership degree. I am skilled in project development e.g. policy making; curriculum development with reliable evidence and data analysis to evaluate project to ensure best intended outcome and budget. My child studies in Seaquam Secondary.

ISSUE: With my critical thinking and nursing lens, I notice there are many discussions around one of the curriculum that nursing professional should get actively involved. Nurses are the expert in understanding how to deliver health related education to children according

to mental and physical developmental stage. I will suggest the school trustee to obtain nursing consultation on any children health related teaching and utilize nursing profession into health related education.

Kids Matter

BIO: I am currently a school board trustee, a former teacher, high school counsellor and pastor. I am a father of three and grandfather of five, soon to be six. I am running to continue to advocate for the needs of all students, especially for those who have been disadvantaged by underfunding.

ISSUE: The biggest concern for education in Delta is ensuring that funding is in place to help all students succeed.

As society and education is continually changing, I plan to continue working to cultivate schools that are safe, inclusive and innovative to meet the learning

Dale Saip

Val Windsor

Independent BIO: Since first being elected in 1987 I’ve fought hard to bring fiscal accountability into balance with expectations for our students success. My history as a trustee and chair of the school board, my experience as the senior VP of the Vancouver Giants, chair of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, as well as numerous other boards and charities gives me real life expertise in helping to govern our district.

ISSUE: I believe that school boards across this province have become embroiled in confrontational fights over funding rather than setting a strong fiscal policy that recognizes that school boards are not meant to be a lobby or

activist organization, but are legally mandated to live within their means, which we have been able to do in Delta, while at the same time delivering programs to students.

needs of all Delta residents today and in the future. I will continue to advocate for the priority of funding to be focused on student success.

Independent

BIO: I am a retired teacher, past president of the Delta Teachers’ Association and a seven-year school trustee. My involvement in public education spans 47 years and I bring a unique and useful perspective to the board. I have the passion, commitment and time to focus on the work of being a school trustee in Delta.

ISSUE: One passion/concern of mine is the lower graduation rates of vulnerable students compared with other students. A Dogwood diploma opens more doors to post-secondary education than an Evergreen certificate. Through the

budgeting process and by continuing to serve on the Inclusive Education Committee, I will advocate for the funding and support that will enable those students who have the ability to do so, to graduate with a Dogwood diploma.

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Community

New support group ensures those grieving take care of themselves IAN JACQUES

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A new support group for adults grieving the loss of a loved one will soon start at Delta Hospice.

Accredited music therapist Kristen Morrow is launching a bereavement self-care group to support grieving adults in exploring and implementing self-care practices.

The group is split into two sessions of an hour each. The first hour is educational where participants are given resources and strategies to help with better self-care habits. The second hour is an experiential guided relaxation.

This portion allows participants to begin immediately incorporating a self-care activity into their weekly routine.

“I first had the thought of starting a bereavement self-care group at Delta Hospice after I experienced the death of my close aunt in January 2017,” said Morrow.

“At the time, I felt like I was drowning in grief. I couldn’t begin to picture what my family was going to look like without her bright, bubbly personality.

“Even having worked in bereavement care for years, I was unprepared for how forcibly the loss impacted my life. It is common knowledge that grief can cause feelings of intense sadness, but not everyone realizes how much it can affect the rest of your physical, mental, social and emotional health.”

She said after the death of her aunt, everything became harder — getting out of bed in the morning, eating, sleeping, making time for friends, etc.

“It just so happened that at the time of my aunt’s death, I was halfway through an online self-care course offered through UBC. The course shared information about the importance of proper selfcare, along with strategies for how to improve these habits,” she said.

“The information proved vital to me in a time when my grief was overwhelming my ability to take care of myself. I began to realize what an amazing resource it would be to have a group specifically focus on self-care and bereavement. It seemed to

me that at the time when we most need to take care of ourselves, it is often the most difficult to do so.”

The group runs Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for six weeks from Oct. 25 to Nov. 29.

Those interested in this

free program can contact Morrow at 604-948-0660 ext. 311 or email kristen@

deltahospice.org.

Delta Hospice is at 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres.

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Kristen Morrow is launching a bereavement self-care group at Delta Hospice later this month to support grieving adults in exploring and implementing selfcare practices.

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Community

Sift through the layers

A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

Sacred Heart Catholic Church 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522 3:30 pm

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

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“All are warmly welcomed to worship with us as we Celebrate God’s Grace.”

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in the grief of the loss of a beloved family member or friend.

It is here that the wisdom of scripture can encourage us to do the faithful, healthy and ultimately life giving thing.

Call on the wise counsel of a trusted friend or pastor who will not tell you what you should think, feel or do, but will help you sift through the layers of questions, doubts and understandings.

Then trust in God’s presence that affirms you are not alone, you have not nor ever will be abandoned, and as you centre your heart in the sustaining Grace of God’s Holy Spirit you will find some peace in body, mind and spirit.

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“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go as the one who will keep you on track.” (Proverbs 3: 5 – 6, The Message) In the times we face through daily life, we can become very torn as to how we respond.

Sometimes we get overwhelmed, confused, and wonder why so many things seem to press in on us all at once.

In the times we feel called on to be engaged in societal or personal issue and don’t feel ready, capable or knowledgeable enough, we may feel like just pulling back or hiding away.

Rev Danielle Martell Sunday worship service & communion 1-3 P.M. The doors are open; the pews are comfortable And All Are Welcome.

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Around Town Still Burning at arts centre

LIFESTYLES

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Event to report?

Contact Ian at ijacques@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

The first play of the Sidekick Players Club’s 22nd season is now on stage at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Burn, a murder mystery by Ottawa playwright John Muggleton, runs until Oct. 27 with shows Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. There will also be a 2 p.m. matinee on Oct. 21.

Tickets can be bought in advance by calling 604-288-2415.

Choir coming to Ladner

The Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir will be coming to town next month for a performance at Ladner United Church. Formed in 1992 for men of all ages who enjoy singing, the choir focuses on popular songs from many times and lands, including Broadway showtunes, spirituals, sea shanties and rousing male voice classics. The show, set for Sunday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m., is part of the Sunday @3!

Concert series at the church, 4960-48th Ave. Admission costs $10.

Filmmaker at screening

GreenFlix, a series of topical documentary films, presents Directly Affected — Pipeline Under Pressure at Ladner United Church on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a discussion with filmmaker Zack Embree after the screening.

Admission is free but donations are welcomed. Half the donations will be given to the filmmaker. Visit www. greenflix.ca for more details or to watch a trailer.

Artists Eyes

The South Delta Artists Guild’s current exhibit, Artists Eyes, will be on view at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen until Sunday, Oct. 28. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.., Thursday to Sunday.

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

Family Fright Fest next week in Ladner will feature a haunted house as well as many other activities that aren’t quite so scary.

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Get ready to be spooked

Halloween calendar includes Family Fright Fest, seance, Frankenstein and more IAN JACQUES

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A haunted house, a giant pumpkin contest, a spooky séance and all things Frankenstein are just a few of the spooks and scares in store this month as South Delta goes all out to celebrate Halloween.

• The City of Delta is playing host to one of the major events — its annual Family Fright Fest — in both South Delta and North Delta.

The South Delta event is set for Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Ladner Community Centre and surrounding area, including the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Trick-or-treaters are encouraged to wear their costumes to receive special goodies and surprises. If you dare, brave a walk through the haunted house and play spooky games and activities. The event is free and fun for all ages.

The haunted house will also be open Thursday and Friday, Oct. 25 and 26, from 6 to 8 p.m.

• Theatre of the Dead is holding a spooky séance in Ladner.

The séance won’t contact dead family members,

but it will investigate the mass disappearance of a cult. The spirit theatre event is hosted by local bizarre magic performers and award-winning entertainers Jordan Vo, Madame Zula (Care Elise) and Rob Teszka.

The séance will have five sittings — Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 and 9 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 27 at 4, 6 and 8 p.m. — at the Oddfellows Hall on Ladner Trunk Road. Spectators can choose tickets at the séance table, for a more intimate experience, or in the gallery, a safer distance from the action. Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets at hauntedtheatre.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets are $35 at the table and $15 in the gallery.

• Delta libraries will be celebrating all things Frankenstein with a number of events.

Escape from Dr. Frankenstein’s Laboratory runs from 1 to 4:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19 at the Tsawwassen Library. The program is for ages 10 to 14.

If you are eight years or older, come to the Ladner Pioneer Library on Monday, Oct. 22 between 2 and 4 p.m. to transform into Dr. Frankenstein and

create your own monster Frankenstuffie using recycled stuffed toys.

There will be a free screening of Frankenstein’s Daughter to celebrate Frankenweek at each Delta library branch. This

encouraged to wear a costume for an afternoon of fun, family-friendly activities, including roaming rascals, haunted halls, photo booth, crafts, games and a Halloween skate.

Drop-in rates apply.

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Danielle and Alicia Guichon are inviting Back Roads customers to guess Doug’s weight. campy 1958 low-budget horror movie is one of many adaptations of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. It’s suitable for teen and adult audiences.

Frankenstein’s Daughter will be shown at the George Mackie Library on Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Tsawwassen Library on Monday, Oct. 29 and at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Tuesday, Oct. 30. All screenings are at 7 p.m.

• Spooky Sunday will be held at the South Delta Recreation Centre on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kids are

• Back Roads Farm Market invites the community to its pumpkin patch to guess the weight of “Doug” the giant pumpkin.

With every purchase of a carving pumpkin from Back Roads you will receive a ballot to guess the weight of Doug. The closest guess to his actual weight wins a pair of Canucks tickets and two runners up (next closest) will receive $50 White Spot gift cards.

• Ladner Village is celebrating Halloween with its third annual Scarecrow

Contest.

Participating merchants have decorated the front of their stores with creepy and cool scarecrows. The public can vote by submitting a ballot at Stir Coffee House or Localz Urban Cafe, or by sharing a photo using this year’s hashtag: #ladnerscares2018.

The contest ends at midnight on Oct. 31.

• The Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall will host Halloween at the Mall from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31. The annual event will include trick-or-treating, cookie decorating, crafts, entertainment and pumpkin painting.

• Tsawwassen Mills is celebrating Halloween throughout October. The mall is constructing an elaborate 1,600-squarefoot indoor Monster Maze for monsters of all ages that will be open from noon to 7 p.m. from Oct. 17 to 31.

The mall will also play host to other Halloween activities, including pumpkin carving, make-up stations, live entertainment, crafts, spooky stories and trick-or-treating. For more information on the Monster Maze and other events visit: tsawwassenmills.com.

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South Delta instructor/ art therapist Teresa Massel is getting ready to start her next series of wellness classes.

Art for Women’s Wellness will be offered Monday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for six weeks starting Oct. 22. The classes will be at the South Delta Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen and are open to women only ages 19-plus.

Participants will learn how therapeutic art making and interpreting your own artworks can help increase your emotional well-being and resilience.

Each class consists of several art exercises, reflective

writing and psychological information giving. No art making experience is required. No verbal processing is encouraged during the class.

Massel ran classes earlier in the year that were a success.

“I had a solid group of eight women — they loved it — it was life changing for them,” she said.

“This time around it’s a shorter, better version.

I plan to offer the classes again in May and June next year. I want this to be an ongoing thing.”

She said the idea for the classes came from her more than 20 years as a registered art therapist.

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Hopefully I’m teaching adult women how to use therapeutic art for their emotional well-being.”

Those wishing to register for the classes can do so through Delta’s Leisure Guide (http://delta.ca/ parks-recreation/sportrecreation/registration).

There are only 10 spots available.

If classes fill up, participants wishing to learn about more about Massel’s future classes can email her at: deltaarttherapy@ gmail.com.

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An Invitation

Yoga combined with 12 Steps at Tsawwassen’s Little House

Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years, offering the promise of a healthier body, mind and spirit. But what happens when you take the 12-step recovery program and combine it with yoga?

What recovering addict Nikki Meyers discovered was life-saving.

In 2004, Meyers launched Yoga of 12-Step Recovery (Y12SR) based on her own personal struggles with addiction, and now Y12SR classes are available in cities throughout North America.

Y12SR was developed as an adjunct to the 12-step program, as another tool to support addiction recovery, not a replacement. It supports the addict in recognizing the signs of relapse at the level of feeling and sensation in the body and gives them a set of tools and practices to help restore balance, before the relapse.

This combined cognitive and somatic approach supports a person to find

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“We aim to do everything we can do to support the recovery community, and this program complements the other group recovery programs currently provided at Little House,” said Little House executive director Joni Wright.

To get involved in the classes, contact Wright at 778-4343119 or joni@littlehousesociety.ca.

Little House The Little House Society is now offering Yoga of 12-Step Society is a non-profit Recovery (Y12SR) classes as another tool to support addicorganization located tion recovery. in Tsawwassen. For more than 30 years, it the recovery community nervous system regulahas been a house of suphere in South Delta,” said tion in sustainable, nonport and hope for those Andrew Neufeld, codestructive ways. touched by substance use founder and executive With thanks to disorder. director of Alongside You. Alongside You, Little Alongside You is an “Recovery involves the House Society can offer body, mind and spirit, and integrated health clinic these classes at the Little with offices in South Y12SR is a great way to House in Tsawwassen. harness all of these aspects Delta, South Surrey and “We’re excited to partat the same time, and pro- Vancouver. Alongside You ner with Little House exists to provide accessible mote a life worth living.”

Society to offer this valuhealth care to all, removLittle House jumped at able service through the ing financial and other the opportunity to hold Y12SR classes because it’s barriers to services.

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All are welcome to attend to honor the loss of a loved one.

It will be an evening of candlelight, music and reflection.

Refreshments to follow.

Non-perishable items are being gratefully received for the South Delta Food Bank.

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Under the theme “Digitize now: Transform your business,” the nationwide event, which runs Oct. 14 to 20, will invite Canadian entrepreneurs to learn about the benefits of new technologies and to take rapid action to measure digital performance for commercial success.

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ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:

QUESTION:

How could marijuana legalization affect home care visits?

WHY WOULD I BOOK CRUISE VACATIONS WITH AN EXPEDIA TRAVEL CONSULTANT?

ANSWER:

ANSWER:

Good question. As you know, legalization happens this week on October 17, with plenty new unchartered ground to consider and understand.

From a client perspective, marijuana may offer alternative pain management, anti-anxiety and insomnia benefits, among others, without the negative side effects of NSAIDs or narcotic prescriptions. Finding out if this may be an option your loved one is considering, includes having a frank discussion about the facts of cannabis use (there are many informative websites), and discussing feelings of helpfulness. As well, initiate a dialogue with your doctor if you’re interested in exploring compatibility for this possible option.

Rhonda Doram HoneyDo

From a care giver perspective, we will continue providing the same “Grandma Approved” one-on-one care as always. We will not be able to administer any prescribed medications, including medical-use marijuana in any of its forms, though will support you in your health goals within our scope of care. We would ask for you to advise us if you will be adding this into your regimen and continue to ask that clients refrain from smoking for 1-hour before and while our staff are present.

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Celebrating a decade in Delta!

Since travel is considered a highly prized purchase most people want to know they’re booking a trip that is right for them, at the best possible price. With so much information available online, travelers want advice and expertise from someone they trust. In recent years, the demand for knowledgeable, personable travel professionals has been increasing, especially for booking complex products like cruise vacations. According to Cruise Lines International Association, approximately 85% of people will do significant research online, but will ultimately book with a travel agent. At Expedia CruiseShipCenters South Delta, one of our expert consultants will do all the leg work for you to ensure your next vacation is seamless from start to finish.

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Q: I need a few bad teeth removed, is there a way to

QUESTION: Do we offer a Referral Program?

ANSWER: Yes! Trusting me with your health is the greatest compliment you can ever give. The growth of my practice is a direct result of patients who feel comfortable and confident referring their friends and family. When you refer someone, you will receive a token of my appreciation from a local business.

I love what I do and am grateful for each Dr. Sereena Uppal D.C. and everyone of you for your continued support. You can also find me on Instagram and Facebook @deltavillagechiropractic. Find out what’s happening in the office and what contests we are running! This month is Breast Cancer Awareness. Share with us someone you love who have fought this battle and they will be entered to win an amazing self care gift on behave of myself and our amazing massage therapist Marcy!

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replace these teeth right away so it isn’t noticeable that i have anything missing?

Dr. Raj Dhiman 604-946-9588

A: With the help of our 3D CBCT x-ray machine we are able to remove and replace teeth all on the same day. The placement of implants involves many factors. This technology allows us to see exactly where anatomy of the bone, sinus and nerves that are located in the head and allows a predictable result when placing implants. People can potentially have a tooth removed and replaced in the very same day. This way a person only has to go through one surgical procedure and only need a couple of days to heal, instead of removing the tooth and waiting several months before replacing the area. Implant placement is an everyday procedure at Riverside Dental, and our Doctor has many years of experience. We offer free consults for people who are interested in replacing one or many teeth in the same day. (604) 946-9588.

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Q: Do I need to get an home inspection

Q: Malingering Injuries and ICBC A: Too often, ICBC will argue that you are a malingerer. This means that you are

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exaggerating the extent of your injuries. It is not necessary to overemphasize the extent of your injuries as it does not help to increase your damages award. Go on the assumption that you will not be able to convince ICBC of the seriousness of your injuries especially if the injuries are mainly subjective in nature as opposed to objective. Your injuries are subjective in nature if the proof about your injuries is based on what you are telling everyone about your pain level as opposed to being a physical fact such as a herniated disc or broken bone. Go on the assumption that ICBC gets information about you by doing background searches, reviewing the clinical charts of your doctors/therapists, surveillance videos or hire private investigators. If you are exaggerating your injury complaints, you will do more damage than good if ICBC learns about your exaggeration. If ICBC can point to exaggeration on your part regarding one issue, they may take a hard-line approach and suggest that your entire claim is exaggerated. In summary, there is no value to exaggerating your injuries to gets a better result. You only run the risk of tainting your entire ICBC claim should ICBC provide proof that you are exaggerating any element of your claim.

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when buying a home?

A: YES. Having an impartial expert come in and inspect the house is prudent for any buyer.

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When you don’t get a home inspection you’re relying on the seller to disclose everything that’s wrong with the house and often times the sellers genuinely might not know.

You’re making a purchase of a very large asset.

Always work with skilled professionals.

We are here to help find the right home for you and guide you through the entire process.

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Community

Thinking of becoming one of those crafty types

Who knows, retirement could well bring the desire to knit or make papier mache

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

It has occurred to me that with Halloween less than two weeks away, I should be making some-

thing right about now.

I am not talking Rice Krispies squares. I am talking pet spiders, glittery cats, skeleton T-shirts and spooky treat jars.

This struck me a few days ago when I went shopping. For a picture frame.

The retail destination in question had plenty of picture frames, but it had a ga-zillion other things besides. Things that would appeal to people who happen to be, well, good with

their hands.

I have never been good with my hands — at least not in the sense that these other folks are.

At Thanksgiving, when other folks are making pine cone wreaths and crocheted pumpkins, I am likely to be gathering a few coloured leaves from the back yard and tossing them in the middle of the dining table. That’s what I call a centrepiece.

Come Christmas, these other folks are making

a beeline to the picture frame store to pick up what they need to make wreaths for the front door, partridge ornaments for the tree and decorative pillows for the chesterfield.

I, on the other hand, will be buying red and green candles, and feeling pretty darned proud of myself when I place them in some candlesticks.

Canada Day? I’ll be hanging the flag. The crafty types, meantime, will be hanging origami

But hey, in retirement — and it’s not so many years away — it may well be that things will change. I’ll have more time on my hands, and I may just want to use them.

In retirement, I may stop by the frame store with an eye to, oh, learn how to knit, to make papier mache and to make my own wrapping paper.

It could be done, you never know. After all, I’ve mastered the Christmas candles.

maple leaves.

Then there are the photographs. When these other people take a picture, they do not do so with the intent of posting it on Facebook. They do so to place the picture in a scrapbook.

Yep, the frame store attracts people by the mega-thousand who absolutely love to scrapbook.

Me? Heck, it wasn’t until recently that I even discovered that scrapbook is also a verb.

ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:

QUESTION:

Paul, our strata complex has a lot of trees, and several parking lot drains. The leaves keep plugging up our pipes and causing our drains to overflow. We have them regularly cleaned out, but the vacuum truck operator says there isn’t much debris in them. Is there a remedy for this? Sid – Strata Council Member

CAN I QUALIFY FOR A MORTGAGE IF I AM UNABLE TO CONFIRM MY INCOME?

ANSWER:

Generally, if you don’t have a pay stub and job letter, you can’t qualify for a traditional mortgage. There are exceptions, such as if you are self-employed and have been for two or more years. In that case, you would have to be able to provide proof with documents such as articles of incorporation, full T1 Generals, a business license, or other documentation, depending on the structure and type of income your taking from your business.

There are options for self employed homeowners, give us a call and lets chat about what options are out there for you!

ANSWER: Hi Sid,

Paul Bach Owner 604-940-2268

Absolutely. Leaves become a problem for most complexes every fall.

The drains in your parking areas are called “catch basins.” The job of the catch basin is to collect debris at its bottom, such as dirt, sand and decomposing leaves. When catch basins become too full, the solids which are supposed to remain at the bottom, rise up to the top and plug up the horizontal pipes leaving your catch basin which carry away rain water to the city’s storm sewer. If your catch basins are being regularly emptied, and leaves are creating problems for you in the fall, it is likely that there aren’t “leaf guards” installed on the horizontal pipes, before they leave the catch basins. Leaf guards allow the leaves to sit on top of the water in the catch basin, while allowing the water to flow out of the catch basin freely. As the leaves become water logged, they get heavy and sink to the bottom of the catch basin where they decompose. If you’re not sure if you have leaf guards installed, please give us a call and we’ll be happy to come out and have a look. It’s a low cost solution, to a very common problem.

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QUESTION:

IS THERE A RIGHT WAY TO ORGANIZE A CLOSET SO THAT IT’S PRACTICAL AND LOOKS GOOD TOO?

ANSWER:

It’s important to design your closet space ergonomically.

Store your most-used items at eye level, less-used items down below, and the least-used items up high. Upper shelves can be used to stack storage bins containing your off-season gear, slide-out shelves or drawers are great for shoes, and adding corner shelves can really maximize Alex Voogd space. If your closet is on the small side, simply add lighting Richmond, Delta, or give the interior a fresh coat of paint in a light colour to Vancouver – Franchisee make it seem bigger and brighter. Hanging a mirror on the 604-275-6868 inside of the closet door will also add the illusion of space www.STOR-X.com when opened, and it’s practical too.

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Q: I have lost my first upper right molar, I still have my last molar on the same side. Is it possible to make me a small partial just for this side?

A: Yes, these are called unilateral partials. However there

are circumstances that must be observed before your practitioner can commit to fabricating your prosthetic.

The remaining teeth adjacent on each side of the missing tooth/teeth must be caries (cavity) free and have no present movement. The prosthetic like all prosthetics should be checked on an annual basis for fit and function. Proper fit is of utmost importance.

To prevent accidental swallowing, you must not sleep with the prosthetic Following your dental practitioners’ advice is paramount.

When created properly patient’s absolutely love this type of partial. They can be made to feel similar to a bridge to your tongue. Be prepared to possibly have a clasp showing in favor of safety but clasps in most cases can be hidden. If you have any questions regarding this or any other implant or dental related subject please do not hesitate to call or make an appointment for a free consultation.

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ADVICE FROM THE PROS I heard there is a “high dose” flu shots for seniors. What is it and is it available for free?

Ans. Thanks for this great question. With the release of influenza vaccines by Public Health late last week, there are many “Flu” clinics available either in pharmacies or in the community (check www.immunizebc.ca for clinic locations) for people to receive their immunization against seasonal influenza. There are a few different types of influenza vaccines that are free for seniors and those with qualifying conditions. The “high dose” flu shot is available in some locations but is NOT free for seniors. The reason for this is there is no difference in prevention rates between the regular flu shots and the high dose one in those over 65. There is a significant cost difference between the two formulations with the high dose one being much more expensive. The high dose flu shots also have a much higher rate of negative side effects (fever, pain at injection site etc.) when compared with the regular flu shot. For more information, drop by the Pharmacy and I will be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

QUESTION: WHAT IS THE BEST BUY FOR RENTAL INVESTMENT?

ANSWER:

Decide first if you are looking for capital appreciation or income.

An old house in the middle of town will increase in value but yield little rent net of all the expenses.

A brand new condo will yield better net rent for the purchase price with little expense and few vacancies.

The best investment is a property that you intend to occupy yourself at sometime in the future.

David Moore

“Who Cares? I Do” is not just a slogan – it is THE reason Paul Gibbons, Pharmacist/Owner at the Medicine Shoppe in Tsawwassen, looks forward to helping you every day.

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QUESTION Someone I know has a hearing loss but is reluctant to seek help. What should I do?

ANSWER Convincing someone to seek help for hearing loss is the right thing to do, but it’s not always easy.

The inability to hear warning sounds or the voices of dependents could potentially put lives in danger.

Emotionally, the impact can resonate throughout family and social circles — from frustration with repeating things, to sadness at seeing a loved one isolate themselves from the people and activities they enjoy.

Mark Nickel BC-HIP, BBA Hearing Instrument Practitioner Phone: 604-943-0033 5682 12 Avenue, Tsawwassen www.TsawwassenHearing.com

Here’s what you can do: •

Talk to your loved one about their hearing concerns.

•

Gently remind them of their hearing loss every time you “translate” or repeat something for them.

•

Encourage them to visit a hearing professional to learn more and get their questions answered.

Remind them they have nothing to lose and potentially much to gain by doing so.

•

Offer to schedule and attend the hearing consultation with them.

We offer hearing tests free of charge and are available at any time to assist you. Call us at 604-943-0033 to book your free hearing consultation.

Bob Matheson Manager

QUESTION What are some good tips on getting your home ready for the fall?

ANSWER 1 - Weatherstripping Weatherstripping is a good way to help seal warm air in and cold air out of your home.

Check doors and windows for any drafts, make sure your weatherstripping is in good condition. Any other cracks or drafts can easily be sealed with spray foam.

2 - Heating Tune up It’s time to put in a new furnace filter and adjust the program with your thermostat. Make sure your furnace is running smoothly or call your HVAC professional for a tune up.

3 - Reverse Ceiling Fans Reverse your ceiling fans to the winter position, this reverses the cooling effect that they have in the summer, and will help to fill the room with warm air.

4 - Smoke detector Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for functionality, expiry and batteries.

5 - Stock up on basics Stock up on basic supplies before winter, and stay cozy in your home. Seasonal change will bring rain, snow, ice and even power outages. You may need some essentials. Batteries, flashlights, candles, water and extra food.

6 - Cleaning Your Fireplace The chimney tends to be a common source of leaks and other problems, so it is important that it is cleaned before its first use.

Call a professional in to clean the chimney of creosote and ash and possible debris.

7 - Water Check you outside taps and turn off the supply to them if possible. For additional protection against freezing cover the hose bibb with a simple insulated foam cover 8 – Gutters Gutters should be cleaned of all leaves and debris as heavy wet leaves can damage or plug your gutter system.

Make sure you have downspout screens installed to prevent debris from clogging the drainage system.

9 - Attic/roof Check insulation in your attic, proper ventilation allows cold air into the attic, while the insulation seals heat in your living areas. If you roof is showing signs of wear and tear, hire a handyman to come and fix the problem areas.

10 - Pruning Pruning trees around the house will help prevent damage to your foundation and roof.

Looking for advise, come in and see us! Help is close to Home.

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Q:

“What are the benefits of gifting securities directly to a charitable organization?”

QUESTION: I was in last week and bought some stamps to use on my Christmas cards.You gave me a great deal on mailing 10 letters for almost half price. My friends did not believe me. Can you describe what I bought and price paid.

A:

ANSWER: I believe you purchased our 3 stampcombo pack. It consists of 10 X .85 cent rates for mailing in Canada.We make the packs so that only 3 stamps need to be used for each letter but instead of

Jim Richardson, owner Western Coin and Stamp

$8.50 that the Post Office charges, our price is only $4.50.

That is a $4.00 savings. For people who mail a lot we also sell a 100 package of 3 stamp combos for $42.50. That is half price.

For our 2 stamp combinations for 10 letters we charge a little more at $5.50 but it only takes 2 stamps to mail a letter and for 100 packs at $52.50.We also have a small amount of 10 packs of

Angela Turner Major Giving Manager Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation

permanent stamps at $7.75 verses the Post Office at $8.50.

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Often, if you own publicly traded securities, they’ve increased in value over time. This can be beneficial tax-wise if you choose to gift them directly to a favourite charity. Capital Gains tax is not applicable on gifts of this kind in Canada which means that even if they have gained value, you won’t be charged tax on the increase of value of the securities; you will only be taxed on what you originally paid. If you were to sell these same securities for cash, you would be charged the Capital Gains tax. Additionally, when you donate securities directly, you still benefit from receiving a tax receipt for the full current value of the shares, and your charity receives a larger gift than if you were to donate the remaining amount (after the payment of Capital Gains taxes) from the selling of those shares.

Before you decide to donate securities directly, we advise you discuss your personal circumstances with your financial advisor to make sure it’s the right way to go for you. More information on making a charitable gift of securities to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation is also available at the Donor Centre on our website: www.dhchfoundation.ca If you are interested making a gift of securities to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation, please contact me at: angela.turner@dhfoundation.ca or call (604) 940-9695 and I can provide you with transfer forms. I also welcome any questions you may have regarding the giving of securities.

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Community

Old fishing photos sought as hall celebrates 75 years

Celebrating 75 years is a big deal so the Ladner Fishermen’s Cooperative Association and Ladner Fishermen’s Hall are reaching out to the citizens of Delta for a helping hand.

They have some photographs from the good old days, but know there are a lot more photos waiting to be rediscovered and shared with the good citizens of Delta and the population at large.

To acquire as many historical photos as may be possible, a photo contest is being launched to build an image bank that says...“We are fisher folk who lived and breathed fishing in Delta. We helped create the foundation on which Delta was built, to complement and strengthen the efforts of our farming brothers and sisters.”

Details for the Fish Hall 75th Photo Contest can be found at www.LFCA.ca/

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Organizers are asking the public to dig into photo albums that have these visual nuggets waiting to be shared.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DELTA MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES SOCIETY

Images of Ladner’s fishing history are being sought in a photo contest that’s being held to help commemorate the 75th anniversary of Ladner Fishermen’s Hall.

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS The South Delta Newcomers meets on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7:15 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse Gallery, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. Award-winning writer Aaron Chapman, who has an in-depth knowledge of Vancouver’s entertainment history with a special interest in the city’s after dark history and underbelly, will present his book - The Last Gang in Town: The Epic Story of the Vancouver Police vs. The Clark Park Gang.

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions is a free six-week workshop at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon from Oct. 18 to Nov. 22. Self-management strategies for healthy eating, exer-

cise and dealing with stress will be discussed. Persons with any ongoing health condition and caregivers welcome. Register with UVic at 604-940-1273 or www. selfmanagementbc.ca.

Delta Community Living Society is hosting a workshop for families supporting people with developmental disabilities on Transitions from School to Adulthood.

The workshop will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20. For more information, visit www. dcls.ca/workshopscourses or email sstainton@dcls.ca.

AmbassadorsTsawwassen Mills Toastmasters Club meets every second, third, and fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Its next meeting is Oct. 23. Come for a fun, lively evening and listen to three amazing speeches.

Ambassadors always welcome guests. For more information contact Dawn at dmcfitz@me.com.

Delta Community Living Society is hosting a workshop for families supporting people with developmental disabilities on Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs). The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 27. For more information, visit www. dcls.ca/workshopscourses or email sstainton@dcls.ca.

IODE Boundary Bay, a Canadian registered charity, is hosting an afternoon of social bridge, including an afternoon tea, on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner. Get a group of four friends together and contact Frances at 604-943-1119 for tickets.

Tickets are not sold at the door. Cost to play is $60 per table ($15 per person).

Family Games Afternoon runs every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Dec. 8 at the Tsawwassen Library.

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Community Lego Club runs every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library until Nov. 14. Lego Club is a fun afternoon program for kids. Lego provided. Children under five must be accompanied by an adult.

The Knitting Sisters, who knit and crochet for charities, meet as a drop-in from 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturdays of the month at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner.

New members are needed and welcomed. Donations of yarn and/or finished articles are also welcomed. For more information call Brenda 604868-6915 or e-mail brenda. ruby@icloud.com.

Delta Hospice Society offers a Drop-In Relaxation Circle, led by a music therapist, for those living with cancer or serious illness, as well as their family members and friends, every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Program is complimentary.

The Canadian Lifeboat Institution is interviewing potential volunteers to serve as crew or support personnel for its Delta Lifeboat.

Professional training is given in seamanship, navigation, medical, and search and rescue techniques. Contact John at 604-760-5218 for more information.

SENIORS A Modelers Club meets at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Members build models of all scales, discuss the hobby, and share tips and secrets. Members must have a current McKee membership.

ElderCollege Delta courses are filling up fast but there is still room in some: iPad courses on

Ebooks and Web Browsing; Editing Photos from your Camera or Phone; Stress Reduction; Solo Travel; Middle East Update; First Nations Health Authority; Science and Ethics; Violin in the Swing Era; and Images of Motherhood in Art History.

An invitation is also extended to all for a free showing of the film Plastic Ocean and for upcoming special presentations ($10 membership required) Delta Geology and Geologic Hazards and Murder and Myth: Jack the Ripper and the Royal Family.

For details and to register go to ElderCollege Delta/ KinVillage or call 604-9430262.

There will be a Harvest Luncheon at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19 at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Suede Dogs will provide the entertainment. Tickets are $14 for members, $16 for non-members. Call 604-943-0225.

The McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner, is hosting a free Lyme disease workshop on Monday, Oct. 22 at 1:30 p.m.

March Hare Showband Presents Thru The Decades 60s and 70s on Friday, Oct. 26 at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Doors open at 7 p.m., dancing from 8 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Call 604-9430225.

The McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner, is hosting a free ICBC Safe Driving for Seniors workshop on Monday, Oct. 29 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Learn about electric cars at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. $3 admission at the door includes coffee and Timbits.

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SPECIAL EVENTS GreenFlix presents Directly Affected — Pipeline Under Pressure at Ladner United Church on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Free admission. Discussion with filmmaker after screening.

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The 40th reunion of the North Delta Senior Secondary Class of 1978 is on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Sunbury Hall. Music, appetizers, bar. Tickets: $45 per person, 1978 grads plus guest/spouse only. For tickets e-transfer funds to ndss40year@gmail.com.

St. Andrew’s Church will be hosting a day of teaching and workshops at the Tsawwassen Alliance Church hall on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will focus on the healing of past hurts through God’s grace and mercy. Early bird registration fee is $15 (until Oct. 15); after that time it’s $20. Register online at: events01@standrewsdeltabc.org or call 604-9088735. For more information, call Rev. Danielle Martell at 604-613-8432.

Sport Showdown on Saturday, Oct. 27 is seeking teams for friendly competition at Delta Gymnastics.

Team building event offers laughs, prizes and tons of fun. Teams are made up of eight to 12 people of any gender, age or ability level.

Two times: 3:30 to 6 p.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. $25 per person. 604-943-0460 or eschriber@deltagymnatics. com.

The 17th annual Light of Remembrance service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at Cedar Park Church in Ladner. All are welcome to attend and honour the loss of a loved one. It will be an evening of candlelight, music and reflection.

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KinVillage Gigantic Garage Sale (indoors) will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendor tables available for $10 each. Call 604-943-0225 or drop in to reception weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Port Guichon Elementary Winter Market will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Knitting, clothing, honey, crafts, books, cosmetics, jewelry, family photos, kids crafts, bake sale and many other things. Table rentals still available. Contact alisasayce@hotmail.com for more information.

ARTS The Wander Inn Cafe is open on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. (inside the church). Enjoy an evening of folk, Celtic, blues and country music as you are entertained by local band The Karmichaels and

by Bruce Heavenor (New West). Entrance is by a suggested $7 donation which covers the entertainment, beverages and goodies.

If you love music and have a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument, then join Loades of Music Concert Band. Share the joy of making music with other adult musicians. Annual fee is $50 with regular attendance and home practice encouraged.

Cultivate a love of playing band music every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Saviour Lutheran Church, 4737-57th St., Ladner. Contact loadesofmusic@gmail.com.

The Coming Events column is published every Thursday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com), mail or drop off the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations. No phone calls, please.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL AAA Western Conference GP W L Pts Van College 5 5 0 10 Notre Dame 5 5 0 10 Mt. Douglas 6 4 2 8 New West 5 3 2 6 South Delta 5 2 3 4 Carson Graham 5 2 3 4 Seaquam 5 1 4 2 Handsworth 5 1 4 2

UPCOMING HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Saturday, Oct. 20: South Delta vs Seaquam, 1:30 p.m. at SDSS PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Overall Standings W L T OTL Pts North Van 9 3 0 0 18 Langley 9 3 0 0 18 Delta 8 3 1 1 18 Richmond 8 3 1 0 17 R. Meadows 7 4 0 1 15 Abbotsford 7 4 0 1 15 Grandview 7 7 0 0 14 Port Moody 6 6 0 0 12 Aldergrove 5 8 0 0 10 Mission City 3 5 0 3 9 White Rock 3 9 0 0 6 Surrey 0 11 0 0 0

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Delta flavour to national champs Seven local players on Coastal FC U17 team that won Canadian title on home soil IAN JACQUES

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Delta soccer players played a pivotal role in a historic national championship.

Seven players from Delta were part of the Coastal FC U17 girls B.C. Soccer Premier League team that won the national title earlier this month at South Surrey Athletic Park.

It is the first national title for the Coastal FC program and first Canadian championship for a girls’ team at this age group for B.C. since 1997.

“It was a long, tough week. We spent a long time preparing for this,” said assistant coach Rob Muter. “We put ourselves up against some university teams — Trinity Western and UBC — we’ve obviously been playing in our league and all the hard work paid off. This is the first-ever national title for Coastal FC, so it’s a huge accomplishment that the girls should be very proud of and the coaches as well.”

The seven Delta players on the team included Emily Birarda, Breanne Gallagher, Olivia Ortiz and Eleanor Morrison from Tsawwassen as well as

Seven players from Delta helped Coastal FC to a national championship recently in South Surrey.

Sydney Tait, Kara Skirzyk and Alicia Skirzyk from North Delta.

Gallagher scored the game winner in the final to beat Quebec 2-1, while Morrison scored the game winner to beat Ontario 1-0 in the semi-final.

“Eleanor played in the midfield and played every minute of every game. She was solid,” said Muter. “We asked her to shut down a couple of players and she certainly did that. Emily

also had the role of shutting down a player on the Ontario squad and one on the Quebec side. She did an incredible job.

“Breanne scored the winning goal of the championship match. She worked so hard the entire tournament and was at the right place at the right time to seal the deal and bring home the trophy.”

Muter said Ortiz and Alicia Skirzyk were both injured and could not

play, but did everything they could to support the team from the sidelines.

He said the strength of the team collectively was its defensive mindset.

“Considering we only conceded two goals in five games against these high quality teams, so we had everyone step up throughout the whole tournament,” he added.

“Having our coach having previously been to many of these and having him

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talk about it, it didn’t seem like a possibility, but now that we have gone through it, we can relate to a lot of the stories that he has told. Personally it is just an amazing feeling to accomplish something with such an amazing group of human beings and athletes. They should just be so proud of themselves.”

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10-year-old kart racer earns trip to finals in Brazil MARK BOOTH

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Another outstanding season of kart racing has earned Kieran Hartley the opportunity to represent his country at the 19th edition of the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals in Brazil.

Hartley secured his ticket to the prestigious event by capturing the Western Canadian Karting Championship, which included a final stop victory earlier this month at Greg Moore Raceway in Chilliwack.

The 10-year-old Sacred Heart student captured the

Mini Max title and will be up against 35 of the best 10- to 13-year-old racers from around the world at the event in CondeParaíba, slated for Nov. 24 to Dec. 1. More than 50 nations will be represented in six categories.

In Chilliwack, Hartley had to endure miserable conditions with rain and drizzle falling throughout the weekend to go along with cool temperatures.

Rain and slick tires were changed constantly and guessing the setup throughout the changing conditions was difficult for even the most experienced mechanics.

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Another outstanding season of kart racing has earned Kieran Hartley the opportunity to represent his country in Brazil.

Hartley won three of the Western Canadian races with earlier triumphs in Calgary and Saskatoon.

He was on the podium for five of the six races and no worse than fourth. He will

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Back in June, he was one of 20 young racers from across the country picked to be part of the F1 Stars of the Future at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, a program launched to promote motorsports to youth. He was escorted onto the track by one of the Formula 1 drivers for the pre-race ceremony and stood alongside his idols during the national anthem.

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Devils snap skid by routing Handsworth Ben McDonald throws four TD passes and runs for another score as South Delta improves to 2-3 IAN JACQUES

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The South Delta Sun Devils started slow, but finished strong in a 33-0 road win against Handsworth last Friday afternoon in North Vancouver.

The win snapped a two-game losing streak for South Delta which now sits at 2-3 in conference play.

After a scoreless first quarter, the Sun Devils got on the board as quarterback Ben McDonald hit Andrew Kraft for a 25-yard major.

McDonald then completed TD passes to Caleb Van Til (12 yards), Evan Patterson (12 yards) and Ethan Troniak (22 yards).

He capped the day by calling his own number on a fourth-and-short, breaking free for a 40-yard major.

McDonald went 16-for30 for 289 yards and four TD passes, while also rushing for 55 and a score.

Patterson was South

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Sun Devils QB Ben McDonald scrambles away from pressure.

Delta’s top receiver, hauling in 96 yards on the day, while Troniak finished with 71 yards.

“We do feel pretty good about it, but the game still had its ups and downs,” said head coach Ray Moon. “We had three touchdowns called back on penalties and time ran out in the first half and we had the ball at the halfyard line of Handsworth.

We started out a bit slow

in the first half, but as the game progressed we were able to pick it up and come out with a timely win.”

South Delta hosts Seaquam on Saturday (1:30 p.m. kick-off) then finishes its season with another home contest against Notre Dame on Oct. 27.

Moon said he considers Seaquam another mustwin game.

“We have to keep the intensity up,” said Moon.

“It’s the battle of Delta with our nemesis from the other side of the municipality coming to our field.

They have a good sized line so we will have to find a way to neutralize their offensive line and get Ben some protection to find his receivers and hopefully work more on the run game to keep them guessing.”

The Sun Devils’ final home game on Nov. 3 against Belmont has been cancelled after the school folded its football program.

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The commissioner will review the comments received as part of the process of making a preliminary decision on price caps for the next performance term which covers the period April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2024. The commissioner’s preliminary decision must be made by March 31, 2019.

Comments or submissions can be sent by email to info@bcferrycommission.ca or by mail to: Office of the BC Ferries Commissioner PO Box 9279 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9J7 Deadline for public comments is January 31, 2019. Comments submitted to the Office of the BC Ferries Commissioner may be published on its website.

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Andrew Kraft is surrounded by Handsworth defenders during South Delta’s 33-0 win last Friday in North Vancouver.

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Delta Gymnastics staff members Chris Sheremeta and Thorstein Fischer recently travelled to Hungary to act as judging officials for the 2018 FIG World Challenge Cup. Sheremeta, who was invited by Gymnastics Canada to volunteer as a judge, said it was a great opportunity.

“Being a part of the powerful atmosphere was very exciting,” he said.

Sheremeta is an International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Brevet Category III judge and has put in a considerable time and energy to reach the level.

“I believe that the judges were very much a part of the team. When we were there, we were at the trainings working with the athletes and coaches on how best to maximize their score and what the expectations were,” he explained.

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Delta Gymnastics staff members Thorstein Fischer (left) and Chris Sheremeta travelled to Hungary to take part in the 2018 FIG World Challenge Cup as judging officials. the Arena Savaria in Szombathely, the competition featured 118 athletes from more than 25 countries.

Fischer recently earned his International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Brevet Judging Category III certification.

“For athletes from Canada this provides a great opportunity to get experience and exposure on the international stage and to really make a name for themselves,” said Fischer. “The Olympic champion on parallel bars

and No. 2 all-around at the 2016 Rio Olympics was at this competition along with some other big names. This provided our athletes with the opportunity to network with them, build relationships and learn.”

For judges, it’s also an intense learning experience. Discussions go on between judges regarding how the rules are interpreted and what should be changed.

“If you’re not there, you’re not part of the change,” said Fischer.

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Sun Devils are rolling but bigger games still ahead MARK BOOTH

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They will dominate their league opponents again and are a good bet to bring home another Fraser Valley banner. It’s beyond that point where it gets a little tricky to predict the journey of the 2018 South Delta Sun Devils.

The senior girls field hockey program has been a model of consistency under long-time coach Neil McLennan with 17 Fraser Valley titles in his 22 years at the helm, including the 2017 campaign.

South Delta finished eighth at last year’s provincials after a tough 2-1 quarter-final loss to Mt. Doug.

A somewhat seasoned line-up returns with eight Grade 12s that want at least a top five finish in their final provincial tournament. But don’t expect McLennan to be setting any lofty goals.

His approach is just like any other season.

“Winning champion-

South Delta got a taste of that at the recent Friendship Cup in Duncan with a steady diet of powerhouse teams from Vancouver PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH Island.

South Delta rolled to an easy win over North Panorama recently at Winskill Park.

Shore is the other juggerships is not what we are naut region that includes about,” he said. “It’s learndefending “AAA” chaming to play good hockey pion Handsworth. as a group and learning to There was also a play as a team. Whether return trip for the annual that leads to success or Bridgman Cup in Victoria not, only time will tell.” over the Thanksgiving That’s why the Sun weekend and then one Devils were more confinal tune-up at the cerned about their posiGolden Pumpkin/AK Pro tional play and ball distriTournament in Surrey bution than running up the score in a recent home before defending the Fraser Valley championfield win over Panorama Ridge. They know creating ship.

The provincials will take bad habits won’t get them place at Tamanawis Park far against elite competiin Surrey Nov. 14 to 16. tion.

ALBANY

BOOKS IS FOR SALE.

Our much cherished bookstore is for sale as we have decided to retire.

This thriving business has been family owned and operated in Tsawwassen for 33 years. Albany Books has a strong community presence and generations of local families have used us for their reading and learning needs.

The store is in an ideal location, great exposure and easy access in centre of busy plaza.

Owner willing to stay on through transition period.

Serious enquiries only please.

Email ruth@albanybooks.com for further information.

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October

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A54 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2018

4671 Arthur Drive The Lambert Residence (1916). Beautifully restored heritage home. Over 12,000 sq ft lot. 3 beds, 1.5 baths. $1,198,000

BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

OPEN SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00 5272 Laburnum Park Place Adult oriented neighbourhood. 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher.

Bright & spacious. Walking distance to shops. $899,900

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

4560 West River Road, Ladner Beautiful 2 year young custom built home.

2,500 square feet boasts huge gourmet kitchen. $1,199,000

BLAKE Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-788-0480

RE/MAX City Realty

We are the most experienced and focused Real Estate Group in South Delta SOLD 0, ber 2 m e t p Se 2018

SOLD 6, ber m e t p Se 2018

SOLD , t 24 s u g u A 2018

SOLD 18, ber m e t p Se 201 8

5572 Anchor Bay, Ladner

21105 79A Ave Langley

5095 57th Street, Ladner

3933 32nd, Dunbar

October 18, 2018 The Delta Optimist A55

4613 54 Street Stunning home. Move right in to this fully renovated 3 bed, 2 bath home in a quiet, central location.

NEW LISTING $1,299,000

BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

JUST LISTED OPEN SUNDAY 2:00-4:00 #209-4811 53 St. Meticulous & beautiful 1201 sq. ft. 2 bdrm condo with a huge deck in desirable Ladner Pointe. $539,900

The evidence of our ability to work in all markets is reflected in these sales SOLD 19, mber e t p e S 2018

SOLD , t 29 Augus 201 8

SOLD 5, mber e t p e S 2018

SOLD 9, er 2 b m e t Sep 201 8

5007 60A Street, Ladner

20038 70th Ave Langley

#4, 4748 53 Street, Ladner

20109 36A Ave Langley

BLAKE Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-788-0480

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5809 Cove Link Road Executive home backing onto Cove Links golf course.

Custom built 3200 sq ft, 4 beds, 4 baths with open, airy design.

Georgie Award nominated outdoor entertaining area.

NEW LISTING $1,880,000

RE/MAX City Realty

A56 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2018

2017: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS ®

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

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4 NEW LISTING 62 66 STREET $1,449,000

NEW LISTING 115-6505 3 AVENUE $1,390,000

NEW LISTING 111-1120 TSATSU SHORES $899,000 NEW LISTING 267 66 STREET $1,349,000

BOUNDARY BAY. Stylishly renovated 3 bedroom home on a mature landscaped private lot in a cul de sac across from green space. Steps to the warmest swimming beach on the Coast. Just move in & enjoy the Lifestyle!

Water View - 3 Bdrm Rancher w/large Patio, located on one of the best South Facing Waterfront locations within Monterra. This luxury townhome is part of one of Metro Vancouver’s lowest density developments.

3 BDRM WATERFRONT! 1,349 sqft apartment w/an infinity deck overlooking the ocean. Open concept plan offers maple kitchen overlooking great room & out to deck & a master w/sliding doors to the deck as well. A Great lifestyle that’s hard to find.

Terrific family home in the heart of Boundary Bay w/sunny west back yard w/dual access to 65B (easy gate access to store your boat or trailer).

Outdoor space off family room & kitchen w/newer large patio deck.

NEW LISTING 308-6505 3 AVENUE $1,348,000

NEW LISTING 411 KERRY DRIVE $1,998,000

NEW LISTING 4768 48B STREET $949,500

GOLF COURSE VIEW 1183 JACKSON WAY $3,200,000

Monterra executive rancher in a perfect location on a south exposed larger private back garden/patio backing onto quiet residential. Open concept plan featuring 9 ft. ceilings, w/updated kitchen and bathrooms.

PEBBLE HILL - custom built executive home on QUIET street & private west exposed lot backing onto park! Great room floor plan w/stunning kitchen featuring island & 15’ bar opening to dining area & family room.

One of a kind townhome offering the only unit in the complex with a double side by side plus workshop garage. This is the largest home on the corner with extra windows and an oversized walk out deck.

Custom designed and built by these, the original owners, this 5282 sq.ft. 4 bedroom and den executive home is situated on 14,112 sq.ft. flat lot overlooking the fairways of Beach Grove Golf Cub.

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4

OCEAN VIEW 219 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE $1,225,000 SAHALEE 304-1330 HUNTER ROAD $694,500

POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 4664 51 ST $1,788,000 3 BEDROOMS 105-5421 10 AVENUE $649,000

On top of Tsawwassen with a panoramic view of the ocean and North shore mountains! The most affordable view property offering over 2500 sq.ft. of architectural detail with a master on the main.

Builders and investors alert! Prime lot in future redevelopment area of central Ladner - community plan encourages higher density. This square 8,610 sqft lot is directly across from the library & Kinsman Park.

1,480 SQFT RANCHER IN THE SKY! One of the most sought after addresses. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac just steps to the town centre, transportation, beaches and overlooking a passive park.

Best unit in the Sundial! Duplex style 3 bedroom on the outside of the complex with private south west exposure. Lots of updates include kitchen and appliances, main bath w/extra deep soaker tub, & flooring.

SOLD-TSAWWASSEN 3 BEDROOMS 28-4953 57 STREET $599,000

20,441 SQFT LOT 798 GLENWOOD PL $1,899,000 HEART OF LADNER 7-4887 CENTRAL AVE $745,000 BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 1155 BAYVIEW DR $999,000

Completely renovated 3 bedroom duplex style town home with private walk out enclosed patio and garden backing onto green space. Situated in the heart of West Ladner within walking distance of shops.

Mega size flat lot! 20,441 sq.ft. off English Bluff Rd. in prime culde-sac location. Potential for redevelopment in future, however this custom built home situated on a park like garden location.

Fabulous West Ladner location close to everything. Beautiful 3 bedroom town home with gorgeous great room area and games room on main floor and 3 good size bedrooms up.

Beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom 2308 sqft. family home situated on a beautiful rectangular 9558 sqft. private west facing lot w/perennials and fruiting trees. Walking distance to schools & shops.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS Trish Murphy 604.312.7621 Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

604.897.2010 Teri Steele Sold@TeriSteele.com

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

2017

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October 18, 2018 The Delta Optimist A57

KinVillage Community Centre presents

March Hare Thru the Decades 60s & 70s

Friday, October 26th Doors open at 7:00 pm Dancing 8:00—11:00 pm Put on your party gear & dance the night away.

$20 for members

$25 for non-members

Cash, cheque, credit/debit

Tickets available at Reception Open Mon.-Thurs. 9:00-2:45 Fridays 9:00 am to 12:45 pm and at the Rose and Crown Licensed Premises - Cash bar

5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen 604-943-0225

PARK CARETAKING SERVICES Boundary Bay Regional Park, Delta Heritage Airpark 4103 - 104 Street, Delta, BC, V4K 3N3 Delta Heritage Airpark (DHAP) is owned by Metro Vancouver and operated by the Recreational Aircraft Association (RAA) Chapter 85.

Metro Vancouver is seeking services of an independent contractor to provide gatekeeping, security and maintenance services for the day visitor area, and operational support to DHAP. This will be a 2-year contract commencing December 1, 2018, with a potential to extend the contact for an additional 3 years. The successful DHAP caretaker will be required to rent the Embree House at market rate from Metro Vancouver as onsite residence for the term of the caretaking agreement.

Parties interested in this contract opportunity are invited to submit a letter of interest and a resume listing relevant experience including references. Please submit your application by November 5, 2018 to Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, Central Area Office by fax at 604-5203520 or preferred by email at catherine.gastaldello@metrovancouver.org Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and a full list of responsibilities will be discussed.

For more information, please contact Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, Central Area Office 604-520-6442.

Point Roberts Fire Department’s

Spooook tacular i

ONSITE CARETAKER CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY

Haunted House & Social!

Unless you are a scaredy cat...

Be at the Firehall

2030 Benson Rd.

Saturday, October 27, 2018 2 - 5 PM

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• A Haunted House for Zombies young and old.

• Monster fire trucks and other super scary fire equipment on display • Treats for Goblins of any age are u o y s a Come d or not • Many more surprises!! tume

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A58 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2018

WaLK tO eVerYtHInG

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

LADNER POINTE PENTHOUSE

• 678 sq fa cofdo wiah libgh bilcofy • 1 bhdboom, 1 biahboom • Bbigha ifd ochf livifg ibhi • Sahcs ao shocs ifd Lidfhb Villigh

• 1128 sq fa cofdo wiah libgh bilcofy

D204-4845 53 Street, LaDner

C305-4831 53 STREET, LADNER

• 2 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • Vhby scicio`s ifd `cdiahd ahbo`gho`a • Wilk ao shocs ifd chas ibh whlcomh

$399,900

$499,500

BeautIFuL 1 BDrM at tHe SprInGS W G NE TIN S LI

• 628 sq fa cofdo wiah libgh ciaio • 1 bhdboom, 1 biahboom • High q`iliay fifishifgs ahbo`gho`a • rhsoba saylh livifg ia ia’s fifhsa

In tHe Heart OF LaDner W G NE TIN S LI

402-5011 SprInGS BOuLeVarD, tSaWWaSSen

104-4885 53 STREET, LADNER

$499,900

$519,900

LOVeLY DetaCHeD tOWnHOMe • 1498 sq fa homh wiah libgh yibd • 5 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • rhchfaly `cdiahd floobifg

upDateD rIVer WeSt 2 BDrM W G NE TIN S I L

ifd ciifa • Q`iha comclhx yha chfabilly lociahd 4993 57 Street, LaDner

$699,900

tSaWWaSSen SprInGS SuB-pentHOuSe • 991 sq fa cofdo wiah libgh saobigh scich • 2 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • L`x`bio`s iccoifamhfas ahbo`gho`a • Sa`ffifg nobahshobh Maf ifd golf co`bsh vihws

• 1242 sq fa cofdo wiah ovhbsizhd s`fdhck • 2 bhdbooms, 2 biahboom • Bhi`aif`lly `cdiahd ahbo`gho`a • Q`iha lociaiof ovhblookifg co`bayibd 204-4733 W rIVer rOaD, LaDner

$689,900 W G NE TIN LIS

• 1112 sq fa gibdhf lhvhl cofdo • 2 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • Ochf floob clif • Wilk ao shocs ifd imhfiaihs

tSaWWaSSen SprInGS pentHOuSe W G NE TIN LIS

510-5011 SprInGS BOuLeVarD, tSaWWaSSen

• 1010 sq fa cofdo wiah 15’ chilifgs • 2 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • High-hfd fifishifgs ahbo`gho`a • So`ah hxcos`bh wiah ochif & golf co`bsh vihws 614-5011 SprInGS BOuLeVarD, tSaWWaSSen

$759,900

$779,900

ManOr GarDenS tOWnHOMe

DeSIraBLe pOrt GuICHOn LOCatIOn

• 1778 sq fa aowfhomh wiah 2 cib gibigh • 4 bhdbooms, 3 biahbooms • Bhi`aif`lly fifishhd ahbo`gho`a • Mifs ao shocs, bhsai`bifas, ifd mobh

• 1522 sq fa homh of 7131 sq fa loa • 5 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • S`ffy, fhfchd So`ah ficifg yibd • Closh ao Lidfhb Villigh

5-4766 55B Street, LaDner

4520 SaVOY Street, LaDner

$848,800

$851,888

LarGe COrner LOt • 2308 sq fa homh of 8493 sq fa loa • 4 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • Lowhb lhvhl is hisily s`iahd • Closh ao cibks, schools, ifd ill imhfiaihs 4855 58 STREET, LADNER

$859,900 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017* 2016*

LOVeLY CuStOM BuILt HOMe W G NE TIN S I L

• 2075 sq fa homh of 7330 sq fa loa • 3 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • S`fboom iddiaiof wiah covhbhd hoa a`b • Q`iha, fimily fbihfdly sabhha 4677 56a Street, LaDner

$899,900

#1 2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2016** 2017**

® *Based on sales total REBGV sales 2017. **Based oncommercial total residential commissions in 2017 all RE/MAX associatesininCanada Canada. *Based on total REBGV MLS 2016. **For total residential and transactions combined of all for RE/MAX sales associates for 2016.

October 18, 2018 The Delta Optimist A59

LArGe 2 BedrOOM AT “sAHALee” • 1741 _q ft co`ch` ucgt wgth 2 pa`egcg

• 2200 _q ft homh oc 10,121 _q ft lot

_tall_ • 2 bhj`oom_, 2 bath`oom_ • La`gh, ophc lg^gcg a`ha acj 2 jhce_

• 3 bhj`oom_, 2 bath`oom_ • sugth pothctgal oc lowh` lh^hl

• Wale to _hop_, `h_tau`act_, acj mo`h 201-1330 HUnTer rOAd, TsAWWAssen

$948,000

RANCHER ON LARGE LOT

1473 54 sTreeT, TsAWWAssen

$948,000 LOVELY RANCHER

5233 WesTMinsTer AvenUe, LAdner

5495 CAndLeWyCk Wynd, TsAWWAssen

$959,000

BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOME

• 2595 _q ft homh oc 7786 _q ft lot • 5 bhj`oom_, 3 bath`oom_ • Lowh` lh^hl wgth ajjgtgoc acj mo`tgagh hhlph` • Qught, famgli f`ghcjli chgghbou`hooj

• 1720 _q ft homh oc 3813 _q ft lot • 3 bhj`oom_, 3 bath`oom_ • Ma_th` oc magc, joublh _gjhj fi`hplach • Phheaboo ochac ^ghw_

1680 58 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

1891 SWAN ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

$979,900

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED FAMILY HOME

$998,900

SOUGHT AFTER VICTORY SOUTH

• 4 bhj`oom_, 2 bath`oom_ • Upjathj egtchhc_, floo`gcg, acj bhj`oom_ • Ophc cocchpt oc both lh^hl_

• 2143 _q ft homh oc 7816 _q ft lot • 4 bhj`oom_, 3 bath`oom_ • exthc_g^hli `hco^athj homh & ophc lg^gcg a`ha • Locathj oc a cul-jh-_ac gc famgli f`ghcjli a`ha

5680 GROVE AVENUE, LADNER

5314 AsPen WAy, LAdner

• 2063 _q ft homh oc 4894 _q ft lot

$999,980

UPDATED FAMILY HOME ON LARGE LOT

$1,038,800

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED FAMILY HOME

• 2320 _q ft homh oc 9687 _q ft lot • 4 bhj`oom_, 2 bath`oom_ • nhwh` egtchhc wgth ss & whgth cabgcht_ • Mgc_ to Lajch` vgllagh & all amhcgtgh_

• 2600 _q ft homh oc 6203 _q ft lot • 5 bhj`oom_, 3 bath`oom_ • nhw egtchhc, `oof, acj hot wath` tace • Locathj clo_h to hlhmhcta`i & hggh _chool

4251 ArTHUr drive, LAdner

4836 45 AvenUe, LAdner

$1,048,000

LOVELY UPDATED FAMILY HOME

$1,049,000

DESIRABLE WHITWORTH CRESCENT

• 1900 _q ft homh oc 4967 _q ft lot • 3 bhj`oom_, 3 bath`oom_ • Qualgti ficg_hgcg_ th`oughout • Qught locatgoc iht clo_h to h^h`ithgcg

• 2762 _q ft homh oc 8967 _q ft lot • 5 bhj`oom_, 3 bath`oom_ • Fucctgocal laiout wgth `hco^athj egtchhc • Qught a`ha iht clo_h to _hop_, _chool_, acj mo`h

5159 HERON BAY CLOSE, LADNER

5153 n WHiTWOrTH CresCenT, LAdner

$1,098,800 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

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• 1592 _q ft homh oc 7050 _q ft lot • 3 bhj`oom_, 2 bath`oom_ • Lo^gcgli magctagchj • Clo_h to _hop_, _chool_, acj mo`h

BeACH GrOve 2 LeveL HOMe

W G NE TIN S LI

• Qught _t`hht iht clo_h to _hop_ acj

• 1446 _q ft homh oc 8966 _q ft lot • 2 bhj`oom_, 2 bath`oom_ • Wa`m acj gc^gtgcg famgli homh • Mgc_ to _chool_, _hop_, acj mo`h

$949,900 W G NE TIN S I L

LOVELY HOME ON LARGE LOT

$1,128,800

#23 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE 2017***

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

A60 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2018 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

PRivATE CUl-DE-SAC lOCATiON

CENTRAllY lOCATED FAMilY HOME

• 2,190 sq ft home on a 8,008 sq ft fot • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • Open atr`um area a`th fots of naturaf f`ght • Cfose to schoofs, shopp`ng, and more

• 2117 sq ft home on 9483 sq ft fot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • large, rectangufar fot • Cfose to schoofs, shops, and more

514 ERiN PlACE, TSAwwASSEN

928 51A STREET, TSAwwASSEN

$1,138,000

$1,148,800

PEBBlE Hill FAMilY HOME

UPDATED BOUNDARY BAY RANCHER • 1479 sq ft home on 7523 sq ft fot • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Updated _`tchen, floor`ng, and bathrooms • Sunny bac_yard and doubfe a`de garage

W G NE TIN S I L

5490 4A AvENUE, TSAwwASSEN

286 66A STREET, TSAwwASSEN

$1,158,800

$1,149,900

UPDATED EXECUTivE HOME ON lARGE lOT

BEAUTiFUllY RENOvATED HOME

• 2657 sq ft home on 12,648 sq ft fot • 3 bedrooms (den coufd be 4th), 3 bathrooms • Neaer roof, a`ndoas, and tan_fess hot aater tan_ • Outdoor space for enterta`n`ng pfus detached aor_shop

• 2334 sq ft home on 5340 sq ft fot • Compfetefy renobated `ns`de and out • Enterta`ner’s dream outdoor f`b`ng area • Cfose to shops, restaurants, and more

4716 STAHAkEN PlACE, TSAwwASSEN

4949 liNDEN DRivE, lADNER

$1,249,998

$1,198,800

CENTENNiAl TiDES HOME N PR EW IC E

• 1976 sq ft home on 7275 sq ft fot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Neaer a`ndoas, furnace, hot aater tan_, & appf`ances • Enterta`ner’s bac_yard a`th cobered dec_ & hot tub

• 1975 sq ft home on 4973 sq ft fot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • immacufatefy ma`nta`ned home • Steps to the beach

lOvElY CliFF DRivE FAMilY HOME W G NE TIN S I L

527 SEASHEll DRivE, TSAwwASSEN

5153 CliFF DRivE, TSAwwASSEN

$1,279,000

$1,298,800

HAlF ACRE lOT • 1698 sq ft home on nearfy 1/2 an acre • 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Bu`fd your dream home or hofd to debefop • industr`af i1 zon`ng

STUNNiNG RENOvATED HOME W G NE TIN S LI

5000 64 STREET, LADNER

$1,388,800

STUNNiNG MiD CENTURY iNSPiRED HOME

FOREST BY THE BAY RANCHER

5691 GOLDENROD CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

$1,398,800 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017* 2016*

• 2768 sq ft home on 9020 sq ft fot • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Open concept f`b`ng a`th gourmet _`tchen • Enterta`ner’s dream outdoor area a`th `n-ground poof 20 GEORGiA wYND, TSAwwASSEN

$1,358,800

• 2676 sq ft home on 8668 sq ft fot • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Mass`be unfin`shed basement • Huge corner fot

• 1773 sq ft home on 8482 sq ft fot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • S`ngfe carport pfus open par_`ng • Cfose to schoofs, par_s, and more

W G NE TIN S I L

• 3600 sq ft home on 9720 sq ft fot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Updated throughout `ncf gourmet _`tchen • H`gh beamed ce`f`ngs & panoram`c a`ndoas 1000 ENGliSH BlUFF ROAD, TSAwwASSEN

$1,398,800

#1 2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2016** 2017**

® *Based on sales total REBGV sales 2017. **Based oncommercial total residential commissions in 2017 all RE/MAX associatesininCanada Canada. *Based on total REBGV MLS 2016. **For total residential and transactions combined of all for RE/MAX sales associates for 2016.

October 18, 2018 The Delta Optimist A61

INVESTOR ALERT

PRIME wATERFRONT LOCATION

• 2160 sq ft home on 11,431 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 2 lot subdivision • Hold no` and build later

• 6210 sq ft lot that doesn’t require a `ater lease • 33’ concrete dock ready for floathome or boat • RV parking `ith hook-ups • 2 custom 100’ sheds

278 56 STREET, TSAwwASSEN

4495 w RIVER ROAd, LAdNER

$1,399,900

$1,475,000

BOUNdARY BAY FAMILY HOME

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM RANCHER • 1990 sq ft home on 8468 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Stunning finishings throughout • Built in 2016 by Cottage Creek Homes

• 2700 sq ft home on 5512 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Bright and open living area • Stunning vie`s and steps to the beach

81 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY, TSAWWASSEN

383 67A STREET, TSAwwASSEN

$1,599,900

$1,598,800

BOUNdARY BAY HOME ON HUGE LOT

HUGE LOT IN THE VILLAGE

• 2008 sq ft home on 10,388 sq ft lot • Potentially sub-dividable lot • Steps to the beach & close to all amenities

• 2618 sq ft home on 20,632 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Mid-century design `ith updates throughout • Private, park-like setting perfect for entertaining

6704 1A AVENUE, TSAwwASSEN

847 PACIFIC dRIVE, TSAwwASSEN

$1,649,000

wATERFRONT HOME wITH STUNNING VIEwS

$1,998,800

2009-BUILT LUXURY RESIdENCE wITH STUNNING OCEAN VIEwS!

• 2506 sq ft home on 8182 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Ultra high-end appointments • Open concept `ith floor to ceiling `indo`s

• 3219 sq ft home on 7393 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms • High quality craftsmanship throughout • Stunning ocean vie`s `ith decks all levels

862 TSAwwASSEN BEACH Rd, TSAwwASSEN

140 GRAHAM dRIVE, TSAwwASSEN

$2,538,800

$2,598,800

CUSTOM BUILT wATERFRONT HOME

STUNNING wATERFRONT HOME

• 3342 sq ft home on 20,849 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms • Architecturally designed open design • Stunning ocean vie`s from nearly every room

• 2437 sq ft home on 17,943 sq ft lot • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Mid-century design, over 70’ of beach frontage • S`eeping vistas from nearly every room

38 TSAwwASSEN BEACH ROAd, TSAwwASSEN

20 TSAwwASSEN BEACH ROAd, TSAwwASSEN

$2,758,800

$2,788,800

9.5 ACRES ON PRESTIGIOUS ARTHUR dRIVE • 1922 sq ft home on 9.5 acres • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Separate guest home • Multiple barns and `orkshop

3749 ARTHUR dRIVE, LAdNER

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

23 ACRE PARCEL NEAR INdUSTRIAL CORRIdOR W G NE TIN S I L

• 23 acres `ith 3 livable homes • Adjacent to delta Port High`ay • Close to ne` industrial park • Currently an equestrian centre

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Thomas William Haydon, 36, of Ladner, BC passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.

Born in April, 1982 in Swift Current, SK. to Cathy Stevens and Gary Haydon. He spent many summers at his family farm in Cabri, SK with his Uncle Basil, Auntie Elaine and brother, Michael. The farm was very important to him.

Thomas was easy going and full of life. A long time lacrosse player, winning the President’s Cup in 2004, lacrosse coach, proud Delta Firefighter and Journeyman Welder.

He was an outdoorsman, who loved his nature shows and had a love for farming, hunting, fishing, boating, camping, biking, woodworking and most importantly, he loved being a dad. He enjoyed many holidays with his family in both Saskatchewan and Osoyoos.

He is survived by his wife, Roberta, children Eric, Isabel and Lucas, mother Cathy, stepfather Adam Sakata (Lise), brothers Michael and Adam (Tasi), grandmothers Helen Stevens and Joy Mitchell, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Also survived by in-laws Steve and Johanna Krawchuk, Steph (Colin) and Rudy (Grizzy) and many more family and friends. He is predeceased by his father Gary and grandparents Robert Haydon, Jean and Wilf Halvorson, William Stevens, Shozo and Kay Sakata.

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FRANCIS, David Henry June 28, 1923 - October 2, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Francis. Born in Claresholm, Alberta, he was raised in Vancouver attending Carlton and John Oliver Schools. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942 and was on convoy duty in the North Atlantic. He graduated from UBC in 1950 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, the same year he met his future wife, Pat Adams. They were married in 1952. Dave’s engineering career started in Sarnia, Ontario at Polymer Corp. Then on to Canadian Oil, later Shell Canada. It was here in Sarnia that he and Pat raised their three children, Bill, Ann and Bob. The family moved many times during Dave’s career, first to Toronto in 1964, then to Winnipeg, Mississauga, England, Sarnia, and Calgary.

Thank you to our friends and family, the City of Delta, Delta Fire Department, Delta and lacrosse community for all of your support. A gathering to honor Thomas’ life will be held at South Delta Baptist Church on Friday, October 26th at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Cancer Foundation for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Cancer http://donate.bccancerfoundation.com/goto/Tho masHaydon Thomas is in heaven with his dad, each sporting a moustache and spinning donuts.

A vision that brings us peace.

We will love, honour and miss him forever.

Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

Dave retired in 1982 and moved to Tsawwassen where he enjoyed travelling, gardening, wine making, woodworking, bridge and square dancing.

Dave also wrote and illustrated humorous poems and stories of his adventures with family and friends.

A founding member, President, Games Chair, Coach and Umpire of the Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club, he enjoyed the many friends he made on, “The Green”.

Predeceased by granddaughter Emily Francis, sister Doris Panio, Dave is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pat, children Bill (Cathy), Ann, Bob (Ming) and grandchildren Laura, Naomi, Gillian, David and Jennifer, brothers John and Cyril and many nieces and nephews. A true gentleman, devoted family man and friend he will be dearly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 27th from 2 to 5 pm at Dave and Pat’s home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to VGH/UBC Hospital Foundation, Leukemia BMT Program at 190-855 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1M9 in memory of Emily Francis.

Condolences may be offered at: www.deltafuneral.com Delta Funeral Home: 604-946-6040

SCHREIBER, Günter January 25, 1942 - October 9, 2018 Günter passed away unexpectedly at VGH. He was born in Berlin, Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1982. Günter settled in Tsawwassen where he ran a successful business and was a long standing member of the Rotary Club. He loved his adopted country and became a passionate fisherman. When he wasn’t on his boat, he loved to travel the world, meet new people and was always up for a good conversation.

Günter is survived by his wife of 41 years Monika, his daughter Christina, his brother Horst and extended family in Germany.

A private celebration of life will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. Günter will be missed dearly by his family and many friends.

It is with unimaginable grief and sadness to announce that on Saturday, September 29th Shane chose to leave this world.

Shane brought so much love and wonder to our family. He was a beautiful, pudgy, bright eyed baby that laughed and giggled at the world around him.

Shane grew into a 6’6” handsome, strong, gentle and extremely intelligent young man. All who knew him would agree; Shane could light up the room with his smile. Shane set a fine example of how to be a good person. He was considerate, respectful, polite and never said anything against anyone.

Shane showed his artistic talent singing, playing guitar and writing songs with his band Blackriff.

Family members and friends will remember him singing and playing around the campfire, in our home and theirs. Shane was an impressive slalom water skier who loved dirt biking with his Dad, eating his Mom’s cooking, shooting firearms with his brother Rory and devouring his sister Amber’s baking. Shane will remain forever in our hearts.

We love you to the moon and back, Mom, Dad, Rory and Amber Celebration of life will be at The Harris Barn, 4140 Arthur Drive, Ladner, B.C. at 4 pm Saturday, October 20th. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Delta Hospice Society.

BURGI, Walter Walter left us peacefully in his sleep on October 10, 2018 at the age of 92. He leaves behind his wife, Ann of 53 years, his daughter Colleen (Mark), her children, Alyson and Scott in the Lower Mainland; his son Ryan (Daniela), their children Cole and Zander in Whitby, Ontario; his sister in law Cobi and husband Wil and family in the Netherlands.

He was raised in Switzerland and emigrated to Canada in 1952 as a fully qualified instrument technician. He started in Montreal at Aviation Electric. After a few years, they opened a branch at Vancouver International Airport. Walter relocated and became their lead hand in the instrument shop. He retrained many European watchmakers as instrument technicians and at one time, had eleven, all from European countries. The company was later called Bendix Aviation and Walter worked there until he retired.

In 1963, he met Ann, and they married in July of 1965. They bought a house in Tsawwassen, where they raised their family and helped out with the grandchildren. Walter was a family man and he loved his wife and children and adored his grandchildren. He became an avid gardener and was well known for his swiss chard, green beans and tomatoes. Walter was always ready to lend a hand to friends and neighbours. He was a jack of all trades and looked after his property with Swiss precision.

No service by request. Donations in Walter’s memory can be made to your local food bank. A very special thank you to all the caring staff at West Shore Laylum in Delta. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence on the family’s on-line obituary at: www.myalternatives.ca

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*Limited time weekly lease offer and all other offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. #The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2018 Civic Sedan LX FC2E5JE/2018 Accord Sedan LX CV1E1JE/2018 CR-V LX 2WD RW1H3JES/2018 Pilot LX AT YK3F3JE for a 24/60/60/60 month period, for a total of 24/260/260/260 payments of $385.72/$74.23/$77.32/$127.99 leased at 0.99%/1.99%/2.99%/5.49% APR based on applying $15/$0/$600/$0 “lease dollars” (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes). ‡Down payment of $0.00 first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $9,257.23/$19,300.89/$20,103.47/$33,278.46.

Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 100,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. **Selling price for the 2018 Civic Sedan LX/2018 Accord Sedan LX/2018 CR-V LX 2WD/2018 Pilot LX is $21,345/$28,245/$29,085/$42,385 including freight and PDI of $1,655/$1,655/$1,795/$1,795. License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra and may be required at the time of purchase. Bonus lease or finance dollars are in addition to “lease dollars” referred to above, are available on transactions from Honda Finance Services (“HFS”) on approved credit only, on select 2018 Civic Sedan/2018 Pilot and are deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes. */#/**Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent’s fee of $5.25, tire/battery tax of $25, or air conditioning fee (where applicable) of $100, all of which are due at time of delivery. Additional charges for dealer administration/documentation fees, waste disposal fees, environmental fees and handling charges (all of which may vary by dealer and/or vehicle) may apply. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Offers valid till October 31, 2018. Terms and conditions apply. None of the features we describe are intended to replace the driver’s responsibility to exercise due care while driving. Drivers should not use handheld devices or operate certain vehicle features unless it is safe and legal to do so. Some features have technological limitations. For additional feature information, limitations and restrictions, please visit www.honda.ca/disclaimers and refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details. Apple CarPlay is provided by, and a trademark of, Apple Inc. Android Auto is provided by, and a trademark of, Google Inc. Only compatible with certain devices and operating systems. Cellular data and/or voice charges may apply, including roaming charges and/or other amounts charged by your wireless carrier. Use of the Apple CarPlay logo means that a vehicle user interface meets Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this vehicle or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this product with iPhone, iPod, or iPad may affect wireless performance.

A70 The Delta Optimist October 18, 2018

3 DAYS ONLY

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 THE BIGGEST TIRE SALE AND BEST PRICES OF THE YEAR

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Including all makes & models, all sizes, all in-stock, all on-order and all new orders WITH THE PURCHASE OF 4 TIRES YOU RECEIVE Wheel Alignment (reg. $99.95) $79.95 Receive a $25 Gift Certificate WE BEAT ANY COMPETITOR’S PRICE

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