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Casino gets final approval B.C. Lottery Corporation signs off on contentious project for old T&C site SANDOR GYARMATI

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Get ready to sink a few bucks into the penny slots close to home.

The B.C. Lottery Corporation did the expected Tuesday by announcing final approval for Cascades Casino Delta, a $70-million facility that will be constructed at the site of the former Delta Town & Country Inn at the junction of highways 17A and 99.

Adjacent to the George Massey Tunnel, the Gateway Casinos Entertainment Ltd. project, which includes a 116room hotel, restaurants, 500 slot machines, 24 table games and up to six electronic table games, proved to be a divisive one for the community.

BCLC noted its approval follows extensive reviews of the market opportunity, business case, health impacts and municipal approval process to ensure the project meets legislated requirements under the Gaming Control Act. Gateway CEO Tony Santo said the company looks forward to bringing the “state-of-the-art entertainment destination to such a rapidly growing and dynamic community.”

Mayor George Harvie said he will be arranging a meeting with Gateway to go over their construction plans including the schedule.

Coun. Bruce McDonald, who voted in favour of the project following a public hearing in May which heard from over 100 speakers, told the Optimist he understands the concerns raised by those who are philosophi-

the Delta Chamber of Commerce earlier this year, Chris Fairclough, BCLC’s manager of stakeholder engagement, noted about 4,000 adults from Delta are registered to play at casinos elsewhere in the region, so a builtin market is already here, but the Delta casino would also serve a wider market south of the Fraser River.

Fairclough said about 3.3 per cent of gamblers have “some issues” when it comes to gambling, which is why BCLC has taken a number SUBMITTED IMAGE of measures, includThe $70-million Cascades Casino Delta will be built at the site of the former Delta Town ing community-based counselling. He said & Country Inn. It’s expected to open in mid-2020. the lottery corporacally opposed to having a agreed, adding the project projection based on the tion’s emphasis is on casino in Delta, but, after fills the need to have more casino opening with 500 player health and “positive careful consideration, he hotel rooms in the city. slot machines. It’s a figure play.” BCLC has invested found the positives far out- She also noted the comBCLC has termed as a in gambling research at weigh the negatives. pany had gone over and conservative estimate.

UBC and from those stud“I sympathize with above the municipal appliThe Delta casino would ies the GameSense stratthose opposed but I just cation process. be built to be able to house egy was developed. can’t turn the project “A lot of people spoke up to 600 slot machines to In late 2016, the lottery down because I don’t see in favour and opposition accommodate potential corporation announced it causing the problems and I think it was very future growth.

Delta was chosen as the some people are saying well aired in terms of its The lottery corporapreferred host for a new it will and it does provide openness. They held many tion noted the City of gaming facility south of benefits to the community. meetings and met all the Richmond filed an objecthe Fraser, which would be I’ve talked with people requirements. We held a tion over crime, traffic and a relocation of the Newton in other constituencies long public hearing and I transportation concerns, Community Gaming where casinos exists and (as mayor) let it run as it which trigged BCLC’s Centre in Surrey. Despite the fear about problems was required and BCLC legislative requirement to objections from Richmond with crime and the whatand Gateway answered all implement a non-binding and an initial concern not don’t seem to be really concerns,” said Jackson. dispute resolution process by BCLC, Delta wouldn’t valid.” said McDonald.

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Ruling shows compassion to officer hooked on pain meds Retired judge points the finger at drug manufacturers SANDOR GYARMATI

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The case of a Delta police officer who forged medical prescriptions for a powerful pain killer due to an addiction through no fault of his own is now closed.

A spokesperson for the Police Complaint Commission confirmed the case of Const. Geoffrey Young has ended with a recent review on the record ruling. The commission will not pursue the option of asking for a judicial review.

In the ruling, a retired Supreme Court judge assigned as the adjudicator determined the recommended disciplinary measures, which included treatment and monitoring, were sufficient, despite the police complaint commissioner saying they didn’t go far enough.

Retired judge Carole Lazar pointed out the officer, who had a series of medical issues, got hooked on a powerful pain medication prescribed by doctors who unwittingly made addicts out of their patients, and that the officer found himself in a “nightmarish” situation not knowing where to turn.

Noting the officer’s addiction was not due to recreational use, Lazar also admonished the drug manufacturers for misleading physicians who believed new opioids weren’t addictive.

Lazar also pointed to the B.C. government’s legal action against drug manufacturers.

In February of 2016, Young, who has been with Delta police since 2009, saw two criminal charges pressed against him in connection to forgery of prescription pain medication hydromorphone after a Surrey RCMP investigation. The offence that first brought him under the microscope occurred in November of 2015. At the time he was on administrative duties following a return to work after medical leave.

In June of this year, the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner issued a notice of review on the record. The notice provides a backgrounder that notes the criminal charges against Young

were concluded in May 2016 by way of an adult alternative measures agreement.

Following the conclusion of criminal proceedings, a Delta police officer was assigned to conduct an investigation and Delta police Chief Neil Dubord delegated a chief constable from West Vancouver police as the discipline authority in the matter.

A couple of months later, the Delta police investigation found there were other instances in 2015 where Young had altered prescriptions.

stays he was on hydromorphone.

Upon discharge attending physicians would give him a prescription for the drug and the pain management regime would be carried on by his family physicians.

A doctor who is a specialist in addiction medication was retained by insurance company Great West Life to do an assessment of Young’s drug use, giving evidence that the opioids being prescribed to Young in the year prior to the incidents of misconduct had been two-and-

medication that effectively eased his withdrawal symptoms at that time. He would go on to get further counselling and the Crown stayed his charges when he entered an agreement which required him to do 10 hours of volunteer work at a local animal shelter.

The disciplinary proceedings under the Police Act, which had been suspended because of the outstanding criminal charges, would be reactivated and during the course of that investigation the list of alleged misconducts was expanded to include the additional incidents.

Noting Young had a spotless record before the issues arose, Lazar said Young, who didn’t commit the acts while on duty, saw few choices available to him.

Although the commission counsel suggested Young be fired, Lazar ruled that, “Most significantly, the compassionFILE PHOTO ate response he An adjudicator determined a Delta police officer found him- encountered in self with no idea where to turn for help after getting hooked the work place and on a powerful pain medication. contacts that Young has established Due to Young’s actions a-half times the “watchful during his recovery make being the direct result of dose” and over 10 times it unlikely that he would an addiction to the pain the standard set by the try to go it alone and resort medication prescribed to College of Physicians in to self-help if problems did him, the proposed disci2016. arise. He now knows how plinary measures included Lazar’s decision also to access help if he needs a written reprimand and goes into detail how Young it... He can truly be said to participation in a treathad sought assistance, have acted out of character ment program, among even trying a different as a result of a physical other measures, but Police medication in an attempt dependency that he had Complaint Commissioner to counteract withdrawal acquired through no fault Stan Lowe disagreed and symptoms. of his own.” ordered the review on the Lazar noted that, folCounsel for the comrecord. lowing his arrest, Young mission argued Young That hearing and rulexpected to be fired but deliberately misled police ing turned out to be a Dubord and an inspector in the course of a criminal damning indictment of the assured him they wanted investigation, adding, “He pharmaceutical industry. to help. did something so proThe proceeding heard “There were no policies foundly and so obviously the circumstances of in place and no one was wrong that it gives rise to how Young experienced very clear about what the fundamental questions several medical issues, next step might be,” noted about his integrity and including a large, painful Lazar. honesty. Those questions, abscess requiring surgery It was suggested Young in the commissioner’s and a two-week hospital get into residential treatsubmission, cannot be disstay where he had been ment, something not missed simply by pointing given regular doses of raised by his previous to an addiction.” hydromorphone. He had medical practitioners, and However, Lazar ruled, been given the drug upon Young would report to a “There is not a scintilla of release from hospital but treatment centre. Dubord evidence to suggest that had to be readmitted due had stepped up and said Young, when not in the to another medical emerthe department would pay grips of addiction, was gency, staying a couple for it when the insurance ever dishonest” and more weeks. Over the next company notified that the “Young accepted respon13 months he had more money involved exceeded sibility for the misconduct abscesses, several requirthe limit the local office and has been diligent in ing surgery to remove, could authorize. seeking out help to remand during those hospital Young was finally given edy the problem.”

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South Delta gets $36M for affordable housing Three projects receive provincial funding IAN JACQUES

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South Delta is set to receive more than $36 million in provincial funding to build 360 units of affordable housing.

The province announced Tuesday that $5.4 million is slated for the Affordable Housing Society to build 54 homes for families and seniors in Ladner, $14.6 million to the Red Door Housing Society to build 146 homes in Ladner and $16 million to the KinVillage Association to build 160 homes for seniors in Tsawwassen.

“This is massive for Delta. I’m so pleased,” said Delta North NDP MLA Ravi Khalon. “This is not specifically North (Delta), but Delta is Delta and I think this is great news for all our community as a whole. It has been over a decade since any investments have been made in housing in Delta. It’s a very good day for us.”

Besides Delta, 41 other

the Red Door communities Housing Society across the provmoney announced ince will receive Tuesday will come funding for the out shortly. construction of “So they [Red 4,900 mixedDoor Housing] income rental could tear it down units. and build someEach of the Ravi Khalon thing new,” he said. new rental “I don’t have the specifics buildings created under on what the plans will be.” the program will include Delta South Liberal a mix of homes for varyMLA Ian Paton has been ing income levels. This advocating on behalf of will include “deeply several residents at Ladner subsidized” rentals for Willows. He said Red Door seniors and those on fixed Housing and government incomes, affordable rentshould use the funds als for low- to moderateimmediately to remediate income workers such the units. as those in the service “Ladner Willows was industries, and affordable only built in 1988, so I rentals for middle-income certainly don’t see why 17 earners. units should be boarded In recent weeks the Optimist has written about up with plywood when so many people are looking the plight of several tenants at the Ladner Willows for low-income housing,” said Paton. housing complex whose “Make use of that units have been deemed money right now and get unsafe due to rampant some construction people mold issues. Ladner Willows is operated by Red to remediate the issues of mold, plumbing, etc., Door Housing Society. tidy the place up and get Khalon said he suspeople in it.” pects the specifics around

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Bev Day and husband Ralph Smith, who operated OWL for decades, have moved to Aldergrove since she was fired by the organization.

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Founder feels betrayed by OWL Despite her recent victory in court, Bev Day is hurt by messy split with organization she started SANDOR GYARMATI

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She really misses the people and, especially, the birds.

Former Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) executive director Bev Day admits it’s been tough not being involved in the organization she not only loved, but one that was very much a part of her identity over several decades.

Trying to maintain her infectious laugh, Day, who now lives in a mobile home in Aldergrove, gets tearful when talking about her split with the group she founded, saying it’s been physically and emotionally draining since her firing in 2014.

It turned out to be a particularly nasty break up with the two sides taking each other to court.

A B.C. Supreme Court judge recently ruled in favour of Day, finding her employment was wrongly terminated, without cause, and that there was no merit to OWL’s case. She was awarded more than $140,000.

“Even after they fired me I still ended up getting night calls because everybody knew us. The com-

munity was behind me and I had so many people tell me they’re glad we won the case but this has been so much stress. That was my life, everything, basically for 40 years.”

With her husband Ralph experiencing ongoing health issues and her daughter passing away during the drama, Day says she’s trying to get by as best she can, noting that having to defend her character and reputation was particularly difficult.

“It hurts. It’s hard to describe. I’ve been torn apart and feel betrayed, I really do.”

In the ruling, the judge noted, “(OWL) was a significant and consuming part of her life and sense of self-worth,” adding Day was forced to defend meritless claims concerning her honesty and character.

Rescuing and caring for injured birds of prey since 1978, Day is considered a bit of a pioneer in the field. First taking in injured birds at her Surrey home, she would eventually set up an operation on acreage in that city. When that property was sold, the operation moved to its present location in the 3800-block of 72nd Street in East Ladner.

Day says she hopes to volunteer her time with another charitable group.

“When this is all over, what I want to do is take a course on fundraising.

I would like to be able to help organizations out. If it works out, I’d like to be able to do FILE PHOTO the grant thing Bev Day and Ralph Smith are shown in this 2010 photo. for OWL. “I just want to know Day lived in a home “I love the everything is being run on the property and with birds, I still love the birds proper. I really care about the help of dedicated voland miss the birds. It was the people there and really my life 24/7. I’d like to unteers and staff, many miss Delta too. If I have a thousands of birds were know things are run propdoctor’s appointment in treated and released over er, even if I can’t be there.”

Delta, we try to arrange the years. The society also Noting health and age to meet with people for started popular educawere forcing her to begin a meal. There’s so many tional programs. slowing down somewhat people that I’d like to know before the fallout with the The face of the organiif they’re still doing well.” zation, Day was affectionsociety, Day says her husDay says she’s worried ately known by some as band takes up most her OWL’s reputation and “the bird lady” in Delta. time nowadays but she’s people’s willingness to She was well respected been able to get a little garcontribute to the organiza- dening in now and then. in the community and tion could be hurt by the was named a finalist for “I still end up crying court case.

Citizen of the Year in 2010 with Ralph sometimes “When kids would go by the Delta Chamber of because I get upset fundraise on their own for Commerce. because he can’t underOWL with nobody telling Despite the messy split, stand what’s going on.

Day still has a fondness for them to do that, that made That’s life. But the mobile me so proud. I was proud OWL, the birds and many home we’re now living in what I’ve been able to of the people associated in, I really love it. I have accomplish.” with the organization. enough to keep putter-

ing around and I’ve been slowly gathering plants from people and doing a bit of gardening and landscaping. That’s what’s been keeping me sane, working out in the garden.”

Day’s lawyer, Jordana Dhahan, says her client was always passionate and outspoken when it came to OWL and her work was her whole life. Coupled with living at OWL and being on-call 24 hours a day meant, Dhahan says Day lost more than most people do when they lose a job.

Dhahan told the Optimist that OWL would be commencing an appeal. Day is disappointed the saga continues to drag on.

“What’s with this appeal they’re launching? When will this be over? The lawyer costs will take basically my whole award and I’m getting nothing. I can’t afford this. I’m just living off my pension,” says Day. “It’s not really the money that I was after, it was my good name and reputation. I’ve built that up and the way it was suddenly taken, it left me in tears and you can’t do anything.”

OWL did not respond to requests for comment.

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Enclosed facility can’t come soon enough East Ladner residents get look at plans for Enviro-Smart composting operation at open house IAN JACQUES

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Green for Life Environmental (GFL) hosted its long-awaited public meeting Tuesday night to discuss plans for enclosing and upgrading its Enviro-Smart composting facility in East Ladner.

But the open housestyle format of the meeting, with no formal question and answer session, left several residents frustrated.

East Ladner residents Peggy and Foster Richardson said their expectations of the meeting were not met.

“I thought we would have a sit down and there would be a presentation and a Q&A and we would be able to draw out some information that way,” said Foster. “When I got here I saw a bunch of boards around saying what they are going to do — not what they are going to do now.

We have had another summer of not being able to open our windows, have a barbecue and enjoy our homes. It’s not fair what we have gone through.”

Peggy added that several of her questions went unanswered.

“I realize the concept of this recycling is great, but not in this location,” she said. “They say in two years they will have the new building up and you won’t even know we are there, but in the meantime we’re still years later having to wake up at night and smell this and have to close the windows. It’s still frustrating.”

Metro Vancouver issued the company an air quality permit in August that stipulates the composting operation must be fully enclosed by March 1, 2020 in an effort to eliminate odours that have plagued the neighbourhood.

“Right now we feel we are following all the conditions of the air quality permit,” said GFL director Brian King. “Our design is complete and we have our building permit into the City of Delta. We are hopeful that we will have the building permit approved by the end of the month.”

King said once construction starts there will also be significant changes

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GFL has submitted plans to enclose its 72nd Street composting operation. to the existing facility.

“We will be retrofitting the existing receiving and processing facilities and enclosing them. We anticipate this will take four months. Once we get the building permit back, if there is no significant changes, the transition plan will be submitted to Delta and we will share that with the community.”

Residents also expressed concerns that

once the facility is fully enclosed, GFL will seek authorization to increase tonnage.

King said the current permit allows for 150,000 tones and there are no plans to seek approval to increase that.

“The facility can be expanded, but we have built the facility to accommodate what our permit allows,” he said. “There are no plans to increase. It is

there and would obviously be to our advantage, but there is no set timeline.

That would have to be an agreement between Metro and Delta and a full consultation process.”

Delta’s corporate service director Sean McGill was at the open house as an observer. He told the Optimist the proposal presented is a good one.

“Staff is reviewing the building permit and what

we have seen tonight and on Monday we will present a report and our recommendations (to Delta council),” said McGill.

Metro Vancouver’s Ray Robb was also on hand.

He said Metro will continue to make sure all permit requirements are met.

“We still get lots of complaints and frustrations and we sympathize, but will continue to monitor the odours and if they exceed what is in the permit we will take some kind of action.”

Patrick Dovigi, GFL’s founder and CEO, said he recognizes the residents’ concerns.

“I think the comments were pointed in specific directions and the company is responding to the complaints that are coming from the residents and that’s why we are taking the measures that we are in making a $25 million investment to ensure they don’t have any complaints,” he said. “That’s what the purpose of this investment is. If I didn’t believe in this I would not be investing in this project to make this better.”

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TED MURPHY

an’t we all just get along?

I realize that’s not the question on the proportional representation (PR) ballot we’ve all received in the mail, but your answer to it could help determine how you vote.

It’s hard to argue with the premise that PR is a fairer way to allocate seats, but one of its drawbacks is the likelihood that it creates coalition governments that require politicians to find some sort of common ground. And if you haven’t noticed, they’re not terribly good at doing that.

To be fair, the first-past-the-post system now in place usually produces a majority government so the need to compromise is not in the job description, but it’s hard to picture today’s politicians putting the good of others ahead of the interests of themselves or their parties.

Maybe PR, should it be favoured by B.C. voters, will usher in a new era of politics, one where multiple parties put aside their differences in an effort to craft legislation that strikes a middle ground. I have to say, I chuckled a bit while typing that, not because it couldn’t happen, but due to the fact it’s essentially the polar opposite of our current “whatever you say, I’ll say the opposite” style of political discourse.

The way I look at it, PR could take us into a new world of cooperation and conciliation or it could pave the way for years of dysfunctional governance punctuated by repeated elections. In other words, do you trust the politicians to make it work? After last week’s leaders’ debate, I remain unconvinced.

I know, that’s a defeatist attitude and it’s not fair to shun PR because we refuse to make it work, but there’s a reality at play here that can’t be ignored.

There are places where PR works quite well and other jurisdictions where it’s been a struggle, to the point where in extreme cases it’s taken more than a year after an election in order to form a coalition government.

First-past-the-post doesn’t typically result in such chaos, but it has the dubious distinction of handing 100 per cent of the power to a party that barely gets 40 per cent of the vote.

Both systems come complete with a variety of downsides, regardless of what their supporters contend, so how you end up voting likely depends on what shortcoming you’re willing to tolerate.

Pay your respects by voting, putting decorations on hold

M

y congratulations to all the candidates that ran in last month’s civic election, although I have no idea why anyone would want to run for government given all that public abuse and the poorest paycheque at city hall.

It’s very disappointing to me that only 43 per cent of eligible voters exercised their right to vote, while around the world people protest, fight and die simply in an effort to attain that right. Our participation is pathetic.

This lack of voter participation also reflects badly on our observance of Remembrance Day. For all the effort and suffering our veterans and their families have endured to keep our rights and freedoms and 57 per cent of the voting age residents in Delta can’t get off their butts to vote every few years.

I believe it should be a rule in society that if you don’t vote, you should not be allowed to complain about the government you get. No letters to the editor, radio talk shows or over the backyard fence to the neighbours.

One more point on Remembrance Day: I find it very disrespectful that stores, advertisements and some homes have their Christmas displays in place before Remembrance Day. Customers walk past a vet asking them to purchase a poppy to

Community Comment GREG HOOVER

remember the fallen, and you go inside to candies and Christmas decorations.

Give it a rest for a couple of days and don’t mix Remembrance Day with Christmas.

As well, if you must put your Christmas lights up early, that’s fine, just don’t turn them on until after Nov. 11. Lest we forget.

In my column last August I suggested that all electronic devices should be removed from schools, at least in grades 1 to 8. Shortly thereafter a letter was printed in the Optimist calling me a Luddite.

Since then I’ve read several articles that refer to studies that show this technology is destroying intellectual and emotional function. By Grade 12 most of the technology they have learned is outdated, but they have missed many of the skills they will need in everyday life.

Recently I have become

aware of a private school in Silicon Valley called The Waldorf School which does not allow any electronic devices in schools.

Seventy-five per cent of the students’ parents in this school are employed by high tech industry in the valley, so do you think mom and dad know something they aren’t telling us? I rest my case.

As a final thought, I was wondering how a caravan of Canadians, complete with toques, a pair of skates on a hockey stick and a box of Timbits in the other hand, headed for the U.S. border would be received by the American media?

They could claim they are very afraid of what the prime minister of the Canadian government cartel might do next, and how the government is now involved in drug trafficking. As well they could claim the government cartel takes over 50 per cent of everyone’s wages without their permission, and now wants to tax them for an invisible gas. Are those good reasons to look for a better life in America? Just asking.

My next column isn’t until after Christmas so I would like to offer the folks of South Delta a very peaceful and happy Christmas from the Hoover family.

Greg Hoover is a project manager in industrial and commercial construction who has lived with Christina in Tsawwassen for over 25 years.

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Letters

One-sided governance exactly why B.C. needs a PR system

Editor: Re: Adopting PR could open the door to a nasty underbelly, Community Comment, Nov. 1 It is interesting to me to see or hear a point of view collapse in on itself.

It has all the qualities of a balloon that flies around the room while it is deflating. Such is the case with the recent Community Comment.

Mike Schneider starts out talking about political and social issues presently unfolding in the U.S. Then he segues to say he “sure is grateful there is no PR voting system” in the U.S. How that thought develops from the narrative is less than clear. The point behind it is clear; it is equating neo-Nazis and minority groups with a proportional representa-

tion (PR) voting system.

Fear mongering. No more, no less.

It should be clear to anyone interested in the American issues he discusses that only a twoparty, first-past-the-post (FPTP) election system could possibly beget such polarization. It has left the power in the hands of a group of people set on bending the American dream to benefit a small, select few. Because the American dream is ingrained that everyone could reach this select group, U.S. President Donald Trump has his share of followers.

Schneider argues that it would be difficult to govern with multiple parties in the mix. The reason being that he “wants to get things done” and that

“first-past-the-post has served us well.” I would argue that if it has served us so well, the public push to see this change would not have occurred.

As for getting things done, Trump’s drive to lower taxes for the rich or build a wall at the Mexican border or to lessen the rights of certain individuals could only happen if one party is in power. Any legislation brought in by a multi-party system will only pass if it makes sense.

The one-sided governance south of the border is exactly why we need a PR system. We would be protected from the divisive kind of arrogance that Trump and the Republicans have towards anyone that disagrees with them.

Peter van der Velden

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Family should be applauded, not scolded

Editor: I attended the Remembrance Day ceremony in Ladner on Sunday with my two teenage sons and two of their friends. It is always such a solemn occasion, no more so, than on the 100th anniversary of the armistice of the First World War. It can be a day of high emotion and I mention this to give some room to the feelings, and perhaps some of the experiences, people have had in our wars.

But I want to offer up some perspective to the tall, grey-haired man in his 60s, wearing grey pants

and proper blue blazer, who turned around and chastised a family of four who were standing behind him. Yes, everyone should pay reverence to the fallen, and perhaps the mom and the dad were talking during the 10 to 15 minutes as the wreaths were laid at the cenotaph. While you had a point, your tone left a lot to be desired. It could have been delivered differently. You embarrassed them publicly.

But you might think about this. At least that family showed up. There were probably 2,000 to 3,000 who did so. We live in a South Delta commu-

nity of 40,000-plus. It is but one and a half hours we give up each year to honour those who sacrificed their all for us.

While many can work on their comportment, I would rather spend my time and energy thinking about the positive elements of their attendance.

I am glad they showed up to model for their children the importance and sanctity of this day. I hope they read this letter. And I hope they show up again.

And I am glad you showed up as well, and sincerely hope you will continue to do so.

Murray Pratt

No need for bylaw ticket on Remembrance Day

Editor: I just happened to look out my patio door on Remembrance Day morning and couldn’t believe what I witnessed: a Delta bylaw officer ticketing a vehicle across the street on Evergreen Lane.

After the bylaw officer left, I went out to check the ticket, thinking just maybe it was some kind of warn-

ing. Wrong, it was a $75 ticket for parking within two metres of a driveway. The vehicle technically cleared the yellow paint marking by at least a foot.

What I am most ashamed of is the bylaw officer was out on Sunday, and Remembrance Day no less, giving out ridiculous tickets and this driver

was most likely at the Remembrance Day ceremony at Memorial Park.

I hope the driver reads this and appeals the ticket. I took down the ticket number and make of car.

Shame on you, Delta’s bylaw department, and in an economy where most people can’t even make ends meet.

Carol Plante

Hunters’ guns should have been silent on Nov. 11

Editor: I was awakened last Sunday morning, Nov. 11, Remembrance Day, by the sound of gunfire across the Fraser River.

How pathetic on this day, set aside to thoughtfully consider wars gone

by and the great sacrifices made to end them, that some bright minded individuals thought it just another day to shoot their guns on Westham Island.

As I accessed the Optimist website to submit this opinion, I was

taken by the headline of “Remembering Ladner’s fallen heroes from a century ago.” I wonder if today’s irreverent hunters will be thinking about that as they dig into their savory duck dinners.

Roy Oostergo

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Michael Grandia recently received a provincial award for his leadership work within the Tsawwassen First Nation.

Grandia was among the honourees of the 21st annual Community Safety and Crime Prevention Awards, presented by the provincial government to recognize community leaders and police officers for their contributions to community safety, healing and prevention of victimization in B.C. Grandia is a 12-year veteran of the DPD assigned to the TFN. Respecting the TFN traditions and culture, the mandate of Grandia’s work is to seek solutions to issues through the development of culturally-

Const. Michael Grandia based strategies.

Grandia works closely with various sectors of the TFN community, from elders to government agencies, to develop and implement programming related to substance misuse, education, justice, youth, and overall health and wellness.

He has campaigned for mental health awareness, the use of harm reduction, trauma informed practice and is a spokesperson both on and off TFN for social justice.

“I’m very passionate about my work with the Tsawwassen First Nation team - and it truly is a team approach,” said Grandia. “The policing model here is not enforcement based. Instead it’s focused on health and wellness. It’s a multidisciplinary approach, involved in all facets of the community, education, drug and alcohol related issues, mental health, physical health and culture.”

The awards helped launch Crime Prevention Week in the province, which was Nov. 1 to 7.

“These awards show everyone that each of us can make a difference to prevent crime, help victims of violence and make our communities safer,” said Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth in a news release.

Ladner vet recognized by South Korea Ladner’s Robert [Bob] Orrick was honoured by the Republic of Korea [South Korea] at a ceremony at the ROK Consulate in Vancouver on Tuesday.

The honour was presented to Orrick by ROK ConsulGeneral Byung-won Chung on behalf of Moon Jae-in, president of the Republic of Korea.

The citation reads: “In recognition of and appreciation for his outstanding contributions to freedom and democracy of the Republic of Korea, I hereby present, in accordance with the powers delegated to me by the Constitution of the Republic of Korea, the Civil Merit Medal to Robert Orrick, Canada,

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Operation Red Nose to get partiers home safely again ALYSE KOTYK

Richmond News

Operation Red Nose kicked off its 17th year in Delta and Richmond last week with the hopes of keeping people safe this holiday season.

The free, seasonal service connects party-goers with volunteer drivers, allowing both them and their vehicles to get home safely. Any donations or tips received from clients stay in the community and go towards local youth and amateur sports.

The campaign kicked off with a special event at the Delta Gymnastics Society in Ladner with a gymnastics demonstration, refreshments and remarks from dignitaries.

“Operation Red Nose is a very important safe driving program that many in our communities of Delta and Richmond have used and relied on for many years,” said Ana Arciniega, executive director of Delta Gymnastics, which is the host and headquarters of the local campaign.

During the holiday season, an average of 12 road teams of three people are on call each night of the service. They work from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and on New Year’s Eve. Clients can request a ride by calling 604-943-0460.

“This year’s kick off is particularly special because we are honouring one of our hardest working volunteers, local business owner John Holmes,” added coordinator Ellyn Schriber.

“Not only has John volunteered every year

Delta Gymnastics executive director Ana Arciniega was elected chair of Gymnastics BC at the group’s annual general meeting last weekend in Richmond.

“We are pleased with the results as Ms. Arciniega brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Gymnastics BC,” said CEO Brian Forrester.

“Since 2012, she has held the role of executive director of Delta Gymnastics Society and has actively worked in growing and expanding the reach of the

sport and activity of I have come gymnastics within to understand her community.” the critical serArciniega has vices gymnastics been associated clubs provide with many not-for to communiprofit organizations ties throughout in Delta for over 20 the province to years, serving as a Ana Arciniega teach children to leader, staff memhave the confiber, volunteer and mentor. dence and competence to “I am honoured to move, play and participate receive the trust of my felin sports. low member clubs to take “Together, we are delivon the responsibility of ering recreational and helping guide the vision competitive programs to and impact of this orgaover 50,000 infants, chilnization,” said Arciniega. dren, youth and adults in “For the past six years, our province.”

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of Operation Red Nose, but has volunteered every night as well. I am so excited Operation Red Nose National has included him into its exclusive Rudy’s Circle, which acknowledges outstanding volunteerism.”

More volunteer drivers are needed. Visit www. deltagymnastics.com/ operation-red-nose for more information.

“We need as many volunteers as possible to help us ensure we can meet the demand for the rides we expect during the holiday season,” Arciniega said.

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Two new systems highlight third PR bid

Proportional representation proponents hope ‘made-for-B.C.’ options are path to electoral reform GRAEME WOOD

Glacier Media

British Columbians are set to decide on whether to stand pat on our firstpast-the-post voting system or select one of three electoral reform proposals, two of which have never been implemented anywhere else in the world.

Those three proportional representation systems are featured on mail-in referendum ballots that have arrived in the mailboxes of every B.C. voter.

Citizens will have until Nov. 30 to mail them back, free of charge, to Elections BC, an independent office of the B.C. legislature.

First Past The Post (FPTP) Presently, B.C., Canada, the United Kingdom and United States vote using FPTP, generally described as the simplest electoral system whereby you check one candidate on a ballot and the candidate with the most votes in a small, local riding wins a seat in the legislature.

However, FPTP often results in disproportionate, single-party power arrangements from a small pool (typically two) of large parties. On the other hand, proportional representation (PR) systems have larger ridings and result in more parties, with two or more typically reaching power-sharing agreements (coalition governments).

The mail-in ballot will first ask residents if they prefer FPTP or PR. If a majority choose PR, a new

system could be chosen based on how citizens rank three PR systems — two of which are uniquely crafted for B.C. — chosen by the B.C Attorney General’s office: Dual Member Proportional (DMP) Mathematician Sean Graham from University of Alberta conceived Dual Member Proportional.

Under DMP most districts (ridings) will double up to become one represented by two MLAs. Voters will only check one box that includes two candidates from any given party (No.1 and No.2). As in FPTP, the No. 1 candidate with the most votes wins the first seat. Meanwhile, the No.2 candidate will be chosen by a process of elimination to meet proportionality to the province-wide vote.

A yet-to-be-determined number of rural (northern) ridings will not change and maintain the one-candidate FPTP system.

Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) is used in Germany, New Zealand and Scotland.

Under MMP, there will be fewer, larger districts represented by one MLA using FPTP. Several districts are then grouped together to form regions, which will be represented by several MLAs chosen from a party list. Regional MLAs are chosen by a mathematical formula to match proportionality to the province-wide vote.

It is to be determined if

B.C. voters are being asked whether they want to change the way they elect provincial politicians through an electoral reform referndum. voters will simply choose one candidate (which counts for the party too) or choose a candidate and a party (additionally, voters may be able to rank candidates in an “open” list). Notably, a minimum 60 per cent of MLAs will be from districts chosen by FPTP. Rural-Urban Proportional (RUP) A third system called Rural-Urban Proportional (RUP) is a newly proposed hybrid system likened to one devised by former chief electoral officer for Canada Jean-Pierre Kingsley, who wanted to reach proportionality while maintaining local MLAs in rural ridings.

Devised by Fair Vote Canada, RUP will use MMP for rural districts/ regions and Single Transferable Vote (STV)

for newly drawn urban districts, which will be the largest under any proposed system.

STV is used in Ireland and Australia.

Under STV, voters rank at least one, or several, of the candidates on the ballot. Based on how many votes are cast, an MLA is elected once they receive enough votes; to fill the two to seven seats, MLAs will be elected by receiving secondary votes that are transferred by a process of elimination.

Regional MLAs under MMP will help reach proportionality.

Post referendum if PR is chosen In all three PR systems, a party will need five per cent of the province-wide vote to qualify for regional MLAs. An all-party legislative committee will deter-

mine things such as open/ closed lists and the exact number of regional MLAs. The independent Electoral Boundaries Commission will determine the size of districts and regions. Each system could see the number of MLAs go from 87 up to 95.

Should voters choose PR by mail-in ballot, Elections BC says it will need up to 14 months to implement changes. Attorney General David Eby told Glacier Media he would table legislation by February to have the new system in place by the scheduled fall 2021 election.

Eby will also legislate a referendum after two elections that will ask if people want to back to traditional FPTP. 2018 marks a familiar but new path to PR This will be the prov-

ince’s third kick at the can for PR in 13 years. In 2005 British Columbians voted 57 per cent in favour of STV but then premier Gordon Campbell rejected the results for not meeting a 60 per cent threshold of voter acceptance. A second referendum in 2009 saw citizens sour to the concept.

At the root of prior referendums was concern for how legislature seats are determined — often being somewhat or vastly disproportionate to the total vote count.

For instance, in 1996, the BC NDP lost the popular vote to the BC Liberals but won a majority of seats. Yet in 2001 the pendulum shifted to the Liberals, who garnered 77 of 79 seats with only 57 per cent of the popular vote.

This year’s referendum is a result of campaign promises made by the NDP and BC Green Party, both of which proposed electoral reform in their 2017 election platforms and subsequently included it in their Cooperation and Supply Agreement that forms an NDP minority government.

But instead of forming a citizens’ assembly, as in 2004, to determine one proposed system, Eby conducted online consultations to proceed with three PR proposals.

This referendum has no minimum vote threshold and government can accept a new PR system with a 50 per cent plus one vote — although the referendum is not binding.

Proponents tell Ladner town hall why voters should back PR IAN JACQUES

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Proponents of proportional representation brought their message to a town hall meeting in Ladner late last month.

Hosted by the Council of Canadians, the forum featured guest speakers Ryan Campbell, vice president of Fair Vote Canada’s Vancouver chapter, and Mike Soran, a provincial organizer with Dogwood.

Both speakers argued why proportional representation makes sense and why voters should support it in the upcoming electoral reform provincial referendum. Following their presentations, there was a question-and-answer session with the close to 100 residents at the Ladner

Community Centre.

Campbell said more than 80 democracies use proportional representation in some form, adding the only major ones that use first-past-the-post system are the United States, Canada and Great Britain.

“One of the effects of proportional representation is that is requires more consensus to get things done,” said Campbell. “Because more parties have to agree to get stuff done, it might sound like things might be a bit slower to get things done, but it also makes them more durable so you get less flip flop.”

Campbell said concerns that proportional representation would have an adverse economic effect on the province are off

year. They have lower debt, lower tariffs and lower taxes on investment.”

Soran said there are lots of places around the world where democracy is not working for people.

PHOTO BY IAN JACQUES “I’m very Ryan Campbell from Fair Vote Canada was one of the guest speakers proud to at a forum in favour of proportional representation Tuesday at the be a British Ladner Community Centre.

Columbian and in a base. nomic growth than counmoment “The reality is protries that don’t use prowhere we are talking about portional representation portional representation how to strengthen our countries have higher eco- by about one per cent per democracy when so much

of the world is actually falling backwards,” he said.

“We can all get a stronger voice in our democracy and it’s much more likely that government will reflect our interests.”

Soran said those who don’t want the system to change are trying to tell voters that proportional representation is too confusing, but he maintained it’s actually simpler than what’s in place now.

Delta South MLA Ian Paton previously hosted a town hall meeting at which three Liberal MLAs advocated for maintaining the first-past-the-post system.

Residents can learn more about the voting systems proposed and other details of the vote at: www. elections.bc.ca.

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PUBLIC HEARING - Tuesday, November 20, 2018 Delta City Council will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Time: Place:

Tuesday, November 20, 2018 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber Delta City Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2

A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to the projects at that time.

Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing.

To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.

Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning (LU008629) Location: 11407 86 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Eva Wu, Hely Development Ltd. Telephone: 604-721-5165

Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro – 604-952-3163

Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro – 604-952-3163

Web Location: September 24, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02

Web Location: September 24, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03

Project No. 2 Application for Rezoning (LU008677) Location: 8173 114 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Gary Houg Telephone: 604-591-1573 Proposal: Application for Rezoning in order to permit MAP NO. 2 subdivision FILE NO. LU008677 of the subject property and development of two single detached residential lots.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” Amendment Bylaw No. 7798 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7) in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro – 604-952-3163 Web Location: September 24, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.01 Project No. 3 Application for Rezoning (LU008680) Location: 8161 114 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: James Clark Campbell Telephone: 604-596-7119

Proposal: MAP NO. 1 Application for FILE NO. LU008629 Rezoning in order to permit subdivision of the subject property and development of two single detached residential lots.

Proposal: Application for Rezoning in MAP NO. 3 order to permit FILE NO. LU008680 subdivision of the subject property and development of two single detached residential lots.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” Amendment Bylaw No. 7797

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” Amendment Bylaw No. 7799

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from Duplex/ Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7) in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7) in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.

City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca

Project No. 4 Application for Rezoning (LU008558) Location: 4960 45 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4 Applicant: Fahad Abrahani, H.Y. Engineering Ltd. Telephone: 604-583-1616 Proposal: MAP NO. 4 Application for FILE NO. LU008558 Rezoning in order to permit subdivision of the subject property and development of two single detached residential lots.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” Amendment Bylaw No. 7783 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from Duplex Residential 1 (RD1) to Single Detached Residential 7 (RS7) in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single detached dwelling on each lot. No in-ground basements or secondary suites are proposed.

Staff Contact: Rachael Ward – 604-952-3153 Web Location: October 15, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected from Wednesday, November 7, 2018 to Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at: City Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Hours:

8:30 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday

Website: www.delta.ca Email: cpd@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380 Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any projects after the Public Hearing has concluded.

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Pet Family steps up kindness efforts Week Thursday adventures prompt idea for hospital fundraiser of the

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Regular acts of kindness have spurred a Ladner family to do more.

Erin Sandland and her husband Robbie have been heading out with their young daughters for the past eight months in what they call Thoughtful Thursdays.

“On Thursdays every week we do something intentionally kind for someone in our community. The idea started as a way to encourage kindness, generosity and a sense of community in our own children, but since then has started to grow to include many other people,” said Erin.

“We very recently started an Instagram account to document and spread the idea that small acts of kindness can create big changes.”

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Erin Sandland and her husband Robbie have created Thoughtful Thursdays with their two daughters. along with the family’s Thoughtful Thursday adventures on social media @lifewithminiandcheese on Instagram.

With the success of their Thursday adventures, the family came up with the idea of a Thoughtful Thursday fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital and Toys for Tots.

“Our girls ages four and two decided that they wanted to take toys to Children’s Hospital,” said Erin. “My youngest has asthma and spent some time there before. She really liked when people brought out the toys, so she wanted to give back.

My oldest said she wanted to bring 100 toys. I started

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thinking we could do this if we got our friends and others in the community together.”

On Thursday, Nov. 22, the Thoughtful Thursday fundraiser will accept donations of new, unwrapped toys as well as cash. The event, which Erin hopes will become an annual event, is by invite only due to parking restrictions in their Hampton Cove development. But if members of the public want to donate, they can email Erin at: sandland.erin@gmail.com to arrange a drop-off location.

Erin has also gone into the community and received tremendous support with more than 15 businesses offering donations.

“I wasn’t really sure what the response would be from businesses, but it has been amazing,” she said.

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These questions and many more will be answered during a suicide awareness workshop called safeTALK hosted by

the Ladner United Church on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The half-day workshop is open to anyone who wants to recognize the signs and signals of someone thinking of suicide and learn about creating a short-term safety plan to help the person get help.

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Annual General Meeting Thursday, November 29th, 2018 8:00 am, followed by weekly meeting to begin at 8:15 am approximately Royal Canadian Legion #61 4896 Delta Street, Ladner www.ladnerbusiness.com An Invitation

17TH ANNUAL LIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE SERVICE Thursday, November 22, 2018 Seven O’clock in the Evening Cedar Park Church 5300 44th Avenue, Ladner 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.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

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Realtors Care Blanket Drive seeks donations Ladner and Tsawwassen real estate offices will be collecting warm winter clothing for those in need as part of the Realtors Care Blanket Drive.

The 24th annual initiative, the largest and longest running blanket drive in the Lower Mainland, kicks off Nov. 13 across the Lower Mainland.

Between Nov. 13 and 20, real estate offices will collect warm clothing and blankets across the region. The donations are

then distributed to partner charities from the same community where the item was donated.

The public can make donations at more than 100 participating real estate offices across the region. In Tsawwassen, donations can be dropped off at ReMax Progroup Realty, 5360-12th Ave.; Royal LePage Regency Realty, 1333-56th St.; or Sutton Group-Seafair Realty, 1625-56th St. In Ladner, Sutton Group-

Seafair Realty, 100-5000 Bridge St., is taking part.

The drive seeks to collect enough clothing to help more than 30,000 people stay warm this winter.

“A recent homeless count in Metro Vancouver indicates there are more people living in shelters or on the streets than ever before,” said Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver president Phil Moore. “Our partner charities need all the support

they can get this winter, so please donate what you can. Every little donation helps.”

Since beginning in 1994, the program has helped provide warmth to more than 345,000 Lower Mainland residents.

Items needed include blankets or sleeping bags, warm clothing, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, new socks and underwear.

For more information on the program, visit www. blanketdrive.ca.

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Deltans gather to remember Parade through village and ceremony at cenotaph mark Remembrance Day in Ladner Photos by Adrian MacNair

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Finding balance amid turmoil

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

SUNDAY - 10:30 AM 10:00 am Coffee & Friendship

10:30 am WORSHIP & GROWTH Contemporary & Traditional Music

WEDNESDAY - 7:30 PM 1710 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

Prayer & Bible Study

(South Delta Artists’ Guild Arts Gallery) (next to SD Rec Centre) www.ladnergospelassembly.com

Rev. Danielle Martell 604-613-8432

danielle@standrewsdeltabc.org www.standrewsdeltabc.org

EVERYONE WELCOME LOVE LIKE JESUS

English Sunday 9:00am www.ladnergospelassembly.com

SUNDAYS 10AM

Mandarin Sunday 9:00am

8440 Williams Road Richmond, BC www.lds.org 城镇之光教会

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4960 – 48th Ave., Ladner Phone: 604-946-6254 www.ladnerunited.org 10:00 am Worship Service this Sunday with children’s programme Rev. Short will preach on Daniel 6 – “Don’t look now – We Welcome there is Closed a lion infor myYou den” the Summer (or ato tiger in my tank?)

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Ladner Christian Reformed Church

Welcomes You Come worship with us Sunday, November 18, at 10:30 a.m.

I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved is mine Song of Solomon Chapter 5 – 6:10 Guest Pastor: Howard Johnson 4594 – 54A Street, Ladner, B.C. 604-946-7033 email: office@ladnercrc.com visit our website: www.ladnercrc.com

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Home of the South Delta Food Bank & Creation Station Daycare SundayService Service at Sunday at10:00 10:00am am + Nursery & Children Services

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

Sunday Services in Ladner at 9:30 a.m.

Benediction St. David’s Anglican Church Lutheran Church Sunday 8:00 am - Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 10:00 am - Multigenerational Service with Communion

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(Book of Alternative Services) Pastor Thomas Keeley 1115 - 51a Street, Delta, BC (cul-de-sac at 51a Street and 10a Avenue) Tel: (604) 943 4737

Minister’s Minute DANIEL KIRKEGAARD

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

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unhealthy of environments.

We can’t and shouldn’t give up on these options but we know people, probably ourselves included, that all too often question, where it is that we can find some sense of balance?

Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” It is both a call to find rest and strength through God’s presence in our lives, but it also is a kind of wakeup call that affirms that we are not alone even in the midst of our struggles.

In God’s grace we find comfort, assurance and wisdom that leads us toward a balanced approach and perspective instead of turmoil of opposing forces.

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South Delta Artists Guild 1710-56th Street, Tsawwassen

Meditation on the Ladner ChristianAPostures Fellowship of Faith: Ascension

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Opposing forces seem to be persistently pulling us apart. Plenty/scarcity, wealth/poverty, at ease/ overwhelmed, contentment/turmoil, freedom/ captivity, healthy wellbeing/illness and inaccessibility.

These are experienced in our daily life expectations, our emotional life, our relational life and our spiritual life. And we live in a part of the world that is characterized as an advanced, progressive and peaceful society.

The news cycles inform us just how pervasive this life dynamic is but do not offer any remedy.

The self-help industry indicates some possible options but access to such wisdom or insight is highly

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The Flow Dance Ensemble proudly presents our 5th Annual

NIGHT MARKET & FAIRY TEA ROOM “Featuring many wonderful gifts, hand crafted goods with a percentage of sales being donated to The Flow, plus our amazing Fairy Tea Room with special guest Rapunzel. All tea room proceeds go to The Flow. A fabulous, fun family event that is fast becoming a Ladner tradition. Feel free to take photos with all our wonderful fairies and guests”

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Around Town GreenFlix documentary

GreenFlix, a monthly documentary series hosted by the Delta South Greens, continues this Saturday with a screening of Myths for Profit at Ladner United Church at 7:30 p.m. A film by Montreal-based Amy Miller, it looks at Canada’s gradual transition from altruistic peacekeeper to active participant in military aggression overseas.

Admission is free but donations are welcomed.

Coast music at Genesis

A unique evening celebrating Canadian West Coast music and culture is coming to Ladner’s Genesis Theatre tomorrow night. Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson, Bill Henderson and Claire Lawrence will perform music from their acclaimed album Grizzly Bear Town in a 7:30 p.m. concert.

Tickets are $30.

Trio headlines Xmas show

A trio of professional singers will be performing inspiring Christmas songs, plus seasonal favourites, at The Merry Little Christmas Show on Saturday, Nov. 24 at Lighthouse Church (5545 Ladner Trunk Rd.) at 7 p.m. The show features Christine Magee, Charmaine Levan and Nicole Grazier. Tickets are available from the performers or by calling 604-943-8094.

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

Drum Fest returns to Genesis Sunday’s festival in Ladner looks to build on success of last year’s inaugural event IAN JACQUES

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Top local drummers will display their skills at the second annual South Delta Drum Festival this Sunday at Genesis Theatre.

The event will showcase Pete Barone, Raphael Geronimo and Gary Grace.

Each clinician will offer their own expertise and experience.

Along with watching and learning from accomplished players, the festival will have lots of door prizes to give away plus a draw for a custom Klemm snare drum and handcrafted case. All proceeds will be donated to the Delta Secondary music program.

The festival runs from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or online through: https:// www.brownpapertickets. com/event/3614910.

“My idea for creating the event was really to build a drum community and help raise money for music education,” said festival organizer Rick Klemm. “Last year we broke even — had between 75 and 80 people come out. I’m hoping we get even more this year and that the festival just continues to grow.”

Klemm plans to retire from teaching next year to focus on his Klemm Drums company full time.

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South Delta Drum Festival organizer Rick Klemm sits with Delta Secondary music teacher Catherine Campbell with the custom Klemm snare drum and handcrafted case that will be given away at Sunday’s event.

“For me the festival is a way to give back to the community as well. It’s a lot of work, but it’s also a lot of fun,” he said. “You get to meet some really cool people. We need to have more live music and need to have places for people to play.”

He said Geronimo will provide more Latin drumming, while Barone is a

groove mister.

“Gary Grace is a jaw dropping, amazing technician/player behind the kit,” Klemm added.

Also on hand will be a steel band from Vancouver College that will also perform.

“All of the guys will play my drums, which is great for my exposure,” said Klemm. “I want to also

promote local talent. A lot of other drum festivals will bring in big names and that’s wonderful, but it’s not in our budget and we have so many talented players and pedigree right here in the Lower Mainland.”

DSS music teacher Catherine Campbell said last year they had a good mixture of students and

adults on hand.

“It was a great mix of people,” she said. “They loved the theatre, the music room, so it connects the community to our program and what is going on in the high school that sits where they live. The fact that someone is willing to do all of this is great. The students are excited to be a part of this.”

Meet Santa

Special guest David Blake joins Ben Lockwood for jazz series

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

Ben Lockwood returns to the Tsawwassen Arts Centre for a jazz concert tomorrow night.

Delta Gymnastics is offering children the opportunity to spend some quality, one-onone time with Santa.

Bookings for a Sunday, Nov. 25 event are done in 15-minute increments to give families time to enjoy their child’s interaction with Santa. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Fifteenminute sessions are $40.

Call 604-943-0460.

The Tsawwassen Arts Centre Jazz Series kicks off with its autumn/winter concert tomorrow night.

Ben Lockwood on sax will be joined by special guest David Blake on guitar, Nick Peck on organ and Kristian Braathen on drums.

The concert, set for 8 p.m., will feature a mixture of standards as well as some of Blake’s own compositions, all taken from his two CD releases.

Tickets are $20 from the

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arts centre box office.

Blake’s involvement in jazz has led to performances and collaborations with up and coming peers and established artists such as Brad Turner, Michael Blake, Seamus Blake (no relation to either of the Blakes), Jodi Proznick, Bill Coon and many more.

His trio has performed at jazz festivals across Canada, including a performance at the 2015 Montreal Jazz Festival, where he was nominated for best emerging artist as well as best emerging composer.

As a sideman, he has performed at many clubs

and venues across Canada, including Upstairs, The Rex, The Cellar, The Orpheum and The Vogue Theatre.

His playing, composing, and arranging can be heard on Jaclyn Guillou’s Winter For Beginners Meghan Gilhespy’s Vive Le Tour and Natasha D’Agostino’s Endings Are Rare.

Lockwood is a woodwind multi-instrumentalist (saxophone, flute and clarinet) and composer.

Since moving to Canada from the UK, Lockwood has made a name for himself on the local scene, becoming an in demand freelance musician.

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The Delta Community Music School and the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra will perform in the Parade of Music, a fundraising concert in Richmond this Saturday that will benefit the Vancouver Centennial Rotary Club.

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With two choirs, three orchestras, 20 music theatre students and six soloists, it promises to be a musical evening to remember.

The Delta Community Music School along with the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra will be part of the Parade of Music, a fundraising concert for the Vancouver Centennial Rotary Club on Saturday, Nov. 17.

The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. at Richmond’s Fraserview Church (11295 Mellis Dr.). Tickets are $25, available from RDYO members or at the door.

Also performing will be the Morning Star Singers, Vancouver Formosan Singers as well as soloists Tony Barton, Steffanie Davis, Cameron Dunster, Jordon Field, Thomas Lamont and Tracy Neff.

Stephen Robb, who is music director with both the RDYO and Delta

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Community Music School, said they have been working on the show since September.

“Lots of rehearsal time, for sure,” he said. “We have a strong vocal class here at the music school and several Delta students in the Richmond-Delta Youth Choir. It’s going to be an exciting show. Really looking forward to it.”

The show is a salute to Broadway featuring music from West Side Story, Wicked, Sweeney Todd and others.

Another big aspect of

the show is a celebration of Leonard Bernstein at 100.

“This is a big anniversary for Bernstein and this is the first time we are celebrating his work at this concert,” said Robb. “This is also our big annual fundraiser for the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra.”

Funds raised at the concert will support local Rotary projects as well as the RDYO and international projects in Paraguay, which will include water purification and new children’s ward at a hospital.

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Diane Chubb, shown with daughter Taylor May, has recently released Hello World!

First-time Ladner author is inspired by daughter IAN JACQUES

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Two years later, Taylor May was born.

“I go to the Ladner Library all the time and always bring Taylor May,” she said. “I first took out a book called When My Baby Dreams. The moment I read it I said I

the story. Then came the seven continents and the animals and the world she would travel in.”

From the time she started writing, the book was finished in two months.

Hello World! is illustrated by Jaslyne Shaw,

Inspired by her daughter Taylor May, Ladner’s Diane Chubb is getting set to launch her first children’s book.

Chubb said she has always had a passion for the genre and is excited She had these little cupcakes to debut Hello World! in which one little girl on her PJs and with my Scottish sets off to explore the roots, we always have tea on for a seven continents in seven days. Every day is cup when visitors arrive, so that’s a brand new adventure how the idea of cupcakes and tea meeting animal friends parties came into the story. and having cupcake tea parties while dancDIANE CHUBB ing her way around the world. want to be able to do this. who has crafted several Born in Glasgow, I want to write this book. I other children’s books. It Scotland, Chubb works thought back to my vision is published by Big Heart as an education assistant board and my decision Publishing Inc. in the Burnaby School that I’m going to do this.”

Chubb will launch the District.

She said at night book on Saturday, Nov. 17 “In January 2012 I created a vision board — kind between baby feedings she at the Christmas Farmers’ would write.

Market at Emma Lee of like nine quadrants of “I would look at her and Farms from 10 a.m. to 4 what I wanted to accomjust be inspired to write,” p.m. She will also be at the plish in my life,” Chubb Chubb recalled. “She Port Guichon Fall Fair on said. had these little cupcakes Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10 “It was just magazine on her PJs and with my a.m. to 2 p.m. cut outs and one quadScottish roots, we always She has other book signrant was that I wanted to write a book. I knew that it have tea on for a cup when ings and readings in the visitors arrive, so that’s works for South Delta as would take hard work and well as in Burnaby in the grit in order to accomplish how the idea of cupcakes and tea parties came into months to come. all these goals.”

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Holiday Textures…

The holiday season kicks off in Ladner Village next Thursday with the sixth annual Christmas Tree Festival. The family event, presented by the Ladner Busi-

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“The festival is about family traditions and bringing the community together to kick off the Christmas season,” said LBA president Jill McKnight. McKnight said they are planning several new kids’ activities along with several of the favourties from last year including gingerbread cookie decorating for children age’s two to 12, the colouring contest and letters to Santa.

Letters to Santa can be dropped off in the special mailbox set up just for the festival and children can also pen their letters to Santa that night. All letters will be sent directly to Santa at the North Pole. Alex Whitaker, who brings his experience from performing at the Richmond pumpkin festival, is

this year’s musical guest. There is also a gingerbread house contest in which the public will choose the winner.

“Various businesses have been working very hard to come up with some great looking gingerbread houses,” said McKnight. “This has become a highlight event and a bit of a fun rivalry between the businesses, but all in good spirit.”

McKnight said this year’s contest will have the largest number of businesses entered, with many new businesses joining the festivities.

The winner of the contest will be chosen that night based on the highest number of votes from the public.

Delta South MLA Ian Paton’s office will be offering complimentary hot chocolate, Delta MP Carla Qualtrough’s office will be offering a children’s craft station and the LBA barbecue conces-

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The festival will end with the traditional lighting of the Christmas tree at 7:15 p.m. with Santa’s arrival just minutes before.

“Last year our attendance was well over 2,000 people and we look forward to further growth this year,” added McKnight.

“The idea is that we are trying to give multiple experiences to everyone who attends. We are all really excited to welcome the community to this year’s festival.”

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BARBARA GUNN

I want to be on a golf trip. Right now. As in today.

Gimme Palm Springs.

Gimme Scottsdale. Gimme San Diego.

Gimme a warm breeze and some finely manicured greens. Gimme a pond on Hole 4 that’s home to colourful fish and flamingoes. Gimme a deck on 18 where the burgers are hot and the beer is cold.

Oh, man. Right about now — and let’s face it, we’re in the middle of a month that should be banished from the calendar — the people in the warmer

climes are strolling around in Bermuda shorts, some of them in Bermuda.

Right about now, they’re pencilling in on their score cards, fretting only mildly that they’d just narrowly missed a par or lost a ball or two in the trees. Golf in November is all about perspective. Minus the rain and the frost in the morning, a bogey’s not hard to take.

What’s not to love when your only concern’s about sunscreen?

There is this, however: I don’t really golf.

Sure, I own clubs. I own golf shoes and balls and bags of tees. I own dozens of pretty golf shirts and darling shorts to match.

But my game is, well, not up to much these days.

Make that, it’s not up to anything.

“I want to go on a golf trip,” I informed the husband. “Like this week. I’m thinking Wailea.”

“Oh,” he said. “Maui, huh?”

“Yep,” I said “Or maybe Kihei or Kaanapali.

Anywhere on Maui.”

“But,” began the husband.

“OK!” I said. “I know what you’re thinking! My game’s not up to scratch.”

“Actually,” said the husband, “that’s not what I was thinking. When did you last go golfing?”

“OK!” I continued. “So I haven’t golfed this year.

Or last. But two or three years ago, I think I went to the range. I’m pretty sure I did.”

The husband nodded.

“Those courses on Maui are pretty tough,” he said.

I considered the observation. As much as I hated to admit it, he had made a point.

There are, after all, other things to do on Maui.

Heck, when people go on golf trips, they also find time to splash in the pool and sip on slushy drinks and hunt down pretty shells. That, I decided, would make for some mighty fine travel.

I still want to go on a golf trip. Who says I have to golf?

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To everyone who helped us raise over $739,000 (NET) at this year’s Moonlight Gala. These funds will go towards the purchase of a new CT Scanner for Delta Hospital. Through all the support received, Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation is now much closer to the $1.7 million committed for this vital piece of medical equipment for Delta Hospital’s busy Medical Imaging department.

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Cocktails & Cockatoos to benefit Greyhaven

Greyhaven Exotic Bird Sanctuary believes that all captive parrots deserve the security of a loving home.

All of Greyhaven’s small and medium-sized parrots, and a few large ones, have had a secure nest in Tsawwassen for many years, but the birds from the World Parrot Refuge rescue have had to move a few times.

Since the summer of 2016, when the sanctuary rescued 584 parrots from the World Parrot Refuge in Coombs, volunteers have worked tirelessly to find loving homes for all of the birds. Only 85 remain.

“At the end of May we had what we hope will be our last migration, when we moved from a facility in Vancouver to a wonderful

rural spot in Ladner,” said communication director Jan Robson. “We have 65 macaws and cockatoos happily perching here.

They need volunteers to care for them, money to pay for their care and, ultimately, each one needs a home of his/her own.”

Join the volunteers on Saturday, Nov. 17 between 2 and 5 p.m. for Cocktails

& Cockatoos. Catch up with your favourite birds, learn a bit about parrots, and maybe consider joining the dedicated group of volunteers. Tickets are $25, available at: https://cocktailsandcockatoos.eventbrite.ca. Once you secure tickets, you will be given the address and directions to the Ladner sanctuary location.

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Expert will help keep your garden interesting year-round

The South Delta Garden Club welcomes Nancy Moore to its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Moore will speak about year round interest in your garden. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at Ladner Christian Reformed Church (4594-54A St.).

Moore has had a lifelong love of plants and gardening, and feels extremely fortunate to be able to make a living doing what she loves.

After graduating in landscape design/horticulture, she was involved in many aspects of the field, including being the horticulturist for a parks department, teaching landscape design and horticulture at the University of the Fraser Valley, and running her own landscape design/ consulting business.

She recently retired from most of her commitments, but still enjoys teaching master gardeners at VanDusen Botanical

Garden and giving gardening talks to various organizations.

During her talk to the local garden club, Moore will show ways to give gardens a simple colour and foliage boost at difficult times of the year.

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Gardening expert Nancy Moore visits the South Delta Garden Club next week.

DID YOU GET YOUR VOTING PACKAGE?

Vote in the 2018 Referendum on Electora| Reform October 22 to November 30, 2018 B.C. is having a referendum on what voting system to use for provincial elections. This is a big decision so make sure to vote.

HOW CAN I VOTE? Registered voters have been sent a voting package in the mail. If you haven’t received one, contact Elections BC by midnight on November 23, 2018 to ask for one.

How can I ask for a voting package?

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Visit elections.bc.ca/ovr Visit a Service BC Centre or Referendum Service Office

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You are being asked:

should we keep the current First Past the Post voting system or move to a system of proportional representation?

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You can answer both questions or just one and your ballot will still count. Find out more about all four voting systems by calling us or visiting our website.

Refer to information from all sides in the debate, make an informed choice, and remember to vote by November 30, 2018.

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CLASS OPTIONS • Extended half day Preschool Program • School Age Programs • 3-5 Group all day Preschool Programs • Infant/Toddler programs HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR PROGRAMS • Child Centred Curriculum • Community Days • Winter Celebration • Family BBQ • Parent Connection Nights • Graduation Ceremony

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Did You Know?

WHEN and WHERE did the LFCA first meet to discuss the formation of a Hall? answer: www.LFCA.ca/43-10-31

2018 Annual Appeal We are appealing to the community to consider supporting the Delta Hospice Society during this season of giving. We must raise over 50% of our $3 million annual budget to offer the quality and compassionate care to those who come our way.

The Society has been a symbol of hope and comfort over the years as it cares for people from the time of diagnosis of cancer or other life-threatening illness and follows families throughout their journey of illness, wellness, recurrence, end-of-life and bereavement.

Delta Hospice continues to offer specialized and skilled care despite the cost.

However, it requires a commitment from our community to maintain this level of care.

The smallest donation can directly help change the lives of people in Delta and beyond.

Please consider donating today in one of the following ways: Call us: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm at 604.948.0660 Mail to: Delta Hospice Society, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 4L8

Loved. Lost. Never Forgotten Charitable registration # BN 132728536RR0001 www.deltahospice.org

Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS South Delta Newcomers Club welcomes Joni Wright and Debbi McKenzie to its Thursday, Nov. 15 meeting to talk about how the Little House Society addresses substance use disorder issues for individuals, families, youth, senior, small businesses, large employers and the community at large.

Meeting starts at 7:15 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen.

Delta Model Railway Club will meet in its new location (1249-56th St. in the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall) on Friday, Nov. 16 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. All are welcome, HO and N scale model trains. Please enter from the breezeway between Thrifty Foods and the mall. Visit www.

DeltaModelRailwayClub. com for more information.

A Parkinson’s support group meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at KinVillage in Tsawwassen.

The group is for people living with Parkinson’s and/ or the people who care for them. For more information call Gloria at 604-948-0156.

South Delta Garden Club welcomes Nancy Moore to speak about Year Round Interest in Your Garden on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594-54A St. Guests are $5 (may be applied to $20 annual membership).

AmbassadorsTsawwassen Mills Toastmasters Club meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Confused about the referendum on electoral reform? Come to the next meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 20, to hear Ryan Campbell and Nicholas Wong, two subject matter experts, discuss the two voting system options: proportional representation and first-past-the-post.

Club meets at Tsawwassen Mills Training Room (enter at Entrance 4, turn left past Old Navy and it’s located on the left between Yogibo and Karma Athletics).

The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit club for retired and semi-retired people who wish to gather with others to enjoy learning and fellowship, will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Peter Duffy will talk about the history and future of supersonic airplanes. Guests are welcome. Call Dick Williams at 604-940-6542 for information.

THE LINKS AT HAMPTON COVE Our clubhouse is available for small private functions of up to 45 peopl people!

Package starts at $15/person with alcoholic beverages.

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The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Benediction Lutheran Church, 5575-6th Ave., Tsawwassen, at 7:15 p.m.

With monthly guest speakers and interest groups, the club is dedicated to the promotion of education and improvement of the status of women. New members are always welcome. Call Cheryl 604-943-4634 or Paula 778-434-2227.

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.

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is hosting a special holiday luncheon on Friday, Nov. 30 from noon to 2 p.m.

Entertainment will be provided by Liz & Steve. Tickets on sale Nov. 5. Members are $14; non-members are $16.

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is hosting a wine and cheese concert with Delta Music Makers on Sunday, Dec. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets on sale Nov. 19.

Members are $7, non-members are $9.

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The Vancouver Canary Club and Western Canada Budgerigar Association host the Western Bird Classic at the South Delta Recreation Centre Nov. 16 to 18. The event is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18.

All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., will hold its annual Poinsettia Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will feature baking, refreshments, crafts, silent auction, quilt raffle, books and jewelry for sale as well as fresh poinsettias.

Dave Stevens and Diane Reid Stevens launch their third alphabet book, Eccentric Earthlings A-Z, at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Their latest book shows an array of intriguing land creatures. Their first book, Weirdly Wonderful A-Z, presents water creatures and Amazing Airborne A-Z describes and illustrates flying creatures. All the books combine cartoon illustrations with facts and realistic drawings.

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. Bev Rafuse will have two tables selling children’s sweaters, hats and other knitted goods with all revenue going to the

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Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra, Delta Community Music School and more will perform in Parade of Music on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 6:30

p.m. at Fraserview Church, 11295 Mellis Dr., Richmond.

Tickets are $25 and available from members of RDYO or at the door.

Langley Ukulele Ensemble will stage a Christmas concert at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2. Admission by donation.

Three local professional female singers will be performing The Merry Little Christmas Show on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at Lighthouse Church, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. Christine Magee, Charmaine Levan and Nicole Grazier will share beautiful, meaningful Christmas music with the audience. Tickets available from performers or 604943-8094.

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.

Ladner Lawn Bowling Club, 5128-47th Ave., is hosting a Christmas Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. High tea served and a raffle will be held.

St. David’s Anglican Church Christmas Craft Fair and Keen Footwear Sample Sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Semiannual sale of Keen and other brand footwear will be again part of the Boots, Books and Baking theme at St. David’s Europeanstyle Christkindlemarkt.

Traditional German stollen available with morning coffee and tea in St David’s Café, which will also offer snacks and lunch. For more information see: www.stdavidsdelta.com.

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.

Ladner United Church hosts a Christmas Village Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafts, baking, collectibles and a huge silent auction with fantastic baskets. Listen to the church’s choristers and enjoy a tasty lunch.

Creating Your Financial Roadmap will be held at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Tuesday, Nov. 27 and on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at the George Mackie Library. Both sessions will run from 6 to 7 p.m. The seminar will help you build a strong financial base. Learn how to handle non-controllable events, ways to address controllable priorities and tips for creating your own financial

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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.

For more info contact Delta Funeral Home at 604-9466040.

Santa will be at Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park on Sunday, Dec. 2 between 1 and 3 p.m.

A charming free event for the kiddies with an old-time appeal in a heritage house.

Goodie bags for the children.

Light refreshments. Hosted by the Boundary Bay Park Association. Call Elizabeth at 604-948-2601 for more information.

The “Wander Inn” Cafe is open Saturday, Nov. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Lighthouse Church, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. Enjoy the toe-tapping tunes of local performers Liz and Steve Alexander, followed by a fun evening of karaoke mastered by Tina Hoell. Sing a tune or listen, relax and connect with friends. Suggested $7 donation covers beverages, goodies and entertainment.

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Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen, offers a great selection of small Christmas trees, books, decorations, holiday outfits and ugly Christmas sweaters. Also a great selection of snow wear for men, women and children.

All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., will hold its monthly community meal on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m.

The meal is open to everyone and is free of charge.

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Open Space Yoga, 4880 Delta St., Ladner, is hosting Shopping Day for Hospice on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. featuring local artisans, jewelry makers and food vendors.

Twenty per cent of sales go to the Delta Hospice Society, with the exception of Potters for Hospice and Central Avenue Publishing, which are donating 100 per cent of their sales.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Western AAA Conference GP W L Pts Van College 7 7 0 14 Mt. Doug 7 5 2 10 Notre Dame 7 5 2 10 New West 7 4 3 8 South Delta 7 4 3 8 Carson Graham 7 2 5 4 Handsworth 7 0 7 0 Eastern AAA Conference Tweedsmuir 7 7 0 STM 7 6 1 Terry Fox 7 5 2 Mission 7 4 3 Abbotsford 7 3 4 Kelowna 6 1 5 Mt. Boucherie 6 1 5 Centennial 7 0 7

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South Delta Sun Devils coaches address their players following Monday’s practice at Winskill Park. The Sun Devils will have ideal conditions when they head inside BC Place on Saturday for their quarter-final playoff game with Vancouver College.

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Vancouver College Fighting Irish rolled through B.C. High School Football’s Western AAA Conference with a perfect 6-0-0 record and won their games by an average of 29 points. Yet, it was the one team that gave them trouble standing in their way on Saturday afternoon.

The Irish held off the South Delta Sun Devils for a wild 35-34 home field win last month. Now the teams meet again in an intriguing provincial “AAA” quarter-final match-up that will be played in ideal conditions at B.C. Place Stadium.

South Delta opened the playoffs with a convincing 45-22 victory over the Mission Roadrunners last week while the Irish enjoyed a bye for their first place finish.

The Sun Devils finished fifth in the Western Conference with a 4-3-0 record but have one of the province’s best quarterbacks in Ben McDonald. The Grade 11

At the same time, the veteran standout threw for 245-yards and Sun Devils head coach knows his two touchdowns while scampering for another 95 and three more team will have its hands full, especially dealing with VC’s interior scores on that memorable afterlines that feature noon at O’Hagen two conference Field. all-stars on each VC went on side of the ball. to roll past New It’s the play up West (42-0), front that has Handsworth led to big sea(42-0) and Notre sons for running Dame (41-14) to backs Daesaun close out its reguJohnson and lar season schedBasil Schincariol. ule while the Sun Johnson scored Devils rebounded three touchfrom a 1-3-0 start downs in the inito lock down a tial meeting. playoff spot with “They are three straight big. Probably wins. average about “They have Ben McDonald 6-foot-4, 260 or proven they are 270 pounds and there are eight ‘the’ team this season and are or nine of them too,” continued supposed to win on Saturday. We Moon. “They run about 70 perare just going to go out and have fun. Do what we do and leave it all cent of the time but they can be dangerous throwing the ball, on the field,” said Ray Moon who is more than comfortable with his especially when you are concentrating on stopping the run. That’s team being in the underdog role.

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when they can throw a couple of surprises at you.

“Ball control would be perfect for us as it would keep them off the field but we have always been a quick strike offence. What we are hoping for is our passing game opening up the running game.

Andrew (Kraft) ran for 145 yards against Mission and we were able to control the clock a bit.

Whomever controls the line of scrimmage gets the game.”

Each team scored five touchdowns in the first game. The difference was the Sun Devils converting just a pair of two-point convert attempts, while the Irish kicked three and added a twopointer of their own.

South Delta has been working on kicking converts since then but its game plan won’t change.

“We are going to keep going for twos. It can put pressure on them.

Do we have something different (planned)? Maybe,” laughed Moon.

Kickoff at B.C. Place Stadium on Saturday is 2:30 p.m.

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Rams are VMFL champs South Delta Rams are Junior Bantam 9-Man champions of the Vancouver Mainland Football League after a convincing 64-31 win over the Westside Warriors on Sunday.

The 2018 championship game, played at Carnarvon Park in Vancouver, capped off an 8-1 regular season record and a dominant semi-final game over the Richmond Raiders to clinch the title. It also handed the Warriors their only loss of the season after beating South Delta back in late September.

The highest scoring team in the VMFL opened the game with a touchdown pass off their first play from scrimmage. The ensuing kick-off saw them recover an onside kick and score yet another touchdown to quickly gain a 14-0 lead. This set the tone for the rest of the game as the Rams jumped out to a huge 28-6 first quarter lead.

The Rams defence continued to put pressure on the Warriors offence holding off a few late surges by the home team.

“The entire game was a team effort and definitely a balanced performance on both sides of the line,” said Rams head coach Randi Yamaoka.

The Rams now travel to Kamloops next weekend for the provincial championship game.

The team includes: Aidan Kneesch, Alex Lechner, Archie Whitehead, Ben Holmes, Braydyn Alkassab, Brian Crarer, Darius Hanna, Ethan Dodd, Jaren Yamaoka, Jaxen Moore, Kenny Scott, Lucus Bates, Max Edwards-Ryland, Robbie Fisher, Ryan Leung and Trent Clisby.

Chris Dodd and Anthony Hanna round out the coaching staff. The team managers are Tania and Will Holmes, while Mike Leung and Darren Ryland are the trainers.

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Blazers&RavenswintitlesatJardineShowcase Thompson Blazers and Semiahmoo Ravens are the latest champions of South Delta Minor Hockey’s 25th annual Tim Jardine Bantam Midget Showcase.

The Blazers capped a perfect four-day run with an 8-4 victory over the Victoria Racquet Club in Sunday’s Bantam Division championship game. The Kamloops

area side reached the final in 2017 as well, only to lose to Wenatchee.

This time they produced round-robin wins over Chilliwack (3-1), Seattle (7-1) and Victoria (4-1). The Blazers opened the playoffs with a 14-1 quarter-final drubbing of Juan de Fuca then blanked Chilliwack 7-0.

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South Delta Bantam A1 Storm dropped a hard-fought 3-2 battle to Calgary during round-robin action at the 25th annual Tim Jardine Showcase.

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South Delta Midget A1 Storm battled Coquitlam to a 1-1 tie in round-robin action at the Tim Jardine Showcase.

The host Bantam A1 Storm saw their title hopes end with an 8-3 quarter-final loss to Victoria.

South Delta had earlier gone 1-2 in round-robin action — defeating Juan de Fuca 10-2 while dropping games to Cloverdale (4-2) and Calgary (3-2).

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The Ravens finished last in their pool group with a 0-2-1 record after losses to Langley (6-1), North East (1-0) and battling Portland to a 2-2 draw.

Semiahmoo then took advantage of all eight teams advancing to the playoff round with a 5-4 win over Pool “A” winner Fernie. That was followed up with a 5-4 semi-

final triumph over Portland and the run was completed by avenging the earlier loss to Langley with a 3-2 victory in the final.

The A1 Storm enjoyed a competitive run, going 1-1-1 in round-robin play, highlighted by a 2-0 win over Fernie. The playoffs concluded with a tough 5-4 quarter-final loss to Portland on Sunday afternoon.

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NeelyleavingSouthDeltaUnited for position with Soccer Canada He later became Head of Player and A South Delta Soccer Club staff memCoaching Developing with the Delta ber has been hired by Soccer Canada.

Coastal Selects Metro program.

The sport’s national organization “It has been a real pleasure having announced Wednesday Stuart Neely as someone of Stuart’s knowledge and pasmanager of Coach Education. It’s part of sion support us at SDU and ongoing work to improve the DCS over the past two years,” delivery and implementation said Rogers. “We look forof updated coach education ward to following Stuart’s curriculum. coach education initiatives at In his role, Neely will report the national level. to Director of Development “We wish Stuart all the Jason DeVos and be responsibest in this next chapter. He ble for the day-to-day operais an extremely knowledgetions of the coach education able and detailed soccer system in collaboration with mind and will be a real asset the Provincial and Territorial to our soccer country going Member Associations. forward.”

“Stuart Neely brings a A Canada Soccer A Licence wealth of professional expecoach, Neely has also been rience to this role and an successful in roles as prounderstanding of the change gram manager, academy required to ensure the sucStu Neely director, high performance cessful implementation of a director, and head of football developmodern coach education program,” said ment. deVos. “With the relationships he has His career has spanned positions built over a 20-year career in coaching, with Canada Soccer, Ontario Soccer, and coach development, Stuart is wellManitoba Soccer Association, Vancouver suited to being successful in this new Whitecaps FC, Toronto FC, as well as in position.”

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November 15, 2018 The Delta Optimist A37

5272 Laburnum Park Place, Ladner Adult oriented neighbourhood.

3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher. Bright & spacious.

Great Location. Walking distance to shops. $899,900

892 50th St., Tsawwassen Lovingly cared for rancher on a 75’ x 135’ lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath 2,3,20 sq. ft. RANCHER. Beautifully landscaped backyard & separate private patio w/ hot tub.

Solarium off huge kitchen & eating area. A detached rear building would be a great workshop. $1,248,000

BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

#209-4811 53 St., Ladner Meticulous & beautiful 1201 sq. ft.

2 bdrm condo with a huge deck in desirable Ladner Pointe. $539,900

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

*OPEN SUNDAY 2:00-4:00* 5391 Regatta Way, Ladner Large 1,476 Sqft 2 bed, 2 bath + den Rancher.

Family room and double garage.

Great floorplan.

Adult-oriented Southpointe.

NEW LISTING $649,900

604-880-5552

BLAKE Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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11868 87th Ave., North Delta $929,000

5931 Inverness St., Vancouver $1,680,000

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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

$389,900

$499,500

BeautIFuL 1 BDrM at tHe SprInGS

In tHe Heart OF LaDner

• 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

• 1112 sq fa gibdhf lhvhl cofdo • 2 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • Ochf floob clif • Wilk ao shocs ifd imhfiaihs

402-5011 SprInGS BOuLeVarD, tSaWWaSSen

104-4885 53 STREET, LADNER

$499,900

$519,900

nOrtHGate OFFICe SpaCeS W G NE TIN S I L

• Chfabil lociaiof • eisy Highwiy ifd Fhbby icchss • Cofcbhah b`ildifg • Mif`ahs ao ill imhfiaihs 1777 56 Street, tSaWWaSSen unIt 202, 1088 SQ Ft, $505,000 unIt 302, 1096 SQ Ft, $525,000

LOVeLY DetaCHeD tOWnHOMe • 1498 sq fa homh wiah libgh yibd • 5 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • rhchfaly `cdiahd floobifg ifd ciifa • Q`iha comclhx yha chfabilly lociahd 4993 57 Street, LaDner

$689,900

tSaWWaSSen SprInGS SuB-pentHOuSe

BranD neW In tHe Heart OF tHe VILLaGe W G NE TIN S I L

• 1177 sq fa cofdo wiah 1 cibkifg saill • 2 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • L`x`bio`s fifishifgs ahbo`gho`a • Sahcs ao Lidfhb Villigh ifd shocs

1-4755 51 Street, LaDner

$659,900

upDateD rIVer WeSt 2 BDrM • 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

$699,900

tSaWWaSSen SprInGS 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

• 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

510-5011 SprInGS BOuLeVarD, tSaWWaSSen

614-5011 SprInGS BOuLeVarD, tSaWWaSSen

$739,900

ManOr GarDenS tOWnHOMe

$749,900

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 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017* 2016*

$851,888

#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.

November 15, 2018 The Delta Optimist A39

LArGe 2 BedrOOM AT “sAHALee”

LOVELY HOME ON LARGE LOT

• 1741 `q ft coadia udht whth 2 paafhdg

• 2200 `q ft homi od 10,121 `q ft lot

`tall` • 2 bikaoom`, 2 bathaoom` • Laagi, opid lhvhdg aaia adk 2 kicf`

• 3 bikaoom`, 2 bathaoom` • suhti potidthal od lowia livil • Quhit `taiit jit clo`i to `hop` adk

• Walf to `hop`, ai`tauaadt`, adk moai

amidhthi`

201-1330 HUnTer rOAd, TsAWWAssen

1473 54 sTreeT, TsAWWAssen

$948,000

$948,000

UPDATED FAMILY RANCHER W G NE TIN S I L

LOVELY RANCHER

• 1498 `q ft homi od 6599 `q ft lot

• 1592 `q ft homi od 7050 `q ft lot • 3 bikaoom`, 2 bathaoom` • Lovhdglj mahdtahdik • Clo`i to `hop`, `chool`, adk moai

• 3 bikaoom`, 2 bathaoom` • niwia fhtchid, bathaoom`, flooahdg, adk moai • Fidcik bacfjaak plu` 2 laagi `udkicf` 4918 55B sTreeT, LAdner

5495 CAndLeWyCk Wynd, TsAWWAssen

$949,900

$959,000

BeACH GrOVe 2 LeVeL HOMe • 2595 `q ft homi od 7786 `q ft lot • 5 bikaoom`, 3 bathaoom` • Lowia livil whth akkhthod adk moatgagi hilpia • Quhit, famhlj fahidklj dihghbouahook 1680 58 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$979,900

BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOME

W G NE TIN S I L

• 1995 `q ft homi od 5191 `q ft lot • 3 bikaoom`, 2 bathaoom` (ma`tia od mahd) • Upkatik fhtchid, bathaoom`, flooahdg • Walf to `hop`, ai`tauaadt`, adk Vhllagi 4932 MAriner PLACe, LAdner

$979,900

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED FAMILY HOME

• 1720 `q ft homi od 3813 `q ft lot • 3 bikaoom`, 3 bathaoom` • Ma`tia od mahd, koubli `hkik fiaiplaci • Piifaboo ociad vhiw`

• 2063 `q ft homi od 4894 `q ft lot • 4 bikaoom`, 2 bathaoom` • Upkatik fhtchid`, flooahdg, adk bikaoom` • Opid codcipt od both livil`

1891 SWAN ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

5680 GROVE AVENUE, LADNER

$998,900

SOUGHT AFTER VICTORY SOUTH

$999,980

LOVELY UPDATED FAMILY HOME

• 2143 `q ft homi od 7816 `q ft lot • 4 bikaoom`, 3 bathaoom` • extid`hvilj aidovatik homi & opid lhvhdg aaia • Locatik od a cul-ki-`ac hd famhlj fahidklj aaia

• 1900 `q ft homi od 4967 `q ft lot • 3 bikaoom`, 3 bathaoom` • Qualhtj fidh`hhdg` thaoughout • Quhit locathod jit clo`i to iviajthhdg

5314 AsPen WAy, LAdner

5159 HERON BAY CLOSE, LADNER

$1,038,800

UPDATED FAMILY HOME ON LARGE LOT

$1,038,800

DESIRABLE WHITWORTH CRESCENT

• 2320 `q ft homi od 9687 `q ft lot • 4 bikaoom`, 2 bathaoom` • niwia fhtchid whth ss & whhti cabhdit` • Mhd` to Lakdia Vhllagi & all amidhthi`

• 2762 `q ft homi od 8967 `q ft lot • 5 bikaoom`, 3 bathaoom` • Fudcthodal lajout whth aidovatik fhtchid • Quhit aaia jit clo`i to `hop`, `chool`, adk moai

4251 ArTHUr driVe, LAdner

5153 n WHiTWOrTH CresCenT, LAdner

$1,048,000 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

CENTRALLY LOCATED FAMILY HOME

$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.

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PRivATE CUl-DE-SAC lOCATiON

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

UPDATED BOUNDARY BAY RANCHER

• 2,190 sq ft home on a 8,008 sq ft eot • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • Open atr_um area `_th eots of naturae e_ght • Ceose to schooes, shopp_ng, and more

• 1479 sq ft home on 7523 sq ft eot • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Updated ^_tchen, floor_ng, and bathrooms • Sunny bac^yard and doubee `_de garage

514 ERiN PlACE, TSAwwASSEN

286 66A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$1,138,000

$1,149,900

PEBBlE Hill FAMilY HOME W G NE TIN S I L

UPDATED EXECUTivE HOME ON lARGE lOT

• 1976 sq ft home on 7275 sq ft eot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Ne`er `_ndo`s, furnace, hot `ater tan^, & appe_ances • Enterta_ner’s bac^yard `_th coaered dec^ & hot tub

• 2657 sq ft home on 12,648 sq ft eot • 3 bedrooms (den coued be 4th), 3 bathrooms • Ne`er roof, `_ndo`s, and tan^eess hot `ater tan^ • Outdoor space for enterta_n_ng peus detached `or^shop

5490 4A AvENUE, TSAwwASSEN

4716 STAHAkEN PlACE, TSAwwASSEN

$1,158,800

$1,198,800

ROOFTOP DECk wiTH viEwS W G NE TIN S I L

BEAUTiFUllY RENOvATED HOME

• 2796 sq ft home on 7793 sq ft eot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Beaut_fue master `_th ensu_te & `ae^-_n ceoset • Fantast_c outdoor areas for enterta_n_ng

• 2334 sq ft home on 5340 sq ft eot • Compeeteey renoaated _ns_de and out • Enterta_ner’s dream outdoor e_a_ng area • Ceose to shops, restaurants, and more

474 TRAlEE CRESCENT, TSAwwASSEN

4949 liNDEN DRivE, lADNER

$1,249,998

$1,198,800

CENTENNiAl TiDES HOME N PR EW IC E

• 1975 sq ft home on 4973 sq ft eot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • immacueateey ma_nta_ned home • Steps to the beach

527 SEASHEll DRivE, TSAwwASSEN

$1,279,000

lOvElY CliFF DRivE FAMilY HOME

BEAUTiFUllY RENOvATED EXECUTivE HOME W G NE TIN S I L

• 3087 sq ft home on 8546 sq ft eot • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Open floor pean `_th h_gh-end gourmet ^_tchen • Oaereoo^_ng the goef course `_th stunn_ng mounta_n a_e`s 1265 PACiFiC DRivE, TSAwwASSEN

$1,288,800

STUNNiNG RENOvATED HOME

• 1773 sq ft home on 8482 sq ft eot • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • S_ngee carport peus open par^_ng • Ceose to schooes, par^s, and more

• 2768 sq ft home on 9020 sq ft eot • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Open concept e_a_ng `_th gourmet ^_tchen • Enterta_ner’s dream outdoor area `_th _n-ground pooe

5153 CliFF DRivE, TSAwwASSEN

20 GEORGiA wYND, TSAwwASSEN

$1,298,800

FOREST BY THE BAY RANCHER • OPEN SUN 2-4

$1,299,900 HAlF ACRE lOT

• 2676 sq ft home on 8668 sq ft eot • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Mass_ae unfin_shed basement • Huge corner eot

• 1698 sq ft home on nearey 1/2 an acre • 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Bu_ed your dream home or hoed to deaeeop • industr_ae i1 zon_ng

5691 GOlDENROD CRESCENT, TSAwwASSEN

5000 64 STREET, lADNER

$1,348,800 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017* 2016*

$1,358,800

#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.

November 15, 2018 The Delta Optimist A41

STUNNING MID CENTURY INSPIRED HOME W G NE TIN S LI

• 3600 sq ft home on 9720 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Updated throughout incl gourmet kitchen • High beamed ceilings & panoramic windows

• 2160 sq ft home on 11,431 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 2 lot subdivision • Hold now and build later

1000 ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

278 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$1,398,800

WATERFRONT EXECUTIVE HOME W G NE TIN S I L

• 3003 sq ft home on 5804 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

PRIME WATERFRONT LOCATION

• Extra large master with dream ensuite 5329 WINDjAMMER ROAD, LADNER

4495 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER

$1,438,800

BOUNDARY BAY FAMILY HOME

$1,475,000

BOUNDARY BAY HOME ON HUGE LOT

• 2700 sq ft home on 5512 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Bright and open living area • Stunning views and steps to the beach

• 2008 sq ft home on 10,388 sq ft lot • Potentially sub-dividable lot • Steps to the beach & close to all amenities

383 67A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

6704 1A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,599,900

HUGE LOT IN THE VILLAGE

$1,649,000

WATERFRONT HOME WITH STUNNING VIEWS

• 2618 sq ft home on 20,632 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Mid-century design with updates throughout • Private, park-like setting perfect for entertaining

• 2506 sq ft home on 8182 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Ultra high-end appointments • Open concept with floor to ceiling windows

847 PACIFIC DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

862 TSAWWASSEN BEACH RD, TSAWWASSEN

$1,998,800

2009-BUILT LUXURY RESIDENCE WITH STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS!

$2,538,800

CUSTOM BUILT WATERFRONT HOME

• 3219 sq ft home on 7393 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms • High quality craftsmanship throughout • Stunning ocean views with decks all levels

• 3342 sq ft home on 20,849 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms • Architecturally designed open design • Stunning ocean views from nearly every room

140 GRAHAM DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

38 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

$2,598,800

BEACH GROVE WITH WATER VIEWS

$2,758,800

9.5 ACRES ON PRESTIGIOUS ARTHUR DRIVE

• 3830 sq ft home on 6008 sq ft lot • 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Completely renovated with high-end finishings • Open kitchen design and a guest suite on main

• 1922 sq ft home on 9.5 acres • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Separate guest home • Multiple barns and workshop

1210 BEACH GROVE ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

3749 ARTHUR DRIVE, LADNER

$2,888,000 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

$1,399,900

• 6210 sq ft lot that doesn’t require a water lease • 33’ concrete dock ready for floathome or boat • RV parking with hook-ups • 2 custom 100’ sheds

• Recently updated kitchen with access to private stone patio

W G NE TIN S LI

INVESTOR ALERT

$3,388,800

#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.

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COMBER, Keith July 1923 to November 2018 It is with great loss that we announce the passing of Keith Comber at the age of 95.

Beloved husband, step-dad, and “Grandpa K,” fondly remembered by friends as; “My Hero, The Big Kahuna, My Boyfriend, Keifer and Long Ball.”

Born in Montreal, Quebec. Keith passed peacefully with family at his side on November 3rd, at Kin Village. Predeceased by his mother, father, first wife, son and daughter. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce, caring step-sons Brad (Donna), and Mike (Amanda), six grand-children and a brother Doug.

Keith was a veteran in the Canadian Navy and he was put on loan to the Royal British Navy, serving four years overseas, on a Destroyer. He started his own business, Ross and Anglin Limited. He retired and came to Tsawwassen in 1979. He was an avid golfer and an honorary member of Beach Grove Golf Club. Joyce and Keith had many travel holidays which often included golfing together.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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EMPLOYMENT

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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

ROBSON, Dian Elizabeth Sydney (née Thickens) July 1943 - November 2018 Dian Elizabeth Sydney Robson (nee Thickens) peacefully passed away at the age of 75 with her loving family by her side at the Irene Thomas Hospice, Ladner BC. Dian was born in Manitoba.

She was predeceased by her parents, Sydney and Helen Thickens and niece, Melissa Russell. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband of 55 years, Lloyd (Chuck) Robson. She leaves to cherish her memory: one sister, Daphne Thickens (Kent, Curt); two brothers, Garr (Nadia) Thickens, Lyndon Thickens; two sons, Duane (Akane) Robson, Wayne (Monica) Robson; two daughters Nicole Robson, Lisa (Brad) Geary; eight grandchildren; Kaede, Andrew, Alexandra, Lauren, Jaliesa, Caitlin, Tanner, Vanessa and many nieces and nephews.

Dian’s many accomplishments, varied interests and pastimes always kept her husband busy and the rest of us in awe.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Hsia and the doctors and staff at Delta and Richmond Hospitals and the Irene Thomas Hospice for the care, kindness and support that they provided.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018, 2:00pm at Tsawwassen United Church, 693 53rd St. Delta BC, V4M 3B8.

We have loved you deeply every day, and now we will greatly miss and cherish you each and every day.

Thank you for all you gave us.

Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

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Trenant Park Pet Clinic has a cleaning position available. Exp required. Must be comfortable handling animals on occasion. Shift is 5 pm to 9 pm full time or part time.

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BRENT KELLY FARMS of Delta, B.C. is seeking an ambitious, dependable & self-starting individual.

The primary role will be maintaining cranberry fields in all aspects, such as hand weeding, weed whacking, pruning, fertilizing, and digging drains. Experience is an asset but not required.

The job is physical in nature and applicants must be willing to work extended hours if needed.

Wage is $12.65, 60 hours/week. Start date will be March 1st 2019.

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Seasonal Farm Labourers Req’d in Delta (Yet Chong Farms Inc.), $12.65/hr.

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