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MAiD showdown looming

Delta Hospice reaffirms position, which keeps it at odds with Fraser Health SANDOR GYARMATI

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Is a showdown brewing between the Delta Hospice Society and Fraser Health over medically assisted deaths?

The society has been at odds with the health region over its policy to provide Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), which is now legal in Canada, in hospices.

Delta Hospice does not want the service offered at its Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner, and although the health region hasn’t gone so far as to threaten it, at least publicly, the society could be stripped of its operating funding if MAiD isn’t provided.

The society recently put an ad in the Optimist stating its board of directors completed an engagement with Delta residents, hospice staff and volunteers, and its membership. It also conducted a professional telephone survey across the community.

“We found that opinions on MAiD varied widely across the spectrum of all groups engaged. This was also reflected in the discussion at the hospice boardroom table, and no clear consensus

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The Delta Hospice Society is opposed to providing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) at its Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner. was reached,” the society stated.

The society has decided not to recommend changing its bylaws and will continue to provide “compassionate and skilled” transfers from the local hospice facility for patients requiring any medical procedure, including MAiD. Saying they haven’t heard from the health region on the issue in a number of months, board president Jim Levin told the Optimist it means the society will be staying the course. He also said it hasn’t received an ultimatum.

“Until we hear something that makes us look

into it, the issue has been resolved from our point of view,” Levin said.

It was reported last year that the Fraser Health board of directors agreed to phase in implementation of MAiD in hospice settings throughout the health region, however, Delta Hospice Society executive director Nancy Macey at the time said it’s a procedure philosophically at odds with what’s provided in hospice care.

It’s something, she said, that could also discourage people from seeking palliative care from hospices.

The local society made a presentation to the health region and dis-

cussed options, such as an exemption from providing MAiD at the Irene Thomas Hospice, but were told that’s not an option.

“It is important for the community to know that all people have the legal option to choose MAiD to die. In Fraser Health, the procedures can be implemented in hospitals, homes and other places a person may wish. A dedicated site for patients and families for the MAiD procedure has been set up in New Westminster.

Therefore, there are not barriers to access,” Macey explained in an interview last December.

Fraser Health spokes-

person Jacqueline Blackwell said the region believes hospice is a critical part of the continuum of care and values those who provide the service.

“We understand there are controversies surrounding this legal obligation and where and how to implement this. There is no hard and fast date for hospice care. We continue to work with Delta Hospice on their concerns,” she explained.

“We need to consider how to offer it in the most patient-centered way we can as we strongly support the patient’s right to choose to access these services. We understand this is a very difficult and emotional issue for people, but we need to remember that at the core of all this is the patient, and we need to work together to find the best solution and path forward.”

Delta Hospice has a partnership with Fraser Health for funding of operations of the Irene Thomas Hospice. Delta Hospice also contributes significant funding to enhance the operations annually.

The society raised all of the $8.5 million to build the hospice and the adjacent centre for supportive care.

Body found confirmed to be missing TFN member

The body of a man located on the shore of the Tsawwassen First Nation by a dog walker last Wednesday has been confirmed to be Waylon Joe. Joe, a 36-year-old member of the Tsawwassen First Nation, was reported missing to the Delta police by his family on Aug. 18.

Joe was last seen on Aug. 13 on TFN lands.

“An extensive search was conducted after Waylon was reported

missing, spanning several weeks,” said Supt. Kelly Young, head of Delta Police Department’s investigative services. “Police were joined by the TFN community, Surrey Search & Rescue, RCMP air services and dive team, but unfortunately we were not able to locate him.

However our officers continued to work hard, pursuing a number of investigative strategies in an effort to find him.”

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Necropsy determines humpback was likely hit by a ship’s propeller IAN JACQUES

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A humpback whale found deceased last month in shallow water off the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal was likely hit by a ship’s propeller.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada released information late last week on a necropsy done on the Nov. 16 incident.

“Necropsy results from the female humpback whale are consistent with catastrophic ship strike with propeller injuries.

DFO is investigating,” stated the release.

A necropsy was also done on a killer whale calf that was found deceased near Gold River on Nov. 14. The results confirm the

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On the morning of Nov. 16, a local resident saw the humpback floating in the shallow water and reported it to fisheries officials.

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Elders from the Tsawwassen First Nation performed a cultural ceremony to send the whale onto its next journey during the late morning while waiting for fisheries officials to arrive.

In the afternoon, a coast guard hovercraft arrived to transport the whale to Sea Island where veterinary pathologist Dr. Stephen Raverty performed the necropsy.

Recent drug testing by Delta police has found toxic and potentially deadly levels of fentanyl in various street drugs, including substances not expected to contain opioids.

Based on those tests and concerns, police reached out to the Fraser Health Authority to put out a warning to drug users.

“In November we noticed an increase in sudden deaths that were suspected drug overdoses.

We had five in November, which is unusual for us,” said Insp. Guy Leeson, who oversees the department’s drug section.

“As part of our investigative work, we do testing on the drugs we are seeing and we are noticing higher concentrations of fentanyl.

Normally what we’ll see in what they term a safe street dose – if there is a safe street dose – is one to two per cent. What we are getting is as high as eight per cent. What that means is anything over two to 2.5 per cent is considered potentially fatal.”

Leeson said after talking with Fraser Health it was felt an alert was warranted

in the interest of public safety.

“Delta is kind of an anomaly in that we don’t have a concentration of street users, but what we do have is your recreational users that often use alone and that’s a concern,” he said. “So it’s important to get that message out just that if you are going to be using make sure you are not using alone and take precautions.”

Other tips provided by Fraser Health include: • If you do use alone, make a plan to have someone check on you who is prepared to call 9-1-1, give breaths and naloxone.

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Wildfire risk in Delta has risen in last decade SANDOR GYARMATI

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The wildfire risk in Delta has gone up.

That’s the warning from fire Chief Paul Scholfield who provided Delta council last week with the city’s updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan, which identifies moderate and high risk wildfire areas.

Following another fire in Burns Bog in the summer of 2016, staff recommend updating the plan.

The city got a grant from the provincial Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative Program to hire a consultant to undertake an assessment of the old plan.

“The 2018 plan was recently completed and the main takeaway is the fire risk potential has risen from low-medium in 2010 to medium-high in 2018,” explained Scholfield. “The increased rating is due to the changing climate and the reclassification of the types of trees in the bog and the watershed areas.

The trees are deemed to be a high risk for fire ignition. This increase allows us to take advantage of mitigation funding from UBCM (Union of B.C. Municipalities).”

The new plan has 36 recommendations to reduce the wildfire risk in high and moderate risk areas across the city.

The highest threats are at the perimeter of Burns Bog and within the Delta Nature Reserve, which require preventative treatment measures. Only Crown or city-owned land are eligible for provincial funding for treatment.

Scholfield noted the updated fire plan does not include private land, so education and communication for property owners will be important.

The fire chief’s report to council notes Delta’s budget only allocates $68,000

ness planning workshop, which was accepted by council. The city will also apply for a $100,000 grant to develop a fuel management plan for Delta.

Burns Bog has been the site of several serious fires, which can burn under-

ground for months in the methane-rich peat.

The last big, stubborn wildfire occurred in July of 2016. It started in an unforested area on the west side of the bog, between 76th and 80th streets, where several

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Firefighters from across the Lower Mainland and several air tankers and helicopters were mobilized to battle the stubborn blaze.

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“It was a 38-foot fishing vessel on fire that was moored to a float,” said Wilson. “No other structures were involved. The boat is a total loss.

“We are still investigating, but it does not look suspicious and we don’t have a cause as of yet, but often boat owners leave heaters on these vessels, so that may have been a cause, but we just don’t know at this point. We seem to get a call like this almost every year.”

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According to statistics released by Elections BC Monday, Delta South ranks ninth with 13,977 ballots returned from 35,273 eligible voters, which works out to 39.5 per cent.

Here are the top 10 ridings: • Saanich North and the Islands — 47 per cent • Parksville-Qualicum — 46.8 per cent • Oak Bay-Gordon Head —43.2 per cent • Courtenay-Comox — 41.8 per cent • Powell River-Sunshine Coast — 41.4 per cent • Nelson-Creston — 40.7 per cent • Kamloops-South Thompson — 39.8 per cent • Saanich South — 39.7 per cent

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Too many accidents at Tsawwassen corner Neighbours near 53A Street and 16th Avenue have seen enough, calling on city to take action IAN JACQUES

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Residents near the intersection of 53A Street and 16th Avenue in Tsawwassen have witnessed or heard more collisions than they can remember.

Now they’re calling on the City of Delta to act before someone is killed.

Peter Riverio said high speeds, poor visibility and lack of driver attention all contribute to the high number of collisions in the area.

He started a petition in June of last year and has been lobbying civic officials and the provincial Ministry of Transportation.

Another major accident last week that sent one person to hospital prompted Riverio to once again lobby Delta and contact the Optimist.

He said it was lucky that no one was killed in the latest accident, adding only the stone retaining wall on the corner house kept the vehicle from crashing into a home.

“I personally have witnessed seven near-miss

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The latest collision at the intersection of 53A Street and 16th Avenue in Tsawwassen saw this car end up against a stone retaining wall on a home’s front lawn. accidents in this intersection over the past two years. Jim [Ormesher], who lives in that corner house, has witnessed 25 to 28 near-miss accidents in the past year alone.

“The city used to have a fire hydrant at the corner but it was getting hit all the time. You would figure that if the city was going to move a fire hydrant due to high accidents, you would think they would realize

that they have a problem here.”

Angela Yamaoka’s husband was involved in the latest accident. She said the cab of a pick-up truck ended up in the driver’s side of her husband’s vehicle and pushed it into the retaining wall.

“It’s so dark and unless you know this corner and you know you have the right of way, accidents happen all the time,” she

said. “He saw the truck coming, but he couldn’t get out of the way. The street light is useless. You can’t see the double solid line.”

Riverio said when you get to the corner of the T-intersection, there is no stop sign, no crosswalk and no lights. Drivers do not follow speed limits and constantly cross over the line, he said.

“Most drivers don’t

know what to do when they come to this intersection. Most never do 20 km/h around this corner,” he said.

The morning and afternoon rush hours, according to residents, are the worst times.

When the Optimist was in the area speaking to residents last week there were four near-misses involving vehicles or pedestrians in less than half an hour.

“It is just a matter of time before there will be a fatality either driving or a pedestrian will be hit,” Riverio said.

Residents are asking Delta for better illumination, trimming the bushes on one of the corner homes so drivers have better sightlines, a marked crosswalk and a stop sign to slow down traffic.

“This all seems like a very inexpensive way to resolve this issue,” added Riverio. “This is an official City of Delta collector route and the only collector route that does not terminate with a stop sign. From what I see, this is the most unsafe collector route in all of Tsawwassen.”

Delta’s director of engineering Steven Lan said his department has reviewed all the correspondence from residents and will be coming to Delta council on Dec. 10 with recommendations.

“We certainly want to take some action, so there will be a report coming forward to council outlining both short- and longterm action,” said Lan.

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ith a 10-lane bridge looking more and more like it will never make it past the drawing board, the big question now becomes: What, if anything, is next?

Although the NDP government hasn’t come out and formally quashed the $3.5-billion Liberal megaproject, it sounds like it’s only a matter of time before that happens, leaving what has been described as B.C.’s worst bottleneck in limbo. Not long ago that would have been a massive concern as the former government’s ambitious undertaking was the only light at the end of the tunnel, but that might not be the case any longer.

In years past the Mayors’ Council wouldn’t even look at the George Massey Tunnel, calling it a provincial responsibility and leaving it out of any regional transportation plan. That stance appears to have softened — whether that’s because it’s largely a new group of mayors or because they feel they’ve got the ear of those in Victoria — which means we’re no longer in an all or nothing kind of scenario.

We’ve got new Delta Mayor George Harvie buoyed by the fact the Mayors’ Council is willing to entertain crossing ideas, we’ve got Richmond writing the province asking it to address the tunnel and we’ve got the premier and transportation minister suggesting we need a solution that fits within a regional context.

It sounds like we’re in the early days of finding an alternative to the 10-lane bridge, which immediately raises questions about what kind of crossing it will be and when it will be in place.

Discussions around the scope of the project will be crucial as it’s likely to be the only infrastructure investment in that area for generations. If we get it wrong, Deltans will be stuck with the consequences for decades. As far as timing goes, given it took about four years to get from concept to ground breaking on the bridge, and it was going to take another five years to actually build the thing, we could be talking another decade or more before we see a new crossing bring any relief.

For those stuck in tunnel traffic every day, that’s a real kick in the teeth, but if you’re looking at this from a glass half full perspective, it’s better politicians are musing about the possibilities than not having those conversations at all.

Getting into Christmas spirit is easy when out volunteering

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very year I get involved in two great causes at Christmas: the Deltassist Toy Depot and Operation Red Nose. This year is no different.

Being involved with Deltassist is very rewarding, knowing that we are helping some of the most vulnerable people in our community. Although it offers support throughout the year through many programs, from helping seniors “live in place” in their homes to feeding kids on weekends through the Starfish Backpack program, Christmas is the time most people associate with Deltassist and the Toy Depot.

The support the program receives from the community is overwhelming and greatly appreciated. I could more than fill an entire article with the people that help us deliver this program to struggling families. One that was of particular note this year was being chosen as a beneficiary of the Delta Chamber of Commerce at its Hats Off to Excellence awards dinner.

The funds raised during the silent auction were donated to Deltassist for its programs, which the agency can make go a long way. As the Deltassist board president, I had the honour of speaking on behalf of the agency, and to thank all those businesses that hold events to fundraise and collect toys for its programs.

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

It was an even more special night to be there when Lloyd Jones was named Citizen of the Year. His dedication to our community is also greatly appreciated. I have written about Jones in the past, when he was selling raffle tickets at Tsawwassen Town Centre on behalf of the Shriners.

I didn’t win the car, but I had the opportunity to chat with him for about 10 minutes. In my books, that was a better prize anyway.

My second opportunity to give back is with Operation Red Nose.

Last Saturday I had the chance to spend some time with two of our new city councillors, Alicia Guichon and Dylan Kruger, as we drove around South Delta visiting bars and restaurants and letting people know, if they had a couple of drinks, to give us a call and we’d drive them, in their own car, home.

It’s always a fun time, but it’s

that much more fun when you’re in the Rudy suit.

So if you found yourself dancing to Drive My Car with a giant reindeer last Saturday night, no, it wasn’t a hallucination, it was me. It’s awfully hot in that suit.

And I’m a terrible dancer. But the reception we received everywhere we went was so warm and inviting it makes a late night that much better. And knowing people are getting home safe, that the streets are safer as well, make it worth a late night.

So now the lights are up on the house, the tree is out of storage and being assembled, the shopping list is staring me in the face just baiting me to wait until the last minute to buy stuff. It always seems like the best presents appear when the pressure is really on. Maybe that’s what the last minute was invented for.

As you visit with family and friends this holiday season, take a little time to reflect on how fortunate we are living where we do, and how special our community is, thanks to a lot of volunteers.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Brad Sherwin, MBA is a longtime resident of South Delta, and has almost 30 years’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He teaches marketing at Douglas College, coaches hockey goalies and is president of the board of directors at Deltassist.

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Letters

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Don’t expect immediate relief once composter is enclosed

Editor: I have been following the saga of the East Ladner composting facility since the nauseous odour caused a severe public nuisance several years ago.

While the intensity of odour has attenuated since the protein feedstock was reduced, the facility is still adversely affecting part of Ladner and can still be considered to be a public nuisance. As such it is remarkable that neither the City of Delta nor Metro Vancouver has been able to regulate it effectively.

As reported in the Optimist and at a recent public information meeting, the owner is proposing to construct and operate an enclosed facility that it claims will eliminate the odour problem. I attended the open house on Nov. 13 and came away with mixed conclusions.

According to the Optimist, Delta council is cooperating with this initiative by issuing a building permit

The owner proposes to enclose most of the facility and pump the odourous interior air through a biofilter to remove the odour.

The composting process will be enhanced by a mechanical rotator system.

However, the composting process will remain aerobic, so a lot of fresh air will be required to maintain the oxygen level inside the enclosure.

The composting rate and the odour intensity will depend on the nature of the feedstock and the air flow rate.

The air will still be discharged to the atmosphere through an uncovered biofilter located outside the enclosure. The intensity of the odour emitted from the facility will depend on the efficacy of the biofilter.

According to the owner’s consultant, the process works effectively at other locations and is a proven technology. However it is based on two biological unit processes (decompo-

sition and the absorption by biologic growth on the filter medium), and these vary with the site conditions and feedstock.

In particular, the filter efficiency will depend on ambient temperature and rainfall, and these differ here from those in California.

In response to my questions on this, the consultant noted that no bench testing has been done to determine appropriate reaction rate constants for a facility in Ladner. Thus I conclude the odour control system will likely work effectively under steady conditions; but it will likely take some time to tune the odour removal system in the prototype facility — perhaps as much as one or two years.

Thus I would caution residents of East Ladner not to expect immediate and consistent relief from odours when the facility is enclosed in 2020.

Steve Graham

Kindness at checkout makes man cry

Editor: I wanted to share this warm and good citizen story with you.

This past week my mom and dad were shopping at the Safeway at Scott Road and 72nd Avenue. My mom was standing with my dad at the cashier as he was loading his groceries onto the runner to have them scanned by the cashier. My mom has dementia and had a teddy bear with her in her arms.

A woman standing behind them in line took

the time to talk to my mom and acknowledge her teddy bear she was holding and showed interest in my mom. Then this woman noticed my dad was unloading the groceries from the runner back into the buggy.

She asked him what he was doing. My dad forgot his wallet at home and had to put the groceries back to drive home to get his wallet. The woman said she wanted to pay for their groceries.

My dad declined her

offer but she said she wanted to do so and said, “Merry Christmas.”

The groceries were approximately $60. My dad started to cry as he was in disbelief that there were people like this woman around who care and took the time to pay attention.

He was truly grateful and wished he got her name. We need more citizens like this woman in the world to make our days brighter.

Cheryl Trampleasure

Councillors getting benefit before end of service

Editor: Re: Council puts an end to golden handshake, Nov. 22 The correct term for this golden handshake, as it’s become known, is actually an “end of service benefit.”

Hopefully everyone read the whole article as I see that even though Jeannie Kanakos ($34,199), Bruce McDonald ($48,978) and Lois Jackson ($124,153)

are not at the end of their service, they are taking these amounts which taxpayers did not approve.

Is this not fraud? Do these people not have a conscience?

Councillors get paid $50,470 a year plus expenses for a part-time job. I also notice that Jackson got appointed as Delta council’s representative to the Metro

Vancouver board where she let her name stand for chair, which would have paid her an additional $77,474. She wasn’t elected to the position (which she held from 2006 to 2011) so she’ll only get $387 for a meeting up to four hours and $775 for longer meetings.

Tilly Marxreiter Former Richmond Councillor

Trustees should follow council’s lead on meeting venues

Editor: Thank you to Mayor George Harvie and his council for moving some of their scheduled council meetings to North Delta.

The format of their meetings encourages Delta residents to come 30

minutes early to be added to that agenda. Once on the agenda, Delta residents can address the entire council in person during an official meeting.

I am hopeful our Delta school trustees will soon follow suit with these two

very important ideas for their official meetings. It would allow all Delta residents to more easily communicate directly with our locally elected school officials in the form of a documented public meeting.

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DON’T GET

SCAMMED With fraudsters everywhere, local experts offer advice to keep you safe.

Ian Jacques ijacques@delta-optimist.com

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raud happens in many different and ingenious ways.

It’s through cyberattacks on our computers and emails, through our bank accounts and our cell phones. No one is immune from being targeted and it’s only going to get worse.

“People are, for the most part, getting away with it and it’s profitable, so why should people stop?” asks Const. Dustin Classen, a member of the economic and technical crime unit of the Delta Police Department.

“Most people probably don’t hear the extent of it. Delta has 100,000 people and once a week there is a fraud reported in your Crime Beat that you guys are aware of, but how many go unreported or how many attempts are there?”

He says people need to be aware of the warning signs so if an attempt is made by a scammer, they’re prepared to deal with it.

Common scams

Classen says there are many common ones that consistently pop up on the radar of DPD investigators, including the omnipresent Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) scam.

“It’s always prevalent. There are a lot of people who are not aware of our tax system or have just moved to Canada or haven’t taken the time to understand a very complex system, so there are a lot of potential victims out there that will get scammed by it,” he says.

“CRA will never ask for money or ask for money through Bitcoin or gift cards.”

One of the bigger scams that’s likely underreported, according to Classen, involves pyramid schemes.

A pyramid scheme is an arrangement in which participants recruit others with returns given to early participants using money contributed by later ones. They only make money by recruiting more participants.

Classen says the scheme has been called “Women helping Women” and “Pay it forward” and referred to as “The Cloud’ or “Gifting Circle.”

Payment is strictly in cash and referred to as a gift. Participants are often required or encouraged to use an alias. Those involved are often recruited by friends, family or co-workers and presenters often claim they’ve checked with authorities who have confirmed it’s legal, even though it’s not.

“People are, for the most part, getting away with it and it’s profitable, so why should people stop?”

– Constable Dustin Classen “Lots of people have a false understanding of how these work and we have to correct that in people,” Classen says. “There are a ton of victims – a lot of people don’t get money – and also the criminal justice system moves slowly, so even if you see an arrest and a suspect is out on bail, it is still illegal because he will be going to court and he will be going to jail. This is not a victimless crime.

“We are not immune to any of these because we are sleepy Delta,” says Classen. “In the case of pyramid schemes, they flow between populations and hopscotch through many jurisdictions across the Lower Mainland, which can make them complicated files to investigate.”

Business email compromise is another big one hurting companies in Delta. This happens when a fraudster convinces a business to send a large sum of money to a third party account.

The fraudster impersonates business staff by compromising or spoofing their email and then directs accounting staff or clients of the business to send large wire transfers.

Recent Delta investigations

• In September 2017, an accountant for a Delta business received an email request from her boss to transfer $190,000 to a Hong Kong business account. The accountant made the transfer, but then realized her boss’ email was spoofed. The conclusion: the wire transfer was recalled.

• In November 2017, suspects gained access to a local company’s email service, began impersonating the accountant and made contact with a company client, providing it with a new deposit account. The client then wired $40,000

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to the suspect’s account. The conclusion: the $40,000 was transferred overseas and not recovered.

• In February 2018, a local business had its email either compromised or spoofed, with fraudsters redirecting a $25,000 payment from a client. The conclusion: the money was not recovered.

How to protect your business

• Be wary of unexpected emails requesting urgent wire transfers or account changes • Look closely at the email address • Watch out for suddenly poor or awkward English in emails • For any payment account changes, require a two-step verification (email and confirm by phone to a known phone number) • Consider implementing security tokens • Limit your personal and business information you post online (fraudsters research) • Maintain your computer systems (anti-virus and other software updated) and have them periodically reviewed by IT specialists.

Always report the scam to authorities

“You have to get past the shame if you have been a victim and targeted,” says Classen. “We can’t investigate if we don’t know about it. I think it’s estimated about maybe five per cent of fraud victims actually report.

“If you have had your debt card skimmed and your account has been accessed, how many people report that to the police? I bet hardly any. The point is a lot of people don’t even think about reporting to police.

They go to the bank, get their money back and problem solved. Well, if we don’t find out about these things, we can’t figure out who is doing it and the scams and frauds just grow and grow.”

Top: Debit and Credit card information being hacked. Above: Experts say using safe guards or locks for your computer will help in securing personal information.

worse, sometimes they will lock the user’s computer and demand ransom to get back into their computer.

They will also rifle through files looking for passwords and any sort of financial or banking info they can use to outright steal.”

The takeaway here, says Morrison, is that no one should ever let anyone they don’t know access their computer remotely.

“If you think you have a virus of some sort, call a known provider like Best Buy or Delta Geeks,” he says. “Install an antivirus like Norton and if your computer has been locked or similar, it usually can be saved by an expert. Don’t pay.”

Tsawwassen’s Neville Le What the experts say Page has recently retired as a Tsawwassen’s Craig Morrison financial crime investigator for is a director at a multi-national If you receive unsolicited American Express. He worked computer systems firm and has pressure, say from CRA, or for the past 20 years in the a long background in dealing with viruses and computer field and prior to that was with an offer perhaps from a crime, which is a common way company you are not deal- the RCMP where for two dehackers gain access to your vital cades he specialized in financial ing with, then check it out.” crime investigations. personal information.

“Scammers buy ads, misleading One of the frauds that came – Neville LePage sites that look like real comup regularly in his last few years puter service companies or domains that are very with the banks was the gift card scam. close to the real ones with the goal of re-directing “The reason it came to the banks’ attention was the victim to give up access to their computer,” says that people would use their credit cards to buy gift Morrison. “The scammer will then sell ‘service.’ Even cards and then the information is then supplied to

somebody and the customer would be on the hook for the purchase,” says Le Page.

“The other one was the CRA (Canadian Revenue Agency) scam and another one was someone would get an email supposedly from their boss asking them to buy gift cards and the result was always the same – someone used their credit card to buy gift cards and then was on the hook for the purchase.”

Le Page says an ounce of prevention is definitely worth it.

“If you receive unsolicited pressure, say from CRA, or an offer perhaps from a company you are not dealing with, then check it out. A quick Google query will let you know pretty quickly that something is wrong.

“It could also be phoning the Delta police, who are a great police force by the way. Tell them you received this call and you think it might be a scam and they can say this is what you should or should not do.

Fraud is not reported as often as it happens. When people are a victim of this they might feel embarrassed and think the police can’t do anything about this, but the police can be a very effective resource when it comes to combatting fraud, but they have to know about it.”

Le Page says another tip is to ensure all financial documents, like credit card statements, are received electronically versus through Canada Post.

“My apartment in Tsawwassen was hit and the mailboxes were broken into, so electronic correspondence is not as vulnerable as hard copy mail correspondence. Everyone should also shred their personal documents before recycling them.”

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Paton says legitimate farmers should get option to build up

MLA wants bill amended to accommodate large farm families SANDOR GYARMATI

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The province needs to consider large, multigenerational farm families, says Delta South MLA Ian Paton.

The Liberal agriculture critic said he’s heard from farm families that changes are needed to a bill that would restrict the maximum size of a home on Agricultural Land Reserve property to 5,400 square

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Homes like this 22,000-square-foot mansion at No. 4 Road and Steveston Highway in Richmond won’t be allowed under new provincial regulations. feet.

Farmland being used by speculators looking to build mansions, without intent of farming the land, has been a hot button issue, especially in Richmond where property owners, for the most part, have successfully lobbied city council not to impose more restrictive limits.

Now that the province has introduced stricter limits, Paton, who is generally supportive of the legislation, said an exception should be added to allow some homes to be built higher on the same footprint.

“I went to a meeting with 400 South Asian farmers who were very, very upset about the home size issue. The

main thing is that I’m totally against these megahomes that they let crop up in Richmond over the years. It’s quite disgusting, 25,000-square-foot homes and bigger situated right in the middle of farms. These are non-farmers,” he told the Optimist.

“What we brought forward as an amendment was an even smaller footprint, so they’d be taking up less farmland with the footprint of the house, then they could go up to three floors above that.”

Noting legitimate farmers can still apply to the Agricultural Land Commission for variances, Agriculture Minister Lana Popham said what Paton is proposingis, at the end of the day, even bigger

homes on farmland.

“It was put forward as an amendment but we had been very clear that 500 square metres was the total non-farmers could build on farmland and he (Paton) suggested 350 square metres but to build up, which would actually allow for 700 square metres of living space. We really made the decision that it should be 500 square metres total because of the issue of affordability. We don’t want speculators who aren’t farmers building larger homes and making those farms out of reach for new or young farmers in the future,” she said.

“If you’re not a farmer, you’re stuck at 5,400 square feet, and if you are a farmer, and you have multi-generational needs, one of the things we worked on in the legislation over the last year is how do you support those farmers. We’ve created a pathway for those farmers to go to the Agricultural Land Commission to have bigger homes because we recognize sometimes you need bigger homes.”

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$15,000 worth of donations,” says The Wexford’s manager Matthew Jackson. “It’s a chance to be generous and get a little something in return.”

The community is invited to bring donations of new, unwrapped toys, new child/baby/teen pyjamas, or cash for the Christmas Toy Drive and Food Hamper program. In exchange, they’ll receive a 12-14 lb turkey and the joy of having helped families in need throughout Delta this Christmas.

The Wexford team has organized carollers, hot chocolate, fresh doughnuts, and more to entertain drivers while they cruise towards the drop zone.

“We’ve got 500 turkeys to give away and are hoping to see

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Tomorrow night in Ladner will feature a new Christmas tradition followed by one that’s been around for more than 40 years.

The Ladner Rotary Club is inviting the whole community to enjoy its inaugural Christmas Tree Lighting event in Memorial Park from 4 to 7 p.m.

After co-sponsoring the Ladner Rotary Splash Park with the City of Delta, which attracted thousands during the summer, Ladner Rotarians are hoping the play area in Memorial Park will attract many more for the festive season as club members will light it up with two 65-foot trees as well as decorate the adjacent gazebo area.

The lighting of the trees will be at 5:15 p.m.

by Rotary Club of Ladner president Kerry-Lynne Findlay and Delta Mayor George Harvie. The event

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Carol ships will sail into Ladner Harbour on Friday and Saturday nights. will also include a visit from Santa, who will pose for photos with kids at the adjacent Reach building. There will also be live music, craft tables, a Santa mailbox and refreshments.

Following that event the carol ships will sail into Ladner Harbour at 7:15 p.m. The decorated boat parade and caroling takes place at the government dock at the foot of Elliott Street.

Marie Webber, who coordinates the caroling, said Ladner Gospel Assembly carolers have been singing at the event for more than 40 years.

Joining the carolers this year will be Alistair Milne and his family.

Ray Webber will share a Christmas story and there will be candy canes and hot chocolate for all.

The carol ships return on Saturday at 7:15 p.m.

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The Wexford general manager Matthew Jackson and recreation coordinator Diane James are inviting the community to their turkey drive-thru for Deltassist this Saturday.

Trade donation for a turkey in fundraiser for Deltassist IAN JACQUES

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South Deltans have an opportunity to get a free turkey while also helping out those in need.

From 1 to 4 p.m. this Saturday, residents are invited to bring donations for the Deltassist Toy Depot and Christmas hamper program to The Wexford seniors’ community and in exchange they’ll take home a 12- to 15-pound frozen turkey.

Without ever leaving their vehicles, participants will enjoy hot chocolate, games and live music by the Caminando Carollers and Angelus Singers. Santa Claus will stop by their car for a visit and an elf will even deliver warm mini donuts.

Once they arrive at the front door of The Wexford, a team member

will accept their donation of an unwrapped toy, new children’s pajamas or cash through their vehicle window in exchange for a turkey, complete with cooking instructions and bonus treats.

The Wexford will have 500 turkeys to give out and hopes to raise $15,000 in toys, pajamas and cash.

For more than 30 years Deltassist has worked with community partners to make Christmas special for families in need. Last year 700 families were assisted through the social services agency’s holiday programs.

The Wexford general manager Matthew Jackson said they’re hoping the community will really get behind the new fundraising event.

“We wanted to give something back to the community in some

kind of festive way,” said Jackson. “This was one of the ideas that we floated around. When we were in contact with Deltassist, we understand that there was a need for pajamas and kids’ toys, so we came up with an event where people could come through our property in a fast manner, so we’re going to give this a try and hopefully get a ton of donations and toys to help out Deltassist.”

Jackson said Bria is purchasing all of the turkeys through one of its suppliers.

“Century Group and Bria are really big about giving back,” he said. “It’s going to be three hours of chaos, but we’re hoping for a cool event.”

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Pneuma Church is looking to Give this Christmas Away.

For the third straight year, the Ladner church based out of the Delta Manor Education Centre is hosting an event where participants can pick up a pair of specially designed food and gift baskets and then gift them to someone they know.

“We started off the first year with 150 gift baskets.

Last year we did 300 and this year we are going to have at least 400,” said lead pastor Andreas Basson.

“Christmas is one of the loneliest times for some people, people who have lost a loved one, elderly people who don’t have family. We want people to know that they are loved and that we care about them.”

Basson said the first gift basket will include nicer articles like chocolate, smoked salmon, Brie cheese and popcorn.

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Pneuma Church lead pastor Andreas Basson is looking to share the love this holiday season.

“That’s a gift basket for someone that you know that you just want them to know that someone cares and loves them,” he said.

“Last year we delivered one to a neighbor and they were at the point of committing suicide because they felt so alone and the gift basket and the card spoke towards that specific need. We have people who have definite needs, so that second basket will have all food, potatoes, ham, etc. for a family in need with food for a few days.”

All of the food and items for the two baskets will be

purchased by the church and packaged by members of the congregation available for pick-up starting at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16 when the church puts on its Christmas production. Those that can’t be on hand then can pick up on Friday, Dec. 21.

“All people have to do is contact us and say I want gift basket A or gift basket B and we put them all together along with wrapping paper and a card and they just pick them up,” he said. “You can then decide how you want to deliver them, whether you want to sign the card or be anonymous.”

The program is not exclusive to Ladner as the church has congregations in 11 Lower Mainland communities.

“We also encourage people to add a few items, like toys, something to personalize it a bit more,” Basson said.

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There’s a Ladner connection to this year’s Vancouver Police Canine Calendar.

Each year, the Vancouver Police Department selects a child that has benefited from the outstanding care and services provided by BC Children’s Hospital.

This year that child is Ladner’s Noah Nilausen.

“My husband works for the Vancouver police and every year we know a child is featured in the calendar. The canine unit approached us because it is pretty well known within the unit that we have been through a lot at Children’s Hospital the past few years,” said Noah’s mom Chelsea.

Noah was born severely pre-mature weighing barely more than a pound, so he spent seven months

in the neo-natal intensive care unit at BC Women’s Hospital.

“So obviously we feel super grateful to BC Women’s and Children’s Hospital because without them, their care and support we know Noah would not have survived.”

Chelsea said the family has endured much since Noah, who is now three, was born.

“He had a lot of close calls and we knew before

he was born he might not make it, so we feel very fortunate due to the treatment he received he is here today,” she added.

“He sees 13 specialists at Children’s on a regular basis and has ongoing issues. We are frequent visitors here. A lot of people associate spending time in hospital as a scary thing, but we have always felt like it is our home away from home. We feel very comfortable here, and

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know many of the staff in the different wards.”

Another reason why the family felt it was important to be a part of the calendar was to raise awareness of the good work being done at both hospitals.

All proceeds from the sale of the calendars go to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and the BC Cancer Foundation.

The calendars sell out each year. Last year the project raised $32,000.

Find out more about the project at: https:// www.vancouverpolicefoundationstore.com/ product/2019-vpdk9-calendar/.

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Community

RETIREMENT. LIVING!

Browsing has given way to a more purposeful approach

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

Back in the day, shopping was an all-day affair.

The girlfriends and I would meet at the mall.

We wouldn’t have had much of a sense of what we were looking for, and our purses weren’t exactly bursting with cash.

Never mind. We would amble around anyway, oohing and aahing at the sweaters on the mannequins and the shoes in the windows.

We would try on a gazillion pairs of jeans and cords, sling purses over our shoulders and admire ourselves in the mirror.

Back in the day — and by that, I mean pre-

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marriage, pre-children and pre-mortgage — the girlfriends and I would meet at the mall pretty much every weekend. The morning done, we would convene in a restaurant, order fries and Cokes and applaud each other’s purchases. And when our less-than-nutritious snack was consumed, we’d go out and amble again.

I mention this because we are thick in the middle of shopping season, and because my relationship with the mall is, well, somewhat different than it used to be.

I do not spend the day there. I do not try on six pairs of cords, let alone a ga-zillion. I do not stop for fries and a Coke.

And I never amble around.

I park, walk quickly to a store that’s been identified well in advance, and hastily look for what I came for.

“Can I help you?” the clerk will ask. “Or are you just browsing?”

“Not browsing,” I will say. “I am looking for a black sweater with long

sleeves, silver buttons and a V neck. Medium. And no more than $39.99.”

This is what happens when you have things going on in your life. Sure, back in the day I had things going on in my life, but let’s just say, they were different types of things.

I spent hours painting my toenails, watching American Bandstand and chatting on the phone with the girlfriends. I did not spend hours grocery shopping, vacuuming, banking, ironing, cooking, weeding and commuting to and from work.

When I go Christmas shopping, I take what you might call a purposeful approach.

I plot my route. I plot my budget. I take a list that says: three paperback children’s books, one dozen Titleist golf balls, one grey hoodie with navy lining and four packages of wrapping paper, gold, silver or green.

If I’m not in and out of the mall in 15 minutes, I won’t be on top of my game.

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Earthwise honours volunteers vital to non-profit’s operations

Earthwise Society hosted a volunteer appreciation tea last month to wrap up the season and to recognize the valuable contributions its volunteers make.

Volunteers mingled, shared ideas and snacked on treats provided by Thrifty Foods, Monte Cristo Bakery, Meridian Farm Market and Cobs Bread.

From tending the garden to running the farm store, volunteers perform many essential tasks that are crucial to daily operations. They assist with growing and harvesting, greet visitors at special events, and reach out to help others stay active and healthy.

Volunteers often find ways to share their own knowledge and interests with others as they pursue special projects at the Earthwise Garden.

Carpenters, naturalists, artists and teachers have all contributed to helping Earthwise serve the community.

Earthwise Society focuses on a wide range of community sustainability issues, and offers programs related to environmental awareness and education, food security and mental health. All the programs rely on volunteer support.

Volunteers agree that lending a hand at Earthwise can be rewarding.

“I really enjoy my

Getting prepared Delta students in grades 10 to 12 can learn about emergency preparedness at a one-day program in January.

They will receive first aid certification, learn how to put together an emergency kit and earn up to 14 hours of volunteer time.

This program is offered

by Ladner Pioneer Library in partnership with the City of Delta, Delta Fire and Emergency Services, Delta School District, Delta Police Department, BC Emergency Health Services, Delta Firefighter’s Charitable Society and BC Ambulance Services.

The program is set for Friday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact Sylvia Hampton at sylvia.hampton@fvrl. bc.ca or call 604-594-8155.

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time volunteering at the Earthwise Garden,” says long-time volunteer Leslie Gray. “There is something therapeutic about working in a garden, and I like knowing that I’m giving back to an organization that I believe in so much.”

For more information about volunteering, contact 604-946-9828 or info@ earthwisesociety.bc.ca.

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Earthwise hosted a volunteer appreciation tea last month.

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Beautiful ending

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Like many of you, I can’t believe that it’s already the end of the year. So what can you do to make this December one you won’t forget? December represents the end pages on your 2018 chapter. Let’s take a moment and think about this.

Sometimes we allow things that needed to be settled this year to roll into next year’s story. We allow loose ends to be left untied, and many times those loose ends fill major pages in our next year. If you take some time and make some hard decisions now, it might be one of the best gifts you give yourself this season.

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ful ending to 2018 which will propel you into new beginnings.

For me this year has been full of adventures, challenges, breakthroughs and also heartache. That’s life, my friends. How you want this chapter to end, you get to decide. The pen is in your hand and God will give you the strength and ability to write. So maybe take some time, read your bible, pray and close this year well.

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Around Town Tell us about your display

Are you going all out on your Christmas lights display this year?

If so, please let us know so we can share it with the rest of the community. Please email editor@delta-optimist.com with your address and a brief description of your display by Monday, Dec. 10. We will publish our annual list of South Delta’s decorated homes in our Thursday, Dec. 13 edition.

VSO show in Tsawwassen

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents A Traditional Christmas on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at South Delta Baptist Church in Tsawwassen. A beloved holiday tradition, the concert will feature heartwarming music associated with Christmas, carols and plenty of audience singalongs.

Breakfast with Santa

The City of Delta is hosting A Morning with Santa at the South Delta Recreation Centre on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The event features breakfast, photos with Santa Claus, crafts, skating and more. Cost is $10.50 per person (free for children under one year). Tickets available at Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre, South Delta Recreation Centre and Ladner Leisure Centre.

Red Nosers at the ready

Operation Red Nose has returned to get party goers home safely again this holiday season. Hosted locally by the Delta Gymnastics Society, the program sees teams of volunteers pick up guests, and their vehicles, and drive them home safely. The service is being offered on Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 31. Call 604-9430460 to request a ride.

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

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Lipstick Project expands to Delta Charity provides hair, massage and nail services to those with health challenges IAN JACQUES

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The Lipstick Project is looking to bring a touch of care and dignity to those in need in South Delta.

The Lipstick Project is small Greater Vancouver charity that provides free, professional hair, massage and nail services to men, women and children facing significant health challenges.

In its fifth year of service, donations and support from Lower Mainland communities has empowered the North Shorebased charity to reach 655 men, women and children.

Almost entirely volunteer run and operated, The Lipstick Project exists to provide dignity, respite, and practical and compassionate care to people who are facing some of the hardest times of their lives.

“It was founded by myself and a group of friends in response to a personal experience I had at the North Shore Hospice,” said executive director Leigh Schumann.

“We currently have 66 active volunteers who visit 10 partner locations across Metro Vancouver to deliver services on a bi-weekly basis.”

The Lipstick Project has recently started a partnership with the Delta Stroke Recovery Society to provide manicures and hand

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Volunteers provide professional services through The Lipstick Project, which is expanding to Delta. massages for the society’s 50 members and their spouses/partners.

“They reached out to us.

We had an existing relationship with the North Shore Stroke Recovery Society, which has been going really well, so I think from word of mouth, Delta picked it up and reached out and requested we start working together to serve their community,” she

said.

The goal now is to get the required nail techs, massage therapists, RMTs, reiki practitioners, healing touch practitioners and reflexology practitioners in place as well as a general volunteer to organize things on site.

“This is our first time reaching out into Delta.

We are very excited to come into Delta and get to

work,” she said.

Those wishing to volunteer for the program can

do so by emailing: volunteers@thelipstickproject. ca for more details.

Delta Music Makers will be making holiday music

The beautiful sounds of the Delta Music Makers will soon be heard all around town.

The concert band is celebrating its 35th year with three concerts during the festive season: • Sunday, Dec. 9, 2 p.m., McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner. Entry fee is $9 charged by McKee to include wine and cheese afterwards.

• Tuesday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m., Ladner Community Centre. Joint gig with Delta Music Makers, Delta Idols and Delta Concert Band.

• Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m., KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. No entry fee, but donations gratefully

accepted by KinVillage.

The Music Makers are known for their audiencefriendly repertoire, instrumental features, vocal soloist and audience participation.

“It is so nice to meet someone on the street who says, ‘Oh, you’re that conductor guy’ and it’s accompanied by a laugh or smile,” says conductor Curt Jantzen, founder of the Delta Music Makers.

“This is the effect we love to see. Our audiences tell us that our Christmas music is not only enjoyable but also memoryprovoking, bringing back good memories from younger years.”

The band will perform

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Curt Jantzen and the Delta Music Makers are shown performing at Vancouver International Airport. some new Christmas medleys and themes, the Winter Games theme from the Calgary Olympics, various solo features with assistant conductor Margaret Behenna on

vocals, and even a couple of lively and fun nonChristmas tunes, such as Sound of Music as a vocal feature.

The audience will enjoy clapping along with the

Radetsky March and singing lustily with the famous Christmas Singalong.

The two Sunday concerts will involve the Delta Music Makers performing a 90-minute concert with intermission. The Tuesday, Dec. 11 evening will include a short Music Makers performance, several Delta Idol soloists, a short set by the Delta Concert Band and a singalong grand finale.

The Music Makers would also like you to mark your calendars for the 15th edition of Ladner Bandfest on June 1 and 2, 2019, when 19 concert bands will descend on Memorial Park for two days of free performances.

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The Delta Choral Society presented Celebrate the Season at South Delta Baptist Church last Saturday. The society’s four choirs — Delta Community Choir, Delta Chamber Choir, Delta Youth Choir and Delta Children’s Choir — all performed during a pair of concerts, one in the afternoon and the other in the evening. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

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Tsawwassen’s Cameron Thomson drives the ladies wild as Sir Lancelot in Metro Theatre’s production of King Arthur’s Court.

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Tsawwassen actor Cameron Thomson is set to star in Metro Theatre’s Christmas panto production of King Arthur’s Court.

Thomson plays Sir Lancelot, who is described as a very, very French young man who drives the ladies of the court wild with desire. He is one of a group of funny Knights of the Round Table.

King Arthur’s Court is a story using song and dance to tell the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

Borrowing from Camelot and Monty Python and the Holy Grail, it features Young Arthur meeting Merlin. As Arthur matures he meets Guinevere and subsequently forms the Knights of the Round Table.

There is also a firebreathing dragon (with

throat problems) and the “Dame” — a man dressed as a woman — the mainstay of any panto. Mrs. Baker is the castle cook (not a good one) and has a few malfunctions in the kitchen.

A cast of 28 singers, dancers and actors brings the show to life in medieval costumes.

Thomson began acting in Grade 8 in a South Delta Secondary production of Annie. He was also in the Tsawwassen high school’s productions of The Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast and Alice in Wonderland.

“Acting, singing and dancing defined my time at high school as I was in all but one of the productions in my time there,” he said.

After high school he fulfilled a childhood dream of acting on the Metro Theatre stage in a pantomime playing Robin

Hood in Robin Hood and Marion.

The Metro cast is collecting coffee and tea donations that will go to the Ladner Legion.

The Legion calls the many community meetings it has round tables and advertises them as such, so the Knights of the Pantomime Table are helping out their fellow military with donations of the popular beverages.

The show runs Dec. 14 to Jan. 5 at the Metro Theatre, 1370 Marine Dr. SW, Vancouver. Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m. while there are nine matinees at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $28 for adults and $18 for children for the evening shows and $32 for adults and $20 for children for the matinee shows.

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Pilots and firefighters don’t have to be men, nor do kindergarten teachers and nurses have to be women.

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Nick Chambers, lead researcher with the initiative, has travelled the world to share his research, which revealed children establish career gender stereotypes very early on, by the age of seven in many cases, and if exposed to real people in the workforce are more readily able to change their views.

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The following week members of the workforce, including a male nurse, female scientist, female police officer, female pilot and male kindergarten teacher, talked to the students and answered questions about the careers that are quite clearly open to both genders.

“We’re trying to bring learning to life. We’re showing how what they’re

learning in school is all highly relevant, whether it’s science or history, and by meeting adults who use those for their job, it makes learning even fun,” Chambers told the Optimist.

He said adults should not be providing career advice in primary schools but instead focus on broadening horizons and raising aspirations to give children a wide range of

experiences.

“There are a range of attributes, skills and behaviours that can be encouraged in this early stage of a child’s life that will leave them in the best possible position as they begin their transitions to secondary education and to future life,” Chambers stated.

Hawthorne teacher Rosemary Harris said the goal is to make kids understand the world is really open for them.

The Industry Training Authority (ITA) and the Delta School District brought the program to Hawthorne. The ITA’s Lisa Ayton said only 15 per cent of young people entering the trades are females, another area that should change.

“Exercises like this can really break stereotypes for girls, but also for boys who may want to choose a career in something like being a nurse,” Ayton said.

“So we want to open up and broaden their ideals,” she said.

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Delta Hospice Society’s annual Celebration of Life Tree is a meaningful seasonal tradition in Delta.

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Public Hearing - Monday, December 10, 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: Monday, December 10, 2018 Time: 7:00 pm Place: Kennedy Seniors’ Recreation Centre Main Hall 11760 88 Avenue Delta, BC V4C 3C5 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 12:00 pm on Monday, December 10, 2018.

Project No. 1 Application for Rezoning (LU008563) Location: 11719 85A Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Ranjit Pataria Telephone: 604.313.8648 Proposal: Application for 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. 7808 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject property from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) to Single Detached MAP NO. 1 Residential 7 (RS7) in order to allow a FILE NO. LU008563 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: Rachael Ward – 604.952.3153 Web Location: November 19, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.05 Project No. 2 Application for Rezoning (LU008750) Location: 7931 117A Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2 Applicant: Gurpreet Saini Telephone: 778.708.1745 Proposal: Application for 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. 7813 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 MAP NO. 2 of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No FILE NO. LU008750 secondary suites are proposed.

Staff Contact: Nick Danford – 604.946.3201 Web Location: November 19, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.07 Project No. 3 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU007907) Location: 7400 112 Street, and adjacent 20.7 m2 portion of Delta-owned land, as shown outlined in bold on MAPS NO. 3A and 3B Applicant: Tars Malhi Telephone: 604.614.0565 Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision of 7400 112 Street, and a 20.7 m2 portion of Delta-owned land, and development of two residential lots.

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To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” by rezoning the subject properties from Single Detached Residential 2 (RS2) to Single Detached Residential 5 (RS5) 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.

Development Variance Permit LU007907 To vary the following provisions in the “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017”: • Section 7.3.1 by reducing the front yard landscaping requirement from not less than 50 percent of the front yard to not less than 46 percent of the front yard for proposed Lot 1 and not less than 35 percent of the front yard for proposed Lot 2.

• Section 7.3.2 by removing the requirement for a new tree to be planted in the front yard of each newly-created lot, for both proposed lots.

Proposed Road Dedication and Disposition of Lands: The project involves a land exchange, as shown on MAP 3B, that would include the disposition of a 20.7 m2 portion of Delta-owned land, which will be consolidated with 7400 112 Street, in exchange for a 20.7 m2 road dedication by the applicant, which would provide for future road improvements. Additional Delta-owned land will also be dedicated as road in connection with this proposal. The proposed disposition of Delta land will be the subject of a separate Notice of Proposed Property Disposition.

Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro – 604.952.3163

MAP No. 3B

Web Location: November 26, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Project No. 4 Application for Official Community Plan Amendment (North Delta Development Permits for Form and Character – P18-07) Location: All lands within North Delta, City of Delta Applicant: City of Delta Telephone: 604.946.3395 Proposal: The City of Delta is proposing to amend “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” by eliminating the North Delta Development Permit Area for Intensive Residential Development (ND14). This amendment would eliminate the requirement for a development permit for form and character of new single detached and duplex dwellings in North Delta, as well as significant additions to existing single detached and duplex dwellings in North Delta.

The elimination of the North Delta Development Permit Area for Intensive Residential Development (ND14) would result in a more streamlined process, including reduced time and fees, and it would be less prescriptive in terms of design. It would also make the process for single detached and duplex residential development in North Delta consistent with other urban areas in the City.

If Council approves the removal of the North Delta Development Permit Area for Intensive Residential Development (ND14), all single detached dwellings and duplexes in North Delta would continue to be regulated by “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017”. “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” applies to all lands within the City of Delta.

The Celebration of Life Tree is at the Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner. of the most difficult times of the year for those whose loved one has died or is unwell. It is a time when families gather and celebrate together. This may bring up painful memories of the person who is no longer present or able to join in the festivities.

For the past 25 years, the Delta Hospice Society has displayed a Celebration of Life Tree where the community is given the opportunity to honour and remember the life of someone who has died or to commemorate someone unwell.

A tribute card is available on which to write a person’s name and/or a special message, which is then placed on the tree or mantel. Another card may be taken home as a

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“Placing a tribute on the tree becomes symbolic of the love and memories that we carry in our heart, and helps us to remember the experiences we share or have shared,” said Nancy Macey, executive director of the Delta Hospice Society.

The community is invited to drop by the Centre for Supportive Care (4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner) between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. until Dec. 31.

Centre volunteers will be present to listen to people who wish to share memories.

Donations are appreciated, but they are not required.

For more information, call 604-948-0660 or visit www.deltahospice.org.

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“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7815 To remove the North Delta Development Permit Area for Intensive Residential Development (ND14) in order to move towards a more streamlined approach to regulating single detached and duplex residential development, which is consistent across all of Delta’s communities.

Staff Contact: Laura Ryan – 604.946.3395 Web Location: November 19, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.06 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected from Tuesday, November 27, 2018 to Monday, December 10, 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

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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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The Canadian Lifeboat Institution recognized Dave Deckert, general manager of Sunbury Cedar, at its Christmas dinner at Beach Grove Golf Club late last month. Sunbury Cedar donated a small office building that was erected in Ladner Harbour Park beside the lifeboat station by volunteers from Tsawwassen Rotary Club and Canadian Lifeboat Institution. Taking part in the presentation are (from left) Canadian Lifeboat Institution president Robert McIlwaine, lifeboat commander John Horton and Deckert.

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Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS AmbassadorsTsawwassen Mills Toastmasters Club meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Its next meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 11 and the theme is traditions. Come for a fun, lively evening and listen to three amazing speeches. Club meets at the Tsawwassen Mills Training Room (enter at Entrance 4, turn left past Old Navy and it’s between Yogibo Bean Bags & Yogen Fruz). Ambassadors always welcome guests. For more information, contact Dawn at dmcfitz@me.com.

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Have some fun and bring your writings to the writing group at the Tsawwassen Library on Thursday, Dec. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Delta Falcons spring field hockey early bird registrations savings on now until Dec. 31. U10 and under (boys and girls) U11-18 (girls).

Season runs April to June.

Sign up with a friend for fun, fitness and one of the most affordable sports offered in Delta. Info and contacts at www.falcons.ca.

Delta Nature will host a casual birding walk in Boundary Bay Regional Park on Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. Join Tom Bearss and his informal birdwatchers for a two-anda-half-hour amble and enjoy the abundance of resident and over-wintering species, including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and smaller birds. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at Cammidge House in the park. The outing will end with a beverage and snack at Cammidge House. No charge for event; voluntary donation for snacks. Call 604-940-9296 or email tom. bearss@dccnet.com.

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 speak-

ers 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.

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

SENIORS 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.

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

KinVillage Travel has a special Christmas adventure planned for Tuesday, Dec. 11. After a turkey dinner at the Sylvia Hotel overlooking English Bay, there will be a Bright Nights train ride through Stanley Park.

Tickets are $90 for members, $95 for non-members.

Bus leaves White Spot in Tsawwassen at 3:45 p.m. and McKee Seniors Recreation Centre at 4 p.m., returning at approximately 11 p.m.

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.

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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.

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Dreams Tribute to Fleetwood Mac | Rod and the Mods Rod Stewart Tribute Colin Wiebe and American Woman Celebrates the Music of the Guess Who Dinner & Show 7:30pm | Show Only 9:00pm

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

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Community There will be an ElderCollege Singers Christmas concert at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. $3 admission includes coffee and Timbits.

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is hosting an opioids information workshop on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m.

Register at the centre.

Christmas Luncheon with Klondike Kate at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen on Friday, Dec. 14 at 12:15 p.m. $16 for members, $18 for non-members.

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is holding a Christmas variety show on Friday, Dec. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission by donation.

Delta Music Makers free Christmas concert at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Christmas treats provided. Donations gratefully accepted.

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is holding a Christmas Day luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 25. Doors open at 11 a.m. Delicious hot turkey meal. Members cost $13, non-members are $15.

New Year’s Eve gala

dinner/dance with Scott Robertson’s Swing Patrol will be held at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Tickets are $55 for members, $60 for nonmembers.

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre needs a front desk volunteer (requires computer skills) and a kitchen volunteer. Call 604-946-1411 for more information or drop in and complete an application.

FUNDRAISERS 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.

SPECIAL EVENTS The Ladner Rotary Club will be hosting a Tree Lighting Festival at Memorial Park from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7. Children will be able to visit Santa Claus and his two helpers in the Reach building. There will be crafts, refreshments and a mailbox for letters to Santa.

Sixty-five-foot trees will be lit at 5:15 p.m.

Remember your angel this Christmas

Last Minute Ladner Craft Fair will be held on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ladner Community Centre. Crafts, food, artisans and more. Free admission.

Valley View Funeral Home & Cemetery is offering a free ornament in remembrance of your loved one.

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ARTS The Trinity Community Choir will present Gloria as part of the Sunday@3! concert series at Ladner United Church. The concert will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.

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

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

The Coming Events column is published every Thursday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com), mail or drop off the details to th e Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO ISSUE A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT SECTIONS 493 AND 494) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at a meeting of City Council of City of Delta to commence at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2018 at the City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, Delta City Council will consider a resolution to issue TEMPORARY USE PERMIT LU007799.

Details of the Temporary Use Permit are as follows: OWNER:

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8662 River Road (as shown on the map below and marked “Subject Property”)

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To permit an outside shipping container storage yard accommodating a maximum of 560 shipping containers in the area shown on the map below and marked “Temporary Use Permit Area” for a period of 36 months (3 years).

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Temporary Use Permit, drawings and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., and Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from DECEMBER 7, 2018 TO DECEMBER 17, 2018, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Interested parties have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the proposal at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, December 17, 2018. Comments should be referred to: Mayor and Council CITY OF DELTA 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca

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In the event of a Canada Post service disruption, please make your submissions by email, fax, or personal delivery. For your convenience, an after-hours drop box is located outside of the entrance to the City Hall.

Delta can help you get into the holiday spirit?

There are plenty of events, programs, and activities to keep you and your family busy this winter.

From themed skates to Christmas concerts, the halls at Delta’s recreation facilities are fully decked for the holiday season.

Find the the Winter Holiday Events & Activities Guide at Delta.ca.

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Reduce your use Due to the rupture of the Enbridge-owned natural gas transmission pipeline earlier this fall, B.C.’s natural gas supply will be restricted this winter. Although Enbridge has repaired their pipeline, it is operating at a limited capacity, meaning B.C.’s natural gas system may be challenged during times of peak demand this winter. Where possible, reduce your use by: • lowering the thermostat to 18 to 20 °C when home and awake and 17 °C when away or asleep • shortening showers by two minutes • washing laundry in cold water Every amount you save helps ensure we have the natural gas to keep all homes warm and businesses working. fortisbc.com/reduceyouruse

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Community Breakfast with the big guy!

PHOTOS BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

A community tradition for more than half a century, the Ladner Business Association’s Breakfast with Santa took place at the Ladner Community Centre last Saturday.

Among those serving up the pancakes were (left) police Chief Neil Dubord and Mayor George Harvie. More photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

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Community Rotarians light up Diefenbaker Park PHOTOS BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen hosted Gift of Light last Saturday at Diefenbaker Park. The annual holiday event featured entertainment, horse drawn carriage rides, a visit from Santa Claus and more than 25,000 lights strung throughout the park. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD

PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Overall Standings W L T OTL Pts North Van 24 4 0 0 48 Delta 17 5 2 2 38 Richmond 16 6 2 1 35 Abbotsford 15 9 0 1 31 Langley 15 10 0 1 31 Grandview 15 11 0 0 30 Aldergrove 14 14 0 0 28 R. Meadows 12 11 0 3 27 Port Moody 11 16 0 0 22 White Rock 10 15 0 1 21 Mission 7 17 0 3 17 Surrey 0 25 0 1 1 B.C MAJOR MIDGET W L T OTL Fraser Valley16 3 1 0 Cariboo 13 4 3 0 Van NE 12 4 2 2 Okanagan 12 6 0 2 Thompson 12 8 0 0 GVC 10 7 2 1 VAN NE 9 9 1 1 Valley West 6 9 3 2 South Island 5 14 1 0 Kootenay 4 15 1 0 North Island 4 16 0 0

Pts 33 29 28 26 24 23 20 17 11 9 8

B.C MINOR MIDGET W L T OTL Pts Okanagan 10 1 1 0 21 Cariboo 9 2 1 0 19 Fraser Valley 8 3 1 0 17 North Island 7 5 0 0 14 Thompson 6 4 1 1 14 Valley West 6 6 0 0 12 South Island 3 5 2 2 10 GVC 3 6 1 2 9 VAN NE 3 9 0 0 6 VAN NW 1 9 1 1 4

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Terrific 2018 earns Fraser Buck Skipper of the Year honours from B.C. Sailing MARK BOOTH

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What began as a family pastime has evolved into much more for Fraser Buck.

The Grade 12 student at South Delta Secondary School is an accomplished sailor who has thrived on the international stage.

He was seventh at the U.S. Nationals in Boston this past summer and fifth at the U.S. MidWinters in San Diego last spring.

He also competed at regattas in Houston, Toronto, Kingston and Helsinki, as well as local events.

Buck was recently recognized for his outstanding season by being named B.C. Sailing’s Youth Skipper of the Year.

The Optimist caught up with Buck this week to discuss his ascend to becoming a world class sailor and what’s next in his promising career.

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Height in feet FRIDAY, DEC. 7 6:27 am 14.4 11:37 am 10.8 4:12 pm 13.1 11:37 pm 10.2 SATURDAY, DEC. 8 7:09 am 14.8 12:25 pm 11.2 4:43 pm 12.8 SUNDAY, DEC. 9 12:06 am 2.6 7:49 am 14.8 1:14 pm 11.2 5:15 pm 12.5 MONDAY, DEC. 10 12:39 am 2.6 8:28 am 14.8 2:09 pm 11.2 5:47 pm 12.1 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

Fraser Buck and Zach Spicer competed in regattas throughout North America this year. year and half later I moved onto a (14-foot long) 29’er. It’s more of a high performance boat. That’s when we started to do regattas in North America. We went to San Diego and was near the back being my first time.

Fraser Buck How were you introduced to sailing and eventually racing?

“My dad is a good sailor and a member of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (RVYC). He did this when he was younger too. All of us (two brothers and a sister) know how to sail but I’m the only one who races.

“I actually didn’t really like it until maybe Grade 9. I started in a 420 which is a two-man boat and joined (the RVYC) race team. A

What led to your significant improvement in races?

“It was mainly just knowing the boat. It’s tricky and it takes time to get used to it. It just goes faster and capsizes more often. It also takes more athleticism to sail the boat. In the 29’er you also have to really trust your partner a lot more than the 420.

“This past year I sailed with Zach Spicer. He is from White Rock and also a member (at RYVC). Through the winter, I typically train Tuesday and Thursdays after school although right now the days are too short.

In the spring and fall it’s four days a week and in the summer is when you are travelling a lot. For

Boston, we trained five straight days and it was followed by three days of racing.”

Do you have to own your own boat to race competitively?

“You can charter a boat from the club and pay monthly fees or you can split the costs with your partner or just one can own it.

Zach owned the boat so I just paid him monthly. You can trailer it to most regattas in North America.

We took it to Boston. Obviously taking it to Europe would be expensive so you mostly charter over there.”

What is a typical race?

“It’s like you start on the down wind end and then there is a start line that’s even with the wind.

Then you have to zig zag up wind to get to the top mark then you round it and come down. Then there’s a gate you can round at either end. You try to figure which one is farther up wind because it’s

less distance. Then you go back up around the mark and through the finish which is next to the start line.”

Physically, what does it take to be an accomplished sailor?

For the 29’er have to be really agile and also pretty strong too.

Any weight has its advantage in different conditions. A lightweight team, say combined at 240 pounds, you would be really good in light air. If the wind picks up you won’t do a well. We were on the heavier side at 290 which is pretty good. Combined you wouldn’t want to be more than 300.”

What lies ahead in 2019?

Maybe going to the Worlds in Poland and seeing how I would do there. Zach is going to university now so I will need a new partner.

Right now, I’m sailing one man laser boats but don’t know how well I would do at it competitively.

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A dominating five-gold performance has earned Tsawwassen’s Markus Thormeyer Canada West First Star of the Week honours.

The former Winskill Dolphins Swim Club member helped the UBC Thunderbirds men’s team to a sixth straight Canada West title while also being named the Canada West Male Swimmer of the Meet at the conference championship in Calgary.

Thormeyer won three individual gold medals (50-metre backstroke, 400-metre individual medley, and the 200-metre

freestyle), and won two more as a member of the 4x200-metre freestyle relay and the 4x100-metre freestyle relay.

The science student’s 50-metre backstroke time of 24.45 also set a new Canada West record.

In addition to his five gold medals, Thormeyer earned a bronze in the 50-metre butterfly.

The South Delta Secondary graduate’s outstanding performance helped the ‘Birds top the host Calgary Dinos by nearly 100 points for UBC’s 19th conference banner.

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Sports

Paxton named Canadian player of the year

Ladner’s James Paxton has been named winner of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s 2018 Tip O’Neill Award as player of the year.

Canada’s baseball shrine presents this honour annually to the Canadian player judged to have excelled in individual achievement and team contribution while adhering to baseball’s highest ideals.

Nicknamed “Big Maple,” the 6-foot-4 southpaw became the first Canadian pitcher to throw a major league no-hitter on Canadian soil against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 8 at Rogers Centre. That performance came just six days after he had set a Canadian record by striking out 16 batters on May 2 in a start against the Oakland A’s.

In all, the 30-year-old had eight starts in which he struck out at least 10 batters and went 11-6 with a 3.76 ERA and fanned 208 batters in 160 1/3 innings.

His 208 strikeouts are the second-most by a Canadian left-hander in a major league season and he became one of only two pitchers in big league history to notch 200 strikeouts in a season in 161 or fewer innings.

Paxton, who was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the New York Yankees on Nov. 19, is a first-time winner of the award.

The 30-year-old held off strong competition from Cincinnati Reds slugger and seven-time winner Joey Votto, Toronto Blue Jays super prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill.

“I am extremely honoured to have been

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James Paxton celebrates his no-hitter last May against Toronto Blue Jays.

named the Tip O’Neill award winner for 2018. I am proud to be representing Canada in Major League Baseball and try to do so to the best of my ability. I will continue to give everything I have to be the best baseball player and person I can be. Thank you so much to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum for recognizing my efforts” said Paxton.

On top of his strong on-the-field performance, the Delta Secondary School graduate has also been active in charitable and community endeavors in the Greater Vancouver area. He has donated signed memorabilia and game tickets to various charities and has volunteered to provide pitching lessons to youth in the region.

To determine the winner, the Hall takes into account a number of criteria, including each candidate’s on-the-field performance, contributions to their team, community and charitable endeavors and support in fan voting.

Starting on Nov. 15, the Hall had encouraged fans to vote for their top three candidates and they responded by casting their votes via e-mail and on the Hall’s website.

“James Paxton had an outstanding season in 2018,” said Scott Crawford, the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame’s director of operations. “Not only did he make history when he became the first Canadian to throw a major league no-hitter on Canadian soil, but he also struck out batters at a near-record rate over the course of the season. He’s definitely a worthy recipient of the award.”

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN DELTA

Deltassist Family & Community Services Volunteer Drivers Deltassist is looking for volunteers to help seniors maintain their independence by driving them to and from medical appointments. This is an on-going flexible position. Must enjoy working with seniors and have a clean driver’s abstract. There is reimbursement for mileage. Criminal Record Check Required. For more information contact Lyn Walker at 604-946-9526 or email lynw@deltaassist.com

Deltassist Family & Community Services Volunteer Driver for Bread Program, North Delta Office Deltassist is seeking a volunteer driver to help with our Bread Gleaning Program. Come and be part of this lively group of volunteers that helps “Spread the Bread” throughout our Community. Bread Gleaning is every Wednesday from approximately 9am – 12pm. Drivers are needed to pick up boxes of bread at 8:30am and deliver to our North Delta office. This position involves moderate, repetitive lifting, and a criminal records check. Volunteers must have a large vehicle, either a van, truck or large SUV. Please contact Emily at officemanager@deltassist.com

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Playoff heartbreak for Pacers & Devils atprovincial volleyball championships It was a second straight year of early round heartbreak for the Delta Pacers at the B.C. “AAA” Boys Volleyball Championships.

After an encouraging day of power pool play that produced a 2-1 record, the province’s seventh ranked team bowed out in the round of 16 on Thursday with a five set loss to No. 9 Argyle. The Fraser Valley runners-up look poised to advance to the semi-finals after jumping out to a two set lead in the best-of-five affair thanks to 25-13 and 25-19 wins. However, the Pipers staved off elimination with a 25-21 game three triumph and momentum then took over like it does in no other high school sport.

Argyle produced a convincing 25-18 set four triumph then completed the rally with a 15-10 win in the decisive game. A year ago, the Pacers were the No. 4 seed and fell in the very same round to No. 12 Penticton.

It was that very same match-up that followed in consolation play on Friday morning and again it was the Okanagan school coming out on top. Delta took the opening set 25-21 and the Lakers rallied to win a dramatic 31-29 second game. It was then a 15-10 triumph in the third.

The Pacers’ tournament run ended later that afternoon with a three-set loss to Nanaimo’s Dover Bay. Meanwhile in Penticton, the South Delta Sun Devils came ever-so-close to pulling off a round-of-16 upset at the B.C. Girls “AAAA” Championships.

The tournament’s 14th seed went toe-for-toe with Moscrop — falling in five sets to the No. 6 ranked Burnaby school (16-25, 25-21, 13-25, 25-23, 14-16).

The Sun Devils rebounded with a straight set win over Okanagan Mission (25-15, 25-10) before dropping matches to Fraser Valley rivals Mission (23-25, 22-25) and Earl Marriott (23-25, 20-25) to finish 12th.

In Nanaimo, the Southpointe Academy Titans con-

South Delta lost in five sets to Moscrop in the round of 16 at the B.C. AAAA Championships in Penticton. cluded their excellent season with an 11th place finish at the B.C. “A” Championships.

The Tsawwassen school went 3-1 in pool-play then lost 3-0 to Credo Christian in round of 16 play. The girls bounced back with a 2-0 win against Fort St. James before falling 2-0 to Fernie. They closed out the tournament with a 2-1 win against Vancouver’s Stratford Hall.

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$2,388,000 NEWLISTING PRICE $2,588,000 NEW

Medallion Club represents the top 10% of Greater Vancouver Realtors based on MLS sales.

$1,768,000 $1,788,000

$1,465,000 $1,425,000

5225 1A Avenue

1668 Duncan Drive This quality built 3 bedroom/3 bathroom home is located only minutes walk to beach, Beach Grove Elementary School, Dyke, shopping, Beach Grove Golf Course and dog park. Bright and airy open floorplan with vaulted ceilings, custom mill work through out, gourmet kitchen with high end appliances, 10 ft island, wet bar, pantry,custom floor to ceiling wine rack, gas range, radiant heat, A/C, HVAC, security system with cameras. Large Master bedroom with private patio, walk in closet and spa like bathroom with soaker tub. Private fenced rear yard with covered patio, built in sprinkler system. This home has it all.

$399,999

LD O S

OpenSaturday Sunday 2-4pm Open 2-4pm Stunning custom new home in Pebble Hill.

With over 3800 sq.ft. of luxury living on a private 9365 sq foot lot in one of Tsawwassen’s most desirable neighbourhoods. This quality home boasts a grand entrance foyer featuring, Swarovski crystal chandeliers throughout, executive library/office, formal dining room. The Great room features floor to ceiling millwork, gourmet kitchen with 48” Bertazonni gas range, butler’s pantry,spice kitchen, huge games room with wetbar, bedroom and full bathroom. Upstairs contains the grand size Master bedroom with opulent spa bathroom and walk-in closet + 3 other upstairs bedrooms with ensuites, large covered deck area off the kitchen, separate studio out back is perfect for yoga studio/ office or gym. Radiant heat,A/C and built-in security system and more

$639,000

5636 Goldenrod Crescent #166-5421 10th Avenue #254-5421 10th Avenue Fabulous renovated Tudor home in a cul-de-sac in Forest by the Bay. Family ready 3073 sq ft 4 bedroom/3 bath plus huge games room, gorgeous gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, gas stove, stainless appliances, open floorplan, wideplank flooring, modern interior design by Susannah Walker. Large covered outdoor area adjacent to inground pool with new liner. 2 blocks to French immersion elementary school and High school. 10 minute walk to Winskill park and town cente.

Spacious and Quiet describes this 1440 sq ft 3 bedroom/2 bathroom townhome in Sundial Villas. Large bright South exposed patio, updated kitchen and flooring, in-suite laundry, newer appliances, wood burning fireplace and only 1 block from town center and rec center. This unit is move in ready.

Beautifully renovated 1 bedroom and den/office in The Sundial. This 823 sq ft unit has been completely updated with a clean modern design including a gorgeous kitchen with quartz counter tops, stainless appliances, new bathroom, hardwood & tile flooring, new paint and mouldings, covered patio, newer roof and only steps to Town Center. Vacant and ready for possession.

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December 6, 2018 The Delta Optimist A47

2017: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

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

GATED COMMUNITY 115-6505 3 AVENUE

STEPS TO BEACH 62 66 STREET

SOUTH PRIVATE GARDENS 308-6505 3 AVE

$1,449,000 BOUNDARY BAY. Stylishly renovated 3 bedroom home on $1,390,000 Water View - 3 Bdrm Rancher w/large Patio, located on one $1,348,000 Monterra executive rancher in a perfect location on a south mature land-scaped private lot in a cul de sac across from green space. Steps to of the best South Facing Waterfront locations within Monterra. This luxury exposed larger private back garden/patio backing onto quiet residential. the warmest swimming beach on the Coast. Just move in & enjoy the Lifestyle! townhome is part of one of Metro Vancouver’s lowest density developments. Open concept plan featuring 9 ft. ceilings, w/updated kitchen and bathrooms.

WEST FACING LOT 411 KERRY DRIVE

OCEAN VIEW 219 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE

SAHALEE 304-1330 HUNTER ROAD

$1,998,000 PEBBLE HILL - custom built executive home on QUIET street & $1,225,000 On top of Tsawwassen with a panoramic view of the ocean $694,500 1,480 SQFT RANCHER IN THE SKY! One of the most sought private west exposed lot backing onto park! Great room floor plan w/stunning and North shore mountains! The most affordable view property offering after addresses. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac just steps to the town kitchen featuring island & 15’ bar opening to dining area & family room. over 2500 sq.ft. of architectural detail with a master on the main. centre, transportation, beaches and overlooking a passive park.

3 BEDROOMS 105-5421 10 AVENUE

$649,000 Best unit in the Sundial! Duplex style 3 bedroom on the outside

of the complex with private south west exposure. Lots of updates include kitchen and appliances, main bath w/extra deep soaker tub, & flooring.

HEART OF LADNER 7-4887 CENTRAL AVE

3 BEDROOMS 28-4953 57 STREET

$725,000 Fabulous West Ladner location close to everything. $559,000 Completely renovated 3 bedroom duplex style town home with

Beautiful 3 bedroom town home with gorgeous great room area and private walk out enclosed patio and garden backing onto green space. games room on main floor and 3 good size bedrooms up.

Situated in the heart of West Ladner within walking distance of shops.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS Trish Murphy 604.312.7621 Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

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A48 The Delta Optimist December 6, 2018 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

WaLK tO eVerYtHInG

BeautIFuL 1 BDrM at tHe SprInGS

• 678 sq fa cofdo wiah libgh bilcofy • 1 bhdboom, 1 biahboom • Bbigha ifd ochf livifg ibhi • Sahcs ao shocs ifd Lidfhb Villigh

• 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

D204-4845 53 Street, LaDner

402-5011 SprInGS BOuLeVarD, tSaWWaSSen

$379,900

$449,900

LADNER POINTE PENTHOUSE • 1128 sq fa cofdo wiah libgh bilcofy • 2 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • Vhby scicio`s ifd `cdiahd ahbo`gho`a

SunnInGDaLe 2 BeDrOOM W G NE TIN S I L

• Wilk ao shocs ifd chas ibh whlcomh

215-4768 53 Street, LaDner

C305-4831 53 STREET, LADNER

$500,500

$499,500

In tHe Heart OF LaDner • 1112 sq fa gibdhf lhvhl cofdo • 2 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • Ochf floob clif • Wilk ao shocs ifd imhfiaihs

104-4885 53 STREET, LADNER

$519,900

upDateD rIVer WeSt 2 BDrM

• 921 sq fa whsa ficifg `fia • 2 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • Whll miifaiifhd b`ildifg, bhfails illowhd • Chfabilly lociahd, mifs ao ill imhfiaihs

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

tSaWWaSSen SprInGS SuB-pentHOuSe

• 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

• 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

204-4733 W rIVer rOaD, LaDner

510-5011 SprInGS BOuLeVarD, tSaWWaSSen

$699,900

tSaWWaSSen SprInGS pentHOuSe

$719,900

ManOr GarDenS tOWnHOMe

• 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

• 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

614-5011 SprInGS BOuLeVarD, tSaWWaSSen

5-4766 55B Street, LaDner

$749,900

DeSIraBLe pOrt GuICHOn LOCatIOn

$848,800

BeaCH GrOVe 2 LeVeL HOMe

• 1522 sq fa homh of 7131 sq fa loa • 5 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • S`ffy, fhfchd So`ah ficifg yibd • Closh ao Lidfhb Villigh

• 2595 sq fa homh of 7786 sq fa loa • 5 bhdbooms, 3 biahbooms • Lowhb lhvhl wiah iddiaiof ifd mobagigh hhlchb • Q`iha, fimily fbihfdly fhighbo`bhood

4520 SaVOY Street, LaDner

1680 58 Street, tSaWWaSSen

$851,888 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017* 2016*

$899,900

#1 2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2016** 2017**

® *Based on sales total REBGV sales 2017. **Based oncommercial total residential commissions in 2017 all RE/MAX associatesininCanada Canada. *Based on total REBGV MLS 2016. **For total residential and transactions combined of all for RE/MAX sales associates for 2016.

December 6, 2018 The Delta Optimist A49

LarGe 2 BedrOOM at “saHaLee”

LOVELY HOME ON LARGE LOT

• 1741 dq fc poehme uhlc blch 2 pqejlhg

• 2200 dq fc homm oh 10,121 dq fc loc

dcqlld • 2 bmoeoomd, 2 bqcheoomd • Lqegm, opmh llvlhg qemq qho 2 ompjd

• 3 bmoeoomd, 2 bqcheoomd • sulcm pocmhclql oh lobme lmvml • Qulmc dcemmc nmc plodm co dhopd qho

• wqlj co dhopd, emdcqueqhcd, qho moem

qmmhlclmd

201-1330 HUnter rOad, tsawwassen

1473 54 street, tsawwassen

$948,000

$948,000

UPDATED FAMILY RANCHER W G NE TIN S I L

• 1498 dq fc homm oh 6599 dq fc loc • 3 bmoeoomd, 2 bqcheoomd

CENTRALLY LOCATED FAMILY HOME W G NE TIN LIS

(mqdcme oh mqlh) • Upoqcmo jlcphmh, bqcheoomd, flooelhg • wqlj co dhopd, emdcqueqhcd, qho Vlllqgm

4918 55B street, Ladner

4932 Mariner PLace, Ladner

$979,900

IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE • 1877 dq fc homm bullc lh 2017 • 4 bmoeoomd, 4 bqcheoomd • Opmh pohpmpc jlcphmh & llvlhg qemq • scmpd co Lqohme Vlllqgm dhopd & emdcqueqhcd

BOUNDARY BAY LOT W G NE TIN S I L

$998,800

$988,800

LOVELY UPDATED FAMILY HOME

BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOME

• 1900 dq fc homm oh 4967 dq fc loc • 3 bmoeoomd, 3 bqcheoomd • Quqllcn fihldhlhgd cheoughouc • Qulmc lopqcloh nmc plodm co mvmenchlhg

• 1720 dq fc homm oh 3813 dq fc loc • 3 bmoeoomd, 3 bqcheoomd • Mqdcme oh mqlh, ooublm dlomo fiemplqpm • Pmmjqboo opmqh vlmbd

5159 HERON BAY CLOSE, LADNER

1891 SWAN ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

$998,800

$998,900

BOUNDARY BAY RANCHER

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED FAMILY HOME

• 1200 dq fc homm oh 4998 dq fc loc • 3 bmoeoomd, 1 bqcheoom • Bqpjlhg ohco peocmpcmo gemmhbmlc • Ohln q fmb blopjd co chm bmqph

• 2063 dq fc homm oh 4894 dq fc loc • 4 bmoeoomd, 2 bqcheoomd • Upoqcmo jlcphmhd, flooelhg, qho bmoeoomd • Opmh pohpmpc oh boch lmvmld

159 65B STREET, TSAWWASSEN

5680 GROVE AVENUE, LADNER

$999,900

$999,980

UPDATED EXECUTIVE HOME ON LARGE LOT • 2657 dq fc homm oh 12,648 dq fc loc • 3 bmoeoomd (omh poulo bm 4ch), 3 bqcheoomd • nmbme eoof, blhoobd, qho cqhjlmdd hoc bqcme cqhj • Oucoooe dpqpm foe mhcmecqlhlhg plud omcqphmo boejdhop 4716 staHaken PLace, tsawwassen

$1,098,800 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

• 5092 dq fc loc qpeodd feom chm bmqph • cueemhcln hqd 800 dq fc 2 boem homm • slcuqcmo qmohg mqhn luxuen hommd • Opclohd foe hmb homm/nqeo olempcloh blch 2 feohcqgmd 207 centenniaL Parkway, tsawwassen

4851 eLLis Lane, Ladner

W G NE TIN S LI

• 3 bmoeoomd, 2 bqcheoomd

• nmbme jlcphmh, bqcheoomd, flooelhg, qho moem • Fmhpmo bqpjnqeo plud 2 lqegm duhompjd

$949,900 W G NE TIN S I L

• 1995 dq fc homm oh 5191 dq fc loc

SOUGHT AFTER BEACH GROVE W G NE TIN S I L

• 2018 dq fc homm oh 6249 dq fc loc • 4 bmoeoomd, 3 bqcheoomd • wmll jmpc dpllc lmvml blch upoqcmo jlcphmh • Mlhd co chm bmqph qho qll qmmhlclmd 1567 FarreLL aVenUe, tsawwassen

$1,098,800

#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.

A50 The Delta Optimist December 6, 2018

DESIRABLE WHITWORTH CRESCENT

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

PrIvaTe CuL-de-SaC LOCaTIOn

• 2762 sq it gomj of 8967 sq it lot • 5 bjkcooms, 3 bltgcooms • fbfctiofll llyobt `itg cjfoaltjk kitcgjf • Qbijt lcjl yjt closj to sgops, scgools, lfk mocj

• 2,190 sq it gomj of l 8,008 sq it lot • 3 Bjkcooms, 2 Bltgcooms • Opjf ltcibm lcjl `itg lots oi fltbcll lihgt • Closj to scgools, sgoppifh, lfk mocj

5153 n whITwOrTh CreSCenT, Ladner

514 erIn PLaCe, TSawwaSSen

$1,128,800

$1,138,000

MARINA GARDENS EXECUTIVE HOME W G NE TIN S I L

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED HOME

• 2406 sq it gomj of 4795 sq it lot • 5 bjkcooms, 3 bltgcooms • Mlfy bpkltjs ifclbkifh kitcgjf & floocifh • Pcialtj ijfcjk ylck `itg jftjctlifjc’s pltio

• 2334 sq it gomj of 5340 sq it lot • Compljtjly cjfoaltjk ifsikj lfk obt • eftjctlifjc’s kcjlm obtkooc liaifh lcjl • Closj to sgops, cjstlbclfts, lfk mocj

5233 BrIganTIne rOad, Ladner

4949 LInden drIve, Ladner

$1,138,800

$1,139,900

PEBBLE HILL FAMILY HOME

UPDATED BOUNDARY BAY RANCHER • 1479 sq it gomj of 7523 sq it lot • 3 bjkcooms, 2 bltgcooms • upkltjk kitcgjf, floocifh, lfk bltgcooms • Sbffy blckylck lfk kobblj `ikj hlclhj

W G NE TIN S I L

5490 4a avenue, TSawwaSSen

286 66a STreeT, TSawwaSSen

$1,158,800

$1,149,900

ROOFTOP DECK WITH VIEWS W G NE TIN S I L

• 2796 sq it gomj of 7793 sq it lot • 4 bjkcooms, 3 bltgcooms • Bjlbtiibl mlstjc `itg jfsbitj & `llk-if closjt • flftlstic obtkooc lcjls ioc jftjctlififh 474 TraLee CreSCenT, TSawwaSSen

$1,198,800

CENTENNIAL TIDES HOME N PR EW IC E

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED EXECUTIVE HOME W G NE TIN S I L

• 3087 sq it gomj of 8546 sq it lot • 3 bjkcooms, 3 bltgcooms • Opjf flooc pllf `itg gihg-jfk hobcmjt kitcgjf • Oajclookifh tgj holi cobcsj `itg stbffifh mobftlif aij`s 1265 PaCIfIC drIve, TSawwaSSen

$1,198,800

LOVELY CLIFF DRIVE FAMILY HOME

• 1975 sq it gomj of 4973 sq it lot • 4 bjkcooms, 3 bltgcooms • Immlcblltjly mliftlifjk gomj • Stjps to tgj bjlcg

• 1773 sq it gomj of 8482 sq it lot • 4 bjkcooms, 2 bltgcooms • Sifhlj clcpoct plbs opjf plckifh • Closj to scgools, plcks, lfk mocj

527 SEASHELL DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

5153 CLIff drIve, TSawwaSSen

$1,279,000

RENOVATED WEST LADNER HOME W G NE TIN S LI

• 1976 sq it gomj of 7275 sq it lot • 4 bjkcooms, 3 bltgcooms • nj`jc `ifko`s, ibcflcj, got `ltjc tlfk, & lpplilfcjs • eftjctlifjc’s blckylck `itg coajcjk kjck & got tbb

$1,298,800

STUNNING RENOVATED HOME

• 2429 sq it gomj of 7606 sq it lot • 5 bjkcooms, 3 bltgcooms • upkltjk kitcgjf, bltgcooms, floocifh, lfk mocj • wclp lcobfk kjck lfk sbffy, `jst jxposjk blck ylck

• 2768 sq it gomj of 9020 sq it lot • 5 bjkcooms, 3 bltgcooms • Opjf cofcjpt liaifh `itg hobcmjt kitcgjf • eftjctlifjc’s kcjlm obtkooc lcjl `itg if-hcobfk pool

5063 59 STreeT, Ladner

20 GEORGIA WYND, TSAWWASSEN

$1,298,800 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017* 2016*

$1,299,900

#1 2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2016** 2017**

® *Based on sales total REBGV sales 2017. **Based oncommercial total residential commissions in 2017 all RE/MAX associatesininCanada Canada. *Based on total REBGV MLS 2016. **For total residential and transactions combined of all for RE/MAX sales associates for 2016.

December 6, 2018 The Delta Optimist A51

fOREST BY THE BAY RANCHER

INVESTOR ALERT

• 2676 sq bt home on 8668 sq bt lot • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Massive unfinished basement • Huge corner lot

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

5691 GOLDENROD CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

278 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$1,348,800

$1,349,900

HALf ACRE LOT

BOUNDARY BAY HOME ON HUGE LOT

• 1698 sq bt home on nearly 1/2 an acre • 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Build your dream home or hold to develop • Industrial I1 zoning

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

5000 64 STREET, LADNER

6704 1A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,358,800

$1,395,000

WATERfRONT EXECUTIVE HOME W G NE TIN S LI

PRIME WATERfRONT LOCATION

• 3003 sq bt home on 5804 sq bt lot

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

• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Recently updated kitchen with access to private stone patio • Extra large master with dream ensuite 5329 WINDjAMMER ROAD, LADNER

4495 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER

$1,438,800

$1,475,000

NEWER fAMILY HOME IN BEACH GROVE W G NE TIN LIS

HUGE LOT IN THE VILLAGE

• 2451 sq bt home on 6250 sq bt lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Master on main with ensuite and 3 bedrooms up • High-end finishings throughout the home

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

1491 fARRELL AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

847 PACIfIC DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,688,800

$1,998,800

2009-BUILT LUXURY RESIDENCE WITH STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS! • 3219 sq bt home on 7393 sq bt lot • 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms • High quality crabtsmanship throughout • Stunning ocean views with decks all levels 140 GRAHAM DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$2,598,800

STUNNING VIEW HOME IN THE TERRACE W G NE TIN S I L

• 3874 sq bt home on 9957 sq bt lot • 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Completely renovated throughout • Beautibul Ocean & Mountain views 125 ALPENWOOD LANE, TSAWWASSEN

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

BEACH GROVE WITH WATER VIEWS W G NE TIN LIS

• 3830 sq bt home on 6008 sq bt lot • 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Completely renovated with high-end finishings • Open kitchen design and a guest suite on main 1210 BEACH GROVE ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

$2,888,000

9.5 ACRES ON PRESTIGIOUS ARTHUR DRIVE • 1922 sq bt home on 9.5 acres • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Separate guest home • Multiple barns and workshop

3749 ARTHUR DRIVE, LADNER

$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.

A52 The Delta Optimist December 6, 2018

w w w .T h e C h a n c ey s .c o m

5391 Regatta Way, Ladner Large 1,476 Sqft 2 bed, 2 bath + den Rancher.

Family room and double garage. Great floorplan.

Adult-oriented Southpointe. $649,900

SmObeLr 13D, 2018

SmObeLr 1D, 2018

Nove

Nove

5498 Grove Ave., Ladner

Located on a 7,200 sq. ft. lot in one of Ladner’s most desirable areas, this 3 bed, 2 bath 1,716 sq. ft. RANCHER Updates include new paint and hot water on demand.

South facing backyard

BOB Chancey

#210-4738 53rd St.

Comfortable 1,032 sq. ft. 2 bed 2 bath corner unit in popular Sunningdale Estates.

$868,000

$498,800

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

LINDA Chancey

5272 Laburnum Park Place, Ladner Adult oriented neighbourhood.

3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher. Bright & spacious.

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

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

BLAKE Chancey

A305-4811 53rd St., Ladner Desirable Ladner Pointe. Top Floor 1,202 sq. ft. Bright and spacious living room dining area, newer kitchen.

Engineered laminate, 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms NEW PRICE $469,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-788-0480

RE/MAX City Realty

D SOL 2 8 , er b o t Oc 201 8

D SOL 29, er b o t Oc 201 8

D SOL r 1, e b m Nove 18 20

11868 87th Ave., Delta $929,000

892 50 St., Tsawwassen $1,248,000

#1-4887 CENTRAL Ave., Ladner $775,000

December 6, 2018 The Delta Optimist A53

#16-4788 57th St., Ladner Without a doubt the BEST TOWNHOME to come on the market this year in Ladner!!! Stunning renos! Incredibly spacious with 2,148 sq.ft.

4 bedrooms and den, 3 baths. Double garage $797,089

A209-4811 53rd St., Ladner Meticulous & beautiful 1201 sq. ft.

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

BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

4929 52a St., Ladner A terrific family home located in quiet Cul de sac.

2,400 sq. ft. 4 bedroom home. 10,200 sq. ft. lot with huge backyard. $1,240,000

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

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Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-788-0480

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REMEMBRANCES

Phone Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Office Hours: 9 am to 5 pm

DOMESTIC HELP WANTED

OBITUARIES

LOOKING FOR F/T Personal Care Giver to plan & prepare meals, light housekeeping (laundry, making beds, routine cleaning) for elderly woman. Flexible hours. $17/hr, 40hrs/wk.

Email resumes to: coyote0946@yahoo.com

In Memory of Margaret Redway

December 1937 - 2014 Loved and in our lives forever: Brian, Fenella, Veronica, Janna, Samara, Solana, Mackai, June in Oakville, extended family in Australia.

OBITUARIES

JOE, Waylon Leigh Davis April 11, 1982 ~ August 14, 2018 The Joe family is sad to announce the passing of their son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. At the young age of 36, Waylon passed away suddenly to be with his ancestors.

PINGLE, Elizabeth (Betty) March 1926 - November 2018 Betty passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2018, with her daughters by her side. Betty was a warm, loving, generous person and was always ready with kind, encouraging words and support.

Along with her family and friends, travel was a big part of Betty’s life. A six-month trip to Europe while in her twenties was only the beginning of a lifetime of world excursions. In the past few months alone, she enjoyed trips to Haida Gwaii, Alaska and Mexico.

Never one to sit idle, Betty enjoyed reading, knitting and especially, sewing. She created hundreds of baby quilts, finishing her last three quilts, in preparation for upcoming Christmas craft fairs, on the day before she went into hospital. Betty has been a blessing in the lives of her family and in the lives of many of those who knew her.

Betty is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Laura (Robert), Diane (Mark), Jo-anne (Ben), sonin-law, Eberhardt, and grandchildren Ashley (Tyler), Joshua, Jackson, Sarah, Bryan, Andrew, Wesley, and Markus. Betty also leaves behind her first great-grandchild, Emma. It was a joyous occasion for Betty when she first held Emma in her arms.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Jack, and daughter Susanne. Betty had a strong and abiding faith in the Lord, and is with Him now. She will be truly missed, but forever cherished in our hearts.

Waylon had a kind heart, loving soul, and gentle spirit and will be missed by many.

Prayers Friday, December 7, 2018 at 6:00pm TFN Recreation Center at 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Tsawwassen Alliance Church, 4951-12th Avenue, Delta, B.C. at 11:00 a.m., with a reception to follow.

WANTED Weekends: Personal Care Assistant for spinal cord injured person ( male) living in Ladner. DL req. Personal care exp pref, but not necessary. Email resume: lawren4@telus.net Lv msg: 604-952-4498

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TREE ARBORIST Climber • Full-time

Min 3 yrs exp. Wage negot.

Call: 604-787-5915 Email: treeworkes@yahoo.ca www.treeworksonline.ca

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Service Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 10:00am TFN Recreation Center at 1929 Tsawwassen Drive, Tsawwassen, BC

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT FARM WORKERS (50) Windset Farms 3660 41B St Ladner BC V4K 3N2 Full Time, 40hrs/week min. incl. w/ends.

Duties: Planting, cultivating, and clean-up in greenhouse, grading, packaging, loading produce and products for transport, operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment.

No experience required.

Start Date: Immediate or March 1, 2019 $12.65/hr w/possibility of production bonus A Email Resume to: recruitment@ windset.com A Fax Resume to: 604 952 2763

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Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad.

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If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the:

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COMMUNITY

The family of John Savage would like to thank everyone for all the cards, flowers and donations made in John’s memory. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated.

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Westcoast Vegetables Ltd. 3900 - 46A Street, Delta

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9832 Ladner Trunk Rd., Delta, BC. Tel (604) 5940918; Fax (604) 677-5915.

Email: stevecwong@yahoo.com

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Mar 15, 2019 - Nov 15, 2019 $12.65/hr @40 hrs/wk +OT(if req)

- Duties include harvesting vegetables, irrigating land, operating farm equipment, washing, cleaning, sorting, packing vegetables.

- Prev. farm work exp. req.

- Must be legally entitled to work/valid Canadian work permit.

ONLY resumes sent thru FAX or EMAIL will be reviewed.

RESTAURANT/ HOTEL Niagara Pizza looking for a Dishwasher and a Busser part time, apply within after 4pm, 4879 Delta Street, Ladner 604-946-1522

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HOME SERVICES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CERAMIC TILING

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Resp working couple. N/s, no pets. Wifi, cable incl. W/d.

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Oriental CLEANING Service $30 per hour • Res & Office 778-706-2816

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Ladner Retail or office space in Harbourside Plaza 727 to 1143 sq. ft.

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