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Our purpose is to extend to our valued citizens, over 50, a variety of programs with a view to expanding their knowledge and enhancing their lifestyles.

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Tuesday, February 19 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Ladner Pioneer Library

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Beyond Beginner iPad Presenter - Brian Outerbridge 4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 8 Wednesdays: March 6 - 27 | 10:00am-Noon NOTE: Cedar Park Church, Ladner Beyond Beginner iPad Selected Topics* Presenter - Geoff Eldred $10 per session Class size: max 8 a) iPad - Email Wednesday: April 3 | 2:00–4:00pm b) iPad – Camera & Photos Wednesday: April 10 | 2:00–4:00pm c) iPad – Web Browsing and using Apps Wednesday: April 17 | 2:00–4:00pm d) iPad – Documents, Books & Newspapers Wednesday: April 24 | 2:00–4:00pm Android Tablet for Beginners* Presenter - Ken McGrath 4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 8 Saturdays: Mar 2 - 23 | 10.15am–12:15pm Social Media for Boomers* Presenter - Ken McGrath 2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 8 Wednesdays: Feb 27 & March 6 | 10 am-Noon

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Navigating Change: How to Manage Transitions with Grace and Ease Presenter - Beth Triano 6 sessions: $60 Class size: max 20 Wednesdays: April 10 – May 15 | 7:00 -9:00pm Vidal Court Dining Room, Tsawwassen A Joseph Campbell Retrospective Presenter - Richard Pearce 1 session: $10 Class size: max 30 Wednesday: April 3 | 1:00-3:00pm Cedar Park Church, Ladner “What’s it all about, Alfie?” Presenter - Richard Pearce 1 session: $10 Class size: max 30 Wednesday: April 10 | 1:00-3:00pm Cedar Park Church. Ladner Enjoying Solo Travel Presenter - Ann Stirling 3 sessions: $30 Class size max 12 Tuesdays: April 2, 9, 16 | 1:00-3:00pm KinVillage Community Centre, Tsawwassen China After Mao: The Rebirth of the Dragon Presenter – Guillermo Bustos 5 sessions: $50 Class size: max 40 Thursdays: April 4 - 25 & May 2 | 1:00-3:00pm Cedar Park Church, Ladner

ELDERCOLLEGE DELTA SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS CEDAR PARK CHURCH – 4300 44TH AVE., LADNER Complimentary to Members A Not So Savage Land: The Art and Times of Frederick Whymper Presenter: Peter Johnson, Educator and Writer Saturday, March 30 | 10:00am-Noon

Voices from the Great War: English-Canadian Literature and World War I Presenter: Mary Jane Edwards, PhD 4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 25 Wednesdays: March 6 - 27 | 10:00am-Noon Vidal Court Dining Room, Tsawwassen Writing a Short Story: “The Magic of What if…?” Presenter: Peter Johnson 1 session: $15 Class size: max 20 Thursday: March 14 | 1:00-4:00pm Cedar Park Church, Ladner The Joys of Poetry: Tantalizing Morsels for the Soul! Presenter: David Hunt 1 session: $15 Class size: max 25 Monday: April 15 | 1:00-4:00pm Augustine House, Ladner The Geology of Planet Earth Presenter: Jim Morin, PhD 5 sessions: $50 Class size: max 30 Tuesdays: April 2 - 30 | 1:00-3:00pm Cedar Park Church. Ladner Friday Afternoon at the Opera Presenter: Rod Asher 4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 30 Fridays: March 22, 29 and April 5, 12 | 1:00-4:00pm Augustine House, Ladner

Field Trips Visit to the Vancouver Art Gallery: “French Modern, Monet to Matisse” Private Guided Tour: Gallery Educator $15 plus entry by donation Group size: max 18 Monday: April 1 | 9:00am-3:00pm Visit to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Private Guided Tour: Garden Docent 1 session: $15 Group size: max 18 Monday, May 6 | 9:00am-3:00pm Forces of Nature: Geology Trip in the Lower Mainland Guide: Jim Morin, PhD 1 session: $25 incl. transport Group size: max 14 Monday, May 13 | 9:00am-3:00pm

Who Killed the Avro Arrow? Presenter: Chistopher Gainor, PhD, H istorian of Technology Saturday, April 13 | 10:00am-Noon Murder and Myth: Jack the Ripper and the Royal Family (Rescheduled from Fall 2018) Presenter: Simon Devereaux, PhD, Associate Professor of History, University of Victoria Saturday, April 27 | 10:00am-Noon

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Mayor’s slate received $65,000 prior to change in campaign finance rules

school board. The new rules went into effect Oct. 31, 2017, which meant electoral organizations could have received larger donations prior to that date as long as those totals were declared. Achieving for Delta managed to get the jump on its opponents by collecting several sizable donations totaling $65,000 just days prior to the deadline: Kebet Holdings Ltd., whose sole director is Ryan Beedie ($25,000); Kenny Kyan ($10,000); Shato Holdings, whose directors are Ron and Peter Toigo ($10,000); Smart Accounting Services Ltd., whose director is

Hema Sharma ($10,000); and Sachi Ventures Inc., whose director is Anjali Sharma, ($10,000). Harvie was still Delta’s city manager during that period but left abruptly following a closed-door meeting with council in December of that year. He was still employed by the city but not at city hall, using up several months’ of unused vacation time, until May 2018. He then officially retired and formally announced his candidacy for mayor. According to the disclosure documents, the slate also received a $5,000 contribution, dated Oct. 31, 2017, which was listed

as prohibited and returned as well as one for $10,000 also contributed by cheque on the same date. Both would-be donations came from numbered companies. There was also a prohibited contribution of $10,000 from West Coast Farms on 72nd Street in East Ladner that had to be returned as well as a $5,000 cheque from Alpha Aviation, both also dated Oct. 31, 2017. Meanwhile, the Independents Working For You slate with former police chief Jim Cessford as its mayoral candidate had total contributions of $124,865 combined for its council and school

board candidates. A total of $2,000 is listed as contributions made prior to Oct. 31, 2017. Much of the total came from leftover contributions not used by the slate in the 2014 civic election, such as Westshore Terminals ($4,000), Century Lands Group ($5,000) and Daryl Goodwin’s Willow Bay Aviation ($4,000). Kenny Kyan, whose 2014 donation of $3,000 for the slate was still available, also donated a combined $2,400 for the slate’s school board and council candidates this time around. Team Delta, headed by former councillor Sylvia Bishop, had a total $167,801 listed for contributions. She also received the $1,200 individual maximum this election from the likes of Peter and Ron Toigo as well as Daryl Goodwin and others. Bishop also received just over $6,000 as reimbursement from unspent campaign contributions in 2014 when she ran as an independent for council. The Team Delta campaign also got almost $15,000 from a reimbursement of unspent donations for Robert Campbell for his share of the Delta Independent Voters Association money collected in 2014 when he was a candidate for that slate.

residences that is neither recycled nor composted. Richmond, Surrey and West Vancouver did not provide data for the study. Noting that Delta produced 465 kilograms of waste per single-family residence in 2017, compared to the City of Vancouver, which was the next highest at 426 kilograms, the study found,

among other things, that in the region spoiled and uneaten food represents about 25 per cent of all residential garbage, more than any other type of waste. To reduce the amounts of waste, the report has a series of recommendations, including individuals and households accepting the zero waste

challenge and tracking the amount of waste they produce. The study also notes that more waste is being diverted to recycling and composting facilities, but few, if any, communities appear on pace to reach a commonly-shared 80 per cent diversion target set for 2020. The City of Delta notes

its solid waste and recycling programs are guided by Metro Vancouver’s Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan to encourage waste diversion and waste reduction. Currently, Delta is one of three municipalities in the region that continues to provide weekly garbage collection.

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Mayor George Harvie and his Achieving for Delta slate by far received the most in contributions, including sizable donations prior to new campaign finance rules coming into effect, according to 2018 civic election data released by Elections B.C. this week. According to disclosure statements now available for public viewing, the Achieving for Delta slate received $291,860 in total campaign contributions. It listed total expenses at $272,450. Harvie, the former city manager, took the mayor’s seat with almost 40 per cent of the vote, helped largely by a powerful showing in North Delta. Four members of his slate were also elected to Delta council and another three as school trustees. Only two of his slate’s council candidates and one school board candidate didn’t get elected. The 2018 civic election saw new spending and contribution limits, legislation passed by the province that had the aim of creating a more level playing field. Corporate and union donations are now a thing of the past, while individual contributions are limited to $1,200 per year for council and

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ing public plazas and walkable laneways. The automobile would be subordinated as that is the basis to see transit service increase and to see local retail thrive,” he said in an email. “My intent is to come forward in early 2019 with a proposal that will allow people to consider the future of the community and the kind of housing options that are available to them and for their adult children to move back to the community.” It’s been a couple of years since the company submitted what would be the first phase of a larger redevelopment plan, a sixstorey mixed-use building fronting 56th Street. The building would have had over 11,000 square feet of commercial floor area on the ground level and 81

rental apartments above. It was part of an overall master plan that would have been developed in phases, although there were no details on what the rest of that plan would look like, beyond replacing the aging suburban mall with a retail village concept. The mixed-use building proposal was the subject of a public information meeting where feedback from residents was overwhelmingly negative, with most complaints focused on the building’s design. Based on the feedback, council in late 2017 rejected the proposal and instructed Hodgins to come back with a more detailed overall master plan. Hodgins said he worked with Delta staff over 2018 to develop some master

plan options. Delta community planning director Marcy Sangret said the city would work with Hodgins on the next steps. Hodgins unveiled his initial vision for a new “green heart” for Tsawwassen four years ago. That initial concept was to change the fourhectare (10-acre) site from suburban mall to mixeduse neighbourhood. The vision included several four- to six-storey structures with retail at ground level and condos above as well as a 12- to 20-storey concrete residential tower. In total, there were about 500 condos. The site would be linked with a series of pathways and gathering plazas, a park and central fountain. Parking would have been primarily underground.

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Delta police are encouraging the public to report any suspicions of elder abuse. Up to 10 per cent of seniors experience abuse, but most cases are never reported.

It’s society’s hidden crime Delta police have made several arrests, but it’s estimated 80% of elder abuse cases go unreported IAN JACQUES

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It’s often hidden and almost always under reported. The abuse of older adults (elder abuse) continues to be a crime that has wide-ranging effects on our communities. “One of the biggest things is that it is under reported to police,” said Delta police Const. Leisa Schaefer. “If you suspect someone is the victim of elder abuse, it is so important to report it to police.” Schaefer has made presentations to seniors’ centres, at local libraries and elsewhere so people know the signs to watch for, the types of abuse, why it’s happening and who to contact. It’s all in an effort to spread the message about the importance of reporting suspected cases of elder abuse to police. “Between four and 10 per cent of older adults experience one or more forms,” said Schaefer, “(yet) 80 per cent of abuse/neglect goes undetected.” Elder abuse reports to DPD Schaefer provided the Optimist with a statistical analysis of elder abuse reports to Delta police from 2015 to 2018. There were five reports

in Tsawwassen, four in Ladner and one in North Delta. One of the reports included assault with a weapon by the son of the victim in which charges were laid. Another case, also involving the son of a victim, involved uttering threats to receive money, assault with a weapon (bag of books) and mischief (smashed items around the house). That also resulted in charges. Two other high-profile cases are now before the courts, including Lucas William Robert Robinson who is facing charges of theft and fraud. He will be back in court May 21 for the start of a preliminary inquiry. The matter was reported to police in July 2015. It was brought to police attention by a concerned citizen who was worried a fraud had been ongoing for an extended period of time. The allegations were of a complex nature, involving bank accounts, power of attorney and transfer of property, mortgage and investments. In another case, Darrin Richard John Power pled guilty last March to the charge of defrauding the victim of a value in excess of $5,000, although the amounts in the file exceed $100,000. He has been in

custody since December 2017 and will have a sentencing hearing in early March. The file came to police attention in 2016. Const. Kristine Pemberton was awarded a meritorious service medal last November for her work on the file, her doggedness in pursuit of evidence being

have shaped and built the world as it is, and it is our duty to protect them. Const. Permberton’s thoroughness, judgement and dedication are an example to all police officers.” The importance of reporting Schaefer said the files mentioned above are all examples of why it’s

described as exceptional. She was recognized for the hundreds of hours of investigative time, her commitment to the victims and their welfare, and for her outstanding work in delivering a wellorganized and thorough investigation to Crown counsel. “With our aging population in British Columbia, it is imperative that elder abuse situations are closely watched and investigated,” said DPD Chief Neil Dubord. “Our seniors

important for people, from family to friends to service providers, to never turn a blind eye to these situations and always report suspicions to authorities. She said if a bank employee sees a regular client showing unusual behaviour, such as transferring large sums of money, that’s something that could warrant a closer look. Employees of stores should also be on the lookout for seniors purchasing large and multiple

denominations of gift cards as that’s a common scam tactic. “If you see something that’s just not adding up, if you have a senior in your life, please take an interest in their well-being,” said Delta police Insp. Guy Leeson. “There are usually multiple opportunities where people can step in — whether that’s a family member, neighbour or an acquaintance — and check that everything is on the up and up. And if you suspect that it isn’t, give us a call. We’ll be happy to make some inquiries.” What is abuse of older adults? Actions that harm an older person or jeopardize that person’s health or welfare are considered abuse. These cases are commonly referred to as senior abuse or elder abuse and can be in many forms, including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, violation of rights, spiritual abuse or simply neglect. Victims can be any older adult. Most who experience abuse or neglect are mentally competent, not dependent on other people and people who do not require constant care. Who are the abusers? The abusers can be anyone. Within the family, the

most common cases occur with a spouse, children or grandchildren and outside the family through friends, neighbours, care providers, landlords or anyone in a position of power, trust or authority. Elder abuse can occur anywhere, but tends to be where the senior lives. Schaefer said most often cases occur in their own home or in institutional settings, such as long-term care facilities. Signs of abuse Physical abuse signs can include unexplained injuries such as bruises, welts, abrasions and restrain marks. There can also be drug errors such as drug overdoses and failure to take medications regularly. A caregiver can also refuse access to the elder. Emotional abuse by a caregiver can include physical threats or emotional threats such as loss of access to grandchildren or pets. There can be belittling, calling those in their care “stupid” or “you can’t do anything right.” If this abuse is occurring, you might notice changes in behaviour or emotions that might mimic dementia (rocking, sucking or mumbling), crying and/or depression, withdrawal or self-destructive or suicidal acts.

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High school generator not loud enough to warrant bylaw ticket

Complaint lodged against mobile photo studio in SDSS lot

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

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• Jan. 27, 7 a.m., 5300-block of Admiral Boulevard: Sometime between Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. and Jan. 27 at 7 a.m., a vehicle had all four doors keyed while parked on the street. Damage: $1,500. • Jan. 31, 9:53 p.m., 5300-block of 28th Avenue: Complainant reported noise from a nearby

construction site. Police attended and found a construction crew wrapping up for the evening. Foreman advised that he has a 24-hour noise variance. • Feb. 1, 1:44 a.m., 4800-block of Highway 17A: Indication of alcohol consumption observed of driver at roadblock. Roadside screening test performed and resulted in warn. Three-day immediate roadside prohibition served and vehicle impounded. • Feb. 1, 2:14 a.m., 4800block of Highway 17A: Vehicle drove through roadblock without stopping. Vehicle stop conducted and indication of alcohol consumption observed. Roadside screening test performed that resulted in warn. Three-day immediate roadside prohibition served and vehicle was towed. • Feb. 2, 6:46 p.m., 7300block of Macdonald Road: Complainant reported a pile of dumped garbage.

Police attended and located a large pile of buckets, garbage bags and oil bottles on the side of the road. Nothing appeared to be leaking. Delta Works advised for cleanup. • Feb. 2, 2:08 p.m., 5000-block of 59th Street: A package delivered by Canada Post was stolen off the doorstep of residence. Package contained a gauge.

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• Jan. 27, 1:01 a.m.: Sometime over the past week unknown suspects entered complainant’s unlocked vehicle. Items stolen included scuba gear, tools, purse and jacket. Value: $2,500. • Jan. 27, 8:33 a.m., 800-block of 54th Street: Police responded after a noise complaint was made regarding a loud generator. Police located a running generator in the parking lot of South Delta Secondary. The generator was associated to a mobile photo studio conducting school photos. The gen-

erator was not found to be giving off excessive noise, so no bylaw ticket was issued. • Jan. 30, 2:54 p.m., 5500-block of 6th Avenue: Complainant reported a vehicle parked too close to the crosswalk. Police attended but vehicle gone on arrival. • Jan. 31, 10:15 a.m., 900-block of 53A Street: Complainant reported her Ford motorhome had been broken into and suffered ignition damage. Unknown when occurred as vehicle not used for several weeks. Complainant was cleaning the motorhome when she found damage and completed clean up prior to police attendance. • Feb. 1, 10:59 p.m. 1200-block of 53A Street: Vehicle stop conducted and an odour of liquor detected. Roadside screening test performed that resulted in warn. Threeday immediate roadside prohibition served. Vehicle was left parked nearby legally.

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Firefighters treat a dog that suffered smoke inhalation in a house fire last Friday morning.

Delta firefighters rescue dog from North Delta house fire Delta firefighters rescued a family dog from a house fire in North Delta last week. Firefighters were called to a home in the 10900block of Lyon Road just after 10 a.m. last Friday. According to the Delta Fire Department, when crews arrived they were met by one of the home’s occupants who got out of the house after being alerted by a smoke detector. That person indicated they were alone at the time

but there were multiple vehicles in the driveway of the house, which has multiple suites, so a search was conducted inside. That’s when a dog, which was lethargic, was found in a kennel in one of the suites. The dog appeared to be suffering smoke inhalation and was treated at the scene. Nobody else was inside. The occupant who got out was taken to hospital but did not suffer any serious injuries.

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t sure would be nice if we all had our own fall guy. There’s been much finger pointing since the NDP government introduced the employer health tax that’s shifting the burden for Medical Services Plan premiums, but thankfully I think there’s still room to get in on the action. The tax has created winners and losers, and the City of Delta would have to be considered one of those losers as it’s on the hook for a million bucks, give or take, now that employers are footing the bill for MSP premiums. City hall has been forced to come up with the money for that new-found cost so – surprise, surprise – it’s turning to taxpayers to cover the tab. To be fair to Delta, it’s another taxing authority that’s creating this cost, but there’s no getting around the fact that our new council is taking the easy way out on this one. Rather than find efficiencies in an operating budget that’s well in excess of $200 million, it’s simpler to pass along the cost and point the finger at the provincial government. If only all of us had that luxury. When additional costs are imposed on our household budgets, it’s not like we can turn to some money fairy and say, “Hey, do you mind covering this one?” It doesn’t work like that in the real world. When our expenses rise because, let’s say, our property tax bill is three per cent higher or our utility bill is also up three per cent or our car insurance is going up six per cent, we have to find that money from somewhere else in our household budgets. Cost of living increases on the revenue side typically don’t keep pace, so it forces us to pare other expenses in order to make ends meet. The cost Delta is passing along to cover the employer health tax is only $23 for the average home, so from a dollar standpoint it’s certainly not a big deal. And if you’re one of those no longer having to shell out $75 per month in MSP premiums, you’re coming out way ahead even with the extra amount on your property tax bill. However, it doesn’t get around the fact there continues to be a willingness to levy charges that outstrip inflation. Piling one hike on top of another wouldn’t be a big deal if taxpayers could offload some of those costs, but unfortunately we’re already at the bottom of the hill.

Money laundering bombs are enough to re-visit local casino

t was my intention to write about the ridiculous new speculation tax and some other examples of government ineptitude but recent articles regarding money laundering coming from the attorney general’s office has changed that. Because Delta has a bylaw banning all forms of gambling, I wasn’t too concerned when a casino proposal became public. Soon, however, Delta council was arranging for a public hearing to debate the pros and cons of a new casino. At these hearings the B.C. Gaming Commission, the casino owners and others who stood to gain financially all spoke in support, while those against the project were South Delta taxpayers. After the public hearing council voted to support the project. Since that time there has been a continuous release of investigations that are all negative to the activities B.C. casinos generate. The Peter German report was released shortly after council’s approval that concluded over $100 million in criminal money had been laundered through B.C. casinos. Later we learned the RCMP had been investigating money laundering for several years but had not stopped it. Video released from security cameras showed hockey bags full of $20 bills being accepted at casinos to purchase chips. Last month B.C.’s attorney

Community Comment GREG HOOVER

general says he was shocked by a report from the RCMP and federal government that indicated money laundering in B.C. is more than $1 billion per year. The report ties casinos to the purchase of expensive real estate, the short-term ownership of extremely expensive cars and, most importantly, the trafficking of drugs. A subsequent Global News report stated B.C. Gaming Enforcement Branch audit documents show the amount of money laundered approached $2 billion a year. So when you look back over the last year we can see those who spoke in favour of the casino either didn’t tell the truth or didn’t know what they were talking about. The RCMP has been investigating the situation for years but hasn’t been able to stop it or arrest any major players. The attorney general of B.C. admits he didn’t have any idea of the scope of this criminal activity.

Given these new reports I believe council must re-visit the approval of this project and if it’s concerned about being sued I believe the incorrect and incomplete information given at the public hearing would provide an adequate defence based on misrepresentation. Recently the B.C. Government Employees Union issued an online petition asking for a public enquiry: “A public inquiry could be our best chance to learn the truth about a crisis that has claimed thousand of lives, and has made our province the most unaffordable to live in.” Delta council is giving tax exemptions and waiving development fees for Gateway in return for a chump change portion of its profits. South Delta does not need the jobs, the traffic or the crime. I have never seen one reason why South Delta needs this casino. This industry has now driven house prices beyond reach of young parents who should be raising their families here. The location could not be more high profile and I do not want the community I live in known globally for the laundering of drug money. Please contact the attorney general and ask him to stop this terrible project. Greg Hoover is a project manager in industrial and commercial construction who has lived with Christina in Tsawwassen for over 25 years.

February 7, 2019 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters

Former mayor left wondering

Editor: I spent last night musing about all things locally rather than enjoying a healthy, rejuvenating sleep. This happens frequently to those of us who have enjoyed eight decades living in this place called Delta. One of those decades was spent as a member of Delta council with additional time for volunteer and fundraising services. I am among a few that have the unique perspective of Delta both pre and post George Massey Tunnel, a small, rural society with few neighbours south of the river later grappling internally with a massive increase in population while hemmed in by unchecked growth of neighbouring municipalities. Delta can hopefully solve its own problems but regional issues such as traffic and flood protection leave many of us feeling somewhat helpless. The initial traffic respite

at the tunnel occurred in the early 1980s but few remember why or how. Internally the current council appears to have taken a 180-degree turn on fiscal management. Former mayor Lois Jackson preached long and hard over spending and no debt with initiative and support from CAO George Harvie. Barely months later Mayor Harvie announces an $8-million North Delta track complex and $3.6 million to upgrade 8A Avenue in Tsawwassen. Nary a murmur or public expression by council members. I can’t help but think a better location for a recreational complex would be John Oliver Park in East Delta. Not only would it commemorate the life and contribution of Delta farmer John Oliver (who served as B.C. premier) but it’s centrally located. I also wonder why 8A Avenue takes precedence over 52nd Street in South Delta or Trunk Road in

Ladner, both facing gridlock from local population increases during peak rush hour. I also wonder why Delta council had minimal public discourse over the casino, Delta’s name change and council’s golden handshake quietly handed over only to a select few council members. I wonder why they didn’t include former mayor and councillor Beth Johnson for her 18 years of civic service? My last wonderment is over climate change, the inevitable rising water level and billions of dollars required for Delta’s and neighbouring dikes to meet the new 400-year flood proofing standards. Where is the plan? I have other “wonderments” but about this time I fitfully fell asleep. I awoke refreshed, hopeful Harvie will oversee a more open and accessible council than what emerged over the past decade. Doug Husband

Back to square one at Ladner waterfront

Editor: As a Ladner resident for most of my adult years, I have always been drawn to marine activities here on the estuary/delta of the lower Fraser River. It was about 15 years back that I made a decision to focus on the tourism and business potential of our Ladner waterfront. Over the years there were many steps (and not a few missteps) in this endeavour, including two storefronts on Chisholm Street and finally our marine paddle sports/tour boat facility at the Elliott Street wharf. We had some good times indeed introducing many locals and visitors of all ages to our local waterways. Notwithstanding the limitations of trying to make sense of a seasonal business in our beloved village was a constant grind, so when the opportunity arose to take

advantage of a larger and more accessible market I jumped and moved to Steveston. It was a good decision on many fronts, however, after a dozen-plus years of commuting through the George Massey Tunnel I decided to call it a day. (It took this long to disabuse myself of my conviction that some sort of strategy to ease this daily insanity would actually come to pass in my lifetime. Now I know better.) So what now, City of Delta? Why hasn’t anything on the Ladner Harbour waterfront changed in the past decade? Of course, we know the answers range from uncertainty/confusion around water lot leases to our current fluid retail business environment to the harsh reality of appropriate planning for the inevitable impacts of climate change-associat-

ed sea level rise. One idea: some sort of on-site “Harbour Hub.” I’m picturing a facility which would serve as a contact and information centre for residents, visitors and potential investors and developers. One possibility that jumps out is the cityowned building currently serving as a transitional office facility for the Delta Museum on Delta Street at Chisholm Street. This would also be an ideal location for a Ladner Community Bikes and Mobility program with a goal to reactivate both young ones as well as our seniors, of which I am one. Formidable impediments stand in the way, to say the least, but to do nothing seems so pointless, futile and selfdefeating. If we need to start again in our Ladner Harbour after all these years, so be it. Tony Dales

Hug from a stranger has deeper meaning

Editor: A great thing happened to me today and I felt compelled to share. I walk my sister’s dogs for her as she has some mobility issues. On my way to pick up the dogs I crossed paths with an elderly gentleman of East Indian descent. I said good morning to him and he extended his hand. I shook

it and asked, “How are you?” He didn’t say anything but he opened his arms for a hug. I accepted his unspoken invitation for a hug and all he said was, “Good.” The point of all this is that not only did he need a hug, but in fact, so did I. You see, my dad has been gone for many, many years but I still miss him dearly.

The hug was warm and heartfelt, and it made me realize at that moment how much I missed my dad’s hugs. This man was my dad’s age or older and I wondered what perhaps he had lost and what that hug reminded him of? I grew up here and I love my Ladner community. Linda Ross

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Deal in works for another turf field in North Delta

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Opened in 2005, the turf field at Holly Park in East Ladner had been showing its age in recent years.

The city is proposing another land deal with the Delta School District to pave the way for another synthetic turf field in North Delta. It’s aimed at facilitating the expansion of Mackie Park, which is adjacent to Sands Secondary and Gray Elementary, into school district owned land in order to build a second turf field south of the park’s existing artificial turf field. The city needs almost 22,000 square feet of land to make that happen. A land exchange is proposed that involves the park and schools. Another part of the deal involves Hellings Park and Hellings Elementary further north in the community. Overall, the city would transfer the same amount of land it requires for the Mackie Park to the school district. The consultation process, approved by Delta council last week, includes sending out

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Delta to replace turf at Holly field SANDOR GYARMATI

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The synthetic turf field at Holly Park is going to be replaced this year. Delta council last week agreed to an early budget approval to set aside another $500,000 for the field project, although a final contract approval still needs to go before council.

Last summer, council awarded a $60,000 contract to a firm to look at new turf field technologies that could be used for the all-weather field in East Ladner. Opened in 2005, the synthetic turf field and washroom/storage building at the 62nd Street site cost about $2 million. A civic report notes fields

at the time were created using synthetic turf fibers woven to a backing or mat with an infill consisting of crumb rubber made from recycled rubber and sand. Based on industry information, the lifecycle of the synthetic turf was projected to be between 10 and 15 years, depending on environmental conditions and usage.

The overall project, which will involve the replacement of the turf field, civil design work to ensure the existing base and drainage remain adequate and replacement of supporting amenities such as fencing and lighting, has a $1 million budget. The replacement is planned to be undertaken this summer.

notifications to surrounding property owners as well as a public hearing. A public information meeting would also be held prior to the bylaw introduction if there are serious concerns raised by surrounding residents, according to Delta’s planning department. As far as what the new turf field, which also requires council approval, would cost, according to the parks and recreation department’s strategic work plan, it’s a $5 million project. “The project involves the conversion of the existing all-weather field to a synthetic turf field. This would require significant civil works, including drainage improvements, as well as field lighting and other user amenities consistent with the intensive, year-round use of a synthetic turf field,” the report last year explains. Meanwhile, the city is planning a separate land deal with the school district in order so it can build an $8-million track complex at North Delta Secondary.

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A12 The Delta Optimist February 7, 2019

DELTA COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Participate and help make Delta a better place!

Interested in participating in your local government? A number of opportunities exist to serve on an advisory committee at Delta to collaborate and provide advice to Council on various issues affecting our community. Mayor George V. Harvie and Council are seeking diverse community volunteers who can bring valuable knowledge and experience to the following committees:

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Are you interested in farming initiatives and issues related to agriculture and irrigation in Delta? Are you enthusiastic about the development of the Delta Agriculture Plan and the future revision of Delta’s Official Community Plan? Meets twice per year and/or at call of chair.

Board of Variance

Do you have the expertise to make decisions related to the siting, dimensions, or size of a building or structure? Want to make decisions that vary the requirements of Delta’s Zoning Bylaw in cases where there is hardship? Meets twelve times per year.

Community Livability Advisory Committee

Ladner Village Renewal Advisory Committee

Are you interested in providing input on the best utilization of Delta-owned buildings in Ladner Village? Are you enthusiastic about streetscape and harbour waterfront design concepts and the branding for the Ladner Village Renewal? Meets six times per year and/or at call of chair.

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

Are you enthusiastic about recreation, arts and culture programs? Want to collaborate on projects and services related to parks, sports fields, recreation infrastructure and civic buildings in Delta? Meets ten times per year and/or at call of chair.

Mayor’s Public Safety Committee

Are you interested in providing input on land use, community planning, and proposed developments? Are you enthusiastic about environmental and social issues that impact Delta? Meets twelve times per year and/or at call of chair.

Want to provide advice on improving public safety in Delta, Community Engagement, and Emergency Management? Meets six times per year and/or at call of chair.

Heritage Advisory Commission

Tour de Delta Board

Want to help promote the preservation and celebration of heritage in Delta? Are you interested in reviewing and discussing policies and development issues related to history and heritage conservation? Meets ten times per year and/or at call of chair.

Are you passionate about hosting large community events? The Tour de Delta is Delta’s premier cycling event and this committee is responsible for the resources, activities and management of the event. Meets twelve times per year and/or at call of chair.

Hunting Regulation Advisory Committee

Want to participate in the regulation of hunting in Delta, including providing advice on the discharge of firearms by persons engaged in farming? Meets twice per year and/or at call of chair. If you are interested in being appointed to one of the above advisory committees or commissions for a one-year term commencing March of 2019, please submit a brief resumé and covering letter indicating your areas of interest, why you would like to serve, and any relevant knowledge and experience you may have.

Application deadline is February 15, 2019 Please forward submissions to: The Office of the City Clerk - Delta City Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390/email: committeeclerk@delta.ca

For additional information, including committee and commission mandates, membership, agendas and minutes please visit www.delta.ca or contact Michelle Jansson, Deputy City Clerk, at 604-946-3223 or mjansson@delta.ca.

February 7, 2019 The Delta Optimist A13

Community

Centenarian still going strong Tsawwassen’s Doreen Ferguson jokes that she still has ‘a few marbles left’ at 104 ADRIAN MACNAIR

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When I called Doreen Ferguson at The Waterford residential care home in Tsawwassen, the woman who answered the telephone didn’t sound like she’d been around the sun on this old rock for 104 times. Not only does she act like somebody 20 to 30 years her junior, her mind is still sharp and reliable. For example, while visiting, her eldest daughter, Anne Lowrey, told me her mother has six grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. “Ten!” Ferguson exclaims, correcting her daughter. When I express amazement, she smiles humbly. “Well, I do have a few marbles left.” Born in Ottawa on Feb. 3, 1915, Ferguson’s family lived in Ontario and Manitoba until 1933, when her father decided to relocate to Victoria for the warmer climes. “The doctor said, ‘If you don’t get out of this climate, I won’t give you a year to live,’” recalls Ferguson. “We moved to Victoria and he lived for another 20 years.” Like many young women in the post-suffrage era, Doreen was keen to get an education and work. She went to Victoria College and UBC before working in the forestry department at the Victoria legislature until her marriage in 1941. Doreen was wed to Lt.Cmdr. William (Bill) Irwin Ferguson, who was stationed in Newfoundland during the Second World

A resident of The Waterford in Tsawwassen, Doreen Ferguson turned 104 last weekend. War. The couple moved to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia for a time. Feeling lonely without her husband, she decided to visit him, but was stopped by the conductor at the station. “‘Where is your letter that shows your husband said you could come?’ I said, ‘I don’t have a letter.’ He says, ‘Well, you can’t go.’” Ferguson was despondent at first, but said another sailor on the platform overheard her predicament and pulled her aside. He promised to create a distraction that would keep the conductor busy while Ferguson climbed aboard. “He said, ‘Pretend you’re asleep. Even if he

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pokes you don’t wake up!’” It’s a story she said she hasn’t even told her family before. Ferguson stayed in Newfoundland for a few months before becoming pregnant with her first child, Anne. She gave birth in Halifax in 1942. After leaving the service, the Fergusons moved back to B.C. to raise their two children (her younger daughter is Gillian Schramm). When the nest was emptied, they sold their Vancouver house and retired on Mayne Island, living there for 30 years until Bill passed in 1993. To the surprise of no one in the family, Ferguson continued to lead an active and healthy life, living alone until 100.

She attributes her longevity to good genetics (her older sister passed in 2010 at the age of 98, while her aunt also reached 100 years), an active lifestyle and eating her broccoli, the latter being something she loves telling her greatgrandchildren about. These days, she still keeps active by going out for walks, playing cribbage with her friends (she wins a lot, but insists she plays just for fun) and visiting with family. Although she’s active, it’s normal that you take things a bit easier at 104. “I’m so slow it takes me all morning to get dressed and get breakfast and by that time it’s lunchtime,” she says, chuckling. On living out her golden

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years in Tsawwassen, she only has praise for the sunny community. “It’s a lovely place to live. People are so friendly. I like living here because I’m close to all the stores and I can walk to Shopper’s or Thrifty’s.” Before I go, I’ve got to ask: What’s the biggest technological advance she’s seen after a century and change on this planet? “I think the thing that’s changed the most is the telephone. Because it used to just be a box on the wall with a cord and an earpiece. And now look what the phone can do!” On that note, I turn off the voice recorder on my phone and wish Ferguson the very happiest of birthdays.

Pub night to benefit walk

The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s will host a fundraising pub night in early March to kick-off the walk set for May. The pub night will be held on Saturday, March 2 at the Rose & Crown Pub in Tsawwassen (1203-56th St.) from 2 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 (includes burger, beer/ wine and soup/salad). Deadline to purchase tickets is Feb. 22 via email at southdeltawalkchair@alzheimerbc.org. The pub night will also feature a silent auction, raffles and 50/50 draws. Funds raised will help the Alzheimer Society of B.C. provide support and education programs for people living with dementia in the South Delta area. The 2019 South Delta IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s will take place on Sunday, May 5.

Coldest Night of Year walk

Deltassist will be hosting a Coldest Night of the Year walk later this month. The walk, to be held Feb. 23 in North Delta, is a “super-fun, family-friendly fundraiser that raises money for local charities serving hungry, homeless and hurting families and youth in 120 communities across Canada,” according to the social services agency. Deltassist is looking for individuals and groups to take part in the walk. More information can be found at https://cnoy. org/location/delta or call Deltassist at 604-594-3455.

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Community

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2019 WATERMAIN FLUSHING NOTICE The City will be conducting the 2019 annual watermain flushing program beginning February 5. The flushing process may result in your water supply showing sediment and discolouration, otherwise referred to as “dirty water”. If you experience dirty water, please run the cold-water tap (at the highest point in your premises) for approximately 20 minutes or until it clears. Should the problem persist, please call 604-946-4141 or submit a TalkDelta service request through our website at www.delta.ca/talkdelta. Watermain flushing is scheduled for the following areas. In some cases these dates and locations may be altered due to unforeseen circumstances.

North Delta Feb 5 – Mar 5 : Feb 5 – Mar 5 : Mar 5 – Mar 25 : Mar 26 – Apr 15 : Apr 16 – May 6 : May 7 – May 21 :

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South Delta Feb 5 – Mar 11 : 0 Ave to 18 Ave east of 56 St including Centennial Beach Mar 12 – Apr 8 : 0 Ave to 18 Ave west of 56 St including Tsawwassen Beach

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

Finally! At long last, Nike has come to our rescue. I’ve been waiting for this for years: self-tying shoes. You hadn’t heard? Yes, friends, it’s true! The athletic giant has created state-of-the-art designer sneakers that will mean we no longer have to contend with such an annoying, time-consuming task. I don’t know about you, but this is going to save me from doing something that takes me — what? — 30 to 45 seconds. Holy moley! What’s not to love about

that? The shoes — smart shoes if there ever was such a thing — are controlled through an app and contain a small motor. Swipe your phone, and bingo! The shoe’s invisible “laces” will adjust to your fit precisely. Sure, they’re a bit expensive — something in the ballpark of $350. But really, how can you put a price tag on something that will relieve us of such a horribly onerous task? Think about it. The tying of one’s shoes is beyond painful. Heck, it’s about as disagreeable as zipping up a jacket. That usually takes me under 10 seconds, but man, what I would give for a self-zipping jacket, a self-zipping dress or a selfzipping pair of slacks! We already have lamps that can be turned on and off with a simple clap, which is beyond wonderful since it’s so unpleasant to do the job manually.

But heavens, in a perfect world we’ll have many other things that can take care of themselves. Selflighting birthday candles? Self-buttering toast? Selfflossing teeth? I’m not sure how that one would work, but it would be a life-changer, given it usually takes me 20 seconds to floss my teeth. Twenty seconds! Man, that’s 20 seconds I could use for something else! Like expound on the merits of self-tying shoes, for instance. Which brings me back to the subject at hand: the amazing self-tying shoe. I don’t believe Nike has placed these in shoe stores yet, but that day is coming. And in the years ahead, when people stumble upon shoelaces in the depths of their sock drawers, they’ll stare at them, perplexed. The shoelace is heading for extinction, my friends. Can’t wait for the day when it’s gone.

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Books from South Delta to soon fill third library in the Philippines DAVE WILLIS

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Tsawwassen’s Mary Seitz is planning on heading back to the Philippines in April to open a third children’s library. The books for the libraries have come from South Delta, she explained. “All those three libraries are being fed by Tsawwassen and Ladner,” Seitz said. She said she receives book donations from local libraries and friends as well as buying books from thrift stores. She’s collected thousands so far. “I’m just proud. I told my husband, it’s quite amazing that those three libraries are fed by these two towns.” Seitz, along with her

sisters Donna and Sharon, started the family project a few years ago in honour of their late father, Dominador, an educator and author. The three children’s libraries are located in the Bicol region of the Philippines, where Seitz is from. She is always collecting books and plans to open more libraries. “It’s an ongoing thing,” she said. Books can be dropped off at Beach Grove Laser, where she works, at 2261077-56th St., Tsawwassen.

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Mary Seitz is still collecting books in an ongoing project to start children’s libraries in the Philippines.

Tzu Chi Foundation funds scanner for ER

The Tzu Chi Foundation recently made a first-time donation to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation of $16,495, which was used to purchase a new bladder scanner for the emergency department. The portable, 3D bladder ultrasound unit provides a quick, non-invasive scan to detect bladder volume in patients experiencing urinary retention. Providing a much less intrusive way of determining bladder volume not only reduces SUBMITTED PHOTO the risk of serious and Tzu-Chi Foundation members present a cheque for $16,495 in Delta Hospital’s ER to potentially life-threat- members of the hospital’s medical staff and administration along with Lisa Hoglund ening infections, but and Angela Turner of the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation. also supports the best possible patient care post-op complications and of Delta Hospital,” says many worthwhile causes and comfort. those who have suffered Angela Turner, major givlocally and across Canada, Bladder scanners benstrokes. ing manager for the Delta and we feel very fortunate efit an array of patients, “We are delighted to Hospital and Community to have had the opportuniincluding those with pros- have received this generHealth Foundation. ty to share with them some tate cancer, kidney stones, ous gift from the Tzu Chi “The Tzu Chi of Delta Hospital’s priority bladder obstructions, Foundation in support Foundation supports so equipment needs.”

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Public Hearing - Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Delta City Council will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed project and related application: Date: Time: Place:

Tuesday, February 12, 2019 7:00 p.m. Main Hall Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre 11760 88 Avenue Delta, BC V4C 3C5

“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment Bylaw No. 7818 To amend “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” by changing the Medium Density Residential (Scott Road) (MDR(SR)) designation in the North Delta Area Plan (Schedule C.1) to include a site specific exemption to allow a maximum density of 260 units per hectare on the west portion of the subject site.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately Amendment Bylaw No. 7819 follow this Public Hearing in the event Council To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, wishes to give further consideration to the 2017” by rezoning the subject property from project at that time. Core Commercial (C1) to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 4 (CDZ4) in order to Any persons who believe that their interest develop two six-storey apartment buildings in property will be affected by the proposed comprising a total of 188 dwelling units, project shall be given an opportunity to common indoor and outdoor amenity spaces be heard at the Public Hearing on matters and an underground parking structure. contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the application. Development Variance Permit LU008668 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 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Project No. 1 Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit (LU008668) Location: 6950 Nicholson Road, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1

To vary the following provisions in “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017”: Garbage and Recycling Facilities 1. Section 6.2.20(b)(i), by reducing the minimum required space for combined garbage and recycling storage space as follows: • from 35.9 m2 to 31.2 m2 for Building A. • from 38.4 m2 to 33.0 m2 for Building B. 2. Section 6.2.20(b)(ii), by reducing the minimum required recycling storage space within the combined garbage and recycling storage space as follows: • from 19.4 m2 to 16.9 m2 for Building A. • from 20.7 m2 to 17.8 m2 for Building B. Amenity Space 3. Section 7.7.3, by reducing the minimum amount of common outdoor amenity space for an apartment from 1,128.0 m2 to 1,010.2 m2. Parking and Loading 4. Section 8.4.2, by reducing the number of required resident parking spaces from 224 to 214 spaces, and the total number of parking spaces from 256 to 248. 5. Section 9.2.1, by waiving the requirement for Building A to provide one loading space for an apartment building containing more than 80 dwelling units. Development Permit LU008668 To regulate the form and character of the proposed development within the Scott Road Corridor (SRC) development permit area. Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604.946.3331 Web Location: December 17, 2018 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Additional Information

MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU008668

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected from Wednesday, January 30, 2019 to Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at:

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The Delta Police Pipe Band performed during the Robbie Burns dinners.

800 pay tribute to Burns at annual pipe band dinners

The Delta Police Pipe Band hosted 800 people at a pair of Robbie Burns dinners last month at the Sacred Heart Church Hall in Ladner. Under the direction of pipe major Steve Ramsden and drum major Moe Coll, the crowds were entertained by the pipe band’s three performances, the regimental dancers and pipers and songs by the band’s singing group, The Deltones. The Thistlebrook highland dancers were also in the program and the exceptional dance band The Earthtones delighted the crowd with great dancing music later in the evening. On the first night the band honoured Delta Coun. Lois Jackson and Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord and on the second night the band

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The Delta Police Pipe Band toasted Lloyd Jones of the Tsawwassen Legion for his continued support. toasted Gail Parker, who was one of the founders of the band in 1971, and Lloyd Jones from the Tsawwassen Legion for his continued support over the years. The dinners serve as a fundraiser for the band which travelled to Basel, Switzerland and Estes Park, Colorado to perform in military tattoos last year. The band would like to thank the following

for their great support throughout the year: Chief Neil Dubord and the Delta Police Department, Mayor George Harvie, Coun. Lois Jackson and the City of Delta, the Ladner and Tsawwassen branches of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Ladner and Tsawwassen SaveOn-Foods, Four Winds Brewery, Barry Marshall, Sacred Heart Church and the Delta Optimist.

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2019 Council Meeting Schedule In accordance with Section 127(1)(b) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the 2019 Council Meeting Schedule is available for viewing at the Public Notice Board at Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC and on the City of Delta’s website, www.delta.ca.

Community Dancing for a good cause

Regular Meetings and Public Hearings will commence at 7:00 pm and will be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall alternating with the Main Hall at Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre, unless noted otherwise. Please direct any inquiries regarding the 2019 Council Meeting Schedule to: Office of the City Clerk City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 604-946-3220 clerks@delta.ca

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO DISCHARGE A LAND USE CONTRACT SUBJECT: LAND USE CONTRACT DISCHARGE BYLAW NO. 7821 FOR 8958 115 STREET (File No. LU008645) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the Regular Meeting to be held on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at the Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre, Main Hall, at 11760 88 Avenue, Delta, BC, Delta City Council will consider third reading of “Delta (Athwal – LU008645) Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7821, 2019” which relates to the property at 8958 115 Street as shown outlined in bold and marked “Subject Property” on the map below. The purpose of this bylaw is to authorize Council to discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 3142 from the subject property to reveal the underlying Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) zone and allow construction of a new single detached dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite. Pursuant to Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act and Council’s resolution on January 14, 2019, there will not be a Public Hearing for this bylaw. Website: www.delta.ca January 14, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.06 AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the bylaw, detailed maps and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C., (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 am and 4:45 pm and Thursday between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm, January 31, 2019 to February 11, 2019, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays. Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, February 11, 2019. 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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A square dance fundraiser was held in Ladner last Saturday night to benefit International China Concern. The event raised $1,400 and two child sponsorships.

Dinner proceeds to help with historic gillnetter restoration The Delta Fishing Heritage Society is holding its annual fundraising dinner and concert at Ladner Fishermen’s Hall next weekend. Set for Saturday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m., the evening will include a salmon/ roast beef dinner, cash bar, silent auction, 50/50 draw and music by The Karmichaels. The silent auction will feature a limited edition print of John Horton’s recent painting of sailing ships at historic Port Guichon as well as works by Richard Mayer, Ulf Ottho and Donna Hartnell. “The proceeds from this event will be directed

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Proceeds from the Delta Fishing Heritage Society’s annual fundraising dinner next Saturday will be directed to the restoration of the Persian Fisher. to the restoration of the Persian Fisher, a historic Fraser River gillnetter,” said Delta Fishing Heritage Society president John Stevens. “We hope that our community will again support this very worthwhile

event.” Tickets are $35 each and are available at Angela’s Boutique at 604-946-5211 or John Stevens at 604946-9902. Deadline for ticket sales is Feb. 11.

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Visit a land of magic, monsters and mortals at Dungeons & Dragons in the Library on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. New and experienced players are welcome. Pizza will be provided. For teens 13+. Space is limited so registration is required. Program runs on the first Thursday of every month from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Delta Hospice Society is offering a volunteer training program from Feb. 7 to March 16. Classes will be held Thursdays from 6:30 to

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out about the qualifications, application procedures and other information on pensions, Medicare, social benefits and housing subsidy for seniors. Registration is required. Call 604-2313344 ext. 2175 or email tina. wang@success.bc.ca.

Do you have a child in kindergarten to Grade 3 that could benefit from participating in a program that pairs children with high school student volunteers for 45 minutes of reading practice each week? Reading Buddies, beginning Thursday, Feb. 7 from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, is a great way to improve reading skills in a safe, fun and friendly environment. Reading Buddies continues until March 14. Registration is required. Call 604-9466215.

Registration for ElderCollege Delta will be commencing on Feb. 15, online at 9 a.m. at ElderCollege Delta/ KinVillage or in person from 9 a.m. to noon at KinVillage Community Centre. In person registration continues at KinVillage Community Centre from Tuesday, Feb. 19 to Friday, Feb. 22 and at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courses are offered in technology, lifestyle, science, history, language and literature. Please watch the Optimist on Feb, 7 for full details of all the classes.

French language preschool Lutins du Bois is having an open house on Monday, Feb. 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Program offers French, yoga, music and arts. Non-French speaking children are welcome. Preschool is at 785-49th St., Tsawwassen (located at Ecole du Bois Joli). Call 604948-1222 or e-mail lutins_du_ bois@csf.bc.ca. AmbassadorsTsawwassen Mills Toastmasters Club meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 12 has a “Cupid’s Arrows” theme. 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. Are you providing care or support for a family member or friend who is in poor health, is frail elderly, or has a chronic disease causing dependency? The South Delta Caregivers’ Network is offering an education series and support group starting Wednesday, Feb 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. once a week for six weeks. Cost is $40. Topics include caregiver stress, and accessing resources,. To register phone Laurie at 604-943-3921, Sylvia at 604943-7596 or the Centre for Supportive Care at 604-9480660. The Ladner Pioneer Library invites seniors in the Chinese community to Government Benefits for Seniors in Mandarin on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. Find

There will be a Brit Club lunch on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 12:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Legion. You don’t have to be British to attend, you just have to like Britain. Lunch will consist of soup, sandwiches, light dessert and coffee at a reasonable cost. RSVP by noon on Friday, Feb. 15 to Gwen Halston at 604-940-1269, Roy Bilson at 604-308-3699 or email rbilson12@gmail.com. All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner hosts a free community meal every month. The next meal is on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. The South Delta Garden Club welcomes local nurseryman Gary Lewis of Phoenix Perennials to speak at its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594-54A St. His topic is the diversity of new Helllebores or Lenten roses. Guests are welcome for a $5 charge. Cancer: Thriving & Surviving is a free UVic self-management workshop for people who have been affected by cancer. It’s offered at Ladner United Church on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., starting Feb 19. Register with UVic at 604-940-1273 or www.selfmanagementbc.ca. SD Newcomers next monthly meeting is Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7:15 p.m. at Gallery 1710 (1710-56th St., Tsawwassen). It will be a cabaret-style musical interlude. Carol Sawyer and Joel De Stefano, two noted Vancouver-based artists will entertain the group.

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Community CLUBS AND GROUPS Delta Community Living Society is co-hosting a workshop with Plan Institute for families supporting people with developmental disabilities on Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning. The workshop will be held 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21. For more information, visit www.dcls. ca/workshopscourses or email sstainton@dcls.ca. The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Benediction Lutheran Church, 5575-6th Ave., Tsawwassen, at 7:15 p.m. With monthly guest speakers and interest groups, the club is dedicated to the promotion of education and improvement of the status of women. New members are always welcome. Call Cheryl 604-943-4634 or Paula 778-434-2227. Delta Hospice Society offers a Drop-In Relaxation Circle, led by a music therapist, for those living with cancer or serious illness, as well as their family members and friends, every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Program is complimentary. The Canadian Lifeboat Institution is interviewing potential volunteers to serve as crew or support personnel for its Delta Lifeboat. Professional training is given in seamanship, navigation, medical, and search and rescue techniques. Contact John at 604-760-5218 for more information.

SENIORS There will be a couples bridge tournament on Thursday, Feb. 7 at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Tickets sold in pairs only at $10 per person. Cash prizes. Call 604-943-0225. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre needs new members for its carpet bowling club that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is only 50 cents Shari’s Saturday Social will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9 at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Doors open at 7 p.m., dancing to a wide variety of CD music from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The theme is Hearts and Flowers. Dress style optional but glitz and glamour always welcome. Tickets available at the door: $12 for members, $14 for non-members. Ticket includes mid-evening tea, coffee and assorted goodies. To reserve a table call Shari at 604-943-8755. Want to remain active and independent? Come to a free falls prevention presentation on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner is hosting a free Safe Driving for Seniors workshop presented by ICBC on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required as space is limited. Register at the centre or call 604946-1411. Piano player Kelvin Ketchum will entertain at

a high tea on Friday, Feb. 22 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. $15 for members, $17 for nonmembers. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre hosts the Eclectic Café featuring Howard Solverson and guest on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. Members are $5, guests are $7. Tickets on sale at the centre. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner is hosting a free CPR Orientation workshop on Thursday, Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required as space is limited. Register at the centre or call 604-946-1411. McKee Walking Club walks rain or shine every Tuesday and Friday. Meet at 9 a.m. in the lobby of the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. A Modelers Club meets at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Members build models of all scales, discuss the hobby, and share tips and secrets. Members must have a current McKee membership.

SPECIAL EVENTS Meet local author Diane Chubb, who recently released her first children’s book Hello World!, at Black Bond Books in Ladner on Sunday, Feb. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. Inspired by her daughter Taylor May, Hello World! tells the tale of one little girl as she sets off to explore the seven continents in seven days.

Special Olympics Delta presents a fundraising dance on Saturday, Feb. 16. An evening with Incognito starts at 7 p.m. at the KinVillage Community Centre (543010th Ave.). Tickets are $30 in advance: incognitoconcert. eventbrite.com or tickets@ sobcdelta.org or you can purchase with cash at the door. There will be a cash bar, silent auction and a 50/50 draw as well. The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s will host a fundraising pub night to kick-off the walk set for May 5 in South Delta. The pub night will be held on Saturday, March 2 at the Rose & Crown Pub in Tsawwassen from 2 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 (includes burger, beer/wine and soup/ salad). Deadline to purchase tickets is Feb. 22 via email at: southdeltawalkchair@ alzheimerbc.org.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Delta Junior Girls Seaquam 6 6 0 12 South Delta 6 5 1 10 Delta 6 4 2 8 Sands 6 3 3 6 Burnsview 6 2 4 4 North Delta 6 1 5 2 Delview 6 0 6 0 Delta Junior Boys GP Seaquam 5 Delta 5 Burnsview 5 North Delta 5 Sands 5 South Delta 5

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Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet FRIDAY, FEB. 8 12:57 am 4.6 8:05 am 14.1 2:17 pm 8.9 7:10 pm 11.5 SATURDAY, FEB. 9 1:29 am 5.6 8:28 am 14.1 2:56 pm 8.2 8:06 pm 11.2 SUNDAY, FEB. 10 2:04 am 6.6 8:53 am 13.8 3:38 pm 7.5 9:15 pm 10.8 MONDAY, FEB. 11 2:43 am 7.9 9:20 am 13.8 4:24 pm 6.6 10:41 pm 10.8 TUESDAY, FEB. 12 3:29 am 9.2 9:50 am 13.5 5:14 pm 5.9 WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 12:24 am 11.2 4:28 am 10.2 10:26 am 13.1 6:08 pm 4.9 THURSDAY, FEB. 14 1:59 am 12.1 5:50 am 11.2 11:09 am 13.1 7:05 pm 4.3 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.

The Delta Ice Hawks are rolling into the Pacific Junior Hockey League playoffs having won a season-high 10 straight games.

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

IceHawksstreakingintoplayoffs Defending PJHL champions close out regular season with 10th straight win The playoff picture has become a little clearer for the red-hot defending Pacific Junior Hockey League champions. A 10-game win streak to conclude the regular season has locked up at least the No. 2 seed in the upcoming PJHL playoffs for the Delta Ice Hawks (31-7-2-3). They have a created a four-point cushion for top spot overall but are going to have to wait and see what happens this weekend. That’s when the North Vancouver Wolf Pack (32-9-0-1) closes out its schedule with games against Ridge Meadows and White Rock. The Wolf Pack hold the tiebreaker over Delta thanks to a 3-1 record in regular season meetings.

Hawks GM and head coach Steve Robinson referenced golf to analyze the chase for first place honours. “If we can get into the clubhouse and post a 69 (points) then you never know,” he said. “They got to sit there for three days and think ‘we cannot screw up.’ They probably still will get (the wins) but they are playing teams capable of pulling off upsets.” Regardless, the Hawks are rolling at the right time of the year. First period goals from Liam Visram and captain Jordan Deyrmenjian proved be enough to put away the Whalers who have enjoyed a competitive expansion season under longtime former South Delta Minor coach

Jason Rogers. The Hawks also produced road wins last week over two more non-playoff teams: the Surrey Knights and Port Moody Panthers. “It was tough stretch of games to find the intensity after the Richmond win,” added Robinson. “But at the end of the day we’re happy we did it and finished strong.” The Hawks’ quarter-final opponent is very much up in the air with Aldergrove and Ridge Meadows jockeying for the seventh and eighth spots. Even sixth place Grandview and fifth place Langley are still in the mix. Regardless, Delta will be opening the best-of-seven series on Tuesday in Ladner at 7:35 p.m.

Tsawwassen blueliner headed to NCAA Div. One school Aiden Hansen-Bukuta has parlayed a couple of standout seasons of junior hockey into a scholarship at the NCAA Division One level. The 19-year-old from Tsawwassen has verbally committed to Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2020-21 season. RIT plays in the Atlantic Hockey conference along with Air Force, American International, Army West Point, Bentley, Canisius, Holy Cross, Mercyhurst, Niagara, Robert Morris and Sacred Heart. The Tigers are currently in third place in the conference with a record of 10-7-3. As a rookie with the Nanaimo Clippers, Hansen-Bukuta is top-15 in scoring among B.C. Hockey League defencemen with 30 points (five goals, 25 assists) in 47 games. He also leads his team in that category and is

Aiden Hansen-Bukuta is enjoying a standout rookie season in the BCHL with the Nanaimo Clippers. He had a leading role in the Delta Ice Hawks winning the PJHL title a year ago.

fifth among all Clippers skaters. He’s been a key contributor to a Nanaimo team that has had a strong second half of the season which has seen them pull away from the teams at the bottom of the Island Division and solidify their third-place position. The Delta Hockey Academy product was outstanding a year ago in helping his hometown Delta Ice Hawks capture the Pacific Junior Hockey League regular season and playoff championships. That paved the way to join former Ice Hawks GM and head coach Darren Naylor who is now in charge of the Clippers. The South Delta Secondary graduate logged loads of ice time during the Hawks’ memorable campaign, on the club’s top defensive pairing with fellow rookie defenceman Gabriel LeBlanc.

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The Delta Pacers have found their comfort zone in the ever-challenging landscape of B.C. high school girls basketball. The Pacers were easily the most impressive team on the night during last Friday’s annual rivalry doubleheader — cruising to a 90-47 win over the host South Delta Sun Devils. It was a performance that might have had some in the stands wondering what is this team doing competing at the tier two level this season? Head coach Kerrie Trotman only has to point to last year’s tier one standings. That’s when the Pacers jumped into the Fraser Valley “deep end” and went winless, losing by an average of 29 points in eight games.

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Delta Pacers Julianne Jones heads up court against South Delta’s Abby Spencer in Friday’s Brasnett/Lawrence Cup game. Jones scored 18 in her team’s 90-47 win. Visit www.delta-optimist.com for more photos.

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“It’s just too hard. All the (tier one teams) are playing club now as well. With these girls being so multi-sport, we can’t compete in tier one unfortunately. It doesn’t matter what kind of athletic ability you have if you are not going all-year round which a lot of the tier one schools are doing.” Trotman has enjoyed plenty of success with her current Grade 12 core that includes UBC bound softball players Olivia Malesku and Hanna Hansen. They even appeared in the provincial rankings two years ago. However, the senior level presents a much different dynamic, featuring the “best of the best” of all ages. Case in point is current No. 1 AAA ranked Semiahmoo. The Totems’ roster is mainly Grade 10 players who have been working with former national team coach Allison McNeill since the elementary school level. Richmond’s top team and honourable mention McMath includes two Grade 8s among their top six players. Trotman was reminded again at the recent Britannia Invitational in Vancouver where her team dropped a 77-22 decision to the host Bruins — currently No. 5 in the

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2A rankings. The Pacers went on to finish fourth with wins over McNair (64-42) and Burnaby North (62-54). “Their coach told me most of his girls started playing together in Grade 4,” she said. The Pacers dropping to the tier two ranks has been a growing trend among teams in the Fraser Valleys. Currently 17 compete at the tier one level while 24 are in tier two including all three Delta schools at the 3A level. Delta takes a 6-2 record into the final week of league play with both losses coming to the unbeaten Seaquam Seahawks, including a 56-48 setback last Thursday in Ladner. A Fraser Valley tier two playoff tournament will conclude the season. “Having been with most of the girls since Grade 8, we are like family,” added Trotman, who took her team to Hawaii in December and plans on staying at the senior ranks for the next couple of seasons. “They are having fun and I’m getting the opportunity to play everyone. “And kudos to all the girls teams at DSS right now. I’m excited about the next five years. We have a wonderful crew coming through right now.”

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Pacers reclaim cup in foul filled battle MARK BOOTH

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Delta Pacers Jaicob Robinson drives to the basket against South Delta’s Declan Forbres during the Stebbings/Murray Cup rivalry game. Delta reclaimed the cup with a 64-51 win.

The Delta Pacers got their hands back on the Stebbings/ Murray Cup after a game that might have been better suited in a hockey rink against their crosstown rival. The Pacers used a productive third quarter en route to a 64-51 win over the South Delta Sun Devils in front of a capacity crowd last Friday at SDSS. The teams combined for a whopping 56 fouls as the energy and animosity from the stands seemed to spill onto the floor. It also nearly led to punches flying midway through the opening quarter that resulted in the ejection of Pacer standout Kavin Bhandal. Even without their leading scorer, Delta found a way to get it done in a game that was far removed from last year’s high-scoring affair that saw the teams produce 186 points. They pounded the ball inside, getting 13 points from Ajvir Hothi while follow senior Jared Romaniuk add a game-high 18. The Sun Devils seemed to be in good shape to retain the cup,

trailing by seven points at the half and knowing they didn’t have to worry about Bhandal. However, they were outscored 23-10 in the third quarter and it was simply too big of hole to climb out of for a team that struggles for consistency from the perimeter. Simon Raderecht led the Sun Devils with 14 points. Julio Ruddle-Webb and Declan Forbes added nine each. The good news moving forward for head coach and DSS grad Rod Salas is his roster features just one player in Grade 12. South Delta now turns its attention to this week’s Fraser Valley AAAA Southwest League playoffs at Tamanawis Secondary. Meanwhile, the Pacers will take a perfect 5-0 record into the teeth of their Fraser Valley West AAA schedule with a home game tonight against Clayton Heights. The No. 7 ranked school upset No. 1 ranked North Delta 88-74 on Tuesday. Delta also travels north on Tuesday to take on the Huskies, then are up against another unbeaten team — Brookswood — in its final regular season game.

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5680 GROVE AVENUE, LADNER

$998,900

SOUGHT AFTER BEACH GROVE

$999,980

PEBBLE HILL FAMILY HOME

• 2018 sq fd lomm oh 6249 sq fd lod • 4 bmoeooms, 3 badleooms • wmll jmpd splkd lmcml bkdl upoadmo jkdclmh • Mkhs do dlm bmacl aho all ammhkdkms

• 1976 sq fd lomm oh 7275 sq fd lod • 4 bmoeooms, 3 badleooms • nmbme bkhoobs, fuehacm, lod badme dahj, & applkahcms • ehdmedakhme’s bacjnaeo bkdl cocmemo omcj & lod dub

1567 FArreLL AvenUe, tSAwwASSen

5490 4A AvenUe, tSAwwASSen

$1,038,800

DESIRABLE WHITWORTH CRESCENT

$1,098,800

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED HOME

• 2762 sq fd lomm oh 8967 sq fd lod • 5 bmoeooms, 3 badleooms • Fuhcdkohal lanoud bkdl emhocadmo jkdclmh • Qukmd aema nmd closm do slops, sclools, aho moem

• 2334 sq fd lomm oh 5340 sq fd lod • Complmdmln emhocadmo khskom aho oud • ehdmedakhme’s oemam oudoooe lkckhg aema • Closm do slops, emsdaueahds, aho moem

5153 n whitwOrth CreSCent, LAdner

4949 Linden drive, LAdner

$1,128,800

LOVELY UPDATED RANCHER IN THE BAY

$1,139,900

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

• 1479 sq fd lomm oh 7523 sq fd lod • 3 bmoeooms, 2 badleooms • Upoadmo jkdclmh, flooekhg, aho badleooms • Suhhn bacjnaeo aho a ooublm bkom gaeagm

• 11,790 sq fd lod bkdl lkcablm lomm • Podmhdkalln sub-okckoablm lod • Paej aho spoeds fimlo hmaebn • easn accmss do hkglban 17A & 99

286 66A Street, tSAwwASSen

6219 BrOdie rOAd, LAdner

$1,149,000 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

BOUNDARY BAY LOT

$1,188,800

#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.

A40 The Delta Optimist February 7, 2019 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

FAMILY FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURHOOD

ROOM FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY W G NE TIN LIS

• 3143 sq ft home on 6693 sq ft lot • 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 3 bedrooms up and 4 down with suite potential • Quiet, family friendly Bell Park area

W G NE TIN S LI

6218 CRESCENT PLACE, LADNER

4835 59A STREET, LADNER

$1,188,800

ROOFTOP DECK WITH VIEWS

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED EXECUTIVE HOME

• 2796 sq ft home on 7793 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Beautiful master with ensuite & walk-in closet • Fantastic outdoor areas for entertaining

• 3087 sq ft home on 8546 sq ft lot • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Open floor plan with high-end gourmet kitchen • Overlooking the golf course with stunning mountain views

474 TRALEE CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

1265 PACIFIC DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,198,800

DESIRABLE FIRCREST MEADOWS • 2778 sq ft home on 4650 sq ft lot • 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Recently updated main bath, flooring, and paint • Cul-de-sac home with private, fenced, W exposed yard 5349 50 AVENUE, LADNER

$1,198,800 PRESTIGIOUS PEBBLE HILL W G NE TIN S I L

PEBBLE HILL FAMILY HOME W G NE TIN S LI

• 6049 sq ft home on 6055 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Updated throughout • Bright, corner lot

5463 WALLACE AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,218,800

STUNNING RENOVATED HOME

• 2450 sq ft home on 9744 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Updated throughout, 2 bed in-law suite • Across from Pebble Hill Traditional School

• 2768 sq ft home on 9020 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Open concept living with gourmet kitchen • Entertainer’s dream outdoor area with in-ground pool

251 52A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

20 GEORGIA WYND, TSAWWASSEN

$1,258,800

CENTENNIAL TIDES HOME N PR EW IC E

• 2839 sq ft home on 6522 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Bright and functional floor plan • Mins to park, schools, and other amenities

$1,258,800

BOUNDARY BAY HOME ON HUGE LOT

• 1975 sq ft home on 4973 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Immaculately maintained home • Steps to the beach

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

527 SEASHELL DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

6704 1A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,279,000

LOVELY CLIFF DRIVE FAMILY HOME

$1,295,000

RENOVATED WEST LADNER HOME

• 1773 sq ft home on 8482 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Single carport plus open parking • Close to schools, parks, and more

• 2429 sq ft home on 7606 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Updated kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and more • Wrap around deck and sunny, west exposed back yard

5153 CLIFF DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

5063 59 STREET, LADNER

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

$1,298,800

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

February 7, 2019 The Delta Optimist A41

waTerFronT eXecUTIve hoMe

ForesT BY The BaY rancher • 2676 dq ft lfmm fi 8668 dq ft lft • 3 bmneffmd, 3 bptleffmd • Mpddicm uifiiidlmn bpdmmmit • hugm ofeime lft

W G NE TIN S LI

5329 wIndjaMMer road, Ladner

5691 GoLdenrod crescenT, Tsawwassen

$1,368,800

$1,348,800

RANCHER WITH VIEWS IN THE VILLAGE

PrIMe waTerFronT LoaTIon • 6210 dq ft lft tlpt nfmdi’t emquiem p bptme lmpdm • 33’ ofioemtm nmok empny ffe flfptlfmm fe bfpt • rv ppekiig bitl lffk-upd • 2 oudtfm 100 dq ft dlmnd

W G NE TIN S I L

4495 w rIver road, Ladner

$1,688,800

newer FaMILY hoMe In Beach Grove

over 5000 sQ FT oF LUXUrY wITh vIews W G NE TIN S I L

$1,788,800

$1,688,800

HUGE LOT IN THE VILLAGE

sTUnnInG newer hoMe

• 2618 dq ft lfmm fi 20,632 dq ft lft • 4 bmneffmd, 3 bptleffmd • Min-omituey nmdigi bitl upnptmd tlefuglfut • Peicptm, ppek-likm dmttiig pmefmot ffe mitmetpiiiig

• 3534 dq ft lfmm fi 8448 dq ft lft • 6 bmneffmd, 6 bptleffmd • higl-min kitolmi plud p bfk kitolmi • Bmputifully pppfiitmn tlefuglfut

847 PACIFIC DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

4590 65a sTreeT, Ladner

$1,998,800

rareLY avaILaBLe LocaTIon

Beach Grove wITh waTer vIews

• 2743 dq ft lfmm fi 2.5 poemd • 4 bmneffmd, 2 bptleffmd • nmbme mmtpl efff, lpeni-plpik, biinfbd, gpepgm nffe & mfem • Gptmn poomdd tf empe ff pefpmety bitl 4 dtpll bpei

• 3830 dq ft lfmm fi 6008 dq ft lft • 6 bmneffmd, 4 bptleffmd • cfmplmtmly emifcptmn bitl ligl-min fiiidliigd • opmi kitolmi nmdigi pin p gumdt duitm fi mpii

4843 36 avenUe, Ladner

1210 Beach Grove road, Tsawwassen

$2,888,000

$2,180,000

sTUnnInG vIew hoMe In The Terrace • 3874 dq ft lfmm fi 9957 dq ft lft • 4 bmneffmd, 4 bptleffmd • cfmplmtmly emifcptmn tlefuglfut • Bmputiful oompi & Mfuitpii cimbd

125 aLPenwood Lane, Tsawwassen

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

• 5480 dq ft lfmm fi 7099 dq ft lft • 4 bmneffmd, 4 bptleffmd • higl min pppfiitmmitd tlefuglfut • stuiiiig Bfuinpey Bpy cimbd

344 rosehILL wYnd, Tsawwassen

1491 FARRELL AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

W G NE TIN S I L

• 4143 dq ft lfmm fi 9492 dq ft lft • 5 bmneffmd, 5 bptleffmd • epdily duitpblm, bplk-fut bpdmmmit • Quimt imiglbfuelffn ymt olfdm tf dolffld 1116 shaMan crescenT, Tsawwassen

$1,475,000

• 2451 dq ft lfmm fi 6250 dq ft lft • 4 bmneffmd, 3 bptleffmd • Mpdtme fi mpii bitl miduitm pin 3 bmneffmd up • higl-min fiiidliigd tlefuglfut tlm lfmm

• 3003 dq ft lfmm fi 5804 dq ft lft • 5 bmneffmd, 3 bptleffmd • rmomitly upnptmn kitolmi bitl poomdd tf peicptm dtfim pptif • extep lpegm mpdtme bitl nempm miduitm

23 acre eQUesTrIan cenTre W G NE TIN S LI

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2990 57B sTreeT, Ladner

$9,868,800

#23 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE 2017***

A42 The Delta Optimist February 7, 2019 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

OUR TESTIMONIALS SPEAK THEMSELVES! IN THIS MARKET YOU NEED THEFOR MARKET LEADERS!

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*Based on total REBGV MLS sales for 2018 all teams under 20 Agents. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 for all RE/MAX® associates in Canada. ***For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 out of over 100,000 RE/MAX® sales associates worldwide. As recognized by the RE/MAX® INTERNATIONAL achievement award to Fraser and his team for 2017.

February 7, 2019 The Delta Optimist A43

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*For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 for all RE/MAX® associates in Canada. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 out of over 100,000 RE/MAX® sales associates worldwide. As recognized by the RE/MAX® INTERNATIONAL achievement award to Fraser and his team for 2017.

A44 The Delta Optimist February 7, 2019

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3 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH 62 66 AVENUE $1,399,000

MONTERRA WATER VIEW 115-6505 3 AVENUE $1,198,000 BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 5165 57 STREET $988,000

SUNLAND PLAZA 101-5553 16 AVENUE $369,000

WEST LADNER SWEETHEART 4806 47 AVENUE $728,000 WINDSOR WOODS 302-5556 14 AVENUE $418,000

PANORAMIC VIEWS 231 MORNINGSIDE DR $1,049,000

TOTALLY RENOVATED 101-5472 11 AVENUE $549,000

STUNNINGLY RENOVATED 5352 5 B AVENUE $1,458,000

GOLF COURSE VIEW 1462 VILLAGE GREENS WYND $1,088,000

3 BEDROOMS 28-4953 57 STREET $559,000

STEPS TO TOWN CENTRE 105-5421 10 AVE $629,000

SOLD-LADNER

SOLD-RICHMOND

HEART OF LADNER 7-4887 CENTRAL AVENUE $725,000 COPPER SKY 306-4600 WESTWATER DRIVE $589,000

SOLD-TSAWWASSEN

WEST FACING LOT 411 KERRY DRIVE $1,998,000

EXPERIENCE MATTERS Trish Murphy 604.312.7621 Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

604.897.2010 Teri Steele Sold@TeriSteele.com

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DART, Peter Redmond August 2, 1954 - January 30, 2019 Peter passed away peaceful and content, with all around him, in the house he built, with his loving family by his side, as were his wishes. He is survived by his loving wife Bonnie, sons Joe, Ryan (Heather), grandchildren Rori, Jack (and their mom Stephanie), and Ariana. Brother John (Leslie), niece Tamara (Tony), nephew Jake (Karmyn). Cousins in Indiana, Arizona, and the UK. Also many loving family members, too many to count. Peter was predeceased by his father John T. Dart, mother Lena L. Dart, infant children Sara, Mathew and Micheal. Born in Montreal, he moved to Ladner in 1963. Meeting Bonnie in 1978 and purchasing their home on Arthur Drive in 1980. Peter was an energetic, hardworking young man, rebuilding their home. This is where Peter and Bonnie raised their 2 sons and built many cherished memories. In more recent years, grandchildren Rori and Jack would spend as much time as possible at Nana and Papa’s house.

The family of Thomas James (Jim) Garlough sadly announce his passing on January 29, 2019. Jim is survived by his wife, Shirley; four children, Jay (Pat) Garlough, Kandy (Vince) Foster, Brad (Bridgette) Garlough, and Ward Garlough; along with 12 grandchildren; 14 great−grandchildren; and one great−great−grandchild. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held this summer at the lake property.

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Grateful thanks to Dr. Forrest and all the dedicated nurses of the BMT ward at VGH. Also to Dr. Melosky, Dr. Pavolich and the nurses of the Vancouver Cancer Clinic. We want to thank all of our family and friends that supported us during these trying times. A Celebration of Life will be held March 2nd, 2:00pm at the Ladner United Church, 4960 48th Avenue, Ladner. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society would be graciously appreciated. This society is committed to providing a second chance for those needing a bone marrow transplant. Please take time to read their website, where Peter’s story is told. Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

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Peter was a Marine Engineer for BC Ferries for 32 years, where he met many lifelong friends.

Through all of this, Peter continued to live life, the best he could with courage, determination and gratitude.

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Peter loved to ride and work on his many new and vintage motorcycles. Only a few years ago he went on a ride through the Arizona desert with his son Joe. He also loved tractors and in his final months worked on a special tractor with Joe. In recent years many could see Peter drive around Ladner in his 1930’s Model A truck.

In 2011, Peter was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia. In 2012 he was given a second chance at life through a stem cell transplant with matching stem cells, generously and unselfishly given by Martin Kattge of Germany. Battle number 2 in Spring of 2016, diagnosed with Stage 4 colon/liver cancer, Peter once again beat the odds managing to survive what most do not.

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