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Energy deal to cost millions

B.C. Utilities Commission has ordered Delta School District to pay FortisBC SANDOR GYARMATI

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The Delta School District is on the hook for millions due to an energy deal that’s gone awry.

In a recent decision handed down by the B.C. Utilities Commission, the district has been ordered to pay FortisBC a more costly rate for an energy system originally intended to save the district money.

A utilities commission panel determined “it is just and reasonable” for FortisBC Alternative Energy Services Inc. to recover the costs of providing service to the school district.

Several years ago the district entered into a deal with FortisBC Alternative Energy Services Inc. that saw the replacement of conventional natural gas boilers with new technology at 19 sites, including schools.

In a 2012 announcement that had much fanfare, it was noted the $6.4-million investment into thermal energy production facilities, which received utilities commission approval and also involved the B.C. Ministry of Environment, would lower the district’s energy usage by an estimated 45 per cent. Greenhouse gas emissions in the district were expected to drop by 69 per cent as a result of the 20-year-deal.

At the time the province mandated all public sector organizations be carbon neutral, which resulted in the school district having to purchase carbon offsets to the tune of $100,000 a year. The FortisBC project would eliminate the need to purchase those offsets.

Those savings, combined with reduced natural gas usage, meant the district was expected to save $180,000 a year

parties at the outset. It said the district has chosen to spend that unexpected benefit rather than set it aside.

Delta school board chair Laura Dixon was unavailable for comDelta School District could end up ment this week. paying millions in thermal energy deal Earlier this year she referred a request for comment to a school board spokesperson who told the Optimist that at the time the agreement was signed the cost of service rate was expected to be lower than the market rate, which would have been beneficial to the FILE IMAGE district.

The Optimist detailed in January how the Delta School District could be on the hook for milFortisBC lions to FortisBC. A recent B.C. Utilities Commission ruling has now made that a reality. explained that while it sought through the initiative. cant… school boards are the deal when it was the higher rate A grant through the legislatively prohibited devised told the Optimist that works out to about Public Sector Energy from running deficits year the cost of service rate was $1 million more annually Conservation Agreement to year. So the estimated expected to be lower than from the school district, provided the district with $1 million in additional what Fortis later sought the roughly $4 million in $1.4 million. Fortis paid costs that will result from because more customers back payment would only the remainder and proa switch to the cost of were expected to sign up have to be paid off over the vided the district with a service rate at this time is to be part of the thermal next 15 years. so-called “market rate” going to have to come out energy initiative. That As far as the district’s rather than a “cost of serof the program budget by interest didn’t materialnext move, spokesperson vice rate” that would have which the district operates ize, which left the school Jen Hill said school trustbeen higher. its schools.” district on the hook to pay ees are considering the Last year Fortis applied He asked the panel to much more than anticiavailable options, but the to the utilities commiscarefully consider the pated. district could not speak sion to not only switch consequences, adding it When it approved the to any specific plan at this the school district to the would mean an increase to original deal, the utilities time. higher rate, which is now the school district’s budget commission wrote that it Hill said the district about $1 million more of about $1 million a year was concerned about the would incorporate the utilannually, but also get a for the next 15 years. cost risks the district was ities commission decision back payment of almost $4 A spokesperson for assuming. into an amended budget million.

FortisBC told the Optimist In its application, early next year. A FortisBC Appearing before the earlier this year the conFortisBC Alternative spokesperson said diacommission last year tracts stipulated that Energy Services Inc. noted logue continues with the on behalf of the district, after a period of time the that while it is sympathetic school district. which was disputing the district could elect to pay to the district’s budgetary The school board Fortis application, legal the cost of service rate or concerns to a point, the recently approved an counsel Dionysios Rossi Fortis could apply to the district has been benefitoperating budget for next stated, “The impact on my commission to charge the ting from market rates that year that had no cuts and client’s financial position rate. are even lower than what included a surplus of just is going to be very signifiSomeone familiar with had been forecasted by the under $57,000.

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Electric vehicle owners will have a new place to charge up for free.

Delta council has endorsed an agreement between BC Hydro and the City of Delta for the use of two parking stalls at the South Delta Recreation Centre for a direct current fast charge station.

BC Hydro recently secured funding from both the provincial and federal governments to add to its network of DC electric vehicle charging stations. DC fast charg-

ing stations, also referred to as level three charging stations, use a high power charge that allows for electric vehicles to be fully charged in 30 to 40 minutes.

The approximate cost to install a level three charging station is $150,000.

According to a Delta staff report, council has already approved funding through Delta’s 2019 capital plan to install two level two charging stations in North Delta, one in Tsawwassen and one in Ladner. Each of the charging stations would have two charging points.

“Given the pronounced increase in the number of electric vehicles and continued growth of these vehicles, the demand for publicly available stations is increasing,” stated a Delta staff report.

“Accordingly, a number of cities in the region have recently implemented fees and others are contemplating adding fees in the near future ranging from $1 to $2 per hour. Staff are proposing that the Delta stations be free to use at first, however, they will have the capacity to collect fees in the future as determined by council.”

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The City of Delta is looking at making the switch to LED lighting for all its street lights and recreation facilities.

Mayor George Harvie brought forward two motions that were unanimously approved by Delta council last week that call for staff to investigate the cost to switch all street lights to LED bulbs and for

the parks and recreation commission to investigate total LED conversion in all facilities.

Those reports would then come back to Delta council for discussion.

“The City of Burnaby reduced their energy consumption by 60 per cent. It cost Burnaby $4.5 million to switch out 11,600 street lights, which were the old high-pressure sodium bulbs,” said Harvie. “The lifetime for a LED bulb

in our street lights is 20 years compared to the high-pressure sodium bulb which is only four years. The $4.5 million will be recovered by the City of Burnaby in six years by lowering electricity costs.

Harvie said he thinks it’s time to look at investments in the community, especially ones where costs can be recovered quickly.

He said he wouldn’t be opposed to borrowing for the projects.

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Well over 100 Delta properties are being hit by the NDP government’s new school tax on expensive homes.

During a recent Delta council discussion on the 2019 tax rate, civic politicians wondered how many local homes would be impacted by the province’s increased school tax on residential properties valued at over $3 million.

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Of those properties, 39 are valued at more than $4 million.

“To illustrate the impact of the additional school tax, a single family dwelling with an assessment value of $3.5 million would have $1,000 in additional school tax levied on their 2019 property tax notice.

A single family dwelling with an assessment value of $4.5 million would have $4,000 in the additional school tax,” his report explains.

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Century-old fair will have to wait another year for a May King

Two boys in Royal Court for first time but girls in top spots SANDOR GYARMATI

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Ladner Pioneer May Days dates back all the way to 1896, but this year, for the first time, two boys had a chance to head the Royal Court.

A random draw took place at a party Tuesday evening at the Ladner Community Centre to select either a May Queen or King as well as princesses or princes.

Having won earlier draws to represent their schools, it was once again a Grade 6 girl that won the title, but organizer Missy Coghill is excited about the competition having opened up to include boys, saying the fair will eventually have its first May King.

“We wanted to make sure it was very inclusive for everyone. It’s a fun event that should be open to everyone,” she said.

Saying she hopes more boys will think about entering the draws at their schools, Coghill noted it’s not the first time a boy was in the Royal Court as the competition has been open, but perhaps not widely known, to both in the last few years. A boy wanted the chance to be May King about 10 years ago and was allowed to be in the Royal Court,

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This year’s Royal Court for Ladner Pioneer May Days included two boys, Caleb Burda and Hayden Zepeda, for the first time. Onoria Sanchez (bottom row, third from right) was selected May Queen in the random draw. Lynneah Dunn and Rachel Peters are her princesses. although he didn’t win the draw to become May King. A few boys have entered their school draws in recent years but didn’t make it to the Royal Court.

Representing English Bluff Elementary, Hayden Zepeda is one of the boys in this year’s Royal Court.

“I just thought it would be a lot of fun. It’s something fun to do,” he told the Optimist Tuesday evening.

Caleb Burda is the other boy in the Royal Court.

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Organizer Kelly Coghill and May Days chair Jennifer Scott agreed it’s exciting to see a change in the tradition by having boys in the Royal Court, adding they hope more will enter.

Onoria Sanchez is this year’s May Queen with Lynneah Dunn and Rachel Peters serving as princesses.

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Her dad Richard said, “I think it’s a great idea, we’re in 2019 after all. It’s time to give everyone a shot to represent Ladner on the float.”

Calista Child, representing Devon Gardens Elementary, also said it’s time for more boys to be in the Royal Court and that everyone should be included.

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Fight at side of road after relative kicked out of car 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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• May 12, 8:21 p.m., 1200-block of 56th Street: Police checked the licence plate of a vehicle and determined the registered owner had an invalid driver’s licence. Traffic stop conducted to confirm the driver’s licence status of the driver. The driver was identified as the registered owner, and was served unlicensed driver paperwork. Vehicle was towed from the scene.

• May 13, 4:31 p.m., English Bluff Road: Canada Border Services Agency called police to report that a resident near the border had seen a male on foot cross the border into Canada. Upon police arrival the suspect had left the scene.

• May 13, 7:54 p.m., 53A Street and Windsor Crescent: Police stopped a vehicle and spoke to the driver who admitted to consuming two alcoholic beverages and was given a breath sample test. The driver failed the test and was issued an immediate

roadside prohibition.

• May 14, 5:08 p.m., Highway 17 and 56th Street: Reports were made of an erratic male throwing beer cans. Upon police arrival, the suspect could not be located. An abandoned vehicle was found nearby with beer cans next to it. Police towed the vehicle and sent a letter to the registered owner notifying them of their vehicle location.

• May 14. 1:52 p.m., Highway 17 and 56th Street: Reports were made of two males fighting on the side of 56th Street.

Upon police arrival the suspects had left. One of the males later called police advising that he had gotten into a physical altercation with his relative after he had kicked his relative out of the car following an argument. The relative kicked the vehicle, which led to a consensual fight on the side of the road. Police spoke to family members who agreed to pay for damages to the vehicle. No noteworthy injuries resulted from the fight.

• May 18, 10:53 a.m., Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal: Police called to the ferry terminal to assist with an intoxicated passenger causing a disturbance who was described as being belligerent with staff. Police located the man, who was a passenger in a vehicle in the ferry line-up. Both driver and passenger agreed to leave the ferry terminal for the day.

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• May 11, 6 p.m., 7500block of Progress Way: Police were called to a business where a break

and enter occurred. The fence of the outdoor compound was cut and fuel was siphoned from a work van. Ten litres were taken.

• May 15, 5:02 p.m., 8800-block of Highway 17: Police observed a vehicle accelerating drastically.

The vehicle eventually pulled over after police emergency lights were activated. The driver was issued an excessive speed violation ticket and had the vehicle impounded.

The driver left the scene via taxi.

• May 17, 7:46 p.m., Highway 17 and Deltaport Way: Police observed a vehicle travelling at 160 km/h, double the speed limit in that area. Once pulled over, the driver explained to the officer that he and his family were trying to catch the ferry.

The driver was given an excessive speed violation ticket and the vehicle was impounded. The officer advised the driver of the diminished survival rate of vehicle occupants in high speed collisions. A taxi was called for the family to make its way to the ferry terminal.

• May 18, 1:47 a.m., Ladner Trunk Road and 66th Street: Police observed a vehicle veering out of its lane and then drastically correcting itself.

Police conducted a traffic stop and smelled a strong odour of liquor coming from the driver along with a slurred speech. Police conducted a breathe sample test which the driver failed. Police informed the driver they were prohibited from driving for 90 days. The driver’s vehicle was impounded for 30 days. The driver was sent away via taxi.

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hen Delta school trustees peer into the future and find a million-dollar hole in the district’s budget, they’ll only have themselves, or their predecessors, to blame.

It’s no secret the thermal energy deal the Delta School District struck with FortisBC earlier this decade has since gone south, but the recent decision rendered by the B.C. Utilities Commission raises a troubling question over the lack of safeguards put in place to protect the public purse.

It appears district officials were gung ho to jump on the thermal energy bandwagon, believing what they were doing would be beneficial for both the environment and the bottom line. I’m certain the decision to convert 19 sites in the district was done with the best of intentions, but it has created financial repercussions that will reverberate all the way back to the classroom.

Far fewer jumped on the bandwagon which means FortisBC is now looking to charge the district a higher rate, one that would add about $1 million to the district’s energy bill annually, as well as recoup an original $4 million investment.

I recognize that back in 2011 when this agreement was initiated the district would have had no way of knowing how many others would jump on board to share in the costs, and more than likely got caught up in the hype surrounding thermal energy. However, some form of safeguard should have been included to ensure that if those other users didn’t materialize, the district wouldn’t be on the hook.

The school district argued in the most recent proceedings before the utilities commission that it wasn’t contractually obligated to switch rates unless such a change benefitted it financially, an assertion the commission rejected. How could district officials not understand such a key part of the deal? How could they leave the district so vulnerable?

Several are no longer part of the district and those that are remain tight lipped, but what we do know is this is going to have a negative effect on Delta students for the next 15 years. The district’s legal counsel tried to play that card with the utilities commission, calling the additional costs a “very significant” impact, but sympathy wasn’t able to overturn a bad deal.

There’s little logic, and a lot of politics, with our gas prices

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f you drive a car, things have been pretty painful for the last few weeks.

Gas prices hitting $1.70 per litre and higher have made filling the tank that much harder to afford, and relief looks like it’s not coming any time soon. Congratulations, we have the highest fuel prices in North America.

But I have to wonder where the logic is in some of this as well.

Living where we do, we have an alternative, although it’s not good for our economy. Point Roberts has five gas stations. Five. For a population of roughly 1,300 (in winter, I’m assuming...).

Point Roberts isn’t that big a place. I’m sure a fill-up would last a while, unless the person is coming through Canada for some reason. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist (and I am far from a rocket scientist!) to determine that Canadians are keeping those stations in business.

So how do the local stations respond? First off, they respond the way their head offices tell them to respond. There is little flexibility in determining fuel process on the local level. You get a call, you change the price. Full stop.

You would think, knowing how close we are to the border, they would have prices that would try

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

to keep people in Canada, buy fuel here, pay taxes here, perhaps pick up a lottery ticket or a chocolate bar for the local retailer to make additional sales.

But this is where logic defies me. I drive through Richmond every Thursday evening. As I drive back, I pass two gas stations, so I’m always curious what price they have posted. It would make sense that it would be a couple cents per litre higher there compared to where we live.

Inevitably, however, there is a gap, sometimes a significant gap, between the prices. I don’t understand how sometimes it can be as much as 10 cents per litre cheaper in Richmond than in Tsawwassen. Let’s not forget as well, Richmond has a local policy that every gas station be full-service.

People being people, they will look for ways to save where they can, depending on how much value they put on their time. An hour wait at the border to save $15 on a fill-up is no big deal for some, so they will head south for a tank. Others will see that as a burden, and opt to fill the tank here. But it would make sense to at least match prices in Richmond to try and keep people up here.

Fuel prices always become a political football as well.

Governments fall because of what we are paying at the pump, even though there is little they can do about it (except shave off a few pennies by reducing taxes).

The typical response is to blame the fuel companies for high fuel prices. But a lot of our fuel comes from the U.S., which also supplies stations in Blaine and Point Roberts.

I was in Edmonton a couple weeks ago. The price was $1.17 a litre. Too bad my jerry can wouldn’t fit in the overhead bin.

And they did look at me a little funny going through security.

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

May 23, 2019 The Delta Optimist A9

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Hard decisions needed to address rising water levels

Editor: The Ladner Village renewal advisory committee’s inaugural meeting was very encouraging, particularly wherein the members agreed on a couple of critical points.

Firstly, “the village should remain geared for locals” and secondly, past decisions should not “hamstring” progress moving forward.

This prompts me to offer up some ideas that have never, to my knowledge, made it to press locally. Please excuse the following segue.

There is a yet-to-be explained reluctance that is evidently holding back the City of Delta from declaring a “climate emergency.” While other communities across Canada and, most notably, across the Fraser River in Richmond have taken this essential step (yes, symbolic, but also much more than only that), Delta remains silent.

What has this got to do with our village and waterfront today? Well, in the coming few decades folks here in Ladner as well as Richmond will, by

all accounts, be required to respond and react proactively to the new reality which will bring us rising sea levels and extreme weather events.

Simply put, this is an absolute must if our children and their children are going to be able to live their lives in this unique and wonderful community we all call home.

Now, back to the waterfront and the immediate (well, that may be a stretch) possibilities.

In the context of the advisory committee’s mandate, I believe the

24-hour ports would space out trucks

Editor: Re: Two lanes hold key, Murphy’s Law, May 9 Ted Murphy very adeptly wrote of the challenges of a welcome new crossing, a tunnel. The numerous trucks using the tunnel was, I believe, included as traffic.

On Tuesday this week, waiting in the daily afternoon rush hour lineup, there was also a wall of trucks going towards Richmond.

It is hugely concerning that Deltaport is open just 12 hours a day. Foremost it must be open 24 hours a day. If Terminal 2 is approved, then both terminals will be open the same 12 hours. The trucks on our roads will double.

That does not make any sense to me. It expands our risk while driving in ever-increasing congestion with numerous more trucks.

Opening Deltaport for

24 hours will thin out the current truck traffic, give us more road and port capacity, and buy us quite a few more years before any need for T2 becomes necessary.

It is true you cannot build your way out of congestion as Murphy reminds us.

It is not true for the trucks and port as the more sensible options must be utilized.

Susan Hodges

time has come to properly and unemotionally assess the present integrity and viability of the existing dike along Chisholm Street with an eye to the next 20 to 30 years.

How do we do this?

Well, our planners and engineers will be the “go to’s” of course, however there’s one local standard that we can all go and see for ourselves. Go for a walk or bike ride and look at the Marina Garden Estates development. It is quite gripping to compare the newly built dike at this location (particularly adja-

cent to the Millennium Trail foot bridge) to the state of our Ladner Harbour.

The term engineers use to describe dike height is geodetic vertical. That superb paved trail at Captain’s Cove is 5.5 metres geodetic while Chisholm Street comes in between three and four metres geodetic.

Where am I going with this? We have weathered many years of determined efforts to kick start our tired old harbour. These ultimately all proved futile in spite

of the best intentions by all involved. The impediments remain unchanged and possibly even more entrenched.

So why not take a breath and explore making the hard decisions that we have all come to realize this generation has to make? Yes, the political repercussions for our elected officials will come fast and furious, no doubt about that.

Will someone stand up and speak for the future come hell or high water? I guess we’ll see.

Tony Dales

Add some colour to city with crosswalk

Editor: The proposal by Sher Vancouver to the City of Delta to bring a rainbow crosswalk to North Delta is gaining some opposition because it apparently only highlights one group.

First of all, in my opinion, a rainbow crosswalk represents diversity and inclusion and that includes everyone. In addition, it is important to note the rainbow has

also come to mean a safe space for LGBTQ people and that is not a bad thing.

Regardless, there is nothing wrong with a local government supporting the needs of one group over another. This is what the concept of “equity” refers to.

Different groups have different needs and the government has a duty, obligation and responsi-

bility to be responsive to those needs.

We are not all a bunch of clones of each other and all the same.

And in case you haven’t noticed, a rainbow crosswalk is colourful and beautiful. That’s probably one of the reasons they are so popular across the province.

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On social media, we had some negative comments regarding how our officer dealt with this senior; some calling it a waste of taxpayer dollars, suggesting that we should be out dealing with more important things. That instead, our police officer should have used his time “fighting crime.”

Firstly, I can tell you we have a comprehensive strategy to fight crime in Delta. We deploy resources strategically based on crime data, we monitor hot spots on a daily and weekly basis and target those areas, we do curfew checks on chronic offenders, and we go after distracted and dangerous

drivers. We investigate homicides and sexual assaults, and we intercept drugs coming into our communities. We arrest criminals and we testify in court to ensure they are held accountable. We do “fight crime.”

But we also teach in schools, help victims fleeing domestic violence find safe shelter, run volunteer programs and help youngsters develop leadership skills. And, if we can, we will take a few minutes to have tea with one of our valued seniors. I can assure you no criminals were ignored because of our officer’s actions.

Our police officer did not take the time to do this because he wanted the Delta police to brag about it on social media. His goal was to build a trusting relationship with a senior, and potentially her friends and family, who might need the police one day.

We tend to talk about

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A12 The Delta Optimist May 23, 2019

TUNNEL TURNS

60 It was on this day in 1959 that the crossing that revolutionized Delta opened to traffic Sandor Gyarmati sgyarmati@delta-optimist.com

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It took two years and $23 million to construct the tunnel in the late 1950s.

oday marks the 60th anniversary of what’s largely moved here in the mid-1930s. Serving a term as Delta’s MLA regarded as the most significant event in Delta’s history for the Socreds in the late 1950s, Massey is credited as the -- the official opening of what’s now known as the George driving force, a visionary whose maritime experience proved Massey Tunnel. that a tunnel was preferable to a bridge over the south arm On Saturday, May 23, 1959, the Deas Island Tunnel of the Fraser River. welcomed its first vehicles, bringing with it easier access to Despite gathering the data proving it could be built here, the rest of the Lower Mainland and it look years of lobbying by Massey ushering in incredible population and others to convince the province growth. to build the $23-million project, which The opening of the 640-metre took roughly two years to complete. underwater crossing quickly trans“It had its doubters but he proved it formed South Delta from a sleepy could be done. Even when he did so, it farming and fishing community to still took all those years to get it going,” a burgeoning suburb with the usual says George’s son Doug Massey, a Delta challenges and sprawl. community activist and former city Queen Elizabeth II came to Delta alderman. in July 1959 for a grand opening “My worry is that it’s going to take celebration for the tunnel, which just as much time or longer for the replaced a ferry service to Richgovernment to bring another tunnel, mond that had operated for almost let alone make improvements to the 45 years. one we have. I don’t know why the deThe crossing was re-named the lay, there’s no need for it.” In an article George Massey Tunnel in 1967, three in a June, 1947 issue of the Optimist George Massey outyears after Massey’s death. It was lined plans for a tuntolled until 1964. nel after acquiring It was in 1956 when the Social a design from the Credit government announced a engineering firm tunnel would be built, culminating Christiani and years of hard work by the Lower Social Credit MLA George Massey Nielsen, experiRiver Fraser Crossing Improvement enced in tunnel building in Europe, Association, which at its peak although it took another decade had a membership of to convince Victoria to build it. more than 400. The One year after it opened, Massey group’s vice-president reported to Delta council that was George Massey, nearly three million vehicles had who first visualized travelled through it, scoffing at critDelta having a tunics who predicted less than a million nel when he

Doug Massey says his dad George proved doubters wrong when the Deas Island Tunnel opened in the spring of 1959.

Photo by Jim Kinnear

Photo courtesy of Delta Archives

would use the crossing. He told council the tunnel would get even busier once ferry service between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay began in the summer of 1960.

However, not everyone was in favour of the project when it was announced, including the North Delta and Surrey ratepayers’ associations, while late Delta Optimist editor Edgar Dunning recalled some in the Queen Elizabeth II business and farming communities came to Delta in July foresaw problems.

When the tunnel was announced, an elated Clarence Taylor, president of the board of trade, predicted it would usher in a new era of prosperity and growth for Delta.

“The next few years should show an expansion in this district that will be little short of phenomenal. There will be many problems that accompany this expansion but I feel that we are fully capable of dealing with them when they come,” Taylor said.

Premier W.A.C. Bennett also suggested that the tunnel was only the beginning and that expansion all over the province would be phenomenal.

Hundreds of homes were constructed in Delta annually and the school district struggled to build schools to keep pace. Between 1960 and 1971, for instance, enrollment climbed from 3,000 to almost 13,000 pupils. Enrollment eventually hit a high mark of over 18,700 in the early

1959

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George Massey and Reeve John Kirkland with a model of the tunnel. was a better solution than building another tunnel. It was opposed by other Metro Vancouver cities as well as the regional district.

That opposition frustrated Delta officials, including then mayor Lois Jackson, who said it had more to do with politics and the other The crossing was mayors want- re-named the George ing the dollars Massey Tunnel in for their own projects.

The Greenbacked NDP government scrapped the

1967

Photo courtesy of Delta Archives

1980s. Industry, including port development, as well as the expropriation of farmland, would also come, and the transformative potential of the tunnel was seen early by developer George Hodgins and others.

“I used to take the ferry, and at the time they were building the tunnel, I used to see those sections of the tunnel at the end of No. 5 Road. I decided when that tunnel is completed, they’re going to have an influx of people, so I started buying more land,” the late Hodgins told the Optimist in a 2004 interview.

Within 15 years of the tunnel opening, Delta’s population exploded, going from less than 10,000 to more than 70,000.

At a celebration banquet in 1959, Lassen Nielsen, head of the firm which designed the structure and supervised its construction, predicted that in the not-so-distant future the tunnel would be too small to handle growing traffic volumes.

Now seeing about 90,000 vehicles daily, the aging tube, which had a counter-flow system installed about 30 years ago to help address congestion, is a traffic nightmare during rush hour, as well as during the inevitable stalls and accidents.

Relief was in sight earlier this decade when former Liberal premier Christy Clark made the surprise announcement a replacement would be built, later announcing a controversial bridge mega-project.

The $3.5-billion George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project, a 10-lane bridge with associated new roadworks, was wholeheartedly supported by Delta, which in a series of reports stated it

ABOVE: George Massey is shown paying the final toll for the tunnel in 1964. Also on hand was colourful highways minister “Flying” Phil Gaglardi.

BELOW: The tunnel was tolled for the first five years of its life.

Photo courtesy of Delta Archives

Photo courtesy of Delta Archives

unison. They’ll be working with the provincial government, and I’m hopeful (federal) Minister (of Infrastructure and Communities François-Philippe) Champagne as well, so we can get at addressing the Massey challenge. But the former plans did not have federal participation because of the tolling requirements that the former government put in place. I think we’ll be able to work in partnership as we are today, and on numerous other projects to address Massey in the short term.”

As far as potentially twinning the tunnel, Doug Massey and other bridge opponents disputed claims the current tunnel is a crumbling structure with just a few more years of useful life, saying the crossing has at least 50 years remaining if properly rehabilitated. Massey believes keeping the existing tunnel in conjunction with a second tunnel has always been the best solution to ease traffic congestion. Richmond city council also pitched a twinning plan.

“There’s a lot you can do right

project shortly after ground was broken, opting to look at other crossing options, including a smaller bridge, a new tunnel as well as keeping the current tunnel as part of a solution.

Concerned motorists would be stuck with an inadequate tunnel, Delta Mayor George Harvie formed a group of fellow mayors who came to a consensus that a crossing was needed sooner than later, also agreeing a deep bored tunnel was the best way to go if feasible. It represents a change of heart for Delta. Metro recently put together a crossing task force which includes Harvie and the membership of his group, as well as First Nations’ File Photo The four-lane tunnel struggles to handle approximately leaders and others.

90,000 vehicles a day, leading to long lineups at rush hour.

“I am gratified that my colleagues now and improve safety like across the region also view this as a ter from the task force asking for the lights and installing the special very important issue,” said Harvie. government, which promised a busitiles inside over the concrete.

“Together, through our initial meetness case would be prepared by late There’s no reason why this ing and now going forward under the 2020 on a preferred option, to move shouldn’t be happening now. leadership of chair Sav Dhaliwal as part things along.

I don’t understand why we of the new Metro Vancouver George The premier told the media last don’t just get on with it,” adds Massey Crossing Task Force, combined month, “We’ve made it pretty clear Massey. with my role as chair of the Industrial that we felt that the former governDelta, meantime, has also tied Lands Strategy Task Force, I hope we ment’s proposal at Massey should have current tunnel concerns to the will be able to convince the province no federal participation because of a of the urgency of taking immediate tolling requirement on the former plan Port of Vancouver’s proposed action to resolve this terrible bottlewas not tenable. We now believe that Terminal 2 expansion at Roberts Bank, saying approval of a neck.” we’re on a good track. The Mayors’ second container terminal must Harvie has also been stressing for Council are united. Every community the need for better transit south of united that there needs to be a fix for be contingent upon resolving traffic congestion at the George the Fraser, something that could be the congestion at Massey. But thankMassey Tunnel. accomplished with a new crossing that fully, they’re all together.” could include a provision for rapid bus He added, “The last plan had Richand eventually rail. mond off-side. It had other communiPremier John Horgan was sent a letties off-side. Now they’re working in

A14 The Delta Optimist May 23, 2019

Community $12,500 is raised to get celebrities out jail in inaugural Rotary event

PHOTOS BY JIM KINNEAR

Local celebrities were locked up in jail all for a good cause last Wednesday in Rotary Square as the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen held its inaugural Get Out of Jail fundraiser. During the five-hour event, $12,500 was raised in bail money to get some influential people in South Delta out of the slammer. Funds raised will support Rotary events in the community as well as Cops for Cancer and the Delta Police Foundation. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

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Around Town Circus in town this weekend

The all-new Royal Canadian Family Circus Spectac! 2019 comes to Tsawwassen Mills this weekend for six shows (7 p.m. on Friday, May 24, noon, 4 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, and 1 and 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 26). Shows will feature performers from around the globe, including the Flying Cortes family from Colombia, the Xtreme Chinese Acrobats Troupe, the Russian juggling act of Igor and Katiana and many others. The circus is animal free.

Good Noise

Tsawwassen’s Warren Dean Flandez will be a featured performer in a concert this weekend in Vancouver. Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir presents The Return of Soul Gospel on Saturday, May 25 at 3 and 8 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral.

Tickets are available at: brownpapertickets.com or by calling 1-800-8383006.

Bandfest set to return

The 15th annual Ladner Bandfest is just over a week away.

Set for Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 in Memorial Park, the popular event will bring concert bands from throughout the Lower Mainland and beyond to Ladner for free 40-minute concerts. Performances will alternate on two stages between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. both days. For more information visit https://www.ladnerbandfest.org.

Garden tour

Tickets are now on sale for the South Delta Garden Club’s garden tour. The self-guided tour on Sunday, June 23 will feature an interesting mix of local gardens. Tickets are $15 and avaliable at Harris Nurseryland, Sunnyside Nurseries and West Coast Seeds.

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Dancers will bring the heat Los Gitanos holding annual flamenco show this weekend at arts centre

Los Gitanos Spanish School of Dance is back at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre this weekend with a performance of El Fuego Flamenco showcasing teacher and master dancer Bev Mantovani and her talented students.

“This year’s performance is choreographed to ignite flames of raw passion and explosive footwork accompanied by live musicians,” said Mantovani.

The first part of the show focuses on traditional flamenco rhythms with Peter Mole on guitar and the beautiful voice of Maria Avila.

“You have guitarists that play flamenco and you have guitarists that play for dancers. This is no easy feat as flamenco rhythms are very complex and he has to follow every step, timing and tempo of the dancers,” said Mantovani.

“I have to say Peter is a master and we are lucky to have him in Tsawwassen.”

Avila is a well-known performer from Vancouver and has been training Cante (flamenco singing) and dance in Spain.

“Her understanding of the flamenco rhythms is very deep and Maria brings a passionate, sensual accompaniment for our Los Gitanos dancers,”

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Los Gitanos Spanish School of Dance founder Bev Mantovani will lead 40 students in El Fuego Flamenco this weekend at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. added Mantovani The second part of the performance turns into a fiesta with the lively music of the Gypsy Kings featuring a moving, emotional solo performance by Mantovani to the beautiful song A mi Manera, which is the flamenco rendition of Frank Sinatra’s I Did It

My Way. It will be followed by various choreographies that will keep the audience moving to the beat.

The dancers wear magnificent costumes created by Tsawwassen’s Margareet Preston.

“Margareet has a vision of what is needed to make an impactful presentation

and allows Los Gitanos to produce a professional and exciting performance,” said Mantovani. “I am so grateful she is part of our amazing family of dancers.”

Mantovani is proud to have created a local community of flamenco culture over the past 17 years

in Tsawwassen and excited to feature what her 40 students, ranging in age from eight to 84, have been working on this year.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $25, available by calling 604948-8081 or email Info@ losgitanos.ca.

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Shannon Wood will be spinning and teaching for 24 hours — all for a great cause.

The fitness instructor at Muscle Memory in Tsawwassen will be holding a 24-hour Spin-A-Thon from 9 a.m. on Friday, May 24 to 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 25.

The fundraiser is in support of Delta Hospital and the B.C. Cancer Foundation.

“Ever since my mom passed away from cancer I have wanted to do this,” said Wood. “After watching her suffer through cancer for over a year without a break and seeing how Delta Hospital and the cancer clinic took good care of her, I wanted

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Fitness instructor Shannon Wood will be holding a 24-hour Spin-A-Thon in support of Delta Hospital and the B.C. Cancer Foundation starting at 9 a.m. tomorrow. to give back to them and honour her and others living with cancer.”

Participants wishing to

spin along with Wood can sign up at Muscle Memory for one, two or three spin classes by donating $15

or more and enjoy a great workout.

Muscle Memory is also encouraging others to stop

by during the 24 hours to hang out, encourage Wood and others.

Food will be provided by Jarry’s Market, while beer, wine and other refreshments will be provided by Christopher Stewart.

Wood’s fundraising goal is $5,000.

“People with cancer usually do not get a break from the disease, so 24 hours of spinning seemed like the least I could do and raise money at the same time,” she said.

“People in our community will at some time, I’m sure, interact with Delta Hospital and most know someone who had dealt with cancer.”

Class registration is available at the studio (5670-12th Ave.) or by email: rob@musclememory.ca.

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Children’s book draws on author’s life experiences

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Memories of reading with his children or jamming in his friend’s basement have formed the basis of a new children’s book for a South Delta author.

Author, illustrator and animator Ken Priebe has independently published Gnomes of the Cheese Forest and Other Poems, a collection of poems and drawings for young people of all ages.

A resident of Ladner with his wife and two children, Priebe has been an animator for more than 20 years, alongside his day job in communications at Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts).

He has taught at several colleges, written textbooks on animation and worked on several animated films.

He has also taught animation workshops for kids at the annual Imagine That summer arts camp in Ladner.

Now expanding into children’s books of his own, Priebe has been working for the past six years on a collection of illustrated poetry, of which Gnomes of the Cheese Forest is his first volume, with more books intended to follow. Gnomes was officially released last summer, and in fall 2018 it was nominated for a Cybils Award (Children’s and Young Adult Bloggers’ Literary Awards).

“I think it [writing] started when I was reading children’s books out loud to my own kids, particularly the ones I grew up with, Dr. Seuss, and then there was another book called the Tomato

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Ladner author, illustrator and animator Ken Priebe has independently published Gnomes of the Cheese Forest and Other Poems, a collection of poems and drawings for young people of all ages.

Collection, which also gave me some inspiration to see about writing poetry again,” he said. “As a kid I wrote poetry all the time.

Writing my own stories has always been there and in the background, so it sparked an idea and once I started I couldn’t stop, ideas flowed freely.”

Gnomes of the Cheese Forest was inspired by his college band.

“I had some buddies from high school where we jammed and recorded songs in my friend’s basement and improvise some weird ideas, so that really stuck with me,” he recalled. “When I started writing I would think back to other creative projects that I had done in years past to see if there were any nuggets and that was one that really stood out for me. I wanted the title of the book to be something that people would say and

sound funny. Out of all the titles I had that seemed to be the one that would be the best hook.”

He said some of the poems in the book are based on things his kids have done or said, while others are based on dreams he has had or ideas he’s not really sure where he got.

“All of these experiences, my kids, my life, serve as inspiration,” he said.

Gnomes of the Cheese Forest is available online or wherever books are sold, and can also be requested from the Fraser Valley Regional Library catalogue.

Priebe has also started doing author visits for elementary schools in South Delta and Richmond, reading his poems, sharing original artwork and talking to kids about the creative process of making books.

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Steve Darling returns as MC for the seventh annual Reach for the Stars gala on Saturday, June 1.

Reach gala is all about the kids

An upcoming fundraising gala will help shine a light on youth with developmental delays and their families.

Reach Child and Youth Development Society is holding its seventh annual Reach for the Stars gala on Saturday, June 1.

Since its inception in 2013, Reach for the Stars has raised $560,000 to support children and youth with developmental delays and their families. Major donor REALCO Properties joins presenting sponsors Global Container

Terminals and Ocean Trailer to support the event. CAPTIN Toyota and the Sundowner Pub are platinum sponsors.

Reach for the Stars will be held at Tsawwassen Springs with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. A cocktail reception and threecourse dinner as well as live and silent auctions are all part of the evening.

Steve Darling returns as MC, while music and dance performances from Reach program graduates will be highlights of the event. First-hand

experiences from a Reach program family will be presented to raise awareness of the help available for children with special needs and the difference that it makes.

Tickets are $150 each and available online at www.reachgala.com or by calling 604-946-6622 ext. 0.

Those interested in helping Reach by donating a live or silent auction item, or volunteering on the night of the event, can contact Kristin at kristinb@reachchild.org or at 604-946-6622 ext. 367.

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Jim McFarland’s Sunset After the Rain won first prize in the 2018 Oil & Water juried show.

Oil & Water mix for great art

The South Delta Artists Guild’s 16th annual Oil & Water show opens next week at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen.

The show is widely anticipated by artists all over the province and entries are planned months in advance.

Approximately 300 paintings are entered in the juried show, but only about 80 are chosen to hang in Gallery 1710.

The names of the three

jurists aren’t divulged until the opening reception. They are always signature members of the Federation of Canadian Artists and because of their stature in the art world, they’re adept at spotting a star among the entries.

The show opens on Thursday, May 30 with a reception at 6:30 p.m. for artists, sponsors and patrons. Awards are presented and ribbons will

hang next to the chosen paintings.

The public will also get a chance to cast a ballot as one painting will be selected as the People’s Choice.

The show runs until June 22. Gallery 1710 hours will be extended during the show as it will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday and until 8 p.m. Thursday.

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Oral health can affect the entire body, making dental care more than just a cosmetic concern.

Many people know that poor oral hygiene can lead to gum disease, tooth decay and even lost teeth. But are you aware that failing to brush or visit the dentist regularly also can lead to more serious health issues? According to Colgate, recent research suggests that there may be an association between oral infections, particularly gum disease, and cardiovascular disease and preterm birth. Gum disease also may make diabetes more difficult to control, since infections may cause insulin resistance and disrupt blood sugar.

Your mouth also can serve as an infection source elsewhere in the body. Bacteria from your mouth can enter the bloodstream through infection sites in the gums. If your immune system is healthy, there should not be any adverse effects. However, if your immune system is compromised, these bacteria can flow to other areas of the body where they can cause infection. An example of this is oral bacteria sticking to the lining of diseased heart valves.

Other links have been found between oral health and overall health. In 2010, researchers from New York University who reviewed 20 years of data on the association concluded that there is a link between gum inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers in the UK also found a correlation. Analysis showed that a bacterium called “Porphyromonas gingivalis”

was present in brains of those with Alzheimer’s disease but not in the samples from the brains of people who did not have Alzheimer’s. The P. gingivalis bacterium is usually associated with chronic gum disease and not dementia.

Researchers also have found a possible link between gum disease and pancreatic cancer.

Harvard researchers found that men with a history of gum disease had a 64 percent increased risk of pancreatic cancer compared with men who had never had gum disease, based on studies of men from 1986 through 2007.

While oral health issues may lead to other conditions over time, symptoms also may be indicative of underlying conditions of which a person is unaware. Inflammation of gum tissue may be a warning sign of diabetes. Oral problems, such as lesions in the mouth, may indicate the presence of HIV/AIDS. Dentists may be the first people to diagnose illnesses patients don’t even know they have.

An important step in maintaining good overall health is to include dental care in your list of preventative measures. Visit the dentist for biannual cleanings or as determined by the doctor. Do not ignore any abnormalities in the mouth. Maintain good oral hygiene at home by brushing twice a day and flossing at least once per day. Mouthwashes and rinses also may help keep teeth and gums healthy.

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Surplus soccer gear being sent around world

Local groups, including South Delta United, come together to establish Kicks for Kids that there is a larger need around the world too.”

The gear being donated includes uniforms, balls and other equipment that is surplus from South Delta United.

“We have more than 80 complete sets of gear,” added Murphy. “We are

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Children around the world are getting a chance to play soccer thanks to the South Delta United and other community volunteers.

Rod van der Eerden from the local soccer club began collecting used gear and periodically donating it to places where it could help.

Steve Murphy and his wife Barb were also collecting items — specifically bikes — and were looking to take some on a recent trip to Cuba.

Steve reached out through the Tsawwassen Loop Facebook group where he was contacted

by Anita Lacasse who suggested they team up with South Delta United on other donation projects.

From all those collaborated efforts the formal working group Kicks for Kids (Supporting Youth Sports Worldwide) was established.

“Rod initially started

also working on a cleat drive that will be associated with the SDU player registrations in the fall.”

Murphy said the generosity has been well received.

“Smiles all around for sure,” he said. “All we want afterwards is a photo of

the group getting the gear.

The gratification for us is helping the youth in need.”

Any other soccer organizations or groups that have gear in good condition and want to donate to Kicks for Kids can contact Murphy at: rileyguy1234@ icloud.com.

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Youth from across the globe are proudly wearing soccer gear donated by Kicks for Kids and South Delta United. this and for us we just reached out to friends who we know travel to other countries,” said Murphy.

“We just had a friend come back from Thailand and he took one complete bag with two sets of uniforms.

We sent one to Panama.

We sent a complete set to Cuba and we have more going to Cuba. We live there in the winter so we will take those. We also have some going to Peru.

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It originally started out with the emphasis on Cuba, but we realized the need is great everywhere.”

Murphy said they have also given away some gear to underprivileged kids in the Newton area of Surrey.

“That is also helping the need right here at the local level,” he said. “If there is a need somewhere locally, and we find out about that need, then we want to help. But we also see

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Connect Hearing and Professor Mark Fenske at the University of Guelph are seeking participants who are over 50 years of age, have never worn hearing aids and have not had a hearing test in the last 24 months, for a hearing study that investigates factors that can influence better hearing.

Study Parameters The researchers will examine listening in a range of situations, from one-on-one, to group conversations, watching TV and wider social contexts like supermarkets and other noisy environments, and how it effects connection and socialization.

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It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss, but most do not seek a solution right away. In this study you’ll be playing an important part in determining the key factors around identifying hearing loss and what influences the decision to seek treatment.

You can register to be a part of this major new hearing study † by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study *Wingfield, A., Tun, P. A., & McCoy, S. L. (2005). Hearing Loss in Older Adulthood: What It Is and How It Interacts With Cognitive Performance. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14(3), 144–148. † Study participants must be over 50 yearsofageandhaveneverwornhearingaids.Nofeesandnopurchasenecessary.RegisteredundertheCollegeofSpeechandHearingHealthProfessionalsofBC.VAC,WCBaccepted.1.Cruickshanks,K.L.,Wiley,T.L.,Tweed,T.S.,Klein,B.E.K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. (2010).

Application File Number: LU008359 Applicant: Wesley Wollin, BURO47 Architecture Inc. Additional information on the application (File No. LU008359) can be found on Delta’s website: www.delta.ca/hunterroad www.delta.ca/hunterroad Have questions or comments?

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Community

Wooden robot coming to Ladner to teach computer programming

Cubetto, the friendly wooden robot that teaches computer programming

basics to children, is the newest addition to the Playground at the Fraser

Valley Regional Library.

To celebrate Cubetto’s debut, Fraser Valley

Regional Library has launched a month-long grand tour that will make

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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:

Monday, May 27, 2019 6:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2019.

Application: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Road Closure and Cancellation (File No. LU008552) Locations:

5361, 5375, 5385 8A Avenue, 846 53A Street and a portion of cityowned land, as shown outlined in bold on Map No. 1.

Applicant:

Maple Leaf Homes (Delta) Ltd.

• Rezone the portion of lands described in Map No. 3 as “Area 2” from Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to Public Use (P), in order to permit consolidation of “Area 2” with Winskill Park.

The purpose of “DYlta Road Clos^rY and CancYllation Bylaw No. 7843, 2019” is to formally close and cancel the 115.2 m2 portion of road dedication described in Map No. 2 as “Portion of city-owned land proposed to be acquired by developer” prior to the lands being disposed of in accordance with the Community Charter and transferred to the applicant as part of a land exchange agreement with Delta. In return, Delta would receive a 117.7 m2 portion of land as described in Map No. 2 as “Portion of land proposed to be provided to Delta”, which would be consolidated with Winskill Park, in addition to $8,400 from the applicant.

ROAD CLOSuRe AND CANCeLLATION MAP Lu008552 ]MAP NO. 3\

Telephone: 604-755-4428 Proposal:

LOCATION MAP Lu008552 (MAP NO. 1)

The application is for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Road Closure and Cancellation. The applicant is proposing to redevelop the subject properties at 5361, 5375, 5385 8A Avenue, 846 53A Street with 37 3-storey townhouse units. Vehicle access would be from 8A Avenue. The proposal also involves a request from the applicant to acquire a 115.2 m2 portion of city-owned land described in Map No. 2 as “Portion of cityowned land proposed to be acquired by developer” in exchange for a 117.7 m2 portion of land from the north portion of 5385 8A Avenue described in Map No. 2 as “Portion of land proposed to be provided to Delta” for consolidation with Winskill Park.

The purpose of “TTY Corporation of DYlta Official Comm^nity Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” AmYndmYnt Bylaw No. 7841 is to: • Change the land use designations of the subject properties in the Future Land Use Plan in Schedule A from One and Two Unit Residential (R) to Multi-Unit Residential (MR) for the lands described in Map No. 3 as “Area 1” and Parks and Recreation Areas (P) for the lands described in Map No. 3 as “Area 2”.

• Change the land use designation of the subject properties in the Tsawwassen Future Land Use Plan in Schedule D.1 from Single Family Residential (SFR) to Residential Ground-Oriented (RG) for the lands described in Map No. 3 as “Area 1” and Parks and Recreation Areas (P) for the lands described in Map No. 3 as “Area 2”.

The purpose of “DYlta Zonin[ Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” AmYndmYnt Bylaw No. 7842 is to: • Rezone the lands described in Map No. 3 as “Area 1” from Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) to Townhouse Residential 40 (RT40), in order to permit consolidation of the subject properties and the portion of city-owned land within “Area 1” into a single parcel and the construction of 9 townhouse buildings with a combined total of 37 units; and City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 (604) 946-4141 www.delta.ca

The purpose of Development Variance Permit LU008552 is to vary the following provisions in “DYlta Zonin[ Bylaw No. 7600, 2017”: • Section 6.2.13(a) by reducing the minimum separation distance between buildings where there is vehicle access from 9 m to 7 m to allow for roof eave projections.

• Section 13.20.6 of the Townhouse Residential 40 (RT40) Zone by reducing: o the minimum front (south) setback for a principal structure (on 8A Avenue) from 5 m to 4.6 m for window projections and 4.5 m for roof eaves; and o the minimum exterior side (west) setback for a principal structure on 53A Street from 5 m to 4.3 m for window projections and 4.1 m for roof eaves.

• Section 13.20.7 of the Townhouse Residential 40 (RT40) Zone, by increasing the maximum permitted height of a principal structure as follows: o Number of storeys from 2.5 to 3; o Mid-roof height from 8 m to 10.2 m; and o Roof ridge height from 9.5 m to 11.9 m.

Staff Contact: Jimmy Ho – 604-946-3331 WYb Location: April 29, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected from Tuesday, May 14, 2019 to Monday, May 27, 2019 at: City Hall:

Community Planning and Development Department

Hours:

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

Website:

www.delta.ca/8Atownhouses

Email:

cpd@delta.ca

Phone:

604-946-3380

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

ing the Ladner Pioneer Library.

Cubetto’s Grand Tour will make a stop in Ladner on Wednesday, May 29 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Seats must be reserved.

Cubetto is the third programmable robot in the FVRL Playground. It follows on the success of two other robotic learning tools — the Sphero SPRK+ and the Ozobot Bit — both of which have been popular with library customers.

Cubetto is special, however, because it is designed especially for children as young as three.

The Cubetto robot, originally a Kickstarter project

by Britain’s Primo Toys, encourages imagination and exploration through stories and hands-on play.

Kids control the robot’s movements by placing coloured coding blocks on a wooden control panel.

Cubetto has no screen, and there is no reading to do. Children use shapes and colour to learn the basics of coding, directions, logic and pattern recognition — skills and concepts that will help them succeed in the digital economy of the future.

“Cubetto offers a fun first step into the world of computer programming,” says Heather Scoular, FVRL customer experience director. “Because there’s no computer screen, this is an ideal learning activity for our littlest coders.”

This screen-free philosophy is supported by the Canadian Paediatric Society, which recommends limiting screen time for children under five and emphasizing learning in real-time interactions.

The FVRL Playground includes a number of nontraditional lending collections and learning experiences. The Playground began in 2016 when FVRL received a donation of ukuleles from a local arts group. Since then, the Playground has grown to include programmable robots, telescopes, green screens, circuit boards and virtual reality experiences.

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10:00am-5:00pm

Ladner May Days Market

11:00am-10:00pm

West Coast Amusements

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11:00am-5:00pm

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at 4857 Elliott Street, or call Hunky Bill 6420 Ladner Trunk Road Harbour Centre Mall, Ladner at 604-952-0040

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Circus Act (MAIN STAGE)

12:00pm-6:00pm

Happy Watering Hole

12:45pm-1:15pm

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8:00am-11:00am

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Pancake Breakfast with The North Delta Lions Ladner May Days Invitational (Fast-pitch) Community Worship Service

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Century-old fair has new twists this year

Memorial Park will once again be jam-packed with activities throughout the weekend

Memorial Park will be the place to be this weekend as Ladner Pioneer May Days returns for another year of fun and excitement.

The historic annual fair, which dates all the way back to 1896, has festivities beginning Friday evening and carrying on throughout Saturday and Sunday.

This year’s theme is Delta’s 140th birthday.

“Your will see this year’s theme of a birthday really in the parade with all the floats decorated for a birthday,” said May Days spokesperson Jennifer Scott. “That will certainly be fun to watch.”

The parade starts on Sunday at noon in Ladner Village and will make its way to Memorial Park.

May Days kicks off on Friday at 4 p.m. when the West Coast Amusements midway opens. The rides and games will run until 10 p.m.

The West Coast Amusements midway will open at 4 p.m. Friday and run throughout the weekend.

The Ladner May Days Invitational Fast-pitch tournament also begins on Friday with its first game at 7 p.m.

Activities really get going on Saturday, running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition to the midway and fast-pitch

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Sunday’s lineup, which runs from 10 a.m. to 6

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p.m., will include many of the same activities as Saturday, but is highlighted by the parade and, for the first time, the Crowning of the 2019 Royal Court.

“This year the event is open to boys and girls, so we could be crowning a king and queen,” said Scott. “This year it is not just the traditional May Day Queen, so we are calling it the Royal Court.”

Scott said she is very excited by what’s in store for the weekend.

“There is something for everyone in the family,” she said. “I can’t thank our volunteers, sponsors and, of course, the City of Delta enough. There is no way we could pull off this event without their support. It’s shaping up to be a fun weekend.”

For more information on May Days, visit the fair’s website at www.ladnermaydays.com.

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A highlight of Ladner Pioneer May Days, the colourful parade will make its way through Ladner Village on Sunday.

Beginning at noon, the parade features all kinds of entries, including community and school groups,

dance teams, entertainers, local businesses and more.

Included among those entries will be the float carrying the May Days Royal Court, which will be crowned at a ceremony on the stage in Memorial Park following the parade.

The procession starts on Delta Street near Trenant Street, heads south on Delta Street before turning left on 48th Avenue. It will make a right on Elliott Street and then another right on 47th Avenue on its way to Memorial Park.

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Tragically Hip tribute band to play on main stage in Memorial Park

The main stage at Ladner May Days will be busy throughout Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday, the entertainment kicks off at 1 p.m. with a performance by the Delta Concert Band.

The Delta Concert Band is a group of high-caliber adult amateur musicians from throughout the Lower Mainland that has been a community fixture in Delta for more than 50 years.

Roadside Attraction — a Tragically Hip Tribute takes the stage from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Roadside Attraction was formed in 2017 with the goal of bringing the energy and music of The Hip to pubs and clubs.

Members of Roadside Attraction are all seasoned musicians that have played in the live music circuit for years. With diverse musical histories ranging from AC\DC trib-

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Roadside Attraction — a Tragically Hip Tribute will play hits from the iconic Canadian band during a Saturday afternoon show in Memorial Park. ute acts to New Country and Top 40, they’ve done it all and now want to share their love of The Hip. On Sunday, following the parade, the May Pole

Dance and crowning of the 2019 Royal Court takes place at 1:30 p.m.

Then starting at 3:30 p.m., enjoy a performance from None of the Above,

a cover band that came together in early 2015.

They have put together a line-up of music that includes classic rock, blues and pop.

Food options continue to grow at fairgrounds

Those enjoying the fun at Ladner Pioneer May Days will have plenty of options when it comes to grabbing a bite to eat at the fairgrounds this weekend.

Organizers are really excited about this year’s food trucks for May Days, says food coordinator Khya Fellingham.

Many of the traditional trucks are returning, including Hunky Bill’s Ukrainian food, The Crazy Italian, The Praguery, Mario’s Kitchen with its ice cream truck, Dim Sum Express, Lemon Heaven and Gordo’s Concession with its mini donuts.

New this year is Tin Lizzy’s grilled cheese and poutine, Trio’s Truck Extreme mac & cheese truck as well as Dairy Queen, which will be serving up its famous Dilly Bars.

Other favourites include Meat2EatCatering

featuring Mediterranean food and wraps and the Corndog trailer.

“We strive each year to offer a variety of cuisines and pack as many trucks in as possible to give attendees their food of choice,” says Fellingham.

She says the food truck craze helps organizers ensure there’s a variety of options to satisfy all tastes.

“I started booking food trucks 18 years ago and there wasn’t a lot of them then, but now there are so many options out there,” she says.

There will also be a pancake breakfast on Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Memorial Park gazebo thanks to the North Delta Lions Club.

The Happy Pioneer Watering Hole beer garden, put on by the Ladner Legion, goes from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the pickleball court.

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Adults often look back fondly on their childhood experiences at summer camp. Camps can provide the opportunity to form lifelong friendships and discover rewarding hobbies that can enrich campers’ lives for decades to come.

Choosing a summer camp is no small task as the options at families’ disposal range from overnight camps to weekday afternoon camps to camps that specialize in certain programs, such as music or dance.

Kids should be involved in the selection process as they’re more likely to have an enjoyable camp experience if they had a say in where they will be spending their summers.

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Parents who want their children to enjoy a largely schedule-free summer might not want to commit their children to lengthy camp sessions, even if those sessions are close to home. If parents think their children can benefit from the same structure they’re accustomed to during the school year, then an overnight camp that stretches for several weeks might be what they’re looking for.

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Adult & Teen Summer Programs The Flow Dance Ensemble of Delta is holding auditions the week of June 25.

5 reasons summer camp could be right fit this year

Summer vacation offers students a respite from lessons and the routine of school. Children might once have eagerly awaited those final days of classes so they could lounge poolside, skip rocks across ponds and spend the long days of the season playing with friends.

But many of today’s youngsters spend much of their summer vacations indoors playing with their digital devices.

Perhaps that’s why one of the last vestiges of the classic summer vacation escape — summer camp — remains such a viable option for parents who want their children to get outdoors once the school year ends.

Although kids needn’t be in camp all summer long, a week or two can benefit campers of all ages. The following are five reasons why summer camp might be the right fit this year.

1. Explore talents.

Summer camps help young people explore their unique interests and talents. Under an organized, yet often easygoing, camp schedule, kids can dabble in sports, arts and crafts, leadership, community support, and so many other activities that may not be fully available to them elsewhere.

2. Physical activity.

Lots of camps build their itineraries around physical activities that take place outdoors. Campers may spend their time swimming, running, hiking, playing sports, climbing and so much more. This can be a welcome change for kids accustomed to living sedentary lifestyles.

Regular physical activity

Camps benefit children in a variety of ways. Lessons learned in camp can strengthen values, build confidence, develop coping mechanisms when adversity strikes and enable campers to make lifelong friends. has many health benefits and can set a foundation for healthy habits as an adult.

3. Gain confidence. Day and sleepaway camps offer campers the opportunity to get comfortable in their own skin. Camps can foster activities in self-esteem by removing the academic measures of success and fill in with non-competitive opportunities to succeed. Campers learn independence, decisionmaking skills and the ability to thrive outside of the shadow of their parents, siblings or other students.

4. Try new things.

Camp gives children the chance to try new things, whether that’s learning to cook, exploring new environments or embracing a new sport or leisure activity. Opening oneself up to new opportunities can build character and prove enlightening for children.

5. Make new friends.

Camp is a great place to meet new people and make lifelong friends.

Campers flood in from areas near and far. This provides kids with a chance to expand their social circles beyond their immediate neighbourhoods and schools.

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Cyclists who want to ride with others for fun and fitness can meet in the Ladner Pioneer Library parking lot Tuesdays and Thursdays weather permitting. The group leaves at 10 a.m. If you can cycle 25, 40 or 65 kilometres at 20 to 30 km/h or aspire to it, contact Bob at 604-943-1603 for more information.

AmbassadorsTsawwassen Mills Toastmasters Club meets every second, third and fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The theme of the next meeting on Tuesday, May 28 is “Home Cooking.” 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.

Brit Club lunch on Saturday, May 25 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. Outings to be discussed. RSVP to Gwen Halston at 604-940-1269, Roy Bilson at 604-308-3699 or email rbilson12@gmail. com.

Are you recently bereaved with limited shopping and cooking skills? Are you lacking confidence in the kitchen? Would you like to meet other adults in similar circumstances? A home-cookled demo/hands-on group will teach cooking basics in a safe and fun environment.

Not appropriate for those with significant food allergies. The group meets at the Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner from 10 a.m. to noon on four Wednesdays, May 29 to June 19. To register call 604-948-0660.

Program is complimentary.

Parkinson’s support group meeting will be held on Monday, May 27 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at KinVillage in Tsawwassen.

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

Interested in house plants? On Thursday, May 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library, join Taylor Togal from Sunnyside Nursery for House Plants: Bring Nature Indoor and learn about which plants to choose and how to look after them.

All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner hosts a free monthly community meal at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28.

Keynote speaker Dr. David Bird will present Watching Birds Naked, a humourous but educational

slide show on the sensory ecology of birds. It will be presented to Delta Nature on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen. All ages welcome to the free event.

Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one? Then consider joining a safe and supportive group for bereaved adults where you will have opportunities to share with and listen to others in similar situations, and to learn to navigate your grief process. The group meets at the Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for six Wednesdays beginning June 5. To pre-register, call 604-948-0660. Program is complimentary.

Enhance your basic knowledge about dementia at Getting to Know Dementia on Thursday, June 6 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library.

Learn about the different types of support services, education and information available at any stage of the journey. Registration required. To register, contact the Alzheimer Society of B.C. at 604-449-5000 or email info.southfraser@ alzheimerbc.org.

Grab your imagination and get ready to visit a land of magic, monsters and mortals with Dungeons & Dragons in the Tsawwassen Library on Thursday, June 6 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. New and experienced players are welcome. Pizza will be pro-

vided. For teens 13+. Space is limited so registration is required. This free program will run on the first Thursday of every month: June 6, July 4 and Aug. 1.

Join Tom Bearss and his informal birdwatchers for a two-and-a-half-hour amble around Boundary Bay Regional Park on Wednesday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. Enjoy the abundance of resident and summer species, including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and smaller birds. The free Delta Nature outing will end with beverage and snack at historic Cammidge House. Meet at Cammidge House. Info: 604-940-9296 or tom.bearss@dccnet.com.

Summer Camp 2019 (Camp World) for ages six to 11 will be held at Ladner United Church from July 8 to 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 604946-6254 or email office@ ladnerunited.org for registration information. Cost is $120. Rate is reduced for more than one child in family.

50+/SENIORS McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is hosting a free Community Resources, Support Systems & How to Access Them in Delta workshop on Wednesday, May 29 from 11 a.m. to noon.

Register by calling 604-9461411.

A presentation titled Understanding Dementia

— Coping with Behaviour Changes will be held at KinVillage Community Centre from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29. Preregistration is required for this presentation for caregivers. Call 604-449-5000. Free to attend; donations to the Alzheimer Society appreciated.

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre hosts an Intro to Summer Luncheon with entertainment by Sincerely Yours on Friday, May 31 at noon. Members are $15, nonmembers $17. Tickets available at McKee front desk.

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner will host a week-long salute to adults 50+ with Seniors Week activities from June 3 to 7. There will be special events daily.

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre’s annual Strawberry Tea Social will be held Friday, June 7 at 2 p.m. Members are $6, guests $8. Members 90+ are free. Tickets available at McKee front desk.

KinVillage Travel is hosting a trip that includes lunch at the Sylvia Hotel followed by a visit to the Vancouver Aquarium on Thursday, June 20. Bus leaves White Spot in Tsawwassen at 9:45 a.m. and from McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner at 10 a.m., returning at approximately 4 p.m. Cost is $79 for members and $82 for guests. Call 604-9430225.

SPECIAL EVENTS Ladner Save-On-Foods will host a shred-a-thon to benefit Delta Gymnastics on Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Protect your identity and your personal information by properly shredding it instead of putting it in your recycling.

ARTS Tsawwassen United Church extends a broad invitation to all artists, artisans, musicians and the public to its seventh annual Transformation Arts Fair Weekend that runs all day on Sunday, May 26. The doors will be open for a public viewing gallery from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. A soup and bun lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The monthly Jazz Vespers Evening will complete the day at 7 p.m. For more information visit www.tsawwassenunited.org or call 604943-2911.

The 15th annual Ladner Bandfest will be held June 1 and 2. The event brings amateur community concert bands to Ladner for continuous free 40-minute concerts on two stages throughout the weekend between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Memorial Park. A highlight is a performance by the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy on Sunday at 4:40 p.m.

For more information visit https://www.ladnerbandfest. org.

Radina Photography and Alongside You, an integrated health clinic, have partnered to produce Celebrating Resilience, a gallery showing combining photography and storytelling to help people celebrate the resilience they have built working through life’s challenges. Showcasing the stories of nine Delta residents, this project seeks to reduce stigma and raise awareness about mental health issues and to raise funds for Alongside You’s Step Forward fund. The event is free and people of all ages and abilities are welcome to celebrate on Saturday, June 1 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Stir Coffee House in Ladner. For more information, call 604-2837827 or email info@alongsideyou.ca.

Registration is now open for Delta Community Music School’s annual student jazz workshop. Part of the South Delta Jazz Festival, the workshop runs from Tuesday, July 2 to Saturday, July 6.

The one-week program is designed to give musicians the opportunity to explore and deepen their knowledge of jazz improvisation and performance. More information at www.southdeltajazzfestival.com.

Laurel Johnson and Cecilia Mavrow will have an art exhibit in the meeting room of the Tsawwassen Library throughout May. If you love music and have a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument, then join Loades of Music Concert Band. Cultivate a love of playing band music every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Saviour Lutheran Church, 4737-57th St., Ladner.

Contact loadesofmusic@ gmail.com.

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

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DELTA SPORTS

Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD

LACROSSE West Coast Senior W L Coquitlam 5 0 Nanaimo 3 1 Ladner 3 1 Victoria 2 2 Langley 1 2 Royal City 1 4 Valley 0 5

T Pts 0 10 0 6 0 6 1 5 0 2 0 2 0 0

B.C. Junior “A” Langley 6 Coquitlam 5 Victoria 4 Nanaimo 4 New West 4 Port Coquitlam 2 Delta 1 Burnaby 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

12 10 8 8 8 4 2 2

B.C. Junior “B” Tier One Coquitlam 6 0 0 Nanaimo 5 2 1 Port Coquitlam 5 1 0 Victoria 5 3 0 Richmond 3 3 1 Delta 3 2 0 Langley 2 3 0 New West 1 4 0

12 11 10 10 7 6 4 2

2 5 3 0 3 6 6 7

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Pacific Standard Time.

Height in feet FRIDAY, MAY 24 5:28 am 10.2 8:23 am 10.8 3:53 pm 3.9 11:55 pm 13.8 SATURDAY, MAY 25 6:46 am 9.8 9:15 am 10.2 4:36 pm 4.9 SUNDAY, MAY 26 12:37 am 13.8 7:49 am 9.2 10:40 pm 9.5 5:25 pm 5.9 MONDAY, MAY 27 1:16 am 13.5 8:32 am 8.2 12:36 pm 9.2 6:21 pm 6.9 TUESDAY, MAY 28 1:52 am 13.5 9:05 am 7.5 2:26 pm 9.5 7:25 pm 7.5 WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 2:25 am 13.1 9:34 am 6.6 3:43 pm 10.5 8:31 pm 8.2 THURSDAY, MAY 30 2:56 am 13.1 10:33 am 5.6 4:42 pm 11.2 9:32 pm 8.9 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.

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South Delta Secondary Grade 11 students Ellie Gach and Hana Anderson will make history by wearing Sun Devil colours at the upcoming Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Championships on the world renowned Henley course in St. Catherine’s, Ont.

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Hana Anderson & Ellie Gach making history at Canadian high school regatta MARK BOOTH

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Hana Anderson and Ellie Gach are going where no South Delta Sun Devil has gone before — the Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Championship in St. Catherines, Ont. The Grade 11 students will be representing their school on the world-renowned Henley course, taking on top crews from across the country. The championships are slated for May 31-to-June 2 and will conclude a busy stretch for the girls.

They will initially represent their own club when Delta Deas Rowing Club hosts its annual Scholastic Regatta this weekend on the Deas Slough.

It will then be a switch into Sun Devil colours for the trip back east. Anderson and Gach even designed their own school uniforms for the championships and they hope future students will be wearing them too. DDRC has offered its services to secondary schools in the city looking to launch rowing teams.

“The idea is to promote the sport within the high school and hope they will eventually come over (and join the club),” explained DDRC head coach Drew Edwards. “We are

trying to do as many as we can. South Delta made the most sense as our first school, given its proximity to the club and the number of students playing sports on school teams. We want to expand this to all Delta schools and eventually into Surrey as well.”

Anderson and Gach already had a head start as DDRC members. Gach became intrigued with the sport after watching the 2016 Rio Olympics while Anderson followed her older brother’s footsteps.

“I wasn’t crazy about the idea at first but I had quit soccer and my parents wanted me to do a sport. As soon as I tried it, I just fell in love with it,” said Anderson. “Just the competitive aspect of it and the team spirit too. It’s not like a solo sport as you need to work within your crew to get to the finish line.”

“I just remember watching the women’s doubles in Rio and how smoothed it looked on the water,” added Gach. At least on TV, it seemed like fun so I signed up the following summer but it was not as easy as it looked!”

Anderson and Gach only knew of each other from taking a previous class together. That all changed when Edwards saw their potential as a pair. Now they are training at least five days a week and only take a reasonable break over

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“They get along and read each other’s minds and that’s what makes a good pairing,” said Edwards. “Going to the same school really helps too.”

The trip to St. Catherines is for much more than just experience. Thanks to a rowing network among clubs in Canada and U.S., Edwards can compare the girls’ progress over the 2,000 metre distance against other crews across the country. A podium finish should be well within reach.

“Being in Grade 11, they will get two chances at high school nationals,” added Edwards.

“Watching them over the winter there was good progression and the results were where we wanted them to be. Now it’s an opportunity to test themselves and the last two weeks have been very good.

“Right now they are 15 seconds faster than every crew back east. We know we have a shot of coming up with a medal.”

Anderson and Gach will get a couple of days of practice back on Martindale Pond in a rented boat Edwards has secured through his connections as a graduate of Brock University.

There will be two days of qualifying races to earn a spot in the final.

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Winskill Dolphins next generation of standouts The next wave of standout swimmers coming through the Winskill Dolphins made a splash at last month’s Western Canadian Championships in Edmonton.

The club based out of the Winskill Aquatic Centre has produced some of the country’s top swimmers in recent years including 2016 Olympians Markus Thormeyer and Noemie Thomas.

At just 21, Thormeyer is primed to lead the Canadian contingent to the 2020 Games in Tokyo and is fresh off winning all four of his events at the Canadian Team Trials in Toronto.

Following in the lane is 15-year-old Calvin Slinn.

His first place finish and personal best time in the 1,500 metre free at Westerns got the attention of Swim Canada. He is one of 12 swimmers that have been invited to a camp and international event in Spain next week.

The competition in Majorca is known internationally as Best Fest and races are

Winskill Dolphin members (left to right) Calvin Slinn, Naomi Cole, Thomas Kranjc and Eric Tong all turned in impressive swims at the recent Westerns in Edmonton.

held each day from May 26 to June 1.

While at the festival, Slinn will be under the care of Swim Canada Open Water and Distance coach Mark Perry.

The team will have training sessions every day and compete in open water races at distances of 1.5km, 2.5km, 5km and 7km.

Besides his 1,500m win at Westerns, Sinn was third in the 400m free and fourth in the 400m individual medley.

Other Dolphins in Edmonton included Naomi Cole, 15, who was solidly among the top 25 in her 100m and 200m breaststroke swims.

Eric Tong, 16, captured bronze in the 50m free. He was also seventh in the 100m free and 18th in the 100m butterfly.

Devon Dupuis, 16, swam in five individual events, highlighted by a 10th in the 100m fly.

Thomas Kranjc, 17, made the finals in the 100m fly (10th), 100m free (12th) and 50m fly (13th).

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Sun Devils shine in final edition of Fraser Valleys

South Delta’s Madelyn Bonikowsky was the junior girls aggregate winner at the last-ever Fraser Valley Track and Field Championships.

The South Delta Sun Devils made a statement in the last edition of the Fraser Valley Track and Field Championships, held earlier this week at McLeod Athletic Park in Langley.

A team of 24 athletes was led by track standout Madelyn Bonikowsky who captured the junior girls aggregate award thanks to victories in the 800 and 1,500 metre races. She also showcased her allround versatility with a third place finish in the 400m.

Jonathan Hofer won the junior boys 1,500m and 3,000m events. His winning time in the 3,000m eclipsed SDSS alumnus Allan Klassen’s 35-year-old record with a new standard of 9:00.44.

Other outstanding performances included Alex Lamyin placing second in the junior boys 400m, and third in the 200m.

In Grade 8 boys, Aidan Turner won the 100m and 200m hurdles, and also was second in the javelin.

The Grade 8 girls team of Hattie Lundie, Ava Lappin, Katrina Staley and Gemma Dumas placed second in the 4x400 relay.

Dumas also had a second place finish in the long jump, a third in 800m, and a fourth in 400m.

Isla Stewart was third in junior girls high Jump.

Several other athletes had strong performances, including Jon Toews, Ella Arnold and Sam Weir in the 100m and 200m, Riley Gookstetter in shot put, and Jacob Bonikowsky and Jackson

Sun Devils’ Jonathan Hofer (866) and Jacob Bonikowsky (862) turned in strong showings at the Fraser Valley Track and Field Championships in Langley. Hofer captured the junior boys 1,500 and 3,000 metre races.

Maccubbin-Lowrey in the 800m and 1,500m.

In the final team standings, South Delta finished fifth and fourth at the Junior and Grade 8 levels respectively.

The team will now turn their attention to the B.C. Secondary Schools Championships slated for May 30-to-June

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98 Woodland Drive

REMAX PROGROUP REALTY

#75-3109 161 Street

5360 12 Ave., Delta BC V4M 2B3

SOLD

Jane Commodore Meadows 604-240-5263 5375 Drive

SOLD SOLD

Independently owned & operated

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ONE ACRE 2365 WESTHAM ISLAND ROAD $2,325,000

BOUNDARY BAY 182 67 STREET $1,728,000

TOP FLOOR SUNDIAL 253-5421 10 AVENUE $279,000

9YR OLD PINNACLE BUILT 1429 FARRELL AVE $1,788,000 2 BDRM CORNER SUITE 310-4758 53RD STREET $438,000 CHESAPEAKE LANDING 50-5900 FERRY ROAD $1,140,000

RAMBLING RANCHER 772 KINGFISHER PL $1,269,000

MONTERRA WATER VIEW 115-6505 3 AVENUE $1,128,000

PANORAMIC VIEWS 231 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE $998,000 TOTALLY RENOVATED 101-5472 11 AVENUE $549,000

STUNNINGLY RENOVATED 5352 5 B AVENUE $1,398,000

SOUTH EXPOSURE 4812 12 A AVENUE $999,000

SOLD-TSAWWASSEN

SUNLAND PLAZA 101-5553 16 AVENUE $369,000

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

SOLD-TSAWWASSEN

MONTERRA RANCHER 308-6505 3RD AVENUE $1,248,000 THE TERRACE 5644 GREENLAND DRIVE $1,058,000

EXPERIENCE MATTERS Trish Murphy 604.312.7621 Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

604.897.2010 Teri Steele Sold@TeriSteele.com

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC MASTERS AWARD

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Bright & Beautiful 2,141 square foot executive townhome. MASTER BEDROOM SUITE ON MAIN FLOOR. 2 more bedrooms and den up. Double garage and good size driveway. Desirable CHESAPEAKE LANDING. Clubhouse facility includes outdoor pool, lounge and exercise room.

98, 5900 Ferry Road, Ladner $1,068,800

BOB Chancey

Delightful 1,738 square foot 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath rancher. Large covered deck, double garage. Lovely 66 x 114 foot lot with south backyard. Centrally located close to Hawthorne School, shops and Ladner village. Quiet cul-de-sac - great neighborhood!.

5254 Walnut Place, Ladner OPEN SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00 $929,000

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

STREET OF DREAMS! Beautiful rancher fit to impress the most discerning buyers. Unique oasis located on most desirable Dogwood Drive. Over 2,100 square of perfectly planned home with carefree living in mind. Open concept with vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, and loads of windows. Bright and cheerful sunny south exposed back yard. Low maintenance 10,300 square foot lot. New Roof, ample storage, 2 car garage. A MUST SEE!!

4843 Dogwood Drive, Tsawwassen JUST LISTED $1,378,900

604-880-5552

BLAKE Chancey

STUNNING CUSTOM BUILT FLOAT HOME in Marina Wes-Del. Over 1,800 square feet plus a 350 square foot rooftop deck to to enjoy all the views and stunning sunsets. 2 bedrooms and den. Gourmet kitchen, open concept living area. IMF concrete float, 34’ BOAT SLIP. 17, 3473 River Road W., Ladner $1,249,900

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-788-0480

RE/MAX City Realty

Well maintained complex! Just steps to parks, recreation, Ladner Village restaurants and shops. Almost 1,500 square feet includes updated kitchen, cozy eating area, spacious living room, dining area and 2 good size bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Plus a lovely balcony. #6, 4703 51 Street, Ladner OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00 $579,000

May 23, 2019 The Delta Optimist A45

AMAZING LOCATION! Move right in to this fabulous 1,431 sq.ft. TWO LEVEL townhouse. Featuring open concept main floor with 9’ ceilings. South exposed back patio. 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Quiet small complex. Walk to shops and all that Ladner Village has to offer.

4, 4910 Central Ave, Ladner NEW PRICE $739,000

BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

The Lambert Residence (1916) beautifully updated heritage home.

Over 12,000 square foot lot. 3 beds, 1.5 baths 4671 Arthur Drive, Ladner $1,198,000

Fantastic Adult oriented, gated community of Southpointe. Enjoy the quiet peaceful setting, near nature trails and river. 1,000 square feet PLUS 176 square foot enclosed Solarium. 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is looking for your renovation ideas.

5209 Schooner Gate, Ladner $619,000

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

GROUND FLOOR! BRIGHT CORNER UNIT in the Sandpiper! This lovely 1,447 square foot home feels like a rancher and has lots of patio space outside. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths.

Adult oriented for those 55+.

102, 1280 55th Street, Tsawwassen REDUCED $619,000

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604-788-0480

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Stunning reno’s in this 1,000 square foot condo. Bright corner unit with Open concept. Large dream kitchen; formal dining or den area; spacious living area with gas fireplace, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, full size laundry room.

PLUS OVER 700 square feet of patio space for lounging, gardening and entertaining! Concrete Building!!

B208, 4821 53rd Street, Ladner OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00 $539,000

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$438,800

$1,224,900

PENTHOUSE CONDO IN CENTRAL RICHMOND BRAND NEW HOME WITH SUITE #318 8611 GENERAL CURRIE RD, RICHMOND 6114 49B AVENUE, LADNER 15BED I 1 IBATH I 730 SQ. FT. BEDS 6 BATHS I 2,970 SQ. FT OFFERED AT $438,800 OFFERED AT $1,598,000

SPACIOUS, CENTRALLY LOCATED, FAMILY HOME OCEAN PARK COTTAGE ON 4,950 SQ.FT. LOT 3411 ROSEMARY HEIGHTS CR, SOUTH SURREY 1436 129B STREET, SURREY 42BED SQ.FT FT. BEDSI 4I 1BATH BATHII3,005 900 SQ. OFFERED $1,224,900 OFFERED AT AT $1,049,999

$709,000

$949,999

IDEAL SOUTHFAMILY FACINGTOWNHOUSE 2 BED CONDO #1 5635 TRUNK RD #106 5518 14 AVE, TSAWWASSEN 32BED I 2 BATH I 1,542 SQ. FT. BEDS I 2 BATHS I 924 SQ. FT OFFERED AT $709,000 OFFERED AT $575,000

UPDATED 4 BED RANCHER UPDATED TOWNHOME 6056 49B AVE #23 4695 53 STREET, LADNER 43 BED I 1,900 SQ. FT. BEDSI 2I 3BATH BATHS I 1,445 SQ. FT OFFERED AT $880,000 OFFERED AT $749,999

BEAUTIFUL 3 BED TOWNHOME BEACH GROVE RANCHER #37 14433 60 AVE, SURREY 1366 COMPSTON CR, TSAWWASSEN 33BEDS 1,543 SQ. SQ. FT FT. BEDS II 32 BATHS BATHS II 1,629 OFFERED AT $625,000 OFFERED AT $1,149,000

$999,000

33BED GROVE RANCHER BED BEACH RANCHER 1555 AVE LADNER 6339ENDERBY BRODIE ROAD, 33BEDS I 2 BATHS 1544 SQ. SQ. FT. FT. BEDS | 2 BATHS |I 1,823 OFFERED AT $949,999 OFFERED AT $949,999

SOLD

$625,000

$899,000

TERRIFIC FAMILY HOME IN VICTORY STUNNING TWO LEVEL CONDOESTATES 5280 AVE #103 CHAMBERLAYNE 1350 VIEW CR, TSAWWASSEN 32 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2220 SQ.FT.FT. BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,714 SQ. OFFERED AT $999,000 OFFERED AT $749,999

3 BED RANCHER UPDATED 3 LEVEL SPLIT #11 5260 FERRY RD 4631 56 STREET, LADNER 33BEDS 1,546 SQ. SQ.FT. FT. BEDS I| 23 BATHS BATHS |I 1,857 OFFERED AT $899,000 OFFERED AT $1,025,000

SOLD

SOLD $1,330,000

$1,398,888

$649,000

$1,119,000

4 BED HOME IN QUIET LOCATION 2 BED CONDO WITH GOLF COURSE VIEWS! 5616 GOLDENROD CR #402 1350 VIEW CR, TSAWWASSEN 4 BEDS I 3 BATHS I 2,777 SQ. FT. 2 BEDS I 2 BATHS I 1,308 SQ. FT OFFERED AT $1,398,888 OFFERED AT $619,000

HERON COVE PENTHOUSE W/ 2 PARKING SPACIOUS 2 BED TOWNHOME #205 1704 56 St #9 14888 62 AVE, SURREY 2 BEDS / 2 BATH / 1204 SQ. FT. 2 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 1,435 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $649,000 OFFERED AT $569,999

TOWNHOUSE WITH MASTER ON MAIN WEST LADNER RANCHER #96 5900 FERRY RD 5028 LINDEN DRIVE, LADNER 3 BEDS I 3 BATHS I 2,245 SQ. FT. 2 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,780 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,119,000 OFFERED AT $999,000

7502 SQ FT LOT IN PEBBLE HILL UPDATED END UNIT 5250 WALLACE AVE #20 11880 82 AVENUE, DELTA 6 BEDS / 4 BATHS / 3200 SQ. FT. 2 BEDS | 3 BATHS | 1,658 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,330,000 OFFERED AT $529,000

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SOLD

$1,050,000

$1,009,000

MASTER ON MAIN UPDATED CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN RANCHER 5325 COMMODORE DR 1414 53A STREET, TSAWWASSEN 3 BED I 3 BATH I 2,340 SQ. FT. 3 BEDS I 2 BATHS I 1,511 SQ. FT OFFERED AT $1,050,000 OFFERED AT $929,999

SPACIOUS HOME ON 6598 SQ FT LOT DESIRABLE END UNIT TOWNHOME 5446 18 AVE #9 4910 CENTRAL AVENUE, LADNER 4 BED I 3 BATH I 2,316 SQ. FT. 3 BEDS I 3 BATHS I 1,528 SQ. FT OFFERED AT $1,009,000 OFFERED AT $845,000

ARE SELLING FOR

$965,000 TOTALLY UPDATED RANCHER BEACH GROVE RANCHER 5494 CANDLEWYCK WYND 1617 BRAID ROAD, TSAWWASSEN 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1723 SQ. FT. 2 BEDS I 2 BATHS I 1,547 SQ. FT NEW PRICE $965,000 OFFERED AT $1,020,000

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A48 The Delta Optimist May 23, 2019 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

WATERFRONT LIvING W G NE TIN S LI

SUNNINGDALE 2 BEDROOM

• 748 sq ft garden leael condo • 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom • Quiet patio with lagoon aiew • Mins to shopping, restaurants, and more

• 921 sq ft west facing unit • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Well maintained building, rentals allowed • Centrally located, mins to all amenities

122-1120 TSATSU SHORES DRIvE, TSAWWASSEN

215-4768 53 STREET, LADNER

$399,900

$409,900

GARDENER’S PARADISE! W G NE TIN S I L

• 924 sq ft garden leael condo • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Bright and open liaing area • Wrap around patio perfect for your green thumb

2 BEDROOM AT THE POINTE W G NE TIN S I L

105-15265 ROPER AvENUE

105-4815 55B STREET, LADNER

$419,900

$539,900

LARGE FAIRWAY ESTATES 2 BEDROOM

RARELY AvAILABLE LADNER POINTE TOWNHOUSE W G NE TIN S I L

• 1493 sq ft 2 leael townhome • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Updated throughout incl. kitchen, flooring, and more • Steps to shops, restaurants, and Ladner village

W G NE TIN S I L

A212-4811 53 STREET, LADNER

$649,900

LADNER vILLAGE GATE

UPDATED RIvER WEST 2 BDRM W G NE TIN LIS

204-4733 W RIvER ROAD, LADNER

$659,900

LADNER vILLAGE GATE PENTHOUSE • 1109 sq ft corner unit • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Bright and open liaing area • Steps to all amenities

301-4755 51 STREET, LADNER

$669,900

ROSEWOOD COURT TOWNHOME

• 1130 sq ft corner unit • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Bright, open concept design • Steps to shops, restaurants, and more 201-4755 51 STREET, LADNER

$649,900 W G NE TIN S LI

• 1424 sq ft codno with golf course aiew • 2 bedrooms & den, 2 bathrooms • Bright & spacious, meticulously maintained • Walk to shops, restaurants, and amenities A202-1258 HUNTER ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

$639,900

• 1242 sq ft condo with oaersized sundeck • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom • Beautifully updated throughout • Quiet location oaerlooking courtyard

• 950 sq ft condo with priaate entrance • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Open liaing area with tons of natural light • Loaely rooftop terrace

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS W G NE TIN S LI

• 1022 sq ft condo with bright South exposure • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • King-sized master with ensuite & walk in closet • Resort style liaing, 2 parking spaces 302-4977 SPRINGS BOULEvARD, TSAWWASSEN

$669,900

DESIRABLE ADLINGTON COURT

• 1494 sq ft townhouse with 2 parking spots • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Bright and spacious • Only mins to shops and schools

• 1462 sq ft home with fenced yard • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Single car garage & designated parking spot • Great location close to all amenities

25-4748 54A STREET, LADNER

2-4743 54A STREET, LADNER

$679,900 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017* 2016*

$729,900

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

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

May 23, 2019 The Delta Optimist A49

BOUNDARY BAY LOT

BEAUTIFUL TOWNHOUSE IN THE OLIVER • 1917 bq ft homj with loubgj gacagj • 3 bjlcoomb & ljf, 4 bathcoomb • Opjf giaifg acja with goucmjt hitmhjf • stjpb to bmhoogb, bhopb, afl cjbtaucaftb

• 5092 bq ft got amcobb fcom thj bjamh • cuccjftgk hab 800 bq ft 2 blcm homj • situatjl amofg mafk guxuck homjb • Optiofb foc fjw homj/kacl licjmtiof with 2 fcoftagjb

46-2855 158 sTreeT

207 cenTenniAl PArkWAy, TsAWWAssen

$785,000

$799,900

CENTRALLY LOCATED FAMILY HOME • 1995 bq ft homj of 5191 bq ft got • 3 bjlcoomb, 2 bathcoomb (mabtjc of maif) • Uplatjl hitmhjf, bathcoomb, floocifg • Wagh to bhopb, cjbtaucaftb, afl viggagj

LOVELY CAPE COD HOME W G NE TIN S I L

1-5260 Ferry rOAd, lAdner

4932 MAriner PlAce, lAdner

$899,900

$899,900

IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE

SOLAR COTTAGE BY THE SEA • 1023 bq ft homj of 4963 bq ft got • 2 bjlcoomb, 1 bathcoom • sogac powjc, hot watjc of ljmafl • Uplatjl thcoughout, btjpb to thj bjamh

• 1877 bq ft homj buigt if 2017 • 4 bjlcoomb, 4 bathcoomb • Opjf mofmjpt hitmhjf & giaifg acja • stjpb to lalfjc viggagj bhopb & cjbtaucaftb

173 66A sTreeT, TsAWWAssen

4851 ellis lAne, lAdner

$929,900

$899,900

BOUNDARY BAY RANCHER

PERFECT FAMILY HOME • 1701 bq ft homj of 4618 bq ft got • 3 bjlcoomb, 3 bathcoomb • njwjc coof, fucfamj, fjfmj, afl lciajwak • stjpb to lalfjc viggagj afl liofb Pach

• 1200 bq ft homj of 4998 bq ft got • 3 bjlcoomb, 1 bathcoom • Bamhifg ofto pcotjmtjl gcjjfbjgt • Ofgk a fjw bgomhb to thj bjamh

4953 MAriner PlAce, lAdner

159 65B STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$948,800

$978,800

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED RANCHER

PEBBLE HILL FAMILY HOME • 1976 bq ft homj of 7275 bq ft got • 4 bjlcoomb, 3 bathcoomb • njwjc wiflowb, fucfamj, hot watjc tafh, & appgiafmjb • eftjctaifjc’b bamhkacl with moajcjl ljmh & hot tub 5490 4A AvenUe, TsAWWAssen

$999,900

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED FAMILY HOME

W G NE TIN LIS

• 2133 bq ft homj of 7783 bq ft got • 3 bjlcoomb, 3 bathcoomb • njw hitmhjf, bathcoomb, coof, wiflowb, floocifg & mocj • Famigk fcijflgk btcjjt mgobj to bmhoogb & amjfitijb 4879 7A AvenUe, TsAWWAssen

$999,900

SOUGHT AFTER BEACH GROVE

• 2063 bq ft homj of 4894 bq ft got • 4 bjlcoomb, 2 bathcoomb • Uplatjl hitmhjfb, floocifg, afl bjlcoomb • Opjf mofmjpt of both gjajgb

• 2018 bq ft homj of 6249 bq ft got • 4 bjlcoomb, 3 bathcoomb • Wjgg hjpt bpgit gjajg with uplatjl hitmhjf • Mifb to thj bjamh afl agg amjfitijb

5680 GROVE AVENUE, LADNER

1567 FARRELL AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$999,980 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

• 2157 bq ft homj of 5606 bq ft got • 4 bjlcoomb, 3 bathcoomb • Quijt, mug-lj-bam gomatiof • Mifb to lalfjc viggagj & goajgk waghifg tcaigb

$1,038,800

#23 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE 2017***

*** Based on total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 for all RE/MAX associates worldwide (over 100,000 agents). As recognized by the RE/MAX INTERNATIONAL achievement award given to Fraser and/or Fraser and his team for 2017.

A50 The Delta Optimist May 23, 2019

PEBBLE HILL FAMILY HOME

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

ROOFTOP DECK WITH VIEWS

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

• 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

5463 WALLACE AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

474 TRALEE CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

$1,098,000

$1,098,800

UPDATED RANCHER WITH LOFT

PRESTIGIOUS PEBBLE HILL • 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

W G NE TIN S LI

6149 BRODIE ROAD, LADNER

251 52A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$1,098,800

$1,098,800

BEAUTIFUL CUL-DE-SAC HOME W G NE TIN S I L

DESIRABLE FIRCREST MEADOWS

• 2177 sq ft home on 5010 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Extensively updated throughout • Entertainer’s outdoor patio area • Easy access to shopping, schools, and more

• 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

4767 LONDON GREEN, LADNER

5349 50 AVENUE, LADNER

$1,099,000

$1,138,800

DESIRABLE PORT GUICHON

RENOVATED WEST LADNER HOME

• 1983 sq ft home on 8116 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Tasteful updates, easily suited • Close to schools, shops, 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

4517 46A STREET, LADNER

5063 59 STREET, LADNER

$1,148,800

$1,138,800

HUGE LOT IN PORT GUICHON W G NE TIN S I L

• 2523 sq ft home on 6895 sq ft lot • 3 bedrooms plus loft, 2 bathrooms • Updated throughout and beautifully landscaped • Close to schools, shopping, and easy hwy access

ROOM FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

• 2228 sq ft home on 10,262 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Detached double garage • Walk to elementary & high schools

• 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

4571 KELLY DRIVE, LADNER

4835 59A STREET, LADNER

$1,149,000

$1,188,800

BRAND NEW AT THE SPRINGS

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME • 11,791 sq ft lot with 832 sq ft home • Potentially sub-dividable lot • Holly Elementary and parks nearby • Easy access to Hwy 17A & Hwy 99

6219 BRODIE ROAD, LADNER

$1,188,800 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017* 2016*

W G NE TIN S I L

• 1622 sq ft garden level condo • 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Open concept with high-end finishings throughout • Entertainer’s patio with heater & BBQ hook-ups 105-4977 SPRINGS BOULEVARD, TSAWWASSEN

$1,198,000

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

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

May 23, 2019 The Delta Optimist A51

UPDATED EXECUTIvE FAMILY HOME W G NE TIN S LI

LOvELY CLIFF DrIvE FAMILY HOME

• 3325 sq ft home on 7551 sq ft lot • 6 bedbooms, 5 bathbooms • Updated thboughout _ith ne_ kitchen & bathbooms • Masteb _ith ensuite on main & abo`e • Mins to schools, shopping, and mobe

• 1773 sq ft home on 8482 sq ft lot • 4 bedbooms, 2 bathbooms • Single cabpobt plus open pabking • Close to schools, pabks, and mobe

4941 62 STrEET, LADNEr

5153 CLIFF DrIvE, TSAwwASSEN

$1,198,800

$1,198,000

UPDATED IMPErIAL vILLAGE rANCHEr W G NE TIN S I L

• 1820 sq ft home on 5603 sq ft lot • 3 bedbooms, 2 bathbooms • Updated kitchen and bathbooms • South facing yabd and patio

PrIME wATErFrONT LOCATION W G NE TIN S I L

5276 AUGUSTA PLACE, TSAWWASSEN

4495 w rIvEr rOAD, LADNEr

$1,198,800

$1,198,800

INVESTOR/BUILDER ALERT W G NE TIN LIS

• 2160 sq ft home on 11,431 sq ft lot • 5 bedbooms, 2 bathbooms • 2 lot subdi`ision • Hold no_ and build lateb

CLOSE TO SCHOOLS & AMENITIES W G NE TIN LIS

278 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$1,248,800

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY BEACH HOME • 2511 sq ft home on 5756 sq ft lot • 4 bedbooms, 3 bathbooms • Extensi`ely updated thboughout incl ne_eb boof • Dbeam entebtaineb’s backyabd _ith salt_ateb pool

STUNNING OCEAN & vALLEY vIEwS W G NE TIN S I L

250 67 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$1,398,800

FArM AND MOUNTAIN vIEwS • 1570 sq ft home on 9319 sq ft lot • 3 bedbooms, 1 bathboom • Easy access to all amenities • Gbeat in`estment fob futube de`elopment

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME W G NE TIN S I L

553 56 STrEET, TSAwwASSEN

$1,498,800

HUGE LOT IN GrEAT LOCATION • 2466 sq ft home on 20,440 sq ft lot • 2 bedbooms, 3 bathbooms • Potentially sub-di`idable lot • walk to shops and all amenities

4959 LINDEN DrIvE, LADNEr

$1,650,000 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

• 2516 sq ft home on 4684 sq ft lot • Beautiful open gbeat boom design • Pbi`ate backyabd _ith `ie_s onto the 7th gbeen

5844 COvE rEACH rOAD, LADNEr

$1,399,000 W G NE TIN S I L

• 2335 sq ft home on 21,772 sq ft lot • Bbight li`ing abea _ith tons of natubal light • Ne_ boof and hot _ateb tank • Easy access to shops & high_ays

14143 TrITES rOAD

$1,388,800 W G NE TIN S I L

• 2044 sq ft home on 6125 sq ft lot • 3 bedbooms, 3 bathbooms • Family home _ith tbaditional layout • Fenced yabd, quiet abea, acboss fbom the pabk 8551 DEMOREST DRIVE

$1,199,000 W G NE TIN S I L

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May 23, 2019 The Delta Optimist A53 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

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It is with great sadness and heavy hearts to announce the passing of Pat Erskine on May 10, 2019 at the Abbotsford Reginal Hospital, after a short battle with cancer.

Pat was born in Vancouver on January 28, 1959 and grew up in East Delta near the junction of HWY 10 and 99. She is survived by her husband Wayne Erskine of Hawkins Lake, brother Rod (Linda) Chrystal of Ladner, BC and sister Bev (Brian) Kennedy of Temecula, CA. Pat met her husband Wayne while he was on leave from the CAF, visiting family in Delta. A short time later, Pat and Wayne were inseparable moving from Comox, BC and around Canada wherever his career took him.

Pat and Wayne moved to the Cariboo four years ago and built their dream home overlooking Hawkins Lake, to enjoy the retirement years. Pat will be remembered for her love of her dogs, gardening and always giving a helping hand where needed.

There will be a family gathering to remember Pat at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please make your donations to the BC Cancer Foundation (www.bccancerfoundation.com).

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

!"33"1 3.*2 "%+%*( '#1 ,0'- ) !2$ /1 &#,0 JOHNSTON, Margaret McKeddie (née Paul) September 21, 1927 - April 24, 2019 Marg passed away peacefully the morning of April 24, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband, Jack (John Johnston) and survived by her 3 sons Greg, Brian and Drew (Shelly); 2 grandsons - Iaan (Sarah) and Ryan (Christina) and many other family members.

Marg lived in Tsawwassen for over 60 years, mainly in the house that she and Jack built and later raised their family. At one time, Marg owned the Tsawwassen Hobby Store and worked for the Delta Homemaker’s Service. Marg had a passion for reading, her knitting and loved to watch football.

Marg was an active member of Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile.

She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Marg has requested for a private family service.

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

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It is with heavy hearts and tears that we announce the passing of Carl Gorz (91) at Langley Hospice.

Carl was a husband, father, brother, Opa, great Opa, father-in-law, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruby; his daughter, Christine (Robert) Chisholm and son, Randy (Rhonda); five grandchildren, Robb Chisholm, Laura (Blake) Manning, Jeremy Chisholm, Tyler (Deandra), and Angela (James) Bates; his sister, Wilma Keller; great-grandchildren, Peyton and Sawyer; and fifteen nieces and nephews. Carl was a kind, quiet and gentle man who was always concerned for others and his actions reflected this. Thank you to all of his friends and neighbours who were there for him. He will remain in our hearts forever. A Celebration of his Life will be held on July 6th, 2019, at River Springs Community Centre (1950 Lodge Drive, Coquitlam, BC) at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Langley Hospice Society.

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WILKINS, Stephen Michael 1951 - 2019 Steve was born in Vancouver and moved to Ladner at age 3 where he would live his entire life.

He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Shirley. Survived by his loving family, wife Dawn, his 3 children Grant (Laura) Tim (Jacqueline) Greg (Tara), his 9 grandchildren Ty and Amy, Jake and Sloan, and Ava, Brooks, Autumn, Nolan and Blake.

Also his siblings, Jeff, Susan and Lisa and many cousins, nieces, nephews and his special aunt Sheila.

A service will be held at Cedar Park Church, 5300 44th Avenue, Ladner on June 5th at 2 pm. Special thanks to Drs. Nicholson, Scudamore, Do and Klimo for fighting the fight with us.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Delta Hospital Auxilary or Pancreas Centre B.C. at www.pancreascentrebc.ca

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ROSE, Patricia Marie (née Furch) October 30, 1937 - May 17, 2019 Patricia Marie Rose passed away on May 17, 2019 at home, with husband Peter and daughter Kim by her side. Pat is survived by her loving family; husband of 58 years Peter, daughter Kim, son Keith (Serena), sisters Lynn (Duane) and Sylvia (David); grandsons Nathan, Milo and Lane; and many nieces and nephews.

Pat grew up in Winnipeg attending Holy Cross and St. Mary’s Academy. Trained by IBM, Pat worked for Federated Coop on their Remington Rand computer. In 1961, Pat and Peter were married and moved to the bush in Lac La Croix, Ontario where Kim and Keith were born. After 5 years the family moved to Vancouver, first to Tsawwassen for 30 years and eventually settling in Ladner. While in Ladner, Pat volunteered for the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop for 10 years. Shortly after her 81st birthday, Pat was diagnosed with lung and bone cancer which she fought a losing battle. We would like to thank Dr. S. Noble and the staff at the Tsawwassen Medical Clinic and Dr. Lund and the staff at the Surrey Cancer Clinic for their kind and gentle care during Pat’s illness. Pat was a devout Catholic her whole life.

Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 3900 Arthur Drive, Delta, BC, on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 11:00 am, with a Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Delta Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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#Limited time lease offer is from Honda Canada Finance Inc. (HCFI), on approved credit. Lease examples: New 2019: CR-V Touring (RW2H9KKNS)/HR-V Touring (RU6H9KKN)/Civic Sedan Touring (FC1F9KKN) for a 24-month period, for a total of 104 weekly payments of $162.56/$135.39/$123.03, leased at 0.99%/1.99%/0.99% APR. 40,000-kilometre allowance (12 cents/km excess charge). Total lease obligation is $16,905.73/$14,0 80.25/$12,795.23 Lease payments includes freight and PDI of $1,795/$1,795 /$1,655 and applicable fees, but do not include lien registration fee (up to $84.53 in certain regions) and lien registering agent fee (up to $5.75), which are due at time of delivery. No down-payment required. Taxes, insurance, license, and registration fees (all of which may vary by region) are extra. Lease rate offer ends May 31, 2019 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. “Honda Dollars” lease or finance bonus of $750 on select in-stock 2019 CR-V models and $500 on select in-stock 2019 Civic models are available only from May 14-18, 2019 on lease or finance transactions from HCFI on approved credit only, deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offer available only at participating Honda dealers in Canada. Offers valid on select new in-stock 2019 vehicles. While quantities last. Models may not be equipped as shown and are for illustration purposes only. ¥ “Best-in-class” claim is based on combined fuel consumption for 2019 CRV LX AWD based on 2019 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings for non-hybrid AWD compact SUVs, published by Natural Resources Canada (NRC), using Transport Canada test methods used which do not necessarily reflect real world driving, and are for comparison purposes only. Actual fuel consumption will vary from NRC estimates based on driving conditions, driving habits, cargo loads, accessories and other factors. None of the features we describe are intended to replace the driver’s responsibility to exercise due care while driving. Drivers should not use handheld devices or operate certain vehicle features unless it is safe and legal to do so. Some features have technological limitations. Apple CarPlay is provided by, and a trademark of, Apple Inc. Android Auto is provided by, and a trademark of, Google Inc. Only compatible with certain devices and operating systems. Cellular data and/or voice charges may apply, including roaming charges and/or other amounts charged by your wireless carrier. Use of the Apple CarPlay logo means that a vehicle user interface meets Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this vehicle or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this product with iPhone, iPod, or iPad may affect wireless performance. † Based on vehicles available in the U.S. market. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. For additional feature information, limitations and restrictions, please visit www.honda.ca/disclaimers and refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. © 2019 Honda Canada Inc. Visit Honda.ca or your Honda dealer for details.

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