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FIVE HAVE EYES ON OTTAWA

Liberal incumbent Carla Qualtrough faces four challengers as federal election campaign kicks off in Delta

Carla Qualtrough – Liberal

Tanya Corbet – Conservative

Angelina Ireland – People’s Party

Craig DeCraene – Green

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After more than 25 years at the helm of the Delta Hospice Society, its executive director is seeking legal counsel after she says she was terminated by the board of directors.

Nancy Macey, who founded the society and oversaw its growth into one of the most advanced hospice facilities in the province, parted ways with the non-profit organization earlier this month.

In a statement to the Optimist, Macey said, “In April 2019, I had my third recurrence of leukemia.

The treatment involved hospitalization for close to a month, and then daily out-patient treatment for two weeks. I took a medical leave of absence in April 2019 and was medically cleared to return to work Sept. 9, 2019.

“Just prior to my return to work, I was given notice by the Delta Hospice Society board of directors that I was terminated, effective Sept. 3, 2019. I strongly disagree with the decision of the board of directors and will be seeking legal counsel.”

News of Macey’s departure was communicated to staff and volunteers through an email on Sept.

10.

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Nancy Macey, shown here in a 2017 photo, says she was terminated by the Delta Hospice Society board before she could return from medical leave.

In the short statement that was obtained by the Optimist, board president Jim Levin stated, “I regret to announce that Nancy Macey has left Delta Hospice Society. On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to thank Nancy for her many contributions over the years.

“A search for a new executive director will commence shortly. In the meantime, Sharon Farrish has kindly agreed to continue in her role as acting executive director.”

In a follow-up interview with the Optimist, Levin said the terms of Macey’s departure are between the two parties.

“We are governed by privacy legislation in B.C. and out of respect we are going to maintain that,” said Levin. “As with any organization, we think change at the top can bring with it new ideas and fresh thinking. We think that Delta Hospice Society has grown to be a sophisticated organization and Nancy has built some-

thing very special for a new leader to take on. We are going to honour Nancy by ensuring that whoever takes on the role will honour the principles of which this community asset was built.”

Levin said the board intends to use a professional search firm to identify as many top candidates as possible.

“It takes a few months to run the whole process,” he said. “Sharon will be with us in the role until we can identify a new executive

No injuries, but vehicle hit after shots fired in Tsawwassen neighbourhood IAN JACQUES

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Delta police officers were called to a Tsawwassen neighbourhood last Wednesday night after reports of shots being fired.

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“There were no reported injuries, but a vehicle was hit,” said DPD spokesperson Kristy Neville. “The incident is not believed to be gang related and instead a result of an ongoing dispute between parties known to each other.”

She said a number of police resources were

called into the area, including the Lower Mainland District Police Dog Services.

“The suspect(s) fled the scene prior to police arrival and was not located,” she added.

“No arrests have been made and I can’t comment any further on suspects as the investigation is ongoing.”

director. Programs and services will continue to run as they have been.”

In a 2017 interview with the Optimist, Macey said she couldn’t believe all that has been accomplished since the Delta Hospice Society’s humble beginnings at her kitchen table.

“It’s beyond anyone’s ability to do this. I wasn’t a community builder.

I didn’t know anything about fundraising. I was just a person that lived here and saw a need.”

Drivers not heeding school zones IAN JACQUES

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Delta police have given drivers in South Delta a failing grade during the first couple of weeks of the new school year.

According to DPD, officers issued 217 violation tickets to drivers either speeding or driving distracted in school zones. Police also stopped one impaired driver as well as one prohibited driver during the enforcement blitz.

DPD said that patrols and enforcement efforts in school zones will continue throughout the school year.

They are a priority enforcement for general duty officers as well as traffic officers.

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Voters have four chances to hear from candidates

Delta voters will have multiple opportunities to see where the five federal election candidates stand on the issues as there are a number of upcoming forums scheduled throughout the city: • The Delta Residents Association and Council of Canadians are hosting an all-candidates meeting at North Delta Evangelical Church (11300-84th Ave.) on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:45 a.m. Please email your questions ahead of time to delta.residents@ gmail.com as this is the best way to have your question asked at the meeting.

• The Delta Chamber of Commerce is inviting its members and the public to attend an allcandidates meeting at North Delta Secondary (11447-82nd Ave.) on Monday, Sept. 30 from 6 to 8:45 p.m. The chamber is accepting written questions to be presented to the candidates at the meeting. Please e-mail your question to events@deltachamber. ca. Written questions will also be accepted from the floor at the meeting.

• The Delta Chamber of Commerce is hosting a second allcandidates forum at Genesis Theatre in Delta Secondary in Ladner (5005-45th Ave.) on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 6 to 8:45 p.m. The chamber is accepting written questions to be presented to the candidates at the meeting. Please e-mail your question to events@deltachamber. ca. Written questions will also be accepted from the floor at the meeting.

• Several Delta residents and groups are organizing one of over 100 all-candidate debates on the environment that are taking place in electoral districts across Canada.

The “100 Debates on the Environment” national project was started by GreenPAC, a Canadian environmental organization founded in 2014. The Delta debate takes place Thursday, Oct. 10 at KinVillage in Tsawwassen (5410-10th Ave.) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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Conservative candidate Tanya Corbet welcomed party leader Andrew Scheer (above) to Tsawwassen earlier this summer, while Liberal incumbent Carla Qualtrough announced party platforms to the media Tuesday.

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The battle for Delta is now underway as the federal election campaign enters its second week.

The 2015 election was a game changer for the newly reconfigured Delta riding, which combined North Delta and South Delta for the first time in a quarter-century.

Carla Qualtrough, a human rights lawyer and former Paralympic athlete, and now a key member of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet, beat Conservative incumbent Kerry-Lynne Findlay by a wide margin in that race, making her the first Liberal to represent South Delta in Ottawa since 1968.

Last summer, the prime minister paid a visit to an East Delta farm where he announced that Qualtrough, currently the minister for public services and procurement and accessibility, would be running on his team once again.

Qualtrough is facing four declared challengers: Conservative Tanya Corbet, New Democrat Randy Anderson-Fennell, Craig DeCraene of the Greens and People’s Party of Canada candidate Angelina Ireland.

Asked this week if the race could be a heated one both locally and nationally, Qualtrough told the Optimist she’s hoping that won’t be the case.

“I hope it’s a rigorous exchange of contrasting proposals and I hope we stick to the substance.

That’s my wish, my plan and that’s my marching orders, and everybody on my team feels the same

way. We will focus on policy and a positive vision for our country and community. All we can do is make sure we won’t contribute to a dirty campaign and I will not get dirty in this campaign,” she said.

Qualtrough made several Liberal election announcements at her Scott Road campaign headquarters Tuesday, including a pledge to make maternity and parental benefits tax-free, increasing the Canada Child Benefit by 15 per cent for kids under one, bringing in a 15-week leave for adoptive parents and building a national system of guaranteed paid family leave.

A former council member of the Tsawwassen First Nation government who didn’t seek re-election this year, Corbet’s candidacy got a boost this summer when Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer paid her and party faithful a visit in Tsawwassen.

At a kick-off event last Saturday at her campaign office on 56th Street, Corbet talked about the need to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel.

“The traffic bottleneck on Highway 99 is a daily frustration for commuters in our community and impedes one of the most significant trade corridors in Western Canada.

Despite the hard fought efforts of mayors, councillors, MLAs and chiefs, there remains no cohesive plan to replace the George Massey Tunnel.

The Trudeau Liberals have done nothing to merge these efforts or provide leadership to address the traffic conditions,” she

Together, we can invest in said. families, make life more “Today, I commit that affordable and fight the within the first 100 days climate crisis,” he said. of being elected as the Anderson-Fennell said member of Parliament the NDP platform includes for Delta, I will convene expanding Medicare to a summit to bring these cover prescription drugs leaders together with and dental as well as prothe goal of reaching a vide better serclear roadmap for vices for mental proceeding with health and a replacement seniors. He’s also of the George running on a Massey Tunnel. platform of more When a project of affordable houssuch regional and ing, improved national imporchild care, and tance breaks down, Randy reduced costs it is up to the fedAndersonfor internet and eral government Fennell cell phone serand the local MP to vice. provide the leaderAn accountant ship required to get and long-time it back on track,” local resident, she said.

Ireland applied Qualtrough earlito be the er this summer also Conservative raised the crossing candidate in issue, saying she supports a replace- Craig DeCraene Delta but later withdrew and ment and that the shortly after was Liberal governacclaimed by the ment has provided People’s Party, funding for similar which is contestprojects. ing its first elecAndersontion.

Fennell said he’s Noting her been out talking party has canand listening to didates in every Delta residents for Angelina riding, she quite some time.

Ireland said people “I have been from every political party out door-knocking and are choosing to join the I can tell you that my People’s Party because it neighbours in Ladner, pledges to conduct politics Tsawwassen and North differently.

Delta all want a govern“We are committed to ment that works for them this country and commitand not just the wealthy and powerful. I am excited ted to its citizens. We are having discussions about to share our platform with all the issues that are all our residents in Delta important to Canadians. and Canada. Our New We at the People’s Party Deal for People takes on of Canada have the courthe big polluters, drug age to have those difficult companies and corporate conversations. You can tax giveaways that have count on us to debate and cost working people in B.C. too much for too long. to be bold. We are deter-

mined to protect Canada’s sovereignty against globalism. We will balance the budget, lower taxes, bring our oil to tide water, address the equalization payment formula to keep all provinces within Confederation, attract skilled immigrants to our shores, promote our industries throughout the world and create family wage jobs at home,” her opening campaign statement explained.

Saying he’s passionate about the community and its environment, DeCraene said the Green Party leader feels what he’s feeling in that millions of Canadians want a different kind of politics.

“A vote for Elizabeth May and the Green Party in 2019 is not a wasted vote. We will have candidates in almost every riding in Canada this year.

Literally, every vote will matter when Parliament is recalled after the election. It will matter if the Green Party gets a million, or if it gets two million, or if it gets three million votes. The higher our total vote count, the greater the moral and political authority May will have when speaking out in Parliament in the years to come, particularly given that we may be looking at a minority government situation,” he said.

DeCraene noted climate change is a particularly important issue in Delta, especially in the lowlying areas of Ladner and Tsawwassen, and his party has the best climate action plan. Poverty, student debt and affordable housing are among other issues he says need to be addressed.

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Delta tells province to level the playing field

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Delta wants to see a level playing field when it comes to the taxi industry and ride hailing services in the Lower Mainland — and it’s going straight to the provincial government to ensure that happens.

On Monday Delta council voted 5-1 against a motion by Coun. Lois Jackson that called for the city to oppose the B.C. Passenger Transportation Board’s operational policy for ride hailing companies as well as bring forward an emergency motion to that effect at next week’s Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention in Vancouver.

Instead, Delta passed a motion brought forward by staff in a unanimous 6-0 vote (Coun. Jeannie Kanakos was absent) that directs letters be sent to the provincial government and the Passenger Transportation Board requesting that discrepancies in regulations be addressed.

“These discrepancies should be revisited and revised to the extent necessary to avoid disadvantaging the taxi industry, limit substantial increases in traffic congestion, provide effective transportation options for people with disabilities and ensure passenger safety,” stated director of corporate services Mel Chessman in a report to council.

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Coun. Lois Jackson’s original motion was defeated but civic politicians did support a subsequent motion that discrepancies in regulations be addressed.

motion, Jackson was adamant that simply talking to the province was not good enough.

“There are many facets that concern me and I really believe that the province and the PTB, despite working on this for two years, is still flubbing around on this.

“I think this has to go to UBCM. They have more muscle. This has to be done right instead of trying to invent a wheel that is broken before it even gets started.”

Coun. Dylan Kruger, who opposed Jackson’s motion along with councillors Bruce McDonald, Alicia Guichon, Dan Copeland and Mayor George Harvie, said the fact B.C. is the only major jurisdiction in North America that does not have legalized ride-sharing is an embarrassment.

“Should we eliminate boundaries for taxi companies? Absolutely. Taxi regulations are antiquated

and in urgent need of updating,” Kruger said.

“However, this is a provincial matter — municipal governments have no jurisdiction on transportation regulations. Frankly, this motion does not belong anywhere near a municipal council table.”

Harvie said he is in full support of ride hailing services.

“I support any solution that improves the ability for Deltans to get home safely at all hours,” Harvie said. “My only concern is that there is fairness in requirements by the provincial government for ride hailing vehicles and our taxis. I will vote against any resolution that does not support ride hailing – we have waited too long.

“I support requirements that are consistent between ride hailing vehicles and taxis that also allow Delta taxis to pick up fares while they are in other cities such as Vancouver or Richmond.”

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Intruder’s tale reads like a Hollywood movie IAN JACQUES

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Brandon Smith has lived in his Ladner home for 25 years. He has never locked his front door during the day, but that will likely change given the harrowing ordeal he and his girlfriend experienced last Saturday night.

Just after 8:30 p.m., Smith and his girlfriend were in their kitchen when suddenly the front door of the 55th Street home burst open and a man rushed inside.

“He was Indo-Canadian all dressed in black,” Smith recalled in an interview with the Optimist. “He came inside, shut the door and locked it behind him. After initially being startled, I yelled out to him who he was and why he was inside the house.”

That’s when the tale took a turn like a scene out of a Hollywood movie.

“The man said that there had been gun shots across the street, that his girlfriend had been kidnapped and that the perpetrators were outside

waiting and after him,” Smith recalled. “I was on the phone to police immediately. I told him to stay where he was and to not approach us any further.”

While on the phone with police dispatch, the intruder began to pace inside the house.

“That’s when both my girlfriend and I picked up a knife and put it in our pockets just in case things turned violent,” said Smith, who said the man did not appear to have any weapons on him. “I told my girlfriend to get upstairs and

get on the roof so she was out of harm’s way.”

Smith continued to assess the situation, keeping the intruder calm, while maintaining contact with police dispatch.

“Part of me thinks that this guy is mentally unstable or on drugs and delusional and the other part of me is like is there someone outside waiting to shoot?”

Smith exited the house, with the intruder still inside, but found nothing outside. Police soon arrived and took control of

the situation.

Smith said police told him the man could be connected to new tenants who recently moved into a house across the street, a home Smith said has been on the police’s radar.

“Just days prior an officer visited and asked whether I had any problems with the people across the street,” said Smith. “It seems to be a problem house. I’m just glad this incident is over.

We are shook up, but OK. Glad this wasn’t my neighbours or up the street.

This is a quiet street, kids around, families. Who knows what could have happened?”

Delta police spokesperson Cris Leykauf confirmed with the Optimist that officers responded to a man at a residence seeking assistance.

“During the investigation officers noted the man needed assistance with mental health issues and took appropriate steps, including putting our mental health unit in touch with the person,” said Leykauf.

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Keys in ignition is invitation for thief 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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• Sept. 9, 9:09 a.m., 5400-block of 14B Avenue: Police were called to a report of a stolen vehicle.

The registered owner advised the vehicle was parked in his driveway with the doors unlocked and the keys in the ignition. There was no indication of forced entry.

• Sept. 11, 6 p.m., 1300block of View Crescent: Police were called to a theft from a vehicle. The owner had called police when he found $12 in change missing along with

$700 in tools that were in the vehicle. The owner believes the doors may have been unlocked due to issues with the locks. The vehicle had no indication of forced entry.

• Sept. 13, 5:49 p.m., 1100-block of Skana Drive: Police were called to a male in his vehicle who was believed to be under the influence of drugs.

Another caller reported to police seeing the same male slouched over the wheel parked outside a business. Upon police arrival, the male was seen smoking a suspected illegal drug. The driver exhibited slurred speech, lethargic movements and glazed over eyes. The driver was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition and was taken to the police station for further examination.

• Sept. 13, 2:30 p.m., 300-block of 54A Street: Police were dispatched to a report of an ongoing issue with a vehicle speeding through a neighbourhood with a loud muffler.

The vehicle was not in the area upon police arrival but officers did send out a warning letter to the address of the registered owner’s home.

• Sept. 13, 10 a.m., 1200-

block of 56th Street: Police observed a person walk out of a liquor store and pour a silver canned liquid into a clear shaker bottle.

A traffic stop was conducted where the driver admitted to mixing vodka with Diet Coke with the intent to drink while driving. A breath sample was given but the driver blew a zero. The driver agreed to pour out the contents. The driver was given a violation ticket for having open liquor in a motor vehicle.

As the driver has previous criminal charges related to impaired driving, a file was created to document the intent to drink while driving at 10 a.m.

• Sept. 14, 9:25 p.m., 18th Avenue and 56th Street: A traffic stop was conducted of a vehicle to check for driver sobriety.

The driver was witnessed stopping approximately 10 metres behind the stop line at a red light. During the traffic stop the driver had admitted to consuming two glasses of wine three hours previously. A breath sample was taken in which the driver failed.

A 90-day immediate roadside prohibition was issued to the driver and her vehicle was impound-

ed for 30 days. The driver left the area via taxi.

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• Sept. 9, 1:55 a.m., 5400-block of Highway 17A: Police were conducting a sobriety roadblock when a driver approached with a distinct odour of liquor on their breath.

The driver was observed to have glossy, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. A breath sample was taken in which the driver failed and was issued a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days and the driver was taken home by police.

• Sept. 13, 3:33 p.m., Highway 99 and 72nd Street: Police were conducting stationary speed enforcement when a vehicle drove past at a high rate of speed. Speed was verified by radar at 154 km/h. A traffic stop was made and the vehicle was impounded for seven days for excessive speed. The driver was also issued an excessive speeding violation ticket and was picked up by a friend from the scene.

• Sept. 13, 3:46 p.m.: Complainant advised that he posted an Auto Trader

ad for his used SUV, and received interest from a potential buyer, who advised a cheque would be sent to cover the cost of purchase and shipping.

Complainant received a cheque for $1,200 more than the purchase price, and was advised to deposit it and e-transfer the “accidental” overpayment to the buyer. Complainant was advised by bank that the cheque was fraudulent. No monetary loss.

• Sept. 13, 9:27 p.m., Evergreen Lane: Police were called to a residence after being advised that the complainant had lost his wallet, couldn’t attend the bank until the next day and had no food.

Complainant has disability and required assistance.

Police brought him a meal from a local restaurant.

• Sept. 14, 8:15 a.m., Deas Island Road and River Road: Police attended a call to a trail near Deas Island Regional Park where it was suspected that theft of wires had taken place. Complainant found a makeshift ladder and tools along the path.

Police arrived on scene and found that approximately 150 metres of fiber optic cable had been cut.

No evidence of shots fired in Tsawwassen

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Delta police say there is no evidence of shots fired despite several reports Sunday night in Tsawwassen.

DPD responded to three reports of possible shots fired just before 10 p.m. in the vicinity of the Big Splash water park.

Multiple police officers responded quickly, and while investigating located individuals who also reported hearing what they felt were gun shots.

“Our officers did an extensive check of the area, both on foot and by vehicle,” said DPD spokesperson Cris Leykauf. “Our officers did not find any evidence that gun shots had been fired, such as shell casings, discarded weapons or witnesses who had seen any such activity.”

Leykauf said police did not locate any injured individuals or damaged property and the department has not received any reports in that regard.

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TED MURPHY

t’s one of the more curious traditions in these parts to be sure, but it continues because it has yet to cross that proverbial line in the sand.

I’m referring to Hell Night, a boozefueled ritual where Grade 12 students party all night to kick off their last year of high school. This year’s version featured acts of vandalism that cost the city and school district about five grand to clean up, a tab that doesn’t factor in any damage inflicted on private property.

I’m in no way trying to defend the vandalism, but I liken the teenage idiocy of Hell Night to other coming-ofage rituals, things like team initiations, fraternity pledging or even grad night boozing, all of which have either been toned down considerably or disappeared entirely due to tragic consequences in many jurisdictions.

Hell Night hasn’t received that kind of pushback primarily because it hasn’t created that type of carnage, not even close. If it wasn’t for the occasional spray painted building or knocked over fence (and I’ve had to repair boards out front of my house the next day), many wouldn’t even know it exists.

From talking to teens and police over the years, there appears to be a certain understanding that as long as things don’t get out of hand — no open liquor, vandalism or disturbing the peace — then kids can go about their business.

I recognize that if you only crack down on the vandalism, you’re indirectly endorsing the idea of several hundred kids in varying stages of inebriation wandering around town in the middle of the night, so partial intervention is a slippery slope.

But if Hell Night got to the point where the worst thing that happens is that some kid falls asleep in math class the next day, then it’s easier for everyone — parents, educators, police — to live with it.

From someone who thinks he’s pulled an all-nighter if he makes it to the 11 o’clock news, I find Hell Night a rather foreign concept, but if I can remember all the way back to my 17-year-old self, I’m pretty sure I’d think it was a not-to-be-missed outing. And I’m certain I wouldn’t want a bunch of I-know-best adults to ruin my fun.

As long as they’re not hurting anyone, or anything, I’m going to refrain from joining in any hand wringing.

Roots of federal issues often go well beyond country’s borders

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ne issue I have with federal politics is the extreme challenge the average citizen faces in forming a well-educated opinion. It is only by understanding the bigger picture that we are able to see the clear path forward. To illustrate this, we will explore a brief analysis of China’s housing crisis and its impact on Canada.

In 2018, 22 per cent of China’s urban housing stock was unoccupied; over 50 million empty homes. Despite Beijing’s best efforts, entire cities lie empty and speculation continues to drive up the cost of housing. While there are many reasons for this, it largely comes down to the complex system of incentives created

by China’s totalitarian government, modern Chinese culture and the highly unstable economic environment produced by communism.

Generally, China’s central government dictates rules and guidelines which the cities and provinces operate under. One problem is that the central government receives the vast majority of tax revenue while cities and provinces are responsible for up to 80 per cent of expenses.

Municipal governments in China have few options as they cannot take out loans. However, like Delta, they are able to rezone agricultural land. Unlike Delta,

Community Comment NICHOLAS WONG

they are able to buy cheap rural land, rezone it for development and then sell it at an exorbitant mark up to developers.

They are also able to establish state-owned companies which are “given” the land to develop.

The result is a system of incentives in which land sales account for a huge portion of local government revenue, rampant development drives the economy, and entire cities of low-quality, mass produced investment housing lie empty.

Socially, China’s former onechild policy resulted in more than 30 million fewer women than men, creating fierce competition for marriage. In Chinese culture, a man is expected to own at least one property before marrying.

Coupled with a culture that saves approximately 40 per cent of disposable income, cultural factors

make home ownership a necessity while providing considerable opportunity for it.

The problem with saving is knowing where to put it, and endemic corruption makes the Chinese stock market and stateowned banks too unpredictable.

Real estate is an investor’s best option, accounting for 70 per cent of Chinese household wealth. The kicker: land can only be leased from the government for 70 years.

Despite laws against it, it’s easy to see why billions of dollars flow into the North American housing market every year. All of this information is essential to understanding and solving housing speculation, vacancy taxes and foreign home ownership, but the average person cannot be expected to have this depth of knowledge on every topic.

This is why federal politics is difficult. With so many factors to consider, who is qualified to negotiate NAFTA and dance on the world stage? So, when voting in the upcoming election, look to your local candidates, their values and the people they surround themselves with. It truly is the best indication we have.

Community advocate Nicholas Wong ran as an independent candidate in Delta South in the 2017 provincial election. He finished second with more than 6,400 votes. He can be reached at mrnicholaswong@gmail.com.

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Some people make it too easy for thieves

being stolen from cars Editor: in this area is almost a Either the Delta Police constant, such criminality Department is now putbeing aided and abetted ting bait cars on our by those who neglect to streets or someone is being terminally careless. lock their cars and even more so On my by those way to my who leave daily walk valuables along the such as 12th Avenue the above trail, I in plain espied a car view. parked on And Centennial I won’t Parkway... even go a nice quiet into the place to items park, very (allegedly) few people SUBMITTED PHOTO stolen around and from these lots of trees, A purse can be seen on unlocked foliage, etc. the passenger’s seat cars — to obscure of this car parked in sunglasses the view of Boundary Bay. (and those living always the expensive on that street.

As I was passing, I saw, ones), wallets, purses, passports, yes passports, on the passenger seat phones, laptops, sporting — in full view of anyone goods — and the costs passing by — a lady’s associated with such purse. thefts that affect us all.

Two hours later as I I guess some people returned, the purse was just don’t care. still there.

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Politicians pandering to electorate’s ever-growing sense of entitlement Editor: Politics in Canada should reflect and, at its best, conciliate the nation’s differences.

Increasingly, it does the opposite.

It distorts, amplifies and inflames conflict in a political system with few checks and balances, where politics denigrates politicians and politicians denigrate politics.

As a result, Canada’s moderate majority seems to have become politically homeless and electorally irrelevant.

The election campaign is on and, given the elec-

torate’s mindset of bottomless entitlement, the politics of Justin Trudeau’s pre-election deficit spending promises to turn Canada’s social safety net into a veritable vacation hammock.

A Liberal reversal of John F. Kennedy’s famous challenge to the American voters comes to mind: “Ask not what you can do for your country, ask what your country can do for you.”

Without a change to the Canadian penchant for the economic and social welfare state there surely will be no change to the

bloated size of the Liberal “nanny” state, tolerated, nay demanded, by an electorate with an insatiable appetite for government services and a seemingly unending tolerance or indifference for Liberal government mismanagement and even outright scandal such as the SNCLavalin affair or the 2004 Quebec sponsorship.

In the forthcoming political “slash and burn” election campaign, pitting Andrew Scheer against Trudeau busily out-spending and outpromising and out-pandering each other, we’d

perhaps do well to reflect on an observation by Clive Staples Lewis (C.S.) in his Abolition of Man: “We make men without chests and expect of them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honour and are shocked to find traitors in our midst. We castrate and bid the geldings be fruitful.”

Yes, indeed, we deserve our political leaders, just as our political leaders so richly deserve us.

And so the stage is set for the sheer excitement and breathless drama of yet another Canadian election to… where?

E.W. Bopp

Candidates asked what they’re going to do about climate crisis Editor: Anthropogenic climate change is a scientifically observed fact of our modern world and a worldwide emergency that must involve every nation on Earth, Canada included.

The climate in Canada is observed to be warming twice as fast as in the rest of the world, most notably

in the Arctic.

We need to keep global temperature rise to 1.5 C to avoid climate catastrophe.

Climate change will severely impact me and my community here in Ladner.

Sea level rise as a consequence of Antarctic and Greenland glaciation melt

will flood my home and prime agricultural land all around me without substantial dike improvements far beyond the resources of the City of Delta.

I challenge my local candidates to treat anthropogenic climate change as the emergency it is. I’m calling for candidates to be

transparent, accountable and put forward a bold plan to help Canada combat the impending climate crisis.

I’m committed to backing this letter by casting my ballot for a safe climate future. And I invite my friends and neighbours to do the same.

Edwin M. Hopkins

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Editor: West Shore Laylum Care Centre is excited to announce our plans to rebuild our care home on the current site, in the centre of Ladner, our home for over 40 years.

The new West Shore Laylum will be a West Coast contemporary design, three-storey care home with state-of-theart technology. We have purposely kept our footprint small to maintain the ambiance of our current small home and will provide excellent care to a maximum of 74 residents.

Arrangements have been made with Suncrest Retirement Community to provide a temporary home for all our residents and staff during the redevelopment. Suncrest Retirement Community is a brand new home located in South Surrey, a convenient 15-minute drive from our current location. We anticipate that Suncrest will be our temporary home for 18 to 24 months while the new West Shore Laylum is being built.

As we move closer to leaving, we are reflecting on the many years of care that have been provided within the walls of our little old nursSUBMITTED IMAGE ing home and West Shore Laylum Care Centre will the kindness be replaced with a modern threewe have experi- storey structure. enced from the Ladner comthanks to volunteers such munity. as Hymn Sing with Kim We wish to recognize Sandra and Claire, Father all the people from this Jim and Evelyn, Paul and community who have volLeana’s Communion and unteered their time, skills driving volunteers from and talents in the selfless our local churches willing pursuit of making our resi- to escort our residents to dents daily lives happier Sunday services. and more content.

Our home filled with Our home filled with friendly companions music and laughter thanks to our local elethanks to community mentary schools, Delta volunteers such as The Secondary programs, Happy Wanderers, Young South Delta Home School at Heart, The Glee Club, programs and special Learner’s Choir, Elders thanks to Jamie and Phyllis College Choir, Delta for helping every single Music Makers, White Rock month deliver the newsletMandolin and Assembly, ters to our residents always and Loades of Music. with a smile.

Our home filled with Our home filled with spiritual contemplations garden views for flowers,

squirrels and birds thanks to family volunteer gardeners.

Our home filled with Christmas gifts every season due to the great team at London Drugs organizing the Stocking Stuffers for Seniors program.

Our home filled with care and support from Delta Hospice volunteers, Delta Hospital and Community Care team and our neighbourhood homes such as Augustine House, The Waterford, KinVillage and Delta View.

Thank you to our local doctors, and especially Dr. James, for your guidance, commitment and compassion over the years and to all our former and current staff and families.

We have been privileged to be part of this strong community network and look forward to returning in a couple of years and renewing our old friendships.

Cathy Mason Manager of resident care West Shore Laylum Care Centre

You are cordially invited to Deltassist’s AGM on September 25th It has been a very eventful year with many new and exciting projects and programs starting up or coming soon. Please join us to hear what has been happening over the past year and our plans for the future as we provide “Help and Hope” in our community. We have much to celebrate and we would love to have you there. And a special invitation goes out to all of our fantastic volunteers, please save the date and join us, we will be honoring two volunteers with awards at our AGM. Location: Deltassist - 9097 120 St., N. Delta Agenda: 6:30-7 p.m. Appetizers and refreshments • 7 p.m. AGM

We would love to see you there!

In North Delta call (604) 594-3455 • In Ladner and Tsawwassen call (604) 946-9526

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Editor: Re: Benches should sport more than rainbows, letter to the editor, Sept. 12 Rainbows are a meteorological phenomenon based on a scientific process that no one can own thus borrow. Using it on a flag or bench is a brilliant representation and statement of inclusion, acceptance, peace, hope and pride chosen by the LGBTQ+ community as a universally recognizable symbol.

Everyone is entitled to free speech but when the purpose is to control or perpetuate the oppression and denigration of others or to propagate hate, it is a

direct violation of all of our civil liberties.

When we excuse, tolerate or ignore those words because they support our agenda, or try to disguise them as freedom of expression, we are complicit in the discrimination of others and the erosion of the freedom we claim to hold dear. We are entitled to our opinions and beliefs but they do not supersede facts and rights.

If you truly believe in human rights, you must be in support of any person or group who wants equality, safety, freedom and dignity regardless of gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. To claim

you can’t support them because you don’t agree is the very definition of discrimination and oppression.

Delta has chosen to install rainbow benches as a statement of support to LGBTQ+ people that they are equal, respected, safe and free in this community.

These are the basic principles of human rights that E. Enns is likely already afforded. It is not in support of a supposed “agenda.”

What exactly is E. Enns’ agenda and why does it need to be represented on a bench?

Kristin Roberts

‘Subtle’ density creates truly affordable options

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Editor: Re: Couple turns old rancher into four small homes to share land with adult children, letter to the editor, Sept. 12 I can’t emphasize how delighted I am that the Higgins family was able to complete its innovative project. I was an architect in Delta for some three decades and their proj-

ect unseats numerous “norms.”

It is always interesting that these projects seem to happen in North Delta, while a simple lot split in Tsawwassen takes more than 12 months.

There is a huge reaction to “subtle” density in Delta, but the Higgins’ project is a perfect example of truly affordable options within our

existing context. I simply can’t understand why North Delta and Ladner have different (as in much less restrictive) rules than Tsawwassen.

High-rise and high density are in part a solution but this type of creative intervention in existing single-family neighbourhoods is effective and creative.

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Celebrate World Maritime Day at the Port of Vancouver Saturday, September 28, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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World Maritime Day was established by the International Maritime Organization, with celebrations held internationally to recognize the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the marine environment. The theme for this year is ‘Empowered Women in the Maritime Community.’

Visit the Port of Vancouver Delta Community Office in Trenant Park Square on Saturday, September 28 for treats and fun activities!

Free tours! See firsthand how Delta is a gateway for Canada’s trade with the world on a bus tour of port operations at Roberts Bank. For details and dates, visit portvancouver.com/delta.

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FHA collects $15 million annually but none here SANDOR GYARMATI

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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).

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Pay parking at Delta Hospital remains a nonstarter.

The advocacy group HospitalPayParking.ca made news this week when it revealed that parking revenues for all five B.C. health authorities hit a combined all-time high of $36.4 million. A news release noted those increases were well in excess of the rate of inflation.

The figures show Fraser Health has collected in the neighbourhood of $15 million in each of the last two years.

None of that money was collected in Delta as a bylaw enacted in 2010 bans pay parking at Delta Hospital. Civic politicians at the time gave final reading to the bylaw that was originally introduced six years earlier but never enacted until Fraser Health appeared ready to implement pay parking.

Then FHA CEO Dr. Nigel Murray pointed out Delta was the only community in the health region not to allow pay parking at its hospital, resulting in an estimated revenue loss of about $440,000. Murray said he was hoping both sides could find “mutually

agreeable solutions.”

But don’t expect that to happen, said Lois Jackson, who was mayor at the time the bylaw was approved and is now a city councilor. She said keeping the ban is important for the community.

“We were poorly received by Fraser Health, they were furious with us.

The CAO of the day said, ‘You are going to pay all this money that we would normally get from parking,’ and I said, ‘You bring it on because we’re taking you to court.’ So, we stood our ground and said no.”

Jackson said she was forced to “pay a fortune” a few years ago when visiting her late daughter in Kamloops, and last year had to endure the same situation to spend time with her other daughter who has medical challenges and spent a lengthy period in hospital in Surrey.

“I don’t know how many parking fines I paid because I didn’t refill the meter in time, but thought this was criminal and this is not Canadian. People in that kind of trauma and sadness and hurt shouldn’t have to be thinking they’re going to get an $80 fine from the parking company. They have no soul and don’t care and

it’s very expensive,” said Jackson.

Lisa Hoglund, executive director of the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation, said the health region hasn’t tried to resurrect the issue with the foundation.

“From a personal standpoint, I think it’s amazing that our community has access without having to pay. In moments of stress, when you’re having to deal with loved ones being sick or injured, the last thing you want to worry about is parking,” she said.

Noting the community of Delta paid for the hospital and continues to generously support the purchase of new equipment, Delta Hospital Auxiliary president David Dee agreed the last thing a patient or visitor needs to go through is the stress of plugging a meter or facing a stiff fine.

“Most of the time it seems these large institutions, when they say they’ll introduce pay parking, they end up outsourcing it to a third party and spend only pennies on the dollar to manage the resource. By the time the maintenance fees are paid and the parking companies take their profit, there’s virtually nothing left for the hospital anyway,” Dee added.

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policing resources at Deltaport and is turning to its fellow municipalities for support.

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The Ports Canada Police was disbanded more than two decades ago, leaving municipal police to patrol ports.

The city has put forward a motion at next week’s annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention in Vancouver asking that the provincial and federal governments work together to re-establish a port policing or equivalent agency at the Roberts Bank container terminal and at all ports in B.C. The Ports Canada Police was disbanded in 1997, leaving municipal police to patrol docks and ports, provincial government money laundering investigator Peter German noted in his recent report.

German warned the lack of a dedicated port police could be allowing large numbers of stolen vehicles to slip out of Canada.

A 2011 Public Safety Canada report concluded that Canada’s three largest ports — Vancouver, Montreal and Halifax — are the most vulnerable to inbound and outbound smuggling, citing container traffic volume as a key reason for the ports’

appeal to smugglers.

“We have 250-plus port police in Seattle port. They are not there because there is not a problem — there is a problem,” Mayor George Harvie told the Optimist.

“We have no port police. We have the CBSA (Canadian Border Services Agency), but they are very understaffed and only can do .5 per cent of the thousands of containers that go through, so if you are in organized crime that’s pretty good odds.

Stuff a container and you only have .5 per cent of a chance of it being inspected.”

Harvie said he will be speaking to the motion at UBCM and expects it to get wide-scoping support.

“I’m confident we will get support. I’m also taking this opportunity now that we are in a federal election to put it on the table. We need to have support for this,” said Harvie. “I see this as a serious public safety issue.”

Four years ago,

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority discontinued its financial contribution to the RCMP-led Waterfront Joint Forces Operation, a policing organization intended to fight crime on the waterfront.

“For many years, we were the only port in Canada to fund a federal policing agency. However, since policing is not core to our mandate, we decided it was more prudent to fund security measures that do fall within our mandate, and focus on complementing the activities of the police agencies,” the port authority explains.

In terms of policing, the Delta Police Department has jurisdiction up to the municipal water boundary. Between 2009 and 2018, police responded to more than 750 calls for service at the port.

DPD Chief Neil Dubord said following a meeting with federal Public Safety Minister Bill Blair last month, also attended by Harvie, DPD and Delta

want to continue to ramp up the pressure with all levels of government.

“We need to continue to raise the conversation about port security and ensure that we have the amount of dedicated resources to the organized crime element to make sure the port is well looked after and well maintained,” said Dubord.

“CBSA are the law enforcement agency so they don’t have the same powers as a police agency.

They don’t have access to the databases and intelligence that police do, so it makes it difficult for us to integrate at a real high level.

“We have an RCMP area called F-Sock force that deals with major crime, but they also deal with airports and borders, so we believe there needs to be an integrated unit — whether that is a separate unit or a port policing unit — that is just focused on port policing. Delta police would continue to respond to the day-to-day calls.”

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Community

Money raised in record time to buy new ultrasound for Delta Hospital

The Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation launched a campaign in the spring to raise funds to purchase a new ultrasound machine for the hospital’s busy surgical services department.

Through the incredible generosity of the foundation’s donors, over $150,000 was raised in record time. Not only could the foundation purchase this urgently needed machine, but it was also able to purchase additional critically needed items for surgical services.

When longtime donors Harlow and Mary Ann Burrows learned of the campaign they immediately offered their support with a generous donation of $80,000. As one of the first patients of Delta Hospital orthopedic surgeon Dr. Matt Lewington, Harlow was grateful that he and Mary Ann could help support the purchase of the new ultrasound.

Foundation donors Bob Binkley and Shirley Cook also generously pledged

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Shown with the new ultrasound machine are (from left) clinical services manager Dana Hayward, patient care coordinator Karen Nichvalodoff, donors Mary Ann and Harlow Burrows, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Matthew Lewington and Lisa Hoglund, executive director of the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

their support with a large gift towards the campaign as they felt this was a very worthwhile cause to put their philanthropic dollars towards.

“As always, we are truly humbled by the generosity of our donors. A heartfelt thanks to Harlow and Mary Ann, Bob and Shirley, and to all donors who responded to the spring campaign by mail-

ing in a cheque, donating online or dropping by in person,” says Lisa Hoglund, executive director of the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

“We are absolutely thrilled that surgical services will not only be receiving a brand new ultrasound machine, but also a number of other critically needed pieces

Tony Parsons shares his Hearing Health Story.

of equipment to support the thousands of surgeries that take place at Delta Hospital each year.”

Delta Hospital anesthesiologists use ultrasound technology in surgeries as an invaluable tool for diagnosis and treatment.

Advances in technology are making ultrasounds even more helpful, providing a sharper, clearer picture for rapid assessment of critically ill patients, emergency access to veins and the ability to manage pain control using less opioid medication.

Delta Hospital has seen a steady increase in surgical services over the past several years as the needs of the community grow.

The hospital performs a wide range of general surgeries, eye, plastic and orthopedic surgeries, as well as a number of colonoscopies and gastroscopies every year.

Last year, almost 9,000 procedures were performed in surgical daycare and endoscopy units combined.

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Community

Favourite team’s colours adorn almost any item

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

The football team is on the field again, and the family knows what that means.

I will be investing in new favourite team socks.

Or new favourite team scarves. Or new favourite team earrings, favourite team bobble head dolls or favourite team nail tattoos.

Want a favourite team calculator or bottle opener? No problem-o.

Let’s just say there are more than jerseys on offer.

At this time of year, when everyone else is despairing the end of summer, I am doing the opposite. This is what happens when you have a favourite football team.

This is what also happens.

I will recline on the chesterfield, the husband in the oversized chair. We will each have a laptop open and be on the identical site.

“That green and blue hoodie looks nice,” the husband might say. “And they happen to have your size.”

“I already have, oh, 16 hoodies,” I will reply.

“Good point,” the husband will say. “How about a new nightgown?”

“A possibility,” I will agree. “But let’s keep looking.”

Find yourself a favourite team, and odds are, you’ll end up doing more than tuning in each Sunday and screaming your face off

not on the table.

The husband nodded.

“I can see that,” he said.

“Our clothes hamper says nothing about football.

What else?”

I scanned the favourite team swimsuits and sunglasses, clocks and comforters, and hit pause when I spied the keyboards.

“That would be pretty cool!” I exclaimed. “I could use it on my computer at work!”

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I scanned the favourite team swimsuits and sunglasses, clocks and comforters, and hit pause when I spied the keyboards. for three hours. Odds are, you’ll also be visiting the favourite team’s web store, and hunting down some merch.

Last week, there I was — on the chesterfield with the laptop open.

“So what are you thinking?” asked the husband.

“That nightgown we were talking about?”

“Heck no,” I said. “I already have three football nightgowns. I was thinking more of a clothes hamper.”

Indeed, when it comes to the favourite team offerings, there’s nothing that’s

be able to focus on work because you’d be too distracted.”

Point taken.

“Wait a minute,” I said.

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“What’s that?” asked the husband.

“I have no idea,” I said.

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Community Hot times at firefighters’ annual Harvest Festival!

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The Delta Firefighters Charitable Society hosted its seventh annual Harvest Festival Saturday night at Greystone Stables in Ladner. The event included dinner, casino, dancing to live music, auctions, mechanical bull riding and more. Proceeds will support youth programs in Delta. More photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

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Community

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Poking myself to see if I am in the medically healthy range has now become the advice of my doctor and the Diabetes Training Clinic staff. It is new to me personally, though I have known many over the years that have been in the same situation. Purposefully poking oneself to draw blood seems counter intuitive yet we know that it is the common practice to determine present status and to guide us toward better decisions regarding our well-being.

As I sat to write these thoughts for your consideration, I was interrupted by a friendly offer from a fully knowledgeable and long-time credentialed person in the medical field. He wondered if there

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Around Town Cold beer at end of run

The third annual Winded 5km run for charity presented by Four Winds is set for Sunday at 10 a.m. The run starts at Centennial Beach and goes along area trails before finishing at Cammidge House for a post-race barbecue. Day of registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Entry fee is $50, which includes a Winded water bottle and tote bag with goodies from event sponsors as well as two Four Winds post-race beers (or non-alcoholic drinks) and a barbecue lunch.

Tickets for the post-race barbecue, which starts at 11 a.m., are $10 and include one beer and lunch. All proceeds support Deltassist.

McKee hosts bluegrass

Lonesome Town Painters bluegrass band will perform a concert at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner this Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30. Call 604-946-1411 weekdays for tickets or come into the centre.

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Bad Art Day at the library

The Ladner Pioneer Library invites you to participate in Bad Art Day on Saturday, Sept.

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Create something truly dreadful and have a chance to win a prize.

Ages 12+. Registration required.

Season nears for Sidekick

The Sidekick Players Club will raise the curtain on its 23rd season next month at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre with a three-week run of Bordertown Cafe.

It’s the first of four productions the community theatre group will stage at the arts centre through to next spring.

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He’s back where it all started Eli Williams is bringing Elvis tribute show to Delta Secondary’s Genesis Theatre IAN JACQUES

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Eli Williams has come full circle.

The Ladner native is more than excited to bring his Elvis tribute show to Genesis Theatre — the first time he will be on that stage since he was in high school.

“It’s going to be something else because that was the first time I ever performed and that was on a dare in a talent contest,” he says. “That was what started me to do an Elvis tribute and here we are 12 years later.”

Williams has been an Elvis fan since he was a small child when he was exposed to original vinyl albums. As time progressed, he became hooked by the dynamic music and unparalleled style of Elvis Presley.

In 2007, he met Brian Simpson, a four-time world champion and instructor of the world’s only Elvis school, Elvis 101. Immediately he enrolled and has never looked back. Through much hard work and dedication, Williams has earned a spot in the Ultimate Elvis Show as he pays tribute to Elvis’ comeback years (1968 to 1970).

“I’ve been very fortunate. This has taken me a lot of places. I’ve met a lot

PHOTO COURTESY OF ELI WILLIAMS

Eli Williams as Elvis hits the stage at Genesis Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 28.

of cool people… met my girlfriend, met just about 85 per cent of the friends I have now,” he says.

Williams recently performed as the star of Elvis & Friends at the legendary Memories Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

for two seasons. As well as performing as Elvis, Williams is currently embarking on a career of original music with his latest release, Let’s Get Outta Here!

Partial proceeds from his upcoming Ladner

show, set for Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m., will go to support South Delta Kyokushin Karate, a school that is near and dear to his heart.

“I wanted to learn a martial art, karate, just to make my act look more

authentic because Elvis was so involved in karate,” Williams recalls. “I found South Delta Kyokushin Karate online and started training there when I still lived in Ladner. The best part is that it is non-profit — none of the instructors are paid. I’ve been going there for 10 years now and this year I’m studying for my black belt. They do such great work, so here is a way I can give back.”

Limited tickets for his show are available at Evolutions Hair Salon or online at: eliwilliams. brownpapertickets.com.

“I strive to make it [the show] as authentic as possible. I want people to be sitting there and imagine themselves in Las Vegas in the ’70s,” he says. “I try to remain as faithful as I can to how Elvis performed.

There are 100,000 Elvis tribute artists in the world and unfortunately there is a stereotype of the ‘impersonator’ and the guy who puts on the fake southern accent and performs at birthday parties, but what I do and see myself on stage is serious.

“I’m first an Elvis fan.

I was an Elvis fan before I started doing this and when I stop doing this I will still be an Elvis fan, so I want to provide a show that I would want to see as an Elvis fan. It’s my hope that everyone who attends gets that.”

Photographer spearheads auction to benefit OWL IAN JACQUES

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A passion for photographing nature led to a contest win and hopefully a fundraising boon for the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL).

Photographer Nicola McGuire recently entered a photo contest at London Drugs and was gifted an 18-by-24 wrap around canvas as the winning prize of her photo, Heron in the Marsh.

After receiving the wrap around canvas of the heron catching a flounder, she had a second canvas printed of the heron eating the flounder.

McGuire, who was raised in Ladner, has

recently moved back to the community and has been pondering doing something nice for her hometown.

She says she has a passion for photographing herons, eagles and her natural surroundings and recalls many past and recent visits to OWL. “I decided to donate the prints and that has spurned on other artists to join in on this online auction with all proceeds going to OWL,” says McGuire. “I have been a photographer for many years, but I have become a lot more serious about it in the past six months. I have a calendar project in the works, will be showing at a number of upcoming craft fairs and I want to be a

part of the Ladner Village Market next summer.

“I love it. I usually never leave the house without camera in hand.”

McGuire’s donations will make up a series of 11 pieces of art that will soon be on the OWL website (https://www.owlrehab. org/owl-art-auction/) with the online auction set to run from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15.

“My parents’ love of OWL has really spurned my interest. I love coming here and I know they always need support,” she says.

“I enjoy giving. Ladner is just that type of community that networks and helps each other out.”

OWL raptor care manager Rob Hope says they’re thrilled to have artists like

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McGuire involved in their fundraising efforts.

“Anytime there is an opportunity to get funding, especially with OWL being

a non-profit, so anyway we can make a few extra bucks to help care for the animals we have is great,” says Hope.

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Susie Francis takes audience down memory lane in show

Susie Francis hits the stage with I’m Not Dead Yet this Sunday at 3 p.m. at Ladner United Church.

The show, part of the popular Sunday @3 concert series, reflects some of the highlights of the decades of her life through stories, music and comedy.

Much of her youth was spent touring England and Europe with her family in show business. In later years she attended the Royal Academy in London, England, and was awarded scholarships.

Her life changed dramatically when her family moved back to Vancouver to take part in the restoration of Barkerville. Before she started her summers there, the Cave nightclub hired her to work in the chorus line and later as a choreographer. Through the Cave she met many famous entertainers such as the Mills Brothers, Pearl Bailey and Eartha Kitt.

Francis has a knack of capturing some of those experiences in her

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In the latter 1990s she worked with many other musicians and formed the Pearly Show Band as well as directing for the Vaudvillians, the Versatiles and the SUBMITTED PHOTO Funtastics.

As a multi-talSusie Francis brings her I’m Not Dead Yet show to Ladner United ented entertainer, she has captured Church this Sunday. the hearts of other humourous stories. entertainers and Next she took part in many who enjoyed her Expo ‘67 in Montreal in the shows.

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Francis and cohort Patti There she filled many roles McGregor took six months — as a singer, dancer, cho- to prepare I’m Not Dead reographer, comedian and Yet. Klondike Kate. She was She has excelled in crevery versatile in the back ating humorous stories stage area with scenery with a bit of history and and costumes. songs that reflected speShe formed her own cific times in her life. It is band, the Cracker Jacks, truly the life of an enterwho played in Montreal tainer. and Toronto before she Tickets for the Sunday moved back to B.C. @3 concert are $10 at the Francis was a familiar door.

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Annual Mingler at the Mills to benefit Reach programs Live jazz, fine wine, micro-brews and spirits will be paired with appetizers at a social evening at Tsawwassen Mills next weekend.

The second annual Mingler at the Mills in support of Reach Child and Youth Development Society is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Last year $5,000 was raised, funds which benefited children with special needs.

Tsawwassen Mills is again stepping forward to host Mingler at the Mills and Boston Pizza joins the event as the presenting food sponsor.

Brewery sponsors include Four Winds Brewing, Parallel 49 Brewing, Steamworks Brewing and Steel & Oak Brewing. Wine sponsors are Bremner, Delf Wines, Indigenous World Winery and Select Wines. Spirits sampling will be provided

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jazz to round out the evening and excellent quality door prizes and raffles add to the fun. Like last year, Saks 5th Avenue fall fashions will be modelled by Reach Foundation directors.

“I would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Mingler at the Mills in 2018,” said Kristin Bibbs, Reach development man-

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Basics of digital photography covered in club’s workshop

The Delta Photo Club presents a two-part workshop that provides an introduction to digital photography by long-time member and acclaimed photographer Francois Cleroux.

The sessions will touch on the basics of exposures and composition as Cleroux provides participants with the skills they’ll need to become better photographers.

The classes are meant as a basic introduction for beginner photographers or as a refresher for those who wish to review the basics.

Guests are welcome for $15/class or $25 for the two, payable at the door.

Classes are free for members in good standing of the Delta Photo Club.

The classes will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at KinVillage in Tsawwassen on Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 30.

For more details see: www.deltaphotoclub.com or email: workshops@deltaphotoclub.com.

Cleroux has been practicing photography since he was in the Grade 8. His images have been published in magazines in Europe, India and North America and on the cover of Popular Photography magazine and Photo magazine. He has exhibited works in Canada, the U.S. and India and has taught in Europe and the U.S. Cleroux loves creating images from very simple minimalist works to very large complex installations. Although most of his artistic projects are personal and not shared, he has created “tabulaRASA”, a photographic artists’ collective, which helps other artists create, cultivate and refine their work and projects.

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The International Day of Peace will be marked at the Peace Pole in Rotary Square at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall at 3 p.m. this Saturday.

Rotarians hosting celebration for International Day of Peace

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen is inviting the community to celebrate peace in our families, our workplace, our schools and our community.

The International Day of Peace is set for Saturday, Sept. 21. This year’s theme is Climate Action for Peace.

Rotarians will mark the day with an event at the Peace Pole in Rotary Square at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall at 3 p.m.

Members of Rotary, Tsawwassen First Nation and Delta community leaders will come together for a short celebration of peace in the community and share their hopes for a peaceful world. The service club will also make a Peace Award presentation to a member of the community.

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“We have every right to be proud of Delta as a peaceful community and we believe this is worth celebrating,” said Tsawwassen Rotarian John Anderson.

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Use designer’s tricks for magazine-worthy look

Photo spreads in home design magazines can be awe-inspiring. Quite often homeowners wish they could lift the looks right off the pages of magazines and transform their own homes into picture-perfect retreats.

It takes an eye for design to pull a room together — even with inspiration — and make it both functional and attractive. While hiring an interior designer is one way to go, homeowners can use some of the tricks and techniques the designers employ to do a remarkably good job of improving the interiors of their homes without such help.

Embrace texture The colours used in a home can add impact, but designers often utilize various textures to create aesthetic appeal. A single colour scheme can be enhanced by various fabrics. Consider a leather sofa made more cozy with chenille pillows next to a rustic side table. Figure out

ways to incorporate a few different textures to add depth to the room.

Be careful with colour Many high-end homes showcase neutral shades that are enhanced by pops of colour. If you like a rich, royal purple, leave room for other colours as well.

Add touches of purple in vases, throw pillows and other accessories.

Also, many designers work in shades of three for room colours. There may be one main colour for walls, another colour for larger accents, such as couches and chairs, and then a third colour that pops in accessories such as flowers, pillows and collectibles. These can be any colours, but the most muted tends to be the more abundant shade.

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A shiny table lamp, mirrors, a sparkling chandelier and the like are easy ways to produce a

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Choose a big statement piece Many homeowners make the mistake of filling a room with several small pieces of furniture that only contribute to clutter. Instead, look for a statement piece, which can be a cabinet, armoire or chaise. Mix and match large and small elements for a sense of balance.

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Wood paneling is back and better than ever, advise many design professionals. It’s the formerly ugly duckling that filled homes starting in the 1950s, creating drab dens and faux-wood family rooms.

Paneling had long been an element of choice because it is relatively easy to install and can camouflage problem walls in a home, like those covered in boisterous wallpaper prints.

Wood paneling reached the peak of its popularity in the 1970s, and since then homeowners have been tearing down these faux offenders for years or masking them in paint to brighten up spaces.

Popping up with greater frequency these days, wood paneling can add a rustic feel to a bathroom.

However, the experts at Apartment Therapy report that wood paneling in shades of brown are making a comeback in cozy spots such as dens or studies.

The warm tones of wood paneling elicit a retro vibe. But unlike their fake predecessors, today’s paneled walls are being outfitted in real wood, making them more ecofriendly and stylish than ever before.

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A fear of dentists, or dentophobia, is very common in adults. It is estimated that between 9 and 20% of Canadians avoid going to the dentist because of fear or anxiety. Usually, this fear stems from negative experiences they have encountered.

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Children are a clean slate and no parent wants to willingly pass on to their child their own worst fears and anxieties. By being aware of your behaviour and the language you use when around your kids before and after visiting the dentist, you minimize the chance of passing on your fears. Refrain from talking about how much you dislike the experience or communicating other negative feelings you may have about your dental visit to your children. If one parent is more relaxed about dental visits, have that parent bring the child in for their dental needs.

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ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:

Q: How can technology make my life easier at

I’ve always struggled with my lower denture. They are always loose, they keep popping out causing embarrassing moments and I can barely eat with them.

the dentist?

A: Technology plays a big role in our lives today and is changing at a rapid rate. People

I don’t like using adhesives and implants are not an option for me.

Is there a way to make a lower denture tighter and stays down so that I can eat without implants, adhesives or surgery?

ANSWER:

Yes there is! And it is called SEMCD.

Hoil Kim Denturist / Dental Technician

SEMCD is an acronym for Suction Effective Mandibular Complete Denture. It basically means a lower denture with suction.

Dr. Raj Dhiman 604-946-9588

Dr. Jiro Abe of Japan has developed a technique to create a lower denture that has the suction of an upper denture without the use of implants, adhesives or surgery.

SEMCD will make the denture wearer feel more secure and confident.

It involves a new design philosophy and high definition technique of capturing a highly accurate impression of your mouth. This is a new revolution in dentures. It is the best fitting denture on the market today.

Give us a call if you are interested in finding out more about SEMCD or want to come in for a frree consultation to see if you are a candidate.

101 – 4515 Harvest Drive Ladner 604-946-1855

QUESTION:

TIME AND TIME AGAIN I HEAR, I WISH I COULD DO WHAT YOU DO?

I have been told I speak quite loudly. Does this have anything to do with my hearing?

ANSWER:

At Expedia CruiseShipCenters, we are more than a store selling travel - we are “Navigators of Spectacular Vacation Experiences”, and we are always looking for enthusiastic people like you to “Join Our Team”.

ANSWER Voices come in many different varieties — some airy and high-pitched, some gravely, some deep and resounding.

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QUESTION

Mark Nickel BC-HIP, BBA Hearing Instrument Practitioner

come to the dentist dreading experiences that have happened to them in the past. Just coming in for a routine hygiene visit can cause a lot of anxiety for a person.We at Riverside Dental try to do our best at making your experience at our office the most comfortable as possible. X-rays that were a pain to have done are now all digital.This allows the sensor to be very small and comfortable for our clients. With the help of our digital scanner, impressions no longer involve any material in the mouth and down the throat.We simply just scan everything that needs any lab work. With this technology crowns can even be completed in one appointment as well. Our Primescan allows us at Riverside Dental to even be able to design future crowns and veneers to the shape and size you’ve always wanted without even touching the teeth. Mock-ups can then be digitally fabricated and placed in your mouth to allow you to see and feel how things can potentially look.Dental freezing anesthesic can be administered digitally and pain free, without the need of a traditional syringe! Technology Is making a big difference and we take pride in making your experience as pleasant as possible.To book a consult call (604 946-9588) or text us at (778 400-3724).Appointments can also be booked online at www.ladnerdentist.com.

If you’ve been told you speak loudly for as long as you can remember, chances are you were born that way (now go ahead and enjoy a career in public speaking or auctioneering!) However, sometimes a loud spoken voice can indicate a possible hearing loss.

Our ears (and brain) listen as we speak and modulate our voices according to how much we are hearing ourselves. If you’re experiencing some form of hearing loss, the volume of your voice in your head is reduced, and so you increase the volume of your voice to compensate. This may lead you to speak louder than is necessary (and, sometimes, comfortable) for others.

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Does this sound like you? Join me on Oct 16th to find out more about us and what we can offer you. Space is limited, call today to reserve your seat.

So while many around you may tell you to learn to speak softer, the real solution may be addressing the underlying problem: hearing loss.

Q: My recent investment statements have made me panic. How can I protect my retirement assets when markets are volatile?

Ans. My team and I utilize a cash wedge strategy in our clients’

portfolios which is designed to meet your near-term retirement income needs – while allowing the rest of your portfolio to participate in the market recovery.

We use this cash wedge strategy to: • Help protect against short-term market volatility • Increase liquidity in your portfolio • Reduce the risk of outliving your retirement funds • Increase the potential for future capital appreciation

Doug Smith BA I CIM® Financial Advisor

If you feel that your current investment portfolio is not properly protecting your retirement income, please contact us for a complimentary second opinion.

Doug Smith is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Ltd. The views of the author do not necessarily reflect those of Raymond James Ltd. No recommendation of any product or service would be made without a thorough review of an individual’s financial goals and risk tolerance.

Raymond James Ltd., member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

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ADVICE FROM THE PROS Q: When are “flu shots” going to be available?

Q: How can I pay tribute to someone through a donation to a non-profit organization?

Ans. Thank you for this great question. In general, influenza vaccinations

are available for administration from mid-October onwards as the “flu season” runs from approximately mid-November to March. There have been some reports of a delay in the Canadian supply for this influenza season. The BC Center for Disease Control and our local health authority have no information at this point to exactly when the vaccines will be available but did state that a delay in availability and distribution may occur. Check back with me in a couple of weeks for more information on availability.

For the 2019/20 flu season, the nasal formulation of the influenza vaccine will not be available in Canada due to a manufacturer shortage.

There will be a variety of other vaccines (all given by injection) available depending on your age. At this point, it is unlikely that the publicly funded vaccine program will include the “high dose” flu shot for seniors – the final decision on this is still pending. I should know more in a couple of weeks.

Your best defense against influenza is a combination of practicing good health habits, avoiding those who are ill, hand washing and getting your flu shot. Come see me for more information.

“Your personal pharmacist is with you every step of the way” is not just a slogan – it is THE reason Paul Gibbons, Pharmacist/Owner at the Medicine Shoppe in Tsawwassen, looks forward to helping you every day.

Windsor Woods, Tsawwassen #4 - 1363 56th Street Tel: (778) 434-3300 www.medicineshoppe.ca email: ms0367@store.medicineshoppe.ca

A:

Shari Barr Annual Giving Manager Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation

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QUESTION:

QUESTION: I am a strata member, and curious/concerned as to what information we should we be requesting from our plumbing and heating contractor.

Where can seniors find escorted transportation to an appointment?

ANSWER:

Rhonda Doram HoneyDo

Lifestyle Assistant Inc.

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For seniors, finding reliable transportation to appointments can be a challenge. Sometimes family members may be unavailable, public transit can be difficult to navigate, while taxis are limited to driving only. Choosing HoneyDo can make your next trip stress-free, comfortable and an affordable option. A cheerful HoneyDo Assistant can provide you with door-to-door service to your next appointment, including help to gather everything you need to make your trip a success.

HoneyDo will arrive promptly, so you don’t feel rushed, always ensuring you’re on time. We escort you safely into our vehicle, sit in your appointment and can assist with mobility aids and chat with your doctor etc., as needed.

Our qualified HoneyDo Assistants have been police-checked, including a clean driving record, and carry proper insurances.

Call ahead for prices and availability.

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QUESTION:

A few columns ago you mentioned that gold had reached all time highs but you were buying silver and selling gold. I then heard that silver has gone up.

Is this true?

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO “PORT” YOUR MORTGAGE?

ANSWER:

ANSWER:

Porting means keeping your mortgage … but changing your home. Essentially you are picking up your current mortgage with its terms and conditions and moving it to a new home. Porting your mortgage will save you a costly penalty or allow you to keep an attractive mortgage rate. Lenders will require an up to date credit application and will want to review the details of the new property before approving the “port”.

If your looking at a larger home you also may also qualify to add-on additional funds to the mortgage. Contact your mortgage professional for details.

Gold broke the all time highs in every countries currency in the world except the US and a few small counties using US dollars.With gold reaching these highs I sold a large portion of our gold and bought more silver. Since the beginning of August silver it had increased 25% (to $25.80) before a 5% pullback (to $23.85). This is still only half of the all time high of $50.00 CDN. All indications are that silver still has a long ways to go up. Our most popular selling silver are the Canadian Maple Leaf which can be bought from one piece to Monster boxes of 500 pieces. The 10 ounce silver bars are the next best selling.We show you that our prices are less than our competitions. This might be the time to consider buying.

Western Coin & Stamp

604-278-3235

#2 - 6380 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC westerncns@telus.net • www.westerncoinsandstamps.net

ANSWER: First and foremost, you should be concerned about liability. Are you calling a reputable company?

How long have they been in business? Do they have Liability Insurance? 2 million. 5 million.

How much? Do you have a copy on file? Are they registered with WCB? Are they in Good Standing with WCB? If so, have them provide you with a Clearance Letter. If they are touching your gas appliances, do they have a Gas Contractors License? And, if they are working on your boiler, do they have a Boiler Contractors License.

Never assume. Ask for a copy. Do your due diligence. If you don’t, guess who’s on the hook when something goes wrong… YOU ARE.

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QUESTION:

Jim Richardson, owner Western Coin and Stamp

Your generous donation in the form of a tribute gift to a non-profit organization can be a meaningful way to recognize and celebrate a special person in your life. A charitable gift is a beautiful way to pay tribute to those you love while helping a cause near and dear to your heart.

IN-CELEBRATION TRIBUTE An in-celebration or in-honour gift can be a meaningful way to celebrate a special person in your life. Birthdays, anniversaries, mother’s day, father’s day and christmas are perfect opportunities to send a heartfelt message to those you especially cherish.

IN-MEMORY TRIBUTE The most common tribute gift is made in-memory of someone who has passed away. It’s a thoughtful way to honour the light and love they brought to your life. A tribute gift can also help brighten the lives of families affected by a loss when they receive a card notifying them of the gift you made in- memory of someone special.

A tribute gift to delta hospital and community health foundation helps to support our hospital staff in the delivery of outstanding healthcare to this community. A gift can be made on our website, or by calling or visiting our office. A charitable tax receipt will be issued to the individual donor.

If you have any questions please contact shari barr at 604 940 9695 or email her at shari.barr@dhfoundation.ca.

LISA MANWARING 604-805-1833

lisa@southwestmortgage.ca

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Running, riding and rolling to honour Terry PHOTOS BY JIM KINNEAR

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen hosted the annual South Delta Terry Fox Run Sunday morning. Participants gathered at the South Delta Recreation Centre before heading out on five-kilometre and 10-kilometre routes that took them along the Boundary Bay dike. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

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A42 The Delta Optimist September 19, 2019

Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS South Delta Newcomers is back with its monthly meetings starting Thursday, Sept.

19 at 7:15 p.m. at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen. The group welcomes new and returning members from Ladner, Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. Guest speaker will be from the BC and Alberta Guide Dogs.

The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen at 7:15 p.m. The next meeting is on Tuesday, Sept. 24. With monthly guest speakers and interest groups, the club is dedicated to the promotion of education and improvement of the status of women. Membership is open to all women who wish to engage in advocacy, hear a variety of speakers and join special interest groups (a university degree is not a pre-requisite). New members are always welcome. For

information, contact Cheryl at 604-943-4634 or Ann at 604-943-3990.

All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner hosts a free monthly community meal at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Intermediate level Spanish conversation meetings take place in the Tsawwassen Library every other Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The next dates are Sept.

24 and Oct. 8 and 22. They are not classes and are not suitable for beginners. For more information call or text Aidan at 360-350-9155.

Want to be creative and do something for others? Do both at Random Acts of Kindness on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library. Ages 8+. Come again on Oct. 22 and Nov. 26.

AmbassadorsTsawwassen Mills Toastmasters will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Tsawwassen Mills Training Room (enter at Entrance 4, turn left past Old Navy, and it’s between Yogibo Bean Bags & Yogen Fruz). The meeting theme is “Speaking Blitz.” The club

Public Notice of 2019 Tax Sale Pursuant to Section 647 of the Local Government Act, Public Notice is hereby given that the following properties will be offered for sale by Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2019 in the Council Chamber at Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. unless the delinquent taxes and interest thereon are previously paid.

ADDRESS

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

11832 COWLEY DR S

LOT 331 SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 42711

6568 LAMBERT CRES

LOT 1 BLOCK 5 SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 16615

6901 WESTVIEW DR

LOT 27 SECTION 14 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 50545

6637 CARNCROSS CRES

LOT 53 SECTION 14 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 19771

7864 119 ST

LOT 4 SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 19408

11902 78B AVE

LOT 131 SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 35134

316 11816 88 AVE

STRATA LOT 64 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT STRATA PLAN NW 57 TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON PROPERTY IN PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT AS SHOWN ON FORM 1

11767 82B AVE

LOT 92 SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 33434

8255 110 ST

LOT 164 SECTION 26 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 32616

10836 BRANDY DR

LOT 303 SECTION 26 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 35941

1100 WILMINGTON DR

LOT 165 SECTION 10 TOWNSHIP 5 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 19476

5642 9 AVE

LOT 2 SECTION 11 TOWNSHIP 5 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 70345

11248 DAWSON PL

LOT 90 DISTRICT LOT 24 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 30473

3521 RIVER RD W

STRATA LOT 5 DISTRICT LOT 59 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT STRATA PLAN NW 1345 TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON PROPERTY IN PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT AS SHOWN ON FORM 1

4485 RIVER RD W

LOT 18 DISTRICT LOT 96 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 267

4485 RIVER RD W

LOT 18 DISTRICT LOT 96 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 12416

4898 TRENANT LANE

LOT 8 DISTRICT LOT 106 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN EPP45641

5076 KIRK PL

LOT 50 DISTRICT LOT 115 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 18865

5514 46A AVE

LOT 655 DISTRICT LOT 116 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 44021

23 5661 LADNER TRUNK RD

STRATA LOT 23 DISTRICT LOT 116 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT STRATA PLAN NW 3010 TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON PROPERTY IN PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT AS SHOWN ON FORM 1

9486 RIVER RD

LOT 16 DISTRICT LOT 133 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 852 EXCEPT: PART ON PLAN 27963, PLAN 22258, BYLAW PLAN 56200, BYLAW PLAN 53789 AND PART DEDICATED ROAD ON PLAN EPP358

9518 RIVER RD

LOT 17 DISTRICT LOT 133 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 852 EXCEPT: PART RED ON PLAN 22258, PARCEL E (BYLAW PLAN 58389), PLAN 61674 AND PART DEDICATED ROAD ON PLAN EPP358

5497 MAPLE CRES

LOT 90 DISTRICT LOT 177 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 33392

10739 VISTA PL

LOT 513 DISTRICT LOT 437 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 42645

11423 92 AVE

LOT 5 DISTRICT LOT 440 GROUP 2 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 19272

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

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The Delta Photo Club presents a two-part introduction to digital photography workshop with acclaimed photographer Francois Cleroux. The classes will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at KinVillage in Tsawwassen on Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 30. Guests are welcome for $15/class or $25 for the two, payable at the door. Classes are free for members in good standing of the Delta Photo Club.

St. Andrew’s Church is hosting a Single Parent Free Dinner Gathering. Included are free kiosks, two guest speakers (Sophie Nenno and Vince Olfert), childcare with a special program and prizes. Event is on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Tsawwassen Alliance Church gymnasium. All single parents and their children are welcome (includes those who are now widowed, divorced, unmarried, foster or adoptive parents).

Free registration by Sept. 20 at events01@standrewsdeltabc.org or by calling 604943-8094.

The Ladner Pioneer Library invites you to participate in Bad Art Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 3 to 4 p.m. The library will provide the wacky art material, you make the bad art. Create something truly dreadful and have a chance to win a prize. Ages 12+. Registration required.

Delta Nature presents a talk by Ron Long on the amazing game parks of Namibia and Botswana on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen. The free talk will include points of natural and human history but will concentrate on the incredible bird and animal diversity of Etosha and Chobe national parks. All ages welcome. Contact: tom. bearss@dccnet.com.

Reading Buddies is a sixweek program at Ladner Pioneer Library that pairs

children in grades K-3 with high school student volunteers for 45 minutes of reading practice each week. It is a great way to improve reading skills in a safe, fun and friendly environment. Registration now underway and the program starts on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Space is limited.

Deltassist has several new counselling groups starting in September.

Groups include: Healthy Relationship and Stress Management, From Safety to Self-Compassion and Connection, Boundaries and Assertiveness, Caring Dads, Empowered Women, and Understanding Anger.

For more information, visit http://deltassist.com/.

Mental Health Resiliency Support Group offered by Canadian Mental Health Association welcomes anyone who lives with a mental illness/mental health problem such as anxiety or depression. The group provides a safe environment to share your struggles and triumphs. Peer facilitators lead the group, provide support and educate on topics that help members to cope and move forward in an encouraging way. Group meets twice a month on Thursdays in the Ladner office. Call 604-943-1878 or email info. delta@chma.ca for more details and to register before your first meeting.

Boundary Bay Quilt Guild meets on the third Tuesday of each month from September to June at Sacred Heart Church hall in Ladner from 7 to 9 p.m. Upcoming meeting dates are: Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. Visit boundarybayquiltersguild. com.

Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one? Then consider joining a safe and supportive free group for bereaved adults to share with and listen to others in similar situations.

Group meets at Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner on six Wednesdays, Oct. 9 to Nov. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information or to preregister, call 604-948-0660.

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Community 50+/SENIORS Hatha yoga classes at KinVillage Community Centre taught for all levels by mature, certified and experienced yoga instructors. Your body will thank you. Bring your mat Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., to Vidal Court, 5492-11th Ave. Drop-in fees are $7 for members and $8 for non-members or save money with a 10 punch card for members ($67.20) and non-members ($72.80).

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is holding its annual open house Sept. 16 to 21. Drop in and enjoy free fitness classes, free workshops, free guest speakers, daily draws, dance party and much more. The week ends with a fundraising shredding event on Saturday, Sept.21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration for ElderCollege classes began Sept. 16. There are classes in history, climate change, lifestyle, travel, visual and performing arts, and technology. There are also many special events and field trips. See the full page advertisement in the Optimist for all the details.

To register online, Google ElderCollegeDelta. You can also register in person at KinVillage or by phone at 604-943-0262.

Jammers at McKee is not just a musicians’ jam session, it’s a concert and dance as well. This month, as part of McKee Open House, it will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner. Free admission, coffee, tea and sweets.

Lonesome Town Painters bluegrass band will perform a concert at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30. Call

604-946-1411 weekdays for tickets or come into McKee. Cash bar.

Happy Social Hour at KinVillage Community Centre from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27. Free admission, entertainment and games. Cash bar. Grab a few friends or come on your own to socialize, enjoy snacks, drinks and music of multitalented Dan Lonsdale.

The Wexford seniors’ residence in Tsawwassen is hosting a free wellness fair featuring 20+ local senior service providers on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Wexford is at 173756th St. Parking available above and below ground.

Light refreshments served. ’70s Dance Party with DJ Doug Lucas on Saturday, Oct. 5 at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Doors open at 7 p.m., dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dig out your bell bottoms and come boogie to tunes from the past. $13 for KinVillage members, $15 for guests. Call 604-943-0225 for tickets.

KinVillage Travel will be going to Parq Casino Vancouver on Friday, Oct. 25. Bus leaves White Spot in Tsawwassen at 9 a.m. and from McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner at 9:15 a.m., returning at approximately 3:30 p.m. Cost is $9 for members. Call 604943-0225.

SPECIAL EVENTS T.A.G. Challenge (Sport Showdown) on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. is seeking teams for friendly competition at Delta Gymnastics. Team building event based on an obstacle course that offers laughs, prizes and tons of fun.

Teams of seven to 12 people, any gender, age or ability level, $195. Individuals can register for $25. Call 604943-0460 or email eschriber@deltagymnatics.com.

FUNDRAISERS Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen, is having a home décor and hockey event the week of Sept. 16.

There will be home décor items at a fraction of retail prices and hockey gear, including skates, equipment, bags and more.

ARTS The Wander Inn Cafe opens again on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Lighthouse Church, 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. A great lineup of local performers will delight the audience: Nikki Schmidt (pop), Raynell Hagerman (pop/ jazz), Emmett Hatlelid (jazz) and featured singer/guitarist Rachel Chatoor who has been part of the local music scene since the early 1990s. Suggested $7 donation covers beverages, goodies and entertainment.

Loades of Music daytime concert band has commenced a new season.

Band rehearses Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at Saviour Lutheran Church, 4737-57th St., Ladner. Registration fee is $50 per year. This year the band would like to add players to its brass section that play either trumpet or trombone.

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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PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Overall Standings W L T OTL Pts North Van 5 0 0 0 10 Richmond 4 0 0 0 8 Abbotsford 3 1 0 0 6 R. Meadows 3 1 0 0 6 Grandview 2 0 1 1 4 Port Moody 2 3 0 0 4 Langley 2 4 0 0 4 Delta 1 20 1 3 Mission 1 2 1 0 3 Aldergrove 1 2 0 0 2 White Rock 1 3 0 0 2 Surrey 0 4 0 1 1 Scores Delta 5

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UPCOMING HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Saturday, Sept 21: Vancouver College at South Delta, 1:30 p.m. Dennison Park.

LOCAL TIDES Height in feet FRIDAY, SEPT. 20 4:02 am 5.2 11:16 am 12.1 4:06 am 10.2 9:23 pm 12.5 SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 4:50 am 4.9 12:37 pm 12.1 5:16 pm 10.8 9:58 pm 12.1 SUNDAY, SEPT. 22 5:48 am 4.6 1:57 pm 12.5 6:54 pm 11.2 10:53 pm 11.8 MONDAY, SEPT. 23 6:52 am 4.3 3:02 pm 13.1 8:28 pm 10.8 TUESDAY, SEPT. 24 12:12 am 11.8 7:59 am 3.9 3:53 pm 13.5 9:28 pm 10.5 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 1:40am 11.8 9:03 am 3.6 4:34 pm 13.5 10:14 pm 9.5 THURSDAY, SEPT. 26 3:00 am 12.1 9:59 am 3.6 5:10 pm 13.8 10:57 pm 8.5 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.

PHOTOS BY MARK BOOTH

A new era in high school sports starts next week with the launch of fall regular season play. SDSS, DSS and Southpointe are now part of the South Fraser (Delta, Richmond and Surrey) Zone after B.C. School Sports expanded the Greater Vancouver zones from two to four.

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Zone revamping will mean new rivalries and far less travel for high school teams MARK BOOTH

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The South Delta Sun Devils, Delta Pacers and Southpointe Titans rarely saw Richmond opponents despite being just a few kilometres and a congested tunnel away from each other.

Now that’s about to change in a big way.

Zone restructuring by B.C. School Sports is poised to create brand new rivalries starting with the fall sports season — including volleyball, boys soccer, field hockey, cross-country and aquatics.

The Greater Vancouver area has expanded from two to four zones, including the new South Fraser Zone for Delta, Richmond and Surrey schools.

The old Fraser Valley Zone featured schools from Agassiz to Tsawwassen and had simply become too big with a dramatic shift in population to the eastern suburbs in the last 25 years. It is now divided in three.

“From the old Fraser Valley perspective this has been in discussion for about 10 years,” explained South Delta teacher/volunteer coach and B.C. School Sports first vice-president Brent Sweeney. “It took a change at the B.C. School Sports executive level to make it happen.

“Definitely not everyone was happy about it but they have also seen how things have developed since. They see the new structure in place and realize they are part of it now.”

Playoff trips to the Eastern Fraser Valley have long been routine for the local schools.

For the past two seasons, the SDSS senior boys rugby team has played Earl Marriott in the Fraser Valley final at Rotary Stadium in Abbotsford. That potential match-up again next spring would likely be played at South

Surrey Athletic Park.

The Pacers senior boys basketball team played its first two playoff games last March at GW Graham in Chilliwack. That’s a 200-km round trip each day.

Those long treks even trickled down to the Grade 8 level when it came time for the Fraser Valley volleyball and basketball championships.

The new South Fraser post-season tournaments will mean no more than a 30-km trek to play games.

Just how much Richmond teams become part of regular season play remains to be seen.

It definitely will happen in field hockey with McMath (Steveston) being the only Richmond school to have a program. The Wildcats will be shifting their league play from Vancouver to the South Fraser Zone and should provide an excellent rivalry for the Sun Devils.

McMath also has a strong senior boys soccer

South Delta will now see Steveston’s McMath in the new zone senior field hockey league.

team but is part of the all-Richmond League that plays almost exclusively out of Hugh Boyd and Minoru Parks. It also is one of just three AAA size schools in the city so a shift to a South Fraser League would provide far better competition.

“It comes down to convenience for them,” said Sweeney, who is once again overseeing the SDSS senior boys team with Stephen Burns.

“When you look at the Richmond League for all sports, the farthest the teams have to travel is 13 km. But not being part of the district league makes it tricky when it comes to berths for the playoffs,” he said.

The new zone won’t have much of an impact on senior volleyball.

On the girls side, the 11-team Richmond league has no school large enough to play at the AAAA tier. Five play at AAA and six at AA. It means the Sun Devils (AAAA) will still have Surrey powerhouses such as Earl Marriott and Tweedsmuir to deal with, along with city rival Seaquam in the South Fraser playoffs.

The Pacers (AAA) and Titans (A) may have a more favourable paths to provincials than the old Fraser Valley route.

In senior boys, Delta (AAA) will keep seeing their traditional rivals such as Earl Marriott, Fraser Heights and Seaquam. Some Richmond schools will be in the mix as well but again many don’t play in the largest tier.

“From a competition standpoint not a whole lot will change,” said Pacers senior boys head coach Andrew Robson. “With the addition of Richmond I don’t know if we will see a ton from them this year. They usually have one or two teams that are solid. Time will tell.”

“Because we are the biggest zone (thanks to Surrey) we will probably get four B.C. berths with a chance of five.”

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South Delta posts 2nd straight shutout win with #1 ranked Vancouver College at Dennison on Saturday MARK BOOTH

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The South Delta Sun Devils didn’t let any potential distractions get in the way of their second straight Delta Cup triumph.

The No. 5 ranked Sun Devils (2-0-0) own the city’s football bragging rights after a convincing 27-0 road victory over the Seaquam Seahawks last Saturday to conclude their non-conference schedule.

It was a rare missed game for longtime head coach Ray Moon and for good reason with his daughter getting married.

It was also a big day for the McDonald family with two of assistant coach Bruce’s sons — Jack and Grant — playing for the final time together in Vancouver as the Calgary Dinosaurs took on UBC at Thunderbird Stadium. The Seahawks were even gracious enough to move the start time up to avoid a conflict.

Finally, the Sun Devils couldn’t be blamed for looking ahead on their schedule with No. 1 ranked Vancouver College coming to Dennison Park next Saturday (1:30 p.m.) to open Western Conference play in a big early season tilt.

Instead, they put in a proficient performance that produced a 20-0 halftime lead and paved the way for plenty of playing time for everyone.

When quarterback Ben McDonald tossed his third touchdown pass of the day in the opening drive of the third quarter — an 11-yard strike to Ethan Troniak — his afternoon was done. A few minutes later, he was off with his dad to Thunderbird Stadium.

South Delta set the tone early when its defence turned back the Seahawks on a fourth down gamble from the 22-yard-line after a penalty-aided opening drive.

The Devils then marched methodically 78-yards the other way — capped

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Evan Paterson races into the end zone from 35-yards out for his second touchdown of the afternoon as the South Delta Sun Devils rolled to a 27-0 win over the Seaquam Seahawks last Saturday in the annual Delta Cup battle. by a 19-yard TD pass from McDonald to Jackson Bailie. McDonald then ran in the two-point convert.

The visitors then struck again on their second possession with senior standout Alec Patterson showcasing his athleticism on a 60-yard reverse.

Seaquam’s best threat to score was snuffed out on a fumble recovery at the South Delta 15-yard-line. The Sun Devils promptly went the other way and essentially sealed the outcome when a fourth

and five gamble turned into Paterson’s second major of the day from 35 yards out.

It was another solid outing for the South Delta defence that has yet to surrender a point this season. It generated a number of turnovers — led by cornerback Evan Davies. He returned one for a touchdown, only to have it called back on an illegal block. A second major for him was nullified on a roughing the passer call.

Rhys Porteous set-up his team’s final major on a terrific return to open the sec-

ond half.

End Zone…

Not only are the Devils hosting the province’s top ranked team on Saturday, it’s an opponent that handed them a pair of tough defeats last season.

South Delta dropped a 35-34 thriller at Vancouver College then fell 44-12 to the Irish in the provincial quarter-finals at B.C. Place. McDonald suffered a broken thumb in the second quarter of that post-season tilt with his team leading 12-7.

Ice Hawks take care of Panthers to crack PJHL win column A game in mid-September is hardly must-win territory but there certainly was a sigh of relief coming from the Ladner Leisure Centre on Tuesday night.

The Delta Ice Hawks cracked the win column for the first time in four games with a convincing 5-1 result over the Port Moody Panthers. The hosts got a pair of goals from Truman Chiu and singles from Brice Kemp, Mark Epshtein and Montaro Uyeyama.

The Hawks had entered the contest as one of just two teams in the Pacific Junior Hockey League without a win.

It was an unfamiliar position for a franchise that has

been perched at the top of the standings the past three seasons but it somewhat reflected a change of direction that now has as many as 13 rookies in the line-up on any given night.

What the slow start didn’t show is a team that is keeping its work rate high on every shift — something that was lacking at times last season.

GM and head coach Steve Robinson was willing to keep some of the veteran core intact until fourth-year forward and top goal scorer Alex Suprynowicz requested a trade to North Vancouver. Two more deals followed,

leaving Mark Epshtein as the only player to finish among the top 10 in team scoring last season.

The captain had both goals in a frustrating 3-2 overtime loss to the Abbotsford Pilots a week earlier which saw the Hawks generate 43 shots and miss three glorious chances to win in the extra periods.

“The group is together and the personality of the team is solid,” said Robinson. “Everybody is pulling on the right end of the rope. It is just kind of figuring things out and with a lot of young guys on the team you are going to go through some bumps along the way.”

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Canada faces Ireland for trip to 2020 Games Field hockey standouts looking to help teams earn Olympic berths MARK BOOTH

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PHOTOS BY FIELD HOCKEY CANADA

Tsawwassen’s Mark Pearson and Sara McManus are key members of their respective national teams.

BEACH GROVE AMATEUR 2019 The Beach Grove Amateur was held at Beach Grove Golf Club August 10th and 11th 2019 raising over $15,000 for local charities.

M.E. Thomas Ltd., the title sponsor of the event donated $10,000 to the Delta Hospital Foundation. Pictured to the left is Club member John M. Thomas presenting the cheque to Lisa Hoglund representing the Foundation. Brent Derrheim Head Golf Professional and Shane Stevens Co Chair are also pictured.

Congratulations to all the winners, in particular, Brad Le Page (2019 Champion (pictured right)) and Ben Dowell (Overall Low Net)

The Beach Grove Amateur committee would like to thank all sponsors, participants, volunteers and the members who gave up their regular tee times to make this event successful.

The charitable donations are a great way to give back to the community and that is what the tournament strives to achieve.

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The road to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will go through Ireland for a pair of Tsawwassen field hockey standouts.

Both the women and men’s national field hockey teams will have to win a two-game qualifying series against Ireland this fall after the draw was announced earlier this week by Fédération Internationale de Hockey — the sport’s world governing body.

As the higher seed, the Canadian men will host Ireland — Oct. 26-27 in West Vancouver.

A key member of the team is Mark Pearson, 32, a twotime Olympian who scored six goals in helping Canada earn silver at last month’s Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru.

A 5-2 loss to Argentina in the gold medal game set the stage for the Canada/Ireland qualifying series.

Meanwhile, Sara McManus, 26, is looking to go to the Olympics for the first-time in her decorated career.

Canada will face Ireland Nov. 2-3 in Dublin.

McManus also had a leading role in Canada capturing silver in Peru —scoring five goals. Canada reached the gold medal game for the first time since 1991 before falling to Argentina 5-1.

The result was another encouraging sign for a national team program that had been based in Europe for several months under new coach Giles Bonnet who wanted a better training environment and more nearby competition.

McManus returned to Belgium on Tuesday where she will be playing for KHC Leuven for the second straight year and also resume national team training next week.

“It’s definitely exciting to finally know who we are matched up against! Ireland is a team that has been very competitive recently so I think it’s going to be quite a battle,” said McManus.

“I’m very excited about the challenge and the opportunity we have. We have played them multiple times in my career. I think the last being the summer of 2018. But I know we have both improved and changed since that last match up.”

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TTC’s Division 3 Ladies team had an impressive season.

Tsawwassen Tennis Div. 3 team finishes second at provincials

Tsawwassen Tennis Club’s Ladies Division 3 team capped off a terrific season with a second place finish at the Tennis BC’s Provincial Invitational Team Championship at Bear Mountain Resort in Victoria.

The result came on the heels of capturing the league championship.

Team members include: Maria Posehn, Kathleen Beaton, Madeleine Sutherland, Cathy Dixon, Lynn Cameron, Jennifer Brennan, Julie Hawkes, Kristina McNamara, Jane Hindmarch , Liana Kapustina, Catherine Delf, Sandi Piggot, Debbie Slaco and Heather Boyd.

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A50 The Delta Optimist September 19, 2019

DETACHED TSAWWASSEN SHORES HOME

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

• 1865 sq ft home o' 3939 sq ft (ot • 3 be%#ooms, 3 b&th#ooms

W G NE TIN S LI

• 1359 sq ft co#'e# u'it with (&#ge sto#&ge #oom

• Ope' co'cept m&i' floo# with be%#ooms up

• 2 be%#ooms & %e', 2 b&th#ooms

• Ze#o m&i'te'&'ce (&'%sc&pi'g

• Be&utifu( !iews &'% mi's to &(( &me'ities

4661 aPPlE lanE, TSaWWaSSEn

209-5011 SPrInGS BOUlEvard, TSaWWaSSEn

$949,900

CUl-dE-SaC FaMIlY HOME

• High-e'% fi'ishi'gs th#oughout

$959,900

UPDATED HOLLY FAMILY HOME

• 1737 sq ft home o' 3875 sq ft (ot

• 1911 sq ft home o' 5029 sq ft (ot

• 3 be%#ooms, 3 b&th#ooms

• 4 be%#ooms, 3 b&th#ooms

• Up%&tes i'c(u%e kitche' &'% 'ew #oof

• Be&utifu((y up%&te% th#oughout

• Su''y, m&'icu#e% y&#% with i'!iti'g p&tio

5393 BrIGanTInE rOad, ladnEr

$989,900

BOUndarY BaY ranCHEr W G NE TIN S LI

GOlF COUrSE & MOUnTaIn vIEWS

• Quiet, (ow t#&ffic st#eet, o'(y steps to Ho((y E(eme't&#y

6161 DAWN DRIVE, LADNER

$999,800

BEaUTIFUl PEBBlE HIll FaMIlY HOME

• 1609 sq ft home o' 6246 sq ft (ot

• 2796 sq ft home o' 7793 sq ft (ot

• 3 be%#ooms, 2 b&th#ooms

• 4 be%#ooms, 3 b&th#ooms

• 2 %et&che% she%s, o'e with powe# • O'(y 1 b(ock f#om the be&ch

• Stu''i'g !iews of no#thsho#e Mt's & Bou'%&#y B&y

236 66a STrEET, TSaWWaSSEn

474 TralEE CrESCEnT, TSaWWaSSEn

$1,048,800

BEaUTIFUl CUl-dE-SaC HOME

• E'te#t&i'e#’s %#e&m ope' (i!i'g &#e& & out%oo# sp&ce

$1,098,800

RENOVATED WEST LADNER HOME

• 2177 sq ft home o' 5010 sq ft (ot

• 2429 sq ft home o' 7606 sq ft (ot

• 4 be%#ooms, 3 b&th#ooms

• 5 be%#ooms, 3 b&th#ooms

• Exte'si!e(y up%&te% th#oughout

• Up%&te% kitche', b&th#ooms, floo#i'g, &'% mo#e

• E'te#t&i'e#’s out%oo# p&tio &#e& • E&sy &ccess to shoppi'g, schoo(s, &'% mo#e

• W#&p &#ou'% %eck &'% su''y, west expose% b&ck y&#%

4767 lOndOn GrEEn, ladnEr

5063 59 STREET, LADNER

$1,099,000

LOVELY CLIFF DRIVE FAMILY HOME • 1773 sq ft home o' 8482 sq ft (ot • 4 be%#ooms, 2 b&th#ooms • Si'g(e c&#po#t p(us ope' p&#ki'g • C(ose to schoo(s, p&#ks, &'% mo#e

$1,148,800

PRIME WATERFRONT LOCATION • 6210 sq ft th&t %oes'’t #equi#e & w&te# (e&se • 33’ co'c#ete %ock #e&%y fo# flo&thome o# bo&t • rv p&#ki'g with hook-ups • 2 custom 100 sq ft she%s

5153 CLIFF DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,198,800 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017* 2016*

4495 W rIvEr rOad, ladnEr

$1,198,800

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

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

Canada for 2016.

September 19, 2019 The Delta Optimist A51

STUNNING wESTwINd TOwNHOME W G NE TIN LIS

• 1965 sq ft #uplex-style to!nhouse • 2 be#"ooms, 3 b$th"ooms • Extensively up#$te# th"oughout

STUNNING OCEaN & VaLLEY VIEwS • 2235 sq ft home on 21,772 sq ft lot • 4 be#"ooms, 2 b$th"ooms

• Be$utiful out#oo" p$tio & g$"#en sp$ce

• B"ight living $"e$ !ith tons of n$tu"$l light

13-11100 raILwaY aVENUE, rICHMONd

14143 TRITES ROAD

$1,248,000

BEaUTIFUL FaMILY BEaCH HOME

• E$sy $ccess to shops $n# high!$y

$1,249,900

FARM AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS

• 2511 sq ft home on 5756 sq ft lot

• 1570 sq ft home on 9319 sq ft lot

• 4 be#"ooms, 3 b$th"ooms

• 3 be#"ooms, 1 b$th"oom

• Extensively up#$te# th"oughout incl ne!e" "oof

• E$sy $ccess to $ll $menities

• d"e$m ente"t$ine"’s b$cky$"# !ith s$lt!$te" pool

250 67 STrEET, TSawwaSSEN

$1,358,800

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME

• G"e$t investment fo" futu"e #evelopment

553 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$1,399,000

ENJOY THE COUNTrY LIFE

• 2516 sq ft home on 4684 sq ft lot

• 3980 sq ft home on ne$"ly 2 $c"es

• Be$utiful open g"e$t "oom #esign

• 2 be#"ooms, 3 b$th"ooms

• P"iv$te b$cky$"# !ith vie!s onto the 7th g"een

• Liv$ble home but nee#s some TLC

5844 COVE REACH ROAD, LADNER

3475 41B STrEET, LadNEr

$1,415,000

STUNNING FaMILY HOME

• Quiet, count"y living yet only minutes to $ll $menities

$1,488,800

HUGE LOT IN GrEaT LOCaTION

• 3982 sq ft home on 13,185 sq ft lot

• 2466 sq ft home on 20,440 sq ft lot

• 6 be#"ooms, 5 b$th"ooms

• 2 be#"ooms, 3 b$th"ooms

• Open concept living !ith gou"met kitchen

• Potenti$lly sub-#ivi#$ble lot • w$lk to shops $n# $ll $menities

• Leg$l, self-cont$ine# 1 b#"m suite $bove g$"$ge 5009 CENTRAL AVENUE, LADNER

$1,598,000

FaNTaSTIC INVESTMENT OPPOrTUNITY

$1,650,000

NEwEr CUSTOM BUILT HOME

• 6000 sq ft #uplex on 11,216 sq ft lot

• 3500 sq ft home on 8506 sq ft lot

• 3 be#"ooms, 2 b$th"ooms on e$ch si#e

• 5 be#"ooms, 6 b$th"ooms

• G"e$t investment no! $n# fo" futu"e #evelopment

• Open concept !ith m$ssive gou"met kitchen

• Close to to!n cent"e $n# $ll $menities

• Close to schools $n# $ll $menities

575-577 56 STrEET, TSawwaSSEN

5415 WESTMINSTER AVENUE, LADNER

$1,682,800

#8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

4959 LINDEN DRIVE, LADNER

$1,698,800

#23 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE 2017***

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

A52 The Delta Optimist September 19, 2019 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

HUGE LOT In THE vILLAGE

STUnnInG LUXUrY rESIDEnCE

• 2618 sq ft home o% 20,632 sq ft lot

• 3619 sq ft home o% 8413 sq ft lot

• 4 bed#ooms, 3 bath#ooms

• 4 bed#ooms, 6 bath#ooms

• Mid-ce%tu#y desig% !ith update th#oughout

• O"e# T!o Millio% Dolla#s i% upg#ades

• P#i"ate pa#k-like setti%g pe#fect fo# e%te#tai%i%g

• Ja!-d#oppi%g pool a%d ya#d that #i"als a 5-sta# #eso#t

847 PACIFIC DrIvE, TSAwwASSEn

4956 1A AvEnUE, TSAwwASSEn

$1,850,000

BOUnDArY BAY CUSTOM HOME

$1,998,800

rArELY AvAILABLE LOCATIOn

• 3281 sq ft home o% 10,891 sq ft lot

• 2900 sq ft home o% 2 ac#es

• 3 bed#ooms, 4 bath#ooms

• 5 bed#ooms, 3 bath#ooms

• Spacious, ope% co%cept li"i%g space

• rece%tly #e%o"ated !ith a% ope% co%cept desig%

• Outdoo# li"i%g a#ea !ith pool, hot tub, heate#s, a%d mo#e

• Cou%t#y li"i%g yet mi%s to shops a%d ame%ities

43 67 STrEET, TSAwwASSEn

4863 36 AvEnUE, LADnEr

$2,198,800

MULTI-FAMILY InvESTMEnT OPPOrTUnITY

$2,388,800

STUnnInG vIEw HOME In THE TErrACE

• 4211 sq ft 7-plex o% a 4500 sq ft lot

• 3874 sq ft home o% 9957 sq ft lot

• 10 bed#ooms, 7 bath#ooms

• 4 bed#ooms, 4 bath#ooms

• 4 1 beds, 2 2 beds, 1 2 bed ph !ith #oof deck

• Completely #e%o"ated th#oughout

• Hillside co#%e# lot !ith u%obst#ucted Ocea% "ie!s 15474 vICTOrIA AvEnUE

$2,538,000

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT HOME • 5282 sq ft home o% 14,122 sq ft lot • 4 bed#ooms, 5 bath#ooms • High e%d fi%ishi%gs th#oughout • O"e#looki%g Beach G#o"e GC fai#!ays

1183 JACKSON WAY, TSAWWASSEN

$2,998,800

23 ACrE EQUESTrIAn CEnTrE

• Beautiful Ocea% & Mou%tai% "ie!s

125 ALPEnwOOD LAnE, TSAwwASSEn

$2,555,000

PAnOrAMIC OCEAn vIEwS • 5161 sq ft home o% massi"e 27,650 sq ft lot • ve#y li"able, a#chitectu#ally desig%ed home • Sub-di"idable i%to 2 lots o# build a d#eam Estate • 2 #oad f#o%tages (G#aham D# & E%glish Bluff rd) • Each lot a"ailable fo# $2,998,800 210 GrAHAM DrIvE, TSAwwASSEn

$5,888,000 PrIME FArMLAnD

• 23 ac#es !ith 3 li"able homes

• 135.73 ac#es of fe#tile la%d

• Adjace%t to Delta Po#t way

• P#ope#ty has 3 sepa#ate homes

• Close to %e! i%dust#ial pa#k & mall

• ra#e oppo#tu%ity to buy f#om lo%g time o!%e#s

• East access to H!y 17, 17A, 99, a%d fe##ies

2990 57B STrEET, LADnEr

$9,868,800 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017* 2016*

• Easy high!ay access & o%ly 30 mi%s to va%cou"e#

3820 64 STrEET, LADnEr

$11,888,000

#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 *Based on total REBGV MLS 2016. **For total residential and transactions combined of allfor RE/MAX salesassociates associatesin in Canada.

Canada for 2016.

September 19, 2019 The Delta Optimist A53 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

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

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#1 REAL ESTATE TEAM IN LADNER / TSAWWASSEN

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CALL FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta BC V4M 2B3 *Based on total REBGV MLS sales for 2018 all teams under 20 Agents. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 for all RE/MAX® associates in Canada. ***For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 out of over 100,000 RE/MAX® sales associates worldwide. As recognized by the RE/MAX® INTERNATIONAL achievement award to Fraser and his team for 2017.

A54 The Delta Optimist September 19, 2019

LIVE IN STYLE WATER VIEWS!!!! Relax and enjoy the beautiful private Lagoon view from this south facing 2 bed + 2 bath ground floor home in Windsor Woods!! Large private patio with lots of sunshine!!

106, 5518 14th Avenue, Tsawwassen $535,000

SOLD 4671 Arthur Drive, Ladner $1,198,000

Prestigious Woodward Landing Prestigious Woodward Landing. Rarely available 2,400 square foot townhouse with master bedroom on the main floor plus 2 more bedrooms and den up. Stunning gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets and large island.

Desirable golf club/marina community. Adult oriented.

39, 5300 Admiral Way, Ladner $1,128,000

SOLD 102, 1280 55 Street, Tsawwassen $619,000

2 Bed, 2 Bath Penthouse Suite Park Regent Estates penthouse suite. 1,310sf, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with views of Memorial Park and fabulous access to a large rooftop deck. No neighbors on either side! Walk to Shops, library, recreation and more.

SOLD

311, 4989 47th Avenue, Ladner $609,000

4806 Martin Road, Ladner $1,129,000

Desirable Chesapeake Landing

SOLD

Bright & beautiful 2,141 sq.ft. executive townhome.

Master Bedroom suite on main floor, Plus 2 bedrooms and den up.

Adult oriented complex with Clubhouse facility & Pool.

98, 5900 Ferry Road, Ladner $1,028,000

5358 1A Ave, Tsawwassen $1,099,900

SOLD 5481 Pennant Bay, Ladner $659,000

GARDEN SUITE

This is it! Welcome to a beautiful one bedroom ground level suite in the heart of Ladner. Parking just steps away from your front door or access from the beautiful garden patio and enjoy some sun on your unbeatable west exposed patio! The perfect home for down-sizers! Updates include a renovated kitchen with new cupboards, counters, and appliances.

C106, 4831 53rd St., Ladner JUST LISTED $429,900

September 19, 2019 The Delta Optimist A55

FEATURE HOME OF THE WEEK

OPEN SUNDAY 2:00 - 4:00

4586 Kensington Court, Ladner JUST LISTED $999,900

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

45, 4638 Orca Way, Tsawwassen

110, 4745 54A Street, Ladner

JUST SOLD 61, 4638 Orca Way, Tsawwassen

JUST SOLD 285 Centennial Park Way, Tsawwassen

BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

BEACH GROVE PARK LIKE PROPERTY

Fantastic 11,800 square foot park-like property located in desirable ocean-side community of Beach Grove. Cozy home features 1828 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room and den. Do a few renovations, additions or build your dream home on a dream property. Come enjoy everything this location has to offer including beaches, walking trails, schools, coffee shops, and golf course.

1687 58th Street, Tsawwassen $988,000

CALL US TODAY TO GET YOUR HOME SOLD!

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

Downsizing? This condo is a must to see Beautifully updated 1,370 square foot condo in the Lexington. Spacious rooms throughout to accommodate your furniture. 2 beds, 2 baths. Private east exposed deck.

#200, 1150 54A Street, Tsawwassen $629,900

BLAKE Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-788-0480

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Truly a Must See!! Outstanding opportunity to own a Beautiful 2,900 square foot home in sought after area. The current owners have loved this home and the neighborhood for many years. Some of the recent upgrades include stunning new kitchen, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, roof, skylights and more. Come enjoy this homes functional layout which includes formal living and dining rooms, family room, 4 or 5 bedrooms and a games room! Situated on a quiet street close to parks, school, Ladner village and easy access to highways!

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME

Under construction and still time to choose your own finishing touches. 2,450 square feet. Living room, eating area, kitchen and office on main, 4 bedrooms up and family room on 3 levels.

5068 45th Avenue, Ladner $1,348,000

RE/MAX City Realty

A56 The Delta Optimist September 19, 2019

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Sadly, Edgar “Peanuts” Askin left us September 11, 2019. He leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Beverley Askin and his five children, Charles (Michelle), Dwayne (Diane), Rodney (Lisa), Keith and Joann.

Also missing him dearly are grandchildren and great grandchildren, James (Chrystal), Chris, Katie, Denise, Anthony (Kasha), Riley, Ezra and Emily; siblings, Ken (Betty), Joyce and Frances, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born in Macdonald, Manitoba, Ed moved to Ladner in 1965 to raise his family. He resided in that same home until his death. Retired from the Delta School Board for 30 years, Ed enjoyed his time tinkering with vehicles and other projects. As a long time parishioner of Saviour Lutheran Church in Ladner, one of his greatest memories was traveling with Labourers for Christ to the prairies to build senior residences. Ed enjoyed spending time with Bev on Mayne Island, and taking trips back to the prairies to visit family. In his later years he spent memorable time with his son Keith and could be seen out and about on his three wheel bike or riding transit.

Those closest to Ed will remember him sharing his stories, his dreams, and often talking of still wanting a job, even into his 90’s.

The family is thankful he was able to find peace in his final hours.

A service is being planned for Saturday, Oct 26 at Saviour Lutheran Church in Ladner. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the CNIB.

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RICHARDSON, Dr. Alan S. December 27, 1932 - September 7, 2019 Dr. Alan S. Richardson passed away at Langley Memorial Hospital on September 7, 2019, at the age of 86 years old.

LOEPPKY, Denis John May 21, 1950 - September 1, 2019

SMART, Edward (Ted) May 8, 1927 - September 6, 2019

“A life well lived”

Passed away peacefully in the early evening of September 6th in Delta, BC at the age of 92. Born in Watson, Saskatchewan in 1927, where Ted developed his always strong handshake, “gift of the gab”, and huge love of hockey. He moved to Vancouver, BC in his teens where he eventually met his beautiful wife, Val. Rumor has it he and Val met during one of his many “visits” to the penalty box at the PNE Forum. Not long thereafter, Ted and Val were married, then raised their family in “the Dunbar area” of Vancouver where Ted was a well-loved coach of many sports teams in the community. After retiring as a realtor in Vancouver, Ted and Val moved to Tsawwassen, BC.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. Denis was unexpectedly taken from us, too soon, due to complications of a brain tumor. Denis is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Nadine; his children Mike (Elaine), Steve (Leslie), Joe (Nikki), Ben (Erin), Jenny (Chris), and Kristina (Ashley); his grandchildren Will, Kaylen, CJ, Alyssa, Adam, Liam and McKayla; his three sisters Jane, Linda and Judy; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends and colleagues. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Denis married his high school sweetheart, Nadine, in 1971 and they settled in Regina. In 1973, he began working for Sask Housing, which began his life long passion for building accessible, affordable housing. In 1988, Denis took a position with Affordable Housing and moved his family from Regina to Tsawwassen.

Denis branched out on his own in 1991, forming Loeppky Consulting Limited. His company helped design and build many affordable housing developments throughout BC. Most recently, Denis worked closely with Musqueam First Nation.

This partnership, as well as the friendships he developed through his work, were very important to Denis and brought him much happiness. When he wasn’t working, Denis still put his skills as a builder to good use on home renovation projects, refinishing and building furniture, and tinkering in his workshop. And, he was always a phone call away, with just the right tool, whenever something needed fixing. Denis also loved spending time with his grandchildren who brought him endless joy.

Denis taught us that “nice guys” finish first, and his generosity, optimism, and kindness will be sorely missed. There will be no funeral, per Denis’ request.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Born in Victoria, British Columbia on December 27, 1932 to parents Sedgewick and Gladys Richardson.

The love of Alan’s life was his wife of 60 years, Lorna Joyce Richardson who predeceased him in June 2019.

Alan is survived by his sister Eileen Hempson and his three sons Stephen, Douglas and David Richardson. His legacy will also live on through his five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

He graduated from Oak Bay High in Victoria and received his Dental Degree from the University of Alberta. He moved to Tsawwassen in 1968 at which time he began his University Professor career as a member of the UBC Faculty of Dentistry.

Alan will always be remembered for his outgoing and humorous nature. A long time avid gardener, golfer and curler he always enjoyed being active.

His celebration of life will be held at Beach Grove Golf Club, 946 12 Ave, Delta, BC, on Thursday, September 26th at 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC. Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

Ted was predeceased by his wife Val in 2011, parents, William and Ellen, sisters Mabel and Ellen, and brother Bert. Dad, Papa, Grandpa is lovingly remembered by his daughter Gail (Mike), sons Greg (Jodie) and Gord (Dayna), grandchildren Keyrsten (Steve), Courtney (Brad), Madison and Keegan.

Besides Ted’s first love of family, friends and sports, he also loved all things Shuswap Lake where he and Val vacationed for 40 years in Celista, BC before finally settling full-time in Sorrento, BC. The Smart 5 Spot cabin and Sorrento Place were always a go-to stop for any family and friends who dropped by!

Special thank you to the amazing Fraser Health staff at KinVillage, Tsawwassen, BC. At Ted’s request there will be no service. However ... a toast to Ted, scotch in hand, would not be “out of bounds!”

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Bakerview only provides what you ask for.

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Delta Stroke Recovery Our program resumes in September for the fall/ winter season. Join for everything from weekly group speech pathology and fitness classes to brain games, social activities, guest speakers, and caregiver support.

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Band Forming A few years ago I had a band called ROCCOR that played “One Hit Wonders” from the 60’s & 70’s.

I wish to resurrect such a band : need Bass, Keys, Drums and maybe a front person. Experience and vocals an asset.

Please contact James jrm1560@telus.net

FOUND Found Craftsman tool box on 12 Ave. 604−788−2024

To advertise call

604-630-3300

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SUDOKU

GARAGE SALES

AUCTIONS AUCTIONS

ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & JEWELLERY AUCTION PLUS CONTENTS OF ASIAN STORE STAMPS, COINS, VINTAGE & ANTIQUE FURNITURE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH @ 11:00 AM

Viewing Times: Tues. Sept. 24th: 9:00 am ’Til 7:00 pm & Wed. Sept. 25th: 9:00 am ’Til 10:30 am

175 tables of Bargains on Deluxe 20th Century Junque!

Sunday • SEPT 22 • 10am - 3pm Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive, Van. Info: 604 980-3159 • Adm: $5.00

Tsawwassen GARAGE SALE Sat, September 21 9am - 2pm 5436 18th Avenue House hold items, clothing, books, handbags & boots and so much more!

Cancelled it raining

LOVE’S AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS LTD. 2720 #5 Road, Richmond, B.C. 604-244-9350

For More Details:

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN

www.lovesauctions.com

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PUZZLE ANSWERS ON SEPARATE PAGE

EMPLOYMENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Assistant Resident Manager required for Tsawwassen apartment buildings. Check out full job posting details at https://centurygroup.ca/position?id=401

Southpointe Academy Teacher on Call (TOC) Southpointe is currently seeking Gr. K−12 Teachers on Call with the ability to work cooperatively with members of the school community.

Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

We are looking for qualified teachers, particularly those with elementary school experience. southpointe.ca/our−school/ careers

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT FARM LABOURERS Brar Bros Farms

Required for weeding, planting, harvesting & grading vegetables. This job involves hard work; bending, lifting, standing & crouching.

13.85/hr, 45+ hr/wk, 6 days/wk, Aug 2019 to Nov 2020.

Fx: 604-576-8945, or email: TJ1@evergreenherbs.com

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Full Time Seasonal Greenhouse Labourers for Surrey & Delta locations, 1133 - 176th St, Surrey.

Starting wage $13.85/hr.

Sunnyside Produce Ltd

Please email resume to: Corne@sunnysideproduce.ca Or fax: 604-535-5097

Millennium Pacific Greenhouses

ARE YOU THE NEXT MEMBER OF OUR FULL TIME LABOURER TEAM? Full time position will run now through sometime in January 2020 - December 2020.

Pay rate $13.85. Dayshift 40-45 hours per week and usually weekends.

Flexibility is a must.

Successful candidates: • Thrive in a fast paced cold and very humid environment such as cleaning, heat stand.

• Maintenance works, picking, pruning, loading of fruit onto a cart, packaging on hot house and other greenhouse operation.

• Must be able to stand or walk all day on a plastic liners and concrete.

• Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical labour, packaging, grading line and cleaning.

• Must comply with the hygiene requirements from Food Safe and WorkSafe BC Safety.

Address: 3752 Arthur Drive, Delta V4K 3N2 email: con@millenniumpacific.com

Millennium Pacific Greenhouses

ARE YOU THE NEXT MEMBER OF OUR FULL TIME LABOURER TEAM? Full time position will run now through sometime in November 2019 - November 2021.

Pay rate $13.85. Dayshift 40-45 hours per week and usually weekends.

Flexibility is a must.

Successful candidates: • Thrive in a fast paced cold and very humid environment such as cleaning, heat stand and power washing.

• Maintenance works, picking, pruning, loading of fruit onto a cart, packaging on hot house and other greenhouse operation.

• Must be able to stand or walk all day on a plastic liners and concrete.

• Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical labour, packaging, grading line and cleaning.

• Must comply with the hygiene requirements from Food Safe and WorkSafe BC safety.

Address: 3752 Arthur Drive, Delta V4 3N2 email: con@millenniumpacific.com

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Garage Sale Season is here!

Greenfeld Financial Management Admintration Assistant Local Ladner Financial Planner looking for new Admin Assistant.

Experience with PC’s and Office required.

Compensation includes health benefits.

Will train the right person.

Email resume and cover letter with salary expectations to Jeff@greenfeldfinancial.com

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MARKETPLACE

FURNITURE Navy Blue Sofa (74”) 1 month old, $300 604-946-5073 after 5 pm

FOR SALE - MISC BRAND NEW queen futon and mattress and frame, $60. 604-946-5090 DELTA BANDSAW 14”, 7apms, mounted on wheels (68” high), incl 7 blades #350.

TABLE SAW 12”, 3 hp, 220v, incl 2 blade, dadoe set, $300.

RADIAL ARM SAW (Craftsman), 10”, incls 2 blades, dadoe set. $150. ALL TOOLS; lightly used in home worshop (Tsaw). • 604-943-3158 Futon for sale, folds out into a bed $100. call 604-946-4880 STEEL BUILDING CLEARANCE...”SUMMER OVERSTOCK SALE BLAZING HOT DEALS!” 20X21 $5,828. 25X25 $6,380. 28X29 $7,732.

32X33 $9,994. 35X33 $12,120. One End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 www.pioneersteel.ca

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REAL ESTATE

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APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT

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PATIOS

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Sterling Silver

Beef T-Bone Steaks

Sample our favourite products of the season!

Family Size Savings Bone-In $22.02/kg

On Sale

9

99

Celebrating fall flavours Saturday September 21, 12-4pm

Per lb

You Save $5.50/lb

BC Fresh Halibut Fillets

Fresh Pork Tenderloin

Product of Western Canada $8.80/kg

Boneless, Caught in BC Waters $22.63/lb

499

399

Per 100g

Per lb

You Save $2/100g

You Save 4.49/lb $

Premium Red Seedless Grapes Extra Large Grown in California $4.14/kg

On Sale

188 Per lb

You Save $2.11/lb

until our local season closes.

Get it while it’s here!

On Sale

On Sale

Thrifty Kitchens Fresh Chicken Cordons Assorted Product of Victoria

On Sale

399 Each

You Save $1.50

BC Baker Potatoes Grown in Delta 10lb/4.54kg Pack

On Sale

499 Each

You Save $2

Kicking Horse

Armstrong

Silver Hills

Roasted in Invermere, 454g or Edwards Coffee 930g

600–700g

430–680g

Organic Coffee

On Sale

999 Each

Save up to $7.50

Cheese

On Sale

699 Each

ONLY 5 WEEKS

Bread

1

Save up to $7.80

Specials in effect until WED, September 25, 2019