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Bishop urges early voting as advance polls open Saturday Veteran councillor Sylvia Bishop, a leading contender to win election this year as Delta’s next Mayor, is encouraging Ladner and Tsawwassen voters to take advantage of three advance-voting days scheduled to begin this Saturday. “We expect to see a high voter-turnout in this year’s civic elections,” said Bishop, who first won a seat on Delta council in 2011 and was re-elected in 2014. “Many Tsawwassen and Ladner residents – especially the elderly and those with mobility challenges – might consider voting earlier than usual at an advancepolling station, and thereby avoid the expected rush on the official voting day of October 20.” Advance voting opportunities in Delta are available this year on Saturday, October 6; Wednesday, October 10; and Thursday, October 11.

“It is surprising – and deeply disappointing – to learn how under-served our community is in comparison to other cities across British Columbia,” said Bishop. “My Team Delta colleagues and I are determined to show leadership on this issue when we’re elected to Council.” Fraser Health, according to provincialgovernment statistics, has a dismal 88.3 GPs per 100,000 population, compared to a provincial average of 123.1. On Vancouver Island, there are 157.1 family doctors per 100,000 population. Bishop and Team Delta this summer unveiled An Action Plan for Health-Care, to improve health-services in Tsawwassen, Ladner and North Delta by increasing the number of health-care providers. The ‘Health Action Plan’ includes:

In Tsawwassen, voters may cast their advance ballots at the South Delta Recreation Centre, located at 1720 56 St.

* financial incentives, including student loans and bursaries, for medicalschool students who contract to practice in Delta after graduation;

Ladner residents may vote in the advance poll at Delta City Hall, at 4500 Clarence Taylor Cres.

* attendance by Delta representatives at medical job fairs to recruit physicians looking to re-locate; and

Advance polls are open for 12 hours, starting at 8:00 a.m. and closing at 8:00 p.m.

* recruitment-visit assistance for medical students and graduates who consider moving to Delta.

Also seeking election alongside Bishop on Team Delta are veteran councillor Robert Campbell, and newcomers Simran Walia, Kim Kendall and Dr. Joan Hansen. FAMILY-DOCTOR SHORTAGE AN ELECTION ISSUE Many Tsawwassen and Ladner residents who need and want a family doctor do not have one simply because they live in the Fraser Health Authority region – which has the lowest proportion of generalpractitioner physicians (GPs) per population in B.C.

“Our election-campaign is based on the theme of ‘New Leadership, New Ideas’,” said Bishop. “And my Team Delta colleagues and I intend to take prompt action to improve health-care in our community by actively recruiting physicians and other health-care workers that local residents desperately need.” HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DELTA STUDENTS A novel idea devised by Sylvia Bishop and Team Delta to increase the number of

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health practitioners in our city is a package of scholarships, awards and bursaries for outstanding and accomplished Delta students who wish to pursue a career in medicine or health-care. Called ‘Pathway to Health-Care Careers,’ the scholarships initiative is just one of many components of Team Delta’s Action Plan on Health Care. “Delta’s population is both growing and aging,” explained Bishop, “and it is increasingly evident that our city has an urgent need for additional physicians, nurses and other health-care providers.” That need could be filled by Delta highschool graduates who seek health-related careers in medicine, science or care-giving. Team Delta’s scholarships initiative will help students with tuition and livingexpenses as they study medicine, sciences and health-care, with the belief that recipients may return to their home community

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after graduating from a postsecondary institution or medical school.

If ever there was a policy area in Delta that needed ‘New Leadership, New Ideas,’ it’s economic growth and expansion.

“We want to help young people who attend and graduate from Delta schools as they set out on a career in health-care,” said Bishop, “with the understanding that many or all later could practice or work in Delta and deliver superb health care for our growing and aging population.”

“Commercial enterprises that locate to, or expand in, the City of Delta will generate significant new revenues for our municipality,” observed Sylvia Bishop as she announced the first step in her Action Plan for Economic Development.

Each year the City of Delta will offer local students as many as 44 scholarships at a cost of up to $95,000 annually, all funded from the municipality’s forecast hotel-casino revenues of up to $3 million annually.

“In turn, that will allow us to continue delivering muchneeded services for local residents without having to increase the cost-burden on businesses, homeowners and others.”

DELTA’S FIRST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley Township and Maple Ridge all have invested considerable resources to understand and promote new investment opportunities – and so, too, will Delta if Sylvia Bishop is elected as our next Mayor.

Remarkably, the City of Delta is one of the few large municipalities in B.C. that does not have its own Economic Development Office department or corporation.

Importantly, Delta’s proposed Economic Development Office will play a lead role in delivering the city’s family-doctor recruitment efforts.

The program is yet another example of the ‘New Leadership, New Ideas’ mindset that characterizes the campaign of Sylvia Bishop and Team Delta.

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Delta and Fraser Health region have fewest proportion of family doctors in B.C. GPs per 100,000 population in B.C.’s Health Authority regions Vancouver Island Health Authority Interior Health Authority Vancouver Coastal Health Authority Northern Health Authority *** Fraser Health Authority (includes Delta)

157.1 141.2 136.8 130.3 88.3

(Sources: MSP Information Resource Manual: Fee-For-Service Payment Statistics, 2016/17, BC Stats – Sub-provincial Population Estimates, 2017, and Team Delta calculations.)

“Business people know that the services available for their employees can be essential when decisions are made as to where they should look to locate, re-locate or expand,” explained Bishop.

and that means it also is a ‘Time for Action,’ and Sylvia Bishop and Team Delta have introduced a number of innovative ideas to move our community forward.

“By increasing the number of family physicians who live and practice in our city, Delta will become even more attractive to investors and others seeking to do business with us.”

In addition to action plans for Health-Care and Economic Development, they’ve outlined an Action Plan for Affordable Housing, and an Action Plan for Ethical Politics and Government.

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Candidates speak — briefly Limited opportunities at forum due to large number seeking civic office SANDOR GYARMATI

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It was the first chance to hear from almost all the candidates running for Delta council, but their time to speak was limited. The Delta Residents’ Association hosted a forum at the North Delta Evangelical Church last Saturday morning, giving both the mayoral and council hopefuls, who number 26 in total, an opportunity to impress an audience of roughly 150. The meeting was broken into three segments with the mayoral challengers getting a brief chance to introduce themselves before answering the same six questions. Half of the council candidates then went on stage for brief introductions but answered just one random question, followed by the other half to do the same. When the mayoral candidates were asked whether they supported the proposed bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel, Jim Cessford said he supported the tunnel replacement, especially from a public safety and emergency responder perspective, while George Harvie complained, “We need a bridge and we need this fixed now.” Noting Delta is sitting on a layer of clay, Alex Megalos said he favoured expanding the existing tunnel. Moneca Kolvyn conveyed concerns and Sylvia Bishop, saying she doesn’t want “an LA-style” highway network, said she’s in support of the bridge because that’s what the people have indicated they need. Another questions asked what they would do about the smell emanating

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ment, but added people need to present the city with more such initiatives. Bruce McDonald was asked if he supported more community organizations getting grants and he said he did, noting many groups are “stressed.” When asked about preserving old growth trees, Mike Smith noted he lives at the watershed and he “absolutely” supports bylaws to preserve as much of the Delta canopy as possible. Asked about stimulating employment, Dan Copeland answered one way is to have a new crossing. Simran Walia was asked what are the top issues to be addressed and how, replying that better collaboration and synergies are required. Asked what she’d do to support the natural environment, Lori Mayhew talked about strengthening

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bus service, said he’s lived the experience and understands the gaps. Asked about the latest North Delta high-rise proposal, Darcy Green noted a strategic vision for Scott Road and consultation with residents are required. Chen Du said he was opposed to Terminal 2, while Sandeep Pandher said Delta needs better collaboration with other levels of governments on affordable housing. On the composting issue, Lois Jackson described the situation as “very fragmented, a mess” due to the lack of legislation by Metro Vancouver. Asked about what he thinks are the appropriate size of houses, Garry Shearer said he has no specific size limit in mind but homes should have no detrimental impact on surrounding neighbourhoods. The election is Oct. 20.

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More housing options are desperately needed in Delta, according to speakers at a forum in Ladner Monday night. The event, hosted by the Delta Housing Be Mine Society and Cedar Park Church, featured half a dozen presenters, all of whom shared the challenges sectors of the community face in trying to find adequate and affordable housing. From young families to adults with intellectual disabilities, certain segments of the population are being excluded from Delta due to a lack of choices or the rising cost of housing. Pastor Lee Kosa said the forum was intended to amplify the voices of those people who face challenges finding appropriate accommodation. Hans Krueger referred to the shrinking number of people in Delta between the ages of 25 and 40, calling it a “hollowing out” of the community as rising

prices have meant many young families can’t afford to live here. North Delta resident Kathleen Higgins offered a unique solution to that issue, telling the crowd how her family home has been demolished to make way for four smaller units

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on the same lot, one for Higgins and her husband and the others for the couple’s three adult children. She called for other innovative approaches, particularly given the number of aging homes on large lots in Delta. “Our project won’t be a success unless it becomes a pilot project,” Higgins said. The lack of housing options for adults with intellectual disabilities was

a concern expressed by several parents who wondered what would happen to their children when they’re no longer able to care for them. ShirleyAnn Reid, president of the Delta Housing Be Mine Society, said her 29-yearold son and others want to live on their own but can’t find suitable housing. Su Wieczorek shared how her family moved from Tsawwassen to South Surrey in search of appropriate accommodation for her daughter, which they found at the inclusive Chorus apartment complex. Semiahmoo House Society executive director Doug Tennant explained the vision for the 71-unit project, which includes 20 suites, and supports, for those with developmental disabilities and 51 units at below market rents. Forum organizers characterized the housing crisis as the most important issue in this month’s civic election.

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Lorne Pike (right) and his team about to head out in an RCMP plane to do an external investigation in 2012.

CASE CLOSED Supt. Lorne Pike, who has led investigative teams on some of the DPD’s highest profile cases, calls it a career

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e’s one of the hardest working cops you probably never knew about. For 20 years, Supt. Lorne Pike led the Delta Police Department’s investigations bureau, responsible for everything from drugs and robberies to sexual assaults and homicides. Last week he hung up his hat for the final time, retiring after more than 30 years with the local force. Before becoming a police officer, Pike served as a master corporal in Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry from 1976 to 1984 and worked security detail at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, which he calls a highlight of his life. Starting his police career Policing came calling for Pike following his distinguished military career. “A military friend asked me whether I wanted to join the Delta Police Department. We were both contemplating policing careers and I was actually focusing on RCMP,” said Pike. “I never knew Delta because I lived back east, but nevertheless I joined the reserves here in Delta at the end of 1984. I applied for a full position

and went to the academy in 1986.” Pike can still remember his first shift. “My first day on the job was Boxing Day with then Const. Lyle Beaudoin, who was my training officer. We went to a family dispute and it actually was a boxing day. We arrested this guy after a huge physical altercation.” He credits many senior officers as great influences on his career. “I wanted to become a dog man, but S/Sgt. Kerry Boyer said no way. You’re an investigator — you don’t chase after people with dogs,” Pike recalled. “I guess he saw things in me through my investigations and reports that I wasn’t seeing. I owe so much to Kerry for steering me down the right path.” He was assigned to the major crimes unit in 1999 and worked his way through the ranks, promoted to staff sergeant, inspector and finally superintendent. High-profile cases Pike has led investigative teams on some of the highest profile cases in the department’s history. One of those was the Alexa Middelaer impaired driving investigation where Pike and the team used an undercover operation to obtain a confession, the first — and the DPD believe only —

undercover operation in an impaired driving investigation in Canada. Other notable cases were the Jeffrey Sabine homicide in 2006, where his common-law wife was convicted of first-degree murder, and the murder of Delta teacher Gary Sidhu in 2002 where four firstdegree convictions were secured. But probably the biggest case, and the one most personal and satisfying to Pike, is the Laura Szendrei homicide, where a firstdegree murder conviction was secured in the death of the North Delta teenager back in 2010. “That was a brutal case. We rode a rollercoaster for sure,” Pike recalled. “Our first real lead, we thought we had it. We had a vehicle of interest, motive, weapon, everything and secured the arrest. Half an hour later he was cleared, it wasn’t him.” To say Pike and his team were devastated would be an understatement. “That was the day before the Thanksgiving long weekend. I sent everyone home. We were just deflated. We figured we had this in the bag. I went home and over those three days I asked myself how do I get these guys motivated again?” Pike said he had about 40 investigators at that time. After the long weekend he placed them all in a room and played Laura’s celebration of life CD. “There wasn’t one dry eye in the place, including mine. I told them that’s why we do what we do. This is why we are committed to solving this case. “I think this was a turning point. It was hard pill to swallow, but it became personal and re-motivated everyone. Our heart was in it and the passion to move forward and we eventually got there. The comradery to get to that point and the personal satisfaction that we found justice was pretty amazing.”

Pike said these highprofile cases take a toll on investigators as they get emotionally attached very quickly. “There is a lot of public pressure for justice and that’s understandable, but it’s not only me, it’s the team,” he said. “I had a lot of members that were passionate about what they did for a living and without that team, that buy-in, commitment and perseverance, these cases wouldn’t be successful. “There are a lot of times where you make personal sacrifices and you skip family barbecues and

Lorne Pike hides behind the mascot at a breakfast to support the United Way in 2016. police during interviews. Pike is an accredited RCMP Team Commander and serves on both the Team Commander Accreditation Board and the Team Commander Best Practices Committee. In addition, he serves on the Forensics Lab Committee and has served as co-chair of the BC Municipal Undercover Program. “Lorne has dedicated more than 30 years to the people of Delta. He’s an outstanding investigator, and under his leadership the investigative bureau has a success rate at solv-

of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces — a distinction granted to him by the Governor General of Canada. On retirement Pike said he will miss the high-profile investigations and the opportunity to employ creative investigative techniques. “I’ll miss the comradery of my co-workers. It’s bittersweet. I’m looking forward to my retirement, but I’ll miss the investigations – that’s my passion,” he said. “If I had another good 20 years I would stick around, but it’s time.

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Lorne Pike is shown with Const. Jim Ingram at the BC Law Enforcement Memorial held in Stanley Park in 2016. gatherings to be committed to the job that we do. That’s why we are so successful here in Delta – it’s not one individual, it’s a whole team of people.” Impacts on policing Pike has not only had great impacts on the DPD, but on policing in general. He helped change federal case law after testifying in the R v. Ashmore homicide trial for almost three weeks. Pike defended his interrogation strategies of a murder suspect, who ultimately confessed to his role in the crime. The new case law overturned earlier case law that limited the actions of

ing homicides that would be envied by any other North American police department,” said Chief Neil Dubord. “He’s an innovative thinker who loves nothing more than to figure out who did it. But he’s also the first to say that teamwork is what really makes the difference in solving these files. He’s leaving our investigative bureau in very good hands with a skilled team of professionals to carry on.” Pike has received a 30-year Exemplary Service Bar, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and has been awarded the Member

Around March I got that feeling. I just knew it was time. As time draws near you can’t wait for the day to come. It’s a new part of my life. It’s what I have been working so hard for these many years.” He said he plans to spend more time with family and friends, including some world travel and, of course, getting to the often forgotten honey do list that has been compiled by his wife. “There have been good moments and bad moments, but I can honestly say there was never a day that I dreaded coming to work,” he said.

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Amazon to open facility * STONE CHIP REPAIR on TFN land next year SANDOR GYARMATI

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Amazon is coming to the Tsawwassen First Nation. Representatives with the e-commerce giant were at the new Delta iPort warehouse on 41B Street last Thursday where they announced plans to open a 450,000-square-foot fulfillment centre, a facility that will create 700 jobs. Amazon already has centres in Delta and New Westminster, but this marks the first time the company will open a distribution facility on First Nation land. The facility will open next year. Glenn Somerville, director of Canadian operations for Amazon, said the company credits its growth since coming to B.C. in 2012 to an outstanding workforce. “We’re very excited to be constructing Amazon’s first Canadian fulfillment centre on First Nation land and we are committed to creating a positive economic impact and

hub in Vancouver. Delta iPort is an industrial park developed by GWL Realty Advisors on behalf of project owner, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. TFN and HOOPP signed PHOTO BY SANDOR GYARMATI Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce a 60-year lease agreement on Williams speaks at a ceremony announcing Amazon will open a ful- the nine-hectare (23.3-acre) fillment centre. parcel last year. providing great employTFN Chief ment opportunities for Bryce Williams said it’s a members of Tsawwassen promising advancement First Nation and residents that will unlock the potenof Delta and surrounding tial of TFN as a leading communities, “ he said. development partner. “Amazon’s ability to open “For our members, a new fulfillment centre TFN’s economic developemploying thousands of ment represents reconassociates and providing ciliation in action. The good-paying jobs is not investments we’ve made accomplished without the in infrastructure, and the support of a strong comindustrial and commercial munity.” projects that we’re movThe TFN fulfillment ing forward, are creating facility will be the comopportunity and contribpany’s 10th in Canada. uting to our community’s Amazon also employs long-term economic sus1,500 people at its tech tainability.”

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OPINION Taxes not an issue

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Murphy’s Law

TED MURPHY

e’re committed to keeping taxes low. The line, which was included in a press release from one of the slates contesting this month’s civic election, made me do a double take. After years of property taxes hikes outstripping the rate of inflation, I thought there’s no way Delta could possibly boast some of the lowest rates in the Lower Mainland as the release suggested. I dug around to see if I could find some sort of comparison of tax rates in Greater Vancouver and came across a chart the Vancouver Sun had put together a few years back that did indeed show Delta was lower than most. It was enough to substantiate the claim in the release, so it made it onto our website where, incidentally, we have a whack of campaign coverage (see Municipal Election page). Coincidentally, the Sun came out with an updated comparison last weekend and despite an annual average property tax increase of four per cent in recent years, Delta ranked 18th out of the 29 municipalities that stretch from Whistler to Hope. I wasn’t sure whether to laugh or cry. I have lamented in this space on several occasions that slowly but surely property taxes are taking a bigger bite out of household budgets. Even though hikes of three or four per cent aren’t large on their own, and don’t tend to get ratepayers too riled up, but stack them on top of each other and they ensure city hall gets a progressively bigger slice, presuming your wages aren’t escalating at the same rate. The sad part is it’s happening pretty much everywhere, save for some places in the Fraser Valley. Even with property taxes rising at a four per cent clip here, there were still 13 municipalities in the region that checked in with higher annual increases over the past term. The sadder part is that we have, for the most part, become immune to how this is all unfolding to the point where property taxes aren’t really much of an issue in the current campaign. Yes, candidates are pledging to keep them low, but there’s been no grand outcry to tell politicians to stretch our dollars further or to keep hikes in line with the rate of inflation. Instead, little by little we fall further behind, although if it’s any consolation, most others in the region are worse off.

Forget photos and signs, voters are after qualified candidates

s we approach the civic election, every edition of the Optimist includes lots of ads with smiling faces of candidates and now lawn signs are dotting the roadways. I know nothing about most of the candidates so what I would prefer to see is their resume that qualifies them for the job and their position on local issues so I can make an informed decision. Their gender, age or appearance are of no consequence to me as I prefer to vote for those who are experienced, qualified, have an honest track record and who feel much like me about our community. As a result, the following is a checklist of what I assume are the major issues for South Delta that I believe most people would like answers to before they vote. There are no questions that relate to North Delta because I’m not aware of the issues that concern North Delta. So make some copies and do what you can to elect the best candidates. Questions to ask those candidates running for mayor and council include: • Will you continue the policy of no new borrowing that has allowed Delta to become debt free? • Will you do whatever can be

Community Comment GREG HOOVER

done to stop the construction of a casino in South Delta? • Will you make the upgrade of Ladner Harbour a top priority? • Will you consider the limitations of South Delta’s drinking water and sanitary sewer infrastructure when reviewing new developments and require developers to pay for the entire cost of upgrading to accommodate their projects? • Will you work diligently to relocate or eliminate the stench coming from the East Ladner composting site, and if not successful after one year, start legal action on behalf of the residents of East Ladner? • Do you pledge to work with the provincial government to get the best river crossing for South Delta? On behalf of South Delta, will you promote a new bridge or a tunnel?

• Will you immediately start an update of the official city plan with community input, and when complete, abide by it? The purpose of a new city plan would be to: — Restrict operations like the East Ladner composting facility and the proposed greenhouse near Forest by the Bay from even being considered. — Restrict speculators from coming into neighbourhoods and building two or three houses on an existing lot which completely contrasts with the existing neighbourhood and raises municipal taxes for the entire neighbourhood. — Make it very difficult for speculators to obtain variances from the new city plan as has been done with the proposed casino. — To reduce the amount of time residents have to spend to review and oppose changes to their neighbourhood or community. • Will you explore the possibility and feasibility of South Delta separating from North Delta as the two communities have almost no common conditions or interests? Greg Hoover is a project manager in industrial and commercial construction who has lived with Christina in Tsawwassen for over 25 years.

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Letters

Tsaw. couple gives thanks after bike ride goes awry Editor: At this time of year, as we show gratitude, I would like to share a story. On Friday, July 27, a beautiful sunny day, my husband John and I were out for a bike ride in Tsawwassen. We were riding up the big hill on English Bluff Road. My husband suffered a cardiac arrest part way up the hill. “Almost made it to the top,” he says. We were immediately surrounded by caring, compassionate and talented people who all contributed to save his life. Dave, a stranger, now a friend, took control of the situation. He did CPR. He made the decision to give my husband breaths, which he needed. I watched as

he made that decision. We are so grateful. To the people who responded with the new BC Ambulance PulsePoint app, to assist with cardiac arrests, thank you so very much. To all the kind folks who made phone calls for me, controlled traffic, dealt with our bikes and consoled me, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I know I was a mess. The firefighters Shawn, Mike, Torin and Joel, you did a perfect job. To the two ambulances who attended and the paramedics, you guys are amazing. I do apologize for asking you to drive faster on the highway. I did not know there were five men in the back working on John.

Delta Hospital emergency staff another huge thank you. You were so attentive to John and on updating us while we were there. We so appreciate what you do. And finally, to the Royal Columbian Hospital, cath lab, ICU, HAU and cardio ward. You folks are wonderful. John is back on his bike, enjoying his early months of retirement, enjoying every moment with our adorable grandson and feeling grateful, every day. This will be the best Thanksgiving for our family. We are eternally grateful for all you wonderful people. Happy Thanksgiving one and all. John and Carol Harrison

Grieving family appeals to drivers Editor: You might have read in The Province that during July 2018 there were 18 motorcycle fatalities in B.C. Motorcycle deaths in B.C. more than doubled in the first six months of 2018 over the same period in 2017. Regardless of the cause of these accidents, we see so many vehicle drivers being impatient, speeding, changing lanes quickly, crowding other drivers, riding the bumper of the vehicle in front to force people over, running yel-

low lights, running red lights, etc. We recently watched the truck in front of us turn left on a red light. Not that long ago this grandpa witnessed someone at a stop sign with a coffee on the dash, smoking a cigarette, putting on makeup and using the cell phone. Our family is one of those grieving the loss of a loved one. These people on motorcycles are someone’s son or daughter, someone’s grandchild, someone’s father, mother, son or daughter, sister,

brother, cousin, niece, nephew, friend, partner… the list goes on. We plead with everyone to please share the road, slow down, don’t run yellow or red lights and respect the fact motorcyclists have a lot less protection around them. We also plead with motorcyclists to ride safely and responsibly. We can’t stress how much the support from everyone means to each family grieving for their loved one. B. & T. Pengelly

Politicians are the decision makers

Editor: The election is on, the pamphlets are out and I’m quite surprised to see the protection of Burns Bog as one of the achievements of a mayoral candidate who has never been on Delta council. In my 40-plus years of living in Delta, I’m well aware that a citizens’ group laboured long and hard to raise awareness of the issue and to eventually succeed in getting Delta council to support its

efforts. The job of a chief administrative officer is to do what administration does — the grunt work. The same goes for getting grants from senior levels of government. Council makes the decision and administration fills out the forms. Council members achieve or fail. They get the praise and the flak, not administrators. Of the mayoral candidates, only one has council

experience. Of the others, two are high-profile ex-civic employees. One has two existing council members on his team. The other had a team of five men and one woman, all rookies, until at a late date in an unseemly move the retiring mayor suddenly joined the slate. I guess now that we’re a city we have to get slick. It’s all about marketing. And marketing is name brand recognition. MJ Stickney

It’s time for new blood on Delta council

Editor: The upcoming civic election would be a good time to get some new and younger blood on Delta council. It’s time for a change. I feel the old guard has become complacent like taking a trip to the

Netherlands, only to find out we should be named the City of Delta. What about the trip to Ottawa to see about the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel? Wouldn’t a meeting with our MP be a lot cheaper? I think if the old guard

is voted back in they will most likely have to plan a trip to Las Vegas to see how they handle having a casino in their city. Please turn the old guard out to pasture. There is still a lot of volunteer work they can do. Max Scabar

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Opinion

Local News Matters is more than just a slogan

With a provincial election arriving on Oct. 20, local residents look to the Delta Optimist to get informed on the issues and the campaign. When community groups want to raise awareness about their upcoming events, they turn to the Optimist for that too. When residents are

angry about an injustice they see in our community, one of the first places they turn is the Optimist to inform the public. When anyone wants to catch up on what’s going on locally, yup, it’s the same community newspaper that is their go-to source. The Optimist has been in your community since

1922 — documenting local history and entertaining you. We say all this because this week is National Newspaper Week. The theme this year is Local News Matters and it’s not just a slogan — it’s a way of life for everyone here at the Optimist, which was named best paper in its class by the Canadian Community Newspapers Association this year. Readers tell us every day that local news matters. You tell us that you read stories in the Optimist that

you can’t find anywhere else. You tell us by asking us to cover an issue or an event because these things matter to the community. Our community is growing every year, but the more our city grows, the smaller and more lost people can feel in it. The Optimist is an important part of connecting Delta residents to their neighbours. We do this by covering the issues that matter to you, from news to community to entertainment to opinion to sports. We

do this by offering a web platform in which groups can post their events so other people can find out what’s going on around the corner. We also make it easy to find the information you are looking for, whether it’s on your desktop, tablet, phone or, of course, having the paper hand-delivered to your doorstep for free. Even when you’re out of town, you’re able to access all the news on our website. We know modern life is busy. We know you only

have so much time to be involved in your community. That’s why reading the Optimist every day online, or weekly at your doorstep, is an easy way to find the local information that matters to you. During National Newspaper Week, we’re asking readers to show their support for the Canadian newspaper industry. Let’s send a message that newspapers matter. Now more than ever. Pledge your support at www.newspapersmatter.ca.

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MAYOR On October 20, vote George Harvie to keep taxes low Achieving for Delta is the only team with a plan to keep Delta debt-free It’s a major concern I’m hearing daily: people love living in Delta, but they’re feeling the pinch of rising taxes, and they’re not sure if a future for their family here is possible. It’s incredibly stressful – and I’m concerned that on October 20, after 19 years of low taxes, Delta could lose its way as a ﬁnancially responsible city, and it’s these young families and seniors who are going to feel it the most. That’s exactly who Achieving for Delta is working to protect – and it’s why we’re committed to keeping taxes low by setting a

fiscal plan and sticking to it to keep Delta debt-free. My record in standing up for taxpayers is well known. As your City Manager for 17 years, I worked closely with Mayor Lois Jackson to establish a debt management policy. Since then, Delta has paid down nearly $60 million in debt to eliminate it entirely in 2018. I’m the only candidate for mayor in this race with a record of proven financial management in Delta, and it’s this experience that will allow me to fight for and protect our taxpayers from day one.

Our four-year plan will ensure that we aren’t borrowing to pay for our promises – because every dollar spent on interest payments is a dollar taken away from improving our community services and keeping Delta safe. We can’t afford that. We need to invest every cent of taxpayer money back into our community and services. On October 20, I’m asking for your support in keeping taxes low and Delta debt-free. It’s what we owe to our young families, seniors, and future generations. Ready to work for you,

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Investing in the future of our youth

Delta needs to find a way to provide more fields for our youth and user groups. As a retired Delta Police officer, I know firsthand how important it is to encourage our youth to participate in sport, but we must be able to meet the demand. Currently our fields are overwhelmed with as many as four or five teams sharing the field at one time. By partnering with the Delta School Board, we will be able to find a fiscally responsible way to fund this effort and provide more fields and resources to our youth. George Harvie our Mayoral candidate brings with him experience in this area and has ideas in which we can work together to achieve this goal.

Harvie says claims against him are ‘baseless and shameful’

Former CAO contends opponents are playing ‘nasty politics’ IAN JACQUES

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Achieving for Delta mayoral candidate George Harvie says any suggestions he handled the Enviro-Smart Organics file inappropriately while he was Delta’s CAO are simply false. Calling it a baseless and shameful attack on his character by his political opponents, Harvie held a press conference on the steps of city hall last Thursday morning to provide more evidence that he received full direction from Delta council in dealing with the issue. “The complete lack of action on the part of Metro Vancouver in stopping the odours from emanating from the Enviro-Smart site is completely unacceptable,” said Harvie. “Equally unacceptable is playing nasty politics with an issue that has impacted East Ladner residents for far too long. I take great exception to rival mayor and council candidates Sylvia Bishop, Jim Cessford, Robert Campbell, Bruce McDonald, and Jeannie Kanakos continuing a baseless and shameful attack on my character and record of public service for the citizens of

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Mayoral candidate George Harvie speaks at a press conference outside city hall. Delta. “My opponents working together have now sunk to an all-time low moving instead from the issues of the day that affect the community of Delta to a personal attack on my character, dignity and leadership. I will not take this assault any longer.” Harvie pointed to the detailed package of minutes and links to videos he provided to council in late August as evidence that refutes council members saying he acted without their direction, advocated for the benefit of EnviroSmart, opposed any public consultation and delayed Metro Vancouver issuing an air quality permit. “More than 37 reports and minutes are on the City of Delta website

regarding Enviro-Smart Organics. It is inexcusable, unbelievable and disingenuous to Delta staff for council members to say they did not know what staff was doing on this file,” said Harvie. “The over 37 reports illustrate that Delta council was fully briefed and completely involved in ensuring Delta’s concerns were met.” Harvie also said the allegation from Metro Vancouver staff that he said “just grant them everything” is absolutely false. Harvie cited a letter, penned Sept. 26 by Brian French, a land resource consultant who was at the March 2013 meeting, as further proof. “You spoke strongly against any GVRD attempt

to regulate odours from agricultural operations in Delta. You did not, in my recollection, speak specifically regarding the EnviroSmart operation,” wrote French. “I believe you advocated at the meeting for the agricultural and industrial businesses in Delta effectively and within the bounds of your municipal responsibilities.” Harvie said the allegation that he delayed an air quality permit for EnviroSmart Organics is also categorically false. “I would ask everyone to watch videos of the Oct. 2, 2017 and Nov. 6, 2017 council meetings. Both Delta staff and Metro staff are recorded in the video stating from a question from council the delay in working on an air emissions permit for EnviroSmart Organics was due to a lack of complaints and Metro staff resources being assigned to Harvest Power problems in Richmond,” said Harvie. “In their actions over the past few weeks the main mayor and council candidates have demonstrated dishonest, vindictive behaviour and, quite frankly with this evidence in hand, their credibility must be called into question.”

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The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week:

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ALICIA GUICHON FOR COUNCIL

We must keep farming viable in Delta

Growing up in a ﬁfth-generation farming family has kept agriculture close to my heart and is something I will ﬁght to protect. Delta is home to some of British Columbia’s most productive farmland, but over the last 10 years the province/ federal government has allowed over 1000 acres of that land to disappear. Now, more than ever, Delta Council needs a strong voice from the farming community. Over 50% of Delta’s land base is zoned Agricultural and I will advocate to keep it that way. I am committed to keeping farming viable in Delta for future generations. I appreciate your support on October 20th

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• Sept. 23, 5:58 p.m., 400-block of 55th Avenue: Complainant reported a vehicle car alarm intermittently going off. Police contacted the owner who advised he would attend the residence and deal with the alarm. Police advised complainant to call back if the owner did not fix the alarm issue within two hours. • Sept. 27, 10:34 a.m., 16th Avenue: Police observed a vehicle with severe front end damage. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was suspected of impaired driving. Multiple witnesses and complainants reported the motorist’s driving behaviour and collisions with three motor vehicles and city property. • Sept. 28, 2:48 p.m., 4th Avenue: Complainant contacted police about the actions of his neighbour. He suspected the neigh-

bour entered his property to trim a hedge that straddles the property line. Neighbour advised the top of the hedge was trimmed via a ladder and that he did not venture on the complainant’s property. Police advised both parties to mutually respect each other’s property.

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• Sept. 24, 8:14 a.m., 7000-block of Highway 17: An officer was conducting routine enforcement on Highway 17 when an SUV passed travelling at a high rate of speed. The driver continued to accelerate and passed several more vehicles. Radar indicated the vehicle was travelling at 147 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. Traffic stop initiated just north of Highway 99. The driver was issued a violation ticket for excessive speeding and the vehicle was impounded. • Sept. 24, 1:23 p.m., 7100-block of Progress Way: Complainant reported her truck was broken into. There was no damage, however, the complainant noticed her front driver side lug nuts were loosened. It is unknown if truck was locked. Several items stolen with an

approximate value of $950. • Sept. 25, 10:16 a.m., 4800-block of 48th Avenue: Complainant called police reporting a dog had been left in a vehicle that was in the direct sun. On arrival police verified windows of the vehicle were open and the dog did not appear to be panting or in distress. Attempts to contact the owners were unsuccessful. Canvass of nearby residences didn’t turn up owner of vehicle. Due to dog not being in distress and mild temperature, police left the scene. Shortly thereafter, police returned to check on the dog but the vehicle was no longer on scene. • Sept. 25, 6:06 p.m., 6400-block of Holly Park Drive: It was reported that multiple vehicles were failing to comply with the stop sign at 64th Street and Holly Park Drive. Police ooficer contacted the complainant, who stated that from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m., multiple vehicles drove through the intersection without stopping. The complainant was informed by police the information would be forwarded to the department’s traffic section as well as the patrol

support team`s traffic members to enforce driving infractions. • Sept. 26, 7:31 p.m.: Complainant called police regarding a CRA scam he had been involved in. He advised that several numbers called him and left voicemail messages advising they were working for the Canada Revenue Agency and that he was involved in tax evasion and owed $2,996. Phone numbers were spoofed and included the nonemergency Delta police phone number. The victim was advised to stay on the line while he went to purchase ITunes gift cards and provided the serial numbers over the phone (approximate value was $3,000). The victim was educated on CRA scams. • Sept. 27, 8:06 a.m.: Complainant called police reporting a male she met on Tinder had requested she send him $3,000 to buy a plane ticket to return home from Malaysia. She advised that she and the male have never met but conversed via social media. The complainant did not send him any money but found the request to be rather suspicious.

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Police officer is back on job amid Pet drug prescription investigation Week of the

A Delta police officer accused of a string of drug prescription forgeries is back on the job. In February of 2016, Const. Geoffrey Young saw two criminal charges pressed against him in connection to forgery of prescription pain medication after a Surrey RCMP investigation. The alleged offence that first brought him under the microscope occurred in November of 2015. At the time he was on administrative duties following a return to work after medical leave. He’s been a member of the Delta Police Department since 2009. In June of this year, the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner issued a Notice of Review on the Record. The notice provides a backgrounder

that notes the criminal charges against Young were concluded in May 2016 by way of an adult alternative measures agreement. The document explained that Young received a prescription from Peace Arch Hospital for Hydromorphone and he went to a Safeway pharmacy to have it filled. When the pharmacist sought verification that the prescription was for 60 tablets, the hospital said it was only for six. Young left the pharmacy when told the prescription was being verified. RCMP attended the hospital later that day to begin a prescription fraud investigation and noted Young had returned there seeking a new prescription, claiming the original had been lost. Young denied he had gone to any pharmacy trying to fill a prescription,

but video footage from the Safeway proved otherwise. Following the conclusion of criminal proceedings, a Delta police officer was assigned to conduct an investigation and Delta police Chief Neil Dubord delegated a chief constable from West Vancouver police as the discipline authority in the matter. A couple of months later, the Delta police investigation found there were other instances in 2015 where Young had altered prescriptions and also lied to police. The West Vancouver officer this year determined the “11 allegations of misconduct by Constable Young were substantiated” despite Young denying them at a discipline proceeding in December of 2017. Due to Young’s actions being the result of an addiction to pain medica-

tion originally perscribed to him, the proposed disciplinary measures included a written reprimand and participation in a treatment program as well as a four-day suspension for lying to police. Police Complaint Commissioner Stan Lowe determined a review was necessary in the public interest. Lowe also disagreed with the findings of the officer assigned as the discipline authority, calling the proposed discipline inappropriate or inadequate. A Supreme Court judge was assigned as adjudicator in the proceeding. Delta police spokesperson Cris Leykauf told the Optimist that Young returned to full operational duties in late May 2018. Leykauf said because the review is ongoing, the department can say very little at this time.

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A senior Delta police officer has been suspended and is currently the subject of a Police Act investigation. The department is not releasing the name of the officer, but CTV News has reported the officer in question is Insp. Varun Naidu, a 25-year veteran of the DPD who ran the

department’s emergency response team and in April was awarded the Police Officer Commission from the Lieutenant Governor. Naidu was taken off the job in late August as the Saanich Police Department investigates. The complaint involves Naidu’s interactions with a young woman interested in policing in the province and whether any of those interactions were in viola-

tion of the Police Act. DPD public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf said this is not a criminal investigation and does not involve any employees from the department. “Another police agency is leading this investigation to ensure it is fair and impartial,” said Leykauf. “That agency has assigned a discipline authority who is in charge of the investigation. The Office

of Public Complaints Commission has oversight of this investigation. Pending completion of the investigation, the officer has been suspended. This decision was made by the external discipline authority. “Delta police cannot comment further on this matter as the investigation is ongoing and being led by another police department.”

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Gardening series to get ecological

With another gardening season winding down, fall is the perfect time to hone your skills in preparation for next spring. This fall, Earthwise Society is running a new educational series for adults, Ecological Gardening 101, that will teach you how to create a thriving, sustainable landscape in a series of six hands-on workshops. Ecological gardening can have a profound impact on both the environment and an individual’s health. Rather than interfering with nature’s design by introducing harmful chemicals, it allows us to work with the natural elements to create something beautiful, while ultimately contributing to a healthier ecosystem. The course is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about organic land care techniques. The series costs $200 and includes both classroom instruction and hands-on experience in the Earthwise Garden. A certificate is awarded upon completion. The program was

designed to provide training to those who are interested in volunteering at Earthwise and is free for volunteers who commit 40 hours a year. The series will begin with an Introduction to the Earthwise Garden. Participants will tour the garden, identify plants and learn about garden ecosystems. The focus of this session will be on working with nature rather than against it to create a beautiful landscape. The next workshop will be all about pollinator gardens. Learn about the important role of pollinators in our gardens and how to select plants that will attract pollinators. Other workshops will focus on gardening for climate change, heirloom gardens, native plants and the creation of year-round garden habitats. Ecological Gardening 101 runs twice weekly from Oct. 11 to 29. For more information or to register, or to inquire about volunteering, call 604-946-9828 or email education@earthwisesociety.bc.ca.

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Tired of commuting through the tunnel? Why not work for a local Delta Financial Planner? We are a well-established fun office that needs an Assistant to support the Advisor in the administration of all Investment and Insurance related business. As the Full-Time Executive Admin Assistant, you will: • Prepare/maintain client files for meetings • Process and monitor client trades • Maintain/manage client database & run reports • Schedule and coordinate appointments with clients • Support review of client’s portfolios to identify client needs • Be proficient with Microsoft Office/computers • Have experience with Maximizer CRM (an asset) • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills • Have strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task • Have related office experience or completed an Office Admin course (Financial Industry experience and Post-Secondary an asset) For further details, go to www.greenfeldfinancial.com Send resumes to Karen@greenfeldfinancial.com

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Please note that the City of Delta intends to provide exemption from property taxes for a period of one year (2019 taxation year) for the properties listed below. Estimated municipal taxes are shown for the year 2019 and for the following two years as required by Section 227 of the Community Charter.

Delta Permissive Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 7796, 2018. Estimated Municipal Taxes Organization Name

Address

828 Hurricane Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets

1720 56 Street

Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC (Errol Wintemute)

2020 $

2021 $

400

4727 Arthur Drive

21,950

22,400

22,800 14,500

Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC (Hillside)

11339 84 Avenue

13,950

14,200

Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC (Winskill)

5575 9 Avenue

2,250

2,300

British Columbia Guide Dog Services

7061 Ladner Trunk Road

3,500

3,600

3,700

British Columbia Waterfowl Society

5191 Robertson Road

47,800

48,800

49,800

British Columbia Waterfowl Society

Waterfowl Habitats

18,050

18,400

18,800

Columbus Charities Association (Columbus Lodge)

8850 118A Street

7,600

7,800

8,000

Delta Branch No. 61 of The Royal Canadian Legion

4896 Delta Street

7,500

7,700

7,900

Delta Chamber of Commerce

6201 60 Avenue

8,500

8,700

8,900

Delta Community Living Society

3800 72 Street

16,650

17,000

17,300

Delta Community Living Society

3810 72 Street

Delta Community Living Society

4909 & 4917 Delta Street

7,100

7,200

7,300

18,500

18,900

19,300

2,000

900

Delta Community Music School

4705 Arthur Drive

Delta Fire and Emergency Services (Training Facility)

4990 104 Street

Delta Gymnastics Society

4680 Clarence Taylor Crescent

31,500

32,100

32,700 23,300

Delta Hospice Society

1521 56 Street

22,400

22,800

Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society

4816 Delta Street

7,400

7,500

7,700

Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society

4824 Delta Street

10,050

10,300

10,500

Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society

4830 Delta Street

Delta Lodge #21, Independent Order of Odd Fellows

5425 Ladner Trunk Road

Delta Rockhound, Gem and Mineral Club

1720 56 Street

Delta Thistle Curling Club

11415 84 Avenue

9,150

9,300

9,500

23,600

24,100

24,600

300

3,300

3,400

3,500

Deltassist Family and Community Services Society

9067 120 Street

38,850

39,600

40,400

KinVillage Association

5430 10 Avenue

16,850

17,200

17,500

Kirkland House Foundation

4140 Arthur Drive

2,350

2,400

Ladner Fishermen’s Co-operative Association

4467 Savoy Street

2,150

2,200

Ladner Fishermen’s Co-operative Association

4473 Savoy Street

2,150

2,200

Ladner Fishermen’s Co-operative Association

4481 Savoy Street

7,150

7,300

7,400 30,300

Ladner Lawn Bowling Club

5128 47 Avenue

29,150

29,700

Ladner Tennis Club

5151 56 Street

1,100

Lighthouse Harbour Ministries

9551 Gunderson Road

6,250

6,400

6,500 17,400

McKee Athletic Association (East Delta Hall)

10379 Ladner Trunk Road

16,800

17,100

Navy League of Canada

Annacis Channel

6,000

6,100

6,200

North Delta Community Police Station

11910 80 Avenue

5,000

5,100

5,200

North Delta Potters Guild

11415 84 Avenue

1,450

1,500

Reach Child and Youth Development Society (Delta Early Years Centre)

11415 84 Avenue

1,450

1,500

Reach Child and Youth Development Society (Developmental Preschool North)

10921 82 Avenue

1,850

1,900

Reach Child and Youth Development Society (Lois E. Jackson Kinsmen Centre for Children)

5050 47 Avenue

34,900

35,600

36,300

Sources Community Resources Society

4807 Georgia Street

4,650

4,700

4,800

Sources Community Resources Society

4812 Georgia Street

3,550

3,600

3,700

Sources Community Resources Society (Chestnut House)

4576 55B Street

2,200

South Delta Artists Guild

1710 56 Street

2,050

2,100

South Delta Library

1321A 56 Street

11,400

11,600

11,800

South Delta Little House Society

5061 12 Avenue

9,750

9,900

10,100

South Delta United Soccer Club

5755 Mountain View Boulevard

1,500

St. David’s House Society

1117 51A Street

7,550

7,700

7,900

Sunshine Hills Parent Participation Preschool

6750 Carncross Crescent

Sunshine Hills Tennis Club Society

11195 Bond Boulevard

The Centre for Child Development of the Lower Mainland (Lookout Preschool)

11405 84 Avenue

The Delta Potters Association

1720 56 Street

The Nature Trust of British Columbia

Harlock Island

The Nature Trust of British Columbia

Riparian Habitat Area

2,900

3,000

3,100

23,800

24,300

24,800

2,300

950

1,000

250

300

8,200

8,400

8,600

The Sidekick Players Club

1172 56 Street

2,500

2,600

2,700

Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club

1057 56 Street

26,800

27,300

27,800

11,200

11,400

11,600

9,450

9,600

9,800

700

Tsawwassen Tennis Club

286 English Bluff Road

Tunnel Town Curling Club

1720 56 Street

Watershed Artworks Society

11415 84 Avenue

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The mystery of gratitude

A Warm and Joyful welcome to...

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Welcomes You Come worship with us Sunday, October 7, at 10:30 a.m..

It was very good! Home of the South Delta Food Bank & Creation Station Daycare

SundayService Service at Sunday at10:00 10:00am am + Nursery & Children Services + Nursery & Children Services Sr. Pastor: Danny Stebeck

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we are given, in our lifetimes, each day, in every moment. Martin Rinkart was a pastor in Saxony, Germany in the 1600s. Much of his

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ministry was during the horrors of the Thirty Years War. Refugees from the war flocked into his town; the overcrowding resulted in famine and plague. Incredibly, at times he conducted burial services for 40 or more people a day. Rinkart also was a musician. He is the author of the Thanksgiving hymn, popular to this day, “Now Thank We All Our God.” It is a joyful hymn of gratitude despite his circumstances. He was “blessed” to be thankful. May you be so blessed. Happy Thanksgiving!

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A Japanese Zen Buddhist priest recounts his experience of walking along a river, feeling the wind blow on his face and the warmth and brightness of the sun. He realized in the moment the gift that this was, completely free and for him to enjoy. Spontaneously, without thinking, his hands came together and he made a Buddhist ritual bow, normally done in the temple. Gratitude possessed him. Gratitude, thankfulness, what we express this weekend across Canada, is a gift and a mystery. It comes from awareness of what

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

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Sunday 8:00 am - Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) 10:00 am - Multigenerational Service with Communion

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Sunday 10:30 service

5575 6th Avenue Tsawwassen, BC (56th St. at 6th Ave.) Tel: 604-943-3432

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“All are warmly welcomed to worship with us as we Celebrate God’s Grace.” For summer youth activities, please visit our website.

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Around Town Dancers back for Delta Cup

The Lower Mainland’s most exciting ballroom dance competition is returning to Tsawwassen. The two-day Delta Cup, set for Oct. 6 and 7 at KinVillage Community Centre, promises some of the best ballroom dancers in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest.

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All-Canadian season for Sidekick

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Superheroes will be featured in the ninth annual Delta Gymnastics Sport Showdown. Corporate, family, sports or other groups that want to strengthen their relationships can take part in the fun event on Saturday, Oct. 27. Teams of eight to 12 people of any age or ability level participate in gymnastics-based activities. The theme of this year’s edition is all about being a superhero.

A new murder mystery by Ottawa playwright John Muggleton helps kick-off the 22nd season for the Sidekick Players Club next week at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Burn will be the opening production of a season of all-Canadian works for the local theatre company. In Burn, famous writer Tara Walters disappeared five years ago without a trace. Now her husband Robert has discovered a trove of her unpublished material, which he hopes revives his missing wife’s fame. His friends David, a money hungry publisher, and Samira, a sharp lawyer, are suspicious of Robert’s motives. Meanwhile, Paul, another close friend and writer, has died. At the start of the play, Paul’s mysterious daughter Eve is about to arrive and threatens to uncover a tangle of ugly secrets, which the friends have kept hidden for years. Burn is currently having successful runs in Ontario and New Brunswick. Sidekick’s production will be its Western Canada debut. “For this production, we have secured a truly outstanding cast of talented performers who are committed to creating a professional quality experience for the South Delta

Rec centre to get spooky

Ladner author’s stars aren’t your typical characters

It’s time to get frightened

Halloween arrives a week early in Ladner as Family Fright Fest takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The annual event will feature trick or treating, face painting, crafts, games, hay rides, a haunted house and much more. Activities take place in and around the precinct that houses the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre.

Superheroes in Showdown

Spooky Sunday will be held at the South Delta Recreation Centre on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kids are encouraged to wear a costume for an afternoon of fun, family-friendly activities, including roaming rascals, haunted halls, photo booth, crafts, games and a Halloween skate. Drop-in rates apply.

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

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Ladner author Darren Groth is smiling a bit more these days. His sixth novel, Munro vs. the Coyote, was recently nominated for the Amy Mathers Teen Book Award in the Canadian Children’s Book Centre 2018 Book Awards, while his seventh novel, Infinite Blue, written with his younger brother Simon, has just been released. Simon will be coming to South Delta later this month for the launch and other promo events, including the Whistler Writers’ Festival.

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The Sidekick Players Club opens its season with Burn at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre next week. The cast includes (from left) Emma Young, Marci Chimich, Mark East and Jeff Pannell. audience,” said director Patrick Truelove, adding the show features original music by local composer Quincy Chimich. “This isn’t you classic murder mystery. There are layers of pretense and secrecy that the audience has to uncover, so it’s going to be quite an interesting journey.” The cast includes Emma Young as Eve, Marci Chimich as Samira, Mark East as Robert and Jeff

Born and raised in Australia, Groth moved to Ladner with his wife and children in 2007. He said the award nomination is a great thrill to get recognition on the Canadian literary scene. “My son is on the autism spectrum and characters with intellectual disability have populated my books,” he said. “This book actually spotlights characters with intellectual disability and is set in my original home town. “There is a Canadian lad who is experiencing some real troubles at home and goes on a student exchange to Australia to try and get himself back

Pannell as David. This is Young’s first production with Sidekick. She said she is thrilled to be working with the company. “I just really liked the complexity of the character,” she said. “At first she comes across as a very innocent little thing, who just wants to know more about her father, but then she unravels more and more and as the play progresses, you can see that

she knows more than she leads on. You never really know what she knows. I like playing that contrast of character.” Pannell has been with Sidekick for a few years now. The Ladner actor just finished the Wild Guys, the final show of Sidekick’s 2017/18 season. “Pat was working backstage on that production, so we got to talking and he needed another actor for this one, so I read it over

As well as with the support of the Whistler his parents. He volWriters’ unteers in an assisted Festival and living facility. They a couple of are really the stars school presenof the book, so it’s tations, the two very much characters will officially that are not featured launch the in fiction typically book at Book and certainly not in Warehouse on young-adult fiction, Darren Groth Main Street in which is the category Vancouver on Oct. 10. for this.” On Saturday, Oct. 20, Groth said he plans they will be doing signto go to Toronto for the ings at Albany Books in awards ceremony. Tsawwassen from 10:30 to “It’s a pretty big deal 11:30 a.m. and from 12 to 1 and a great chance to netp.m. at Black Bond Books work and such. I’m very proud of this nomination.” in Ladner. “It will be terrific to have Infinite Blue is the first Simon over here for this effort for Groth and his and tour around with me brother Simon.

and jumped in,” Pannell said. “It’s been a lot of fun. It’s great working with some different people.” Burn runs from Oct. 11 to Oct. 27 with shows Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. There will also be 2 p.m. matinees on Oct. 14 and 21. Tickets can be bought in advance by calling 604288-2415. The Tsawwassen Arts Centre is located at 117256th St.

and pretend to be famous for a while,” Groth said with a laugh. “There is no shortage of love triangles in young adult fiction, but this is a love triangle between a girl, a boy and the water. Water plays a huge role in the story.” Groth said they had a blast collaborating on the book and they have ideas for future projects. “He’s such a brilliant writer. It’s really special to be able to have done this together. Our other brother Sean is also a writer and he lives in England. We are trying to come up with a way for all three of us to work on a project together, so that’s quite exciting.”

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The Dioptiks Photography Collective displayed hundreds of images it received in its annual Ladner is Awesome photo contest during an opening reception at Stir Coffee House in Ladner Village last Saturday night. The images, which were submitted through Instagram, will be on view at Stir for the next few months.

Mingling at the Mills in support of Reach PHOTO BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

Supporters of the Reach Child and Youth Development Society enjoys themselves during Mingler at the Mills, a fundraiser last Saturday night. Hosted by Tsawwassen Mills and Milestones, the event featured appetizers, micro-brews, fine spirits and the jazz sounds of Gabriel Mark Hasselbach.

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Lifestyles

Pigat returning to Genesis with Cousin Harley band

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An evening of country blues and classic honky tonk is coming to Genesis Theatre. Paul Pigat was last seen at the Ladner theatre with Jim Byrnes in 2017, but he has also shared the stage and lent his guitar mastery to many fine musicians over the years. For his return engagement on Saturday, Oct. 13 with Cousin Harley, Pigat and his band will bring a mix of top-notch roots music, from introspective country blues to classic honky tonk to rockabilly rippers, all in the old tradition. Known as the “Motorhead of Rockabilly” in Europe, Pigat is a versatile musician who is influenced by a wide-range of music, and performs in several bands to capture the essence of each genre. His band called Cousin Harley doubles as Pigat’s onstage alter ego, which is used to describe the wild persona he embodies during live performances. “Being a well-rounded guitar player also means that you can sit in on almost any kind of gig,” Pigat said in an interview with Guitar Player

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An evening of country blues and classic honky tonk is coming to Genesis Theatre in Ladner next weekend as Paul Pigat and his band Cousin Harley come to town. magazine. “Up until a few years ago I had a jazz trio, a rock band, a cowpunk band, and all sorts of other things. If I had a chance to play everything I like, I’d be playing in 50 different bands.” Pigat started playing the guitar at 11 years of age and was gigging steadily in Toronto by the time he was 12. Through a lifetime dedication to live performance, recording and study, he has developed into a superb guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. Cousin Harley is considered to be Canada’s premier rockabilly and

roots band and has a hard-earned reputation for delivering everything from blistering rockabilly to foot stomping vintage country and western swing. He released Cousin Harley’s second album, Jukin’, to critical acclaim in 2002, followed by Hillbilly Madness in 2006. It’s A Sin was released early in 2010 in conjunction with an innovative animated video project. General admission tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show in Ladner are $20. Purchase online at: http:// connect37.deltasd.bc.ca or call 604-940-5550.

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The health and threats to the Fraser River estuary will be the topic of discussion at an upcoming presentation at Cedar Park Church in Ladner. Set for Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. on, the presentation will be led by Eric Balke, a South Delta Secondary grad who is now the coordinator of the BC South Coast Conservation Land Management Program. Balke’s presentation will focus on rising sea levels in the Fraser River estuary, and his research into ways we can protect it against both present and future threats. Balke manages a portfolio of conservation lands that are managed/ owned by the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, Ducks Unlimited Canada, The Nature Trust of BC and Canadian Wildlife Service. The goal of the program

Restoration MSc program in 2017. For his masters research he collaborated on the Sturgeon Bank Marsh Recession Project to determine the cause of marsh recession along SUBMITTED PHOTO the Fraser River delta. Eric Balke, a South Delta Secondary He completed grad who is now the coordinator of the BC South Coast Conservation Land his BSc in Management Program, will be giving biology at UBC in 2012 a talk about the threats to the Fraser River estuary next week at Cedar Park after completing several Church. co-op work terms that is to use a collaborative had him living in a tent in approach to maximize the Aldergrove Regional Park values and utility of these and a beach palace in lands for the conservation of fish and wildlife habitat, Saudi Arabia. The event is co-sponincluding species and ecosored by the Creation Care systems at risk. He is an ecologist with a Committee at the church along with other local diverse multidisciplinary organizations. background. Everyone is welcome to He graduated from attend. the BCIT|SFU Ecological

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As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the Delta Fire Department encourages residents to “Look. Listen. Learn.” What does that mean? Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice. The Delta Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere™,” which works to educate the public about basic but essential ways to quickly and safely escape a home fire. Delta firefighters will be delivering this education material to all Delta students in grades K-4 throughout the month of October. NFPA statistics show that the number of home fires has been steadily declining over the past few decades. However, the death rate per 1000 home fires reported to fire departments was 10 percent higher in 2016 than in 1980. Although people feel safest in their home, it is also the place people are at greatest risk to fire, with four out of five fire deaths occurring at home. That over-confidence contributes to a complacency toward home escape planning and practice. Deputy Chief David Wood says this year’s “Look. Listen. Learn.” campaign highlights three steps people can take to help quickly and safely escape a fire: • Look for places fire could start. • Listen for the sound of the smoke alarm. • Learn 2 ways out of every room. While NFPA and the Delta Fire Department are focusing on home fires, these fire safety messages apply to virtually anywhere. “Situational awareness is a skill people need to use wherever they go,” said Chief Wood. “No matter where you are, look for available exits. If the alarm system sounds, take it seriously and exit the building immediately.” For more information about Fire Prevention Week and home escape planning, visit www.firepreventionweek.org.

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Theme urges people to be aware because fire happens anywhere Fire Prevention Week features three simple calls-to-action The latest statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show that if you have a reported fire in your home, you are more likely to die today than you were a few decades ago. This startling statistic is behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme: “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware — fire can happen anywhere.”

Lorraine Carli, National Fire Protection Association vice president of outreach and advocacy. “Paying attention to your surroundings, looking for available exits in the event of a fire or other emergency, and taking the smoke alarm seriously if it sounds can make a potentially life-saving difference in a fire or other emergency situation.”

in 1980. “While we’ve made significant progress in preventing home fires from happening, these statistics show that there’s still much more work to do when it comes to teaching people how to protect themselves in the event of one, and why advance planning is so critically important,” said Carli. This year’s theme works

to promote the campaign in their communities and reaches out to the public directly to encourage everyone to take action to be safe. Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of Oct. 9 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on Oct. 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage.

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Fire Prevention Week takes place Oct. 7 to 13. Through three simple calls-to-action, this year’s theme identifies basic but essential ways people can reduce their risk to fire and be prepared in the event of one: LOOK Look for places fire could start. Take a good look around your home. Identify potential fire hazards and take care of them. LISTEN Listen for the sound of the smoke alarm. You could have only minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Go to your outside meeting place, which should be a safe distance from the home and where everyone should know to meet. LEARN Learn two ways out of every room and make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily and are free of clutter. “People take safety for granted and are not aware of the risk of fire,” said

This year’s Fire Prevention Week messages apply to virtually all locations. However, the association continues to focus on home fire safety as the majority of fire deaths occur at home each year. In fact, the fire death rate (per 1,000 home fires reported to the fire department) was 10 per cent higher in 2016 than

to remind the public that fires can and do still happen — at home as well as other locations — and that there are basic but vitally important steps people can take to remain safe. As the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years, the association works with local fire departments throughout North America

This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres of land. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire, while firefighters provide lifesaving public education.

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Fire Prevention Week

Install a smoke alarm on every level of the home

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

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ing area and on every level of the home, including the basement. For maximum protection, consider installing a smoke alarm outside every bedroom. Ensure everyone sleeping in your home can hear the sound of the smoke alarm, even when the bedroom doors are closed. If anyone is hearing impaired, install special smoke alarms that will alert them. Since smoke rises, install smoke alarms high on a wall or on the ceiling. Take time to read manufacturer’s instructions carefully and follow them exactly. Do not install an alarm near a window, door or air register where drafts could prevent smoke reaching the alarm. It is very important to test and clean all smoke alarms regularly: • Press the test button once a month to make sure the alarm works. • Vacuum your smoke alarms twice a year to remove any dust or dirt

from the sensing chamber. • Change the battery at least once a year in battery-operated smoke alarms. • Never borrow the smoke alarm’s battery for use in another device. Smoke alarms give your family a warning, but it is your responsibility to get yourself and your family out of your home safely. Follow these steps to be prepared for a fire emergency: Ensure everyone knows what the smoke alarm sounds like. Plan your escape routes. Know at least two ways out of every room and choose a meeting place outside your home where your family can gather. Practice your home escape plan at least twice a year. When a smoke alarm sounds, leave right away. Go directly to your family meeting place and call 9-1-1. Information provided by Delta Fire & Emergency Services

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Community

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Groups go Above & Beyond in helping seniors plan for future IAN JACQUES

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A number of local nonprofit organizations and volunteers have gone above and beyond. So much so, in fact, they have been recognized for their efforts. A group comprised of the Ladner United Church health team, Deltassist Family and Community Services Society, Delta Seniors’ Planning Team and Fraser Health was presented this week with the Best Collaboration Award by Fraser Health at its annual Above & Beyond Awards. The Ladner group was recognized for its work organizing Planning for the Future, a day-long event back in March that connected local seniors with a number of community resources. Jane Marynowski, a retired Fraser Health nurse and a member of the Ladner United Church Parish health team, was looking for Fraser Health’s advance care planning workbooks. Cari Borenko Hoffman, Fraser Health’s regional coordinator for advance care planning, offered something better — she would come speak to them, bring the workbooks

your loved ones to know what’s important to you. It can be complex because there’s legal aspects to this but at the end of the day, if you’re talking and everyone’s on the same page, then you’ve done your job,” she said. Because of her time working in critical care and emergency nursing, Marynowski knew this was SUBMITTED PHOTO a message she The group behind a local event was presented this week with wanted to help the Best Collaboration Award by Fraser Health at its annual spread. Above & Beyond Awards. Top row from left: Lyn Walker, Sandie “People show Green, Jane Marynowski, Sandy Holland and Iris Scott. Bottom up in a crisis and row left: Rev. Jim Short, Cari Borenko Hoffmann and Kay you discover Dennison. families have never had these and suggested they also During the event conversations,” include the financial and Hoffman provided an she added. legal communities. advance care planning Hoffman hopes other As such, the idea of a workshop, which was folcommunities can learn day-long community event lowed by a legal presentafrom the Planning for the was born. tion on wills, probate and Future team and replicate “This future planpower of attorney, and the success of the event ning event was a great then a panel discussion throughout the health experience of the comwith representatives from region. munity coming together,” Fraser Health, a law office “They were committed said Marynowski, who and a financial services women who came togethenlisted the assistance of firm. er as a team and wanted Kay Dennison from the “It’s all about conversathis for their community, Delta Seniors Planning tions. It’s not just about wanted this for their famiTeam and Lyn Walker of paperwork and it’s not just lies. To watch it all come Deltassist as well as orgaabout deciding whether together so well, I was nizers from similar events you want to be resuscialmost in tears,” Hoffman in Langley. tated. It’s about equipping said.

Buy an apple this Saturday to support Cubs and Beavers

Members of the 3rd Boundary Bay Cubs and Beavers will be at Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall this Saturday for their annual Apple Day fundraiser. Set to run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Apple Day helps fund programming as well

as covering special events and lessening the cost of camp. Each year Beavers and Cubs attend Fun Nite, Cub Skills, Baden Powell dinner, Area Race Day, Camp Frozenbutt (Mt Seymour), Link Camp, Beaveree, Cuboree and end of year

camp. Apple Day funds also help to purchase badges and supplies as well as sponsor youth who might not otherwise be able to afford Scouting. Thrifty Foods will be supplying the apples for the eighth straight year.

Centre for Supportive Care Adult Grief Group Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one? Then consider joining a safe & supportive group led by a bereavement counsellor where you will have opportunities to share with and listen to others in similar situations. Program is complimentary. Wednesday for 6 weeks, Oct 24-Nov 28; 1-3 pm. For info & to register, contact Debra at 604-948-0660 * 303 or debra@deltahospice.org

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DYLAN KRUGER FOR COUNCIL

Young families and seniors are leaving Delta

Delta is home, and my wife Katie and I are looking forward to starting our family here. But so many friends that I grew up with in our community are getting married, starting their families, and moving out of Delta to Abbotsford, Chilliwack, or even further. At the same time, many of our seniors are also leaving because there are no options for them to downsize and age in place. It’s no secret that housing availability is the biggest threat facing Metro Vancouver families and seniors. If elected to Council, I will ﬁght to keep families and seniors in Delta by approving more housing choices in our town centres. We don’t need to choose between keeping families and seniors in our community and protecting Delta’s character and agricultural land. We can do both – and we should do both. It’s about the long-term sustainability of our community. I appreciate your support on October 20th

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Hubby’s forays in kitchen often take an exotic turn

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The husband doesn’t cook much, but when he does, he gets into the kitchen in quite a lively way. By this, I mean that every couple of months or so, he’ll approach me breathlessly, waving a piece of paper. It will be a recipe. It will be something he will have found online, often by accident, and which he will have printed off. The recipe will have an exotic name. The recipe will call for exotic ingredients. The recipe will occasionally require us to invest in some exotic new kitchen appliance. “We’re going to need a food processor for my Sweet Honey-glazed Korean-style Short Ribs,” he informed me not long ago. “We have a food processor,” I reminded him. “I know,” he said. “But we need one with special attachments that we don’t have. So we’ll need to get another one.” The husband’s recipes, it must be noted, are rarely budget friendly. “I’m going to need some vanilla paste,” he told me a couple of months back. And some Saigon cinnamon. Do we have those things?” “I don’t think so,” I said. “Vanilla ice cream, yes. Vanilla paste, no.” “OK,” he said. “And can’t you just use regular cinnamon?” I wondered. “Listen,” he said. “The recipe calls for Saigon cinnamon. I’m not going to start messing around with my recipes!” I glanced over his shoulder at the instructions for the recipe of the moment. I reckoned there were about four dozen ingredients. I noticed that the instructions for the recipe of the moment ran to about three pages. “Have you read the recipe?” I asked.

“Of course not!” he said. “I’m going to have to read it when I’m cooking! Why on earth would I read it twice?” I was tempted to tell him that in my kitchen experience, best practices involved reading a recipe ahead of time. I refrained, given that I did not want to dampen his enthusiasm. “For this one,” he said the other day. “I will be making sambal oelek. To make sambal oelek, you have to grind up red

chilies with a mortar and pestle. What are a mortar and pestle?” “They’re something you use to grind up things like red chilies,” I said. “We don’t have them.” “OK,” he said. “I’ll add that to my shopping list.” I sighed and pictured the hit on the bank account. Ah well, I thought, it could be worse. He cooks the exotic some six times a year. Beyond that, it’s pot roast and tacos.

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LOIS JACKSON FOR COUNCIL

A strong voice in local government produces results

I have always believed that under the right leadership, local government has a strong voice. When I was first elected Mayor in 1999, I promised “No Borrowing” and the “Elimination of our $62 million debt.” I’m proud to report that I kept that promise and this year, Delta is debt-free. Working alongside strong leaders at City Hall like George Harvie, we completed many multi-million-dollar projects without borrowing or incurring additional debt. In fact, we travelled to Ottawa and Victoria many times to lobby the provincial and federal governments for our fair share. These efforts resulted in over $55 million dollars in government grants. On top of that, managing your tax dollars is the most important function of Council. I bring with me experience, knowledge and fiscal responsibility. As a member of your next Delta Council, I promise to continue striving to stretch every tax dollar with the maximum benefit for all residents of Delta in mind. I appreciate your support on October 20th

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Connect Hearing, with hearing researcher Professor Kathy Pichora-Fuller at the University of Toronto, seeks participants who are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids for a hearing study investigating factors that can influence better hearing. All participants will have a hearing test provided at no charge and if appropriate, the clinician may discuss hearing rehabilitation options including hearing aids. Qualifying participants may also receive a demo of the latest hearing technology. The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improve life-changing hearing healthcare across Canada. Why participate in the hearing study? Hearing problems typically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to understand the biology behind hearing loss. More importantly, researchers now realize the need to better understand how hearing

loss affects your everyday life*. In this new hearing study, Professor Pichora-Fuller and her team are trying to find out how people learn to live with hearing loss and how new solutions could help these people take action sooner and live life more fully. It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss1, but most do not seek treatment right away. In fact, the average person with hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help2. This is because at the beginning stages of hearing loss people often find they can “get by” without help, however as the problem worsens this becomes increasingly harder to do. For some people this loss of clarity is only a problem at noisy restaurants or in the car, but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day. By studying people who have difficulty hearing in noise or with television, we hope to identify key factors impacting these difficulties and further understand their influence on the treatment process.

If you are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids, you can register to be a part of this new hearing study† by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study.

* Pichora-Fuller, M. K. (2016). How social psychological factors may modulate auditory and cognitive functioning during listening. Ear and Hearing, 37, 92S-100S. † Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. VAC, WCB accepted. 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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Reenactment turns the clock back in Ladner to century ago

PHOTOS BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

Ladner’s Kirkland House played host to Delta 1914-1918: A Historical Reenactment last Saturday afternoon. The reenactment depicted life in Delta during the First World War. See more photos at www. delta-optimist.com.

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The Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club and several of its members were recognized at city hall last week for years of service to the community. Mayor Lois Jackson paid tribute to the club’s 50-year history and recognized three members for their long-standing service. The mayor presented certificates to Walter Melnyk for his 62 years of service, Roger Lasell for his 35 years of service and David Morisawa for his 52

years of service. “Back in March of 1968, a couple of fellows got together with Ladner Lions Club members and discussed the idea of forming a new Lions Club for Tsawwassen,” said Jackson. “Out of that meeting the club was formed and a charter was signed in June 1968, sponsored by the Ladner Lions to serve the communities of Tsawwassen, Boundary Bay and Point Roberts. “Over the years the club has supported the community admirably through programs for community groups, chil-

dren and seniors, projects benefiting the community, an annual bursary for students as well as donating to the hospital and Reach,” Jackson said. The club raises funds in a number of ways, including pancake breakfasts, Tsawwassen Sun Festival, Christmas events and many more. The club also has a huge role in the annual Canada Day celebrations in Tsawwassen. “The service and dedication of these members is just wonderful,” added Jackson. “Thank you for helping to make this a better community.”

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Mayor Lois Jackson presents awards of recognition to Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club members Roger Lasell, David Morisawa and Walter Melnyk.

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Delta Community Living Society is hosting a workshop for families supporting people with developmental disabilities on Representation Agreements. The workshop will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13. For more information, visit www. dcls.ca/workshopscourses or email sstainton@dcls.ca.

Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS The Delta Model Railway Club will meet on Friday, Oct. 5 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Ladner Baptist Church. All are welcome. HO and N Scale Layouts. Visit www. DeltaModelRailwayClub.com for more information.

A Parkinson’s support group meeting will be held on Monday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at KinVillage in Tsawwassen. The group is for people living with Parkinson’s and/or people who care for them. For more information call Gloria at 604-948-0156.

Chronic Pain SelfManagement is a free workshop at KinVillage on Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., starting Oct. 11. Dealing with pain, difficult emotions and exercise discussed. All participants receive the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain book at no cost. Caregivers are also welcome to attend. Register with UVic at 604-940-1273 or www.selfmanagementbc.ca.

The South Delta Newcomers meets on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7:15 p.m. at the Kiwanis Longhouse Gallery, 1710-56th St., Tsawwassen. Award-winning writer Aaron Chapman, who has an in-depth knowledge of Vancouver’s entertainment history with a special interest in the city’s after dark history and underbelly, will present his book — The Last Gang in Town: The Epic Story of the Vancouver Police vs. The Clark Park Gang.

The South Delta Garden Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of most months at Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 459454A St. Meetings include a guest speaker. Other activities are day tours, workshops and community activities. Amanda Jarrett speaks about common garden mistakes on Oct. 16. Membership is $20 per year. Guests are $5 (may be applied to membership).

Ever wanted to see your colouring come alive? Come to the Tsawwassen Library on Friday, Oct. 12 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. for Quiver Colour Fun. See how Quiver colour works and discover augmented reality.

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and/or support for a family member or friend who is in poor health, is frail elderly or has a disability or chronic disease causing dependency? The South Delta Caregivers’ Network is offering an education series and support group starting Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. once a week for six weeks. Cost is $40. To register call Laurie at 604-9433921, Sylvia at 604-943-7596 or the Centre for Supportive Care at 604-948-0660.

Lego Club runs every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library until Nov. 14. Lego Club is a fun program for kids. Lego provided. Children under five must be accompanied by an adult.

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Community If you know or have a child who is grieving the loss of significant person, consider Kids Grieve Too, counsellorled bereavement support groups for children aged seven to 12. The next group meets at the Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. from Oct. 15 to Nov. 26. For more information or to preregister, call 604-948-0660. Program is complimentary. Want to practice your Spanish? Intermediate level Spanish conversation meetings take place in South Delta every Tuesday at 7 p.m. They alternate between the Tsawwassen and Ladner Pioneer libraries. For more information call Aidan at 604-256-4412. The Knitting Sisters, who knit and crochet for charities, meet as a drop-in from 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturdays of the month at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner. New members are needed and welcomed. Donations of yarn and/or finished articles are also welcomed. For more information call Brenda 604868-6915 or e-mail brenda. ruby@icloud.com. Ambassadors Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters meet every second and fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The club meets at the Tsawwassen Mills training room and always welcomes guests. Come and see how Toastmasters can help you gain confidence and leadership skills through public speaking in a safe, encouraging environment. For more information contact Karentaipalus@gmail.com.

SENIORS ElderCollege Delta courses are filling up fast but there is still room in some: iPad courses on

Ebooks and Web Browsing; Editing Photos from your Camera or Phone; Stress Reduction; Solo Travel; Middle East Update; First Nations Health Authority; Science and Ethics; Violin in the Swing Era; and Images of Motherhood in Art History. An invitation is also extended to all for a free showing of the film Plastic Ocean and for upcoming special presentations ($10 membership required) Delta Geology and Geologic Hazards and Murder and Myth: Jack the Ripper and the Royal Family. For details and to register go to ElderCollege Delta/ KinVillage or call 604-9430262. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre hosts Dancin’ in the Country on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with line dancing and social dancing to new and classic country music. Tickets are $7 and available at McKee or at the door. Cash concession available. KinVillage Travel hosts a trip to the Parq Casino in Vancouver on Thursday, Oct. 18. Cost is $9. Bus leaves White Spot in Tsawwassen at 9 a.m. and McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner at 9:15 a.m. It returns at approximately 3:30 p.m. Call 604-943-0225. The McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner, is hosting a free Lyme disease workshop on Monday, Oct. 22 at 1:30 p.m. The McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Ladner, is hosting a free ICBC Safe Driving for Seniors workshop on Monday Oct. 29 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

FUND RAISERS Freshwave Ministries is hosting its third

annual Hearts of Hope fundraising buffet dinner on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the RiverHouse Restaurant & Pub. The evening will include a silent auction/raffle/ door prize. Entertainment by ambiente instrumental and jazz classical musician Michael Connor. Tickets are $45 per person. Call 604943-8094 or visit www.freshwaveministries.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS Tsawwassen United Church is hosting a Fall Fair on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, baking, books, silent auction, plants, preserves, luncheon, South Delta’s famous fruit pies, jewelry and more. Take part in a free tour to see firsthand how Delta is a gateway to Canada’s trade with the world. Tours on Saturday, Oct. 13 and Tuesday, Oct. 16. For details or to register, go to www. portvancouver.com/delta or call the Port of Vancouver Delta Community Office at 604-665-9635. The 40th reunion of the North Delta Senior Secondary Class of 1978 is on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Sunbury Hall. Music, appetizers, bar. Tickets: $45 per person, 1978 grads plus guest/spouse only. For tickets e-transfer funds to ndss40year@gmail.com. Sport Showdown on Saturday, Oct. 27 is seeking teams for friendly competition at Delta Gymnastics. Team building event offers laughs, prizes and tons of fun. Teams are made up of eight to 12 people of any gender, age or ability level. Two times: 3:30 to 6 p.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. $25 per person. 604-943-0460 or eschriber@deltagymnatics.

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com. Port Guichon Elementary Winter Market will be held on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Knitting, clothing, honey, crafts, books, cosmetics, jewelry, family photos, kids crafts, bake sale and many other things. Table rentals still available. Contact alisasayce@hotmail.com for more information.

ARTS Experienced band teachers Curt Jantzen and Margaret Behenna are once again offering two band classes on Thursdays, one for beginners (3:15 to 4:15 p.m.) and the other for advanced players (4:30 to 5:30 p.m.) for children in grades 4 to 8. Children with one or more years of band experience are eligible to enroll in the advanced program. The program is taught at Hawthorne Elementary in Ladner starting Oct. 11. For more information call Margaret at 604-946-7304 or Curt at 604-946-2309. If you love music and have a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument, then join Loades of Music Concert Band. Share the joy of making music with other adult musicians. Annual fee is $50 with regular attendance and home practice encouraged. Cultivate a love of playing band music every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Saviour Lutheran Church, 4737-57th St., Ladner. Contact loadesofmusic@gmail.com.

The Coming Events column is published every Thursday as a community service. If you have a 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.

DAN COPELAND FOR COUNCIL

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As Delta’s Fire Chief, I understood the importance of being an effective leader and critical thinker. I worked collaboratively with the Firefighters Union and government officials at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. I developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders such as neighbouring Fire Departments, Port Metro Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Parks, BC Wildfire Service, Ministry of Transportation and Tsawwassen First Nations. Together we advanced many new initiatives and secured funding and resources that focused on the betterment of our community. I have been involved in annual budget planning for 11 years and I’m proud to report that I met our legislative requirements and budget targets throughout my tenure. Positive and lasting relationships are built on trust and integrity. I will continue to listen carefully and consider new ideas, perspectives and concerns. As your next Delta Councillor, my objective will remain the same – to keep our community safe by putting Delta and its residents first. I appreciate your support on October 20th

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL AAA Western Conference GP W L Pts New West 3 3 0 6 Notre Dame 3 3 0 6 Van College 2 2 0 4 Mt Doug 3 2 1 4 Seaquam 2 1 1 2 South Delta 3 1 2 2 Handsworth 3 1 3 2 Belmont 3 0 3 0 Carson Graham 2 0 2 0 PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Overall Standings W L T OTL Pts Richmond 7 0 1 0 15 Delta 6 2 1 1 14 Abbbotsford 6 1 0 1 13 North Van 6 1 0 0 12 Langley 5 3 0 0 10 Grandview 5 4 0 0 10 R. Meadows 4 3 0 1 9 Port Moody 4 3 0 0 9 Mission 2 3 0 2 6 Aldergrove 2 8 0 0 4 White Rock 2 7 0 0 4 Surrey 0 8 0 0 0

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Crosby, Proctor, Westgard, Coflin and Anderson part of 2018 induction class The Delta Sports Hall Fame has announced seven new inductees for its class of 2018. They will be honoured at the annual gala banquet on Friday, Oct. 26 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. The evening’s festivities will also include recognizing the past year of athletic achievements with the Sports Champions Awards. The Delta Sports Hall of Fame was launched in 2005 with the goal to “celebrate achievement, recognize excellence and honour past, present and future role models.” All the inductees are honoured on a permanent display outside of city hall. Tickets for this year’s gala are $75 and can be purchased through to Oct. 19 by calling Rick or Carlene at 604-943-0469. Here’s a brief look at this year’s inductees: Builder Laurel Crosby Wheelchair Sports A remarkable run includes 39 years on the board of directors for B.C. WheelChair Sports and 26 more with the Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association. Crosby served two years as president of the Canadian Paralympics Committee and was Chef de Mission for the Canadian team at 1992 Summer Paralympics in Barcelona. She was awarded the 125th Confederation Medal of Honor, Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award, Sport BC’s Daryl Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award and the Promotion Plus “In Her Footsteps” Award for her commitment to wheelchair sports. Crosby was also inducted into the Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association Hall of Fame

in 2017. Pioneer Jill Proctor Soccer referee In 1993, Proctor began a journey that led her to becoming the first woman to work a professional match in B.C. and the first female FIFA credentialed referee in BC. As a FIFA referee, Proctor was selected from a world-class group of referees to officiate at the U19 Women’s World Cup (2002), Algarve Cup (2002), China Four Nations Cup (2004), CONCACAF Women’s U19 World Cup Qualifying Tournament (2004) and the Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament in Costa Rica (2004). Along the way, Proctor needed to face those that said FIFA would never accept a woman referee which only inspired her strive to be more competent than others. Despite this, she had a strong support network led by her husband Gerry, also a FIFA referee. Athlete Chuck Westgard Baseball/hockey An outstanding twosport athlete growing up in North Delta, Westgard was offered various baseball scholarships and the opportunity to play for the Western Hockey League’s Portland Winterhawks. Between 1972-to-1979, he led the Delta All-Stars to four provincial titles and three runner-up finishes. The team also finished second at Westerns twice and at the Canadian Championships. A pitcher with a dominant fastball, Westgard was a fierce competitor who always “wanted the ball” in all situations. He took his ball career to the University of

Three of this year’s seven inductees into the Delta Sports Hall of Fame include (from top left) Laurel Crosby, Jill Proctor and John Coflin. Washington and led the Canadian national team to a 3-2 record at the 1992 World Championships in Korea with a complete game victory and two saves. He was eventually signed by the New York Yankees where he spent two years in their farm system until a shoulder injury ended his professional baseball dreams. Throughout his career, he was respected by his teammates for his competitiveness, leadership, and outstanding athletic ability. Athlete John Coflin Football Coflin started playing

football with the Delta Rams community program where he led his team to a provincial title in 1979. Later, at South Delta Secondary, he was a team captain, top offensive lineman and the school’s Most Sportsmanlike Player. From there, Coflin earned a scholarship to SFU where he won honours as a First Team All Columbia Conference, First Team NAIA and Second Team All Northwest player. Coflin was eventually drafted sixth overall by the Edmonton Eskimos and played seven seasons in the CFL with four teams, winning a Grey Cup with Toronto in 1991. His dad Hugh was a former pro hockey player

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and his older brother Mark also played in the CFL. Team 1979 North Delta All-Stars Baseball It was an amazing run for this special mix of friends and neighbours who just loved to play the game under coaches Gord Westgard, Don Robinson and Brian Sharp. North Delta won the provincial title on home turf at Mackie Park. It was then off to the Western Canadian Championships where the B.C. champs rebounded from a round-robin loss to Saskatchewan to win gold. INDUCTEES see page 41

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South Delta’s Andrew Kraft heads up field during last Saturday’s 20-6 loss to the New West Hyacks in the annual Bill Kusnir Boot rivalry game.

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For a sport that requires 33 different positions, one injured knee can still make a significant difference. That’s what the South Delta Sun Devils found out last Saturday in their 20-6 home field loss to the New West Hyacks in Western AAA Conference play that also doubled up as the annual Bill Kushnir Boot rivalry game. The hard-hitting affair was nothing close to last year’s two meetings which saw the Hyacks produce 115 points in a pair of wins, including a 52-45 triumph in the provincial semi-finals. First downs were hard to come by this time, never mind points. South Delta was trailing 7-6 in the second quarter when hopes of a potential big win took a significant hit. Quarterback Ben McDonald was injured on a twopoint conversion attempt near the goalline. The Grade 11 standout tried to return right through to the early stages of the third quarter. However it was evident he had difficulty trying to even set-up to throw, never mind any kind of mobility. To say offensive coordinator Mark McDonald was now somewhat restricted in his play calling would be a mild understatement. The Sun Devils had no choice but to run a “wildcat” offence with receiver Ethan Troniak at quarterback before making way for junior varsity starter Hunter Norman — putting the Grade 10 in a difficult situation to say the least. South Delta would not see the red zone again and an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter all but sealed the win for the Hyacks. McDonald’s status will be determined later this week as the Sun Devils face another big task — this time at O’Hagen Field on Saturday against Vancouver College.

“The initial prognosis is no tears. We will assess him throughout the week. He has to be good for at least one practice with some contact,” said head coach Ray Moon. “He is a tough individual and when he tells us he is good to go then he will be. And if there is a parent concern (assistant coach) Bruce (McDonald) will be right there too and let us know.” With several other players also banged up, it already has Moon and his staff looking at how October could unfold, even with a 1-2-0 record. It’s likely going to take three wins to qualify for the provincial playoffs. That sets the stage for two pivotal games against Handsworth (1-3) and Seaquam (1-2) over the next three weeks where they need to be close to full health as possible. South Delta will then host Notre Dame (3-0) Oct. 27 and will get an additional bye with winless Belmont poised to fold after forfeiting this week. “It hurts to be 1-2 right now and I think next week is going to be tough. VC is playing some good football,” said Moon. “Basically, we are looking at the overall picture and three wins should get us into the playoffs. With Belmont potentially folding, that (extra) bye might be a good thing right before the playoffs but we got a lot a work ahead of us just to get there first.” The Sun Devils’ did a terrific job against the Hyacks’ usually explosive ground attack but were burned through the air on both their majors, including an athletic 29-yard grab by Ajay Chol on a 3rd and 25 play to open the scoring. New West quarterback Kinsale Philip, who was also not 100 percent, connected again with Chol, this time from 16-yards out, before halftime. South Delta’s lone major came on a 29-yard pass from McDonald to Troniak. Andrew Kraft rushed for 42 yards and also had a dominant game at defensive end.

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Lack of transparency and predictability is leading to inordinate delays in the Permits and Approvals. Costly and time-consuming delays in any part of the planning and construction phases have signiﬁcant negative impacts on the overall development process. The challenges with the building approval timelines not only frustrate home owners, developers and builders, but also increase construction costs. Further delays in the process come from resubmissions and inspection delays that can tangle home owners up in even more red tape. The City of Delta needs to review the outdated building approval system and streamline the building permit timelines, building permit procedures, building permit information and incorporate building innovations. I am committed to work with the Mayor and fellow Councillors to set and adopt Standards of Excellence to ensure reasonable turnaround time for building permit applications; make the application process smoother and transparent and ensuring improved service by building inspectors. I appreciate your support on October 20th

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Jonathan Rees is congratulated after his second of three goals on Tuesday night.

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A hat trick from Jonathan Rees Jr. and two more from Daniel Rubin powered the Delta Ice Hawks to a 6-1 win over the visiting Aldergrove Kodiaks on Tuesday night at the Ladner Leisure Centre. Delta took full control with a dominating second period that resulted in five goals. Rubin began outburst with a pair and Rees followed with his first two of the night, before rookie Dillon Maher notched his first goal in the final minute of the period. Rees completed his hat trick with an early third period power play marker. The win moved Delta’s record to 6-21-1, good enough for second place in the Pacific Junior Hockey League overall standings. The Hawks travel to Mission

City on Saturday night before returning next Tuesday to host the Grandview Steelers at 7:35 p.m. Icing… After re-joining the club from the B.C. Hockey League’s Nanaimo Clippers, Gabriel LeBlanc is on the move again, this time to Kirkland of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League. The 19-year-old blueliner was a standout during the club’s run to the PJHL title last season. Ice Hawks GM and head coach Steve Robinson says he won’t be looking to sign or trade for another defenceman as of now. He already has six on his roster along with versatile veteran Paul Georgeopoulos as another option.

WORLD CLASS WEEKEND RIGHT HERE IN DELTA. Enjoy a rare opportunity to see two of the world’s best ballroom dance couples right here in Delta. How rare? These are champions at the highest level of dancing, ﬁnalists in the most prestigious events on the planet, representing the best of the best. And you can watch them live for as little as $40. Tickets still available.

October 6-7, 2018 KinVillage Community Centre 5430 10th Avenue, Tsawwassen For details visit www.deltacup.dance or call 604.657.1351

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Sports

The

Geffke’s

Premier Real Estate Team

DreamseasonforAll-Stars CONTINUED from 38 North Delta then headed to Niagara Falls to represent B.C. at the All-Canada Midget Championships. A bid for the national title came up just short in a 3-2 loss in extra innings. Pitcher Chuck Westgard left everything on the mound, working a complete game and striking out 12. The heartbreaker ended quite the journey for this team of 15-to-17-year-olds that saw over half the players live within three blocks of each other. The team also included Aaron Denis, Eric Braumandl, Mark Nerland, Randy Pordan, Lee Cannel, Chris Young, Richard Holfeld, Paul Melton, Darren Hebert, Jay Donze, Tom Hill, Steve Lorenz, and Greg Durand. Three pick-ups for the Westerns and Nationals were Steve Clements, Gord Smart and Randy Regush.

Coach Ed Anderson Softball One of the city’s most decorated softball coaches, Anderson guided the

Jurgen 778-229-0627

Associate Broker MLS Diamond Master Quarter Century Club Life Member

Johanna 604-719-7345

Medallion Club 27 Years

Stefan B.B.A. 604-767-4038

Medallion Club 7 Years

Bonnie

Assistant Translator in Cantonese & Mandarin

at Royal Lepage Regency Rlty Ltd for 7 years

jjgeffke@dccnet.com • www.geffketeam.com

JUST LISTED!

GORGEOUS RANCHER!

Delta Sports Hall of Fame inductee Ed Anderson coached the North Delta Animals in the 1980s. renowned North Delta Animals that enjoyed an outstanding run from squirt through to junior women’s. From Pee Wee through to Midget, the Animals were no worse than second at provincials, winning three titles including backto-back in Midget in 1984 and 1985. The ’85 run also included a silver at nationals back in Ontario. In junior, the Animals reached the podium at Canadians two more times. Anderson also had a hand in developing many players who went on to play for the national team or earn scholarships to U.S. schools. To this day, Anderson

still hears from and visits with many of the ladies whom he coached for so many years. Sponsor Ladner Motors Phil Breton Active supporters of sports in Delta for many years. They have supported minor hockey and baseball in addition to being the keynote sponsor at several golf tournaments to raise money for amateur sports. For more than 75 years Ladner Motors has been keeping up with the latest automotive technology and is equipped to service cars with personal service and local convenience.

5686 GOLDENROD CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN IN BEAUTIFUL FOREST BY THE BAY 5686 GOLDENROD CRESCENT Beautifully renovated 2,221 Sq.Ft. home with 3 Bdrms, 2.5 baths on 8,073 Sq.Ft. private Lot! Walk to all amenities! Impressive courtyard entrance & gardens! MLS# R2306302

$1,499,000

WE DON’T JUST LIST - WE PUT DEALS TOGETHER! TOP 10% IN SALES OF ALL GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS FOR 32 YEARS

NEXT HOME GAME

S AT U R D AY

OCT 6 4PM K I C KO FF

Kids Tickets $ ( ages 12 & under )

VIRTUAL TOUR

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4671 Arthur Drive The Lambert Residence (1916). Beautifully restored heritage home. Over 12,000 sq ft lot. 3 beds, 1.5 baths. $1,198,000

5272 Laburnum Park Place Adult oriented neighbourhood. 3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher. Bright & spacious. Walking distance to shops. $899,900

BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

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018 2 , 9 1 ber m e t p Se

5007 60A Street, Ladner Great mortgage helper - Updated 2 bedroom legal suite. 3 bedrooms up. 7,500 square foot lot. $929,000

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

4560 West River Road, Ladner Beautiful 2 year young custom built home. 2,500 square feet boasts huge gourmet kitchen. $1,199,000

BLAKE Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-788-0480

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5095 57th Street, Ladner

D L O S RE/MAX City Realty

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3933 32nd, Dunbar

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5809 Cove Link Road

Executive home backing onto Cove Links golf course. Custom built 3200 sq ft, 4 beds, 4 baths with open, airy design. Georgie Award nominated outdoor entertaining area.

BOB Chancey

4613 54 Street

Stunning home. Move right in to this fully renovated 3 bed, 2 bath home in a quiet, central location.

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

$1,299,000

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

JUST LISTED 209-4811 53 St.

Meticulous & beautiful 1201 sq. ft. 2 bdrm condo with a huge deck in desirable Ladner Pointe.

$539,000

We are the most experienced & successful real estate group in South Delta.

BLAKE Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-788-0480

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$1,880,000

7 OF OUR LISTINGS SOLD THIS SEPTEMBER! RE/MAX City Realty

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2017: TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS ®

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NEW LISTING 267 66 STREET $1,349,000

NEW LISTING 411 KERRY DRIVE $1,998,000

NEW LISTING 308-6505 3 AVENUE $1,348,000

NEW LISTING 4768 48B STREET $949,500

Terriﬁc family home in the heart of Boundary Bay w/sunny west back yard w/dual access to 65B (easy gate access to store your boat or trailer). Outdoor space off family room & kitchen w/newer large patio deck.

PEBBLE HILL - custom built executive home on QUIET street & private west exposed lot backing onto park! Great room ﬂoor plan w/stunning kitchen featuring island & 15’ bar opening to dining area & family room.

Monterra executive rancher in a perfect location on a south exposed larger private back garden/patio backing onto quiet residential. Open concept plan featuring 9 ft. ceilings, w/updated kitchen and bathrooms.

One of a kind townhome offering the only unit in the complex with a double side by side plus workshop garage. This is the largest home on the corner with extra windows and an oversized walk out deck.

GOLF COURSE VIEW 1183 JACKSON WAY $3,200,000 OCEAN VIEW 219 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE $1,225,000 SAHALEE 304-1330 HUNTER ROAD $759,900 Custom designed and built by these, the original owners, this 5282 sq.ft. 4 bedroom and den executive home is situated on 14,112 sq.ft. ﬂat lot overlooking the fairways of Beach Grove Golf Cub.

On top of Tsawwassen with a panoramic view of the ocean and North shore mountains! The most affordable view property offering over 2500 sq.ft. of architectural detail with a master on the main.

1,480 SQFT RANCHER IN THE SKY! One of the most sought after addresses. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac just steps to the town centre, transportation, beaches and overlooking a passive park.

WATERWAY VIEW 4427 52A STREET $998,000 Live in the Heart of Ladner with a Water View of the Chilukthan Waterway right from your west facing Backyard and Expansive Newer Double Tiered Deck with Above Ground Pool.

GOLF COURSE VIEW 1462 VILLAGE GREENS $1,099,000 POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT 4664 51 ST $1,788,000 3 BEDROOMS 105-5421 10 AVENUE $649,000

3 BEDROOMS 28-4953 57 STREET $599,000

PANORAMIC GOLF COURSE VIEWS! VILLAGE GREENS! A unique neighbourhood in the heart of Tsawwassen, just steps to Town Centre. Ideal for Empty Nesters. Stunningly stylish and extensively renovated.

Builders and investors alert! Prime lot in future redevelopment area of central Ladner - community plan encourages higher density. This square 8,610 sqft lot is directly across from the library & Kinsman Park.

Completely renovated 3 bedroom duplex style town home with private walk out enclosed patio and garden backing onto green space. Situated in the heart of West Ladner within walking distance of shops.

OLD LADNER 4170 W RIVER ROAD $849,000

20,441 SQFT LOT 798 GLENWOOD PL $1,899,000 BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 1155 BAYVIEW DR $1,048,000 HEART OF LADNER 7-4887 CENTRAL AVE $759,000

Heritage Home - “The Scopnich Residence” a hip roof four square home situated on a 15,339 sq.ft. corner lot with rear lane access to a 2 stall barn (converted to workshop) and a large carport.

Mega size ﬂat lot! 20,441 sq.ft. off English Bluff Rd. in prime culde-sac location. Potential for redevelopment in future, however this custom built home situated on a park like garden location.

Best unit in the Sundial! Duplex style 3 bedroom on the outside of the complex with private south west exposure. Lots of updates include kitchen and appliances, main bath w/extra deep soaker tub, & ﬂooring.

Beautifully updated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom 2308 sqft. family home situated on a beautiful rectangular 9558 sqft. private west facing lot w/perennials and fruiting trees. Walking distance to schools & shops.

Fabulous West Ladner location close to everything. Beautiful 3 bedroom town home with gorgeous great room area and games room on main ﬂoor and 3 good size bedrooms up.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS Trish Murphy 604.312.7621 Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

604.897.2010 Teri Steele Sold@TeriSteele.com

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

2017

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The Cote Group “Service Is the

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604.788.9108

Personal Real Estate Corporation

NEW LISTING

Phil Cote

604.943.7090

• Fabalous Town Home in Chesapeake Landing. • Beautiful 3 Bedroom - 3 Bath & Family Room Home • 2175 sqft, Vaulted Ceilings - Lots of windows • Great location backing onto Greenspace - quiet and private • Gorgeous hardwood floors - Designer Paint throughout • Minutes to downtown Ladner, Walkings trails and Golf course • Double garage - Freshly Painted Exterior - 2018 • Chesapeake Club - Pool - Fitness - Adult Oriented 19 yr plus

NEW PRICE

$659,900

$949,000

• Rarely available master on main • 2,200 Sq ft home • Beautifully maintained throughout • 3 Bedrooms - inc. 2 master bedrooms • 2 Full ensuites plus 2 pc powder room • Family room and open loft

PHINANCIALY PHAVORABLE • Original Owner - Original Condition • 1300 Sqft Rancher - 2 Bdrms 2 Full Bathrooms • Family Room/Den - Double Garage. • Private Yard Overlooking Water Way • Bare Land Strata - Monthly Fees are $105.00 • Great Potential - Bring Your Decorative Ideas • 55 Plus - Close to Golf Course and Trails

ROYAL OAKS TOWN HOUSE #27-1100 56TH ST. TSAWWASSEN NEW LISTING

OPEN SUN 2 TO 4

PHIL’S PHAVORITE

$1,098,000

RE/MAX Progroup

Ray Win Yang Bruce Cote

778.999.1015

NEW LISTING

$588,800

• Skylights, bright kitchen and eating area • Vaulted ceiling - gas fireplace built in vacuum • Private backyard - visitor parking pad, double garage • Quiet side of complex 1 blk to town center

SULLIVAN STATION SURREY • Beautiful townhome in the Brooklands • Completely renovated end unit - 1325 sqft • 3 spacious bedrooms - 2 full bathrooms • Island kitchen - stainless steel appliances • New quality laminate flooring throughout • 2 car garage, 9 ft ceilings - west facing yard • Fabalous for young families - swimming pool, fitness room, quest suite, yoga and theater

MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE WITH JANE 604-240-5263

Jane Meadows 604-240-5263 janemeadows.com 604-943-8080 Over 28 years experience proudly serving Ladner/Tsawwassen

For friendly, professional service email jane@janemeadows.com When it comes to sales always choose a PROVEN consistent TOP PRODUCING AGENT with longevity in the business. Experience does count when dealing with your assets and the sale of your properties. 28 years of experience makes a difference. $2,288,000

$1,075,000

SOLD

NEW LISTING!

FOR FULL PRICE!

SOLD

5010 Fenton Drive Delta

5379 Brigantine Road Ladner

$565,000

NEW LISTING!

SOLD

$379,900

NEW LISTING!

SOLD

OVER ASKING!

#310 4728 53rd Street Delta

#313 - 13771 72A Avenue

REMAX PROGROUP REALTY

$599,000

$410,000

4912 River Reach

Updated 3 bedroom plus den townhome in the heart of Ladner village. Walking distance to all amenities. Some updates include newer kitchen and bathrooms and all new flooring throughout. Ground floor walkout patio from your kitchen and family room. Terrific green space just outside your back patio area. $1,358,000

$2,220,000

$998,000

NEW LISTING!

#13 5661 Ladner Trunk Road

2 bedroom condo within walking distance to Ladner Village and shops. All new thermal windows throughout complex. Great starter home or for someone downsizing. Lovely bright

$450,000

$1,820,000

SOLD

OVER ASKING!

SOLD

OVER ASKING!

SOLD

SOLD FULL PRICE!

OVER ASKING!

5352 46th Avenue Ladner

319 Howes Street New Westminster

5150 Whitworth Crescent Ladner

#207 4738 53rd Street, Delta

415 1050 Braidwood

317 Howes Street New Westminster

5360 12 Ave., Delta BC V4M 2B3

FULL PRICE!

SOLD

Independently owned & operated

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WaLK tO eVerYtHInG

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

LADNER POINTE PENTHOUSE

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

• 1128 sq fa cofdo wiah libgh bilcofy

D204-4845 53 Street, LaDner

C305-4831 53 STREET, LADNER

• 2 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • Vhby scicio`s ifd `cdiahd ahbo`gho`a • Wilk ao shocs ifd chas ibh whlcomh

$399,900

$499,500

In tHe Heart OF LaDner W G NE TIN S LI

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

BeautIFuL 1 BDrM at tHe SprInGS W G NE TIN S LI

104-4885 53 STREET, LADNER

402-5011 SprInGS BOuLeVarD, tSaWWaSSen

$519,900

$529,900

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

$689,900

tSaWWaSSen SprInGS pentHOuSe W G NE TIN LIS

• 628 sq fa cofdo wiah libgh ciaio • 1 bhdboom, 1 biahboom • High q`iliay fifishifgs ahbo`gho`a • rhsoba saylh livifg ia ia’s fifhsa

tSaWWaSSen SprInGS SuB-pentHOuSe W G NE TIN S I L

• 991 sq fa cofdo wiah libgh saobigh scich • 2 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • L`x`bio`s iccoifamhfas ahbo`gho`a • Sa`ffifg nobahshobh Maf ifd golf co`bsh vihws 510-5011 SprInGS BOuLeVarD, tSaWWaSSen

$759,900

ManOr GarDenS tOWnHOMe

• 1010 sq fa cofdo wiah 15’ chilifgs • 2 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • High-hfd fifishifgs ahbo`gho`a • So`ah hxcos`bh wiah ochif & golf co`bsh vihws

• 1778 sq fa aowfhomh wiah 2 cib gibigh • 4 bhdbooms, 3 biahbooms • Bhi`aif`lly fifishhd ahbo`gho`a • Mifs ao shocs, bhsai`bifas, ifd mobh

614-5011 SprInGS BOuLeVarD, tSaWWaSSen

5-4766 55B Street, LaDner

$779,900

DeSIraBLe pOrt GuICHOn LOCatIOn

$848,800 LarGe COrner LOt

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

• 2308 sq fa homh of 8493 sq fa loa • 4 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • Lowhb lhvhl is hisily s`iahd • Closh ao cibks, schools, ifd ill imhfiaihs

4520 SaVOY Street, LaDner

4855 58 STREET, LADNER

$851,888

LOVeLY ranCHer On LarGe LOt

$859,900 LarGe FaMILY HOMe

• 1492 sq fa homh of 9440 sq fa loa • 3 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • Dhaichhd gibigh/wobkshoc • Closh ao shocs, schools, ifd mobh

• 1877 sq fa homh of 6480 sq fa loa • 4 bhdbooms, 2 biahbooms • S`iah coahfaiil • Closh ao shocs, schools, ifd mobh

5186 57 Street, LaDner

4552 47a Street, LaDner

$898,800 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017* 2016*

$899,900

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

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

October 4, 2018 The Delta Optimist A47

LArGe 2 BedrOOM AT “sAHALee” • 1741 ^q ft co_bg_ ubft wfth 2 pa_dfbg

• 2200 ^q ft homg ob 10,121 ^q ft lot

^tall^ • 2 bgi_oom^, 2 bath_oom^ • La_gg, opgb lfvfbg a_ga abi 2 igcd^

• 3 bgi_oom^, 2 bath_oom^ • suftg potgbtfal ob lowg_ lgvgl

• Wald to ^hop^, _g^tau_abt^, abi mo_g 201-1330 HUnTer rOAd, TsAWWAssen

$948,000

RANCHER ON LARGE LOT

1473 54 sTreeT, TsAWWAssen

$948,000 LOVELY RANCHER

5233 WesTMinsTer AVenUe, LAdner

5495 CAndLeWyCk Wynd, TsAWWAssen

$959,000

IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE

• 2595 ^q ft homg ob 7786 ^q ft lot • 5 bgi_oom^, 3 bath_oom^ • Lowg_ lgvgl wfth aiiftfob abi mo_tgagg hglpg_ • Qufgt, famflh f_fgbilh bgfghbou_hooi

• 1877 ^q ft homg buflt fb 2017

1680 58 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

4851 eLLis LAne, LAdner

$979,900

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED FAMILY HOME • 2063 ^q ft homg ob 4894 ^q ft lot • 4 bgi_oom^, 2 bath_oom^ • Upiatgi dftchgb^, floo_fbg, abi bgi_oom^ • Opgb cobcgpt ob both lgvgl^ 5680 GROVE AVENUE, LADNER

$999,980

UPDATED FAMILY HOME ON LARGE LOT

• 4 bgi_oom^, 4 bath_oom^ • Opgb cobcgpt dftchgb & lfvfbg a_ga • stgp^ to Laibg_ Vfllagg ^hop^ & _g^tau_abt^

$988,800

BEAUTIFUL NEWER HOME • 1720 ^q ft homg ob 3813 ^q ft lot • 3 bgi_oom^, 3 bath_oom^ • Ma^tg_ ob mafb, ioublg ^figi fi_gplacg • Pggdaboo ocgab vfgw^ 1891 SWAN ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

$1,019,000

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED FAMILY HOME

• 2320 ^q ft homg ob 9687 ^q ft lot • 4 bgi_oom^, 2 bath_oom^ • ngwg_ dftchgb wfth ss & whftg cabfbgt^ • Mfb^ to Laibg_ Vfllagg & all amgbftfg^

• 2600 ^q ft homg ob 6203 ^q ft lot • 5 bgi_oom^, 3 bath_oom^ • ngw dftchgb, _oof, abi hot watg_ tabd • Locatgi clo^g to glgmgbta_h & hfgh ^chool

4251 ArTHUr driVe, LAdner

4836 45 AVenUe, LAdner

$1,048,000

SOUGHT AFTER VICTORY SOUTH

$1,049,000

LOVELY UPDATED FAMILY HOME

• 2143 ^q ft homg ob 7816 ^q ft lot • 4 bgi_oom^, 3 bath_oom^ • extgb^fvglh _gbovatgi homg & opgb lfvfbg a_ga • Locatgi ob a cul-ig-^ac fb famflh f_fgbilh a_ga

• 1900 ^q ft homg ob 4967 ^q ft lot • 3 bgi_oom^, 3 bath_oom^ • Qualfth fibf^hfbg^ th_oughout • Qufgt locatfob hgt clo^g to gvg_hthfbg

5314 AsPen WAy, LAdner

5159 HERON BAY CLOSE, LADNER

$1,078,800 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

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• 1592 ^q ft homg ob 7050 ^q ft lot • 3 bgi_oom^, 2 bath_oom^ • Lovfbglh mafbtafbgi • Clo^g to ^hop^, ^chool^, abi mo_g

BeACH GrOVe 2 LeVeL HOMe

W G NE TIN S LI

• Qufgt ^t_ggt hgt clo^g to ^hop^ abi

• 1446 ^q ft homg ob 8966 ^q ft lot • 2 bgi_oom^, 2 bath_oom^ • Wa_m abi fbvftfbg famflh homg • Mfb^ to ^chool^, ^hop^, abi mo_g

$949,900 W G NE TIN S I L

LOVELY HOME ON LARGE LOT

$1,098,800

#23 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE 2017***

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

A48 The Delta Optimist October 4, 2018 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

PRivATE CUl-DE-SAC lOCATiON

DESiRABlE wHiTwORTH CRESCENT • 2762 sq ft home on 8967 sq ft got • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Functaonag gayout bath renocated katchen • Quaet area yet cgose to shops, schoogs, and more

• 2,190 sq ft home on a 8,008 sq ft got • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • Open atraum area bath gots of naturag gaght • Cgose to schoogs, shoppang, and more

5153 N wHiTwORTH CRESCENT, lADNER

514 ERiN PlACE, TSAwwASSEN

$1,148,000

$1,128,800

CENTRAllY lOCATED FAMilY HOME

ROOFTOP DECK wiTH viEwS

• 2117 sq ft home on 9483 sq ft got • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • large, rectangugar got • Cgose to schoogs, shops, and more

• 2796 sq ft home on 7793 sq ft got • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Beautafug master bath ensuate & bagk-an cgoset • Fantastac outdoor areas for entertaanang

928 51A STREET, TSAwwASSEN

474 TRAlEE CRESCENT, TSAwwASSEN

$1,148,800

$1,198,800

UPDATED EXECUTivE HOME ON lARGE lOT

UPDATED BOUNDARY BAY RANCHER

• 2657 sq ft home on 12,648 sq ft got • 3 bedrooms (den cougd be 4th), 3 bathrooms • Neber roof, bandobs, and tankgess hot bater tank • Outdoor space for entertaanang pgus detached borkshop

• 1479 sq ft home on 7523 sq ft got • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Updated katchen, floorang, and bathrooms • Sunny backyard and doubge bade garage

4716 STAHAKEN PlACE, TSAwwASSEN

286 66A STREET, TSAwwASSEN

$1,198,800

$1,199,900

BEAUTiFUllY RENOvATED HOME

CENTENNiAl TiDES HOME N PR EW IC E

• 2334 sq ft home on 5340 sq ft got • Compgetegy renocated ansade and out • Entertaaner’s dream outdoor gacang area • Cgose to shops, restaurants, and more 4949 liNDEN DRivE, lADNER

527 SEASHEll DRivE, TSAwwASSEN

$1,249,998

$1,279,000

HAlF ACRE lOT • 1698 sq ft home on neargy 1/2 an acre • 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Buagd your dream home or hogd to decegop • industraag i1 zonang 5000 64 STREET, lADNER

$1,358,800

FOREST BY THE BAY RANCHER

• 1975 sq ft home on 4973 sq ft got • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • immacugategy maantaaned home • Steps to the beach

STUNNiNG RENOvATED HOME W G NE TIN S LI

• 2768 sq ft home on 9020 sq ft got • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Open concept gacang bath gourmet katchen • Entertaaner’s dream outdoor area bath an-ground poog 20 GEORGiA wYND, TSAwwASSEN

$1,388,800 iNvESTOR AlERT

• 2676 sq ft home on 8668 sq ft got • 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Massace unfinashed basement • Huge corner got

• 2160 sq ft home on 11,431 sq ft got • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 2 got subdacasaon • Hogd nob and buagd gater

5691 GOLDENROD CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN

278 56 STREET, TSAwwASSEN

$1,398,800 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017* 2016*

$1,399,900

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

October 4, 2018 The Delta Optimist A49

PrIME WATErFrONT LOCATION • 6210 sq ft lot that doesn’t èquiè a wate` lease • 33’ concète doc^ èadc fo` floathome o` boat • rV pa`îng with hoo^-ups • 2 custom 100’ sheds

• 2700 sq ft home on 5512 sq ft lot • 4 bedòoms, 3 bathòoms • Bìght and open living aèa • Stunning views and steps to the beach

4495 W rIVEr rOAD, LADNEr

383 67A STrEET, TSAWWASSEN

$1,475,000

BOUNDAry BAy HOME ON HUGE LOT • 2008 sq ft home on 10,388 sq ft lot • Potentiallc sub-dividable lot • Steps to the beach & close to all amenities 6704 1A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,649,000

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM rANCHEr

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DAVIE, Forres Islay (Esplen) March 7, 1919 - September 21, 2018

Forres is predeceased by sisters Lenore, Happy, Mary (Red), husband Alastair, son Blake, daughter Diane and many cherished close friends. Left to remember are several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous longtime extraordinary family friends.

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HOUSSER, Signe Ruth (nee Pedersen) October 17,1927 - September 12, 2018 Mom passed away September 12, 2018 at Sunrise of Vancouver. Signe was born in Vancouver to parents Ingvald and Agnes Pedersen. Predeceased by her husband David Housser and her sister Gunvor and brother Chester, she is survived and much missed by her daughters Gretchen (David) Lundberg and Signe (Shannon) Housser and by her son David (Therese) Housser. Also survived by her grandchildren Matthew and Melissa Housser and many nieces and nephews. Sig kept active throughout her life playing golf and tennis until over age 80. She also practised and taught yoga for over 20 years. A private celebration of life to follow at a later date.

EBURNE, Beverly Evelyn (nee Martin) 1925 - 2018

Beverly (Bev) passed away peacefully on Sept 29, 2018 and was predeceased by her husband Roy and son David. She leaves behind four children, Bruce (Manon), Holly (Daughter-in-Law) Shirley North (Bob, deceased), Susan Assalone (John), Leslie Techy (Brad), nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Bev was born and raised in Vancouver, was a graduate of the nursing class of 1947 from St. Paul’s Hospital. She married Roy soon after graduation from nursing where they then moved to Edmonton so that Roy could attend the University of Alberta. They started their family while still in Edmonton but made sure that each of the children were born at St. Paul’s Hospital. They soon moved back to Vancouver to raise their family. Bev was a devoted and caring mother and worked with various charity organizations and church groups. She was an avid knitter and through that craft provided many warm articles of clothing to those in need. Upon retirement she and Roy moved to Tsawwassen and split their time between, home, spending time at Shuswap Lake, members of the St. David’s Anglican Church Community, and years of traveling to Maui and beyond. The family would like to thank the Irene Thomas Hospice for the caring attention they provided to Mom/Grandma/Great-Grandma during her time with them. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Canuck Place https://www.canuckplace.org/donate/light-a-life/ A memorial service will be held on Tuesday Oct 9, 2018 at 1:00 pm at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115 51A Street, Delta, BC.

Van HALDEREN, Gijsbertus (Bert) Johannes May 29, 1936 - September 24, 2018 The family of Bert van Halderen are saddened to announce his passing on September 24, 2018 at Delta View Life Enrichment Center. Bert (Bep to his family) was born in Delft, the Netherlands on May 29, 1936 and immigrated with his family to Ladner on April 30, 1970. His joys in life were fishing, gardening, soccer and puttering around in his garage. He was very active as a soccer coach with Ladner Boys Soccer from 1977 to 1981 and led his team to the Provincial Championship in 1981. Bep will be greatly missed by his wife of 57 years, Janneke, daughter Carolien, son Hans and grandsons Shane and Sam Duke. He was predeceased by his sister, Cor, in the Netherlands and also mourning his loss are his sisters Jeanne, Cobi and Joke in the Netherlands and numerous life-long friends. A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date. The family would also like to thank the staff at Delta View for the care they gave Bert these last two years. Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES SANDMAN INNS RURAL BC recruiting management couples, both full-time and parttime roles available. Ask us about our great employee perks and accommodation. Apply: sbraid@sandman.ca

DOMESTIC HELP WANTED SMYTH, Phyllis October 1920 - September 2018 The light in our family dimmed as we said goodbye to our beloved Mum-Nana. Phyllis died in the early hours of Thursday, September 20, 2018 just weeks away from her ninety-eighth birthday. She showed us how to live life to the fullest. She always looked to the future, taking the lessons from her past with her but never letting them hold her back. Her love of clothes, cars, food and flying were legendary. She reminded us every day that life was precious and we were meant to live every moment. To do less was not acceptable. Tenacious, bold, loving, classy-she was a finely woven tapestry of what it takes to live until you are done living. With tears in our eyes and her spirit deep in our hearts, we say good-bye. With immense gratitude, we thank Dr. Ruth Turnbull, the staff at Augustine House, Dr. Gemeinhardt and the staff at KinVillage for the kindness and care each of you gave to Phyllis. Her last years were eased because of you. Phyllis is survived by her son Dan (Lorraine), her daughter Kim(Chad), her grandchildren Tara, Stephanie, Brandon, Shawna, Michael, Matthew and Meghan as well as nine great grandchildren. She is pre-deceased by her husbands’ Mac (1943), Reg (1995) and her son Verdun (2014). Mum requested that there be no memorial service so we would ask that you take a moment to remember her and notice the new star in the night sky.

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