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Province will have final say Mayors recommend eight-lane tunnel, but ministry carries on with process SANDOR GYARMATI

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An eight–lane immersed tunnel to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel is years away from reality, if that’s even the option that ends up being chosen by the provincial government.

The Optimist asked the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure what last week’s decision by a task force of Metro Vancouver mayors means as far as the timeline for a new Fraser River crossing and whether the mayors recommending an eight-lane tube would speed things along when it comes to the government selecting a preferred option, which isn’t expected until late next year.

It doesn’t sound like the mayors weighing in will have much of an impact on the timeline as a written response from the ministry noted that while it’s pleased the task force was able to come to an agreement, the province will continue its engagement with First Nations and all affected stakeholders.

That consultation is expected to include public information sessions later this year.

“The province will make the final decision based on what we hear from Metro Vancouver, First Nations and others in our engagement process,” the response stated. “Any project option that is ultimately put forward for approval will be subject to a formal and rigorous environmen-

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A task force of Metro Vancouver mayors recommended last week the George Massey Tunnel be replaced with an eight-lane immersed tunnel, although the provincial government will ultimately make the decision on a new crossing.

tal review process which includes additional and very focused consultation.”

As far as timeline once a crossing option has been chosen, the ministry stated environmental assessments are typically multi-year processes and that once all the approvals are in place, construction would take approximately five years, meaning it could be a decade before Highway 99 commuters see any relief.

The mayors, including Delta’s George Harvie, preferred the eight-lane immersed tunnel option of several put forward by a technical committee. Only Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Ken Baird was opposed.

A report to the task force noted a bridge could

impact nearby munity. I said I residences in would not turn Delta by the traffic my back on the noise, lights and Delta residents shade. that live there,” Following the Harvie said. vote, Harvie told Saying it looks the Optimist like the new the last thing he crossing won’t George Harvie wants is to impact be built until Delta communiaround 2030 ties. because the proj“The problem ect would have I had was the to go through a dramatic effect lengthy federal it was going environmental to have on the review process Captain’s Cove/ due to the river Ian Paton Marina Garden being impacted, Estates development and Delta South MLA Ian the existing RiverHouse Paton said the mayors residential development played right into the NDP with shading, the visual, government’s hands. the noise. For that reason “Now they’re saying the I support the immersed main reason they want tunnel because it will have a tunnel over a bridge is less impact on my combecause of some shading?

There’s dozens of bridges in Metro Vancouver now that have been there for years, so this isn’t something new. And that new development at Captain’s Cove Marina, those townhouses, I’m pretty sure those people bought in there the last couple of years knowing there’s going to be a change to the George Massey Tunnel,” he said.

Paton noted the environmental assessment for the previous George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project was finished and construction was about to begin two years ago.

Even if the NDP government scaled it back to eight lanes, the bridge would have been completed by 2022, he said.

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Grégoire Trudeau spoke to a couple dozen enthusiastic campaign volunteers at Liberal incumbent Carla Qualtrough’s 48th Avenue campaign office before visiting with merchants in the village.

After a warm welcome from Tsawwassen First Nation elder Ruth Adams, Grégoire Trudeau expressed her gratitude to the volunteers for their time and energy in knocking on doors and encouraged them to keep going in the lead-up to voting day on Oct. 21.

“We are not here to make history, we are here to make Canada a better place,” said the 44-yearold former television host.

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Delta police investigating a fire last week at Brass Eagle Tattoo Company in Ladner Village say the cause is considered “suspicious” and an investigation is ongoing.

Police have released their findings to insurance and restoration companies, but will not yet comment on the probable cause of the fire, which occurred in the early

morning hours of Oct. 2.

“Investigators have spoken with witnesses and residents but also want to put out a broader call to the community,” said Delta police spokesperson Cris Leykauf. “If you were in the general area of 48th Avenue around 4:50 a.m. and saw anything suspicious, please contact Delta police or Crimestoppers.”

Tenants residing above the shop all evacuated to safety, although two police officers responding to the

call were sent to hospital after suffering smoke inhalation.

The City of Delta is helping the impacted residents in the five units above the store with alternative accommodations.

Firefighters were able to keep two neighbouring businesses — The Flower Shop in the Village and Ladner Nails and Esthetics — mostly undamaged, although the suites above suffered extensive smoke damage.

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Thief hits dressing room while team on ice

Keys, cell phones and wallets stolen from youth hockey players at Ladner Leisure Centre

South Delta Crime Beat The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest. If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for inprogress crimes and emer-

gencies or 604-946-4411 for other assistance.

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

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• Sept. 29, 6:31 p.m., 5100-block of Canoe Pass Way: Complainant called police reporting the theft of his bicycle from outside the Walmart. Complainant stated he had left his bicycle locked outside

while shopping and found it stolen upon his return.

The bicycle is described as a foldable, yellow Polygon Indonesia with small wheels and unknown serial number. Approximate value of the stolen bike: $300.

• Sept. 30, 9:38 p.m., 5600-block of 6th Avenue: Police received multiple reports of loud machinery working in the fields. On arrival police verified a tractor was the cause of

the noise and updated the complainant that agricultural equipment has an exemption to the City of Delta’s noise bylaw.

Police spoke to the farmer who stated he would be done soon but the job was taking longer than he expected. The farmer apologized for causing an inconvenience.

• Oct. 2, 9:21 a.m., 900block of Underhill Drive: Complainant reported obscene signs had been

erected on the front lawn, along with broken eggs on the driveway. The reported signs were of a derogatory nature, insulting residents.

Police attended and spoke to the complainant. Police observed two small signs on the front lawn. Police encouraged complainant to consider property environmental design security precautions • Oct. 3, 4:33 p.m., 1100-block of Fairway Views Wynd: Complainant reported their vehicle had damage to the gas tank and believes someone may have tried to siphon gas. Complainant believes incident occurred sometime between Sept. 22 and Oct. 3. It’s unknown where incident occurred but complainant believes that it may have occurred while parked in open carport at residence.

• Oct. 5, 8:01 a.m., 1100block of Tsatsu Shores Drive: Complainant reported her vehicle was broken into and rummaged through overnight.

Front driver’s side window smashed in, and driver’s side door lock punched in. During area canvass, another resident in the area advised her vehicle was broken into as well and her boat’s keys were stolen.

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• Sept. 30, 12:20 p.m., 4900-block of Highway 17A: Complainant called police to report seeing a vehicle being driven in an erratic manner. The vehicle was observed tailgating other vehicles and according to the complainant, the vehicle was also speeding. Police were able to identify the registered owner based off the licence plate. Warning letter mailed out advising of the risks and ramifications of this type of driving behaviour.

• Sept. 30, 9:03 p.m., 4600-block of Clarence Taylor Crescent: Police received multiple reports of a theft that occurred from a hockey team dressing located inside the Ladner Leisure Centre.

Complainant of the initial report advised the theft occurred between 7:30 and 9 p.m. while the youth hockey team was on the ice. Dressing room was left unsecured without a lock.

Items stolen from dressing room were multiple sets of keys, cell phones and wallets.

• Oct. 1, 9:26 a.m., 4700-

block of 45th Avenue: Complainant advised police that she had begun an online relationship with a male who influenced her to provide him over $8,000 Bitcoin. Complainant realized this was a scam when an email claiming to be the Turkish Interpol asked for $100,000 in order for the male to be released from prison. Police informed the complainant that recovering the lost funds would not be possible. Complainant understood but was concerned about future problems. Police advised the complainant to cease all contact and payment with these emails, and that there would be no ramifications by ignoring these emails.

• Oct. 1, 1:06 p.m., 4800block of 48th Avenue: Complainant phoned police to report a possible impaired driver who was sitting in a vehicle drinking from a bottle. Police attended and spoke with the driver who advised he was waiting for his girlfriend when police arrived.

Investigation revealed the driver was not impaired and was sent on his way.

The bottle in question contained Welch’s grape juice. No offence and no charges.

• Oct. 2, 11:10 p.m., 5400-block of 44th Avenue: Police received multiple noise complaints of loud thumping music and party goers in the neighbourhood. Upon arrival police could hear people in the back yard. Police spoke with a family member who said they were having celebrations for his sister’s upcoming wedding and were shutting it down for the evening.

Police reminded the family of Delta’s noise bylaws and warned of bylaw ticket should police have to come back.

• Oct. 4, 4:02 p.m., 5700block of Ladner Trunk Road: Police received a report of a theft in progress from McDonald’s. A group of three youths had picked up a patio chair from the patio and walked off. Group located and identified. Youths turned chair over to police, and advised they had planned to use the chair in a prank on their friends. No public interest in charges as youths were cooperative. Chair returned to McDonald’s. Youths released and sent on their way.

Reduce speed limit on Trunk Road: city staff

Safety measures recommended for rural stretch SANDOR GYARMATI

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The speed limit on Ladner Trunk Road could be reduced.

Delta’s public safety committee recently discussed what to do about the narrow roadway, also known as Highway 10, following several accidents over the past few years.

Engineering director Steven Lan said his department collaborated with the city’s transportation technical committee and Delta police to address safety concerns between 72nd Street and Highway 91.

Staff is proposing the speed limit be reduced from 80 km/h to 70 km/h.

Rumble strips are also proposed along the centre line and shoulders as well as raised paint markings and reflectors to improve visibility, and improved street lighting.

The committee endorsed the recommendations which still have to go to Delta council.

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One person was seriously injured in a head-on collision on Ladner Trunk Road between 80th and 72nd streets earlier this year.

A committee member also pitched the idea of enclosing the ditches and widening Ladner Trunk Road to accommodate a farm lane, or at least have pullouts to allow traffic to safely pass and provide enforcement spots for police.

One person was seriously hurt in a head-on crash on that stretch of road earlier this year but it’s not the only part of Ladner Trunk Road that has seen serious accidents.

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the side of the road in the 10400-block of Ladner Trunk Road and a few days later another driver was seriously hurt in a head-on collision with a semi between 80th and 96th streets.

Also that summer, a 17-year-old male from Langley died after a headon collision with a dump trunk in 9800-block of Ladner Trunk Road, while a few months earlier a Richmond couple was killed in a single-vehicle crash between 104th Street and the Highway 99 junction.

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TED MURPHY

suppose commuters should be pleased that wheels are slowly rolling when it comes to a replacement for the George Massey Tunnel, but I seriously question the track we’re now on.

When a task force of Metro Vancouver mayors recommended to the provincial government last week that an eight-lane tunnel replace the 60-year-old tube, they stressed the need to get going on the long talked about river crossing. They’re certainly right in terms of a new crossing being overdue, but if expediency is the goal, then a tunnel seems like a curious choice.

Dropping tubes on the bed of the Fraser River will trigger a federal environmental assessment the province optimistically pegs at three years even though much of that work would have already been done if a bridge had been chosen instead. I don’t think anyone is surprised we’d be going an opposite direction after the NDP quashed the former Liberal government’s bridge project, so logic dictated it had to be a tunnel and it had to be less than 10 lanes.

The mayors’ recommendation fits the NDP agenda to a tee but I’m dubious it’s going to be as useful for those who travel the Highway 99 corridor, and not just from a timing standpoint.

Right now, three lanes with the rush and one against it aren’t enough, so adding a fourth lane one way and a second the other — presuming the new tunnel also has counterflow — should allow traffic to, at least initially, flow freely. That’s the good news. The bad news is that’s all you’re going to get. In other words, the plan is to spend billions on a crossing that’s supposed to last at least 50 years but one that would barely be able to handle today’s traffic volumes.

The recommended eight-lane tunnel would also include two transit lanes, but given buses get to cut in at the front of the line now, having their own lanes through a new tunnel would only be a marginal improvement. Unless those lanes are used for some form of rapid transit — and at this point all we’re being promised is buses — we won’t be much further ahead.

It seems to me that many of those leading this initiative are of the mindset that they’ll accept anything as long as it’s better than what we’ve got, but we shouldn’t be settling when we’re spending billions.

Trip to the dentist proves not everyone is election savvy

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recent visit to the dentist was painful in a whole new way. My dentist and her assistant were having a chat while I lay silenced by a rubber dam over my mouth.

The assistant asked somewhat befuddled, “Is there an election coming up? I think I heard something about it.” My dentist winced but kept her composure. “Yes, there is a federal election on Oct. 21. “Oh,” replied the assistant giggling, “I don’t usually vote.”

You don’t vote, I wanted to scream as the suction tube found the side of my cheek. Are you kidding me? You’re an educated, middle-aged woman and you don’t vote. What is wrong with people I thought as I choked on my own disbelief?

I shouldn’t be surprised. Only an average of 62 per cent of Canadians vote. We came out in bigger numbers for the 2015 federal election at 68.5 per cent, most likely to make sure Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper was removed from power.

The World Atlas says of all the democratic countries in the world, Canada rates number 19, between Greece and Hungary, for voter turnout. That’s just not good enough.

The conversation took a quick turn to fashionable prime minis-

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

ters like former PM John Turner who was known for his fancy ties and our present PM’s colourful socks. Fashion sense should not be an election issue, but let’s face it, this election campaign is boring.

Candidates are making unrealistic promises, like offering tax cuts while increasing social programs, providing cheaper housing, free daycare and free pharmacare. At every whistle stop along the campaign trail it feels like one fantastical promise after another.

There’s one election issue that stands out for me. How do the political parties plan to address climate change while protecting our environment and our economy? I don’t want unrealistic promises that disappear once a leader is elected. I would like to

see an environmental plan that is practical, economical and efficient.

I’m impressed the Delta Naturalists Society is taking its concerns directly to local candidates running to be our next MP. The society has organized an all-candidates meeting tonight at KinVillage strictly on environmental issues.

There will be national questions about wilderness conservation, pollution, water and climate change, but most importantly are the local questions with answers that will affect us here in our own neighbourhoods.

Candidates will be asked what they are going to do about raising the dikes along our waterways so we are protected from flooding. With the possibility of a new LNG terminal coming to Tilbury, if there was a spill or a release how would we deal with that?

Burns Bog continues to be under threat of development, and what about saving our salmon?

I will be moderating the allcandidates meeting, which will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Please attend if you can. I will be interested in all the candidates’ answers and you should be too.

Ingrid Abbott is a freelance broadcaster and writer who encourages everyone to get out and vote because it’s a privilege.

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Letters

Delta finally on the E/V map

Editor: We bought our (used) 2015 Nissan Leaf in June 2018. After nearly 18 months of driving this little EV around Metro Vancouver, I’m thrilled that Delta has finally joined the rest of the Lower Mainland in providing public chargers.

Until now, Delta, excluding Tsawwassen Mills, has been a void on the Plugshare map of car chargers that EV owners use to strategically plan routes, including shopping destinations.

The placement of car chargers has definitely changed our travel and shopping habits. Along with previous letter writer Wave Steinwand, we go to Walmart these days so we can charge while we shop.

Not all EVs have the same range or battery capacity. If we’re out for the day in our 2015 Leaf, especially on the highway, which uses more charge than slow city traffic, we need to stop and top up.

We typically must stop in New Westminster or Surrey for a half-hour before coming home to Ladner.

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Editor: Re: Delta plans to add 20 E/V charging stations, Sept. 26 I have been driving a 100 per cent electric car for over four years in Delta and I’m thrilled to see the city apply for federal assistance in funding new E/V stations for Delta.

While most people charge their car at home, it is always convenient when a charger is nearby if you are at various locations around Delta and you are running low.

Tilbury; both close to coffee shops and well-placed for a top up on the way home.

Like other EV owners, I charge my car at home or at work. I only use public chargers for a muchneeded top up so I can get home from a longer trip, and that only takes 20 minutes to an hour. Most cities restrict free time at the charger to two hours, and that seems reasonable to me.

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by Delta are similar to those of other city-pro-

Maybe one day the city can approach BC Ferries and jointly install E/V chargers at the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. There is always a wait at the terminal and this would be an ideal place to have a charger.

BC Ferries has been asked if it would consider electric vehicle chargers on new ferries with routes that are about two hours long. Unfortunately, according to its website, it doesn’t seem interested at this time.

Keith Munro vided charging stations at libraries, recreation centres and city halls.

However, businesses should be aware that car chargers attract shoppers, and if they’d like to lure EV owners away from Walmart and Tsawwassen Mills, a charging station is the way to do it.

Thanks to Delta for joining the rest of the Lower Mainland in providing car chargers. It will be a pleasure to finally see Delta represented on the Plugshare map.

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Getting strategic ensures vote counts Editor: At last week’s all-candidates debates, Green candidate Craig DeCraene stated that every vote for the Green Party is important because it gives Elizabeth May the “moral authority” to speak out in Parliament. Now I respect DeCraene for putting his name forward as the Green Party representative in Delta, but I must disagree with his argument to garner votes.

A member of Parliament from a party with 35 per cent of the national popular vote doesn’t have more

weight to speak out in Parliament than a member of Parliament from a party with five per cent of the national popular vote.

That’s simply how our democracy works - and we can all be glad for it. Each member has one vote.

That being said, if you vote for a party because of the party platform, that’s your right and privilege to vote expression rather than strategic in our democracy. The Green Party has certainly brought many important topics to the forefront that need action.

However, if you’re voting in a riding for a candidate that has no realistic chance of winning, then make sure your vote counts. Vote for a candidate from a party that will work with the party of your choice.

In this election there are some major issues on the table: acting on climate change or denying it exists; moving towards national pharmacare; embracing equality and inclusion. Not all the parties believe in these topics.

Choose and vote wisely.

Peggy Richardson

Tunnel will cost more, take longer to build than bridge Editor: So, after much deliberation a task force of regional mayors recommends replacing the George Massey Tunnel with an eight-lane tunnel.

I’ll believe it when I see it, though I am probably too old.

After spending heaven knows how many dollars on approach infrastructure for a bridge, we are now

going to abandon it all and build a crossing under the Fraser River, deep enough for big ships to pass over and disregarding the known negative soils conditions and seismic concerns.

Every “bridge vs tunnel” study I know of, starting with the third crossing of Burrard Inlet in the late 1960s, has determined the cost of a tunnel to be

prohibitively expensive. So let’s disregard all the previous studies and go for it anyway.

Simply put, if you want the tunnel replacement to happen within the next 10 years, pick a bridge. A tunnel will be unaffordable. I guarantee it. Christy Clark had it right except that 10 lanes may have been 20 per cent too many.

Selwyn Dodd

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A10 The Delta Optimist October 10, 2019

Police adopting tech to assess risk with mental health calls Delta is first department in province to use HealthIM app ANDREW FLEMING

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At least if you’re a member of the Delta Police Department, which is the first force in B.C. trained to use HealthIM, a new technology created to help assess individual mental health meltdowns already in use by several police detachments across Canada.

“The tool is fairly simple to use,” said Sgt. James Sandberg, who heads up the mental health unit at Delta police. “The officer would enter the subject’s name and date of birth and, if the person had been previously assessed, that information will be there.”

And even if it isn’t, the software provides cops with specific questions regarding intoxication, irritability, hallucinations and violence, and then offers feedback on whether the person requires apprehension under the B.C. Mental Health Act or if other community-based alternatives are a better option.

After answering the questions, the app provides a score out of 10 for the person — one being low risk and 10 being extremely high. The app was specifically designed for use in law enforcement environments by an otherwise untrained police officer and uses objective observations of behaviour.

Officers are not asked, for example, to guess if someone has schizophrenia or

severe depression.

“An officer will take about five minutes to input the pertinent data,” said Sandberg. “The app then securely forwards a report to Surrey Memorial Hospital, which is the hospital to which Delta patients attend when dealing with a mental health crisis.”

could see the average wait time cut in half.

He notes that while police may apprehend someone under the Mental Health Act, a physician ultimately determines whether someone should be admitted to hospital for care or released into the community.

Officers can also overrule

Persons with mental health and substance use concerns (MHSU) are increasingly interfacing with police agencies.

The high numbers of encounters for MHSU have, by default, made policing part of the mental health system in B.C. BC CORONERS SERVICE REPORT

Healthcare practitioners receive the clinical summary, which is encrypted in compliance with federal and provincial privacy legislation, and so should be able to better prepare for the arrival of the person in crisis.

The number of mental health calls police respond to is difficult to quantify because some are obvious, such as calls for attempted suicide, while others don’t always fall easily into the mental health category.

Previously, officers averaged 120 to 130 minutes wait time per mental health apprehension.

Sandberg said that other police departments using the app – which include Manitoba RCMP and several Ontario Provincial Police departments — have seen significant decreases in wait times, and he believes Delta

the opinion of the software if they disagree with the assessment, and HealthIM does not make a formal diagnosis.

“Our community partners, like the Delta police, play a critical role in helping us provide quality, timely care to our patients,” said Dr. Craig Murray, head of emergency medicine at Surrey Memorial Hospital. “This new technology means we can make sure we have the right resources in place, so when these vulnerable patients arrive we are ready to provide them with the care and support they need.”

The adoption of the new technology comes at a time when police encounters involving a mental health factor are on the rise across the province.

According to a review published by the BC

Coroners Service last June, the number of apprehensions under the B.C. Mental Health Act increased from 13,592 in 2015 to 18,357 in 2017.

The report also examined 127 deaths between 2013 and 2017 that occurred during or within 24 hours of an encounter with police.

“More than two-thirds or seven in 10 of these deaths involved a mental health issue,” the report states. “Of the 127 deaths, 61 per cent experienced challenges related to illicit drug use.”

Twenty-one deaths were caused by the use of force from police and 56 were by suicide.

“Persons with mental health and substance use concerns (MHSU) are increasingly interfacing with police agencies,” the report states. “The high numbers of encounters for MHSU have, by default, made policing part of the mental health system in B.C. Persons in crisis are often unpredictable and police officers need more support when engaging with persons experiencing mental health issues.”

In addition to reducing hospital wait times and improving communication with staff at the hospital, use of the app is expected to help increase the speed of follow-up care.

Previously, when an individual was apprehended, the officer would write a report detailing the interaction. When the officer returned to work, they would review the report and person’s history, often making referrals to appropriate community agencies.

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Ladner fair to help seniors navigate transition years

As we transition through the phases of life, questions arise regarding where to find information about topics such as community services, housing, care facilities, physical and mental health, and wellness. Navigating the route to accessing available resources can be daunting.

On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Delta Division of Family Practice, in collaboration with community partners Ladner United Church, Deltassist, Fraser Health, Delta Seniors Planning Team and the City of Delta, invite residents to participate in the Transition Years and Healthy Living: Resource and Information Fair.

The goal of the fair is to help support seniors, elders and their families’ transition from one setting to another and to help empower them to become informed and proactive about their own health care.

“By providing our community with the information on transition years and healthy living, we also hope to help seniors, elders and

schedule of speakers giving presentations throughout the day as well as more than 25 information booths.

The day promises to be informative and engaging. Lunch and door prizes will be available.

Keynote speaker geriatrician Dr. Katalin Balogh will be presenting on the topic of: Memory Changes and What We Can Do About Them.

Dr. Richard James PHOTO BY SANDOR GYARMATI will speak on What The Delta Division of Family Practice is hosting an informa- to Expect When Your Loved One Moves tion fair for seniors later this Into a Care Home. month.

Other presentations will include topics families understand what such as mental health, resources are available benefits of socialization, and how to access them,” stated a news release from volunteerism and estate and personal planning Delta Division of Family basics.

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Federal Election

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The Optimist asked the candidates a series of six questions on federal issues that have local connections.

Responses to the other three will be published next week.

1. Terminal 2, a proposed container terminal at Roberts Bank, is making its way through the federal approval process. Are you in favour of T2? If not, would you rather see a fourth berth at Deltaport or see container capacity expansion accommodated elsewhere? Or do you feel there’s adequate capacity without expansion at Roberts Bank?

2. After scrapping the plan for a 10-lane bridge across the south arm of the Fraser River, the provincial NDP government is expected to unveil its preferred option for a new crossing late next year. Should the federal government provide funding for a project anticipated to be in the billions of dollars so the entire cost doesn’t fall on B.C. taxpayers?

3. Ottawa’s legalization of marijuana last fall prompted several large-scale Delta greenhouses to convert to cannabis. How do you respond to concerns that have been voiced in the community over the loss of food-producing land in Delta as well as complaints over odours created by these facilities?

Randy Anderson-Fennell NDP

1. T2 would cost up to $3 billion in public money — your money. Other options for port expansion put forward by private companies promise to be less expensive with a much smaller impact on the environment. Yet any port expansion surely comes with a level of automation that puts family-supporting jobs at risk — an estimated 9,200 jobs provincewide, according to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. We must balance all these interests to do what’s best for Canadians, and that requires further stakeholder engagement and creative solutions.

2. Yes, New Democrats believe Canadians should be able to count on the federal government to invest in infrastructure that makes a difference in their communities. Investments in public infrastructure — particularly under a Community Benefits Agreement — create good jobs and make our communities more liveable. I’m a tradesperson and I also see this project as an opportunity to secure training and apprenticeship opportunities for local residents and groups who are traditionally underrepresented in the skilled construction trades.

3. The B.C. Agricultural Land Reserve was established some 45 years ago by the provincial NDP government of the day, and Ottawa must respect provincial autonomy. However, a New Democratic government would implement a Canadian Food Strategy that invests in our agricultural communities, supports young and new farmers, and takes steps to ensure rural livelihoods are sustainable. Farming and food production must remain economically viable and an NDP government would provide low-cost startup loans and training opportunities to new farmers.

1. Delta is and has been Canada’s trade gateway. Having the right infrastructure to enable and support trade is essential for our community, for our province, for our country, and our quality of life. But we also won’t be Canada’s doormat, where everyone but Delta has a say. Currently, the project is under federal review, however if the project is to be approved, the needs of our community must be met, including resolution of traffic congestion at the George Massey Tunnel.

2. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer committed that his government would prioritize and provide funding for the Massey Tunnel replacement. Investment and leadership are required from the federal government to fix this important commuter and trade corridor infrastructure. Our commuters deserve better and should not be forced to more years of long and unpredictable traffic conditions. They deserve a government that will get them home faster.

3. Legalization of cannabis is yet another example of Trudeau mismanagement. No thought was given to impacts on local communities, downloading of costs to local governments and negative impacts on our quality of life. I commit to work with our municipal government, Delta police and local farming stakeholders to restore balance in our community. More broadly, Conservatives will tackle the issues created by the rushed legalization of cannabis, one by one.

1. I am not in favour of DPT2 or fourth berth expansion. The lands around Roberts Bank are too important to further damage the environment. Studies have shown the negative impact on migratory birds and salmon stocks.

Utilization of inland ports is a much more environmentally conscious way to go, like the inland port in Ashcroft for instance.

2. I believe the federal government should provide funding to the project even though highways are mostly provincial/municipal jurisdiction. The gateway project was partially funded by multiple governments levels. Highway 99 is a gateway to the USA. Expanding the crossing to include light rail expansion would help to lower GHG emissions from idling vehicles stuck in the congestion.

3. Metro Vancouver is in the middle of public consultations on what can be done to mitigate the smells that occur from cannabis production. Canopy Growth Corp. informed me they are doing all they can to mitigate the smell, from carbon filters to odour neutralizer.

Health Canada has regulations for this, but I would meet with Health Canada officials to get better regulations to deal with odours coming from cannabis production.

1. I believe the need for additional container handling infrastructure on the West Coast currently proposed by Port Metro Vancouver, that is T2, must be satisfied only by expansion of the existing Roberts Bank terminal coupled with further expansion of facilities currently ongoing at Prince Rupert. The addition of the fourth berth to Deltaport (DP4) operated by GCT is the better alternative. It will increase container capacity when necessary, have the most environmentally responsible impact on the migratory birds and crabbing areas, and save taxpayers billions of dollars.

2. Building the much needed Fraser River crossing to address the Massey Tunnel traffic congestion should include plans that accommodate future growth for private as well as public transportation such as buses and rail, in addition to considering cost efficiency and earthquake-proof structural integrity. This is largely a provincial issue, but if elected MP, and a resident of Delta who uses the tunnel daily, I will assist in whatever capacity within the proper limits of the federal government to help facilitate the process of creating a feasible crossing over the Fraser River.

3. The interesting thing about marijuana being grown in greenhouses on ALR land begs the question, “If it is fine to replace vital food growing regions designated by government regulations with marijuana greenhouses, then why not also with a more productive and much needed project for building new housing?” This misuse of ALR food producing land for growing unnecessary drugs demonstrates the point that more top-down government regulation at the federal level is unlikely to create a satisfactory solution to this local problem.

1. Deltaport is Canada’s largest container port and a significant contributor to our economy. It is also located in globally significant wetlands. At this time, I’m not convinced the environmental concerns with port expansion, RBT2 or otherwise, can be adequately mitigated. I’m also not convinced expansion is warranted, particularly as the existing port footprint has not been maximized. I’m concerned our transportation infrastructure cannot handle more trains and trucks, and concerned about using farmland for industry. These concerns must be sufficiently addressed.

2. Yes, the federal government should provide funding to this important corridor. We need a new crossing. I have taken steps to help make this happen, including many stakeholder meetings. I brought the infrastructure minister to tour the site with Mayor George Harvie.

I wrote to Premier John Horgan urging him to complete this project and reminding him federal money is available. The last thing we need is another meeting or to restart the process, as proposed by the Conservative candidate. As the prime minister has said, under a Liberal government the money is there.

3. I share these concerns. There are strict air filtration regulations. Health Canada needs to enforce these regulations and not issue licenses when air filtration is lacking. I raised this issue with the minister of health and brought Minister Bill Blair to meet with the mayor. We will ensure that Health Canada prioritizes the inspection of Delta facilities. The provincial government considers the production of cannabis to be farming. It is therefore of extreme importance that food production not be put at risk. Delta has a proud history of feeding our region and our country.

Tanya Corbet Conservative

Craig DeCraene Green

Angelina Ireland People’s Party

Carla Qualtrough Liberal

A14 The Delta Optimist October 10, 2019

Celebrating Macey’s legacy of compassionate care MLA recognizes extraordinary contributions of Delta Hospice Society founder

MLA’s Report IAN PATON

The death of a loved one is never easy, but with proper care and support,

the experience can help to give meaning and purpose to life. That was Nancy Macey’s philosophy when it came to her role as longtime executive director and founding member of the Delta Hospice Society.

As Macey leaves the Delta Hospice Society after close to 30 years of service, I would like to take a moment to recognize her for her extraordinary contributions to our community.

The Delta Hospice

Society was founded in 1991 under Macey’s leadership as founding director and chair of the board. Macey believes in the philosophy of hospice palliative care which offers compassionate care for the mind, body and spirit.

With this caring mindset, she has helped hundreds of patients and their families through the most difficult periods of their lives.

From a small volunteer service, Delta Hospice has grown into a thriving

organization with over 70 full-time, part-time and casual employees. The addition of the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe in 1998 provided sustained, community-based funding, demonstrating the organization’s willingness to take control of its own financial future.

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In her role as executive director of the society, Macey was also a director of the BC Hospice Palliative Care Association.

She worked closely with the BC Cancer Centre and represented the Fraser Health Hospice Societies at the Fraser Health leadership table.

In her leadership capacity, she advocated successfully for the Fraser Health palliative care model to include funding for psychosocial and spiritual components of care.

She also advocated for increased access to palliative care for all Canadians at the provincial and federal levels.

Macey’s legacy is a career built on trust, transparency, empowerment

and respect. Her door was always open to volunteers, staff and members of the community. And her focus was to build an organization of excellence, focusing always on the best interests of the patient.

Yet when asked about her remarkable career, Macey remains the picture of humility. She attributes her successes to the “power of many.” In true Delta spirit, the Delta Hospice Society is the embodiment of hundreds of dedicated community members who have given their time, money and hearts to this wonderful place.

Though Macey is leaving the Delta Hospice Society, her legacy lives on. Thank you for your great service to our community and to those in need of compassion and love.

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Mayor George Harvie (left) with Rohan D’Souza who received an outstanding citizen award for his actions during a stabbing at Immaculate Conception School.

Officers recognized at awards night Volunteers and citizens are also honoured for playing a vital role in the community

From stopping a knife attack in a retirement home to preventing a suicidal female from jumping off a bridge to removing a teen girl from a prostitution ring, Delta police officers were recognized recently for their exceptional work in the community over the past year.

The department held its bi-annual awards night at Tsawwassen Springs Sept. 26 with more than 30 awards handed out.

Volunteers and citizens were also recognized during the evening, including a Victim Services volunteer who has donated a stunning 5,200 hours to the program over a 20-year career.

Additionally the efforts of two men who took action in two different stabbing incidents were honoured.

“We are lucky tonight in that we are not only recognizing our officers, but also our citizens and volunteers who play such a vital role in our community,” said Chief Neil Dubord.

Other highlights included: a community policing award for an officer who has built partnerships and trust with the Tsawwassen First Nation, a complex child sexual assault investigation which began in

2015 and eventually resulted in the conviction of the suspect for 25 offences and a drug investigation that netted 94 drug and weapons charges against Red Scorpion gang members and associates.

The award winners included: Chief Constable Commendations Stabbing at Immaculate Conception School — A/ Sgt. John Jasmins Knife wielding man at KinVillage — Const. Paul Gibson Deputy Chief Commendations Alex Fraser Bridge suicide attempt — Constables Gordy Gill, Jeremy Pearce, Kevin Boyce, Jennifer West and Josh Hutanu Alex Fraser Bridge suicidal female — Constables Rob Semler and Geoffrey Young Accidental self-inflicted laceration — Sergeants Sarah Swallow and Clayton Ennis, and Const.

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Brian Short and Rsv. Const. Justin Wong Attempt suicide by police — Sgt. Raman Atwal, constables Jim Ingram, Gordy Gill, Kris Willcock, Chad Bristow, Richard Molenaar, and Air 1 Crew Sr. Const. Roger Thomson and Const. Don Mitchell Stabbing at Immaculate Conception School — Constables Garth Hoffman, Scott Cartmill, Josh Lehbauer and Bianca Boyce Suicidal male negotiator — Const. Lee Chapman IT projects implementation and DARS & Tableau Compstat enhancements — Jim Cicalo Community Policing Award TFN crime prevention — Const. Mike Grandia 3-on-3 basketball tournament — Sgt. Sukh Sidhu Volunteer of the Year — Dianne Taylor Delta Police Outstanding Citizen Award Stabbing at Immaculate Conception School — Rohan D’Souza Delta Police Heroic Action Award Stabbing intervention — Baljinder Sahota Community Partnership Award — Pacific

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Stabbing at Immaculate Conception School — Constables Garth Hoffman, Josh Lehbauer, Scott Cartmill, Bianca Boyce and Rohan D’Souza Emergency Health Services Vital Link Award CPR on suicidal female — Constables Rob Kennett and Jennifer West

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Delta’s soccer fields are ready for the new season?

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The Sidekick Players Club raises the curtain on its 23rd season of community theatre in South Delta tonight as Bordertown Café opens at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre. Written by Kelly Rebar and directed for Skiekick by Bernice Fehr, the play takes place in a small border town café in rural Alberta. It’s a comedy full of family dynamics in three generations.

Performances run Oct. 10 to 26 with shows at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday with 2 p.m.

Sunday matinees on Oct. 13 and 20. Reserve tickets by calling 604288-2415.

Adams tribute

Reckless is set to hit Delta with all of Bryan Adams’ most famous songs in a one-nightonly concert at Ladner’s Genesis Theatre. The band’s Kids Wanna Rock tour comes to Delta on Friday, Oct. 18 with all the sing-along hits made famous by the North Vancouverraised rocker and pop star. Expect to hear Diana, Run to You, Cuts Like a Knife, Somebody, Heaven, It’s Only Love, Back to You, Summer of 69 and many more.

Tickets are $39. Call 604-507-6355 or visit: https://tickets.bellperformingartscentre.com.

Byrnes back

Vancouver’s own Jim Byrnes returns to Ladner’s Genesis Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 19 for a 7:30 p.m. show. For nearly 50 years, Byrnes has crooned, drawled, belted, hollered, and sweettalked more songs into a microphone than most people ever get to hear in a single lifetime. His music has won multiple awards, including three Junos, and his previous concerts at Genesis Theatre have been very popular.

Tickets for the show can be purchased online at: http://connect37.deltasd.bc.ca or by phone at 604-940-5550.

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Delta Gymnastics offers nine sessions of Seniors Can Move weekly at the Delta Sport Development Centre in Ladner.

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Seniors are on the move at the Delta Sport Development Centre — and loving every minute of it.

Following a funding announcement of $150,000 from the provincial government in July, Seniors Can Move, a made-in-Delta program, has taken off.

Developed by the Delta Gymnastics Society last year, the program is enabling those 65 years and older to take part in physical activity in a gymnastics setting.

Classes are open to all Delta seniors and registration is free. Classes include simple stretching routines as well as other exercises designed to help improve agility, balance, co-ordination and strength.

Since the funding announcement in July, the society is running nine classes a week with 144 participants. There’s a waitlist for every class.

“The idea is to get seniors active, build their competence and confidence to moving so that their balance and coordination improves, teaching them falling techniques, how to recover from a fall — some of those basic life

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Classes are designed to help improve agility, balance, co-ordination and strength. skills that we might take for granted,” said Delta Gymnastics developmental program coordinator Richard Woo. Woo said the idea for Seniors Can Move came from a program for those 50-plus that began thanks to a federal government New Horizons grant. That program was so successful organizers began asking what they could do for the next age group.

“So we applied and got the New Horizons grant which gave us the opportunity to run a pilot for a year for the 65-plus age group,” he added.

Follow-up surveys found 89 per cent of participants said they would keep attending while the other 11 per cent said they might continue.

“No one said no, so overall it was very successful,” said Woo. That funding ran out earlier this year but the provincial government stepped up to fund the program for another year as well as fund a pilot program in other gyms throughout the province.

The gym club has created a course based on the program that will be replicated at up to 16 other

facilities in B.C., with a goal of providing 75 weeks of programing through fall 2020.

Woo said Delta Gymnastics has just selected the clubs that will be offering the pilot program in the fall and is in the process of sending out materials and organizing training.

As well, the society will bring geriatric professionals, like nurses and physiotherapists, to Delta Gymnastics for specialized consultations to support seniors’ health.

“Overall the feedback has been excellent,” Woo

said. “Lots of the participants are returning participants from previous sessions. The success stories that really stand out are the ones where people have started taking stairs again for the first time or they aren’t using their walker in their residence or cane depending on the person. We’ve had a few participants who have had strokes in the past so it has been great for their rehab.”

Woo said one of the other aspects of the program is creating an environment where young and old can experience health and fitness together.

“There is the opportunity for that intergeneration social time,” he said.

“Regardless of whether they get to know each other, sharing the same space means everyone gets a lot out of the experience. The classes generally overlap by only a few minutes, but one particular day the bus was late picking up the seniors and a couple of the kids refused to leave because they hadn’t seen their ‘grandmas and grandpas.’ So it’s those little things that are important.”

To get on a waitlist for the program, call 604-9430460 or email registration@deltagymnastics. com.

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A new show that takes the audience through the music of the 1950s and ’60s is coming to Genesis Theatre this Saturday.

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A brand new, one-ofa-kind show that takes the audience through music history is coming to Ladner.

Relive the music of the 1950s and ’60s at a rock ‘n’ roll show on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Genesis Theatre.

Audiences will see a live band, singers and dancers re-living two decades of music, including hits

by Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Patsy Cline, Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison, The Supremes, Neil Diamond and many other stars of

that era.

Steve Marshall, creator, producer and drummer, came up with the idea for the show more than 25 years ago, but didn’t follow through until last year when he committed by booking shows at three theatres on Vancouver Island.

Marshall and his musical family (all performers in the show) worked endlessly to make it happen.

“My daughter Kimi is our guitar player, my youngest daughter Zenia is one of the main singers, my wife Luisa is a world renowned Tina Turner tribute artist who stars as

many artists in this show.

I’m the drummer and my sister-in-law is also one of the main singers,” Marshall said.

“What also makes this show different is a voiceover tells trivia before the song starts without telling the name of the artist,” he said. “Then the audience has a few seconds to yell out the name they think it may be. Then the party begins.”

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It’s a new children’s book series with a message — we all need to treat animals of the world with love and respect.

Roxi the Rescue Dog: Helps the Chickens was the first in a series of three children’s books written by first-time South Delta author Carolyn Drew. The colourful picture book features the illustration of her cousin Debi Pirie and tells the tale of Roxi (based on Drew’s family dog), who is off on a new adventure.

Roxi wants all the animals in the world to have a nice life and in this story she helps the chickens.

The age range for the book is three to five years.

The second book in the series, Roxi the Rescue Dog: Helps the Elephants, launched last week, while the third in the series due to launch in January is Roxi the Rescue Dog: Helps the Bunnies.

The book series is published by Drew and her

husband’s independent publishing company, Drew North Publishing.

“I wanted to figure out a way to help animals,” said Drew on why she came up with the series.

“With my background as an education assistant and my own tutoring company and working with kids, I thought I would write a children’s book. I researched various animal rights issues to start. The books are to entertain the kids and has that underlying message of animal welfare as well.”

After a launch event at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre last Friday, Drew is planning a month-long campaign where proceeds from the book sales will go to a pair of animal welfare organizations in Thailand.

“I had written children’s books in my head many times, but got stuck on the illustration part,” Drew recalled. “In May my family from England and Scotland came out for my mom’s 80th birthday and my cousin from Scotland

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Roxi the Rescue Dog: Helps the Chickens is the first of a three-book series by Carolyn Drew.

was there and we chatted and she said she would take a crack at it.

“I love the chickens and the elephants. Debi did a great job with the illustrations. I’ve learned a lot during this process, so I think each book will get a little bit better as we go along.”

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Celtic Gala set to return after seven-year hiatus Delta Police Pipe Band will be joined by guest performers

The evening will include two hours of Celtic entertainment from the pipes and drums of the worldrenowned Delta Police Pipe Band as well as the O’Brien Dance Troupe, Turas Harp Celtic group and the Delta Choral Society Choir.

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After a seven-year hiatus, the Delta Police Pipe Band is proud to host its Celtic Gala fundraising concert, which is set for Friday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

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The Delta Police Pipe Band presents Celtic Gala 2019 on Friday, Oct. 18 at the South Delta Baptist Church in Tsawwassen. crowd with jigs and reels as it prepares to compete the following day at a highly competitive feis.

Turas Harp (an Irish term meaning trip) is a newly formed Celtic group that features a combination of fiddle, guitar, harp, uilleann pipes, melodic vocals and, of course, the harp.

With some-90 members strong, the Delta Choral Society, under the direction of Danielle Hamilton and accompanist Paul Kemp, have performed throughout North

America.

Leonard Zurkowski, who is handling media relations for the gala along with Randall St. Godard, said music fans are in for a real treat.

“We’ve done the Robbie Burns nights for years and the community is so supportive of that event and of all of these groups,” Zurkowski said. “It was just the right time to bring this event back. South Delta Baptist Church is the ideal venue — great stage and acoustics and we can accommodate a lot

of people. We’ve had huge support from the business community throughout South Delta. It’s going to be a great show.”

St. Godard said the band held a Celtic Gala for four or five years in a row but it’s now been seven years since the last one.

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Delta Gymnastics once again will open its doors to the 10th annual T.A.G. Challenge, formerly Sport Showdown.

The event is is a fantastic opportunity for groups of friends, community organizations and businesses to discover that play is for all ages.

Teams and individuals are invited to come to the gym and participate in this exciting and energetic event taking place on Saturday Oct. 19 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Teams can be made up of corporate, family, sports or other groups that are looking for a fun bonding experience that creates happy and healthy memories. You can grab some friends or register as an individual and you will be assigned to a team.

T.A.G Challenge, which stands for teams, activities

and games, is all about being inclusive and having groups come together to celebrate activity.

“We renamed Sport Showdown to T.A.G Challenge in order to embrace a wider audience and promote it as an event for anyone of all athletic abilities,” said Ellyn Schriber, Growth and Development Coordinator for Delta Gymnastics.

Originally called Sport Showdown, the event had various sport teams coming together for friendly competition.

“We wanted to open the event to everyone.

Our motto is, the team that plays together, stays together,’” added Schriber.

The theme of this year’s timed challenges is all about Zombie Survival, which will guarantee good times, energy and laughter.

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include ninja style obstacle courses, building a foam cube tower, a fun dress-up station and other physical activities,” she said.

Participants can select from two categories, each with its own trophy: Power to the People for those who just want to have fun, and Full Throttle for those type “A” people who need a harder challenge and love the spirit of competition.

Any group can put together a team of eight to 12 people of any age or ability level. The cost for a team is $195. For individuals registering separately the cost is $25 per participant. Interested teams or individuals must confirm participation by Oct. 10 by emailing eschriber@ deltagymnastics.com or by calling the main office at 604-943-0460.

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For the majority of gardening enthusiasts, gardening is a warm weather activity. While some people live in climates that make it possible to enjoy gardening year-round, those who don’t often lament the end of the gardening season.

Winter might not be conducive to gardening, but the arrival of cold weather does not necessarily mean a gardener’s work is done until the following spring. Taking steps to protect plants from winter weather is an important part of maintaining a healthy garden that thrives from year to year.

Timing is of the essence when winterizing a garden. The online gardening resource Get Busy Gardening! advises gardeners that the best time to winterize is after the first hard freeze in the fall.

A hard freeze occurs when temperatures dip below freezing overnight. When that occurs, annual plants and vegetables are killed off and perennial plants, which grow back year after year, begin going dormant.

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Timing is of the essence when winterizing a garden.

Gardens notes that perennials are the easiest plants to prepare for winter as they require just a little cutting back and mulching to be safe from cold weather. But no two perennials are alike, so homeowners should consult their local gardening centre for advice on how to prepare their particular perennials for the coming months.

The steps necessary to winterize annuals depends on which type of annuals, cool- or warm-climate, you have. Cool-climate annuals should be covered with polyspun garden

fabric when light frost is in the forecast. In addition, Better Homes and Gardens recommends pulling dead annuals and adding them to a compost pile after a killing frost. Any annuals that developed fungal disease should be discarded.

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Combat mold and mildew

Mold and mildew are not only unsightly, but unhealthy. These fungi grow readily in damp areas and are found in the air breathed both indoors and outside.

If left unaddressed, mold and mildew can threaten the health of a home’s inhabitants.

Mildew is a type of mold that remains relatively flush with the surface it grows on. Other molds can grow puffy in appearance.

Molds serve the purpose of destroying organic materials, but in high amounts, these microorganisms can cause respiratory problems, sinus congestion, throat irritation, headaches and other issues, particularly when mold grows unchecked indoors.

As a result, it is essential to address mold before it becomes problematic.

According to Polygon, a drying technology and temporary climate solutions company, the wet season in winter is when molds often grow and expand. Mold can break down the integrity and strength of the surfaces where it grows.

Homeowners can employ the following strategies to prevent mold growth: • Keep all surfaces clean, using proper cleaning products.

Diluted bleach solutions are highly effective at killing microscopic fungi, viruses and bacteria.

• Reduce moisture and humidity by ensuring sufficient air circulation in rooms, particularly bathrooms and kitchens. An exhaust fan will help remove moisture quickly.

• Fabrics covered in mildew that can be laundered should be carefully removed and washed in chlorine bleach and hot water. An oxygen bleach product also can be effective.

• Invest in a dehumidifier that can reduce moisture in the home in problem areas, such as damp basements or garages.

• Fix plumbing leaks as soon as possible.

• Make sure all seals on windows and doors are not compromised and are in good working condition.

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Microneedling is a minimally invasive non-surgical procedure for facial rejuvenation that involves the use of micro needles to create controlled skin injury. Theoretically, any injury to the skin should instigate a process of wound healing by stimulating the production of fibroblasts and collagen.

More collagen means smoother skin, as collagen is responsible for skin elasticity; any breakdown will lead to wrinkles and scarring.

Collagen is arguably the most vital way to improve the look of the skin, and this goes far beyond reducing wrinkles. By stimulating collagen growth with Microneedling, you can also reverse sun damage and has an added bonus of tightening loose skin, which makes it great for older men and women. Microneedling can address face wrinkles, acne scars, surgical scars, facial lines, stretch marks, pore size reduction and skin tightening. This procedure is well tolerated and it isn’t exclusive to the face area. The treatment can be done anywhere in the body. Microneedling may sound intimidating because of the word “needle”, but the treatment is considered one of the safest skin treatments available. Unlike

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Live Green

It’s easy to repurpose items around the house

“Reuse, reduce, recycle” is a mantra used by many eco-conscious people.

Reducing, reusing and recycling is not just a great way to conserve energy and natural resources, but also an effective way to save money.

Most people likely have many items around the house they can reuse and repurpose. This can reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills and help conserve the resources used to manufacture new products.

The following are some common household items that can be reused or repurposed: • Containers: Glass jars and coffee cans are two examples of containers that don’t have to be discarded once the pasta sauce or coffee grains have been used up. Foodies

who like to make their own sauces or spreads can repurpose old pasta sauce jars into storage for their homemade foods, such as marmalades, while coffee cans can be turned into storage for miscellaneous tools such as nails or screws.

Parents of young children can even turn old pasta jars into banks for their children, who may grow excited as they watch the jars gradually fill up with coins.

• Plastic milk jugs/ water bottles: Gardeners can turn gallon milk jugs that would otherwise go into the recycling bin into watering cans for the plants in their gardens.

Water bottles can be reused to water indoor plants.

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Conservancy notes that single-use plastics, including plastic takeout containers, are among the biggest threats to the world’s oceans. But plastic takeout containers need not be used once and discarded.

Many such containers are microwave- and dishwasher-safe, meaning they can be reused over and over.

Use such containers to store leftovers or as serving dishes when hosting less formal affairs at home.

• Toothbrushes: In lieu of discarding plastic toothbrushes once they’re no longer effective at cleaning teeth, people can repurpose them as cleaning utensils to use for hard-toreach spots.

Toothbrushes can be used to clean rims around toilets and to scrub grime between bathroom and kitchen sink fixtures.

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Dishwasher- and microwave-safe takeout containers can be reused to store leftovers and other foods.

Many inexpensive items people are accustomed to discarding can be reused

and repurposed, which can help remove tons of garbage from landfills and

reduce the amount of plastics that find their way into the world’s oceans.

Make laundry day eco-friendly Protecting the planet is a goal for many people.

Such a goal may seem like it should require a Herculean effort, but often times the smallest and simplest efforts to protect the planet can have profound, long-lasting impacts.

Laundry is a chore few people may look forward to, but one everyone must do. Though doing laundry is typically a mundane task, it also can be wasteful. People may be unknowingly wasting energy and water when doing their laundry.

Air drying laundry is more eco-friendly than drying newly washed clothes in a dryer.

Fortunately, correcting such mistakes and making laundry day more ecofriendly is a simple way to do one’s part in protecting the planet.

• Only wash full loads.

Washing clothes only when there’s a full load is more efficient than washing half- or almost-full loads. Washing machines consume substantial amounts of energy, so washing only full loads will cut back the amount of energy wasted when machines are used to clean smaller loads. If you must wash small loads, be sure to use the appropriate water-level setting.

• Clean lint traps after each load. Lint traps catch lint from clothing so newly cleaned clothes look as good as possible. To ensure clothes dryers are running at peak capacity and not wasting energy, clean the lint traps after each load.

• Air dry clothes when possible. Clothing manufacturers often recom-

mend that certain fabrics be air-dried instead of dried in clothes dryers.

People can still air-dry clothes made from fabrics that are dryer-friendly, and doing so greatly reduces the energy consumed on laundry day.

• Use the right detergent. Washing clothes in front-loading washing machines or high-efficiency top-loading machines is more eco-friendly, as such machines use less water than more traditional washers. Detergents designed specifically for high-efficiency machines can ensure clothes are well-cleaned.

• Separate certain items when drying clothes. Blue jeans and bath towels can take a long time to dry.

When included among cotton T-shirts and other lightweight fabrics, jeans and towels can make it harder for these items to dry. This means running dryers for longer periods of time, thereby consuming more energy.

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Food scraps belong in green bin, not garbage Metro Vancouver launches enhanced campaign

Metro Vancouver is launching an enhanced organics recycling campaign to further build on the region’s waste diversion successes by reminding people, Hey! Food Scraps Aren’t Garbage.

“Thanks to the combined efforts of residents, businesses and member jurisdictions, our region remains a leader in North America for waste diversion,” said Jack Froese, chair of Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Committee.

“However, we can do even better, especially when it comes to green bin etiquette for avoidable food waste and plastic.”

Since the implementation of the organics disposal ban in 2015, approximately 1.6 million tonnes of organics have been diverted from the landfill through 2018, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over half a million tonnes. The organics recycling rate in Metro Vancouver went up 60 per cent between 2013 and 2017, and currently stands

at about 68 per cent.

Nearly all single-family and multi-family residences now have some form of organics collection. While the program continues to be extremely successful, there is room for improvement.

Metro Vancouver’s Hey! Food Scraps Aren’t Garbage campaign has been updated for 2019 with new characters like Mr. Avocado Shell, Ms. Pineapple Top and Dr. Red Pepper to remind people that food scraps belong in the green bin.

Metro Vancouver’s website includes new resources to help alleviate the confusion around composting, including a comprehensive list of what goes in the green bin (and what should stay out), tips to make green binning cleaner and more convenient, and links to information about municipal food scraps recycling programs.

“Metro Vancouver is also reminding people not to put any type of plastic

into their green bins,” added Froese. “Plastic bags, containers, produce stickers and cutlery, even those labeled ‘biodegradable’ or ‘compostable’ may not break down fully at compost processing facilities and can contaminate the finished compost.”

Diverting food waste to the green bin is better than sending it to a landfill, but preventing food from being wasted in the first place is an even better way to lessen our impact on the environment.

Results from Metro Vancouver’s 2018 Food Waste Diaries research project, where about 500 households tracked their green bin usage, found that 57 per cent of food placed in the compost could be considered avoidable, consisting mostly of leafy vegetables, fruit (especially apples and bananas), leftovers as well as dairy products.

These findings are in line with previous research from the National Zero Waste Council and Value

Metro Vancouver’s Hey! Food Scraps Aren’t Garbage campaign looks to divert food waste from the landfill.

Chain Management International, which suggested approximately 60 per cent of all food disposed of in Canada is considered avoidable.

A dedicated website

(http://www.metrovancouver.org/foodscraps/) provides tips to residents on how to make composting a clean, quick and easy everyday activity.

Residents with compost-

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Community

Ladner Rotarians will be selling pumpkins to combat polio

From 122 countries in 1988 to just two, and 350,000 cases to just 33, the world stands on the threshold of eradicating polio forever.

The two remaining countries are Pakistan and Afghanistan, challenged by accessibility and internal warfare. Until recently Nigeria was a third country, as the last polio endemic country in Africa, but it has passed the three-year milestone without a case, leading to the possibility of the whole African region being declared polio free in 2020.

In 1985, Rotary launched the PolioPlus campaign and then spearheaded the formation of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, a partnership of national governments, Rotary International, the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, UNICEF and

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the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

For more than 10 years Rotary has marked the 99.9 per cent success rate of this partnership and need for continued effort to finish the job with World Polio Day, this year on Oct. 24. That day commemorates the birth of Jonas Salk, who, in 1955, led the first team to develop a vaccine.

To salute World Polio Day, the Rotary Club

of Ladner is holding Pumpkins for Polio sales events on Tuesday, Oct. 22, with proceeds going entirely to the End Polio campaign. Sales will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ladner Leisure Centre and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Delta Secondary.

To date, Rotary has contributed more than $1.8 billion US and countless volunteer hours to protect more than 2.5 billion children around the world.

Buy an apple to support Cubs and Beavers

The 3rd Boundary Bay Cubs and Beavers are hosting their annual Apple Day fundraiser at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall this Saturday.

Set to run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Apple Day helps fund award-winning programming as well as covering special events and lessening the cost of camp.

Thrifty Foods will once again be donating the apples as the Cubs and Beavers look to exceed last year’s $3,000 fundraising

total.

The 3rd Boundary Bay troop has unprecedented numbers this year as its reputation for solid programming draws in new members. Apple Day funds help to purchase badges and supplies as well as sponsoring youth who may not otherwise be able to afford Scouting.

Each year Beavers and Cubs attend a variety of camps and activity nights as well as weekly meetings where they do everything

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Cubs and Beavers will take part in Apple Day this Saturday.

from painting and animation to building mason bee houses and pyrography.

Help the University of Guelph improve hearingg healthcare across Canada.

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

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

Why Participate?

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

Participants will be significantly adding to growing knowledge surrounding hearing loss.

You can register to be part of this groundbreaking new hearing study by calling 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study *Wingfield, A., Tun, P. A., & McCoy, S. L. (2005). Hearing Loss in Older Adulthood: What It Is and How It Interacts With Cognitive Performance. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14(3), 144–148. † Study participants must be over 50 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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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS All-candidates meeting on environmental issues will be held at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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

AmbassadorsTsawwassen Mills Toastmasters will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Tsawwassen Mills Training Room (enter at Entrance 4, turn left past Old Navy, and it’s between

Yogibo Bean Bags & Yogen Fruz). The meeting theme is “Dream Big.” The club guarantees it will be an evening of laughter and learning. For more information contact Leah at leaharea54@hotmail. com.

South Delta Garden Club meets on Tuesday, Oct. 15 to hear Thomas Hobbs speak on Trends in English Gardening: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594-54A St. All members and paying guests welcome.

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

Recent loss due to suicide and want the support of others in similar circumstances? Join a free adult Suicide Grief Support Group where you can share your feelings and thoughts in a safe and supportive environment, learn about coping strategies and resources, and develop community

with others. Group meets at Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner on eight Tuesdays, Oct. 15 to Dec. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information or to pre-register, call 604-9480660.

Delta Community Living Society is co-hosting a workshop with PLAN Institute for families supporting people with developmental disabilities on “Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning.” The workshop will run from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15. For more information, visit www.dcls. ca/workshopscourses or email sstainton@dcls.ca.

The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit club for retired and semi-retired people who wish to gather with others to enjoy learning and fellowship, will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Guest speakers will be the candidates running in the federal election. Members and their guests are welcome. Call Dick Williams at 604-9406542 for information.

SD Newcomers welcomes members (new and current residents) from Ladner, Tsawwassen and Point

Roberts. Their next meeting is Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7:15 p.m. at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen. Const. Lee Chapman from the Delta police Community Watch program will talk about their innovative philosophy to a safer community and sharing ideas how to avoid being targeted by scams.

Running on Climate is the final film in this year’s GreenFlix series. It takes you behind the scenes to see how, against all odds, a landslide Green Party victory was won right here on our doorstep. Presented by the Delta South BC Greens.

Free event but donations appreciated. Film screening followed by discussion at Ladner United Church on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.

Watch a trailer or the entire film at www.greenflix.ca.

Delta Community Living Society is hosting a workshop for families supporting people with developmental disabilities on “RDSPs.” The workshop will run from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. For more information, visit www.dcls.ca/ workshopscourses or email sstainton@dcls.ca.

Low Vision Support Group meets at the Ladner Pioneer

Library from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on the third Monday of most months. Upcoming meeting dates: Oct. 21 (ML Burke on seniors’ issues in Delta), Nov. 18 (Tactile Creativity) and Dec. 16 (social).

A Parkinson’s support group meeting will be held at KinVillage in Tsawwassen on Monday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The group is for people living with Parkinson’s and/or the people who care for them. For more information, call Gloria at 604-948-0156.

To salute World Polio Day, Rotary Club of Ladner is holding “Pumpkins for Polio” sales events on Tuesday, Oct. 22, with proceeds going entirely to the Rotary’s End Polio campaign: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ladner Leisure Centre and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Delta Secondary where there will also be a pumpkin carving contest. More at rotaryladner.org.

News & Views discussion group meets at the Tsawwassen Library on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Discussion of current events on global, American, Canadian, British Colombian and local issues.

The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen at 7:15 p.m. The next meeting is on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The meeting is open to the public. Guest speaker is Priye Iworima, the 2019-2020 winner of the CFUW Ecole Polytechnique Commerative Award.

All Saints Anglican Church in Ladner hosts a free monthly community meal at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Intermediate level Spanish conversation meetings take place in the Tsawwassen Library every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. The next meeting is Oct. 22. They are not classes and are not suitable for beginners. For more information call or text Aidan at 360-350-9155.

The South Delta Caregivers’ Network offers a six-week education series and support group twice a year.

The next series starts Wednesday, Oct. 23 and runs once a week from 1 to 3 p.m. The series is held at the Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner. Call 604-9480660 to register.

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Community 50+/SENIORS Volunteers needed for customer service desk and café at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Contact Jacqui at 604-946-1411 for more information.

KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen hosts a Harvest Luncheon at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11.

Tickets $14 for members, $16 for guests.

Shari’s Saturday Social Dance at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen on Saturday, Oct. 12. The theme is safari so put on your favourite African print (dress style optional). As always, dance to a wide variety of great CD music. Tickets available at the door are $12 for members, $14 for guests, and include mid-evening assorted goodies, tea and coffee. Cash bar. To reserve a table call Shari at 604-9438755.

Free arthritis information session presented by Debbie Cheong will be held at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m.

McKee Modellers Club is starting up again Oct. 22 and it’s looking for new members. Contact Stewart Goodfellow at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre for more details.

Free medical cannabis education presentation will be held at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 2:30 p.m. Must be 19+ to attend.

Free chronic conditions self-management workshop presented by UVic will be held at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Thursdays, Oct. 24 to Nov. 28, at 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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Artfully Anonymous… until you buy it is a South Delta Artists Guild fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen. Every 10x10-inch original art piece by talented guild members as well as worldwide known artists is only $100. More information at southdeltaartistsguild.com.

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Western AAA Conference W L T Pts South Delta 3 0 0 6 New West 3 0 0 6 Van College 2 1 0 2 Mt. Doug 1 2 0 0 Notre Dame 1 2 0 2 Carson Graham 1 2 0 2 Handsworth 1 2 0 2 Belmont 0 3 0 0 Eastern AAA Conference Seaquam 3 0 0 St Thomas More 3 3 0 Tweedsmuir 2 1 0 Abbotsford 2 1 0 Kelowna 1 2 0 Mission 1 2 0 Terry Fox 0 3 0 Centennial 0 3 0

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LOCAL TIDES Height in feet FRIDAY, OCT. 11 4:42 am 11.5 10:45 am 6.2 5:22 pm 13.1 11:37 pm 7.2 SATURDAY, OCT. 12 5:28 am 11.8 11:23 am 6.6 5:44 pm 13.1 SUNDAY, OCT. 13 12:03 am 6.6 6:10 am 12.5 11:58 am 7.2 6:05 pm 13.1 MONDAY, OCT. 14 12:31 am 5.9 6:52 pm 12.5 12:32 pm 7.5 6:25 pm 12.8 TUESDAY, OCT. 15 12:59 am 5.2 7:35 am 12.8 1:07 pm 8.5 6:46 pm 12.8 WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16 1:29 am 4.9 8:21 am 13.1 1:44 pm 9.2 7:07 pm 12.8 THURSDAY, OCT. 17 2:02 am 4.3 9:11 am 13.1 2:25 pm 9.8 7:30 pm 12.5 These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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Delta’sbestinsportshonoured Sports Champion Awards recognizes excellence in the past 12 months

The Delta Sports Hall of Fame has announced its Sports Champions winners — recognizing excellence and contribution in athletics over the past year.

The recipients will be honoured at the gala banquet on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. The evening’s festivities will also include the induction of the newest members to the Delta Sports Hall of Fame.

Started in 2005, the Delta Sports Hall of Fame set as its goal “to celebrate Delta sport achievement, recognize excellence and honour past, present and future role models.” Family, friends and the public are invited to join the DSHOF committee and the award winners at the banquet. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased until Oct. 19 by calling Rick or Carlene at 604-943-0469.

Here are this year’s Sports Champion recipients: Youth Athlete Rawnie Weststrate (softball) This standout aged up to be a key member of the powerhouse 2001 Delta Heat that enjoyed an outstanding run through rep softball. She also earn a spot on Canada’s junior national team headed to this month’s WBSC Americas U17 Women’s Softball Qualifier in Columbia.

Weststrate’s final game for the ’01 Heat was a complete game 12-strikeout performance in the final of this summer’s USSA Western National Championships in Eugene.

Around her softball training and competitions, she gives back to the sport she loves through coaching with 140 Sports. One of the things she is very proud of is the 2016 Delta Youth Rotary Helping Hand Award given to her Heat team for all of its volunteer work.

She is thankful for the contributions of her parents, along with her sister and teammate Jessie. She has had the guidance of many coaches including her father Jason, Bill Olexa, Bob Houtman and Doug Harris who have taught her both softball and lessons in life.

After being heavily recruited, Weststrate will be continuing her career at Texas Tech University in the fall of 2020.

Jace Minni (golf)) Among the top players in the Golf Canada’s junior rankings, Minni has competed in many high-profile tournaments across the country.

In 2018, he captured the BC Juvenile Championship, where he won in a playoff by sinking a 25-foot putt — his biggest personal highlight to date. This year, Minni won the Vancouver City Amateur champion, MJT Odlum Brown champion, and earned a fourth place finish at the Canadian Junior Championship in New Brunswick.

He is also a key member of the South Delta Sun Devils golf team, earning low medalist honours at this year’s Delta Police Tournament.

He has been a Beach Grove Junior since he was eight and began playing competitively when he was 12. He is thankful for the support of his family and credits his dad Scott, a golf

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Delta Sports Champion winners include (clockwise): the North Delta Huskies, Cody Tanaka, Jace Minni, Rawnie Weststrate and Aaron Lattimer.

professional himself, for being his coach and mentor.

His sister Amanda is on a golf scholarship at Oregon State and Jace will be heading south too after committing to Gonzaga University back in August.

Senior Athlete Aaron Lattimer (rowing) Since graduating from UBC in 2017, Lattimer is in his third-year training with the national team with his sights set on the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

Along the way, he has seen a great deal of success. He placed fourth at the 2018 World Championship in Bulgaria, setting the fastest Canadian Lightweight Men’s Skulls (LM1x) time of 6:45. In 2019, Lattimer placed sixth in the LM1x at the Worlds in Austria.

Off the water Aaron has also done very well on Ergometer testing. He holds the Canadian Record (Lightweight) for 10000m with a time of 33:07, the World Record for 6000m test time of 19:16, and the World Record for the one-hour Ergometer test distance of 17850.

He followed the family tradition and joined

the rowing team in Grade 8 at Vancouver College.

His brother Maxwell is a national team veteran and 2016 Olympian.

Cody Tanaka (curling) In 2018, Tanaka’s rink captured the Mixed Provincials, followed later that year by another first place finish, and MVP honours, at the Traveler’s Championship in Miramichi, NB. In 2019, Tanaka achieved another first place finish at the BC Mixed Doubles Championships, as well as a top 12 finish at the Canadian Mixed Doubles in Fredericton, NB. The Tunnel Town Curling Club member is currently training with his competitive men’s team at a variety of clubs, working towards his goal of competing at the Brier. Along with his own training over the years, he has taken the time to share his expertise in teaching skilldevelopment clinics and coached the U18 and U21 boys teams. Tanaka was also selected to coach a Provincial Wheelchair Curling team in 2018.

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The South Delta Sun Devils have wasted little time in asserting themselves in the new landscape of high school senior girls field hockey.

Last year’s provincial bronze medalists opened South Fraser Zone League play with a 5-0 win over McMath.

After dominating the old Fraser Valley format, the Sun Devils are part of a new zone that features teams from Delta, Surrey and Richmond.

That narrows the competition down considerably, especially since the Wildcats are the lone team in Richmond. Surrey schools include Panorama Ridge, Sullivan Heights, Clayton Heights and Enver Creek.

The six-team league means only one provincial berth is certain.

McMath has also enjoyed a solid run in recent years, capturing the Vancouver/Richmond Zone playoffs.

However, the Steveston school is in a transition year with only two Grade 12 players and an expected rivalry with South Delta may have to wait until next season.

Longtime SDSS coach Neil McLennan has seven players back from last year’s standout team but still had to do some scrambling to ensure the roster was big enough to continue.

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South Delta rolled to an easy win over Sullivan Heights last week at Winskill and are the clear team to beat in the new South Fraser League.

made a trip to Vancouver Island for the Friendship Cup in Duncan. Not feeling his squad was ready to take on perennial powerhouses such as Cowichan and Shawnigan Lake, South Delta entered the less competitive division where it produced wins over St. Michael’s University, Brentwood and Ontario’s MM Matheson. A rematch with SMU in the final saw the Victoria school prevail in a shootout.

“We were leading 1-0 with a min-

ute or two to go and then things went a little sideways,” said McLennan.

“However it was a good weekend. We played some decent games, had a little success, were able to begin forming as a team but at the same time found things we have to work on.”

The Devils wimake their annual trip to Victoria for the Bridgman Cup over the Thanksgiving Weekend. The final tune-up before playoffs will be the Golden Pumpkin in Surrey — Oct. 24-25.

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SportsChampions:Harris,Huskies&Demuynckhonoured

CONTINUED from page 35 Coach Doug Harris (softball) For more than 24 years, Harris has been coaching and mentoring young athletes in Delta. Like many dedicated parents, he began coaching his children but unlike most, continued long after his children moved on.

Over his long softball coaching tenure he has worked mainly with two teams — the South Delta Invaders (2002-2010) and the 2001 Delta Heat (2011-2019). Next year he will be the 2002 Heat. He has also spent 18 years coaching soccer and eight more with Delta Special Olympics.

Harris is most happy to quietly use his experience and knowledge to benefit youth “using sport as a tool to teach life lessons like discipline, accountability, responsibility, commitment and teamwork. The development of these skills, taught through sport, will help children deal with the highs and lows of life.”

He is also passionate about his work with 140 SPORTS and reaching out to many more youth to build strong skill sets in their “athletic, emotional and mental areas of their lives.”

According to his players, Harris “brings such a positive sense to the game and never once doubts us on or off the field’.

At every opportunity, he emphasizes to his athletes that “their accomplishments belong to them and are theirs to claim.”

Typically, Harris does not even come on to the field to collect a medal at the end of

Coach of the Year Doug Harris various successful tournaments highlighting that “I didn’t win it, you all won the game.” He says that he gets his gratification “in feeling that my role as their coach allowed them to feel supported and confident enough to take on and ultimately overcome life’s challenges.”

Team North Delta Huskies (basketball) The Huskies capped a dream season with a dramatic run at the Langley Events Centre last March with a narrow win over Vernon to deliver the city its first high school basketball provincial title in 29 years.

The path to glory though would not be

an easy one. Key injuries at significant times in the year, a challenging schedule, and an extremely difficult playoff route were all obstacles to overcome.

An injury depleted squad struggled through the Fraser Valley playoffs finishing fourth and ultimately being seeded ninth for provincials In a quadrant which featured four teams that had been ranked No. 1 at some time in the year, their journey was not going to be easy. With two key players, Vik Hayer and Suraj Gahir, competing with significant injuries, the Huskies opened with a comfortable victory over Byrne Creek.

The Huskies then dispatched top seed Sir Charles Tupper in the quarter finals, setting the stage for two of the most exciting games of the tournament.

In the semi-finals, with just seconds remaining, Gahir’s three-pointer secured a 62-61 victory over Duchess Park.

In the tournament final, once again the outcome was decided in the dying seconds.

Trailing by four with just over a minute remaining, a three pointer by Arun Atker, followed by a driving layup by tourney MVP Gahir, earned the Huskies a 46-44 victory.

Coached by Coaches Jesse Hundal, Gary Sandhu, Bill Edwards and Manvir Gahir the roster also included: Jag Johal, Abbiel Mate, Bhavraj Thiara, Ryan Cabico, Suraj Gahir, Eshaan Kapoor, Gary Singh, Manraj Singh, Sagar Ranouta, Gurjiwan Dhindsa, and Parm Hothi.

Volunteer Sue Demuynck (field Hockey) Field Hockey BC defines a volunteer as, “a person who freely offers to undertake a task and has contributed endless hours of time and energy.” Demuynck has more than exceeded this criteria as she has volunteered with Field Hockey BC for over 40 years, working at local, provincial, national and international levels.

In the last three years alone, Demuynck has received the 2017 Field Hockey BC award for Event Management, the 2018 for Governance Support and the 2019 Sport BC President’s Award. Of her many awards, Sue is most proud of winning the 1994 Barb Schrodt Award presented to “someone who has made a difference to women’s field hockey in BC.” Demuynck joined the BC Women’s Field Hockey Federation Executive in 1975 assuming many roles. After the amalgamation with the Men’s association in 2005, Sue lead the Women’s High-Performance athlete portfolio, then add the Men’s portfolio before becoming the president of Field Hockey BC. She was president for the maximum allowable three terms, stepping down in 2018.

From 1991-2017, Sue volunteered as technical director, advisor, judge, coach and officer at every level from local through international events.

Sue is still active as a Tournament technical official. “I stayed because the sport is one of my passions, and I enjoy the close friendships I have established.”

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Dominance at Dennison continues for Sun Devils

No one would blame the South Delta Sun Devils football program for making Dennison Park its permanent home.

The dominance continued at the community park across the street from South Delta Secondary with a 30-6 win over the Handsworth Royals on Saturday. The senior and junior varsity teams are now a combined 6-0 at Dennison this season.

The last time the field was required was back in 2014 that also produced a perfect record.

The No. 2 ranked Devils did have their hands full with a feisty Royals team that hung around until the offence finally got

on track to produce the final 22 points of the game.

Quarterback Ben McDonald fired a pair of touchdown passes to his favourite red zone target — Evan Paterson — from 14 yards out on each occasion and also hit Ethan Troniak for a 42-yard major.

He capped the scoring himself on a one-yard keeper in the fourth quarter.

Cailean Oulette, Damon Bordenhurst and Troniak added two-point converts.

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• 759 sq ft %on$o with large bal%ony • 1 be$room, 1 bathroom • New flooring, applian%es, light fixtures, an$ fire surroun$

W G NE T I N S LI

• 730 sq ft %on$o with large bal%ony • 1 be$room, 1 bathroom • Overloo!ing pea%eful green spa%e

• Steps to shops, restaurants, an$ more

• Steps to shops an$ restaurants

302-5556 14 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

202-5518 14 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$389,900

FAIREHARBOUR TOWNHOME

$399,900

SUNNINGdALE 2 BEdROOM

• 1080 sq ft with private patio

• 959 sq ft %on$o with bal%ony

• 2 be$rooms, 1 bathroom

• 2 be$rooms, 2 bathrooms

• Bright & fun%tional living area

• Up$ates in%l. flooring, paint, an$ applian%es

• Many up$ates throughout

• centrally lo%ate$ an$ %lose to everything 4736 48B STREET, LAdNER

$439,900

UPdATEd UNIT AT OASIS

$464,900

LAdNER VILLAGE GATE

• 1152 sq ft unit with yar$

• 917 sq ft %orner unit

• Up$ate$ !it%hen, flooring, an$ win$ows

• 2 be$rooms, 1 bathroom

• Family frien$ly %omplex

• comfortable living area with gourmet !it%hen

• close to s%hool, shops, an$ transit

• Steps to all La$ner Village has to offer

20-4949 57 STREET, LAdNER

202-4755 51 STREET, LAdNER

$499,900

kEIRA GARdENS TOWNHOUSE W G NE TIN S I L

203-4758 53 STREET, LAdNER

• 1032 sq ft, 3 level townhouse • 2 be$rooms, 2 bathrooms • Mo$ern appointments throughout • Easy wal! to s%hools, shops, an$ amenities

208-4808 LINdEN dRIVE, LAdNER

$529,900

STREET LEVEL RETAIL AT NORTHGATE

$499,900

HARBOURSIdE 3 LEVEL TOWNHOME • 1521 sq ft townhome with large patio • 4 be$rooms, 2 bathrooms • Fully finishe$ lower level for extra living spa%e • Steps to shops, The Village, an$ more

4842 TURNBUckLE WYNd, LAdNER

$549,900

BEAUTIFULLY UPdATEd TOWNHOME

• 544 sq ft groun$ level retail spa%e

• 1241 sq townhome with private yar$

• Oversize$ out$oor area for patio or VIP par!ing

• 2 be$rooms, 3 bathrooms

• Offi%e buil$ing above with spa an$ professional offi%es • Great opportunity to run business or lease out 104-1777 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$598,000 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017*

• Up$ate$ throughout with lovely newer !it%hen • Steps to all The Village has to offer

4965 RIVER REAcH, LAdNER

$599,000

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

*Based on total REBGV sales 2017. **Based on total residential commissions in 2017 for all RE/MAX associates in Canada.

October 10, 2019 The Delta Optimist A41

UPDATED RIVER WEST 2 BDRM

BEautiFul aERiE WalK tOWnHOME W G NE TIN S LI

• 1381 sq f" "ow#home w%"h fe#'e& y(r&

• 1242 sq f" 'o#&o w%"h overs%ze& s!#&e'k

• 3 be&rooms, 3 b("hrooms

• 2 be&rooms, 2 b("hroom • Be(!"%f!$$y !p&("e& "hro!gho!"

• S"eps "o o'e(#s%&e bo(r&w($k (#& gree# sp('es

• Q!%e" $o'("%o# over$ook%#g 'o!r"y(r&

• M%#s "o shops (#& ($$ (me#%"%es

204-4733 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER

505-4688 HaWK lanE, tSaWWaSSEn

$599,900

$599,900

SOUGHT AFTER SOUTH POINTE

LARGE FAIRWAY ESTATES 2 BEDROOM

• 900 sq f" home o# 4133 sq f" $o"

• 1424 sq f" 'o&#o w%"h go$f 'o!rse v%ew

• 2 be&rooms, 1 b("hroom (p$!mbe& for se'o#&)

• 2 be&rooms & &e#, 2 b("hrooms • Br%gh" & sp('%o!s, me"%'!$o!s$y m(%#"(%#e&

• l(rge SW f('%#g y(r&, perfe'" for g(r&e#ers

• W($k "o shops, res"(!r(#"s, (#& (me#%"%es

• Q!%e", '!$-&e-s(' $o'("%o# w%"h fr%e#&$y #e%ghbo!rs 5359 JIBSET BAY, LADNER

a202-1258 HuntER ROad, tSaWWaSSEn

$629,900

$649,900

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS • 1022 sq f" 'o#&o w%"h br%gh" So!"h expos!re

DESIRABLE EDGEWATER TOWNHOUSE W G NE TIN S LI

• 2 be&rooms, 2 b("hrooms

• 4 be&rooms, 2 b("hrooms

• K%#g-s%ze& m(s"er w%"h e#s!%"e & w($k %# '$ose"

• up&("es %#'$!&e k%"'he# (#& b("hrooms

• Resor" s"y$e $%v%#g, 2 p(rk%#g sp('es

• F(m%$y fr%e#&$y 'omp$ex w%"h p(rks (#& poo$

302-4977 SPRINGS BOULEVARD, TSAWWASSEN

191-3031 WilliaMS ROad

$649,900

$739,900

AFFORDABLE FAMILY HOME

HALF DUPLEX WITH IN-LAW SUITE

• 2200 sq f" home o# 5605 sq f" $o"

• 2340 sq f" home o# 5605 sq f" $o"

• 3 be&rooms, 3 b("hrooms

• 4 be&rooms, 3 b("hrooms

• E(sy (''ess "o ($$ (me#%"%es

• M%#!"es "o ($$ (me#%"%es

• Poss%b$e f!"!re &eve$opme#"

• Poss%b%$%"y for f!"!re &eve$opme#"

5596 6 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

5586 6 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$850,000

$850,000

IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE W G NE TIN S I L

• 1490 sq f" "ow#ho!se w%"h $(rge, fe#'e& y(r&

• 1877 sq f" home b!%$" %# 2017 • 4 be&rooms, 4 b("hrooms • Ope# 'o#'ep" k%"'he# (#& $%v%#g (re(

QUIET FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD W G NE TIN S LI

• 2172 sq f" home o# 7029 sq f" $o" • 4 be&rooms, 3 b("hrooms • F(m%$y fr%e#&$y '!$-&e-s(' $o('"%o# • M%#!"es "o s'hoo$s (#& shops

• S"eps "o l(&#er V%$$(ge shops (#& res"(!r(#"s 4851 ElliS lanE, ladnER

$899,900 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

5279 OaK PlacE, ladnER

$919,900

#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.

A42 The Delta Optimist October 10, 2019 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

MiD-CenTURY insPiReD HOMe W G NE TIN S LI

DeTaCHeD Tsawwassen sHORes HOMe

• 1688 'q #t hom$ o* 8267 'q #t +ot

• 1865 'q #t hom$ o* 3939 'q #t +ot

• 4 b$droom', 2 b)throom'

• 3 b$droom', 3 b)throom'

• B$)ut!#u+ po't )*d b$)* )rch!t$ctur$

• Op$* co*c$pt m)!* floor %!th b$droom' up • Z$ro m)!*t$*)*c$ +)*d'c)p!*"

• M!*ut$' to )++ +oc)+ )m$*!t!t$'

937 gale DRiVe, Tsawwassen

4661 aPPle lane, Tsawwassen

$939,900

$949,900

CUl-De-saC faMilY HOMe

gOlf COURse & MOUnTain Views W G NE TIN S I L

• 1737 'q #t hom$ o* 3875 'q #t +ot

• 1359 'q #t cor*$r u*!t %!th +)r"$ 'tor)"$ room

• 3 b$droom', 3 b)throom'

• 2 b$droom' & d$*, 2 b)throom' • H!"h-$*d fi*!'h!*"' throu"hout

• Upd)t$' !*c+ud$ k!tch$* )*d *$% roo#

• B$)ut!#u+ v!$%' )*d m!*' to )++ )m$*!t!$'

• su**y, m)*!cur$d y)rd %!th !*v!t!*" p)t!o

209-5011 sPRings BOUleVaRD, Tsawwassen

5393 BRiganTine ROaD, laDneR

$989,900

$959,900

UPDATED HOLLY FAMILY HOME • 1911 'q #t hom$ o* 5029 'q #t +ot • 4 b$droom', 3 b)throom'

BOUnDaRY BaY RanCHeR W G NE TIN S LI

• 1609 'q #t hom$ o* 6246 'q #t +ot • 3 b$droom', 2 b)throom'

• B$)ut!#u++y upd)t$d throu"hout

• 2 d$t)ch$d 'h$d', o*$ %!th po%$r

• Qu!$t, +o% tr)#fic 'tr$$t, o*+y 't$p' to Ho++y e+$m$*t)ry

• O*+y 1 b+ock #rom th$ b$)ch

6161 Dawn DRiVe, laDneR

236 66a sTReeT, Tsawwassen

$999,800

BeaUTifUl PeBBle Hill faMilY HOMe

$1,048,800

RenOVaTeD wesT laDneR HOMe

• 2796 'q #t hom$ o* 7793 'q #t +ot

• 2429 'q #t hom$ o* 7606 'q #t +ot

• 4 b$droom', 3 b)throom'

• 5 b$droom', 3 b)throom'

• stu**!*" v!$%' o# north'hor$ Mt*' & Bou*d)ry B)y

• Upd)t$d k!tch$*, b)throom', floor!*", )*d mor$

• e*t$rt)!*$r’' dr$)m op$* +!v!*" )r$) & outdoor 'p)c$

• wr)p )rou*d d$ck )*d 'u**y, %$'t $xpo'$d b)ck y)rd

474 TRalee CResCenT, Tsawwassen

5063 59 sTReeT, laDneR

$1,098,800

LOVELY CLIFF DRIVE FAMILY HOME • 1773 'q #t hom$ o* 8482 'q #t +ot • 4 b$droom', 2 b)throom' • s!*"+$ c)rport p+u' op$* p)rk!*" • C+o'$ to 'choo+', p)rk', )*d mor$

$1,148,800

PRIME WATERFRONT LOCATION • 6210 'q #t th)t do$'*’t r$qu!r$ ) %)t$r +$)'$ • 33’ co*cr$t$ dock r$)dy #or flo)thom$ or bo)t • RV p)rk!*" %!th hook-up' • 2 cu'tom 100 'q #t 'h$d'

5153 Cliff DRiVe, Tsawwassen

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

4495 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER

$1,198,800

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

*Based on total REBGV sales 2017. **Based on total residential commissions in 2017 for all RE/MAX associates in Canada.

October 10, 2019 The Delta Optimist A43

BEaUTIFUL FaMILY BEaCH HOME

ENJOY THE COUNTrY LIFE • 3980 sq ft home on ne$"ly 2 $c"es

• 2511 sq ft home on 5756 sq ft lot

• 2 be#"ooms, 3 b$th"ooms

• 4 be#"ooms, 3 b$th"ooms

• Liv$ble home but nee#s some TLC

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

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

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

3475 41B STrEET, LadNEr

250 67 STrEET, TSawwaSSEN

$1,358,800

$1,298,000

FARM AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME

• 1570 sq ft home on 9319 sq ft lot

• 2516 sq ft home on 4684 sq ft lot

• 3 be#"ooms, 1 b$th"oom

• 4 be#"ooms, 4 b$th"ooms

• E$sy $ccess to $ll $menities

• Be$utiful open g"e$t "oom #esign

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

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

553 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

5844 COVE REACH ROAD, LADNER

$1,399,000

$1,415,000

SPECTaCULar NEwEr HOME

STUNNING FaMILY HOME • 3982 sq ft home on 13,185 sq ft lot • 6 be#"ooms, 5 b$th"ooms

W G NE TIN S LI

• 4 be#"ooms, 4 b$th"ooms

• Open concept living !ith gou"met kitchen

• Exception$lly #esigne# $n# !ell built home

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

• Steps to schools, L$#ne" Vill$ge, $n# $menities 4499 47 STrEET, LadNEr

5009 CENTRAL AVENUE, LADNER

$1,598,800

$1,598,000

HUGE LOT IN GrEaT LOCaTION

FaNTaSTIC INVESTMENT OPPOrTUNITY

• 2466 sq ft home on 20,440 sq ft lot

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

• 2 be#"ooms, 3 b$th"ooms

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

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

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

4959 LINDEN DRIVE, LADNER

575-577 56 STrEET, TSawwaSSEN

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

$1,650,000

$1,682,800 LarGE HOLLY PrOPErTY

NEwEr CUSTOM BUILT HOME • 3500 sq ft home on 8506 sq ft lot • 5 be#"ooms, 6 b$th"ooms

W G NE TIN S I L

• 1344 sq ft home on 13,067 sq ft lot • 3 be#"ooms, 2 b$th"ooms

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

• Close to Holly Element$"y & e$sy H!y $ccess

• Close to schools $n# $ll $menities

• Possibility fo" futu"e "e-#evelopment

5415 WESTMINSTER AVENUE, LADNER

4752 60B STrEET, LadNEr

$1,698,800

#8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

• 2854 sq ft home on 7570 co"ne" lot

$1,799,900

#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.

A44 The Delta Optimist October 10, 2019

HUGE LOT In THE vILLAGE

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

STUnnInG LUXUrY rESIDEnCE

• 2618 sq ft home o% 20,632 sq ft lot

• 3619 sq ft home o% 8413 sq ft lot

• 4 bed#ooms, 3 bath#ooms

• 4 bed#ooms, 6 bath#ooms

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

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

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

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

847 PACIFIC DrIvE, TSAwwASSEn

4956 1A AvEnUE, TSAwwASSEn

$1,850,000

$1,998,800

BOUnDArY BAY CUSTOM HOME • 3281 sq ft home o% 10,891 sq ft lot • 3 bed#ooms, 4 bath#ooms

W G NE TIN S I L

• 3484 sq ft home o% 6834 sq ft lot • 4 bed#ooms, 4 bath#ooms

• Spacious, ope% co%cept li"i%g space

• High-e%d fi%ishi%gs th#oughout & ope% co%cept desig%

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

• Situated o% Beach G#o"e Golf Cou#se

43 67 STrEET, TSAwwASSEn

1190 JACKSON WAY, TSAWWASSEN

$2,198,800

rArELY AvAILABLE LOCATIOn

$2,298,800

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT HOME

• 2900 sq ft home o% 2 ac#es

• 5282 sq ft home o% 14,122 sq ft lot

• 5 bed#ooms, 3 bath#ooms

• 4 bed#ooms, 5 bath#ooms

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

• High e%d fi%ishi%gs th#oughout

• Cou%t#y li"i%g yet mi%s to shops a%d ame%ities 4863 36 AvEnUE, LADnEr

$2,388,800

nEw LUXUrY MODErn DrEAM HOME W G NE TIN S I L

BrAnD nEw ULTrA MODErn HOME

• 5810 sq ft home o% 12,345 sq ft lot • 5 bed#ooms, 7 bath#ooms • Ope% co%cept li"i%g a#ea !ith gou#met kitche% & !ok kitche% • U%obst#ucted Diefe%bake# Pa#k "ie!s

5393 1A AvEnUE, TSAwwASSEn

$3,588,000

23 ACrE EQUESTrIAn CEnTrE

• O"e#looki%g Beach G#o"e GC fai#!ays

1183 JACKSON WAY, TSAWWASSEN

$2,898,800

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

$5,888,000 PrIME FArMLAnD

• 23 ac#es !ith 3 li"able homes

• 135.73 ac#es of fe#tile la%d

• Adjace%t to Delta Po#t way

• P#ope#ty has 3 sepa#ate homes

• Close to %e! i%dust#ial pa#k & mall

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

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

2990 57B STrEET, LADnEr

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

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

3820 64 STrEET, LADnEr

$11,888,000

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

*Based on total REBGV sales 2017. **Based on total residential commissions in 2017 for all RE/MAX associates in Canada.

October 10, 2019 The Delta Optimist A45 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

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

Amy MCFee Unlicensed Assistant

Julie Crouch REALTOR®

Rachel MacInnes REALTOR®

Garrett Chu REALTOR®

Fraser Elliott REALTOR®

Philip Seel REALTOR®

Michelle Wright REALTOR®

Bob Cooke REALTOR®

Austen Langill REALTOR®

#1 REAL ESTATE TEAM IN LADNER / TSAWWASSEN

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014,2015, 2016, 2017, 2018!

*

#1 TEAM FOR SALES IN GREATER VANCOUVER IN 2018!

*

Call Fraser and his team today for proven results, top-notch marketing, unbeatable systems and worldwide award-winning service!

• UNBEATABLE FULLCOLOUR LOCAL PRINT ADVERTISING • EXCLUSIVE LISTING MAGAZINE • VANCOUVER SUN ADVERTISING • MING PAO CHINESE NEWSPAPER

• TARGETED FACEBOOK MARKETING EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOUR HOME • MASSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE  UP TO 500,000 REACHED PER WEEK • YOUTUBE, CRAIGSLIST, KIJIJI ADVERTISING

• GOOGLE ADWORDS CAMPAIGNS DRIVING HUGE TRAFFIC TO OUR WEBSITE • MASSIVE CLIENT DATABASE AND BUYER LIST • LARGE VANCOUVERWIDE REALTOR® EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST

• PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIRTUAL TOUR OF YOUR PROPERTY • PROFESSIONAL STAGING ADVICE • EXPERIENCED REALTOR® AT ALL SHOWINGS

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

A46 The Delta Optimist October 10, 2019

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

Adult oriented.

Desirable South Pointe 55+ gated community with park-like surroundings in West Ladner. This rancher has vaulted ceilings in the dining and living rooms, good sized bedrooms, and ample cupboard space in the kitchen. Sunroom overlooks the private backyard with lots of natural light for a studio. Mature perennials in the garden provide year-round colour.

Watch the eagles and hummingbirds right from your windows! Quiet, friendly neighbourhood. Located close to Captain’s Cove Marina, Kings Links golf course, and Ladner Marsh walking trails. Convenient access to major retailers at Tsawwassen Mills Outlet Mall. New roof, deck, paint and flooring. Hot water tank replaced and plumbing redone in 2016. Low maintenance fee of $113 Two pets allowed.

5209 Schooner Gate, Ladner $588,000

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

SOUTHPOINTE

Prestigious Woodward Landing

SOLD

4671 Arthur Drive, Ladner

SOLD

102, 1280 55 Street, Tsawwassen

SOLD

4806 Martin Road, Ladner

Bright & beautiful 2,141 sq.ft. executive townhome. Master Bedroom suite on main floor, Plus 2 bedrooms and den up. Adult oriented complex with Clubhouse facility & Pool.

SOLD

5358 1A Ave, Tsawwassen

Desirable Chesapeake Landing

SOLD

5481 Pennant Bay, Ladner

SOLD

45, 4638 Orca Way, Tsawwassen

SOLD

110, 4745 54A Street, Ladner

98, 5900 Ferry Road, Ladner PRICE REDUCED $998,000

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

Updates include a renovated kitchen with new cupboards, counters, and appliances.

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

Beautifully updated

SOLD

61, 4638 Orca Way, Tsawwassen

1,370 square foot condo in the Lexington. Spacious rooms throughout to

SOLD D L O S

285 Centennial Park Way, Tsawwassen

accommodate your furniture. 2 beds, 2 baths. Private east exposed deck.

5328 Galleon Place, Ladner

BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME

Under construction and still time to choose your own finishing touches. 2,450 square feet.

Living room, eating area, kitchen and office on main, 4 bedrooms up and family room on 3 levels.

5068 45th Avenue, Ladner $1,348,000 Beautiful New Home

Park Regent Estates penthouse suite.

1,310sf, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with views of Memorial Park and fabulous access to a large rooftop deck.

No neighbors on either side! Walk to Shops, library, recreation and more.

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

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

Downsizing? This condo is a must to see

2 Bed, 2 Bath Penthouse Suite

October 10, 2019 The Delta Optimist A47

This is a great time to sell BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

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

Large private patio with lots of sunshine!!.

106, 5518 14th Avenue, Tsawwassen PRICE REDUCED $519,900

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

CALL US TODAY TO GET YOUR HOME SOLD!

BLAKE Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-788-0480

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

Call us today!!

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

4586 Kensington Court, Ladner JUST LISTED $1,029,000

RE/MAX City Realty

A48 The Delta Optimist October 10, 2019

Coming Soon!

The Living is Easy at Delta Green

PROUDLY MARKETED BY:

BOB CHANCEY Personal Real Estate Corporation

24 ADULT ORIENTED ORIENTATED BOUTIQUE CONDOS 24 EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE ADULT BOUTIQUE CONDOS

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COMING SOON TO LADNER VILLAGE

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Personal Real Estate Corporation McKee Seniors Centre

47th Avenue

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This is currently not an offering for sale. Such an offer can only be made after filing a disclosure statement.

October 10, 2019 The Delta Optimist A49

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This wonderful lady passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital hospice in Surrey, BC. Sharon suffered a number of small strokes over the past two years. She sadly succumbed to a major stroke event, which took her from us. Sharon is survived by a large and loving family; including husband Ken, her two sisters Marilyn and twin Elaine and two brothers, Brian and John, her four sons and their wives; Lyle, Mark, Craig, Glenn, Cheryl, Rosina, Anne and Candice, eight grandchildren and their spouses; Jeff, Anna, Erin, Darcy, Steve, Brittany, Paul, Gaia, Matthew, Dawson and Reese. She will be sorely missed by her many friends and relatives.

Sharon was born in Vancouver, raised her family in Horseshoe Bay, and spent her retirement years in Tsawwassen and South Surrey. Ken and Sharon wintered in the Palm Springs area for many years in later life and of course Sharon made many friends there. Sharon was always closely involved in all aspects of her children’s life; as a Cub leader (Akela), a soccer and baseball mom and school volunteer. She had a variety of occupations throughout her life; such as a teacher’s assistant and as owner/operator of a successful window covering business, A Shade Better, on the North Shore for over 7 years. Sharon also found time to volunteer, specifically, as a co-founder in the development of Libby Lodge Senior Home in Horseshoe Bay, at Delta Hospice for 20 years, and she also supported many other charities. Sharon sincerely cared for everyone she met and often took the time to help friends and family through difficult moments in their lives. She loved to dance and listen to all kinds of music, but especially the smooth sounds of Harry Belafonte and Sam Cooke. Sharon didn’t have a lot of time for hobbies, but enjoyed golf at Tsawwassen with girl friends, puzzles, Mahjong and “puttering” in the garden. Her other love was her and Ken’s thoroughbred race horses. There are too many to name but her long time favourite was her broodmare “My Special Angel”, often visited and spoiled with many apples and carrots. She insisted that she and her mare “talked” to each other.

A small, ‘family only’ service will be held to place her ashes next to her Mom and Dad, Irene and Stan Thomas.

This line from one of Sharon’s favourite songs, Blue Spanish Eyes, says it well, “This is just adios and not goodbye.”

An open Celebration of Life for Sharon will be held on October 27th from 12:00 - 3:00 pm at Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Canadian Mental Health Association (Delta Division) or Delta Hospice.

BURGOYNE, Carol Janette July 5, 1943 - October 3, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, wife, and friend. Carol was born in Worthing, England. She was predeceased by her parents, Alexander and Bernice (Skelton) McGill, her husband, Ivan, and brother Alan. Carol leaves behind her daughter Sandra (David) Kadyschuk, and grandchildren, Justin and Ryan, son David (Ann) and grandchildren, Marie and Nicholas, as well as devoted partner, Fred Klene and his children, Lisa Klene and Randy Klene. Also left to mourn are Carol’s sisters, Terri Einfeld and Heather (David) Ford, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

As a young child, Carol traveled to Canada in 1946 with her mother and siblings to meet her father, who was stationed in Canada after the war. The family settled in Vancouver. Carol married Ivan in 1962, shortly after graduating from Kitsilano High.

As a young wife and mother, Carol was actively involved with her children’s many activities, and she enjoyed bowling and camping. In 1979, the family moved to Ladner. Carol had a long career in film distribution with Paramount Pictures, Astral/Bellevue, and Criterion Pictures. She was a proud member of the Canadian Picture Pioneers, and was recognized with a Silver Spotlight Award for lifetime achievement in the industry in 2014. Carol was heavily involved in the Delta Hospital Auxiliary’s Thrift Store for the past 17 years. She was also a long time sorority sister in Beta Sigma Phi. Carol will be remembered for her love of family, her devotion to the community, and her strength and resilience through many health battles.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Ladner Baptist Church at 2:00 on Friday, October 25, 2019, at 5624 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC.

BROWN, Wynona “Noni” Ellen October 13, 1922 - September 27, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the most wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, auntie and friend. Mom passed away peacefully in her care home in Ladner, a few weeks prior to her 97th birthday. Leaving behind her daughter Robyn (Robert), son Terry (Donna), grandson Matt and brother Ray (Joyce) and many nieces and nephews.

Noni was born in New Westminster, the oldest daughter of four, growing up in East Delta on the Weaver farm. Mom met dad, Joe at a Ladner dance and were married six months later on Valentine’s Day. When Robyn and Terry were teenagers Noni decided to return to the workforce as a book keeper and then as a school secretary in Delta. Mom was a long time Kinette + K40 member.

Mom was known for her culinary expertise (Sunday night’s roast beef, yorkshire pudding and lemon snow pudding were her piece de resistance).

Her costume design and dress making skills were legendary.

Mom will be remembered for her absolute love for her family, particularly grandson Matt, her great wit, strength, and patience. She was a wonderful, kind soul.

We will miss you Mom. The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Augustine House for their kindness, sense of humor and thoughtfulness.

A private celebration will be held at a later date.

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

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Diabetes Canada.

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STUART, Bill 1936 - 2019

HENWOOD, John Earnest “Jack” Jack, Dad, Granpa, Friend of Many.

Dad was predeceased by his parents Hedley, Howe, wife Jean, brother Gorden. He leaves behind Steve (Debbie), Shannon (Stan) Shawna and Air Cadets (828 “Hurricane”).

We want to send our, special thanks to Irene Thomas Hospice, Delta Hospital.

A celebration of life and last post will be held Saturday, October 19th, 2019 from 1pm - 4pm at Cedar Park Church, 5300 44 Avenue, Delta, V4K 1C7.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Air Cadet Foundation or Irene Thomas Hospice, would be greatly appreciated.

Left to celebrate Bill’s memory are his beloved wife Bette and his two loving daughters Beth (Wolfgang) and Susan (Aaron) and his grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with his beloved sister Gale (Fred), Penny, Mary (Mike), Liz (Kevin) and his brother-in-law Bill (Kathy) and all their families.

Bill taught his clan integrity, respect and the power of maintaining a positive attitude. You could always depend on his honesty and sense of fairness.

Bill enjoyed a successful life. He set his goals high and shared a fulfilling and happy life with his family and friends.

He will be forever missed, but the values he taught his family will be passed down and practiced for generations to come.

Service and Dedication will begin at 2 pm at the Coast Hotel, Tsawwassen followed by a Celebration of Life on October 20, 2019.

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A50 The Delta Optimist October 10, 2019 REMEMBRANCES

EMPLOYMENT

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

OBITUARIES

FARM LABOURERS Brar Bros Farms

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

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YAU, Lily July 5, 1952 - September 30, 2019

MICHELS, Helen July 24, 1923 - October 8, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Helen Michels at KinVillage in Delta. Helen was born on July 24, 1923 in Neudek, Czechoslovakia. She immigrated to Canada in 1955 where she raised her family and later followed her family to Vancouver in 1998. She was very much loved by all those who knew her. She will always be remembered for her love and devotion to her family.

Helen was predeceased by husband Nicholas “Nick” Michels in 1978.

Lovingly remembered by her daughter Marie (Lou) Mrowietz and son Klaus Dieter (Nick) Michels; grandchildren Adrian, Tanya, and Alexis; grandchildren Derrick, David, Nicole, and Melissa; and 10 great grandchildren.

ROWLANDS, Ann September 26, 2019 The moment that you died our hearts was torn in two, one side filled with heartache the other died with you.

We take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon our cheeks.

Our lives go on without you, but nothing is the same.

The tears in our eyes we can wipe away, but the heartache never goes away.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 11:00 at Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Rd, in Richmond, BC.

You did so much for us, your heart so kind and true, and when we needed someone, we could always count on you.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society.

Ann had a love of music and was in many pantomimes. She loved to sing, and would sing anywhere she was, I mean anywhere! She enjoyed birds and could name them all, and her favourite were owls. In her younger years, she loved to sew and play tennis. You would always find her doodling, and in later years painting. She was involved in her community in many different ways, and politics. She was a teacher of math and science, and also taught adult education.

A special thank you to the staff at KinVillage for taking such good care of Helen.

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

Our mom was a pretty happy person, and loved to be around people.

Ann leaves behind her son; Martin Rowlands, daughter; Linda Erickson, granddaughters; Kerry and Serena Erickson and her lifelong friends Doreen, Darlene, Joan and Sherryl, and all her family in Wales.

Lily died peacefully on Monday, September 30th, 2019 with Eddie Wong, her husband of 38 years at her bedside. Lily was born in Hong Kong, the youngest of four children. Left to celebrate her life are Eddie, three sisters and numerous friends all over the world.

After high school in Hong Kong, Lily went to college in Indiana and completed her degree in journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She started her career as a financial journalist for the South China Morning Post and had a long and successful career in the financial sector including Citibank and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong.

She lived in New York City, Honolulu, Toronto, eventually retiring in Tsawwassen, BC.

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Lily was energetic and full of life. She had a passion for entertaining, travelling to all parts of the world and perfecting her golf game. She was an excellent chef and her many friends enjoyed her gourmet surprises.

She regularly practiced Tai Chi, Pilates and was an avid reader.

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A Prayer Vigil was held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8th and Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9th at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, 5771 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC.

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In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lily Yau to the BC Cancer Foundation (www.bccancerfoundation.com) or to Copper Ridge Conference Centre (www.copperridgeconferencecentre.ca) would be appreciated.

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O’TOOLE, James Patrick February 22, 1969 - October 6, 2019

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SCHRETLEN, Alphonse 1923 - 2019

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Sadly we announce that Al Schretlen, loving husband and father, went peacefully home to our Lord and Saviour on September 24th at the age of 96. Born in Winnipeg, Al grew up in the Dunbar area of Vancouver. He raised his family in Kerrisdale and retired to Tsawwassen in the early 90s. He was predeceased over the years by his parents, siblings and their spouses.

Al was a great story teller to family, friends, or anyone who appreciated a good laugh. His favourite tales involved growing up, attending Immaculate Conception Church and School, serving from 1942-45 in the Canadian Army with the Seaforth Highlanders in North Africa and Europe.

Always an entrepreneur, Al successfully owned and operated several restaurants over a 40 year span. In retirement Al returned to his passion for landscape design, building and maintaining beautiful lush gardens around Delta. He loved to witness the joy and appreciation of his efforts on the faces of his client-friends and their neighbours until he permanently retired at the age of 89.

Al was a devout Roman Catholic and a true family man. He leaves behind his wife of 70 years, Bridie, their children Anne, Mark (Laurie), Mary, and Eileen (late Bob Knight). His grandchildren; Peter, Brianna, Angela, Joseph, CJ, plus great grandchildren; Devdan, Sarika, Sidney and Abigail. And of course many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank all the staff of Mountain View Manor in Ladner and Dr. Rex Long who took such great care of Al. A celebration of Al’s life was held on October 9th with a Funeral Mass in the Chapel at The Gardens of Gethsemani Cemetery in Surrey.

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October 10, 2019 The Delta Optimist A51 EMPLOYMENT GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

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October 10, 2019 The Delta Optimist A53

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BIV UPCOMING EVENTS

Nominations Deadline October 15, 2019 Business in Vancouver is once again recognizing BC’s most outstanding business women in private or public sector companies. Honourees have risen through the ranks to become senior executives or entrepreneurs. Through corporate board placements they help influence and shape policy at some of Canada’s largest companies. Winners will be profiled in a February issue of Business in Vancouver.

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November 28, 2019

November 22, 2019 The BC Export Awards are the province’s most prestigious awards paying tribute to the success and innovative approaches of BC export companies. Conceived in 1982 and recognizing achievements in 9 different categories, the program has recognized over 300 companies since its inception, reflecting the growth and diversity of BC’s economy over the past 30 years.

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