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Tsaw. Springs suing ALC Lawsuit launched over refusal to exclude land from ALR SANDOR GYARMATI

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The owner of Tsawwassen Springs has launched legal action against the Agricultural Land Commission.

The Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club has filed a petition, under the Judicial Review Procedure Act, against the commission in B.C. Supreme Court over the denial of an application for an Agricultural Land Reserve exclusion for a site immediately west of the current development.

Owner Ron Toigo confirmed the action is regarding the land on Springs Boulevard but declined further comment until the ALC files a statement of defence.

Following a public hearing a couple of years ago, Delta council granted conditional approval to build another 60 townhouses, a tennis court and other amenities on the 2.55-hectare (6.3-acre) site, which is in the ALR but not actively farmed.

Toigo purchased the property with the intent of taking most of it out of the reserve.

The site was owned by another individual when the original Tsawwassen Springs housing application was put forward over a decade ago but the owner wasn’t interested in selling at that time.

The development plan for the site included subdividing that property into two lots, one of which would include the townhouses, while the other

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would have been consolidated with the golf course.

The lot with the proposed townhomes was to be excluded from the ALR, while the other was seeking non-farm use status, both requiring ALC approval.

The requests were referred to the ALC in July 2017 but in May of 2018 the commission only approved the non-farm use application, denying the ALR exclusion.

Delta council granted Toigo an extension of the city’s approval to keep the application active while an application was made to the ALC for a reconsideration, which was also denied.

The petition states the Tsawwassen Springs lands were originally all within the ALR and received an

exclusion to build hundreds of housing units and community amenities, but the latest request for exclusion of the subject property, which is surrounded by a golf course, was denied on the basis that the property might someday be farmed.

The petition also states while the key premise of the exclusion decision is that the property is important for agriculture, as it may be used as part of a contiguous unit with the golf course for agriculture in the future, that rationale is inconsistent with the 2007 ALC decision to allow the original Tsawwassen Springs development to proceed.

The petition, among other things, also notes the property is now isolated with significant develop-

ment also taking place on nearby Tsawwassen First Nation land.

“The petitioner also provided evidence that owners who bought residences at Tsawwassen Springs on the basis of this golf course community concept would be legitimately outraged if the petitioner converted the golf course to agricultural use. The petitioner has no such plans and never had any plans to do so,” the petition states.

Claiming the ALC decision was unreasonable, the petition states it’s in the interests of justice that the ALC reconsider the fresh evidence in the request for reconsideration.

The action also asks for costs but the petition does not specify how much is sought.

Carla Qualtrough has a new portfolio.

The Delta Liberal MP was named minister of employment, workforce development and disability inclusion yesterday morning as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named his new cabinet in Ottawa.

Qualtrough, who was re-elected last month to her second term as MP, was previously the minister of public services and procurement and accessibility.

Qualtrough was sworn in during a ceremony at Rideau Hall by Gov. Gen. Julie Payette.

On Tuesday, in front of family, friends and staff, she was officially sworn in as MP. “Being sworn in as a member of Parliament is one of the greatest honours of my life,” Qualtrough said in a post on her Facebook page. “So happy to share this special moment today with family, friends and my great team. Proud to be representing Delta for another term.”

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Floor mats are likely culprit in truck crash South Delta Crime Beat

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

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

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• Nov. 9, 10:30 p.m., Beach Grove: Police were called to a report that someone had their vehicle broken into. The vehicle’s

right passenger side window was broken and a purse was taken from within the vehicle. The total value of damages was $290.

• Nov. 10, 4:30 a.m., 5600-block of 16th Avenue: Police were called to reports of a break and enter that had occurred at someone’s home. The home owner advised police they heard a loud crash at approximately 4:30 a.m. and a vehicle drive away. The homeowner then discovered their garage had been smashed in and the garage door had fallen onto their car inside the garage. Two high-end bikes were missing. Police advised the homeowner to practice crime prevention through environmental design by cutting down bushes and installing more lights and

cameras.

• Nov. 10, 3:30 a.m., Beach Grove: Police were called to a vehicle that was broken into. The vehicle’s right passenger side window was broken into and a purse was stolen. The contents of the purse included credit cards, a driver’s licence and cash. The file is still ongoing and police believe this theft may be linked to other theft from autos that are occurring in the area.

• Nov. 10, 11:28 a.m., 5300-block of Silverado Place: Police were called to a report of vehicle that had its passenger side window smashed in. Various items were taken from the vehicle including an IPhone, work vest and running shoes with a total value of $300.

• Nov. 17, 1:24 a.m., 1200-block of 53A Street:

Police stopped a vehicle and determined the driver was slurring his words. He admitted to consuming a beer at the pub. The driver provided two breath samples both of which failed.

The driver was served an immediate roadside prohibition and his vehicle was towed. The driver left the scene on foot.

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• Nov. 10, 6:06 p.m., 4400-block of Maple Lane: Police were called to reports of a driver intoxicated by marijuana. Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

A field sobriety test was conducted and the driver performed poorly. The driver’s licence was seized and the registered owner of the vehicle attended the scene to pick up their vehicle.

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• Nov. 10, 11 p.m., 4900block of 56th Street: Police were called to a report of a theft of a vehicle from in front of the owner’s home.

The vehicle was stolen sometime overnight. No broken glass was left at the scene.

• Nov. 11, 11:40 a.m., 2200-block of Highway 17: Police witnessed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed estimated to be going 149 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was issued an excessive speed violation ticket. The vehicle was impounded for seven days and the driver left the scene via taxi.

• Nov. 14, 3:07 p.m., 4800-block of Elliott Street: Police were called to a scene where a truck had driven into the front of a business. The driver advised police he was not sure what had happened and that the gas pedal had got stuck and

the vehicle started to rev causing it to jump the curb into the front doors of the business. There was no damage to the vehicle but approximately $15,000 in damage to the business.

Police advised the driver to change his floor mats as they are the wrong size and it seems they bunched up near the gas pedal. The driver was also advised to have a mechanic inspect the vehicle to ensure no other issues arise. No injuries took place during the incident.

• Nov. 16, 9:54 p.m., 7100-block of Vantage Way: Ladner Community Crime Watch volunteers were conducting regular patrols when they discovered a stolen vehicle.

Police arrived on scene to confirm the vehicle was stolen out of Burnaby.

There was damage to the passenger side rear window and to the dash. The vehicle was towed for further investigation.

Break-ins on decline but assaults trend upwards Both residential and commercial break and enters are down in the third quarter in 2019, according to statistics released by Delta police.

Residential break and enters dropped significantly to just 38 in all of July, August and September, down from 55 during the same time last year. The downward trend started in the second quarter of 2019.

Commercial break and enters are also down significantly to 25 from 44 in the third quarter of 2018.

Despite occasional spikes, thefts from auto also continued to trend downward with 168 as opposed to 179 during the same three months last year.

“We’ve been very encouraged by these trends,” said Chief Neil Dubord in a news release.

“Property crimes are a priority for the Delta police, but it’s really a partnership between police and the public to drive those numbers down. I want to caution people to remember to keep valuables out of sight, and that includes things like loose change and sunglasses.”

Dubord reminded drivers that police often see a spike at this time of year as people start holiday shopping and leave packages in cars.

He pointed to

the Community Watch Program as a great tool where businesses and homeowners can register their names and contact information, letting police know video may be available in certain areas, should the need arise.

Person offences continued to rise, up to 248 in the third quarter from 184 last year. The rise is in line with what DPD has been seeing so far in 2019.

Assaults and robberies have both experienced increases. Analysis conducted shows that domestic and family violence accounts for 36 per cent of files, and workplace assaults make up about 34 per cent.

The remaining assaults include scenarios such as road rage, shoplifting, customer service incidents and others.

Youths are involved in 13 per cent of the assault files and 23 per cent of robberies.

Police say external factors influencing the increase in person offences could include increased reporting rates, population growth, an increase in homelessness and increased drug use.

Rounding out third quarter reporting, traffic collision numbers have remained relatively steady with 265 this year compared to 256 in the third quarter last year.

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Lead levels exceed limits at civic facilities Drinking water at three sites in South Delta found to be above Health Canada’s new guidelines SANDOR GYARMATI

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Several Delta civic facilities are above Health Canada’s new limits for lead levels in drinking water.

That’s according to a memo by the engineering and parks and recreation departments made public Monday.

“Staff have implemented a procedure of running water for a minimum of two minutes each morning at the locations where tests showed lead levels above Health Canada guidelines,” the memo explains.

“Additional tests are being performed in light of the new Health Canada regulations and to determine whether lead levels in water at Delta facilities have changed since 2016.

These tests will include city hall, recreation centres, fire halls, police detachments, municipal libraries, animal shelter, seniors’ centres, and any other Delta operated municipal facilities,” the memo states.

With new Health Canada guidelines, three locations — Ladner Outdoor Pool, South Delta Recreation Centre and Tsawwassen Arts Centre — are now deemed to be above the limits for lead in the water.

The memo notes that three years ago the city undertook water testing for lead at 15 civic facilities and the results showed three locations — Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast B.C. at the Winskill Annex, the North Delta Recreation Centre arena and Sungod Recreation Centre arena — had lead levels in the standing water supply above Health Canada guidelines at the time.

The memo was written in response to recent media reports about unacceptable lead levels in drinking water in Vancouver.

As part of an investigation by a national consortium of universities and media companies, reporters from the University of B.C. collected drinking water samples from Vancouver homes late last year and earlier this year, finding lead levels exceed federal guidelines in several homes.

As far as Delta, which conducts weekly water tests at 34 sampling sites and reports water quality tests to Delta council

annually, the city has no record of lead pipes in its distribution system which mostly consists of polyvinyl, followed by cast iron, asbestos cement, ductile iron with some steel, high

density polyethylene and one per cent listed as “unknown.”

Delta has approximately 32,400 service connections with about 80 per cent of these connections copper.

The memo also notes Delta has taken several measures to replace aging service lines. As per bylaw requirements, service lines 25 years or older must be replaced during large ren-

ovation projects and construction of new homes.

In addition, Delta replaces approximately four kilometres of aging watermains annually.

The city also uses lead-

free fittings that conform to the latest national standards. However, the memo warns buildings on private property might still be subject to lead leaching from internal plumbing.

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The city is looking into adding artwork on a blank wall on 48th Avenue across from Stir Coffee House.

The wall of the Telus building was made visible earlier this year when the city cut down several trees that were damaging the sidewalk.

Coun. Dylan Kruger, a member of the Ladner Village renewal advisory committee, told the Optimist the committee unanimously supported the idea of a mural installation on the building as

the “gateway” to the village.

“With council’s support, the city put out a request for proposals this fall. Four qualified proposals have been selected for review by a new panel comprised of members of the Delta art community as well as members of the LVRAC. A winner will be chosen by the panel shortly, with installation to take place by spring of 2020,” Kruger explained.

“In my view, public art is a critical component of any vibrant city. If we want to incentivize more people to come to Ladner Village, we have to create places of interest with our public space. That’s why I put for-

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ward a motion in our committee that Delta create a new public art program.

This will be one of the final recommendations that the LVRAC brings to Delta council in January,” he added.

The idea of making Ladner Village more of a destination with murals had already been put forward by the Delta Fishing Heritage Society.

“We want to show the community that it could be done and what it looks like, and let’s get on with it and do the whole town.

There’s all kinds of places in Ladner that we could display heritage art,” said society president John Stevens previously.

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Delta-grown cannabis is top seller in Ontario SANDOR GYARMATI

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A large-scale Delta cannabis producer says its product already has a big share of the Ontario market in just its second month.

Emerald Health has a joint venture with the Village Farms greenhouse in East Ladner, called Pure Sunfarms, which is now supplying eight strains of cannabis to Ontario- and B.C.-run cannabis outlets.

Pure Sunfarms last week announced it is already the top-selling brand, by kilograms sold and dollar sales, at the Ontario Cannabis Store, Ontario’s only online retailer and wholesaler of legal recreational cannabis.

“This represents a 16 per cent market share for the brand by kilograms sold in October 2019. Pure Sunfarms’ dried flower products outsold the second ranked brand’s products two to one by kilograms sold, with three of the seven best-selling strains in the province, including cultivars such as

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Marijuana strains grown in the Village Farms greenhouse in East Ladner are proving popular in Ontario.

White Rhino, Island Honey and the top-selling Afghan Kush,” a news release states.

“In B.C., Pure Sunfarms sold out its first order to the BC Liquor Distribution Branch in under three weeks to quickly rank among the top 10 brands by sales for all product categories combined in the province last month.”

Pure Sunfarms last week also released its latest financials for the last quarter, noting it recorded a net loss of $2.4 million.

However, it’s not all

good news when it comes to Delta greenhouses connected to the cannabis industry.

Ontario-based Canopy Growth, which also has a massive greenhouse in East Delta, saw another big revenue decline in the latest quarter, prompting CEO Mark Zekulin to call on the Ontario government to open more retail stores across the province.

A letter to Premier Doug Ford from the Cannabis Council of Canada urges that province to allow more stores.

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or a moment there it was almost as if they were like the rest of us.

A couple of weeks back Delta council members voted themselves a raise, a rather substantial hike of 24 to 30 per cent, but one that could be justified for a pair of reasons.

Firstly, thanks to recent changes to federal income tax laws, the one-third portion of civic politicians’ salaries that had been tax exempt is now taxable.

Secondly, it’s been nearly four years since they last got a raise.

Throw in the fact that council salaries are a drop in the bucket in a $200-million-plus civic budget and that other local governments, including the Delta school board, have already adopted increases to offset the tax changes and you’ve got a raise that’s entirely warranted, right?

I can definitely see the rationale but I have to say that I still have some trouble with it.

By eliminating the tax-free portion, it means current council members would take home less than their predecessors, which obviously isn’t ideal, but by having their remuneration fully taxable, it also means Ottawa would be treating them just like the rest of us.

Yet rather than choosing to be treated like all other wage earners, they decided to play the card they have at their disposal, the one that allows them to set their own wages and benefits.

It’s the same card the previous council used to implement a golden handshake and then make it retroactive, a move so controversial this edition of Delta council scrapped it, but not before those lucky seven all got their money.

When faced with a hit to the bottom line, whether that’s an increase in taxes and fees or a loss of hours, I think most of us would dearly love the ability to top up our own paycheques so we’re not any worse off at the end of the month.

Alas, we don’t have that kind of luxury.

To be fair, council members don’t make a ton, they have a great deal of responsibility and they put up with a lot of crap, so advocating for a reduction in their take home pay could well qualify as petty or mean-spirited, particularly as we enter the season of giving.

However, after the golden handshake debacle of last year, you’d think our elected representatives might be a little more cognizant of the optics at play when you’re the one holding all the cards.

Cherry turmoil should teach us a lesson in forgiveness

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here has been a lot of discussion recently about Don Cherry’s comments on Hockey Night in Canada, and his subsequent dismissal.

First off, he was wrong to say what he did, period. In defending veterans and their memory, he used the wrong choice of words to talk about those who don’t buy poppies. Lots of people don’t wear poppies, new and old Canadians alike.

Remembrance Day is important to me. My father was in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He never saw battle, but he served for and defended our country.

After leaving the service, he didn’t dwell on it much; I wasn’t exposed to a lot of military stuff when I was younger. But I’m proud of his service, and I bugged him to get veterans’ license plates when they became available. He did, reluctantly.

Recently, he moved into an assisted living facility for veterans. They are very focused on honouring those who served.

Remembrance Day is an important day there, and the ceremony was very emotional. Dad never did like putting his uniform and medals on, but they dress him up for these things. He doesn’t seem to mind. Not too much.

As part of the ceremony, a small group of cadets marched in with various flags. Each one

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of these young people who had decided to put on a uniform was a person of colour. Each saw honour in becoming part of something bigger than themselves, as a Canadian.

Later, another group of soldiers visited the cenotaph at the facility. As they all stood at attention for the national anthem, then walked up to the cenotaph to place their poppies and salute, there were faces of people from all over the world, but who now call Canada home.

While Cherry might have been speaking about all those who don’t wear a poppy, that’s not what he said. Worse, in his attempts to clarify, he hasn’t apologized for his original choice of words. And he’s paying the price for it.

Many have come to his defense, saying he should be given a second chance. Lots of

people say things they later regret.

Regardless of what he meant to say, he has to own his words.

The question is, even if he did apologize, would it make any difference? In our current social climate, we are very quick to blame, but very slow to forgive.

Nelson Mandella said, “Forgiveness liberates the soul, it removes fear. That’s why it’s such a powerful weapon.” If anyone had a reason not to forgive, it was Mandella. But he found a way.

When we don’t forgive, we polarize. When we blame, we separate. We can apologize all we want, but we will never be able to achieve true unity until we allow for forgiveness.

I don’t defend or agree with Cherry’s comments, nor am I in a place to ask someone else to forgive him. If he admits what he said was wrong with a sincere apology, can he be forgiven? We don’t have to forget to forgive, but we have to forgive to move on.

Lack of forgiveness is what started the wars, and only served to hurt the people we now honour. How ironic.

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

November 21, 2019 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters

Immersed tube so superior it’s a mystery there’s any debate

Editor: The debate between various options for a new Fraser River crossing at Deas Island continues in your correspondence.

Many major construction projects end up costing more and taking longer than originally anticipated.

Time and cost overruns of 100 per cent or more are not uncommon. As a project advances through scoping, pre-feasibility, feasibility, detailed design, tendering and construction, anticipated and finally actual costs tend to escalate at each stage.

Cynics would include the courtroom battles that can continue long after completion.

The proposed Deas Island bridge is at an immature design stage;

the final cost is anybody’s guess. Clearly, the risk of cost overruns should figure prominently in any decision as to what form the crossing will take.

Five possible crossing options exist: ferry, floating pontoon bridge, conventional bridge, deep bored tunnel and immersed tube tunnel.

Ferry and floating pontoon bridge pose unacceptable problems for road and marine traffic.

The proposed conventional bridge involves a combination of heavy bridge weight and weak foundation soil conditions unparalleled elsewhere in the world and pressing hard on the limits of today’s technology. The risk of time and cost overruns is extreme.

A deep tunnel poses even worse risks because the whole structure must be bored through waterlogged sand and silt. An enormous cross-section and/or multiple bores would be needed for the required traffic volume.

The existing George Massey Tunnel is an immersed tube, a proven technique with well known and easily measurable soil conditions. There is a 39-minute video on YouTube showing how it was built.

Any desired number of lanes can be built by the same technique. The risk is minimal, compared to the bridge and deep tunnel alternatives.

It is a mystery to me why the debate continues.

Tom Morrison

Cherry is only one with guts to speak up Editor: Don Cherry is a national treasure and a champion of veterans, Canada and Canadian hockey.

Canadians had a bad feeling when Sportsnet signed its 12-year deal with the NHL in 2013, and when it first erred by attempting to replace Ron MacLean with George Stroumboulopoulos. This was a leading indicator of Sportsnet’s arrogance and how completely out of touch it is with Canadians.

Political correctness in the name of “psychological safety” is a pernicious attempt to water down free

speech, precise language and our great Canadian culture. The backlash at Cherry’s comments from Coach’s Corner — championed by the leftist, social justice warrior-types — is an attempt to ignore and divert attention away from his message: the lack of respect Canadians show towards our great soldiers, veterans and to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

These “offended” types and the purported damage to their “psychological safety” due to Cherry’s comments cannot hold a candle to our soldiers and the hell they endured to

ensure we have the freedoms that we so take for granted. The results speak for themselves — why isn’t everyone wearing a poppy?

Unless native, all Canadians are immigrants, for which Cherry’s comments apply, especially millennials. Thank God we have Cherry who has the courage to speak up and call to action the lack of gratitude Canadians show towards our soldiers, veterans and dead.

He’s the only leader we have who has the guts to do so.

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Two big trees to come down after safety concerns voiced SANDOR GYARMATI

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Two big trees in Tsawwassen have to come down, according to the city, after concerns were raised by residents.

Following a complaint about a giant Lombardy poplar in the 500-block of Centennial Parkway, the city commissioned an independent arborist to take to a look at the state of the tree, which has been extensively pruned by B.C. Hydro given its proximity to overhead utility lines.

A memo by the engineering department to Delta council notes the arborist stated that although the overall risk of failure is low, the possible damage to homes would be significant.

“Following the arborist report, the resident canvassed the immediate neighbourhood and has provided petitioned support to have the tree removed due to said concerns regarding safety and nuisance. The resident also had a registered professional forester provide an opinion which recommended removal due to their opinion that the tree is high risk, should any failures occur,” the memo explains.

The tree is to be removed soon and replacements planted.

Meanwhile, a big cottonwood at Beach Grove

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A petition was submitted to the city asking for the removal of a giant Lombardy poplar on Centennial Parkway in Boundary Bay.

Mini Park, located adjacent to the playground, is also to come down after concerns were raised by nearby residents and park users.

“Cottonwoods are known to be unpredictable when it comes to falling branches. They are structurally reliant on signifi-

cant moisture. In hot, dry weather, large limbs can come down without warning or with the influence of wind,” the parks and recreation department states.

Despite the city arborist’s assessment that there is a low risk of total failure, the majority of the neighbourhood has become

increasingly concerned for the safety of park users, a memo by the department explains, adding city staff have canvassed the neighbourhood to confirm support for the removal.

To offset the removal of the large tree, engineering staff will arrange to plant five trees in the park.

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November 21, 2019 The Delta Optimist A11

Sangster’s career has taken flight UFV Distinguished Alumni award winner has paired aviation with international development

Sonya Sangster came to the University of the Fraser Valley because she wanted to fly.

And she did, in more ways than one.

Sangster’s UFV education gave her the wings she needed to fly airplanes and to be a leader in helping women in the international development field.

The bachelor of business administration in aviation degree she earned from UFV in 2006 prepared her to be a professional pilot, but also provided the academic foundation she needed to continue her economics studies at the graduate level and apply what she learned in her work in the international development field as CEO of the Tekera Foundation.

Sangster’s career of helping others led to her being chosen as UFV’s Distinguished Alumni award winner for 2019.

She was honoured at UFV’s Town and Gown event on Nov. 13.

Sangster grew up in South Delta, and continues to live here.

She started her career in the air, flying as a professional pilot for 13 years.

“UFV provided the perfect combination for me, because it allowed me to attend business school while obtaining my training and licensing as a pilot. My parents really encouraged me to get a broader education than just flight training. And it paid off for me later, as my business degree helped me get into my master’s program at London School of Economics.

“It’s interesting how life brings you down a path.

Combining business and aviation studies opened so many doors for me. If

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A career spent helping others led Sonya Sangster to being chosen as the University of the Fraser Valley’s Distinguished Alumni award winner for 2019. She was honoured at the school’s Town and Gown event last week.

I hadn’t taken the BBA Aviation program at UFV I wouldn’t have flown planes, and wouldn’t have seen what I saw in other countries, which is what inspired me to pursue humanitarian work.”

During her flying career, she chose to work for part of that time for a company that only flies on missions for the United Nations and NATO. This led to some interesting adventures.

“I’ve flown into the jungles of the Central African Republic to pick up warlords for peace talks, and I’ve done missions into some pretty intense conflict zones.”

She even called her parents to say goodbye to them once from the Congo because she didn’t think she was going to make it

women and food security, accessible public services, fair trade, climate change and gender justice.

She also became a train-

It’s interesting how life brings you down a path. Combining business and aviation studies opened so many doors for me.

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out during a rebel attack.

While flying for a living she volunteered at Oxfam Canada running their volunteer engagement program, which encompassed global themes such as

ing captain, and trained other pilots on the complicated nature of conflict and humanitarian line flying.

By age 30 she had “capped out” her aviation

goals and was looking to do more hands-on work in the humanitarian field.

Her master’s degree from the London School of Economics and her volunteer experience helped her transition into a new career championing innovative solutions to international development through her work with the Tekera Foundation.

The London School of Economics is difficult to get into, but the institution was impressed with her dedication and her business education background.

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After graduation she took a position working for an international development organization she helped create, the Tekera Foundation.

Tekera uses a feminist decolonial development model to create new approaches to international development globally.

Its unique model, which Sangster helped design, has been praised by the international community and Canadian government alike.

Tekera works with one community at a time to build social services (including education, hospitals, agricultural support and co-ops, microfinance/ community savings and off-grid currency creation, vocational trades training) and then launches small to medium businesses whose revenue goes back into funding these social services — breaking the cycle of international development dependency.

Sangster was selected as one of eight leaders to work with Global Affairs Canada to help develop and implement its Feminist International Assistance Policy, particularly its engagement strategy with civil society organizations.

She has found that her business education at UFV comes in handy in her work with the Tekera Foundation.

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A12 The Delta Optimist November 21, 2019

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Proposed 35-storey High Rise at 75A Avenue and 120 Street and Closed Portion of Road

Delta City Council will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider an application for an Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit, Development Permit, and Road Closure and Cancellation at 7551, 7565, 7595 and 7597 120 Street and 7592 119A Street, and a portion of road to be closed as described in this notice.

The subject properties are shown on Map No.1.

Date:

Application:

Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Development Variance Permit, Development Permit and Road Closure and Cancellation (File No. LU008315) (Bylaw Nos. 7773, 7774 and 7775)

Location:

7551, 7565, 7595 and 7597 120 Street and 7592 119A Street and a portion of road to be closed, as shown outlined in bold on Map No. 2.

Applicant:

Aloke Chowdhury, Hari Homes Incorporated

Proposal: The applicant is proposing to consolidate and develop the subject properties and a portion of road to be closed, as shown on Map No. 2, into a mixed-use project with a 35-storey residential building with commercial and childcare/civic use space at the ground level, and a separate building with six 3-storey townhouse units. A total of 335 residential units is proposed, of which 70 apartment units would be offered under the Affordable Home Ownership Program in partnership with BC Housing.

A new access lane would be established at the north end of the development site, as shown on Map No. 3. The new lane would provide access to the underground parking and would accommodate vehicle movements to 119A Street and right in/out access to and from 120 Street.

Map No.1 - Location Map

Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Time:

Telephone: 604.593.5568

Map No. 2 - Road Closure Map Portion of road to be acquired

by Developer

Start: 4:00 PM Recess: 6:30 PM Resume: 7:00 PM

Location: North Delta Recreation Centre Gymnasium 11415 84 Avenue Delta BC V4C 2L9 Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed project shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the application.

Map No. 3 - New Lane

A speakers’ list will be available to sign at the entrance to the venue one hour prior to the start of the Public Hearing. Speakers will be asked to come forward in the order of the speakers’ list and will be allowed up to five minutes to address Council regarding the project under consideration.

Speakers may use an overhead projector to display still images. Pre-recorded audio, Powerpoint and/or video presentations by speakers, other than the applicant, will not be permitted.

Proposed new lane

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you may write to: Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604.946.3390 Email: mayor–council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing.

To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

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

Rendering of proposed development viewed from 120 Street

Rendering of proposed development viewed from 119A Street

November 21, 2019 The Delta Optimist A13

Business

Required Applications: The purpose of “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985 Amendment Bylaw No. 7773” is to amend the Official Community Plan as follows:

y Change the land use designation of the subject properties and

portion of road to be closed on the Future Land Use Plan in Schedule A from Multi-Unit Residential (MR) to Mixed Use (MU); and

y Change the land use designation of the subject properties

and portion of road to be closed on the North Delta Future Land Use Plan in Schedule C.1 from Medium Density Residential (Scott Road) (MDR(SR)) to Mixed-Use (North Delta) 5 (MU(ND)5).

The purpose of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 Amendment Bylaw No. 7774” is to rezone the subject properties and portion of road to be closed from Duplex/Single Detached Residential 3 (RD3) to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 9 (CDZ9) to permit a 35-storey mixed-use building containing 329 apartment units, 82 m2 of commercial space and 274 m2 of childcare/civic use facility space; and a separate building with six 3-storey townhouse units.

The purpose of Development Permit LU008315 is to regulate the form and character of the proposed development within the Scott Road Corridor (SRC) Development Permit Area.

The purpose of Development Variance Permit LU008315 is to vary the following provisions of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” for the proposed development:

y Section 6.2.5 by reducing the minimum building setback for

an exterior side lot line from the centreline of 120 Street from 18.5 m to 17.5 m for the building canopy.

y Section 7.7.3(a) by reducing the minimum amount of common

outdoor amenity space for an apartment building from 6 m2 per unit, or a total of 1,974 m2, to 5.3 m2 per unit for a total of 1,753 m2.

y Section 9.2.1 by reducing the minimum number of loading spaces from 2 to1.

The purpose of “Delta Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw No. 7775” is to formally close and cancel the 165.3 m2 portion of road dedication described on Map No. 2 as “Portion of road to be acquired by Developer” in accordance with the Community Charter so that the land can be transferred to the applicant in exchange for payment of $415,000. The portion of road to be closed would be consolidated with the subject properties into one development site.

Staff Contact:

Tanya Mitchner–604.952.3472

Web Location: www.delta.ca

November 4, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.01

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

Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and other relevant documentation may be inspected from Wednesday, November 6, 2019 until Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at: Delta City Hall:

Community Planning and Development Department 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2

Hours:

8:30 AM to 4:45 PM

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday (except statutory holidays), and

8:30 AM to 8:00 PM

Thursday

Project Website: www.delta.ca/75Ahighrise Email:

cpd@delta.ca

Phone:

604.946.3380

Deltaport hosts first ship to plug into shore power SANDOR GYARMATI

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The operator of the container terminal at Roberts Bank welcomed the first vessel last week to use a new shore power system installed this year.

The MSC Meline used the technology that allows vessels to plug into the electrical power grid at GCT Deltaport and turn off their auxiliary diesel engines while docked.

This eliminates up to 95 tonnes of air pollutants per vessel, equivalent to removing 20 vehicles off the road for one year.

The collaboration was enabled through the Government of Canada Shore Power Technology for Ports program and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, each contributing $3.4 million, according to GCT Deltaport.

The port is encouraging vessels with the newest and greenest technology to call on Deltaport, said GCT president and CEO Doron Grosman.

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority president and CEO Robin Silvester said idling ships can contrib-

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The MSC Meline turned off its diesel engines after plugging into the electrical power grid at Deltaport last week.

ute to air pollution and climate change, important issues for the marine transportation industry.

He added the port and project partners will continue to seek ways to reduce air emissions from ships, reduce ship noise and improve air quality for terminal employees and neighbouring communities.

According to the port authority, shore power is not one-size-fits-all system.

There are a number of conditions that affect whether a ship can plug

in, including availability of terminal facilities, configuration of a terminal’s shore power equipment, the location and limitations of the ship’s shore power equipment, and the availability of power from BC Hydro.

It’s the fourth shore power installation at the Port of Vancouver and the second at a container terminal.

Mayor George Harvie said the City of Delta appreciates the ongoing efforts of the port community to improve livability for Delta citizens.

Industrial real estate sales set record at nearly $400 million SANDOR GYARMATI

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Industrial real estate sales in Delta set new dollar volume records in 2018 as extremely strong demand continued to fuel the market, according to the latest report by industrial real estate firm Avison Young.

Strata units were particularly a hot commodity, a trend which has also largely carried through the first nine months of 2019.

With 53 deals valued at $396.6 million, Delta industrial sales last year surpassed all previous records.

The highlights include the $151.2 million sale of the South Fraser Distribution Centre, which was the largest industrial deal in B.C. in 2018, and the $48.3 million disposition of 480 Audley Blvd., which was purchased by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.

Also contributing to the record dollar volume were

15 strata sales in the first two phases of Delta Link Business Centre that were valued at more than $59.8 million.

The $42.5 million sale of Delta Building Products Ltd.’s building also contributed significantly to total volume.

The firm notes that while a lack of new supply, combined with record-low industrial vacancy, have limited the number of lease transactions, especially for new entrants, sales activity has remained strong.

“Investors will continue to find it increasingly difficult to buy properties in Richmond or Delta compared with other select Metro Vancouver markets where there is still room to grow rental rates and new construction is providing acquisition opportunities.

Vacancy is expected to remain at or near record lows for the next 12 to 24 months as strata development remains a substantial component of the new

supply being delivered,” the report concludes.

A recent report for Metro Vancouver’s Industrial Lands Strategy Task Force, chaired by Delta Mayor George Harvie, notes the regional district retained a consultant to investigate the changing nature of industrial land demand.

“There is a severe shortage of available industrial land, and demand is strong. The consultant found that the identified ‘vacant ‘ inventory will be taken up in 22 to 28 years, assuming 100 per cent of the undeveloped inventory is available for industrial development in this time frame,” the report notes.

The report listed several potential recommended actions, including increasing the inventory of industrial land.

“This will clearly be a challenging policy direction as there are no uncontroversial ways to shift land from other uses to industrial,” it states.

A14 The Delta Optimist November 21, 2019

Business NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CLOSE AND DISPOSE OF A PORTION OF ROAD (PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 26, 40 AND 94 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT CITY OF DELTA INTENDS TO STOP UP, CLOSE AND CANCEL THE DEDICATION AS HIGHWAY OF: Parcel Identifier No.: Description:

Plan EPP95014

N/A That approximately 20.7 square metres portion of road (112 Street) shown outlined in bold on Plan EPP95014, a copy of which accompanies this Notice (the “Closed Road”)

The Closed Road is located in North Delta, adjacent to 7400 112 Street, and is currently designated as public highway, but is proposed to be closed by Delta Road Closure and Cancellation (Portion of the Road Adjacent to 7400 112 Street) Bylaw No. 7892, 2019 (“Bylaw 7892”).

Following the closure and cancellation of the Closed Road, City of Delta intends to sell its fee simple interest in the Closed Road to SURINDER KAUR SEKHON & NIRMAL SINGH SEKHON (as to an undivided 50/100 interest as Joint Tenants) and PRITPAL SINGH SEKHON & AMARDIP SINGH SEKHON (as to an undivided 50/100 interest as Joint Tenants) (jointly, the “Purchaser”). The consideration to be received by City of Delta for the disposition of its fee simple interest in the above property is the dedication as road by the Purchaser of an equivalent 20.7 square metres portion of the adjacent property (7400 112 Street, Delta). The two parcels being exchanged are generally shown on the drawings which accompany this Notice.

The proposed closure, cancellation and sale are dependent on adoption of Bylaw 7892.

THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION ONLY. IT IS NOT AN OFFER TO DISPOSE OF THE ABOVE PROPERTY TO ANY OTHER PARTY. Copies of the relevant bylaws, documents and plans may be inspected at the City Hall at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC. Any inquiries should be made to Alex Cauduro, Planner, 604-952-3163, Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

If you feel that you may be affected by Bylaw No. 7892 or the proposed sale, you may notify Council by submitting written comments to: Mayor and Council City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon), on Monday, December 9, 2019.

City of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2

www.delta.ca

Homebuilders seek donations to build mountain of coats

Homebuilders Association Vancouver’s 24th annual Coats for Kids campaign aims to provide a warmer winter for lowincome families.

Member companies are providing 72 drop-off locations across 16 Metro Vancouver municipalities so people can donate new and gently used coats, scarves, gloves, blankets and new unwrapped toys and gifts for children of all ages.

Coats for Kids collection will take place until Dec. 6.

The goal is to collect over 10,000 items.

Member companies will gather on Dec. 6 to build a mountain of coats in an effort to present a gigantic heartwarming donation to the Lower Mainland and

Surrey Christmas bureaus at Santa’s Workshop (aka Trail Appliances in Richmond).

The event will run from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and will include choirs arriving on Santa’s sleigh. Members and guests dropping off donations can also enjoy Buddy’s Hot Breakfast Bar, the Gingerbread Man’s Cookie Decoration Station, a Customizable Hot Chocolate Bar and photos with Santa in the Sub Zero room.

Donations can be dropped off at: Best Builders Ltd. (103-546112th Ave.), J&R Excavation & Demolition Ltd. (7782 Progress Way), New Vision Projects Inc. (228-67th St.) and Dulux Paints, PPG (1135-56th St.).

Home Instead and Vancity want you to Be a Santa to a Senior

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The holiday season is the season of giving and a time to share smiles with those around you. As you gather to drink hot cocoa and sing carols with family and friends, it’s important to remember there are seniors in your community who would love to celebrate, too. However, many seniors live alone, without someone to share this special time.

Home Instead Senior Care is once again offering the communities of Ladner, Tsawwassen White Rock, Surrey and Langley a chance to spread joy to local seniors. Through the Be a Santa to a Senior program, community members can give a senior a special holiday gift.

Since its inception in 2003, the program has mobilized more than 60,000 volunteers, provided approximately 2.1 million gifts and brightened the season for more than 700,000 deserving seniors nationwide.

“The Be a Santa to a Senior program is all

about including seniors in the joy of the holiday season,” said Wes Colby, owner of the White Rock Home Instead Senior Care office. “A simple gift shows them they are a loved and vital member of our community.”

Home Instead Senior Care has partnered with Vancity to help with gift collection and distribution in South Delta.

Visit the Vancity branch in Tsawwassen and look for the Be a Santa to a Senior tree on display until Dec. 8. The tree is decorated with ornaments featuring seniors’ first names and gift suggestions. Holiday shoppers can choose an ornament, buy the requested gift and return it with the ornament attached.

Community volunteers and program partners will wrap and deliver the gifts to local seniors in time for the holidays.

For more information about the program, visit BeaSantatoaSenior.com or call 604-541-3386.

Can you shed light on these items in Delta Heritage Society’s collection?

Information on everyday items helps tell the story of early Delta durable when money resources were low. Does this story fit with the history of Delta? Do you have memories of enamel ware being used as you were growing up?

The Delta Heritage Society is continuing to reach out to the public in an effort to gain more information about items in its collection. It’s now looking for details about the following artifacts: Item 2 According to the society’s records, it came from the Brouwer family. How was it acquired, and did it have significance to telling the history of the family and its arrival in Delta?

Item 1 1. This plane was used

by Mark Andreason, who was reported to be a boat builder at Gunderson Slough. The society would like to learn more about the builders at the slough, specifically Andreason, the companies involved, and the enduring legacy of boat building in that area. Of particular interest would be differences in boat building style as a result of country of origin.

2. This bag is reported to be made of walrus skin, which is an unusual source for leather.

Item 3 3. The society has many pieces of enamel ware, including bowls, plates and other table setting pieces. These typically indicate use in a working class community, and they were especially important during the Depression years. They could not be broken, so they were

Item 4 4. The society has a large collection of carpentry tools which are reported to be from Ray Symonds. These tools include a wide variety of wood planes, which might suggest Symonds was doing finishing work. In order to properly evaluate these items, the society would like to know more about Symonds’ contributions to building in the community, and whether there are existing examples of his work in some of the homes throughout Delta.

Anyone who can help

answer these collection questions is asked to contact the society at deltamuseum@delta.ca.

• Terry Grove and Deanna Griffith, grandchildren of Annie Moore Grove, responded to the society’s last article seeking information on sewing machines in its collection.

They said Grove and her husband, who married in England and then came to Canada in 1913, settled on a five-acre parcel on Scott Road, which was subsequently subdivided for family use, and then a portion was donated for a fire hall.

Griffith’s father, Bill Grove, was the volunteer fire chief in North Delta for many years owing to his location near the fire hall.

Bill Grove also ran Grove Insurance on Scott Road.

Griffith recalls that her aunt (Annie’s daughter) donated a couple of sewing machines when she was cleaning out the family home. However, as she was growing up, Griffith does not recall her grandmother ever sewing.

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Cultural centre is getting closer to spring opening

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Ladner.

Three years ago, the Delta Museum, which had been housed in a century-old building in Ladner Village, closed its doors and its collection was put in storage. The museum had been in that location since 1969.

Delta council recently approved another contract to move the city’s new cultural centre a step closer to reality.

A contract valued at over $52,000 was awarded for the design and production of exhibit graphics for the Delta Cultural Centre, which is to be an interpretive storytelling facility to share the cultural PHOTO BY SANDOR GYARMATI and natural The 6,500-square-foot Delta history of Cultural Centre is taking shape on Delta.

The graphic the first floor of the former courthouse in the civic precinct. design and production The Delta Museum and work will involve 245 Archives Society, now individual production called the Delta Heritage components, ranging Society, continues to own from specialized artifact the artifact collection and labels through to floorhas a say in what the new to-ceiling mural graphmuseum will offer, but ics, according to a civic has relinquished day-toreport.

The new facility will be day control to the city.

The 6,500-square-foot located on the first floor facility is to open next of the former courthouse spring. in the civic precinct in

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Trust’s 26th hedgerow at West Coast Seeds in Ladner The Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust recently planted its 26th hedgerow at West Coast Seeds in Ladner.

A hedgerow is a linear row of mixed trees and shrubs typically planted along field margins. The organization has been administering a Hedgerow Stewardship Program for 26 years, which covers the cost of planting and subsequent maintenance.

At 315 metres long, the newest addition brings the total length of hedgerows planted by the trust to just under 10 kilometres.

A total of 632 native trees and shrubs were planted.

“The trust was fortunate to receive an increase in funding from the City of Delta for the 2019 year,” said program manager Drew Bodnar. “This funding helps us cover the costs for projects such as hedgerow plantings, which are not a cheap investment. The total cost for the hedgerow planted at West Coast Seeds was approximately $20,000 and that’s excluding necessary maintenance that will be required over the next couple years to assist with establishment.”

Bodnar said there are

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many benefits to planting new and maintaining existing hedgerows.

“Hedgerows provide year-round foraging and nesting habitat for a diversity of bird and insect species,” he said.

“Through four years of field studies conducted in partnership with the British Columbia Institute of Technology, we observed over 60 bird species utilizing hedgerows planted by DF&WT.” He said because farmland in Metro Vancouver is some of the most expensive in the country some farmers have to remove

natural habitat to secure enough land for their operations and maximize the area of each field under production.

Hedgerows can also pose management challenges for a farmer, including shading portions of a field, decreasing air flow and damaging farm equipment. There is also some concern that hedgerows may harbour pest species.

Bodnar said in order to look into the concerns and benefits that natural habitats such as hedgerows can provide an agricultural operation, the trust recently submitted a grant

to fund research in partnership with UBC. “The goal of the research is to evaluate how restoring portions of agricultural land with natural habitat can support populations of beneficial insects and the impact that those populations may have on crop yields and overall profitability,” he said.

He said the hope is to quantify the economic benefits of enhancing farmland with natural habitat.

Bodnar said the trust is always looking for farmers interested in planting a hedgerow.

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Successful candidates must have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers and managers; provide two solid references; be reliable, organized, trustworthy and willing to work a flexible schedule; and, must have a clear Criminal Record Check for work with vulnerable adults.

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Moonlight Gala co-chairs Don Sangster (left) and Maury Kask (right) hold up the fundraising total alongside Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation executive director Lisa Hoglund (second from left) and Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation board chair Ingrid Barnes.

Sold out gala raises over half a million for hospital The Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation raised over $588,000 in support of cancer care at Delta Hospital at the 21st annual Moonlight Gala at Tsawwassen Springs on Nov. 2.

The sold out event brought together 350 business, community, government and medical leaders who were immersed in an Arabian Night full of exotic entertainment and a three-course meal.

Once again, Sportsnet 650 radio personality and Tsawwassen resident James Cybulski led the way as emcee for a night of fun and fundraising.

“This year’s gala was a resounding success,” says Lisa Hoglund, executive director of the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation. “We want to thank everyone

who sponsored, donated and attended our gala to help raise this considerable amount of money.

Special thanks go out to the gala committee headed by co-chairs Don Sangster and Maury Kask and all the volunteers who made this incredible event possible.”

As part of the evening’s festivities, the foundation recognized the staff of Delta Hospital as this year’s Tribute Award recipient for their outstanding care, commitment and generosity within the hospital and community.

To celebrate the remarkable group of people, the foundation showed a fun “Caraoke” tribute video, sponsored by Port of Vancouver. Tom Corsie of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority presented the award to Teresa O’Callaghan, executive

director of Delta Hospital, who accepted the plaque on behalf of staff.

After dinner, the entertainment and fundraising continued as Delta South MLA Ian Paton put on his auctioneer’s hat for a fast-paced live auction. An overwhelming display of generosity followed during the Fund a Need call out in support of cancer care for Delta Hospital.

The evening ended in the Genie Lounge with music by DJ Jai of GirlOnWax, accompanied by sax player Karla Sax and percussionist Pher.

The foundation wants to thank this year’s lead sponsors, Shato Holdings, Port of Vancouver, Cascades Casino Delta, Ocean Trailer and Westland Insurance.

The Moonlight Gala is the foundation’s largest annual fundraising event.

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Community

No more camera and film, and no more rules either

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

I was on a ferry, waiting to disembark.

The woman in front of me stepped out of her vehicle and began to take pictures.

She took a shot of the ocean. I got that.

She took a shot of a seagull. I got that.

She took a shot of what appeared to be some garbage underfoot. That, I did not get.

“Look at that woman,” I said to the husband. “Why did she just take a picture of that paper bag? And that piece of rope? And that candy wrapper?”

The husband looked up

tended not to be of worms or weeds, but more pedestrian subject matter — like people, say — were then attached to the pages of something called a photo album.

You did not share them the way the ferry woman almost certainly did, which was to blast them out on social media for all the world to see.

Instead, when someone popped by — say, to return a book that I’d loaned them — I might have inquired, ever so meekly, whether the individual would be interested in seeing the photos I’d picked up, oh, of my trip to the island or my college graduation.

Never in a million years would I have found myself hauling out pictures — unsolicited, no less — of candy wrappers or remote controls.

That would have been considered, well, weird.

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“No idea,” he said. “It’s art, I suppose.”

I had no idea either. But I do know that these days, people are inclined to take pictures of anything and everything they see.

Worms. Staplers. Weeds.

Nail clippers. Remote controls.

Now I’m no judge of what constitutes art — for all I know, nail clippers may represent the height of all things artistic — but back in the day, people took a different approach to photography.

For one thing, they did not take pictures with their phones, mainly because phones were not equipped to take pictures. They used things called cameras, which were loaded with rolls of something called film. When your roll of film was full, you would take it to a camera store, and return a few days later to be handed an envelope of pictures, as well as a sleeve of something called negatives.

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The family event, hosted by the Ladner Business Association, runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28 at the corner of 48th Ave. and Delta Street.

This year’s event promises lots of fun for everyone and is the perfect way to get in the Christmas spirit sharing in the joy of the season with the whole community.

“The Christmas Tree Festival is a highly anticipated family tradition which brings the community together to kick off the Christmas season,” said LBA president Jill McKnight. The

numb ber of kids’ acfestival features a number ing cont testt tivities including a colouri colouring contest and ginggerbread cookie decoratingg.

Hot Chocolate will be available in front of Delta South MLA Ian Paton’s office and MP Carla Qualtrough’s team will be on hand with a craft for children to make.

Letters to Santa can be dropped off in the special mailbox set up just for the festival and children can also pen their letters to Santa that night.

All letters will be sent directly to Santa at the North Pole.

Tony Barton, will once again return on the featured musical guest and fill the village with the sounds of the season. There is also the popular merchant gingerbread house contest in which the public will once again

choose the winner. ““Local Locall businesses busiinesses are working workking llate atte into the nigght to prep pare their fabulous entries for the gingerbread contest,” added McKnight. “The display of creativity and ingenuity that the businesses bring to the contest each year is outstanding. This has become a definite highlight of the entire event.

Make sure to vote for your favourite.”

The winner of the contest will be chosen that night based on the highest number of votes from the public.

The festival will end with the tradi-

tional lighting of the Christmas tree att 77:15 :115 p.m. with wiith SSanta’s antta’’s arri ival just arrival minutes before.

The festival continues to grow in popularity with an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 people in attendance the past few years.

“The idea is that we are trying to give multiple experiences to everyone who attends,” said McKnight. “We are all really excited to welcome the community to this year’s festival.”

The event is part of a series of LBA Christmas events presented by the Port of Vancouver and sponsored by 42 local businesses in South Delta.

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Learn how to build healthy soil at Earthwise workshop

Would you like to learn more about the importance of healthy soil and what you can do to create a healthy soil environment in your garden?

The Earthwise Society is hosting a fun, hands-on, healthy soil building workshop where you will learn that soil is not just the ground we walk on.

The workshop is set for

Saturday, Nov. 23 at 11 a.m.

Most gardeners know the difference that healthy soil can make to the garden. More than that, soil impacts many things in our daily lives, from the water we drink to our agricultural systems and the food on our tables. Simply put, soil sustains life and without it, we would be

unable to grow the food we need to survive.

The workshop will begin with an exploration of what soil health means with a hands-on analysis of different soil samples.

Participants will determine the physical indicators of good soil health by comparing healthy soil to degraded soil, and learn how to easily distinguish

the good from the bad.

Once they have learned to recognize good quality soil, participants will explore the best ways to create it, delving into the significance of highquality compost, the importance of nutrients in the soil, and what kinds of nutrients are most easily absorbed and held by the soil.

The workshop will also examine how environmental factors can play a role in soil health, looking at how different industrial activities can result in heavy metal contamination in soil, and the impact this could have on our ecosystem.

Participants will also have the opportunity to put what they have

learned to the test with several interesting case study exercises, and will hopefully walk away with some practical solutions to common soil issues and the confidence to put their new skills to use in their home gardens.

To register for the workshop, call 604-946-9828 or email info@earthwisesociety.bc.ca.

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The eatery lunch special options (Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) including broccoli soup and a BLT, steak wraps, fettuccine alfredo, spicy tomato spaghetti, chicken tenders, cheeseburgers and chicken souvlaki.

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The Vancouver Chamber Music Society returns to the South Delta Baptist Church tomorrow for the second performance in its new Delta Series. The 7:30 p.m. concert will feature pianist Sergei Saratovsky, cellist Zoltan Rozsnyai, violist Emilie Grimes and violinist Byungchan Lee. Tickets are available at www.vancouverchambermusic.com or by calling 778-847-3890.

Ukulele show at KinVillage

The popular Langley Ukulele Ensemble returns to South Delta with a special Christmas concert this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen.

The evening is open to the whole community with admission by donation, which goes to support the ensemble for its performances throughout the year.

Frozen Jr. on Genesis stage

Delta Youth Theatre has raised the curtain on its production of Disney’s Frozen Jr. at Genesis Theatre in Ladner. Now in its fifth season, the young people’s pre-professional theatre company will be staging shows until Dec. 8. For performance times and tickets, visit www.deltayouththeatre. com.

Buddy Holly gets jolly

The Original Legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll present Buddy’s Holly Jolly Christmas at Ladner’s Genesis Theatre on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The Buddy Holly tribute show will feature Zachary Stevenson from The Buddy Holly Story. The show will also include Ben Klein as Elvis and Cassandra Frie as Brenda Lee. Tickets are available at www.bellperformingartscentre.com or by calling 604-507-6355.

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Local dancers Grace Armstrong, Myrra Ethier and Audrey Habros are off to Poland next week as part of Team Canada to compete at the IDO World Ballet & Jazz Championships and the IDO World Modern/Contemporary Championships.

Dancers taking on the world South Delta trio to represent Canada in upcoming global competition in Poland IAN JACQUES

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Three South Delta dancers are set to make their mark on the world stage.

Myrra Ethier and Audrey Habros, who train at Studio West Dance, and Grace Armstrong, who trains at Deas Island Dance, were selected last fall to be part of the largest and most prestigious dance team in all of Canada.

The team of 49 dancers will attend the IDO World Ballet & Jazz Championships and the IDO World Modern/Contemporary Championships near Warsaw, Poland, Dec. 1 to 8.

The International Dance Organization (IDO) has more than 250,000 member dancers from six continents. Considered the “Olympics of Dance” with only three medals awarded

it would be a lot of presfor each division, national sure, but everyone is from anthems will be played so many different places and flags raised when the top three competitors take that you kind of get used to being on the team.” to the podium.

Habros said it feels like For Armstrong, 14, one big family now.

Ethier, 15, and Habros, 15, “Rehearsing together the competition is a once for so many hours, it’s just in a lifetime experience.

All three are on the It’s pretty cool to get this junior team jacket and know that, yes, I’m performing in two group representing Canada. formation dances as MYRRA ETHIER well as dual dances in both modern one big unit of people,” she and jazz disciplines. said. “It’s also nice when All of them have been you start seeing friendly practicing every weekend faces at all the other local for the past year while also competitions because they practicing and competing dance at other studios, so for their respective dance you recognize them and studios. Factor in school, they are your friends, so homework and some it’s a really good feeling.” social time, their schedEthier said it’s pretty ules have been daunting, crazy to wear the maple to say the least. leaf and know you’ll be “It’s really cool,” said competing for your counArmstrong. “It seems like try.

“It’s pretty cool to get this jacket and know that, yes, I’m representing Canada,” she said.

Despite support from other countries around the globe for their dancers, here in Canada there is no government assistance for Team Canada Dance, so each member must raise their own funds to attend the competitions.

That’s meant bottle drives, an upcoming pub night in Langley and other fundraising events, which is another commitment for the dancers.

Also making the trip to Poland will be Studio West choreographer Tina Leger.

This is her first time at the competition. She was asked by Team Canada to choreograph for the children’s team and mainly

the youngest dancers.

“I’m excited and super nervous. I think it’s crazy to take all these kids to the other side of the world, but I’m intrigued by what we are going to see there,” she said. “We’ve only competed locally and sometimes we have gone down to the U.S., but never internationally, so the style will be so much different. I’ve heard it’s not like a theatre — it’s like a stadium atmosphere with big crowds, the flags, the anthems, so it’s going to be quite the experience.”

Leger said all the dance studios have been so supportive of the Team Canada competitors.

“There has been this lovely sense of community between all the studios and all the directors of the studios who have been super supportive of their dancers coming and doing this on the weekends,” added Leger.

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What’s sure to become a wonderful Christmas tradition kicks off next week at Tsawwassen Springs.

The inaugural Festival of Lights, presented by Tsawwassen Springs and sponsored by local families, community groups and businesses, will run from Nov. 29 to Jan. 6 from 4 p.m. daily.

Sponsorship of the Christmas trees will help raise funds for Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation to purchase a new gastroscope, which assists with early detection and diagnosis of chronic illnesses.

To date, more than $20,000 has already been raised.

On Monday, Nov. 25, Delta firefighters will be dropping off 100 trees that have been donated by Harris Nursery, and then beginning the following day, and running throughout the week, sponsors will have the opportunity to decorate their trees.

The trees will be placed around the main building on a magical pathway out to the golf course.

The week culminates on Friday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. when the whole community is invited to come out for the opening event and the official lighting of the trees by Mayor George Harvie.

The opening event will also feature music by Martin & Whitney, Santa will be flying in for a special visit, coffee and hot chocolate will be provided

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Shari Barr (left) and Lisa Hoglund (right) from the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation and Jill Presley from Tsawwassen Springs invite the community to the inaugural Festival of Lights Nov. 29 to Jan. 6.

Tsawwassen Springs, other refreshments provided by Coca-Cola, a children’s inflatable archery range provided by Bass Pro Shops, goodie bags courtesy of My Tsawwassen Dentist, skating on the outdoor rink, popcorn by the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen and other fun children’s activities as well as a raffle for a 55-inch TV courtesy of Telus.

“I am so excited to be able to put a vision into reality with this wonderful event,” said Jill Presley, marketing and business development for Tsawwassen Springs. “I am truly blown away by all the sponsors and their generous donations to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation, notably to Harris Nursery for donating 100 trees for all of us to decorate. Being able to give the community a place to come and gather this holiday season

is truly priceless and I look forward to seeing everyone come have a walk through the beautifully decorated trees.”

Seventy of the trees have already been sponsored for the festival, but there are still 30 available. Find out all the details at: www. tsawwassensprings.ca/ festival-of-lights/.

“Community events are such an important part of our fundraising efforts throughout the year and we want to thank Tsawwassen Springs for their incredible support of Delta Hospital,” said Lisa Hoglund, executive director of the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

“We are lucky to be part of such a supportive and giving community and we are thrilled with all of the families, community groups and businesses who have sponsored trees for this inaugural event.”

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Author takes on fake news, PTSD in pair of new novels IAN JACQUES

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With the winter chill on its way, now is a great time to curl up in your favourite chair and enjoy a good book.

Delta author K.L. Denman has a pair of new novels suitable for readers young and old.

The first one, Faster Than Truth, is a contemporary novel for ages 13 and up that explores today’s complex media landscape and its impact on the mental health of teens.

The protagonist, 16-year-old Declan, dreams of becoming a professional reporter, an international correspondent who travels the world covering big stories, but Declan is still in high school, and as editor of his school paper, he covers school dances — not exactly “news.”

Declan gets his chance for a big scoop when a student who goes by the name of Smoke shows him

K.L. Denman part of an email written by the principal. The email discusses implanting students with microchips.

Outraged at the idea, Declan publishes a story about the scheme online without taking the time to do additional research or fact checking. The story goes viral … with unfortunate consequences.

Denman released the book in May. She said so far the reviews have been positive.

“People have said it’s timely for the subject matter,” said Denman. “It really is a story of coping with the media and how different that landscape is and trying to find the truth of what is out there.”

Coming Back, which

was released in August, is a short novel and a shift from middle grades and young adults to adult fiction.

The novel tells the story of Julie who has survived a horrific car accident, but she has no memory of the event or the boyfriend who was with her in the car. He disappeared, and she is diagnosed with PTSD. Her doctor recommends a therapy animal, and Julie chooses to get a horse.

Julie’s experience with horses is limited, but it’s empowering to finally be involved in life again, and her symptoms abate.

However, she has a lot to learn, and when the riding coach gives confusing lessons, Julie is thrown off balance, both emotionally and in the saddle. The improvement she’d begun to experience is lost, and her nightmares return.

You can find out more on the author and her books on Facebook or Twitter @kldenman or on her website at www.kldenman.com.

Call for Nominations 2020 DELTA HERITAGEAWARDS HERITAGE AWARDS OF MERIT AND FRIENDS OF HERITAGE AWARDS Do you know someone who has done an impressive job of preserving, maintaining, or restoring a Delta heritage building?

Do you know an individual or group who has promoted and contributed to heritage awareness in Delta?

If so, please send your nomination for either the 2020 Heritage Award of Merit or the Friend of Heritage Award to:

• Name, contact information and address of the nominee (note: nominees must agree to the nomination);

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111 Places in Vancouver That You Must Not Miss authors Dave Doroghy (right) and Graeme Menzies (second from left) met Rhonda Doram and Sandra Bonin at a recent book signing at Stir Coffee House in Ladner Village.

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Stir Coffee House, Westham Island Bridge and Reifel Bird Sanctuary are all paid tribute to in a new book co-authored by Ladner’s Dave Doroghy.

111 Places in Vancouver That You Must Not Miss

by Doroghy and Graeme Menzies, released this summer, is a new guide book for locals and experienced travelers alike that reveals the fascinating, unusual and little-known places and stories in and around Vancouver.

Doroghy, a Vancouver native who now lives on a houseboat off River Road, is an international sports marketing consultant who met Menzies, a director of marketing communications at UBC, while they were working for the Vancouver Olympic Committee in 2010.

“We were happy to find an opportunity to

work together again,” said Doroghy. “We brought that Olympic spirit to this project and even a bit of competition, mainly around who could find the coolest places.”

111 Places in Vancouver That You Must Not Miss is a series of guide books released by Emons Publishing in Germany and New York.

“I describe us both as a duo of frustrated writers who love writing and are looking to get published,” said Doroghy. “Graeme used to date the sister of the editor of this series and we were asked if we wanted to take this project on. It took us a year to put this together. The series is available around the world with distribution around the globe. We are in our second distribution and it is selling really well.

“It’s an interesting concept by way they have local authors writing about the interesting places in

their cities.”

Menzies describes the project as a “great adventure.”

“We discovered places we’ve never even heard of before, and we learned new stories about the places we’ve passed by thousands of times,” he said. “We hope our fellow Vancouverites are ready to rediscover our city like we’ve done. Our book shares all the secrets we learned along the way.”

Doroghy said it was great to be able to include some places here in Delta.

“I actually do all my writing at Stir. I hang out in the corner and as I sit there people ask me what I’m working on and people give me tips,” he said. “Stir has such a great vibe.”

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Mamas for Mamas South Delta is seeking community support in putting together several Christmas hampers for those in need.

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Mamas for Mamas South Delta is looking to the community to help it spread some goodwill and festive cheer this holiday season.

The recently formed non-profit supports mothers in a variety of ways, including filling the gaps in resources.

The group connects through a Facebook page designated to sharing resources and items.

Moms are welcome to ask for items they need, give ones they no longer use or trade for others. No cash is allowed to exchange hands as kindness is the currency.

Following two successful swapping events held in the spring and

fall, Mamas for Mamas is putting together nine Christmas hampers this year.

“Although a lot of them are spoken for by generous families and businesses in this community, we still have a few that we will rely on other community members to help support,” said Andrea Delf, Vancouver executive coordinator for Mamas for Mamas.

“The hampers are handpicked by the principal of a few elementary schools two schools in Surrey and one in Ladner. We also received a few emails from families themselves who need help and we have taken those on too. With the support of our amazing community, each year our goal is to increase the amount of hampers we

can do.”

Delf said they are looking for anyone in the community who would be interested in donating a gift to any of the hampers.

This could mean a gift card or an item from the family’s personal wish list.

Deadline for donations is Dec. 9.

Those wishing to donate can get more information via email: Andrea@ mamasformamas.ca or through resource coordinator Anna Carr at: anna@ mamasformamas.ca.

Collaborative Wellness and Delta Chiropractors have also taken on hampers. Donations can be dropped off directly at those businesses.

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St. David’s hosting Christmas fair that will feature European flair ELIZABETH MURRAY

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The enticing fragrance of freshly-cut cedar boughs at the entrance of St. David’s Anglican Church on Saturday, Nov. 23 will be fair-goers’ first hint that something Christmassy is about to unfold.

It’s the day the parish welcomes the community to its European-style Christkindlemarkt and Keen Footwear Sample Sale.

The second of Keen Footwear’s semi-annual sales at St. David’s, the year-end offering of winter lines will again be part of the Boots, Books and Baking theme of previous parish Christmas fairs.

Add Kartoffelsalat (German warm potato salad) and Bratwurst

sausage at lunch in St. David’s Café, and visualize a centuries-old Christkindlemarkt in another time and place.

The setting would not be complete without the early appearance of Sankt Nikolaus — in his legendary dress as a bishop-figure of the saint with flowPHOTO BY ELIZABETH MURRAY ing beard, mitre and Marina Steele (left) teamed with staff. In his role as St. instructor Claire Forster at a Nikolaus, parishio- wreath-making session in prepner John Hedgecock aration for Saturday’s Christmas will bring attention fair at St. David’s Anglican to the European Church. tradition of presentgiving on the Saint’s edibles, including a selecFeast Day, Dec. 6, keeption of frozen fruit pies, ing Dec. 25 as a religious will attract the shopper event. intent on taking home And there is much ready-made baked goods more. At the home-baking or a jar of preserves. Jams, table all manner of kitchen jellies, pickles and relish

causes one to marvel at so much summer goodness captured within glass.

Other stalls encircling the parish hall will display the work of parishioners who have knitted and stitched, baked and bottled, cut and pasted, refurbished jewelry and polished treasures. In addition, a separate room will be piled high with gently-used books for readers in search of favourite authors, children’s titles or pictorial coffeetable books of assorted subjects.

The parish kitchen, renamed St David’s Café for the day, will be open for morning coffee, tea and German stollen, snacks and lunch.

Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. David’s is located in the cul-de-sac at 111551A St., Tsawwassen.

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Our Teachers are all trained and certified Early Childhood Educators.

Call NOW to set up a tour and get your name on our list!

Spaces are limited register early!

Memorial Park: 604-946-0896 Holly: 604-940-5999 E-Mail: info@brighteyesacademy.ca REGISTER NOW FOR PRESCHOOL SEPTEMBER 20 019 9

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Parishioner John Hedgecock will add historic Sankt Nikolaus to St. David’s Christkindlemarkt on Saturday, Nov. 23.

ElderCollege presentation to explore the dark side of Italy’s fast fashion industry An upcoming ElderCollege Delta presentation will explore the dark side of the fashion industry, particularly the manufacture of ready-to-wear fashion lines, so called fast fashion, in Italy.

Always a centre for high fashion, Italy now plays a major role in the manufacture of ready-to-wear fashion. This industry has enjoyed a widely recognized “Made in Italy” reputation, only recently challenged by China.

As a result, Chinese migrants to Italy have become key players, filling orders for fast fashion garments for Italian and

other European clients in both legal and illegal workshops.

Dr. Gaoheng Zang, UBC professor and cultural critic, will examine the Chinese migrantmanaged fast fashion industry in Italy during a special presentation on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at Cedar Park Church in Ladner.

The presentation is free for ElderCollege Delta members; annual membership is $10. To register call 604-943-0262, email eldercollegedelta@gmail. com or register online at eldercollegedelta.wildapricot.org.

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November 21, 2019 The Delta Optimist A31

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A32 The Delta Optimist November 21, 2019

ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION I’ve had my new hearing aids for a few days, but they’re not performing exactly as I would like. Why?

Q: I am planning on travelling soon; what are some of the best ways that I can keep myself healthy so I can enjoy my trip?

Ans. Congratulations on your plans, travel is a great way

to recharge and get a new perspective on life. The best way to maximize your enjoyment from your travels is to do everything possible to keep yourself healthy. The key to avoiding disease or infection is pre-trip preparation, ideally starting 6 weeks or more before you travel. Discuss your travel plans with your physician or pharmacist in regards to recommended travel-specific vaccinations, techniques for minimizing exposure to insect/food/water borne diseases and any specific health needs.

ANSWER This is common and nothing to be concerned about!

It’s important to remember that adjusting to your new hearing aids will be a gradual process. We advise our clients that it often takes 4-6 visits to our clinic until we have the hearing aids perfectly fit and calibrated for each person and his or her lifestyle.

Mark Nickel

BC-HIP, BBA

Hearing Instrument Practitioner

Phone: 604-943-0033 5682 12 Avenue, Tsawwassen www.TsawwassenHearing.com

In addition to getting comfortable with how the hearing aids physically feel, you’ll notice that sounds and noises you may not have heard for quite some time are back. Your ears are now being supported by your new hearing aids; this means that in the first few days, many sounds will appear louder than before. Rest assured this will cease to be an issue once your brain gets used to these sounds again.

During follow-up visits, we ask our clients to be very honest about what is working well and what could use improvement. Hearing aids are powerful pieces of technology; getting the most out of them requires expertise and commitment from us, and trust and patience from you. Though it can be a process, we’re in it with you all the way to help you hear more out of life.

Paul Gibbons, Pharmacist/Owner at the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy specializes in pre-trip planning – come and see me today for a complementary travel consultation and vaccination administration. Bon Voyage!

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

Q: What are the benefits of gifting securities directly to a charitable organization?

Q: Is there any way to make dental freezing and injections more pleasant and painless?

A: Digital Anesthetic is a “The state of the art” technology that controls flow rate

Dr. Raj Dhiman 604-946-9588

and pressure of the anesthesia during the injection.This method is significantly more comfortable than the traditional dental syringe and employs a technique that makes the injection virtually painless.This type of freezing shortens treatment time for every patient and best of all, pain management for the patient is phenomenal.Some people don’t even realize that freezing is taking place. It’s nice to see children, who have never had dental anesthesia, leave their visit never having to experience the“anxiety” associated with “Syringe-Type” delivery methods. Many patients who work would never schedule a procedure in the middle of the day because of profound and lasting anesthesia.With Digital Anesthetic system, patients are now willing to come in at any time, knowing they will be able to communicate effectively at their job. This method of freezing greatly decreases anxiety associated with dental treatment and makes life easier for both the dental team and the patient.Call Riverside Dental at (604)946-9588 or email at smile@ladnerdentist.com if you have any questions about this procedure

130 – 4977 Trenant Street Delta

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Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director lisa.hoglund@dhfoundation.ca

dhchfoundation.ca

If you are interested making a gift of securities to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation, you can find a transfer form and more information on our website: www.dhchfoundation.ca or please stop by the Foundation and we will be happy to assist. If you have questions about gifting securities, please contact Lisa Hoglund at: lisa.hoglund@dhfoundation.ca or call (604) 940-9695.

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

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November 21, 2019 The Delta Optimist A33

ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:

QUESTION:

Last year before Christmas I came in and you had a sale on Royal Canadian Mint product. I filled up on a lot of Christmas presents for gifts.

Paul, do I need to service my gas fireplace?

ANSWER: Most people seem to wait until their fireplace doesn’t work, before they give us a call. But, like everything else you own, fireplaces need some love too.

Do you plan on having a similar sale this year?

ANSWER: We decided to run a large sale on Royal Canadian Mint product from the first of November until Christmas.

Like your furnace and your gas water heater, your fireplace has a gas valve. Connected to your gas valve will be a safety device that tells your gas valve that it is safe to open. At some point, this device will fail and need to be replaced. Usually, this is when we get a call.

Paul Bach Owner 604-940-2268

As part of a service, the technician should replace the thermocouple or thermopile, remove and clean the inside of the glass, test for gas leakage, ensure the flue is not blocked, and inspect the seal around the glass to ensure that it is in good condition.

Newer models, that no longer have a standing pilot, are a little more advanced and have several other components that need to be inspected and replaced on an as needed basis.

As you can understand, we are very well stocked with duplicate inventory since we combined two stores into one.

There are now seven large showcases filled with mint products on sale.

Starting November 1 we will be giving additional discounts on our lowest sale prices.

Jim Richardson, owner Western Coin and Stamp

A properly maintained fireplace will give you years of enjoyment and provide a secondary heat source to your home in the cooler months. If you have any questions regarding your gas fireplace or furnace, or plumbing for that matter, please give our office a call. We’re local, we’re knowledgeable, and we’re available 8am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday to answer any of your questions.

604-940-2268.

All RCM product from 2016 and older is now on sale for 25% off the lowest sale price we have it marked at.

All RCM product from 2017 will be on sale for 15% off lowest marked price, and 2018 RCM product on sale for 10% off lowest marked price.

This is well below our cost on many items, let alone the Mint issue price.

These prices are so low that I have Ebay sellers buying off us to resell on Ebay.

Gold coins & $20 for $20 not included.

Western Coin & Stamp #2 - 6380 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC

www.PJBmechanical.com

westerncns@telus.net • www.westerncoinsandstamps.net

Q: Why is my insurance company giving me a hard time about aluminum wiring?

QUESTION:

WITH ALL THE MORTGAGE CHANGES CAN I USE MY RRSP’S FOR A DOWN PAYMENT?

A: Aluminum wiring was used in the late 1960’s into the

ANSWER: Yes! As a first time homebuyer you can use your RRSP to buy a home through the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP), which allows you to withdraw funds from your RRSP to use as a down payment. You can withdraw up to $35,000 per borrower tax-free, and you have 15 years to pay it back, interest-free. You’re basically lending yourself the money!

Matt Wood,

Red Seal Master Electrician

604-943-4238

www.woodelectric.ca

LISA MANWARING 604-805-1833

lisa@southwestmortgage.ca

QUESTION:

Does employing in-home help mean less independence?

Ans. If you are nervous about your investments, you’re not alone.

Here’s my advice:

ANSWER: We all value our independence and freedom and want to maintain our lifestyle throughout our lives. That doesn’t have to change as years advance.

Filter out the media noise. Dramatic news makes good headlines, but in reality volatility is normal and healthy. Successful investing involves using the “ups” and “downs” to your advantage.

Ensure your portfolio is well structured. Your financial advisor should customize an investment portfolio unique to your circumstances, carefully considering your specific needs for wealth protection, tax efficient income and comfort with risk.

BA I CIM® Financial Advisor

1970’s and since many homes in Delta were constructed during that period, aluminum wiring is very common.

Aluminum wiring itself is not dangerous to have in your house. The issue with aluminum wiring is in faulty terminations either in receptacles, switches, light fixtures and equipment. Due to expansion and contraction of the conductor itself and the fact that aluminum will oxidize over time, heat can be generated at points where the aluminum wiring is improperly terminated. One of the main issues with aluminum wiring is that while everything may appear fine with your wiring, it could be deteriorating behind devices, creating a dangerous fire hazard. If you have concerns about aluminum wiring in your home or business you should have it inspected by a licensed electrician who has experience working with aluminum wiring.

www.lisamanwaring.com

Q: Market volatility makes me nervous. What should I do to stop worrying?

Doug Smith

604-278-3235

Benefit from a knowledgeable and experienced financial advisor. If you have doubts, consider getting a second opinion. Trust and confidence should be the foundation of your relationship with your advisor.

Doug Smith is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Ltd. The views of the author do not necessarily reflect those of Raymond James Ltd. This article is for information only.

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

T: 604-654-6560 | C: 604-760-5211 doug.smith@raymondjames.ca www.raymondjames.ca/dougsmith

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While capabilities can change for a percentage of our senior population, it may not need to dictate your freedom and independence. Sometimes unexpected circumstances can dictate your lifestyle, meanwhile a helping hand helps foster peace of mind. At HoneyDo we strive to offer seniors affordable options to maintain their accustomed lifestyle for as long as safely possible at home.

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November 21, 2019 The Delta Optimist A37

Community

$2,500 donation from TOOB continues its support of those with special needs The TOOB recently made a donation of $2,500 to the Delta Community Living Society to support its life skills and youth employment programs.

TOOB has been quietly helping many South Delta organizations and individuals in need since 1984. The service club’s fundraising is done by providing food services at community events.

TOOBs has supported the Delta Community Living Society as the catering partner for the organization’s annual summer picnic attended by those with developmental disabilities, their friends and family members, and staff.

With this year’s donation, the group has donated over $11,000 to the Delta Community Living Society since 2006.

TOOB generosity benefits hospital

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The TOOB recently donated $2,000 towards priority medical equipment at Delta Hospital. The service club has been supporting the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation for more than two decades. Bob Tate of the TOOB is flanked by Angela Turner (left) and Lisa Hoglund of the foundation.

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Doug and Jim from R.E.C. for KIDS are with Lorraine Yates and Kirsti Kober from Deltassist getting ready to put the bikes away for the Toy Depot.

Deltassist Toy Depot happy to receive 13 new bikes

There are truly some really great people out there selflessly helping those in need in Delta.

Doug and Jim from R.E.C. for KIDS are two such people and they recently stopped by the Deltassist office with 13 new bikes for the social services agency’s upcoming Christmas Toy Depot.

R.E.C. for KIDS was formed in 2007 by a group of Rotarians who wanted to see children in need access necessary sports equipment which would allow them to participate

in the sport of their choice.

Their vision is for every child in need to have the sports and recreational equipment required to stay healthy, be active and have fun.

Deltassist will now be able to refer families to R.E.C. for KIDS throughout the year for sports equipment.

To learn more about R.E.C. for KIDS go to: http://www.recforkids. com. To learn more about Deltassist’s Christmas programs go to: deltassist. com.

“We are so grateful for TOOB’s support of DCLS over the years,” said Delta Community Living Society executive director Anita Sihota. “The group has been a key partner to DCLS for our family picnic, and we appreciate the financial donations that the group has made to us.

“Many of the lifeenhancing programs that we offer are not possible

without the generous support of organizations like the TOOB as well as individuals and businesses in our community.”

Delta Community Living Society is a nonprofit organization that provides support to people with diverse abilities and their families. To find out more, or to make a donation, visit www.dcls.ca or call 604-946-9508.

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Delta Community Living Society executive director Anita Sihota accepts a $2,500 donation from TOOB director David Fredrickson.

A38 The Delta Optimist November 21, 2019

Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Delta Falcons junior field hockey spring registration is now open for U10 Boys & Girls/U11-18 Girls. Early bird discount until Jan. 1. Visit www.falcons.ca for more information.

Taoist tai chi is a set of gentle movements for people of all ages to improve health and balance.

Beginning classes are held in Tsawwassen on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon at St. David’s Anglican Church and in Ladner on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ladner United Church. Beginners can start anytime. Arrive 15 minutes early and bring cheque or cash to register.

For more information call 604-681-6609 or visit www. taoist.org.

South Delta Newcomers welcomes new and returning members from Tsawwassen, Ladner and Point Roberts to its November monthly

meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7:15 p.m. at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen (adjacent to the South Delta Recreation Centre). Brighten up your day listening to the wonderful voice of Jana Seale.

Brit Club lunch on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 12:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Legion. You don’t have to be British to attend, you just have to like Britain. Lunch will consist of soup, sandwiches, light dessert and coffee at a reasonable cost. Outings to be discussed. RSVP to Gwen Halston at 604-940-1269, Roy Bilson at 604-308-3699 or email rbilson12@gmail. com.

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, Nov. 26.

Membership is open to women to come together with other like-minded women to improve the status of women, and to promote human rights, public education, social justice and peace. A university degree is not required. Join to discuss important current issues, hear a variety of speakers and take part in special

interest groups. For further information contact Cheryl at 604-943-4634 or Ann at 604-943-3990.

Delta Housing Be Mine Society AGM on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lois E. Jackson Kinsmen Centre for Children, 5050-47th Ave., Ladner.

Everyone is welcome.

Register at deltahbms.com.

Ozobot Snow Plow Challenge at the Ladner Pioneer Library on Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Design and construct a snow plow for Ozobot robots and then drive these tiny robots using drag-and-drop code to clear the snowy track. Ages eight to 12. Registration is required. Visit Events Page at www.fvrl.ca to register.

Acorn TV is now available for free with your Fraser Valley Regional Library card and the app rbDigital. On Friday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Tsawwassen Library, learn how to access Acorn TV on your computer, tablet and TV. Bring your library card, PIN and any passwords you may need to download apps.

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of ham and scalloped potatoes, dessert and coffee/tea.

Members: $16, guests: $18.

Delta Nature presents A Photo Safari through South and East Africa with David Hoar and Noreen Rudd. The talk will cover areas from Cape Town to Kilimanjaro with diverse and varied lands and peoples but their focus will be on the birds and beasts. The talk is on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen. All ages are welcome and the event is free. Contact president Tom Bearss at tom. bearss@dccnet.com.

Happy Social Hour on Friday, Nov. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Live entertainment and free admission.

Want to practice your Spanish conversation?

Intermediate level Spanish conversation meetings take place in the Tsawwassen Library every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. Upcoming dates are: Dec. 3 and 17. They are not classes and are not suitable for beginners. For more information call or text Aidan at 360-350-9155

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Please submit your resume to: mblair@delta-optimist.com

ute card event at Delta Hospice’s Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner is an opportunity to honour those who are important to you whether they have passed, or are in your minds and hearts during difficult times. Visit between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, from Dec. 2 to 31.

The Delta Photo Club welcomes back Francois Cleroux on Wednesday, Dec. 4 for a presentation on “Tripod-ology” from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at KinVillage Community Centre. Guests are always welcome to attend for a $10 fee at the door. See more details at www.deltaphotoclub.com.

The next Dungeons & Dragons is on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library.

Grab your imagination and get ready to visit a land of magic, monsters and mortals. New and experienced players are welcome. Pizza will be provided. For teens ages 13+. Space is limited so register today.

50+/SENIORS McKee Seniors Recreation Centre hosts a Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 22 at noon. Lunch will consist

Free first aid & CPR workshop at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Monday, Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register at 604946-1411.

ElderCollege Delta invites all those interested in hearing Dr. Gaoheng Zhang talk about the fashion industry and its pursuit of name brand clothing for price conscious customers.

Presentation takes place on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Cedar Park Church in Ladner from 10 a.m. to noon. This event is free to all ElderCollege members. For those who are not members, membership can be bought at the door for $10 per year. eCleCtiC café on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. With the dark, rainy evenings upon us, join Howard Solverson and his guest as they present an eclectic mix of live music in a comfy coffee house setting. Members $5; nonmembers $7. Coffee, tea and goodies will be served.

Free dementia presentation at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m.

Register at 604-946-1411.

Delta Music Makers Wine & Cheese event at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. Members: $8. Guests: $10.

KinVillage Travel will be going to the Sylvia Hotel overlooking English Bay for a full turkey dinner followed by a train ride through Stanley Park or Fly Over Canada at Canada Place on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Bus leaves White Spot in Tsawwassen at 3:45 p.m. and from McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner at 4 p.m., returning

at approximately 10:30 p.m.

Cost is $90 for members and $95 for non-members.

KinVillage Travel is open 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre.

SPECIAL EVENTS St. David’s Anglican Church in Tsawwassen is hosting a European-style Christmas Market and Keen Footwear Sale on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Semi-annual sale of Keen footwear will again be part of Boots, Books and Baking theme at church’s Christkindlemarkt. Sankt Nikolas will mingle with fairgoers in the legendary dress of the bishop-figure saint, inviting all to visualize another time and place. Traditional German stollen available with morning coffee/tea in St. David’s café. Snacks and lunch also available.

Ladner United Church’s Christmas Village Bazaar is Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be Christmas baskets, collectibles, baking, crafts and more.

Port Guichon Winter Market will be held on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Port Guichon Elementary. Books, cards, crochet, knitting, signs, candles, soaps, fairy gardens, Ladner calendars, pies, bake sale, concession, raffle and many other things. For table rentals or more information, contact alisasayce@hotmail.com.

ARTS Langley Ukulele Christmas Concert will be held at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen from 7 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23. Donations gratefully accepted.

Delta Choral Society presents the Delta Children’s and Chamber choirs at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Donations gratefully accepted.

The Coming Events column is published every Thursday. If you have a nonprofit event, e-mail (events@ delta-optimist.com), mail or drop off the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday.

Submissions are subject to space limitations. No phone calls, please.

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With her proud parents Jodie and Jason looking on, Delta Heat softball standout Rawnie Weststrate signed her National Letter of Intent last week to attend Texas Tech University in the fall of 2020 on a full-ride scholarship.

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Rawnie Weststrate is the first Canadian-born player in the history of the Texas Tech University women’s softball program.

The 17-year-old Delta Heat standout signed her National Letter of Intent last Wednesday as part of the NCAA early signing period for 2020 high school graduates.

The lucrative four-year fullride scholarship will kick in next September.

The Red Raiders are part of the Big 12 Conference and finished last season with a 42-16 overall record.

Weststrate was an aged-up star pitcher with the 2001 Heat — one of the most decorated teams in the history of girls softball in Delta. Her final start was back in July at USA Softball’s 18UA Western Nationals in Salem, Ore. where she pitched a complete game shutout in a 5-0 win over the Benicia Outlaws from California.

It was also where the Red

Raiders got one final look at Weststrate after initially scouting her a few weeks earlier at Softball City as a member of the junior national team. The 6-foot righthander is the lone pitcher in the school’s six player recruiting class. “(Rawnie) does not back down from any opponent. I first saw her throw against a very competitive national team, with a stadium full of people in attendance and not look rattled in the least! Her international experience will bring competitiveness and depth to our current pitching staff,” said Texas Tech head coach Adrian Gregory.

It was on her way to a world qualifier tournament in Columbia in October when Weststrate made an official visit to the Lubbock campus.

She soaked in the entire NCAA experience, including taking in the Red Raiders football game against rival Oklahoma State in front of 60,000 fans at Jones AT&T Stadium. She made a verbal commitment before departing to join her Canadian teammates.

“As soon as I was there it was like this is where I want to be for

the next four years. It was amazing,” said the Grade 12 Sands Secondary student who was named Delta’s Youth Female Athlete of the Year last month. “It was game day weekend so everyone was going crazy. It seemed like every student was there and the parking lots were packed with tailgating.”

Weststrate admits she has thought about taking her career to the NCAA Division One level almost back to the days when her dad Jason coached her in T-Ball.

More recently, there was more thought about staying north of the border until learning how much fun her friend and teammate Kianna Jones has had during her freshman season at Minnesota.

“You are told as a young softball player growing up in Canada, the best of the best go down to the States to play. You see these top players going to these schools and you think ‘that’s where I want to be too,’” explained Weststrate.

She had completed her first season at U14 when the decision was made to join her older sister Jessie full-time on the 2001 team

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that was entering U16. A year later, the Heat won the national title at North Delta Community Park. Almost the entire roster has moved onto the college or university level, including Jessie who is with Douglas College now and eventually is headed to Simon Fraser University.

“It was the best four years of my life,” said Weststrate of her time with the 2001s. “At first I was Jessie’s sister, the pick-up player. It felt so good (establishing myself) as a starting pitcher. Coaches Bill (Olexa), Bob (Houtman) and Doug (Harris) were just amazing.

They taught me so much about the game and so much about life in general. It was a complete honour to be part of the team.”

Weststrate’s plans for 2020 include earning a spot back on the national team for the World Junior Championships in Peru.

She will also be in Heat colours again, with a newly formed 2002 team that will be coached by Olexa, Houtman and Harris.

They are already off to a good start with a future Red Raider in the pitching circle.

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The inaugural South Fraser playoffs proved to be treacherous for local senior volleyball teams.

The Delta Pacers are headed to the Langley Events Centre for next week’s BC AAA Boys Championships but just barely after being granted a wild card berth and being seeded 18th among the 20 schools.

The Pacers were ousted on day two of the South Fraser playoffs after a heartbreaking five-set loss to the Seaquam Seahawks. The hosts jumped out to a two set lead (26-24, 25-22) only to see the Seahawks roar back to win the next three including 15-13 in the finale.

Delta entered the tournament as the No. 3 seed in the 12-team event but was upset by No. 6 and eventual silver medalist Fleetwood Park in the quarter-finals (25-20, 25-22, 25-20). The Pacers rebounded with a straight set consolation win over Kwantlen, setting the stage for the match-up against Seaquam.

Top ranked and defending B.C. champion Earl Marriott rolled to tournament honours. Richmond’s Steveston-London Sharks placed third with a straight set win over Fraser Heights. Seaquam (No. 14) and Semiahmoo (No. 16) are also

Delta Pacers fell to StevestonLondon in the third place game of the South Fraser AAA playoffs. headed to Langley giving the South Fraser Zone a whopping seventh berths in total.

The Pacers senior girls team headed to McRoberts Secondary for the South Fraser AAA Playoffs as the top seed from the Sur-Del Tier One League. However, the six-team event was dominated by Richmond

schools — sweeping the top three positions.

Delta fell in straight sets (25-16, 25-20, 25-12) to eventual silver medalists McMath Wildcats, then dropped the third place match to the Steveston-London Sharks on Thursday night. Top seed McRoberts outlasted McMath in a five-set final.

Senior Sophie Hornby was named a tournament all-star for her strong play.

Meanwhile, the South Delta Sun Devils knew they were in tough in the stacked South Fraser AAAA playoffs and they escaped with a wild card route to provincials.

The seven-team tournament was loaded with provincially ranked teams that battled each other all season in the South Fraser Premier League.

Seeded fifth, Sun Devils opened with a big four set win (25-15, 14-25, 25-22, 25-19) over No. 4 Earl Marriott. The girls then lost in three (25-20, 25-21, 25-18) to No. 1 seed and eventual champion Semiahmoo.

That sent them to consolation play where they fell 3-1 to Seaquam. South Delta will now look to advance to the Langley Events Centre through a wild card playoff.

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“Having gas-fuelled appliances like furnaces, boilers, water heaters and fireplaces checked and serviced at least annually is important for safety, but can also have the benefit of reducing costs,” explains Technical Safety BC’s Acting Gas Technical Leader Brian Zinn.

Just like visiting a good mechanic, a licensed gas contractor will check and service your appliances to ensure that everything is in working order and that there are no nasty surprises lurking around the corner.

It’s all about giving you and your family peace of mind, not to mention preventing the inconvenience of your furnace breaking down in the middle of winter.

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The company has set up its Trade Ally Network (fortisbc.com/ findcontractors), an online directory of more than 470 approved contractors from across the province. This easy-to-use directory enables you to search for someone who can service appliances in your local community, giving you access to a range of professional contractors who meet FortisBC’s stringent safety requirements.

To help encourage people to get their appliances checked ahead of heating season, FortisBC is also offering a rebate program that could help put up to $135 back in homeowners’ pockets.

But you’ll have to hurry if you’re going to take advantage of the offer. In order to be eligible to receive a rebate you must have your natural gas furnace, boiler, fireplaces or tankless water heaters serviced by a licensed contractor before November 30th.

“Your appliances work hard to ensure your family’s comfort and convenience, so the least you can do is give them a little attention in return,” says Petrusevich. “Servicing may be part of the cost of ownership, but the peace of mind that comes from knowing your appliances are operating safely and efficiently is priceless.”

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After dodging some bullets on their way to an unbeaten regular season, B.C. High School Football’s provincial playoffs proved to be a different story for the South Delta Sun Devils.

The Western AAA Conference champions and the province’s top ranked team was promptly bounced from contention after a 28-15 quarter-final loss to the Notre Dame Jugglers on Saturday night at B.C. Place Stadium.

On their way to a 7-0-0 conference record, the Sun Devils faced their share of adversity, including a 48-40 win over Notre Dame back in early October. This time too many self-inflicted wounds in the early going and their opponent’s surprise passing attack proved to be their undoing.

South Delta coughed up the ball four times in the opening half, including three fumbles, to fall in a 14-0 hole. When the offence finally gained traction with a pair of second half scores, the defence had all kinds of trouble slowing down the Jugglers surprising balanced playbook.

Two of the Sun Devils’ first half turnovers came inside the Notre Dame 20-yard-line.

“We lost the turnover battle which was a big one. It stopped our momentum early,” sighed Sun Devil head coach Ray Moon in a post-game interview. “Our defence was keeping us in it for most of

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South Delta’s Damon Badenhorst is wrapped up during Saturday’s 28-15 quarterfinal loss to the Notre Dame Jugglers at B.C. Place Stadium. the first half then they started breaking plays.

“We knew they were an off-tackle team.

Our game plan was to force them go to the air and unfortunately they were able to have some success.”

The Jugglers’ coaching staff paid close attention to South Delta’s last game — a 28-0 win over the New West Hyacks. They saw a defence that sold out to stop the run and the Hyacks couldn’t execute their

passing game to take advantage of it.

Notre Dame wouldn’t have the same problem, however. Quarterback Carmelo Renzullo connected on some deep balls and that was complimented by the inside running of Vincenzo Nardulli.

“When they played New West a couple weeks ago they had nine guys up within five yards of the line scrimmage,” said Jugglers head coach Denis Kelly. “We just took advantage of the space once we saw

their guys keying on Nardulli.”

No Juggler scoring drive was bigger than their opening possession of the second half. They methodically moved the ball down field, eating seven minutes off the clock. The key play was a third and 12 completion to Matthew Battad down to the two-yard-line. Nardulli scored on the next play.

The Sun Devils finally got on the board on a pass from Hunter Norman to Damon Badenhorst from five-yards out to make it 21-8 in the late stages of the third quarter.

However, the Jugglers answered just two plays later on a 40-yard touchdown run

by Nardulli after a big kick-off return.

Badenhorst hauled in another touchdown pass in the fourth from Norman who was terrific filling in for injured MVP Ben McDonald.

The Sun Devils coaching staff would never admit it but running the table to become provincial champions was a daunting task — especially having to beat a conference opponent for the second time.

“Without a doubt there was a bull’s eye on us and did the bye week actually hurt us?”questioned Moon. “Notre Dame had a good game plan. They knew what they were doing and they came at us.

“We had all the faith in the world with Hunter, just giving him the time to make those (short) passes. We wanted to sustain drives going down the field. It’s hard to do that when you are turning over the ball.”

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The Dinos will be looking for their first Vanier Cup win since 1995 when they take on the University of Montreal Carabins.

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• Qu%et, cu$-&e-s'c $!c't%!n w%th fr%en&$y ne%ghb!urs 5359 JIBSET BAY, LADNER

304-4755 51 STREET, ladNER

$629,900

$619,900

laRGE FaiRWaY ESTaTES 2 BEdRoom

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS • 1022 sq ft c!n&! w%th br%ght S!uth exp!sure

• 1424 sq ft c!&n! w%th g!$f c!urse v%ew

• 2 be&r!!#s, 2 b'thr!!#s

• 2 be&r!!#s & &en, 2 b'thr!!#s

• K%ng-s%ze& #'ster w%th ensu%te & w'$k %n c$!set

• Br%ght & sp'c%!us, #et%cu$!us$y #'%nt'%ne&

• Res!rt sty$e $%v%ng, 2 p'rk%ng sp'ces

• W'$k t! sh!ps, rest'ur'nts, 'n& '#en%t%es

302-4977 SPRINGS BOULEVARD, TSAWWASSEN

a202-1258 HUNTER Road, TSaWWaSSEN

$639,900

$649,900

BEaUTiFUllY UPdaTEd ToWNHomE W G NE TIN LIS

• 1611 sq ft t!wnh!#e w%th t'n&e# p'rk%ng

PRimE TilBURY loCaTioN W G NE TIN LIS

• 3 be&r!!#s, 2 b'thr!!#s

• at gr'&e w'reh!use &!!r

• Pr%v'te & tr'nqu%$ fence& y'r& w%th h!t tub

1158 FaiRWaY ViEWS WYNd, TSaWWaSSEN

14-7449 HUmE aVENUE, ladNER

$693,500

$749,900

DESIRABLE EDGEWATER TOWNHOUSE • 1490 sq ft t!wnh!use w%th $'rge, fence& y'r& • 4 be&r!!#s, 2 b'thr!!#s • Up&'tes %nc$u&e k%tchen 'n& b'thr!!#s • F'#%$y fr%en&$y c!#p$ex w%th p'rks 'n& p!!$

191-3031 WilliamS Road

$749,900 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

• 800 sq ft !ffice up w%th b'thr!!# • 3 p'rk%ng st'$$s %n fr!nt !f un%t

• H%gh-en& fin%sh%ngs thr!ugh!ut

W G NE TIN S LI

• 2544 sq ft gr!un& $eve$ w'reh!use

TSaWWaSSEN SHoRES HalF dUPlEX W G NE TIN S LI

• 1520 sq ft h'$f &up$ex • 3 be&r!!#s, 3 b'thr!!#s • open c!ncept $%v%ng 're' • m%ns t! sh!ps, rest'ur'nts, h%ghw'y, 'n& ferry

201-1816 oSPREY dRiVE, TSaWWaSSEN

$749,900

#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.

A46 The Delta Optimist November 21, 2019 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

STUnnIng SPrIngS PEnTHOUSE W G NE TIN S LI

• 1053 sq ft pe'thouse #ith $ie#s • 2 bed%ooms, 2 bath%ooms • Hi"h-e'd fi'ishi'"s th%ou"hout • Beautiful $ie#s of "olf cou%se, ocea', a'd mou'tai's

606-5055 SPrIngS BOULEvArD, TSAwwASSEn

$799,900

AFFOrDABLE FAMILY HOME

CEnTrALLY LOCATED FAMILY HOME W G NE T I N S LI

• 1726 sq ft home o' 6036 sq ft lot • 3 bed%ooms, 3 bath%ooms • Lo$ely lo# mai'te'a'ce ya%d #ith po'ds • Located close to schools, shops, a'd ame'ities 5608 48B AvEnUE, LADnEr

$849,000

HALF DUPLEX wITH In-LAw SUITE

• 2200 sq ft home o' 5605 sq ft lot

• 2340 sq ft home o' 5605 sq ft lot

• 3 bed%ooms, 3 bath%ooms

• 4 bed%ooms, 3 bath%ooms

• Easy access to all ame'ities

• Mi'utes to all ame'ities

• Possible futu%e de$elopme't

• Possibility fo% futu%e de$elopme't

5596 6 AvEnUE, TSAwwASSEn

5586 6 AvEnUE, TSAwwASSEn

$850,000

QUIET FAMILY nEIgHBOUrHOOD

$850,000

MID-CEnTUrY InSPIrED HOME

• 2172 sq ft home o' 7029 sq ft lot

• 1688 sq ft home o' 8267 sq ft lot

• 4 bed%ooms, 3 bath%ooms

• 4 bed%ooms, 2 bath%ooms

• Family f%ie'dly cul-de-sac loactio'

• Beautiful post a'd bea' a%chitectu%e

• Mi'utes to schools a'd shops

• Mi'utes to all local ame'itites

5279 OAk PLACE, LADnEr

$919,900

gOLF COUrSE & MOUnTAIn vIEwS • 1359 sq ft co%'e% u'it #ith la%"e sto%a"e %oom • 2 bed%ooms & de', 2 bath%ooms

937 gALE DrIvE, TSAwwASSEn

$939,900

CUL-DE-SAC FAMILY HOME • 1737 sq ft home o' 3875 sq ft lot • 3 bed%ooms, 3 bath%ooms

• Hi"h-e'd fi'ishi'"s th%ou"hout

• Updates i'clude !itche' a'd 'e# %oof

• Beautiful $ie#s a'd mi's to all ame'ities

• Su''y, ma'icu%ed ya%d #ith i'$iti'" patio

209-5011 SPrIngS BOULEvArD, TSAwwASSEn

5393 BrIgAnTInE rOAD, LADnEr

$959,900

UPDATED HOLLY FAMILY HOME

$969,900

BOUnDArY BAY rAnCHEr

• 1911 sq ft home o' 5029 sq ft lot

• 1609 sq ft home o' 6246 sq ft lot

• 4 bed%ooms, 3 bath%ooms

• 3 bed%ooms, 2 bath%ooms

• Beautifully updated th%ou"hout

• 2 detached sheds, o'e #ith po#e%

• Quiet, lo# t%affic st%eet, o'ly steps to Holly Eleme'ta%y

• O'ly 1 bloc! f%om the beach

6161 DAWN DRIVE, LADNER

236 66A STrEET, TSAwwASSEn

$999,800 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017*

$1,048,800

#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.

November 21, 2019 The Delta Optimist A47

SPrawLInG ranCHer W G NE TIN S LI

renOVateD weSt LaDner HOMe

• 1750 sq f% hom" o( 8763 sq f% lo%

• 2429 sq f% hom" o( 7606 sq f% lo%

• 4 b"d&ooms, 2 b'%h&ooms

• 5 b"d&ooms, 3 b'%h&ooms

• L'&g" &'(ch"& o( f'mily f&i"(dly s%&""%

• Upd'%"d !i%ch"(, b'%h&ooms, floo&i(g, '(d mo&"

• w'l! %o school, p'&!, shops, '(d mo&"

• w&'p '&ou(d d"c! '(d su((y, #"s% "xpos"d b'c! y'&d

4951 FentOn DrIVe, LaDner

5063 59 Street, LaDner

$1,099,900

$1,148,800

PrIMe waterFrOnt LOCatIOn

LOVeLY CLIFF DrIVe FaMILY HOMe

• 6210 sq f% %h'% do"s(’% &"qui&" ' #'%"& l"'s"

• 1773 sq f% hom" o( 8482 sq f% lo% • 4 b"d&ooms, 2 b'%h&ooms

• 33’ co(c&"%" doc! &"'dy fo& flo'%hom" o& bo'%

• Si(gl" c'&po&% plus op"( p'&!i(g • Clos" %o schools, p'&!s, '(d mo&"

• rV p'&!i(g #i%h hoo!-ups • 2 cus%om 100 sq f% sh"ds

5153 CLIFF DrIVe, tSawwaSSen

4495 w rIVer rOaD, LaDner

$1,198,800

$1,198,800

BeaUtIFUL FaMILY BeaCH HOMe

StUnnInG OCean & VaLLeY VIewS

• 2511 sq f% hom" o( 5756 sq f% lo%

• 2335 sq f% hom" o( 21,772 sq f% lo%

• 4 b"d&ooms, 3 b'%h&ooms

• B&igh% livi(g '&"' #i%h %o(s of ('%u&'l ligh%

• ex%"(siv"ly upd'%"d %h&oughou% i(cl ("#"& &oof

• n"# &oof '(d ho% #'%"& %'(!

• e'sy 'cc"ss %o shops & high#'ys

• D&"'m "(%"&%'i("&’s b'c!y'&d #i%h s'l%#'%"& pool

14143 TRITES ROAD

250 67 Street, tSawwaSSen

$1,328,800

$1,249,900

MetICULOUSLY kePt HOMe wItH UPDateS

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME • 2516 sq f% hom" o( 4684 sq f% lo% • 4 b"d&ooms, 4 b'%h&ooms • B"'u%iful op"( g&"'% &oom d"sig( • P&iv'%" b'c!y'&d #i%h vi"#s o(%o %h" 7%h g&""(

5844 COVE REACH ROAD, LADNER

$1,415,000

weStCOaSt InSPIreD “terraCeS” HOMe W G NE TIN S I L

• 3185 sq f% hom" o( 8156 sq f% lo% • 4 b"d&ooms, 3 b'%h&ooms • B"'u%ifully &"(ov'%"d %h&oughou% #i%h co(%"mpo&'&y d"sig( • G&""(sp'c" b"hi(d fo& %h" ul%im'%" i( p&iv'cy 36 ParkGrOVe CreSCent, tSawwaSSen

$1,498,800 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

W G NE TIN S I L

• 2903 sq f% hom" o( 10,294 sq f% lo% • 4 b"d&ooms, 3 b'%h&ooms • Ou%doo& "(%"&%'i("&’s d&"'m #i%h pool '(d ho% %ub • M(s %o schools, p'&!s, %&'ils, '(d mo&" 6536 HILLSIDe CreSCent

$1,488,800

SPeCtaCULar newer HOMe • 2854 sq f% hom" o( 7570 co&("& lo% • 4 b"d&ooms, 4 b'%h&ooms • exc"p%io('lly d"sig("d '(d #"ll buil% hom" • S%"ps %o schools, L'd("& Vill'g", '(d 'm"(i%i"s 4499 47 Street, LaDner

$1,598,800

#23 RE/MAX® TEAM WORLDWIDE 2017***

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

A48 The Delta Optimist November 21, 2019

FANTASTIC INVESTMENT oPPoRTUNITy

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

• 6000 sq ft duplex #n 11,216 sq ft l#t

• 1344 sq ft h#me #n 13,067 sq ft l#t

• 3 bedr##ms, 2 bathr##ms #n each side

• 3 bedr##ms, 2 bathr##ms

• Great investment n#w and f#r future devel#pment

• Cl#se t# H#ll$ Elementar$ & eas$ Hw$ access

• Cl#se t# t#wn centre and all amenities

• P#ssible land assembl$ #f 8 pr#perties t#talling 138,145 sq ft

575-577 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

4752 60B STREET, LADNER

$1,682,800

BoUNDARy BAy CUSToM HoME

$1,799,900

BRAND NEW ULTRA MoDERN HoME

• 3281 sq ft h#me #n 10,891 sq ft l#t

• 3484 sq ft h#me #n 6834 sq ft l#t

• 3 bedr##ms, 4 bathr##ms

• 4 bedr##ms, 4 bathr##ms

• Spaci#us, #pen c#ncept living space

• High-end finishings thr#ugh#ut & #pen c#ncept design

• outd##r living area with p##l, h#t tub, heaters, and m#re

• Situated #n Beach Gr#ve G#lf C#urse

43 67 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

1190 JACkSoN WAy, TSAWWASSEN

$2,198,800

BEAUTIFUL CUSToM BUILT HoME • 5282 sq ft h#me #n 14,122 sq ft l#t • 4 bedr##ms, 5 bathr##ms • High end finishings thr#ugh#ut • overl##!ing Beach Gr#ve GC fairwa$s

1183 JACkSoN WAy, TSAWWASSEN

$2,898,800

JUST UNDER AN ACRE IN WEST LADNER W G NE TIN S LI

LARGE HoLLy PRoPERTy

• 2700 sq ft h#me #n a 41,771 sq ft l#t • 5 bedr##ms, 2 bathr##ms • Great h#lding pr#pert$ with 2 level h#me • Redevel#pment #pp#rtunit$ with 2 r#ad fr#ntages 5642 GRoVE AVENUE, LADNER

$4,488,000

23 ACRE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

$2,298,800

NEW LUXURy MoDERN DREAM HoME • 5810 sq ft h#me #n 12,345 sq ft l#t • 5 bedr##ms, 7 bathr##ms • open c#ncept living area with g#urmet !itchen & w#! !itchen • Un#bstructed Diefenba!er Par! views

5393 1A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$3,588,000

PANoRAMIC oCEAN VIEWS • 5161 sq ft h#me #n massive 27,650 sq ft l#t • Ver$ livable, architecturall$ designed h#me • Sub-dividable int# 2 l#ts #r build a dream Estate • 2 r#ad fr#ntages (Graham Dr & English Bluff Rd) • Each l#t available f#r $2,998,800 210 GRAHAM DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$5,888,000 PRIME FARMLAND

• 23 acres with 3 livable h#mes

• 135.73 acres #f fertile land

• Adjacent t# Delta P#rt Wa$

• Pr#pert$ has 3 separate h#mes

• Cl#se t# new industrial par! & mall

• Rare #pp#rtunit$ t# bu$ fr#m l#ng time #wners

• East access t# Hw$ 17, 17A, 99, and ferries

2990 57B STREET, LADNER

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

• Eas$ highwa$ access & #nl$ 30 mins t# Vanc#uver

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.

November 21, 2019 The Delta Optimist A49 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!

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• 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.

A50 The Delta Optimist November 21, 2019

Adult oriented Chesapeake Landing

SOLD

4671 Arthur Drive, Ladner

SOLD

102, 1280 55 Street, Tsawwassen

SOLD

4806 Martin Road, Ladner

SOLD

5358 1A Ave, Tsawwassen

SOLD

5481 Pennant Bay, Ladner

SOLD

45, 4638 Orca Way, Tsawwassen

SOLD

110, 4745 54A Street, Ladner

SOLD

61, 4638 Orca Way, Tsawwassen

SOLD

285 Centennial Park Way, Tsawwassen

SOLD

5328 Galleon Place, Ladner

D L O S

5209 Schooner, Ladner

SOLD

4586 Kensington, Ladner

This is a great floor plan with vaulted ceilings in the formal living & dining room, kitchen with eating area and family room and master bedroom on the main floor offers a large ensuite bathroom with separate bath & shower and walk in closet. A generous sized 2 bedroom upstairs with ensuite bathroom and large 3rd guest bedroom plus flex room. Great complex with club house, fireside lounge, outdoor pool & hot tub, exercise room and more.

55, 5900 Ferry Road, Ladner JUST LISTED $985,000

BEAUTIFUL 2 LEVEL TOWNHOUSE IN ADLINGTON COURT

OPESNE HOU

Spacious 1,500 square foot home featuring living/dining room with gas fireplace, kitchen with induction stove and eating area. Upstairs boasts a large master bedroom with loads of closets and 3 piece ensuite, 2 more bedrooms and a laundry room.

New floors, new boiler and more. Great location!

OPEN SATURDAY 2:00 - 4:00 3 4749 54A Street, Ladner JUST REDUCED $709,000

BETTER THAN NEW - NO GST! Welcome to this bright & spacious 1,550 square foot corner unit in Pelican Cove at Tsawwassen Shores. Loads of natural sunlight, beautiful open concept featuring gourmet kitchen. 3 bedrooms and den. This resort style community features amazing amenities.

Call today and move in before Christmas.

361, 1784 Osprey Drive, Tsawwassen $699,000

2 Bed, 2 Bath Penthouse Suite Park Regent Estates penthouse suite. 1,310sf, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with views of Memorial Park and fabulous access to a large rooftop deck.

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

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

November 21, 2019 The Delta Optimist A51

DOWNSIZE IN STYLE!

Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath condo at The Lexington. Approx. 1,370 s.f. so it feels more like a rancher; it easily accommodates your larger furniture. The home has been updated with new flooring, paint, countertops, appliances. Lovely east exposed patio (BBQ allowed).

Adult oriented!

200, 1150 54A Street, Tsawwassen $599,000

6338 Crescent Place, Ladner

SOLD

106, 5518 14th Avenue, 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

BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

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

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

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

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

The perfect home for down-sizers! Updates include a renovated kitchen with new cupboards, counters, and appliances.

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

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

SOLD

Desirable 5 acre farm in desirable East Ladner location. 1800 square foot rancher approximately 12 years old and a 2 level home approximately 1,600 square feet. Huge income potential from this property. Could build a new home approximately 3,522 square feet plus a garage.

6255 34B Avenue, Ladner 5 ACRES • JUST LISTED $2,379,000

RE/MAX City Realty

A52 The Delta Optimist November 21, 2019

DELTA GREEN Car"-fr"" Living In Ladn"r

24 Exclusive Adult Oriented (55+) 1 & 2 bedroom plus den Condo’s. Located just a block from the main streets of Ladner Village, Delta Green is the perfect mix of convenience and peaceful living. Close to shops, recreation centres and restaurants, with nearby health & wellness facilities, you are well-situated in a central, walkable location.

PReSeNTATIoN CeNTeR oPeN SUNDAY 12:00 - 4:00 Pm 4777 DeLTA STReeT, LADNeR (INSIDe BUR047 ARCHITeCTURe) oR CALL FoR A PRIVATe APPoINTmeNT

PRe-SeLLING NoW! PRICe’S FRom $539,000 - $699,000 plus GST PROUDLY MARKETED BY:

BOB CHANCEY

Personal Real Estate Corporation 604-946-8899

Exceptional Quality & Timeless Architecture • • • • • • • • •

9 f##t c"ilings C#ncr"t" b"tw""n fl##rs D"sign"r kitch"ns with quartz c#unt"rs War$ c#l#ur"d w##d fl##r thr#ugh#ut Spa-lik" bathr##$s with walk in sh#w"rs Radiant gas in fl##r h"ating R##ft#p pati# with c#v"r"d BBQ ar"a S#cial a$"nity r##$ with kitch"n Fitn"ss a$"nity

LINDA CHANCEY

Personal Real Estate Corporation 604-880-5552

RICHARD LOWE

Personal Real Estate Corporation 604-240-5693

www.deltagreen.ca info@deltagreen.ca

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

The Developer reserves the right in its discretion to make changes to the floor plans, project designs, features and dimension. Renderings are artistic concepts only. Square footages are approximate and have been calculated from architectural plans. Actual final dimensions following completion of construction may vary from those set out herein. E. & O.E|*

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FOX, Marion Joan May 27, 1926 - November 3, 2019 With heavy hearts we bid farewell to our Mom and Granny, after a long-lived, high energy life, in which she taught us much about resilience and determination.

Are pleased to announce their engageme nt which took place May 20, 2007 while in Hawa ii.

Ruth Kathleen Ellis (nee Eden) passed into the presence of her Lord on November 9th, 2019 with family by her side. Ruth is greatly loved and will be sadly missed.

She was predeceased by her husband Clair and is survived by her son Les, daughter Karen (Dan), 6 beloved grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Ruth lived a full life, with her loving Clair by her side and her children and grandchildren always close by (even living next door). She was actively involved in politics, teaching Sunday school and was part of the early years of the Delta Hospital Auxiliary. Above all Ruth was a devoted mother and grandmother.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at the Delta Funeral Home (5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC) at 1pm. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in her honor to the Delta Hospital Auxiliary.

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LAPORTE, Keith Charles October 27, 1950 − November 11, 2019 It is with the deepest sadness that we grieve the sudden loss of Keith Charles LaPorte on November 11th, 2019 Born to Rita and Ron LaPorte on October 27th, 1950, Keith leaves behind his wife, Terrie; daughters, Michelle (Gavin) and Morgan (Geof); son, Mac (Mercedes); seven wonderful grandchildren, Kendra, Hunter, Theoren, Harlo, Kane, Rhys, and Cruz, his brother, Ron (Quinn); twin sister; Susan (Murray); and many nieces and nephews.

He was a spark of light and enthusiasm, kind and giving, and always lent a helping hand. Keith was loved by so many. He was an entrepreneur and handyman, builder extraordinaire, and a wonderful husband, father, brother, and son.

Please join us for his celebration of his life, bring memorabilia, stories to share to Beach Grove Golf Course, November 23rd from noon to 3. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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She was the first of 5 children born to Kathleen and Barney Stamer in Duncan, and a proud student of Queen Margaret’s School (for girls at the time), where she made lifelong friends, and from which she told many entertaining tales.

She married the love of her life, John, in 1947 a year after he returned from serving for 4 years in the RCAF in Europe during WWII. They quickly started a big family of their own: Kathleen (Warren); John (Ellie); Dyann (late Doug); Geoffrey (Christine); Melanie (Charlie). She was always proud of her prolific family of 5 children, 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Mom devoted her married life to bringing up her children and caring for Dad, mostly living in Richmond. Suddenly widowed much too soon at 56, she focused on developing her many creative talents. She moved to Beach Grove to begin a new life, and made many new friends.

Mom loved to travel and to entertain family and friends, always with elegance and spiced with fun, leaving all with great memories and good stories.

Her gardens were legendary, and a passion that has lived on in her kids and grandkids.

She nurtured several rescue cats, and treasured her 3 dogs, Charlie, Gemma and Edward, which all lived a very comfortable life with long walks on the dyke, and cuddles by the roaring fire.

We imagine her finally getting to dance with Dad again, after being greeted with his big bear hug!

A Celebration of her Life will be held next spring, a time that she was always excited to see her gardens come back to life.

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GOWAN, Helen Frances November 7, 1948 − November 12, 2019 Our beloved mom, wife, and nana, Helen, passed away suddenly after a very brief and hard−fought battle with cancer that has left a hole in our lives as big as her heart and as dark as her sense of humour.

Helen grew up in Oshawa, ON, and is survived by her husband of 38 years, Phil; daughter, Jessica (Billy); son, Andrew (Heather); grandchildren, Ben (6) and Edie (5 months); brothers, John Graham Jr. (Carol) and Jim Graham; in−laws, Adele (Jack) McLennan, Vickie Chambers, Denise Gowan, and Paul and Jane Gowan (Ron), Melvin Stern and Diane Lind (good friends and partners in grand− parenting); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her parents, John Sr. (2016) and Frances (1999) Graham; and first husband, Paul Sargent.

Helen was most likely to be found at the Ladner Thrift Shop (she had a gift for thrift!) or at her Jazzercise class surrounded by a group of friends.

And if you visited her at their shop (Sara’s Ice Cream), she very likely whipped you up an ice cream cake, scooped your child a way−too−big ice cream cone, or simply just chatted with you. But her favourite job by far was being Mom and Nana.

Ben will miss their adventures and Edie will grow up hearing all the stories.

No funeral or service at Helen’s request. A lifetime avid animal lover, Helen would have approved this message: in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Delta Animal Shelter, or your local shelter, wherever you may be.

LEE, Janice Noreen (nee Rogers) August 27, 1956 - November 10, 2019 Janice passed away after experiencing complications associated with her second liver transplant. She left us peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Janice was born in Vancouver, British Columbia as the second born among 5 children. Her childhood was a happy one, spending her early days in the small town of Ladner, British Columbia. As a child Janice could be found with either her nose in a book or playing with her siblings and the many neighbourhood children in the farmlands of Ladner. Janice made homes in many different locations in Canada: Ladner, Kingston, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Courtenay, Richmond and in Wassenburg, Germany.

Janice was known for her resiliency and strength of character and as a mother of 7 rambunctious boys, she was never hesitant to put these characteristics on display. Janice had her first three children with her first husband, the late Gordon Remnant and her next four in her second marriage with Terry Lee. Janice is survived by her father William (Bill), and siblings Frank, Richard, Joy, and Gill. Also by her children Jai, Robbie (step-son), Josh, Isaac, Solomon, Elliott, Gabriel, and Samuel. Finally, by her grandchildren Lucas, Isaiah, and Raine.

Thank you to the nurses, doctors and other staff at Vancouver General Hospital, for all their care and assistance and to friends and family for their sympathy and support.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Ladner United Church on Saturday, November 23rd at 1:00 pm.

Donations to BC Cancer or BC Transplant, in lieu of flowers.

We love you and miss you Janice, Mom, Nana!

In her honor please consider a donation to Delta Hospital Foundation, The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary (BC Waterfowl Society), or Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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

SALETROS, Savannah Rose April 1, 1995 - November 10, 2019 Savannah (Sav) Rose Saletros, 24, went to the Lord on November 10, 2019. She was born at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, B.C. on April 1, 1995.

Savannah grew up in Tsawwassen and Ladner and attended Sacred Heart School.

Savannah is survived by her mother, Krista (nee Peterson); father, Rene, stepfather, Mark and stepfather, Noll. Also, sister, Shelby and brothers, Logan and Ryan; grandfather, Papa (Russ) and grandmother, Victoria and grandmother, Jocelan; uncles. Matt (Jill) and Mike.

Savannah will be sadly missed Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, November 23rd at 11:00 am - Sacred Heart Church, 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner. Light reception to follow at the Church.

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MCNEILAGE, Thomas “Tommy” April 27, 1941 - November 18, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the p a s s i n g o f o u r b e l o v e d T h o m a s “ To m m y ” McNeilage on November 18, 2019, after a long illness at Czorny Alzheimer Centre. Tommy is s u r v i v e d b y h i s w i f e P a t r i c i a ; h i s s o n To m ; d a u g h t e r- i n - l a w C o r a - Ly n n a n d g r a n d s o n s , Thomas, Aidan, Gerrit and Lauchlan. He is now reunited with his predeceased daughter Margaret.

We wish to thank all the staff at Czorny for their dedication to Tommys comfort.

There will be a funeral mass at Sacred Heart Church, 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner on Wednesday, November 27th at 11am.

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Donna passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, in her 91st year on her 70th wedding anniversary. Predeceased by her loving husband, George, Donna is survived by her sons, David (Rita) of Tsawwassen and Doug (Lisa) of North Vancouver; and grandchildren, Lauren and Travis.

Donna enjoyed her family, animals, volunteering, horse riding, swimming, and travelling to many parts of the world. As we plant seeds from Donna’s flowers, make her Christmas recipes, and follow her travel adventures through photos, we will cherish our memories of Donna’s full and happy life.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff and volunteers at Delta View Care Centre for their compassionate care of Donna the past six years.

We will also miss the residents, their families, and Beau, the resident horse, who brought Donna so much joy. It has been a privilege to spend the past six years among such a special breed of caring people.

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November 21, 2019 The Delta Optimist A57

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¥$4,000/$2,000 Cash Rebate available on qualifying models and cannot be combined with special lease/finance offers. Conditions apply. Offers ens November 30, 2019 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Offer available only at participating Honda dealers in BC and are valid on select new in-stock 2019 vehicles, while quantities last. Limited quantity of 2019 models available. Dealer trade may be necessary. Models may not be equipped as shown and are for illustration purposes only. None of the features we describe are intended to replace the driver’s responsibility to exercise due care while driving. Drivers should not use handheld devices or operate certain vehicle features unless it is safe and legal to do so. Some features have technological limitations. Apple CarPlay is provided by, and a trademark of, Apple Inc. Android Auto is provided by, and a trademark of Google Inc. Only compatible with certain devices and operating systems. Cellular data and/or voice charges may apply, including roaming charges and/or other amounts charged by your wireless carrier. Use of the Apple CarPlay logo means that a vehicle user interface meets Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this vehicle or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this product with iPhone, iPod, or iPad may affect wireless performance. For additional feature information, limitations and restrictions, please visit www.honda.ca/disclaimers and refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. © 2019 Honda Canada Inc. Visit Honda.ca or your Honda dealer for details.

A58 The Delta Optimist November 21, 2019

Sterling Silver

Beef Striploin Steaks Family Size Savings or Roast $22.02/kg

On Sale

9

99 Per lb

You Save $6/lb

Fresh Pork Shoulder Roast

Boneless

Larg ge Avocados

Ripe and Ready to Eat Grown in Mexico

Regular Retail: $5.49/lb $12.10/kg

1

On Sale

36 You Save 99¢

Armstrong

Cheese 600–700g

On Sale

747 Each

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SanLucar

Thrifty Kitchens

Grown in South Africa Exclusive to Thrifty Foods $5.93/kg

Phillips Ale or Asian Five Spice Made in Victorria 565g

Seedless Tangerines

On Sale

269 Per lb

You Save 80¢/lb

Ribs

On Sale

10999 Each

You Save $1

Island Farms

Coca-Cola or Pepsi

Mott’s

Made in Victoria 1.65L

24x355ml, Perrier or San Pellegrino 6x1L, The Great Jamaican Ginger Beer 6x250ml or Red Bull Energy Drinks 4x250ml

or Garden Cocktail 1.89L, V8 Vegetable Cocktail 1.89L or 6x156ml or Welch’s 100% Grap pe Juice 1.36L

Classic Ice Cream

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Compliments or Compliments Sensations by Compliment

Appetizers Includes Seafood Appetizers Frozen, 240–800g Regular Retail: $5.49–$16.99 Each

GAME DAY SNACKS

BUY 2 & GET THIRD FREE Items of Equal or Lesser Value

Specials in effect until WED, November 27, 2019