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Volunteers sort through gifts and arrange them by age groups in prearation for the annual Toy Depot at the East Delta Hall.

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Volunteers help Deltassist create annual Toy Depot at East Delta Hall IAN JACQUES

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A flurry of activity took over the East Delta Hall earlier this month as volunteers eagerly unpacked toys for those in need.

Members of the Delta Fire Department were on hand along with staff from CIBC, TNT Moving and Deltassist to prepare for the annual Toy Depot, which was open to needy families for three days.

Bags of stuffed animals, boxes of puzzles, LEGO, train sets and Barbie dolls were piled high as far as the eye could see, while a collection of children’s

bikes sat in a separate area just waiting for an eager child on Christmas morning to take them for a spin.

Colleen Danes, community services coordinator for Deltassist Family and Community Services, said it takes a huge effort to get the Toy Depot ready.

“TNT supplied their moving truck for free, which is just awesome.

We have a lot of our staff and other volunteers from the community who just said they could come by and give us a hand,” said Danes. “We have such an amazing community who work with us every year to make this happen.”

Danes said between 500 and 600 families registered this year for assistance.

“This number is comparable from last year.

It doesn’t seem to be up or down, I think we are breaking even,” she said.

Families who registered for the Toy Depot all received a card in advance with a specific time they could come and shop.

Shopping days took place Dec. 10 through 12.

“It’s set up like a mall or toy store. Each family can shop for a large gift, medium gift and small gift. This can be books, puzzles, games, stuffies, clothing and PJs,” said Danes. “It’s

huge what this community does at Christmas. It’s like Toys R Us has moved into the East Delta Hall. This is my fourth year being a part of this and I’m just overwhelmed with the generosity every year.”

John Burr, president of the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society, had 25 members on hand unpacking and loading the hall with donations.

He said the firefighters look forward to this day every year.

“We have been doing this since 2013,” said Burr.

“To date we have probably donated close to $80,000 to the Christmas

programs. Everyone has fun with it. They enjoy this part of it. Not only is it a team thing, but they love helping out the kids and the families in Delta. We take a lot of pride in doing this.”

Mayor George Harvie was also at the East Delta Hall during set up to bring greetings and thanks from Delta council and city staff to all the volunteers for their generosity.

“When you look at all the volunteers here helping out and all the donations, this will make a huge difference for children and families this Christmas Day,” said Harvie.

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The East Delta Hall resembled a toy store when volunteers were finished setting up the Toy Depot.

President John Burr (second from left) and members of the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society once again provided their support to the Toy Depot.

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Looking for a connection on Christmas Day? Missing family or friends? Then why not check out the fifth annual Jingle & Mingle community Christmas dinner in Ladner.

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by Jeff, Shirley and TJ Brown, this year’s dinner will be in the hall at All Saints Anglican Church (4755 Arthur Dr.). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and dinner is at 5 p.m.

“We continue to pay it forward and extend an invitation to all for this free Christmas dinner to folks who are looking for a place to go and connect with others,” said Jeff.

“This event is a wonderful way to create a fun-loving space for people who are new to our community, people who are alone on Christmas Day and or people who want to share and connect with others.”

Besides the home-style Christmas dinner, there

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Jeff and Shirley Brown are hosting the fifth annual Jingle & Mingle community Christmas dinner in Ladner on Christmas Day.

will be live music from Alex Whitaker, who was on hand last year, as well as an opportunity to socialize with others in the community. The Browns encourage people to come early to play cards or board games.

“This is event is truly in the spirit of community,” added Jeff. “In a world that is full of technology and we are all distracted all the time, how often do we get a chance to sit down and

enjoy the company of the people in the community?

If people want to come out and volunteer as well, serve some food and then sit down and meet with people, chat, play some board games and just connect with people, really this is what we are looking for.”

For more details or to volunteer, contact the Browns at 778-829-7296, 604-728-7070 or shirleybrown4920@gmail.com.

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Service clubs deliver over 500 hampers

Annual program with Deltassist ensures every family in Delta has Christmas dinner IAN JACQUES

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Thanks to an army of volunteers and the generosity of Deltans, no one will go hungry this holiday season.

The Paridon Horticultural Ltd. warehouse in East Delta has been a hub of activity the past two weeks as volunteers sorted and boxed hundreds of items for the annual food hamper campaign, an initiative of local service clubs and Deltassist.

“It’s a two-week operation,” said Ladner Legion volunteer Bob Taggart, who spoke to the Optimist when they stopped by to visit the volunteers on Dec. 18.

“We are in the home stretch now, but we still have a few more days to get everything ready.”

More than 500 hampers were filled and delivered to needy families throughout the community by 300-plus volunteers last Saturday.

Each food hamper contained canned goods,

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Volunteers sort and pack food for Christmas hampers that were delivered to more than 500 families in Delta last weekend.

pasta, cookies, candy canes, bread, root vegetables, fruit, cranberries and a turkey.

“At any given time we have up to 30 volunteers representing all the service

groups with the Legion and the TOOB being the main two organizations,” Taggart said. “Everything pretty much is donated.

The things we buy are the apples, oranges, cook-

ies, candy canes and the turkeys. We even get the boxes donated. The veggies we get donated by five local farmers.”

Taggart said no one should go hungry, espe-

cially during the holidays.

“I’ve been involved well over 30 years,” he said.

“We are all with service clubs and we help in the community. The need is greater during the holi-

days, so it’s just what we do. We love doing this and we love helping people.”

He said any leftover food will be donated to other area food banks, so nothing goes to waste.

Many of the volunteers for the food hamper campaign also helped out the previous week picking up toys and dropping them off to be set up at the East Delta Hall for the Deltassist Toy Depot.

Colleen Danes, community services coordinator at Deltassist, said it has once again been a huge effort by the community to make all the social services agency’s Christmas programs happen.

“The generosity is amazing,” she said. “Almost every school in the district participated in food drives and some did food drives on their own and donated directly to the food bank.

The community comes with food or toy donations or monetary donations, so that is huge.

“Most of what goes into the hampers is from the community, which is amazing.”

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Delta police Chief Neil Dubord serves up turkey at the 11th annual Christmas dinner organized by the Ladner Community Kitchen. Held earlier this month at Lighthouse Church, the dinner attracted more than 100 guests and featured holiday music, gifts and more. The Ladner Community Kitchen supports the South Delta Food Bank year round by serving food every Wednesday morning.

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Give the gift of life over holiday season Ladner family hopes that sharing story of son’s blood disorder inspires others to donate IAN JACQUES

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Dan and Robyn Yatchuk and their four-year-old son Khoen know all too well the importance of blood donation, so they’re calling on others to help over the holiday season.

The Ladner family is sharing its story through Canadian Blood Services to encourage others to support Canada’s lifeline.

Khoen was born with hereditary spherocytosis and had his first transfusion at three weeks old.

Khoen has had seven transfusions so far to manage the blood disorder that causes his immune system to destroy his red blood cells.

On Christmas Day last year he was showing signs of critical hemolysis and required a blood transfusion on Boxing Day. “Blood donations have meant everything to us,” said Robyn, who was on hand with Khoen at a blood donation clinic in Vancouver last week to thank supporters.

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sions, I don’t even want to think about what could happen. It’s so important to us. His recovery is pretty

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“The blood clinics are closed during Christmas and people are thinking about their families and other ways of giving, but people still need blood just as much over the holidays as they do the rest of the year. The need doesn’t stop.”

The Yatchuks hope sharing their story inspires others to make saving a life their greatest gift this holiday season.

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Murphy’s Law

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TED MURPHY

f I had one Christmas wish this year, it would be to ask for a little civility.

I know, there’s a certain irony that a guy who’s paid to be critical of people and their decisions is wishing for a more courteous world, but the slope we find ourselves on these days when it comes to public discourse is as slippery as ever.

Social media is a wonderful tool that accomplishes so much good, but it’s also provided a platform that allows, let’s just say, an unfiltered exchange of opinions. Spirited debate on any topic is a worthwhile endeavour, but far too often this dialogue ends up as nothing more than a name-calling exercise where positions get entrenched and those monikers get increasingly more offensive.

If there are two willing combatants, who am I to stand in the way, but what this kind of regular interaction seems to be doing is normalizing such behaviour. I guess I shouldn’t have been, but I was gobsmacked when someone recently asked why I didn’t run their letter to the editor that called someone else a f*#!ing crook. The letter was bad enough, but it was the incredulous inquiry that really hit home for me.

How anyone would think that type of language would be appropriate is beyond me, but I guess that’s the world we live in today.

There’s greater latitude when commenting through Disqus at the bottom of our online stories or on our Facebook page, but we’re still a newspaper so even there we must have rules of decorum, much to the chagrin of a select number of contributors. There’s a fine line between allowing people to have their say and stepping over that line, and although we don’t like to play censor, we’re finding ourselves in that role with increasing frequency.

It’s not the position they take, but the vitriol they use to bolster it, a sort of open season on the subjects of our stories, on us for writing about them or on other commenters who have the audacity to disagree. Stuff you wouldn’t say to their face in the grocery aisle — or at least I hope you wouldn’t — is uttered without a second thought in the online community.

Disagree all you want, but do so in a respectful manner. I know, I know, I’m asking for a lot, but that would be one heck of a Christmas gift.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

Luna leaves a massive hole as well as many good memories “Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished.” Author Dean Koontz We are feeling a little diminished around here right now as our beloved 13.5-year-old Luna passed on Dec. 13. Not the greatest time of year for this loss but paradoxically it is an appropriate time to appreciate what we have had to offset the loss.

She was diagnosed with advanced kidney disease a couple of weeks ago so we knew time was short. As any pet owner knows, the grief with a loss is tremendous but we were lucky enough to spend some really good time together with the 94-year-old.

Our family was able to take a last beach walk together. She was slow but her tail was wagging and we were quietly smiling and crying at the same time.

As George Carlin noted, “Life is a series of dogs.” Her last hours were spent on the “Grampa” chair, a comfy ’50s lounger that has been home to other beloved pets. I would sit with her and we would gaze into each other’s eyes in staring contests that I would never win.

My family would like thank the doctors and staff at Huff Animal Hospital who helped to make her last days peaceful. It used to

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be that anytime we were driving north of 12th Avenue, Luna would start to shake because she knew she was either going to the groomer or the vet. The past few trips saw her far more relaxed and even happy to see the staff which was nice. Thank you for the lovely flowers and condolences as well.

On Dec. 13 we had occasion to be with another 94-year-old.

As fate would have it, my mother-in-law’s Christmas party at KinVillage was the same day as Luna’s passing.

A couple of hundred people of all ages gathered in a beautifully decorated hall to share stories of Christmases past. Dozens of volunteers spent a lot of time to pull this event off. High school students, KinVillage staff and other

volunteers served a fantastic turkey meal.

First-time servers and busboys attended to the guests with smiles and good cheer. A delightful musical trio, complete with fiddler, played all the classic Christmas tunes.

It was heartwarming on an otherwise troubling day to see multigenerations of families celebrating together.

The kindness and love that filled that room was astounding and I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to the organizers and the army of volunteers that were able to bring smiles to the faces of so many that probably don’t smile as much as they would like.

After the event, Peggy took her mom back to her room and I walked home, taking the long way to reflect on the day. The festive lights on a dry, chilly night absorbed me, and all cliches aside, gave me cause to appreciate what I have, and what I have had. I want for nothing.

Live in gratitude and give thanks. Merry Christmas to all!

Sleep in heavenly peace, Luna.

Mike Schneider is founder of Project Pickle and likes to write about growing, cooking and eating food. He is a Jamie Oliver Food Revolution ambassador.

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Hospice should get tax dollars regardless of its MAiD stance

Editor: Re: It’s back in their court, Murphy’s Law, Dec. 19 In Ted Murphy’s opinion, “The hospice society has every right to take the position it has, but…”

Translation: Delta Hospice does not have this right.

Adrian Dix (i.e. the provincial government) has threatened “consequences” should the hospice society not side with the government. Remember, the funding at issue is tax dollars, and tax dollars are regularly dispensed to special interest groups.

So Dix is saying, agree with the government stance, or it will pull your tax dollar funding.

Murphy states the society’s stance is at odds with

public sentiment. So? What is public sentiment, anyway? Doesn’t a lawful, private institution, in a free society, with practices based on moral principles that have existed for eons, have the right to be at odds with public sentiment?

There are many public sentiments I find offensive and morally repugnant.

Thankfully I can manoeuvre around them… for now.

Do not fall for the false argument that opposing government imposition of MAiD is denying rights.

That right exists under law, the Delta Hospice Society just doesn’t want to practice it. It wants to offer alternative care.

The society is skeptically examining the motiva-

tions and outcomes of an approach not based in its well-founded and chosen morals and ethics.

In Europe, this approach has been supported and promoted for decades, with troubling results. Research them. The numbers have steadily increased (B.C. has the highest rate of assisted death in Canada), the approved grounds for assisted death have expanded to even include depression, children, and considerations of convenience and cost are noted in research.

European public sentiment slid down the slippery slope. Some don’t want to help this slippage here in Canada.

Deborah Burpee

Medical care goes above and beyond

Editor: After five months in Delta Hospital and 17 months in the full care facility at KinVillage, I am compelled to voice my gratitude for the excellent treatment and care that I received.

We are truly lucky to have such establishments together with their staffs right here on our doorsteps. At one time my situation in Delta Hospital was so dire that I had to be transported to Surrey Memorial Hospital where

more advanced treatment was possible for a few days. This was indeed a credit to the Delta Hospital staff to recognize the limitations and availability of their equipment.

Likewise, with help from all the caring, encouraging and supportive staff in KinVillage, I became sufficiently independent to be released home to my family. It was evident that the other residents were also subjected to this kindly treatment.

While one never really

wants to find themselves in a care home, all I can say is that KinVillage provided the services and loving care to make my stay there so pleasant and rewarding.

There have been too many people in both establishments to name but I hope they will hear of my gratitude.

May our residents and politicians continue to support the medical facilities that we are so fortunate to have here.

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Why do the knives always come out for Century?

Editor: Re: Tall buildings not the answer in Tsawwassen’s town core, letter to the editor, Dec. 19 Well, here we go again.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Hodgins.

Every time Century Group attempts to create a

building, the knives come out.

For someone whose father built much of our community, it is sickening to watch all the naysayers coming forward.

No family has done more to make this community a great place to

live and it was George Hodgins’ foresight that made it all possible. He gave so much to so many people and yet was vilified. I suspect it was just jealousy.

Let us hope this trend does not continue.

H. and D. Wallace

Let’s not spoil what we have in Tsawwassen

Editor: Re: Here’s a perfect opportunity to keep the town core alive, letter to the editor, Dec. 12 In her letter, Ann Stirling states that “more seniors are looking to get out of

their big houses and get into a condo, but there is hardly anything to buy here in Tsawwassen.”

I suggest she take a trip along Boundary Bay Road and see the beginning of the 950 homes that the

same builder, Century Group, is putting up.

I am perfectly happy with the Town Centre Mall as it is, as are many of my friends. Let’s not spoil what we have.

A. Jackson

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Trucking can’t support an eight-lane tunnel DAVE EARLE

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The Metro Vancouver board endorsed an eightlane immersed tube tunnel last month as its preferred replacement option for the existing George Massey Tunnel. The board’s recommendation will now go to the province, which has committed to public consultations.

While it seems the decision is all but made, we

continue to hope the province will choose another option.

We’ve already heard many arguments opposed to the tunnel. Not only will it add extensive costs and delays to the project, it will have a significant environmental impact on the Fraser River. There’s also the fact the eight-lane tunnel won’t address one of the main problems with the existing tunnel: congestion.

With one transit lane in each direction, that leaves only three lanes for vehicles, which is what we have now for traffic travelling at peak periods in the rush-hour direction.

Notwithstanding all these concerns, and they are important ones, they don’t include another three major problems that are of critical concern to the road transportation industry: the tunnel’s impact on safety, afford-

ability and transportationrelated emissions.

To start, it’s unclear how the proposed eight-lane tunnel option will address safety challenges associated with a tunnel crossing, given the high collision rate in the existing George Massey Tunnel and unsafe conditions for emergency responders.

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the stretch of road, including the tunnel, Steveston Highway and Highway 17A, had a higher than average crash rate and that tunnel crashes tended to be more severe than crashes elsewhere on the Highway 99 corridor. We also know a 2015 report estimated that a bridge option could reduce the frequency of collisions by approximately 35 per cent.

And building a new tunnel, even with improved geometrics, can’t completely resolve these safety concerns for either emergency responders or motorists. For example, fires resulting from a crash will lower visibility and air quality, making conditions much more dangerous than on a bridge, even in a better-designed tunnel.

The tunnel also creates congestion-related delays, unpredictable travel times and it can’t accommodate oversized shipments or trucks carrying dangerous goods such as fuel.

This affects affordability and emissions because all these limitations force some heavy trucks to use alternate routes. The result is trucks incurring additional travel time and fuel consumption, creating congestion on other routes, and ultimately generating higher transportation costs and emissions.

With a new tunnel a minimum of five years away, there will be no congestion relief for some time, and we expect any tunnel to include the same restrictions on oversized

cargo and dangerous goods. It’s no wonder some businesses are considering relocating from communities like Richmond to avoid extra costs and delays, taking local jobs with them.

From a goods movement perspective, the BC Trucking Association would prefer a replacement bridge because it’s safest for road users and emergency personnel, it will improve efficiency and affordability by reducing transportation-related costs, and less congestion will also mean fewer emissions.

But this project also raises a persistent and troubling theme in the way important decisions on transportation infrastructure are made in the Lower Mainland: efficient goods movement is not a major consideration.

In this case, goods movement through the George Massey crossing seems to have been an afterthought. This is surprising and unfortunate considering the trucking industry transports approximately 90 per cent of all consumer goods and the importance of goods movement to the regional economy — and to B.C.’s economy as a whole.

If we want a safe, efficient and affordable transportation system, we need to start making goods movement a real part of these conversations.

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The City of Delta is taking preemptive action in an effort to avert traffic chaos next summer at an increasingly popular Centennial Beach.

At the Dec. 16 meeting, Delta council approved several steps recommended by city staff to address concerns arising from the increase in traffic speed and overflow parking issues in Boundary Bay this past summer.

The steps include: • Speed enforcement undertaken by Delta police on 3rd Avenue and Boundary Bay Road; • Metro Vancouver be

requested to pay for any costs associated with Boundary Bay Regional Park traffic management; • Staff investigate seasonal parking permit regulations within Boundary Bay; • Signs informing drivers of “no vehicular access to Boundary Bay beyond this point” be installed at the park access and at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Boundary Bay Road.

Staff has also been directed to consult with neighbourhood residents on options to deter pick-up and drop-off activity at the north end of Centennial Parkway adjacent to the park and on traffic safety improve-

ments at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Centennial Parkway.

Delta will also be installing painted crosswalks at pedestrian beach access points along Centennial Parkway and 67A Street.

“A review has been undertaken on the traffic concerns raised this past summer by area residents due to the influx of visitors to Boundary Bay Regional Park,” engineering director Steven Lan stated in his report to council.

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Hospice gets support for position on MAiD

Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians writes letter to Health Minister Adrian Dix SANDOR GYARMATI

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The public and many health care providers have had a longstanding fear that hospice palliative care hastens people’s deaths, something that will be made worse if facilities are forced to provide medically-assisted deaths.

That’s what the Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians is saying in a letter of support for the Delta Hospice Society, which is not providing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), to B.C. Health Minster Adrian Dix. Delta Hospice Society president Angelina Ireland provided the Optimist a copy of the letter expressing concern that palliative care centres in Fraser Health, such as hospices, would be mandated to provide MAiD on site.

“While we appreciate the requirement for MAiD to be available, requiring it to be provided in hospices and palliative care units poses risk for potential harm,” wrote Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians president Dr. Leonie Herx.

Herx also provided a recent joint statement with the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association, which notes hospice palliative care and MAiD substantially differ in multiple areas, including philosophy, intention and approach.

Noting one of the biggest potential harms is to those who do not choose MAiD, which is more than 98 per cent of those dying, Herx said it has led to late referrals or people choosing to not be referred to palliative care services that could have benefited them.

“Insisting that MAiD be provided in all palliative care centres and hospices has the potential to undermine the last 40 years of education about the advocacy for hospice palliative care and goes against the core, foundational principles of hospice care. It also removes the choice for those who want to choose a natural death supported by high quality hospice palliative care without fear their lives will be shortened,” Herx said.

Herx added hospices should be able to make their own arrangements for patients who request MAiD. Dix recently warned the Delta Hospice Society

could be facing “consequences” for not providing the service.

“Delta Hospice can decide it doesn’t want to continue to receive support from the Fraser Health Authority in its mission,” Dix said. “They can choose to do that. But you can absolutely have it your way. But, of course, you can’t have it both

ways.”

Fraser Health representatives recently met with the leadership of hospice to discuss concerns the region has regarding the society’s compliance with its contract.

“Fraser Health subsequently provided them with formal notice of the concerns,” the region stated.

Fraser Health said it’s reviewing the society’s response.

A heated annual general meeting in late November at Genesis Theatre saw the election of several new board members, most opposed to MAiD. In a 5-3 vote a couple of days later, the new board reversed a vote taken a week prior by the previous

board to allow MAiD, putting the society on a collision course with Fraser Health.

In a letter to staff, volunteers and members, Ireland said the motion was based on two independent legal opinions that MAiD is not compatible with the purposes of the society as stated in its constitution.

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The Tour de Delta Event Organizing Committee is seeking a volunteer for the position of:

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The role of this position is to find community host housing for Tour de Delta racers and work closely with other BC Superweek Cycling Series Host Housing Coordinators.

The Tour de Delta Event Organizing Committee meets on the first Wednesday morning of each month.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a brief resume and cover letter indicating your interest, why you would like to serve on the Committee, and any relevant knowledge and experience you may have.

Appointments are for a one-year term (January – December).

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Application deadline is January 06, 2020.

Please forward submissions to: Ladner Leisure Centre 4600 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. V4K 3E2 email: contact@tourdedelta.ca For additional information, please contact Carol Chard, Manager of Sport Development & Community Events and Tour de Delta Race Organizer at 604.946.3304 or cchard@delta.ca.

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Green-thumbed youngsters win Mayor’s Garden Contest IAN JACQUES

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Delta council recognized four up and coming green thumbs at a recent meeting in Ladner.

Mayor George Harvie presented gifts and certificates of appreciation to the winners of the inaugural Mayor’s Garden Contest for Kids. Abhinav Kannan, Charley and Eddie Sayce, and Emily Allen were awarded for first, second and third place, respectively.

“A big thank-you to all the Delta kids who participated this year,” said Harvie. “I’m very proud to announce that you are all the first recipients of our new Trees for Change Award. Your participation in the Mayor’s Garden Contest and dedication to your gardens merit this award.”

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Emily Allen, Charley and Eddie Sayce, and Abhinav Kannan were recognized by Mayor George Harvie as the winners of the inaugural Mayor’s Garden Contest for Kids.

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Proceeds from Drug-Free Dash benefit youth organizations

Proceeds from this fall’s Drug-Free Dash in Boundary Bay have been donated to a pair of local organizations that support youth.

Cheques for $1,000 were given to KidSport Delta and the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast B.C., which fund involvement in organized sports and afterschool activities to help promote an active, healthy lifestyle for youth.

Hosted by the Society for a Drug-Free B.C., in partnership with the Foundation for a DrugFree World, the Drug-Free Dash 5K/10K was organized to raise awareness of the drug epidemic in the Lower Mainland.

“There is a huge opioid crisis in B.C.” said Wendy Field, co-director and spokesperson for the society. “Last year there were over 1,500 people in B.C. who suffered illicit drug toxicity deaths or overdoses – a record high for the province.

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Old library books given new life in Africa Local charity takes surplus from Delta School District to create library in remote Kenyan village

Every year Afretech volunteers gather, sort and pack books culled from Delta School District libraries. These books are then shipped to places around the globe where educational resources are in short supply or even non-existent.

Rarely, if ever, do these volunteers and their sponsors know the impact their efforts have on lives half a world away, but this is one of those stories.

Last September, Afretech, a Delta-based charity that has been providing practical resources in the developing world for decades, sent a shipment of medical beds, computers and elementary school library books to Kenya.

In January, members of the group spent time in Laikipia, one of the poorest areas in the country.

Most local people there scratch out a living on barren soil and live in mud huts with bits of tin and cardboard completing roofs and windows; few people are gainfully

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Volunteers with Afretech set up a library at Endana Primary School in Kenya with more than 4,000 books culled from Delta School District libraries.

employed One of the visiting party’s goals was to install a library at Endana Primary

School, a remote, desolate, dusty school with few, if any, amenities. Goats and sheep wander the school

yard and the occasional camel walks by.

With 100 boxes (4,000plus books), enough to

really make a difference, volunteers began the task of systematically filling the shelves. Only then did

they notice a young boy of about nine watching attentively at the window.

A little later they realized he had sidled in and was hunched in a corner. The next time they checked he was under a table, absorbed in a book.

Needing help, they coaxed him out and taught him how to file — a chore he took to immediately.

He stayed the entire day and at the end they asked him to choose a book for himself. By then his friend had come to fetch him, and volunteers watched the two of them pore over their new and precious possession as they headed home.

It is possible that having access to all those books may well change their lives. We will never know.

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Zach Martin, winner of the under 6 category and Mina Huang, winner of the 6 – 9 category, receiving their $50 gift certificate from Marleen Flumerfelt for their amazing entries in The Optimist’s 30th annual Christmas colouring Contest. Orflaith Bostock, unable to attend the photo shoot won for the 10 – 12 category. This is Marleen’s 27th year sponsoring this popular contest!

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Contact Ian at ijacques@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

Get into the Christmas spirit by paying a visit to Tsawwassen Springs for the inaugural Festival of Lights. The event runs until Jan. 6 and is open from 4 p.m. daily. This family-friendly community event is a wonderful opportunity to wander through a forest of beautifully decorated trees. Funds raised through the sponsorship of the trees support the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

Skate in style

The City of Delta presents its Winter Wonderland skate Dec. 27 through Dec. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon, 1:30 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. as well on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. 1 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and Jan. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to noon, 1:30 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Join for a fun, family skate as the arenas at the South Delta and North Delta recreation centres are transformed through beautiful seasonal decorations.

Recycle trees

There are a number of ways to recycle your Christmas tree after the holidays. The City of Delta offers curbside collection where you can put your tree alongside your Green Can on collection day.

Residents can drop off yard trimmings, including live Christmas trees, for free at the Enviro-Smart Organics composting facility (4295-72 St., Ladner).

For hours of operation, call 604-946-0201. You can also take advantage of three tree chipping events hosted by the Delta Lions Clubs. The service is provided by donation on Jan. 4 and 5 at Memorial Park in Ladner from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., South Delta Recreation Centre in Tsawwassen from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sungod Recreation Centre in North Delta from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Hearty souls will take a dip in the chilly waters of Boundary Bay next Wednesday in a Delta New Year’s Day tradition.

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Hearty souls will celebrate four decades of the big chill next week.

The City of Delta marks 40 years of the popular New Year’s Day tradition with its annual Polar Bear Swim at Centennial Beach in Boundary Bay.

Every year, residents young and old — many dressed in colourful costumes — kick off another year with a dip in the icy waters of Boundary Bay. While not everyone is brave enough to take the dip, the shores and beach area are always packed with onlookers taking in the spectacle.

Once again, the first three swimmers to ring the bell will be awarded trophies and prizes. There will also be prizes for the oldest swimmer as well as the swimmer who has traveled from farthest away.

Once the first three swimmers have rung the bell, all swimmers will be

required to get out of the water.

The popular event will also feature plenty of family-friendly entertainment like live ice carving, a drum circle workshop, marshmallow roasting, a children’s treasure hunt, face painting and a raffle prize draw. Top all the excitement off with a deli-

cious serving of hot chocolate from the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club and you have got yourself a festive start to 2020.

Registration starts at noon and the swim begins at 1 p.m.

Don’t forget to grab yourself a coveted annual Polar Bear Swim button when you register.

Ladner Zephyrs to face off in Christmas Charity Classic

A holiday hockey tradition is just around the corner.

This Saturday, Dec. 28, the Ladner Zephyrs presents its seventh annual Christmas Charity Classic hockey game from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

This year coaches Tyler Honigman, Roy Leary and Darcy McMullen will be leading the way as Team Zephyr Black and Team Zephyr White square off in a quest to hoist the Zephyr Cup. Rosters have yet to be determined, but will be announced soon.

Keeping with the spirit of the season, the Zephyrs have once again decided to donate all proceeds from the game to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

With the support of the community, the Zephyrs

PHOTO COURTESY OF LADNER ZEPHYRS/FACEBOOK

The Ladner Zephyrs play host to their seventh annual Christmas Charity Classic hockey game this Saturday at the Ladner Leisure Centre. have raised more than $18,000 in the past six years and look forward to passing a cumulative total of $20,000 with this year’s game.

The whole community is invited to watch

the game while making a donation if possible.

Online donations can be made at: https://www.gifttool.com.

There will also be a 50/50 draw at the game for anyone who would like

to make cash donations at that time. You don’t have to donate to watch the game and you don’t have to watch the game to donate.

There will also be a post-game event starting

at 6 p.m. at the Landing Pub & Grill, which will include a burger and beer, with proceeds also going to the fundraising effort.

There will also be a raffle for some great prizes. All are invited to attend.

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Merry Christmas

Eleven-year-old Orfhlaith Bostock is the winner of the 10-12 category in the Optimist’s 30th annual Colouring Contest. Orfhlaith wins a gift certificate from Toys + Tech in Tsawwassen. The other contest winners are inside our Christmas Greetings section.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN 2019

A22 The Delta Optimist December 26, 2019

The Night Before Christmas Twas the nigght before Christmas and all through the store The prices were lowered like never before.

The sew foam was waiting for just the right home While vinyls and leather were matched for their tone.

Tack hammers and pliers were stacked on the shelf With hopes that some trimmer would buy for himself.

The roll goods were lined up like little tin men As I walked by so slowly I turned down the bend.

I turned very slowly craning by head I saw what I wanted A vinyl in red!

I knew it was Christmas tops weren’t in style But springtime would be here in just a short while.

I am always impressed

Christmas Greetings

with Nelson’s serv rvice and price And I thought of his crew who are always so nice.

I think that I’ll call them that old Nelson crew And place one last order Yes, that’s what I’ll do.

As I hung up the phone I heard such a chatter I went straight outside to see what was the matter.

And what to my wondering eyes should appear But Rob Nelson himself and eight tiny reindeer!

“What service!” I exclaimed as he dropped off my order He had one more stop and asked “Which way to the border?”

Then he sprang to his sleigh to his team gave a whistle And away they all flew like a down of thistle.

I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight...

“Merry Christmas to All, and to all a Good Night!”

Wishing You A Merry Christmas & A Prosperous New Year.

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Five-year-old Zack Martin is the winner of the Under 6 category in the Optimist’s 30th annual Colouring Contest. Zack wins a gift certificate from Toys + Tech in Tsawwassen.

December 26, 2019 The Delta Optimist A23

Christmas Greetings

WISHING YOU HAPPY HOLIDAYS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Seven-year-old Mina Huang is the winner of the 6-9 category in the Optimist’s 30th annual Colouring Contest.

Mina wins a gift certificate from Toys + Tech in Tsawwassen.

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Merry Christmas and HappyNew Year As the holiday season draws near, it is a wonderful time for reflection, reflection, celebration, gratitude and giving thanks. Our Auxiliary is made up of hard-working and passionate volunteers that come from all over Delta and we are grateful to them for the endless hours of constant commitment that they give to Delta Hospital. It is through their many hours of volunteering that we are able to fulfill our mission to provide services and funds to Delta Hospital and the community of Delta.

This is also a wonderful time for us to express our deepest gratitude to all the individuals and businesses from our community that support all that we do throughout the year. We appreciate your generous support and donations to our Thrift Shop.

From all of us at Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society, we hope that you celebrate this holiday season with your family and friends.

We send our best wishes of peace and happiness for a wonderful holiday season.

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Christmas Greetings

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Today, I look forward to sitting.

I haven’t done much of that lately. Instead of sitting, I have been walking the mall, hauling the tree, wrapping the gifts and setting the table.

Enough of that.

Today, if everything goes according to plan, there’ll be a window for sitting. It won’t be a large one, but it will be a window nonetheless.

The window will be bookended by anything but sitting.

At the front end, there will be the make-ahead potatoes to get out of the way. There will be cinnamon buns to be made.

There will be cranberry sauce to whip together.

There will be gifts to be placed beneath the tree.

I can do none of those things while sitting.

At the back end, there’ll be tomorrow. There’ll be stockings to open, presents to unwrap, turkey to be placed in the oven, gravy to be made. Sure, I can open the stockings while sitting, but that’s about it.

And sure, I can hardly wait until tomorrow. But I can also hardly wait to sit.

“We should string up some more blue lights,” the husband said a few days ago. He was talking about outdoor lights. He was talking about yours truly holding the ladder.

No sitting there.

“We should get another stuffer or two for the kids,” he continued. He was talk-

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He was talking about yours truly going along.

Again, no sitting there.

“We should invite some folks in for a drink,” he said. Would be fun, I thought, but it would entail a number of tasks that would require me to use my legs. Like shopping for canapés, say, and prepping a bowl of egg nog.

“I’m all over that,” I said, and so we issued the invites.

A little later today, however, after the tourtiere has been put in the oven and after the final bow has been tied, I will crank a little Drummer Boy and light some candles.

We will set out a fire and pour something festive, and retire in the living room. The shoes will come off and lights on the tree will go on, and we’ll plop ourselves on the sofa.

I wait for this moment all season long: the window on Christmas Eve.

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Christmas Greetings

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A26 The Delta Optimist December 26, 2019

Christmas Greetings 250 stockings filled in annual program PHOTO BY IAN JACQUES

Shannon Taylor (right), promotions manager for Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall, and staff from Century Group load up a trailer full of gifts collected through Stockings for Kids. The 23rd annual program sponsored by the mall and the Delta Optimist saw the community fill 250 stockings this year. Colleen Danes (front), community services coordinator for Deltassist, said the social services agency would distribute the donations through the annual Toy Depot.

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December 26, 2019 The Delta Optimist A27

Christmas Greetings

Bria revives ‘Santa’ program to deliver gifts to seniors

This year Santa got a little bit of extra help providing gifts to seniors in Delta from staff and residents at The Waterford and The Wexford senior living communities.

In 2018, Deltassist was disappointed to cancel the Santa for Seniors program due to a lack of funding. This year, a new partnership with Bria Communities saw The Waterford and The Wexford take over the program.

Low-income seniors in Delta who applied for the Deltassist Christmas hamper program had the opportunity to request a special gift delivered by a Bria volunteer in the week before Christmas.

Seniors requested gifts such as electric heating pads, pillows, magnifying glasses and socks. Gifts were purchased specifically for each person and elves from The Waterford and The Wexford wrapped the personalized presents and packed them into red Bria bags.

The bags also included delicious homemade cookies, Christmas cards with a friendly personal greeting, and hand-knit scarves and hats made by knitters from The Wexford.

With overflowing bags, volunteers from Bria and Century Group travelled throughout Tsawwassen, Ladner and North Delta to deliver gifts.

Gloria and Garry, a senior couple who live along River Road, were overwhelmed with thankfulness when Santa stopped by.

“This means so much,” said Gloria. “Now we have something to underneath our tree.”

“This has been a fantastic partnership,” said Tanya Snow, director of Bria Communities. “It’s the time of year when seniors can fall through the cracks.

We want them to know we see them and care. Our vision is that all seniors’ lives are enriched with friendship, happiness and purpose regardless of their financial situation.”

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Jytte Betson-Fowler (left), Desley Cook and Betty Selbie, residents of The Wexford in Tsawwassen, pack personalized gifts in the Santa for Seniors program.

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A28 The Delta Optimist December 26, 2019

Christmas Greetings

Festive sounds at KinVillage

Merry Christmas to all our Customers & Friends who we have been serving for over 40 years.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta Council

PHOTOS BY JIM KINNEAR

The Delta Choral Society’s Delta Children’s Choir and Delta Chamber Choir performed a Christmas concert at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen Dec. 1. The two choirs joined the society’s other two choirs, the Delta Community Choir and the Delta Youth Choir, for their annual holiday performance at South Delta Baptist Church the following weekend.

From our family to yours,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Councillors Jeannie Kanakos, Bruce McDonald, Dylan Kruger; Mayor George V. Harvie; Councillors Alicia Guichon, Lois E. Jackson, Dan Copeland

l ’ Mayor and dC il wish i h you a Merry Christmas, Ch i Delta’s Council and a happy and safe holiday season!

See the events calendar at delta.ca for a complete listing of holiday events and activities.

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December 26, 2019 The Delta Optimist A29

Christmas Greetings

Santa visits Cammidge House

PHOTOS BY JIM KINNEAR

Santa made his annual visit to Cammidge House in Boundary Bay Regional Park on Dec. 1 where he met volunteers from the host Boundary Bay Park Association as well as many local youngsters. The centuryold home was decorated in its best festive finery in an effort to create an ambience reminiscent of an old fashioned Christmas when times were slower and kinder.

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A30 The Delta Optimist December 26, 2019

Christmas Greetings Santa’s helpers from Studio West

Please consider a gift of giving this holiday season DCLS Life Skills program, seen here, is funded by donations from businesses and individuals in our community.

PHOTO COURTESY OF STUDIO WEST DANCE

Santa’s little helpers from Studio West Dance in Ladner were busy collecting gifts for the 23rd annual Stockings for Kids program. Dance families generously donated items to help make Christmas morning special for youngsters in low-income Delta families. The gifts were distributed by Deltassist.

Hockey teams join forces for food drive

DCLS is a non-profit organization that supports people with developmental disabilities with services and connections to the communities that they call home.

This holiday season, we would like to salute all the individuals and businesses that help us support people with developmental disabilities in our community.

To find out more about our diverse services, or to make a year-end charitable donation, please visit www.dcls.ca/donate SUBMITTED PHOTO

It was more than just a regular season hockey game between the South Delta and Semiahmoo Bantam A1 teams. Prior to the recent game, the teams came together for a photo of all the food the players had collected during a food bank fundraiser.

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December 26, 2019 The Delta Optimist A31

Christmas Greetings

Rotary lights up Memorial Park PHOTOS BY JIM KINNEAR

The Ladner Rotary Club hosted its second annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Memorial Park on Dec. 7. In addition to lighting three 65-foot trees, the event featured entertainment, crafts and visits with Santa, including one

by Mayor George Harvie and first responders, in the adjacent Lois E. Jackson Kinsmen Centre for Children.

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A32 The Delta Optimist December 26, 2019

Christmas Greetings Soccer club hosts toy drive

PHOTO BY JIM KINNEAR

South Delta United players and coaches show some of the items collected during the soccer club’s fourth annual toy drive at the Dugald Morrison Park clubhouse in Ladner earlier this month. All donations went to Deltassist’s Toy Depot, which was held at the East Delta Hall for low-income Delta families. The soccer club has another food drive planned for mid-January that will also benefit Deltassist.

Club sharing passion for cycling with local families at Christmas In the spirit of giving, Tsawwassen’s Boundary Bay Cycling Club members are sharing their passion for cycling with local families this Christmas.

With the support of GIANT Bicycles White

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of this Festive Season

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all of 2020

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Chris Ryskamp of GIANT Bicycles White Rock (left) and Mark Cawker, a volunteer with the Boundary Bay Cycling Club.

Rock, Boundary Bay Cycling Club was able to purchase several children’s bikes which, in turn, were donated to Deltassist in support of its Christmas Toy Depot.

Mark Cawker, a volunteer with the club, said it gives all members great

joy knowing these bikes will bring a big smile to the faces of children this Christmas and that they’re a gift they will enjoy for years to come.

For more about Boundary Bay Cycling Club, you can find them on Facebook.

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December 26, 2019 The Delta Optimist A33

Christmas Greetings Girl Guides spread cheer with holiday hampers SUBMITTED PHOTO

Members of the Ladner and Tsawwassen District of Girl Guides of Canada were out spreading holiday cheer recently by delivering Delta Meals on Wheels holiday hampers.

This partnership has been an ongoing tradition and is so appreciated at this time of year.

In Appreciation‌ Warm wishes this holiday season to all our valued volunteers, generous donors and loyal customers. Your gifts of time, giving and patronage all year long are vital to supporting hospice care in our community.

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A34 The Delta Optimist December 26, 2019

Christmas Greetings Legion’s Toys for Tunes benefits Deltassist

Wishing Our Customers a Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

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The Tsawwassen Legion recently presented Deltassist with a cheque for $3,200, proceeds from the Toys for Tunes fundraiser held Nov. 30. Taking part in the cheque presentation were (from left) Danny Groening, Tony Dannhauer, Karen Wiggans, Tony Zacharias and Bill Belsey. This was all made possible through the hard work of those volunteers and a community of donors. Forty donations were provided for the event’s silent auction and over 50 toys were collected at the door that evening. Three local bands — My Friend’s Band, Rockline and Rhythm Rush — entertained the crowd from 7 p.m. to just past midnight. Plans have already started for next year’s event.

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Happy Holidays

Delta Gymnastics recently held a holiday party at the gym for participants in its Seniors Can Move program, which included a photo in their new program T-shirts. Developed by the Delta Gymnastics Society last year, Seniors Can Move is enabling those 65 years and older to take part in physical activity in a gymnastics setting at the Delta Sport Development Centre in Ladner. Classes are open to all Delta seniors and registration is free. Classes include simple stretching routines as well as other exercises designed to help improve agility, balance, co-ordination and strength. The made-in-Delta program has been so successful it is being replicated at more than a dozen gym clubs throughout the province.

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Christmas Greetings Lions give food bank a Christmas gift

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The Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club proudly supports the South Delta Food Bank with a donation of $2,000. The donation helped with the annual Christmas dinner put on by the food bank’s Community Kitchen on Dec. 15 as well as other areas of need. Kim Carswell (right), president of the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club, presents the cheque on behalf of the food bank to Lighthouse Church pastor Danny Stebeck (left) and Community Kitchen coordinator Jini Aroon.

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Try finding a new hobby that you can be passionate about

How people spend their leisure time might affect their perceptions about that time. For example, few people may consider watching TV an “activity,” although the American Time Use Survey found that watching TV occupied more leisure time, nearly three hours per day, than any other leisure activity.

Finding new hobbies that encourage active participation can make leisure time more memorable.

Finding a new hobby as an adult can be tricky, but approaching activities with an open mind may help people uncover new hobbies they can be passionate about.

• Think back to your childhood. Hobbies you once enjoyed as a child may have long since been forgotten, but it can be fun to reimmerse yourself in such interests. Adults who loved to play sports as a child can no doubt find adult leagues in their area, while once budding artists might want to dust off their easels and visit a local paint and sip facility.

• Reinvent something you’re already doing.

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Hobbies that encourage active participation can make leisure time more memorable.

Another way to find a new hobby is to consider the things you already do and see if there’s ways to make them better. For example, cooking might be made more enjoyable by enrolling in a cooking class, where you can meet fellow foodies while fine-tuning your culinary skills. If you love to read, start a community book club.

• Expand your horizons.

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Vision should never be taken for granted.

Appreciating one’s sense of sight involves scheduling routine eye exams and taking steps to protect one’s eyes. But safeguarding vision also involves understanding the various conditions that can affect eye health.

Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that can lead to progressive damage to the optic nerve. People who experience glaucoma can lose nerve tissue and eventually suffer vision loss. Understanding what contributes to glaucoma can help people take the steps necessary to reduce their risk.

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Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness for people over the age of 60. the eye.

As a result, intraocular pressure rises and damages the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting signals from the eye to the brain.

A less common type of glaucoma is called acuteclosure glaucoma, which occurs due to an abrupt and rapid increase of eye pressure. This is an emergency situation that requires prompt care to prevent vision loss.

An eye doctor will conduct various tests to determine if a patient is at risk for glaucoma. The Mayo Clinic says tonometry is commonly used to measures intraocular pressure. During this test, the eye surface will be anesthetized with special drops. A tonometer will be applied lightly to the cornea, indenting it slightly.

The resistance will be measured and calculated to determine if pressure is present.

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LIVING THE GOOD LIFE

Yoga, weight loss and more can be the ticket to a better back

Back pain is a part of life for many people. WebMD says back pain is the second most common reason people visit the doctor.

Back pain can take on various forms, ranging from a dull ache to a sharp pain. Some may experience intermittent back pain, while others may have chronic back pain.

The causes can be considerable, from injury to underlying medical conditions. Alleviating back pain — or preventing it in the first place — involves understanding the common causes and taking appropriate actions.

• Try exercise. Routine exercise is not guaranteed to eliminate back pain, but it can make it less frequent, advises doctors at Harvard Medical School.

Low back pain due to muscle strain or muscle spasm can be tamed by exercise. Yoga, or a similar stretch-based exercise, can be very effective at

Back pain can be overwhelming, but with some strategies a person can reduce his or her propensity for pain. alleviating back pain.

Yoga relaxes muscle tension and expands range of motion in the joints. It also can build muscle strength.

• Maintain proper posture. Slouching over computers or looking down at phones while texting may be doing damage to the back. Work ergonomically and take breaks to stretch.

Sit up straight in chairs and try to keep a straight

back while walking as well.

• Shed some pounds.

Extra pounds at the midsection can shift the centre of gravity and put strain on the lower back, advises WebMD. • Don’t smoke. The Arthritis Foundation says research shows a high prevalence of spinal stenosis and back pain among smokers. It is believed that smoking can damage blood vessels that supply blood to the back.

Smoking is also bad for the bones and is a risk factor for osteoporosis.

• Try a different sleeping position. Talk with a doctor about the best position for sleeping to ease up back pain. It may include being on your side with knees pulled up, or placing a pillow under your knees.

• Lift cautiously. Always bend at the knees and use the legs to lift items. This can help you avoid straining your back.

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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.

Celebrate-a-Life tribute card event at Delta Hospice’s Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner is an opportunity to honour those who are important

French language preschool Lutins du Bois is accepting applications for January 2020. Program offers short and long classes (2.5 and four hours).

Non-French speaking children welcome. Preschool is located in Ecole du Bois-Joli in Tsawwassen. Call 604948-1222 or e-mail: lutins_du_ bois@csf.bc.ca.

Delta Nature presents Jocelyn Demers and his film The Future of Birds on

Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen.

Demers has directed, written and edited six documentaries about sustainability. All ages are welcome at the free event. Contact Tom Bearss at tom.bearss@dccnet.com.

Brit Club lunch on Saturday, Jan. 11 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.

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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.

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50+/SENIORS Bring in the New Year with a spectacular dinner by Chef Adrian, then dance the night away to a variety of live music, from ballroom to rock and roll, by Scott Robertson’s Swing Patrol on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Dinner at 7:30 p.m., dancing from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Door prizes, party favours, 50/50 draw. Tickets are $60 for members, $65 for guests.

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre is holding an open house on Wednesday, Jan. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments and entertainment by Steve and Liz Alexander. Members: $7, guests: $9. Tickets on sale at customer service desk.

New programs at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre for 2020 include: Back to Basics-Computer, Genealogy 101, Managing your photos – computer, Meditation with Ivan, Pilates, Waltz (modern) and Rhumba (Latin).

Free fitness classes to start 2020 will be offered for members at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner:

Pilates on Mondays, Jan. 6 and 13, Zumba Gold on Wednesdays, Jan. 8 and 15, Muscle Max on Tuesday, Jan. 7 and Thursday, Jan 9. Call 604-946-1411 to register.

Computer Help Desk for six Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. 7 to Feb. 11, at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Are you stuck with a computer problem or would you like to learn a new tip to make navigating your computer, iPad or phone a bit easier? Make your 15-minute appointment by calling 604-943-0225..

Shari’s Saturday Social Dance is on Jan. 11 at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen. Doors open at 7 p.m., dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The theme is Canadian country casual. Dance to a wide variety of CsD music,. $12 for members, $14 for guests. To reserve a table, call Shari at 604-943-8755.

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD ACADEMY HOCKEY Bantam Prep W L OTL West Van 19 3 0 Delta Green 18 1 1 Yale 12 3 2 N. Alberta 12 3 2 OHA Edmonton 10 2 4 Edge 11 5 3 Pursuit 10 7 0 Burnaby 8 7 3 Rink 9 6 1 St. Georges 9 7 0 Pacific Coast 6 10 1 Notre Dame 4 13 0 Shawnigan 3 13 1 Okanagan 3 15 1 Delta White 1 18 0

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Dragicevic’s on ice juggling act Veteran coach behind the bench for powerhouse DHA Bantam Prep Green team

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By day he is charge of one of the top Bantam age boys hockey teams in Western Canada. By night he is mentoring young players with a girls minor hockey association.

Both more than satisfy Milan Dragicevic’s puck passion.

The 49-year-old Richmond resident spends a good portion of his day in skates. It starts at Planet Ice where he coaches the Delta Hockey Academy’s Bantam Prep Green team that will enter the holiday break with a league best 18-1-0 record. It is then off to the Richmond Ice Centre as Director of Player Development for the Richmond Ravens — a position he has held for about a decade.

“It’s a job but not really a job because I’m coaching hockey,” smiled Dragicevic whose extensive hockey resumé includes being the first-ever head coach of the Vancouver Giants. “I love working with the girls and the Ravens are a fantastic association.

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Delta Hockey Academy Bantam Prep Green head coach Milan Dragicevic (left) and assistant Harry Dion talk to their players during regular season action against St. Georges.

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Lukas Dragicevic is projected to be among the top picks of the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft.

“You have to change your hat a bit after working (with high end talent at DHA). But both of them are so rewarding. It’s a lot of fun and I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else.”

Dragicevic joined the DHA coaching staff last season, working with the academy’s Bantam White team. It’s been a seamless tradition up to the top end Green squad that already had a number of familiar players, none more so than his son Lukas — expected to be among the early picks in the 2020 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft

come May. The 6-foot blueliner with impressive mobility is one of just two returning players and is fourth in team scoring with 32 points in 19 games.

Lukas came through the former Richmond Minor Hockey Association before making the transition to DHA but was only coached by his dad in the spring.

“He had really good coaches growing up and Richmond Minor did a fantastic job of developing not just him but all the kids. It’s a big credit to Richmond Minor and what they did in the past,” said Dragicevic. “It’s also a big credit of what DHA did last year and what we are doing with all the kids this year.

“This is not about coaching my son. It’s just the way it worked out this year that I coached a lot of these kids in spring hockey and have known this age group for

many years. Last year, was great experience coaching the White team and a very positive experience for me. I wanted to come back.”

DHA’s Bantam Prep Green team has an outstanding track record of developing talent.

Alumni include eventual NHL first round draft picks Ty Smith (2018) and Dylan Cozens (2019).

Last year, 12 DHA team members were taken in the WHL Bantam Draft.

That reputation attracts players from throughout Western Canada and beyond when it comes to team tryouts each spring. This year’s squad features players from Portland, Fort St. John, Vernon, Brandon, Prince George, Nanaimo and Gibsons.

Team bonding is created by an academy environment that sees the boys do everything together including time in the classroom.

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“We are a mixed bag of geography from all over Western Canada.

The best thing about it is they come over here for 10 months and it’s their family for 10 months,” explained Dragicevic. “The special thing between the group is we are really close. You can see it on the ice with the success that we have had. They like each other and want to play for each other.”

The DHA Greens’ 2020 schedule features three tournaments, including defending their title next month at the prestigious John Reid Memorial in St. Albert. It’s then the inaugural WHL Showcase in Seattle and the year-end Canadian School Sport Hockey League Championships.

“There are expectations going into these tournaments. Our goal is peak at the right time to have a lot of success but more importantly have fun doing it,” added Dragicevic.

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Shaun Lloyd’s rink produced a rare eight-ender in recent Tunnel Town Curling Club Friday Mixed League play.

Lloyd rink records rare eight-ender in Tunnel Town Mixed League play It was more than just a routine game earlier this month in Tunnel Town Curling Club’s Friday Night Mixed League.

Shaun Lloyd’s rink pulled off the sport’s rarest feat, scoring an eight-ender.

Also called a “snowman,” an eightender is a perfect score within a single end of curling with all eight rocks count-

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Lloyd, a 10-year veteran, defied the odds along with teammates Kerri Lloyd, Katie Sim and Steve Sim. Tunnel Town is hosting a FREE Learn to Curl Clinic on Jan. 11. For more information call 604-943-9219 or register online at the club’s website at www.tunneltowncurlingclub.com.

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DeltacurlersofftoVictoriafor juniorprovincialchampionships 16 women and men’s rinks battle for BC. titles starting Saturday

Delta Thistle Curling Club’s Sarah Daniels.

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Playdown qualification events took place over the weekend earlier this month at three different venues across the province.

In the Lower Mainland Playdowns, Team Taylor from Tunnel Town/ Royal City and Team Bowles from Delta Thistle/Victoria also locked up spots in Victoria.

Team Taylor features skip Jensen Taylor and her sister Chelsea at lead, along with Tunnel Town’s Keira McCoy at second and Meredith Cole at third. The girls are coached by

Chris Summers and Dan Wenszek.

Delta Thistle’s Elizabeth Bowles has skipped her rink to provincials.

She is joined by clubmate Hailey Dubois (second) and Victoria Curling Club’s Kayla Wilson (third) and Sasha Wilson (lead). They are coached by Todd Troyer.

Another Delta Thistle rink headed to the provincial capital is led by standout skip Sarah Daniels. They earned their berth back in early November by topping the standings in the B.C. Junior Curling Tour.

Daniels is joined by Sarah Loken, Hannah Lindner and Jordan Henson.

On the junior men’s side, Tunnel Town’s Carpenter won the Lower Mainland “B” event to advance to provincials. The team includes Brayden Carpenter (skip), Connor Deane (third), Mack Ellis (second) and Troy Cowan (lead). Greg Deane is the coach.

It’s an exciting year for B.C. teams with the 2020 Canadian Junior Championships taking place in Langley — Jan. 18-26.

South Delta rugby standout named to U18 Canadian tour

David Begin will begin 2020 in Team Canada colours.

The South Delta rugby standout is among 10 BC players named to the Canadian U18 15s team that will begin a California tour on Dec. 28. The trip will conclude at the World Youth Rugby Festival in Los Angeles on Jan. 3.

Begin, a Grade 12 student at South Delta Secondary, has been a fixture with the provincial team program for a number of years. He helped South Delta capture bronze at the 2019 provincials and also suited up for the school’s football team this past fall as a starting lineman.

He plays club rugby for the Bayside Sharks in South Surrey.

The tour pulls together athletes from across the country, identified through regional camps and provincial competition throughout the year and gives them the opportunity to be tested at the international level.

“The U18 level is a critical step in exposing players to the demands of international rugby,” said Canadian U18 head coach Mike Curran. “Players will be tested in the way they prepare, play, and review.”

The U18 program plays a critical role in the national team pathway, staying aligned with Under-20 and Senior program objectives as they look to develop athletes with Senior National team aspirations.

“Throughout this tour, players will be asked to play

the game at greater speed and under greater pressure,” added Curran. “We want to facilitate the growth of these players under greater pressure than they have seen in the past. Being creative is the primary theme.”

The tour will play a role in selection going into 2020, giving athletes an opportunity to put their hand up for age-grade national team play in the new year.

The group will be split into Canada Red and Canada White and play two internationals against USA Blue and USA White on Dec. 28 and Dec. 31.

The teams will then head to LA for a scrimmage each against the Blue Bulls Academy Side in the World Youth Festival on Jan. 3.

AND WE PAY THE TAXES!!

Outdoor Furniture Sale!

Sale ends Dec 31st, 2019

www.cabanacoast.com Tsawwassen Mills Mall 313-5000 Canoe Passway 604-382-4271

A44 The Delta Optimist December 26, 2019 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

ACREAgES IN THE CARIBOO • Buil& your &ream home in the Cariboo • Perfect for the out&oor enthusiast • Premium Artesian well, hy&ro at the lot line • 10.3 acres offere& at $139,000 •11.4 acre la!e #iew offere& at $299,000 BIg BAR ROAd, CLINTON

gARdEN LEvEL AT SUNNINgdALE • 804 sq ft con&o o#erloo!in" courtyar& • 1 be&room, 1 bathroom • O#ersize& unit with tons of natural li"ht

BUILd YOUR dREAM HOME • Buil& to suit on this 13,000 sq ft lot • Buil& a &ec!/per"ola at the top of the property • Stunnin" ri#er an& mountain #iews • Water & sewer hoo!-ups at lot line 1426 HIgHLANd BOULEvARd

$279,900

UPdATEd WINdSOR WOOdS CONdO • 759 sq ft con&o with lar"e balcony • 1 be&room, 1 bathroom • New floorin", appliances, li"ht fixtures, an& fire surroun&

• Wal! to shops an& easy transit access

• Steps to shops, restaurants, an& more

105-4738 53 STREET, LAdNER

302-5556 14 AvENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$379,800

IN THE HEART OF TSAWWASSEN

$389,900

FAIREHARBOUR TOWNHOME

• 730 sq ft con&o with lar"e balcony

• 1080 sq ft with pri#ate patio

• 1 be&room, 1 bathroom

• Bri"ht & functional li#in" area

• O#erloo!in" peaceful "reen space • Steps to shops an& restaurants

202-5518 14 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$399,900

dESIRABLE “PENNY LANE”

• 2 be&rooms, 1 bathroom • Many up&ates throu"hout

4736 48B STREET, LAdNER

$439,900

CENTRALLY LOCATEd 1 BEdROOM

• 799 sq ft con&o with pri#ate entrance

• 677 sq ft unit

• 1 be&room & &en, 2 bathrooms

• Bri"ht li#in" area

• Spacious an& open li#in" area

• Steps to shops an& transit

• 1 be&room an& &en, 1 bathroom

• Short wal! to s!ytrain, dou"las Colle"e, an& more 6-221 ASH STREET

$479,900

HARBOURSIdE 3 LEvEL TOWNHOME • 1521 sq ft townhome with lar"e patio • 4 be&rooms, 2 bathrooms • Fully finishe& lower le#el for extra li#in" space

W315-488 kINgSWAY

$479,900

BEAUTIFULLY UPdATEd TOWNHOME • 1241 sq townhome with pri#ate yar& • 2 be&rooms, 3 bathrooms • Up&ate& throu"hout with lo#ely newer !itchen

• Steps to shops, The villa"e, an& more

• Steps to all The villa"e has to offer

4842 TURNBUCkLE WYNd, LAdNER

4965 RIvER REACH, LAdNER

$549,900 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2016*

$599,000

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

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

December 26, 2019 The Delta Optimist A45 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

“SeaSide” TOwnHOMe wiTH OCean view • 1171 sq ft to!'hom, !*th f,'c,. -/$.

• 2 b,.$ooms & .,', 3 b/th$ooms • B$*+ht /'. s%/c*o#s o%,' co'c,%t )*"*'+ /$,/ • i'c$,.*b), 10,000 sq ft c)#bho#s, !*th %oo) 32-4638 OrCa way, TSawwaSSen

$599,900

1 BedrOOM aT granville weST • 728 sq ft co'.o !*th s%/c*o#s b/)co'-

• 1242 sq ft co'.o !*th o",$s*z,. s#'.,ck • 2 b,.$ooms, 2 b/th$oom • B,/#t*f#))- #%./t,. th$o#+ho#t • Q#*,t )oc/t*o' o",$)ook*'+ co#$t-/$.

204-4733 w river rOad, ladner

$599,900

SOugHT aFTer SOuTH pOinTe • lo",)- $/'ch,$ o' 4133 sq ft )ot

• 1 b,.$oom, 1 b/th$oom

• 2 b,.$ooms, 1 b/th$oom (%)#mb,. fo$ s,co'.)

• F#))- #%./t,. k*tch,', b/th$oom, /'. floo$*'+

• l/$+, Sw f/c*'+ -/$., %,$f,ct fo$ +/$.,',$s

• w/)k to So#th g$/'"*)), sho%s & $,st/#$/'ts 205-1770 weST 12TH avenue

$599,900

TSawwaSSen SpringS

• Q#*,t, c#)-.,-s/c )oc/t*o' !*th f$*,'.)',*+hbo#$s 5359 JiBSeT Bay, ladner

$629,900

BeauTiFully updaTed TOwnHOMe

• 1022 sq ft co'.o !*th b$*+ht So#th ,x%os#$,

• 1611 sq ft to!'hom, !*th t/'.,m %/$k*'+

• 2 b,.$ooms, 2 b/th$ooms

• 3 b,.$ooms, 2 b/th$ooms

• K*'+-s*z,. m/st,$ !*th ,'s#*t, & !/)k *' c)os,t

• H*+h-,'. fi'*sh*'+s th$o#+ho#t

• r,so$t st-), )*"*'+, 2 %/$k*'+ s%/c,s

• p$*"/t, & t$/'q#*) f,'c,. -/$. !*th hot t#b

302-4977 SpringS BOulevard, TSawwaSSen

1158 Fairway viewS wynd, TSawwaSSen

$639,900

priMe TilBury lOCaTiOn

$693,500

TSAWWASSEN SHORES HALF DUPLEX

• 2544 sq ft +$o#'. ),",) !/$,ho#s,

• 1520 sq ft h/)f .#%),x

• 800 sq ft offic, #% !*th b/th$oom

• 3 b,.$ooms, 3 b/th$ooms

• 3 %/$k*'+ st/))s *' f$o't of #'*t

• O%,' co'c,%t )*"*'+ /$,/

• at +$/., !/$,ho#s, .oo$

• M*'s to sho%s, $,st/#$/'ts, h*+h!/-, /'. f,$$-

14-7449 HuMe avenue, ladner

201-1816 OSPREY DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

$749,900

STunning SpringS penTHOuSe

$749,900

CenTrally lOCaTed FaMily HOMe

• 1053 sq ft %,'tho#s, !*th "*,!s

• 1726 sq ft hom, o' 6036 sq ft )ot

• 2 b,.$ooms, 2 b/th$ooms

• 3 b,.$ooms, 3 b/th$ooms

• H*+h-,'. fi'*sh*'+s th$o#+ho#t

• lo",)- )o! m/*'t,'/'c, -/$. !*th %o'.s

• B,/#t*f#) "*,!s of +o)f co#$s,, oc,/', /'. mo#'t/*'s

606-5055 SpringS BOulevard, TSawwaSSen

$799,900 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

updaTed river weST 2 BdrM

• loc/t,. c)os, to schoo)s, sho%s, /'. /m,'*t*,s 5608 48B avenue, ladner

$849,000

#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 December 26, 2019 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

HALF DUPLEX wITH In-LAw SUITE

AFFOrDABLE FAMILY HOME

• 2340 sq ft home o( 5605 sq ft lot

• 2200 sq ft home o( 5605 sq ft lot

• 4 bed&ooms, 3 bath&ooms

• 3 bed&ooms, 3 bath&ooms

• Mi(utes to all ame(ities

• Easy access to all ame(ities

• Possibility fo& futu&e de$elopme(t

• Possible futu&e de$elopme(t

5586 6 AvEnUE, TSAwwASSEn

5596 6 AvEnUE, TSAwwASSEn

$850,000

QUIET FAMILY nEIgHBOUrHOOD • 2172 sq ft home o( 7029 sq ft lot • 4 bed&ooms, 3 bath&ooms • Family f&ie(dly cul-de-sac loactio( • Mi(utes to schools a(d shops

5279 OAk PLACE, LADnEr

$919,900

CUL-DE-SAC FAMILY HOME

$850,000

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 • Hi"h-e(d fi(ishi("s th&ou"hout • Beautiful $ie#s a(d mi(s to all ame(ities 209-5011 SPrIngS BOULEvArD, TSAwwASSEn

$959,900

UPDATED HOLLY FAMILY HOME

• 1737 sq ft home o( 3875 sq ft lot

• 1911 sq ft home o( 5029 sq ft lot

• 3 bed&ooms, 3 bath&ooms

• 4 bed&ooms, 3 bath&ooms

• Updates i(clude !itche( a(d (e# &oof

• Beautifully updated th&ou"hout

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

5393 BrIgAnTInE rOAD, LADnEr

$969,900

PrIME wATErFrOnT LOCATIOn

• Quiet, lo# t&affic st&eet, o(ly steps to Holly Eleme(ta&y

6161 DAWN DRIVE, LADNER

$999,800

LOvELY CLIFF DrIvE FAMILY HOME

• 6210 sq ft lot that does(’t &equi&e a #ate& lease

• 1773 sq ft home o( 8482 sq ft lot

• 33’ co(c&ete doc! &eady fo& float home o& boat

• Si("le ca&po&t plus ope( pa&!i("

• rv pa&!i(" #ith hoo!-ups & 2 custom sheds

• 4 bed&ooms, 2 bath&ooms • Close to schools, pa&!s, a(d mo&e

• Buy the cu&&e(t float home fo& $100,000 4495 w rIvEr rOAD, LADnEr

$1,050,000

STUnnIng OCEAn & vALLEY vIEwS • 2335 sq ft home o( 21,772 sq ft lot • B&i"ht li$i(" a&ea #ith to(s of (atu&al li"ht • ne# &oof a(d hot #ate& ta(!

5153 CLIFF DrIvE, TSAwwASSEn

$1,198,800

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY BEACH HOME • 2511 sq ft home o( 5756 sq ft lot • 4 bed&ooms, 3 bath&ooms • Exte(si$ely updated th&ou"hout i(cl (e#e& &oof

• Easy access to shops & hi"h#ays

• D&eam e(te&tai(e&’s bac!ya&d #ith salt#ate& pool

14143 TrITES rOAD

250 67 STrEET, TSAwwASSEn

$1,249,900 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017*

$1,279,900

#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.

December 26, 2019 The Delta Optimist A47 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

LOVELY CUL-DE-SAC HOME

FarM & MOUntain VieWS

• 2653 sq f! hom' o# 7759 sq f! lo!

• 1570 sq f! hom' o# 9319 sq f! lo!

• 5 b'("ooms, 3 b)!h"ooms

• 3 b'("ooms, 1 b)!h"oom

• L)"&', b"%&h! k%!ch'# op'#s !o f)m%ly "oom

• e)sy )cc'ss !o )ll )m'#%!%'s • g"')! %#v's!m'#! fo" fu!u"' ('v'lopm'#!

• Sho"! w)lk !o shopp%#& )#( )m'#%!%'s 12292 63a aVenUe

553 56 Street, tSaWWaSSen

$1,299,900

$1,399,000

STUNNING CUSTOM HOME • 2516 sq f! hom' o# 4684 sq f! lo!

• 4 b'("ooms, 4 b)!h"ooms

ARCHITECTURALLY-DESIGNED HOME W G NE TIN S I L

• 4 b'("ooms, 3 b)!h"ooms • Ou!s!)#(%#& bu%l( qu)l%!y w%!h h%&h '#( fi#%sh%#&s

• B')u!%ful op'# &"')! "oom ('s%&# • P"%v)!' b)cky)"( w%!h v%'ws o#!o !h' 7!h &"''#

• S!'ps !o S!'v's!o# V%ll)&' )#( loc)l )m'#%!%'s

5844 COVE REACH ROAD, LADNER

11155 SIXTH AVENUE

$1,415,000

$1,428,800

MetiCULOUSLY KePt HOMe WitH UPdateS

WeStCOaSt inSPired “terraCeS” HOMe

• 2903 sq f! hom' o# 10,294 sq f! lo!

• 3185 sq f! hom' o# 8156 sq f! lo!

• 4 b'("ooms, 3 b)!h"ooms

• B')u!%fully "'#ov)!'( !h"ou&hou! w%!h co#!'mpo")"y ('s%&#

• 4 b'("ooms, 3 b)!h"ooms

• Ou!(oo" '#!'"!)%#'"’s ("')m w%!h pool )#( ho! !ub

• g"''#sp)c' b'h%#( fo" !h' ul!%m)!' %# p"%v)cy

• M#s !o schools, p)"ks, !")%ls, )#( mo"' 6536 HiLLSide CreSCent

36 ParKgrOVe CreSCent, tSaWWaSSen

$1,498,800

$1,488,800

FantaStiC inVeStMent OPPOrtUnitY

SPeCtaCULar neWer HOMe • 2854 sq f! hom' o# 7570 co"#'" lo!

• 6000 sq f! (upl'x o# 11,216 sq f! lo!

• 4 b'("ooms, 4 b)!h"ooms

• g"')! %#v's!m'#! #ow )#( fo" fu!u"' ('v'lopm'#!

• 3 b'("ooms, 2 b)!h"ooms o# ')ch s%('

• exc'p!%o#)lly ('s%&#'( )#( w'll bu%l! hom'

• Clos' !o !ow# c'#!"' )#( )ll )m'#%!%'s

• S!'ps !o schools, L)(#'" V%ll)&', )#( )m'#%!%'s 4499 47 Street, Ladner

575-577 56 Street, tSaWWaSSen

$1,682,800

$1,598,800

Large HOLLY PrOPertY • 1344 sq f! hom' o# 13,067 sq f! lo!

• 3 b'("ooms, 2 b)!h"ooms • Clos' !o Holly el'm'#!)"y & ')sy Hwy )cc'ss • Poss%bl' l)#( )ss'mbly of 8 p"op'"!%'s !o!)ll%#& 138,145 sq f!

4752 60B Street, Ladner

$1,799,900 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**

• 1829 sq f! hom' o# 3056 sq f! lo!

FOrt St JOHn inVeStMent PrOPertY W G NE TIN S I L

• “S!)!%o# 44” m)s!'"pl)##'( commu#%!y • 3 )(j)c'#! lo!s !o!)ll%#& 3.5 )c"'s • Zo#'( fo" h%&h ('#s%!y, up !o 170 u#%!s • S'"v%c's )! lo! l%#'s, cu"bs & p)v'm'#!s %# pl)c' LOtS 136-137 81a Street

$1,995,000

#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 December 26, 2019 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

BoUNDARy BAy CUSToM HoME • 3281 sq ft h#me #n 10,891 sq ft l#t

• 5232 sq ft 4-plex #n 27,798 sq ft l#t

• 3 bedr##ms, 4 bathr##ms

• 2 3 bed suites #n main, 2 2 bed suites bel#w

• Spaci#us, #pen c#ncept living space • outd##r living area with p##l, h#t tub, heaters, and m#re 43 67 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$1,998,800

BRAND NEW ULTRA MoDERN HoME

• P#tentiall$ sub-dividable, great h#lding pr#pert$ 12240 100A AVENUE

$1,999,900

BEAUTIFUL CUSToM BUILT HoME • 5282 sq ft h#me #n 14,122 sq ft l#t

• 4 bedr##ms, 4 bathr##ms

• 4 bedr##ms, 5 bathr##ms

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

• High end finishings thr#ugh#ut

1190 JACkSoN WAy, TSAWWASSEN

$2,298,800

ENTERTAINER’S DREAM HoME

• overl##!ing Beach Gr#ve GC fairwa$s

1183 JACkSoN WAy, TSAWWASSEN

$2,898,800

NEW LUXURy MoDERN DREAM HoME

• 11,714 sq ft h#me #n 46,810 sq ft l#t

• 5810 sq ft h#me #n 12,345 sq ft l#t

• 6 bedr##ms, 8 bathr##ms

• 5 bedr##ms, 7 bathr##ms

• one #f a !ind private estate • Mins t# Crescent Beach Marina

• open c#ncept living area with g#urmet !itchen & w#! !itchen

13828 CRESCENT RoAD

5393 1A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$3,500,000

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

• 3 $ear #ld r##f, 5 carp#rts and extra par!ing in bac!

• 3484 sq ft h#me #n 6834 sq ft l#t

• Situated #n Beach Gr#ve G#lf C#urse

W G NE TIN S I L

FANTASTIC INVESTMENT oPPoRTUNITy

• 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

• Un#bstructed Diefenba!er Par! views

$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.

December 26, 2019 The Delta Optimist A49

A50 The Delta Optimist December 26, 2019

COMMERCIAL DIVISION LISTINGS ACREAGE WITH LAKE VIEWS!

INCREDIBLE BUILDING LOT!

•Stunning Acreage with Lake Views •10.3 private acres •Artesian well with Hydro at Lot Line LOT 7 BIG BAR ROAD

$139,000

PRIME TILBURY LOCATION!

•13,000 sq ft lot •Panoramic Views

1426 HIGHLANDS BOULEVARD

14 7449 HUME AVENUE

$749,900

PRIME NORTH RICHMOND LOCATION

110 2981 SIMPSON ROAD

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY

111 1083 E KENT AVENUE NORTH

OUTSTANDING NORTH SURREY OPPORTUNITY

140 233 W 1ST

$858,800

•883 Sq.Ft. Space •Currently Dr. Office •Well Maintained

510 943 W BROADWAY

•Large 1,734 Sq.Ft. •Front Retail Plush Large Flex Room, Kitchen, Eating area + Bathroom •1 Private Parking 2560 E HASTINGS STREET

$1,698,800

UNBEATABLE BUILDING LOT!

$CALL

PRIME STREET LEVEL RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE

•3,500+ Sq.Ft. Total •RARE 29' CEILINGS •200 amp, 3 phase power, T8 Lighting •7 Dedicated Parking 155 11960 HAMMERSMITH WAY

$1,888,000

•7,707 Sq.Ft Corner lot property • 2,758 Sq.Ft office building • 10 car parking 1464 56 STREET

KITSILANO MIXED-USE BUILDING!

•Unobstructed Ocean and Gulf Island Views •171'x196' Lot with potential to buy 2 sideby-side $2,998,800

RARE LAKEFRONT OPPORTUNITY

INVESTOR ALERT!

$4,998,800

•Mixed-use Building •Corner of Commercial Drive and E. 14th Ave. • Income producing 1675 E 14TH AVENUE

23 ACRE PARCEL!!

•6.25 Acre Trailer Park in West Kelowna.

• 38 Existing homes •Income/Development Property $6,800,000

$2,288,800

•Fully Leased, •Redevelopment Potential •2.5% CAP RATE 2057 W 4TH AVENUE

#2 RANKED TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA**

$6,800,000

PRIME FARMLAND !!!

•23 Acre Parcel •Adjacent to BC Railway & DeltaPort Highway and Near TFN Industrial.

2990 57B STREET

$1,588,800

STUNNING POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT/INVESTMENT

•Coal Harbour Street Level Retail/Office •1,021Sq.Ft. Office •Access to fitness amenity room and pool 1318 ALBERNI STREET

$ 1,098,800

PRIME IRONWOOD LOCATION!

•2,700+ Sq.Ft. Total •Front Loading Roll Up Door •Office on Mezzanine 123 11860 HAMMERSMITH WAY

$974,900

STREET LEVEL RETAIL

$999,900

•10,825 sq.ft lot •Outstanding Location •2 storey, 3 separate spaces, warehouse + 3-6 bedrooms up

#1 RANKED TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA*

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE

IRONWOOD WAREHOUSE STRATA UNIT

$1,099,900

$299,000

• Over 1,200 Sq.Ft. Office Space • Steps from Lonsdale Quay

•12,361 Sq.Ft. Lot allows for Large Commercial Building with Rezonging to Commerical Hwy Use.

1375 GREEN BAY ROAD

LOT 4 BIG BAR ROAD

EXCELLENT GROUND FLOOR UNIT

$999,000

210 GRAHAM DRIVE

•Stunning Acreage with Lake Views •11.4 private acres •Artesian well with Hydro at Lot Line

•2,199 sq.ft total space • At grade roll-up door in front •Unbeatable location

•2,448 sq.ft warehouse •Ground Level Retail Storefront •Rear Warehouse with 21 Ft. + ceilings

12297 INDUSTRIAL ROAD

$279,900

HIGHLY DESIRABLE STRATA WAREHOUSE

•3,300+sq.ft total space • 2,544 sq.ft of ground level warehouse •800 Sq.Ft. Funished office up w/ Bathroom

12835 111 AVENUE

ACREAGE WITH LAKE VIEWS!

$9,868,800

•135.73 Acres •3 Separate Dwellings •Easy Highway Access

3820 64 STREET

#8 RANKED TEAM IN CANADA**

$11,888,000

#23 RANKED TEAM WORLDWIDE*** RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta BC V4M 2B3

COMMERCIAL DIVISION

*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.

December 26, 2019 The Delta Optimist A51

COMMERCIAL DIVISION LISTINGS PT. ROBERTS BEACHFRONT PROPERTY

DUNBAR OPPORTUNITY

•8,463 Sq.Ft. Building •Unbeatable Location •Incredible Opportunity •Portion is leased out 1334 GULF ROAD

$ CALL

BURNABY REDEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

•3,840 Sq.Ft. Lot (40'x96') with Freestanding office/retail building, •Fully leased to Dentist 3335 DUNBAR ST

$ CALL

VANCOUVER REDEVELOPMENT

1015 W 13TH AVENUE

STUNNING MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING!

4844 53 STREET

82 TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT SITE!!

6780 GLOVER ROAD

VANCOUVER MIDRISE SITE

9711 137 STREET

$ CALL

APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY •9.49 Acres •53 Single-Family Lot Subdivision •15 Townhouses or 2 Condo Buildings 910-925 HARBOURVIEW, NANAIMO

18190 92 AVENUE

•Stunning Building • OCP designates 4.9 FAR allowing 153,000 Sq.Ft. Buildable Area

$ CALL

6435 ROYAL OAK AVENUE

$ CALL

•11.3 Acres of Farmland •A1 Zoning

14689 48 AVE

$ CALL

CAMBIE AND 49TH!

•8.712 Sq.Ft. Lot •Existing 41 Unit Building •Maximum height allowed is 450ft, and current density is 6.00 FSR. 1201 W GEORGIA ST

$ CALL

PRIME FARMLAND!

PRIME DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER BUILDING

$ CALL

$ CALL

HIGH DENSITY REDEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL!

• 15 Acre Parcel •Potential for 122 Townhouse Units, and 110 Apartments Units

•2,840 Sq.ft. Lot •Directly beside 12 Storey Tower •Potential 3.8 FSR under the OCP 2665 KINGSWAY

• Potential11 Storey Commercial Office Building

15 ACRE REDEVELOPMENT SITE!!

$ CALL

$ CALL

SURREY DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

•6.2 AcresA •C-3A Zoning •Industrial/Commercial

•4.66 Acres •82 Unit development •3rd Reading approval soon 3134 200 STREET

$ CALL

LANGLEY INDUSTRIAL LAND!

$ CALL

738-742 FORT STREET

• 41,906 Sq.Ft. • Centrally Located

•Vancouver "Fairview" •17 Units

1465 W 14TH AVENUE

$ CALL

LARGE LADNER DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

$ CALL

•10,011 Total Sq.Ft. • 5% CAP Potential

•11 Suite Building •Completely Updated •CAP RATE 2.5%

•Potential 27 unit rental housing building •Preliminary plans in place 1623 E GEORGIA STREET

$ CALL

SOUTH GRANVILLE MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING

•Potential to combine with 2 other neighbouring homes to develop a Mid Rise Building 5515 JERSEY AVENUE

ICONIC DOWNTOWN VICTORIA BUILDING

$ CALL

•1.638 Acres • Cambie Corridor redevelopment property •Strata Windup 444 WEST 49TH AVENUE

$ CALL

LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE? CALL US: 604.728.2845 #1 RANKED TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA*

#2 RANKED TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA**

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COMMERCIAL DIVISION

*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.

A52 The Delta Optimist December 26, 2019

Adult oriented Chesapeake Landing 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 $985,000

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D L O S UST

GROUND LEVEL UN T - RARELY RA A AVAILABLE! RARE ROUND FLOOR UNIT! This lovely 2 bedroom unit features a large covered deck, ideal for BBQ ‘s & enjoying the outside even on a rainy day. Fenced yard area. An excellent layout featuring updates including new vinyl plank flooring, updated paint. Lovely gas fireplace in living room, large master bedroom, insuite laundry, new windows and patio doors. 1 pet allowed.

3, 5661 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner $434,900

BEAUTIFUL 2 LEVEL TOWNHOUSE IN ADLINGTON COURT 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!

3 4749 54A Street, Ladner $709,000

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

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

Desirable 5 acre farm in desirable East Ladner location.

2 Bed, 2 Bath Penthouse Suite

1800 square foot rancher approximately 12 years old and

Park Regent Estates penthouse suite. 1,310sf, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with

a 2 level home approximately 1,600 square feet. Huge

views of Memorial Park and fabulous access to a large rooftop deck.

income potential from this property. Could build a new home approximately 3,522 square feet plus a garage.

6255 34B Avenue, Ladner $2,379,000

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

311, 4989 47th Avenue, Ladner $599,000

December 26, 2019 The Delta Optimist A53

Happy Holidays

From our House to yours, may this holiday season fill your home with love and happiness.

All the very best!

Bob, Linda, Blake, Brad and Lisa RE/MAX City Realty

A54 The Delta Optimist December 26, 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

25% SOLD PROUDLY MARKETED BY:

BOB CHANCEY

Personal Real Estate Corporation 604-946-8899

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

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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|*

December 26, 2019 The Delta Optimist A55

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IN MEMORIAM

OBITUARIES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LOST

$747 Complete Cremation Package

(plus death certificate & taxes) Arrangements made in the comfort or your home, our office, by mail or fax for your convenience.

No pressure sales or commission.

Bakerview only provides what you ask for.

In Memory of a Special Brother Today is full of memories, of a brother laid to rest and every single one of them is filled with happiness.

For you were someone special, always such a joy to know and there was so much pain when it was time to let you go.

That’s why this special message is sent to heaven above, for the angels to take care of you and give you all our love.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair

Honoring loved ones.

Sharing their Story.

Visit the Online Obituary Sign the Guest Book

WILSON, Peter R. December 7, 1944 − December 17, 2019

A Time To Remember

Loved ones who have passed on can be remembered through a Tribute Gift to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

Donations made in memory of your loved ones will be acknowledged with cards sent to family members and an acknowledgement and receipt sent to the donor.

Tributes for December Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges gifts in memory of:

Rick Anderson Frank Barr Irene Bepple Hans Ralph Carlson Songmi Cho Alison Denis Roland Embree Marion Joan Fox Rolf Gerhards Victor Gerrard Betty Gibson Ronnie Gibson Grace Hart William (Bill) Heather Harry Allan Ingves Gladys Keller Fred K. Kennedy Helen Lambe Arden Leung Hans Nowak Peter Proskurnik Mohinber Singh Rai Herb Robinson Joan Robinson Vickie Sangster Patricia Stevens Peter Stonier Walter Touzeau Deborah Urfer Bertha Vollhoffer Your gift assists the Foundation to purchase vital medical equipment for Delta Hospital.

Peter was a gentle soul who had a real love and gift of music. A long−term resident of Tsawwassen, BC, Peter passed away from a heart attack at the age of 75. Peter was born in Melbourne, Australia, to William Walter Wilson and Mildred (Judy) Phyllis Wilson (nee Reed) on December 7, 1944, the third anniversary of the Pearl Harbour attack. Peter’s mother, a Canadian war bride, was reluctant to put Baby Peter down for fear that the many insects or reptiles of her new Australian home would take a tasty bite.

Peter grew up and lived in Australia before reuniting with his family in the early 1990s when he came to Canada to make Tsawwassen his home. He delivered newspapers to the residents of Tsawwassen since the beginning. Many of his customers have become friends and regularly provided him with care packages or would take him for lunch or a muffin. He has been the face of "the Sally Ann" kettle every Christmas for many years. Peter also served for many years as the Acting Director of the Tsawwassen Open Stage Arts Centre, promoting amateur singers, actors, poets, writers, musicians, and composers. Peter, along with friends, played all the local senior homes as "Two Ps in a Pod," and sang with a trio called "Scallywag." Peter enjoyed being a Toastmaster coach and examiner, helping many young people gain confidence. Christianity was an important part of Peter’s life and a real social outlet for him.

A brilliant scholar, Peter graduated high school at the age of 15. His perfect pitch ear guided him to graduation from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and his artistic eye through an animation diploma from Capilano College, North Vancouver, plus art courses at the TAFE college in Brisbane, Australia. Playing guitar as a teen, Peter formed a garage band called the "007s." In his early twenties, Peter played lead guitar with a band that went on to perform several times on Sydney’s Channel 7 TV. He was described as "Australia’s best technical guitarist at the time" by his band members.

Peter is predeceased by his parents and survived by his brother, Michael (Sheelagh Matthews) of Black Diamond, Alberta, and his sister, Julie of Victoria, BC. He was a proud uncle to Sarah Brunelle (Jay), Mitchell Wilson, Craig Wilson (Kirby Browne), and their children.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army would be much appreciated.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 30, at 4:30 pm at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church (in the Tsawwassen Alliance Church Building), 4951 12th Avenue, Delta, BC V4M 2A5.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Call: 604-574-8822 Email: Bakerview@telus.net Community Crematorium & Celebration Centre Ltd. Head Office 34863 Cemetery Avenue, Mission, BC V2C 6Y6 www.bakerviewcrematorium.com A Thank You to Our Community

All Saints Anglican church, Ladner, would like to thank the following local businesses for their generous donations to the annual Poinsettia Bazaar held in November.

Atomic Hair; Black Bond Books; Boutique Blanche; Bosley’s; Café de Gourmet; Chopped Leaf; Country Lane Pictures; Fiko’s Hair Salon; Flower Shop in the Village; Harris Nurseryland; Heritage House Interiors; Il Posto Restaurant; Jarry Foods; Lawlor Goldsmith Shoppe; Lions Gate Fish− eries; Lordco Auto Parts; Maguro Sushi; Ming Court; New− man’s Meats; Niagara Restaurant; Pets−n−Us; Richlea Bak− ery; River House Restaurant; Roy’s Indian Restaurant; Run Inn; Save−On−Foods; Sharkey’s; South Coast Casuals; The Links; Thrifty’s; Vinca’s Kitchen; West Coast Seeds Thank you to the community who attended the Bazaar; the funds raised will be returned to the community through our Outreach Programs.

604−946−8413 allsaintsladner.org

PETS 1 YEAR old Pomeranian (Spinx) looking for new home. Beautiful dog. $800 Please email: ladybug_888@yahoo.ca

PINK PRESRIPTION glasses lost. REWARD Please call 778-877-3973

www.dhchfoundation.ca Phone: 604/940-9695 Fax: 604/940-9670

DOG WALKER and SITTER 7 days/wk Ladner, Tsawwassen & North Delta.

Dog Walking Certificate and Pet First Aid course, can work with aggressive’s.

Ref’s avail. Ins’d, bonded Joe, 778-325-3659 Joeysdogwalking.com

Purrrrrfect time to place your ad

Bonded & Insured.

Don’t spend time sorting, clearing and cleaning following the passing of a loved one.

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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

Millennium Pacific Greenhouses

ARE YOU THE NEXT MEMBER OF OUR FULL TIME LABOURER TEAM?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brent Kelly Farms Inc. General Farmworkers Brent Kelly Farms Inc. is looking for 6 General Farm Workers for full time seasonal positions for our cranberry/potato/beet farm in Delta, B.C. General Duties: Harvesting duties, weeding, pruning, digging, planting, fertilizing, spraying, farm labour, cleaning, operation & maintenance of farm machinery, inspecting vegetables, sorting & grading of vegetables, packing, preparing vegetables for market, crop maintenance, yard & farm maintenance, and all general farm duties. Report to and follow directions from the farm manager.

Skill Requirements: No education requirements, no experience necessary; training provided for ideal candidates, no language requirements.

Work Conditions & Physical Capabilities: Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, bending, crouching, kneeling, standing for extended periods, heavy lifting at times, must be able to work individually and in team environment.

Wage: $13.85-$14.00 hourly (to be negotiated) / 40 hours per week minimum. Potential bonus available at end of employment period.

Terms: F/T, seasonal starting approximately April 1, 2020.

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SALES - DONATING - RECYCLING

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Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

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For best results please check your ad for accuracy the first day it appears. Refunds made only after 7 business days notice!

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Remembering our husband, Dad, Dad− Dad, and a great friend to many.

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REMEMBRANCES

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A56 The Delta Optimist December 26, 2019 EMPLOYMENT

HOME SERVICES

RENTALS

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

COMMERCIAL

HELP WANTED

We are seeking a maintenance person to join our small team of staff to help maintain buildings, minor structures and landscaped grounds. Applicants should understand building systems and preventative maintenance and have a broad range of “handyman skills” for minor repairs as well as experience with tractors and power tools for light landscaping. Duties are diverse and change with the seasons. This position will require working weekends and could be either part-time or full-time depending upon the match of candidate qualifications to our needs. Wages commensurate with experience.

Resumes can be mailed or dropped off at Reifel Bird Sanctuary, 5191 Robertson Rd, Delta BC V4K 3N2.

GUTTERS

Office in Tilbury Park. Partly Furnished, 716 Sq ft office.

Short or Long Term Lease, $725 per month net. Avail Immediately. Call Andrew, 604-328-9981.

OFFICE/RETAIL 984 sqft for lease. 1505 56th Street, Tsaw.

604-943-2728

Prime Lease Space Available Now:

MARKETPLACE

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Tsawwassen Office space 585 sq. ft.

FREE

Commercial 325 to 7,000+ sq.ft For more information contact: 604-409-4626

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PATIOS

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Free Estimate 604-821-8088 • 604-518-6395

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PEST CONTROL

PAINTING/ WALLPAPER

HOME SERVICES Free: Basketball Hoop Standard basketball hoop. Strong, just needs cleaning.

Please pick up.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CLEANING SUNSHINE CLEANING “you’ve tried the rest, now try the best.”

Move Ins - Move Outs, weekly, monthly We guarantee our work.

Ref’s gladly given.

Starting at $80 cleanings 604-716-8631

RENTALS

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR RENT

ELECTRICAL

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$1,900

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Tsawwassen Rental Office

SUITES FOR RENT

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West Coast Cedar Installations New, Repaired, Rebuilt since 1991. Fences & Decks.

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MOVING

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ROOFING

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FENCING AND DECKING

HOMESTEAD

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SERVICES

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20 Year Labour Warranty Available

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Sterling Silver

Beef Striploin Steaks or Roast

Family Size Savings Cut from Canada AAA Grade Beef Certiifiied Tender $22.02/kg

East Coast Lobster Tails

Approximately 99g Each Frozen or Previously Frozen

On Sale

9

99 Per lb

You Save $6/lb

Quality

Regular Retail: $9.99 Each

AAA BEEF

On Sale

30

%

• Aged to tender perfection • Carefully sourced and hand-selected • Guaranteed tender, juicy and flavourful, every time

Tostitos

Coca-Cola or Pepsi

205–295g, Lay’s 240–255g or Poppables 141g

or Bubly Sparkling Water 12x355ml, Coca-Cola Mini Bottles 8x300ml or Aquafina or Dasani Water 12x500ml

Chips

Soft Drinks

Dr. Oetker

Pizza

Ristorante or Casa Di Mama 300–410g

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On Sale

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399

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Eaach

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$

Thrifty Kitchens

On Sale

297 Each

You Save $3.52

DIP HACKS

Dips or Humm mus Made in Victoria, 300g Regular Retail: Starting at $4.49 Each h

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Store opens at 8AM Sharp!

Boxing Day Sale

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% 50 OFF

(Royal Blue) 21”x 10yds

48

120 in stock

¢

BIG BOWS & BAGS OF BOWS

58

XMAS TOILET PAPER

EVERYTHING* IN THE STORE

All 50% Off

This is our single biggest event of the year WHATEVER THE REGULAR WAS ON DEC 24TH ITS HALF THAT ON DEC 26TH We do not bring in ‘Special Buys” or inflate prices In order to create phony savings.

8am Door Crasher!

2

WOMEN’S FASHION

THIS IS THE REAL MCCOY!

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$

Reg 9.88

LED WOOD BLOCK SIGNS

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INDOOR OUTDOOR L.E.D. LIGHTING

50% Off

XMAS NUT BOWL

1

$ 48

Reg. 14.88

PAINT CHAMPAGNE YOUR OWN PONG! UNICORN KIT

XMAS COOKIE CUTTERS

DOORKNOB HANGER

10 piece set

Reg. 7.88

1

$ 48

WINE PUZZLE KIT

Reg. 49.88

$

6

Reg. 12.88

$

5

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$

2 1

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FRENCH SOAPS 9 scents

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Open Boxing Day 8AM to 3PM

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Reg. 2.99- 4.99

48¢

All Sales are final. Personal shopping only. Purchases limited to retail quantities. While stocks last. No rainchecks. Excluded are Gift Cards, everyday kitchenwares, everyday greeting cards. Other restrictions may apply.

All light up!

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$

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NEON YES SIGN

Our buyer should have said “NO” Reg. 12.88

1

$ 48