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Uber is only offering service in parts of city, while Lyft isn’t operating here at all IAN JACQUES
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Ridesharing has arrived in Metro Vancouver, but if you live in parts of Delta, you’re out of luck. Both Uber and Lyft officially launched their platforms last Friday morning after the Passenger Transportation Board granted the two companies licenses to operate in certain parts of B.C. the day before. Lyft will operate initially in Vancouver, including serving the Vancouver International Airport, and plans to expand its area as more drivers sign up. At this point, Lyft will not operate in Delta. As for Uber, it will serve Metro Vancouver, including Ladner and parts of North Delta. Uber says it will expand across Metro Vancouver as soon as more drivers complete the permit requirements. While news of the two ridesharing options has been welcomed by many, one Delta councillor is disappointed in the way
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Lyft has limited its service to Vancouver due to a lack of drivers, while Uber is being offered in Ladner and parts of North Delta. Neither company is operating in Tsawwassen.
services are initially being rolled out. “While I am excited that ridesharing companies like Uber will be operating in some parts of Delta, I am extremely disappointed to learn that Tsawwassen and Tsawwassen First Nation will be excluded entirely from Uber’s service area,”
said Coun. Dylan Kruger. “Obviously that is really disappointing for all those drivers who have been waiting eight years to get ridesharing and now they have to wait even longer.” Kruger said he spoke directly with Uber representatives who told him they tried their best, but provincial regulations,
specifically the Class 4 driver’s license requirement, has made it a challenge. “They just have not been able to get enough Class 4 drivers to make it feasible,” he said. “When you get further out from Vancouver, it’s Tsawwassen, South Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Pitt
Meadows, Maple Ridge, the North Shore — at this time it is such a big barrier to entry it’s artificially deflating the supply of drivers.” Kruger said the City of Delta will continue to lobby to ensure that Uber and Lyft will at some point serve all of Delta. “We have been very proactive and put forward a strong message that Delta is in favour of ridesharing throughout the community,” he said. “We’ve put forward the lowest business license fees out of anyone in the Lower Mainland — $25 a vehicle as compared to $510 in Burnaby, which is the highest. I think in many ways that helped make Uber more viable in parts of Delta. “What needs to take place is an inter-municipal licencing framework. Right now we have 21 municipalities, 21 different fees and structures. This is a process that should have been started five or six years ago, not on the eve of ridesharing coming into B.C.”
RCMP investigating sexual allegation against Delta officer IAN JACQUES
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Surrey RCMP are conducting an investigation into the actions of a Delta police officer at the request of the DPD Chief Neil Dubord. According to a DPD news release, an allegation of an off-duty incident was brought forward to
DPD management in December. After an initial examination of the allegation, it was determined the matter warranted a criminal investigation. The allegation is of a sexual nature, concerns two off-duty DPD officers and did not occur in a police facility. It does not involve any members of the public.
One officer has been suspended with pay while the investigation proceeds. “This allegation is extremely concerning,” said Dubord. “Police officers are — rightfully so — held to a higher standard both on- and off-duty. That is why I wanted to be as open as I could about the process that’s now underway. It is
important that this allegation be investigated fully by an independent police department.” Once the RCMP concludes the criminal investigation, the Vancouver Police Department will assume responsibility for a Police Act investigation overseen by the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner, Dubord
added. “While we must wait for the investigation process to unfold, we will take the time to look inward, and ensure our policies are robust and appropriate, and that all our officers and employees have a good understanding of them, and their responsibilities both on- and offduty.”
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Info session in Tsawwassen on proposed river crossing SANDOR GYARMATI
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Delta residents will get a chance to learn more about the provincial government’s George Massey Crossing Project and Highway 99 improvements at a pair of public information sessions next week. According to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the sessions will be a drop-in style with display boards and ministry staff on hand to answer questions and share information. The first information session will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the
Richmond Olympic Oval, while the second will be on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Both sessions run from 4 to 7 p.m. “The ministry will be introducing plans for the first phase, which will help alleviate congestion on either side of the existing tunnel. The project team will also provide results of work to date and next steps for selecting a preferred long-term solution. It’s the goal of the ministry to confirm the preferred solution in the next few months,” the ministry explains. The Metro Vancouver
Mayors’ Task Force last year endorsed a recommendation to the province to build an eight-lane immersed tunnel. The recommendation came after the province presented the task force technical evaluations on the six shortlisted options, which included deepbored and immersed-tube tunnels as well as six- or eight-lane bridges. The government stated it would have a business case for a preferred option by the end of 2020. Session materials and an online comment form will be available at engage. gov.bc.ca/masseytunnel/.
Brush clearing making parks safer SANDOR GYARMATI
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Delta is trying to make its parks safer. A staff memo this month to the Mayor’s Public Safety Committee notes that a series of parks throughout the city underwent a brush clearing program last year. It was the result of a safety audit conducted several years earlier by Delta police and the parks and recreation department. As a result of the audit, Delta council approved
a bush clearing program focused on sightlines that involves clearing brush in urban forests and trails and raising tree canopies to a six-foot minimum to improve visibility. A total of 44 sites were identified and cleared, ranging from Mackie and Watershed parks in North Delta to Fred Gingell Park, the Ladner Community Centre and the Millennium Trail in South Delta. Once all identified areas were completed, the brush clearing work unit continued sightline
improvements in as many other parks and reserves that could be managed through the duration of the program, stated the memo. Meanwhile, a report which is coming to council recommends the city spend up to $125,000 for pathway lighting at Delview Park, which was another site that was cleared. The report notes that in the fall and winter, daylight for park users in the early mornings and evenings is minimal, however, people often utilize the park as a shortcut.
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City examining potential uses for historic church Delta has option to purchase until March 31 SANDOR GYARMATI
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Should the City of Delta purchase the historic St. Stephen’s United Church? That was the suggestion to Delta council by a recent letter writer, who noted the historic little building in East Delta could be used for events such as weddings. The letter writer noted the church could be relocated to a park setting, similar to what was done for Richmond’s Minoru Chapel. A Delta staff response noted the city has an option to purchase the property until March 31, 2020. In the meantime, Delta is examining potential uses for the land and building. After 128 years, St. Stephen’s United Church on Ladner Trunk Road officially closed its doors after a final service last November. Lack of a full-time minister and a declining and aging congregation were among the reasons why the board made the decision to shutter the church that has welcomed generations of families through its wooden doors.
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Upcoming dredging project to drain remainder of $10M fund SANDOR GYARMATI
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Dredging is about to get underway for a local river channel, but once that’s done, there will be no more money in the pot. That’s according to a staff information memo to Delta council which notes Fraser River Pile & Dredge, the contractor for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, has received the necessary federal and provincial authorizations to undertake maintenance dredging in the Sea Reach channel. It’s the continuation of a program initiated back in 2013, a $10 million partnership among Delta, the City of Richmond, the port authority and provincial government, to dredge channels around Ladner and Steveston. That project was successful in removing 400,000 cubic metres of sediment that was impeding navigation and access through the three most heavily used channels around Ladner. Of the original funding,
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An extensive dredging program of the Fraser River’s secondary channels began in 2013, but that money is almost gone and silt continues to accumulate.
approximately $1.5 million remained for the channels in Delta. The latest dredging is scheduled to begin this month and take approximately 20 days. Sediment will be removed by a cutter suction dredge from the entrance to Sea Reach and piped to an in-river disposal site at the main arm of the Fraser River. “This section of Sea Reach channel and
the entrance to Ladner Harbour have both experienced considerable sediment accumulation since the initial dredging work was undertaken in 2013, and have been identified by VFPA as priority locations for additional dredging. Authorizations for work in Ladner Harbour are still pending, however, it is expected that this work will be completed before February 2021,” the memo explains.
Funding will come from the original $10 million program, which will be fully depleted with the completion of the latest project, the memo adds. Meanwhile, work continues with local stakeholders to lobby senior governments for an ongoing maintenance program. A letter by Mayor George Harvie to Fisheries and Oceans Minister Bernadette Jordan late last year noted that years after the initial dredging program, “We are almost back to square one with many of the local channels once again in critical need of dredging to ensure safe navigation.” Harvie noted it’s estimated annual funding of $1.8 million would be required to establish a maintenance dredging program for the most heavily used secondary channels of the lower Fraser River. The city has held meetings with government, industry, community and other user groups, including the Ladner Sediment Group, to find a solution.
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s I sift through all the rancour in the debate over whether Delta Hospice should provide medically assisted deaths, I find myself boiling the divisive issue down to one rather simple question: Who does the hospice belong to? I pose that query because I believe the answer to it should go a long way to determining how this dispute ultimately plays out, but before we get there, let’s step back for a moment and take stock of the situation. I think it’s safe to say that most people in this country back the idea of assisted deaths. A Leger poll of more than 1,500 Canadians earlier this month found 86 per cent supported the notion that someone with an incurable disease should be able to obtain medical assistance in dying. I haven’t seen any polling to back up this next point, but I think most people view hospice as a place to die and that MAiD is a compassionate way of getting there, so it would make sense for one to be offered at the other. Perhaps I’m adding two and two here, but I think most people would get four. On the flip side, federal law says there must be reasonable access to MAiD, but does not compel hospices to provide it, so Delta Hospice’s stance is lawful. It’s a policy of Fraser Health, which provides significant dollars to hospice operations, that stipulates MAiD be offered. I should also note that leadership at Delta Hospice isn’t necessarily opposed to MAiD, but rather believes it’s not compatible with palliative care provided at the Irene Thomas Hospice. So, while hospice leadership is on firm ground legally and entitled to its own beliefs, it’s not necessarily in step with the public, which is where I see this train going off the rails. The $8 million capital campaign that built the hospice and adjacent care centre a decade ago was a community-wide effort, yet many members of that same community now feel left out. I recognize that hospice directors were lawfully elected at the recent AGM but it appears that although they’re representative of those society members who cast votes last fall, they don’t speak for the majority of Delta residents. So who owns Delta Hospice? Is it the members or those in the wider community? Answer that and you’ve got your MAiD decision.
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t’s too late for my sisterin-law but hopefully not for others who find themselves in the early stages of dementia. As promised the federal government is reviewing who can access medical assistance in dying four years after it was legalized. The biggest change coming will be broader access and advance requests for MAiD, especially important to those who suffer from diseases like Alzheimer’s. Currently you must be of sound mind to receive MAiD. As our population ages and dementia illnesses increase, the demand for MAiD is real. People suffering from Alzheimer’s want the ability to end their lives after they are unable to make their own decisions. My sister-in-law is in her midseventies and is slowly dying of Alzheimer’s in an extended care facility in North Vancouver. She can barely eat, cannot walk, talk or understand where she is or who her family is. This was her greatest fear. “I do not want to be warehoused,” she told us. When she knew she had a terminal disease, she asked for help but MAiD was in its infancy and she did not qualify. Her sympathetic doctor told us all the medical team can offer is to make her comfortable for
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as long as needed. This is cold comfort as we see our beloved slowly slip away, always keenly aware this is something she did not want. I tell this story with the backdrop of an intense emotional debate happening here in our community. The recently elected board of the Delta Hospice Society has refused to offer MAiD as part of palliative care at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner. Denying MAiD has put the financial future of our local hospice in jeopardy. The controversial decision has garnered national attention and ignited a firestorm on local social media as the debate over access to MAiD in public funded facilities is a hot topic. It’s hard for those of us who have witnessed family members struggle with ter-
minal illness to imagine restrictions placed on end of life. This is a complicated, emotional issue for many of us as MAiD encompasses religious beliefs and raises ethical questions. Death is mysterious yet we are trying to control it, but the consensus is assisted dying is here to stay. This month more than 250,000 Canadians have responded to a government survey asking for their opinion on the future of MAiD. Clearly we are passionate about medical assistance in dying as public engagement on this issue has surpassed any other federal survey. Yet where MAiD is facilitated is still contentious and access to the procedure comes with its own barriers and stigma. My hope is the current hospice board will review MAiD and see it as an integral component of palliative care and incorporate it into its values and culture. There is a lot riding on the board’s next move. So many families’ health and welfare depends on our hospice. To lose our only end-of-life facility because of MAiD would be an inexcusable hardship and a stain on our community. Ingrid Abbott is a freelance broadcaster and writer who will fill out her tax return by April 1 because nothing can be certain, except death and taxes.
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Letters
Re-opening roads after crash can’t be most important goal
Editor: Why do police keep roads closed? When a serious or fatal crash occurs, as it did on the ferry causeway on Jan. 13, there is a series of required actions set into motion. First and foremost, our priority is the preservation of life. For the collision on the ferry causeway, air ambulance assisted due to a devastating, lifealtering injury to one of the drivers who required immediate medical attention. Preservation of life includes our officers as well, who were managing traffic and investigating the scene. The wind was incredibly strong coming off the water, and the roads were a sheet of ice, making it difficult for investigators to document the scene to determine the cause of the collision. Knowing the highway is the only way to and from BC Ferries, the officers at the scene worked diligently in the sub-zero temperatures and driving icy rain to try and keep traffic moving. A large diesel spill also made this particular scene more hazardous. One lane was opened to alternating traffic within
Be patient as police investigate
Editor: Re: Police keep roads closed too long after collisions, letter to the editor, Jan. 23 I’m sure the Delta Police Department is thankful for the insight provided by Ed Jaworski on conducting speedier crash investigations. I feel we should be thoughtful of the unfortunate souls that may be lost in crashes, those airlifted to trauma centres and the many lives impacted. Accident investigators have a difficult job of gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and reconstructing what occurred, especially if weather is a factor. Let’s be patient, thoughtful and respectful. Rian Dodds the first hour. BC Ferries was fully aware of the circumstances and adjusted sailings to accommodate travellers, working with officers to prioritize which traffic could be let through via the open lane. Collisions such as this can make their way to court for a variety of reasons, and our officers may be called to testify months or years later. The evidence gathered in the wake of a crash must stand up in court, so the work police officers do in those minutes and hours following a crash is of incredible importance to everyone involved, but especially for the victims and their families. I am confident if this were our loved one, we
would want a thorough and comprehensive investigation. The DPD recognizes the importance of opening roadways as quickly as possible after a serious crash; however, it is not and cannot be the most important goal for our officers. We have to save lives, protect lives (including our own) and piece together highly complicated crash scenes. We know that travellers are trying to catch flights, get to doctor’s appointments and many other important destinations, and as soon as investigators complete their work, we open roads immediately. Chief Neil Dubord Delta Police Department
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Editor: Re: In the Classroom, Jan. 23 Please tell me the three separate articles promoting private schools were paid advertisements. They are not labelled as such, which begs the question as to why the Optimist is taking a public and biased stance on this issue. The articles frame the search for the right school as a choice only among independent schools, and lists 10 mythical advantages of independent schools. The many virtues of public schools are not mentioned. I have been a public school teacher in B.C. for 25 years. I have seen dedicated teachers and
education assistants do their utmost for children with varying interests, needs, backgrounds and languages. I have seen thoughtful programs initiated and delivered to support local kids, Indigenous students, children with special needs and abilities, and new immigrants. I have been amazed at what my dedicated and passionate colleagues have been able to achieve despite inadequate funding and precious little prep time. It has always irked me that so-called independent schools receive public funding. In fact, according to the province of B.C.’s website, “Some independent schools in B.C. receive funding at
either 50 per cent or 35 per cent of their local public school district rate.” In your article about debunking myths about private schools, money taken out of the public system and put into the private system is blithely referred to as “financially supported school choice” and the ludicrous suggestion is made that less money has somehow strengthened the public system. Public education in B.C. is alive and well due to the hard work and perseverance of B.C. educators. Public education should be protected and defended, not continually eroded in order to advance privatization. Catherine Hay
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Are you interested in helping to shape the future of housing and land use along the Scott Road Corridor? I am looking for committed and dynamic North Delta residents to join me and three other members of Council on the Mayor’s Housing Task Force for Scott Road. The purpose of the Task Force is to provide recommendations to Council on directions and specific initiatives to promote the development of diverse and affordable housing options within the Scott Road corridor area and add certainty regarding future land use. The Task Force will look at a broad range of housing forms, ranging from low rise to high rise buildings, and a mix of market, rental and affordable housing. This Task Force will meet roughly every two weeks for a period of six months. To be eligible to sit on the Task Force, you must be a resident of North Delta and cannot be directly affiliated with the development or real estate community. Members of the non-profit housing sector and the development sector may be asked to participate in key stakeholder activities and are encouraged to express their interest in the work of the Task Force so that they may be consulted. If you are interested in sitting on the Mayor’s Housing Task Force for Scott Road, please submit a brief cover letter with your name, address, and why you would like to serve, plus any relevant knowledge and experience.
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Letters Don’t choose hospice if you want MAiD Hospice board doesn’t speak for everyone Editor: Assistance in Dying is a offers such comfort not After reading the Jan. 23 edition of the Optimist I once again see the Ministry of Health and Fraser Health bullying yet another health care facility in Delta. I am a taxpayer like everyone else and I do not support the ministry’s position on pulling funding if Delta Hospice does not comply by Feb. 3. Don’t get me wrong on this issue of assistance in dying; I am a supporter of MAiD and glad that people now have this option to choose when to end their life. Medical
touchy subject for many and the decisions to have any intervention in dying are not simple ones. These choices are made long before one’s final days so this is what I have issue with. If anyone is going down this path they have already had discussions with their medical practitioner. Why can’t this intervention happen prior to one winding up at the hospice? I really believe that anyone winding up at Delta Hospice knows this is the end of their journey. So why force a facility that
only to the dying, but also to the living, to now go against everything it believes in? I have experienced their compassion first hand with the passing of my mother. I only wish the facility were here when my dad passed. Everyone I talk to has no issue with Delta Hospice and its stand on MAiD. I know there are decisions that take place before anyone is admitted to the hospice and those decisions should clearly involve one’s final wishes. Paul Barrett
Hospice offers Fraser Health a win-win solution
Editor: I am a resident in Delta, a member of the Delta Hospice Society and the director of the Aquinas Hope International Society. I witnessed the overthrow of the old board of directors during the elections last November. I believe the current members of the board of directors are not imposing their personal views or beliefs on anyone. They were
elected by us, the majority vote, to uphold the constitution of the society, which maintains that euthanasia is incompatible with hospice care. It was the previous board that gave Fraser Health the go ahead to euthanize patients. That decision was clearly rejected by members last November. I understand the present board has offered a compromise — assume
51 per cent of the funding of the hospice themselves and decline the other 49 per cent from Fraser Health. That’s a financially responsible win-win solution for both sides. Let the society continue treating dying patients and their families with dignity and respect. If it means not receiving government support, let it be. It will still survive because God will help the society. Teresita Nixon
Editor: Re: Hospice could forgo funding, Jan. 23 What gives Angelina Ireland and the board of the Delta Hospice Society the right to make a decision of this magnitude, and of such importance for the Delta community? MAiD has been legalized in Canada since 2016, and as a citizen living in Delta and living with cancer, I feel that I
should have the choice of how I want to end my life when the time comes. I’ve watched friends lying in their beds just waiting to go, and I don’t want to end my life this way. I have to wonder if Ireland has ever experienced this situation. Also I cannot believe she is willing away the funding that we receive from Fraser Health. Many Delta citizens have con-
tributed funds to hospice and we should have a say. If these board members cannot change their beliefs towards dying with dignity, I feel that they, as well as Ireland, should resign their positions and allow them to be filled by an open-minded board of individuals which can respect and support people making these decisions for themselves. Deanna Olson
No one ‘shunted aside’ as MAiD is entirely voluntary
Editor: Re: Palliative care not compatible with MAiD, letter to the editor, Jan. 16 I feel Patricia Stanyer has misled the public with her statement: “It would appear the NDP government is trying to save money by threatening to mistreat the weakest of our
citizens.” She also suggests people would be “shunted aside when they are at their most vulnerable stage of life.” The staff and volunteers of these care facilities are not allowed to advise the patients to use MAiD. Any consent must be voluntary and there are many safe-
guards put in place to protect everyone from misuse or abuse. Perhaps Stanyer should educate herself on the issues before making such inflammatory statements. As a hospice volunteer for many years, I found them very insulting as well. Gloria Malaka
Why are Prairie MPs weighing in on Delta Hospice?
Editor: Re: MPs support Delta Hospice in feud with Fraser Health, Jan. 23 I suppose it might be considered normalish to have an MP from Cloverdale weigh in on
the debate surrounding the issue of MAiD at the Delta Hospice. However, the other seven MPs listed are from the ultra-conservative arm of the CPC representing Alberta and Saskatchewan ridings.
Seriously folks? Are there not enough problems in those two provinces to demand your attention without having to involve yourselves in local B.C. matters? Patrick Pender
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Barnside Brewing’s tasting room in Ladner is open at 11 a.m. seven days a week. The new craft brewer features seven core beers, which it calls its field series, including a Smash Pale Ale, Cranberry Tart Ale and a Ladner Clay IPA.
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Four Delta farming families join forces to launch Barnside Brewing Co. in Ladner IAN JACQUES
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Farm. Fresh. Beer. Those three words say it all. The moment you walk into the tasting room at Barnside Brewing Co. in Ladner, you instantly feel at home. It’s authentic. It’s Delta. The newest craft brewery in the Lower Mainland, located at 6655-60th Ave. in the Crescent Slough area of Delta’s agricultural community, opened the weekend of Jan. 17 to much fanfare. The tasting room was packed — lined up out the door, in fact — as the public clamored for a taste. Barnside is a collaboration of members of four Delta farming families: Ken Malenstyn, Sean Buhr, Brent and Shelley Harris and David Terpsma, who is the brew master. Malenstyn said the initial conversations started five years ago. “I was considering putting in hops, Brent mentioned he was growing some malting barley and Sean and Dave did some home brewing using that malting barley and it was pretty good beer,” he said. “So we said, ‘Wow, we might be onto something here.’” A year’s worth of discussions and planning created a vision for a craft brewery, but that was only the beginning. “It took a long time. Approvals, building on farmland is not the easiest way to go about it. If we would have leased a space in an industrial park, we would have been open two years ago, but it would not have been what it is,” said Malenstyn. “Our whole thing from the start was, we are not just an on-farm brewery. We are farmers first. We
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The tasting room at Barnside Brewing Co. was built using wood from two century-old Delta barns. grow the beer, brew the beer and sell the beer right on the farm, so that was a big part of the story for us. “It’s a crowded craft market out there. Everyone is trying to differentiate themselves. For us it was pretty easy: we’re four long-standing farm families in Delta and we all live right in the neighbourhood.” The name Barnside came together after a number of ideas were tossed around, he admitted. “When you have a group of people everything is difficult,” Malenstyn said with a smile. “Plus we wanted to have something that we could trademark, a name that was clear in both Canada and the U.S. There was a lot of great ideas we couldn’t use. It took us about a year.” He said everything they’ve done to this point
has been authentic from the homegrown products they use to the materials to construct the brewery. “We want to ensure that it is all authentic to the farming community, to pay homage to where we are from.”
The tasting room was repurposed by Reg Vidmar using materials from a pair of barns in the community — one on Hornby Drive built in 1910 and the other on River Road built in 1890. “Every piece of wood
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Ken Malenstyn says it’s not just an on-farm brewery, but rather a brewery run by farmers.
in here is from those two barns. I think that’s cool. It pays homage to the history of farming in Delta,” said Malenstyn. He said the first couple of weeks have been a whirlwind. “You just don’t know. You think you have a good product and you’re proud of the beer and the space. I was confident in that and that people would want to check us out, so to see the reactions and the response has been really gratifying,” he said. “Four Winds and Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks have all been super supportive. We’re local and we’re neighbours, but that’s what the craft brewing industry is all about. It’s a collaborative industry, very open and very sharing.” He said it is also about creating a sense of community. “For me, that is why
I wanted to do this. I wanted that place where people can sit down, hang out, socialize, and not look at a TV or on their phones. We probably interact and socialize more in a tasting room than anywhere else. It’s the environment, the beer, which is a cool thing, and I think we can use more of this in Delta.” Barnside features seven core beers, which it calls its field series, including a Smash Pale Ale, Cranberry Tart Ale and a Ladner Clay IPA. Initially plans are to selfdistribute with an emphasis on growing the brand locally. “We want to take care of our local community first because they will be the ones who will always support us,” Malenstyn said. “Once we do that we will branch out a bit. We want to control the quality and control the distribution. It will take a few months to establish what the daily business is and then grow from there.” The tasting room is open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours will change with the seasons. “For me, and for what I had in mind, I think we have exceeded the expectations,” Malenstyn said. “You have an idea and you map it out, but until you see it you don’t know whether you hit it or not. “In terms of the physical brewery and the brand, really happy with everything. We all come at it from different angles, different passions, but it works. That first weekend was awesome. We were packed. People really enjoyed the beer, enjoyed the concept. We just need to continue to be authentic and do it the way we feel is right.”
Parties discussing damage to bog in an effort to avert trial SANDOR GYARMATI
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A B.C. Supreme Court trial over alleged ecological damage to Burns Bog has been put on hold as the parties try to resolve the lawsuit. The case against Princess Farms, a joint suit by the City of Delta and Metro Vancouver, was scheduled to go to trial this week, almost seven years after the initial legal action was filed. Municipal solicitor Greg Vanstone said the trial has been adjourned and the parties are engaged in discussions to try to resolve the lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges damage occurred within the Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area as a result of soil deposit activities carried out on an adjacent 104th Street property in East Delta. The lawsuit was originally filed in March 2013. The claim alleges the activities occurred with the consent of the company and by or under the supervision of Matcom
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A lawsuit alleges damage occurred to the Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area as a result of soil deposit activities at an East Delta farm.
Landfill Management Inc. and/or Matcom Civil Constructors Inc. All three parties were originally named as defendants. A previous report to Delta council notes environmental, geotechnical, survey and aerial mapping work by experts support the claim against the company. “It is Delta’s position that some or all of the disruption and damage to the Burns Bog ecosystem is irreparable and we are seeking appropriate costs to remediate the bog to the extent possible and aggra-
vated and punitive damages based on disgorgement of revenues obtained while carrying out the fill operation in contravention of their permits,” the report notes. Now closed, the Princess Farms property comprises 16 hectares (39.5 acres) at the eastern edge of Burns Bog, which was purchased jointly by four levels of government in 2004. The farm is within the Agricultural Land Reserve but hasn’t been used for agriculture for some time. Several years ago, Delta 35. Personal ads abbreviation 36. Mythical animal 41. Members of Orthodox Jewish sect 45. German city 46. Algerian coastal city 47. Military men 50. Salt of sulfuric acid 54. Rhododendrons 55. Mixture 56. Recommended quantities 57. 007’s creator 59. Men 60. Kids need it 61. Midway between east and east-northeast 62. OJ trial judge 63. Yes vote 64. USDA branch that manages the FCIC 65. Create with cloth
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council voted against an application by the owner to allow tens of thousands of additional cubic metres of fill to be deposited there, but the Agricultural Land Commission gave the green light anyway. A few years earlier the commission had given the go-ahead for Princess Farms to deposit 300,000 cubic metres of soil fill. The commission was told the goal was to eventually make the site suitable for blueberry farming, but no such activity has taken place there. In its lengthy statement of defence, Princess Farms says it did not participate in the fill operation beyond granting Matcom permission to deposit fill on the property pursuant to the terms of the agreements, and that it denies it was jointly involved in the directing or managing of the operation as alleged by Delta. The company also denies there was physical damage to the bog and that the plaintiffs have not incurred costs of remediation.
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Businesses identify commute as top concern 71 per cent call it a ‘big’ or ‘very big’ challenge in recruiting and retaining workers
According to a recent province-wide survey of 1,555 business leaders, conducted by the B.C. Chamber of Commerce, the issue of commuting was identified as a “big” or “very big” challenge in recruiting and retaining qualified employees for 71 per cent of Delta businesses polled. Additionally, “find-
ing enough workers with the specific skill set you need” came in as a major concern for 49 per cent of Delta businesses and “housing affordability” as a major concern for 60 per cent of Delta respondents. “These figures reflect the concerns that we’ve been hearing from Delta businesses for quite some time,” says Garry Shearer,
executive director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce. “We are committed to working with the decision makers at all levels of government to collaboratively advance the need of Delta businesses and our recommendations to address them.” The Delta Chamber of Commerce recommends that local, provincial and
federal governments work collaboratively to provide: • Additional and expanded public transit access to all areas of Delta. • A timely, formalized solution delivered for the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel. • Increased access to secondary and post-secondary training programs and foreign credential rec-
ognition for skilled trades and technical fields. • Additional diverse and affordable residential projects. Conducted between Oct. 8 and Nov. 4 by Abacus Data, the survey identifies top of mind issues and provides clarity on the friction points facing businesses in the province.
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Around Town Cheers for Children
Great bands, great food and great beer are all on tap at the third annual Cheers for Children next weekend in Ladner. Hosted by Four Winds Brewing Co. in support of Reach Child and Youth Development Society, the fundraiser takes place on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Harris Barn (4140 Arthur Dr.). Music will be from Star Captains, Olin Brix and A2Z. A $50 ticket (plus fees) includes entrance and two beverages, while a $60 ticket includes entrance, two beverages and a choice of a meat or veggie burrito courtesy of the talented chefs from Four Winds. Tickets are available online at Event Brite.
Only three shows left
Sidekick Players concludes its run of The Beauty Queen of Leenane at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre this weekend. Set in western Ireland, the play centres on Maureen, an unmarried woman in her early 40s caring for her ailing mother. The final three performances are tonight, tomorrow and Saturday at 8 p.m. Reserve tickets by calling 604-288-2415.
Books galore
KinVillage Community Centre hosts its annual Giant Book Sale this weekend. The sale takes place today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games for sale.
Burns lunch
A Robbie Burns Luncheon at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre will be held tomorrow at noon. Tickets are $16 for members, $18 for guests. Entertainment will be from Piper & the Flannigans. For more details on these and other events, go to delta-optimist.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/TheDeltaOptimist
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Putting the gloves to Parkinson’s
Recreational boxing class in Ladner making big difference in participants’ lives IAN JACQUES
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A recreational boxing class is making a huge difference in the lives of seniors and those with movement disorders like Parkinson’s. Held at the Odd Fellows Hall (5425 Ladner Trunk Rd.), the weekly Tuesday morning class has a noncontact format and is suited for both men and women. The class is coordinated and instructed by Carm Fulford, who started the Ladner Recreational Boxing Academy out of the hall when he moved to the community a little over a year ago. Fulford is a level three instructor and brings more than 30 years of experience. The class started last summer and has 10 to 12 participants each week. “I saw an advertisement outside of the hall that there was space available, so I thought why not start up a rec boxing club, give it a shot and see where it goes,” he said. “Two people in my adult class have Parkinson’s. My history with Parkinson’s… it’s in my family. I know what it is like and know how debilitating it can be. I know that boxing is good for Parkinson’s and the two in my other class
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Ladner Recreational Boxing Academy instructor Carm Fulford leads participants through drills during a Tuesday class at the Odd Fellows Hall.
swear by it.” Fulford spoke with the local Parkinson’s Support Group and the class was born almost instantly. “We started up in the summer and it has been very well received. It’s really taken off,” he said. “We lose a couple because some can no longer do it, but they say physically it
makes a big difference in their lives. I’m looking at running another class and integrating all the classes.” Fulford said there are now seniors coming to the class who don’t have Parkinson’s, but are just looking for a fun way to stay physically fit and active. “There is a lot of sup-
port — we have a lot of fun,” he said. “No one is intimidated by the experience. It’s an extension of the support group. The misconception is that there is contact and there is no contact. It’s recreational. “Everyone leaves here with a smile on their face, so that’s great for me. It’s
great for everyone to have something both physically and mentally. That’s what it is all about.” Fulford said new classes are possible at other times of the week if there is a need. To find out more contact Fulford at 604-782-6653 or email: carmful@gmail. com.
One of Canada’s top jazz drummers headlines show
The Tsawwassen Arts Centre Jazz Series returns in 2020 with a bang on Friday, Feb. 7. Hosted by saxophonist Ben Lockwood, the performance will feature drummer Dave Robbins and his trio. Robbins is one of Canada’s premier jazz drummers and a first-rate composer, arranger and jazz educator. Though well known as a sideman for his big band work and sensitive trio playing, Robbins also leads his own bands. He grew up in Victoria and was educated at McGill University in Montreal where he received his masters in jazz studies. While in Montreal he toured and recorded in bands with Vic
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Drummer Dave Robbins and his trio will perform at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre next Friday evening.
Vogel, Joe Sullivan, Altsys and the Streetnix, among
others. These days he is kept
very busy playing with Bill Coon, Dee Daniels, Hugh
Fraser, Oliver Gannon, John Korsrud and Jennifer Scott, to name a few. Robbins has played music all over the world, including Australia, Brazil, Cuba, Finland, France and Ireland. Joined by Daryl Jahnke on guitar and Kerry Galloway on bass, Robbins will be in Tsawwassen to promote his new album, Joan of Art, released on the Cellar Live label. Tickets for the Dave Robbins trio are now on sale. You can make advanced bookings by calling the Tsawwassen Arts Centre at 604-9439437. Tickets will also be available at the door. Pre-sale tickets are $20, tickets at the door are $22. The concert starts at 8 p.m.
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City of Delta
2020 WATERMAIN FLUSHING NOTICE The City of Delta will begin conducting the 2020 annual flushing program on Monday, January 27. The flushing process may result in Delta resident’s water supply showing sediment and discoloration. If sediment or discoloration appears in your water, please run the cold-water tap (at the highest point in your premises) for approximately 20 minutes or until it clears. Should the problem persist, please contact the Engineering Department at 604-946-3260 or submit a TalkDelta service request through our website at delta.ca/talkdelta. Watermain flushing is scheduled for the following areas. In some cases these dates and locations may be altered due to unforeseen circumstances. North Delta Jan 27 – Feb 27 Jan 27 – Feb 27 Feb 28 – Mar 27 Feb 28 – Mar 27 Mar 30 – Apr 29 Mar 30 – Apr 29
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86 Ave to 96 Ave between116 St and 120 St 86 Ave to 72 Ave between 116 St and 120 St 96 Ave to 84 Ave and River Rd to 116 St 72 Ave to Clark Dr between 116 St and 120 St 84 Ave to 72 Ave between 116 St and Nordel Way 72 Ave to Kittson Pkwy between 116 St and Westview Dr
Tsawwassen Jan 27 – Feb 27 : 1 Ave to 18 Ave east of 56 St, including Centennial Beach Feb 27 – Mar 31 : 1 Ave to 18 Ave west of 56 St, including Tsawwassen Beach
Ladner Jan 27 – Feb 27 : Ladner Trunk Rd to River Rd from 68 St to Georgia St Feb 27 – Mar 27 : Ladner Trunk Rd between 55B St and Church St, south to 36 Ave Mar 30 – Apr 6 : Ladner Trunk Rd between 55B St and Anderson Pl, south to 28 Ave
Concert at Tsaw. home to feature jazz trio plus one IAN JACQUES
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An intimate house concert featuring jazz standards and originals is set for Sunday, Feb. 9 in Tsawwassen. The Kris Jay Trio +1 will perform from 2 to 4 p.m. at 71 Diefenbaker Wynd, hosted by Yvonne De Troye. Kris (Jay) Bowerman (trombone/vocals) Stephen Robb (piano/ clarinet), Michael Wagler (bass) and Elliot Polsky (drums) make up the Kris Jay Trio +1. During the afternoon concert the audience will be treated to the styles of swing, cool, bop, Latin and pop/jazz, with some ballads to complete the mix. A few vocal tunes will also be performed. Bowerman started teaching at the Delta Community Music School with Robb several years ago, which is where their friendship and music collaborations began. “We’ve been playing
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The Kris Jay Trio +1 will perform at an intimate house concert on Sunday, Feb. 9 in Tsawwassen.
together for five or six years,” said Bowerman. “We have done a lot of corporate events and weddings and played a few concerts, but we want to do more stage events.” De Troye hosts regular concerts at her home and is friends with Bowerman and his wife. “We played as a jazz trio at a concert at her home two years ago,” he said. “Last time it was a trio and now this time it’s a quartet. The house concerts are wonderful. They are intimate with maybe 35
people. The audience can be right close up to the musicians. I love doing the house concerts.” Contact De Troye for ticket information and to secure a seat at: ydetroye@ gmail.com or call 604-9438568. De Troye is asking guests to contribute $30 each for tickets with all of the money going to the musicians. There is no charge for students and musicians. She also asks guests to contribute $5 towards appetizers if they prefer not to bring one.
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Put pop culture knowledge to the test at Trivia Night Delta Gymnastics will put your pop culture knowledge to the test with its third annual Trivia Night next month at the Ladner Community Centre. “Start thinking of your table name and sharpen your pencils as we try to stump you all,” says Ellyn Schriber, development coordinator for Delta Gymnastics. “Whether you are a trivia champ or it’s your first time, this event will deliver lots of laughter, fun and examine your obscure knowledge of trivia.” Set for Saturday, Feb. 29, proceeds from Trivia Night will go towards the purchase of inflatable equipment that will be used for the gymnastics club’s many programs, activities and events. The event will be hosted by Tsawwassen resident Bryan Nickel of Vancouver Trivia Party, whose motto is “Eat, Drink and be Brainy.” “Be prepared to put your brain to work and
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and attendees can enjoy craft beer from Four Winds Brewery or wine from the Delf Wine Group. On the same night, Delta Gymnastics is also hosting a Kids Night Out at the gym from 6:30 to 10 p.m. for those Trivia Night participants who need childcare. Kids Night Out starts at 7 p.m. but let the Delta Gymnastics booking staff know you’re participating in Trivia Night and you will get to bring you kids in a half hour early. The cost is $25 per child. Call 604-943-0460 for tickets and/or to book Kids Night Out by Feb. 21.
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Delta Gymnastics will host its third annual Trivia Night Feb. 29.
put your trivia knowledge to the test, warm up your dance moves and come prepared to enjoy our fantastic DJ,” says Schriber. “This is the ultimate chance to match wits with your friends and win lots of great prizes.” The evening is divided into segments of trivia contests with a focus on music, movies, TV and actors, plus there will be other games of chance and a silent auction. The price of admission is $240 for a table of eight or $35 for individual tickets. Each table will receive two large Panago pizzas
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Delta Green offers incredible opportunity for 55+ buyers
Realtor Bob Chancey says his team became involved with Delta Green because it understands better than anybody how badly Ladner needs a 55+ condo building. “It’s absolutely made for that location,” Chancey says of the uniquely situated development at the corner of 51st Street and 47th Avenue. With McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, Ladner Pioneer Library, Ladner Community Centre and Ladner Lawn Bowling Club all literally across the street, and a very short walk to the shops in Ladner Village, the location is ideal for those who want to leave the car at home. Chancey, whose team sells many people into Southpointe, the modular home development near the Fraser River and Ladner’s only other 55+ complex, says buyers love it there, so it made sense to offer a condo building for that demographic. That demand has quickly become apparent as 10 of Delta Green’s 24 units have already been sold through presales, nine of them to local buyers. With a covenant on the property to ensure the 55+ age requirement (second person must be at least 45), Chancey says buyers will feel more comfortable
among their peers and there won’t be any kids running down the hallway. They’ll also be able to go on vacation without any security or maintenance worries. He says Delta Green is a perfect step down from a house as its spacious, wellappointed suites range in size from 800 to almost 1,300 square feet. The building has entry level parking with three storeys of condos with eight units per floor. The suites have nine-foot ceilings (11 feet on the top floor) and gourmet kitchens with quartz counters and premium stainless steel appliances. The building will boast a 2,700-square-foot rooftop patio with covered dining lounge, gas barbecue and raised garden beds. It will also feature a social room with kitchen and fitness amenity. For more on the development, visit deltagreen.ca.
Pop by our pop-up event e Discover the Eastlink Edg ge on Internet, TV and more. Eastlink Community TV Studio: Ladner Trunk Road, Delta BC, V4K 1W7 Visit us on February 5, 2020 from 5pm to 7pm. RSVP by emailing: Delta.Register©corp.eastlink.ca
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DELTA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY “Supporting Healthcare in Delta since 1969” Delta Hospital Auxiliary Registered Charity number is....13952-5596 RR001
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New - Lifeline Unit That Can Be Used Out In The Community Lifeline is a unit of the Delta Hospital Auxiliary. In Delta, we enable approximately 500 residents of Delta to live independently and secure within their own homes. Volunteers install the equipment and ensure the clients know how to use their Personal Help Buttons. Many calls to Lifeline are solved by responders, therefore preventing unnecessary ambulance calls or visits to the Hospital Emergency Department. Seniors and their families have peace of mind knowing that help is just a click away.
Please let the public know of this service. As a retired registered nurse, I find myself very impressed with the service and only wish more seniors knew about it. Advertise this service! Please..... Evelyn F. Delta subscriber. Having Lifeline was a great comfort for both myself and my mom. She had cause to use it a couple of times after falling in her home. With Lifeline she was able to alert me and I was there within minutes. I travel often and the installation of Lifeline gave both myself and my mom great peace of mind.... Joan K. Delta, resident. For further information on Lifeline services, please call
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Driving provides an almost unrivaled level of independence. The ability to travel beyond a neighbourhood or even one’s hometown without a chaperone is probably what excites new drivers so much and makes them eager to get their licenses and cars. Senior drivers also may define their independence by their ability to drive. Few things diminish senior dignity and independence faster than losing the ability to drive. Thanks to technology and some other welldesigned devices, seniors may be able to continue driving longer than the aging drivers of years past. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a non-profit research and education association, says roughly 90 per cent of seniors don’t take advantage of simple, often inexpensive features that can greatly improve safety and extend their time behind the wheel. Here are some con-
siderations: • Cushions and seat pads: Cushions do more than just alleviate hip and back pain while sitting. Cushions and pads can raise drivers up and improve their line of sight. Swivel pads can make it easier to enter and exit the car as well. • Adaptive cruise control: This feature can adjust speed automatically to maintain a consistent space between vehicles. • Adaptive headlights: These headlights, also known as steerable headlights, can improve visibility by changing the direction of the light beam with the movement of the steering wheel. • Pedal extenders: Extenders help short drivers reach the pedals while maintaining a safe distance from the steering wheel and potential airbag deployment. • Hand controls: Whether one has sensory changes in the feet from surgery or a medical
condition, adaptive hand controls can move the “pedals” up to the steering column. • Blind spot warning and other sensors: Today’s cars can be equipped with any number of sensors that can detect oncoming traffic, cars to the left or right of the vehicle, items or cars behind the vehicle when reversing, and even if the vehicle has drifted out of the lane. These are all great safety features for any driver, but may be especially helpful to seniors. • Parking assist: Parking assist technology can steer the vehicle into a space with little input from the driver. • Voice control: Avoiding distractions and keeping hands on the wheel is enhanced by voice controls, which can be set up to do things like turn on the radio or adjust climate control. • Convex mirrors: Special mirrors increase the field of vision.
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Working out at home may be convenient, but people looking to make exercise part of their daily routines may get better results by exercising at a nearby gym.
Where you exercise can have impact on workout results
Routine exercise benefits minds and bodies in various ways. Studies have shown that physical activity can improve mood and lower people’s risk for various diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. As beneficial as exercise can be, many people simply don’t make physical activity part of their regular routines. Recent studies and reports from the United States’ National Center for Health Statistics and Statistics Canada, conducted separately from each other, found that roughly 80 per cent of adults in both the U.S. and Canada are not meeting the minimum physical activity requirements recommended by their respective governments. While a host of factors can influence a person’s decisions on physical activity, where to exercise
is one factor that could go a long way toward determining just how much adults exercise. Basements, attics, spare bedrooms or two-car garages may seem like the perfect places to create home gyms, however, the benefits of working out at a gym may outweigh the convenience of working out at home. Here are a couple: • Workout partners and/ or other gym members may improve your chances of losing weight. People who exercise at home tend to work out alone. In so doing, they may be removing a potentially strong motivator that could keep them exercising. A 2016 study published in the research journal Obesity found that increasing contacts and interactions with thinner individuals, and declining contacts and
interactions with heavier individuals, were linked to actual weight loss. In other words, working out with a fit friend or simply interacting with fellow gym members who maintain healthy weights can benefit people who are trying to lose weight through exercise. • Gyms can make it easier to diversify your workouts. Exercise boredom is something even the most ardent fitness enthusiast can relate to. Exercise boredom refers to the disinterest that can develop over time as people do the same workouts for weeks, months or years at a time. A home gym may not be spacious enough to include too many machines, whereas gyms typically include enough machines and classes to allow people to diversify their workouts as often as they’d like.
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Cruising offers both relaxation and adventure
Vacations come in many forms. Some people want nothing more out of their vacations than to get some rest and relaxation on a beach while others prefer the adventure of traveling to faraway lands and seeing some sights. Would-be vacationers who aren’t sure where they fall on that spectrum
might be surprised to learn there’s one type of vacation that provides both R&R and adventure. Cruise ships are loaded with luxury amenities that passengers might expect to find in high-end resorts. And because cruise ships typically dock in various ports during their time at sea, travelers who want
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to experience new and unique cultures can get their fill of adventure. There are many reasons why would-be vacationers may want to take to the high seas on their next getaway: • Convenience: People who want to jet-set around the world don’t need a jet to do so. In fact, a cruise ship is a much more convenient way to visit multiple locales on a single trip. Cruise passengers won’t have to worry about checking in and out of multiple hotels, which also saves them the hassle of unpacking and repacking their bags several times during their trips. • Family-friendly: Many cruise lines offer cruise vacation packages that cater to families, everyone from kids to grand-
Cruise vacations make the ideal getaways for those who want to combine R&R with the thrill of visiting exotic locales. parents. Packages vary by cruise line, but such offerings tend to have kidspecific activities planned throughout the trip, affording parents a chance to get some alone time
together. Many cruise lines even boast late-night kids’ activities, giving parents a chance to enjoy romantic dinners together. • Variety: Like resorts, cruise ships come in
various shapes and sizes. Some travelers may want the feel of being on a floating city, while others may want something more intimate. Many cruise lines offer both.
Hobbies come with some hidden benefits
Hobbies can benefit people in some interesting ways. Understanding those hidden benefits may compel some people to make more time for their favourite downtime activities. • Hobbies can improve your efficiency. Penciling more activities into your day planner may not seem like something that will
help you create more time for hobbies, but it just might. For example, if you know you have a softball game or choir practice at night, then you might waste less time surfing the internet or talking around the water cooler during the workday. In a 2017 study conducted for the staffing firm OfficeTeam, researchers found that the average office employee spends about five hours per week on his or her mobile phone doing things that have nothing to do with the job. That’s five hours you could be working, opening up more time for hobbies before or after work. • Hobbies can foster social connections. In his 2000 book, Bowling Alone, political scientist
Robert Putnam described a reduction in in-person social intercourse that once enriched North Americans’ social lives. By making more time for hobbies, particularly those that promote interaction with other adults, men and women can foster social connections that otherwise might never blossom. • Hobbies can provide health benefits. The American Institute of Stress notes that some hobbies can help people reduce their stress. The AIS notes that some 56 million women in the United States now knit or crochet. That marks a 51 per cent increase over the last decade. That revival is attributed to the stressreducing properties of knitting and crocheting. Men and women cop-
ing with stress need not learn how to wield a sewing needle to alleviate their stress. Activities that promote slowing down and induce a relaxation response similar to knitting and crocheting can be equally beneficial. • Hobbies can increase quality time with children or grandchildren. Parents and grandparents with hobbies can double dip, using the time they would ordinarily spend with their children and grandchildren to teach them some of their favourite hobbies. Take kids and grandkids along when you go fishing or teach them how to plant flowers and tend to a garden. This is a great way to increase quality time while also affording you a chance to continue engaging in your hobbies.
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The Grade 7 classes at Hawthorne Elementary in Ladner have worked together to create 75 marsupial pouches for animals affected by the wildfires in Australia.
Students helping animals injured in Australian fires IAN JACQUES
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As hundreds of fires continue to rage across Australia, the Grade 7 classes at Hawthorne Elementary in Ladner have worked together to support affected animals. Many of the animals have been badly burnt and need marsupial pouches to protect them as they heal. The students, along with a parent and school staff, created 75 marsupial pouches, which will help the injured animals. In the coming weeks, the pouches will be sent to the Animal Rescue Craft Guild in Australia, which will distribute them to areas where they’re most needed. “There are 72 students in the two full-time Grade 7 classes and a split class,” said teacher Marisa Graham. “We were
noticing a lot of media coverage on Australia and seeing the pictures of the badly burnt animals. Lots of people are donating money, so we thought why not create a project where the students could have some real ownership and be proud of doing for the cause.” Graham said the Delta Thrift Shop donated some material and school staff brought sewing machines into the classes. “We didn’t need a lot of supplies, it was more help with the work,” she said. “Getting the kids to cut properly, we had a few students who were good at it working on the sewing machines. Everyone played a part to help. We were able to complete the project in a day.” Hawthorne Elementary is now inviting all other Grade 7 classes in Delta to join them in supporting the cause by creating their
own items to help the animals. Although the guild has stopped accepting items temporarily while it takes stock of donations received, it will update its Facebook page shortly to highlight the items most in need. “In Grade 7, the kids are really encouraged to take on leadership activities, because they are the leaders in the school, role models. For us, we can do things in the community, but when there is a crisis in parts of the world, we want them to learn to step up and try and help in any way that they can,” said Graham. “Money is not always something that they can give, but time and labour, you can do that, so I think the kids felt really proud of themselves because they were able to contribute in a way that was effective and would help the animals.”
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Shari Barr (left) and Lisa Hoglund (right) from the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation receive a cheque for $26,760 from Jill Presley and Sarah Toigo of Tsawwassen Springs. The money was raised through the inaugural Festival of Lights hosted by Tsawwassen Springs over the holiday season.
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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Male volunteers needed at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe in Tsawwassen. All different shifts available. Very flexible. Call Margaret at 604-948-0660 ext. 333. Delta Nature will host world renowned photographer Martin Gregus Jr. on Tuesday, Feb. 4 as he explains what it takes to get the perfect wildlife shot. Two-hour presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen. All ages are welcome to free event. Contact Tom Bearss at tom.bearss@dccnet.com. AmbassadorsTsawwassen Mills Toastmasters, an awardwinning Toastmasters Club specializing in public speaking and leadership training, invites the public for an evening of fun and learning on Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Tsawwassen Mills Training Room. The club guarantees it to be an
evening of laughter and learning. The meeting is an open house and the theme is “Grab Bag.” Guests are always welcome. For more information, contact Leah at leaharea54@hotmail. com. Coding with Scratch will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Kids can learn beginner coding concepts by creating a game with Scratch, a block-based programming language. Kids must be between the ages of nine and 12 and bring their own device. No coding experience required. Register at www.fvrl.ca. Fun with Ozobots and Keva will be at the Tsawwassen Library on Friday, Feb. 7 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Using visual coding and Keva Planks, kids between the ages of eight and 10 can create a town for these little robots to roam and explore. No previous experience necessary. Register at www.fvrl.ca. Ladner Pioneer Library will screen Plastic Planet from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. It’s part of the library’s Sunday documentary series and will be streamed via FVRL’s
Kanopy. Director Werner Boote takes viewers on a journey around the globe to reveal the far-flung reach of plastic. Admission is free but register online at www.fvrl. ca to ensure a spot. Intermediate level Spanish conversation meetings take place in the Tsawwassen Library every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. The next meeting dates are: Feb. 11 and 25. These meetings are not classes and are not suitable for beginners. For more information, call or text Aidan at 360-350-9155. Delta Community Living Society is hosting a workshop for families supporting people with developmental disabilities on “What is a Representation Agreement and Why is it Important.” The workshop will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in Ladner. For more information, visit www.dcls. ca/workshopscourses or email sstainton@dcls.ca.
50+/SENIORS Ukulele Club at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre welcomes new and experienced players. Club meets Wednesdays and Fridays
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Free chronic conditions self-management program at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Thursdays, Jan. 30 to March 5. Register at customer service desk. Robbie Burns Luncheon at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Friday, Jan. 31 at noon. Tickets are $16 for members, $18 for guests. Entertainment by Piper & the Flannigans. Tickets on sale at customer service desk. Shari’s Saturday Social Dance at KinVillage Community Centre on Feb. 8. Doors open at 7 p.m., dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The theme is hearts and flowers. Dress optional but glitz and glamour always welcome. Enjoy the warm atmosphere. Dance to a wide variety of great CD music. Tickets available at the door - cash or cheque only. $12 for members, $14 for guests. Mid-evening tea, coffee and assorted goodies. To reserve a table, call Shari
Giant Book Sale at KinVillage Community Centre on Jan. 30 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Jan. 31 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Feb. 1 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). The Delta Skating Club is hosting the 2020 West Coast Challenge synchronized and adult skating competition on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Ladner Leisure Centre. The event will feature 26 entries including Delta Skating Club’s own Solar Ice and Fire Ice teams. The various sessions start at 10 a.m. and run through to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $5 with kids under six free. Delta Gymnastics host a Trivia Night on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Ladner Community Centre. Come prepared to put your pop culture knowledge to the test while helping raise funds for new gym equipment. Lots of laughs, skill testing questions and prizes. Each table includes two pizzas. Bring your own appies. Four Winds beer and wine for purchase. 6:30 to 10 p.m. $240 for a table of eight or $35 per person. Call 604-943-0460 or email eschriber@deltagymnatics. com to register.
New and gently used toys of all shapes and sizes will be featured at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen, the week of Jan. 27.
ARTS TGIF 3 art show and sale runs until Feb. 2 at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen. Gallery is open Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two hundred enthusiastic people attended the show opening and 14 paintings found new homes. Gallery 1710 is beside the South Delta Recreation Centre. The popular Sunday @3 Concert Series returns to Ladner United Church on Feb. 16 featuring Historic Melodies. New artists Donna Cullis (piano) and Howard Meadows (winds) will be engaging the audience with stories and songs. Tickets are $10 available at the door. The Coming Events column is published every Thursday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com), mail or drop off the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations. No phone calls, please.
Notice of Public Information Sessions George Massey Crossing Project
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public to attend an information session for the George Massey Crossing Project and Highway 99 improvements. Communities, stakeholders and the public are invited to learn more about: • Plans for the first stage of the crossing project, which will address congestion in the traffic network on either side of the existing tunnel; and • Results of work to date and next steps for selecting a preferred long-term solution. Ministry staff will be available to provide information and answer questions at the drop-in sessions scheduled for:
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DELTA SPORTS
Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference W L T OTL Pts North Van 37 1 0 1 75 Richmond 24 10 1 4 53 Grandview 23 13 2 2 50 White Rock 23 16 0 2 48 Delta 18 17 3 3 42 Port Moody 11 29 2 0 24 Harold Brittain Conference Langley 24 13 1 2 51 Mission 21 16 3 1 46 R. Meadows 20 17 0 3 43 Aldergrove 19 15 0 4 42 Abbotsford 14 24 0 2 30 Surrey 1 35 0 4 6
UPCOMING JUNIOR HOCKEY Tuesday, Feb. 4: White Rock Whalers vs. Delta Ice Hawks, 7:35 p.m. Ladner Leisure Centre.
LOCAL TIDES Height in feet FRIDAY, JAN. 31 2:35 am 9:36 am 4:46 pm 10:27 pm SATURDAY, FEB. 1 3:14 am 10:02 pm 5:30 pm SUNDAY, FEB. 2 12:19 am 4:03 pm 10:30 pm 6:17 pm MONDAY, FEB. 3 2:02 am 5:14 am 11:03 pm 7:04 pm TUESDAY, FEB. 4 3:14 am 6:55 am 11:43 pm 7:53 pm WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 4:06 am 8:29 am 12:33 pm 8:41 pm THURSDAY, FEB. 6 4:47 am 9:30 am 1:31 pm 9:28 pm
7.2 13.8 7.5 10.2 8.5 13.5 6.6 10.5 9.8 13.1 5.9 11.5 10.8 13.1 4.9 12.1 11.5 12.8 4.3 13.1 11.8 13.1 3.3 13.8 11.8 13.1 2.6
These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.
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Climbing the hoop mountain
What will it take for Sun Devils to compete these days for elusive provincial berth MARK BOOTH
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From 40 point losses that were routine five years ago, the South Delta Sun Devils have climbed their way back to respectability. Now the challenge is being in a position to contend for the school’s first-ever provincial berth in the highly-competitive world of senior boys basketball. The Sun Devils battled hard Tuesday night before dropping a 69-56 home floor decision to the second place Sullivan Heights Stars. The loss leaves them at 1-5 in the South Fraser AAAA Zone’s Southwest Division with just two games remaining next week against Earl Marriott and Semiahmoo. The team is offensively challenged and must rely on its defence most nights to compete. “If we don’t hold teams to around 50 points or under it’s going to be tough. The encouraging thing is I have three kids in Grade 10 and another six in Grade 11,” said head coach Rod Salas. Among them is impressive 6-foot-6 Connor Reup — a Grade 10 transfer from St. Georges. The problem is Salas needs about four or five more similar players to be a contender in a tier for the province’s largest schools. It’s why the veteran Vancouver firefighter and volunteer coach is taking a hard look at the overall program and what can be done to move forward. The SDSS alumni was an outstanding athlete himself who actually grew up in Ladner and came to the school to play football. He also thrived in lacrosse and on the basketball court. In today’s world of specialized training in youth sports, it’s rare to find multi-sport athletes able to play at a high-level for a
PHOTOS BY MARK BOOTH
South Delta’s Connor Reup drives to the basket during Tuesday night’s league game with Sullivan Heights.
number of teams. The Sun Devils don’t have one player from their top ranked football team playing basketball but their impact would likely be minimal with no extra time to work on their game. The good news is SDSS probably has more kids playing basketball than ever before with a Grade 9 boys team up and running too. Salas would just like to see some extra work being done at the younger ages to prepare them for what’s ahead. “The skill level in today’s game is off the charts. At the end of the day you need programs where they are getting skill development at that early age. By the time I get them, in Grades 11-12, I can’t be wasting my time teaching them how to do a bounce pass,” said Salas. “That’s what we really
have to start thinking about is getting some skill development (sessions) for Grades 8, 9 and 10 boys and girls twice a week. Make it fun for them and maybe this does become their main sport. I’ve got four guys that this is their main sport. The rest are coming and going.” Salas has the ideal candidate to run such a skills
program in former SDSS standout Dustin Triano whose collegiate career included time at powerhouse Gonzaga University. He is now helping out the senior boys team at his old school but it would have to be more than just a volunteer position to run such a program. Salas enjoyed plenty of success as a lacrosse coach
Fourth-year South Delta senior boys coach Rod Salas (left) and assistant Dustin Triano.
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— guiding a special group a number of years ago that included future standout players Andrew McBride, Gary Bining and Thomas Haydon. They became the first-ever Delta team to play at the old intermediate “A” level. He is now thinking of a similar approach for basketball. “I know there are coaches at quad-A that took kids in Grade 8 and developed them over the five years. Right now, we’re spending too much time with the basic things. Instead, get to them when they are younger and go straight through with them,” he added. “Our gyms are full at lunch. There has never been more playing than right now. All I want them to do is practice a little bit in the off-season then during basketball season this is the sport that they (are really focused on).”
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Sports
A Hollywood ending for all-star game hosts MARK BOOTH
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A Hollywood script writer would have had a hard time coming up with a better ending to the inaugural Pacific Junior Hockey League/ Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League all-star game, at least from the host team’s perspective. A breakaway goal 36 seconds into overtime from North Vancouver’s Alex Suprynowicz gave the PJHL a 7-6 victory to conclude an entertaining Sunday afternoon at the Ladner Leisure Centre in front of about 250 fans. Suprynowicz spent three seasons with the Delta Ice Hawks before being traded to the league-leading and
PHOTOS BY MARK BOOTH
North Van’s Alex Suprynowicz buries the game winner in overtime to lift the Pacific Junior Hockey League past the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League 7-6 in the inaugural all-star game on Sunday in Ladner. Suprynowicz played the previous three seasons in Delta. defending champion Wolf Pack for his final year of junior eligibility. He is atop the PJHL in scoring with 71 points in 36 games. Setting up the game winner was none other than Ice Hawks captain Mark Epshtein. The assist and an earlier goal earned
him the PJHL Game MVP Award. Full marks to North Vancouver coach Matt Samson. He not only had the two former teammates on the ice to start the three-onthree overtime session, he also had them on the same line for much of the
game with another former Ice Hawk — Teddy Prior (Ridge Meadows). The PJHL opened up a 6-3 lead in the late stages of the second period but were actually fortunate the game got to overtime. The VIJHL dominated the third period and eventually equalized with 3:01
remaining. They enjoyed a 47-26 advantage in the shot department. A hat trick from Peninsula’s Riley Braun earned him the VIJHL Game MVP Award. Ryleigh Anderson of the Richmond Sockeyes paced the PJHL attack with a pair of goals.
Tsawwassen rugby standout named to U20 Canadian team PJHL captain Mark Ephstein of the host Delta Ice Hawks was named his team’s Game MVP.
Tsawwassen rugby standout Jarvis Dashkewytch has been named to the Canadian U20 15s rugby team for a two-game exhibition series in Portugal next month. Canada will play Portugal on February 17 and 20th in Lisbon. Currently at U20 level Portugal are ranked higher than Canada and lost by one point to Japan in the final of 2019 World Rugby Junior Trophy. Dashkewytch is among 11 play-
ers named to the roster following the selection camp held earlier this month at Shawnigan Lake School. The 19-year-old has been a fixture with the national team program for a number of years in the 15s and sevens versions of the game. The multi-sport standout turned all his attention to rugby following his Grade 11 year at South Delta Secondary, moving to Victoria to be part of the national training centre
program. He is now attending the University of Victoria and plays at the USport level with the Vikings. Dashkewytch was the starting goalie for the Delta Islanders Midget A1 lacrosse team that won the provincial championship in 2016. He also thrived on the football field with a powerhouse 2000 age group that came through the South Delta Rams community program.
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Sports Buying or Selling a Home? 4671 52a St., Ladner
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Host South Delta dropped a 3-2 decision to eventual champion Richmond Jets at last weekend’s Pee Wee A1 Storm Winter Showcase.
Richmond Jets soar to title at South Delta Winter Showcase There were some familiar faces behind the bench of the winning team at South Delta Minor Hockey’s Pee Wee A1 Storm Winter Showcase. The Richmond A1 Jets skated to top honours in the eight-team tournament — capping a perfect five-game run with a 4-2 win over Ridge Meadows in Sunday’s title game at the Ladner Leisure Centre. The Jets’ head coach happens to be Steve Robinson who already spends plenty of time at the LLC as GM and
head coach of the Pacific Junior Hockey League’s Delta Ice Hawks. His assistants include former Ice Hawk players Gary Dhaliwal and Riley Storey. Dhaliwal captained Delta to the PJHL championship in 2018. As for the host Storm, they advanced to the semi-finals before bowing out to Ridge Meadows. Round-robin results included a narrow 3-2 defeat to Richmond on Saturday. South Delta also skated to a 9-2 win over Tri-Cities.
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TSawwaSSen SHOReS HaLF DUPLeX
$693,500
aFFORDaBLe FaMiLY HOMe
• 1520 sq ft h'lf dupl&x
• 2200 sq ft hom& o# 5605 sq ft lot
• 3 b&drooms, 3 b'throoms
• 3 b&drooms, 3 b'throoms
• Op&# co#c&pt l%v%#g 'r&'
• e'sy 'cc&ss to 'll 'm&#%t%&s
• M%#s to shops, r&st'ur'#ts, h%gh!'y, '#d f&rry
• Poss%bl& futur& d&v&lopm&#t
201-1816 OSPReY DRiVe, TSawwaSSen
5596 6 aVenUe, TSawwaSSen
$749,900
GOLF COURSe & MOUnTain ViewS
$850,000
CUL-De-SaC FaMiLY HOMe
• 1359 sq ft cor#&r u#%t !%th l'rg& stor'g& room
• 1737 sq ft hom& o# 3875 sq ft lot
• 2 b&drooms & d&#, 2 b'throoms • H%gh-&#d fi#%sh%#gs throughout
• Upd't&s %#clud& k%tch&# '#d #&! roof
• B&'ut%ful v%&!s '#d m%#s to 'll 'm&#%t%&s
• Su##y, m'#%cur&d y'rd !%th %#v%t%#g p't%o
209-5011 SPRinGS BOULeVaRD, TSawwaSSen
5393 BRiGanTine ROaD, LaDneR
$959,900
UPDaTeD HOLLY FaMiLY HOMe • 1911 sq ft hom& o# 5029 sq ft lot • 4 b&drooms, 3 b'throoms • B&'ut%fully upd't&d throughout • Qu%&t, lo! tr'ffic str&&t, o#ly st&ps to Holly el&m&#t'ry
6161 Dawn DRiVe, LaDneR
$999,800 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**
• Lov&ly r'#ch&r o# 4133 sq ft lot
• 2 b&drooms & d&#, 3 b'throoms
$599,900
W G NE TIN LIS
SOUGHT aFTeR SOUTH POinTe
• 3 b&drooms, 3 b'throoms
$969,900
PRIME WATERFRONT LOCATION • 6210 sq ft lot th't do&s#’t r&qu%r& ' !'t&r l&'s& • 33’ co#cr&t& dock r&'dy for flo't hom& or bo't • RV p'rk%#g !%th hook-ups & 2 custom sh&ds • Buy th& curr&#t flo't hom& for $100,000 4495 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER
$1,050,000
#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.
A32 The Delta Optimist January 30, 2020 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3
UPDATED PEBBLE HILL HOME W G NE TIN S LI
LOVELY CLIFF DRIVE FAMILY HOME
• 2611 sq ft home on 11,022 sq ft lot
• 1773 sq ft home on 8482 sq ft lot
• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
• Single carport plus open parking
• Updates include kitchen and flooring
• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Close to schools, parks, and more
• Close to schools, shopping, and more
482 SHANNON wAY, TSAwwASSEN
$1,150,000
IMPERIAL VILLAGE FAMILY HOME W G NE TIN LIS
• 2530 sq ft home on 5201 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
$1,198,800
STUNNING OCEAN & VALLEY VIEwS • 2335 sq ft home on 21,772 sq ft lot
• well kept family home !ith ample room for all
• Bright living area !ith tons of natural light
• Close to schools, shopping, and recreation
• Ne! roof and hot !ater tank • Easy access to shops & high!ays
1640 GOLF CLUB DRIVE, TSAwwASSEN
14143 TRITES ROAD
$1,238,800
BEAUTIFUL FAMILY BEACH HOME
$1,249,900
STUNNING EXECUTIVE HOME
• 2511 sq ft home on 5756 sq ft lot
• 2630 sq ft home on 4878 sq ft lot
• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
• Extensively updated throughout incl ne!er roof
• Meticulously maintained home !ith high-end finishings
• Dream entertainer’s backyard !ith salt!ater pool
• Steps to Neilsen Grove Elementary, golf course, and marina
250 67 STREET, TSAwwASSEN
5825 COVE REACH ROAD, LADNER
$1,279,900
FARM & MOUNTAIN VIEwS
$1,369,900
STUNNING CUSTOM HOME
• 1570 sq ft home on 9319 sq ft lot
• 2516 sq ft home on 4684 sq ft lot
• 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
• Easy access to all amenities
• Beautiful open great room design
• Great investment for future development
• Private backyard !ith vie!s onto the 7th green
553 56 STREET, TSAwwASSEN
5844 COVE REACH ROAD, LADNER
$1,399,000
ARCHITECTURALLY-DESIGNED HOME W G NE TIN S I L
5153 CLIFF DRIVE, TSAwwASSEN
• 1829 sq ft home on 3056 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Outstanding build quality !ith high end finishings • Steps to Steveston Village and local amenities
11155 SIXTH AVENUE
$1,428,800 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017*
$1,415,000
METICULOUSLY KEPT HOME wITH UPDATES • 2903 sq ft home on 10,294 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Outdoor entertainer’s dream !ith pool and hot tub • Mns to schools, parks, trails, and more
6536 HILLSIDE CRESCENT
$1,488,800
#2 RE/MAX® TEAM IN WESTERN CANADA 2017**
*Based on total REBGV sales 2017. **Based on total residential commissions in 2017 for all RE/MAX associates in Canada.
January 30, 2020 The Delta Optimist A33
WESTCOAST INSPIRED “TERRACES” HOME • 3185 sq ft home on 8156 sq ft lot • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Beautifully reno!ated throughout with contemporary design • Greenspace behind for the ultimate in pri!acy
36 PARKGROVE CRESCENT, TSAWWASSEN
$1,498,800 FANTASTIC INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
• 3632 sq ft home on 13,412 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Walking distance to elementary school • Potential for future rede!elopment
6229 LADNER TRUNK ROAD, LADNER
$1,500,000 LARGE HOLLY PROPERTY
• 6000 sq ft duplex on 11,216 sq ft lot
• 1344 sq ft home on 13,067 sq ft lot
• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on each side
• Close to Holly Elementary & easy Hwy access
• Great in!estment now and for future de!elopment • Close to town centre and all amenities
575-577 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN
$1,682,800
FORT ST JOHN INVESTMENT PROPERTY • “Station 44” master planned community • 3 adjacent lots totalling 3.5 acres • Zoned for high density, up to 170 units • Ser!ices at lot lines, curbs & pa!ements in place
LOTS 136-137 81A STREET
$1,995,000
FANTASTIC INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY • 5232 sq ft 4-plex on 27,798 sq ft lot • 2 3 bed suites on main, 2 2 bed suites below • 3 year old roof, 5 carports and extra parking in back • Potentially sub-di!idable, great holding property 12240 100A AvENUE
$1,999,900
BRAND NEW ULTRA MODERN HOME
• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Possible land assembly of 8 properties totalling 138,145 sq ft 4752 60B STREET, LADNER
$1,799,900
BOUNDARY BAY CUSTOM HOME • 3281 sq ft home on 10,891 sq ft lot • 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Spacious, open concept li!ing space • Outdoor li!ing area with pool, hot tub, heaters, and more 43 67 STREET, TSAWWASSEN
$1,998,800
CENTRALLY LOCATED OFFICE BUILDING • 2758 sq ft office building on 7707 sq ft corner lot • Meticulously kept with 2 long term professional tenants • Parking lot for approx 10 cars plus street parking • Potential for rede!elopment with increased density nearby 1464 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN
$2,288,800
CRESCENT ROAD ESTATE
• 3484 sq ft home on 6834 sq ft lot
• 3428 sq ft home on 1.57 acre lot
• 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
• High-end finishings throughout & open concept design
• Large kitchen with high-end appliances & cabinetry
• Situated on Beach Gro!e Golf Course
• Bright and airy with post and beam architecture
1190 JACKSON WAY, TSAWWASSEN
13838 CRESCENT ROAD
$2,298,800 #8 RE/MAX® TEAM IN CANADA 2017**
HUGE FAMILY HOME
$2,599,000
#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.
A34 The Delta Optimist January 30, 2020
BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT HOME
RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3
• 5282 sq ft home on 14,122 sq ft lot
ENTERTAINER’S DREAM HOME W G NE TIN LIS
• 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
• 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms
• High end finishings throughout
• One of a !ind private estate
• Overloo!ing Beach Grove GC fairways
• Mins to Crescent Beach Marina
1183 JACkSON WAY, TSAWWASSEN
13828 CRESCENT ROAD
$2,898,800
$3,250,000
NEW LUXURY MODERN DREAM HOME • 5810 sq ft home on 12,345 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms • Open concept living area with gourmet !itchen & wo! !itchen • Unobstructed Diefenba!er Par! views
5393 1A AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN
$3,388,800
JUST UNDER AN ACRE IN WEST LADNER W G NE TIN S I L
• 2700 sq ft home on a 41,771 sq ft lot • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Great holding property with 2 level home • Redevelopment opportunity with 2 road frontages
5642 GROVE AVENUE, LADNER
$4,488,000
WEST kELOWNA INVESTMENT PROPERTY
CUSTOM BUILT MODERN MASTERPIECE W G NE TIN S LI
• 6061 sq ft home on 10,720 sq ft lot • 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms • Breathta!ing ocean, mountain, and farm views • Roof dec! with hot tub, fire table, and putting green
353 55 STREET, TSAWWASSEN
$3,588,000
PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS • 5161 sq ft home on massive 27,650 sq ft lot • Very livable, architecturally designed home • Sub-dividable into 2 lots or build a dream Estate • 2 road frontages (Graham Dr & English Bluff Rd) • Each lot available for $2,998,800
210 GRAHAM DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN
$5,888,000
23 ACRE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
• 6.25 acre mobile home par!
• 23 acres with 3 livable homes
• 39 mobile home pads with possibility for 10 more
• Adjacent to Delta Port Way
• Potential to subdivide into 30+ single family lots
• Close to new industrial par! & mall
• Connected to city sewer and water
• East access to Hwy 17, 17A, 99, and ferries
1375 GREEN BAY ROAD
2990 57B STREET, LADNER
$6,800,000
EXCEPTIONALLY LOCATED FARM PROPERTY W G NE TIN S I L
• 11,714 sq ft home on 46,810 sq ft lot
$9,868,800 PRIME FARMLAND
• 52 acre property with 4 parcels
• 135.73 acres of fertile land
• Ladner & Tsawwassen amenities only mins away
• Property has 3 separate homes
• Across from Tsawwassen Mills Mall
• Rare opportunity to buy from long time owners
• Easy highway and ferry access
• Easy highway access & only 30 mins to Vancouver
2150-2250 52 STREET, LADNER
3820 64 STREET, LADNER
$9,888,000 #1 TEAM IN BRITISH COLUMBIA 2017*
$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.
January 30, 2020 The Delta Optimist A35 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3
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#1 REAL ESTATE TEAM IN LADNER / TSAWWASSEN
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CALL FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta BC V4M 2B3 *Based on total REBGV MLS sales for 2018 all teams under 20 Agents. **For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 for all RE/MAX® associates in Canada. ***For total residential and commercial commissions combined in 2017 out of over 100,000 RE/MAX® sales associates worldwide. As recognized by the RE/MAX® INTERNATIONAL achievement award to Fraser and his team for 2017.
A36 The Delta Optimist January 30, 2020
Over A Quarter-Century Of Experience
$1,148,999 PEBBLE HILL SPLIT LEVEL! 5310 3 AVENUE 4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2054 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,148,999
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$1,229,000 UPDATED RANCHER 1076 51 STREET 3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2525 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,229,000
With A Leader, A RE/MAX Titan. $1,649,000
$1,049,000 PEBBLE HILL CUL-DE-SAC! 131 49 STREET 3 BED / 2 BATH / 2020 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,049,000
$519,999
$624,900
PENTHOUSE - COURTYARD EXPOSURE #302 1706 56 STREET 2 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 913 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $519,999
RARE FIND! 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOME #1 4907 57A STREET 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1829 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $624,900
BRAND NEW BOUNDARY BAY HOME!!! 253 66A ST 4 BEDS / 4 BATHS / 2,348 SQ. FT. NEW PRICE $1,649,000
CALL US TODAY TO PREPARE TO SELL YOUR HOME FOR THE BEST PRICE OR BEST STRATEGY TO BUY A NEW HOME! SERVING CLIENTS IN
Richmond, Ladner, Tsawwassen, White Rock $869,000
$1,049,999
3 BED TOWNHOME IN SURREY 88 - 15500 ROSEMARY HEIGHTS 3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 1960 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $869,000
UPDATED RANCHER 4695 CANNERY CRESCENT 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1750 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,049,999
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$898,800
CENTRALLY LOCATED 4 BED HOME 4930 WESTMINSTER AVE 4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2196 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $989,000
CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN 3 BED RANCHER 5479 WILDWOOD CRES 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1572 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $898,800
AILEEN NOGUER SOLD $925,000 PERFECT RANCHER IN HOLLY AREA 6359 BRODIE ROAD 3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 1847 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $925,000
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$1,250,000 PERFECT FAMILY HOME IN THE VILLAGE 1073 SHAMAN CRES 5 BEDS / 4 BATHS / 3016 SQ. FT. OFFERED AT $1,250,000
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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 January Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges gifts in memory of:
Julian Davis Roland Embree Jim Ferridge Betty Forsythe Marion Joan Fox Ronnie Gibson Tom Gigliotti Gwenda Hughes Mike Johnston Gladys Keller Fred K. Kennedy Arden Leung June Massey Claire Maynard Elizabeth McCombe Marge Mould Hans Nowak Jean Pallitt Neil Peart Kay Poole Mitchel Reid Herb Robinson Joan Robinson Vickie Sangster Don Swenson Dorothy A. Taylor Maureen Thorpe Ernest Toth Victor Vishwanathan Bertha Vollhoffer Smoky & Lu Wilson Your gift assists the Foundation to purchase vital medical equipment for Delta Hospital.
AMRENY, Yigal September 23, 1958 − November 20, 2019 It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear father, Yigal Amreny, who was taken far too soon from a sudden illness at the age of 61. Yigal is survived by his parents, Shalom and Shula; his two sisters, Alona and Nurit, mother of his children, Janice; his four children, Kristal, Allon, Danielle, and Ariel; and his five grandchildren; Grace, Jason, Leah, Kate, and Elliott. Yigal was born and raised in Tel Aviv, Israel. He moved to Canada in 1981. Soon after meeting Janice in 1982, they married and started their family. Yigal and Janice moved to Tsawwassen in 1991 with their children. He worked for himself in the community as a tile contractor (Al’s Ceramic Tile). He also owned/operated Mediterranea Kitchen in Tsawwassen from 1997−2003. Yigal had such a passion for life and a charismatic personality. He enjoyed to be around family and friends. He loved to travel, and visited his family in Israel twice a year. He had a passion for soccer, both playing and watching. He laughed, loved, and lived like no one else, and unknowingly inspired everyone around him to do the same. Yigal is buried at Schara Tzedeck Cemetery in New Westminster. His smile and laughter will live in our hearts forever.
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The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the kind people from the community who stopped to assist Donald in his last moments of life including the Delta Fire Department, EMS and Delta Police. Should you wish to honor his memory, feel free to donate to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC or to the BC Cancer Foundation.
GARDNER, Ronald Neil Peacefully the Lord called Ron home on January 17, 2020 at the age of 76. Born October 1, 1943 in Vancouver, BC. Predeceased by his parents Earl and Doris Gardner and brother Wayne. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jasmine, son Darren (Stacey) and daughter Corinne, grandchildren; Mitchell, Kailey, Kendra and Cameron. Ron graduated from Lord Byng and spent all his working life in the civil service, retiring in 1997 from the BC Assessment Authority. Ron played, coached and managed men’s fastball in Richmond and Delta for 25 years. He took very seriously his commitment as a volunteer with Delta Hospice. He enjoyed golfing, time spent at Emory Creek, taking many trips with Jasmine and just being Gramps to his four grandchildren. Ron will be remembered for his sense of humour, compassion for the less fortunate, cherished times spent with family and friends and his love for life. Although his presence will be truly missed, he leaves us with a lifetime of memories to cherish and remember him by. A Celebration of Ron’s life will take place at Ladner Baptist Church (5624 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta, BC) where he has attended for many faithful years on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron’s memory would be appreciated being made to the Delta Hospital Foundation and BC Cancer Foundation - Surrey. Arrangements entrusted to Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040 Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca
NAAS, Victoria May Victoria aged 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Delta, BC. She was born May 24, 1926 in Wokingham, Berkshire, England to Henry Beaver and Florence Anne Hawkins and raised by her parents Dorothy and Stanley Ayling. She was trained as a nurse during World War II in London, England and continued her love of nursing in Banff, Alberta after immigrating to Canada in 1952. She married Olav Odegaard Naas on April 2, 1956 in Montreal. Together they enjoyed Nordic skiing and travelling. She is survived by her husband, Olav, and sons Olav, Christopher and Timothy and grandchildren Isabel and Stephanie.
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Donald will be sadly missed by his wife of 50 years Brenda, his children Chad (Veronica), Dale (Ana), Shannon (Jason), his grandchildren Taylor, Riley, Jake, Jude and Stefan, his sisters Norma, Susan and his many in-laws, nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by parents Sverre “Shorty” and Katherine Varhaug and sister Nancy.
Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Donald “Oscar” Varhaug on January 20, 2020. Donald was born July 27, 1949 and spent his entire 70 years living and raising his family in Ladner. “Oscar”, as he was affectionately known by his close friends and family, was always the life of the party, never missing the opportunity to tell a joke or make you laugh - and if you saw his baby picture you understand. In his early years, he was a proud founding member of the Rat Club. He spent his life working on the river - as a fisherman and as a marine dispatcher. If he wasn’t working on the river, he was sitting and enjoying the view with his coffee at Wellington Point. He enjoyed golfing, hockey and watching his grandchildren play sports.
A celebration of his life will take place July 18, 2020. Details will be announced at a later date.
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VARHAUG, Donald “Oscar”
Memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s Kerrisdale Church (2490 West 37th Ave, Vancouver) on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 2:00pm followed by a reception at the Parish Hall. Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040
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GREER, Rosamond Mildred (Fiddes) Roz was born December 06, 1924 in Vancouver and was raised in Kitsilano. She was predeceased by Jim, her devoted husband of 69 years, is survived by her son Hugh (Wendy) and was predeceased by her daughter Kathy (John). She is survived by her 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
THRELFALL, David January 18, 2020 David Threlfall passed away peacefully surrounded by love. His smile warmed the heart of everyone who met him and he is deeply missed. All are welcome to attend his celebration of his life at 2 pm on February 1st at Shaughnessy Heights United Church, Vancouver. For messages of condolence, please see www.korucremation.com/obituaries.
Roz was an accomplished writer and published many works, including a novel, The Girls of the King’s Navy, a historical, autobiographical account of the Women’s Royal Canadian Navy Service. She served proudly as a WREN during WWll. She was truly a “life-long learner”. No service by request. Donations may be made to the Union Gospel Mission or Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040
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A38 The Delta Optimist January 30, 2020 COMMUNITY
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LEWIS, Lillian 95 years young, Lillian Lewis reached her rainbow’s end on January 14, 2020. Surrounded by love, Mom crossed her Moon River peacefully, in her own time, at her home in the Delta View Long Term Care Centre. Sincere warm hugs and much appreciation to all the incredibly amazing DV and Forest Grove staff that supported and assisted mom for almost 3 years; and to the wonderful companions that provided their heartfelt loving care to mom. She was born in Bergen, Norway, July 6, 1924. Mom’s father, Malvin Mjos, desired to relocate his young family to a new world of potential opportunity, the west coast of Canada. In 1926 he ventured to Canada first, alone. Commercial fishing soon became his chosen livelihood. Mom and her mother, Margit Mjos, joined him a year later, when mom was but 3 years old. Lillian remained true to her Norwegian roots her entire life, a proud Norwegian Canadian. Predeceased by her loving husband of 70 years, Ken, in 2018; youngest son Paul, in 1996; and eldest son Tom, in 2008. Surviving family members include son, David ( Virginia ) and daughter, Jennifer ( Bill ). Lillian’s life was filled with family, friends, her church, service to others, artistic pursuits and fun. Always the happy homemaker and dedicated parent, once freed from directly raising her children, mom pursued her other passions: water colour painting and textile weaving. Ken, her ever supportive primary patron, encouraged Lillian to explore her many interests, artistic and otherwise. Sharing what she learned was essential to reinforcing these skills: teaching neighbourhood children, hosting workshops in her home or offering technique classes to those interested. She was active with the Richmond Weavers Guild, South Delta Artists and BC Church Library Association. Those who knew Lillian marvelled at her multi tasking, artistic fearlessness and passion to explore what was new. Unfortunately, mom’s vision became increasingly compromised as she aged. A visual artist without sight. So very difficult, but mom accepted her limitations with much grace and positivity. We love you dearly, mom … may you rejoin all you loved, across your Moon River. No formal service planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, we suggest that friends and family honour Lillian’s memory by sharing random acts of kindness with others throughout your lives. Be gentle and kind with one another and share when you are able. Valued qualities modeled by both our parents throughout their lives. You will remain forever in our hearts.
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MONTGOMERY, Larry Dwight August 23, 1948 − January 14, 2020 It is with profound sadness we announce that on January 14, 2020, at the age of 71, the loving heart of Larry Dwight Montgomery came to rest. Larry was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and grew up in Vancouver, BC. He spent many years in Ladner, where he raised his daughter, Lenee, and eventually settled in Kelowna upon retirement. Larry is predeceased by parents, Theresa and Clifford Montgomery, and sisters, Sharon and Valerie. Larry is survived and deeply missed by wife, Barbara; daughter, Lenee (Darren); granddaughter, Brooklyn; his partner, Sandy (and family); and siblings, Dauwayne (Dianne), Phyllis (Bob), Diana, Twylia (Al), Eric (Debbie), and Cliff, as well as many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends. Larry enjoyed listening to Elvis, vacationing in Hawaii, and playing golf with his brothers. Larry’s greatest joy was time spent with his family, and he was especially proud to be "Papa" to his adoring granddaughter. Larry will always be remembered by the people closest to him for his beautiful singing voice. He was known for his sense of humour, charisma, extraordinary warmth, and an amazingly giving heart that will never be forgotten. Time and place of Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. "To have known him, was to love him."
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE TAKE NOTICE THAT Fraser Surrey Docks LP of 11060 Elevator Road, Surrey, BC V3V 2R7 applies to the Metro Vancouver Regional District (“Metro Vancouver”) pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Regional District Air Quality Management Bylaw 1082, 2008 for a Permit. 1. The purpose of this application is to request authorization to discharge air contaminants from Fraser Surrey Docks’ existing agricultural ship loading facility located at 11060 Elevator Road, Surrey, BC V3V 2R7.
Fraser Surrey Docks’ Agricultural facility handles a variety of agricultural products in bulk including Canola Meal Pellets, Canola Meal, Wheat, Flaxseed, Oats, Alfalfa, Lentils, Peas, Dried Distillers Grain, Malt Barley, Canola Seed, and Soybeans. The facility unloads dry goods via a railcar belly dump (with air vents to minimize dust) to a weighing system loading deep-sea vessels via a conveyance system inclusive of bag filters. Website for more information: www.fsd.bc.ca 2. The legal description of the land or premises where the plant, operation or source and treatment works are or will be located is PID 000-725-234.
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Maximum total number of sources: 8 sources Maximum duration of discharge of air contaminants in hours per year: 8760 Requested expiry date: 2033-APR-30 Combustion processes: Primary fuel – n/a; Secondary fuel – n/a; Maximum Opacity: 10 Percent;
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