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Stir Crazy: Delta Choral Society releases cookbook, 17 Christmas greetings: Our annual holiday section, 19-35 THURSDAY

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12-year-old Noah Murray is the winner of the 10-12 years category in the 31st Annual Christmas Colouring Contest. The other two winners are featured in our Christmas greetings section, which starts on page 19.

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Trudeau offers virtual thanks to Delta Hospital IAN JACQUES

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Frontline healthcare workers at Delta Hospital received a personal, virtual message of thanks and support from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday.

Delta MP Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, virtually welcomed Trudeau, to the hospital.

Together, they took the opportunity to speak with doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals and thank them for their hard work in keeping Canadians in the Lower Mainland healthy and safe.

Trudeau and Qualtrough both acknowledged the significant challenges Delta Hospital has had to overcome in fighting a COVID-19 outbreak this past fall. The entire community, along with health care workers, came together to support one another and lend a helping hand where possible.

Trudeau said the COVID-19 pandemic is the most serious public health crisis Canada has ever faced. Canada’s frontline healthcare workers have been at the forefront of protecting Canadians from the

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Frontline healthcare workers at Delta Hospital received a personal, virtual message of thanks and support from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday.

virus, and they have played a big part in the progress Canada has made in combatting COVID-19.

Qualtrough said there are no greater heroes in this pandemic than the frontline healthcare workers and other essential workers.

“They have kept our community safe and supported our most vulnerable citizens,” she said. “I was pleased to virtually welcome the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, back to Delta so that together we could thank some of our community’s frontline

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heroes. We are forever grateful.”

Cathy Wiebe, Executive Director, White Rock/South Surrey and Delta Health Services & Peace Arch and Delta Hospitals said from day one of the outbreak, Delta Hospital staff and medical staff took action to address the outbreak and care for patients.

“Thanks to their immense dedication to our patients and the Delta community, the outbreak was declared over and we continue to work together to minimize the risk of a future outbreak,” added Wiebe.

Delta Mayor George Harvie also thanks all of the front line workers in Delta who consistently put themselves in harm’s way to serve the community.

“Our fight against COVID-19 has shone a bright light on their efforts, particularly those at Delta Hospital and long-term care homes in the community,” he said. “I am honoured to join the Prime Minister in offering my thanks to these courageous and dedicated people.”

Lisa Hoglund, Executive Director, Delta Hospital and Community

Health Foundation said the support from the community during the pandemic has been overwhelming.

“We have been humbled by the support from our community this past year,” said Hoglund.

“Our Foundation had the honour of facilitating the outpouring of in-kind and charitable donations to Delta Hospital in response to the pandemic. Not only was this a huge morale boost for staff, but it allowed our site to respond quickly to the increased equipment needs surrounding infection control.”

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Delta Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault against two children playing on the grounds of South Delta Secondary in Tsawwassen.

According to a news release from DPD issued Monday night, the incident is believed to have occurred between 3 and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20.

DPD say that the children

reported that a male teenager had been hanging out in the same area as them at the school.

He then approached the children and started interacting with them. He allegedly tried to grab them by their arms, before touching the boys in a sexual manner. The suspect is described by the children as an Asian male, between the ages of 15 and 18, of average height and was wearing a red jacket.

DPD say significant police

resources from both Patrol and the Investigations Bureau have been involved in the investigation both on Sunday and Monday. Police have been canvassing for witnesses and video, and conducting interviews.

“We understand news such as this is very concerning to parents and that’s why we wanted to get this information out quickly,” said DPD spokesperson Cris Leykauf. “Police just finished conducting a number

of key interviews. Our officers are interested in speaking with a small group of males who were playing basketball nearby – on the Sunday afternoon – who may have had interactions with same male suspect.”

Police also request information, including dashcam footage, from anyone in the area whom police haven’t yet spoken to.

Those with information are asked to call DPD at 604-9464411, and quote file 20-29588.

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There’s a change in the COVID-19 mandatory mask rule when it comes to people visiting family doctors and medical clinics.

Dr. Colleen Lee with Tsawwassen Medical Clinic said a change coming down from the B.C. government, which hasn’t been widely publicized, now requires visiting patients to wear medical-grade masks.

This includes common areas where and those accompanying patients must also wear a medical mask.

Safety protocols for the relevant patient care procedures/settings remain in place.

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but also for patients,” Lee said. “Patients had already gotten used to the idea of wearing masks when they come in, but the further

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Ladner girl’s campaign for safer crosswalk pays off SANDOR GYARMATI

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Arianne Dielman’s petition for a safer crossing has been successful.

Council last week discussed the city’s decision to undertake upgrades to additional crosswalks for the annual crosswalks and signal improvements program, including the one at Central Avenue at Lions Park, Arthur Drive north of 47th Avenue and Arthur Drive at 45th Avenue.

The crosswalk improvements will include overhead illuminated signs with overhead and side mounted flashing beacons, new pushbuttons, replacement and addition of LED street lights, minor civil construction works and pavement markings.

Last month Dielman, 6, sent a letter to council and gathered a petition with the signatures of 30 local residents asking for a safer crossing between the entrance to Lions

Park and Central Avenue.

“Lots of people cross there and it is a busy road and it is hard to see around the corner,” Arianne’s handwritten letter read.

She told the Optimist that she set her sights on the initiative after her brother Westley was almost struck by a vehicle while attempting to make the crossing.

“It made me feel scared and made me want to do the petition,” she said. “I felt more and more that we needed a crosswalk.”

Another letter, which accompanied Arianne’s letter and petition to council, was written by her mother Carmelle. She wrote that as her daughter collected signatures, while others recounted times when they narrowly avoided being hit while trying to cross the same road.

The city will send Arianne a letter thanking her for her efforts.

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Arianne Dielman made headlines after petitioning the City of Delta to create a crosswalk near a Ladner park. neering department, the city’s crosswalks and signal improvements program has included the addition of

pedestrian activated flashers at crosswalks to improve overall safety.

Over the last five years, there

have been 26 new pedestrian activated flashers installed at crosswalks to meet the increased demand.

Delta Fire shares tips to keep you safe during the holiday season The holiday season has arrived and Delta Fire & Emergency Services want to share some safety tips with the community.

“Typically, the holidays are a time to enjoy family and friends and reflect on those things that are the most important to each of us. While this year has NOT been like any other year that we have experienced, members of your Delta Fire Department have continued to make your safety their priority and they are here for you 24/7,” says Capt. Brian Hogg with the department’s Fire Prevention Division.

“There should be nothing more important than providing a safe and secure home for your family. By following these simple, but often overlooked, safety tips you will be well on your way to a safe and happy holiday season.

The Christmas tree Get a freshly cut tree. It will stay green longer and be less of a fire hazard. Try to pick a tree with a strong green colour and noticeable fragrance Always test for freshness before buying.

A tree with high moisture content is safer.

Very few needles should fall when the butt of the tree is tapped on the ground; needles should bend not break; and the stump should be sticky with resin Place the tree in a stand that will hold two to three litres of water and top it up daily. Make sure it is always immersed in water: If water drops below the trunk, the stem may reseal itself, requiring a fresh cut. Use a tree stand that has widespread legs for better balance Do not set your tree up near a heat source such as a radiator, television, fireplace, heating duct or sunny win-

dow. It should not block doors Never use lighted candles on the tree Remove the tree within 10 to 14 days.

After that amount of time in a heated building, even the freshest tree can start to dry out.

Decorations Choose decorations that are flameretardant, non-combustible and nonconductive. If there are young children or pet in your home, avoid very small decorations Avoid using angel hair (glass wool) together with spray-on snowflakes. This combination is highly combustible.

Do not use metallic ornaments on the tree. If they make contact with defective wiring they could become a shock hazard Lights Use Canadian Standards Association

(CSA) certified light strings/sets Use the proper lights for the environment. Indoor light strings/sets should not be used outdoors because they lack weatherproof connections. Some outdoor light strings/sets burn too hot indoors Inspect light strings/sets before use.

Check for cracked bulbs and for frayed, broken or exposed wires and discard if faulty.

Do not use electric light strings/sets on metallic trees. A faulty system could energize the tree and shock or electrocute anyone coming into contact.

Illuminate metallic trees with coloured floodlights placed at a safe distance from the tree and out of reach Turn off all tree and display lights before retiring for the night or before leaving the house.

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Stolen medical hoist from Ladner found in Surrey Wayne Davis says hoist will be re-built thanks to GoFundMe page donations MARK BOOTH

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A custom made medical hoist, that was stolen last week from a Ladner apartment building, has been found stripped of parts in a Surrey alleyway.

The hoist, valued at around $10,000, was crafted by Wayne Davis for his good friend Mike Hamill to get him back on his boat in a Ladner marina for the first time since a boating accident left him a paraplegic three years ago.

According to Kristy Neville from Delta police, the hoist was discovered by a member of the public over the weekend and has since been retrieved

by DPD and Surrey RCMP. “The hoist was not damaged, but was taken apart and pieces are missing,” said Neville.

“DPD is continuing to investigate.”

Davis has seen photos of the recovered hoist and will be picking it up at Surrey RCMP sometime on Tuesday with fingerprint work now completed.

“We are pretty stoked.

We think there is enough there to work with to re-build it,” said Davis, who works for Lancaster Mobility, a medical supply company. “I can definitely see there are some integral parts missing, but I can probably resource those and put it back together.”

Davis estimates it would have taken the thieves about 90 minutes to strip the hoist down and leave it “in about 100 pieces.” He is concerned about water damage to some of the electrical parts since it was left out in the rain.

Extensive coverage of

the stolen hoist by media outlets has resulted in many reaching out to Davis wanting to help him out. That includes a Go Fund Page that was launched late last week, which has exceeded its $10,000 goal.

“The outreach was unbelievable,” added Davis. “We had engineers ringing us saying they would help build us another one.

Collaboratively, it could quite a good thing putting another one together or rebuild this one.

“We do want to either build another one or offer this one to the community as well. One guy reached out who is associated with Variety Club and he thought it might be a good piece of equipment to drop it off to places that otherwise would have challenges getting into boats in the water.”

The United Churches of South Delta Invite You to Worship Tsawwassen United Church (TUC)

We are praying that everyone finds peace and joy this Christmas Season.

Our services can be found on our website: tsawwassenunited.org Ladner United Church (LUC)

All are welcome to join us for livestream Zoom Worship!

Christmas Eve 5pm Family & Intergenerational Worship 9pm Communion & Candlelight Worship Sunday, December 27th Worship at 10am Sunday, January 3rd LUC & TUC will be Worshipping together!

With a joint coffee hour to follow!

If you’d like to attend and are not a part of our mailing list, please contact the Ladner United Church office to be sent the Worship info. office@ladnerunited.org • 604-946-6254

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MOTI announces proposed Massey business case SANDOR GYARMATI

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The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has announced the business case for a proposed replacement of the George Massey Tunnel has been received.

The next step is for government to review the submission, consult with partners and stakeholders and make a final decision regarding the crossing, according to the ministry.

Detailed in the business case are the two shortlisted options which includes an eight-lane bridge and an eight-lane immersed tube tunnel.

Once a thorough review of the business case has been completed, government will decide on an option. The business case will only be

made public following that decision.

The ministry notes that as a result of the independent technical review released in Dec. 2018, the ministry established a three-phase planning and engagement process to identify a crossing solution that better aligns with regional interests.

Through the planning process, the ministry worked with the Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Task Force, Indigenous groups, TransLink, local municipalities and key stakeholders to develop and evaluate options.

“This input and extensive technical work completed to date has led to the development of the business case. Technical analysis and engagement with regulators have continued throughout, as have discussions with participating Indigenous

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Following the previous provincial election, the new NDP government put the brakes on the 10-lane bridge project that was getting underway.

Concerned about the timeline another option would get built, Delta Mayor George formed a group with other mayors who agreed on possible solutions to present to government.

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t a time when we can all use a little brightness in our lives, it is so heartwarming and uplifting to see our community come together.

This week’s Dec. 24th edition of the Optimist, our annual Christmas edition, we present a number of stories that speak to the giving spirit of our community.

Whether it is the donations of lights and decorations that have allowed KinVillage staff to create a winter wonderland for their senior residents, to Ocean Trailer’s donation to the Delta Community Living Society, the many schools who have created Christmas cards and Christmas hampers for our seniors, the donations to Deltassist and the food bank or a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus to South Delta neighbourhoods, the community has stepped up big time – all under the backdrop of a global pandemic no less – to ensure that everyone has something to look forward to this Christmas.

It’s heartwarming to see.

A few weeks ago when the Optimist put out a call for your Christmas light displays and your Christmas stories, you also came through.

Last week we presented our annual Christmas lights tour and to stay I was impressed would be an understatement. Along with reporter Mark Booth, we took to our ‘sleigh’ and covered South Delta last Monday checking out all the lights and taking photos.

It was an amazing evening. Such creativity and thought behind many of the displays. Clark Griswold would be very proud South Delta!

And to everyone who shared a Christmas story, memory, poem, photo or a funny holiday slice of life – thank you for sharing. Your memories helped to make our Christmas greeting section in today’s paper a community affair this year. We hope when you read the submissions it will warm your heart and you will all feel that connection of community.

From all of us here at the Optimist, we wish you all the joy and blessings of the holiday season.

Merry Christmas!

A South Delta Christmas story

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was was the night before Christmas when all along the dikes, the farmers’ fields and villages, no creature was stirring, not even a coyote, an eagle or duck.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with tape from London Drugs in hopes that St. George would soon be there.

The town folk of Ladner and Tsawwassen were all snug in their beds, while visions of Newmans rib eye and Richlea cakes danced in their heads.

Mama in her nighty from Boutique Blanche and Papa in his nightshirt from Mark’s just settled down after a wild night of drinking for a long winter’s nap.

When out on the roof came such a clatter. They sprang from their beds to check Facebook to see what was the matter?

We looked up to the sky and what to our wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh pulled by eight tiny politicians. We knew in a moment it must be St. George.

More rapid than a hawk,

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he whistled and shouted and called them by name, “Now, Carla, Now Ian, Now Alicia and Dan! On Lois and Jeannie! On Dylan, and Bruce, hurry up and head to the roof”.

They flew past us with a sleigh full of gifts, and then in a twinkling, I heard on the roof the prancing of each little foot.

Down the chimney St. George came with a bound.

He was dressed in a red suit, his clothes tarnished with cannabis and hemp.

A bundle of promises for us town folk he had flung on his back, yet he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

His eyes, how they twinkled, above his black mask, he was a right jolly old Mayor.

A wink of his eye and a twist of his head and we knew he was here to make campaign wishes come true.

He went straight to work, and filled all our stockings with promises of vaccines for all, affordable housing, a new bridge, efficient public transit, money for schools and family doctors.

Then he turned with a jerk and gave us a wink and a nod.

We knew he and his gang could never deliver, but with such charm St. George could do no harm.

Up the chimney he rose and sprang to his sleigh, and gave his team a whistle. I heard him exclaim, as he drove out of sight, “We’ll work to make your 2021 dreams come true, with a little luck, ingenuity, and a lot of cash. Now dash away politicians, dash away.”

Merry Christmas to all, be kind, be calm, be safe, and to all a good night!

Ingrid Abbott is a freelance broadcaster and writer who wishes everyone happy holidays.

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Letters

South Delta Food Bank says thanks Editor: On behalf of the South Delta Food Bank, a huge thank you for your continuous support of our food bank.

This year was a quite different year for many.

With the COVID-19 outbreak, we had to make changes to ensure the safety and well-being of our volunteers and clients. It’s been a challenging year, but looking brighter for this coming year.

People have been asking if we have seen an increase in usage of the Food Bank. To be honest, our numbers here

in South Delta have stayed about the same, although other Food Banks have reported big increases. Our Food Bank network does redistribute donations to Food Banks with greater needs.

Our Food Bank is open to anybody living in South Delta earning less than $40,000 per year, including those affected by COVID-19 through job loss or whatever the circumstance.

You are welcome to our Food Bank. We are open every Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at 5545 Ladner Trunk

Road in Ladner.

Donations can be dropped off at the Lighthouse Church office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Donations can also be made online at southdeltafoodbank.org.

And again, thanks to all that have made donations or dropped off groceries. Together we are able to help those in need.

Thanks to all from the volunteers at the South Delta Food Bank.

Joe Van Essen South Delta Food Bank

Kudos to Delta Hospital staff

Editor: As a 34-year resident of Ladner I’ve always loved that we were so lucky to have our small Delta Hospital.

Recently after coming down with a sudden illness I was taken by ambulance by wonderful paramedics to the emergency room.

I was treated by the most wonderful

staff who work tireless 12-hour shifts.

I was moved up to the second floor where Dr. Kordic and her wonderful nursing staff worked to find out my illness.

To all the professionals manning all the various scanners, blood checks etc., a big thank-you.

Graham Hastie

Thanks DPD for keeping us safe Editor: I often read postbag articles about persons who have been helping other people in our environment.

Like in the most recent edition of the Optimist: Ms. Eyolfson thanking Save-On staff and Ms. Irene Douglas with her tipped over electric wheel chair.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Delta Police officers

involved in the incident where an Affected Person (AP) passed away. It happened months ago but the tension/stress factor for the officers has been enormous. That is a fact.

Awaiting an investigation from IIO (Independent Investigation Office) knowing that you, the Law, did everything what needed to be done to get this individual out of a stolen taxi risking many people’s lives in that early

morning.

The report concludes the AP was intoxicated with Methamphetamine.

I try to find the right wording to express my respect and gratitude to the officers involved.

I wish you with my family a great Christmas and thank you very much for keeping us save! The dangerous job you are doing day & nights keep us save.

Dirk Vanbeek

Let’s keep our Christmas lights up until March Editor: My husband and I are reaching out to the community to suggest that Christmas lights be left on from dusk until 11 p.m. until March 14 when we change to daylight saving time.

With LED lighting, it will add very

little to the hydro bill and add some much needed cheer during these dark times.

We encourage stratas to make an exception in their buildings to allow for this.

John and Wanda Green

See more letters at: www.delta-optimist.com

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Ocean Trailer delivers generous donation to DCLS Ocean Trailer recently donated $5,000 to support people with developmental disabilities in our community.

Delta Community Living Society (DCLS) received the generous gift, which will fund lifeenriching programs for people with developmental disabilities that are funded entirely through community support.

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“DCLS has maintained a valued inclusive employment partnership with Ocean Trailer for the past seven years, as Ocean Trailer has hired people with developmental disabilities as general labourers in their offices in Delta.”

DCLS is a non-profit community based-organization that provides support to people with

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“We are proud to be part of the great work done at Delta Community Living Society, creating opportunities for us and the people they support,” added Ocean Trailer president Sid Keay.

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Beach Grove students write letters to seniors An act of kindness Letters bring immense amount of joy to Waterford Residents at The Waterford received a collection of letters penned

by Grade Six students in Joanne Calder’s class at Beach Grove Elementary.

These were hand-made

and handwritten cards that each included an in-depth letter asking residents questions about themselves and sharing details about the students’ lives.

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tor Brenda Hodson has been inviting residents individually or in small groups of three or four to read through the cards.

Often residents will read the cards out loud to

each other.

This has been a source of much laughter and even a few tears. These letters have brought residents an immense amount of joy.

goes a long way

An education assistant at a Tsawwassen elementary school has made it their mission to give back to isolated and lonely seniors this Christmas.

“I have a couple of seniors in my life, and I could see them really struggling with not being able to go out and about, and see friends and family members, so, I decided to collect Christmas cards, letters, drawings and jokes to send to residents at local seniors’ homes,” said Judy Hickey, who is an EA at Pebble Hill elementary.

Hickey put out a call for cards on the Tsawaassen Loop (NEW) Facebook page and was also given some cards written by school children from her daughter, who is an elementary school teacher in Richmond. The cards were so well received by the residents at St David’s Seniors House in Tsawwassen that Judy was spurred on to do more.

She asked her coworkers at Pebble Hill to help out, and soon several classes were involved in writing cards.

This time she approached KinVillage in Tsawwassen to see if they would be interested in receiving Christmas cards for their residents.

Knowing how much seniors appreciate receiving mail, she inquired whether she could address a card to each resident individually.

KinVillage was delighted by the request and gave her a list of the first names of its residents.

“While I was waiting in line at the post office

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Pebble Hill student Chloe with one of many cards for seniors.

to mail the cards to KinVillage, I got chatting to the lady in line behind me. She was intrigued why I had so many envelopes to mail. When I told her what I was doing, she insisted on paying for the postage! I couldn’t believe it – it was such a kind and generous gesture. It just goes to show how compassionate people in our community are.”

She then got to work gathering cards for more than 50 residents at the West Shore Laylum long-term care home in Ladner. She has personally added words of encouragement and jokes to many of the cards. Teachers from Hawthorne Elementary and South Park Elementary also got their students involved in writing cards for the seniors.

“I have had so much great support from so many people in our community. I think people have been looking for ways to give back to their community and in particular, to show our seniors that people care about them and are thinking of them over this difficult Christmas period. It really warms my heart,” she said.

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KinVillage decks the halls thankstocommunitydonations KinVillage has ‘Decked the Halls’ with generous Christmas decoration donations from the community, making the care home merry and bright for those who live and work there.

With the challenges of 2020 and the limited contact with family and friends, the staff at KinVillage wanted to bring joy to the residents

in whatever way they could.

“When the call was put out requesting donations for Christmas decorations, the community came through in a big way,” said KinVillage spokesperson Sue Satterthwaite. “The courtyards have been lit up with hundreds of lights and decorations, a winter village, Santa,

and reindeer, making it a glittering wonderland.

We’d like to thank the community for helping make this holiday season merry and bright for the residents and staff of KinVillage!”

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KinVillage has ‘decked the halls’ and created a winter wonderland thanks to the support of the community.

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South Delta Secondary Kindred Spirits Club co-presidents Noah Klassen and Janaka Shahi were busy making care packages for the seniors at KinVillage.

SDSS students spread holiday cheer for seniors Kindred Spirits have been busy spreading some holiday cheer and community good-will.

The Kindred Spirits of South Delta Secondary is a new extra-curricular club, which is an offshoot of the school’s Interact Club.

Students Noah Klassen and Janaka Shahi are the club’s co-presidents and also are a part of the Interact Club.

At the start of the current school year, Klassen felt a new club was needed in the school to specifically focus on seniors in the local community as the Interact Club works

on many different charitable causes.

The Kindred Spirits Club fundraised in a socially-responsible way, adhering to COVID-19 school and community protocols, and raised enough money to make special care packages for the KinVillage seniors.

Andrea Dulay is the sponsor teacher for the Interact and Kindred Spirits Club.

She said she is extremely proud of both the Interact Club, which started a pen pal letter writing program with KinVillage earlier this year, and the Kindred

Spirits group for showing care towards the local seniors by providing thoughtful Christmas gifts for KinVillage.

In addition, the Kindred Spirits Club started a special ‘ZOOM’ program, which entails having conversations with the seniors and playing online games.

“The South Delta Secondary students are showing a fantastic initiative towards the seniors in their community and expressing appreciation by finding creative ways to interact with valuable members of our community,” said Dulay.

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Community

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Watch Mass on YouTube Saturdays at 6pm Search for: Sacred Heart Parish Delta

All In-Person Masses suspended until further notice.

Join us for our livestream Worship service, 10:30 a.m. on Sundays at www.ladnergospelassembly.com/live Please note: The Boat & Light Parade and the Ladner Gospel Assembly Xmas caroling event held at the Ladner Government docks has been cancelled this Dec. because of Covid.

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Lately, there has been much talk about Christmas being cancelled this year. In a certain sense this is true.

The parties and the large gatherings with big dinners and gift exchanges, will not be happening — or more properly put, should not be happening.

For churches, the Christmas Eve services, which traditionally draw the largest attendance of the year, will not be happening either. On an evening when traditional hymns like Joy to the World raise the rafters, and Silent Night stir hearts, buildings will be filled with darkness and silence. But here is where we must remember the reason for the celebration in the first place: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.”(John 1: 5-7).

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This Christmas I encourage you to look for the light shining in the context of your own life, community, and world.

Though the doors of the congregation, which I serve, will be closed this Christmas, Benediction Lutheran, and other churches in the community, will be offering online services in some form. So, this Christmas, provided you have online access, you can do something you probably would not normally do — attend multiple Christmas services on the same night!

To me that sounds like an expansion rather than contraction of the Christmas celebration!

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LIFESTYLES

Local dancer stars in Nutcracker MARK BOOTH

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Goh Ballet’s film adaption of the Nutcracker is all too familiar to the production’s principal dancer.

Alex Stonehouse’s passion as an elite ballet dancer is burning again following a lengthy hiatus for the 21-year-old Tsawwassen resident.

“One of the things when I got on the stage filming this Nutcracker, it had been like seven years and this is exactly where I am supposed to be,” reflected Stonehouse.

“I’m just really glad I found what I am meant to do and feel very fortunate I still have the body for it.”

With COVID-19 restrictions preventing live shows this year, Goh Ballet has created its film version with a new pandemic-focused storyline that is now available for free online viewing. It’s partly based on Stonehouse re-discovering his love for dancing.

He grew up in Kingston, ON and spent his early years at the Manhattan Youth Ballet in New York, where Debroah Wingert and Daniel Ulbricht took him under their wing.

His family then moved to B.C. and Stonehouse spent some time at Arts Umbrella before heading east again after a successful audition at the National Ballet School in Toronto.

That’s where he first appeared in the Nutcracker and shared the staged with renowned dancers Guillaume Cote and Heather Ogden. He later returned to Vancouver and joined Goh Ballet Youth Company.

Goh Ballet was happy to welcome him back and he has been working hard ever since. So much so that he will be joining Royal Winnipeg Ballet next summer.

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Delta Choral Society cooks up other ideas during pandemic MARK BOOTH

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Delta Choral Society is finding different ways to keep their members active and engaged amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Typically, the nonprofit organization would be kicking up their feet right about now, coming off two of their biggest concerts of the year that would feature its four groups: Delta Community Choir, Delta Chamber Choir, Delta Youth Choir and Delta Children’s Choir. Instead, their holiday productions at the South Delta Baptist Church were shelved, like just about everything else in 2020.

“It’s usually so wonderful this time of year,” said member Julie Lymburner. “We would have just had our two concerts and the run up to them is fairly intense.

Then we get together and have a wrap party at one of the members’ home.

“We typically spend so much time together.

Especially the older people in the choir, this has been a terrible blow, but we continue to try and keep in touch.”

The choirs were preparing for their annual spring concert when the initial lockdown back in March brought everything to a grinding halt.

Initially, regular Zoom meetings were held to bring members together and that at least took the society to the end of its season. Casual get-togethers were held at local parks over the summer, but the board realized other projects, away from singing, were needed as the new season loomed in the fall.

That’s when the idea of creating a cookbook that would feature member’s favourite recipes and they even had some fun with the pandemic.

It’s been so well received that Stir Crazy is currently on its third printing.

“It’s something we always talked about doing because we share so much food at parties and we know all the good cooks out there,” chuckled Lymburner who volunteered to head the project. “We coined the title ‘Stir Crazy’ because we (were doing just that) going into the fall. Each chapter has a theme like ‘Going Ape’ for appetizers and ‘Sequestered’ for soups and salads. There’s almost 170 recipes.

“Sure Print and Copy in Ladner put it together and bonded it for us. We even have a member who is delivering them locally.”

The society is also holding virtual workshops that will continue

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The Delta Choral Society has created a community cookbook as a project to keep members engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

through the winter and a monthly e-newsletter has been launched for members to share their own personal news.

“We’re just trying to provide something a little

extra to brighten our days,” added Lymburner.

“We will keep meeting virtually but, musically, hopefully we are all back together again next fall and by next Christmas

we are doing a show.”

The society’s Stir Crazy cook book is $20 and can be ordered on its website: deltachoral.ca where other membership information can be found.

Young Ladner singer featured on Spotify and Apple Music MARK BOOTH

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After making a song with his brothers than went viral earlier this year, Ladner’s Finn Declan has released his first single on Spotify/Apple Music.

The 11-year-old and his mom Tracey Lynne have teamed up to single the Christmas classic Silent Night. It was back in April when Finn fronted his brothers

Toby and Rory in the pandemicthemed song Stay Home that would end up with a combined four million views on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Finn has taken singing lessons with Ladner recording artist and voice teacher Schara since he was five. He was supposed to be playing the part of Dodo Bird in an Alice in Wonderland production last spring and was heartbroken

the show was cancelled due to COVID-19 after months of rehearsals and hard work.

“It’s been such a hard year with so many disappointments for everyone. There have been silver linings to it all, though, because we’ve had more time to spend together making music, and now he’s an official Spotify/ iTunes artist!” said Tracey. “We homeschool our boys, so music is a big part of our days.”

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This Holiday Season

Give the Gift of Local News

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oday – and every Thursday – we do something very special: our carriers deliver a copy of the Optimist to nearly every home in South Delta. We wouldn’t be able to do this without the ongoing support of the community.

We know every South Delta resident is familiar with the Optimist and considers it their hometown news source. You trust us for our honest, reliable and timely reporting and because you recognize we care about our community and the impact events have on it.

We tell the stories of South Delta, both in print and online, every day of the week, whether that’s a controversial decision at city hall or a community-wide effort to help the less fortunate.

Readers turn to the Optimist for information on everything from community festivals to theatre productions to what’s happening in area schools or with local sports teams. We keep you in touch with your surroundings which in turn allows you to stay engaged with your community.

We do this by employing trained and reputable journalists to do the work. They attend council meetings, public hearings, school board meetings and countless events. We hold public officials and institutions to account. We have professional photographers on hand to capture important moments for individual families and greater milestones in our city’s history.

Many local communities across Canada no longer have a local newspaper or journalists to take on these tasks, and public discourse has eroded. We are fortunate to have an award-winning team of journalists at the Optimist, which was named top newspaper in its class in all of Canada last year.

To do this we count on our local businesses to support us with their advertising dollars, but we also rely on our readers to do their part by buying a voluntary subscription to the newspaper so it will continue to be delivered to your doorstep every Thursday by a local carrier.

So today we have a simple ask: please take the time to read this week’s issue of the Optimist, and consider the value of what’s in it. If you like what you read and see, then buy a subscription, which costs $5 per month or $50 for the year plus GST. It’s as simple as signing up at Subscription.Delta-Optimist.com, calling 604-946-4451 or mailing a cheque to our office at 5008 47A Avenue, Delta.

To be clear, subscriptions are voluntary and the Optimist will continue to be delivered to your door even if you don’t subscribe. We are also encouraging local businesses to take advantage of the voluntary subscription program as their ongoing support will ensure the viability of the Optimist for years to come.

We trust you see the value of a community newspaper and we hope you will see fit to support the Optimist through our voluntary subscription program.

With thanks,

Matt Blair Publisher, Delta Optimist

December 24, 2020 The Delta Optimist A19

Nine-year-old Sienna Jefferson is the winner of the 6 - 9 year old category in the Optimist’s 31st annual Colouring Contest. Sienna wins a gift certificate from Sublime Art Materials in Tsawwassen.

The other contest winners are on our front cover and inside our Christmas Greetings section.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN 2020

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Reader Michelle Stubbs shares this family, holiday tradition: “My husband always loved his mother’s cinnamon buns. I started a family tradition 20 years ago while celebrating our first Christmas together in Beach Grove,” she said. “I decided to make the Land of Nod cinnamon buns Christmas Eve after he had gone to bed. I woke up

before him on Christmas morning and put them in the oven.

“To my husband’s delight he woke up to the delicious smell of the cinnamon buns! Now every Christmas since then it a tradition to bake these cinnamon buns every Christmas morning and eat them as my husband, daughter and I open our gifts!”

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TOOB donated $27,000 for Deltassist’s pandemic adjusted Christmas program.

TOOB steps up big for Deltassist

TOOB was pleased to present to Deltassist a cheque for $27,000 to help maintain its Christmas Hamper Program during this difficult pandemic year.

For the past 32 years, TOOB has either operated its own Christmas Hamper program or has supported, with the Ladner Legion and other Delta service clubs, the program operated by Deltassist.

In a normal year, the program would collect food donations and to pack

Christmas hampers which would then be delivered to low income Delta families. This year, that proved to be impossible due to the pandemic. So instead Deltassist raised funds to purchase and distribute food gift cards.

TOOB expresses great appreciation to Delta Foundation, the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund and the B.C. Gaming Commission, all of whom made contributions in order to allow TOOB to make its donation to Deltassist.

We are so thankful to have customers like you!

2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and your support of our local business is amazing.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS from Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta Council

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

Delta’s Mayor and Council wish you a Merry Christmas and safe holiday season!

Christmas during a pandemic will make celebrations different this year and we appreciate everyone’s efforts to follow the rules, celebrate virtually with people outside of your own household, and keep the community safe.

We hope you enjoy this special time with your loved ones, check in virtually on extended family, friends, and neighbours, especially those living alone, and connect with the community through our Home for the Holidays events.

Visit letstalkdelta.ca/homefortheholidays to enjoy festive holiday videos and register for virtual activities.

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Spending his first Xmas in Tsawwassen

Sarah Myers wrote to the Optimist with this message for her husband Gavin: “This is our first Christmas in Tsawwassen, and he was supposed to be going home to Ireland this Christmas but of course, plans had to change. Merry Christmas to Gavin Myers, spending his first Christmas in Tsawwassen. May your holiday be filled with memoSUBMITTED PHOTO ries of Ireland, and new traditions Gavin Myers is spending his first Christmas in Canada.” in Tsawwassen this year.

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DELTA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SOCIETY DHAS Volunteers Supporting Healthcare in Delta since 1969

Registered Charity Number: 13952-5596 RR001

Wishing you Happy Holidays & a Happy New Year As the holiday season is upon us, it is time to look back on an extraordinary year like no other in recent history. We think of all who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulties through which they have struggled.

Through it all, hard working and passionate Auxiliary volunteers have enabled us to fulfill our mission of providing funds for Delta Hospital and Mountain View Manor.

We are grateful to them for all their hours of commitment to the Auxiliary.

At this time, we would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to all the individuals and business from our community that support all that we do throughout the year. We appreciate your generous support and donations to the Auxiliary, especially during these difficult times.

Many of us will be finding new ways to celebrate the season this year. How ever you choose to mark the season the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society wishes you happiness and all the best for the new year.

All proceeds support patient care and comfort at Delta Hospital and Mountain View Manor

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A small act of kindness at Christmas KAREN BHATT

C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r

It was bound to happen sooner or later.

Years of toiling away in the retail world left me jaded, angry and annoyed at what ‘should’ be the “most wonderful time of the year.”

Ah yes, Christmas – a time when, (if the songs and stories are to be believed) we embrace our fellow man, cherish family, and wish peace and goodwill to everyone we meet.

But as year upon year passed, I began to notice that this was not the case, and my heart began to harden. If anything, you could almost compare me to the mythical Grinch whose heart was two sizes too small. Christmas became just 24 hours when I rushed around visiting family, friends ... trying to ram all the little things that most people do in a few weeks– into a few hours.

But just when I had given up on the whole notion of ‘Christmas’ and the true meaning of the holiday, the most extraordinary event happened.

It was just another typical day at my workplace during the holidays (I managed a Disney Store). Crazy line ups at the cash register, cranky adults,

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crying children, and brittle staff members. All these factors do not add up to Christmas cheer, I can assure you. I had been at the cash register for two hours straight and the line-up never seemed to end. I became an automaton….

scan, swipe, pass the receipt and force a smile, when all of a sudden a little girl of about five years of age appeared next to me behind the cash desk. With a small smile, she put out her hand and passed me…. a hot chocolate.

In shock, I looked up from the little angel’s face to peer quizzically at her mother who stood to the side beaming.

“Why?” I softly asked. The mother explained that her little girls saved their allowance to be able to buy hot chocolates for random strangers who look as if they needed some kindness.

My whole world …… stopped.

Christmas was not about presents, or packages, or cash registers, or sales, and in that one small act of kindness, Christmas came back to me… And my heart remembered.

I kept my composure for the rest of the day, but when I was finally in my car driving home, tears rolled down my face as I thought about the lesson that this mom was teaching her children about the ‘true’ meaning of Christmas.

Little did she know, she taught me a lesson too.

I never got the names of the little girls or their mom– but tonight, as I sit back and enjoy the holiday with my family, I silently thank them.

Sometimes, Christmas does not show up in a brightly coloured package adorned with fancy bows and ribbons.

Sometimes it shows up in a paper cup.

Merry Christmas everyone.

To all our valued customers and friends, we thank you for your support.

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Christmas Greetings In Appreciation…

Warm wishes this holiday season to all our valued volunteers, generous donors and loyal customers.

Your gifts of time, giving and patronage all year long are vital to supporting hospice care in our community.

KATHY VAN GOGH

C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r

Together we are all making a significant impact on our environment through reusing, recycling and reducing waste.

The Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe will be closed on December 24th, and re-open on January 4th.

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MERRY

& HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Well, I can’t think of a better year to have the Grinch stealing almost all of the lights we painstakingly put up on our house! Honestly, there used to be about 500 lights all over the house!

Hurry, hopefully you can catch him in the act before he’s stolen ALL the lights!!!

Actually, we put this up every year. It’s a great way to do very little work for a pretty good impact.

My children and I made this Grinch cut out of wood and hand painted many years ago as one of our annual Family Christmas crafts.

This year just seems so much more apropos though, doncha think?

I’ve written a little parody of the Great Dr. Suess: And the Grinch, with his own protective mask took a wee nip o’courage from his sanitized flask.

It came with the coughing!

It came with the fever!

It came with the lock down!

To the land of the Beaver.

They took away hockey!

They took away spin!

They took away parties! (but delivered our gin ?? ) So he thunk and he thunk til his think-

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Kathy Van Gough wrote a tribute to the family’s hand crafted Grinch. er had ceased Maybe this Christmas, instead of Roast Beast We’ll fire up the laptop, the cell and the iPad And Zoom with the Mother, the Sis and the iDad. Christmas had come!

With more love and more meaning, Then any before Despite all the screening.

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Christmas baking traditions

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Alison Platt’s mom and her son continuing the family cooking and baking fest holiday tradition.

Alison Platt shares this Christmas memory: “Every December, my mom (shown here, inducting my son into our tradition) and I enjoy our cookie baking fest,” said Platt. “We schedule an entire day (and sometimes night!) devoted to the craft. The event begins with me selecting our favourite Christmas music to play throughout the day; decades in, the Muppet Christmas Carol soundtrack has finally grown on her. This tradition has been going on for nearly 20 years, but of course not this year.

But to quote the Muppet Ghost of Christmas Present (aka Santa): “It’s true wherever you find love, it feels like Christmas.”

Love you Mom!

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Season’s Greetings s from our family to yours!

We wish to thank our customers for their continued patronage especially during this challenging year.

Thank you for choosing to shop local and keeping our community strong.

It has been our pleasure serving you and we look forward to assisting you with your future floor covering needs.

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Jill Presley, business and marketing coordinator for Tsawwassen Springs (centre) presented a $32,510 cheque to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation’s Executive Director Lisa Hoglund (left) and Annual Giving Manager Shari Barr on Monday as proceeds from the second annual Festival of Lights that continues until Jan. 1.

Festival of Lights raises thousands COVID-19 didn’t stop the second annual Festival of Lights at Tsawwassen Springs from being a huge success.

On Monday, a cheque for $32,510 was presented to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation to purchase a much needed Colonoscope for Delta Hospital.

That’s nearly $4,000 more than last year’s inaugural event.

The money was raised through sponsorship of 100 Christmas trees located near the clubhouse at the Tsawwassen Springs golf course.

The trees were also generously donated by Harris Nursery.

The Festival of Lights will remain on display until Jan. 1 starting at 4 p.m. daily. COVID-19 health and safety measures are in place.

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From all of us at The RunInn, thank you for your tremendous support in 2020!

We look forward to serving you in the New Year!

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Among the stops for Santa and his e-Bikes on Sunday was KinVillage.

Santa and & his eBikes spread Xmas cheer

Santa Claus and his reindeer, along with three of his elves -all volunteers -came to Tsawwassen and Ladner on Sunday to spread the Christmas spirit around town.

Riding on eBikes to cover great ground, the ‘Inaugural Santa eBike Ride’, featured Santa and his six helpers making visits to the seniors’ residences and care homes around the community including – KinVillage, Waterford, Augustine House, St. David’s, and Delta Hospital – to let residents know that Santa loves them, and that he, like everyone else, is holding them in his heart during, this, the

Christmas of a pandemic.

Covering off some 40 km, snaking their way through South Delta, and to the sounds of car horns, and waves and cheers of children and adults alike, Santa and his elves also toured around Centennial Beach, Beach Grove, to Tsawwassen Mall, down 52nd St. around the Tsawwassen Mall down Arthur Drive to Ladner and finally back to home base as night set in.

And then they heard him explain – ere he drove his eBike!

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

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Delta

Special Olympics Delta would like to wish all our Athletes, Families, and Volunteers, and our Community Supporters and Partners a Wonderful Holiday Season, and a Healthy and Happy New Year.

Your generous support is gratefully appreciated. It allows us to continue to provide quality sports, health, and fitness opportunities for all our Athletes.

We’re looking forward to seeing you all again soon! https://sobcdelta.org/

A Christmas poem GRANDMA NEAN

C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r

T’was the night before Christmas (No, it is not that old story!)

All the magic was back.

Claire and Christopher had worked hard to do that!

The carols, they’d carolled.

The cookies, they’d cooked.

The tree was alight Dad was reading a book.

Christopher was playing with LEGO again, As Claire was listening to the magical words Of Dad’s whispered voice, this story she heard: On Christmas Eve When children are asleep and their parents too, The magic of Christmas fills the house through!

“Santa is coming!” Tinkerbell shouts from the tree.

Frosty joins in with giggles of glee.

Spiderman works at getting all the lights on With help from Rudolph -(You know his nose shone on every branch and every light Checking to see all things were just right!)

Darth Vadar was HO-HO-ing Instead of HO- PAH -ing.

Chewbaca and Grinch had just started playing The music of Christmas with bells they were shaking.

An angel sung out “The whole tree is done!

Now, finally, finally, Santa can come!”

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Tinkerbell was in charge and she looked round the room: The cookies and milk were under the tree, The magic of Christmas was finally free To fill every corner, to light every room.

It lived in their hearts, Brought JOY to their faces And LOVE to all places.

The party was rocking, the tree it was swaying, when the top Angel shouted “Time to stop playing!

Pick up the tinsel! Put back the balls!

Santa is coming! Santa is coming!

Now dash way, dash way all!”

The moose on the tree fell over a log And the cat on the tree meowed to a dog.

They hurried, they scurried They set things just right.

When Santa appeared, his eyes shone so bright.

“This family is good, this family is kind.”

They share their love with each other And.... they love their grandmother!

The true joy of Christmas they have wisely found.

May it stay with them always the whole year round!”

(Is that why Grandma Nean says MERRY CHRISTMAS every time she sees them?)

Santa finished his work Then he sat down to eat The milk and the cookies They had left as a treat.

“Yummy! Yummy! This is good for my tummy!”

But more cookies now and I will have a big bummy!”

As Santa left slowly and turned off the light, He smiled as he wished MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT! Christmas is special Christmas is kind It teaches you to share It teaches you to care.

For yourself For others.

For everyone who needs love, ALWAYS SHARE the magic of Christmas.

2020 has been a challenging year for everyone.

Our customers have been amazing all year and we thank them for their tremendous support!

Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year!

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Deltassist has many to thank at Christmas!

2020 has been such a challenge for everyone. Our Christmas Programs evolved quickly to meet the challenges COVID brought. Without fail our community rallied and the overwhelming generosity was amazing!

Congratulations to Kyla Preddy from Tsawwassen, winner of the 5 and under category in our 31st annual Christmas Colouring Contest.

The donations were more that we could have hope for or imagined. This allowed us to give families in need enough gift cards to buy food for Christmas and toys for their children.

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We are so grateful to all of the donations that came in from Service Clubs, Businesses, Community Groups and Individuals. It is only by donations from the community that we are able to help so many. You have helped so many have a much brighter Christmas!

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From the Staff, Volunteers and Board of Deltassist we wish you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Dr. Sara Kirby

Dr. Giulia DeVuono

Dr. Ruby Mangat

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Waterford resident Bunty Dorchester wraps a package that is part of the residence’s Santa for Seniors program through Deltassist.

Seniors play Santa to help Deltassist Residents at The Waterford in Tsawwaseen were busy last week wrapping gifts for the Santa for Seniors’ program through Deltassist.

As part of the Deltassist Christmas Hamper program, Santa for Seniors’ offers those over 65 who apply for the hamper the chance to request an addi-

tional gift to be hand-delivered just before Christmas.

Twenty-one packages containing gifts such as heating pads, crossword puzzle books, coffee and tea will be delivered along with batches of fresh cookies with special care to ensure seniors’ health and safety as the gifts change hands.

Season' s Greetings From my family to yours, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Have a Safe & Festive 2020 Holliday y Season n

Working for a Better Community

Ian Paton

MLA Delta South

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Christmas Greetings Tsawwassen Rotary lights up Diefenbaker!

PHOTO COURTESY OF LADNER ROTARY

The Healing Garden, off the main entrance to Delta Hospital, is now bright with Christmas lights and décor.

LadnerRotaryXmaslights cheer up Delta Hospital

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen’s annual Gift of Light is underway at Diefenbaker Park with over 40 trees lit up with 25,000 lights in a spectacular display that can be viewed nightly through the holiday season.

Patients in the 58 acute care beds, outpatients, 92 long-term care residents, their visitors and the more than 110 hospital and medical staff at Delta Hospital are getting a lift from the Christmas lights now brightening up the main entrance and the Healing Garden at the hospital’s central courtyard.

A team of 10 Rotary Club of Ladner members, including several

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from Pure Sunfarms, put up the lights and seasonal figures during the Dec. 5/6 weekend.

The Healing Garden, off the main entrance to the Delta Hospital, is now bright with Christmas lights and décor, for patients,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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residents, hospital and medical staff and visitors alike.

The Delta Hospital’s main entrance is also lit up for the Christmas season and to bring some seasonal cheer for those working, visiting and residing at the hospital.

I am always impressed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wishing You A Merry Christmas & A Prosperous New Year.

“Let us never forget WHO we celebrate CHRISTmas for.”

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Contact Mark at mbooth@deltaoptimist.com or 604-946-4451

UBC ball park named after Delta coach

New home to Thunderbirds women’s softball team will be known as Collings Field MARK BOOTH

m b o o t h @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

It’s a fitting and lasting legacy to a Tsawwassen man who has given decades of his life to the game of softball in this province.

Gord Collings Field will be the new home of the UBC Thunderbirds with the impressive on-campus facility expected to be ready for play in late spring of 2021.

The project was made possible with support from the university, the Collings Stevens Family Foundation and a fundraising campaign spearheaded by volunteers from the softball community.

Collings took over as the Thunderbirds head coach in 2013, after he earlier launched a program at Douglas College and spent years as coach of the Delta Heat and South Delta Invaders teams locally. He also guided BC teams at the Canada Summer Games.

“It was totally unexpected,” said the popular former teacher and principal in the Delta School District. “It’s such a numbing experience to be recognized like that. (Laughing) I was speechless which was unusual for me.”

Collings played competitive baseball growing up and having three daughters made the decision to be a volunteer softball coach an easy one.

He coached his eldest two with Invaders teams at the rep “B” level then capped his time in Delta with an impressive run with a talented Heat rep “A” team that included his youngest daughter Paige. She went on to enjoy a standout

collegiate career at Drexel University in Philadelphia and is now teaching at Delta Secondary.

It was members of Paige’s team that urged Collings to keep coaching.

“Not all the girls were going to big schools. They wanted me to approach Douglas to see if we could get a team there which is what I did,” recalled Collings. “We were a club team for two years then the school announced it was now a varsity sport and I would be coach.

Then UBC called and here I am today.”

Collings’ run at UBC includes fighting for the team’s survival at one point after an overall “sport review” of varsity athletics recommended women’s softball be dropped.

“We decided to fight back and get recognized as a varsity sport. Now we’ve got the support of the administration with president Ono and vice president Kennedy so having them onboard and the support of the departments too is just huge.”

Since their inception a decade ago, the Thunderbirds have been playing out of Softball City in South Surrey.

While it’s a fabulous facility, the impact of now being able to run the entire program on campus will be huge.

Upgrades to the existing Nobel Field, located at the south end of the campus in Wesbrook Village, will include a resurfaced field, new dugouts, bullpens, bleachers and fencing. Collings Field at Nobel Park, will also provide close proximity to other UBC Athletics’ facilities.

“It’s a game changer. Not

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He has been head coach of UBC women’s softball team since 2013, now Tsawwassen’s Gord Collings will have the program’s new on-campus home named after him. only in terms of the athletes being able to play in front of other students, but for the administration and staff to see and get an exposure to our game too,” continued Collings.

“It’s difficult to drive out to Softball City on a Friday afternoon. Practicing and playing on our own field will be huge, and now when we are recruiting we can bring them out to look at our park and tie it all in.

The girls are just ecstatic about that.”

The Collings Field announcement was shortly followed by news UBC will not

be involved in cross-border Cascade Conference play for the second straight season due to the pandemic. The hope is putting together an exhibition schedule against Canadian schools only if COVID-19 numbers improve by the spring to ease current restrictions.

It means the Thunderbirds will have to wait until the spring of 2022 to show what they’re really capable of with a deep roster loaded with talent from 2001 Delta Heat and 2002 White Rock Renegades youth teams.

“Last season we got two

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weekends of league play in before having to shut down.

It’s tough on the players and a big part of it is mentally too. It’s dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety using my old counselling background,” added Collings. “They have been working so hard, at UBC or on their own. I really feel badly for them. It was heartbreaking last year and it’s even worse now.

“They retain their eligibility but the logistics are they are going to graduate (sooner). I can’t say enough about their drive and passion. It’s a great group of girls.”

Merry Christmas Wishing Peace & Blessings to Everyone!

December 24, 2020 The Delta Optimist A37

NEW LISTING

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty 604-790-58 859 • www.alisonsteen.com

5443 PATON DRIVE $1,358,000

323 1120 TSATSU SHORES DRIVE $669,000

4 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,950 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1970 2 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,282 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1996 **Builder, Investor, Developer Alert!** Coveted Paton Drive in Historic Ladner. This could be your opportunity! Move in and hold, Rent it out or Subdivide, (with the City of Delta’s approval). Suitable 2 level with some updating, bathrooms and flooring.

Large, West exposed, 11884 sq.ft. lot provides many opportunities. Invest on Paton Drive today, you won’t be disappointed tomorrow. Call today!!

Incredible Waterfront living, 40 minutes from the city!

Do yourself a favour and make an appointment today.

This unique building is STUNNING! Store your water toys right out front and start living your life on the beach today. Top floor, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with over 1200 sq.ft. of living space, you will fall in love.

From your deck you have both water and mountain views. Minutes from B.C. Ferries, Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course. Seeing is believing. These go fast, so don’t delay.

105 1120 TSATSU SHORES DRIVE $749,000

SOLDS

2 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,030 SQ. FT. | BUILT 1996

5163 HERON BAY CLOSE $1,049,000

105 5555 13A AVENUE $429,000

Ground floor, 2 bedroom and den with STUNNING waterfront views of the Southern Gulf Islands!

This is not to be missed. Tsatsu Shores is the hidden GEM of the lower mainland. Amazing beachfront lifestyle just 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Never miss another sunset again.

These units don’t come up very often so call today for your private showing and start living your best life on the beach today!

Sutton Group Seafair Realty 1625 - 56 Street, Delta, British Columbia V4L 2B2 | 604-790-5859 | www.alisonsteen.com

from

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604-782-2053 | taussem@glaciermedia.ca

A38 The Delta Optimist December 24, 2020

Happy Holidays

This holiday season is unlike any other, to cap off a year unlike any other. Throughout this season, and as we move into a new (and hopefully better) year, we wish you moments of peace amid the difficulties, connections with family and friends even if they can’t be in person, the warmth of memories from holidays past, and wonderful glimpses of the joy that still lives under the surface.

Warmest Wishes!

Bob, Linda, Blake, Brad & Kali RE/MAX City Realty

December 24, 2020 The Delta Optimist A39

JUST LISTED

QUIET CENTRAL LOCATION

102, 4745 54A Street, Ladner $499,900

100 HOMES SOLD IN 2020 JUST LISTED

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

STREET OF DREAMS Cozy, updated family home located on the HAPPIEST street in town!. This location is as good as it gets in the central west side of Ladner! Step into this welcoming home with a tastefully renovated kitchen and bathrooms. California shutters throughout the whole house.

The flowing main floor layout offers plenty of room for your family. Enjoy the perfect backyard with ample space for games & entertainment.

4628 55A Street, Ladner $1,288,000

BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

OVER 2,000 CAREER SALES

BLAKE Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

MAGNIFICENT HOME IN MARINA GARDENS

604-788-0480

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

Welcome to Adlington Court! This thoughtfully laid out 2 bedroom + den home is located in one of Ladner’s most sought after developments within walking distance to parks, schools and shopping! Step into the open concept layout that boasts a spacious master bedroom with ensuite and a large second bedroom. HUGE windows in both bedrooms overlook the STUNNING trees in the courtyard directly out front. Up to two pets allowed, secured parking & ample visitor parking, fees include gas and hot water, this place has it all!

Located in one of Ladner’s most sought-after communities, close to Neilson Grove Elementary School, serene walking trails, the marina and next door to “The Links” golf course. This lovely home features an open concept living, dining and beautiful kitchen with granite countertops. Spacious Office/Bedroom on the main floor plus a 3 piece bath also on the main. Upstairs features a fantastic layout with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Luxury appointments include high-end millwork throughout, radiant in-floor heating, updated landscaping outside in this lovely west exposed backyard.

5823 Fair Wynd, Ladner $1,398,900 Stats based on career sales for Bob Chancey PREC, Linda Chancey PREC, Blake Chancey PREC & Brad Herzke.

RE/MAX City Realty

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Merry Christmas AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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REALTOR®

Austen Michelle REALTOR®

REALTOR®

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Bob

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FROM OUR FAMILIES TO YOURS, WISHING YOU THE VERY BEST OF THE SEASON! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED BUSINESS AND REFERRALS THIS YEAR!

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December 24, 2020 The Delta Optimist A41

JUST SOLD!

JUST SOLD!

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5126 CENTRAL AVE

1608 BRAID RD

5095 WILSON DRIVE

465 E 17TH

JUST SOLD!

JUST SOLD!

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JUST SOLD!

798 GLENWOOD

332 5700 ANDREWS ROAD

5153 CLIFF DRIVE

5065 CEDAR SPRINGS

JUST SOLD!

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5024 47 AVE

5393 WILDWOOD CRES

20863 71A

LOT 5 4789 BLUE HERON

JUST SOLD!

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1559 FARRELL CRESCENT

1491 FARRELL AVENUE

5268 GLEN ABBEY PLACE

4683 MALLARD LANE

JUST SOLD!

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107 4799 SPRINGS BLVD

4737 CANNERY PLACE

12513 WESCOTT STREET

6127 GALBRAITH CRESCENT

JUST SOLD!

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5085 WHITWORTH CRESENT

5958 136 STREET

5175 KILKENNY DRIVE

117 5622 16 AVENUE

JUST SOLD!

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4837 47A AVENUE

5280 9A AVENUE

795 56 STREET

83 7088 191 STREET

JUST SOLD!

JUST SOLD!

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1837 OSPREY DRIVE

1831 OSPREY DRIVE

205735 W 15 AVENUE

302 5556 14TH AVENUE

THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS! *

* Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

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A42 The Delta Optimist December 24, 2020 THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

STUNNING VIEWS OF ENGLISH BAY W G NE TIN S I L

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED CONDO W NE TING S I L

• 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom • 694 sq ft of living space • South West corner unit at Surfcrest • Recently renovated with custom walk-in tub • Steps to the beach, seawall, countless restaurants & shops

215 1315 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

1501 1251 CARDERO STREET, VANCOUVER

$529,000

$449,900

LOVELY CANOE PASS HOME W G NE TIN S I L

WATERVIEW AT DESIRABLE SHOREWALK

• 1056 sq ft float home • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Beautiful River views • Quiet part of River Rd yet still close to everything

• 1260 sq ft corner unit on water side • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Large bedrooms incl master with generous ensuite • Steps into Historic Ladner Village

18-3459 W RIVER ROAD, LADNER

308-4955 RIVER ROAD, LADNER

$599,900

$649,900

BEACH GROVE OPPORTUNITY

GOLF COURSE VIEWS W G NE TIN LIS

• 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 944 sq ft of living space • New carpets & wide plank hardwood floors • Open concept kitchen with gas stove • A quick walk to shopping, amenities & transit

• 2 Bedrooms & den, 2 Bathrooms • 1424 sq ft of living space • Open concept design • 2 secure parking stalls and storage locker • Steps to the countless amenities in Tsawwassen towncenter

• 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • 1,374 sq ft rancher on 6,254 sq ft lot • Build your dream house on the golf course • Close to the beach, schools & amenities

A202 1258 HUNTER ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

1492 GILLESPIE ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

$679,000

$1,098,000

EXCELLENT RANCHER IN PEBBLE HILL

POTENTIAL LAND ASSEMBLY • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom • 1,643 sq ft of living on a 9,319 sq ft lot • Across from Southlands development • West exposed backyard • Ready to move in or build

W G NE TIN S I L

553 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

5269 1 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,098,000

$1,179,900

COMPLETELY RENOVATED HOME

CENTRAL HOME WITH STUNNING VIEWS • Huge 15,081 sq ft lot • 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms • Lovely backyard w/ pool • Oversized family, dining and living room

• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • 1642 sq ft home on a 9306 sq ft lot • Build your dream home on this lot!

• Close to Diefebaker Park, 1 minute from Point Roberts & close to Pebble Hill Elementary School

W G NE TIN LIS

• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • 2072 sq ft home on a 6600 sq ft lot • Exquisite landscaping surrounding a covered stamped concrete patio • Inviting hot tub, fire table, BBQ & bar • Brand new kitchen and bathrooms

5443 WALLACE AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

1030 57 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$1,398,000

$1,399,900

CUSTOM MARINA GARDENS HOME

LIVING/WORK SPACE IN GASTOWN • 1,587 sq ft unit at the KORET LOFTS • Incredible retail/gallery/loft living • Top of the line chef’s kitchen • 1 private parking space

• 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom • 3,281 sq ft of living on a 7,550 sq ft lot • One of largest homes & lots in area • Vaulted ceilings, limestone fireplaces

273 COLUMBIA STREET, VANCOUVER

5848 FAIR WYND, LADNER

$1,548,800

$1,638,800

#1 RANKED REAL ESTATE TEAM IN ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA!

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* Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

December 24, 2020 The Delta Optimist A43

ENTERTAINER’S DREAM W G NE TIN S I L

EXTENSIvELY RENOvATED FAMILY HOME

• 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms • 5307 sq ft home on a 17686 sq ft lot • Floor-to-ceiling windows • Expansive deck with panoramic views • Home theatre, rec room & wine cellar

W NE TING S I L

• 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms • 3729 sq ft home on a 11292 sq ft lot • Family home situated on a sunny 1/4 acre lot • Open concept main floor with wide planked oak hardwood flooring • Gourmet kitchen is complete with double wall ovens, built-in refrigerator & induction cooktop

844 PACIFIC DRIvE, TSAWWASSEN

11900 CLARk DRIvE, NORTH DELTA

$2,298,800

$2,388,000

PRIME INvESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

ULTIMATE LUXURY LIvING W NE TING S I L

• 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms • 5638 sq ft home on a 9020 sq ft lot • Chef’s kitchen with entertainment sized island • Nano doors opening into oversized south facing covered deck • Unfinished basement

W NE TING S LI

• 9 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms • 5826 sq ft on a 21312 sq ft lot • Stunning custom built mansion on a private 21,000 sq ft • Stunning mountain & ocean views • High quality finishing throughout the home

12958 COULTHARD ROAD, SURREY

16 GEORGIA WYND, TSAWWASSEN

$2,598,000

$2,499,000

AN ENTERTAINER’S DREAM W G NE TIN S LI

OCEAN & GULF ISLAND vIEWS

• 6 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms • 5183 sq ft on a 9311 sq ft lot • LUXURIOUS 2018 award-winning lottery family home • Wet bar & glass-enclosed feature wine cellar • Beautiful flagstone patio with a built-in BBQ

W G NE TIN LIS

• 3 Bedrooms & 4 Bathrooms • 3090 sq ft home on a 7535 sq ft lot • Stunning custom built home • 3 car garage

5263 3 AvENUE, TSAWWASSEN

149 GRAHAM DRIvE, TSAWWASSEN

$2,688,000 WATERFRONT HOME W G NE TIN S I L

$3,488,000

CUSTOM BUILT MODERN MASTERPIECE

• 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms • 2705 sq ft home on a 9504 sq ft lot • Panoramic views spanning from the North Shore Mountains to the Southern Gulf Islands • Gourmet kitchen features maple cabinetry, quartz counters & stainless steel appliances

• 6061 sq ft home on 10,720 sq ft lot • 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms • Breathtaking ocean, mountain, and farm views • Roof deck with hot tub, fire table, and putting green

526 CENTENNIAL PARkWAY, TSAWWASSEN

353 55 STREET, TSAWWASSEN

$3,488,000

ULTRA-LUXURY RESIDENCE ON TSAWWASSEN’S ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD W G NE TIN S I L

$3,588,000

PANORAMIC OCEAN vIEWS

• 6 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms • 5118 sq ft on a 9888 sq ft lot • Stunning panoramic views of the Ocean & Gulf Islands • Modern layout with expected top-line finishes • Self contained legal suite & 2 elevators

• 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

251 ENGLISH BLUFF ROAD, TSAWWASSEN

210 GRAHAM DRIvE, TSAWWASSEN

$4,150,000

23 ACRE EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

$4,888,000

EXCEPTIONALLY LOCATED FARM PROPERTY

• 23 acres with 3 livable homes • Adjacent to Delta Port Way • Close to new industrial park & mall • East access to Hwy 17, 17A, 99, and ferries

• 52 acre property with 4 parcels • Ladner & Tsawwassen amenities only mins away • Across from Tsawwassen Mills Mall • Easy highway and ferry access

2990 57B STREET, LADNER

2150-2250 52 STREET, LADNER

$9,868,800

THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS! *

* Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

$9,888,000

THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

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CHECK OUT OUR COMMERCIAL LISTINGS

THE FIRM REAL ESTATE SERVICES LTD. 101 4755 51ST Street Delta, BC V4K 2W2

62,430 SQUARE FOOT FAIRVIEW CITY BLOCK

PRIME SOUTH GRANVILLE REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

50,000 SQ.FT. HIGH RISE REDEVELOPMENT SITE

VANCOUVER GENERAL HOSPITAL

Welsh St

SUBJECT PROPERTIES SUBJECT PROPERTY

OA STR K EET

SUBJECT PROPERTY

6th St *ARTIST RENDERING FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY, BUYER TO VERIFY

900990 W 12TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER INQUIRE FOR PRICE

WELSH ST, SIXTH ST & ROBSON AVE, NEW WESTMINSTER OFFERED AT $39,988,000

23312349 GRANVILLE STREET, VANCOUVER OFFERED AT $19,880,000

4% CAP RATE WITH AAA LONG TERM GOV’T TENANT

3.5% CAP STRIP MALL ON 5.5 ACRES W/ HIGH DENSITY POTENTIAL

3.3 ACRE PRIME TSAWWASSEN REDEVELOPMENT SITE

SUBJECT PROPERTY

Beach Grove Golf Course SUBJECT PROPERTY

12 th Av en

7298 HURD ST, MISSION OFFERED AT $22,000,000 APPROVED 82 UNIT DEVELOPMENT SITE

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9522 120 ST, SURREY INQUIRE FOR PRICE PRIME 111 ACRE REDEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

FAIRWAY VIEWS WYND, DELTA INQUIRE FOR PRICE

FLEETWOOD REDEVELOPMENT SITE

FREESTANDING 28,874 SF SHOPPING CENTRE

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

SUBJECT PROPERTY

BROOKSWOOD LANGLEY - $27,000,000

TYNER BLVD, PRINCE GEORGE - $19,900,000

16055 FRASER HWY, SURREY - $12,000,000

12070 88TH AVE, SURREY - $11,990,000

3.6 ACRES REDEVELOPMENT SITE

RARE 27 ACRE FUTURE IND. BUSINESS PARK

APPROVED 13STOREY OFFICE TOWER SITE

5,316 SF PENTHOUSE OFFICE

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SUBJECT PROPERTY

SUBJECT SUBJECT PROPERTY PROPERTY

SUBJECT PROPERTY

7235 BAYVIEW & 7356 BRAESIDE, BURNABY  $11,880,000

24388 RIVER ROAD, MAPLE RIDGE  $9,900,000

PRIME LADNER REDEVELOPMENT SITE

WESTSIDE APARTMENT BUILDING

9699  9711 137 ST, SURREY  $8,988,800

1500 6081 NO. 3 ROAD, RICHMOND  $5,495,000

POTENTIAL HIGH DENSITY SITE

STRATHCONA INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Lougheed Town Centre

53 Street

SUBJECT PROPERTY

Loug

heed

Hw y SUBJECT PROPERTY

SUBJECT PROPERTY

Ladner Trunk Road

4834 53 STREET, DELTA  $8,950,000

1015 W 13TH AVE, VANCOUVER  $7,100,000

576 LOUGHEED HWY,COQUITLAM  $6,800,000

HAWKS AVE & KEEFER ST, VANCOUVER  $7,950,000

#1 RANKED REAL ESTATE TEAM IN ALL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA!

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* Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

December 24, 2020 The Delta Optimist A45

CALL US FOR YOUR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE NEEDS COMMERCIAL DRIVE MIXED USE BUILDING

7 UNIT RESORT OPPORTUNITY

1.38 ACRE REDEVELOPMENT SITE

HIGH EXPOSURE FARM LAND

92 Avenue

SUBJECT PROPERTY

118 RAINBOW RD, SALT SPRING ISLAND  $6,300,000

11488 92 AVE, DELTA  $6,200,000

2150 52 STREET, DELTA  $9,888,000

KITSILANO INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

FREESTANDING OFFICE/RETAIL FULLY LEASED

44,120 SQ.FT. REDEVELOPMENT SITE

DOWNTOWN FREESTANDING BUILDING

Nico lS

n Street

SUBJECT PROPERTIES

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1675 E 14TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER  $6,300,000

Needham Street

2057 W 4TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER  $4,858,800

3335 DUNBAR STREET, VANCOUVER  $4,499,900

540 HALIBURTON STREET, NANAIMO  $3,499,800

2424 ST JOHNS STREET, PORT MOODY  $3,688,800

DESIRABLE REDEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

3.5 ACRE MULTIFAMILY REDEVELOPMENT SITE

DESIRABLE GASTOWN LIVE/WORK SPACE

NORTH ROAD OFFICE UNIT

85 Avenue

Ala ska

81A Street

SUBJECT PROPERTY

81 Avenue

Hig hw ay

1066 AUSTIN AVENUE, COQUITLAM  $3,299,900

LOTS 135137 8208 81A STREET FORT. ST. JOHN - $1,698,800

273 COLUMBIA STREET, VANCOUVER  $1,548,800

326 4501 NORTH ROAD, BURNABY  $1,298,000

APPROVED MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT SITE

5.25% CAP MULTIFAMILY BUILDING

OUTSTANDING STREET LEVEL RETAIL SPACE

OVER 2,100 + SQ.FT. OFFICE SPACE

901925 HARBOUR VIEW ST, NANAIMO  INQUIRE

411 THIRD AVENUE, NEW WEST  $4,998,800

2406 E BROADWAY, VANCOUVER  $1,049,900

211212 12639 80 AVENUE, SURREY  $1,150,000

PRIME LOCATION FARMLAND

EXCELLENT GROUND FLOOR OFFICE UNIT

2ND FLOOR UNIT AT CRYSTAL MALL

HIGH GATE STREET LEVEL RETAIL

2990 57B STREET, DELTA  $9,868,800

140 233 W 1ST STREET, NORTH VAN.  $925,000

2820 4500 KINGSWAY, BURNABY  $799,900

7030 KINGSWAY, BURNABY  $735,000

2,539 SQ.FT. TILBURY WAREHOUSE

564 SQ.FT TSAWWASSEN OFFICE SPACE

BURRARD STREET OFFICE SPACE

42.7 ACRE FUTURE INDUSTRIAL PARK

5 7218 PROGRESS WAY, DELTA  $719,900

205 1777 56 STREET, TSAWWASSEN  $474,900

SUBJECT PROPERTY

121 970 BURRARD STREET, VANCOUVER  $250,000

THOUSANDS OF SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTIONS! *

* Based on Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver Statistics for the Fraser Elliott Group 2016-2020.

MAIN STREET, LYNDEN, WA  $10,650,000 USD

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5052 Cedar Springs Drive, Tsaw $1,788,000

2,653 SF – 3 brdms – 4 bath – 3,771 SF lot. Den & media room. Views of the 9th Fairway. Customised finishing.

Pkg for 4 cars.

#305-4745 54A Street, Ladner $509,900

PENTHOUSE. Adlington Court. Bright & spacious 2-bedroom, Spacious, bright & prac�cal townhome in the heart of Tsawwassen.

2 large bedrooms plus den. A fully fenced & completely private 2- bathroom, over 1000 sq. "., impressive vaulted ceilings, courtyard. Well run complex. Easy walk to all Tsawwassen long list of improvements including a complete kitchen ameni�es & recrea�on. Peaceful, Prac�cal & Carefree Living. make-over. Parking, Locker, gas fireplace & covered deck.

310 Tsawwassen Beach Rd, Tsaw 5148 Winskill Drive, Tsaw $2,199,000 $2,698,000 UNPARALLED VIEW & WATERFRONT! Resort living all year round!

Ideal loca�on to build an exci�ng new home for your family.

Zoned RS1 with an approx. buildable of 5,000 sq. ". + garage.

Lot size 13, 51 sq. ". Private Road- access by appt. Super cute rancher with stairs to beach & parking-ideal to rent un�l build.

Private luxury estate on a level ½ acre lot. Premier loca�on.

Enjoy year-around resort living with a completely private south exposed backyard with pool, hot tub, fire table, cabana, and plenty of grass area for games or entertaining. Renovated 6 bedroom, 7 bathroom home with numerous living op�ons.

SOLD 5642 Grove Avenue, Ladner $4,299,000

Development opportunity near 1 acre (41774 sf) lot fron�ng 2 roads. Adjacent to mul�family development.

Walk to Hawthorne school and park. Five bedroom two bath 2600 ".² to level basement home

SOLD #167-1894 Osprey Drive, Tsaw

SOLD 971 Bayview Drive, Tsaw

#136-5421 10th Avenue, Tsaw $595,000

#101-4728 53rd Street, Tsaw $409,900

Fantas�c 830 SF 1 bedroom in popular Sunningdale Phase1. Offering 9”ceilings, HW floors, gas f/p , secure parking and storage and a large West exposed pa�o.

Walk to shops town Center and ameni�es.

SOLD 5153 Cliff Drive, Tsaw

SOLD 12860 114A Avenue, Surrey

SOLD 632 Goldenrod Blvd, Tsaw

SOLD B402 - 4821 53rd St, Ladner

4609 Kensington Court, Ladner $1,329,000

YOUR FAMILY DESERVES THE BEST... wall to wall comfort in over 2600 sq. ". with 4 bedrooms, double car garage & fun centred backyard with hot tub. Nothing to do, this home is completely renovated & located in an outstanding cul-de-sac. LOOK NO FURTHER.

#303-5518 14th Avenue, Tsaw $559,000

Windsor Woods. A bright & beau�fully updated 949 sq. ".

2-bedroom apartment with 2 full bathrooms, 2 side by side parking spots, 2 decks & locker. Corner-end unit with scenic views of Highland Park. Fabulous find & move-in ready!

5092B Bentley Drive, Ladner $950,000

Building Lot. Seldom available. Services at lot line.

Build you dream home in one of West Ladner’s most dis�nguished neighbourhoods-Victory South. 7,740 sq. ". , RS5 Zoned with buildable of 3,280 sq. ". Plus 452 sq.". garage.

SOLD 4562 64th Street, Ladner $1,150,000

SOLD

RELAX & STAY! A well-built, well-located & well-maintained home in the desirable Holly area. Main floor living with 3 bedrooms up and outstanding vaulted ceilings in living & dining area. Large, fully fenced backyard with shed & privacy. Plenty of parking both in & out.

SOLD 5580 Wallace Avenue, Tsaw

SOLD #101-1369 56th Street, Tsaw

1656 Farrell Crescent, Tsaw $1,749,900

One of a kind West Coast Contemporary in desirable Beach Grove.

2200 sq. ". 4 bedrooms & den/media room, 3 bathrooms with an amazingly stylish open concept. Vaulted ceilings with extra large windows maximizing the natural light. Your search has ended.

SOLD 5172 45th Avenue, Ladner

SOLD 5205 Deerfield Court, Tsaw

SOLD 4591 Aurora Court, Ladner

SOLD 6098 Brodie Road, Ladner

December 24, 2020 The Delta Optimist A47

Eugene Knoedler PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATIO ON SERVICE AND RESULTS YOU DESERV VE CELL 604.219.3177 | DELTAREALESTATE.N ET

Eugene@eugenek.ca

Medallion Club represents the top 10% of Greater Vancouver Realtors based on MLS sales.

Progroup Realty

Season’s Greetings & all the best in 2021! $1,298,700

NEW PRICE

$599,000

$1,198,000

$368,000

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

#101 1369 56 Street

987 Walalee Drive

Charming 5 bdrm/3 bathroom 3 level home in “the Village”. This home has main floor living home has been tastefully updated over the years including custom kitchen and recent bathroom updates. 8310 sq ft level lot with West facing back yard complete with new patio, hot tub, beautiful giant Magnolia tree and more.

#103-1250 55 Street

Gorgeous ground level unit is The Sandollar. This spacious and bright 1333 sq ft 2 bedroom/2 bathroom home is located mere steps from Tsawwassen Town center.

1140 Walalee Drive

Located in Tsawwassen Village. This original 2500 sq.ft. 4 bedroom/3 bath 2-level home is situated on a 9656 sq.ft. lot with views to Boundary Bay and Mountains. Bring your design ideas and make this a fabulous family home. Suite potential, Or Seller has plans for custom home to take advantage of the views.

$1,348,000

JUST SOLD 1585 Beach Grove Road

RE/MAX Progroup Realty | 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC V4M 2B3 | Office 604.943.8080 | Eugene@eugenek.ca | deltarealestate.net

Brian Elsey PREC

Harry Ratchford PREC

604-551-9396

604-315-2633

www.brianelsey.ca www.harryratchford.ca

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North West facing Penthouse condo in popular Windsor Woods. Just steps to recreation, schools, restaurants and shops and close to the beach. Beautifully kept, this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo has a recently updated 4 piece second bathroom (less than l year) and kitchen (2012). The master bedroom has a huge closet and room for a king sized bed. Oak hardwood flooring throughout, crown molding, large sundeck, and a gas fireplace. Gas is included in the maintenance fee. There is 1 parking underground and a storage locker. Windsor Woods is a very well run complex, close to shopping, and central to everything including transit, Tsawwassen Mills, Tsawwassen Commons and schools - including the prestigious Southpointe Academy. Pets allowed with restrictions. Rentals allowed with restrictions.

***SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – COVID19 PROTOCOL IN PLACE**

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Boutique 20 unit complex in a great neighborhood steps to shopping/dining on North Rd, 10 minute walk to Skytrain & Lougheed Mall. Bright updated 1 bed 1 bath open concept floor plan, south facing, quiet, private good sized balcony with stylish patio tiles. Master is large enough for king size bed, walk thru closets & ensuite bath/shower. Natural gas fireplace, gas is included in maintenance fees. Entire home is updated with highend laminated floors, SS/black kitchen with newer appliances, hanging pot rack, kitchen nook & full size newer washer/dryer in dedicated space. Living room has large windows with new pull down blinds. Large storage locker with power and 1 secure parking, additional parking available. Pets allowed - 1 dog to 8 kg. and 2 cats. No rentals.

$408,800

***SHOWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – COVID19 PROTOCOL IN PLACE**

Call Brian or Harry for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION of your home!

RE/MAX PROGROUP - 5360 12TH AVE, DELTA, B.C. - 604.943.8080

AMEX BROADWAY WEST REALTY - SUITE 201-10055 W. BROADWAY - 604.738.8878

TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS ON THE 10TH GREEN!!

5106 Cedar Springs Dr Awesome detached home ‘FRONT ROW VIEW’ on the Tsawwassen Springs Golf course.

Quality built, 2,186 sq.ft. and a floor plan flexible for all your needs.

Listed $1,599,900

A Season to Reflect, A Time for Gratitude, Best Wishes for 2021 Stay Safe Give Generously Celebrate Smartly

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60 Homes

SOLD

In 2020

Wishing

NEW LISTING: 5346 9TH AVENUE $1,608,000 NEW LISTING: 5342 9TH AVENUE $1,674,000 Brand new, ultra modern family home built by Urban Art Beautiful, brand new, air conditioned home close to Developments. schools

120-1892 STARLING DRIVE

$429,000 NEW LISTING: 302-1118 55 STREET $508,000

Get into the Market in this new condo. NO GST!

Central stunner with clean modern updates.

Trisha Murphy 604.312.7621 MASTERS AWARD

2018

2018

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

Dynamic Marketing • Expert Contract Knowledgee Experienced Negotiating Skills Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

Rachel Realtor

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everyone a safe holiday season.

34-1700 56 ST 95-15588 32 AVE 101-5472 11 AVE 107-1300 HUNTER RD 109-1100 56 ST 113-4977 SPRINGS BLVD 120-1892 STARLING DR 201-5555 13 AVE

206-15155 36 AVE 211-1120 TSATSU SHORES 231 MORNINGSIDE DR 296 66A STREET 310-5518 14 AVE 345 CENTENNIAL PKWY 363 CENTENNIAL PKWY 532 TSAWWASSEN BEACH

607-1350 VIEW CR

1059 WALALEE DR

1654 57 STREET 4953 10A AVENUE

5625 GOLDENROD CR

5691 16 AVENUE

1290 MORRIS CRES 1397 DUNCAN DR 1511 DUNCAN DR 1539 CEDAR SPRINGS 1542 KIRKWOOD RD 1650 FARRELL CRES

4986 8A AVENUE 5007 LINDEN DR 5117 LINDEN DR 5159 GALWAY DR

4950 12 AVENUE

5310 3 AVENUE

306-1172 55 ST

5234 11 AVE

5346 4A AVE

898 GALE DRIVE 225-6505 505 3 AVE 453 55 STREET

To all my valued clients, thank you for making 2020 another successful year!

Wishing you a peaceful holiday and healthy, happy New Year!

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SOLD COMMITTED SOUTH DELTA Professionals

LIFESTYLE

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COOPERATION Beach Grove FOR NEIGHBOUR INVESTMENT Deas Island Park DIEFENBAKER PARK

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REAL ESTATE IS COLLABORATIVE As independent Realtors, we have collaborated to showcase prime real estate listings to our South Delta community. We’re dedicated to continuing to provide you with excellent service and expert advice!

If you are interested in any of these featured listings or want to talk about the real estate market, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of us. We are all here to help.

Jenn McGregor

Jennifer Dupuis

Amber Baird

RE/MAX Progroup Realty www.jennmcgregor.com

Sutton Group Seafair Realty www.jenniferdupuis.com

Sutton Group Seafair Realty www.amberbaird.com

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-250-5048

604-315-5560

604-908-1593

206 - 4815 55B Street - Ladner

To o all our clients, colleaguess, frien nds & families - we wish you u all a safe and happy holiday.

2020 has been a year to remember in so many ways - let’s take all the kindness, patience and understanding into 2021!

From our families to yourss fam

Happy Holi

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

2

| 2

| 992 ft2

$579,000

Bright,spacious,corner unit, on the quiet side of one of Ladner’s newest buildings. Enjoy the view from the fantastic rooftop terrace. 2 parking & in-suite storage.

323 - 1120 Tsatsu Shores Drive - Tsawwassen

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

2

| 2

| 1282 ft2

$669,000

Incredible Waterfront living, 40 minutes from the city! Do yourself a favour and make an appointment today. This unique building is STUNNING! Store your water toys right out front and start living life on the beach today.

1695 W. 68th Avenue - Vancouver

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Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

| 3632 ft | 4753 ft Lot $3,488,000 2

105 - 5555 13A Avenue - Tsawwassen

603 - 10603 140 Street - Surrey

2

CONTEMPORARY CUSTOM BUILT EXECUTIVE HOME! UNIQUE IN MOST PRESTIGIOUS S.W. MARINE LOCATION. 8 Bedrooms, 8 Baths. Lower level features media room, bar. Great mortgage helper w/2 ms Legal suite in lower level PLUS a Laneway house. w b be ed dr om dro

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+ Den | 1

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$399,000

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| 700 ft2

$429,000

WINDSOR WOODS SHOWSTOPPER!!! If Windsor Woods had a showroom, this would be it! Completely renovated, ground floor unit to die for! South facing, super private patio, brand new appliances,(fisher paykel) kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, you name it, it’s been done. Make your appointment today!

Penthouse new condo with large Den, built in 2019

by Porte, with park & mountain view. Close to skytrain & SFU. Rentals allowed. 2-5-10 warranty

The Market is still very active..... Even during these uncertain times....

Virtual Home Evaluations

Online Feature Sheets & Floor Plans

Sutton Group-Seafair Realty, 100-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner, BC, V4K 2K4

Electronic Signing

Virtual Tours / Showings / Open Houses

Remax Progroup Realty, 5090 48th Avenue, Ladner, BC, V4K 2X7

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Centennial Beach

Market Days

FRED GINGELL PARK

Boundary Bay

SUNNY TSAWWASSEN

Solidarity SELLERS

PORT GUICHON

United

Alison Steen

Jackie Lauder

Julianne Maxwell

Sutton Group Seafair Realty www.yolandahoolsema.com

Sutton Group Seafair Realty www.alisonsteen.com

Sutton Group Seafair Realty www.lauderhomes.com

RE/MAX Progroup Realty www.juliannemaxwell.com

604-790-5859

306 - 1172 55 Street - Tsawwassen

2

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| 1350 ft2

778-840-8377

604-817-5579

2

Fabulous renovated 1350sq.ft. Penthouse unit with west exposed balcony in The Heathwood, a self managed well run complex. Perfect for downsizers. Perfect location, easy walk to shops, library, restaurants, pub and transit.

105 - 1120 Tsatsu Shores Drive - Tsawwassen

| 2

| 1149 ft

2

301 - 231 E. Pender Street - Vancouver

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

Listed By Remax Progroup Realty

$625,000

REALTOR

Personal Real Estate Corporation

216 - 1166 54A Street - Tsawwassen

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

Community

CONDO SHOP LOCAL

Yolanda Hoolsema 604-375-7250

MOVING

MEMORIAL PARK

LADNER VILLAGE

SUPPORT

TOWNHOME

Eagles

SALE EXPERTS COLLABORATION

$629,000

1

BRIO - only 5 years old & in the heart of Tsawwassen, walk to shops, restaurants, recreation, open layout, master bedroom w/ huge walk in closet & ensuite, covered deck, 1 secure parking space & storage locker.

|1

| 750 ft2

$645,000

Investor Alert! 4 years new! 1 bed + DEN w patio & views! Concrete construction! Concrete floors, open kitchen/living, high end appliances & den w murphy bed.

Gas & heat incl! RENTALS ALLOWED!

NEW LISTING

15 - 2925 King George Blvd - South Surrey

5443 Paton Drive - Tsawwassen

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

4

+ De n | 2

| 1028 ft2

Listed By Remax Progroup Realty

| 3

| 1850 ft2

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

$759,000

AMAZING Waterfront!! 2 bedroom and a den. Look no further and start living your dream life on the beach just 40 minutes from the city! Call today.

Welcome to the Keystone townhome Complex! This unit has 3 Bdrm, 3 Bath has 1850 sq ft with an open living space with an entertainers kitchen. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants & transit.

5163 Heron Bay Close - Tsawwassen

970 Gale Drive - Tsawwassen

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

3

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$749,000

|3

| 1850 ft | Built 1993 2

$1,049,000

LOCATION, LOCATION! Bring all your renovation ideas to this Ladner Beauty situated in a fantastic Cul-de-sac. South exposed, private backyard, great layout, double garage.

4

|2

| 1950 ft2 | 11,884 ft2 Lot $1,358,000

Builder, Investor, Developer Alert! Coveted Paton Drive in Historic Ladner. This could be your opportunity! Move in and hold, Rent it out or develop. Suitable 2 level with some updating including, bathrooms and flooring. Large, West exposed lot.

4871 12th Avenue - Tsawwassen

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

Listed By Sutton Seafair Realty

4

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|2 2104 104 fftt2 | 80 8030 ft2 Lot $1,150,000

Updated, bright & spacious, family home! Featuring refinished original hardwood floors, fully renovated baths, large kitchen w/ tons of storage, & gas cooktop. Rec-room, 4th bedroom & full bath on lower level. English Bluff Elementary school catchment!

|3

| 3035 ft2 | 9924 ft2 Lot $1,325,000

One of a kind character home re-built in 2003! Extremely charming w/ wrap around porches, & 100 yr old reclaimed wood floors. Amazing outdoor space w/composite deck & hot tub, PLUS your own detached artist studio s dio! io!!

Your Real Estate Professional is Prepared..... Real Estate is an Essential Servicce!!

Keeps Showing Groups Small

Don’t touch anything

Sutton Group-Seafair Realty, 1625 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC, V4L 2B2

Stay home if you are sick

Use hand sanitizer

Wear a Mask

Remax Progroup Realty, 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC, V4M 2B3

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PAUL KHARA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Paul Khara

Calvin Khara

www.paulkhara.com

paulkhara@gmail.com

604.816.4568 Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

ckhara94@gmail.com

W NE

5473 WESTMINSTER AVENUE

• HOUSE SIZE : 3596 SQ. FT. • LOT SIZE : 7594 SQ. FT. • 5 BEDROOMS & 6 BATHROOMS • POTENTIAL FOR 1 BEDROOM SUITE • ALL BEDROOMS WITH ENSUITE BATHS • ASKING PRICE $1,888,800

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5477 WESTMINSTER AVENUE

• CUSTOM BUILT EXECUTIVE HOME • 4 BEDROOMS & 4 BATHROOMS • 3,643 SQFT. LIVING • 6,840 LOT SIZE • $1,425,000

• HOUSE SIZE : 3556 SQ. FT. • LOT SIZE : 7113 SQ. FT. • 5 BEDROOMS & 6 BATHROOMS • EVERY BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE BATH • POTENTIAL 1 BEDROOM SUITE • ASKING PRICE $1,798,800

PERFECT FAMILY HOME

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• RARE OPPORTUNITY IN VERY DESIRABLE DELTA/LADNER • PRIME FARMLAND 35 ACRES WITH GREAT ACCESS • STRATEGIC LOCATION WITH HWY 99 VISIBILITY • STEPS FROM THE NEW GATEWAY CASINO & HOTEL ON HWY 99 & 17A JUNCTION • CALL PAUL FOR INFO PACKAGE ON THIS FFFEERI RIN RI NG G EEXCLUSIVE OFF

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VANCOUVER MIX-USE BUILDING

• 2 COMMERCIAL UNITS ON MAIN WITH 2 APARTMENTS ON TOP FLOOR • MAIN AND 51ST AVE EAST VANCOUVER LOCATION • 8 PARKING SPOTS OFF REAR LANEWAY • STEPS TO LANGARA COLLEGE AND SKYTRAIN STATION

COACH HOUSE PRE-SALE

TO BE BUILT, BY EXPERIENCED BUILDER WITH 2-5-10 YEARS NEW HOME WARRANTY. WELL PLANNED 3 LEVEL HOME WITH DETACHED COACH HOUSE AT REAR, ABOVE DOUBLE CAR GARAGE. CONVENIENT CENTRAL LADNER LOCATION WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPS, RESTAURANTS, SCHOOLS AND TRANSIT. CALL PAUL FOR HOUSE FLOOR PLAN AND DETAILS.

- 7,495 SQ.FT. LOT - LARGE SUNKEN FAMILY ROOM, MASTER BEDROOM WITH UPDATED ENSUITE, DOUBLE CAR GARAGE & RV PARKING - CENTRAL WEST LADNER LOCATION - PRIME HAWTHORNE NEIGHBOURHOOD - 3 BEDROOMS & 3 BATHROOMS - 2,413 SQ.FT

Season's Greetings

Thank you to all our amazing clients for making 2020 020 another successful year and for trusting in us for all your real estate needs!

Wishing you & your families Peace & Joy in this beautiful season!

Looking forward to serving you in 2021!

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100-5000 Bridge Street, Delta, BC

Have a safe Holiday Season & all the best in 2021 1179 53A STREET

D L O S

D L O S

#801 - 13383 108 AVE, SURREY

#1006-13353 108 AVE, SURREY

Tsawwassen Central, Delta • $1,269,900

SOLD

The Rancher you have been waiting for!

Professionally designed and executed renovations throughout the 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom bungalow a show stopper.

The stunning and open kitchen is finished with custom cabinetry that extends to the height of the 9’ ceilings, quartz countertops, KitchenAid appliances, gas range, beverage fridge, ample storage and a large island opening to the spacious family room. The inviting living room is filled with light and is nicely finished with a gas fireplace while the dining area has room for all and boasts a grand and custom built-in hutch. 3 bedrooms are quietly located away from the main living area as well as 2 beautifully appointed bathrooms. Within walking distance to groceries, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, schools, transport and more.

JIM SLINN

408-3163 RIVERWALK AVENUE

South Marine, Vancouver • $899,000 SA FOR

LE

INTEGRITY | TRUST | RESULTS

Rarely available top floor, south-east corner unit in Polygon built, New Water! Very spacious, and one of the largest floor plans, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit offers soaring 9’ and 12’ ceiling with ample light throughout. Many custom updates including electric fireplace, California Closet built-ins and organizers throughout.

Other features: Bosch appliances including gas cooktop, built-in oven, and an upgraded hood fan as well as a large and bright patio. Lovely master suite with walk-in closet and den area.

Comes with 2 covered parking stalls and a large storage locker located on the same floor. This convenient River District location is 20 minutes from Richmond and Metrotown and 30 minutes from downtown as well as everything else that the River District has to offer. A must see!

Allen Schwabe

7 78-772-7704 778-772-7704

JIM@SOUTHFRASERHOMES.COM WWW.SOUTHFRASERHOMES.COM

For all your real estate needs!

SUTTON SEAFAIR TSAWWASSEN

5342 9th Avenue • $1,674,000

Beautiful new air conditioned Home on a central lot.Extreme high end finishing, quartz, stainless top line appliances, incredible design. Radiant heat, HVR sun drenched interior.

Close to schools, transit, recreation and shopping.

Live worry free in a new quality home in sunny Tsawwassen.

604-644-5664

212-5599 14B Avenue • $469,900

NEW LISTING

Fabulous location. Wonderful centrally located Condo. Granite counters with stainless steel in kitchen leading to a fantastic open concept living room. Great for entertaiing or space to luxuriate.

Large master bedroom with generous closet space and en suite washroom. In suite laundry for convenience. Enjoy the mountain view while sipping coffee on your balcony. One underground parking stall, bike room, recreation and storage locker. Rentals allowed.

Season’s Greetings and all the\ best in 2021!

1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

seafair.com

604-943-3110

1336 Duncan Drive $1,269,000

565 Tralee Crescent $1,495,500

412-5599 14B Ave $499,000

Happy Holidays! from

The Team at

1406 Beach Grove Rd $2,489,000

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REMEMBRANCES

CELEBRATIONS

IN MEMORIAM

OBITUARIES

ANNIVERSARIES CONGRATULATIONS! Tarling, Frank & Patricia (née Killy)

PHYL, Always in our hearts, Missing you, Bob, Sandra and Robert

PETS

(Dad & Mom, Grandma & Grandpa)

Congratulations on your 60th Wedding Anniversary!

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of Despair

60 years later, you have three children, three grandchildren, many close relatives, countless friends, and best of all − a successful loving marriage.

OBITUARIES

Best wishes from your loving family.

HARRIS, Douglas February 14, 1933 − December 1, 2020

McNEILL, Joseph Hugh The family of Joe McNeill would like to inform you of his passing on December 14, 2020 at Delta View Care Centre. Due to Covid - 19, there was no prayer service, only a small funeral for family that was held on Friday, December 18th at the Sacred Heart Chapel. Entombment followed at Gardens of Gethsemani (15694 32 Ave., Surrey).

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Our Last Hope Animal Rescue Society https://www.ourlasthopeanimalrescue.org/info/do nate Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca who is entrusted with the arrangements.

Delta Funeral Home 604-946-6040

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Rev. Doug Harris, who passed away peacefully after a valiant struggle with cancer in the early hours of December 1, 2020. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary and brother, Leslie, he will be deeply missed by his four sons and two daughters, John (Debbie), Paul (Daisy), Phil (Laura), Ruth (Sheldon), Beth (Ed) and Stephen (Asuka); and his 13 grandchildren and 13 great−grandchildren. Doug was born to Ron and Ella Harris in Vancouver, BC, and was raised near 43rd and Fraser. While attending John Oliver High School, he was active in sports, particularly basketball, and in the local Salvation Army branch where he played coronet and led music.

In his late teens, while working at Vancouver City Hall, Doug met violinist Mary Stade, and they married in 1952. Doug earned a B.Th. at Northwest Baptist Theological College, then located in Port Coquitlam, and re−established the Victoria Street Mission which evolved into Faith Baptist Church on 49th at Elliott. Under Doug’s 26−year leadership, Faith became well−known as a large and vibrant community of believers. He filled many ministry positions in that period from church planter to pastor, choir director, radio host and conference speaker. While raising six children, he and Mary carried on a global music ministry that spanned 65 years, 5 continents, and 8 albums.

In 1980, after several years as Director of Africa Inland Mission (Canada), Doug became President of Northwest Baptist Theological College and Seminary and led the school’s relocation to Trinity Western University, Langley. He was also instrumental in the formation of ACTS Seminaries, a consortium of Canadian theological schools located at Trinity, now one of the largest in Canada.

In 1995, Doug joined Outreach Canada and inaugurated a Transitional Ministry Training Program for interim pastors. In 1997, he completed a Doctorate of Ministry at Western Seminary in Portland, OR, and spent the rest of his career supporting churches through periods of transition.

Doug finally retired from a part−time position at South Delta Baptist Church in 2019 at age 86.

Doug dedicated his life to following, serving and honouring Jesus by practicing what he called "The Agape Principle", choosing to seek the best interests of others in all things. In his family, work, friendships and community, Doug demonstrated love, honour and respect for others. He lived in a perpetual state of gratitude, enthusiastic creativity, and ready laughter. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

A Doug Harris memorial celebration and reunion for his many friends, family and colleagues will be held at South Delta Baptist Church; The date will be announced as COVID restrictions are lifted. In the meantime, in lieu of flowers, friends are encouraged to donate to the Doug Harris Memorial Scholarship Fund at Northwest Seminary & College (https://nbseminary.ca/donate#donate−now).

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No pressure sales or commission.

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We are here to help every step of the way.

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LEGAL LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN Jeffares Nicholas James is indebted to Roadway Towing Ltd. for storage and towing on a 2008 Ford F150, Vin: 1FTPX14V88FC31131. A lien is claimed under the Act. There is presently an amount due and owing of $3,149.95 plus any additional costs of storage, seizure and sale that may accrue. Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of January 2021 or thereafter, the said vehicle will be sold.

The vehicle is currently stored at Roadway Towing Ltd. 7391 Progress Pl, Delta, BC V4G1A1. The vehicle was placed in storage August 24, 2020. For more info call Roadway Towing Ltd. at 604−940−0329.

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EMPLOYMENT GENERAL EMPLOYMENT General Farmworkers Brent Kelly Farms Inc.

Brent Kelly Farms Inc. is looking for 8 General Farm Workers for full time seasonal positions for our cranberry/potato/beet farm in Delta, B.C. General Duties: Harvesting duties, weeding, pruning, digging, planting, fertilizing, spraying, farm labour, cleaning, operation & maintenance of farm machinery, inspecting vegetables, sorting & grading of vegetables, packing, preparing vegetables for market, crop maintenance, yard & farm maintenance, and all general farm duties. Report to and follow directions from the farm manager.

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

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

Work Site Conditions: Outdoors, hot/cold, rain or shine, dusty, candidate must be willing to work in ALL weather conditions, and for extended times when required.

Wage: $14.60-$15.20 hourly (to be negotiated) / 40 hours per week minimum. Potential bonus available at end of employment period.

Terms: F/T, seasonal starting approximately March 1, 2021.

Apply: Send brief cover letter and resume by Email: jennifer_kelly@hotmail.ca or Fax:604-591-1053.

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ACROSS 1. Crow species 4. Partner to flow 7. Male offspring 8. Sedate 10. Orange beverage 12. Pair of small hand drums 13. 12th month of Jewish civil year 14. Former Pirates star Jason 16. Computer company 17. Made angry 19. Beverage container

20. Charlize Theron film “__ Flux” 21. Localities 25. Consume 26. Don’t know when yet 27. Bed style 29. Make a low, continuous sound 30. Wrath 31. Pollinates flowers 32.Association 39. Prejudice 41. Unhealthy

42. Hasidic religious leader 43. Distinctive philosophy 44. Short-term memory 45. In a good way 46. Emperors of Ethiopia 48. Imaginary line 49. Of barium 50. One’s sense of self-esteem 51. Man who behaves dishonorably 52. Monetary unit

18. A ballplayer who only hits 19. Once vital TV part 20. Sixth month of Jewish civil year 22. Advantage 23. Type of tree 24. Luke’s mentor __-Wan 27. Life stories 28. Vase 29. Tiny 31. Package (abbr.)

32. A photog’s tool

33. Wood 34. One of the six noble gases (abbr.)

35. Pueblo people of New Mexico 36. Wild goats 37. A way to comply 38. Horatio __, British admiral 39. Actress Leslie 40. Sir __ Newton 44. Pouch 47. Have already done

DOWN 1. Rear of (nautical) 2. He minds the net 3. Ring-shaped objects 4. When you hope to get there 5. Young children 6. Beloved hobbit 8. Pigpen 9. Wish harm upon 11. Quick=eyed (Scottish) 14. Scrooge’s phrase “__ Humbug” 15. One more

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A56 The Delta Optimist December 24, 2020 HOME SERVICES LAWN & GARDEN

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December 24, 2020 The Delta Optimist A57

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21 HOUR SALE!

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$1000 BILL

$500 BILL

BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER

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YOU MAKE YOUR

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0

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SAVE $4,500!

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1495

‘08 HYUNDAI SONATA

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$

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%

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$500 OR $1000!

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YOU GET

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•

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•

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DL#8333

Hourly specials are net of all incentives and cannot be combined. Limit 1 per customer. Limit one bill per purchase. Must be used before delivery. Finance O.A.C.WKLY x 84 MO @ 4.9%

A58 The Delta Optimist December 24, 2020

21 HOUR SALE!

SAT 10 - 5 • SUN 10 - 5 • MON 10 - 5 PRESENT THIS

PRESENT THIS

$500 BILL

$1000 BILL

BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER

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YOU MAKE YOUR

YOU MAKE YOUR

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$

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‘05 NISSAN QUEST

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$

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$

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ON THE HOUR

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$

‘00 ALTIMA

0% FINANCING

ON MANY 2020 MODELS

NEW KICKS 11AM2P M

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•

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KING GEORGE NISSAN

HOURLY SPECIALS ARE NET OF ALL INCENTIVES AND CANNOT BE COMBINED. LIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMER. LIMIT ONE BILL PER PURCHASE. MUST BE USED BEFORE DELIVERY. FINANCE O.A.C.WKLY X 84MO @ 4.9%

$32

•

$15,000

ADD

$48

E-Rebates subj. to eligibility. Net ofTax. 32 Ave. & King George Blvd. 604-536-3644

DL#8933

$5000