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Fire hazard rating raised to extreme in Delta Delta steps up patrols in parks, increases public messaging IAN JACQUES

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With tinder dry conditions and no rain in sight, the City of Delta has raised the fire danger rating for the city to extreme. Delta has also ordered a ban on all propane barbecues, grills or cooking devices as well as no charcoal or wood burning barbecues in all parks, trails and natural lands in the city. There is also a ban on open fires, flames, candles, tiki torches and chafing fuels in all parks. At Monday’s council meeting, Delta Fire Chief Guy McKintuck provided an update on additional fire prevention measures the fire department has and is taking. “We will have the extreme rating in place until we get significant rainfall,” said McKintuck. He said a few weeks ago, letters were sent out to over 2,500 residents and businesses along the wildland urban interface zone with preventative

tips around green waste composting as well as how homeowners can fire smart their homes. “This has been wellreceived. We have even scheduled some times to go to homes and meet with residents and provide a fire assessment, so it’s been a positive initiative,” he said. “We are also increasing our public messaging on social media and the reader boards as well. Park and beach patrols have also been increased and we will have a greater presence.” In recent weeks, Delta Fire has had two deployments with the BC Wildfire Service with crews and equipment stationed in the Lytton fire area as well as Spences Bridge, Ashcroft and Boston Bar. He said all of those crews are now back in Delta. He added that on July 11, there was a ministerial order on train speeds in communities. “If there is an extreme fire danger rating in a

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The fire danger rating in the City of Delta has been raised to extreme.

community and the temperatures are 30 degrees and above, trains will be required to reduce their speed,” he said. “How this might impact Delta… there could be some traffic delays on some of the crossings, so it could be double or triple the time.” In the past few weeks, Delta staff have been working with their parks patrols, bylaw staff and

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the fire department getting prepared on additional fire safety and education in their parks. “This past weekend we did have parks patrol staff working with a high degree of compliance observed,” said acting city manager Marcy Sangret. “They [parks patrol staff] focused largely on Watershed Park, Delta Nature

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Reserve as well as a number of sites in the South. We will continue to do that so long as the fire rating is where it is at and we will continue to work with the fire department as well.” Mayor George Harvie said as much messaging as possible will be done to ensure the community stays in compliance with the fire bans.

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“It will be a number of weeks, if not months that we will be under this threat of fire,” he said. “We’ve been through this before, many years ago, and we just want to do everything we can to ensure we are on top of this. I want to urge to members of the public to be aware of the fire risks. Use caution and use common sense.”

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Inside this week

* Mobile vaccine clinic Friday at ferry terminal - P5 * Letters to the editor - P9 * Residents need to prepare for higher utility bills - P11 * Pickleball Association holds event to honour retiring parks and rec director Ken Kuntz - P15 *DQ Friday Hot Rods - P16 * New arts and crafts store a huge hit in Ladner Village - P18 * Look good, feel good P22-23

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Current Chamber executive director to run in Delta IAN JACQUES

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A familiar face in the Delta business community is throwing his hat into the federal politics. On Monday morning, the federal Conservatives officially announced that current Delta Chamber of Commerce executive director Garry Shearer is their candidate for Delta in the next federal election. “Public service is important to me, and I’m running to be your Member of Parliament to continue my record of service to our community, and because I believe bold, new ideas are needed to help our community recover from the impacts of COVID19,” said Shearer. “I am honoured to join Erin O’Toole’s Conservative team to fight for Delta’s best interests and help secure Canada’s future.” In a follow-up interview with the Optimist, Shearer said he will stay on as executive director until the election is called.

Wide speculation is that election call could be mid-August with Canadians heading to the polls in late September. “Any time I have been asked to serve in my community, I’ve seriously considered it and stepped up. Whether it has been Rotary or the Hospice or the Chamber,” he said. “I was asked and thought through it, conferred with family, friends and supporters and everyone said, this is something you can do and represent our community really well and we would be delighted if you stepped up and took on this role, so here I am.” This will be Shearer’s second turn at politics. He ran for Delta council in the 2018 municipal election under the Independents Working for You banner. As the Chamber’s executive director, Shearer led a team to help Delta’s business community pivot through significant challenges posed by the global health crisis. He previously worked in

the technology sector as an executive of several successful start-up businesses. A Rotarian since 1992, Shearer previously served as president of the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen. He is also a past president of the Delta Hospice Society. “Today, Canada is dealing with the worst health and economic crisis in a generation,” said Shearer. “My campaign will focus on addressing the significant challenges our community is facing through a strong recovery plan to secure jobs and get our economy back on track. I look forward to working hard to earn the trust and support of Delta residents in the weeks and months ahead.” Shearer said he committed three years to help the Chamber as executive director, and planned to step aside in the coming months. Now with this announcement, he is just fast-tracking a succession plan. “I’m very excited to continue helping our business community, but

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The federal Conservatives announced this week that Garry Shearer will be their candidate in Delta. just at a higher level as MP in Delta. My hope is I can continue my passion for business and help our business community as a Member of Parliament,” he said. In a media statement, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole said he is proud to have Shearer join the growing Conservative

team. “Garry is a tireless advocate for Delta’s business community, understands the needs of families here, and has the demonstrated experience needed to support Canada’s economic recovery efforts as Member of Parliament for Delta,” said O’Toole.

Delta opening more cooling centres this week IAN JACQUES

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With another heat wave on the way, the City of Delta is opening up more cooling centres throughout the community. Environment Canada has issued an alert for higher temperatures across the region for Thursday to Saturday. If you are in need of water or some time in an air-conditioned environment to cool down, Delta urges residents to visit a cooling centre open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The following places will be open during that

time: * KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen * McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner * Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre in North Delta * North Delta Rec Centre * Ladner Leisure Centre * Sungod Recreation Centre * Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre * South Delta Rec Centre in Tsawwassen (open until 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, open until 6 p.m.

Sunday). Ladner Pioneer Library, Tsawwassen Library and North Delta’s George Mackie Library are also designated cooling centres and are available Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The city a couple of weeks back opened cooling centres at all three libraries and several recreation facilities in response to the early July heat wave. During a recent discussion at council, councillors and staff agreed that

opening more cooling centres was needed. In the past few weeks, staff have worked with the seniors centres to ensure that they could be opened in addition to Delta’s recreation facilities. The B.C. Coroners Service reported that 808 people died between June 25 and July 1 during the last intense heat wave. There were 232 deaths during the same period in 2020 and 181 in 2019. Both the City of Delta and provincial health officials are urging the community to take precautions due to the

intense heat. “During this hot weather it’s important to check on others, including seniors, young children and pets, and watch for signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion,” said Delta in a news release. “Be sure to drink plenty of water even before you feel thirsty, stay in a cool place and watch for symptoms of heat illness.” Symptoms of heat illness include: * dizziness/fainting; nausea/vomiting * rapid breathing and heartbeat * extreme thirst and decreased urination.

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Jeannie Van Vliet IN MEMORY

Jean (Jeannie) Van Vliet entered eternal life on July 25th, 2021, at the age of 88, in her home in Tsawwassen surrounded by her loving family. In recent years, she has shown her courage in facing every day with a smile and optimism. Despite the pain she endured due to medical issues, Jeannie always worried about others first, and continued working at the nursery and helping people until her final days. Jeannie loved her family, and community. You could always catch her at Sunnyside, where she would be busy planting hanging baskets, cleaning and caring for the flowers, or behind the till. She loved seeing familiar faces, helping others, and cracking jokes, but above all she loved her family. She was one of the most caring and selfless people to ever have blessed the earth, and she will be sorely missed. Jeannie was born in the town of Rijswijk, Holland, on January 15th, 1933. She loved her family dearly and remained close with her siblings all her life. She grew up in Holland, where she worked hard every day to keep their farm running. For the rest of her life, Jeannie valued hard work and close bonds, and a surprising sense of humor. She passed these values on to her family, and close friends. After meeting Jack Van Vliet, they quickly fell in love, and they were married January 16th, 1960. Jack and Jeannie were dedicated to one another, and their love extends beyond life. Together, they had 7 children, Len, Marco, Peter, Ronald, Helen, Rene, and Conrad, and Jeannie’s world became about her children. Marco passed away as an infant, but Jeannie would never lose hope of meeting him again in heaven, and never lost focus of the family around her. Working seven days a week, and no matter what life threw at her, Jeannie found a way to put delicious meals on the table every single day and care for her children.

Jeannie and Jack moved their family to Canada in 1969 to take advantage of the opportunities and space for their growing family. While learning a language, and raising 6 children, Jeannie helped her family found Sunnyside nurseries in 1979. To Jeannie, it was important always to be useful, work hard and to keep her family happy, healthy, and safe. Just like when she was young, she worked 7 days a week to help grow the nursery and keep it running. Even in her later years, you could see her at the nursery every single day finding ways to help out, or, you might have heard her cracking a joke with a shocking sense of humor! Jeannie felt very lucky to have lived such a full life, and to have seen it come full circle working with the family that she grew with Jack. She is survived by her loving husband, 6 children, 13 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren who will all feel her absence. Jeannie’s passing leaves us with wonderful memories and a deep sadness, even though she would be the first to say that life goes on and that you need to take care of yourself. Jeannie’s last gift to us is a legacy of optimism, family, and hard work that endures in her children, and grandchildren. It may be sometime before we are reunited with her, but her memory will live on through the nursery, the community, and the family that she loved so much. Friends and well wishers can visit Jeannie’s family, and say their final farewells at Sacred Heart Parish on Wednesday, August 4th, at 10 A.M. for prayers and funeral service. Following the funeral, the family will be attending a private service. In-lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jeannie’s name to the Canadian Heart and Stroke foundation.

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The Mobile Vaccine Bus will be at the Tsawwassen ferry terminal on Friday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. while vaccine supply lasts.

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While braving the long-weekend ferry line-ups, dart into the bright yellow and teal bus parked at the Tsawwassen ferry terminal to get your COVID-19 vaccination this Friday. In a partnership between Fraser Health, TransLink and B.C. Ferries, the Mobile Vaccine Bus will make its fourth stop in the Lower Mainland to provide walk-in immunizations. “It’s really quick. You just show up, register, they take you onto the bus, they’ll administer your vaccine, and then you wait either at the

back end of the bus, or if there isn’t space, we have tents and chairs set up right outside,” said Translink spokesperson Tina Lovgreen. To qualify for your first dose on the Mobile Vaccine Bus, you do not need to be a B.C. resident or have a personal health number, but just need to be 12 or older. “It’s really about making it easy for people to get their vaccine,” she said. “We understand people have busy schedules and sometimes it’s hard if you have family to schedule your vaccine, so, passengers who are waiting to get on the ferry who are eligible for a vaccine can just hop on the

Mobile Vaccine Bus and get their COVID-19 vaccine.” For those who are eligible for their second dose, if the clinic has capacity, you can be put on a virtual waitlist and be texted to return later if there is enough vaccine left. So far, the Mobile Vaccine Bus has travelled to White Rock, Aldergrove and Fort Langley, and each trip has been incredibly successful and efficient, Lovgreen said. The Mobile Vaccine Bus will be at the Tsawwassen ferry terminal on Friday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. while vaccine supply lasts.

Councillor seeks further information on DPD PR costs IAN JACQUES

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Coun. Lois Jackson brought forward a notice of motion at Monday’s Delta council meeting seeking further information with regards to funds that were spent by the Delta Police on a public relations firm last June to handle the fallout from an incident involving Chief Neil Dubord’s wife Lorraine, which has since been resolved. Last week, Global News revealed that through an appeal of their February Freedom

of Information, they received and released a detailed breakdown of the PR firms’ invoices, which included such things as advice to the police board, prepared statements, and responses to public questions. Jackson’s notice of motion asks that the DPD management team, along with the Delta Police Board, respond to the public‘s questions about how department members appropriately distanced themselves from proceedings, and on what date did the police board approve

the hiring of the PR firm, now revealed to be Navigator. Following the motion, Coun. Bruce McDonald asked that staff get a legal opinion as to what council can and can’t do when it comes to discussions around police spending. Council previously debated at several meetings in February about provisions in the Police Act and the role of the Police Board as well as council when it comes to police spending. The notice of motion will be discussed at the Aug. 9 council meeting.

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BCCDC issues shellfish harvesting warning SANDOR GYARMATI s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

It’s a reminder to not go clamming where prohibited. The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has issued a warning to people harvesting shellfish in B.C. waters to take precautions this summer after a number of cases of Vibrio illness were recently recorded, likely due to higher concentrations of the bacteria in warm ocean waters. In addition to reminders about safe selfharvesting and proper preparation of shellfish, the BCCDC also noted harvesting in closed sites poses serious health risks. Fisheries and Oceans Canada closes areas to harvesting shellfish when there are toxins or bacteria present that can cause serious illness if eaten. The DFO recently reiterated that it’s dangerous when it comes to illegal

recreational shellfish harvesting in the Boundary Bay area. DFO Detachment Commander Art Demsky told the Optimist that despite repeatedly trying to get the message out, conservation officers were still busy catching illegal crabbers. “We’ve been seeing a lot more people out there because of COVID and the restrictions and regulations don’t seem to be having much of an impact,” he said. “We’re trying to let everyone know there’s been no shellfish harvesting allowed for almost 50 years in the Lower Mainland. There are health hazards associated to that. “With crab harvesting, there are rules and regulations and you need a licence. There’s daily limits, there’s size limits but people, for whatever reason, seem to ignore a lot of that and we are seeing an increase in vio-

lations.” The DFO notes nontraditional harvesters may not be aware that the entire Lower Mainland, including Boundary Bay, is closed to the harvest of bivalves because of sanitary reasons and the risk of toxic shellfish poisoning. The DFO also notes fisheries officers regularly patrol the area and adjacent beaches for enforcement and public education outreach. In a recent letter to Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan, Delta Mayor George Harvie said there’s a noticeable increase in illegal crabbing and harvesting of bivalve. The city doesn’t have the jurisdiction to conduct enforcement, so Delta is requesting fisheries officers increase enforcement and add multi-lingual signage to discourage illegal shellfish harvesting, said Harvie.

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There’s been no shellfish harvesting allowed for almost 50 years in the Lower Mainland. “Bivalve shellfish in the area can be contaminated with dangerous toxins, which unassuming harvesters may be consuming, putting themselves and their families at risk. In addition, while crabbing is legal with a licence,

illegal crabbing appears to be on the rise this year. We are seeking your assistance to curb both of these practices to protect people’s health and reduce the environmental impact on local ecosystems,” Harvie wrote.

The BCCDC’s Shellfish Harvesting Status Map identifies B.C. shellfish harvesting closures www.bccdc.ca/ health-professionals/ professional-resources/ shellfish-harvesting-sitesstatus-map.

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Province introduces measures to prevent birds from being poisoned SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s good news for the birds in Delta and elsewhere in B.C. The provincial government last week announced a temporary ban on the widespread sale and use of secondgeneration rodenticides, a move aimed at helping to protect owls and other wildlife from secondary poisoning while government conducts a science review and steps up the promotion of alternatives. Effective July 21, 2021, the sale and use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARS) is prohibited for 18 months. SGARS are more powerful than the previous generation of rodenticides and increase the risk of the secondary poi-

soning of other animals who consume poisoned rodents. According to East Ladner-based Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL), rodenticides may not have been intended for raptors and other predators, but it is not selective in what it kills. Despite what many people are told, and what is written on labels, no poison is safe to use, OWL warns. “When rodents eat the poison bait, death can take several days and before they die, they are free to roam. During this time they become weakened from internal bleeding, which makes them easier prey for predators and in turn poisons them. Many studies have been done and show that a wide variety of species contain traces of roden-

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The provincial government last week announced a temporary ban on the widespread sale and use of second-generation rodenticides, a move aimed at helping to protect owls and other wildlife. ticides, not just hawks and owls. Foxes, bobcats, cougars, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, and even pet cats and dogs can contain traces,” the bird of prey rescue organization explains. In response to calls by local residents for the City of Delta to seek an alternative way to deal with the rodent population,

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tially be poisoned, a staff report notes, adding the purpose of the trial is to determine the effectiveness of outdoor mechanical trapping prior to eliminating rodenticides at all municipal facilities. Delta’s indoor rodent control is accomplished exclusively through mechanical trapping. In addition to the outdoor trial, a study was to get underway at the Delta Community Animal Shelter on a new selfresetting trap. Those traps are advertised to kill a rodent, release the carcass, and reset automatically without human intervention. Nearby predators can scavenge rodents killed by the trap, thereby reducing the need for staff or contractor handling and associated costs. Meanwhile, the city

won’t be introducing a bylaw prohibiting rat poison for private commercial or residential use. The report explains local governments only have the authority to restrict pesticide use for cosmetic landscaping purposes on residential or municipal lands. Since rodents are considered structural and not cosmetic pests, local governments cannot enact pesticide bylaws that ban the use of any formulation of rodenticide. The province last week also noted that exemptions to the temporary SGARS ban include when use supports agricultural production and food safety. Health services, such as hospitals, food processing and storage facilities, restaurants and grocery stores, are also exempt.

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Feeling the Olympic spirit Editor’s Note IAN JACQUES

here have been some late nights and early mornings for me this week. The Summer Olympics are in full swing and I can’t get enough. With the 16-hour time difference in Tokyo, it has been hard to watch everything live, but I’m sure trying my best. It has been must-see TV for sure. There have been many inspiring and electrifying performances so far. As I write this Wednesday, Canada had won nine medals including two golds. Delta is well-represented at the Games with seven athletes competing in swimming, softball, water polo, field hockey and rowing. So far we have one Deltan who has hit the podium. Softball player Kelsey Harshman helped Team Canada to an historic, first-time softball Olympic medal as they beat Mexico 3-2 on Monday night. I have been a huge fan of softball all my life. I played a little fastball in my youth and have continued with slopitch as an adult, so getting to witness this achievement, albeit from the comfort of my living room, was awesome. I’ll admit that I was cheering pretty loud as the clock struck past 11 p.m. Monday night when the final out was made. Held under the continuing COVID19 pandemic, these Games are unlike any other. With limited spectators and the ability for athletes to not have support systems – their family and friends on hand – to cheer them on, makes it even more of a challenge, I’m sure. And after the year we have had, I can only imagine what a daunting task it has been for these Olympians to train and prepare under all the COVID health and safety protocols. To all of the athletes all I can offer up is hearty thanks for all your efforts. My spirit has certainly been uplifted. At a time when we all can use some good news, these first few days of the Olympics have certainly provided that. Go Canada Go!

Post pandemic work life balance will be our new priority

babysat a lot when I was a teenager. I was never “qualified”, but I could follow instructions and felt relaxed around chil-

dren. My worst experience was when a toddler under my care stopped breathing and I had to get a neighbours’ help to get me through it. His mother told me later, “He did that sometimes when he didn’t get his way.” Recently members of one of our local community Facebook pages had a heated discussion after a parent wanted some advice on how much their pre-teen child should charge for babysitting a nine-year-old girl. To my surprise there were hundreds of responses and most of them were very emotional. The suggestions ranged from babysitting for free, to charging minimum wage. It was interesting to see the vast divisions between what fair pay was and what wasn’t. As of June 1, B.C.’s minimum wage is $15.20. That’s a lot of money to babysit someone who is three-years younger. Critics were adamant that anything less than double digits

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meant you did not value your children’s care. Many comments reminisced about the little they got paid for babysitting, “in their day”, yet all agreed it was a valuable life experience that taught them responsibility and how to manage money. It begs the question, what is our time worth? As I get older my time is increasingly more valuable, it’s my most precious commodity as the days go by faster and faster. The pandemic has certainly adjusted our relationship with time in complex ways. When the freedom to do the things you want to do is restrained, it forces you to pri-

oritize what’s important. That has never been more pervasive in the evolving job market. Millennials and Generation Z are not willing to work until they drop, they are extremely entrepreneurial and value experience over stuff. Now we wait in line for a meal, a retail clerk, a car repair or a new appliance. Every sector of society is looking for employees. Generous COVID benefits followed by extended unemployment insurance means no one is job dependent. If you’re looking for work in Ladner or Tsawwassen, take your pick from hundreds of jobs. Employers are desperate for retail clerks, cleaners, delivery drivers, baristas, cooks, Amazon employees. You name the profession…we are a society vastly understaffed. Work life balance, a living wage, these are the new parameters around how we spend our time. Life is short and speeding by, so choose wisely. Ingrid Abbott is a freelance writer who is optimistic about Generation Alpha because she will be relying on them for all of her future comforts.

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Paramedics need more resources Editor: I am a healthy 80-yearold senior. I had just finished bowling at the Tsawwassen Lawn Bowling Club on Wednesday, July 14, just after 8 p.m. and was cycling home when I collided with another cyclist on his electric bike. I remember seeing the bike and then all went blank. I found myself on my back on the asphalt. Someone removed my helmet and sunglasses. The cyclist that I collided with talking to me apologizing. His wife who witnessed the accident also stayed with me. Someone called 9-1-1 and the call was put on hold for about 10 minutes. A bowling friend

was called and she arrived very soon and it was good to hear her voice. The Delta Fire Department arrived and they kept me talking, taking my vitals and gently examining me. They called for an ambulance but none was available and none could be guaranteed to arrive any time soon. I went into shock and oxygen was applied. I was assured that the crew would not leave me until the ambulance arrived. About one hour later the ambulance arrived and I was delivered to Delta Hospital. The doctor saw me about 1:30 a.m. and several x-rays were taken. Incredibly, no broken

bones, only some cuts and bruises. Doctors’ orders are to rest with no bowling or cycling for the next few weeks. Again, my bowling friend Jean took me home about 2:45 a.m. To all cyclists, wear your helmet, never cycle without it. 9-1-1 should never have to put a call on ‘hold.’ To the fire department, you are a great bunch of guys. You were the best thing that happened to me on this evening. To the paramedics, it is a system that needs an upgrade. To the hospital, waiting time is long, however, they do the best they can for a small hospital. Thank you to all the staff. Felice Andersen

Marking the passing of two Delta pioneers Editor: The recent passing of William James “Jim” Robertson and David Ottewell, two Delta pioneer residents, is a passing of a part of my life that I have not forgotten, for I knew them both and I interviewed both Jim and David when I wrote my two books on the history of my father and the Delta, Jim Robertson gave me the whole history of the Robertson family. Jim’s family history goes back to 1887 when his father Duncan Robertson settled on Westham Island. Jim worked for George C. Reifel and inherited

the trapping rights for Westham Island which he held for 30 years. In 1959 he became the Delta Municipal grader operator for some 40 years. I remember him grading the gravel shoulders of the many streets before sidewalks were built. He had taken over the original grader operator who was my neighbor Edward Tancock who was Ladner’s first grader operator. Jim used to supply me with my firewood. David Ottewell was the son of Russel Burton Ottewell who came to Ladner in 1912 with

his father Dr. Frederick Walter Ottewell, and established R.B Ottewell Drugs on Delta Street in 1933. David’s grandfather Dr. Frederick Walter Ottewell had arrived in Ladner in 1912 and also was a practicing veterinarian, until his death in 1945. At the time of the interview in 2011 David was a physicist on the staff of the TRIUMF Project at UBC. Both of these men and their families contributed a lot to the development of Delta and I am proud to be a part of that life. Douglas George Massey

Editor: I was disappointed to see the cartoon in the July 8, 2021 edition. It has been a difficult 16 months as we have all navigated through a virus that shook the world and we had to make constant adjustments to how we worked, played and lived. Masks and social distancing, along with increased hygiene (hand

washing and sanitizers) were important and vital steps we all had to take to lessen our chances of catching COVID-19. Masks did not impede or hinder our ‘freedom’, rather, allowed us to use the science that taught us that this virus could be contained by minimizing the spread of droplets expelled from mouths and noses. Masks may

not have been comfortable at times, but to infer that they were stupid does a huge disservice to our health care providers. To those families that lost loved ones, or those that are living with the long haul effects of COVID-19, my heart hurt for the insensitive message this cartoon conveyed. Kendra Coleman

NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO ISSUE A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT SECTIONS 493 AND 494) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at a meeting of City Council of City of Delta to commence at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021 in the Council Chamber at the Delta City Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, the Delta City Council will consider a resolution to issue TEMPORARY USE PERMIT LU009233. Some members of Council may participate in this meeting via electronic means (audio, visual or other communication facilities). Details of the Temporary Use Permit are as follows: OWNER:

661843 ALBERTA LTD 9076 RIVER RD DELTA BC V4G 1B5

APPLICANT:

661843 ALBERTA LTD 9076 RIVER RD DELTA BC V4G 1B5

LOCATIONS:

9250 River Road, PID: 011-153-580, and PID: 011-389-991 (as shown on the enclosed map and marked “Subject Properties”)

PURPOSE:

To permit an outdoor shipping container storage yard on a portion of the subject property for a period of 36 months (3 years). The applicant is proposing to have 780 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) at ground level for storage plus 60 (TEU) slots at ground level for pre-trip storage and washing. Shipping containers would be stacked up to 6 units high.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE AUGUST 9, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Council meetings are conducted in accordance with “Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5000, 2000” and Ministerial Order M192 – Local Government Meetings and Bylaw Process (COVID-19) Order No. 3 and are livestreamed to ensure the principles of openness, transparency, accessibility and accountability are met. To observe the proceedings, you may do so on the City of Delta website at: www.delta.ca/watchlive. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE – If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposed temporary use permit application or if you would like assistance to inspect any relevant documentation, please contact the Community Planning and Development Department by email at cpd@delta.ca or by phone at 604.946.3380. Staff are regularly monitoring and responding to emails and calls. Interested residents have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the application at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, Friday August 6, 2021. Comments should be referred to: Mayor and Council CITY OF DELTA 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca

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Staying local this long weekend? Give cheers to Delta Hospital

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Celebrate B.C. Day by supporting your local community and businesses On July 1, Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation launched their summer-long event Cheers to Delta Hospital. This fundraiser for Delta Hospital will also give their staff a much-needed morale boost and support local restaurants and breweries. The whole community is invited to take part in the fundraiser by visiting any of the Cheers to Delta Hospital host locations: Barnside Brewing Co., Browns Socialhouse Tsawwassen, Four Winds Brewing Co. Ltd, Gracie’s Next Door, Illuminate Restorante, Il Posto, Mario’s Kitchen, Milestones Tsawwassen, One20 Public House, or The Primerose Greek Restaurant. Each host has a delicious drink on offer to enjoy there or take away to enjoy at your home, backyard, or a “cheers” friendly local park. “Partial proceeds of these beverages will go to support critical needs at Delta Hospital,” says Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation executive director Lisa Hoglund. “You enjoy a refreshing beverage, and local establishments and our hospital staff are supported. It’s a win for all, and so easy to do.” Sponsors of the Cheers to Delta Hospital Event are Alair Homes Delta, McKim Mechanical, Neighbourhood Plumbing & Heating Ltd, Kennedy Landscaping Ltd., Mann Financial, and Westcoast Vegetables Ltd. “It was a no brainer when we were asked to sponsor this great fundraiser,” says Tyla Langdon of Neighbourhood Plumbing and Heating Ltd. “It’s been a long haul for everyone since the onset of COVID-19, especially for the staff at our amazing hospital, and this event spreads some joy, hope, and support. We are proud to be a part of it.” What parks can you “cheers” at this long weekend? Grab a picnic basket and your to go Cheers to Delta Hospital beverage, and from 11 a.m. to dusk you can cheers at Memorial Park in Ladner, Diefenbaker Park in Tsawwassen or North Delta Community Park. Whether it’s a Huftgold German Style Pilsner from Four Winds Brewing Co. Ltd, Moscow Mule Take Home Kit from One20 Public House, a bottle of Foxtrot Vineyard’s, Foxly Rose from Il Posto or one of the many other thirst quenching beverages on offer, make sure you give ‘Cheers to Delta Hospital!’ and enjoy your B.C. Day long weekend.

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The City of Delta has had a tough time finding anyone willing to take on the contract to repair the boat launch at Wellington Point Park. Last fall, the float sections of the boat launch had to be removed due to deterioration making them unsafe. The city issued a request for bids for the replacement of the first float that had been removed but no bids were received. The entire flat section has since been removed. A report from staff notes that the city reached out to a number of local companies to gauge interest in the project and later undertook a second competitive bid process for the design and construction of a full replacement of the float, inviting compa-

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So far, there has been no takers for the contract to repair the boat launch at Wellington Point Park. nies that had previously expressed interest. Once again, no bids were received. Parks, Recreation and Culture director Ken Kuntz told council it’s a complex project requiring three senior levels of government approvals. Delta has now engaged an engineering firm to help move the approval process along, he said.

Once the design and environmental approvals are in place, the city will once again seek a company to construct the new float. Funding of up to $200,000 was available in the city’s capital plan this year for the replacement of the entire float, but the project now may not reach completion until sometime in 2022.

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Delta council has agreed to award a contract valued at $117,524 for an engineering consultant to undertake detailed design and construction management for the rehabilitation of the Westminster Avenue Bridge in Ladner. The work also includes estimating the remaining service life of the struc-

ture after the rehabilitation project. The engineering department notes the bridge has been in service for approximately 65 years and no major rehabilitation has been performed on the structure. Bridge rehabilitation measures are required to address structural deficiencies and safety concerns identified during an inspection. In recent years, Delta

installed gates along the Chillukthan Slough that control the water flow during the irrigation season, the engineering department notes, adding this change in hydraulic flow and speed may have further contributed to the deterioration of the bridge. The city began looking at constructing a new Westminster Avenue Bridge in 2016 but that project is on hold.

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Residents should prepare for higher utility bills

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Delta residents should be prepared for even bigger increases in their utility bills. Council earlier this year approved an increase to the 2021 flat rate utility bill by a total of $27, or 2.4 per cent, from $1,130 for a singlefamily home in 2020 to $1,157 in 2021. Those increases are mainly attributed to rising Metro Vancouver costs. The 2021 Metro Vancouver regional water and sewer costs increased by 4.7 per cent and 1.6 per cent respectively, resulting in a $22 increase to the regional portion of the flat rate utility bill. The additional $5 increase covers Delta costs. According to the city’s engineering department, Metro’s projected rate

increases for water is 5.2 per cent in 2022, 6.4 per cent in 2023, 8.9 per cent in 2024 and 10.8 per cent in 2025. Metro’s projected rate increase for the Fraser Sewage Area Levy is 9.4 per cent for 2022, 12.8 per cent for 2023, 12.3 per cent in 2024 and 18.5 per cent in 2025. Metro Vancouver officials made a presentation at Delta council several weeks ago to explain various regional utility initiatives, offering assurances residents are getting good value for their money. The recent presentation came about following council raising concerns about the steadily rising water and sewage rates, promoting a request for more information. Jerry Dobrovolny, CAO of Metro Vancouver, and Dean Rear, CFO/GM of Financial Services, explained Metro’s water

and sewer infrastructure improvement projects planned or are underway, noting the region is guided by a series of high level strategic plans approved by the Metro board. The board wanted even more input during the budgeting process and also conveyed a desire for short-term relief for households to reduce costs, said Dobrovolny, adding a fundamental part of the budget process is finding savings where available. He noted $400 million in capital projects were deferred last year and more savings will be sought this year. However, there’s also been a “bunching up” of various projects that have been previously delayed and need to get underway. Driving costs is increased population growth in the region as well as a need to

upgrade aging infrastructure including seismic improvements. Dobrovolny noted a major challenge is that Metro can’t apply development cost charges and Metro is “desperately hoping” the province will approve it for the water utility this year. Current property owners are having to subsidize all the new regional growth, he added. “We know there’s strong support in the region for growth to pay for the growth,” he said. Coun. Lois Jackson expressed concern about what Delta taxpayers face. “It is really quite a shock when I realize today the average household impact is $577 and it will rise in 2025 to $789. It’s quite a hit, despite the fact that you’re showing the comparable to other regions. People don’t understand that… in the meantime people

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still have to find this extra money and are wondering why,” she said. Jackson also wondered how the region can deal with the rapid growth which could force people already living here to move away because it’s simply too expensive. Dobrovolny, noting the region is projecting growth of an average of about 35,000 residents until 2050, said the challenge will always be how to pay for that growth without impacting people’s quality of life. He said the region is seen as a highly desirable place to live around the world, so it’s important for new development to pay for itself, especially with a water development cost charge. “Our existing residents are subsidizing about 40 per cent of our capital because it’s driven by growth and we’ve got no mechanism to pass on those costs,” he said.

Dobrovolny also suggested a development cost charge from development would be useful to fund new park acquisitions. During council’s discussion, Coun. Bruce McDonald, who sits on the regional district’s liquid waste committee, said another way to look at current costs is that the average Metro home pays $1.58 a day for services and by 2025 that will go up to around $1.90 a day. “I know that the overall costs are just paramount in everyone’s mind, but the problem we have in the Vancouver area is that people want to live here, and I look at my costs for insurance and taxes and all the rest, and they’re not trivial, but, in the last assessment authority numbers on paper I made $400 a day by living here and that’s absurd,” said McDonald.

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The owner of new Ladner home is in a dilemma about large maple and chestnut trees damaging their sidewalk and driveways. The 54A Street homeowner has been requesting the removal and replacement of several existing trees which have been pushing up and damaging the sidewalk and driveway, saying it was not disclosed to them, nor their neighbours, that the frontage of their houses would be drastically altered. A City of Delta staff response to a recent let-

ter by the homeowner notes the city is planning to install an off-set sidewalk in front of the property which was created through a three-lot subdivision and rezoning approved by council in 2016. The trees on municipal property, which were to be retained as part of the redevelopment, are in close proximity to the existing sidewalk and the tree root system has impacted the current sidewalk, causing uneven pavement and pedestrian safety concerns. The approved new sidewalk design, which was supported by the

rezoning applicant’s arborist at the time of redevelopment, provides the necessary off-set to protect the trees, provides for better growth conditions and lowers the impact to the proposed sidewalk from tree roots, the memo notes. City staff have delayed the sidewalk replacement for several months to review the concerns and options, and retaining an external arborist to review the health of the trees. That review found the trees to be in fair condition and not expected to decline significantly in the next five-to-10 years.

“Staff have informed the residents that retention of the city trees was part of the approved rezoning which went through a public process and received council approval. The City would be responsible to monitor and maintain the trees as we do other municipal trees,” the memo states. During council’s discussion last week on the 54A Street situation, it was agreed to have staff come back with a report on the situation. Coun. Dylan Kruger said some larger trees have caused significant issues with roots pushing up existing sidewalks

Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Tilbury Marine Jetty Project Invitation to Comment Tilbury Jetty LP is proposing to construct the Tilbury Marine Jetty Project (the Project) at Tilbury Island on the Fraser River in Delta, B.C. The Project includes the berthing and transferring of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to LNG carriers and bunker vessels for delivery to local fuel markets and offshore export markets. The supply of LNG for Tilbury Marine Jetty will come via a pipeline from the existing adjacent FortisBC Tilbury LNG Liquefaction Plant. The Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act (2002) and the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012). The former federal Minister of the Environment granted the substitution of the assessment required under CEAA 2012 for British Columbia’s assessment process, which will inform independent decisions by provincial and federal decision makers on whether the Project should proceed. The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) invites the public to comment on the draft Assessment Report, which details the EAO’s conclusions regarding the potential adverse effects of the proposed project, the adequacy of proposed mitigation measures and the significance of adverse effects. The EAO also invites the public to comment on the Summary Assessment Report, proposed provincial Conditions and Certified Project Description of the Environmental Assessment Certificate, and the potential federal Conditions of the federal Decision Statement. The proposed provincial and federal Conditions would become legally binding on the Certificate Holder if provincial ministers and the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change decide the proposed project may proceed.

A 30-day comment period on the draft referral materials will be open from August 5, 2021 to September 7, 2021 at midnight PDT. The EAO and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada will review and consider comments received during the public comment period. The provincial and federal ministers will then each make an environmental assessment decision according to the requirements of their respective legislation. The EAO accepts comments: • By Online Form: gov.bc.ca/eao – click ‘Commenting on Projects’ • By Mail: Kim Walters Executive Project Director Environmental Assessment Oﬃce PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, B.C. V8W 9V1 • By Fax: 250 356-7477 The documents related to the Project, including the draft Assessment Report, proposed provincial and federal Conditions, Summary Assessment Report and Certiﬁed Project Description are available on the EAO’s website at: projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/. Click on ‘List of Projects’, then search ‘Tilbury Marine Jetty’. For more information on the environmental assessment process, visit: gov.bc.ca/eao.

All submissions received by the EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website. All comments must adhere to the EAO’s public comment policy to be considered.

elsewhere. “I think we need some flexibility with the types of trees that we’re planting adjacent to public sidewalk space for that same reason,” said Kruger. “I just think it’d be really unfortunate if we enforce this new configuration and in five years from now we’re back because the same problem has happened on the newly configured sidewalk space. Is there merit in perhaps cutting that off early and allowing for new appropriate

trees to be planted on the street and allowing the continuity of the sidewalk space?” Coun. Lois Jackson said she’s concerned about starting discussions about cutting down big trees and replanting, saying the city should consider more creative solutions. Mayor George Harvie said he’s concerned about the 54A Street sidewalk’s safety, adding he wonders how long those trees will safely stand.

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An updated tree protection bylaw is in the works for Delta. An initial report by staff is scheduled to come to an upcoming meeting of the Climate and Community Livability Committee prior to a formal bylaw amendment being proposed at city council. Council last year directed staff to look at updating Delta’s tree bylaw following increasing complaints about lots being clear cut of big trees to make way for new houses. Some of the proposed changes include requiring more replacement trees when larger trees are cut down and having more large replacement trees, where feasible. Removing a large diameter tree could result in a two-for-one

replacement of big trees. One of the biggest changes would be the addition of a “significant trees” category. They are defined as having “significant value to the community because of special characteristics such as size, age, uniqueness of species, uniqueness of ecosystem, or heritage or landmark value.” The bylaw is part of a new urban forest strategy. The strategy includes increased planting initiatives by the city that will be funded through greater contributions to a tree reserve. The actions will see the city plant 3,300 trees annually on municipal streets and boulevards, highways, school district sites, natural areas and even private lands. That planting plan has an estimated $1.5 million price tag annually.

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Five reasons you’ll enjoy this unique food market in the Tilbury neighbourhood Sub: Delta’s gourmet market offers seafood, take-out lunches and more impressed by the bounty of fresh seafood on the West Coast, he started his own small business by cooking oysters in his home kitchen, smoking them in a shed he built behind his garage, and selling them in bars across Nanaimo.

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St. Jean’s Market at #106-7950 Huston Rd, Delta.

Are you one of the Delta residents that has yet to discover the St. Jean’s Cannery & Smokehouse Market, situated in the Tilbury Industrial Park along the Fraser River? First opened in 2017, St. Jean’s Market is the modern shopping space attached to the front portion of the company’s shipping warehouse. It features floor-to-ceiling windows, steel beams and cedar, and fully stocked shelves with unique seafood products. Since Tilbury is a high growth area with some 300 businesses and 8,000 employees, the need for more lunch options during the workweek is very real. St. Jean’s is filling the gap with its new lunch program, which addresses feeding folks, along with the popular seafood options in their store. If you haven’t visited St. Jean’s Market yet, here are five reasons you need to visit next time you’re in the neighbourhood: 1. First Nations owned, with a Canadian back-story St. Jean’s founder, Armand St. Jean was born in 1913 in Quebec, became a pro-wrestler, made his way West, married, then settled his family on Vancouver Island in the 1950s. So

Armand eventually built the cannery that still runs as the last operating tuna cannery in Canada, one of the last salmon canneries and is truly something to celebrate and support here in B.C. Armand’s son Gerard kept the business growing and is well known by most of the fishermen in Ladner. In 2015, majority ownership was transferred to the Nuu-chahnulth, five Indigenous nations who play a huge part in B.C.’s sustainable seafood economy.

albacore tuna lox that will elevate your bagel to a whole new level. The impressive range of cookbooks and ready-to-go baskets make for great food-lover gifts and “a whole line of pet food, all done in our cannery, is available. And yes, pets are welcome in our store!” says Stockburn. Photo by St. Jean’s Market.

St. Jean’s canned salmon.

been curated for the market, all of which can be heated by microwave or toaster oven at the customer’s workplace or home. Dishes include tuna casserole, mac and cheese with salmon, a charcuterie box, salmon potpie, and mouth-watering fish tacos.

4. Sustainable, Ocean Wise products All St. Jean’s seafood is 100% sustainable and endorsed by the much-respected Ocean Wise™ conservation program, meaning it is an environmentally-friendly seafood choice you can feel good about buying.

3. The seafood market

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Nuu-Chah-Nulth tribal council Gerard St. Jean in the middle.

“Many people don’t realize we have a massive retail space here,” says Stockburn. The market is fully stocked with shelves and coolers of all the super high-quality seafood products St. Jean’s is known for. Nods to the history of this Canadian cannery and the brand itself are mixed into the décor of the retail space, creating a real sense of place while you shop.

“Locals in the Tilbury area are hungry!” laughs St. Jean’s manager Kim Stockburn.

“Everyone loves the canned salmon and albacore tuna varieties of course, but we have a ton of frozen seafood like smoked salmon lox, candied salmon strips, fish filets for BBQ, and spot prawns when in season.”

Referring to the fact that take-out lunch options are few in this busy industrial park, Stockburn tells us about a brand-new partnership with Mr. Mom’s World Catering, the in-house catering company at East Delta Hall. A new menu of meals has

Pantry essentials like jarred antipasto with albacore tuna, tins of hardwood smoked Salt Spring Island mussels, butter clams, superfoods like sardines (try the dill and parsley flavour), and specialty items like black cod lox, and

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LUNCH OPTIONS 1. Tuna Casserole 2. Mac & Cheese with Salmon 3. Salmon Pot Pie 4. Charcuterie Box 5. Tacos “our” style

SWEETS 1. Brownies 2. Butter Tarts

BISCUITS & JAM 1. Salmon 2. Cheddar

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All St. Jean’s seafood is 100% sustainable.

5. Sport fishing processing Fun (and little known) fact: the retail market in Tilbury has a warehouse in the back that provides a drop and pickup location for their custom sport fishing processing. Stockburn says, “people go fishing, catch something, and need a facility to process it. Maybe you don’t want the whole fish to be just sides to BBQ, maybe you’d like some of it smoked or canned. So, people drop it off here to us, then we ship to Nanaimo, they process your fish, then ship it back here to pick up, or directly to you.” For more information, visit stjeans.com or call (604) 270-3384. The store is open Monday to Friday 10-4 p.m.

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The city is going to undertake more measures to slow drivers down on Admiral Boulevard in Ladner. Council agreed with engineering department recommendations to install speed cushions within the 30 km/h school zones on the roadway and that vehicles with boat trailers

be restricted from parking on the south side of Admiral Way between Ferry Road and Admiral Boulevard. The city will also design a full traffic signal at the intersection of Ferry Road and River Road, which will be included in the 2022 capital plan. A staff report notes residents living in the Marina Gardens neighbourhood have con-

veyed concerns about an increase in traffic volume and speeds, in particular, in the Neilson Grove Elementary school zone. Last year, at the request of residents and Neilson Grove’s Parents Advisory Committee, a number of mitigation measures were implemented to enhance traffic and pedestrian safety along Admiral Boulevard fronting the school, including an advanced

pedestrian walk signal at the intersection of Admiral Boulevard and River Road. The school zone north of Admiral Lane was extended to slow southbound traffic approaching the raised pedestrian crosswalk at Commodore Drive, while a median fence was installed along Admiral Boulevard. Following the implementation of the traffic and pedestrian safety

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improvements in 2020, residents continued to raise concerns about traffic volumes and speeds along Admiral Boulevard, the report notes, adding staff conducted an assessment of traffic and parking in the neighbourhood and identified additional measures. A follow-up survey indicated that the majority of respondents were in favour of proceeding with the proposed measures. During council’s discussion, concern was expressed about increased speeding in the Marina Gardens neighbourhood, and it was agreed that additional traffic calming measures should be considered. Noting a petition had been submitted calling for additional measures, Coun. Lois Jackson said

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police can’t be monitoring the area all the time. Mayor George Harvie said he’s been in the area frequently over the past year and he’s “totally shocked” by the speed of vehicles. A new crossing to replace the George Massey Tunnel will, hopefully, result in a new exit roadway for Ladner, he said. “In this case, we really need to watch this because with the number of people living in that area, the number of people walking, the number of kids going to the school, we need to ensure that we are doing everything possible to keep that traffic calmed. And, unfortunately, the worst offenders are the people that live there,” he added.

On July 21, Delta Firefighters responded to reports of multiple vehicles on fire in the 700 block of Caldew Street near Derwent Way on Annacis Island. Deputy Chief Brad Wilson said the fire was in a scrap yard and when the first crews arrived they saw multiple vehicles and a structure on fire, so the call was raised to a first alarm. “Crews did a great job.

They had some access issues and had to cut some gates and I believe there was a large trailer involved and a couple of vehicles with fire spreading from vehicle to vehicle,” he said. “Crews did a great job stopping the spread and eventually extinguishing the fire.” No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Twenty-four firefighters and six apparatus responded. Delta Fire was on scene until 7 p.m.

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Delta Pickleball Association pays tribute to Ken Kuntz as he heads into retirement

Delta Parks, Recreation and Culture director said his goodbyes at the Memorial Park courts DANI PENALOZA

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Adorned in his gifted, neon-green Delta Pickleball Association (DPA) T-shirt, Delta’s director of parks, recreation and culture Ken Kuntz said goodbye to members who hosted an event celebrating his retirement. On the Memorial Park pickleball courts July 22, around 40 members of the DPA gave a sincere thank-you to the director who, they say, helped them build their sport to now more than 500 members. “It’s so often that in public service, you do this day after day with the hopes that the community really appreciates it, and the appreciation I received today is unbelievable,” said Kuntz. Having worked with the City of Delta for more than 20 years, Kuntz – who will be retiring at the end of the week – said he is proudest being part of supporting local sports and recreation, as well as preserving some of the rich history within Delta. “We’re not the experts, we just facilitate things happening. And seeing the Pickleball Association being able to design their own facilities and figure out what works best or doesn’t work – I think that’s one of the prouder

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Members of the Delta Pickleball Association hosted an event at Ladner’s Memorial Park to celebrate Ken Kuntz’s retirement as Delta’s director of parks, recreation and culture and his efforts in helping them build their sport.

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Delta’s director of parks, recreation and culture Ken Kuntz is retiring. things that we’ve done,” he added, reflecting on some of his projects during his time with the City of Delta. Mayor George Harvie has worked with Kuntz since the early 2000s, and recruited him as the director of parks, recreation and culture when he was city manager. “There was no doubt in my mind that he was the best person for the job,” said Harvie. “What really impressed me about Ken is his honesty, his dedication and his commitment to Delta. We’re a better place in Delta now because of Ken … We’re going to

miss him, and I’m going to miss him personally.” Harvie adds Kuntz has left the department in great shape, and that they are still in the recruiting process of looking for a future director through a previously-used external consultant. In addition to the bright T-shirt, the DPA also gifted Kuntz a custom-created pickleball paddle, which he held proudly during his thankyou speech. Kuntz will be moving to Vancouver Island with his wife soon, where he has renovations and other volunteering planned for his future.

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The July 23 Hot Rod Friday at the Ladner DQ was in appreciation of Greg Fahlman bringing the group of car enthusiasts together three years ago. Pictured is Ladner Dairy Queen owner Chris Falle, Greg Fahlman of Greg’s Auto Services and Ladner DQ general manager Craig Allan.

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The sound of rumbling engines, the sight of gleaming classic cars and the taste of a Dairy Queen Blizzard are among some of the delights at the Ladner DQ’s “Hot Rod Fridays.” Last Friday night (July 23) was dedicated to mechanic Greg Fahlman, the man who originally organized and pulled the group of car enthusiasts together three years ago. Dairy Queen staff, including owner Chris

Falle, were clad in white T-shirts promoting Fahlman’s one-man, general maintenance shop, Greg’s Auto Services in Tsawwassen, and some wore their custom-made “Hot Rod Fridays” ball caps. “I like to help people out, and I don’t know everything, but I know somebody who knows somebody who knows somebody,” said Fahlman with a smile. From May to September, the group drives out to the Ladner DQ on Friday evenings

to not only show off their shiny rides, but also to enjoy the different food specials that Falle promotes. “These guys will burn a whole tank of gas to get a burger and a drink. It’s amazing,” said Fahlman. It all started with Falle’s desire to build up the local community three years ago, and with Fahlman’s help, the Ladner DQ’s Hot Rod Fridays have people driving in from as far as Chilliwack. Cake-cutting was also scheduled on the

celebratory evening’s agenda, in addition to the usual mingling and chatting inside and outside in the parking lot outside of the DQ. “I love to see the restaurant full, and the Dairy Queen being the hub. I’m not going to lie, I take a lot of pride in the fact that the exterior tables are full, and you can see the enjoyment on people’s faces. They’re having a treat, the families are spending time together and the car guys love it,” said Falle.

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The city’s parks department recently provided council with an update on the replacement schedule for Delta’s five artificial turf playing fields. The replacement cycle for synthetic turf fields is based on an average 15-year cycle. According to the current schedule, the field at Winskill Park in Tsawwassen is next on the list. Council last month approved awarding a $578,000 contract to

replace the field, but its existing drainage system continues to perform as required and does not need to be replaced. The total project cost will be $616,000 once other expenses have been added. Funding for the replacement of the synthetic surfaces is built into the annual property tax rate and that money is placed into a separate account. Next on the list is the field at North Delta Community Park, which was installed in 2007 and due for replacement in

2023. That project will be followed by a field replacement at Dugald Morrison Park in 2029. That park had its artificial turf field installation in 2014. The first park in Delta to have an artificial turf field in 2002, Mackie Park’s synthetic turf field was replaced in 2017 and due for its next replacement in 2032. The synthetic turf playing surface at Holly Park was replaced in 2019 and due for its next replacement in 2034. The city has yet to announce if it will be add-

ing any new synthetic turf fields. According to the park’s department strategic work plan, released three years ago, an additional synthetic turf field at Mackie Park and an expanded field at Winskill Park, both with price tags over $5 million, were identified as “short-term” priorities. The city is currently undertaking a new foundation document that will outline what future parks and recreation projects should be next for all three communities of Delta.

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While Ladner Elementary students proposed a potential swimming pool and trampolines to be added to their deteriorating playground, parents are working hard to make a more realistic version of their dreams come true. Through collecting feedback from teachers, parents and students at Ladner Elementary, the PAC’s playground committee is hopeful to take on the most-requested renovations and addi-

tions with the help of donors and continued fundraising. “They need things that are going to entice and excite them and be interesting for them, so we’re trying to build some elements that will open their minds and not be quite as structured,” says Tyla Langdon, the playground committee’s chair and an executive of the PAC. So far, they’ve secured $123,000 with the help of donors, the city and their own fundraising efforts, and are still

Sun Festival returns this long weekend Virtual Zoom and some in-person events are on tap this weekend as the Tsawwassen Sun Festival returns. Held over the BC Day long weekend, the festival was put on hold last year due to COVID-19. The festival will have a different look this year, but has something for everyone, which includes in-person and online events. The long weekend starts off with Chef Klaus preparing a scrumptious meal prepared on a barbecue. Grab ingredients, follow along and get great tips from a certified chef. You can watch this amazing meal creation tonight at 6:30 p.m. in this free event on Zoom. Delta’s Got Talent is back. Want to showcase your talent? Calling all teens, ages 13 to 19, from singers, to dancers to magic tricks; show off your talent. Upload your video to Facebook. Voting will be done by visitors to the page, so make sure to tell your friends. The winner will be announced on Monday and will walk away with a $500 prize. A fun evening for the older crowd, try Bingo at the Rose and Crown Pub on Saturday starting at 7 p.m. There are prizes to

be won. If you don’t want to leave home, you can play online by logging into Zoom. Get your card now by checking out the festival’s website at: sunfestival.ca. If you are looking for family fun, try in-person Bingo on Sunday starting at 1 p.m. at the South Delta Rec Centre. Great prizes include: Four Winds gift baskets, Tsawwassen Springs’ golf package, a special edition print from Gary Nay, gift cards from local merchants and much more. Play a game or two and have a piece of pie courtesy of Thrifty Foods. Spend your Sunday evening under the stars in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle with an old fashion drivein movie sponsored in part by Fortis BC. In the Tsawwassen Mills parking lot, Toy Story 4 will be screened. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Only 50 tickets are available. Welcome back the classic car show, only this year the cars will come to you. Proud owners will showcase their classic car with a drive-by on Monday to close the festival in style. The route will start in Ladner at 10 a.m. and make their way to the streets of Tsawwassen.

working towards their $200,000 goal. Their approach is intended to unfold in stages, says Langdon, instead of tearing down the entire playground to rebuild a completely new one, which would leave kids stranded with nothing for a long stretch of time. Among their list of additions is more natural play and exploration spaces, a double zipline and different parkour-

esque climbing structures. They also want to expand the existing community garden space to have more garden beds and seating, as well as transform a notoriously mucky area at the back of the school into a “rain garden.” Langdon says the committee is working with somebody from the Cougar Creek Streamkeepers, who are very knowledgeable

about this kind of landscaping that redirects excess rainwater to a garden instead of the nearest storm drain. In addition to a successful online auction, they’ve continued to fundraise through recycling cans and bottles at the Return-it Depot. Anybody can contribute to their tab by typing the school’s phone number of 604-946-4158 into the kiosk and attaching that label to any bags

they’re dropping off at the Express Drop window. To stay up to date with their efforts, check out their Facebook and their Instagram account @ladner_el_pac. And if you’re interested in donating, email them at lepacinfo@gmail.com, or donate through their GoFundMe at gofundme.com/f/DonateLadner-ElementaryPlayground.

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The spiritual discipline of play

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Summer is glorious here in British Columbia, and many of us take advantage of this season to enjoy God’s beautiful creation. However, some of us are caught up in our busy lives that hinder us from enjoying times of play and recreation. One of my seminary professors taught me that play and recreation are spiritual disciplines. I thought that was odd since I usually equate spiritual discipline with practices like reading Scripture, praying, fasting, etc. Sometimes, in the busyness of our lives, we almost feel guilty about playing, but play and recreation are important parts of obeying God’s command to keep the Sabbath. Ecclesiastes 3:13 says “that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil — this is God’s gift to man.” Christians should excel at enjoying life

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since God has given us life in abundance (John 10:10). When we regularly engage in healthy play and recreation to the glory of God, we are enjoying God’s blessings and acknowledging Him as a good Creator that gives us good things— this is a powerful act of worship. Moreover, developing a healthy lifestyle of play and recreation leads us to opportunities to participate in God’s mission.

Let me share this example from a book called Everyday Church by Tim Chester and Steve Timmis: “Bill is an American friend of mine. He does not really get football (soccer), rugby, or cricket, but when he watches a game with us he is enthusiastic. He gets pleasure from our pleasure. It is the same with a hundred and one other topics. If Bill finds out you are interested in something, then the next time you meet you will find he has done some research. It is not a technique. It is not faked. He has a godly curiosity and delight in everything, and funny enough, people love having Bill around.” A godly habit of play and recreation will help us live a compelling, winsome, and missional life unto God’s glory. I encourage you to take advantage of the summer and have fun!

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As the popularity of crafting and creating soared during the COVID pandemic, it became more and more obvious to the co-owners of Ladner Village Arts & Crafts just how needed a local arts store was within the community. Located at 4907 Chisholm Street in the historically-significant Big Store, the newly opened business is stepping in to fill the arts store-sized hole in Ladner Village’s heart. “It was something that we had been talking and dreaming about pre-pandemic, and it was ironically the pandemic that really spurred us into action. Everybody was baking sourdough and learning new hobbies, and they were home and looking for things to do,” says co-owner Alison Day. Inside Ladner Village Arts & Crafts, the store is bright and open with a seemingly endless supply of items, goods and crafting inspiration. The space closest to the front doors is their retail area, which has been categorized into six different departments depend-

ing on what kind of crafting you’re hoping to do. Included among those departments is a space that features local artists’ work for purchase, which they plan to rotate every three months. “We’ve interviewed them, so we’ve learned about the artists and what their process is, and how they make their craft, and where they get their supplies, so that we’re able to share with our customers a little bit about their business,” explains co-owner Amanda Keulen. At the back of the store is their membership area, where both Keulen and Day have put out their own crafting supplies and tools for members to use and craft to their heart’s content. “Our vision is for it to be a place for crafters to come together and work on projects together,” says Day. “Part of a crafting mindset is bouncing ideas off each other and learning new tricks and trades that you probably didn’t know before, and so we want to build that community,” added Keulen. Ladner Business Association president Jill McKnight says she

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Co-owners of Ladner Village Arts & Crafts Alison Day and Amanda Keulen have received an overwhelmingly positive response from community members who have popped in to explore their new store this month. is excited for the store to be a place of discovery within the community, as well as a refuge for people looking to express themselves creatively. Another big part of their

store is presenting both adults and children the opportunity to learn more about crafting through workshops, classes, and camps. If you’re interested in sign-

ing up for any future events, becoming a member, booking a space for a birthday party, or looking to shop online, check out Ladner Village Arts & Crafts’ website at ladnervillagecrafts.ca.

Delta Stageworks to host new workshop series Delta Stageworks is hosting a new ‘My Mother’s Story for Diverse Voices Workshop’ series that welcomes women and men from the Delta community who identify as culturally or racially diverse to come together and share their mother’s life story. The program runs in August with three storytelling workshops on Sunday afternoons Aug. 8, 15 and 22, led by Marilyn Norry, Delta Stageworks artist associate and author of Writing Women’s History, Starting with Your Mother. Norry’s foundation, mymothersstory.org, encourages the public to share diverse cultural perspectives through writing

and storytelling. “Greater Vancouver is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, and yet it’s surprisingly rare that we hear or see the life stories of women who come from this incredible cultural mosaic that’s all around us,” Norry says. The August series is available as either an in-person or online (Zoom) option. “The journey you’ll take over our three weeks together is to write the 2,000 word story of your mother’s life, from beginning to end, just the facts, where you are just one of the facts,” she says. “In writing this story you will discover things about yourself, your mother,

and your family that will surprise and empower you.” Support for the workshop series is coming from The Harmony Initiative Society (THIS) with offers of workshop space and participant bursaries. Fostering diversity and inclusion in the arts is top of mind for both Delta Stageworks and THIS as the two groups collaborate on the return of live arts events in Delta. THIS will present an arts and culture show featuring My Mothers Stories in September 2021. The My Mother’s Story workshop for Diverse Voices is open to all Delta residents and specifically those who identify as culturally diverse. Registration

is now available on the Delta Stageworks website deltastageworks.ca. The cost is $65 (taxes and fees included). THIS will provide a bursary for participants who wish to share their diverse stories applications can be sent to info@thisinitiative.com. THIS co-founder Geeta Schallig believes it’s important to bring arts and culture events to Delta audiences that build community, harmony and respect across cultures. Delta Stageworks co-founder, Peg Keenleyside concurs. “We believe that when we share each other’s stories in a creative, supportive space, we truly get to know each other,

and it’s in sharing our stories that we can build connections across some of the cultural divides we know exist in our community,” said Keenleyside. Delta Stageworks invites businesses in Delta who have a mandate to support diversity and inclusivity in our community to support the My Mother’s Story for Diverse Voices series through sponsorship opportunities the company is offering with ArtsVest BC, a matching grant program that brings local businesses and the arts together. Delta Stageworks in-person workshops meet ActSafe BC standards for the professional performing arts in B.C.

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Ladner author Ken Priebe with his new book The Ice Cream Truck at Midnight.

Whether it’s for your children, or for your own inner child, Ken Priebe’s new book The Ice Cream Truck at Midnight will have you reading under your blankets with a flashlight in hand. With his third independently published book, the Ladner author, illustrator and animator hopes that everyone, regardless of age, will enjoy his illusive stories and the charcoal art within. Inspired by the “whimsically spooky” works of authors Shaun Tan, Chris Van Allsburg, and John Southworth, Priebe explains how his book isn’t scary in the adult horror-movie kind of way, but is geared to pique the interest of

young people. “I write it with that in mind, that they’re not just for kids, but they’re for families to read together, and for teenagers to enjoy and grownups to enjoy,” he says. Plus, kids love spooky stuff too, he adds. “A lot of the stories in my book are designed to, kind of, have loose threads … it’s meant to leave the reader with filling in a lot of the gaps with their own imagination. Not everything is explained,” he says. Priebe likens his book to “concept albums from rock and roll bands,” where the separate stories are all tied together by a unifying theme, but are uniquely different from one another. He also says that the stories have a Twilight Zone feel to them.

“They’re meant to tickle the imagination a little bit,” Priebe said. The animator of 25 years is also excited to announce that he will be teaching animation workshops again at the Imagine That Arts Camp in Ladner this summer, which will run from July 19 to 23 and Aug. 9 to 13. Priebe is also working on a book that will come out in spring of next year, called GOBLABET, which will be a goblin-themed alphabet book. The Ice Cream Truck at Midnight can be purchased or ordered at just about anywhere that sells books, including Black Bond Books in Ladner and Albany Books in Tsawwassen. For more on Priebe and his work, check out his website at kenpriebe.com.

HAPPY BC DAY! BC is one of the most beautiful places in the world! Enjoy this holiday weekend with your family, exploring the many amazing sights right here in Delta!

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Paying It Forward

ext year the Optimist will celebrate our 100th year serving South Delta. In this time, the Optimist has gained a reputation as an avid supporter of our community’s charitable and non-profit organizations. Our editorial staff work closely with these groups to make sure their messages are relayed in our stories and event calendars. In addition, many of our staff volunteer time to boards and we have often donated proceeds from advertising features to community ty-minded y organizations. Most importantly, we have also been able to support local charities through the sponsorship of their advertising – both online and in our printed edition.

As the media landscape has changed so has our financial ability tyy to continue these sponsorships. We have needed to become increasingly selective in regards to which organizations we can support. In many cases, we have had to scale back sponsorships entirely. This, inevitably, adds pressure to the organizations to increase their promotional budgets. Unfortunately, in many cases this is not an option and the fundraising initiatives are canceled altogether. The Optimist is reaching out to our readers, those of you who support our local initiatives, to ask for your support. Between now and August 31, 2021, any contribution made to the Optimist, however large or small, will be paid forward in twice the promotional space to South Delta’s many wonderful charitable and non-profit organizations. Contributions may be made at delta-optimist.com/support, or if you prefer not to donate online, you may call 604-946-4451 and press ‘5’ for Contributions, or drop-off / mail-in cheques to: 5008 47A Avenue, Ladner, BC, V4K 1T8.

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For 85 years, members of the IODE of British Columbia have worked enthusiastically to improve life for those in their province and beyond. Since 1979, a total of $200,000 has been donated from their Mary Emerson Trust Fund to Benefit Seniors throughout B.C. This year, St. David’s House Society in Tsawwassen, a non-profit senior’s residence that provides affordable housing for those over 65, was the recipient of a $12,000 grant. This allowed for the conversion of a bathroom into an accessible shower room for the residents of all abilities to be able to use comfortably. “This is a project we have wanted to do for some time now, but we were not able to until now due to the costs involved. We are incredibly grateful to Paulette Kelsey and the members of the Boundary Bay IODE for this amazing gift for our residents,” said Tara Foote, manager of operations.

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Recommended health screenings for men

Men need to be proactive in regards to monitoring their overall health. This includes seeing their doctors for regular wellness visits and keeping up with recommended screenings to catch and/or prevent illnesses. While men and women can experience the same conditions, health experts recommend specific tests and screenings for men in various age groups. While many screenings are recommended starting at age 40 or 50, men should discuss family histories and risk factors to determine if testing should begin earlier. The following are important health screenings to consider. *Prostate-specific antigen test: A PSA is a blood test that measures how much prostate-specific antigen is in the blood. Measuring PSA has

been a standard for prostate cancer screening for 30 years. General guidelines indicate PSA screening begin at age 55. However, having at least one first-degree relative with prostate cancer could necessitate earlier testing. *Colorectal cancer screening: Colorectal cancer screening generally occurs between ages 50 and 75. Tests include fecal occult blood tests, stool DNA tests, colonoscopy, and contrast barium enemas. Doctors will determine which tests are applicable and how often to conduct them. *Diabetes: Men who have a BMI over 25 are overweight and should consider a diabetes screening. In addition, blood pressure above 130/80 mm Hg or other diabetes risk factors could require a blood test to check for elevated glucose levels.

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*Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Guidelines recommend a one-time screening for men who have smoked between the ages of 65 and 75. *Hepatitis B and C: Men are at increased risk for infection if they have had unprotected sex with multiple partners, received blood transfusions or transplanted organs before June 1992, are healthcare workers who have been stuck by needles, or travel to regions with high rates of the hepatitis B virus. *Lung cancer screening: Men should undergo a lung cancer screening through lowdose computed tomography if they are over age 55, have a 30-pack-per-year smoking history and currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years. *Testicular cancer screening: Testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers among young men, says Johns

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LacrossestarscomeouttoplayinLadner Pioneers and North Shore Indians summer exhibition series have featured big names and big crowds MARK BOOTH

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The Ladner Pioneers and North Shore Indians have the senior lacrosse spotlight all to themselves this summer and they are certainly making the most of it. With the COVID-19 pandemic wiping out the Western Lacrosse Association and West Coast Senior Lacrosse seasons, the longtime rivals agreed to play an exhibition series once competitive indoor sports was given the greenlight to resume. Making it even better was the province approving spectators returning as of July 1. Fans have been turning out in big numbers for the series which is now in the homestretch. It concludes with a

NLL all-star Eli McLaughlin of the Colorado Mammoth.

best-of-three “playoff” that starts next Tuesday in North Vancouver and continues Aug. 5 (8 p.m.) in Ladner in what will be the Pioneers’ final home game of the season. Longtime head coach Ross Frehlick has used the series to dress 39 players, ranging from pure rookies to some of the top scorers in the National Lacrosse League. Among them are hometown star Logan Schuss (Vancouver Warriors) and fellow Delta Islander Junior “A” alumni Eli McLaughlin of the Colorado Mammoth. They led the Pioneers to a convincing win last Thursday. Others to suit up include Robert Church (Saskatchewan Rush), along with Jon Phillips and Evan Messenger. The latter two play for the WLA Nanaimo Timbermen and had leading roles in the Islanders’ run to the B.C. Junior “A” title in 2016. “I think these guys have come out and realized this is pretty good ball. They have all been great,” said Frehlick. “They are super nice guys that don’t come with attitudes or egos. Sure they know they are good and you have to have a little bit of swagger to be a player of that level but they are such good people and good guys. They just want to get ready for their pro seasons.” The series has not only pro-

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

With no WLA season this summer, Ladner native and Vancouver Warriors standout Logan Schuss is getting the opportunity to play for his hometown senior lacrosse team.

vided much-needed training for the 2021-22 NLL campaign that will begin in December, it has also given the Pioneers the chance to showcase their program and rich history. Ladner has attended the past three President’s Cups and hope to be heading to Alberta in 2022 when the national senior “B” championships resume. The rotation will take the 2023 tournament to Ontario before it is B.C.’s turn in 2024

when the Pioneers will bid to host the event for the first time since 1997. “Everything we are going to do for the next three years is going to be for that season. The decisions we make. The players we keep. All that kind of stuff,” continued Frehlick. We would love it if those guys decided to play for us. I just think going forward this series is huge for us.” Thanks to North Shore’s ter-

rific fan support, the series has been a financial windfall too with the Pioneers generating over $6,000 in ticket sales in three home dates. The Indians have even agreed to split the gate of a potential deciding game if the playoff series goes the distance. “It has been huge for our club,” added Frehlick. “I think other teams must be kicking themselves because this has been fantastic.”

Delta’s Harshman has leading role in Canada winning first-ever Olympic medal in softball Delta’s Kelsey Harshman had a leading role in Canada capturing its first-ever Olympic medal in women’s softball. The 24-year-old second baseman drove in the gamewinning run as Canada trimmed Mexico 3-2 in Tuesday’s bronze medal game at Yokohama Stadium.

Canada’s best previous finish was fourth place in 2008 in Beijing. Softball was not included at the Summer Games in London (2012) and Rio (2016). With Janet Leung and Victoria Hayward on the corners with one out in the bottom of the fifth inning, Harshman

delivered a clutch sacrifice fly to left field to score Leung and break a 2-2 deadlock. Harshman, who was a fixture in the three-hole of the batting order, earlier helped Canada go 3-2 in round-robin play. Elsewhere, North Delta’s Gurpreet Sohi scored four goals as Canada all but secured

a berth in the women’s water polo quarter-finals with a 21-1 victory over South Africa on Wednesday. Tsawwassen’s Markus Thormeyer moved onto the 200 backstroke semi-finals with a sixth place finish in his qualifying heat on Wednesday. The result came after he narrowly

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missed a medal in the men’s 4x100 freestyle as Canada settled for fourth place and a new national record. Ladner rower Maxwell Lattimer and Patrick Keane turn their attention to the “B” final after placing fifth in their lightweight pairs semi-final heat Wednesday.

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The Ladner Rex Sox AAA U11 (left) won the inaugural Big Maple Classic earlier this month while Ladner 9U Red Sox (right) captured a tournament in Cloverdale.

Ladner Minor Summer Ball teams capture tournaments on home turf and in Cloverdale The skill and commitment of Ladner Minor Baseball was on full display as two of its teams had impressive tournament performances earlier this

month. The first event took place in Ladner on the July long weekend as the Ladner Minor Baseball Association hosted

the inaugural AAA 11U Big Maple Classic Summer Ball Tournament. The talented Ladner Red Sox AAA players went undefeated to place first,

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undeterred by the weekend’s extreme heat conditions. Not to be outdone, the determined players on the 9U Red Sox Summer Ball team went

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Hi, I’m Caitlin and it’s nice to meett you. I am Tsawwassen’s newest realtor!! Some of you may know me as Norma and Stephen’s daughter, Morgan’s sister, or Ty and Nate’s mom. Over the years I have wo orked with countless people planning and d executing milestone events and I am lookking forward to continuing to do this in real estate. I grew up here and I love e it, so much so, that I have chosen to raise my family here. I truly understand the importance of community and the sense of family which is unique and special to Tsawwassen and Ladner. If you,, or someone you know, is looking g to buy or sell their home please contact me, I am never too busyy for your referrals. I look forward to meeting you!

Caitlin

Please take the time to read this week’s issue of the Optimist, and consider the value of what’s in it.

CAITLIN DUFFUS

RE/MAX Progroup Realty Tsawwassen (Main): 5360 12th Ave, Delta BC V4M 2B3 Ladner: 5098 48th Ave, Delta V4K 2X7 M: 604-512-7531 | E: caitlin@caitlinduffus.com

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4774 104TH STREET

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JUST LISTED!

$6,800,000

John Nielsen

First time this secluded 20.25 acre parcel has been offered for sale since 1955 which is located just off Hornby Drive on the quiet section of 104th close to Bounfdary Bay and private member grass airstrip for those with planes. All 3 buildings on this property were built in 1972 which includes a sprawling3,000 sq. ft. 4 bedroom rancher w/30 + car concrete drivewaywas substantially renovated in 1987 and roof redone 10 years ago. The second residence is a 1238 sq. ft. Woods bungalow presently rented and the spectacular 8,400 sq. ft. 20 stall barn was used from 1 day to breed race horses up until 7 years ago is truly a ﬁrst class facility complete with steel roof and cladding. Attention to detail here is second to none including a chain link fence that surrounds the entire property.

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MLS R260 0452 26

EXTENSIVE TASTEFUL RENOVATIONS! 1099 50B STREET

MLS R2564488

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNIT TY! Y

2975 53RD STREET

$1,989,000

The meaning g of comprehensive rebuild 6 years ago g right down to the studs and well over $200,00 0 spent in enlarging and quality ﬁniishing 00 i throughout to this g gorgeous 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom huge family home with room for everyone! Featuring F g 3,663 sq. ft. of spacious open concept living with upgrades including new rooff, f windows, 6 zone hot water baseboard heat, hot water on demand, 2 ensuites & 2 baths with nuheat, 3 g gas ﬁreplaces, beautiful open island gourmet kitchen with double oven and 5 gas burner b cooktop looking onto expansive family room all on a massive sunny West 12,476 sq. ft. park like fully fenced lot close to all amenities. Also features a 21 X 32 double g garage, 20 X 20 workout room, 20 X 20 covered deck with 6 skylights, g gas pots so th h fun can continue if the weather turns and amazing he g mature land d dscaping front and rear. The list goes on and on here so call John today!!

PERFORMANCE Real Estate Service

PO ORT GATEW WAY

$5,950,000

Almost square 17.34 acre parcel with 823 ft. of road frontage features an English style country home, 5 stall barn, hay ﬁeld and generous pass ture area which has been an established equestrian facility for decades. The e property offers an ideal central location just 5 minutes to Tsawwassen or Ladner, Tsawwassen Mills Mall, BC Ferries, DeltaPort Way, TFN Industrial Park, tra ansportation and more. This parcel is close to BC Railway in an area of transitiona al properties with amazing future potential. Call anytime for more information.

33 Successful Years

The next move is yours... CALL JOHN TODAY MLS R24276 676 6

Re/Max Real Estate Services www.westcoastfarmsteads.com info@johnnielsen.ca 110-3540 West 41st Ave, Vancouver V6N 3E6

604.250.8216

Experience • Knowledge • Professionalism

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Todd Jackson, B.A.

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

Amy Lambert Richard Lowe, RIBC Realtor

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

Mike Van Straaten Realtor

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

5597 46th Avenue, Ladner $1,088,000

Prime west Ladner loca�on near transit and recrea�on. This is a fantas�c 2200+ SF 5 bedroom 2 level with 2.5 bathrooms situated on a 5447 SF corner lot in quiet loca�on. Double carport and large covered deck. Original and solid condi�on. Bring your ideas!

1693 Spyglass Crescent, Tsaw #306-5535 Admiral Way, Ladner 4245 41B Street, Ladner $1,648,000 $6,100,000 $949,900 + GST

RENOVATED & READY! 2423 sq. #. with 4 bedrooms, games & 3 bathrooms-the perfect plan for today’s lifestyle. Completely renovated from top to bo"om-just move in! Private, west exposed backyard is meant to be enjoyed to entertain simply relax. Ideal loca�on within the selec�ve area of Imperial Village and steps to the neighbourhood park. LUXURY WITHOUT UPKEEP!

1291 Malvern Place, Tsaw 5179 Winskill Drive, Tsaw $1,299,000 $2,800,000

Come home to the quiet life while s�ll being able to walk to central Tsawwassen. Large 2545 sq. #. 3-level backsplit on a 9000 sq. #. Lot. With a 100’ frontage -opportunity may exist for a possible 2-lot subdivision. FAMILY SIZED-QUIET AREA!

KING-size family home. First �me to the market. A recently built family retreat in a peaceful area, huge west exposed lot viewing onto a park. Walking distance to Cliﬀ Drive School. 2-Bedroom suite. A harvest of features. It doesn’t get any be"er.

SOLD

Exclusive Waterfront Assignment Opportunity in Pilot House! Second chances don’t come o#en so don’t miss this one! Rare opportunity to purchase a Brand New West Facing top ﬂoor 2 Bedroom/2 Full bathroom condo in sold out Pilot House. This unit boast an 1,180 sq# func�onal ﬂoor plan with unobstructed River views, addi�onal storage locker and bike locker. Steps from Cove Links golf course and Captains Cove Marina. Contact us for more informa�on.

#203-1319 Mar�n Street South Surrey $584,900

Rare 1968 SF 3 bedroom 3 bathroom condo in The Cedars. 55+ building. No Rentals, Pets allowed. 2 parking, 2 lockers and 3 decks. Walk to beach and bou�que shops and ameni�es. ORIGINALLY a 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom condos combined by original developer.

SOLD

Lucra�ve 20 acre prime Blueberry Farm. Laser Levelled fields with city water. Offering 3 mature varie�es including Duke, Reka, and Hardy Blue. Featuring a huge detached shop, circa 1906 Heritage Barn and 2 completely separate residents on different streets! Spacious 2429 SF 4 bedroom and 3 bath country home. Or the 2980 sf Cra#sman 2 storey 4 bedroom master on main with beau�ful open concept layout. This home also features an addi�onal detached coach house and garage.

4608 Holly Park Wynd, Ladner $1,279,000

RELAX-HERE IT IS! The perfect loca�on and home for those wan�ng maximum living with the minimum housekeeping. Over 2300 sq. #. with 3 bedrooms on upper level and kitchen, family, dining and separate oﬃce on the main. Wake up with a smile in this very sunny & bright home. Quiet & safe cul-de-sac with walking distance to Holly School & Park.

SOLD 4484 Dawn Drive, Ladner

1609 Duncan Drive Tsawwassen

THE BEACH HOME! A lot of livin’ to do & plenty of room for it in this 2800 sq. #. classic beach house that easily accommodates extended family. Ideally located on a corner lot and only steps to the water & dyke. Bright, open, airy with mul�ple outdoor livings paces & plenty of parking. Buy a way of life in Beach Grove!

5195 11A Avenue, Tsaw $1,799,000

SHOW STOPPER! 1st �me to market, this magnificent home is ready for you and your family. Recent updates include kitchen, appliances, bathrooms, metal roof, gu"ers, paint and more. Large, sunny & private backyard is nothing short of a gardeners’ paradise. Superb loca�on in a culde-sac with no thru traffic. Easy walk to Cliff Drive Elementary School. WELCOME HOME!

10660 Southgate Rd, Richmond $1,599,000

ATTENTION DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS. Great West Richmond loca�on situated on a 66’x127’ lot. Tradi�onal split level home with a detached work shop.

SOLD 5275 Dixon Place, Ladner

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ADULT ORIENTED LIVING IN THE HEART OF LADNER 9 foot ceilings. Concrete between floors. Designer kitchens with quartz counters. Warm coloured wood floor throughout. Spa-like bathrooms with walk in showers. Radiant gas in floor heating. Rooftop patio with covered BBQ area. Social amenity room with kitchen. Only a few of the gorgeous 2 bedroom corner units still available as well as fabulous 1 bedroom inside suites.

4686 51st Street, Ladner

OVER 2150 CAREER SALES

Prices from $570,500 to $633,900

NEW PRICE

OVER 73 HOMES SOLD ALREADY THIS YEAR GIVE US A CALL TODAY FOR ALL OF YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS! JUST SOLD 5565 4th Avenue, Tsawwassen

SOLD 1578 Farrell Crescent, Tsawwassen

EVERYTHING YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR Wonderful family home on a prime cul de sac location. You’ll love this quiet, friendly neighbourhood close to the heart of Ladner! Walking distance to everything in town including shops, parks, restaurants & transit. Entertainment sized living room with gorgeous bay windows & an attached formal dining room. Kitchen offers lots of storage space & recently updated SS appliances. Walk out to the fully private cedar hedge backyard with patio. Upstairs you’ll find 4 large bedrooms plus a huge master bedroom & spa-like ensuite. Radiant in-floor heating & a new hot water tank installed last year. Attached 2 car garage with brand new garage door & motor, ample parking space for up to 6 cars. This home has tons of room for your family to grow into!

4734 54 Street, Ladner

$1,499,000

3 BEDROOM RANCHER Lovely 7,700 square foot South exposed lot with 3 bedroom, 1,160 square foot rancher. Living room with gas fireplace, kitchen updated in 2010. Large deck, shed and lots of parking. Great starter home, investment property, renovate or build your dream home!

5794 Grove Avenue, Ladner $1,299,000

SOLD

4511 Savoy Street, Ladner

4855 Central Ave, Ladner

5186 N Whitworth Crescent, Ladner

JUST SOLD

5193 Whitworth Cres, Ladner

5609 Dove Place, Ladner

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BRAND NEW HOMES - CONSTRUCTION STARTING SOON!

4573 & 4581 53 St, Ladner

$1,650,000

JUST LISTED

LINDA Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-880-5552

AFFORDABLE SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE Beautifully renovated and move-in ready. Nearly 1600 square feet of living space, absolutely stunning open concept kitchen with walk-out to oversized patio area. Main floor with primary bedroom and 4 piece bath. Upstairs has 2 more bedrooms. Below has a massive games room and den. (total of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths).

4966 River Reach, Ladner

$699,900 BOB Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

604-946-8899

D L O S ST

W S COAS CONTEM ORARY HOME

This fabulous 270 s uar foot 4 ed om, home is a must to see. Many updates over the past 10 year n

ding siding, kitchen, bathrooms and more. Spacious partially covered

courtyard deck for year round enjoyment. Located on a quiet cul de sac, just a short walk to park and Hawthorne Elementary.

5609 Dove Place, Ladner

BLAKE Chancey

Personal Real Estate Corporation

$1,098,000

604-788-0480

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD 5252 Crescent Drive, Ladner

5260 Dixon Place, Ladner

5780 48A Ave, Ladner

5842 Fair Wynd, Ladner

4943 59 Street, Ladner

5474 Pennant Bay, Ladner

RE/MAX City Realty

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

Gorgeous 3 level family homes to be completed early 2022. Plenty of time to select your own finishings and make this your dream home! 2 houses available to choose from with open concept main floor living areas, 4 bedrooms upstairs & large top floor flex area! Gourmet kitchen, laundry room, 5 bathrooms, 2 car garage with driveway & fenced backyard for your pets & family! Excellent central Ladner location close to schools, shopping & restaurants. Don’t wait on this fantastic pre-build opportunity! Quality craftsmanship & elegance by Ladner Homes. 2-5-10 Home Warranty.

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Jennifer McIver 778-788-5078

Leanne Lionello 604-209-5294

j e n n i f e r @ j e n n i f e r m c i v e r. c o m | w w w. j e n n i f e r a n d l e a n n e . c o m | l e a n n e @ l e a n n e l i o n e l l o . c o m

New Listing:

Ste. 307 - 1175 55th Street

$699,000

BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED WEST EXPOSED PENTHOUSE CONDO IN ONYX COURT! ALL OF CENTRAL TSAWWASSEN AT YOUR DOORSTEP!

2 BED | 2 BATH | 1,322 SQ FT | 13 FT COFFERED CEILING IN LIVING ROOM | 2 PARKING + STORAGE

Featured Listing:

Ste. 415 - 1120 Tsatsu Shores Drive

$899,900

WATERFRONT LIVING AT ITS BEST! ENDLESS OCEAN VIEWS & AMAZING SUNSETS IN TWO LEVEL PENTHOUSE AT TSATSU SHORES!

L SO

Ste. 504-5055 Springs Blvd

LD SO

Ste. 312-5099 Springs Blvd

LD SO

810 49th Street

1500 Kirkwood Road

LD SO 5077 1A Avenue

R E / M A X P R O G R O U P R E A LT Y | 5 3 6 0 1 2 AV E N U E , D E LTA , B C . V 4 M 2 B 3 | O F F I C E : 6 0 4 . 9 4 3 . 8 0 8 0 | E A C H O F F I C E I N D E P E N D E N T LY O W N E D A N D O P E R AT E D

5884 Whitcomb Place • $1,390,000

New Listing

HUGE Property surrounding this amazing Beach Grove Charmer. Unlimited potential with this corner lot in the heart of Beach Grove. Wonderful Rancher with beautiful hardwood ﬂoors, delightful backyard for entertaining. Ethereal meandering brick work out back just ﬁnishes this fairy tale property you will be exceptionally proud to own. Do not hesitate with this very unique property.

ALLEN SCHWABE

4684 Wesley Drive $1,499,000

604-644-5664

www.bigalrealestate.com 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen seafair.com

604-943-3110

1406 Beach Grove Rd $2,489,000

5342 9th Avenue $1,674,000

5346 9th Avenue $1,608,000

565 Tralee Crescent $1,495,500

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

Eugene@eugenek.ca

Progroup Realty

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

$1,388,000

NEW LISTING

$499,000

NEW LISTING

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD 5291 Williams Avenue

Fully renovated home on a quiet cul-de-sac in Pebble Hill. This 4 bedrooms/2 bathroom 2 level home was renovated in 2015 with all new electrical, plumbing, kitchen, bathrooms, ﬂooring, windows (June 2021), insulation, ﬁreplaces, sundeck and more. Private fenced yard, 10 minute walk to Pebble Hill elementary school, Diefenbaker Park, and 5 minutes walk to transit. Potential for in-law suite, If you’re looking for a turnkey home, look no further.

NEW LISTING

#802-612 Sixth Street

#301-5489 201 Street

Beautifully renovated, 2 bed/2bath bright spacious corner unit on the top floor in Canim Court, right across from Linwood Park. With 1220 sq ft and open floor plan, 9’ ceilings, gorgeous gas fireplace there is enough room for everyone! Brand new kitchen with quartz countertops and custom cabinets, S/S appliances, quartz countertops in both bathrooms, large master bedroom with walk in closet to ensuite.

Located in “The Woodward” 1276 sq ft 2-Bedroom & Den, 2-Bath Corner Suite, with awesome mountain views. This immaculate suite features extensive tile and laminate ﬂooring, gas ﬁreplace, in-suite laundry room, spacious balcony, large closet and storage area, 2 parking stalls, kitchen with island and built-in microwave. the Woodward is one of the more desirable building in the surrounding area. The complex conveniently has an elevator allowing direct access to the Royal City Shopping Center.

$2,999,000

$1,898,000

$1,588,000

SOLD

SOLD 1679 58 Street

Situated on one of the largest lots in Beach Grove (13132 sq ft.) and only a short walk to Beach Grove Elementary and Southpointe Academy, this home has something for everyone. Large west facing back yard featuring inground pool with new liner, huge patio area, hot tub, bar/seating area, decks off living room and master bedroom. Detached garage/workshop with tons of room for RV/Boat storage. 5 bedrooms/3 bathroom, updated kitchen, in-law suite downstairs provides many options for todays growing families.

$699,000

1086 Paciﬁc Court

5136 1A Avenue

Fabulous Pebble Hill family home! Situated on an ultra quiet no-thru street, this exceptional 4 bdrm/4 bthrm home has been completely rebuilt in 2013. Everything has been redone right down to the studs incl a bonus addition bringing the total square footage to nearly 3,200 sqft. Large 513 sqft. detached workshop/garage.

Traditional meets Modern Elegance! Stunning property located one of Tsawwassen’s premier streets “Paciﬁc Court in The Village”. Situated in a Cul de sac on over 1/3 acre of manicured gardens, large sunny deck area by the pool, hot tub, separate out building with grand steam room, ﬁre pit and lounge area. This traditional 4 bedroom/3 Bathroom family home was renovated extensively to meet today’s discerning buyer’s standards. Completed in 2019, with over $1million spent, this home must be seen to appreciate.

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

5333 Upland Drive Tsawwassen NEW PRICE

Kat

JOHNSON 778.773.9563

kjohnson@sutton.com 604.943.3110

seafair realty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

VIEW PROPERTY

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Renovations and updates galore • VIEW PROPERTY • Greenhouse • Large Double garage

2E2 8191 River Road Richmond • $599,000

#303 - 7117 Antrim Avenue Burnaby • $679,000

WATERFRONT!

NEW BUILD

• New Construction • Excellent ﬂoor plan • 2 bed/2 bath with ﬂex room • Fully Rain Screened • Double sided roof top decks

• 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms • Sub-Penthouse close to Metrotown & 2 blk to skytrain • Pets welcome & rentals • Large locker & extra parking available

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info@colleenalmrud.com www.colleenalmrud.com

Personall Reall Estate Corporation

778.688.5972

RE/MAX Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC

TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

1356 52 Street, Tsawwassen MLS# R2595414 $1,299,000

918 English Bluff, Tsawwassen MLS# R2581329 $2,688,000

D OL S T JUS

based on realtors sales for 2015-2018

4508 Dawn Place, Ladner MLS# R2580776 $1,525,000

D OL S T JUS

Beautifully updated 4 bedroom family home on a large corner lot in central Tsawwassen with high end privacy fencing and 2 automated gates. Double car garage with entry from side street. Downstairs has the ability to suite for a mortgage helper. This is the perfect family home with beautiful gardens, patios and large wrap around deck.

Brand new elegant luxury home located in prime location. High end ﬁnishings throughout. Basement offers one bedroom suite for mortgage helper or nanny. Sneak a peek at the ocean from this outstanding build by Goldlane Homes. Videos and ﬂoor plans available at www.colleenalmrud.com

Videos and ﬂoor plans available at www.colleenalmrud.com

LANCE HUGHES 604.943.8080

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LIFETIME MEMBER

604-551-9396

$1,890,000

W NE

Architecturally designed, Frank Lloyd Wright inspired, 3 level home on quiet cul-de-sac boat or motorhome parking, short walk to Cliff Drive elementary. Main floor entry showcases the curved stairway and flows into the living, dining, family rooms and kitchen. All have wonderful views of the private 9,074 SF beautifully landscaped lot. 2013 update includes the gourmet chef’s kitchen (Miele microwave warming drawer & steam oven, subzero fridge and 36” Thermador gas range) and designer porcelain tile floors with electric radiant heat. Upper floor features 4 large bedrooms all with en-suites, laundry room and lots of closet space. 2016 renos renewed the master en-suite, shake roof and high efficiency furnace. 2020 renos added lower level 830 SF 1 bedroom suite. Also includes a sauna and ample crawl space storage.

Harry Ratchford PREC 604-315-2633

www.brianelsey.ca www.harryratchford.ca

Re/Max Progroup Realty

1240 49 Street

Videos and ﬂoor plans available at www.colleenalmrud.com

Brian Elsey PREC

www.lancehughes.com

D L O S

Fabulous executive 5 bedroom family home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable Holly neighbourhood. Tastefully updated throughout, private yard, easy access to Richmond/Vanc.

G IN T LIS

412 Allen Drive, Tsawwassen Beautiful view property Showings by appointment

First public open August 1 from 2:00-4:00

D D L L O O S SOLD S

$675,000 $429,900 $599,000 #103 - 925 W. 10th Ave #107 - 5421 10th Ave #220 - 5518 14 Ave Vancouver Tsawwassen Tsawwassen 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

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JIM BURNETT

LADNER

37 Years Residential Experience in Ladner & Tsawwassen 35 Years Experience in Land Assembly, Subdivisions & New Home Developments Royal Lepage Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 56th Street, Delta, BC

Professional Service with Proven Results

FRESH TO THE MARKET!!!!

FENTON DRIVE LOT

Just listed, 3 bedroom and den renovated Cape Cod located in West Ladner on a sunny, south west exposed 12,000 square foot lot in a quiet C l d Sac. This hom has ad man up tes over th y ars nc ding a newer detached garage with space for a man cave or art studio. This property provides total privacy and a wonderfully landscaped garden for your enjoyment.

First time ever offered for sale. Huge 83’ x 170’ vacant lot located on one of the most prestigious Drives in Delta. This over 14,200 square foot property is with-in walk g dist ce to th q aint o ntown ore of Ladner, clo e to parks and school. This is an opportunity to build your family dream home in the best location available on a quite dead end street. Offers starting at $1,388,000.

Private viewings by appointment Please call Jim Burnett 604-946-1688

SOLD SOLD

Make sure you are well represented in all your Real Estate needs!

GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD!

Tim & Sharon “We Can Relate”

TheDeltaGroup.ca

BUS: 604-946-1688 | jimburnettrealtor@gmail.com

Absolutely the best 10 out of 10 LOCATION with 2 LOT SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL too! Next to a park, and on one of the most sought after streets in Ladner- Whitworth Crescent! Steps to DSS, Ladner Elementary and Sacred Heart Schools. This spacious 2953SF 6 bedroom, 3 bath home is perfect for the busy family who needs a comfortable layout or for an extended family.Also features a bonus double garage and workshop for the handyman. This huge 11,657 sf sun drenched private fenced mature landscaped gardens offer a great opportunity for a FUTURE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY with 80’ Frontage. THE IDEAL FAMILY HOME FOR NOW AND INVEST FOR THE FUTURE.

5125 Whitworth Cr S

$1,998,888

POPULAR SHOREWALK CONDO!

JUST LISTED!

Tim Rohwer

604-762-2041

Commercial Residential Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca LADNER #320 4955 River Road

• 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, 1042 sf condo • Eat in kitchen, cozy natural gas ﬁreplace • Private covered sundeck overlooking inlet to Ladner Marina • Steps from the heart of Ladner

$539,000

Sharon Rohwer 604-760-7163

Residential Seniors Specialist info@thedeltagroup.ca Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 - 56th St., Delta, BC V4L 2A6

AUG 8, 22 & SEPT 12

REAL ESTATE QUESTIONS? JUST GIVE US A CALL!

Tammi Mannering 604.999.3700 cell

tammi.mannering@zolo.ca endurancerealty.ca

1031-88 West Pender St., Vancouver, BC

Thinking of Selling?

Free in home evaluation and professional advice

Live - Love - Home

www.zolo.ca

44 66A Street, Delta LIST W E N

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$1,998,000 Rare 1/4 Acre Boundary Bay gem on quiet no thru street. A short stroll to the beach this property has it all! Beautifully renovated the expansive top ﬂoor with its 12ft vaulted ceilings and open concept is an entertainer’s dream. The stunning kitchen boasts granite counters, modern shaker cabinets, gas range, pantry, newer s/s appliances & opens up to a massive dining area & serene deck overlooking the back yard oasis. The master bed w/own deck & spa inspired bathroom will impress with it’s jaw dropping soaker tub & shower. Down includes a home ofﬁce off the foyer with full bath & large rec room/home gym that could easily be a skookum media room for the family with storage galore. Bonus HUGE 2 bed in law suite & ample parking for all the toys & guests. With tons of recent upgrades including HW on demand, radiant heat boiler, in ground sprinklers, windows & more its a must see! Easy to show. Call today to book your private viewing. (26042398)

4.497 Acres on Prestigious Westham Island!

Absolutely stunning 360 degree views on 4.497 acres on prestigious Westham Island! Beautiful water views of the Fraser River and panoramic mountain vistas. Escape the city and build your dream home on this one of a kind property with a very exclusive location. Close proximity to charming Ladner village and a quick commute to Vancouver or YVR. Sit back and relax on your own private oasis. This property is a rare gem. Get back to nature, grow your own vegetables or run your successful agribusiness! Come and see all that the Westham Island lifestyle has to offer!

$4,980,000 • 3995 Trim Road

Karen Christina Kristin

www.apartmentstoacreages.com 604-263-1144

SOLD 4821 44 Ave, Ladner $839,000

SOLD SOLD 9178 216 St Langley

305-2239 152 St South Surrey

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Top 10% in SALES of ALL GREATER VANCOUVER for 34 YEARS #1 at ROYAL LEPAGE REGENCY Rlty for 10 YEARS 51 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE SELLING SOUTH DELTA!

Johanna 604-719-7345 Medallion Club 29 Years

Stefan B.B.A. 604-767-4038 Medallion Club 11 Years

Bonnie

Licensed Assistant Translator in Cantonese & Mandarin

NEW LISTING!

$918,000

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jjgeffke@dccnet.com • www.geffketeam.com

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TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS CONDO! #310 - 5055 SPRINGS BOULEVARD, TSAW

VIEWS OF MTNS & LUSCIOUS, PEACEFUL FOREST! 5217 UPLAND DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN GARDENER’S DELIGHT! CHARMING, INVITING 1,566 SQ.FT. 3 BDRM RANCHER WITH A BEAUTIFUL OPEN LAYOUT ON A LARGE, GORGEOUS PROPERTY & ATTRACTIVE UPDATES THROUGHOUT THE HOME. 2 FULL BATHS. EXTRA LARGE MASTER BDRM. YOU WILL ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS HOME! MLS# R2600205

GOLF COURSE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS! 2 BDRMS & DEN, 1,282 SQ.FT., CONCRETE BUILDING, EXCLUSIVE, FULLY ENCLOSED 2 CAR GARAGE! MLS# R2581277

GOLF COURSE & MTN VIEWS!

$1,699,888

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#207 - 5055 SPRINGS BLVD TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

$1,349,000

$675,000

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1242 PACIFIC DRIVE TSAWWASSEN

#107-5421 10TH AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

$1,350,000

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5358 1A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

$3,000,000

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5077 1A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

RECENTLY SOLD 3 PROPERTIES IN STAHAKEN & 5 IN TSAWWASSEN SHORES! WE WERE INVOLVED FROM DAY ONE, WHEN STAHAKEN WAS DEVELOPED & HAVE SOLD CLOSE TO 30 PROPERTIES THERE SINCE. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO SELL OR PURCHASE LEASED HOLD PROPERTIES, WE HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, ANSWERS TO THE BUYERS’ QUESTIONS! RECENTLY SOLD 7 PROPERTIES IN TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS! WE LOVE TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS & IT SHOWS! CALL US NOW!

READY TO SELL YOUR HOME? SO ARE WE! GIVE US A CALL! 604-767-4038 (We speak German, Finnish, CALL US FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION! Cantonese & Mandarin)

REGENCY REALTY

1333 - 56th St, Tsawwassen (next to Starbucks)

The

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Top 10% in SALES of ALL GREATER VANCOUVER for 34 YEARS #1 at ROYAL LEPAGE REGENCY Rlty for 10 YEARS 51 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE SELLING SOUTH DELTA!

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#303-4745 54A REGENCY REALTY

(We speak German, Finnish, Cantonese & Mandarin)

1333 - 56th St, Tsawwassen (next to Starbucks)

(604) 809 2855 yinglling gtom@gmail.com

This is Home

Proudly Calling Tsawwassen & Ladner home for over 40 years! ED

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$2,299,000

$2,380,000 $1,748,000

5085 1st Avenue, Tsawwassen

5298 Glen Abbey Place, Tsawwassen

How do you make the prefect family home? First start with a beau�ful like-new execu�ve home showcasing 4 large bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, 3 of them ensuites. Then add in a gourmet kitchen that has numerous large windows south facing overlooking the rear pa�o and park like backyard. Take this gorgeous home and place it proudly on an 8,310 sq # lot, but wait... make it a cul de sac.. and for the icing on the cake...place it all half a block from one of the nicest 18hole golf courses in Tsawwassen. Voila! The perfect family home does exist. Call today to see this home. It won’t last long.

SUTTON GROUP - SEAFAIR REALTY 1625-56th St., Delta, BC V4M 2B2

604-809-2855

Builders own Home! No expense was spared in building this custom built 4,175 sq # stunning home. This 5 bed, 5 bath, execu�ve home sits proudly an 11,000 sq # lot in beau�ful upper Tsawwassen. Anway homes is a high-end builder and they built this home for themselves, so it is very special. Some custom features include a large butler’s pantry, heated counter tops, pu!ng green, wine cellar, and even a huge oﬃce with its own separate entrance. Call today to view this gorgeous home!

www.tomyingling.com

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REIMER'S REAL ESTATE FAMILY #1 IN SOUTH DELTA* SELLING FOR CO OMBINED

70 YEARS

FREE MARK KET EVALUATION ROBIN

SHARON

BROOKE

Unlicensed Assistant

604-868-2844 604-868-2827

$1,879,000

JUST LISTED

5343 SPETIFORE CRES, TSAW

Gorgeous heritage style home in Parkgrove Estates. This beautiful home features 4 bedrooms all with ensuites, fabulous master bedroom & ensuite, large greatroom with gourmet kitchen and stunning formal living room & dining room. Excellent ﬂoor plan with dramatic 12 foot ceilings, high end ﬁnishing throughout and large greatroom that opens to a beautiful private sunny yard. Great central location on quiet street. Homes in this location don't come on market often. Don't miss your chance to get this gem.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

LARGE READABLE ADS SELL HOMES PRICE REDUCED

$639,900

Great 2 bedroom townhouse with 2 full bathrooms up and 2 piece bathroom on main ﬂoor. Excellent open ﬂoor plan on main level, 2 good size bedrooms up with beautiful bright ensuite and walk-in closet. This gorgeous townhome is in like new condition and well located in development. Great townhouse at a great price. Seller is motivated!

#110-1702 56 STREET, TSAW

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

*BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD group

1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

July 29, 2021 The Delta Optimist A45

REIMER'S REAL ESTATE FAMILY #1 IN SOUTH DELTA* SELLING FOR COMBINED

70 YEARS

FREE MARKET EVALUATION

604-868-2844 604-868-2827 UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$1,999,000

EXCLUSIVE LISTING

259 54A STREET, TSAW

Fabulous new home in one of Tsawwassen's ﬁnest locations. Excellent open ﬂoor plan with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, huge games room and totally separate 1 bedroom inlaw suite. Home is approx. 3500 sq.ft. on a fabulous western exposed yard on a quiet street. Close to parks and schools. Nothing like this in Tsawwassen. Call now for more info.

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5166 8A AVENUE, TSAW

Fabulous 13,208 square foot lot with Southern Exposure and Very Private. This great Split Level home is in Excellent Condition with good ﬂoor plan and perfect for that growing family. Includes large garage, new roof, gutters and high efﬁcient furnace. 1st time on the market, properties like this Beautiful Lot don't come on the market often.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

SOLD

#205-1363 56 ST TSAWWASSEN

249 54A STREET TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

#140-5421 10 AVE TSAWWASSEN

367 55A STREET TSAWWASSEN

JUST LISTED

By the

PH3 1702 56TH ST, TSAW

Fabulous 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom penthouse with sunny southern exposure. This beautiful penthouse has been totally updated with high end ﬁnishing and a gorgeous colour scheme throughout. Excellent ﬂoor plan with big and bright great room. This penthouse is the best on the market today. Move fast this great penthouse won't last!!!

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

SOLD

#304-5555 13A AVE #104-1350 VIEW CRES TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

215 54A STREET, TSAWWASSEN

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

ROBIN 604-868-2844

LD O S T JUS REIMER'S

SOLD

$2,299,000

New home in fabulous location in Upper Tsawwassen. Great ﬂoor plan, sunny western exposure, close to parks and schools. Just starting construction so time to customize. Call for plans and information.

Ready to build approx. 14,000 sq.ft. lot Plans are available for 6,700 sq.ft. home Call for more information $499,000

SOLD

BROOKE

Unlicensed Assistant

$2,600,000

FABULOUS WESTERN BLUFF VIEW LOT!!!

ROBIN 604-868-2844

PRICE REDUCED $1,372,000

ROBIN

SHARON

JUST LISTED

$1,559,000

$1,699,888

LD O S T S JUS IMER'

LD O S T JUS ER'S

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5298 9TH AVENUE, TSAW

Holiday at Home!! in this beautifully Updated Home with spectacular 13,175 sqft Park Like Yard. You can't ﬁnd a better yard for that growing family, highlighted by a beautiful 40 x 20 Pool, Gazebo, Privacy & sunny Southern Exposure. Home features a gorgeous Gourmet Kitchen, beautiful Open Great Room, Updated Bathroom, Hardwood Floors, Great Inlaw Suite potential with private access, Excellent Location, Quiet Street and Close to all Amenities. This rare property never comes to market. Move fast because this home won't last!!!

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

SOLD

5823 16 AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

295 54A STREET TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

792 E. 54TH AVENUE 1665 ENDERBY AVE 310 TSAWWASSEN BEACH 117-1120 TSATSU SHORES VANCOUVER TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN

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207-5055 SPRINGS BLVD, TSAW EXCLUSIVE TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS! The largest 1-level suite in the complex (2,483 sq.f!) Located in the CONCRETE building of the master-planned development. This spectacular 3 BDRM, 2.5 BATHROOM condo features 2 large balconies (with outdoor gas heaters) & a wide open ﬂoorplan! Gorgeous VIEWS of the North Shore Mountains & Golf Course from nearly every room. Upgraded appliances include Sub-Zero fridge, wine fridge, Wolf gas range stove & built-in Bosch coffee maker. This one of a kind condo also features a full laundry room with a sink, Geothermal heating & air conditioning (incl. in maintenance fee!) & 3 parking stalls! (with EV hookup). Enjoy resort inspired living at the Springs with recreation, golf, top rated restaurants, cafes & Tsawwassen Mills shopping only steps away.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

SOLD

5160 6TH AVENUE #137-1440 GARDEN PL TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN

SOLD 5337 1A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

SOLD 255 54A STREET TSAWWASSEN

*BASED ON # OF YEARS QUALIFYING FOR MEDALLION CLUB IN GREATER VANCOUVER REAL ESTATE BOARD group

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

sharonreimer@telus.net

www.sharonreimer.com

A46 The Delta Optimist July 29, 2021

Trisha Murphy 604.312.7621 Personal Real Estate Corporation

Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

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

Rachel Macinnes Licensed Realtor

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TED S I L

897 51 STREET TSAWWASSEN

TED S I TL JUS

803 GLENWOOD DRIVE 5000 CLIFF DRIVE 1682 BRAID ROAD $4,977,700 TSAWWASSEN $2,777,555 $1,788,000 TSAWWASSEN $1,995,000 TSAWWASSEN

Executive home, beautifully updated on the street of dreams. Original owners have kept this home in immaculate condition. Recently renovated and updated with high quality in mind!

5180 1A AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

ED IST L T JUS

Custom-designed Beach Grove family home shows like brand new with grand open floor plan. 4 bedrooms & a finished 3rd floor bonus room!

Panoramic Estate like property with superb German Craftmanship by Erich Hoffmann. Over 13,000 sq ft of Manicured Gardens, Water Features & Ocean Views from almost every room. Exquisitely Detailed Custom Mill Work throughout.

Prime location on prestigious Cliff Drive, where newly built homes are the talk of Tsawwassen. This .641 of an acre lot is in process of application for sub-divide for 2 ﬂat building lots of 14000 sq. ft. each.

ED IST L T JUS

1633 53A STREET 5333 UPLAND DRIVE 2294 CORMORANT DRIVE $3,488,000 $1,998,000 TSAWWASSEN $1,299,000 TSAWWASSEN $1,950,000 TSAWWASSEN

Pebble Hill home on 1/3 of an acre with 4 bdrm 3 bath family home. Private south exposed lot with swimming pool, and mature gardens. New Vision Projects Renovations were done in 2018.

The open concept 4 bedrooms, 3 Bath nearly 3000 Sq Ft. home offers modern crystal chandeliers & hardwood ﬂoors! French doors lead to an entertainer’s dream deck with views.

T JUS

Move into New Haven with no GST. This outstanding 4 bedroom, 3 bath family home is just a year old and comes with many extra updates. Luxurious craftsman-style home.

Brand New and Spectacular 7 Bdrms/7 Baths/3 Stories 5200 sqft Executive home Built by Double Star Construction. Sunset View & North Shore Mountains. Main Floor offers a 2nd Master w/Ensuite.

TED S I L

5596 WALLACE AVENUE 216-1315 56 STREET 404-1792 STARLING DRIVE 26-10700 SPRINGMONT DR TSAWWASSEN $1,450,000 TSAWWASSEN $399,900 TSAWWASSEN $550,000 RICHMOND $739,900

The Pebble Hill gem you’ve been waiting for! Meticulously kept 3 bedroom 3 bath family home in the quiet cul-de-sac - 5 min. walk to Pebble Hill Elementary and Diefenbaker Park.

Peregrine South is in a central location just minutes from the Boardwalk, Shopping, BC Ferries, Golf Course, and HWY 17! This one-bedroom 1 bath home offers panoramic views of the North Shore Mountains. No GST.

Live at the Olivia in the heart of Tsawwassen. Award-winning Leed, certiﬁed building. Open concept plan with fantastic kitchen including granite countertops and gas stove range.

205-4768 53 ST, LADNER $569,000 1530 BEACH GROVE RD, TSAW $1,999,000 5553 5B AVE, TSAW

With almost 1500 Square ft. of living space this 3 bedroom 2 bath ﬂoor includes updates such as Oak Kitchen Cabinets, Newer Doors, and Windows.

$1,199,000 168-5421 10 AVE, TSAW

Trisha

• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE • TOP 1% OF 2020 GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

$759,000

July 29, 2021 The Delta Optimist A47

PAUL KHARA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Paul Khara

Calvin Khara

www.paulkhara.com

604.816.4568

paulkhara@gmail.com

ckhara94@gmail.com

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

L O S

4355 64TH STREET

• ATTENTION INVESTORS & BUILDERS ! • RARELY AVAILABLE 10,600+ SQ. FT. RECTANGULAR LOT • GREAT POTENTIAL TO REZONE & SUBDIVIDE • LOT SIZE 98.7 FT. FRONTAGE X 107 FT. DEPTH • 1290 SQ. FT RANCHER HOME CURRENTLY RENTED

• ASKING PRICE $825,000

#309 4753 W RIVER ROAD

4434 60B STREET

• PENTHOUSE AT LADNERS RIVER WEST • MASSIVE OUTDOOR BALCONY WITHPANORAMIC VIEWS • OVER 1,900 SQ.FT OF LIVING SPACE • STEPS TO THE MARINA, WALKING TRAILS AND LADNER VILLAGE

• CUSTOM BUILT EXECUTIVE HOME • 4 BEDROOMS & 4 BATHROOMS • 3,643 SQ.FT. LIVING • 6,840 SQ.FT. LOT SIZE • ON QUIET DEAD END STREET

• ASKING PRICE $979,900

• END UNIT 3 BDRM T/H IN MAPLE HILLS • OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH GREAT ROOM CONCEPT • LARGE UPDATED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS • SPACIOUS LIVING RM AND DINING RM • FULL DOUBLE CAR GARAGE

• PRICED TO SELL AT $629,900

5477 WESTMINSTER AVE 5473 WESTMINSTER AVE

• 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 $1,858,800

6128 49TH AVENUE

• HOLLY PARK FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME • WALKING DISTANCE TO HOLLY ELEMENTARY • MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET • 4 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS • ASKING PRICE $1,299,900

D L O

PRIME LADNER FARMLAND 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

• 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 EXCLUSIVE OFFERING

• OFFERED AT $539,900

D L O

L SO

#212 6875 121 STREET

• POPULAR GLENWOOD VILLAGE (45+) • 1600 SQFT 2 BDRM, 2 BTH, SINGLE LEVEL LIVING • COMPLEX ALSO HAS YEAR ROUND RV PKG (& LOTS OF PAVEMENT TO TURN RV'S AROUND) • CLOSE TO SHOPPING, TRANSIT, PARKS AND WALKWAYS.

• 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 $1,998,888

4922 43B AVENUE

• CUSTOM BUILT HOME FAMILY HOME 6 BED 6 BATH • 2770 SQ.FT INTERIOR LIVING SPACE • BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE ON MAIN FLOOR • WALKING DISTANCE TO DELTA SECONDARY & LADNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

• ASKING PRICE $1,748,900

TAMMY MATSON 778.938.5599

www.tammymatson.com ❚ sold@tammymatson.com

SOLD OUT - LISTINGS WANTED!!! JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD Listed by Luxmore Realty

#210 - 15300 17 Avenue

#222 - 3133 Riverwalk Avenue

South Surrey

Vancouver

JUST SOLD

Call me for a FREE MARKET EVALUATION or real estate info. I can help you to determine whether it’s a good time for you to move & guide you through the process. I offer professional photos, virtual tour, ﬂoor plan, colour print ads & social media marketing. All housing types are in demand - it’s a great time to sell!

I love living & working in sunny South Delta!!! JUST SOLD

107-1704 56 St, Tsaw 202-4674 51 St, Ladner 401-5550 14B Ave, Tsaw 22877 Gilbert Rd, MR

JUST SOLD

SOLD

Listed by Mosaic

305-6363 121 St, Surrey 106-2229 152 St, Surrey 5983 49 Ave, Ladner 4-4716 Orca Way, Tsaw

SOLD 4860 13 Ave, Tsaw

SOLD 4957 4 Ave, Tsaw

SOLD

SOLD 4904 Dogwood Dr, Tsaw

SOLD

Listed by Barbican

5112 44 Ave, Ladner 7 263 Parkside St, Tsaw

SOLD

Listed by The Firm RE

SOLD

28-5377 8A Ave, Tsaw 342 Rosehill Wynd, Tsaw 266-1440 Garden Pl, Tsaw

THINKING OF A MOVE??? CALL ME!!! SERVICE THAT WILL MOVE YOU!!! Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

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Upgraded 5 year old townhouse located in Hampton Cove, a beautiful riverfront community! Offering a 12,000 sqft clubhouse featuring a gym, social room, guest suites, and outdoor pool. This location boasts Captain’s Cove Marina, The Links golf course, & a future commercial village. Walking distance to the Millenium Trail, Neilson Grove Elementary School & surrounded by executive homes! This is townhome living with a fantastic lifestyle, act fast!

310-5055 Springs Blvd, Tsaw

| 4994 ft2 | 6.452 Acres $2,299,000

5031 44B Ave - Ladner

Looking for a change of pace? Incredible Summerland estate! Gated private lakeview acreage siding Sumac Ridge Golf Club, minutes from town. Including multiple ridges/lake view points, your own duck pond, in-ground kidney shaped pool, 58’ x 28’ detached 4 bay garage with loft above. Quality craftsmanship throughout this custom built home including a one bedroom suite in the walk out basement. The current owners have meticulously maintained & updated this truly special property. Make this your family home, set up a B&B, or consider future development potential with the RMD zoning.

4974 59A Street - Ladner

Marketed by Royal LePage

| 1701 ft | $1,299,000 2

Sutton Group Seafair Realty, 1625 56th St., Tsawwassen, BC, V4L 2B2

| 1282 ft2

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| 2616 ft2 | 7659 ft2 Lot

YOUR LIFESTYLE, OUR EXPERTISE

| 2.5

| 2249 ft2 | 7500 ft2 Lot

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

778-863-6805 mandip@sutton.com mandipgill.com Sutton Group - Sutton Seafair Realty 100 - 5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC, V4K 2K4

$1,389,900

5565 8A Avenue

Great family home located on a spacious 10,420 sq$ lot in central Tsawwassen! This spacious home boasts over 2,400 sq$ of living space, features 5 bedrooms and has the poten�al for a mortgage helper. You ae located on a unique 2 acre block that has poten�al for land assembly and future development as you are within walking distance to both levels of schools, Winskill Park and Aqua�c Centre, restaurants, shopping, town centre, public transport and much more. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to invest in an ideal loca�on with great future growth poten�al for higher density.

NEW PRICE

$2,175,000

4736 66 Street

CALLING ALL GARDNERS! This beau�ful tudor style home is situated on a gated 16,761 sq$. park-like estate and has the feel of Shaugnessy but is set in the tranquility of Ladner. Western Red Cedar carved doors grant you access to this home that features a true chef’s kitchen with Viking appliances & granite counters, a formal sunken living room with wood f/p & library lo$, spacious family room & a conservatory where you can enjoy your morning coffee overlooking your Butchart Gardens-like backyard that is complete with koi pond, beau�ful trees, pathways, plants & flowers. Other features include spacious bedrooms, Brazilian Cherry floors, elevator, wine cellar, heat pump, A/C, automa�c wrought iron gates, sprinkler system, detached garage & studio. Subdivision poten�al and so much more!!

July 29, 2021 The Delta Optimist A49

Barry Chreptyk

cell 778-839-8947 office 604-946-1255 vicky@homeswithvicky.com www.homeswithvicky.com

604.946.1255

BarryChreptyk.com

Seafair Realtty

SERVING ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS SINCE 1984 141-12233 92 Avenue | ORCHARD LAKE! Rarely available gated townhome complex with manmade lake! The nicely renovated 1500 sq.ft. 2-storey duplex style townhome offers 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a functional ﬂoorplan. Main ﬂoor features a family room off the updated kitchen and dining room plus a bright sunken living room leading out onto the patio overlooking the serene lake setting. The upper lever features 3 large bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms and laundry. This home is extremely well maintained and clean throughout and also includes a single car garage. Located across from Kirkbridge Elementary and just minutes away from transit, LA Matheson Secondary School, Parks, and shopping! Super easy access to Scott Road and Nordel Way!

SOLD

New listing in Central Ladner.

SOLD

“LADNER”

$699,000

Lot size 14,854 square feet Great location Potential to build your dream home.

SOLD

$1,279,000

SOLD

The perfect rancher ! Pristine condition…Meticulously maintained by long time owner. Freshly painted & recent laminate ﬂoors… move in ready ! N/W exposed corner lot with gated access to a large RV/boat parking pad. Palm Springs comes to Ladner … beautifully landscaped with 2 large palm trees . Prepare to fall in love!

JUST LISTED @ $1,180,000 Sutton Group Seafair Realty #100-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner, BC V4K 2K4 604.946.1255 " BarryChreptyk.com " barryrc@uniserve.com An independent Member Broker

$1,198,000

$1,198,000 5680 46A Avenue

4533 46B Street

SOLD

$499,000 203-4758 53 Street

SOLD

Seafair Realty

JIM SLINN INTEGRITY | TRUST | RESU ULTS

778-7 772-7 7704

For all your real estate needs! SUTTON SEAFAIR TSAWWASSEN

6742 Ladner Trunk Rd

SOLD

5013 Mariner Place

SOLD

5705 34B Avenue

3560 40 Street

SOLD

5384 Maple Crescent

NEW LISTING

SOLD

111-15268 28 Avenue

SOLD 4939 2A Ave, Tsawwassen

5515 Chestnut Cres

103-1441 Garden Place 1302-13618 100 Ave

sutton group seafair realty #100-5000 Bridge Street Delta, BC V4K 2K4

MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 2018 & 2019

$1,249,900

Fantastic Home in a fabulous neighbourhood! This is a Pebble Hill charmer that you don’t want to miss! Well-maintained house with four nice bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms situated on a quiet street in the best part of upper Tsawwassen. Newer roof (2 yrs), furnace and hot water tank (~4 yrs). Very private, yet close to both English Bluﬀ and Pebble Hill schools, Fred Gingell Park and Pebble Hill Park. Enjoy a beverage in your large, peaceful backyard, or relax in your living room and listen to the children play outside. This is a home truly waiting for a new family to make their own!

JSLINN@SUTTON.COM

WWW.JIMSLINN.COM

A50 The Delta Optimist July 29, 2021

604.839.7547

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

REAL ESTATE

CALL TODAY FOR A NO OBLIGATION MARKET EVALUATION VIEWS/TOP FLOOR/SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION

614-11641 227 St, Maple Ridge $539,900

Garden Level Condo, Completely Updated 2 bed 2 bath. Location is a 10. Merit Kitchen with Quartz counters under mount lighting, Frigidaire Professional Series appliances. Vinyl Plank flooring, tiled bathrooms. California Closet Organizers, New Gas Fireplace, New Roller Blinds, New lighting w/dimmers. Roof, Windows and Sliding Doors replaced in 2019. 4 Sliding doors, 2 w/key locks. Storage shed. Two Patios the list goes on.

END UNIT TOWNHOME

CITY AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS

1635 E. 21st Avenue, Vancouver $2,799,900

107 4808 Linden Drive, Ladner $719,900

Central Ladner, Bright 3 Bed 2 Bath End Unit Townhouse w/a single car garage & extra parking. Built with rain screen technology. New carpets installed in 2021. Entire home freshly painted. Granite counters in the kitchen w/Stainless Steel Appliances. 9 foot high ceilings on the ground and main floor, 10’ high ceilings in the bedrooms. Two decks & a south facing patio and garden area. Walk to Schools, Ladner Village, Parks, Public Transportation. Feels and looks like a new home. Well maintained Boutique Style complex. Investors: Rentals/Pets allowed. A must see.

Developers/Investors! Fantastic Holding Property! Currently two-2 bed rentals & 3rd possible in the up & coming Cedar Cottage neighbourhood. RT10 Zoned. Develop now or down the road. Mountain and city views. Many updates (Boiler 2019, roof 2016, outside paint 2019, windows 2002, kitchens 2002 and much more). Backyard oasis in the heart of the city w/2 Gazebos, one with a full chefs kitchen complete with granite counters, running hot & cold water and your own Pizza Oven. The other with a fantastic lounge area and movie screen for year round outdoor entertainment. Koi Pond, Putting Green, Secured fully gated property.

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2 bedroom, 2 bathroom tastefully designed unit which boasts breathtaking north-western views of the city, North Shore mountains as well as the sunset. This unit is ideal for hosting in the bright, open layout and entertainer’s kitchen complete with island, quartz countertops, gas range, builtin oven, and stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom includes 4 piece ensuite and walk-in closet. Other features: Engineered hardwood throughout, Fitness studio, guest suite, media lounge with kitchen and billiards table, 1 parking stall, 1 storage locker. Rentals allowed and pets allowed with restrictions. Steps to transit, Brentwood Mall, restaurants, markets and more. Don’t wait! By appointment only.

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Welcome home to LADNER PLACE! This very bright and spacious south facing, 2 bedroom condo is centrally located and well maintained. This light ﬁlled unit is only steps to charming downtown Ladner which offers: restaurants, shopping, boutiques, cafes, markets, coffee shops and more. Well maintained “Ladner Place” boasts recent building upgrades including exterior cladding (Hardi siding), new windows and patio doors, new balcony railings and deck membranes. Other features include: crown molding throughout, large and sunny south facing balcony, 1 parking, 1 storage locker and lots of in-suite storage, pets welcomed. Great for ﬁrst time home buyers or downsizers.

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101-4988 47A Avenue, Ladner $719,900

Desirable 1 BEDROOM & DEN TOP FLOOR WEST FACING RIVER & MOUNTAIN VIEW UNIT at Highpointe! Views of the Fraser River, Golden Ears and surrounding greenbelt from this top floor unit. Superior concrete and steel construction, Lumon solariums. 1 underground parking stall with pre-wiring for EV vehicles, 1 storage Locker. Full Guest Suite for rent to out of town guests.

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REMEMBRANCES IN MEMORIAM 5th Anniversary Lovingly Remembered

Tess Trepanier

OBITUARIES JENNINGS, Sandi (Sandra)

A TIME To Remember Loved ones who have passed on can be remembered through a Tribute Gift to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation. Donations made in memory of your loved ones will be acknowledge with cards sent to family members and an acknowledgement and receipt sent to the donor.

Tributes for July

January 3, 1935 – July 31, 2016 Walk Within You If I be the first of us to die, Let grief not blacken long your sky. Be bold yet modest in your grieving. There is change but not a leaving. For just as death is part of life, The dead live on forever in the living. For all the gathered riches of our journey, The moments shared, the mysteries explored, The steady layer of intimacy stored, The things that made us laugh or weep or sing, The joy of sunlit snow or first unfurling in the spring, The wordless language of look and touch, The knowing, Each giving and each taking, These are not flowers that fade, Nor trees that fall and crumble, Nor are they stone For even stone cannot the wind and rain withstand And mighty mountain peaks in time reduce to sand. What we were, we are. What we had, we have. A conjoined past imperishably present. So when you walk the woods where once we walked together And scan in vain the dappled bank beside you for my shadow, Or pause where we always did upon the hill to gaze across the land, And spotting something, reach by habit for my hand, And finding none, feel sorrow start to steal upon you, Be still. Close your eyes. Breathe. Listen for my footfall in your heart. I am not gone but merely walk within you — Taken from Nicholas Evans’ book “The Smoke Jumper”.

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Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation gratefully acknowledges gifts in memory of: Frank Barr Lily Cheng Aristedes Demosten Tina Erkens Ronnie Gibson Lorne Grendus Ilse Hoel John Russell House Fred K. Kennedy Bill Kushnir Norma Lockhart Dave MacMillan June Massey Lila Massey Sybil Pitt Angela Polymenakos William James “Jim” Robertson Joan Robinson Debbie Sammon Robert Savage Rena Simpson George Stamatiou Betty VanGalen •••••••••••••

Your gift assists the Foundation to purchase vital medical equipment for Delta Hospital. Working Together to make a Difference! 5800 Mountain View Blvd. Delta, B.C. V4K 3V6 www.dhchfoundation.ca Phone: 604-940-9695 Fax: 604-940-9670

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

September 1970 – February 23, 2021 Sandi was an engaging, bright personality; whose laughter, dedication and sharp intellect was enjoyed by family, f friends, co-workers and fe ellow volunteers. Sandi was at pea ace when she assed away on o February 23 at Bulkley Valley y Regional Hospital from cancer. She is dearly missed by her family and many others, and the path forward is much harder without her wit, great planning skills, service to others, thoughtfulness and love. Sandi was born in Vancouver to Elvira and Henry Wiens in 1970, and grew up in Ladner BC among close friends, with memorable visits to extended family in the Fraser Valley and Tuc-el-Nuitt Lake in Oliver. Growing up in a Mennonite household in sm mall town BC helped ground her w with Christian beliefs from loving pa arents and siblings and a deep c capacity for compassion, hospitality, ffriendship, p, loyalty, outreach to others and strong work ethic. Friends and family defined her early years, with Teen Town dances, Crescent beach bike rides, and adventures around Ladner anchored by church, school, and a solid family upbringing. Sandi’s sense of adventure, desire for knowledge and drive to bond with people helped her complete a Political Science degree at Simon Fraser in the mid-1990’s. Travel was important to Sandi. Journeying across Canada by rail while in high school exposed her to Canadian multiculturalism, dramatic geography, diverse peoples and Prince Edward Island. She did a solo adventure to South America just after finishing high school to connect with her extended family in Paraguay and meet some of her 65 first cousins, practice her German skills and appreciate her family’s Mennonite roots, and the pioneering culture. Travels to the Seattle Flower Show, England, Paraguay, Cuba and South Africa reflected her desire to see extended family and experience those cultures together. Those adventures lived on with many stories, pictures and laughs later in life. Volunteering has always been part of how Sandi viewed her place in this world, and she put her talents to work on many fronts. She contributed to organizing film festivals, immigrant settlement, helping neighbors, church support and helping people in need as a recent volunteer with Emergency Social Services in Smithers. Of the different languages of love, Sandi exemplified ‘doing’ as her way of showing her love and connection to family, friends and even people she never knew. Marriage to Steve in 1996 stimulated more adventures and a move from the Vancouver area

to Terrace in 1997 where she started a fulfilling g, 18 year career with ICBC, ored by the strong bonds and ancho respect with many of her ICBC workers. Joining the Terrace cow RC church and Coffee Break CR club around the time when son c Cole and daughter Sophie were C born in the early 2000’s helped Sandi connect to a strong network of new friends and families. Sandi was baptised as an adult at the Terrace CRC Church which reflected a pivotal belief. Moving to Smithers, BC, in 2007 meant connections to ICBC, the Smithers CRC Church, and new neighbors who became friends. Her excellent planning skills, high motivation and determination to m o a job right were admired, and do will continue to be an inspiration people who knew her. Those for p skills helped to achieve trips and s which would not have been activities p possible iff left to her husband’s ‘thinkabout-it-a-bit-longer’ approach. Family bonds were a core part of Sandi’s life, both her immediate family and extended Mennonite relations in Canada and abroad, but also her family relations by marriage in Ontario, England and South Africa. Brother Vic and sisters Conny and Brenda (predeceased in 2007) were always a very important part of Sandi’s life and loved very much by her. She valued the diverse relationships and time spent together. Sandi is survived by husband Steve, son Cole and daughter Sophie in Smithers; mother Elvira (Hans) in Abbotsford, brother Victor (Lori) of Squamish, sister Conny (Steve) in Mission, brother-in-law Stacy (Tracy) in Surrey, inlaws Heloise and Alan in Sudbury; brothers-in-law Sion (Sheila) in Ottawa, Ivor (Pam) in Toronto, Neil (Chalaine) in Maple Ridge, Serena (Glen) in Hamilton, nieces/nephews and many cousins and relatives in BC and Paraguay. Sandi is pre-deceased by dad Henry (1997) and sister Brenda (2007). Sandi’s family is very grateful for the support, cards, meals, calls, texts, emails and kind words from many people during this difficult period. We thank the health care, pharmacy and hospital staff in Smithers and VGH, and the many people who have extended their help over the past year. A memorial service and Celebration of Life will be held Sunday August 1 at 1:30 pm at the Smithers CRC Church located at 4035 Walnut Drive, Smithers. For those not able to travel to the service, please contact Steve at ssjenn@citywest.ca for a link to watch the service on Sunday, August 1.

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REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

HENNESSY, Douglas S. May 27, 1940 − July 10, 2021

POSPODINIS, Stephanie April 14, 1975 − June 26, 2021

The world has lost a kind and caring gentleman. Born on May 27, 1940, in Tsawwassen and growing up in Ladner, Doug always wanted to be a pilot. He built numerous model aircraft and it was there he met his high school sweetheart, Gwen Martinolich. Doug had many interests including sports(he excelled at pole vaulting), the outdoors, he was an avid Steelhead fisherman and travelled all over the Pacific Northwest on camping/fishing adventures. Doug’s true passion was flying. After obtaining his pilot’s license he constructed his own aircraft and joined the homebuilt community at Delta Airpark. Doug took his last flight on July 10, 2021, and will be dearly missed by his sister, Carolynne; his children, David (Melvina) and Karen (Chris); his grandchildren, Brandon (Theresa), and Shawna; and his nieces & nephews. A special thank you to Abigail. Her friendship and care allowed Doug to live life as he wished.

On Saturday, June 26th, 2021, at the age of 46, Stéphanie Marie−Laure Pospodinis passed away suddenly in her apartment in Tsawwassen, B.C. Loving mother of Olivia Eloise Sever (Buddy), daughter of Viktor Pospodinis, sister to Valerie Pospodinis (Tom Walli), Mathieu Rachlin (Karen Shearer), Gregory Pospodinis (Bryony Pospodinis), Amelia Rachlin (Chef), and Jessika Pospodinis, and numerous beloved cousins, aunts, and uncles. Predeceased by her mother, Christiane Marie− Jeanne Delage, grandparents (Petar & Irena Pospodinis, Jean & Ghyslaine Delage), and her beloved aunt, Mireille Delage. She also leaves behind Charley Sever, with whom she partnered in raising Olivia. Stephanie was born April 14th, 1975, in Montreal, was raised in the West Island, graduated from PCHS in 1992, and is an alumna of 803 North Shore Sabre Air Cadet Squadron. In 1995 she graduated from John Abbott College’s Nursing program and worked both in Canada and the US as a pediatric ICU nurse. Stephanie was a strong swimmer, skier, lifeguard, world traveler, and homemaker extraordinaire. She recently graduated from Vancouver Community College’s Social Services, Addictions and Recovery Specialist Program and the Youth Specialist Program. After she completed her practicum at Luke 15 House, a home and school of love, hope, and healing for men with addiction, she stayed on as a volunteer while she contemplated the next step in her career. Stephanie struggled her whole life with PTSD from childhood trauma, and later, addiction. She was a fighter though. Despite the many challenges she faced in life, she never gave up trying to make a difference where she could. The one constant in Stephanie’s life was her service to others. She never gave up trying right up until her last day. May she be resting in peace with her mother, and may she know that she did make a difference and left a legacy that will live on in those whose lives she touched. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Luke 15 House or to JDRF Canada would have been appreciated by Stephanie. A funeral service will be held on Saturday August 7, 2021, at the Rideau Funeral Home on Sources Blvd, Dollard−des−Ormeaux, Quebec.

MCLEAN, Margaret P. June 1, 2021 On June 1, 2021, Margaret Phyllis McLean died of cancer at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Delta at the age of 75. Born in Winnipeg, Margaret attended Grant Park High School before earning her BSc at the University of Manitoba. After several years as a Field Technician at Manitoba Fisheries, she returned to U of M to earn a BComm degree.

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NELSON, Richard T. March 21, 1943 − July 21, 2021 On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, Richard Thomas Nelson, 78 years old, born in Vancouver BC, passed away in Quesnel, BC, after a long battle with COPD. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Sherry; daughter, Rachelle (John) Morgado; son, Thomas Nelson; grandchildren, Alisha, Kailey, and Daniel Morgado, and Colby & Taryn Nelson; sisters, Elizabeth Manning and Kathy (Guy) Loyer; and numerous beloved nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents, Tom and Rena Nelson; and brother, Doug Nelson. Celebration of life to be held in the summer of 2022.

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July 29, 2021 The Delta Optimist A53 COMMUNITY

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LEGAL

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‘Leslie in Ladner’ What a year! You may have come out of it stressed and a little disheveled but you made it through COVID and you CAN make it through other challenges. You learned you are strong so, take time to CELEBRATE YOU!

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FARM LABOURERS Required for weeding, planting, harvesting & grading vegetables. This job involves hard work; bending, lifting, standing & crouching. $15.20/hour, 45+ hr/wk, 6 days/wk, June 2021 to Nov 2022. Fx: 604-576-8945, or email: TJ1@evergreenherbs.com

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Ladner: Yard Sale Evergreen Lane July 31: 9 AM − 2 PM 4603 Evergreen Lane, Ladner, Yard Sale. Lots of stuff. Watch for signs.

FOR HE’S A JOLLY GOOD FELLOW!

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Warehouse Lien Act Seizure Calvin Paulger, your Aero Star 601 C−GHUR has been seized Pursuant to the Warehouse Lien Act and will be sold at 10:00am at 7800 Alpha Way, Delta, BC on August 19, 2021 unless $5,500.00 plus costs are paid before that date. Abc Professional Bailiffs Ltd. 604−682−0337

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