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Well hello world…. we are alive and well A huge thank you to Delta and area, for their amazing and continued support throughout Covid. Clients new and old have been amazing to us and have our phone ringing non-stop since provincial protocols lifted. We are alive and well and are excited about the future. As you know we are located at the East Delta Hall and are gearing up for the upcoming season and beyond.

A water break, in early January left us in- operable as a venue until recently. As we finish up with the last of the renovations, we are moving forward with enthusiasm and excitement. We have taken the time to have some subtle changes made from our grand opening of pre Covid, hope you like them.

Being the curators of the East Delta Hall, we are also the house caterers. Weddings to memorials, birthday parties to engagements, celebrations of life and any other events that celebrate life to the fullest, we are here.

We are a full-service venue, having many contacts in the industry that we can access, to help you make your event a success. Give us a call to talk about your special day and help you plan your next event.

Any instore Ukrainian purchases or ear marked events held at the east delta hall until June 30 2022, 10% will be donated to the Canadian Ukrainian Foundation.

We are a very intimate venue holding only 175 seats.

We are hosting dinner/show and will soon offer select matinee performances. The first will be in December 2022. We will offer a lighter lunch menu, and the timing will be so that seniors and businesspeople can take advantage of a day time lunch/show, possibly taking clients or employees out.

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September 10&11 Vancouver Reptile Expo

June 11 The Odd Fellows Market

October 5 Burgundy Roger – Burlesque Show

June 15 All U Can Eat Perogie Night Fundraiser “Canadian Ukrainian Foundation”

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August 27&28 Delta Antique and Collectible Show

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Million dollar artwork seizure included work

by Tsawwassen artist John Horton MARK BOOTH

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Works by a renowned Marine artist from Tsawwassen were among 1,000 pieces, worth tens of millions of dollars, seized by Saanich Police after investigating an art dealer in Oak Bay. John Horton says the whole ordeal is in the “homestretch” and he hopes to be back in possession of his two paintings, valued at $7,000 each, soon.

It was back on April 11 when an art owner contacted police that, in March, they had entrusted a dealer with four pieces of fine art for consignment and potential sale at a gallery in Oak Bay: three original Emily Carr paintings and a Blackwood watercolour. Both are renowned Canadian artists. There were also pieces by Canadian painter Joseph Plaskett.

The owner of the Carr and Blackwood paintings became suspicious when the gallery recently closed and attempts to contact the dealer went unanswered. The police investigation found several other victims who had consigned art to the dealer, only to have all communication cut off.

Detectives with the Major Crime Unit executed three search warrants at storage sites in Saanich, Oak Bay and Langford. An initial search found 600 pieces of art, the next more than 100 and the final search more than 300, police said.

Police said in total just over 1,000 pieces were seized, with an estimated value “in the tens of millions of dollars.”

The art is being stored at a secure

location.

The dealer, whose identity can’t be disclosed until charges are sworn in court, was arrested on April 21 and released on several conditions, with a court date set for July, said Saanich Police Const. Markus Anastasiades.

As for Horton, he had a relationship with the Oak Bay gallery dating back 15 years with several successful exhibitions.

He was unaware it was under new ownership but did agree to have another exhibition last year. When it concluded, the owner wanted to keep four of Horton’s works on display, including two others valued at $45,000 each.

Horton had interest from a Metro Vancouver customer in one of the $45,000 pieces and went over to the Island to pick up all his work. That’s when he learned the gallery was in the process of moving to a new location.

“I said I will come and pick them up and then you can tell me when the new gallery is open, then I can bring some new work. Up until this time, I still hadn’t met the owner,” recalled Horton.

“So now I get to the old gallery and I get the two $45,000 pieces. And he said, everything else is in storage because of the move and he can’t put his fingers on the other two pieces right away. I said fair enough. I’ll pick them up the next time I’m over here.

“That was the only time I ever saw or spoke to the owner. After that I started to make phone calls. I never got a call back and no reply to emails either.”

Horton eventually heard from another artist who was looking to retrieve

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Tsawwassen Marine artist John Horton, pictured here with one of his paintings back in 2017, is anxiously awaiting to retrieve two of his works that were among over a 1,000 pieces seized by Saanich Police last month.

300 paintings from the gallery. They got a lawyer involved and the police followed. Horton was eventually interviewed by Delta Police as part of the investigation.

“I understand some of the paintings have been damaged, but I don’t know if mine have or not until I go over there and see them. Right now, I’m just waiting for the word that I can

come pick them up,” Horton added.

“Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time this has happened. It brings a bad name to the industry. There’s a lot of very honorable people out there but every now and again, you get a bad one. It’s extremely stressful for the artists.”

-With files from Darren Kloster, Victoria Times Colonist and Alanna Kelly, Glacier Media.

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Former Optimist publisher Tom Siba passes IAN JACQUES

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The newspaper industry is mourning the loss of a respected newspaper man and community leader.

Former Optimist publisher Tom Siba died peacefully on April 22. He was 73-years-old.

Siba’s last few years has been impacted by Lewy Body Dementia.

Born in Winnipeg, Siba frequently returned to his hometown where family members still reside. He remained loyal to his roots as a Winnipeg Jets fan.

His career began with Arthur Anderson and Company in Winnipeg. He was transferred to Vancouver in 1974, where he met his wife Kathleen.

The couple lived in Campbell River and Port Hardy before moving to Tsawwassen where Siba joined The Madison Group in 1978.

Siba spent 25 years in the community newspaper industry, running several Lower Mainland newspapers and publications for Glacier Media including publisher of the Optimist for 15-plus years.

He was also involved provincially and nationally as a BC and Yukon Community Newspapers Association director for many years and as a BC director on the Canadian Community Newspapers Association board.

He served as BCY president in 1991 to 92.

A resident of Tsawwassen for 44 years, Siba volunteered for many organizations, including The Rotary Club of Ladner, Scouts Canada District president (1993-97), Reach Child and Development Society and Reach Foundation, Delta Community Foundation, Ladner and Tsawwassen Business Associations, Delta Heritage Museum and Lower Mainland Better Business Bureau.

“He was certainly very dedicated to his community,” said Alvin Brouwer, president of Lower Mainland Publishing LP and Glacier Community Media Digital. “He always supported events, fundraisers and business events in the community. He had great community spirit. It’s very sad that he died in the Optimist’s 100th year.”

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Former Optimist publisher Tom Siba, right, is pictured with fellow Optimist publishers Edgar Dunning and Lori Chalmers. Siba passed away on April 22.

Sam Grippo, chairman of Glacier Media, said he loved the fact that Siba was always straight forward.

“Tom had a great sense of humour. He had a keen awareness of the publishing business and was great to work with and for,” recalled Grippo. “When Orest Smysnuik, a long-standing Glacier employee came to Vancouver, over 50 years ago, it was Tom who volunteered to put him up in his apartment for a number of weeks.”

In the 95th anniversary celebration supplement produced by the Optimist, Siba recalled starting up a publication in South Delta.

“I spent a lot of time driving around the Fraser Valley. The idea of having a newspaper where I lived was very attractive,” said Siba. “We approached the Bexley family to buy the Optimist. They were not interested in selling, so in 1989, we started up the South Delta Today.

Siba also hired former Optimist owner and publisher Edgar Dunning to write a column for South Delta Today when he was 79.

Long-time Optimist sales rep John Gallinger recalled the day in 1991 that Siba convinced him to work at a new paper in Tsawwassen called the South Delta Today.

“That was a move that proved to be a great one. Besides working for a publisher who I truly respected and admired, it was also a lot of fun helping to get the paper going and grabbing as much market share as we could from the Optimist,” said Gallinger.

“The South Delta Today’s ownership ended up purchasing the Optimist after a fairly short time and Tom and I and other staff continued our roles there.”

He said over the years the two became best friends outside of work.

“We had many things in common including the great outdoors, sailing, cigars, and port,” said Gallinger. “Tom owned a beautiful sailboat and had already known that I was an avid sailor, so I lucked out being part of the crew for many voyages. Tom had a great memory of those trips and was an excellent storyteller. We always found lots of good things to chat about and laugh about.

“Between the Beach Grove Golf Club, campfires at my lot in Point Roberts and the Hunter Sailboat, we always had the perfect place for a good chat and a fine cigar.

I will miss my friend Tom a lot.”

A celebration of life will be held on May 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn.

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School budget is like playing a game of ‘whack a mole’ SANDOR GYARMATI

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The Delta Board of Education held a special budget online consultation meeting Tuesday evening to hear what people had to say about what’s been described by the school district as a difficult proposed budget.

The district faces a $2.74 million operating

shortfall for the next school year.

A predicted drop in full-time enrolled students for the 2022/23 school year, increased costs as well as onetime special funding eliminated by the province, combined with the province not increasing per-pupil funding, contributed to the district now proposing cuts to meet its budget shortfall.

The cuts range from reducing staff for the Inclusive Learning department to custodians, as well as other areas of the district.

The district, which wants to rely less on reserves to balance its books, covered part of last year’s deficit using reserve funds, which meant a shortfall was carried over. Meanwhile, revenues are down from the International

Student Program due to lower student numbers in what had been a lucrative revenue generator in the past for the district.

Only three people spoke at Tuesday’s meeting including Delta Teachers’ Association President Susan Yao, who told the board the bigger question is why the provincial government is not providing enough funding.

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Property crime offenders are not following Delta Police on Facebook it would seem.

If they were, then they likely would not have been fooled by the Bait Car program, which police say is alive and well in Delta.

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“Two males associated to a residence scoped out the vehicle, stole the property inside, and attempted to flee back to their residence,” said Delta Police in a post on their Facebook page.

“Little did they know that they were being watched, and that this was, indeed a bait car. The males were taken into custody, and later released with a date to appear in court.”

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being applied seems to be that of a triage to fix the most urgent crises.

Is that what our students deserve? How is that minimally impacting student success and well-being?” asked Yao. CUPE Local 1091 President Duan Frederickson echoed the concerns, asking why the district is increasing its management and whether more creative solutions to balance the budget have been explored.

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She said her association hasn’t found a Delta school that didn’t have an identified need for additional supports.

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Delta looking at AEDs for outdoor public spaces

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It could help save lives at Delta’s outdoor public spaces.

City staff will be reporting back to council on acquiring publically accessible automated defibrillators (AEDs) for outdoor places such as parks.

The devices would be in stands available for people to use if they see someone suffering a sudden cardiac arrest.

Representatives from St. John Ambulance earlier this month made a presentation to council on a province-wide Start Me Up campaign to have 1,000 devices available at outdoor venues.

While Delta has the devices at all indoor civic facilities, they aren’t available yet at their public outdoor venues.

Ken Leggatt, Chief Operating Office for St. John Ambulance, said unlike heart attacks, sudden cardiac arrests can happen to anyone at any time, and can lead to unconsciousness and can be fatal if not treated immediately with CPR and an AED. Described as userfriendly and having easyto-follow prompt instructions, the AEDs would also have an accompanying first aid kit in each stand, as well as an intranasal naloxone kit should someone suffer from a drug overdose.

Coun. Dan Copeland, Delta’s former fire Chief, said it’s an excellent initiative, especially with education to help people understand they don’t have to be afraid to use the devices.

Copeland said he’s hoping the city can work with some of its service groups on the initiative as well as first responders to identify the best locations.

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Delta council on April 25, voted in favour of giving preliminary approval to a bylaw amendment for the city’s electric vehicle and electric bicycle parking and charging requirements.

Delta’s current regulations includes a requirement for EV charging in new multi-unit residential or mixed-use buildings with more than six dwelling units.

A minimum of 20 percent of all required parking spaces must each be provided with either a minimum Level 2 charging station, roughed-in raceway or cable and electrical panel capacity to accommodate a station.

The new rules would see 100 per cent of vehicle spaces with either a dedicated Level 2 outlet or charger, as well as

resident bicycle storage areas having one outlet per four bicycle spaces.

Visitor parking spaces would not be required to provide EV charging.

A report to council notes that the requirement to provide an energized outlet would allow all parking spaces to be EV-ready, thus reducing the costs for strata corporations and owners to add electrical room capacity, conduit and wiring after construction.

The bylaw amendment would also allow for shared circuit systems for “smart charging” or “load-sharing.”

Delta’s zoning bylaw also does not currently include any electric vehicle charging requirements for new singledetached or duplex dwellings.

That would change as well, as the proposed bylaw amendment

would expand on Delta’s Electric Vehicle Strategy, requiring at least one Level 2 capable outlet for single-detached dwellings, as well as include the same requirement for each unit in a duplex dwelling.

Secondary suites and coach houses would be excluded from the requirement.

It is also recommended that townhouse developments with shared parking areas provide charging capability for 100 percent of parking spaces, similar to multi-unit residential and mixed-use developments.

For townhouse developments with individual parking garages for each unit, the proposed bylaw would add a requirement for one outlet capable of Level 2 charging or higher for one space per dwelling unit in a garage.

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Pedestrian incidents, traffic safety concerns prompt intersection upgrades SANDOR GYARMATI s g y a r m a t i @ d e l t a - o p t im i s t .c o m

More pedestrian safety improvements are coming to the City of Delta.

Council on Monday (April 25) approved an engineering department recommendation for intersection improvements at River Road and Berg Road.

On Oct. 22, 2021, a 60-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle at that intersection. To improve intersection safety, a new traffic signal will be added along with an asphalt sidewalk connection on the south side of River Road between 76 Street and Berg Road, as well as LED street lighting.

A temporary asphalt sidewalk will be built in the interim until new pedestrian and cycling improvements are eventually constructed in a future cycling project, a

staff report notes.

The improvements will be designed this year and advanced to council’s 2023 budget process.

Elsewhere, on Nov. 19, 2021, a pedestrian was struck in the crosswalk at 1 Avenue and 55A Street, resulting in serious injuries.

The improvements to improve pedestrian safety in that area will include an upgrade of the existing crosswalk with new pedestrian activated rectangular rapid flashing beacons, curb extensions and new LED street lighting.

The design was included in the 2022 capital program, but additional funding was required.

The report also notes a recent meeting with residents of Marina Gardens who indicated continued concerns with traffic volumes on Admiral Boulevard.

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has indicated support for a full traffic signal at Ferry Road and River Road to enhance safety and to relieve some traffic demand using the Admiral Boulevard and River Road intersection.

The engineering department wants to advance the construction of the traffic signal and to upgrade the existing pedestrian crosswalk on Admiral Boulevard that connects the fourth and fifth hole of the Cove Links golf course to a raised one.

Those improvements will coincide with a reduction in the speed limit along Admiral Boulevard between River Road and Admiral Way to 30 km/h.

The measures will help address the impacts from the increased number of vehicle trips associated with the ongoing development of Marina Gardens, the report adds.

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ne is a lonely number at the best of times, but when it comes to an election, one is really lonely.

In case you didn’t know, on Saturday, Oct. 15, voters will head to the polls in a B.C.-wide municipal election to elect city and district councils, school board trustees and in some areas, regional district board members.

In 2018 in Delta, when we had our last municipal election, we had 43 candidates on the ballot – six for mayor, 20 for council positions and 17 for school trustee. So far this year we have one candidate – Mayor George Harvie - who announced his intentions to seek reelection in October 2021.

We have not heard from any of the incumbent councillors if they plan to seek re-election or if their time at the council table is done.

The same at the school board level – not an indication from anyone whether they will be seeking your vote again come October.

And as far as any new candidates stepping forward seeking office – crickets.

Now, the pandemic may be playing a factor in why we are so slow out of the starting gate, but with activities starting to pick up, and health restrictions lifting allowing a more fulsome return to community events, you would think this would be a prime time to announce your intentions. What better way to get out into your community and let people know that you are running by greeting people and pressing the flesh at events and activities.

I’ll give Harvie credit because he certainly has been doing just that the past few months. I think I have heard his “Achieving for Delta” speech five or six times already at events I’ve been at.

There is nothing wrong with it. If you have the chance to make your mark, why not take advantage of being the sole candidate right?

We are off to a slow election race so far. Here’s hoping that it will soon pick up some speed.

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We need a little sunshine from Mother Nature

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y Project Pickle kids have been asking me why our radishes aren’t ready.

Typically one of the first root vegetables we plant, we have yet to be able to enjoy their spicy crunchiness. Mother Nature has been toying and teasing us this spring. We have lots of veggies in the ground, but germination has been slow due to an unusually cool and wet spring.

Last year and the year before that were fantastic. This year, not so much.

I was speaking with local farmer Peter Guichon earlier this week. He and others in the local farming community who grow root crops are having a tough time getting their equipment into the fields. Some fields are better than others and I recall last year that potato seed, for the most part, made it in to tilled rows at the end of March.

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some consistently dry weather to make that happen. This year is another example of how Mother Nature always wins.

Guichon recalled that in 1981, potatoes didn’t make it into the ground until May 26.

Let’s hope that they make it in sooner than that this year.

Delta South MLA and Liberal Party agriculture critic Ian Paton addressed the Legislature on Monday to talk about inflation and its effects on the public and on the farming community. Throw a little pandemic and war into the mix and you can see how supply chain issues, fuel costs, and

other chaotic maladies can wreak havoc.

In his speech, Paton noted several not so fun facts that are worthy of reflection. Our inflation rate in B.C. is at six per cent up from 1.6 per cent in 2017. Gas is up 70 cents per litre in Vancouver then it was in 2017. The average price for a home in Vancouver is up over $600,000. Grocery prices are up 16 per cent in these five years. Beef prices are up 32 per cent and fresh vegetables are up 24 per cent.

Sadly, families are having to down grade some food choices to those that are considerably less healthy, just to ensure the food budget can be met.

On the larger front, farming families such as the Guichon’s will be facing massive fuel and fertilizer costs. When you operate 40 odd diesel and gas vehicles on 1,200 acres, things can get crazy fast.

When the dry weather finally comes and the crops make it to our shelves, make sure you buy local. And at home, consider that backyard veggie garden.

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May 5, 2022 The Delta Optimist A9

Beach Grove Dog Park Flowers Beautiful lovers need to unite Editor: Shocked to hear there is an effort underway by the PAC to have the City close this long time offleash park.

It has coexisted well with the neighbouring school grounds for at least 20 years. I speak from both sides - I use

the dog park regularly and have had my children in this school.

The sub-par area being proposed as a replacement is way too small and next door to the skate/bike park.

There is a simple, cost effective solution extend the existing fence

between the dog park and school to prevent people migrating into the school grounds with dogs. Closing the park is ridiculous!

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Editor: The Beach Grove off-leash dog park is a special park and it would be a shame to relocate it to a park that would cost taxpayers $150,000 to enhance.

Grauer Park is unsuitable because of the slough, the barrenness and the location.

Residents who now walk into Beach Grove Park, will not want to drive there. The slough is a danger because owners play ball with dogs and both falling into the

slough is not good.

It would be another empty park and a park should be vibrant and peopled just as Beach Grove is now.

Beach Grove has benches and trees for shade not to mention a toilet and water. It has level graveled walkways for the safety of seniors and parents with strollers.

Recently a couple of chain link gates have been installed between the two areas. All it needs now is a chain link fence

to replace the split wooden fence.

There could be a compromise with the school with adjusted times to use it as an off-leash park.

Beach Grove Elementary is not the only school in the district with a dog excrement problem and if after the fence and gate installment is in place, the problem would be people walking dogs into the school and playground after hours.

Eileen Kuettel

Designate both Grauer and Beach Grove parks as off-leash Editor: Re: Relocation of Beach Grove off-leash dog park I am both disappointed and surprised to read that Delta council has directed staff to undertake the design of an offleash dog area at Grauer Park to replace the existing off-leash dog area at Beach Grove Park.

I am disappointed because being a resident of Beach Grove and a dog owner, I have appreciated having the Beach Grove off-leash dog area within walking distance from my home. My dog and I can walk to the park, do a few laps, and then walk home, without having to get into the car and drive.

The park is a pleasant, natural setting, with gravel paths winding through the trees, as opposed to a fenced enclosure. It appears to be popular and well-used by the community. I have never witnessed or heard of any incidents of dog aggression in the off-leash area.

I am also surprised, as I recall that, when the city designated Beach Grove Park as an off-leash dog area, the Optimist reported city staff received very few, if any, complaints about the off-leash dog area.

What has changed? I expect the difference is that there are so many more dogs now. One

only has to look around.

These days Beach Grove is full of people—seniors, empty nesters, and families—walking their dogs.

I was speaking with a fellow at the Beach Grove off-leash dog area recently who said he had never seen as many puppies in Beach Grove. He had two Springer spaniel puppies with him.

The obvious solution, given the problem is due to the increased number of dogs, is to designate both Grauer Park and Beach Grove Park as off-leash dog areas. This would take some of the pressure off Beach Grove Park.

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Editor: A heartfelt thank you is due to precious frontline workers always on duty at Ladner Leisure Centre.

How do the people of Delta stay healthy while keeping distance from others during a global pandemic? Exercise, nature, gardening, music, art and best of all, community are obvious choices to combat isolation while keeping themselves and others safely distanced.

If I look out my window, I observe many people walking with or without canine companions, running, cycling, gardening and golfing. I, however, love to be in the water and swim but since West Coast Ocean temperature is a bit too chilly during fall and winter, a public pool is perfect for me — my happy place.

Upon entering the foyer of this public facility patrons of all ages and abilities are greeted by friendly, front desk personnel Niki, Rav or Suzanne. Niki is prompt while offering a warm welcome to newcomers and regulars while sharing her vast knowledge of special group and individual programs available at a reasonable price. You can even get a coffee or sandwich at the adjacent “Blenz” managed by Tina.

Once inside the sunny sky lit pool deck area, Andrea, Matt, Wahab, Shaelynn, Ethan, Megan, Harvir, Kiki and Nathan are among the lovely, lifeguards tasked with constantly scanning to ensure the safety of all swimmers and swirl pool users. Responsible for our safety, they remem-

ber our names and our individual equipment needs.

After foot surgery, experienced dream team lifeguards, Andrea and Matt noticed me struggling to get a flipper on my swollen foot and suggested a bigger size for that foot as well as a floatation belt.

Now my mismatched flippers and belt are routinely laid out especially for me by whoever is on the floor. The swirl pool surrounded by windows matches the light filled skylight overhead. A spotless environment is a priority for the beautiful, building service workers.

Bal, Louis and Collette are seen constantly scrubbing and sanitizing every surface of the Leisure centre from floor to ceiling until it shines.

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Use some common sense when dropping off at a thrift store Editor: Re: April 21 letter from Mr. Deshmukh.

I have to agree with him in principle, unfortunately, we live in Tsawwassen, where there also live people who do not follow any rules of common sense or

decency.

For years, the thrift stores have had signs up asking people not to drop off certain items, items, which common sense tells them the thrift store will not be able to sell. Thus, they are faced with a disposal fee, along with trans-

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Public comments open on Massey replacement Open house slated for Tuesday in Tsawwassen The early engagement phase of the environmental assessment process is underway for the proposed toll-free eightlane tunnel to replace the George Massey Tunnel.

The proposed project, called the Fraser River Tunnel Project, would also include a multi-use pathway. The existing tunnel would be removed once the new immersed tube tunnel is complete.

This first public comment period held by the Environmental Assessment Office runs until June 9.

Residents are invited to provide feedback about how they want to be engaged throughout the environmental assessment process and to identify key interests and issues with project design or location.

Feedback provided during this early engagement will be used to inform the planning and development of the project throughout all stages of the environmental assessment.

The Environmental Assessment Office will hold additional public consultation periods in future phases of the environmental assessment to seek input on more detailed information about the proposed project as it is developed.

The Fraser River Tunnel Project is subject to review under B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Act, and an environmental assessment certificate is required for the project to move forward.

Residents can also learn more about the project and the environmental assessment process by attending a public open house or virtual information session.

An open house is slated for Tuesday (May 10) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn (1665 56th St.).

There is also an open house on Wednesday, (May 11) from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel (5911 Minoru Blvd).

Virtual information sessions will be held on Tuesday, May 17 from noon to 1:30 p.m. and Thursday, May 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Information on how to join the virtual information sessions is available at: www.gov.bc.ca/ EAOPublicComments.

Project team members and Environmental Assessment Office staff will be available at the sessions to provide information and answer questions about the project and the environmental assessment process.

Feedback can also be provided online.

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Tsawwassen rental apartment to come with new traffic signal 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

A new fixed traffic signal will be coming to 56 Street in Tsawwassen as part of a new market rental apartment building development should the development be approved.

That’s what Delta council agreed should happen following a public hearing on April 26 regarding a proposed 48-unit project at 1467 56 Street.

The proposal was given third reading by council following the hearing.

Located at the southwest corner of 14B Avenue and 56 Street, the current vacant site was once occupied by a gas station.

Pedestrian entry would be from 14B Avenue at the northeast corner of the five-storey building, while vehicular access to the two-level underground parkade

would be from 14B Avenue.

The majority of those who spoke at the public hearing voiced opposition, conveying concerns about the density, traffic and parking.

However, council agreed there needs to be more rental housing in Delta, an issue identified in the city’s housing needs assessment, and the 56th St. corridor was a suitable location for the development.

The applicant offered to provide a contribution of $100,000 towards a crosswalk on 56th St. along the building frontage.

However, council agreed that rather than a pedestrian-activated light, a fixed traffic signal would be a safer alternative.

Saying that stretch of 56th St. is already a hazard for pedestrians, Mayor George Harvie noted staff will work with the developer to address

pedestrian safety concerns.

Council will also look at including the project in next year’s city budget.

In 2018, Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord announced that his department would develop a pedestrian safety strategy for the 56th St. corridor.

The strategy would include the City of Delta, ICBC and involve engineering, education and enforcement to reduce pedestrian collisions along Tsawwassen’s busiest road.

Dubord presented a report to the Delta Police Board that year outlining the strategy.

According to the report, from 2014 to 2017, DPD responded to four pedestrian fatal collisions in the city. Three of the four fatalities occurred along the 56th St. corridor with seniors the victims in all those incidents.

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A new-look track on the horizon for Delta Secondary Project tendering, construction targeted for spring 2023 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

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The City of Delta, in partnership with the Delta School District, has issued a request for proposals for an engineering consultant to coordinate and develop a detailed design for a new track at Delta Secondary.

The finalized design and tender package, including cost estimates, are to be completed and

signed off by Delta no later than late July in preparation for council’s 2023 capital planning discussions.

Construction is scheduled for next year, subject to council’s approval of the city’s 2023 capital plan.

The existing 400 metre, six-lane cinder surface running track and natural grass sports field are to be replaced with a 400-metre standard run-

ning track with eight oval and eight straight lanes for 100 metre and 110 metre hurdles, one separate facility for long and triple jump with a landing area at each end, a sand-based turf sports infield area complete with upgraded drainage and irrigation systems, new lighting and hard surface pedestrian connections linking the redeveloped track facility to existing hard surface

areas adjacent to the secondary school building and adjacent sidewalks along 45th Avenue.

Once the detailed design has been completed, a greater understanding of the level of effort required for construction servicing will be known, according to the city.

Actual tendering of the project and associated construction are targeted for early spring 2023.

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Still requiring Parks, Recreation and Culture commission as well as Delta council approval, the cost would be shared through Delta’s community initiated cost sharing program.

The association has provided baseball to children and youth in the community since 1968 and currently has more than 450 registered participants.

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A report by the parks department to the commission notes the association has been discussing the proposal informally with city staff for a number of years, and is now in a position to undertake a significant portion of the necessary investment.

The association would invest approximately $40,000 for the scoreboards themselves.

As far as Delta’s cost, the report notes, “While specific capital and operating budget impacts of the proposed scoreboards have not been fully assessed at this point, a general order of the magnitude

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The report also notes the nonprofit association has requested that seasonal advertising be available to them as part of both proposed scoreboards to provide a source of annual revenue.

If approved, Delta would reserve the right to approve all signage and sponsors that would be displayed as part of the seasonal advertising.

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A few bylaw changes are coming to make it easier to cast a vote in the next municipal election.

To be held across B.C. on Oct. 15, 2022, the elections for school board and city council will see voters in Delta have additional, more convenient opportunities to cast ballots.

A recent report by the city clerk, which was endorsed by council, recommended that mailin ballot voting eligibility be expanded to all electors in Delta.

It will provide more voting options, broaden accessibility and reduce in-person voting should

the COVID-19 pandemic continue in the fall.

In keeping with past practice, Delta has provided one additional advance voting opportunity.

This year, provincial mandated advanced voting will be held on Oct. 5 and 6, while a third advance voting opportunity has been scheduled by the City of Delta for Saturday, Oct. 1.

All advance voting will take place at Delta City Hall between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

There will also be a new voting location for those wishing to cast a ballot for the Delta School Board as a voting location will be set up within the Tsawwassen First Nation.

That venue is still to be determined.

Over the past four years, there has been a significant increase in population within TFN boundaries but eligible electors were required to vote at Cliff Drive Elementary in Tsawwassen, the report notes.

Those living at the First Nation are entitled to vote for the Delta School Board but not for Delta mayor or council.

Although council endorsed the bylaw recommendations, the city clerk was asked to look into the possibility of also establishing an advanced voting station in North Delta and report back at a later council meeting.

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The program will be implemented for Upland Drive, Saratoga Drive and Belair Drive.

It includes a 30 km/h speed limit for the neighbourhood, using signage and portable speed reader boards to remind motorists to reduce their speeds.

Public consultation indicated support for the lower speed limits in the area.

As well, additional traffic calming measures are coming for Upland Drive, given concerns noted by residents along that stretch of roadway, the

engineering department notes.

Scheduled for implementation this spring, the pilot program will be evaluated during the year and a follow-up report will be provided to council on whether the changes should be made permanent.

The report also notes that responses received from the public consultation also indicated there is majority support for sidewalks.

That feedback will be taken into consideration when reviewing possible areas for future sidewalk infill programs.

The city last year also implemented a Slow Streets pilot program in a North Delta neighbourhood bounded by 116 Street to the west,

118 Street to the east, 80 Avenue to the south and 82 Avenue to the north.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in North Delta, the city recently issued a request for proposals for a consultant to undertake design and construction services for major roadway and utility improvements on McAdam Road, between Brook Road and River Road.

The safety improvements include road widening, sidewalk improvements, lighting upgrades and roadway rehabilitation.

The project also includes a watermain replacement.

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A plan is in the works to again spray herbicide on parts of the shores of Delta’s Boundary Bay to try and eradicate an invasive weed, which left unchecked, could be devastating to the local ecosystem.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development has applied to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy for a pesticide use permit, under the BC Integrated Pest Management Act, to authorize the application of herbicide to get rid of intertidal cordgrasses known as Spartina anglica.

It is designated as a noxious weed under the Weed Control Act and

the ministry has been actively controlling it in Boundary Bay and Robert’s Bank since 2003.

Delta council earlier this year supported the ministry’s pesticide use permit application.

Spartina anglica forms monotypic meadows that out-compete native species and decrease the area of productive intertidal mudflats that are important for shorebirds, juvenile fish, marine shellfish and other invertebrates.

The meadows also alter the elevation and drainage pattern of the intertidal areas, which may increase the risk of coastal flooding.

Pesticide use permits have been issued since 2013, having a maximum three-year duration. The current application is for 2022 to 2025.

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In 2016, 7.93 hectares required treatment, while only 0.79 hecatres required treatment in 2021.

The ministry expects a continuing downward trend in Spartina size and density with consistent chemical control, the memo noted.

There are no changes to the proposed treatment areas at Boundary Bay, Robert’s Bank or Westham Island and the area will be sprayed by ground crews once a year.

The proposed treatment area of up to 10 hectares is not decreasing to provide flexibility for additional herbicide application should new infestations be discovered.

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Ladner’s Alongside You helps raise tens of thousands for Ukraine relief efforts IAN JACQUES

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Never underestimate the power of a small group of caring, compassionate people.

That’s how Andrew Neufeld and his wife Meg from Ladner’s Alongside You describe how a recent fundraising effort for Ukrainian relief came together.

“Meg and I were convicted that given our ties with Ukraine through my family, and the atrocities that were happening, and continue to take place at the hands of Putin, we had to do something,” said Andrew. “We discerned what the first step was, and decided to try to raise $10,000 by matching donations up to $5,000.

We had no idea what to expect - we don’t have a big group of wealthy friends or connections.

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large community of loving, compassionate, caring people who believe in helping others.”

Andrew said through the community’s donations, their matching funds, and an anonymous donor who stepped up to match the second $5,000, they raised almost $20,000 for the work that Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is doing right now in Ukraine.

“Our hearts are with the people of Ukraine,” said Andrew. “We have become very aware of how privileged we are to live where we do, and do the work that we do in our home community through our clinic. We are also very aware that we would not be here without the generosity, and support of the Canadian people when our family came here from Ukraine during the Revolution.

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Pictured left to right; Meg and Andrew Neufeld from Alongside You and Jet Takaoka, Advancement Director for MCC. “We have always believed it is our duty to use our resources and our privilege to help others, and we are so grateful to live and work in a community that believes

the same. We are so very grateful for the support of our community as we launched this campaign, and we are also so very grateful to MCC for operating a trustworthy,

dedicated and effective organization that has been helping people for over 100 years. Without their help, this would not have been possible.”

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years ago to help people affected by conflict and upheaval in Ukraine and southern Russia.

Jet Takaoka, Advancement Director for MCC, said they extend their heartfelt thanks to those who gave so generously to the Alongside You giving challenge for Ukraine relief.

“MCC is deeply grateful and humbled by the outpouring of compassion for the people affected by the events in Ukraine,” said Takaoka.

“The generous response by people like our friends at Alongside You means that we can provide support and comfort for those caught up in the trauma of war. Knowing that people in our local community care what happens to others, even though they are an ocean away, means the world to those we are helping and to us.”

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Boundary Bay Airshow making a comeback 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

The Boundary Bay Airshow is coming back this summer with a few changes.

After a two-hiatus due to the pandemic, the show will once again be held at the Boundary Bay Airport on Saturday, July 16.

Council last week gave the go-ahead for Alpha Aviation to host the show.

The airshow had a “Better than Ever” theme in 2019, drawing a record-breaking crowd of 30,000 attendees.

The 2022 airshow has a “Welcome Back” theme with a line-up that includes the Northern Stars Aerobatic Team, Brad Wursten, Brent Handy, Vicky Benzing, Yellow Thunder and Mike Tryggvason.

There’s also going to be other activities including a Family Fun Zone, car show, aircraft exhibits, air-

craft static displays, autograph tent, food vendors as well as a beer garden.

In a cost-sharing arrangement with Alpha, the city provided a $100,000 cash contribution for the 2019 show to help bring in the Canadian F-18 Hornet Demonstration Team.

This time around, the city will provide a $35,000 cash contribution, the same amount provided for the 2018 show.

The city will also provide in-house, in-kind support, while traffic management final costs are estimated to be in the range of $40,000.

Admission is free, however, parking will cost $10, which is the same as 2019.

“This is a nominal fee compared to other airshows. It would contribute to easing traffic concession around the airport area and encourages attendees to find

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Getting a parking spot may be another matter, however.

The staff report notes ongoing development at the Boundary Bay Airport continues to shrink the total number of parking stalls available for the event each year and it is estimated that there will be approximately 2,500 parking stalls available for on-site parking in 2022, down almost 1,200 stalls from 2018.

Staff recommended that Delta and Alpha develop an airshow traffic management and parking plan to address the overall loss of parking and anticipated traffic for this year’s airshow.

The plan will likely need to identify off-site parking facilities and consider the need for a shuttle service.

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An 18-hour drive in Ukraine that a Tsawwassen paramedic will never forget MARK BOOTH

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A veteran paramedic from Tsawwassen has brought his expertise along with muchneeded medical supplies to Ukraine and he is far from done.

Calling from an “undisclosed location” in Europe, Jeff Burko told the Optimist he is now planning for his third trip into the war-ravaged country after delivering $30,000 worth of medical equipment, including more than 800 tourniquets, 2,200 Israeli combat pressure dressings and airway management supplies.

Burko and his son Maximilian, also a paramedic, made the 18-hour trek from Lublin (Poland) to Kyviv, driving an older ambulance with no military support.

“We actually went in under the radar. We managed to hook-up with someone who was connected to the children’s hospital in Kyviv that needed an ambulance, so it was a win-win in that we drove their ambulance from Poland and basically crammed it with $30,000 worth of medical

gear,” explained Burko. “There were debris and detours on massive sections of highways.

We drove through farmland too. There were potholes big enough to put a VW bug inside them. We went over some bridges that we clearly never should have been on that had been hit with missiles and bombs.

“Every few kilometers there were road blocks where everyone wants to check what you got to make sure you’re not smuggling in people because they are very concerned about mercenaries coming in. They are also very concerned about the KGB, which is exceptionally active there.

“There is also a 9 p.m. curfew where you’re not to be on the road, but we explained we had these urgent supplies that we needed to get to people.

There was one momentous occasion when we were dead tired and it was pitch black as you could imagine. We came across this one group of basically farmers and laborers that had picked up weapons and were wearing fatigues to defend their community. We started to talk about

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Paramedic Jeff Burko, is pictured top left with medical supplies collected for war relief efforts in Ukraine. His son Maximillian is pictured in the centre.

Vancouver and so forth and before you know it, we’re in their little makeshift bunker, and they’re making us a cup of coffee. It was incredible. In the middle of nowhere with AK-47

(guns) everywhere and blown up houses beside you.”

Burko is not only a paramedic. He also operates a medical training company in Delta, PEAK Emergency

Response Training. It meant he had access to supplies that were badly needed in Ukraine and his unique skillset would be invaluable knowledge to medics on the frontlines. He launched a successful Go Fund Me Page for the initial trips and a third campaign is well underway.

“I was sitting at home in Tsawwassen, in my office, looking around and realizing we have all this stuff that they really need and don’t have access to,” he added. “So it started from there, knowing a lot of these wounds and injuries that were killing soldiers and civilians could be prevented with supplies they are very short of.”

He is now busy planning for his next trip, which will include the delivery of armoured ambulances and more pharmaceuticals, along with basic medications.

“We’ve now got three vehicles (in Europe) that are going to be earmarked for us, so I need to go see them and pay for them,” added Burko. “At some point in the next little while we’re going to bring those vehicles into Ukraine.”

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Around Town FVRL programs Calling all teens!

Paper, puzzles and poetry – check out these May programs for teens. Register for the Fraser Valley Regional Library monthly online Teen Paper Crafts on Thursday, May 5, from 4 to 5 p.m. to learn and share techniques about paper artistry.

Visit www.fvrl.ca for details and more FVRL programs – Star Wars Trivia, Star Wars Day Crafts, DocuFilm Club and more.

KinVillage programs There are several free programs coming up at KinVillage Community Centre.

May 6 - Social Hour with FREE Live Music (Drop-In) May 12 - Free Class - Gardening for Small Spaces May 13 - Free Workshop - Therapeutic Art For more info or to register call 604-9430225 or visit the FB page @KinVillageCC.

Delta Potters The Delta Potters are hosting their 50th anniversary spring sale this weekend.

The sale is at the South Delta Rec. Centre on Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Youth orchestra The Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra is celebrating its 50th year with a special anniversary concert this Saturday, May 7 at UBC’s Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.

Ticket prices are $25, and $18 for seniors and children under 12. More information can be found at: www.rdyo.ca.

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Pier 21 musical to support Delta Ukraine Refugee Fund ELIZABETH MURRAY

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A fundraising event on May 14 at South Delta Baptist Church will bring the communities of Ladner/Tsawwassen together in a combined effort to help victims of war-torn Ukraine.

I Just Want to be Free is a song from the musical Pier 21 produced by Ladner resident Allen Desnoyers in 2019.

Tragically, the theme of the musical parallels the current world situation in an incredible way.

A presentation of Pier 21 on May 14 is supported by The City of Delta, Delta Chamber of Commerce, local businesses, churches, South Delta Secondary schools (plus Sacred Heart Elementary and Southpoint Academy) and others, all taking part in this united endeavour to assist

victims of a devastated country. Event proceeds will go to Delta Ukraine Refugee Support.

Desnoyers brought history to light when he memorialized the arrival of two Ukrainian sisters who entered Canada through gateway Pier 21, Halifax, between 1928 and 1971.

The song-based storyline continues to remind audiences across Canada of the displaced (many from the Ukraine) who fled the horrors of the Soviet Union during The Second World War. “A repeat performance of Pier 21 in South Delta in 2022 requires many hands,” event co-ordinator Anthony Hanna said.

And he has nothing but praise for the performers, staff and volunteers whose donation of time and talent is enabling the forthcoming event to generate the maximum revenue for

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A presentation of Pier 21 by Ladner producer Allen Desnoyers on May 14 will serve as a fundraiser for Ukraine war relief efforts. refugee support in Delta.

Purchase of tickets represents an important portion of the fundraiser.

Also, a volunteer located in the church lobby, will be available to accept additional

contributions and issue charitable donation receipts. Should there be excess funds beyond the proposed Delta refugee transition prerequisites, the balance will be forwarded to the Canadian

Red Cross.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on May 14. The performance begins at 7:30.

Tickets are $30, available through Eventbrite. ca by typing “Pier 21” in the search bar.

Bluegrass band coming to McKee next week Grammy nominee The Special Consensus to play concert

A Grammy nominated bluegrass band is coming to Ladner.

The Special Consensus plays the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre on Friday night, May 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at McKee or by phone at 604-946-1411.

A Grammy nominee in 2012 and 2018, The Special Consensus is a bluegrass band that has achieved a contemporary sound in their four decades of performing, making their music a modern classic. Band leader and founder Greg Cahill is a recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Achievement Award

from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and was inducted into the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) Hall of Greats.

Special Consensus has released 20 band recordings and received six awards from the IBMA and two Grammy nominations.

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playing a jazz-tinged instrumental or a song from any of their awardwinning recordings.

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Photo club hosts final workshop For the final workshop of the 2021/22 season, Delta Photo Club is pleased to present “Anatomy of a Great Landscape” with the multi-talented photographer and writer Colleen Miniuk at 7:30 p.m, Wednesday, May 11.

How a photographer interprets a scene in front of them and renders it on their sensor can make a difference between creating an image that has teeth and one that grows legs and runs to the nearest trash bin.

In this insightful presentation, Miniuk offers her definition and a dissection of how combining elements of selfexpression and mindful technical execution can yield more effective, more meaningful photographs.

She first picked up a camera in 2001 as her software engineering project management job

at Intel became more stressful and unfulfilling.

In 2007, she left Intel to pursue a more meaningful life as a full-time outdoor photographer, writer, publisher, instructor and speaker.

Since then, she’s had her work published in a variety of publications including National Geographic calendars, Arizona Highways, AAA Via, National Parks Traveler, and On Landscape. She has served three times as an Artist-in-Residence with Acadia National Park, after which she authored the awardwinning guidebook, Photographing Acadia National Park. She also wrote Wild in Arizona: Photographing Arizona’s Wildflowers; the Seeing the Light in Outdoor Photography instructional eBook; and the online photography advice column “Dear Bubbles.”

Through all her work, she aims to encourage others to appreciate the great outdoors, to embrace individual curiosities, and to have confidence in authentically expressing themselves through life experiences.

Learn more at www.colleenminiuk.com.

The May 11th presentation will be via Zoom, with a link for the workshop available that afternoon.

To attend, become a member of the photo club by filling out the membership form at http://deltaphotoclub. com/member-sign-upform; attend as a guest by sending an email transfer of $10 to treasurer@ deltaphotoclub.com by noon, Wednesday May 11. Please include your name, email address, and club affiliation with the transfer.

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Community

The beauty of margin

For my first job, I was paid $50 for a long day of labour. I spent it in one day. I don’t even remember what I spent it on; probably some food, clothes, and a movie night.

Many people still live like this — spending every dollar they make without leaving any margin at all. This is not healthy for many reasons. If anything goes wrong and you need a contingency plan, you don’t have one if you’re constantly spending every dollar you make. If you ever plan on retiring, you can’t expect to retire with a healthy financial position if 100 per cent of your income is spent the moment it enters your bank account.

If you ever want to do something spontaneous (like taking your family on an unplanned weekend getaway or buying a nice gift for someone you appreciate), you can-

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not do it unless you have some margin.

Margin is an important part of wise stewardship.

This is also true when it comes to time.

In our culture, we are accustomed to using up every minute of our time.

We are often overcommitted; our calendars are full with very little or no margin at all. What happens when you find out that your best friend has been diagnosed with cancer? Without margin

in your time, you cannot be present with your friend to support them in a time of need. Leaving margin in time and money allows us to be present with others and to be a blessing to them.

In 2 Corinthians, Paul commends the churches of Macedonia for living within their means and having margin even in “their extreme poverty” to “have overflowed in a wealth of generosity” to others who need help.

By having margin, these churches were able to bless others out of their abundance of joy. These churches are following Jesus’ example since “though [Jesus] was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.”

How beautiful would our city be if it’s filled with people who joyfully become poorer so that others might become richer?

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Mental Health

This Mental Health Week is all about empathy “I can relate.”

It’s a familiar expression and one you’ve likely used countless times throughout the pandemic. When someone has been sick or stressed, felt lonely or lost their job. You say it without having to think: “I get it.

I’ve been there. I can relate.”

But did you know that, hiding in these very simple sentences, is a sophisticated skill you may not even realize you have? Psychologists and researchers call it empathy.

And it’s not just for therapists or counsellors. Empathy is the ability to share someone else’s feelings or experiences by imagining what it would be like to be in their situation. It’s a simple concept, but it may be the very thing we humans need most.

As human beings, we share an ability to imagine what life is like for someone else. To see the world as others see it. To look through someone else’s eyes. To climb inside and walk around in their skin.

When someone is strug-

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For Mental Health Week this year in Canada – May 2-8, the theme is #GetReal about how to help. gling, they don’t always need someone to swoop in and fix things for them. First, they need someone to understand where they’re coming from.

During his time as president,

Barack Obama suggested the biggest deficit in the world was an empathy deficit. He defined it as the ability to see the world through the eyes of those who are different from us.

But maybe that’s shifted these past two years, as our world has faced a common problem: we’ve lived together through a long and grueling pandemic. The virus came

for all of us. No exception.

And while it left its mark on some more than others, it is clearer now that we’re as much the same as we are different.

Empathy might, in fact, be the silver lining to all of this: whatever our circumstances, it’s clear that we all need to feel seen and heard.

If empathy doesn’t come easily to you, the good news is that it can be learned and practiced.

Empathy can help us know ourselves and our own feelings. It can help us lead, help us communicate and help us support and connect with others. At home. At work and at school.

For Mental Health Week this year – May 2-8, 2022- #GetReal about how to help. We may be different, but that doesn’t make us rivals. Let’s stop polarizing and start empathizing. Be there for each other when times are hard and be ready to listen. You don’t have to agree to understand, and you don’t have to fix it to help.

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The art of listening in six simple steps You might have a thousand Facebook friends or followers on Instagram. Or maybe you have friends the “old-fashioned” way. In any case, we know that having a good community of friends is about the quality – and not the quantity – of our relationships. And communication is at the core. So, if we want to strengthen our relationships, practicing the art of listening is an effective strategy.

Hearing or listening?

So, what is so special about this act of listening that we call it an “art”? Before getting into the details, let’s say that good listening is something you feel when you experience it, or when you are a part of it. It is a way of being present that goes beyond the simple act of being on the phone with someone or in the same room when they’re speaking.

Good listening is active, unlike simply “hearing” which is much more passive.

Listening is about making sure the person talking to us knows we’re really there with them. Empathy is a key ingredient of true listening. The person speaking will not only feel heard, but also understood. If this art of listening sounds a little mysterious or hard to do, here are actually a few simple tips for improving your skills, and in the process, making your relationships stronger.

Listening tips: 1. Make it known that you are listening Even if it is very clear to you that you are giving someone your complete attention, simple phrases like ‘’I’m here for you’’ or ‘’I’m listening’’ can go a long way and be very meaningful.

2. Avoid distractions Our lives are full of distractions and making space to really listen can improve your connection with the other person. That might mean simply going somewhere where you won’t be disturbed, silencing your email and text notifications, or turning off your phone altogether.

3. This is not about you Showing someone empathy is not about what you feel, think or see as the right thing to do. Instead, it’s about trying to put yourself in their shoes. Avoid the urge to give advice or your opinion right away and focus on what they are saying, feeling, etc. Check yourself: if you’re “listening” to a friend or colleague and end up talking more than they do, you may not be really listening.

4. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to get it right Self-consciousness can get in the way of quality listening. It is hard to be truly

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The art of listening is like any art—it requires practice and commitment.

attentive when you are focused on not making a mistake or on trying to find the perfect thing to say next. Remember, you are not there to fix the other person or their problem. You are there being present and letting the other person know you understand.

5. Don’t underestimate the power of real listening Have you ever said “I’m sorry I couldn’t help you more” or “I don’t know what to say’’ when someone has shared or even vented? Chances are the response has been some variation of: “Don’t be sorry, I feel so much better just getting it off my chest!’’. By offering someone an attentive ear, you are already

doing so much.

6. Beware of comments that accidentally undercut the other person It can be hard to hear that someone you love is suffering, and you may be tempted to respond: “Don’t be sad!’’ or “Stop worrying, it’s not that bad!”

Although you might have the best of intentions, such a response can make someone feel like you aren’t taking their pain seriously. They might feel that you are “invalidating” or “minimizing” their feelings. When in doubt, rephrasing can go a long way. Rephrasing is restating in your own words what you heard someone express. It shows the other person you’re listening and offers an opportunity to make sure you’ve understood correctly. For example, a friend tells you how overwhelmed she feels about all her projects at work. You could rephrase by saying: “Sounds like you’ve got a lot on your plate at work right now. It does seem overwhelming.’’ When done well, rephrasing can be a powerful tool to make someone feel heard.

The art of listening is like any art—it requires practice and commitment. The more empathic conversations you have, the more comfortable you will be at listening!

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CMHA Vancouver Fraser Mental Health Week May 2-8, 2022

We recognize how challenging the pandemic has been on both physical and mental health.

Let's remember to practice empathy and the art of listening with those who need our support.

Empathy. It’s the capacity we share as human beings to step into each other’s shoes.

To understand where they’re coming from and what they’re feeling. To listen hard and refuse to judge.

It’s also one way to reduce and resolve conflict.

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Mental Health

St. John Ambulance encouraging British Columbians to learn how to respond to mental health emergencies

With mental health struggles on the rise, St. John Ambulance BC & Yukon is reminding communities of the importance of getting trained in mental health response.

In B.C. and Canada, mental health has always been a growing concern, affecting one in five Canadians in any given year, but even more so during the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to a 2022 poll done by Angus Reid Institute Survey and CBC, 54 per cent of Canadians said their mental health worsened during COVID-19.

In another 2022 survey done by Maru Public Opinion, 40 per cent of those aged 18 to 34 in Canada said they feel they are currently at a mental health breaking point.

“During a serious public health emergency, COVID-19, communities definitely experienced a second crisis within the mental health space. This has created a strong need for people to find solutions for one another - we hope our mental health courses can provide a piece of that solution,” said Laurie Lowes, a longtime mental health instructor for St. John Ambulance BC & Yukon.

St. John Ambulance currently offers a two-day in-class Mental Health First Aid course provided by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and a one-day Mental Health & Wellness in the Workplace course, which can be taken either in-class or virtually with an instructor over Zoom.

In Mental Health First Aid, students learn from a community standpoint about the different kinds of mental health illnesses, including substancerelated, mood-related, anxiety and trauma-related, and psychotic disorders, stigma around mental health, how to recognize the signs of someone struggling, how to step in and offer help, and more. In Mental Health & Wellness for the Workplace, students learn about facing mental health in a work environment. This includes lessons on the phases of mental health illnesses, how to create a healthy workplace, how to reduce stigma, responding to mental health injuries, work-life balance, burnout, and more.

“Here at St. John Ambulance, we aim to raise awareness and educate on not just first aid for physical injuries, but also

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St. John Ambulance currently offers a two-day in-class Mental Health First Aid course provided by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

for injuries not as easily seen, such as mental health illnesses. Resources and services can be difficult for many to find, especially now, so our hope is that our mental health courses provide everyday citizens the confidence and skills needed to support each other,” said Ty Speer, CEO of St. John Ambulance BC & Yukon.

In Lowes’ experience teaching these courses, he has received feedback from students on the class being a comfortable and compassionate environment that leaves them feeling prepared to face a mental health crisis. “It really is a rewarding and incredibly important subject to teach.”

Mental Health First Aid is available in Victoria and Lower Mainland locations, while the workplace-focused course is available across B.C. A mental health lesson is also included in St. John Ambulance’s Standard First Aid, Standard First Aid for Industry, and Emergency First Aid for Industry courses. Register for a course at sja.ca/firstaid-training or by calling 1-866-321-2651.

Proceeds from all training courses and safety products go towards the charity’s community service programs.

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Factorstoconsiderbeforechoosingasummercamp

Adults often look back fondly on their childhood experiences at summer camp. Camps can provide the opportunity to form lifelong friendships and discover rewarding hobbies that can enrich campers’ lives for decades to come.

Choosing a summer camp is no small task, as the options at families’ disposal range from overnight camps to weekday afternoon camps to camps that specialize in certain programs, such as music or dance.

Cost also is likely to factor into families’ decisions.

When looking for a

summer camp for kids, families should make the decision together.

Kids should be involved in the selection process, as they’re more likely to have an enjoyable camp experience if they had a say in where they will be spending their summers.

Kids’ interests Parents should consider the child’s interests and personality before choosing a summer camp. Parents might want their children to attend the same summer camp they visited as youngsters, but each child is different. Just

because mom and dad liked a particular camp does not mean their children will.

Locale Locale may only be a consideration for families considering overnight camps. Kids will likely be familiar with the locations of local day camps, but overnight camps might be set in mountain ranges, near the ocean or environments less familiar to youngsters. Kids who love the ocean might benefit from oceanfront camps that focus on marine biology, boating or other activities involving the water. In the same vein, youngsters who like camping and hiking

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There are a number of things that need to be considered before deciding which summer camp would be the best fit for your child. might be more likely to embrace camps located in mountainous regions.

Session length Camps may last as little as one week or up

to a couple of months.

Session length should be considered by families looking at both local day camps and overnight resident camps.

Parents who want

their children to enjoy a largely schedule-free summer might not want to commit their children to lengthy camp sessions, even if those sessions are close to home. If parents think their children can benefit from the same structure they’re accustomed to during the school year, then an overnight camp that stretches for several weeks might be what they’re looking for.

Summer camps give kids a chance to make memories that will last a lifetime. Choosing the right camp is an important decision that parents and kids should make together.

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How kids can have memorable camp experiences

As hours of sunlight increase, thoughts may turn to summer vacation.

For many children, summer vacation wouldn’t be the same without camp.

Campers often bond over shared experiences, whether they are planned activities or unexpected ‘disasters’ like a rainstorm washing out a canoe trip.

That is why so many parents choose to carry on the summer camp tradition when they have their own children.

However, some kids may not be ready to jump right into the summer camp lifestyle. The following are some tips for making summer camp an enjoyable experience.

Plan ahead Families can visit the camp in advance and get a lay of the land.

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Knowing what to expect in terms of facilities and activities can assuage some anxiety. It also will help campers hone in on what to pack and what to expect over the summer.

Try many new activities Summer camp is about expanding boundaries and interests.

Campers should sign up for many activities, including those that normally may be out of their wheelhouse.

Connect with fellow campers in advance If the camp has a social media presence, follow the camp’s posts and connect with other likeminded campers even before they arrive. Talking with others who share similar interests can help campers feel more comfortable

once they arrive at camp.

Develop a rapport with camp counselors The saying “you only get one chance to make a first impression” extends to campers meeting camp counselors. When campers interact with counselors for the first time, they should be outgoing, polite and open to new ideas.

Counsellors will appreciate easygoing campers and could be good resources of useful information.

Follow the safety rules While campers may spread their wings a bit at summer camp when not under the watchful eyes of parents, any mischief should not come at the expense of safety.

Campers should stick to the safety protocol so that camp is not memorable for the wrong reasons.

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Camp Qwanoes

We have a great tryout program for students of all ages (Age 3 to Adult). The cost is $30 to join our tryout program, which includes a week of classes, and a free uniform!

Come by or give us a call today to register for our classes!

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Located in Crofton on Vancouver Island, Qwanoes is a youth-focused high adventure Christian Camp with a variety of programs throughout the summer months. They include: Junior, Junior High, Youth and Sea Quest Camps.

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Delta Selects teams earn provincial berths A pair of Delta Coastal Selects (DCS) girls soccer teams have extended their seasons to this summer’s Provincial “A” Cup Championships thanks to qualifying wins on April 24.

Holly Park in Ladner hosted a trio of games to determine the final Coastal representative in the provincials that are slated to be held over the Canada Day weekend at South Surrey Athletic Park. Each match featured teams that were coming off semi-final losses in the Coastal “A” Cup playdowns.

For U13 DCS, it was a chance to continue its outstanding season. The girls’ cup hopes ended with a tough 2-1 loss in penalty kicks two weeks earlier to Port Coquitlam.

This time, they prevailed 1-0 over New West Athletica on a goal by

Lauryn Yee. “This is a great group of girls and they’ve worked really hard this year. They are unbeaten in regulation time in their last 31 games and are excited to be competing in their first provincials in a couple of months,” said Sean Semple who coaches the team along with Tavis Bowie.

Also headed to South Surrey is U17 DCS after its 1-0 win over the Burnaby Storm. The Selects were also coming off a tough semi-final loss in penalty kicks to Port Coquitlam.

Now there will be a chance for redemption this summer where they will also see Coastal Cup champion West Van along with teams from the island and interior.

Preventing a complete sweep by the home teams was U14 DCS being edged 1-0 by Burnaby.

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Lauryn Yee (left) scored the game’s only goal as U13 Delta Coastal Selects edged New West 1-0 at Holly Park in Ladner to earn a berth in this summer’s Provincial “A” Cup Championships.

Sun Devils picking up right where they left off South Delta poised to finish league play with unbeaten record as senior girls soccer returns MARK BOOTH

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High school girls soccer is back after a two-year hiatus and the South Delta Sun Devils have picked up right where they left off.

Led by longtime coaches Stephen Burns and Brent Sweeney, the senior girls soccer team is taking aim at a record-extending 19th consecutive appearance at the B.C. AAA Championships, slated for June 2 to 4 in Surrey. The Sun Devils are well on their way, taking an unbeaten 5-1-0 record into their final league game this week, outscoring their opponents 33-3.

Getting senior teams up-and-running again after a 24-month COVID pause is no easy feat, from losing two graduated classes to ensuring volunteer coaches are in place.

That’s no problem at SDSS where Burns and Sweeney are members of the teaching staff and have poured years of their own time into a program the student-athletes simply want to be a part of.

“We have had no problem with the numbers. (The lost seasons) were a concern, but I think the girls in general, especially the Grade 12s, have managed to get the rest of them up (for playing again),” said Burns who started coaching SDSS boys and girls soccer teams when

he began his teaching career at nearby South Park Elementary. “We have had all our best players come out for sure.”

That includes four Grade 12s: Teila Noble, twins Jane and Kate McDonald, along with Brianna Jassman who is continuing her career at the University of Calgary next fall. All were on the field when the Sun Devils finished fifth at the 2019 provincials, as were Grade 11s Rachel Rosser and Julia Fechter.

The influx of new talent includes a number of players currently playing at the B.C. Premier Soccer League in club play. There is also plenty of multi-sport athletes who thrived earlier in the school year on the volleyball and basketball

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courts, including Rosser, the McDonald twins and Mackenzie Campbell who all had leading roles in South Delta finishing second at the B.C. AAAA Volleyball Championships.

It all adds up to a promising mix that produced a pair of runner-up finishes in pre-season tournaments, including a 3-2 championship game loss to Coquitlam’s Centennial.

“Centennial is the team to beat. Every one of their players play at the highest level,” continued Burns. “They’re at a different level right now, I think, attack wise, but our girls are moving the ball around really well. We’re keeping a lot of possession and scoring some goals too.”

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U18 South Delta United capture Coastal League Cup PHOTO BY JIM KINNEAR

South Delta United capped its run through youth soccer in style, capturing the Division 3 B.C. Coastal Soccer League Cup last month with a 3-0 victory over the Port Coquitlam Thunder. The roster includes: Michael Hill, Alex Olfert, Chase Kolinsky, Jack O’Toole, Shanay Sheth, Derek Thompson, Brendan Harris, Mohnish Sundiran, Jayden Annandale, Lucas Turner-Malinek, Bruno Miranda, Jackson Lingham, Ethan Chong, Ike Fukata, Kain Gordon, Ryan Mercredi, Jorge Martinez and Bruno Nussio.

Ladner’s Kuss named to BCHL 60th anniversary team MARK BOOTH

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The B.C. Hockey League has recognized one of the greatest talents to ever come out of South Delta as a member of its 60th Anniversary Team.

The league sourced the opinions of three BCHL experts to determine the all-time greatest and most impactful players that have come through the junior “A” circuit.

These players were judged solely

on their BCHL careers and not what they went on to do afterwards.

Topping the list was Ladner native Shane Kuss as a slam-dunk top choice at forward and one of the few names to appear on all three submissions.

During a prolific career with the Surrey Eagles, Kuss become the league’s alltime leading scorer with 418

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points and 282 assists over four seasons. He capped his career by helping the Eagles win the Fred Page Cup in 1997. That season he played on a line with future NHL Calder Trophy winner Scott Gomez.

Kuss, 45, was a key member of an outstanding group that came through the South Delta Minor Hockey Association, highlighted by

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winning the Bantam AAA provincial championship. It’s the only team to triumph at the elite U15 level in association history.

His coaching career has included guiding the Delta Ice Hawks to their one and only Cyclone Taylor Cup provincial junior “B” championship in 2006.

Today, he has teamed up with another SDMHA alumni, Matt Erhart, as the Player Development Leads for the Semiahmoo Minor Hockey Association.

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SPRAWLING WATERFRONT PROPERTY!

FULLY UPDATED HOME IN ENGLISH BLUFF!

UPDATED HOME IN ENGLISH BLUFF AREA!

$5,998,000

$4,299,000

$2,199,000

$1,875,000

598 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD

50 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY

1079 WALALEE DRIVE

4926 4 AVENUE

2915 SQ. FT. HOME ON A 57,063 SQ. FT. LOT

4 BEDS / 4 BATHS / 3868 SQ. FT.

4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2739 SQ. FT.

4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2360 SQ. FT.

OFFERED AT $5,998,000

OFFERED AT $4,299,000

OFFERED AT $2,199,000

OFFERED AT $1,875,000

RARE BEACHFRONT PROPERTY IN BOUNDARY BAY!

BEACH GROVE FAMILY HOME ON A LARGE LOT!

$2,199,999

$2,795,000

NEW LISTING AT CHESAPEAKE LANDING!

$1,310,000

134 CENTENNIAL PARKWAY

1260 ENDERBY AVENUE

105 5900 FERRY ROAD

2009 SQ. FT. HOME ON A 9193 SQ. FT. LOT

3 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2410 SQ. FT.

3 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 2042 SQ. FT.

OFFERED AT $2,795,000

OFFERED AT $2,199,999

OFFERED AT $1,310,000

UPDATED VIEW PROPERTY IN ENGLISH BLUFF AREA!

LOVELY HOME IN QUIET CUL-DE-SAC!

SOLD

Only 0.55% of all RE/MAX agents worldwide and 1.27% nationwide have earned this recognition.

STUNNING EXECUTIVE HOME IN PEBBLE HILL AREA!

SOLD

PROUD RECIPIENT OF THE CIRCLE OF LEGENDS AWARD.

LADNER WATERFRONT WITH A FLOAT HOME!

SOLD

SOLD

$1,499,000

$1,349,000

$1,875,000

$2,749,999

1240 PACIFIC DRIVE

4566 56A STREET

4909 1 AVENUE

4 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 2645 SQ. FT.

4 BEDS / 2 BATHS / 2070 SQ. FT.

4 BEDS / 4 BATHS / 2895 SQ. FT.

OFFERED AT $1,499,000

OFFERED AT $1,349,000

OFFERED AT $1,875,000

4543 W. RIVER ROAD 2 BEDS / 3 BATHS / 1770 SQ. FT. PLUS A FLOAT HOME WITH 1 BED / 1 BATH OFFERED AT $2,749,999

Whether you’re moving around the corner or across the globe

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100 YEARS

Jo ohn Pinton 778-919-1039 www w.johnpinton.com

May 5, 2022 The Delta Optimist A39

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208-1166 54A $575,000

207 180 EAST 2ND AVE $819,000

5498 DUNDEE ST $999,500

CALL US FOR A FREE HOME EVALUATION 778-919-1039 Oakwyn Realty, 3195 Oak St, Vancouver, BC

100 YEARS

A40 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2022

Bob Cooke

604-943-SOLD(7653) • bobcooke@telus.net Serving Ladner, Tsawwassen and the world for over 30 years. $1,8

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Now own a condo at Peregrine North.

1892 Starling Dr.

Now owns a new home in Beech grove.

1492 Gillespie Dr.

RE/MAX Progroup Realty 5360 12th Avenue, Delta, BC.

TheDeltaGroup.ca

Tim & Sharon “We Can Relate”

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS IF YOU KNOW THE SECRET! Take advantage of the current real estate market Ladner-Call for Price

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• Spacious 1585sf rancher stye 2 bedroom 2 bath condo

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• Enjoy panoramic ocean/Mt. Baker views from this 2 Bdrm 2Bath 1242 sf cond • Beautifully updated wide open layout features 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, • 5 piece ensuite, eatin kitchen and oversized windows to enjoy the views • Large balcony, corner unit and 2 parking spots • Steps only to all White Rock amenities

#701 1581 Foster Street

$849,000

100 YEARS

Todd Jackson, B.A. Amy Lambert, B.A. Richard Lowe, RIBC Mike Van Straaten, BMgt Personal Real Estate Corpora�on Personal Real Estate Corpora�on Realtor

Personal Real Estate Corpora�on

May 5, 2022 The Delta Optimist A41

President’s Club - 2020 Top 1% - REBGV

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$1,799,000 297 55th Street, Tsaw

1408 55 Street, Tsaw

BRIGHT & INVITING! Spacious and efficient floorplan for today’s ac�ve and growing family with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and large home office. Plenty of room for everyone to enjoy their own space while s�ll staying connected. Prime loca�on on a lightly travelled street with underground services and exclusively places next to Highland Park.

The large, secluded deck directly off the kitchen is perfect for lazy summer a$ernoons and welcomes neighbours and friends. Excellent walkability to the centre of Tsawwassen including Thri$y’s, Schools, ameni�es & coffee. Well-located, Well-maintained!

$3,499,000 3480 River Road, Ladner

$4,399,000

$2,330,000 5586 6th Avenue, Tsaw

$1,399,000

Absolutely Stunning execu�ve family home offering an incredible panoramic view of ocean, farmland and mountains! Completely restored home with high end finishing and cra$smanship. Over 3,290 SF with pool, pu"ng green, home theatre, designer kitchen and 5 spa like baths. This home is a 10++

What an opportunity to own a seldom available 5 acre mini estate in historic Ladner. Located Across from Westham Island Bridge. This property offers a sprawling 2189 squarefoot three bedroom rancher with extensive updates including spa like bathrooms and a huge great room concept design with gourmet kitchen area. Enjoy your mornings with the expensive sunroom with access to a huge pa�o area. Three outbuildings included offering endless endless op�ons!

SOLD 5401 Paton Drive, Ladner

$1,680,000 1212 Pacific Drive, Tsaw

FABULOUS FAMILY HOME! Completely renovated inside & out! Main floor living with an open plan, large bedrooms, plenty of parking & storage, and a sunny backyard. Ideal loca�on on one of Ladner’s most desirable streets. The Impossible Dream…FULFILLED!

SOLD 4729 60B St, Ladner

SOLD 4882 2 Ave, Tsaw

SOLD

SOLD

4916 7A Ave, Tsaw

#55-2469 164 St, Surrey

ROYALTY IN TSAWWASSEN! LUXURY CUSTOM BUILT HOME nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in Stahaken.

This 4,249sq$ 4-bedroom & den home is tastefully designed and boasts excep�onal cra$smanship with 2x6 construc�on, High ceilings & a#en�on to detail.

Book your private viewing today!

SOLD 5039 Massey Dr, Ladner

SOLD 5391 44 Ave, Ladner

SOLD 5002 60A St, Ladner

SOLD 4898 47A Ave, Ladner

THE PERFECT PACKAGE! Large 1/2 duplex in prime loca�on.

Seldom do these housing op�ons come available. A lot of livability with 4 oversized bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, garage, extra parking including room for an RV, large exterior shed, fully fenced yard for kids & pets with a sunny south exposure. Many updates throughout including newer roof. No strata fees. Easy walk to both Elementary and High School, transporta�on, beach & Prada Coffee in the Southlands.

SOLD

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#204-4803 48 Ave, Ladner B304-1248 Hunter Rd, Tsaw

SOLD 5027 53rd St, Ladner

SOLD B502 4831 53 St, Ladner

100 YEARS

A42 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2022

Brian Elsey PREC

Harry Ratchford

604-551-9396

604.512.7531 CAITLIN@CAITLINDUFFUS.COM WWW.CAITLINDUFFUS.COM

604-315-2633

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4576 61 Street, Ladner

Cute-as-a-button ‘Cape Cod’ style home, on a dead end street, in an excellent location! 1 minute walk to school! Lovingly maintained, 4 bedroom and den. Roof 10 years old. Great family home with large sunny private yard and ample parking including RV parking!

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5440 16 AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

$1,499,000

Rarely available Mid Century modern rancher nestled on a sprawling south facing 10,659 square foot lot. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with original hardwood floors, beautiful vaulted cedar ceilings, gas fireplace and expansive windows to visually connect you with the space outdoors.

The large master bedroom offers a 3 piece ensuite with french doors opening out onto a large sunny deck that connects you to the park-like setting. This little gem has a chic + stylish vibe. Walking distance to schools, transit, recreation and shopping.

$1,395,000 Showings by appointment

SPRING MARKET LIST WITH US NOW AND CATCH THE SPRING MARKET. BENEFIT FROM A COMPLIMENTARY MARKET EVALUATION.

14969 BLACKWOOD LANE WHITE ROCK $2,899,000

LISTED BY HOMELIFE BENCHMARK REALTY CORP.

RE/MAX PROGROUP REALTY 5360 12 AVENUE, DELTA, BC V4M 2B3 EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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

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

Perched above White Rock beach hillside with views spanning the twinkle lights of Semiahmoo, the iconic pier and an endless ocean blue horizon is this custom built home. Curved lines, stone, silk and wood elements have been curated to enhance the Zen like feeling which is described as a state of calmness you experience inside and out. 4 stories, accessible by your private elevator. Easy 5 car parking 3 covered in the triple car garage with EV charge, a rare find on the hillside. 4 beds, media room, rec room and 5 bath span 4422 sq. ft with 1277sq ft of outdoor living. Plenty of storage throughout with an option to suite.

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

LANCE HUGHES Personal Real Estate Corporation

604.943.8080

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$3,998,000

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TOP 10% OF GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS® based on realtors sales for 2015-2018

CALL FOR A FREE MARKET EVALUATION 5440 16 Ave, Tsawwassen • MLS# R2679020 • $1,499,000 ING

New Home Construction, 4 bedrooms/4 baths, high end finishing and approximately 4000 sq ft . Completion end of April.

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$2,199,000

645 English Bluff

16,264 sq.ft. private estate lot overlooking Georgia Strait.

Walk-through the front door into the grand foyer, and over 5200 sq.ft. of living space. Features real hardwood throughout with 5 bedrooms upstairs including gym. The extra large master has 5 pce ensuite & private western exposed terrace.

Downstairs has gourmet kitchen, family room, billiards room, wine room & office. Double oversized garage & lots of parking. Great family home on prestigious English Bluff Road.

1482 SQ.FT.

$999,000

Rarely available Mid Century modern rancher nestled on a sprawling south facing 10,655 square foot lot. This little gem has a chic + stylish vibe.

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Custom quality built 7 bedroom home for current owner with 2-5-10 Home Warranty balance. 9’ celings both on the main and upper floors. Features include: custom kitchen with highend appliances including a wok/spice kitchen, in floor radiant heat, AC, crown mouldings Alarm, security cameras & surround sound in family room. Extra storage space in crawl. Bonus- legal 2 bedroom suite rented @ $2000.00 per month. 2 car detached garage off back lane access.

#304-5555 13A Avenue

Western exposed 3rd floor corner unit with gorgeous lake views from the 2 balconies. Excellent floor plan with 2 bedroom / 2 baths and 1482 sq feet of living.

Features include: hardwood floors thru-out, updated kitchen, 2 underground parking and storage lockers.

100 YEARS

AMAZING EVER CHANGING VIEWS!

111 ALPENWOOD LANE Absolutely stunning Colonial home perched at one of the highest elevations of Tsawwassen offers spectacular ocean, White Rock, Mt. Baker and coastal mountain views. This immaculate 2,925 sq. ft. 4 bedroom home with large rooms throughout exudes pride of ownership and features quality upgrades last year to the building g envelope including West Coast windows, sid d g and top ding p notch paint.

The perfect comfortablle l family home h that also offers an IKO roof, Lorex hardwired 8 camera securityy system and lots of storage in the roof line. Th h impeccable almost 10,000 sq. ft. of he grounds outside offers over 30 different species providing a parklike environment and has a 9 zone computer controlled irrigation g system to keep it all lush. Truly a rare find d d!!

$1,788,800

JUST LISTED!

MLS R2665596 360º TO OUR

SPRAWLING PENTHOUSE!

307 4743 W RIVER ROAD RARE R FIND! Sprawling g updated 2 bedroom o &d den penthouse e e witth th o open p concept p pllan l and d vaullted l ceillings l g offf f fers f nice c interior i t & exterior views from fr 2 deck k off Mt.. ks Baker, B r Vancouver Islland, l the marina and d f ghters freigh h on the F Fraserr River. Being g an end d corner o suite alllows l f extra for x a wind d w dows provid ding amazing natural ligh ding l h htt in n th he h great / li living i g & dining i g area a and d ffeellls lik ke ke a ranch n her h r in the t sk ky! k y The T quallity l y high h h h-end d k t hen kitch h f features ellaborate l custtom t ch h herry cab b binetry, an oversize p a peninsula eating area compllimented l t w//granite / counter tops, pullout o applliance l n drawer, the latest smart a appl pliances la c a and dah huge pantry. y Other h upd d dates i lud incl lu de d p pllush l h flooring fl r and d quallity l paint p n through ho tt. Allso hout l offfers f r a nice gym ffacillity l & work k h ksh hop, 2 park k g stalls, a king hug storage huge e lock k and a 5 miinute ker i walk k olld ld town Lad d dner.

$939,000

JUST LISTED!

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151 5421 10TH AVENUE SPACIOUS open plan Sundial unit with huge g living room looking onto gard d den patio area with great p morning sun. The T master is large and features a walk through g closet to the main bathroom whiich i has been updated and the kitchen cabinets were also done at some point. Some new flooring and paint will g go a long way here! Ideal complex wiithin i close walking g distance to all the town's ameniities i with bonus secure underground parking. g Perfect for starting out or downsiizing! i

$437,500

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MLS R2681681 360 0º TO OUR R

John Nielsen

MLS R26808 872 2 360º TO OUR R

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM

SECLUDED EQUESTRIAN FACILITY TY! Y

4774 104TH STREET First time this amazing secluded 20.25 acre parcel has been offered for sale since 1955 which is located jjust off Hornby Drive on the quiet section of 10 0 04th close to Boundaryy Bay and private member grass airstrip. p All 3 buiilildings l g on this property were built in 1972 1 which inclludes l a sprawling 3,162 sq. ft. 4 bedroom rancher w/30 + car concrete drivewayy was substantially renovated and enlarged in 198 8 and roof redone 87 10 yyears ago. The second residence is a 1238 sq. ft. Woods W bungalow g presently rented and the p spectacular 8,40 0 sq.

00 q ft. f 20 stall barn which was used from day 1 to breed b race horses up until 7 years ago is truly a first class facility complete p with steel roof and cladding. g Attention to detail d here is second to none including i chain link fencing that surrounds the entire property.

$6,300,000

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$5,950,000 305 1175 FERGUSON ROAD $539,000

2975 53RD STREET 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 pasture area which has g b been an established equestrian facility for decades. The property offers an ideal central location just 5 minutes to Tsawwassen or Ladner, Tsawwassen Mills Mall, BC Ferries, DeltaPort Way, TFN Industrial Park,, transportation and more. This parcell is close to BC Railway in an area of transitional properties with amazing future p potential. Call anytime for more infformation. f

May 5, 2022 The Delta Optimist A43

This spotless updated top floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit in desired Century House with artistic flare features updates to kitchen, full bath, ensuite, 2 feature walls, electric fireplace providing heat, tasteful flooring, paint, baseboards and shows amazing! The spacious 972 sq. ft. floor plan offers a huge living room, a large master bedroom with 2 piece ensuite, a decent sized 2nd bedroom and full size LG washer & dryer ensuite laundry. The complex is located in the heart of Tsawwassen within close walking distance to all the town core's inviting amenities, the beach and also includes a storage locker and 2 secure underground parking spaces.

JUS ST LISTED!

PERFORMANCE Real Estate Service 34 Successful Years

SOLD!

The next move is yours...

CALL JOHN TODAY

604.250.8216

MLS R2667820 360º TO OUR

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

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38 3459 W River Rd, Delta $869,000

975 235 Street, Langley $3,580,000

Enjoy your morning coffee watching the swans swim by from your kitchen or head up to your rooftop deck

The ultimate LAKEFRONT residence, in one of the most sought after locations of Langley. Do you want to feel like you are on vacation 365 days of the year with full access to private shorelines + nature? This lavish, exclusive sanctuary sits amongst some of the finest homes + acreages in Campbell Valley while being situated on 4.2 acres on Murchie Lake lakefront with over 300 feet of lakefront. Enter your private gated 2742 square foot 3 bed + den (or convert back to 4th bedroom) rancher with an open concept floor plan. Enjoy your uninteriupted views from every window inside or step out & watch the sunsets on your western exposed 1088 sq ft deck with views of the water, trees, nature & wild life. Many updates include new metal roof, hardwood flooring throughout, kitchen,hot water tank and newer windows and furnace. Lots of space for the toys, gardening or even a chicken coop + room to build. Incredible location walk to the South Langley Trail. Potential to add another residence, confirm with the Township.

to take in the unobstructed sunset views of the river + Westham Island. This bright and charming 3 bed 2 bath float home offers a stunning open concept kitchen w/ white shakery cabinetry, built in office nook, s/s appliances and space for 6 bar stools! Enjoy the balcony off of the main floor for morning coffees or evening BBQS. Well thought out Floorplan that features 2 bedrooms/1 full bath on the lower level + master/primary bedroom on the upper floor. Enjoy the direct access to your moorage free boat slip right from your large laundry room. Minutes away from a walk along the dyke, this desirable community of Canoe Pass in Ladner will have you feeling like you’re on vacation year round.

Salt & Meadow Phase 2 Tsawwassen

JUST SOLD

4793 46 Avenue, Delta $1,499,000

SOLD

with Multiple Offers

4884 45 Avenue, Delta $1,375,000

JUST SOLD

211 1792 Starling Drive $455,000

JUST SOLD

Salt & Meadow Tsawwassen

JUST SOLD

100 YEARS

A44 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2022

ROBIN REIMER 604-868-2844

#1

SOUTH DELTA

ROBINREIMER.COM ROBINREIMER@TELUS.NET

36 YRS MLS MEDALLION CLUB

JUST LISTED

$2,699,000

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 2-4PM

5435 2ND AVENUE, TSAWWASSEN

New home with fabulous view in Upper Tsawwassen. Great floor plan, sunny western exposure, close to parks and schools. Still time to customize. Call for plans and information.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844 PRICE REDUCED

$2,200,000

5304 SPETIFORE CRESCENT

Beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 full bathroom home in upper Tsawwassen.

This great family home is approx. 2900 sq.ft. with excellent floor plan and finished with high end details throughout. Located in an area of newer homes close to schools, parks, transportation with a beautiful southern exposed back yard. Call for more information and your exclusive showing.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$2,200,000

222 66TH STREET, TSAWWASSEN

Custom built new home on a great lot in Boundary Bay. This excellent beach style home is under construction allowing you to customize all your colors and finishings. Home is being built by one of our best local builders. Home has great open floor plan that naturally flows to outdoor living in front and back yards. Call for details and floor plans.

Call ROBIN for info. 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 & 2021

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

100 YEARS $1,499,000

May 5, 2022 The Delta Optimist A45

111 GRAHAM DRIVE BEST SUNSET VIEWS & LOCATION

FABULOUS WESTERN BLUFF VIEW LOT!!!

Custom Designed Home with simply the Best Views in Tsawwassen.

This Totally Private 2 Bedroom & Den home has an Outstanding Open Floor Plan to take full advantage of all the spectacular Ocean Sunset Views. There will NEVER be another home like this in Tsawwassen. Call for Floor Plans and more Info.

Ready to build approx. 14,000 sq.ft. lot Plans are available for 6,700 sq.ft. home Call for more information ROBIN 604-868-2844

Robin Reimer 604-868-2844

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

$2,288,000

259 54A STREET, TSAW ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BUY

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. Robin 604-868-2844

NEW HOME IN BEACH GROVE

- 3,100 Square feet - 5 bedrooms - 5 bathrooms - Beautiful 7707 square foot lot - One bedroom suite - High end finishing Call for more information Robin Reimer 604-868-2844

$1,549,000

JUST LISTED

4575 EDMONDS DRIVE, LADNER

Fabulous 8237 sq.ft. lot in West Ladner (Port Guichon). This great family has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, suite potential and a yard that is like your own private park. Home is in good condition with replaced windows and roof. You won't find a more private and park like property in West Ladner.

Don't miss this one!!!

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

$2,600,000

EXCLUSIVE LISTING

$2,499,000

JUST LISTED

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215 54A STREET, TSAW

3,000 square feet Great western exposed 6,750 sq.ft. lot 4 bedrooms and den 4 bathrooms Fabulous location in Upper Tsawwassen 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 & 2021

Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen

robinreimer@telus.net

www.robinreimer.com

100 YEARS

A46 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2022

604.312.7621

Sold@TrishaMurphy.ca

TOP 1% OF 2021 GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS®

NEW LISTING: 4533 RIVER ROAD $1,750,000

NEW LISTING: 29-4292 WOLF WAY $899,999

A rare gated waterfront property with revenue income!

3 Bedroom Townhome in Tsawwassen’s closest waterfront master-planned family-oriented community.

NEW LISTING: 110N-1100 56 STREET $999,000

NEW LISTING: 8-4638 ORCA WAY $1,499,000

Completely renovated gorgeous Dream kitchen, and oversized sunny patio.

Sold with Multiple Offers Superior Marketing!

NEW LISTING: 1563 ENDERBY AVENUE $2,299,000

Stunning 3 bdrm 3 bath Craftsman home featured in three home magazines for beautiful design and attention to detail. This one-owner home was designed to create a rustic farmhouse with an industrial-chic mid-century modern look. Reclaimed 1 1/2” Fir flooring throughout, 9’ ceilings on main, antique kitchen complements a modern & unique floor plan.

NEW LISTING: 878 PACIFIC DRIVE $3,299,000

Executive home with ocean sunset views in the village . 4700 sq ft of beautiful living space on a landscaped 10,000 + sq ft garden lot.

NEW LISTING: 1555 ENDERBY AVENUE This 4,762 square foot home has a 21,000 $1,499,000 sf lot and sits on the bluff overlooking N. Shore Mtns and Tsawwassen Springs Beach Grove renovated 3 Golf course. Sprawling 5 bedroom family bedroom family home - come home with south and west exposed pool, live in the Grove! a hot tub and sauna.

4873 13 AVENUE $2,799,000

Over 2000 sq ft duplex located in prime location -ocean view and protected nature reserve with custom additions - original show home.

Sold with Multiple Offers! Sold with Multiple Offers! Sold with Multiple Offers!

512 TSAWWASSEN BEACH RD $3,998,000 1398 FARRELL AVENUE

$1,599,000

308 1120 TSATSU SHORES $799,000

5254 LABURNUM PARK PL $1,288,000

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty: 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

Lulu Godin

Licensed Realtor

• SUCCESSFULLY SELLING SOUTH DELTA REAL ESTATE •

Rachel MacInnes Licensed Realtor

100 YEARS

May 5, 2022 The Delta Optimist A47

PAUL KHARA REAL ESTATE GROUP

Paul Khara

604.816.4568

paulkhara@gmail.com

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www.paulkhara.com Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

ckhara94@gmail.com

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4729 60B STREET Cozy rancher offering 3 bedrooms Plus den and updated full bath.

Lovingly maintained by a longtime owner featuring an updated kitchen with vaulted ceiling , granite counters, and large eating bar which Opens to dining space & living room room w/cozy gas fireplace, great for entertaining! Other updates include hardwood flooring , thermal vinyl windows, updated bathroom, laundry room, exterior stonework, sundeck and Hot Tub with covered gazebo.

Master bedroom features double french doors leading onto a sundeck. Bonus : Extra large detached shop/ garage with power, heat, bay door, insulated office and storage loft. Lots of room for your toys and RV parking. Property has loads of future potential and borders the park & walking distance to Holly Elem school.

16,835 SQ.FT. LOT

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 2-4PM

• 6 MASSIVE BEDROOMS & 5 BATHROOMS • 2 MASTER BEDROOMS WITH FULL ENSUITE BATHS & W/I CLOSETS • 2 BEDROOM SELF CONTAINED SUITE WITH LAUNDRY • DETACHED SHOP WITH ADDITIONAL 2 CAR GARAGE • PARKLIKE 20,000.00 SQUARE FEET LOT (100 FT. X 200 FT.) • 2 SEPARATE SETS OF HEATING & A.C. SYSTEMS • 6000 SQ.FT. CUSTOM DESIGNED IN CENTRAL WEST LADNER

• NEW CUSTOM HOME IN CENTRAL WEST LADNER • 3 BEDROOMS, ALL WITH FULL ENSUITE BATHS • LUXURIOUS INTERIOR WITH HIGH END FINISHES THROUGHOUT • FUNCTIONAL OPEN CONCEPT LAYOUT • DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH SIDE ACCESS • PRIME LOCATION WALKING DISTANCE TO SCHOOLS, LADNER VILLAGE, SHOPPING AND TRANSIT

• UPDATED 3 BEDROOM RANCHER • PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED AND PRIVATE 7,590 SQ.FT LOT • CONVENIENT HOLLY PARK LOCATION • RV PARKING WITH ACCESS TO REAR YARD • PRICED TO SELL AT $1,299,900

5382 CRESCENT DRIVE

SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL

5108 LINDEN DRIVE

200-2468 E. BROADWAY

• ATTENTION BUILDERS, INVESTORS AND DEVELOPERS • HUGE 16,835 SQFT PRIVATE LOT • ZONED RD3 AND CAN BE SUBDIVIDED • ALLOWS FOR NEW HOMES WITH COACH HOUSES • SOLID 3 BEDROOM HOME TO RENT OR LIVE IN • GREAT LOCATION IN CENTRAL WEST LADNER • WALK TO SCHOOLS , RESTAURANTS & SHOPS

• 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS • LOCATED ON EAST BROADWAY & NANAIMO STREET IN EAST VANCOUVER • AMENITIES INCL: BICYCLE STORAGE, HOT TUB, OUTDOOR POOL, DAYCARE • UNDERGROUND PARKING

6095 48A AVENUE

FAMILY FRIENDLY • SPACIOUS HOME WITH 3212 SQ. FT. OF LIVING SPACE • 6 BEDRMS & 3 FULL BATHRMS • PRIVATE SOUTH EXPOSED LOT • NEWER ROOF AND VINYL WINDOWS • UPDATED KITCHEN AND HIGH EFFICIENCY FURNACE • PLENTY OF ROOM FOR THE IN-LAWS • CALL PAUL FOR MORE INFORMATION

10519 Dennis Cres, Richmond $2,590,000

NEW LISTING

4982 57A Street, Delta $1,590,000

ALLEN SCHWABE

604-644-5664 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen seafair.com

604-943-3110

307-4743 River Road W, Delta

An absolutely stunning property. House built with impeccable style and quality. Sixteen foot ceilings in living room and den, five bedrooms and five bathrooms. Three kitchens for the gourmet chef, granite counters, maple flooring and exquisite crown mouldings. Leg one bedroom suite. This property has everything you desire. Bring your offer soon, this property will not last.

NEW LISTING

1666 Beach Grove Road, Delta

Wonderful large lot surrounds this solid home. Revenue producer with a one bedroom suite below. Very central location, schools, transit, shopping etc. Bring your decorating ideas to an unlimited canvas.

Excellent family home.

1752 Beach Grove Road, Delta

5466 8A Avenue, Delta

100 YEARS

A48 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2022

seaffair reallty

5000 Bridge Street, Ladner

604.943.3110

NEW LISTING!

Kat JOHNSON 778.773.9563 kjohnson@sutton.com 4533 W River Road Ladner • $1,750,000

23240 Dyke Road Richmond • $1,598,000

NEW LISTING!

A Rare Gated Waterfront Property with three Legal Residences. The main house on shore, WATER LICENSE, workshop, storage shed are for sale. DO NOT ENTER PROPERTY WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT. The two float homes are not part of purchase, but generate income. Paved parking for 6 vehicles (incl. tenant parking). Thirty Year water lot License (2018 start) for the float homes. Upgraded/reinforced docks and ramp.

House has been raised and footings reinforced as well as entire home screened. All three homes on separate hydro meters and each has its own laundry facilities.

City Water, sewer and main house has Natural gas.

Fantastic views. Long Term Tenancy with both float home owners. Close to Ladner Town Centre, shopping, dining, fishing, boating and wildlife.

NEW LISTING!

#5 - 23080 Dyke Road Richmond $299,000 • 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom • Cute as a button • 721 sq.ft. float home in East Richmond • Priced to sell

Opportunity to live on the waterfront in your own float home as well as bringing two friends and their homes or 2 homes that generate income plus room for boats. Parking for at least 10 vehicles or more depending on configuration. Shed on shore is storage only and is part of lease with port authority.

It can not be a residence. Fabulous views and potential for income. Float home must sell with property or be purchased separately and moved else where. Life style on the water that so many dream but it is a rare find. Room for multiple boats (depends on size) and up to 3 float homes and air b n b is feasible. You have a secure lease which is renewable with Fraser Port Authority.

SOLD

by KAT

SOLD

by KAT 3W2 8191 River Road Richmond • $599,000

8191 River Road Richmond CUSTOM BUILD

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

NEW LISTING

$2,349,900

5281 45 Avenue

This execu�ve home exudes elegance inside & out, from the stunning limestone exterior & perfectly manicured yard to the high-end finishing & open concept layout inside that makes this home the envy of the neighbourhood! Love to cook? The gourmet chef’s kitchen features JennAir appliances including gas range & wall oven along with a massive "!% quartz counter island & maple shaker cabinets. The spacious main floor allows you to entertain in comfort & features eng h/w floors, vaulted ceilings, wet bar & large covered pa�o! With 5 bedrooms including a primary on the main floor there is tons of room for the family & more! The primary bedroom upstairs has a spa-like ensuite with oversized shower & je#ed tub. This ideal loca�on is everything & lets you walk to schools, shops, parks & more!

4622 54A Street

211 - 11665 Haney Bypass

5565 8A Avenue

5125 Whitworth Cres

944 Bayview Drive

116 - 8142 120A Street

100 YEARS

TAMMY MATSON

THOR MATSON

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Licensed Realtor

thor@matsonrealestate.ca www.matsonrealestate.ca

sold@tammymatson.com www.tammymatson.com

778-938-5599

778-994-8314 NEW LISTING!!!

May 5, 2022 The Delta Optimist A49

PRICE REDUCED!!!

JUST SOLD!!!

JUST SOLD !! in one week!

179 53 Street, Tsaw • $1,988,000

PEBBLE HILL - beautifully reno’d 4 bed home on private & sunny 7104 sq ft WEST lot!!! Chef’s kitchen has french doors to spacious patio & outdoor kitchen - ideal for entertaining! Great floor plan with H/W flooring throughout, spa inspired bathrooms, space for home office & gym and loads of storage! Features A/C, security & irrigation systems. Steps to PH Elementary & Diefenbaker Park - ideal for families! Call for private showing!

802 Stanhope Road Parksville

SOLD!!! #310 15300 17 Ave, S. Surrey $629,800

SOLD!!!

Listed by Macdonald Realty

5051 Willow Springs Avenue Tsawwassen

SOLD!!!

Listed by RE/MAX

1365 Duncan Drive Tsawwassen

Spacious & updated 2 bed 2 bath 1410 sq ft PENTHOUSE CONDO in QUIET location!

Cambridge Place - well run complex on quiet street walking distance to Semiahmoo Mall, library, rec center & transit. Fees include secure underground parking, gas, heat & hot water.

Call for more info!

SOLD!!!

307-4758 53 Street Ladner

SOLD!!!

4970 1 Avenue Tsawwassen

5082 1 Avenue Tsawwassen

THINKING OF A MOVE??? CALL US!!! SERVICE THAT WILL MOVE YOU!!!

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty - 1625 56th Street, Tsawwassen, BC

Barry Chreptyk Call Direct 604-943-3142

604.946.1255

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BarryChreptyk.com

Seafair Realtty

SERVING ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS SINCE 1984 Colleen Unlic.

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Location, Location! This Centrally Located 1629 Sq. Ft Rancher is all done. West Facing 9400 Sq, Ft lot on a 1 Way in and out Street is Wonderful 3 Beds 2 Bath, Living, Dining, Kitchen and Fam. Rms. Granite Counters. Hardwood throughout, Double Windows, 2 Car Garage and So Much More.

Rancher with loft ! Four bedrooms and three full baths .Lovingly cared for by present owners. Quiet cul-de-sac location… Private sunny backyard – perfectly set up for entertaining. Long driveway for extra parking too!

Conveniently located to Tsawwassen Mills/Commons shopping centre, Tsawwassen town center, beaches etc.You can even walk to Tsawwassen Springs golf course or Pat Quinn’s for happy hour ! A lot to love here…

Put it on your must see list .

JUST LISTED @ $1,690,000

Sutton Group Seafair Realty #100-5000 Bridge Street, Ladner, BC V4K 2K4 604.946.1255 ! BarryChreptyk.com ! barryrc@uniserve.com An independent Member Broker

Seafair Realty

100 YEARS

A50 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2022 Vicky Hamilton

Sharon Reimer

Personal Real Estate Corporation

cell 778-839-8947 "!ce 604-946-1255 vicky@homeswithvicky.com www.homeswithvicky.com

JUST SOLD

$1,499,000

SOLD IN 2 DAYS

$1,388,000

“A trusted Name for 30 Years”

604-868-2827

4716 Ashbury Place | LEGAL SUITE! Immaculate + BEAUTIFUL 5 bed + 2 bath 2,226 sq. ft. home nestled along a centrally located cul-de-sac, steps to the heart of Ladner. Bright & spacious layout with extensive renovations inside & out. Main level features open concept living/kitchen with island for entertaining, 3 beds, 1 full bath & large new balcony overlooking the private south facing backyard & spend the evenings entertaining on the beautiful covered patio! Lower level features LEGAL 1 or 2 bedroom suite, full bath, large living room + kitchen w/eating area, storage room & laundry room. Many updates include: New hardi & stucco exterior (2020), windows, newer appliances upstairs, renovated bathrooms (2021) new deck, cement pad, soffits. Bonus: side yard access for boat/RV & power to storage shed. A MUST SEE! 18050 70A Avenue | STUNNING RENOVATED 4 bdrm 4 bath home featuring CUSTOM RENOS throughout.

Upon entering, there is built in storage bench & custom designed office/den with built in desk w/ barn doors, shelves + window seat. Fully renovated entertainer s kitchen with large island, gas range, quartz counters, S/S appliances + pantry opens up to the living room complete with gas fireplace + built ins.

Upstairs features 3 spacious bdrms including a primary bdrm with W/I closet + updated ensuite. Downstairs includes 4th bdrm, full bath, flex space w/built in desk + rec room w/storage + bar area. Additional updates include:engineered hardwood, Trex deck + glass awning, new light fixtures, doors, baseboards, casings & AC throughout + much more! Situated on a south facing, fully landscaped lot w/double car garage! #2-5501 Ladner Trunk Road | Rarely Available!!

Sycamore Court bright and spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom end unit townhome with double car garage.

You will love the layout with over 1650 sq. ft. of space, vaulted ceilings in the living room, updated kitchen with shaker maple cabinets & high top eating island, laminate floors, sundeck off the kitchen, and a large primary bedroom with ensuite and walk in closet. Other features include a west exposed patio, fully fenced yard with garden shed, loads of storage and additional parking in front for a 3rd vehicle. Wonderfully managed strata with just 6 units. Newer roof and gutters (2017) New windows (2019) Freshly painted exteriors and low strata fees. Great location close to schools, shops, transit and Ladner s town centre! Don t miss out!

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

Listed by RE/MAX Progroup Realty

#428-15918 26 Avenue

5401 Paton Drive

JUST SOLD

$1,059,000

#32-9800 KILBY DRIVE, RICHMOND

JUST SOLD

SOLD

105-221 E. 3RD ST NORTH VANCOUVER SOLD

5160 6TH AVENUE TSAWWASSEN

SOLD

5036 CEDAR SPRINGS DR 206-1120 TSATSU SHORES DR TSAWWASSEN TSAWWASSEN SOLD SOLD

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KENDALL AYRES REAL ESTATE

Sutton Group - Seafair Realty

100-5000 Bridge Street, Delta, BC

JUST SOLD

SOLD

Listed by RE/MAX Treeland

4690 53rd Street

SOLD

19735 51 Avenue

JUST SOLD

JUST SOLD

Listed by Centric Realty Ltd.

Listed by Bode Platform Inc.

Listed by Re/Max City Realty

250 Parkside Street

#103-4745 54A Street

4845 Linden Drive

SOLD

SOLD

141-12233 92 Avenue

Central Ladner

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

SOLD

4612 60B Street MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 2018, 2019 & 2020

D L O S 4690 53 STREET Delta Manor, Delta $1,599,000 PERFECT FAMILY HOME! Executive style 2 level home offering 3 large bedrooms & 4 bathrooms including 2 ensuites. Generous primary bedroom complete with beautiful ensuite & walk in closet. Enjoy the spacious main floor with formal living area featuring a gas fireplace & bar, as well as an open concept family room & beautiful white gourmet kitchen, quartz counters, gas range, new fridge & dishwasher, large center island and spacious dining area. Quality craftmanship and detailed finishing throughout including radiant hot water heat, 9’ flat finished ceilings on main, hardi-board siding and stone facade, air conditioning unit, enlarged patio space with BBQ gas line, nicely extended driveway. Bonus: 412 sq ft Tandem garage with loads of storage. Short walk to shops, transit & town centre.

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Medallion Club 29 Years

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Realtor® Speaks Mandarin & Cantonese

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WE HAVE BUYERS FOR: apartments (1-3 bdrms), ranchers (renovated), homes with in-law suites, homes with views!

JUST LISTED!

$1,769,000

JUST MOVE IN!

FULLY RENOVATED WITH HIGH QUALITY! 5354 WESTMINSTER AVENUE, LADNER

3 BDRMS, 3 BATHS! 1,849 SQ.FT. ON 6,609 SQ.FT. PRIVATE LOT, BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED, SUNNY BACK GARDENS! CLOSE TO EVERYTHING LADNER OFFERS! MLS# R2682686

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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)

100 YEARS

A52 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2022

the heart of our business is people.

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TSAWWASSEN 1688 GOLF CLUB DRIVE 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1800 ft2

SOUTH SURREY 17245 3A AVENUE

TSAWWASSEN 413 5011 springs boulevard

5 Bed | 4 Bath | 3523 ft2

2 Bed + Den | 3 Bath | 1658 ft2

Spring has sprung & with it, the absolutely perfect family home on one of the larger lots in the popular Summerfield neighbourhood in the Pacific Douglas area of South Surrey. This timeless, bright & updated home has 5 Bed, 3 Bath + flex room & 3523 sq ft that incl’s an unauthorized 2 Bed, 1 Bath basement suite with its own separate, private and fenced/gated entry. 2020/2021 upgrades incl. new vinyl plank flooring, carpets, light fixtures, window coverings, cabinet refacing, hot water tank, full int/ext paint job as well as a new back deck & metal/glass covered area in the backyard. Features also include soaring 2 storey ceilings & gas fireplace in the family room plus A/C. Short stroll to Douglas Elementary, shops, parks, trails, golf and quick access to Hwy. 99 and the city of White Rock.

RARELY AVAILABLE sunny, south facing 4th floor outside corner unit in a concrete building located in the heart of Tsw Springs. This 1658 sq ft 2 Bed + Den, 3 Bath suite shows like new, has been well loved & meticulously maintained by its owner. The expansive & spacious floor plan allows for downsizing w/out sacrificing square footage!

Enjoy ftr’s such as geothermal heat + A/C (that are both included in the maintenance fees) as well as hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, plenty of natural light along with granite c.tops, S/S appliances and sufficient storage space. Immersed in nature & surrounded by beauty, the generous sized balcony boasts views of the bluffs, golf course and the Georgia Straight & incl’s a built in gas heater + BBQ hookup. Bonus & private 2 car garage in the underground.

$2,099,000

$1,450,000

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$1,574,900 sold

TSAWWASSEN 6751 MEREDITH PLACE 4 Bed + Den | 3 Bath | 3915 ft2

$2,499,000

sold

sold

LADNER 4953 56 STREET

TSAWWASSEN 112 1175 FERGUSON ROAD

TSAWWASSEN 1365 duncan drive

LADNER 5678 clipper road

4 Bed + Den | 3 Bath | 2360 ft 2

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 832 ft 2

2 Bed | 1 Bath | 1033 ft 2

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1590 ft2

$1,495,000

$439,000

$1,399,000

$1,688,000

THE HEART OF OUR BUSINESS IS PEOPLE WITH SERVICE DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE COMMUNITY, Becir Real Estate and the Delta Hockey Academy are a partnership focused on delivering consistent, high level results while we continue to build relationships and help local families. brad: 604-779-6764

frank: 604-862-5731

becirrealestate.com

Regency Realty Ltd.

Independently Owned & Operated

1333 56 Street, Delta

100 YEARS

Joanne Prest

GREG ZYP

RLP Regency Ltd.

Bus: 604-943-7411 Cell: 604-807-9700

email zold@telus.net

Last in the book - First place to Look

604-828-2975

Associate Broker - MLS Gold Medallion Club - 30 years South Delta Realtor LADNER

joanne@prestrealestate..ca

Independently Owned & Operated

May 5, 2022 The Delta Optimist A53

$1,288,000

Royal LePage Regency Realty Ltd..

1333 - 56 Street, Tsawwassen, BC C Office: 604-943-7411

Providing Friendly, Professional Service Since 1992. $5,288,000

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Great Deal Rancher!

Large wheelchair friendly home perfectly set up for a owner and caregiver. Open concept layout with extensive use of hardwood throughout. Lots of possibilities here, all situated on a 5000 sqft south facing lot in west Ladner. Call to view! Open to offers.

Greg Zyp 604-807-9700

TSAWWASSEN

$1,529,000

1043 PACIFIC DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN • RARE! OCEAN-FRONT 20,273 sq.ft. lot with panoramic views West to the Strait of Georgia & Gulf Islands.

• IMMACULATE 4,190 sq.ft. 4-bedroom executive home has been professionally renovated from top to bottom.

New Listing

Large two level 2700 sqft with 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms! Up in the Tsawwassen Village subdivision this well looked after home has a double car garage and is easily suited. Nestled in mature landscaping on a 9300 sqft lot. Reno or build this property has loads of potential! Call to view.

• AMAZING west-facing yard is perfect for relaxing and entertaining! Salt water pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen & wet bar, gas fire pit, and numerous seating areas.

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Put Bev’s 15+ years of experience to work for you. Bev and her team will work to get top dollar for you in this very aggressive housing market!

5769 48A Avenue Ladner

Gorgeous character home steps Ideal Family home on large 8300+ sqft from vibrant Commercial Drive. lot. Updated kitchen opens to Spacious covered deck. Heated 27x14 workshop Lots of updates and suite.

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Lynn Cameron 604-240-1733 or 604-943-7411

lynncameron@telus.net Regency Realty Ltd. 1333 56th St., Tsaw.

New Listing!

968 52A Street $1,630,000 Massive corner lot!

#105 - 1428 56 St. $629,000 Fabulous 2 level condo

100 YEARS

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In Loving Memory Don Bernard 1953 - 2021 In loving memory of my old-school car guy, a gentleman and a scholar, my husband and best friend for forty-six years.

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GILBERT, David Philip July 10th, 1943 - April 2nd, 2022

SIBA, Thomas June 19, 1948 - April 22, 2022

With heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of my dear husband, David Philip Gilbert. He was a warm and loving husband, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. David was born to Elsie and Wilfred Gilbert July 10th, 1943. He was predeceased by his Mother, Father and his brother, John. He is survived by his wife Shan, sister-in-law Heather, niece Aynsley, nephew MacLaren (Linh Tran), cousin Heather Raybould (Stuart), sister-in-law Margaret. He will also be missed by his Godchildren.

Well-known community leader, newspaper man, husband, father and grandad, Tom Siba died peacefully on April 22. His last years had been impacted by dementia.

David grew up in Burnaby and went to Burnaby North High School. He led a quiet life, was a sign Salesman for many years and spent the last 20 years on a Float Home in Canoe Pass Village (Ladner) with his wife of 37 years, Shan. He was always patient and had a great sense of humour.

His quick wit will be missed.

Tom left a treasure for his family with a detailed essay about his early life. He and his siblings were raised by their mother who earned a living running a boarding house and cleaning homes. He remembered summer visits to his grandparents’ farm outside the city.

David loved his cat, Skilly, who passed away at 7, November 28th and is now greeting him in Heaven with her tail up high and curled. David loved animals so in lieu of flowers, please send donations to RAPS Adoption center or DCAS Delta Community Animal Shelter. David found comfort in going to church. He loved Gospel Music and enjoyed going to the Ladner Gospel Assembly. Donations welcome in his memory.

David will be greatly missed and is now in Heaven singing his favourite Gospel songs, he had a wonderful voice.

A Celebration of David’s Life will be held at a later date.

OBITUARIES

LATIMER, Norma (CLARK) (VARHAUG) March 8, 1935 - February 6, 2022 A Celebration of Life will be held for Norma Latimer (Clark) on Friday May 20, 2022 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Ladner Fishermen’s Hall 4481 Savoy St, Ladner, BC.

TAYLOR , Robert Frederick 1938 - 2022

Tom was predeceased by his parents Mary Schneider and Thomas Siba, brother Frank Siba and sisters Rose Marie Dobson and Anne Beesinger.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 46 years Kathleen, son David (Cheryl), grandsons Cohen and Lucas, daughter Heather, brother Ed Schneider (Susan), as well as in-laws, nieces and nephews across Canada.

Tom was born in Winnipeg and frequently returned to his hometown where family members still reside. In spite of living in B.C., he remained loyal to his roots as a Jets fan.

As a young boy, a friend with more money used to buy him milkshakes, leading to a life-long love of the drink. Tom was frequently top of his class in elementary school and academics came easy to him. He couldn’t skate so he joined a hockey team and played goal. Not many people wanted that position so he was able to compete for several years at it. Like many youngsters, his first job was delivering newspapers and his routes provided money to eventually finance his way through university which he called “the golden years.” It was there while pursuing his degree that he met the Commerce Vigilantes. The 12 friends had a 20th reunion in 1990 and had planned a 50th in Las Vegas in 2020 that was cancelled due to COVID. His working career started with Arthur Anderson and Company in Winnipeg and he was transferred to Vancouver in 1974. There he met Kathleen and on their first date they danced to “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” which became their song. The couple lived in Campbell River and Port Hardy before moving to Tsawwassen, where Tom joined Madison Group in 1978. Until his retirement, he remained part of that company which acquired a myriad of businesses, including newspapers, over the next several decades.

Tom is remembered as a man who worked hard for his family and community.

Welcoming two grandsons into his life, Tom enjoyed White Spot milkshakes with them, laughing at the antics of Cohen from the time of his birth in 2018 and sharing his dry wit with teen Lucas during family visits. He also enjoyed a glass of local Four Winds beer or Crown Royal and cigar with friends. He loved the water; whether on his sailboat, aboard a cruise ship exploring the world or at his vacation home in Turks and Caicos. As a couple or a family with David and Heather, the Sibas visited many parts of the world. An avid reader, that interest started early in life when he especially loved to read his brother’s history books.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father Robert (Bob) Taylor on April 14, 2022 at the age of 83. Bob leaves behind his beloved wife Mary, daughters Leslie (Brian), Carole (James), sister Valerie, and grandchildren Malcolm, Shelby, Reid and Cameron.

A resident of Tsawwassen for 44 years, Tom volunteered for many community and professional organizations, often taking a leadership role or serving in any capacity required.

They include The Rotary Club of Ladner, Scouts Canada District president 1993-97, Reach Child and Development Society and Reach Foundation, Delta Community Foundation, Ladner and Tsawwassen Business Associations, Delta Heritage Museum and Lower Mainland Better Business Bureau. Both Tom and Kathleen were welcome at fundraisers where they enthusiastically bid on numerous silent auction items.

Dad was a devoted husband, looking after our mother with great tenderness and love for almost 58 years. The last eight, with mom in care at Mountain View Manor, he visited almost every day.

He was a loving and supportive father and grandfather.

Tom spent 25 years in the community newspaper industry, running several Lower Mainland newspapers and publications for Glacier Media and specifically as publisher of Delta Optimist for 15+ years. It is only fitting he was also involved provincially and nationally, as a BC and Yukon Community Newspapers Association Director for many years and as a BC Director on Canadian Community Newspapers Association Board. He served as BCY President in 1991-92.

Dad’s wish was for there to be no service. However, there are plans for a small family gathering later in the spring to celebrate his life. Donations in his name to the BC Cancer Society in lieu of flowers, would be appreciated.

The family is grateful to the staff at Delta View Care Centre, where Tom lived out the final time of his life.

Two Celebrations of Life will be held; first at the Coast Tsawwassen, 1665 - 56th St, in Tsawwassen, B.C., on Friday, May 27th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, and a second in Winnipeg at the Fort Garry Hotel, Sunday, June 26 from 2:00-4:00pm.

Please RSVP to: sibakathleen@gmail.com In lieu of flowers, Tom’s family asks that donations be made to either Reach Child and Youth Development, reachdevelopment.org; Delta Community Foundation, deltafoundation.org; or Backpack Buddies, backpackbuddies.ca

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May 5, 2022 The Delta Optimist A55

SUDOKU

REMEMBRANCES OBITUARIES

JACOBSKIND, Gidon and Leah 1932 - 2022

MULHOLLAND, Bob July 3, 1942 − April 23, 2022 "Approximately three weeks ago, I was in an automobile accident which took away my mobility and quality of life.

With the help of a medically assisted death I am now in a far better place.

I would like to thank everyone − acquaintances and good friends − for all the enjoyment and good times over the last 79−80 years.

I wish for everyone to try and continue to enjoy life as everything can change in an instant."

For Maggy, Luke and Sherry, Bob has left a very large hole in their lives.

In keeping with Bob’s wishes, there will be no service.

The family wishes to thank the Spinal Ward at VGH for their respectful and compassionate care given to Bob.

In loving memory and celebration of Gidon and Leah Jacobskind, cherished by their children, grandchildren and family.

Married and by each others side for 70 years with love, strength and positivity.

Over the last 44 years Ladner was their home, a wonderful community of friends and joyful family times.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.

It is with full hearts, for all you gave us, we will miss you both immensely, remembering and loving you always.

PUZZLE ANSWERS ON SEPARATE PAGE

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

SHEVELYOV, Eugene (Gene) May 7, 1938 - April 17, 2022 When asked what Gene looked forward to in life, his reply was: “I wish to aspire to respire and perspire until I expire.”

“Butterflies are Free.”

Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.

- Robert Louis Stevenson

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WOODHOUSE, Dale H. Dale H. Woodhouse, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner, BC. He was born on August 31, 1932 in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan to Grace (Bell) and Bert Woodhouse.

His family moved to Vancouver in 1941, where he attended Henry Hudson Elementary School and Kitsilano Secondary School. Dale’s early passion was flying planes, and he joined the 365 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in 1946 and earned his pilot’s license even before he could drive a car. After graduating high school, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a flight instructor. After leaving the RCAF, he married his wife Lana (Stromiloff) in 1957, and they raised four children in Richmond, BC. Dale worked for the B.C. Telephone Company for 30 years before taking an early retirement. In his retirement years, he loved square and round dancing with his wife, and snowbirding in Mesa, AZ. He moved to Ladner in 2007 and continued to enjoy gardening, woodworking and renovation projects, and took on multiple projects both at home and at Boundary Bay Montessori School.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Lana, children Richard (Conny), Roger (Agnes), Pamela (Rob) and Nancy, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and brother Gary and family.

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A58 The Delta Optimist May 5, 2022

100 YEARS

May is "Gift of Sport" Month

Help us invest in their future We cannot do this without you, as every donation helps.

KidSport Delta is a community chapter of KidSport Canada. Every dollar raised in Delta stays in Delta. Your support will help provide a local child the opportunity to experience a season of sport. We provide grants to help cover the costs of registration fees so that all kids aged 18 and under in Delta can play a season of sport. Our chapter accepts applications and administers grants of up to $500 per child per calendar year, for kids who live in Delta. We want to be ready to help all children who otherwise would not be able to participate in Sports.

You can give by donating at the link below or mail a cheque:

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Ringette from $265 & up Baseball from $215 & up Basketball from $500 Ball Hockey from $150 Ice Hockey from $500 Fastball from $300 Figure Skating from $500

Soccer from $155 & up Lacrosse from $310 & up Figure Skating from $500 Curling from $225

THANK YOU TO OUR LOYAL SPONSORS

If you want to play, we can help!

Apply Online today for a Grant.

For more details, visit https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/delta/ Email: kidsportdelta@gmail.com Address: 5170 Wallace Ave. Delta BC V4M 1A1

@kidsportdelta