Delta Optimist October 20 2022

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta optimist com

It was a resounding victory for re elected Mayor George Harvie and his Achieving for Delta Team

In last Saturday’s municipal election, Harvie beat out independent challeng ers Peter van der Velden and Joginder Randhawa by a wide margin, capturing 77 per cent of the vote for the mayor ’ s seat while comfortably taking every Delta poll

His slate also took all six council seats by a wide margin, as well as all but one of the school board seats

It was the result of not only his record the past four years, including guiding the city through the outbreak of the COVID 19 pandemic, but also a lot of hard campaigning work, including his team knocking on more than 15,000 doors to hear directly from residents, he told the Optimist this week.

“I’ve never, ever rested on my laurels Not only did we work so hard to get re elected, but I worked very hard being mayor We accomplished a lot, even with a council that at times was dif ficult insofar as trying to move the city ahead,” he said. “On the election side, our team worked tirelessly together I think the difference this time is we took two years to put a team together, versus the last time we ran (2018 election) when it was two months. We were able to interview a number of people who showed interest and the result was a very united team They recognize that the mayor is the leader, and my job is to ensure we fulfill the promises we made

to the citizens of Delta during the elec tion campaign”

The best feedback they could have gotten was going door to door and the majority of feedback received was that residents approved the direction the city was going, unlike the turmoil seen in other cities, said Harvie, adding resi dents wanted the city to continue mov ing in the right direction on such issues as public safety, having more housing units and creating more daycare spaces

He said council has a strong mix of talent from both North and South Delta, but it’s also important for council to be a group with each member focus ing on not just one area

The focus should remain Delta being one community, rather than split between the north and south, he said.

“I think for the first time it feels very much together with the canvassing that we ran and with the results of the election We all think that we ’ re just one city, not north and south. Other mayors and other councils had pushed that agenda quite a bit and even at the council table this term, there was talk about Winskill (Aquatic & Fitness Centre) and we had Lois (Jackson) and Jeannie (Kanakos) talking about having the citizens of Tsawwassen pay for that project, which we estimated at around $40 million. Yet, they accepted that it was well over $30 million up in North Delta for the rec centre redevelopment and the new performing arts centre,” said Harvie

“I was very upset over that, because we are one city If council keeps acting like there’s a north and south, it’ll never

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get solved, but this council will be act ing like there’s just one city.”

He said he is looking forward to the city’s issues being recognized at Metro Vancouver, particularly when it comes to the environment, as well as TransLink

“We made some strides working together with the Mayors’ Council and together with the directors of Metro Vancouver and I will continue to work

as a partner with all the mayors, ” he said.

Harvie said over the past four years they’ve also built good relationships with several members of Surrey coun cil who were re elected including new Mayor Brenda Lock, which is important when it comes to the future of the Scott Road corridor.

He added he’s eager to roll up his sleeves and get back to work.

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Winning a second term, George Harvie was all smiles at a packed ballroom with enthusiastic supporters at Tsawwassen Springs when the election results were announced last Saturday night.

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Johal and Dosanjh become first BIPOC councillors in Delta

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“We’re all community, one Delta, and this coun cil represents that unity.”

That’s what newly elected Coun Jessie Dosanjh told the Optimist this week, fol lowing Achieving for Delta’s sweep of the may oralty and council seats in last Saturday’s munici pal election.

Dosanjh, who was a school trustee the previ ous term, is one of four new faces on council, along with Jennifer Johal, Rod Binder and Daniel Boisvert, who also served on the school board the past four years.

They join re elected Mayor George Harvie, Dylan Kruger and Alicia Guichon on a new look council that Dosanjh says not only represents both North and South Delta, but also diverse back grounds and experiences

What’s more, Dosanjh and Johal represent a significant milestone in Delta municipal politics as the first people of South Asian decent to be elected to council

“I’m very honoured to be part of Delta history, but again, I strongly say we are one and represent one Delta I like to say the power in each of us comes from all of us, ” said Dosanjh.

He said the new coun cil has a lot of different expertise and experience, bringing different voices

to the table

Noting he’s honoured to have been asked by Harvie to be part of their team, and that Delta residents have put their trust in them, Dosanjh said he believes increas ing the housing supply and providing police the necessary resources to maintain public safety are top priorities He said those are issues which he heard most often come up as they knocked on thousands of doors the past few months.

An enthusiastic Johal agreed, saying she’s also proud being among the first two people of South Asian decent getting onto council, adding the new group is very well rounded

She said Harvie care fully selected individuals who had different per spectives and come from different walks of life.

“When you have all of those components, voices are brought to the table and that’s reflective of our diverse community of Delta, and so this is an opportunity I’m excited to be a part of Our coun cil should be reflective of Delta and that’s what’s happened here,” she said. “We know we are repre senting everyone. This is an accomplishment for Delta all together, and it’s a stepping stone for our youth and future gen erations to move forward and move upward when it comes to the council, to have a diverse per

spective allows for well rounded decisions.”

Binder said he’s excit ed to be part of a council that has a wide range of backgrounds, experi ences and diverse points of view

“I guess the voters looked at the individuals and saw them as individ uals, and not so much as a team, and the distinct faces and experiences and perspectives that were up there on that

stage is something that Delta has never seen, ” said Binder “It wasn’t about building a solid slate, it was really about building a group of peo ple that brought diverse points of view and I think it somehow resonated with Delta”

Saying they took noth ing for granted and had been working hard over the past several months to hear from residents, Binder noted people

appreciated being heard, another factor in the results at the polls

Boisvert agreed that having different voices is important when it comes to collaboration and decision making

“It’s not about a group that will toe the line It’s about bringing different viewpoints and we might not agree, ” said Boisvert.

The inaugural meeting of the new council takes place

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Jessie Dosanjh and Jennifer Johal are among the four new members of Delta council.

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The Delta school board is going to have a different look with four newcomers getting elected in last Saturday’s municipal election. New to the board are Ammen Dhillon, Masako Gooch, Nimmi Daula

and Joe Muego, joining re-elected trustees Val Windsor, Nick Kanakos and Erica Beard.

The Achieving for Delta slate got a clean sweep on council and almost did the same in the race for school board, taking six of seven seats

Kanakos is the lone

elected Delta trustee not on the Achieving for Delta slate, having run with incumbent Bruce Reid who wasn’t re elected.

Saying political organizations had not run for Delta school board positions until the 2018 election, Kanakos noted BC Elections rules when

it comes to who can donate and how much an individual candidate can spend will make it even tougher for independents.

“It makes it far more difficult for the average independent candidate to even make a dent and I think this election was reflective of that Unless

you have a lot of pretty big backing behind you, you can’t really run an effective campaign, whereas a larger cam paign can afford to run the ads and have more door to door canvass ing, mail outs, flyers and those kind of things You’re just caught in the constraints of the financ ing,” said Kanakos

When it comes to the business of the school board, however, it won’t matter if one political organization has the most seats because the only focus is student learning, he said

“Most of your decisions are based on what information senior staff has provided you The decisions are pretty clear-cut and the decisions are based on what is the funding before us and what programs can we offer,” he said.

Kanakos added that the new board has a good mix of people

“It’s going to be a great four years It’s a great group of people who were elected They all bring their own values to education. What I

brought was my experience and they’ll bring experience in other areas That’s how a board works. You have a whole team together for the best interests of the kids,” he added.

Windsor, who was pre viously an independent before joining Achieving for Delta this election, agreed that it’s not about politics, but making the best decisions for stu dents and improving out comes in the classroom She said she’s thrilled to have such a diverse mix comprising the new board.

“This team looks like Delta now. We have diversity of gender and culture and ethnicity and people with some pretty incredible backgrounds I feel they will serve the school board, and certainly the students in Delta, very well,” she said.

Windsor added both council members and school trustees are work ing for the same purpose, and that having an even better relationship with the city should benefit the school district

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Nick Kanakos says school boards are not political and such allegiances are usually dropped when it comes to making the best budget decisions for students.

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Harvie, Achieving for Delta topped the Student Vote polls Student Vote is a program of CIVIX

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Delta elementary and high school students’ vote for mayor and coun cil pretty much mirrored the results of Saturday’s municipal election Schools throughout the community that par ticipated in the Student Vote program saw local students cast ballots over a couple of days last week, with the results released following the closure of the regular voter polls on Saturday Students who par ticipated in the program elected George Harvie as mayor with a 54 per cent margin, smaller than the 77 per cent of the vote he received at the regular polls.

Harvie finished with

1,074 student votes, Joginder Randhawa had 564 votes and Peter van der Velden had 374 stu dent votes

Harvie’s entire Achieving for Delta slate for council was elected Saturday at the regular polls, and Delta students also elected the entire slate of Rod Binder, Alicia Guichon, Dylan Kruger, Daniel Boisvert, Jennifer Johal and Jessie Dosanjh.

The Student Vote for Delta School Board had a slightly different result with candidates Nuno Antunes and Andrew DeWolff elected. The two were not elected at the regular polls

The students also voted in Ammen Dhillon, Masako Gooch, Erica Beard, Nimmi Daula and Val Windsor, who were

elected onto the board at the regular polls by Delta residents on Saturday Student Vote is a program of CIVIX, a non partisan registered Canadian charity dedi cated to strengthening democracy through civic education

CIVIX programming focuses on elections, gov ernment budgets, elected representatives and digi tal media literacy.

Participating students learned about local government and school trustees, and explored the issues and candi dates through classroom activities, family dis cussion and campaign events

For more infor mation and results, check https://student vote.ca/bclocal2022/.

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The Tsawwassen First Nation has elected a new Chief

Laura Cassidy was elected by TFN members to the position in their general election, which was held on Saturday, Oct 15

Sheila Williams was the other candidate run ning for the position

In addition to select ing a Chief, TFN members also voted for 13 Legislators to form the Tsawwassen Government

Elected as Legislators were Maryanne Adams, Louise Ahlm, Mike Baird, Taylor Baker, Melinda Cassidy, Valerie Cross, Kathy Genge, Trent Genge, Terri Ann Splockton, Bryce Williams, Dawn Williams, Loretta Williams and Tia Williams

The four legislators with the most votes form the Executive Council with the Chief The leg islators who will be part of the Executive Council this term are Bryce Williams, a former Chief who had the most votes among all the candidates in this election, as well

as Tia Williams, Valerie Cross and Taylor Baker

Valerie Cross was Acting Chief, appointed this summer following the passing of Chief Ken Baird Only TFN members could vote for Chief and Legislator candi dates However, non members who reside on Tsawwassen Lands, as

well members, could vote for candidates for the Delta School Board.

Following the General Election, members of the Legislature will choose their Squiqel (Speaker), who is responsible for chairing meetings, maintaining order and ensuring that Legislators have a fair opportunity to speak

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Laura Cassidy was elected the new Chief for TFN on Saturday night.

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Editor’sNote

IAN JACQUES

So another municipal election is in the books in Delta

The Achieving for Delta team, led by now two term Mayor George Harvie virtu ally swept election night winning all six council seats and six of seven school board seats.

For the first time in Delta’s 143 year history, residents elected the first peo ple of colour to council as Jennifer Johal and Jessie Dosanjh were elected

This is a historic moment for our community and one that we all should be proud to be a part of

Online comments and one letter to the editor received this week are not as pleased with the outcome, however The comments express concern about the election of the Achieving for Delta team.

Achieving for Delta earned this elec tion victory with a lot of hard work and organization They ran a strong campaign that started a year ago with Harvie announcing he would be seek ing re election and at the end of May, announcing his team of candidates for council and school board

In the 2018 municipal election cam paign there were three slates battling for mayor and council, so this year was nothing new in terms of slate politics

And whether you like slates or not, they are a reality of the election pro cess. Just look at all of the city by city results across the province and you will see slate politics played a role in every result

And while I applaud all of the inde pendent candidates who came forward, many of them missed opportunities to possibly break through

Where were these candidates all summer? No one stepped forward until the final week of the nomination period with some putting in their nomination papers mere hours before the deadline Were any of these independent candi dates serious about this? Some didn’t bother to show up at all candidates meetings We had to chase many candi dates just to get simple bio information and a photo to share information with our readers That’s unacceptable when you should be doing everything pos sible to get out there in front of voters, especially when you know you have an uphill battle to face

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Election winds bring change throughout the province

It seems as though there was a tremendous amount of voters that were not pleased with the way things were going with incumbent mayors and councillors across the province in election 2022 Thirty seven incumbent may ors were shown the door by dissatisfied voters in British Columbia

In Metro Vancouver, seven new mayors defeated incum bents, 10 sitting mayors were re elected and four new mayors were elected where incumbents did not run

Of note in Metro Vancouver was the absolute blowout of Kennedy Stewart. For the past couple of months pollsters and the media have been tell ing us that Vancouver was a dead heat and that it was any body’s race As it turns out, not so much Heavy hitters from the NDP, past and pres ent, went out on a limb semi late in the game to endorse Stewart This was in hindsight, probably a bad and awkward move particularly for leader ship hopeful David Eby.

Voters in Vancouver were

clearly unimpressed in the way in which crime, home lessness, housing and health care were handled by Stewart

Any thoughts about a snap election call for Eby have like ly been dashed. The winds, they are a changin’!

In Surrey, incumbent Doug McCallum was told to go bye bye by frustrated voters, mainly due to the RCMP/ metro policing debacle.

Although he conceded twice to Brenda Locke since Saturday night, it would appear that McCallum has changed his mind again and will be asking for a judicial recount

In our neck of the woods, it wasn’t really close, even from early on, as Mayor George Harvie and Achieving for Delta council candidates ran the table with incumbents Alicia Guichon and Dylan Kruger toping the polls

Achieving for Delta nearly ran the table on school board as well taking six of the seven positions with long time incumbent Nick Kanakos rounding out the trustee list

Some people think that such a mandate for mayor and council will not afford opportunity for serious debate on several pressing city issues. There is no guarantee that will be the case. In fact, if you look back on voting records from the past term amongst the Achieving slate, you will note that there were many instances where block voting did not occur

As Mayor Harvie noted in the Achieving for Delta victory speech, it is good news to see two of South Asian heritage on council. I am personally looking forward to a produc tive four years and a united City of Delta

The Delta Heritage Society is pleased to celebrate 100 years of the Delta Optimist Come visit us at the Douglas J Husband Discovery Centre And remember, we are always on the lookout for new artifacts and archival records that help us tell the story of Delta

This photograph depicts a scouting group posed next to a Department of National Defense fire truck at the Vancouver Wireless Station during 1967 Despite Delta having its own fire department by this time, DND still looked after the safety

MIKE SCHNEIDER

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Editor:

On reading the munic ipal election results, I was very disturbed on two points

One less than 30 per cent turn out and sec ondly from the mayor to council to the school board only one person elected was not a mem ber of Achieving for

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This means there is no opposition for that party which troubles me in itself

To have only three out of 10 people voting leaves me to believe that the other seven don’t care, were too busy or some other excuse This certainly doesn’t allow

them to be critical of the results nor of the three out of 10 that actually voted.

I also note that prior to the election, the results for the whole province were less than 30 per cent turnout That’s abysmal in our so called democracy!

Rob Leeson

Pick up your discarded kites and lines

Editor:

With the continuing warm spell it’s wonder ful to see people out on the Boundary Bay dike engaging in their favorite pastimes whether it’s riding, biking, walk ing or crossing into the foreshore for seasonal hunting.

However, lately, as a hunter, I’ve become more aware of kite fly ers who apparently like to fly long lines of balsa and paper kites that can

stretch almost 300 to 500 yards

While I can appreci ate the feat of trying to keep a kite flying that distance, I am concerned that these flyers do not appear to be picking up their fallen kites and often leave long lines of string. While the kites and wood may eventu ally deteriorate, I have seen these lines criss crossing the shore for months that, in addition to being unsightly, just

add to the trash that are left to responsible trail and foreshore users to clean up

I urge those of you who are engaged in this hobby to take a day or two out of each month to put on some boots and pull up your lines and your discarded kites. Similarly, I ask all my fel low hunters to continue picking up their ejected hulls and personal trash on their way out

Keith Loh

No need to complain about the weather

Editor:

It’s a bit shocking and unheard of to have someone in the Lower Mainland feel anxious about so much sun

(Community Comment, Optimist, Oct 13)

For a place that rains almost 3/4 of the year it seems very ungrateful and a first world problem to complain about an

Hope

Editor:

I was disappointed to learn that the laun dromat in Tsawwassen is closing at the end of October.

I was under the impression that a sale

extended summer. Sure the vegetation might be thirsty, but think of all the people who struggle with depression/SAD for months on end in the dreary fall and winter and spring

I’m certain I’m not alone in saying that an extra month of sunshine and warmth is gladly welcomed in enjoying

outside activities with friends and family and the vitamin D.

We will all most certain ly hear people complain ing when the rain comes again, as we all look hope fully toward spring It’s too bad to notice that people will often complain with whatever weather is pres ent.

Melissa Vandiermen

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had been negotiated and that the laundromat would still be in opera tion.

There is now no laun dromats in South Delta and this means visitors and people without laun

dry facilities will have to go to North Delta, Surrey and Richmond

I do hope that new negotiations can keep the Tsawwassen laundro mat open

Jean Brown

Appreciation for care received at hospital

Editor:

I was recently taken to Delta Hospital with a medical emergency.

I cannot say how won

derfully I was treated by every person there. All were caring, efficient and very pleasant.

I wish to show my

appreciation to every staff member who cared for me at this time Wonderful job.

Donna Gibson

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Suspect has extensive criminal record

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A prolific offender is once again facing seri ous charges this time for an incident with a firearm in Tsawwassen Zachery Frederick Rider, 42 years old, of no fixed address, has been charged with: carry, use, or threaten to use a weapon or an imitation weapon, use of an imitation firearm while committing the indictable offense of assault, possess weapon for a dangerous purpose, utter threats to cause death or bodily harm and resist or willfully obstruct a police officer.

Rider remains in cus tody He has 39 previous convictions, including

multiple assaults and one conviction for man slaughter in 2018.

The recent arrest and charges relate to an incident on Oct 11 at approx 9:30 p m when Delta Police were called regarding a male trying to stop traffic in the 5800 block of 16th Ave in Tsawwassen.

“The complainant indicated that the male was acting erratically and was concerned for the male’s well being,” said A/Insp James Sandberg “A second complainant contacted police reporting that the male pointed some thing at her, similar to how a person would point a firearm. A third caller contacted 911 and reported that the male

had a handgun.

“In total, seven com plainants called the police to report this male in possession of a firearm, pointing the firearm, stopping traf fic, and threatening and confronting people” Sandberg said officers located the male and attempted to de escalate the situation to take him into custody; however, the male was not coop erative, and a 40mm less lethal impact round was deployed strik ing the male in the leg The male proceeded to comply with the offi cer ’ s instruction and was taken into custody without further incident

A replica handgun was recovered at the arrest scene.

The Otter Co-Op in Ladner

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Otter Co Op in Ladner hit by thieves

early Friday morning

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Delta Police continue to investigate an early morning break in to a gas station in Ladner A/Insp. James

Sandberg confirmed in an email to the Optimist that the Otter Co Op gas station was broken into at approximately 2:50 a m Friday morning (Oct 14)

He said the crime scene was held over

night until the Forensic Identification Services team was available to attend this morning

No further information about the investigation has been released by police

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Heron Hospice Society of Delta is mov ing into the Harold and Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner

Located next door to the Irene Thomas Hospice, this new home at the Savage Centre will offer support to people facing end of life or griev ing the loss of a loved one from a unified campus of care.

Since inception, Heron Hospice Society has offered supportive care programs and services virtually At this new location, the Society will add in person programs and services for those living in Delta or on Tsawwassen First Nations Lands.

Currently, the Society

supports individuals and families through pal liative and bereavement counseling, grief support circles, grief companions and community webinars on topics related to end of life

“Since early 2022, Heron Hospice volun teers have been sup porting residents and their families at the Irene Thomas Hospice,” said Society president Chris Pettypiece “This new office location will make all of our services more accessible to those fami lies We will be settling in over the coming weeks and we look forward to supporting our com munity with expanded services in the next few months.

“This move is a major

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milestone for the Society We are grateful to Fraser Health Authority (FHA) who has welcomed our Society to license space at the Savage Centre We look forward to working closely with the FHA hos pice and palliative care team to ensure our local community members are well supported during a very vulnerable time in their lives”

Formed in 2020, mem bership in the Society is limited to residents of Delta and Tsawwassen First Nation aged 19 or older

To learn more, email: info@heronhospice.org, leave a message at 604 245 7380, or visit: heron hospice org

Submitted by Heron Hospice

Remembering Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation (DHCH Foundation) as part of your estate planning builds a strong and vibrant future

After supporting your loved ones, you can choose to leave a gift in your Will that can help transform healthcare in Delta for future generations. Estate gifts have a powerful impact on our local hospital and can create a meaningful legacy in our community

Legacy donors such as Stu & Anne Kirkland have made the decision to include DHCH Foundation in their Will

“We want to take this opportunity to thank Delta Hospital, through a gift in our Will, for the incredible patient care they have provided to our family over the years,” says the Kirklands. “We have benefited greatly from having such a wonderful hospital in Ladner that is an essential part of our community and provides us with access to high quality healthcare facilities and personnel, locally ” Making a bequest in your Will is a wonderful opportunity to support the Delta Hospital Campus of Care, without giving up assets during your lifetime

A gift in your Will can also have significant tax savings for your estate. When you make a gift through your Will a charitable tax receipt is issued to your estate which can help to reduce or eliminate your taxes

To find out more about leaving a gift in your Will, contact the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation office at 604 940 9695, email jodi.stokes@dhchfoundation.ca or visit willpower.ca/charities/dhchfoundation

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Stu & Anne Kirkland. Photo via Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

Tsawwassenneigboursdemand biggerplanbeforedogenclosure

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The planning for improvements to the dog off-leash area at Pebble Hill Park have been ongoing for some time and city staff don’t believe it’s necessary to pause now to develop a bigger neighbourhood plan.

That was a staff response to recent letters of complaint by area residents regarding the City of Delta’s plan to build an enclosure and other improvements

The memo notes that through community consultation processes in 2021 and 2022, residents had opportunities to put forward their points, including regarding the design and other amenities to compliment the off-leash enclosure

At the conclusion of this year ’ s community consultation, more than 100 responses were received

“While we received a variety of different feedback from community members and residents, staff are working to incorporate changes to the design that had high levels of support based on community input,” the memo states

The staff response also notes the city has been providing information to BC Hydro because BC Hydro has a registered right of way through a relevant portion of the park While BC Hydro has provided approval of the concept, additional technical information was requested. BC Hydro is currently reviewing details of the proposed design.

“Once Delta has received the comments from BC Hydro, we will provide an update to council regarding any revisions to the proposed design, and recommendations for next steps in the process, ” the memo notes

The staff response goes on to state, “Through the various community engagement initiatives undertaken as part of the planned park improvements, some residents raised the desire for the city to develop a Pebble Hill Park Neighbourhood Plan. However, no commitment was made by staff to initiate this type of neighbourhood plan.”

The Pebble Hill Park off-leash enclosure is among a list of designat ed Delta parks and recreation projects for 2022.

Delta council recently gave final approval for a new enclosed off-leash dog area at Paterson Park

Finalists announced for Hats Off to Excellence Awards

The finalists have been announced for this year ’ s Delta Chamber of Commerce Hats Off to Excellence Awards.

Since 1951, the Delta Chamber of Commerce has recognized outstand ing citizens and business

people in private and public sector compa nies at the Hats Off to Excellence Awards Gala Finalists are chosen based on the criteria of professional accomplish ments, influence, and community involvement

The finalists are: Rising Star Award

WenPlastics, No BC Repairs Technologies Inc., Ladner Village Arts & Crafts

Small Business of the Year Award

Sonia’s Flowers, Tsawwassen Wellness Centre, NoMiNoU Designs

Medium Business of the Year Award Jordair Compressors Inc., Vancouver Mobile Dressing Rooms Ltd , Raven Excavation

Large Business of the Year Award

Ideal Welders, Pure Sunfarms (and Village Farms Fresh), Que Pasa Foods Community Impact Award

Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust, Delta Community Foundation, Hummingbirds Rising Consulting Business of the Year Evolution Group of Companies, Luxton Constriction Inc , Walker Heavy Duty Ltd.

The winners will be announced at the gala awards night on Friday, Nov. 18, at Tsawwassen Springs Ballroom

Community

Bat-friendly landscaping can help bats at Halloween

As Halloween approaches, images of scary bats become com monplace. This is the perfect time of year to counter bat myths and do something to help bats, by taking part in International Bat Week (Oct. 24 to 31).

Bat Week is all about appreciating these amaz ing animals and their benefits, including eating insects, pollinating flow ers, and spreading seeds and nutrients.

This Bat Week, consid er bat friendly gardening to help bats

Planting native trees, shrubs, or flowers in your yard, as well as light coloured and night blooming flowers, will support the insects that our B C bats like to eat Controlling invasive plant species also helps insects and bats thrive, so consider a weed pull in your yard, laneway, or local park or wetland

You can find more infor mation on bat friendly gardening through the Community Bat Program’s Bat friendly Communities Guide at www bcbats ca

Check out the South Coast Bat Conservation’s Facebook page to read more about Bat Week and for a listing of local events, www facebook com/SouthCoastBAT/.

“Bats in B C help con trol agricultural and for est pests, as well as mos quitoes in our yards but

Bat Week is Oct. 24 to 31

now bats need our help,” said Danielle Dagenais, regional coordinator for the Metro Vancouver Squamish Community Bat Project. “Providing safe and healthy habitat for bats has always been important, since over half the species in this province are considered at risk With the continu ing spread of White nose Syndrome in Washington State, bat conservation is more important than ever as we expect to see impacts in B C in the near future.”

Bat Week also marks the time of year when bats disappear from our neighbourhoods, until the return of warmer weather in spring As insect eaters, B C bats must leave their summer roost sites and migrate or hibernate to survive the winter. This absence means that this is the time of year to do home renovations that you have delayed due to bat presence You can clean out and repair a bat box, or do bat friendly exclu sion work, without dis turbing or injuring bats

In partnership with the BC Ministry of Environment, and funded by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Forest Enhancement Society of BC, Habitat Stewardship Program, the BC Community Bat Program provides information and promotes local steward

Removing invasive plants such as burdock allows native plants to thrive and reduces hazards for bats.

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The Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation is so appreciative to receive an incredible $20,000 donation from Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Vancouver Amarat Run for Delta, organized by volunteers of Mercy4Mankind a part of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) This was their sixth annual community fundraiser that has supported Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation since 2017 Thank you to this amazing group for their continued support of our community!

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Thank you for supporting REACH Counselling Services President Gail Martin & Grants Chair Ammen Dhillon presented funds to REACH ED Renie D’Aquila and Fundraising Manager Tamara Veitch on Oct 6

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Pray for our city

I recently started play ing video games with my son, and I am trying to be intentional about how I teach him to play Even though this is my son ’ s first time playing video games, I don’t just let him win, not only because I’m a fierce competitor myself, but also because I want him to learn how to lose graciously

Also, when he wins a game, I expect my son to be humble in his victory Unfortunately, I often see that even grownups aren’t so good at losing or winning graciously I want my son to grow up being competitive and trying his best, but when the results are in and he doesn’t win the game, I want him to congratulate the winners and acknowl edge their victory.

With the results of the municipal elec tion, some Deltans celebrated and others

Minister’s Minute PAUL PARK

SOUTH DELTA BAPTIST CHURCH

expressed disappoint ment. However, the bible claims that these leaders “have been instituted by God” (Rom 13:1) I recognize that some of you are disappointed, but your disappointment shouldn’t cause you to be unsupportive of the leaders. I know that some of you are ecstatic, but you should accept vic tory humbly; recognizing that the goal isn’t to beat

others but for us to work together for the good of our city

The bible teaches that the best response is to pray for our city. We should “seek the welfare of the city” in which we live “and pray to the Lord on its behalf” because “in its welfare [we] will find [our] welfare” (Jer 29:7)

I love how logical this verse is The best way forward is to pray for our city and pray that the elected leaders do the best job possible We ought to desire the wel fare of our city because we will find our own wel fare in it

The most logical response for any respon sible citizen of our city is to wish that the leaders do a great job and serve our city well. However, the bible says that we don’t have to just wish; we can do much better We can pray for them.

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Doug&the SlugsinLadner

Genesis Theatre presents Doug and the Slugs on Saturday, Oct 22 at 7:30 p.m. Hear Slug tales and twisted trails, stories, hidden gems and all your favourite songs Tickets are $55 available online at: genesis theatre tickit ca

Book signing

Ladner author Daniel Joseph will be on hand at Black Bond Books on Sunday, Oct. 23 to sign his new book Wise Words from A father

Elvis in Tsawwassen

Steve Elliot as Elvis will perform a free show on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall.

Please arrive at 12:30 p m to find a seat on a first come first serve basis as there is limited free seating.

The show is present ed by Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall and Bria Communities

Celtic Gala 2022

The Delta Police Pipe Band is back, hosting its first concert since 2019 Celtic Gala 2022 will also feature per formances from the award winning Christie Highland Dancers, the globetrotting Magee Chamber Choir, and the Irish American music group Blackthorn Upon arrival guests will be greeted by the beautiful sounds of harp soloist Leanne Page

The concert will be held on Friday, Oct 28 at 7:30 p m at South Delta Baptist Church.

Tickets cost $40 each and can be purchased in person from Grapes4U or online on the DPPB’s website.

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Inaugural Cheers for Fears fundraiser among many “spooky” events in the city

MARK BOOTH mbooth@delta optimist com

After limited activi ties the past two years due to the pandemic, Halloween fun is back in a big way with a number of events throughout Delta including an inau gural fundraiser to sup port KinVillage

The South Delta Community Impact Committee (SDCIC) presents Cheers for Fears on Saturday, Oct 29 at the KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen The red car pet Halloween bash will donate 100 percent of all proceeds to the redevel opment and expansion of KinVillage housing and care facilities

Created to target the early millennials of South Delta, ‘Cheers for Fears’ aims to break the stigma around senior care by highlighting the impor tance of direct support to those golden aged in the community.

“We are so grateful for organizations like the South Delta Community Impact Committee for supporting our much needed redevelopment project and contribut ing to the health and well being of our current and future residents,” says Dan Levitt, CEO of KinVillage

‘Cheers for Fears’ aims to elevate the typical fundraiser experience with special attractions that include draft beer courtesy of Britannia Brewing, charcuterie by Picnic Platters, gourmet canapés by Chef Adrian of Buenos Dias Cafe, a billiard zone, and even an exclusive cigar and scotch tasting lounge

In addition, a curated silent auction, 50/50 draw and door prize give aways will be unveiled

throughout the evening while guests dance the night away to the party sounds of DJ Gab

Tickets are $50 and available for purchase through Eventbrite.ca.

Here’s a look at some of other events being held throughout the city: Saturday, Oct. 22

Delta Literary Arts Society’s Killer Verse: Night of Literary Terror

This production, fea turing actors, costumed narrators, creepy music, and a couple of eery films will haunt the North Delta Centre for the Arts on at 7 p m

“Halloween is always geared towards children, so it’s fun to have an event strictly for an adult audience,” says Angela Rebrec, president of the Delta Literary Arts Society.

Guests this year will be able to enjoy a beer or cider as the Society is thrilled to be featuring the team from Barnside Brewing

Tickets for Killer Verse are available through Eventbrite or via email at deltaliteraryartssociety@ gmail.com.

Delta Pride Society’s Halloween Dance

This is a family friendly event for all ages! Come dressed in your best costume and celebrate this spooky and fun season together! It takes place at the South Delta Recreation Centre Hall from 6:30 to 9 p m Entry is $5. There will be snacks and drinks for sale and a prize for best costume Tuesday, Oct. 25

North Delta Fright Fest

Presented by the City of Delta, fun activities for the entire family to celebrate Halloween including a Haunted House, Roaming rascals, digital photo booth, face

painting and Halloween crafts It runs from 4 to 8 p.m. at the North Delta Recreation Centre and North Delta Centre for the Arts The North Delta Lions Club will also be hosting a barbecue.

Wednesday, Oct. 26

City of Delta Halloween Skate and Costume Party

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the South Delta Recreation Centre.

Thursday, Oct. 27 Ladner Fright Fest

This immensely popu lar City of Delta event makes its return to the Ladner Community Centre from 4 to 8 p m Activities include a Haunted House (open from 6 to 8 p.m.), Roaming rascals, Sensory Room, digital photo booth, face painting, story

time, trick or treating around the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, a bouncy castle and a flash mob style dance perfor mances

Saturday, Oct. 29

Spooky Tales

A ticketed event aimed at ages 16 to 21, the pro gram involves spooky tales, open mic format and characters walking the space It takes place at the North Delta Centre of Arts starting at 7 p m

City of Delta Halloween Skate and Costume Party

1 to 2:15 p.m. at Sungod Arena

6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Ladner Leisure Centre

Sunday, Oct. 30

City of Delta Halloween Skate and Costume Party

3 to 4:30 p m at North

Delta Recreation Centre Monday, Oct. 31 Halloween Horror Delta

5674 Grove Avenue, Ladner

Celebrating its 20th year, Local Mistress of Darkness Robyn Balabanov presents the latest incarnation of Halloween Horror Delta that has been months in the making The free display will be open for visitors between 6 and 9 p m with donations to the Delta Firefighters

Charitable Society being collected. Treats will also be given out to all trick or treaters.

Visit the www hor rordelta com website to learn more about this year ’ s displays and downplay MP3 audio for the tour as well

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You never know what you might see when you pay a visit to the Haunted House that will be part of Ladner Fright Fest on Oct 27 from 6-to-8 p.m

Introducing a Groundbreaking and Completely Non-Invasive Treatment for Incontinence in Women

Beach Grove Laser is excited to announce the introduction of a first of its kind treatment, EMSELLA, the only device available to target a woman ’ s entire pelvic floor region for the treatment of incontinence. This unique, FDA and Health Canada approved technology revolutionizes the women ’ s intimate health and wellness category by providing those suffering from incontinence with a completely non invasive option.

The “chair” design of the device itself allows women to remain fully clothed for

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Anti-human trafficking advocate to speak to CFUW-South Delta

CFUW South Delta invites interested mem bers of the public to join them on Tuesday, Oct 25 at 7:15pm to listen to Cathy Peters, an award winning B C anti human trafficking educator, speaker and advocate

She is a former inner city high school teacher raising awareness about “Human Sex Trafficking, Sexual Exploitation and Child Sex Trafficking” Since 2014, she has made 550 presentations to more than 20,000 people She presents to politi cians, police and the public.

Peters’ work was introduced in the BC Legislature and she has been asked to three Federal Justice Committees on human trafficking She has been a keynote speaker to three missing and murdered Indigenous

women and girls’ gatherings (Okanagan Native Alliance) and various Indigenous groups In 2022 she presented at the Global Summit “Connecting to Protect Addressing the Harms of Porn on Youth from a Public Health Perspective” (University of Calgary) and recently presented at a RCMP human trafficking webi nar for law enforcement across Canada

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for her work

If you wish to attend this presentation, please contact Paula Gallagher at SouthDeltaCFUW@ gmail.com.

CFUW South Delta is a member of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW), a non partisan, self funded organization with more than 6,500 members in 96 clubs across Canada They have been an active social group in South Delta for more than 50 years, effectively advocat ing on issues affecting women and children, as well as providing multi ple bursaries annually to deserving local women. For more information on the club and member ship or to make a dona tion to their bursaries, please contact Gallagher at SouthDeltaCFUW@ gmail.com.

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Ladner school part of ultra competitive South Fraser Premier League

MARK BOOTH mbooth@delta optimist com

After a near miss of a provincial berth a year ago, the Delta Pacers senior boys volleyball team is poised to be back in familiar territory later this fall in Kelowna

It was in the early 1990s when the Ladner school became a regular participant in the B.C. showcase tournament under longtime teacher and Delta Sports Hall of Fame inductee Barb Salt.

Since her retirement, the torch has been passed on mainly to her former players including Andrew Robson. He now has a prominent role at DSS as a full time teacher and coach of both the senior and Grade 8 boys teams He also has added the responsibility of athletic director

Robson would like nothing more than to add a long overdue B C School Sports provincial champion banner to the

walls of the DSS West Gym It has eluded the boys volleyball program thus far, but momentum is building.

Delta currently sits sixth in the latest B.C. AAA rankings released this week and was edged in a five set thriller by cross town rival and No. 4 ranked Seaquam in South Fraser Premier League play two weeks ago

The team to beat in the region is the No 2 ranked McMath Wildcats.

Delta fell in four hard fought sets back on Sept 26 and could see the

Richmond school again at next month’s South Fraser Championships that will determine berths to the provincial “AAA” championships, hosted by Kelowna Secondary. No 7 Elgin Park and No 9 Steveston London should also be right in the mix in a highly competi tive zone.

“It’s kind of (McMath’s) to lose this year. They are just a very skilled team,” said Robson. “I think in terms of across the province, I think it’s Kelowna as No 1 by far and McMath at No 2 by far After that, there’s

probably 10 to 12 teams in that No 3 through No 14 area that on any given day anything can hap pen. ”

For years, the Pacers had to deal mostly with strong Surrey teams in the old Fraser Valley zone Now, their main competitors are in Richmond with the new re configured South Fraser Region.

“Surrey is still there with a team like Elgin, but Earl Marriott has gone from being a peren nial powerhouse to not even playing in tier one anymore, ” added Robson

“In the past couple years, Richmond schools have made quite the push and we ’ re hanging around with them.”

With solid starts to the Grade 8 and junior teams’ seasons as well, the Pacers are positioned well for the years ahead

“I haven’t been around forever, but I have a hard time envisioning the pro gram ever being in a bet ter place Robson added “I’ve got some really good (alumni) people helping me out this year and they deserve all the credit It’s making my life easier and I’m grateful for that”

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province’s sixth and fourth ranked teams respectively.

Sun Devils hitting stretch run of field hockey season

MARK BOOTH mbooth@delta optimist com

The South Delta Sun Devils remain a work in progress as the high school field hockey season hits the homestretch.

Under the guidance of long time community volunteer coach Neil McLennan, the Tsawwassen school has been a perennial provincial contender with several podium finishes

This time, McLennan is work ing with mostly multi sport athletes that have seen their time on the field hockey pitch disrupted over the past couple of seasons due to the pan demic

“It’s been up and down so far We have a lot of new players and a lot that are inexperienced, so we are still learning how to play together. Against some teams that are really good, we will have a good patch of play then a slow patch and those can hurt you quite significantly,” McLennan explained.

On Tuesday (Oct 11), the Sun Devils breezed to a 6 0 win over Richmond’s McMath Wildcats at Winskill Park, but repeating as South Fraser Zone champions will be anything but a formality

South Delta earlier dropped games to unbeaten Tamanawis (2 0) and second place Panorama Ridge (4 3) The two day zone playoffs get underway Oct 27

“Quite a few of the South Fraser teams have one or two (provincial class) players where we have to learn how to handle the teams that have those threats. We will give up a pen alty corner and the next thing we know it is in the back of the net As the chips come down here (on the season) hopefully we can tidy those things up, ” McLennan added

The B C AAA Championships are being host ed by Kelowna next month but the tournament is expected to be moved to Tamanawis Park in Surrey to play on turf fields

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ZHANG, Vivian June 20, 1970 October 10, 2022

We ost our beautful Vvan on October 10 She was the beloved wife of Donald Low, devoted mom of Lanne wonderfu daughter to Rende Zhang and Xiao Ying Zhang and dear sster to Nancy (Eugene)

Vvan was a gowing ight, and an adventurous free spirt, always ready to help, ready to laugh, and ready to share her world and her beautiful home with famly and friends Vivian was born in Hangzhou, China and mmigrated with her parents and sister to Canada in 1989 She studed Business Adminstraton at the Unversty of Victoria She enoyed her work as a controller with Paul Leong Architect Inc , and then Donad came aong, and Vvan found a new lfe of gardenng, cooking, travellng the world, and, most of al, being the best mother n the world to Lianne and an incomparable friend and companion to Donad She gave him 20 years of oy, care, and love Her ife and her love wl go on Vivian wll aso be missed by her extended family and her countless friends both far and near

Vivian’s candle was not long, but t gave a warm lght, the memory of which wil stay on and on

A celebration of life wll be held on Saturday, October 22 at 2:00pm at Fairvew Presbyterian Church (2725 Fir St , Vancouver)

We ask that n leu of flowers, that you consider makng a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation

JONES, Michelle Anne August 22, 1962 October 10, 2022

It is with great sorrow and everlasting love that we mourn the passing of Michelle Jones, who passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022, at the age of 60 years

Michelle is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Gordon; their two children, Jessica and Wesley; her mother, Marie; sister Nicolle; as well as numerous extended family members She will also affectionately be remembered as a warm hearted friend to many, especially her co workers at Delta Gymnastics Society and fellow Wednesday afternoon coffee shop patrons.

She was predeceased by her loving brothers, Paul and Mark, and her father, Max.

Michelle was born in Toronto on August 22, 1962, and grew up taking care of her younger siblings while her mom worked as a nurse. She met the love of her life, Gordon, at McMaster University while adventuring with her childhood best friends, Donna and Angeline, and graduating with a BA degree in Urban Geography and Political Science. She eventually married Gordon and moved out west after working on her family’s sheep station in rural Queensland, Australia

Throughout the years, Michelle was able to live out many of her passions. She travelled the world with her husband, shared her creativity and love of horseback riding with her daughter, and her passion for gymnastics and early childhood development with her son. Michelle spent 25 years focused on developing the Active Start program at Delta Gymnastics where she was able to impact many people within the community. Her family, friends, and those she coached and worked with, were rewarded with lifelong lessons in the power of positivity and an optimistic attitude.

A celebration of life will be held at Beach Grove Golf Club on Sunday, October 23, at 1:00 pm.

To honour Michelle’s spirit of selflessness, in lieu of flowers, please make donations in her memory to the Irene Thomas Hospice or Delta Gymnastics Society.

The Jones and Mountjoy family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Surrey Memorial Hospital and the Irene Thomas Hospice for their care and compassion.

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes on legacy.com/obituaries/ deltaoptimist

A Life Well Lived

“Life is like a camera You focus on what’s important Capture the good times Develop from the negative and if things don’t work out, take another shot ”

Donad Allan Wedenhammer was the son of Ernest Norman and Audrey Mae (Lins) Weidenhammer, the brother of Robert Wedenhammer and the best frend and husband of Suzanna (Sue) Lee He was born n Vancouver, BC on Aprl 18, 1957, grew up in East Vancouver, lved in Burnaby and Delta, and passed away due to cancer at Surrey Memoria Hospital n BC on March 30, 2020

Don was a commercia traler mechanic at Ryder, a fue cel bus technologist and test driver at Balard, a motorcyce nstructor with The BC Safety Counci and The Justice Institute and a service engineer repairng oading equipment on cargo freighters From 1983 to 2010, Don was a volunteer firefighter at Deta Fire Hall No 4 Even after working a ful shift at hs regular ob, he was aways ready to answer hs pager and attend a fire cal in the evenings and weekends

Don receved a Dpoma in the Electronics Technician Program and qualified as a Milwright When he was hred at the cargo shippng company, he receved trainng in ships cranes at the Kawasaki Heavy Industres in Kobe, Japan Always eager to learn new skils, Don pursued courses such as Autocad, Industral First Aid and marne fire fightng He also shared his knowledge by traning motorcycle course examiners, teachng survva first aid to corner marshals at Westwood Racng Cub, teachng CPR at the Deta Hosptal and mentorng other volunteer firefighters

Don took numerous campng and road trips with Sue and his favorte dogs, Woof and Juno Hs most memorable trip, however, was not with Sue, but with his friends on the Three Flags Classc motorcycle rde through Mexico the US and Canada

Sue is grateful to everyone who have heped her the ast few years There were so many famiy, frends and neighbours who never let a pandemc be a barrier to their constant and continuous acts of kndness and support through phone cals, e mails, pickng up groceries, finding toiet paper, startng the gas lawn mower, fixing broken fences and ust hepng her cope without her persona handyman

In 2020, only five peope were alowed to gather, so the famly woud lke to wrte a dfferent chapter to Don’s life and nvite famly and frends to meet at the East Deta Hall at 10379 Ladner Trunk Rd n Delta on Sunday October 30, 2022 at 3:00 pm There will be an opportunity for stories to be shared and to hear how Don lved hs lfe by how he aways kept going forward despite the many chalenges lfe threw n his path

After the speeches, there wll be food and refreshments Some of us wil inger so that we can exchange more stores and enoy some of Don’s favourite foods If you are abe to attend, please e mai junopay@gmail com A bench is being bult to remnd the family of Don’s fascination with toos If you cannot attend at ths tme, please stop by the house to sign the bench and share your stores at a later date A memorial page was created in 2020 to post messages at arbormemoral ca

Please consider donating to Canadian Blood Servces as Don was always an active donor who was always wiling to help others, or to a local charty that supports ocal community services

WEIDENHAMMER, Donald Allan

OBITUARIES

ARNETT, David Edward

David Edward Arnett born June 4, 1968, passed on Friday September 30 2022 It is with great sad ness that we announce the sudden loss of our father son brother unce and frend Davd was a knd and generous soul with a flar for sarcasm who touched the ives of many He oved anythng sports, whether playng or taking about it hockey, footbal, baseball, golf, etc and he oved to watch and talk about sports with anyone who woud isten He was a lovng and devoted Dad to hs daughter Jenna

He is predeceased by his wfe Chery, hs mother Diane, his Uncle Ken, Aunt Joan and cousin Mike He wl be deepy mssed by al whose lves he touched, hs amazing daughter Jenna, hs father Neil, sster Kathy and brother n law Scott; n laws Bob and Caroyn, sister n law Sandy and partner Todd, nieces Jenele and Danielle, nephews Ethan, Riley and Elas and cousins Donna and Kyle

A Ceebration of Lfe n David’s honour wl be hed on Sunday November 27 2022 from 2 5:00 p m at Harrs Barn, 4140 Arthur Drive, Ladner, B C In ieu of flowers please consider donatons n David’s memory be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the BC Children’s Hosptal Foundaton

Condolences may be offered at www deltafuneral ca

Deta Funera Home 604 946 6040

VAN LOON, Margaret Louise

The week before Thanksgvng, Margaret Louise Van Loon, 80 years young, eft us peacefully but extremey unexpectedly, leavng a hoe n our hearts and her socal groups

Born to Jean and Arnold Swayze in Welland Ontario, she spent her youngest years movng around Canada ncuding Manitoba and Nova Scotia Her formative years were spent in Tilsonburg Ontario yes, she worked a bit in tobacco! where she attended Annandale Hgh School and met her future husband Peter Van Loon She attended London Teachers Colege and taught until having her only daughter Kirsten They lived in Ktchener and Waterloo for severa wonderful years She absoutey thrved performng with KWMP in musica shows, and she loved her bridge group and her Bible study group

In 1978 the famly moved to Tsawwassen, BC Divorcing Pete (deceased 2022) n 1980, Marg bravey aone raised me (Krsten), learned how to frugaly make ends meet, bought a house, returned to schoo and completed her Bacheor of Educaton at UBC, then returned to teaching prmary ful time She retired (exhausted) from the Delta Schoo Board n 2008

Marg was very social the lfe of a party and most recently oved her “Newcomers Cub” and their offshoots of the sew ‘n’ sttch and book clubs She oved siliness and a good pun most of al She was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star

She wil be unfathomaby mssed by her daughter Kirsten (Tony Drew), grandchidren Jacob, Matthew and Katie Drew, and by her dear sister Eve (Rory MacDonald) Mom also adored her nephews (Doug and Davd MacDonald) and nece (Jeannie Yantha) and their chidren (Kaitlyn and Kristen MacDonald, and Logan Yantha)

A memorial service wil be hed in Ontaro for famly wth virtual attendees welcomed from afar

EDWARDS, James A. January 22, 1945 October 1, 2022

In lovng memory of a wonderfu husband, father, grandfather and brother James passed away suddenly and peacefuly at Delta Hospital, and wil be forever missed

Son of Harry and Winfred; survived by his beoved wife of fifty seven years, Mariyn (nee Gray); son Lee (Svetlana); daughter Casey (Shane); his adored grandchldren, Kya and Tessa; and his sister Marion (Stan) Predeceased by his older brother, Patrick (Janet)

Born and raised n Tisbury, Wiltshre, Engand, James had a decorated career wth the UK Mnstry of Defence (attached RAF and USAF E) before faling n ove wth the beauty of British Columbia He emigrated n 1987 with his famiy to settle n Ladner He then began his second career in the prvate sector applying his engneering and management experience to the transportation, safety and finance industries, eventually growing hs own consulting business

James was a passionate muscian (percussion), soccer payer, ife time supporter of Liverpool FC and was devoted to his famly and faith

You’ll Never Walk Alone! Rest in peace

Lorne embarked on his last journey the same way he lved; quiet, humble and considerate of others The only thing he couldn’t help ease was the enormous gref n the hearts of his oved ones Born to Abert and Dorothy Buker, Lorne grew up on the famiy farm n Dewdney, BC He met Gwen on a bind date and was smitten This led to a deeply romantic and oving marriage of 57 years Together, they raised their two daughters n Ladner BC Lorne worked at CP Air, then Canadian Arlines, for 36 years as an aircraft maintenance engineer Upon retirement, he embraced the many hobbies he enoyed; gardening, mechanics, woodworkng, traveing, campng, fishing, puzzes and, above al, spendng time wth family and friends Those who knew Lorne woud know hm as a modest, carng, compassonate person He was an amazng man with many talents and skls, which he happly passed on to anyone who wanted to learn or required help Lorne was hard workng and ready to lend a hand to anyone n need He was patient n his teachng, meticulous n hs ways and curous about everything Lorne never rased his voice and never had a bad word to say about anyone He was rock sold and dependable but aso had a goofy sense of humour Most of all his ove of hs famiy was a encompassing and we knew we were loved by hm wth every fibre of our being

He leaves behind hs beoved wfe, Gwen; daughters Cornna (Wayne) and Tracey; and grandchldren, Emiy, Senja and Shane Lorne’s brothers Terry (Linda), Verne (Linn), Nel (Linda), in laws Terry and Edward, as well as many nephews, nieces, and frends also mourn his passng Those waitng wth open arms on the other side are his parents Abert and Dorothy Buker, and n laws, Harold and Jennie Morrison and Corny Buskermolen Celebration of Lfe is on Sunday, October 30th, at Harris Barn (Hawthorne Grove Park), Ladner, 4140 Arthur Drive, at 1:00 p m In ieu of flowers, please honour Lorne’s memory with a donation to ether: Parkinson s Dsease Research Fund R55, UBC Bran Research Center or Heron Hospice Socety of Deta

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