Delta Optimist February 16 2023

ElderCollege Delta Courses Spring 2023

Phone: 604–943–0262 | email: eldercollegedelta@gmail.com www.eldercollegedelta.wildapricot.org

SPRING 2023 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Online Registration Opens Tuesday, February 21St at 9:00 am Follow the links at eldercollegedelta.wildapricot.org

Registration Help Line 604-943-0262

February 21 and 22 from 10 am to noon (604-943-0262).

CLASSES IN PERSON

ElderCollege Learning Centre

Technology

Apple iPad - Email Only

Presenter: Geoff Eldred

2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 6

Monday and Wednesday: March 6 & 8 10:00am-noon

Apple iPad - Camera and Photos Only

Presenter: Geoff Eldred

2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 6

Monday & Wednesday: March 13 & 15 10:00am-noon

Apple iPad - Web Browsing and Using Various Apps

Presenter: Geoff Eldred

2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 6

Monday & Wednesday: March 20 & 22 10:00am-noon

Apple iPad for Absolute Beginners

Presenters: Paul and Kathleen Vanderwood

4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 8

Tuesdays Thursdays: March 7, 9, 14 & 16 10:00am-noon

Gmail and Google Apps

Presenter: Louise Latremouille

2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 8

Thursday & Friday: March 9 & 10 12:30–2:30pm

Picasa: What Can I Do with My Digital Photos?

Presenter: Ivor Hewitt

3 sessions: $30 Class size: max 8

Tuesdays: March 7, 14 & 21 1:00–3:00pm

Android Tablet or Cell Phone

Presenter: Ken McGrath

4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 8

Saturdays: March 11, 18, 25 & April 1 10:00am-noon

Microsoft Word: Beyond the Basics

Presenter: Louise Latremouille

3 sessions: $20 Class size: max 8

Fridays: March 17, 24 & 31 12:30–2:30pm

Telus Wise

Presenter: Maria Boothman

1 session: $10 Class Size: max 25

Friday: April 28 10:00am-noon

NOTE: offered in person and online via Zoom

Creating Art Using Artificial Intelligence DALL·E 2

Presenter: Bill Didur

1 session: $10 Class size: max 12

Friday: April 21 10:00am-noon

Augmented Writing Using Artificial Intelligence ChatGPT

Presenter: Bill Didur

1 session: $10 Class size: max 12

Friday: April 28 1:00–3:00pm

Registration in Person

February 21 and 22 from 10 am to noon

ElderCollege Learning Centre Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall

Cellphone Photography

Presenter: Ken McGrath

2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 8

Friday & Saturday: April 15 and 22 10:00am–noon

General Interest

Creative Writing Takes Many Forms!

Presenter: Donnaleen Miller

5 sessions: $50 Class size: max 12

Wednesdays: March 8, 15, 22, 29 & April 5 1:00 – 3:00pm

Grandlove: Grandparenting in Today’s World

Presenter: Brenda Casey

4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 10

Mondays: March 13, 20, 27 & April 3 1:30–3:00pm

Super Glue: Just How Super is it?

Presenter: Ivor Hewitt

1 session: $10 Class size: max 10

Tuesday: March 28 1:00–3:00pm

The Historic Journey of Japanese Canadians

Presenter: Mary and Tosh Kitagawa

1 session: $10 Class size: max 12

Tuesday: April 4 10:00am–noon

Fabulous Flowers for Our Dry Summers

Presenter: Angelika Hedley

1 session: $10 Class size: max 14

Wednesday: April 12 10:00-noon

Enjoying Solo Travel

Presenter: Ann Stirling

3 sessions: $30 Class size: max 12

Thursday: April 13 1:00–3:00pm

Lino Printmaking

Presenters: Kit Grauer & Peter Scurr

3 sessions: $30 Class size: 10

Wednesdays: April 19 & 26 1:00-3:00pm

Third session at the artists’ studio on Galiano Island

Marine Search and Rescue

Presenter: Chris Wright

1 session: $10 Class size: max 12

Saturday: April 29 10:00-noon

Cedar Park Church

An Unlikely Trinity: China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan

Presenter: Guillermo Bustos

5 sessions: $50 Class size: max 30

Thursdays: March 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6 1:30-3:00pm

Spain Through the Eyes of Its Greatest Artists: Velasquez, Goya, and Picasso

Presenter: Linda Quigley

1 session: $10 Class size: max 24

Tuesday: April 11 1:30-3:00pm

The Suffering of Job: Confucian and Taoist Points of View

Presenter: Puqun Li, PhD

1 session: $10 Class size: max 24

Tuesday: April 12 1:00-3:00pm

What’s News?

Presenter: Rod MacKinnon

4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 14

Tuesdays: April 18, 25 & May 2, 9 1:30-3:30pm

CLASSES ON LINE VIA ZOOM

The Influence and Contributions of the South Asian Community in BC

Presenter: Dr. Satwinder Kaur Bains

1 session: $10 Class Size: max 25

Wednesday: March 29 10:00am-noon

Preserving Farmland and Wildlife in Delta

Presenter: Christine Schmalz

1 session: $10 Class Size: max 25

Thursday: March 30 10:00am-noon

Maud Lewis: An Art-full Life

Presenter: Shannon Parker (Art Gallery of Nova Scotia)

1 session: $10 Class Size: max 25

Wednesday: April 5 10am-noon

Shocking News About the Universe

Presenter: Jim Morin, PhD

5 sessions: $50 Class size: max 24

Mondays: April 17, 24, & May 1, 8, 15 1:30-3:30pm

Sir E. Shackleton: Legacy of a Brilliant Explorer and Extraordinary Leader

Presenter: Don Plant

1 session: $10 Class Size: max 24

Wednesday: May 10 10:00am-noon

FIELD TRIPS

Forces of Nature: A Geology Trip in Delta and Surrey

Presenter: Jim Morin, PhD

1 session: $25 with transport Class size: max 15

Thursday: May 4 8:30am–1:00pm

Visit to the Secret Garden, Boundary Bay

Garden Hosts: Brian Whitehouse and Juvy Enova

1 session: $10 Group size: max 12

Tuesday: May 16 10:30am–noon

Secret Garden, Boundary Bay

Visit to the Van Dusen Botanical Garden

Presenter: Van Dusen Garden staff

1 session: $15 (Entrance fee and tour) Group size: max 30

Monday: June 5 11:30am–2:00pm

ElderCollege Delta Society is supported by the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund, the Delta Foundation, and the City of Delta.

Online Registration available throughout the term.

Tsawwassenmotherseeksaccountability forson’stugboatdeath

Calls for stronger maritime training, safety and regulations continue

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

Without more serious criminal charges, some companies will continue putting their employees lives needlessly at risk, or death, as nothing more than a cost of doing business

That’s what Tsawwassen resident Genevieve Cragg told the Optimist this week after charges were laid against a tug and barge company and one of its officials following a tugboat accident two years ago, which claimed the life of her 25-year-old son Charley and its captain 58-year-old Troy Pearson Charley died on his first day on the job

The MV Ingenika sank in stormy waters south of Kitimat while towing a barge on Feb 11 2021

Eight counts have been laid against Wainwright Marine Services and Bates Properties Ltd president James Geoffrey Bates, whose company includes Wainwright Marine

The charges allege violations of occupational health and safety regulations under the Workers Compensation Act.

The charges include, among other things, failing to maintain protective equipment in good condition, failing to ensure the health and safety of workers and failing to provide young or new workers proper health and safety training.

Genevieve says her son, who was born and raised in Tsawwassen, and his crew should never have been put in that dangerous situation

“Unless criminal charges are laid, it sends a message to industry and marine workers that death in the workplace is the cost of doing business,” she said.

Jason

Woods, president of ILWU Local

400 Marine Section and General Workers said it is disappointing Crown has not put forward more serious charges.

“I don’t think it’s enough This employer is one of the most dangerous on the coast I don’t think even if given the full penalty it will not act as a deterrent to themselves or other employers to run their companies safely

Unfortunately, injuries, accidents and death are just the cost of doing business in the marine sector,” he said.

The International Transport Workers’ Federation last year, on the anniversary of the tragedy, issued a statement demanding action for a safer tug industry in B.C. and Canada, “We now have a system that puts a few dollars before the lives and livelihoods of tug workers, while shipping companies and lead firms are making tremendous profits”

According to Transport Canada, Wainwright and Bates Properties were fined a total of $62,000 last year for violations

The Transportation Safety Board investigation report into the MV Ingenika sinking has not been released

Genevieve said regulations need to be strengthened including more enforcement, mandatory inspections for vessels regardless of size as well as rules for vessels towing ships relative to their size, so smaller tugs are not towing huge barges

She said federal Transportation Minister Omar Alghabra needs to understand lives are needlessly being put at risk.

“He needs to know that change needs to happen because this continues to go on There are already regulations in place that need to be enforced, but they don’t enforce them, and there needs to be new regulations,” she added

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Tsawwassen’s Charley Cragg is pictured here in happier times The 25-yearold was killed in a tugboat accident in 2021.

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Deltatestsemergencyresponsein earthquakescenario

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

What if the big one was to hit off the coast of Tsawwassen?

That’s what the City of Delta’s various departments, along with the police and fire services, wanted to find out this week with a large-scale emergency exercise to test the local coordinated response to a major earthquake that results in all telecommunication and power becoming unavailable

Firehall No. 4 near the Boundary Bay Airport not only acts as the fire department’s training centre, but also Delta’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), where a communications centre is immediately established and procedures, roles and responsibilities are put to the test

Fire Chief Guy McKintuck said the EOC is activated when a local state of emergency is declared or in a preemptive move for an event seen coming, such as storm surges or wind events, as well as unforeseen circumstances such as a bog fire

Deputy Fire Chief Dave Ayton, who is also the city’s Emergency

Program Coordinator, explained that there are different sections within the operations centre where various personnel in designated sections communicate and coordinate activities, including an operations, planning, logistics and even a finance section, all overseen by a director who is usually the city manager

When an event such as an earthquake occurs, volunteers with the Delta Amateur Radio Society will also assist by relaying which infrastructure in the community has been impacted to one of their members who has their own space in a communication room at the EOC, which is also shared by other emergency personnel, including police, fire and the engineering departments

That information is also relayed to each of Delta’s firehalls where radio society members are also situated.

The latest information is also forwarded to the EOC’s planning section, which comes up with a plan that is then forwarded to a policy group for approval. The operations section is tasked with seeing that the plan is carried out, working with the logistics section

and all coming together for an action plan that is forwarded to the operation centre’s director If everything goes according to procedure, there should be no confusion as to how the lines of communication flows, said Ayton “We get asked why would you open an EOC? When an event gets too large for a single agency to handle, or the city is getting overrun, the EOC is the support branch for the city The EOC would

have business continuity,” he said “The city needs to keep running, even though there’s an event going on…the EOC works with stakeholders and agencies. The EOC stays strategic, the site stays tactical”

The mock exercise was part of an overall largescale emergency preparedness training exercise in British Columbia, with a simulated alert sent to Exercise Coastal Response 2023 (CR23) participants

The exercise included nearly 200 participating organizations and began four days into the simulated earthquake event, involving a large population and complex infrastructure, including major bridges, ports, airports, railways and highways

The goal was to test overall preparedness, with a focus on co-ordination and inter-agency communication, for large-scale earthquakes and other emergencies

SANDOR GYARMATI PHOTO

Pictured at Firehall No. 4, which is also Delta’s Emergency Operations Centre, from left to right: Fire Chief Guy McKintuck, Deputy Fire Chief Dave Ayton and Terry Cheng, the City of Delta’s Acting Manager of Design and Construction.

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SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The message came through loud and clear that the City of Delta was not far off a population quota to remain intact as a single federal electoral riding

The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia released a report last week with updated recommendations on proposed federal electoral boundary changes, reversing an earlier recommendation to carve up the Delta riding

Tabled in the House of Commons, the report proposes to maintain the natural boundary of the south arm of the Fraser River between Richmond and Delta.

As doing so leaves Delta under quota in a field of over-quota electoral districts to the east, a small area of Surrey, near the intersection of Highway 10 and Scott Road would be added to

the Delta riding

Delta MP Carla Qualtrough told the Optimist that people of all political stripes and levels of government joined to make a powerful statement of opposition.

“It’s an important victory for Delta and shows how we can all come together as a community on things that matter to us, ” said Qualtrough

She said Delta is close to the new quota of 116,000 residents, so it would have been needless to carve up the riding to such an extent

Conveying thanks to Qualtrough for her advocacy, Delta Mayor George Harvie said he was pleased the June 23, 2022 public consultation hearing in Delta was one of the most heavilyattended in the country

About 100 residents attended the commission’s public hearing at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn, reiterating concerns about Delta losing effec-

tive representation in Parliament.

Residents of Delta have a lot of pride in their community and must receive proper representation from all levels of government, he said.

“Splitting up Delta between Richmond and Surrey never made sense I am both happy and satisfied by the results of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia’s proposed redistribution as they listened to the overwhelming number of Deltans who wanted to keep our city as one riding,” said Harvie “I want to thank all the residents who exercised their democratic rights to fight for effective representation in Delta”

Jill McKnight, Executive Director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce, told the Optimist it is important for one MP to continue representing all three communities of Delta

and the intermixed business districts

“It’s also important to continue the continuity of representation because with our district communities that make up this area, it’s important we are able to unite them and be able to have one clear direction,” said McKnight.

It was also important that the commission recognized the Fraser River as a natural boundary, McKnight said She said Delta is also on track to meet population requirements with proposed and approved developments, so one MP will ensure fair and equitable representation

It was a message speakers at the public hearing also stressed, saying the city is not far off of the population quota for ridings and that projected population growth in Delta, as well as Tsawwassen First Nation, would keep Delta very much in line with the required number

A June 2022 public meeting on federal electoral boundary changes saw the highest resident turnout in the province. The lobbying efforts of all involved worked as the Boundaries Commission reversed its plans for Delta.

Alumni game scores big for Delta Hospital

The second annual South Delta Hockey Alumni Tournament proved to be a huge success last Saturday at the Ladner Leisure Centre, raising $50,000 for the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation. That’s a whopping $35,000 increase from last year’s inaugural event thanks to 120 participating players forming eight teams. Pictured is Pam Paton and Lisa Hoglund from the Foundation dropping the puck to kick off one of the tournament games See more photos in our online photo gallery at www.delta-optimist.com.

Ladnersportsfield vandalizedthistime

Over $5,000 in damage with police checking nearby CCTV

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist com

Another city sports park has been damaged by vandals and this time it’s in Ladner

The City of Delta reported a vehicle had driven across the field and ball diamonds at Hawthorne Park (5151 56th Street), sometime overnight between Feb 1 and 2. Delta Police attended and observed tire tracks across the field that had torn up grass in multiple areas. The total damage was estimated at more than $5,000

Hawthorne is the Ladner hub for the Delta Fastpitch Association with three regulation size diamonds

According to Delta Police A/Insp James Sandberg, it’s believed the vehicle entered the sports field from the 56th Street walking path by removing one of the two bollards

Delta Police has reached out to the Delta School District to determine if the CCTV from nearby Hawthorne Elementary can provide any usable information

The Hawthorne incident comes while Delta Police is still investigating vehicles driving over sports fields at a number of parks in Tsawwassen over the past several weeks The soccer field at Brandrith Park has been vandalized several times with the latest destruction overnight on

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Jan 26 causing significant amount of damage.

“It’s unfortunate that someone is taking liberties on our parks that we try to keep open as much as possible for everyone to enjoy them,” said Trent Reid, City of Delta’s Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture in an interview with the Optimist on Jan. 31. “There was a time where most parks had barriers all around them to prevent this type of activity Over time, we have been a little bit more open and welcoming, by removing some of those barriers or modifying them that they’re not so obstructive.

“It costs us money, the taxpayers frankly, to keep up with this stuff”

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Deltawantsprovincetoprotectstrata owners,youngfamilies

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The B C government needs to ensure that adequate protections are in place for strata owners and their families where 55-plus age restriction bylaws are implemented

That’s the message Delta council will convey in a letter to Premier David Eby regarding recent amendments to the Strata Property Act and moves by some strata councils to circumvent the changes.

Some strata councils have reportedly already started the process of switching to become 55-plus residential complexes in response to the province’s legislative amendments to ban

them from prohibiting rentals

Last November, Bill 44 was introduced, the Building and Strata Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 It brought changes to the Strata Property Act including to previous rental and age restriction bylaws

It means that if a strata corporation has a bylaw that sets any restrictions or limitations on rentals, it is no longer enforceable The new rules apply to all strata lots in B.C. including bare land developments

Only age restriction bylaws of 55-and-over that apply to occupancy are still enforceable

While the age restriction does not prohibit older people from renting in 55-plus com-

plexes, it would leave out younger people

A staff report to council notes that if a strata council is considering a 55-plus age restricting bylaw, there must be a three-quarter vote of approval for the bylaw

Younger residents may oppose such a bylaw since it may negatively impact them in the future.

If a 55-plus age restricting bylaw were to be adopted, younger residents currently residing in the strata lot would be exempted

The legislation is less clear whether any new resident in the same unit, such as new partners or children, would also be exempt from age-restriction bylaws, and this has been the

subject of considerable concern for some strata unit owners, the report notes

Coun Dylan Kruger at council’s Feb 6 meeting said he’s concerned a situation may arise in which younger people who don’t have children purchased a unit in a complex and are subsequently told to leave if their circumstances change

“That is not in the spirit of trying to attract younger families or protect younger families to enter home ownership or to stay in our communities I don’t think that was the intention of the legislation, but is an unintended consequence and one that should be taken very seriously. We’re try-

ing to find solutions as a municipality and through the province to increase opportunities for young people to find housing solutions in our city centres and in Metro Vancouver, not to discourage it,” said Kruger

The city has received letters of concern from residents and is aware of stratas in Delta that are actively considering moving to 55-plus, added Kruger

The staff report also notes that the speed with which the legislative amendments came into effect prompted some strata corporations to start implementing bylaws to restrict renters to age 55-and -over, but several have since reversed course, fearing negative impacts on

property values or owners ’ ability to sell units

The report adds that it is still early days for the new legislation and Delta North MLA, and B C Housing Minister, Ravi Kahlon, has indicated that the government is monitoring for any unintended consequences, but that no immediate changes are being considered.

Rental restriction bylaws have already been banned in strata corporations formed since Jan. 1, 2010.

The latest change extends the ban on rental restrictions to stratas formed before that date.

The province estimates that there are 300,000 strata units built before 2010 that may still be subject to rental bans.

(lefttoright): CouncillorDanielBoisvert,CouncillorJessieDosanjh,CouncillorDylanKruger, MayorGeorgeV Harvie,CouncillorAliciaGuichon,CouncillorRodBinder,CouncillorJenniferJohal

Six-month closure coming for Ladner Leisure Centre pool

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

Delta residents can expect a lengthy closure of the pool at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

The city announced Tuesday that effective March 27 through Oct 1, the aquatic centre at the facility will be closed for mandatory roof repairs

According to the city, regular-length swimmers, Aquafitters and water-walkers will be able to complete their circuits and classes at the Ladner outdoor pool, which is opening earlier on March 27 this year

Delta’s other indoor aquatic centres at the Sungod Recreation Centre and Winskill Aquatic and Fitness Centre will also be available to accommodate swimmers

The Sungod pool will also be returning to a full public swim schedule starting March 27, which will provide public swimming opportunities alongside swimming lessons.

Meanwhile, swimming lessons that would normally take place at the Ladner Leisure Centre will be held at Winskill

Non-pool users at Ladner Leisure Centre will be unaffected by the closure of the aquatic centre.

Staff last year discovered an issue at the facility where an outside section of the swimming pool chamber roof, specifically the soffit, had detached from the building

A report to council at the time noted staff initiated an immediate assessment of the damage and potential causes for the failure. The city hired a roofing contractor to remove the debris and temporarily secure the building envelope.

Council on Monday approved a $4,561,906 construction contract to repair the upper floor envelope of the leisure centre’s natatorium space

The work will consist of exterior envelope replacement works, encompassing the upper level wall and glazing assemblies of the pool enclosure, a pressure plate barrel shaped roof as well as a number of separate membrane roof assembles.

In addition, mechanical work, including the expansion of existing supply air ducting within the pool space and the introduction of UV water treatment systems, have been included in the overall project scope

Trent Reid, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, told council every effort will be made to accommodate swim clubs and regular users as much as possible

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OPINION

PinkShirtDay everyday

In this week’s edition, we celebrate Pink Shirt Day – the annual event where we shine a spotlight on bullying and the efforts that are being made to put an end to it

Pink Shirt Day is this coming Wednesday, Feb. 22, so we have a special six-page section this week with a story on the exciting return of the Battle of the Badges hockey game between Delta Police and Delta Fire, along with several other stories contributed by the Delta School District and numerous high school students who are doing some amazing things within their school communities

In case you don’t know the history of Pink Shirt Day, it was started in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against the homophobic bullying of a student at their school who was threatened by other students for wearing pink

The two students bought dozens of pink shirts the next day to school and distributed them to their classmates, showing support for the bullied youth. Since then, Pink Shirt Day has been recognized by communities across Canada and around the globe

And as important as Pink Shirt Day is on Feb 22, in many ways, I think it should be Pink Shirt Day every day

Every single day in this community and many others, there are acts of bullying and racism We see these acts on social media, in our daily interactions on the street and in how we communicate with each other

In ways, I can’t get into great detail here, our newsroom receives bullying threats through email and on our social media pages daily Comments are made online about our stories, letters to the editor and opinion pieces Now I love a good debate and everyone is entitled to their opinions, but not bullying attacks, racist or homophobic commentary.

Pink Shirt Day on Feb 22 may be a day set aside to reflect on our behaviour, but we should be reflecting on that behaviour every day because as a society, we all have a lot of work to do We can all do better

Spring is almost here so that must mean it’s time for Coldest Night of the Year right?

Ihave a neighbour with a Japanese cherry tree in his front yard. It’s always been a bit of a bellwether for me – when the blossoms start coming out on his tree, I know spring is almost here

Walking by a few days ago, there they were – the buds were trying to sprout and welcome a new season We had a good run at winter this year, but enough is enough. This isn’t Calgary after all

While we get to witness the start of a new season, the rest of the country is mired in cold and snow, which makes perfect sense for the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY). For us, well, it’s not really ‘that’ cold, but it’s still something we should be concerned about.

CNOY is a fundraiser for local charity partners across the country, helping to raise money to help people who are struggling with day-to-day living. So many people deal with hurt, hunger and homelessness across the country, and

the rapid increase in inflation

only makes it worse Food banks have seen significant increases in demand. These charities help those who need it most. In our area, the local charity partner is Deltassist

It’s a 2 or 5k walk through the dark and cold, a reminder of how fortunate many of us are and a recognition that many aren’t as fortunate Thanks to the Mayor and Council, this year ’ s walk will start at City Hall in Ladner on Feb 25

There are many local organizations that have set up

teams to raise money and participate in the walk, but anyone can join in Deltassist is well known for its Christmas programs, but does so much more throughout the year to support people who reach out for help The money raised from CNOY will go to help seniors and families in Delta who find themselves struggling in the face of increasing pressure and stress

If you want to be part of the Coldest Night of the Year, to do something that will warm your heart and the hearts of so many others, visit CNOY.org and look for Delta’s page

After all, on the ‘coldest night’ , we’ll probably be walking amongst the cherry blossoms, like those on my neighbour’s tree

Brad Sherwin, MBA is a long-time resident of South Delta, and has over 30 years ’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He teaches post-secondary marketing, coaches hockey goalies and is past president of Deltassist

Virtualopenhouse wasawasteoftime

Editor:

Re: George Massey Tunnel transmission relocation project

I registered to appear, but was surprised to find out that it was to be all done on-line. As a senior resident I found these methods of communication, difficult to achieve, so I tried the telephone suggestion and after about an hour listening to the alternatives and waiting for my turn to ask a question I was unsuccessful I do believe very few people (one to 10) within the time allotted were able to ask their questions

The Port of Vancouver was interested in how close the transmission lines would be to the water if they were to go

overhead, fearing it would limit the height of ships going under them

There were no cost estimates made of any of the three alternatives being overhead, under the river or in the new tunnel, although they did say that the cost to put them isolated from the new tunnel would be prohibitive

According to their experts in the field overhead lines would last longer than those enclosed in a cement conduit in the tunnel would last longer, this I find this hard to believe.

This was a far cry from being a democratic public hearing as it limited the number of people, both online and otherwise who could voice an opinion

on the proposed location of the hydro transmission lines Nor has there been an environmental assessment done to compare these proposals.

There should be no doubt that the most logical choice for the location of the transmission lines would be in the new tunnel as is done in the rest of the world

One would hope that BC Hydro would realize that this was not a fair or democratic hearing and if they were to call another public hearing they would have one with cost estimates and environmental comparisons, in order for the public to decide which alternatives are in their best interests

Douglas George Massey

Letter claims were misinformed

Editor:

One of the things I like about small community newspapers, such as the Delta Optimist, is that anyone can contribute and voice their opinions. One of the things I dislike about small community newspapers, such as the Delta Optimist, is that anyone can contribute and voice their opinions. Allow me to explain this contradiction

Although the vast majority of letters to the editor promote thoughtful, reflective discussion, food for thought if you will, there is, unfortunately, the occasional letter being published grounded in misconception, inaccuracies, false claims, or written purely as a means to complain, sometimes rather aggressively, about some (minor) issue not aligned

with the author’s world view. Other individuals then feel the need to write letters in response as a means to educate

Recently, I welcomed one writer’s insightful response to, “What’s up with this stop sign?” pointing out that the sign has been there for many decades, and for good reason.

My purpose here is to respond to a recent letter (“Too many school holidays?”) concerning what was intended to be a quiet day at the local pool, a brief letter about kids, school closures, and Canadian public schools.

Contrary to the writer’s claim, our public school system does not “have a very bad reputation”

In fact, the Canadian education system consistently ranks as one of the best in the world;

a number of reputable agencies recently ranked the Canadian public school system as fourth best in the world Simple research will confirm this. As well, the writer’s opinion that “there are not many school days left to actually go to school and study” is absurd; there are plenty of days left, and our public school system is not negatively viewed as a result of the “excessive number” of non-school days.

It was unfortunate that the writer’s intended peaceful time at our local pool was ruined but to take this occurrence and cast aspersions about our public education system then claim that private is better, is, at least for me, passionately misinformed and inaccurate.

R. Guraliuk

The Optimist encourages readers to write letters to the editor Letters are accepted on any topic although preference is given to those on local matters The Optimist reserves the right to edit letters and the decision to publish is at the discretion of the editor or publisher All letters must be signed dated and include the writer’s phone number (not for publication) The Optimist will not print “name withheld letters Copyright in letters and other materials submitted voluntarily to the publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the publisher and its licensees may freely reproduce them in print electronic or other forms

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

An application to build a cold storage and food processing facility on a site adjacent to Burns Bog in East Delta moved a step closer to approval this week

Still requiring several conditions to be met before council considers granting final approval, the Delta Fresh proposal received third reading by council following a public hearing on Tuesday.

The project would see the development of two properties adjacent to the Highway 91 interchange by 104th Street into the major industrial use Comprising six hectares (15 acres), the site is zoned agricultural, but was pulled out of the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) decades ago and is not being

farmed.

The development would see one building with a total floor area of approximately 293,500-square-feet

The application has gone through some changes since it was first submitted and is for a cold storage warehouse and processing facility for fruits, vegetables and dairy products.

Large-scale coldstorage facilities are currently located mainly in the Fraser Valley or Washington State

The public hearing saw a dozen speakers with the majority voicing opposition, most conveying a series of concerns regarding impacts to the adjacent Burns Bog

Most of the correspondence received was also in opposition including a pair of petitions containing a total of 317 signatures. One of the speakers in opposition said she had managed to gather a petition with more than 700 signatures, although not all were Delta residents.

One of the speakers in favour told council farmers are scrambling to stay viable

Several who spoke against the proposal said

they have no doubt such a business is needed by the farming community, but the location is better suited for an industrial area such as Tilbury

Community planning director Marcy Sangret answered a number of questions raised by speakers during the hearing including that a stormwater management plan would be in place to direct surface flows away from the bog.

Delta’s Agricultural and Hunting Advisory Committee discussed the application at a meeting last week and endorsed the proposal

Noting the proponent addressed many of the questions that had been raised to Metro Vancouver’s Burns Bog Scientific Advisory Panel, Mayor George Harvie said at a special meeting following the hearing that there has been a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation about the application

Harvie said in 2004, when he was city manager, he was involved in the purchase of 5,000 acres of Burns Bog by multiple levels of government, ensuring the long-term preservation of the environmentally-important

wetland. The private property outside the conservancy had been identified as not essential for the preservation of the bog, he said

“And every time we have been looking with regards to properties that are outside the bog, our responsibility under the federal conservation covenant is to ensure that the bog lands that were protected are not being adversely affected. That’s where we turn to the experts That’s where we turn to the scientific advisory panel We’ve used them before, and we ’ ve used them in this case I can’t find anything at this point in time, unless it comes up at fourth reading, that would make me not want to proceed with this application,” he said

Coun Alicia Guichon, who chairs the advisory committee, said the project will be beneficial for the farming community, and that she would not consider an application to develop an agriculturally-zoned property if an agrologist determined the soil is good for farming

The Delta Chamber of Commerce had also previously endorsed the proposal

Heritage house on the move

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

An old house, that has significant heritage value in Delta, is on the move, but only next door

Following a public hearing on Jan. 24, council granted preliminary approval for a Heritage Revitalization Agreement and development permit involving the Olaf Stokkeland Residence in 11000-block of River Road

The rezoning and subdivision application would see the 17,644-square-foot lot in North Delta, which contains the heritage house and a shed, split into two.

A new house would be constructed on one lot and the heritage house would be relocated from its current location to the new second lot, with a new in-ground basement and a secondary suite added to the structure.

The shed would be retained in its current

location

Constructed in 1913, the Olaf Stakkeland Residence is listed on both the Delta Rural Heritage Inventory and the Delta Heritage Register

The one-and-a-half storey, wood-frame house facing River Road was originally owned by Olaf Pedersen Stokkeland (1883 to 1957)

The Norwegian-born Stakkeland immigrated to British Columbia in 1907, where he took up employment as a shipwright The following year, he married Serianna Larsen (1883 to 1951) and they lived in the house for the remainder of their lives

A report to council states the house is a significant heritage resource in the historic settlement of Annieville The house is an excellent example of a wood-frame arts and crafts style residence, built at a time when

Scandinavian immigrants settled in certain communities of Delta as a result of the booming agricultural and fishing industries in early 1900s

Delta at the time was home to a leading salmon fishing community that was second only to Steveston for local canning capacity

“There were two local settlements in the North Delta area, both started by Scandinavian fishing families The community of Annieville was a small settlement that sprang up around the original Brownsville cannery Sunbury was originally used by as an aboriginal summer camp It was later called Little Norway after the turn-of-the-century settlers, and prior to the First World War a large group of Japanese fishers also settled here,” the report explains

The application to move and restore the old house still requires final council approval

ColdestNightoftheYearfundraisersetforFeb.25

Deltassist hosting its sixth annual event

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist com

Deltassist is hoping the community will team up, fundraise, walk and gather for an important cause on Feb. 25.

The sixth annual Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser will help raise funds for local charities serving people

experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. Register and sign-up online at: http://cnoy. org/delta

You can sign up as an individual or you can put a team together. If you raise a minimum of $150 (for adults) or $75 (for youth/kids) then you get a CNOY toque You have the choice of doing either

a 2km or a 5km walk, or if you prefer, you can do it from home or wherever you choose.

The event starts at 4 p.m. on Feb. 25 at City Hall in Ladner (4500 Clarence Taylor Way) with participant check-in Opening remarks from Mayor George Harvie and other dignitaries’ follows at 5 p.m. and then

the send-off of participants. A light post-event meal will be served at 6 p.m. after the walk as well as a kids table of colouring and CNOY face paint, treats from Cobs, coffee from Starbucks, the BC Lions will be doing a meet and greet, and a free raffle at the end as a thank-you to all the participants.

“This is Deltassist’s sixth year of doing this event and we ’ re hoping this will be one of the biggest year ’ s to date,” says Lisa Pitman, one of the organizers for Deltassist “The Coldest Night of The Year event supports our programs

that have no other funding, so this fundraiser is integral in raising money to support those in the community who are suffering from food and shelter insecurities”

Deltassist has a goal of raising $34,000 for this year ’ s event.

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Deltassist is hosting its sixth annual Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 25 at City Hall in Ladner

Deltafirefighters’snack programcontinuestogrow

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

It was another milestone moment for the Delta Firefighters’ Charitable Society’s Healthy Snack Program.

Firefighters and volunteers were on hand at Fire Hall No 3 in North Delta on Feb 7 to receive another big shipment of snacks for local school kids as well as present a cheque for $30,000 for the program.

It’s the third year of the program and the third straight year it received that sum from firefighters

The Healthy Snack Program, created in cooperation with the Delta School District, sees the society purchase, organize and deliver snacks to designated schools.

Funding for the program comes directly from Delta firefighters pay cheques as the society has a strong member payroll deduction pro-

gram in which more than 90 per per cent of the members donate every pay period

The program initially started six North Delta schools, but now it has expanded quickly to more than 30 schools throughout the city

According to the charitable society, they understand how important good nutrition is to learning and development

There was a great need for the program before

the pandemic began, but other factors have amplified the number of children in need of nutritional support

The charitable society was created and authorized in September 1994

Having supported a wide variety of causes, the registered charitable organization is fully-run and organized by firefighters who donate their time to assist fundraising efforts throughout the Delta community

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Pictured left to right: Josh Clarke, Kristy Storey, Warren Balzer and John Burr with the Delta Firefighters’ Charitable Society.

Thank you to the Ladner Zephyrs for raising an incredible $5,785 at their annual Charity Classic in support of Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation Since 2013, this annual hockey fundraiser has raised $31,276 94 for priority needs at our growing Delta Hospital Campus of Care.

Meals on Wheels recently received a wonderful donation of $10,000 from the Delta Firefighters

Walmart store manager Mark Kauhane and staff along with Make-a-Wish Foundation Chapter Director Christie Buono and Development Officer Monique Green. Walmart Canada is proud to present a cheque to the Make-a-Wish Foundation for $41,750! Humbled to help the foundation grant wishes for critically ill children.

WATER

Kennedy Newton Water Main –Scott Road Section WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Metro Vancouver is constructing a new water main in the City of Surrey and the City of Delta to meet the growing demand for drinking water in the region. Kennedy Newton Water Main is an eight-kilometer-long water main that is 1.8 metres in diameter and it is being constructed in sections due to its length Metro Vancouver’s contractor is working on the Scott Road Section that runs along 120 Street/Scott Road between 86 Avenue and 88 Avenue. Construction of this section started in November 2022 and is anticipated to be complete in summer 2023

Upcoming Construction Activities

The contractor has successfully completed the relocation of the City of Surrey’s water main and is transferring water service connections for businesses and homes to the new municipal water main

Over the coming months, activities will include:

• Excavation of a trench, pipe delivery, and installation of the 1.8-meter-diameter pipe along 120 Street/Scott Road

• Restoration of all work areas to similar or better condition

Keeping People Moving Safely and Efficiently

Metro Vancouver is committed to minimizing construction impacts whenever possible; however, motorists and cyclists can expect delays and should plan an alternate route if possible Emergency services will have access to properties at all times.

Traffic impacts include:

• Lane closures – lane closures are in effect for both northbound and southbound traffic; two-way traffic is maintained at all times

• Restricted turns – left turns onto 120 Street/Scott Road are restricted in some work areas

KinVillage Book Sale Fundraiser Community

Businesses along 120 Street/ Scott Road remain open and are accessible.

Hours of Work

To expedite the construction schedule, the contractor is now working extended hours, seven days a week. All work will comply with the City of Surrey and the City of Delta bylaws and granted bylaw variances.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we complete this essential work. A community liaison is available to answer questions and listen to concerns throughout the project.

Contact Us

Community Liaison: 604-432-6200 (Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm)

After Hours Emergency: 604-451-6610

Email: icentre@metrovancouver org (Please include “Kennedy Newton Water Main –Scott Road Section” in the subject line)

Website: metrovancouver.org (Search for “Kennedy Newton Water Main“)

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KinVillage Community Centre hosted its annual Book Sale led by volunteers Feb 2 to 4 fundraising a total of $ 17,100 during the three-day sale. The proceeds will go towards the audio and video systems in the Community Centre to enhance the user’s sensory experience during programs, events and presentations. KinVillage thanks the community for the ongoing support, the Kinsmen Club for donating kernels, bags and helping sell popcorn the first two days, thank you to everyone who generously donated baked goods for the bake sale and thanks to all of the volunteers who helped made this event a success.

We want to hear from you:

BC Hydro George Massey Tunnel Transmission Relocation Project

The Province is proposing to replace the existing four-lane George Massey Tunnel with a new, eight-lane immersed tube tunnel, and will decommission the existing tunnel once the new tunnel is in operation

A section of one of our power lines crosses the Fraser River through the existing George Massey Tunnel, so we need to relocate it before the tunnel is decommissioned. We’re studying three alternatives that include both overhead and underground lines for this project.

Please share your feedback on these alternatives by participating in our online survey. Visit bchydro.com/gmt to participate in the consultation between now and February 25, 2023.

Visit bchydro.com/gmt for more information.

Contact us at 604 623 4472 or at projects@bchydro com

Around Town

Eldercollege welcomes Mayor Harvie

ElderCollege Delta presents a conversation with Mayor George Harvie this Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m at the KinVillage Community Centre Main Hall 5430 10th Ave., Tsawwassen

This is a free event open to the public.

Mayor Harvie will begin by talking about the progress the City has made over the last four years and share with us what he and council would like to accomplish in the coming term

You are then invited to ask questions of the Mayor He will be available until approximately 11:45 a.m

WanderInn Caféfeatures localmusicians

The Wander Inn Café, a live music venue, welcomes everyone this Saturday, Feb. 18.

Doors open at 7 for the 7:30 p.m. show featuring local musicians, Steve Gunter/Carol

Jones Don Anderson/ Dave Joy (known as ‘Cut n ’ Dried’)

Wander Inn Café is at the Lighthouse Church (5545 Ladner Trunk Road) Tickets are $10 at the door.

Delta Pride Carnival at Harris Barn

The Delta Pride Society presents the inaugural Delta Pride Carnival next Saturday, Feb 25 from 4 to 8 p m at Harris Barn in Ladner

Bring your kids, family and friends to join us for an amazing day of fun, food, games and entertainment

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LIFESTYLES

SouthDeltaartists goingtothedogs

LAUREL JOHNSON

Contributing Writer

The South Delta Artists Guild’s upcoming show Flora and Fauna is the Guild’s annual effort to raise money for a local charity

This year ’ s charity of choice is BC and Alberta Guide Dogs based in Ladner

Raising and training puppies and dogs gives a much-needed assist to the visually impaired and the blind The dogs act as support for children with autism, and as therapy dogs for those with acute post-traumatic stress syndrome.

Rigorous training, which is training with strict discipline for the dogs, will be put through their paces by the expert trainers.

Look for them at Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen during the show. Donation boxes will be on hand

Your support is greatly appreciated BC and Alberta Guide Dogs will be in attendance this Saturday, Feb 18 from 12 to 4 p m

A formal opening of Flora and Fauna is also this Saturday, Feb. 18. At the opening there

will be two “artists on location” as Catherine Sheppard and Lea Price will be demonstrating techniques in pastel, acrylic and polymer clay.

Demos of sculpture and watercolor will be featured on Saturday, Feb 25 with artists Darlyne Stewart and Robin O’Brien

On March 4 demonstrations will be from artists Abe Lorenzen and Ellen Hines. Lorenzen works with woodwork while Hines works in acrylic.

Finally on March 11, demonstrations will be from artists Jean Thompson and Leah Terpsma who will be showing their expertise in drawing and oil painting

The Flora and Fauna show runs from Feb 18 to March 12 Gallery hours are from 12 to 4 p m Friday to Sunday

The Artists Guild is calling on all artists for submissions for its next show Oil and Water

Submit a jpg of your painting by April 30 First prize is $1,000

See all the details at: www southdeltaartistsguild com

A piece of history now moored in Ladner harbour

HENRY NEUFELD & JIM MCMILLAN Contributing Writers

If something in his strata needs fixing one might contact Ladner’s Jim McMillan. He inherited some of his grandfather’s wood working tools and has developed skills in mechanical repairs, woodwork and boat building.

He has a reputation as Mr Fixit in his condo building and at the Delta Hospital thrift shop where he and his wife Sue volunteer.

“I love history and I love fixing things,” said the former 30-year school teacher.

He volunteered with Steveston’s Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society for years including a time as chairman It was through the society that he developed an interest in boats

In 2004 Steveston’s Mukai family asked him if the Britannia Society would accept their father’s last boat as a donation It was accepted and he immediately developed a plan for the restoration of the boat Mr Mukai passed away in 2006 at age 97

Designed in typical Japanese style of many west coast fishing hulls, it was built in

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1988 Mr Mukai had a strong Japanese work ethic; disciplined, simple, frugal, and skilled. During his life he likely built more than 200 gillnet fishing boats.

Mr Mukai, a descendant of a ship building family, immigrated to Canada at age 18. His story is similar to that of many Japanese Canadians. During the Second World War, his family was forcibly resettled to southern Alberta, returning to Steveston after the war He resumed his boat building and his last boat was built in the back yard of his Steveston home

McMillian’s 18-foot boat – with a shorter hull because Mr Mukai used left over material, was named the Mukai Princess II in

honour of the original builder

“Japanese boats were carefully constructed, built with cedar, oak and fir, and with a unique hull shape,” said McMillian

This boat is representative of early 1900’s boat building in Steveston

The Britannia Society had limited space for the unfinished boat. McMillian did not want this part of local of history lost and bought the unfinished boat in 2016. He moved it to the harbour at Ladner Reach, where he rented a shed at his own expense, and with other volunteers, worked to restore the boat. His sons, both mechanically minded, rebuilt the boat’s engine McMillian learned boat building from working on boats, reading, and Japanese tutors His reading room has a book shelf solely for magazines and books on boat building

“My goal was to preserve this piece of history,” he said, adding that he invested many hours and thousands of dollars towards its restoration

He took the Mukai Princess II on its maiden voyage in the Ladner harbour in the summer of 2022. Now moored in Ladner, his hope is that eventually it can be returned to its rightful home port in Steveston.

Catherine Sheppard’s Leopard on the hunt.

Maureen Mitchell’s Climate Change.

The Mukai Princess II

BattleoftheBadges isbackontheice

Battle of the Badges, the epic hockey match between Delta Fire and the Delta Police, is set to return on Pink Shirt Day, Feb 22, after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic

The aim of Battle of the Badges is to shine a spotlight on the need to “Stand Together” in support of antibullying

The game takes place at the Sungod Recreation Centre in North Delta in front of 1,900 grade 4 to 7 students from the Delta School District and Tsawwassen First Nation

With one in five students affected by bullying, Pink Shirt Day is an important reminder for all of us to be kind, lift each other up, and to speak up for those who don’t have a voice Through the Battle of the Badges hock-

ey game, Delta’s police and firefighters hope to promote the importance of standing together against bullying and demonstrate that although we may look different or fulfill different roles, it doesn’t mean one is better than the other

This annual event is a collaboration between police, fire, the City of Delta and school district.

“I’m pleased that the City of Delta is once again cohosting the 2023 Battle of the Badges alongside the Delta School District, Delta Fire, and Delta Police to show our collective support for creating safe, respectful, and inclusive environments where bullying is not tolerated,” said Mayor George Harvie.

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Let’sworktogether&#LiftEachOtherUp

OnWednesday,February22,MayorGeorgeV Harvieand DeltaCouncilinviteyoutojointheminwearingpinkin supportofPinkShirtDay.

Weallknowsomeonewhohasbeenbullied wemayhave evenexperienceditourselves.Thisisnotokay.Wemust collectivelystandagainstbullyingandhelplifteachotherup bypromotingkindness,empathy,andunderstandinginour schoolsandcommunity.LearnmoreatPinkShirtDay.ca

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Mayor George Harvie drops the puck between Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord (left) and Delta Fire Chief Guy McKintuck as the two departments prepare to resume their friendly hockey rivalry on Pink Shirt Day at Sungod Arena

(lefttoright): CouncillorDanielBoisvert,CouncillorJessieDosanjh,CouncillorDylanKruger, MayorGeorgeV Harvie,CouncillorAliciaGuichon,CouncillorRodBinder,CouncillorJenniferJohal

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“Together, let’s continue to lift each other up and strengthen our community through kindness today and every day May the best team win!”

Police Chief Neil Dubord said it is a shared responsibility of all involved to lift each other up, celebrate our differences and practice kindness

“I look forward to the 2023 Battle of the Badges as we celebrate the power of acceptance, kindness, and inclusion with our friends and partners from the City of Delta, Delta School District, and Delta Fire Department. Good luck to both teams,” he said

Fire Chief Guy McKintuck said the Battle of the Badges provides a great opportunity to talk to kids about bullying

“Most of us have felt bullied at least once in our lives,” he said “The Battle of the Badges raises awareness of what bullying is, the negative impacts it has on the victim as well

as the bully, and strategies to prevent or deal with bullying When the puck drops on Feb. 22, please make a commitment to Lift Each Other Up this Pink Shirt Day, and all year round.”

School board chair Val Windsor said the district is thrilled the event is returning this year

“The event provides a great opportunity to build community spirit and camaraderie,” said Windsor “It’s great for students to see our local heroes stand together to encourage kindness, empathy and understanding, and most importantly, to offer support to those who are being bullied”

Joining in the fun will be local mascots including Safety Bear (Delta Police Department), Flash the Fire Dog (Delta Fire & Emergency Services), Jack the Giant (Vancouver Giants) and Del the Hawk (Delta Ice Hawks) -Contributed by Delta School District

Celebratingdiversity&creatingacultureofrespect

Local students are making concerted efforts to celebrate diversity at their school.

Both the Anti-Racism and Truth and Reconcili-Action teams at South Delta Secondary School (SDSS) are working to cultivate a school community that respects and appreciates those around them

“At SDSS we believe that diversity is part of our strength and that it’s very important to acknowledge and celebrate what makes us different and unique, and that’s exactly why we started our Anti-Racism team,” said Grade 12 student Samuel Weir.

“For the last three years, students of all backgrounds and ethnicities have been involved in the AntiRacism team They meet a few times a month and are guided by teachers who are on the school’s Anti-Racism Committee,” added Grade 10 student

Tamari Jacobs

“It was October of 2021 when the student-led Anti-Racism team created the influential SDSS Against Racism T-shirts,” said Grade 12 student Elli

Thompson.

The T-shirt design involved a lengthy process, with an SDSS student developing and drawing the final image.

Every Friday in February the school’s staff and students are encouraged to wear their AR shirts or any black shirt to support Anti-Racism

“We have sold over 250 shirts school-wide to date – that’s almost a quarter of the students at the school,” said Jacobs

“Every time I see a kid wearing one of the T-shirts it makes me very happy to see the students supporting the initiative,” added Grade 12 student Sameer Jaffer

Last year, four SDSS students, Tyson, Sameer, Keagan and Tamari, were involved in the creation and filming of a school district AntiRacism video. The video has been shown far and wide, including students and staff across the school district, the City of Delta and the Ministry of Education and Childcare It focuses on how students in the district were

feeling about racism and shares their experiences

“I was able to really express myself in this project,” said Jacobs “As a half black male growing up in Delta, I have experienced many racist situations in and out of school I am passionate about making a difference and being a part of changing this culture in our community.”

“The team has put on numerous events to fight racism in the school community and celebrate diversity,” added Grade 11 student Sophie Lee.

“The Anti-Racism team has been a big success. We as a group have organized many events and held many meetings One of our driving factors is student representation in which we were able to have many students participate in our events,” added Jaffer.

In addition, the recently-launched SDSS Reconcili-ACTION team, which involves students from the new BC First Peoples Class, focuses on issues specific to Indigenous Peoples of Canada

The Reconcili-Action team works

with district Indigenous education workers to share Indigenous cultures and learning with students, and to raise money to support Indigenous causes. For example, in November 2022, the Wave Warrior Journey Canoe was brought to the school to teach the importance of the canoe in Coast Salish culture

During the second semester of the school year, a number of students from the two teams will be visiting English Bluff Elementary to share what they have been doing at SDSS to combat racism, celebrate diversity and make the school a safe and welcoming place for all students In addition, going forward, they will be meeting collaboratively with North Delta Secondary School’s Anti-Racism team to share ideas and initiatives.

“We hope our efforts inspire people to be respectful to one another no matter what they may look like or what colour they may be,” said Weir.

-Submitted by SDSS students Tamari Jacobs, Elli Thompson, Sophie Lee, Sameer Jaffer and Samuel Weir

Over 50 Delta students attend anti-racism symposium

More than 50 students from Sands and North Delta secondary schools attended the inaugural Anti-Racism Symposium earlier this month.

The symposium was organized by the school’s Anti-Racism Committee, an offshoot of the school’s Delta Youth Advisory Council (DYAC) Its focus was helping students better understand racism and teaching them how to be an active witness in support of people that are being discriminated against or bullied.

Guest speaker Angela Ma Brown an anti-racist educator, led students through a learning journey to unpick some of the key elements of racism and shared techniques for how students can respond when they witness any form of discrimination

As part of the session, students were given active witnessing cue card responses, encouraged to put them into their own words and given the opportunity to practice how to speak up safely and intervene in ways that will be most effective

“We have students from many diverse backgrounds at Sands We

want everyone to feel safe and accepted,” said Grade 11 student Angelina Whitney, leader of Sand’s Anti-Racism Committee. “We organized the symposium with a focus on racism and active witnessing because we felt that we need to talk about racism, why it shouldn’t be happening and how we can deal with it when we see it or experience it. Active witnessing is something that should be available to people of all ages. Learning how to support people who are experi-

encing discrimination and bullying can change people’s lives”

“Young people are emboldened to learn about the interlocking systems of oppression and to act against injustices,” added Brown “Active witnessing cultivates a self-empowering identity and the courage and confidence to safely intervene and de-escalate discriminatory situations to prevent further harm In this session, the students at Sands and North Delta demonstrated their

courage and ‘response-ability’ or readiness to shift from a silent bystander to an empowered Active Witness The energy in the room was palpable and the students left with the commitment to individually and collectively break the code of silence in their school communities and to create a more just society”

At the conclusion of the symposium, Brown said: “We know that lots of racism comes from people being misinformed We hope the symposium has helped students learn more about racism and will encourage them to think before they speak and support others who are experiencing discrimination

“We are striving to make Sands an inclusive, safe environment for everyone, regardless of their background or identity Ultimately, we want our school to be a decent place for decent people It is up to every one of us to make this happen The Anti-Racism Symposium is one step on our learning journey. Hopefully, it has helped better equip students at our school and North Delta Secondary to respond to discrimination and bullying.”

-Contributed by Delta School District

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Over 50 students from Sands and North Delta secondary schools attended an anti-racism symposium that was led by Angela Ma Brown.

We at The Village Clinic believe that kindness is a superpower.

Delta Police offer tips to stop online bullying

In today’s digital world where our youth are constantly connected through social media, online gaming, and chat groups, it is difficult for kids to escape bullying and harassment.

In years past, if a youth was bullied at school, they at least had refuge at home Today, there is no escape Most of the harassment and bullying files that the Delta Police Department investigates involve an element of chat group or social media harassment/bullying/threats Occasionally, these files lead to physical assaults.

The Delta Police Department works with our partners from the Delta School District to provide education and resources around bullying.

Parents should know which apps and social media programs their children use They should teach their children about the responsible use of those apps, as well as how to handle inappropriate contact from others via

those apps

Talk to your kids about bullying and sextortion, and develop a plan should your child experience a bullying situation. Open the lines of communication ahead of time, so it is easier for your youth to talk to you about it when and if it happens

Strategies to stop the bullying include:

* Don’t respond

* Deactivating but not deleting the social media account or app

* Never pay money

* Don’t send photos

* Save the messages you have received

* Tell an adult who can help

* Some online resources that can help: https://www canada ca/en/public-safety-canada/campaigns/cyberbullying html or https://www cybertip ca/en/online-harms/.

-Contributed by Delta Police

wearing pink CUPE members support our community by taking a stand against bullying. Together we can bring awareness to this serious problem that affects our schools, workplaces, and communities.

HELP US END BULLYING

Abuse can happen to anyone no matter the person ’ s age, sex, race, religion, ethnic or cultural background Elder abuse impacts people over 65 years of age who are abused, neglected, or financially exploited.

Elder abuse can happen in many places, including the older person ’ s home, a family member’s house, in assisted living, or in long-term care. The mistreatment of older adults can be by family members, strangers, health care providers, caregivers, or friends

Physical abuse happens when someone causes bodily harm by hitting, pushing, or slapping

Emotional abuse, sometimes called psychological abuse, can include a caregiver saying hurtful words, yelling, threatening, or repeatedly ignoring the older adult.

Neglect occurs when the caregiver does not try to respond to the older adult’s needs This may include physical, emotional, and social needs, or withholding food, medications, or access to health care

Abandonment is leaving an older adult who needs help alone without planning for his or her care.

Sexual abuse involves a caregiver forcing an older adult to watch or be part of sexual acts

Financial abuse happens when money or belongings are stolen from an older adult. It can include forging checks, taking someone else’s retirement benefits, or using a person ’ s credit cards and bank accounts without their permission. It also includes changing names on a will, bank account, life insurance policy, or title to a house without permission

Elder abuse in any form is wrong Unfortunately, some seniors suffer from abuse and neglect, sometimes from caregivers or family members. Abuse can take many forms, such as physical, sexual, emotional, financial, or spiritual.

Elder abuse will not stop on its own Someone else needs to step in and help. Many older adults are too ashamed to report mistreatment Or, they’re afraid if they make a report it will get back to the abuser and make the situation worse

If you think someone you know is being abused physically, emotionally, or financially talk with him or her when the two of you are alone

-Contributed by Dan Levitt/KinVillage

ADVICE FROM THE professionals

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Is Canada going to have King Charles portrait on Canada’s 2023 coins?

Canada is going to be commemorating Queen Elizabeth’s 60-year reign as Canada’s Queen.

All coins coming out by the Royal Canadian mint, will have her portrait and 1952-2022 on the obverse of the coin.

The reverse (what we call the front) will have 2023, thus creating the first triple dated Canadian circulating coins. Both the $50 gold and $5 silver Maples Leafs should be here in two weeks, and they will have that “1952-2022” included on the coin.

We also have some of the 2023-coin sets and the Silver Dollar

The rest of the sets will be in by the end of February

There is also a special commemorative dollar, with all four different portraits of the Queen that were used on our coinage

It will be available around the end of February

CAN YOU USE GIFTED FUNDS AS A DOWN PAYMENT?

In most situations you can. The funds need to be from a family member However in certain situations, such as when you’re self-employed or with certain special lending programs gifted down payments may not be allowed. The best thing to do is talk to a mortgage professional to find out if home ownership may just be closer than you think.

My doctor stated that there are new Canadian recommendations for diagnosing high blood pressure. Can you tell me more about them?

Thanks for this great question. Hypertension Canada recently released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure in adults. The new guidelines state for a health adult with no risk factors, normal blood pressure at rest should be below 135mmHg systolic and at or below 85mmHg diastolic. For those with diabetes, blood pressure targets are now at or below 130mmHg systolic and at or below 80mmHg diastolic. If you have chronic kidney disease, are over 70 or have other risk factors, the new targets are even lower

As February is Heart Health Month keeping your blood pressure under control is just one of the ways to maintain a healthy heart along with getting enough exercise, eating a healthy well-balanced diet, getting adequate sleep, keep stress under control and not smoking. Come see me for further tips on Heart Health or to measure your blood pressure.

“Your personal pharmacist is with you every step of the way” is not just a slogan – it is THE reason Paul Gibbons, Pharmacist/Owner at the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Tsawwassen, looks forward to helping you every day

When does noise become dangerous to my hearing?

As a rule of thumb, the following situations put you in the danger zone: (1) if you have to shout over background noise to make yourself heard, (2) If the noise hurts your ears or makes them ring, and (3) If you find it difficult to hear for several hours after hearing the noise.

What damages our hearing is the intensity and duration of the sound. In our daily lives, normal conversation would be at the 60 dB level, a lawn mower would be at 90 dB, a chain saw at 100 dB, a loud concert would be at 115 dB and a jet engine would be at 140 dB. Many experts believe that continued exposure to more than 85 decibels is asking for trouble. The longer you are exposed to a loud noise and the closer you are to it, the higher the risk is of damage.

Mark Nickel BC-HIP, BBA

Rotary Club of Tsawwassen helps Heron Hospice take flight

The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen has made a donation of $11,350 to Heron Hospice Society of Delta

The funds will help the group set up their office in the Harold and Veronica Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner, where they will provide in-person hospice and bereavement support programs and

services to members of the Delta community

“We are thrilled to be able to help Heron Hospice Society expand their services in the Supportive Care Centre,” says Rotary Club of Tsawwassen president Blake Cowan. “They don’t charge for these services, so we are happy to know that every donation to Heron Hospice

Society makes a significant difference”

Heron Hospice Society has been offering virtual counseling and bereavement support to individuals and families living in Delta and Tsawwassen First Nation since 2020. Services at the Supportive Care Centre now include inperson bereavement counseling and sup-

ADVICE FROM THE professionals

How can you help in designing an ad that will get the readers’ attention amongst the other ads and the articles in the paper?

Here are the five most important points in creating a good ad:

1 Lead with a strong headline It should be interesting and try not to be too cliché Is not everyone tired of all the “Best Kept Secrets” that are in every marketplace today?

2 Use a graphic element that ties into the product(s) being sold and that will attract attention.

3. Make sure your ad copy describes at least one benefit for the potential customer Why should they buy that product now and/or why should they buy it at all?

4. There must be a call to action. Create a sense of urgency so the reader has a reason to act on the information in the ad.

5. Tell them who you are and where you are. Design a strong logo and use a font relevant to the business you are in. Always include your address, website, phone number etc.

Pierre Pelletier Publisher Delta Optimist

port groups for Delta residents Education and relaxation sessions will be added soon The goal is to provide a sense of connection, comfort and support for those who are at their most vulnerable

“Rotary Club members are dedicated to our motto of providing service above self,” added Cowan “This project

really resonated with us, because we understand how important it is to have access to supportive care services right here in our own community.”

Heron Hospice Society president Chris Pettypiece says they are incredibly grateful for the generous donation

“We view the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen as a valued community partner,” he says “We

couldn’t do this important work without the support of caring and compassionate organizations like the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen.”

For more information about Heron Hospice Society programs and services, or to volunteer or donate, visit their website at www.heronhospice org -submitted by Rotary Club of Tsawwassen

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Can I straighten my teeth without the use of the traditional metal braces?

Everyone has heard of the nightmare stories of having metal brackets and wires in their mouths and what kind of damage they can do. Cleaning and flossing your teeth is nearly impossible with these traditional braces. Every month wires get tightened and changed causing the mouth to never really heal properly and the person to deal with the discomfort every month.

What we offer at our dental practice is clear tray braces that have no metal or wires to interfere with everyday life. These series of trays are slightly different every 2 weeks to correct the alignment of the teeth. The movement is very gradual so there is almost little to no discomfort that you would typically experience with the traditional braces. Monthly appointments are not required because the trays are so simple to change at home on your own. Full time wear during the day and more importantly at night allows treatment time to be less than the braces. Brushing and flossing is just the same as if you weren’t straightening your teeth at all. Complimentary consultations are offered at our office to see if you’d be a candidate for this form of braces.

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Heron Hospice Society of Delta President, Chris Pettypiece (right), and staff member Keara Kingston (left) welcome Rotary Club President, Blake Cowan and Seniors Committee member, Judy McLeod for a tour of Harold and Veronica Centre for Supportive Care.

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Overthe next 70years goba warming s expectedto raise sea eves byat least one metre here as cimbingtemperatures met manyofthe worlds ce sheves ntothe sea and oceanvoumes expand To keep up,dke improvements could costthe regon $95 bil on by2100 accordngto one provncia estimate

Asthe financia costs ofc mate change clmb,experts and governments are quckycomngtothe consensusthat manmade structures wont be enoughto protect coastal communites

Like mangrove forests and beds ofsea grass sat marshes arethe utmate mut-taskers Theyare particuarygood at sucking up large quanttes ofcarbon doxide fromthe atmosphere When the pants ofa salt marsh de,theyget buried inthe muck ther carbon-fi ed roots and stems ock ntothe muddy ayers

Astheyears go on more marsh pants grow ontop ofthe dead ones forming one ofthe worlds greatest natura carbon snks But to grow and burymore carbon-rch plants requires more mud

Formost ofthe ast 10000years the FraserRverhas provded that mud suppy,delivering 20 m liontonnes ofsand and slt nto the sea everyyear Overtheyears this process has sowyhep buld Sea sand now hometoVancouverInternatona Arport andthe landthe ctes ofRichmond and Deta now occupy

Overthe last century,that natural system has been dsrupted n an effortto controlthe shfting riverdeta humans have hardened shorelnes bu t ettes and dredgedthe riverbed

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Removingthe‘ro l ngpins

Underan overcast sky,orange andye ow excavatorsteeteron p es ofdrftwood thercaws racking a path nthe marsh nextto the BoundaryBaydke Thetwo heavymachnes arethere as part ofa federa ybacked proect run byDucks Unlmted Canadato restore salt marshes and boosttheirabltyto store carbon

Seen from space,sate te magesthat shoud revea marsh show rafts ofdriftwood a byproduct ofthe countess og booms breakng up and floatng ashore overtheyears

Two days afterChrstmas astyear an unusualyhgh“kingtde” rose water evels inthe marsh Whenthe waterhtthe dke t had nowhereto go In atme-lapsevideo Stewart capturedthevast rafts ofsaw logs floatng offthe marsh floor

“Oncetheyre n here its essentalyatrap,”he sad Wththeirbranches and root wad removed “theyjust spin”

Stewart added crushngthe pants,anmas and whatever fe had managedto sprng up betweenthe raft ofwood

“Its not as smpe as likev ainzng wood Wood s a natura part ofmarsh ecosystems andto perfectycean t and pretendthat wood snt a part ofit is nave”Stewart sad

He pointedto a smooth log wth cean ends, keyfromthe forestrysector

“I ke it because t’s realy,rea yfat And I could see a shrub and vegetation estabishing on it I could see an anmal usng t as a refuge”he added “Butthetinytoothpck ogs fromthe forestry sector?Theyre extremeydamagngtothese marshes”

The remova,which s backed bythe Nature Smart Clmate Solutions Fund a pot ofmoneymeantto hep Canada reduce ts greenhouse gas emssons using natura c mate soutons, s expectedto contnue forsevera days Once completed,Stewart saystheywi pant some arrow grass picke weed and a handful ofothersat marsh specesthat can adapttothe condtions Once competed Stewart saystheywll plant some arrow grass,pcke weed and a handful ofothersat marsh speciesthat can adaptto the condtions

Withn fiveyears the bioogst says he expects sedges grasses andthe animasthat come wththemto move back ntothe area Bythen he says the area w be ndstnguishable fromthe surroundng marsh

What shoud concern oca resdents he added is not atemporary scaronthe andscape butthe nearendess supplyofhumanmodfied logsthat float in and suffocate a numberofotherstes acrossthe owerFrasers sat marshes

“There mght be a fewyears where t mght ooka litte ugy n here”he warned “Butto ookback300years ago orprecolonzaton thats no ongerourtarget forrestoraton,”sad Stewart

“Whenhabtatisso mtedaready andwehavedecinngsamon thnkwehavetoaskourseves what sourroletopay nmanagng theseecosystems?Isittobeentrelyhands-offandhopeforthe bestor s ttoacknowledgethatmaybewehavearoletopay?”

Rebuildingmarshfromscratch

Erc Bake pu ed out a sate te map and pontedto rpples nthe sand offthe west coast ofRchmond

“These are remnant sands ofvegetaton,”sadthe senor restoraton boogist forDucks Unlmted

Atthe mouth ofthe FraserRver,at least 240 hectares oftdal marsh have died offsnce the 1980s n some paces lke Sturgeon Bank,that’s meantthe marsh and has receded between 200 and 700 metres from the sea

“ ts just massve”Balke said “Nobody s quite sure why”

Balke says part ofthe problem is lkey hardened coast nes whch have prevented much ofthe rversediment from sett ng where it natura ywould

FraserRiverP e and Dredge whch Ducks Unlimted contracted to help onthe proect,has areadytestedthe“spoon”at a ste n south Rchmond

An excavatoroperator removes woody debris from a marsh n Boundary Bay,B.C.,as part ofa restoration project to help absorb carbon,improve habitat and protect against sea level rise.

Laterthis month he and ateam ofcontractors wi take a dredgng vesse fi ed with sedment pu ed up fromthe riverbottom,and steam t overto Sturgeon Bank

“The FraserRverjust knd ofsnaked around ke a big ol fire hose unrestraned”said Bake “What we’retryngto do isto add sediments in a waythat mimcsthose natura processes”

Bake saystheteam has carefulystuded smiarproects nthe Mssssippi Riverdeta andthe group s usingthe same“mud motor”thats areadybeentested nthe Netherands

Usua y most ofthat sediment s dumped out at sea Instead,the group wll assemble a seres ofppes andthroughthem,pump 13000 cubc metres ofdredged sedment over40 hectares near Sturgeon Bank The slurrywil be shotthrough a specalydesgned spoon-shaped nozzethat’s meantto fan out a patform new sat marshes can grow on

And whie some overseas projects have proved successfu,none have been carred out onthe Fraser where different pants and freshet snow mets leadto a dfferent rverdynamic,Balke added To improvethe chances ofnot osngthe sedmenttothe sea as thetides rse and fal theteam from Ducks Un mted Canada pansto bu d crescent-shaped sand bermsthat w drectthe finers ts and clays inand

Backed bythe provnca and federa governmentsthroughthe Salmon Restoraton and Innovation Fund,the group has spent years desgnngthetwo-yearplot proect

If t works Balke says he foresees a kind ofongong marsh maintenance program offerng a soft humantouchto hep wetandsthrve nthe same wayarborsts care forurbantrees

Impact forthebetter’

Bake saysthe plot proect w l cost somewhere around $2 ml on To scae upthe buildng ofnew marshes orthe removal oflogs from exstng marshes Balke says manyare lookngtothe“poluter pays”mode

Forbioogst Dan Stewart the answeris obvous and on a recent overcast day he was lookng at t fromthe edge ofthe Boundary Baydke a morethan 200 metre-thckband ofsat marsh reached outtothe sea “ ’ve wtnessed t first-hand during storm events”said Stewart “These marshes rea yprovde a bufferbetweenthe marne envronment andthe dike”

Whats eft ofthe FraserRverdetas 17000 hectares of wetlands has been sowyeroded byshoreine development on one side and a ackofnew s t and cayonthe other Onyremnants ofavast estuaryecosystemthat emerged atthe end ofthe ast ice age reman And as sea evels rise,they could get ncreasngyswalowed up

Desptethe osses,MetroVancouvers wetands remanthe most mportant stop-overste formigratng brds inWestern Canada therimportance made even more acute at atme when 100 speces ofbrds acrossthe region are facng essthan a 50 per cent chance ofsurvval overthe ong run accordingto Brds Canada’sJames Casey,a FraserRiverestuaryspecalist

Amongthat life sthe endangered Nght-stakingtigerbeetle in Canada its onlyfound in a few smal pockets onthe shores of MetroVancouverand GreaterVctoria

“Ths sde ofthe Strat ofGeorga,ths isthe onypace where its been found ths strp ofBoundaryBay”said Stewart

As a bologst who specalizes inthe ecosystems ofthe Fraser deta,Stewart was contractedto keep an eye onthe log removal

Some workers removed discarded constructon materas and busted-up creosote p ngs fromthe clean wood Stewart pcked throughthe drftwood; he marked off ogs wth pinkrbbon sothe excavatoroperators knewto eavethem n pace as habtat for brds nsects and sma mammas

Ifforestrycompanies are gongto nadvertentlyreease rafts of woodydebris aongthe shoreine strangling salt marsh growth if the port authority s gongto permanentyalterthe FraserRvers path starving marshes ofsedment thethnkng goes,shoudnt theybe part ofthe souton?

Ifthis kind ofa plot is successfu,Balke said it coud be scaled up acrossthe entire delta protectng cties from sea eve rise, removing atmospherc carbon and rebuldng habtat forjuven e samon brds and othercreatures al atthe sametime

Backat BoundaryBay Bake and Stewart stood onthe dke a hundred metres fromthe arport as a steady stream ofarplanes buzzed overhead Below hm, the excavators had made surprsnglyfast work cearng outthe raft ofsaw logs and driftwood “ t’s a part ofthe esson Ithnkwe’re a earnng ocaly we are] understandng ourroe as humans nthis ecosystem To betotalyhandsoff I dontthnk s acceptable,”Stewart said “Were impacting it regardless so whynot impact t forthe betterbased onthe best scence we have?”

“Whatwe’retryingtodoistoadd sedimentsinawaythatmimics thosenaturalprocesses.”

“Thesemarshesreallyprovide abufferbetweenthemarine environmentandthedike.”

Workers search fortoxic material, including creosotecovered wood,as part ofa restoration project to remove excess woody debris from a salt marsh in Boundary Bay,B.C.

Biologist Dan Stewart shows a piece ofsalt marsh crushed by logs.The presence of young seedlings is a promising sign the marsh will bounce back,says Stewart.

Biologists Eric Balke and Dan Stewart are part ofthe Ducks Unlimited Canada team working to restore tidal marshes in Metro Vancouver

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Minister’s Minute

The Prophetic Voice

THOMAS KEELEY BENEDICTION LUTHERAN CHURCH

form of the Book of Jeremiah and Lamentations.

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When we contemplate the words “prophet” and “prophecy” we might be inclined to think about one who can tell the future, and convey special insight about what is going to happen While this captures an aspect of who a biblical prophet was, there is more Biblical prophets were individuals God gave the ability and power to point out hard truths Can we moderns learn anything from the biblical prophets of old? Yes, much, I would argue. Let us take the prophet Jeremiah, for example Jeremiah’s career is believed to have extended from the reign of King Josiah in 640 B.C to the Fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. His message has come to us in the

When Jeremiah had begun, the Kingdom of Judah, had come through an especially evil and tragic stretch of its history God would punish Judah for the wickedness of its leaders including ritual child sacrifice carried out by King Manasseh in his worship of the false god, Moloch

Under such terrible circumstances, Jeremiah could only lament for his people, and tell all who would listen what God was planning Jeremiah declared that Judah would be invaded and taken into captivity for seventy years, a divinely inspired message, which stood in sharp contrast to the false prophet who said that everything would be fine and Judah would have nothing to worry about

Not surprisingly, Jeremiah’s message of imminent divine discipline was rejected by the leaders and the prophet paid a high price for speaking out in the form of beatings and humiliation

But Jeremiah’s message was not all doom and gloom Hope lay at the heart of what he was saying: God would bring the exiles back and introduce a “ new and everlasting covenant.”

Christians believe that this ultimate covenant was brought into being through Jesus Christ

Looking out into the world, we see that idolatry and oppression remain realities Wickedness abounds. It is indeed easy to lose hope in divine justice and promise

Jeremiah teaches us that God will deliver

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GymnastmakeshistoryforDeltaclub

Lila Bulka is off to Prince Edward Island to compete at 2023 Canada Winter Games

MARK

BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist com

Lila Bulka leaves this week for her history-making trip to Prince Edward Island

The 16-year-old has become the first-ever female athlete from Delta Gymnastics to earn a spot on Team BC for the 29th edition of the Canada Winter Games This prestigious multisport competition only happens every four years

Bulka clinched her trip on her home mats when Delta Gymnastics hosted the second stage of the team trials.

“The first trial was in December and it went better than I thought it would actually So that qualified me to compete here and it definitely helped being used to the equipment and also having my teammates here to cheer me on, ” smiled Bulka, who typically trains five days a week at the Ladner facility under Jen Dober, Delta Gymnastics Women’s Competitive Program Coordinator

Bulka is no stranger to out of province competition

She was a member of B C’s

gold medal winning team at the 2022 Western Canadian Championships in Winnipeg last spring when she moved up to the provincial level of competition (CCP 10) in artistic gymnastics for the first time However, her Canada Winter Games trip was hardly a certainty.

The trials were unique in that they featured gymnasts of all ages and levels

“It was definitely different,” continued Bulka “There were gymnasts from other levels mixed in with my levels, so there were new people I was competing against”

Beam is her specialty, having won silver in the individual events at Westerns Her busy 2022-23 competitive season so far has included a couple of trips to Hawaii where Bulka gained plenty of international experience against gymnasts from Japan, Australia, New Zealand and across the U S

It certainly paid off with her Team BC spot Now it’s making sure she is in peak form in PEI.

“We adjust their conditioning and their work load and stuff depending on what they have

Delta Gymnastics’ Lila Bulka, 16, leaves this week for the Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island after earning one of six spots on Team BC.

coming up, ” explained Dober “The international trips to Hawaii were a great experience competing in big competitions leading up to the trials Then we kind of had to chill out a bit before building her back up

“In an event like the Canada Winter Games, when it’s not training or competition time, there’s a lot of other cool things to do that are kind of stress release Just checking out other sports Stuff like that is really

cool”

There is more local flavor to the BC women ’ s team going to PEI. Delta resident Makenzie Grant trains out of the Langley Gymnastics Foundation under coach Janice Fowler

Ladner ringette standout looking for more gold

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mbooth@delta-optimist

com

After winning gold five years ago at the BC Winter Games, Ladner’s Alexandra Zed is ready for more glory on an even bigger stage

The Delta Ringette product and firstyear Simon Fraser University student is taking a break from her studies to play for Team BC at the Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island Zed earned her spot following an extensive tryout process that included tournaments across the

country against other provincial teams

Now she gets rewarded for that hard work by being part of a unique multisport competition that features the country’s top up-and-coming athletes in winter sports

“I am looking forward to the entire experience of this once in a lifetime opportunity, from meeting Team BC athletes in other sports, to playing at one of the highest levels of ringette in the country,” said Zed, a defender who has been playing ringette for 13 years “I competed at the BC Winter Games in 2018 in

Kamloops My team won gold, so I am hoping for the same outcome this time around.”

Zed’s teammates includes North Delta’s Jessica Murphy while Tsawwassen’s Julia Fetcher was named a team alternate

Here are the other Delta athletes representing BC at the Canada Winter Games: Gavin Santoro (alpine skiing), Grace Wang (badminton), Emily Bowles (curling), Tasha Lai (figure skating), Rebecca Noble (hockey), Will Sharpe (hockey), Owen Hou (judo), Ryan Bolton (speed skating).

Alexandra Zed

Sports ImpressivehaulforDeltaat SpecialOlympicsWinterGames

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mbooth@delta-optimist com

It was an impressive showing for Delta athletes at the 2023 Special Olympics BC (SOBC)

Winter Games, presented

by Prospera Credit Union

Approximately 500 hardworking competitors with intellectual disabilities from 40 communities across the province came together in Kamloops Feb 2-4 to give their all

in eight sports The athletes were well prepared to compete with pride, after all their hard work training in the yearround Special Olympics programs in their hometowns They returned home laden with medals, personal bests, and memories and friendships for life

Not to be overlooked were the more than 100 life-changing volunteer coaches and mission staff, along with another 700-plus dedicated SOBC Games volunteers, along with the support of sponsors, to make the Games a big success

Leading the local medal contingent was Tyler Coe winning gold for the highest individual score in 5 Pin Bowling with a total of 1002 points. He also helped Delta win silver

in the team event, finishing just behind Vernon and ahead of Cowichan Valley Joining Tyler on the Delta team were Darrin Greenstein, Kerry Lamb, Ivy Snow and David Lebedovich.

In curling, Chelsea Kaake and Kim Davies helped their respective Burnaby teams win gold. On the slopes, it was

another impressive haul for Cory Duhaime, winning three silver medals. The podium finishes included the advanced giant slalom, advanced super giant slalom and advanced slalom.

Delta’s floor hockey team narrowly missed out on reaching the podium, placing fourth in the Green Division

SUBMITTED PHOTO Chelsea Kaake and Kim Davies were members of medal winning curling teams.

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(Above) It was a silver medal for Delta’s 5-pin bowling team at the 2023 Special Olympics Winter Games in Kamloops. Tyler Coe also added an individual silver (Right) Alpine skier Cory Duhaime with his three silver medals.

Central location in the Onyx & walking distance to all amenities the town centre has to offer This 2 bedroom & den top floor south exposed corner unit has the best location in the building. Features 1285 sq.ft., high vaulted ceilings with amazing natural light shinning in 1 parking & 1 storage locker

Centrally located & minutes to Cliff Drive Elementary & buses Quiet dead end street with private sunny fenced yard which is great for the kids and pets. Features include: laminate flooring, updated kitchen & appliances, large deck & bonus (1) bedroom mortgage helper Rented @ $1850 00 per month

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.

JUST LISTED!

IN TSAWWASSEN SPRINGS!

$645,000

RESORT STYLE GOLF COURSE LIVING!

#301-5099 SPRINGS BOULEVARD, TSAWWASSEN

EXTRA LARGE 875 SQ.FT. 1 BEDROOM & DEN CONDO UNIT. SOUTH FACING 140 SQ.FT. COVERED BALCONY. 2 PARKING STALLS. MLS #R2751867

JUST LISTED! IN THE CLASSIC!

SOLDbyGEFFKE TEAM

$769,000

FULLY RENOVATED 1,602 SQ.FT. CONDO! CONCRETE, STEEL CONSTRUCTION, BRICK BUILDING!

#505-1350 VIEW CRESCENT,

TSAWWASSEN

BEAUTIFUL, OPEN LAYOUT! FEATURING 2 BED ROOMS, DEN, FAMILY ROOM, GOURMET KITCHEN, OVERSIZE, OPEN LIVING & DINING AREA!, CALIFORNIA SHUTTERS, IMPRESSIVE, NEW FIREPLACE & MUCH MORE! A MUST SEE! VIEW MORE PICTURES AT MLS# R2748853

IN BOUNDARY BAY!

SOLDbyGEFFKE TEAM

NATURE LOVERS’ GALORE!

$1,319,000

DON’T WANT TO MISS! NATURE TRAILS, THE BEST BEACH IN THE LOWER MAINLAND, BIKE TRAILS, PLAYGROUND FOR CHILDREN, 1 OF A KIND WILDLIFE, KAYAKING, PADDLE BOARDING, KITE SURFING, BOATING & SO MUCH MORE! MLS# R2746936

Seaside by Mosaic. “M Plan” Show Suite, 1/2 Duplex in one of the best locations in the entire complex. Featuring over 2,246sqft of open concept living, this breathtaking unit boasts luxury & magazine worthy designs the moment you enter Enjoy your morning coffee year round on the covered balcony while watching the eagles soar & deer roam in the protected green belt behind Take in your spectacular ocean views from the upper tower level in your bright, open-concept interior with 3 stories & plenty of natural light making it the perfect sanctuary to call home Interior features 4 bedrooms + 3 bathrooms, swoon worthy walk-in closet & ensuite. With its convenient location, beautiful scenery, & comfortable living space, this home is a great opportunity to enjoy a peaceful lifestyle.

• 2 BEDROOM CONDO

• WALKING DISTANCE TO LADNER VILLAGE

• 1 SECURE PARKING AND STORAGE

• PRICED TO SELL AT $549,900

3-5053 47 AVENUE

• 4 BED 3 BATH TOWNHOUSE IN LADNER VILLAGE

• WALKING DISTANCE TO ALL MAJOR AMENITIES INCLUDING SCHOOLS, PARKS AND SHOPPING

• BRIGHT SUNNY SOUTH EXPOSURE, TURNKEY LIVING AND RECENT UPDATES

• 2 CAR GARAGE WITH LANEWAY ACCESS.

5447

• WELL MAINTAINED BASEMENT HOME

• ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS

• GREAT PLAN WITH 1 BEDROOM SUITE

• MANY UPDATES INCLUDING WINDOWS

• STAMPED CONCRETE DRIVEWAY WITH RV PARKING

• CONVIENENT CENTRAL LADNER LOC.

• OFFERED AT $1 248 900

• LUXURIOUS 6,700+ SQ.FT CUSTOM HOME ON PARK LIKE 20,000 SQ.FT LOT

• CENTRAL WEST LADNER LOCATION, WALKING DISTANCE TO ALL MAJOR AMENITIES

• 2 BEDROOM SELF CONTAINED SUITE WITH OWN LAUNDRY

• DETACHED 900 SQ.FT SHOP AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY

• 3281 SQ. FT FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME

• OVER 7700 SQ. FT PRIVATE LOT

• 216 SQ. FT DETACHED HOME OFFICE

• 1 BEDROOM LEGAL RENTAL SUITE

• ALL BEDROOMS WITH ENSUITE BATH

• SOUGHT AFTER CENTRAL WEST LADNER LOC.

• 4/5 BEDROOM + DEN & FAMILY ROOM-MAIN HOUSE

• SEPERATE 1 BEDROOM COACH HOME WITH LAUNDRY

• QUAILTY BUILDER WITH 2-5-10 NEW HOME WARRANTY

• CONVENIENT CENTRAL LADNER VILLAGE LOC.

• PRICED TO SELL AT $1,899,900

• SPACIOUS 3 BED 3 BATH T/H

• CENTRAL LOCATION CLOSE TO SKYTRAIN, TRANSIT, SCHOOLS & SURREY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

• TANDEM 2 CAR GARAGE

• WELL MAINTAINED 1 OWNER HOME

• LUXURIOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME

• UNBEATABLE CENTRAL WEST LADNER LOCATION

• 3 LARGE BEDROOMS. 4 BATHROOMS

• FUNCTIONAL OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN WITH HIGH END FINISHED THROUGHOUT

4903A 53 ST - NEW COACH HOMES

5092B BENTLEY DRIVE

44TH AVENUE

102-4758 53 STREET

8-9405 121 STREET

5382 CRESCENT DRIVE

5108 LINDEN DRIVE

JUST LISTED

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

4950

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!! One of the best single family homes on Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course with fabulous views of lake and golf course and sunny western exposed yard Home features a great floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and Fabulous Great Room that open to beautiful views of Golf course lake and wildlife This home is approx. 2600 sq. ft. with an oversized garage with room for golf cart and the best location for guest parking. Don't miss this RARE find!!!

JUST LISTED

$1,848,000

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

JUST LISTED

$1,489,000

$799,000

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

5368 4A AVENUE

Fabulous views of North Shore Mountains and Boundary Bay This great 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home has been extensively updated, recent updates includes an outstanding pool, patio and deck areas Home also features gourmet kitchen which opens to a large great room and deck area that takes advantage of the fabulous views Just move in and enjoy your resort at home.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM

5040 10A AVENUE

Great updated split level home on a quiet street in Upper Tsawwassen This home has many updates featuring a new kitchen, bathrooms, metal roof and windows. Excellent floor plan with 4 bdrms, 4 bathrooms and totally separate office or studio Yard has been newly landscaped with sunny southern exposed yard and has a double access shed for that handyman Home has been priced to sell and been listed at 2023 assessed value

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

Fabulous 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo, centrally located in one of Tsawwassen's finest buildings (La Mirage) Featuring huge sunny private decks overlooking golf course This spacious as-new condo has a great floor plan, new appliances and flooring. In well-managed concrete building on quiet street just steps from the Town-Center and Pets are allowed! Condos like this rarely come to market Don't miss this opportunity

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

CEDAR SPRINGS DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

#504-1400 VIEW CRES, TSAW

JUST LISTED

- $2,499,000

- 3 NEW HOMES IN TSAWWASSEN

- 4800 SQUARE FEET

- LEGAL SUITE

- CUSTOMIZE YOUR NEW HOME

FABULOUS VIEWS

JUST LISTED

JUST LISTED

$3,500,000

GORGEOUS 5000 SQ.FT. HOME WITH FABULOUS VIEWS

Featuring 6 bdrms, 6 bathrms, excellent 2 bdrm suite and spectacular rooftop deck. This rare find is located on a quiet street with many fines homes in Upper Tsawwassen Home is just totally updated with ouststanding views on a 10,750 sq ft western exposed lot This kind of home does not come to market often, don't miss this one. Call for more information

Call ROBIN for info. 604-868-2844

JUST LISTED

Custom build your new home with Tsawwassen's finest builder on one of the best view lots in Tsawwassen We have plans of approx 5000 square feet but are open to building your dream home. For more information

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

JUST LISTED

$2,199,000

SPEED'S PUB FOR SALE

Fabulous opportunity to purchase one of Ladner's historic family businesses This great pub is located on Ladner's inner harbour with marine access and potential marine business The business has been great for decades and now is time for another buyer to put their own business ideas and energy to continue this long established pub. This purchase price also includes the liquor licence for Ladner Liquor Store

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

PRICE REDUCED

$1,249,000

WOW!!! THIS HOME HAS IT ALL!!!

Fabulous 180 degree ocean, Mount Baker and farmland views This gorgeous home was custom designed by Keith Baker & built by one of Tsawwassen's best builders The high end finishing, quality workmanship, views and location make this 6,000 sq ft custom built home one of Tsawwassen's finest homes This special home has an excellent floor plan that works for many lifestyles and also has a 1 bdrm suite The home features a spectacular rooftop deck with putting green, jacuzzi, fireplace and outstanding views Make your dreams come true with this one of a kind masterpiece Call for your exclusive viewing Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

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

111 GRAHAM DRIVE BEST SUNSET VIEWS & LOCATION

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.

Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

4533WRiverRoad $1,399,000 Thisisauniqueonceinalifetime opportunityforanownerand/or investor

This28,000sqftlotisintheprocessofapplicationforsub-division for2flatrectangularbuildinglots,andallbuildingplanshavebewen submittedtothecity Thecurrentfamilyhomehasbeenrenovated andoffersover3,600sqft.oflivingspaceforafamilythatchooses tokeepthelotasiswithswimmingpool&park-likesetting.

1178WalaleeDrive $1,699,000 OceanandMountainviewsona 14,000+sqftlotinthehighlydesirable village!

6733LondonDrive $1,360,000 LovelyspaciousfamilyhomeinHolly neighborhoodinLadner

218-1120TsatsuShoresDr$549,000

53535BAvenue $1,099,000 Locatedinapristineneighbourhoodof 5BAve.whichboaststhebestlocation forafamilyhome.

93050BStreet $1,590,000 Over10,000sqftprivatelotwith Rancher Closetoschoolsandtown centre.

601-5011TsawwassenSprings $1,218,000 TopFloorPenthousewithprivatedouble cargarage,2deckscompletelyrenovated

598TsawwassenBeachRd$5,498,000 Panoramicoceanfronthomeon1.3of Acreofferinganamazinglifestyle.

1115ShamanCr $1,498,000 NicelyrenovatedhomeintheVillage. Offering5bedroomsand3fullbaths.

535410AAvenue $1,298,000 Wheelchairaccessiblemainfloorliving withopenfloorplan,bedroomandfull bathonmain.

4695KensingtonPlace$1,289,000

5129WilsonDrive $2,695,000 Newcustombuilthomewithoutthe GST,executive,luxuryentertainment homeinprimelocation.

5000CliffDrive $3,155,555

102-128055Street $799,000 Sandpiperbuildingintheheartof Tsawwassen Over1400sq.ft.with3 patios.

4442 Arthur Drive, Delta

19 50 Street - Tsawwassen

Rachel MacInnes

t - 778.829.5262

e - rachel@southdelta homes w - rachelmacinnes com

Spacious rancher in desirable Pebble Hill! Feat. vaulted ceilings, 2 sets of extra-large sliding doors from the living room & patio doors from the master bdrm out to the large sunny deck overlooking beautiful gardens & a sparkling inground pool! A dream floor plan w/family sized kitchen & roomy bdrms incl. the master w/full ensuite This large sun soaked yard is west facing w/exposure from the south & in a quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by newer homes. Built on a crawl space & very well

A rare opportunity! This custom built, two level character home has Spanish charm in a perfect cul-de-sac location Two blocks from Delta Secondary & a short walk into Ladner’s historic Village This home boasts 2 x 6 construction updated roof, furnace, appliances pool heater & poolside windows. The interior is finished with cedar throughout, custom solid wood doors & windows First floor offers a pool garden getaway featuring Ladner’s BEST indoor 10m pool! Sauna/Steam room & a legal AirBnB suite with a generous income! The main floor has a spacious primary bdrm, complete with massive ensuite & an impressive seven closets for all your storage needs. Additional features incl. 4 large skylights

Vicky Hamilton Personal Real Estate Corporat on cell 778-839-8947

ce 604-946-1255

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4805 Turnbuckle Wynd | TWO LEVEL

TOWNHOUSE!! Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath home located in Harbourside! Updated through-out, this 1048 square foot unit offers a

COURSE VIEW!”

Spacious 1350 sq.ft. corner suite overlooking the 17th hole of the Beach Grove Golf Course You don’t need to be a golfer to enjoy this year round view Loads of updates including kitchen, bathrooms, hardwood floors & more... Just move in! Huge wraparound deck as well as direct in & out from the suite This 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom suite feels like a house Steps to shopping,transit,recreation and all amenities.Looking for the best? Here it is!

MEDALLION CLUB MEMBER 2018, 2019 & 2020

778-863-6805

@ $842,000

604.512.7531 CAITLIN@CAITLINDUFFUS COM WWW.CAITLINDUFFUS.COM

DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN $1,079,000

This is the perfect FAMILY HOME! A rare find, this corner lot 1/2 duplex is centrally located with an easy walk to both elementary and high school, transportation, aquatic and fitness center and the Southlands Tastefully updated, this 2340 sq ft home features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an open concept kitchen and living/dining room and great family room!

Whitworth Cres S, Ladner

Absolutely stunning brand new family home with serene farmland views located on rarerly available and highly sought-a er Whitworth Cres! This home boasts 3,700sq of living space with 4 beds, 6 baths, a spacious open concept and a beau�ful kitchen!

complex. SS appliances, quartz counters, wood flooring, private southern exposed yard and 2 secure parking spots. Central loca�on

780 Gilchrist Place, Tsaw $1,679,000

2,634 sq. | 5 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 7,868 sq. lot

A POSSIBLE DREAM HOUSE! Professionally renovated & located in a sought-a er area. The NEW custom kitchen is designed for people who like to cook & entertain. Cul-de-sac loca�on, over-sized double car garage, big bedrooms, engineered hard-wood floors

by side underground parking with large storage area and in floor radiant heat are just a few of the features of this wonderful unit.

1,120 sq. | 3 bedrooms | 1 bathroom | 7,500 sq. lot

Immaculate rancher extensively updated including gourmet kitchen, SS appliances, gas Valor F/P, wood floors, windows, Trane hea�ng system and more! Great street appeal. Perfect family home or investment.

1206 Pacific Drive

Located in Stahaken on Pacific Drive, one of the nicest subdivisions in Tsawwassen, this 4 bdrm/3 bathroom home was custom built by Carl Jensen for the existing owner Grand entrance with vaulted foyer, large formal dining and living room with large kitchen/family room opening up to the back patio. Manicured gardens and yard provide a park-like setting. 3 bedrooms up including a spacious primary bedroom with a large 5 piece ensuite and spacious walk-in closet. Separate games room above the garage provides added flex space. Fantastic layout for family and entertaining. Radiant heat and several updates including newer roof, IBC Boiler, interior & exterior paint, blinds, appliances and more.

JUSTSOLD JUSTSOLD

#116 812 Milton Street

Welcome to Hawthorne Place – well kept 1 Bed 1 Bath unit with 762 sq ft and a spacious 2 floor layout. This bright end-unit has South facing views of the Fraser River, with 2 sundrenched patios. Featuring insuite laundry, storage locker, and a secured parking spot. Located just up the hill from downtown New West, this self-managed building is close to the SkyTrain, schools, and the New West shopping center

4553 66 Street

Gorgeous 2 level home in East Ladner This Executive style home is located on a no through street near farmland and sits on a spacious 8448 sq ft lot with western back yard exposure. With over 2400 sq ft, this 3 bedroom/den + 3 bathroom has a bonus 800sq ft studio in the back, great space for studio, gym office or workshop. New flooring and interior paint, radiant heat flooring, 18 ft Vaulted ceilings in the foyer and living room welcome you to this fantastic main floor living floorplan The kitchen is spacious and bright with island and family room overlooking the patio & garden. 3 bedrooms up including large primary and ensuite up with all 3 bedrooms having walkin closet. 4 Blocks to Holly Elementary and only 20 mins to Vancouver Call now for your viewing appointment.

#201-1480 Foster Street White Rock

WELCOME TO WHITE ROCK SQUARE - Well kept 2 Bed, 2 Bath unit with over 1259 sqft Vacant & ready to move in. This large unit has southwest ocean views, great layout, with an enclosed 8’x20’ solarium, in-suite storage room, large locker and secured parking. Located right in the heart of uptown White Rock & only steps to amenities: shopping, restaurants, park, recreation, transit & more. Solid concrete building with amazing amenities area & roof top deck with spectacular views! Enjoy over 1000sqft common area with fireplace, pool table, card tables, lounge & kitchen. Heat and Hot water included in maintenance.

8-4638 ORCA WAY, TSAW

Seaside by Mosaic 2,246sf 4 bed 3 bath 1/2 duplex in the best location in the complex with ocean & greenbelt views Plenty of upgrades and the spectacular tower set this apart from anything else on the market MLS# R2746916

948 TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD

Spectacular waterfront home with panoramic ocean views This 5 bedroom, 4,000sf home has been extensively renovated, features include Euroline windows & doors, 5 full bathrooms, Control 4 automation & a separate 1 bedroom inlaw suite on the lower level Spacious decks with frameless glass railings perfect for enjoying the stunning sunsets from your hot tub Once in a lifetime opportunity to paddle board, kayak & anchor your boat right in front of your home MLS# R2727791

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Donald Frederick Bel ded February 11th, 2013 at age 88 His last few days were spent in the comfort of Irene Thomas Hospice With the end near, he hung on so daughter Heather could fly in to be at his sde Cosest reatives include wife Gail Neff Bel, daughter Heather Godwin and son-in-law Ross grandaughters Sydney and Annie sister Lnda Gertsen, sister Pat Mler (husband Alan), cousin Judy Wilson, and others loved and ost

A ifelong Lower Mainlander, Don worked n the precast concrete ndustry and heped buid vital elements of the ibrary and skytrain Retiring to Tsawwassen, he devoted himself to buiding a garden so ovey passersby would inger and ook

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HORPESTAD, Holly Jane

August 22, 1984

February 9, 2023

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Holly Horpestad. Holly was born on August 22, 1984, and passed in her Vancouver home on February 9, 2023. Holly was predeceased by her mother, Paula Storms (Horpestad), grandfather (or Grampa as everyone knew him) Mel Horpestad, grandmother Dorothy Horpestad, and her uncle Chris Horpestad. She is survived by her brother Joshua Storms, aunts, uncles and cousins. Holly was raised by her grandparents in Ladner, BC. You may remember her around Ladner with her bright orange fleece coat. Holly enjoyed riding, cattle penning, selling vegetables with her grandpa, swimming and meeting new people Holly loved animals, especially her horse, Lady, and her dog, Pokey. As an adult, Holly loved anything to do with Hello Kitty, colouring her hair in bright colours and getting tattoos. At the time of her death, Holly lived in Vancouver and was under the care of CLBC and BACI. Many thanks to the BACI team, Ross, Mike, Keith and Chris. (Especially for Ross and Mike for taking her to Victoria for her holiday.) Holly’s funeral will be held at a later date. And to the answer to Holly’s question, "Will there be ’dead food’ at the funeral?" yes, Holly, we will have "dead food" at your funeral. (Holly always asked if they were serving "dead food" at a funeral the little sandwiches, squares, etc.) Rest in peace, Holly.

October 13, 1937 - February 7, 2023

It s with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beoved mother and nana, Jans

Janis was predeceased by her parents Wllam and Ada Bowman (nee Russel), by her husband Ralph and her son Wiliam (Bil) She is survved by her brother Keith (Barbara), daughters Maxine and Anne (Barry), and her grandchldren Aaron, Evan, Jackson and Lauren

Janis grew up in the Dunbar neighbourhood of Vancouver She graduated from Lord Byng Secondary in 1955 and then attended UBC n pursuit of an Education degree to become a teacher

She marred her first husband Jack Munro at the young age of 21, movng to Tsawwassen after the opening of the George Massey Tunnel in 1959 It was here she and Jack raised their family of 3 chidren

Janis remarred to Ralph Oiver Chandler n 1982

Together they owned and operated Ralph’s family busness W R Chander Memorials Ltd untl Raph s passing in 1999 Outsde of work, they loved fine dnng, and to travel, spendng much time at ther vacation home in Palm Desert, CA

Janis was all about famly She loved Sunday dnners with her chldren and her grandchidren, as wel as famiy vacaton time n Pam Sprngs Janis also enoyed cookng and gardenng and was an avid golfer as a member at Beach Grove Golf Club in the 1970s

Janis wil forever be remembered for her great sense of humour and her “cheeky” nature; always wth a twinkle in her eye and a smle on her face

Janis lved out her ast 6 years at the Mountan View Manor long term care facilty in Ladner, BC The famiy would ike to extend our utmost thanks and apprecation to Dr Rex Long and al of the staff at Mountain Vew for taking exceptiona care of our Mom and Nana

A funeral servce wil be held on Frday, February 17 at 4:00 pm at Sant David’s Angican Church, 1115 51A St , Delta, BC with a reception to folow

In remembrance of Janis, donatons can be made to The Deta Hospta Foundaton (www dhchfoundation ca) Condolences to the family can be left at https://www arbormemorial ca/en/delta/obtuaries /chander-ans-elen/99428

Delta Funera Home 604 946 6040

COOKSON, Vallerye Hazel

Our fun, loving mother, Vallerye Hazel Cookson passed away peacefully on January 26 2023 in her home as she had wshed at the age of 73 Vallerye wil be remembered for her spontaneity, desre to entertan and her 40+ year commitment to her career as a flght attendant

She s survived by her two chidren, Leandra Cookson, and Bil Sugden and her extended famly and frends

There wil be a service on February 18, 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00pm at Valley View Funeral Home (14644 72 Ave, Surrey)

PETERSON, Robert Allan

July 9th, 1944 - February 8th, 2023

It s wth heavy hearts that we announce the passng of Robert Alan Peterson on February 8th, 2023

Bob eaves behind his three chidren Marne (Mark), Brian (Kate), Rchard (Trish) and 8 grand babies, Ail, Jacob, Gabe, Waylon, Arowe, Haley, Baire and Emmett

Bob had a passon for sports While growing up, he payed footbal, boxed and competed in judo As an adut he could be found every weekend at the softbal damond playing with his buddies and coaching kds whenever asked

Bob was a ong tme member of the Local 170 Pumbers Union, workng around North America and runnng his own busness, Rendal Plumbing, in Ladner Before retirng, he discovered he had a passion for teachng and taught many young tradespeople at the UA Ppng Industry Colege Loca 170 on Annacis sland and in Kitimat, B C

Bob loved hs Harleys and hs communty of fellow riders, often taking trips across Canada, the Unted States and Mexico In his later years he enjoyed ong stays in Mazatlan appreciating al the pace of ife Mexco had to offer

Never too far from a rum and Coke and a good burnt cookie, Bob was a smple man with a kind heart aways lookng to make you laugh We love you and will miss you dearly

A ceebration of lfe wl be held n the sprng

Fond memories linger every day, Remembrance keeps them near.

BELL, Donald Frederick

CHANDLER, Janis Ellen

the following for arrears of vehcle repairs amounting to $8,960 28 plus any addtiona costs of storage that accrue

Registered to: Samsen Tse

2009 International Truck Serial Number: 1HTMMAAPX9H089309

To be sold by Waker Heavy Duty Ltd

Unt 101 - 7063 Venture Street Delta, BC V4G 1H8

Phone: 604-940-9545

Avalable for sae on or after March 3, 2023

OPTOMETRY STAFF REQUIRED

Opportunity avail immed for the right person to jon our frendy, fast paced team Saes and customer servce skils are assets Ful time nc Saturdays Trainng wil be provided to the successful canddate Brng resume wth handwritten cover letter and references to Dr Susan Lu, 5168 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta

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COLLECTOR will purchase FIREARMS & AMMUNITION