Delta Optimist May 11 2023

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AuxiliarySocietydonates$700,000toDeltaHospital

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist com

The mighty volunteers from the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society have come through again

This week, the Auxiliary Society presented a record $700,000 donation to the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation. The funding will go towards the purchase of critical equipment needs at the hospital

According to the Foundation, this exceptional donation will support the hospital’s greatest needs and enhance patient care across multiple departments including long-term care, surgical services, medical imaging and the emergency department.

The Auxiliary Society has been providing volunteer services, patient care and comfort and funding from their entrepreneurial efforts to Delta Hospital since 1969.

As one of the province’s most successful hospital

auxiliaries, its more than 300 dedicated volunteers donate nearly 60,000 hours each year. Through their successful businesses – the Dogwood Gift Shop, Courtyard Café, the Delta Auxiliary Thrift Store and Lifeline - the Auxiliary Society has cumulatively raised more than $16 million towards health care in Delta

“We are honoured to work with the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society to help provide the best health care possible at the Delta Hospital Campus,” said Foundation executive director Lisa Hoglund. “We are incredibly grateful for this remarkable gift that will purchase critical equipment needs for multiple departments throughout the hospital”

Auxiliary president Cathy Bayley said they are pleased to continue its successful partnership with the Foundation.

“Thanks to our devoted volunteers, who donate countless hours to raise money for state-of-the-art equipment, this is our largest annual com-

mitment to Delta Hospital,” she said. “We would like to thank the Foundation for ensuring our volunteers are recognized and celebrated for their dedication.”

Cathy Wiebe, executive

director, Delta and White Rock/South Surrey Health Services and Delta and Peace Arch Hospitals also thanked the Auxiliary Society for its tremendous support.

“We are so pleased the

Auxiliary and Foundation continue to align their support, which improves health care in our community and ensures the Auxiliary is recognized for their hard work, dedication, and generosity,” added Wiebe

DELTA HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION PHOTO Members of the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society as well as staff and board members from Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation are pictured with this year’s record donation from the Auxiliary.

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UPFRONT

BigpricetagreplacingDeltaparkwashrooms

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The City of Delta has issued a request for bids to construct a new washroom facility at Memorial Park in Ladner.

The existing washroom building is to be demolished, with a new modern building in its place

A condition assessment was carried out by a consultant in 2020 for 33 city park washrooms and fieldhouses.

That assessment recommended the washroom buildings at Ladner Lions Park and Memorial Park be replaced as they were at the end of their lifecycles.

The report also noted that the design and construction of other park washrooms, including the ones at Cromie Park and Gunderson Park, are proposed for subsequent years

A previous report to council on the state of the city’s park washrooms noted, “These older facilities do not have the ventilation systems that are required by today’s modern building code. The floors are stained through years of

embedded in the old concrete flooring. Many of the sites are not accessible for those with mobility limitations.”

When it comes to the replacement costs, they won’t come cheap, as seen with council last year awarding a $597,671 contract to replace the structure at Ladner Lions Park

The awarded contract was the lowest of the six bids received, as the highest came in at $959,309.

The replacement had been designed with four universal single-occupancy stalls, with accessibility features and robust construction materials to minimize damage from vandalism, a Delta staff report noted.

Noting washrooms are designed and built to last up to 50 years, former Parks, Recreation and Culture Director Carmen Gonzalez told the Optimist last year it’s the industry cost to build such structures.

“These are essentially industrial, institutional-like buildings. They’re built to be very robust for vandalism

lifespan. It can be upwards of 50 years that these facilities are in operation They really have to have that robust, resistant construction with mostly stainless steel toilets and sinks and concrete block construction Because of how robust and industrial those facili-

ties are, unfortunately, this is the industry pricing,” said Gonzalez

On top of the construction costs, an additional expense includes the design.

Council the previous year awarded a contract for the design and construc-

tion administration of the new washroom buildings at Memorial Park and at Ladner Lions Park, a contract costing $120,151

The total cost combined including construction for the projects was estimated at around $1.1 million.

SANDOR GYARMATI PHOTO

A previous Delta staff report noted that many park washrooms, including several built around 1972, require funding to either replace or make capital improvements.

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It was a big day Monday with the offical opening of new playgrounds at

SchoolDistrictopenstwonewplaygroundsinLadner

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist com

Students at a pair of Ladner elementary schools have brand new playground equipment to enjoy.

On Monday, the Delta School District held playground openings at Ladner and Port Guichon elementary schools.

The playgrounds were built thanks to funding from the City of Delta and fundraising efforts of the Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) from both schools

The opening ceremonies were attended by representatives from the school district, City of Delta and PACs

“It is great to see two Ladner schools benefit from new playgrounds,” said school district board chair Val Windsor

“Playgrounds are safe spaces where kids develop crucial physical, social, emotional and imaginative skills necessary to gain self-confidence, improve coordination, and advance critical thinking capabilities. They help students learn to be citizens through play, sharing and collaboration”

On behalf of the board, Windsor thanked the City of Delta and the school PACs for funding the two projects

“It has taken many years of commitment from them [PACs] to raise enough funds to make these wonderful new playgrounds a reality,” she said. “I know for sure that both of these playgrounds will be enjoyed by Ladner families for years to come. ”

The playground and equipment cost

for Ladner elementary was more than $200,000

Delta provided a grant of $45,000 towards the equipment and design, while the school district provided a matching contribution to cover ground remediation and other preparatory costs while the Ladner PACs fundraised for the additional funding.

“I think I can speak for all the members of the PAC and the parents at Ladner Elementary when I say we are all just so happy this day has finally come, ” said Tyla Langdon, Ladner PAC executive member at-large. “We are so grateful to everyone who supported this project through volunteer hours and donations. Big and small – they all made a difference”

The total project cost at Port Guichon was more than $100,000

Delta provided a grant of $38,000 towards the equipment and $5,000 for design The school district matched the contribution to cover ground remediation and all other preparatory costs with the Port Guichon PAC raising additional funds.

“The Port Guichon Elementary PAC is very excited the new school playground is finally here after many years of fundraising and planning,” said Port Guichon PAC chair Alisa Sayce “We would like to thank the City of Delta and Delta School District, as well as all the current and past families, students and teachers at Port Guichon for their help and support of this project”

Ladner and Port Guichon Elementary schools following years of fundraising.

(Left) Ladner Elementary Grade 5 students Calum Buchanan and Paige Orzen try out the zip line. (Right) Ribbon cutting ceremony at Port Guichon.

DeltaPolicecelebrates excellencewithawards

On Thursday, May 4 the Delta Police Department (DPD) held its annual awards ceremony, recognizing the many extraordinary and heroic acts of bravery, selflessness, and community service.

“The ceremony was a testament to the outstanding achievements of our team and incredible community members who make our community the best of the best,” said Chief Neil Dubord. “Commitment and dedication are two words we hear regularly, but I am fortunate to have the front row seat in witnessing the commitment and dedication day in and day out It was a privilege and honour to collectively recognize the award recipients for displaying humanity, patience, professionalism, and courage in face of enormous danger and in some of the most trying circumstances

“I could not be prouder of the moments like the ones recognized at the ceremony, but also the day-to-day work of the DPD team our team, whether on the frontline or behind the scenes,

who bring their absolute best every day and do their jobs with the utmost professionalism and character”

Eight community members were also recognized with the DPD’s Outstanding Citizen Award for their life-saving efforts including performing CPR on a collapsed person and rescuing a drowning person

Five DPD officers received Chief Commendations, the highest level of award presented by the DPD, for bravery, composure and exceptional application of training and de-escalation skills in dangerous situations

Several other officers were recognized with Deputy Chief and Superintendent Commendations, for several acts, including locating and performing lifesaving first aid on a suicidal person and apprehending a person who fought and fled from police, and for exceptional performance, exemplary service, complex investigations, and meritorious or courageous acts.

-Submitted by Delta Police

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OPINION

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It’s another case of the rich just getting richer

Glacier Media investigative reporter

Bob Mackin on Tuesday published a story, which is posted under the BC News section on our website (www.deltaoptimist.com) the annual compensation report for the Vancouver Airport Authority

The Authority’s chief executive Tamara Vrooman saw her total compensation grow from $1 34 million in 2021 to $1 9 million in 2022

According to Mackin’s report Vrooman was paid a $597,400 base in 2022 and eligible for almost $830,000 in performance incentives to be paid out in 2023.

This hefty pay raise comes following an absolute debacle of a December and Christmas travel season at YVR where there were pre-Christmas delays on the tarmac of numerous hours, terminal chaos, lost luggage, cancelled flights and communication breakdowns.

As Mackin reported, last month, YVR released its review of the Christmas nightmare Their report showed that of the 1,300 of 4,100 scheduled flights were cancelled between Dec. 18 and 24, affecting more than 180,000 passengers Two-dozen planes were stuck on the tarmac for more than four hours, including one that was stranded for 11 hours.

All of this information, including Vrooman’s salary increase were disclosed at the Authority’s annual general meeting on Tuesday.

Now I don’t know about you, but I have many questions about why the Authority, after doing such a horrible job in December, leaving thousands of passengers in the dark saw fit to pat Vrooman on the back and thank her for a job well done.

Seems many at the AGM had the same questions, but there was only 10 minutes –yes – 10 minutes for public questions

I wish I was shocked at the cavalier attitude of the lack of public accountability shown here, but I’m not I also remember that last December, faced with a public relations nightmare, Vrooman was AWOL for days and refused to talk to the media Guess she was too busy counting out her big pay raise You screw up big time and are rewarded for your work? This is simply stunning.

-Ian Jacques

Help for our mental health is growing right in our backyard

When I was in Grade 6, we moved into a house in Victoria with a beautiful garden The front yard had a small stream blanketed with azaleas and small conifers

The abundant vegetable garden was magical with asparagus and Brussel sprouts Logan berry canes plump with fruit rambled over the fence and the raspberries were sweet and juicy.

My parents had no interest in the garden, but I was fascinated, and so my young self-made a feeble effort to keep it going

An only child, the peacefulness I felt outside in that garden is still vivid Two years later my parents were getting a divorce and we moved to the Lower Mainland.

As a young adult I could

Community Comment

finally build my own garden. Flaws and all, I’ve tended to them and loved them, especially the one I have today.

I’m a late bloomer because I just recently joined the South Delta Garden Club. They meet the second Tuesday of the month in Ladner from September to June.

The club is educational and social, and there are

treats. I need help because gardening is the perfect storm of variables and it takes patience and wisdom.

In June, 10 garden club members will open up their private and distinct gardens for the club’s garden tour. A day of inspiration and awe not to be missed

On a balcony or an acre, the satisfaction of getting into your garden and feeling close to nature is a tonic Whether it is herbs, geraniums or tomatoes, the pleasure of watching them grow is unmeasurable

If you can’t garden yourself find a comfy bench in a public garden and visit through the seasons. Nature is all around us and good for the mind and the soul

Ingrid Abbott is a freelance writer who unsuccessfully shows restraint in a garden shop

INGRID ABBOTT

WherearetheLadner waterfrontimprovements?

Editor:

Almost 23 years ago we purchased the old Delta Foam board building formerly Lanning Fawcett & Wilson known then as the Big Store and proceeded to transform the property to its former glory.

We firmly believed at the time that the Ladner waterfront was a gem waiting to be discovered and it was just a matter of time for the Chisholm Street area to become the main attraction for Ladner. Though the process was very difficult, we had the support from council and made it happen.

Upon completion we were congratulated,

bronze plaques were handed out, and council thanked us saying this was just what the town needed to get the waterfront improvement started.

Since then there have been countless meetings (especially around election time) and consultants have been paid countless dollars with no visible result.

At the most recent round of meetings discussing how to improve our waterfront once again consultants were hired (about the third set of these) coming up with many ideas, all of them without consulting any of the stakeholders.

Just to emphasize how

little has been done you only have to look at the Seven Seas property, which was gifted to Delta to help with the improvement of the waterfront and once again absolutely nothing has been accomplished.

Though I’m guessing this will fall on deaf ears as there is no election upcoming anytime soon and also the vocal minority that resists any kind of change will most certainly ignore this issue until someone actually tries to do something and will then wake up and scream foul as they are doing now with other developments in the community.

Gary Notenbomer

HOV cheaters need to be ticketed

Editor:

Who is responsible for the Massey Tunnel in Delta?

There doesn’t appear to be any highway patrol unit assigned to that section of highway.

HOV lanes are great if only we’d police them. Some people seem to feel that one or two tickets a

year are a cheap fee for all the time in traffic they save.

My pet peeve is the Massey Tunnel. Frequently coming through it northbound at 5:30 p.m., it often takes 20 to 25 minutes to go the two km. It boils my blood to see all the single occupant vehicles using the

HOV lane The longer the lineup, the more HOV cheaters there are. Since it is going to be 10 years before we fix this colossal traffic problem, tickets should be handed out there at least once a week Better yet, put in a camera system to eliminate the HOV cheaters

Bob Garnett

Steves deserves to be recognized

Editor:

Isn’t about time that Harold Steves, who created the Agriculture Land Reserve, was truly honoured for his work?

He has recently

retired as a Richmond councillor and it is high time the government and the farming community honoured him in a significant way.

Perhaps the Delta

Farmers’ Institute and local MLAs should lobby for the B C Government to give Harold his welldeserved recognition

Eliza Olson

Commonsensecanprevail

Editor:

Like many of Gen-X vintage, my introduction to roundabouts came through National Lampoon’s European Vacation in 1985 and Clark Griswold’s “navigation” of Lambeth Bridge Roundabout with the oft repeated phrase “look kids there’s Big Ben and there’s Parliament” . In the May 4 letters section Gordon Sykes rebuts an earlier letter’s

statement of “rules are simple” and concludes with “[r]ules are not simple”

It seems society has become a system of consulting rule books before making any move or decision Rules are important, but common sense is key. Yield to vehicles within the circle (“if they’re already in, they have the win”) and signal when exiting (“remember to flash

to avoid a crash”) It shouldn’t be any more complicated than this Roundabouts are traffic staples around the world and, yes, they are new to our area and may cause some anxiety to some drivers I don’t think, however, we need to write a 50-page rule book when common sense (admittedly lacking in many drivers today) can prevail

Mark Schoeffel

Weareinanaffordabilitycrisis

Editor:

Re: Resisting change (Optimist, opinion, May 4)

It is rather interesting to read the tone of Mr Jacques regarding the issue of change. He speaks of a “housing crisis” as the Achieving Delta team did during the election.

We don’t have a housing crisis, we have an “affordability crisis” This council is only fanning the flames of this ‘crisis’ by approving more “market price” housing. The plans to create more housing has risen real estate sales in Delta as

developers are buying properties on spec

As for the provincial government demanding more housing stock, let them build more access roads into Tsawwassen and Ladner. Good housing stock needs infrastructure and we don’t have it.

As for the business community approving the project. How many business people agree that the $300,000 offer for ‘affordable housing’ is acceptable when council is proposing tax breaks of more than $300,000? This basically leaves Deltans on the hook for $300,000.

This shows no negotiation skills on the part of council. As a council they need to make better decisions for Delta They are in the driver’s seat when a developer asks for variances. Use that power!

Mr. Jacques should give some consideration to the terms growth, development, change and progress There are reasons people are upset with this proposal It doesn’t present progress, only growth. It does not deal with affordable housing and will only continue to drive up housing costs

Peter van der Velden

Welcome to our community Mr. Editor

Editor: Re: resisting change (Opinion, May 4 Optimist)

Welcome to our community Ian.

You are a newcomer arriving in 2015 and starting work in 2017 at the Optimist according to your profile. How do you like Delta and the friendly family atmosphere so far?

We who have lived in

Ladner and Tsawwassen do our best to adapt to changes in our community We have all seen many changes. Some of us decided to move here much earlier than yourself, during our working years. I take it you do not commute?

You must understand us Delta residents some now in our 70’s spent many years commuting every day to

downtown Vancouver, Coquitlam etc so that we could retire in a quiet community like Ladner, Tsawwassen and Boundary Bay. We just try to keep it that way with no harm the best we can.

I suppose when Delta gets too busy for you, you will move onto another community needing your development inspirations.

Janie Hartley

Deltatohavetenant,rental stockprotectionpolicies

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

Renters will be better protected in the City of Delta Council at its Committee of the Whole meeting last week (May 2) heard a presentation from planning staff on implementing the next phase of the Delta Housing Action Plan, measures aimed at helping reduce impacts faced by existing tenants of rental buildings undergoing redevelopment

Still in draft form, a Tenant Relocation Policy and a Rental Stock Protection Policy are to work in tandem.

The relocation policy is meant is to ensure tenants are compensated, while the stock policy will be designed to ensure there is no net loss of purposebuilt rental units due to redevelopment

The proposed relocation policy is to provide clear information for tenants and developers about timelines and financial compensation, so all parties

are aware of the process and expectations

The planning department notes that the draft policy was developed from a thorough review of similar policies in other jurisdictions, consultation with Delta’s Urban Development Institute and consideration of Delta’s unique needs and situation.

Some of the proposed elements include a lump sum to help cover moving expenses, other financial compensation with a formula to be confirmed prior to coming to council for consideration, and the right of first refusal to return to a rental unit, once the new development is completed, at a 20 per cent discount below average market rental rates

The proposed policy would also provide renters a five per cent discount on the sale price for a unit in new developments that include a market strata component, should the tenant be in a position to purchase rather than rent a unit in the new development.

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

It should be a relief for younger people living in strata developments.

The provincial government this week announced further changes to the Strata Property Regulation to ensure that people living in stratas with 55-plus age restrictions will be able to stay in their homes, even if their family structure changes.

Taking effect immediately, the amendment expands the list of exemptions to 55-and-over bylaws in strata buildings to include future children, dependents and spouses or partners of current residents. It will also create an exemption to permit adult children or former dependents of current residents to move back home with their parents or former caregivers

Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger said he was pleased that the province listened to feedback and amended the regulation, noting ageist restrictions were hurting

owners that bought property in good faith and looking to grow their families.

Kruger earlier this year said he was concerned a situation would arise in which younger people, who don’t have children, purchased a unit in a complex and would be subsequently told to leave if their circumstances change

In a letter to Premier David Eby on behalf of council, Mayor George Harvie asked the government to ensure that adequate protections were in place for strata owners and their families.

His letter noted some Delta 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.

DeltatohaveitsownVisionZerostrategy

SANDOR

GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The numerous complaints received by the City of Delta and its police department about neighbourhood traffic safety and how to manage them will be part of a new comprehensive plan.

Council at its Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday (May 2) heard a presentation from a consultant and Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord on the next steps for Delta to formulate its own Vision Zero strategy, aimed at eliminating all traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries by making communities safer for all modes of transportation.

Several cities such as Vancouver, Surrey and Toronto have already adopted their own Vision Zero strategies in recent years.

Council was told that since 2016, on average, 22 people are killed or seriously injured on Delta roads

Some of the other stats presented included 65 per cent of all collisions are occurring at intersections while heavy trucks, despite accounting for just three per cent of vehicular traffic, account for 12 per cent of accidents involving someone being killed or seriously injured

Vision Zero will hopefully reduce that number, as well as improve connections to schools and community services and address the needs of older adults and vulnerable road users.

The city is to develop a holistic and strategic road safety approach, which includes stakeholders and community partners. The city has begun undertaking community outreach and

engagement and will put together a special stakeholder group

A new plan is to be approved for implementation by 2024

The plan, which would prioritize high-crash locations, will have several elements.

Already being examined are “quick wins” such as curb bulges to reduce speeds, but such measures don’t always work in every location, said Shabnem Afzal, Principal, Shabnem Afzal Public Safety Inc

Noting the city has already been undertaking safety enhancements though such initiatives as neighbourhood roads improvements projects, engineering director Steven Lan also made a presentation to go over some of the additional measures that can be undertaken, including updating neighbourhood traffic calming plans, installing speed humps and cushions around schools zones, as well as continuing to implement sidewalk projects and the cycling master plan

He noted the city receives many requests for traffic calming measures such as speed humps, but the right solutions should be implemented for neighbourhoods in a datadriven plan.

Dubord also said police deal with many calls from neighbourhoods where there is a perception of traffic safety problems, but that’s not what is necessarily the reality

However, they must still deal with all concerns raised, while also prioritizing the high-crash locations, he said.

“I think through a neighbourhood planning approach that has a committee and policy, and

then associated actions and recommendations, I think we can, hopefully, accomplish both those goals. So, we can continue to focus on high-collision locations, which have serious injuries and fatalities, but at the same time deal with local issues that often are the majority of the calls that we receive into our offices, creating that equitable distribution of resources for both the city departments and the police department as well,” Dubord added

Several cities such as Vancouver, Surrey and Toronto have already adopted their own Vision Zero strategies in recent years.

Water meters encouraged for residents wanting lower utility bill

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

If you don’t like what you ’ re being charged for utilities in the City of Delta, try signing up to have a water meter installed.

That was the response from staff to a recent letter writer to council. Upset with the charges, the homeowner said their annual bill should be even lower as they are a single occupant of a home.

The staff memo notes the resident was asked to consider the city’s voluntary water meter program.

Under the program the property is installed with a water meter at no charge to the homeowner and it can “provide an equitable way to charge for water because the charges are based on the actual consumption”

For the first year, the water charge will not exceed the flat rate. However, for every year thereafter, the water charge will be based on the amount of water consumed at the applicable water meter rate

Engineering Director Steven Lan told the Optimist that the city now has meters in over 9,000 homes and businesses. Over the last several years, the city has installed approximately 400 residential water meters annually.

A change introduced seven years ago for the city’s secondary suite program, meanwhile, makes it mandatory for homes with secondary units to be hooked up to meters.

Previously, homes with suites that generate an income for the owners were charged two utility fees.

As far as the city’s latest utility bill, that has gone up again with water accounting for the biggest share.

Delta council late last year agreed to an increase to the 2023 flat rate utility bill by a total of $71, or 5.96 per cent, to

$1,262 for 2023.

As far as the city’s water rates, the flat water rate for a single-family home increased by $18, or three per cent, to $630 for 2023

The 2023 metered water rates increased by a similar percentage.

The metered rate increased for 2023 went from $1.12 per cubic meter, for the first 125 cubic meters per quarter, to $1 18, while the per cubic meter charge thereafter increased from $1.54 to $1.61.

The minimum quarterly charge is still $25. Delta’s 2023 net water budget is $33.1 million, a 5.7 per cent increase over 2022

Water is purchased by Delta from Metro Vancouver’s Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD) which sells bulk water to all member municipalities by charging a higher rate from June 1 to Sept. 30, known as the peak period, and a lower rate from Oct. 1 to May 31, the non-peak period

The practice was introduced in 2008 to encourage water conservation

A Delta staff report notes that since 2020, the non-peak water purchase rate has remained unchanged, however annual increases in the peak rate have taken place. The 2023 peak rate increased by 5 4 per cent

Delta’s 2023 cost for purchasing water from Metro Vancouver was estimated to increase by approximately $1 4 million, or 6.8 per cent. Delta’s water operations include repairing water main breaks, water main flushing, water valve maintenance, fire hydrant maintenance and other items Those costs are offset by water service connection fees, inspection fees and other charges.

The 2023 net water operations budget, excluding Metro Vancouver, was expected to increase by about $ 100,000, or 2 2 per cent, over 2022, mainly due to increased contractual obligations.

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Premier Eby supports Delta port expansion

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

Premier David Eby is in full support of the approval for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s (VFPA) planned Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) project

During a news conference last Thursday (April 27) in Tilbury, a question on RBT2 was posed to the premier, who said supply chain snarls are evident, and economic development to alleviate the problem can be supported with environmental protections in place

“I’m glad to see that the federal government has made a decision on the Roberts Bank (Terminal) two proposal. It will assist British Columbia, ensuring that we continue to

have the critical role as the gateway to Asia, both for exports for British Columbia and across the country, but also for needed goods imported to British Columbia,” said Eby.

“I’ll be visiting Asia on a trade mission to go to Korea, Japan and Singapore to build those trade relationships, to meet with key people to help build and diversify our relationships. Part of that is ensuring we have the port capacity to be able to export those goods. And so, this expansion is going to make a significant difference in keeping costs down for British Columbians and creating economic opportunity for a long time”

Built on a new manmade island adjacent to the current Deltaport

container facility, RBT2 will provide a 50 per cent increase to the port’s container capacity, providing 2.4 million TEUs (20-foot-equivalent units) of additional capacity annually.

Noting the construction jobs associated with the project and ongoing operational jobs will be significant, Eby said he spoke with members of the port authority who indicated enthusiasm in the port’s abilities to meet the lengthy list of conditions and, in fact, exceed them.

“They worked closely with Tsawwassen First Nation, with Musqueam First Nation, in ensuring that key pieces, like Dungeness crab habitat, like salmon habitat, like the biofilm that forms the base of the ecosystem in that area are protected,”

Eby said

“There’s safeguards in place Certainly, there’s a lot of responsibility on them, British Columbians have very high standards around environmental protection, but we also understand our critical role as the gateway to the pacific and the need to recognize the false choice people often represent to us, that we have to either protect the environment or enjoy prosperity and development in our province, that we have to choose between those two, that we proved that that’s a false choice. And, the Roberts Bank development is an opportunity, once again, to demonstrate that we can ensure high environmental standards, but also that development benefits not just British Columbia but all of Canada”

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Deltacasinoemployees ratifyfirstdealwithemployer

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Unionized workers at the Cascades Casino Delta have ratified a new deal with their employer.

Having joined Unifor Local 114 earlier this year, the employees negotiated wage increases and scheduling improvements in their first contract ratified on April 30.

“Forming a union is the most effective way to secure a voice in your workplace and make real and lasting gains,” said Lana Payne, Unifor National President, in a news release. “We welcome our new members at Cascades Casino and congratulate them on a job well done negotiat-

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment celebrated the grand opening of the Cascades Casino Delta last September

ing their first contract.”

Over the term of the three-year agreement, wages will increase by nine per cent and introduce premiums for “graveyard” shifts, the union notes, adding the contract also enshrines seniority and contains provisions for making scheduling and recall more transparent and

fair

The employer will also recognize Sept. 30 as the federal statutory holiday for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and help fund education leave and Unifor’s Social Justice Fund.

The contract is another example for workers who haven’t formed a union yet that tangible gains are possible in their very first contract, said Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor Western Regional Director.

The union also notes that the unit at Cascades unites more than 200 workers employed as dealers, slot attendants, guest services workers, food and beverage servers, cashiers, and security guards

SANDOR GYARMATI/DELTA OPTIMIST

Revised Tsawwassen office building application requires public hearing

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

Delta council, at its committee of Committee of the Whole meeting, May 2, heard a presentation from the proponents behind an application to build a new office/retail building in Tsawwassen.

Originally submitted in August 2021, the application is for a 3 5-storey building at the corner of 12th Avenue and 53A Street

The 49,977-square-foot site is comprised of two properties and contains a BC Hydro right-of-way

The developable portion of the site would front 53A Street, while the rear portion of the site is encumbered by the right-of-way.

Noting that several design changes have been made following public feedback, architect Craig Mitchell described the new elements of the revised application, including that the project will still result in an expansive sidewalk and boulevard

Vehicle access to the underground

parking area would be from 53A Street and the at-grade parking would be from 12th Avenue

Mitchell said the original plan was to have the building for office use only, but the application had since evolved to include ground-level commercial

According to the planning department, the development proposal for the property at 5360 12th Ave, is consistent with the commercial land use designation and the property is already included in the Tsawwassen Town Centre Development Permit Area

For the 1170 53A St. property, the development proposal is inconsistent with the single-family residential designation and is not included in a development permit area

The proposed development would require an OCP amendment, so a public hearing would be held

Staff will prepare a report to council to consider granting preliminary approval to move the application to the next stage.

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Deltacruiseshipterminalideatobeagainexamined

The need to accommodate newer, much larger ships seen as a long-term priority

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

It’s back on the Vancouver Port Authority’s (VFPA) radar.

Prior to the pandemic, the port was looking into the feasibility of building a new cruise ship terminal in Delta, but things were put on hold

The port had been studying the possibility of a second Lower Mainland cruise terminal on the banks of the Fraser River, already having conducted a preliminary analysis looking at potential sites in Delta or Richmond

While nothing has been decided, it was an analysis that was driven by growth in cruise volumes and cruise lines using bigger vessels that can’t travel under the Lions Gate Bridge.

In an interview with the Optimist this week, VFPA CEO and president Robin Silvester said it’s important to look at having more capacity for the future

“It’s fair to say we ’ re picking up the reins on that project again. We’re seeing strong demand and we’ll likely have a record year in terms of passengers this

year, which is great news for the region. We do need to start again to look at the opportunity to create a new terminal that won’t be constrained by a bridge or anything like that,” he said.

According to the port authority’s latest cargo volume report, cruises experienced a comeback last year with a record 307 ship visits to the Canada Place terminal after a two-year hiatus, bringing 810,090 passengers.

The port also recently said a total of 331 cruise ships visits are scheduled for the Canada Place cruise terminal between April 12 and Oct 24, an increase of approximately eight per cent compared to 2022.

A record 1 2-to-1 3 million passengers could travel through the terminal in 2023, an increase of about 10 per cent over the record set in 2019 of 1 1 million Silvester said about 90 of the vessels this year will be so big that they will have to wait for the right tide conditions to make it under the Lions Gate Bridge, underlining the need to consider new capacity to accommodate bigger ships No timelines have been set, he added.

Whether as an all-star pro hockey player or as a busy grandfather, Darryl Sittler believes that to get the most out of life, you need to look after yourself

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The port says that as a homeport destination, the Vancouver cruise industry injects an average of almost $3 million into the local economy for each ship that visits Canada Place.

Big Lunch at St. David`s Anglican Church

LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BY JOHN AND JANET CUNNINGHAM

The South Delta Minor Hockey League U8 Oilers raised more than $2,750 for KinVillage’s New Day Program for Older Adults at their charity hockey game last month Thanks to coach Rick and the entire South Delta Minor Hockey Association team for organizing such a successful event.

Each year the Royal Canadian Legion holds a competition for students based on the theme of Remembrance – they can do a poster, either colour or black and white or write a poem or essay. Each category is divided into age groups. Prizes are given at the branch level, winners going on to zone level, winners of zone go onto provincial and finally national. Pictured is Legion president Al Ridgway and youth chair Barbara Dyck presenting awards to Sara Yang and Karina Benson who placed second and third respectively at the provincial level of the contest.

JIM KINNEAR PHOTO Elizabeth Murray, left, Dawn Repin and Rev. Maggie Rose Muldoon get set to enjoy the Big Lunch last Sunday at St. David’s Anglican Church. See more photos on our website at www.delta-optimist.com.

Community English Bluff students exhibit wonderful community spirit

CATHRYN TUCKER Contributing Writer

On Wednesday, May 3, Grade 7 students at English Bluff Elementary held an exhibition entitled Global Citizens Can Make a Difference in Their Local Communities to celebrate the skills they have learned through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program.

As part of the program, students learned about global citizenship investigating the qualities and actions of global citizens and explored why the world needs individuals who are committed to making a positive difference.

Earlier this year, students volunteered at the Surrey food bank and led beach clean-up activities.

For their exhibition, students were asked to research a local community organization to learn more about it. Using their research, students created displays in the school library to help raise awareness of the organizations among other students and their families. They also made jewellery, grew plants and made baked goods to sell at the exhibition, raising more than $1,600 for their organizations.

“A key focus of the IB Program is taking action,” said teacher Kristin Visscher “With this project, we wanted to encourage students to take some form of action – informing others, fundraising and even volunteering – so they could experience how much of a difference their actions can make in the community”

Grade 7 students at English Bluff Elementary held an exhibition on May 3 entitled Global Citizens Can Make a Difference in Their Local Communities

Student displays highlighted the work of Delta Community Living Society, Tsawwassen Legion Branch No. 289, Deltassist Family and Community Services Society, the Delta Community Animal Shelter, OWL (Orphaned Wildlife) Rehabilitation Society and Ladner-based BC & Alberta Guide Dogs Visscher said the greatest thing we can do for our youth is teach them how to think beyond themselves and care for others.

“Through this experience, our students made a personal connection to their organization- and to helping others that will forever be imprinted on their hearts,” she said

DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT PHOTO

Community

Reach Gala helps children live their best life

Reach Child and Development Society is proud to announce their 11th Annual Reach for the Stars gala - La Belle Vie

“This year ’ s Parisienne La Belle Vie theme focuses on REACH’s ability to help children with developmental challenges, Autism and extra needs live their best life,” said Tamara Veitch, Reach fundraising manager “Come immerse yourself in La petite Paris at the 2023 Reach for the Stars gala and you’ll be giving to a worthy cause while enjoying a lovely night out of great food and entertainment.”

The gala begins at 5:30 p m on June 3 at the Tsawwassen Springs Ballroom.

Steve Darling returns as the Master of Ceremonies and program families and children will share their stories and talents with guests who attend. In addition, a welcome cocktail, plated dinner, live and silent auctions, live music, an Air Canada raffle and in-person con-

nections will be offered. To register, visit www reachgala com Gala tickets are $250 each and guests will receive a $125 tax donation receipt for every ticket purchased

-Submitted by Reach Child and Development Society

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Family Children Adam and Andrew perform “You Raise Me Up” at 2022 Reach for the Stars Gala.

POWEREDBY

Residents can win $1,000 by participating in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, coming to Delta and 20 other communities across the province, on Sunday, May 28.

The Walk, presented by Go Auto, is the Alzheimer Society of B.C’s largest annual fundraiser. Until May 29, registrants will have the opportunity to win a $1,000 VISA gift card.

Residents are invited to sign up for the Walk as individuals or set up a team of family, friends or co-workers and show people on the dementia journey that they are not alone

The Walk honors Lorraine Jarvis, a mem-

ber of the community who has been affected by dementia The Walk will be held in Delta at South Delta Secondary (750 53 St.) with registration at 8:30 a.m. and the Walk at 9 a.m.

The Walk is an important opportunity to raise awareness about dementia, challenge the stigma associated with the disease and raise funds to support British Columbians on the dementia journey. Funds raised support vital programs and services like the First Link Dementia Helpline, and fitness and social programs like Minds in Motion, in communities across B.C

“The IG Wealth Management Walk for

Alzheimer’s is instrumental in changing the lives of more than 85,000 people living with dementia and their caregivers,” says Avalon Tournier, Support & Education Coordinator, First Link for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. “Not only is it a significant fundraiser for the Society, enabling us to provide vital programs and services, it rallies a community of support around people affected by dementia, and lets them know that they are not alone.”

To register or make a donation, visit alzbc.org/ walk-bc.

-Submitted by Alzheimer`s Society of BC.

More children can participate thanks to the Gift of Sport 2023 – Casino Royale Gala

The casino-themed event on April 29 was fun for all

KidSport Delta was pleased to be able to help children that otherwise would not be able to participate in sport This was the fifth in-person Gift of Sport Gala with the theme, Casino Royale

“The gala was a huge success –thanks to this amazing community of people for your support and who gave so generously,” said gala chair Dallas Pretty.

More than $50,000 was raised KidSport Delta believes financial challenges shouldn’t prevent any child from playing sports Guest speaker Katelynn Ramage (Canadian National Fast Walker and Coordinator of KidSport BC) captured that sentiment as she told her story of how KidSport made such a difference in her life.

“This year 2023 KidSport Delta has increase the maximum grant to $600 The money raised this year will allow us to continue to give a maximum of $600 and to promote to a wider audience,” said KidSport chair Carlene Lewall “We encourage those reading to be ambassadors for KidSport – tell others that funds are available”

Applications are available on on-line at www kidsport ca/british-columbia/ delta

“We want to get kids into sports to have an active, healthy lifestyle,” added Lewall “Whether it is organized sport or whether it is recreation, sport is just the means as Sports teaches life skills If we have healthy and active kids we are going to have less problems with depression and mental health - it is a known fact There is so much being spent on fixing problems – let’s get into the prevention mode This is only one way, but it can be a big way ”

KAROLINE CULLEN PHOTO

More children can participate thanks to the Gift of Sport 2023 – Casino Royale Gala.

OWL Open House

OWL (Orphaned Wildlife) Rehabilitation Society held its annual two-day open house last weekend. The largest fundraising event for the Society featured educational bird of prey talks, a raptor release and bird of prey meet and greets. There was also a kids fun zone, and food from various area food trucks. See more photos from the event on our website at www.delta-optimist.com.

HawthornestudentsfundraisingforBCChildren’sHospital

CATHRYN TUCKER

Contributing Writer

Students from Grades 3 and 5 at Hawthorne Elementary School are participating in this year ’ s RBC Race for the Kids in June.

This fundraising event

helps advance medical care for kids across the province by supporting experts at BC Children’s Hospital in their quest to conquer childhood illnesses.

“Hawthorne students have a reason very close to their hearts for tak-

ing part in the scenic 5K route and the 2K fun run, ” said Grade 3 teacher Jennifer Selles.

“Their good friends Tyson Greaves (Grade 3), Cooper Greaves (Grade 5) and Sarah Rodgers (Grade 3) have spent a great deal of time at BC

Children’s Hospital.”

In 2019, at five years old, Tyson was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

After two years of chemotherapy treatments and the amazing care he received at BC Children’s Hospital, Tyson went

Roberts Bank Terminal 2

Invitation to Comment

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is proposing a new threeberth marine container terminal at Roberts Bank in Delta, B.C.

The Environmental Assessment Office is holding a public comment period from:

May 9 to June 8, 2023 May 9 to June 8, 2023

The EAO is seeking public feedback on the draft assessment materials that Government of B.C. ministers will use to decide if the project should proceed.

Learn more about the project and tell us what is important to you:

gov.bc.ca/EAOPublicComments gov.bc.ca/EAOPublicComments

You may also submit comments by mail: Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project, PO box 9426, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9V1

into remission in August 2021 Unfortunately, last summer, Tyson’s family received the devastating news that after only one year into remission, Tyson’s cancer had returned. Oncologists at BC Children’s Hospital quickly started chemotherapy treatment and concluded that Tyson needed a bone marrow transplant to help reduce the risk of the cancer returning.

Cooper, a direct bone marrow match, didn’t think twice about the decision to donate his bone marrow to save his little brother Tyson’s life. Just three hours after his donor surgery, Cooper was awarded a medal from BC Children’s Hospital for his outstanding courage and strength.

Over spring break, Sarah was diagnosed with a large brain tumour that needed to be operated on immediately. In recent weeks, Sarah has faced surgery, multiple MRIs, the ICU and phys-

iotherapy with incredible strength and courage

“Today, both Cooper and Tyson are doing great Tyson has been recuperating at home since January and we are looking forward to his return to school in May.

Sarah was able to rest and recuperate at home with her family over the Easter weekend and is currently preparing for radiation therapy,” said Selles “As a class, we would like to thank everyone at BC Children’s Hospital for taking such great care of our friends. We would like to give back to BC Children’s Hospital and support Tyson, Cooper and Sarah’s families by participating in RBC’s Race for the Kids –because together, we are mighty.”

If you are interested in helping the class reach their fundraising goal in support of BC Children’s Hospital, please visit: https://fundraise bcchf.ca/fundraisers/ HawthorneHawks

PHOTO COURTESY DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Tyson Greaves and his brother Cooper at BC Children’s Hospital.

Abreast in a boat

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Ignorance isn’t always bliss . . . if Jerry only knew!

Jeffrey Greenfeld, CFP® , EPC, RIS Investment Advisor, iA Private Wealth Inc

After 33 years of marriage, Brenda and Jerry decided to call it quits. Brenda was the first to file for a divorce. She wanted to make sure that legally she was not responsible for any of Jerry’s debt going forward As for Jerry, he moved out of the family home into a one-bedroom apartment to figure out his next move

Four months later, Jerry ran into an old high school friend at a high school reunion. Within three months he had moved into her house and was living in new-found bliss Fourteen months later, Jerry died unexpectedly from a car accident.

While some say ‘ignorance is bliss’ , Jerry’s bliss cost him While Jerry may have found another partner, he forgot to review his beneficiary designations on his financial assets. A very costly mistake Jerry’s RRSP worth $950,000, his $500,000 life insurance policy and his TFSA worth $55,000 went straight to Brenda. Why? A Beneficiary Designation form will trump an estate plan every time

When should you review your Beneficiary Information?

1 After the marriage or divorce of the account holder

2 Family births and deaths along with other major life events.

3 Every three to five years is a good time to doublecheck your beneficiary designations

Annual reviews with your financial planner are important to review any changes to your accounts. While Jerry was happily moving on with his life, he unwittingly ended up giving his ex-spouse $1.5 million. Had he kept up regular meetings with his financial planner and kept copies of his forms, Brenda may not be partying on a yacht in Hawaii

Contact Jeffrey Greenfeld at 604.940.8617 or Jeff@greenfeldfinancial.com

A great way to spend Mother’s Day and support a local charity

Looking for something to do with Mom on Mother’s Day?

Look no further than the Delta Community Foundation’s spring warehouse sale.

May 12 to 14 will offer a great weekend of shopping, with the added bonus of all proceeds going towards charities in Delta, through The Delta Community Foundation

In partnership with Evolution Fulfillment, Apeship Courier & Freight, and the City of Delta, the past two warehouse sales were great successes, attracting more than 400 shoppers to The Harris Barn in Ladner. All funds raised will go towards the DCF’s Community Support Fund. This fund is used to support smaller charities in Delta and provides opportunities for the Delta Community Foundation to respond to urgent needs across our communities.

Visitors can choose from racks of clothing, accessories, and household items that are marked up to 75 per cent off retail prices

“The Delta Community Foundation was overwhelmed with the support from the com-

Delta

at this weekend`s sale.

munity in the spring and fall of 2022. Thanks to that support, sales generated over $90,000, which is being used to fund critical initiatives in Delta through the Delta Community Foundation,” said Foundation president, Gail Martin

For more than 35 years, the Delta Community Foundation has been a charity that gives to other charities in Delta. Through administering community grants and endow-

ments, and providing opportunities for community involvement based on changing local needs, the Delta Community Foundation continues to provide for North Delta, Ladner, and Tsawwassen residents

To find out more about the Delta Community Foundation, or to make a donation, visit www deltafoundation org

-Submitted by Delta Community Foundation

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Community Foundation volunteers show off clothing available

LIFESTYLES

Ukrainebenefitconcert featuresrenownedpianist

Anna Sagalova to perform May 20 in Ladner

Ukrainian Classical pianist Anna Sagalova will perform a benefit concert for Ukraine next Saturday, May 20 at Lighthouse Church

Doors at 6:30, concert at 7:30 p.m. The event is non-ticketed, but donations will be taken Proceeds will be sent to support Ukraine through ERDO, which is a highly respected and acclaimed, Canadian humanitarian organization with partners on the ground in Ukraine

Sagalova has her doctoral degree in arts and is an associate professor at Kharkiv National University of Arts She has played concerts with symphony orchestras throughout Ukraine Geneva, Vienna, and Germany and has recorded two CD‘s.

“She is an honoured artist of Ukraine – a brilliant pianist and a wonderful teacher,” says Eugene Skovorodnikov, director of the Vancouver International School of Music. “She’s very sensitive, with a perfect sense of style and sound quality, and a great vitality”

Since arriving in Canada, Sagalova has performed in Toronto and around B.C., committing herself to playing Ukrainian classical programs to raise support for her country and university. Why should this concert matter to us? When the full-scale war began in 2022, humanitarians have worked day and night to make sure nearly 16 million people in Ukraine received needed support. As time passes the extension of aid is diminishing while the need is increasing.

“Nobody knows how or where this will finish,” said Sagalova “When this war does end, I will decide, together with my husband, if he will come here or if I will go there, but for now, I will try to do everything I can for my hometown

The event is organized and hosted by Lighthouse Church and The Wander Inn Café

For more information, call 604-9438094

Stock up at Earthwise Society’s earth-friendly plant sale

After a long winter, it’s finally starting to feel like spring, and gardeners are eager to dig into the soil and get their yards looking spectacular for the season.

If you are searching for a bit of botanical inspiration, don’t miss Earthwise Society’s earthfriendly plant sale, Saturday May 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Besides being beautiful to look at and boosting the mood, flowers provide important ecological services They offer key nutrients and shelter to animals, improve the air quality, and help prevent soil erosion

If you are searching for a bit of botanical inspiration, don’t miss Earthwise Society’s earth-friendly plant sale, on Sautrday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Flowering plants are also critical to pollinators, like bees, who travel from plant to plant carrying pollen on their bodies to help with the transfer of material that allows most flowering plants to reproduce and set fruit. Without pollinators, the variety of foods that we all enjoy would be vastly limited! The Earthwise plant sale will offer a selection of pesticidefree, native and bee-friendly plants. Some popular choices for this time of year include winter and spring-blooming hellebores which can provide a much-needed nectar and pol-

len source for honey bees over the cooler months Earthwise staff will be on hand to answer questions and offer tips on what you can do to feed the bees all year long while also creating stunning displays for your gardens.

A small number of veggie starts will also be available, and be sure to stop by the farm cart and check out the early season selection of certified organic produce fresh from the Earthwise Farm Quantities are limited at this time of the year, so arrive early!

-Submitted by Earthwise

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Ukrainian classical pianist Anna Sagalova will be performing a benefit concert at Lighthouse Church next Saturday, May 20.

Wills & Estates

A will is a legal document left by someone who’s died. It lets the court know what to do with that person ’ s estate

A will often needs to go through probate, a process that ensures the will is real and was left by the deceased

Wills usually name an executor, or an administrator, who is responsible for carrying out the instructions in the will

The executor or administrator can be one person or several people

Basic duties of the executor or administrator include:

* Completing an inventory and valuation of all assets and debts

* Gathering names and addresses of all beneficiaries and next-of-kin

* Cancelling subscriptions and charge cards, redirecting mail and wrapping up other personal matters

* Taking control of all assets, including the transfer of ownership registrations and the collection of any debts

* Paying all valid or proven debts left to the estate (the executor or administrator may be held personally liable for these debts if they remain unpaid after

the distribution of the estate)

* Filing tax returns for the deceased and for the estate

* Selling assets as necessary and distributing the estate

* Preparing and obtaining approval from the beneficiaries, heirs-at-law or the court for accounts showing assets, receipts, disbursements, and distribution of the estate

If no will was left by the deceased, certain individuals are eligible to apply for a grant of administration in order to handle the estate If successful, the person who is named as administrator is legally able to distribute the estate.

A grant of administration can also be used to assign an administrator if:

* The deceased did not name an executor

* The executor has died since the will was made and no alternate executor was named

* The executor gives up the right to apply to the court for probate

Information courtesy of Government of B.C.

Wills & Estates

Thingspeopleshould knowaboutcreatingwills

Drafting a last will and testament is an essential component of estate planning

Putting wishes down on paper helps avoid unnecessary work and sometimes heartache upon the death of a loved one.

Wills allow heirs to act with the decedent’s wishes in mind, and can ensure that assets and possessions will end up in the right hands

Estate planning can be tricky, which is why many people turn to attorneys to get the job done right Attorneys who specialize in estate planning will no doubt discuss the following topics with their clients

* Assets owned: Make a list of known assets and figure out which assets are covered by the will and which will have to be passed on according to other estate laws, such as through joint tenancy on a deed or a living trust For example, life insurance policies or retirement plan proceeds will be distributed to your named beneficiaries. A will also can cover other assets, such as photographs, clothing, cars, and jewelry

* Guardianship: Parents’ wills should include a declaration of who they want to become guardians their underage children or dependents.

* Pets: Some people prefer to use their will to also dictate guardianship for their pets and to leave money or property to help care for those pets However, pets do not have the legal capacity to own property, so one shouldn’t gift money directly to pets in a will.

* Funeral instructions: Settling probate will not happen until after the funeral. Therefore, funeral wishes in a will often go unnoticed, states the legal advisement resource Find Law

* Executor: An executor is a trusted person who will carry out the terms of the will. This person should be willing to serve and be capable of executing the will

People who die without a valid will become intestate. This means the estate will be settled based on the laws of where that person lived, and a courtappointed administrator will serve in the capacity to transfer property This administrator will be bound by laws and may make decisions that go against the decedent’s wishes. To avoid this outcome, a will and other estate planning documents are crucial

The birthday of the church

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner 604-946-4522

sacredheartparish.ca

www.allsaintsladner.org or call 604-946-8413.

4755 Arthur Drive, Delta

“When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.” (Acts 2:1)

The 28th day of this month will be a very special day for Christians. Why, you ask? It is the Day of Pentecost. The birthday of the church. Not the celebration of the founding of any particular denomination, mind you, but the entire Christian church.

Just over two thousand years ago, many Jewish people from throughout the near East arrived to Jerusalem to celebrate Shavout, the Feast of Weeks, which occurs 50 days following Passover

As is recounted in the second chapter of the Book of Acts, God, the Holy Spirit, came

Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Rev Jason Truell

Minister’s Minute THOMAS

in a violent wind and inspired a gathering of Jesus disciples with the ability to instantaneously speak and translate, foreign languages Incredible. But something even more amazing happened on that day. Through the Holy Spirit,

Jesus formed his church on earth.

The Holy Spirit, to the glory of God the Father, would inspire faith in Jesus and sustain Christian faith through the generations What started then continues today!

The Holy Spirit brings to life the written words of scripture printed on the page and makes them the Word of God for us The Holy Spirit has inspired all who claim Christ as Lord with faith in him. The Holy Spirit bestows spiritual gifts and gathers together people from around the globe into one body, to be the body of Christ in the world for the sake of all people and for creation.

4594 – 54A Street, Ladner, B.C. 604-946-7033

office@ladnercrc com

www ladnercrc ca

Tsawwassen

693 – 53rd Street, Tsawwassen

Welcome to everyone for Worship & Friendship

Sunday’s @ 10:00 am

Rev Daniel Kirkegaard

tuc@telus.net 604.943.2911

“Be Faithful,betrue, be a blessing”

BENEDICTION LUTHERAN CHURCH

All Saints Anglican Church

At Home

Deltabuilderbringshomefourwins

The Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) Awards for Housing Excellence winners were announced Saturday, April 22 at the JW Marriott Parq Hotel in Vancouver

An exclusive industry event, special guests included Delta North MLA Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing, and Vincent Tong, Acting CEO, BC Housing.

“We are thrilled that 2023 marks 14 years of the HAVAN Awards, which have become an important program to showcase the accomplishments of our industry as builders, renovators and designers across the province adopt BC’s advancing Energy Step Code requirements,” said Ron Rapp, HAVAN CEO.

The Code requires most new construction in BC to be 20 per cent more

energy efficient than base 2018 BC Building Code, starting May 1

“It is significant to note that many of our members have been building above code for years and are leaders in the high-performance design and building space, ” he said.

Celebrating the 14th annual awards season, 49 builders and designers were awarded 54 prestigious HAVAN Awards

Close to 400 entries were juried by a peer-reviewed panel of award-winning builders, renovators, and designers from across the country.

Delta winners included:

RENOVATION CATEGORIES

BEST BATHROOM RENOVATION: UNDER $50,000

Split-level Spectacular, New Vision

winners announced

Projects Inc. (Delta)

CUSTOM HOME/CUSTOM-SPEC

HOME CATEGORIES

BEST CUSTOM HOME: UNDER $1 MILLION

Heaven in Kitsilano, Nestworks Construction Ltd. (Delta) with JHA™ Architecture + Interior (Vancouver)

DESIGN/BUILD CATEGORIES

BEST NEW BATHROOM

Nestled in Cedars, Kemp Construction Management Ltd. (Delta) with associates: Sofo Kitchens Ltd , Exclusive Floors Ltd., and Sherwood Painting Ltd.

BEST UNIVERSAL-DESIGNED HOME: NEW OR RENOVATED

Gardenside, Best Builders Ltd (Delta)

BEST ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE

Triadic, Best Builders Ltd. (Delta) with Ian McLean Architect Inc (Vancouver)

EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY

Build-A-Box, BuildSmartr.com (Delta)

BC HOUSING AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING SOLUTIONS

Triadic, Best Builders Ltd (Delta) with Ian McLean Architect Inc (Vancouver)

FORTISBC AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

Triadic, Best Builders Ltd. (Delta) with Ian McLean Architect Inc (Vancouver) -Ian Jacques

Whattoknowaboutinstallingapoolathome

Summer is a season of relaxation when school is not in session, vacation season is in full swing and people everywhere are getting outside and soaking up the summer sun. It’s hard to imagine how that can get any better, but it can for people thinking of installing a pool in their backyard

Pools definitely have a wow factor that’s hard to replicate Homeowners considering pool installation can take note of these factors as they try to decide if a pool is right for them.

Cost

The cost to install a pool depends on a host of fac-

tors, including which type of pool homeowners are considering and where they live.

Homeowners should know that the average cost of each project is higher in certain regions and under certain circumstances

Potential ancillary costs, such as excavation and plumbing relocation, will add to the final cost of the project. The erection of fencing around the pool if no fencing currently surrounds the area where the pool will be located also will add to the final cost.

Pool type

As noted, above ground pools, on average, require a considerably smaller financial

investment than in-ground pools This is an important consideration, but which option may ultimately prove the better investment is worth researching. Homeowners can speak with a local real estate professional to determine if an inground pool or above ground might yield a significantly higher return at resale. If an inground pool is likely to increase property value by a substantial amount, it could be well worth the extra upfront costs

Maintenance

Pools are undeniably fun, but they still require maintenance

The experts at Better Homes & Gardens note that vinyl

liners in pools last approximately six to 10 years, while painted concrete may require a fresh coat of paint every five years. Plaster finishes may last as long as 15 years, while cement-coated products can last a lifetime. Pools also need periodic cleaning, and chemicals to keep the pool operating safely and cleanly will require an additional, if somewhat minimal, financial investment.

Homeowners investing in a new pool should be aware of the maintenance required to keep the pool clean and be willing to do that maintenance And though homeowners typically can open and close pools

on their own, it’s also possible to hire someone to do it for a relatively small fee each season.

Location

A survey of the land in a yard can reveal how smoothly a pool installation may or may not go Though it’s possible to install a pool in just about any yard, some spaces might require greater preparation and preinstallation effort than others Sloped backyards, for example, may require the services of a landscape architect to prepare the space, which can extend the time it takes to complete the project and add the overall cost.

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Howtomakeoutdoorlivingspacesmorecomfortable

Private backyards are now go-to spaces for recreation and entertainment and great places to recharge the body and mind.

While enjoying outdoor living areas, homeowners can do all they can to make these spaces comfortable and welcoming. The following are some good starting points:

Get all lit up

Outdoor spaces can be enjoyed no matter the hour when there is ample lighting Outdoor lighting not only sheds light on entertaining

spaces, but also makes spaces safer and more secure

Increase privacy

No matter how friendly homeowners are with their neighbors, there comes a time when privacy is paramount.

Fencing, whether it is wood or vinyl, or even a natural fence made from closely planted hedges, can ensure residents feel comfortable venturing outdoors to swim, take a cat nap or even star gaze in private.

Address the elements

Homeowners should note the direction their

backyard faces and the typical daily conditions of the space For example, a

yard that faces southwest may get plenty of strong sun during the day,

requiring the addition of shade trees, covered patios or arbors to cut down on the glare and heat. If the yard is often hit by winds, trees or bushes planted strategically as windbreaks can help

Sit comfortably

High-quality comfortable seating increases the likelihood that homeowners will want to stay awhile in their outdoor spaces. A deep seating set complete with plush chairs, outdoor sofa or love seat and chaise lounge chairs gives people more opportunity to sit and stay awhile

Take a dip

A pool can be the perfect gathering spot on a warm day, while a spa/ hot tub can bridge the gap to cooler weather.

Bite back at bugs

Homeowners may want to consider using a professional exterminator to get rid of ticks, mosquitoes and other nuisance insects from outdoor spaces.

As people spend more time enjoying their properties, they can consider the many ways to make outdoor living spaces more comfortable.

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Backyards have long been places to unwind and enjoy some peace and quiet surrounded by nature.

Thanks in part to financial instability brought on by rising inflation and measures to tame it, homeowners may decide to forgo traditional vacations in favor of staying home this season. There’s no better time to invest in a home, particularly outdoor spaces, to make them welcoming respites.

The following are some ways to accomplish that goal:

Incorporate a water feature

The sound of trickling or bubbling water can make sur-

roundings more serene. A lowmaintenance water feature can help to create a calming ambiance. A fountain that does not require a collection pond will reduce the chance it becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes Locating the fountain out of the sun can keep algae growth at a minimum

Add lights for ambiance

Outdoor lighting options include professionally installed, hardwired lights on the home itself or accent lighting that draws attention to trees or architectural structures on the property. It also may include twinkling

lights, which some consider a must-have for any outdoor retreat Lights come in all types and price points. Hang them on porches, pergolas or cement posts inside decorative planters and then string lights between the posts This way the lighting can be moved around as desired.

Lounging spots

A comfortable outdoor loveseat or chairs may be a focal point of the yard, but build in some additional cozy spots specifically for lounging around. Nestle a hammock in a quiet corner of the yard, or enhance a chaise lounge with throw pillows and a large

umbrella for napping poolside.

Add lushness with plants

Plants can transform any space. Use a combination of planted varieties around the yard, then enhance certain areas with potted plants as needed. Plants can make an area more warm and inviting, plus they give butterflies, bees and hummingbirds places to stop by and visit. Consider the help of a professional landscaper to bring a vision of a lush, plant-filled retreat to life.

Blend in the pool or spa

With some unique landscape architecture, the pool or hot tub can be built right into the landscape, making it

a cohesive part of the design. This can make the yard seem even more like an oasis, especially when the pool is flanked by a waterfall or bubbling fountain.

Add some music

Thanks to wireless speakers that rely on Bluetooth technology, it’s easy to have music piped right into the backyard. Set up a wireless speaker in an inconspicuous spot, such as inside a planter or in the rafters of a gazebo.

Turning a backyard into an oasis can provide the respite many people look for on their properties.

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FuturebrightforSDSSrugbyprogram

Coming off two year pandemic pause Sun Devils fielding two junior boys teams

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Matt Baines is double shifting these days and he doesn’t mind the extra time on the sidelines one bit

The South Delta Secondary teacher, who has had a leading role in the success of the boys’ rugby program for about a decade, is coaching two junior teams this season thanks to huge interest at the Grade 8 level a year ago when the sport resumed following a two-year pandemic pause.

Helping Baines out is parent volunteer and long-time friend Nate Mantle. The pair were one-time teammates during the glory days of the once powerhouse program at McRoberts Secondary in Richmond

Last week at SDSS, they guided the “A” team to a big win over Earl Marriott then led the Sun Devils “B” team into its game against LA Matheson

The Sun Devils got off to a terrific start against Marriott with three tries in the opening half then held off their South Surrey opponent for their biggest victory of the season thus far

“I’m pretty close with the Marriott coaches There has never been a heated rivalry with them, it has always been

about pushing each other, kind of an iron sharpens iron type of thing,” said Baines. “I always enjoy playing against them because they are so well coached and very organized. It’s always a good test for both teams.”

The pandemic hit just days before the start of the 2020 rugby season At the time, the senior boys’ team was getting set to play its first-ever campaign at the elite level against such programs as St. Georges and Shawnigan

By the time the COVID restrictions were lifted last spring, Baines’ brother Spencer had left his teaching career for a job with the Port of Vancouver. Spencer’s decorated run guiding the senior team included winning a provincial title in 2018.

Any uncertainty of the rugby program ’ s future was put to rest, with Matt staying on, while fellow SDSS teacher Sean Waymouth now has the reigns of a very competitive senior team.

“The transition of (returning to rugby) was pretty smooth I think it was because every school had been affected the same way and we ’ re all in the same boat It wasn’t like we didn’t play for two years and everyone else did,” continued

Baines “So last year when we came back, I decided to coach the Grade 8s just to get a bit of a ground floor going It turned out we had a ton of good ath-

letes and an awesome season where we went undefeated. They are now the core of our (top) junior team”

Baines added the healthy

roster numbers also reflects a partnership with the school’s football program as both are encouraging student athletes to play the two sports.

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South Delta Sun Devils’ Nate Young is on his way for one of his team’s tries in last week’s win over Earl Marriott in South Fraser Junior Boys Rugby League action.

DeltaofficiatinglegendshonouredbyBCSchoolSports

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A couple of well-known and dedicated officials are among BC School Sports’ inaugural award winners.

Walter “Sarge” Becker and Karn Dhillon are joined by Darcy Williamson, Gilda Lohr and Mareesa Kelly as recipients of Citation of Excellence Award for Officials.

It recognizes outstanding individuals and their distinguished contributions to the officiating of school sport. The recipient of this award has demonstrated outstanding commitment to school sport, being recognized as a quality official, while displaying the values of BCSS and fair play.

After a long teaching career at North Delta Secondary, where he guided the Huskies football program for decades, the ever-popular Becker remains very much involved in the sport as a referee, typically working multiple games each week. He has also been long involved

with the off-field officiating crew at B.C. Lions home games.

It was back in 2020 when he received the prestigious Bob Ackles Lifetime Achievement Award at the BC Lions’ Orange Helmet Awards.

Dhillon not only has a reputation as being among the best high school basketball officials in the province, he continues to lead the off-court Pink Whistle campaign that has now raised over $210,000 for the B.C. Cancer Foundation since its inception 14 years ago. This year ’ s campaign raised a record $51,000 alone

Williamson, Lohr and Kelly were the first-ever all-female officiating crew to work a provincial championship game back in March.

Also recognized is North Delta native and Varsity Letters’ founder Howard Tsumura as Media Person of the Year. Tsumura has been providing extensive coverage of high school sports for decades, dating back to his time at the Province newspaper.

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Ladner resident and B.C. Basketball referee Karn Dhillon was recognized for his work on and off the floor, including overseeing the annual Pink WhistleCall A Foul on Cancer Campaign that has raised over $210,000.

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DOWLING, Terry Anthony

August 2, 1958 - January 5, 2023

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Terry

He was a son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend

He wil be greaty mssed by hs famiy and frends

So sit back, put up your feet and enoy al the sports you want Terry

JOHNSON, Thelma

Thelma is no onger curious about what heaven is lke She crossed over to the Golden Shore peacefully on May 3rd Thema was born and raised in Vancouver, the second child and only grl born to Vctor and Freda Wlbee She met the love of her ife, Harod, at a hockey game and together they served in Baptist pastorates n Cobble Hil, Edmonton, Lloydminster, and Maple Ridge and then at Baptst Housing’s Grandvew Towers Since 1948, Boundary Bay was a playground and sanctuary for Thelma and it became Harold and Thelma’s permanent home n 1979

Thelma’s love of learnng sparked a few careers; nursng, workng as a radio staton and funeral home musican, truck stop manager, LTC nursing director, tour gude She also had a myrad of hobbies ncludng gardenng, sewng, cake decorating, chora singng, playng the organ and piano, paintng, gass art, woodworkng, carving and vounteerng as the office coordinator at the Delta Community Polce Station

Her faith, humour, and curiosty ive on in her 5 chldren Joy, Stephen, Phi (Anne), Mark (Tam), Sandy (Randy), 14 grandchldren and 22 greatgrandchildren Thelma s also survved by her brother Stan Wlbee, cousins, neces and nephews

Thelma’s kitchen table aways had room for one more and “the other” Tea was served every Sunday @ 3 and al were wecome This is how our famly legacy was buit and chershed

Thelma loved a party and didn’t care for funerals so a private famly party wl be hed to ceebrate her lfe The famiy thanks Evergreen Terrace 6th floor staff for their care for Thelma for the past 4 years In leu of flowers, Thema encourages you to be curous, smell the roses, and take God seriously but not yourself Financal donatons may be made to Insight for Livng Canada or Osoyoos Baptist Church

SPEERS, Lucrecia Lorenza Pablo Castillo March

15, 1948 - April 15, 2023

The family, relatves and cosest frends of Lor Speers, wsh to announce her sudden passng on Aprl 15, 2023 at the age of 75

Lor was born and raised in the Phlppines In the ate 80’s Lori found her fate abroad She went to work in Hong Kong for a few years, and then migrated to Canada In 1994, Lori obtained her Canadian Citizenship

Lor found her community, met new frends and became active at the church she was attending Through common friends, Lor met her husband John Jacob Speers known as “Jack” Speers They got married on September 12th, 1992 Although Lor and Jack weren’t gifted chldren of ther own, Jack’s chldren greatly welcomed Lori nto ther famiy and she became a very big part of their lves The Speers family were gratefu of Lori’s unwavering ove that she gave to their dad, and the happiness Jack and Lor shared together

Lori was happily devoted to her lfe wth her husband, Jack Speers The couple faithfuly devoted ther tme through various ministries, chaplancies and other relgous services Lori had a bountifu number of friends here and abroad that were ike famiy to her and so to them Lor touched an ncredble amount of people throughout her ifetme Lor showed much kndness and hospitaity n her home over the many years All were welcomed and she treated everyone lke family She oved and was oved back by so many Lor was very spirtua, often quotng the word of Jesus in her prayers She was a great example of Christian living She wil now be walking by his side, after being carred in his Footprints throughout the years

Lori is survved by her step-daughter Jane-Shepherd (Richard), step-son David Speers, step-son Ken Speers and step-daughter Tracy Speers Lori wl also be missed by her step-grandchldren; Cody and Laura; Derek, Justn, Travis and Sean; Marah, Cora and Sheye; Jenna and Rney As wel as Lori’s famiy, reatives and frends, here and abroad

Vewing, funeral service and ceebration of ife wl be held at 11:00am on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Delta Funeral Home 5329 Ladner Trunk Rd , Delta Lori’s kindness, love, generosity, her smiles, and laughter will be forever missed!

Fond memories linger everyday, Remembrance keeps themnear.

SALVATORE, Eugene Michael (Mike)

August 10, 1945 - May 3, 2023

Mike passed away peacefuly in Delta Hosptal after post-surgical compicatons that included pneumonia and a heart conditon on May 3, 2023

Mike grew up n Drumheler, Alberta, attended hgh school there and attended Southern Aberta Polytechnic (formerly SAIT) in Calgary, Alberta where he obtained training n buidng construction and engneering

Hs father Eugenio, (Geno) worked the coa mnes initially in Crowsnest Pass and Lethbridge where he met hs mother Helen and they then settled in Drumheler n the late 1920’s Growng up Mke heped hs mother and father with the family’s market garden whch provided a source of income durng the warm summer months, when the demand for coal dropped and meant that his father would be seasonally aid off

Whie actng as the head lfeguard for the Cty of Drumheler he met the mother of Paul and Mchele and were married They moved to Medcine Hat, Alberta where he would meet Barbara and remarry n 1979, the ove of his lfe

They resided as a famiy with Barb’s chldren Natale (Dah), Kely (Lowrie) Annette (Stuckey) and remained n Medcine Hat where he obtaned hs real estate icense and worked on varous property development ventures until the early 1990’s when they relocated to the ower mainand, eventualy setting in Ladner (Deta) where they would spend the next 30 years

They contnued to work on the famly business, culminatng in the construction of the Vegrevile Immigration Processng Centre in Alberta and severa other activities that he and Barb co-managed over the years During ths tmeframe he and Barb proudy navgated the Georga Strait as Captain and Frst Mate of the Midlfe Crss II, ther boat that they shared with famiy and friends After many years of service, they donated the Mdife II to a chidren’s charity and turned their attenton to splttng time as snowbrds n Mexico

Their days in Mexco were some of the happiest of their ives as they always ooked forward to seeng their “amigos” that they encountered either, enroute to or whie at ther winter home each year

They were incredible hosts n Ladner and in Mexico, always wanting to host barbecues and pzza parties as part of holdays and famiy events

Mike s survived by hs children Pau (Marta), Natale, Kely (Daniel) and Annette (Darin); their grandchldren, Travis, Jaret and Brenna (Natalie), Brandon and Miranda (Annette) Sophi (Kely) Vince, Noah and Kiana (Paul) and Maya (Michele)

He also is survived by his great-grandsons, Aeden (Brenna) and Mattis (Travs)

He s predeceased by hs wfe Barbara and hs daughter Mchele in addition to his brother Donald Salvatore and sister Marion Lesie

Mike (and Barb) was always a dog over / owner From hs first dog Butch, that would accompany hm through the badlands while on his way fishing at a young age, to his other favorite dogs, poodles - Raz and Angie He was a strong believer in the power of connection with his canne companions He loved those unconditional bonds and loved to share his time with them

A ont ceebration of Mke and Barbs’ ives wl be scheduled in the months ahead More nformation wl be communcated soon The ceebration wll ncude a live and recorded video conference opton for those wishng to participate

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Office Administrator

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Head Office 34863 Cemetery Avenue, Mission, BC

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A small but busy Tsawwassen account ng firm s seek ng a perma nent full t me off ce ad m nistrator The ideal cand date will be deta oriented, ab e to work in dependent y, have strong communicat on sk ls, and possess exce ent com puter skil s Know edge of bookkeep ng and payro l is an asset Compensa t on will be based on ex perience P ease email resume w th cover letter to office@angieng.ca.

CoMing events

Delta Senior Secondary High School Class of 1973 50 Year Reunion

A shout out to all DSS 1973 Grads! We are hav ng our 50 year reunion on June 17 Tickets $90 each We are sti try ng to locate many grad 73’ers. Please email dssgrad73@gmail.com deltaseniorsecondary1973 gradreunion.weebly.com

LEGAL legal/PuBliC notiCes

WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN

THELWELL KAREN s indebt ed to Roadway Towing Ltd for storage and towing on a 1985 RED VOLKSWAGEN SC ROCCO VIN: WVW CA0533FK027056 A L en s c aimed under the Act There s present y an amount due and owing of $3,186 51, plus any additiona costs of stor age, seizure and sa e that may accrue Not ce is hereby g ven that on May 26th, 2023, or thereafter, the sa d veh c e w l be so d The vehi cle s currently stored at Roadway Towing Ltd , 7391 Progress P ace, Delta, BC, V4G1A1, and was placed n storage on January 10th, 2023 For more informat on, call Roadway Towing Ltd. at: 604 940 0329 www.roadwaytowing.ca

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