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NoendinsightforB.C.portstrike

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

Both sides appear to be dug in and the rhetoric is flying back and forth as thousands of B.C port workers, including those who load and unload containers at Deltaport, have been on strike since last Saturday.

Asking the government to not interfere, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) had

been negotiating with the B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) with the assistance of a federal mediator, until talks between the two sides stalled on Monday.

The BCMEA then issued a statement saying it did not think more bargaining would produce a deal, saying it has gone as far as possible on core issues, but the union seems to be entrenched.

BCMEA says ILWU

Canada is “attempting to aggressively expand their scope and re-define Regular Maintenance Work far beyond what is set out in the industrywide agreement” but the union countered, “This is completely false and evidence that the Association is deaf to the real and legitimate concerns of the Union.”

BCMEA also said the union’s proposals for compensation are unreasonable and well

outside the established norm of union settlements in Canada Noting the BCMEA’s position is consistent with how the association approaches most issues, the union countered that member employers “have enjoyed record high profits for many years now and especially during the pandemic” and that they were also “gorging on massive profits”

Saying they had been negotiating in good faith

since February, ILWU Canada said it assessed early in the process that the BCMEA “was not willing to engage in any meaningful way on substantive issues” and that the association’s bargaining committee “is devoid of the real decision makers in the industry.”

The union also said it is “available every day, at any hour of the day” and “implored” the BCMEA to get back to the bargaining table The union

also noted the key issue holding up a deal is the “rampant contracting out” of ILWU maintenance work to third parties.

ILWU Canada on Tuesday said its bargaining committee met with federal mediators, proposing a meeting with four of the direct employers, one of which is Global Container Terminals (GCT) which operates the container port at Roberts Bank

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Members of ILWU Canada on the picket line near Deltaport on Saturday, July 1.

UPFRONT

Beprepared,beFireSmart,saysDeltaFire

PHIL MELNYCHUK Contributing Writer

Those juniper bushes that make landscaping a breeze and the cedar hedges which give cheap privacy screens, can hurt your house, if wildfires get close.

“Junipers, they’re like gasoline,” said Delta Deputy Fire Chief Dave Ayton. “At this time of year, based on how dry the conditions can get, the cedar hedges are probably our number one threat, for a fire spreading from your yard to your house. They’re quite a flammable plant that is an issue for sure ”

Delta Fire, along with a FireSmart BC representative, offered an info session on FireSmart building practices to Pinewood area residents in early June in North Delta Ayton, who is also emergency program coordinator, said the biggest threat are the ember showers that can be carried by the wind before falling down onto a roof, into an eavestrough, or on to a combustible plant such as a juniper or cedar, where they can set a house on fire.

Although FireSmart BC focuses on rural properties – on making safer homes and landscaping for homes that are next to the forest – parts of FireSmart also can apply to city homes.

“In a residential, suburban area like Delta, we can’t ask residents to start chopping trees down, or thinning out their neighbours’ trees, now we ’ re going against our own bylaws, but what we can do, is concentrate on that non-combustible area, that zero- to 1.5-metre zone around your home directly,” he said

A key FireSmart principle is dividing a property into three areas - the area which is 1.5 to 10 metres from a house, the area from 10 to 30 metres from a house, and the rest of the property, 30 to 100 metres and beyond.

The area that’s right next to a house, the non-

combustible zone within 1.5 metres, shouldn’t have any fire-prone plants, nor have any bark mulch. Grass should be trimmed below 10 cm and combustible materials removed from either beside your house or under a deck.

Removing combustible plants are recommendations that are based on FireSmart studies.

“There are FireSmart friendly plants, landscaping you can do around your home,” said Ayton.

Keeping roofs and gutters clean, removing combustibles from beneath a sundeck, keeping grass cut short, can all help reduce the risk for a suburban home.

“If we can remove enough of those ignition points … that will again, protect your home,” he said “It’s these small things that people can do to their homes and their yards, that if there was an interface fire moving

through their neighbourhood, it would increase the odds of a home surviving a forest fire, while also saving firefighters from having to chase fires at multiple homes.”

Any measure a homeowner wants to take, whether in the city or countryside, is voluntary

Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger said the city has a wildfire protection plan that was passed in 2017 The plan is reported on annually and includes regular forest fuel load reduction in Watershed Park and Burns Bog.

There’s also a fuel-load reduction program approved in 2020 to ensure annual removal of dead trees and branches from high-risk areas in Burns Bog and Watershed Park

Go to https://firesmartbc.ca/ to download an interactive graphic to help you FireSmart your home

The Delta Fire Department is encouraging residents to check out FireSmart for tips to ensure that their property is safe if wildfires get close.

Deltalookingatairconditionerbylaw

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

Air conditioning should be a given when it comes to new residential projects.

That’s how a motion recently put forward by Coun. Dan Boisvert can be summed up as city staff were asked to prepare a report on the feasibility of a new bylaw making air conditioning mandatory for new multi-family developments.

At their June 19th meeting, council agreed with Boisvert’s request, which also includes requiring active mechanical cooling systems in buildings that have public gatherings.

Council at that meeting also approved a series a motions to be submit-

ted at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention this year, including calling on the province to enact legislation to prohibit stratas and landlords from disallowing temperature controls, including portable or window air conditioners and window coverings that keep out heat, to protect the health and safety of people living in those buildings during periods of extreme heat.

The motion notes that the BC Centre for Disease Control reported that during the 2021 heat dome, most deaths occurred in private residences, and that the vast majority of those who died lacked access to air conditioners and other cooling options.

However, some stratas, landlords and co-ops

have rules banning the installation and use of air conditioners and window coverings. The rationale may be the cost of increased energy usage or preserving the aesthetics of the building

“Adequate cooling in residential buildings is a growing human need as the climate continues to warm. The United Nations says that with rising heatwaves around the globe, cooling is a human right, not a luxury, and it is important that steps are taken by the provincial government to prevent stratas and landlords from implementing restrictions on cooling systems in residential properties,” the motion states.

It was in late June 2021 when British Columbia experienced an unprec-

edented extreme heat event, with record temperatures in many parts of the province lasting for several days.

At its peak, temperatures reached more than 40 degrees Celsius in many parts of the province. Overnight tem-

peratures also remained uncharacteristically high throughout the period. Hundreds of deaths were attributed to the heat.

The Delta motion to the UBCM also notes that cooling devices have other benefits including reducing the symptoms of allergies or improving poor air quality due to B.C.’s increasing forest fire season.

Cityraisesfireratingtohigh

Fire department offers friendly reminders

PHIL MELNYCHUK Contributing Writer

The heat is back on again in Delta, nothing like the heat dome from two years ago, but enough to dispense with the more relaxed position from two weeks ago after the cooling rains.

Before the rain, Delta was drying out in May and early June, bringing the city up to a high fire danger rating a month earlier than usual, said Deputy Fire Chief Dave Wood.

“There’s definitely a drying trend forming over the next two weeks,” said Wood ”

Regardless of the fire danger rating, Delta doesn’t allow campfires, bush burning, cooking

fires or beach fires at any time of year, anywhere.

Smoking is also banned in all city parks.

Wood pointed out that earlier this spring at the start of the wildfire season in B C , none of the fires were caused by lightning.

“They were all human caused,” he said.

As the fire danger rating rises, people should be aware that their actions are what’s probably going to cause a wildfire

“As we do head into summer months and that danger rating will inevitably go up, people should be aware that their actions are what is probably going to cause a wildfire situation, as opposed to a natural

occurrence, ” Wood said

Homeowners should not butt out their cigarettes into their potted plants, where there’s dry bark mulch

“We’ve had numerous fires over the years as a result of a smouldering cigarette starting a fire after being put in a dry plant pot Often, that plant, is beside the cedar or vinyl siding of a house Use a proper ashtray,” Wood said.

Now that the fire rating is at high, the fire department will start patrolling Centennial Beach to ensure there are no beach fires. When the fire rating is extreme, they’ll start patrolling parks to ensure there are no campfires or smoking.

Delta,Surreycreatingtheirown‘livingdike’

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

It’s an innovative, green approach to coastal flood protection, but can it help reduce the enormous bill facing the City of Delta to upgrade its extensive diking system?

Media were recently invited to visit a pilot site of the Mud Bay Nature-based Foreshore Enhancements Project, which is testing what’s being called a ‘living

dike.’

The cities of Surrey and Delta partnered with the Semiahmoo First Nation on the pilot project, creating a natural dike by adding sediment and planting native salt marsh species on the foreshore.

The project is valued at $1.4 million and is funded in part by the Province of B C and the Government of Canada through the Disaster Mitigation and

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More marsh will be planted over time to help the natural marshes lining Boundary Bay adapt to sea level rise The City of Surrey says it will follow an adaptive management approach and monitor the site over time, making adjustments as needed.

Various stabilization techniques are being tested including sand berms, oyster shell bags, brushwood dams and rock berms to keep the vegetation in place. The results and lessons learned from the studies will be used to inform the design and construction of the full “living dike” project in Surrey, which will span one km

Construction of that full dike is anticipated to take place between 2025 and 2027, provided all permits are secured on time and studies are successful. A pilot project is also coming to Delta

“Delta is pleased to be a part of this innovative partnership and nature-based solution in our efforts to protect our environment and the resilience of foreshores across our communities,” said Delta Mayor George Harvie in a news release.

“This project represents a bold and forwardthinking approach to safeguarding our communities from coastal flooding. Through collaboration with partners, experts, and our community, and thanks to funding from the provincial and federal governments, we are taking proactive steps to ensure the long-term resilience of our coastal areas, while forging a path toward a sustainable future.”

Surrey’s project is located along the shoreline west of Mud Bay

Park, south of Highway 99, and will extend approximately 790 metres along the foreshore.

In Delta, a 250-linearmetre section of raised salt marsh will be built at the foreshore along Boundary Bay near 96th Street.

The salt marsh may be able to absorb wave energy reducing the overall wave height that will assist in reducing the dike design elevation and possibly lengthen the timelines for dike raising activities, according

to Delta’s engineering department

During discussion on the province’s British Columbia Flood Strategy Intentions Paper earlier this year, a precursor to the development of a provincial flood strategy, Engineering Director Steven Lan told Delta council the estimated cost, so far, for dike raising and seismic improvements by 2100 is at more than $1 9 billion, with the first phase alone, excluding seismic improvements, tabbed at $350 million.

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From left, Semiahmoo First Nation Coun. Joanne Charles, Surrey Coun. Mike Bose, Semiahmoo First Nation Chief Harley Chappell, Delta Mayor George Harvie, Surrey-Newton MP Sukh Dhaliwal, Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and Surrey-Panorama MLA Jinny Sims celebrate the planting of a living dike as part of the Mud Bay Nature-based Foreshore Enhancements Project.

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SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The Delta farming community needs help when it comes to its irrigation water

That’s what Mayor George Harvie conveyed during council’s recent discussion on a draft of the new Delta Agricultural Plan, noting the document made no mention of how to help solve the “critical” situation.

Noting the farming community already has problems when it comes to salinity of the water from the Fraser River due a salt wedge migration, as well as subsequent reduced flows, Harvie asked staff to look into

what is needed for a second intake of water further upriver.

Having another intake source of water is something that can no longer wait, he said, adding a formal report will be written for council.

During the Agricultural and Hunting Regulation Advisory Committee’s recent discussion on the draft plan, committee members raised concerns about a lack of information around drainage, irrigation and flood control

The committee was advised by a consultant that actions included in the plan were chosen based on what the city has the ability to implement, while the drain-

age and irrigation issues raised were not explicitly included in the plan as they require support and funding from bodies outside of the city.

The Delta Farmers’ Institute (DFI) has previously conveyed concerns about the salt wedge, noting Delta’s irrigation water intakes in the lower Fraser River are affected by the migration of the salt wedge up the river when river flows are reduced.

Salt wedges occur in estuaries like the Fraser River delta where ocean water meets fresh water. The term salt wedge refers to the denser ocean salt water that pushes up the estuary Some mixing with fresh

river water occurs but, in general, the denser salt water tends to remain on the bottom of the river and fresh river water flows on top of the saline water

There’s a need for a better understanding of the salt wedge behaviour throughout the entire river channel and particularly as it relates to the deeper portions, according to a previous Delta staff report that concurred with the DFI’s concern.

“Concerns about changing salinity levels in the Fraser River are not limited to Delta alone Many farms in Richmond also rely on the south arm of the Fraser River to provide irrigation water

for agriculture For some farmers it is their only source of water,” said DFI vice-president Clarence De Boer in a 2015 letter to the city requesting participation and funding for more study

Delta’s farm water is pumped from the river and moved through a conveyance system of ditches, pumping stations, culverts, outfalls, and control structures.

The draft Agricultural Plan notes that reduced flow in the Fraser River in the summer months will further allow for the upstream migration of the salt wedge

Currently, the salt wedge causes salination of the river and renders the water unusable for

agricultural production at several times of the year and partial closures of water intakes for Delta’s agricultural irrigation ditch system are already in place along the river, the report notes

“These are anticipated to increase with climate change The DFI is involved with salinity monitoring and pump station monitoring. Furthermore, an Agricultural Water Demand Model (AWDM) developed for Delta indicates an increase in demand can be expected. Not all agricultural areas in Delta have access to surface water for irrigation at the times of year when it is needed most” the report adds.

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Chances are, you’re reading this today on a platform that very soon you won’t be able to Canada, often smug about being the best place to live, is about to become one of the world’s worst democracies in which to consume news.

Facebook and Google, the two behemoths that dominate how news is delivered to Canadians, warned the federal government repeatedly that its proposed legislation to compensate media was an unacceptable blank cheque They threatened to pull news from their platforms.

Last week the government steamed ahead and passed Bill C-18. It taunted Facebook and Google as arrogant and was certain they were bluffing This week it found out they weren’t

In recent days Google joined Facebook in pledging to chop news from its platform in Canada. Facebook began can-

celling contracts it had negotiated to support news organizations, with Google presumably about to do so.

The catastrophe this will create is the exact opposite of what have been well-intentioned objectives by both government and the digital giants to help finance journalism. Rather than produce a substantial form of support, there will instead be a double whammy: no funding and the loss of the two platforms that deliver a majority of Canada’s readership to news websites.

In other words, what you are now reading thanks to those platforms you will only find if you can get to our website directly or through a different search engine or social media platform.

The reason this is happening is because Canada chose a unique route to compel Facebook and Google to compensate news organizations: a fee when they either carry or link to copyrighted material, a so-

called link tax The digital giants said that was like writing a blank cheque, a bottomless and unlimited and very vague journey into payments without end

For years they have had several negotiated contracts with organizations including (Glacier Media parent company of the Optimist), to support journalism jobs and provide training. They have said they would agree to a significantly larger fund that the industry could independently decide on how to disburse. But the government insists on the link tax and the two companies insist that’s a non-starter, and so here we are about to walk off the edge of the cliff

Thus, consumers of news will soon wake up one morning and find that the Facebook page of the favoured media outlet is gone, that a Google search for a favoured topic yields no news source, and that neither they nor their Facebook friends can share a story from a site.

For the media outlets, they will spend resources to educate

their audiences on how to find news beyond the two dominant platforms – on different search engines, different social media platforms, through an organization’s newsletters, or the oldfashioned way of bookmarking a site or making it a default home page on their non-Google browser. Presuming Google doesn’t close off the rest of the world to Canadian news, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to conduct searches abroad will be in vogue.

Now, those experienced in the dark art of negotiations will know that when we reach this point of seeming collapse and walk-away, there is always someone in the room who will say it ain’t over ‘til it’s over.

In listening only to certain industry voices as it built Bill C-18, the government chose the wrong route There is time, but not a lot of it, to course-correct Kirk LaPointe is publisher and executive editor of Business in Vancouver and vice-president, editorial, of Glacier Media.

What was life like before the internet?

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y first car was a 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible. I loved that car but couldn’t afford to keep it after I started university

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The Canada Day Classic Car Cruise reminded me of that car, the beautiful old classics driving through South Delta, the chrome shining in the sunshine, the astronomical amount of fuel required to drive the few miles they went. Ahh, the good old daysCommunity Comment BRAD SHERWIN

We look fondly at those cars and think of a simpler time, forgetting how much work it took to keep them running A car back

then was lucky to make 100,000 miles, now that’s a cake walk. As always, a nostalgic look only brings the good we remember,

the bad stuff has melted away

The original VW Beetle? Revered. Really? It has nothing in front to protect you, the heater was a vent from the exhaust and the air conditioner was a rolled down window.

This is why I was a bit surprised when I heard about a survey that said 77 per cent of Gen X’ers wanted to go back to pre-internet days Really? Even 63 per cent of Millennials wanted the same. You didn’t grow up without the internet, you don’t even know what it’s like

Let’s start with your mapping app. You know what we used back then? A book with maps in

it You had to read the edge of the page to find the next part of the street you were on. It didn’t talk to you to let you know when to turn, and you had to plan your own route.

Music? They were called cassettes, and you had to record your own music onto them, from records. And you had dozens of them. Want to find a song? Rewind or forward fast, and you never landed at the start of the song.

If you want to know what life was like before the internet, talk to a Boomer They were the least likely to want to go backtoo hard reading the map book without my glasses

Noeasyanswersto housingcrisis

Editor:

In his letter, “The density canard” (Optimist, June 22), Malcolm Johnson notes that “[a] s one increases density, one increases land values ” and “[w]hen property assessment increases so do taxes … ” . This is not the case … association does not necessarily imply causation.

Generally speaking a municipality creates a budget based on their budgetary requirements and the needs (and wants) of the community As I feel to be the case, the City of Delta seems very adept at ensuring this overall budget is well managed and that increases are modest and kept in line

with inflation figures

This budget number is then divided up over the gross assessed values of properties in the area with adjustments for commercial versus residential, etc. into what is often known as the mill rate; this term being derived from the Latin “millesimum” meaning “thousandth part.” This mill rate, or charge per thousand of assessed value, varies year to year based on that total need for funding as compared to gross assessments … it is not a static multiplier that results in indiscriminate higher taxes for property owners based on a rising assessment as this would devastate the finances of a

city in those occasional years where assessed values decrease.

What is clear to me is that there is no easy answer to solving our housing crisis and certainly no answer that will please everyone

While I am certainly not in favour of seeing 30 and 40- storey towers built in Tsawwassen or Ladner as we see elsewhere and including North Delta, I think that some additional, well planned, and appropriately located six to eight-storey buildings will add some vibrancy and attract and retain more restaurants, stores, and services to our community

Mark Schoeffel

Disappointed with cycling project deferral

Editor:

I am writing to express my deep disappointment regarding the decision by the City of Delta to defer the cycling improvements project on 44th Avenue

The proposed project, including marked buffered on-street cycling lane that connected to the existing network, would have enhanced safety and accessibility for cyclists while promoting active transportation and reducing traffic congestion.

It is particularly disheartening that the deferral was primarily based on the opinions of a minority group of homeowners The opposition from a mere 27 homeowners out of the 32 who responded to the city’s questionnaire should not outweigh the potential benefits and long-term value of the cycling improvements It is lunacy to shelve a community enrichment project because 27 people want to reserve the curb space in front of their

Dear Community Members

On June 22, 2023, almost 200 community members participated in the Delta Police Foundation’s second Summer Solstice Run, Walk & Roll. It was heartwarming to see community members of all ages, from kids to seniors, come out to support us. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our volunteers and sponsors who helped make the event a success!

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• DPD Team

• Dueck Auto Group

• Eastwood & Associates, Lawyers and Notaries

• Global Container Terminals Inc

• Houwelings Green Houses

• Jansen Claims Group • Karl Morgan • Mario’s Kitchen

• McDonald’s Restaurant Ladner & Tsawwassen

• Mike Lawson • Mitch Drew

• Newmans Fine Foods

• Pork Matia • Ron Putzi • Safeway • Santevia Water

• Save on Foods Ladner • Securiguard

• Shannon Wood • Shato Holdings

• Skyy Thai • Stoilen Alston and Lang

• Tsawwassen Run Inn

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See you next year!

homes.

Safer cycling infrastructure encourages more people to choose bicycles as a mode of transportation, leading to a healthier and more sustainable community. The project’s deferral undermines these positive impacts and fails to prioritize the well-being and safety of all residents.

I urge the City of Delta to reconsider their decision and prioritize the interests of the entire community. It is crucial that our local government invests in sustainable infrastructure and actively promotes alternative modes of transportation

Fellow residents who share my disappointment should voice their concerns and support for the cycling improvements project. Together, we can emphasize the importance of investing in a safer and more accessible community for all

Jordon Miller

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Historicagreementgives TFNaformalrolein oversightofRBT2project

Editor:

In April the Government of Canada approved Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) following an environmental assessment process that started in 2013, and after receiving consent from Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN).

We take very seriously any and all development on our foreshore and especially anything that affects the crabbing areas that are of the utmost cultural importance to Tsawwassen members.

Our focus throughout the entire environmental assessment was to advocate for the best possible mitigation and accommodation measures in case RBT2 was approved.

On the basis of how far we were able to push the measures for addressing impacts to our Treaty Rights, we have provided consent for the project.

To be clear, TFN’s consent means that in our view, sufficient mitigation and accommodations are being provided It does not mean that we actively support the project. We

remain concerned about the impacts to our Treaty Rights and our ability to properly steward our lands and waters. Given the size and location of the project and its activities, RBT2 will take away our ability to advance stewardship values over a core part of our territory as intended under our Treaty

We consented because the accommodations package gives us unprecedented power to exercise oversight of the project, so it is built and operated in a way that respects our priorities. It includes leading edge components like the “ scwecxenem ” stewardship framework, as well as co-management committees and Indigenous monitors This formal role is the reason Tsawwassen provided consent It ensures our Treaty Rights – and the proper stewardship of the foreshore – are protected

In the hun’q’umin’um language, “ scwecxenem ” means “lookout”

Through the historic “ scwecxenem ” stew-

ardship framework we negotiated with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and the Government of Canada, that’s exactly what we will do – we will look out and care for these lands, where we have lived for thousands of years

The “ scwecxenem ” framework envisions a fully realized, reciprocal relationship between Tsawwassen members, the land and sea, and both human and nonhuman inhabitants of our territory. This will be brought to life through listening, monitoring, and preparing for anticipated changes; harvesting food and medicines; and maintaining our strong values and identity as stewards of our cherished places and resources.

Now that the project has been approved, we expect the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and all levels of government to work with us in full partnership to ensure our Treaty Rights are upheld.

Chief Laura Cassidy

Kudos to City of Delta workers

Editor: I want to give a shout out to all the city workers and volunteers who work each year to keep

the stairs in great shape and the trees that have been planted maintained and not choked out by all the blackber-

ries

Keep up the great work, we all notice and appreciate it!!

Ryan Jerome

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

SDSSstudentslearnhowtosavelives

PHIL MELNYCHUK

Contributing Writer

Patty Burr is packing up and getting ready for semi-retirement, after serving 34 years as physical education teacher at South Delta Secondary. In addition to all the friends and memories made over the years, Burr is also leaving behind the First Responder program in which Grade 11 and 12 students study emergency medical skills, then use those skills to save lives or to start a career.

“It’s such a good program, such a good team. I’m really proud of what they do, what we ’ ve built together,” said Burr

Burr started the program in 2017 as a way of helping out the two teachers at the school, of which she was one, who are considered first responders

The first year, one student was in the program

This year, 25 are part of the SDSS First Responders Team.

To become certified as a first responder, students take a total of 60 hours of Canadian Red Cross courses,

a 20-hour first aid course, followed by a 40-hour first responder course

That will lead to formal certification allowing them to treat people with concussions, bleeding, fainting, or sprained muscles or broken bones Ambulances are called if it’s serious.

“There’s all sorts of things they attend to,” she said

They’ve also received training in responding to opioid overdoses, using automated external defibrillators (AED), as well as administering

Naloxone.

The school’s football trainer Daryl Ross has also showed the students how to tape injuries.

The hours spent training are considered work experience, one of the requirements for graduating, although next year, the courses will be part of the curriculum

While they’re focused on the dayto-day of the classes, the first responders also carry a pager and are available for any emergency at the school, such

as sports injuries

“Many have made connections with the students they help, and ease the stress, as having a peer attend to your medical needs is reassuring,” Burr said.

Students have learned to be leaders, communicate and use their medical skill set in high-stress situations, she added.

The students also volunteer their time at football, rugby, basketball, school functions, track meets and the Terry Fox Run.

She noted some students also take the emergency medical responder course, which is more advanced than the first responder course That often leads to careers in medicine.

Although Burr is retiring, she’s handing the program over to another teacher who’s also classified as a first responder.

“I have confidence it’s going to thrive I’m just really proud of it I’m proud of my students,” Burr said.

Other schools in Delta with a first responder program are, Seaquam, Delta Secondary and Delview.

COURTESY PATTY BURR

The First Responders team at South Delta Secondary.

Syrianfamilyneedsyourhelp

PHIL MELNYCHUK

Contributing

Writer

June 20, marked World Refugee Day, a day to recognize the millions of people who’ve had to abandon their homes because of the effects of climate change, persecution and war.

But a Syrian refugee family that’s been eeking out an existence in Jordan, continues to wait permission to come to Delta.

Getting to this country is a long process, said Carol Vignale, chairperson of the Refugee Action Group of Delta, (RAGDy) based at Benediction Lutheran Church.

The family is struggling to get by with the father getting only odd jobs and being unable to work in his profession.

Although $33,000 has been raised and is in a trust fund to support the family for their first year in Canada, the Delta group wants to ensure the family’s stable while wait-

ing in Jordan, by providing a monthly allowance of about $500, which will cover the necessities such as rent and food, medical costs and school fees for their kids.

The group also wants to help the father take English lessons, so he’s ready to get to work when he arrives, “and to be participants in society in a way that they wouldn’t be if they didn’t have this opportunity to learn English,” Vignale said.

“That’s what the money is for, is to help them survive so that they can make it these two years while they’re waiting”

All told, they need about $15,000 for the living allowance

The Canadian Lutheran World Relief is making the application for the family under the private sponsorship of refugees’ program.

The application has been accepted by the federal government and is now at the Canadian visa

office in Jordan, where there can be a two-year wait for processing such as health and security checks Because of World Relief’s good reputation however, the family has a good chance of being accepted

Vignale said the family of five is well educated and resourceful and willing to do what it takes to make a good life here.

“We feel they’re partners with us, ” she said She’s been helping refugees for several years and has helped bring over between 10 and 15 refugees.

The man ’ s sister and her family are already living in B.C., after arriving in 2016 under the federal government’s Syrian refugee program

The Benediction Lutheran Church and Tsawwassen United Church are co-sponsors of the Refugee Action Group of Delta.

Benediction can be contacted at 604-9433432 if you want to help.

TSAWWASSEN BOUNDARY BAY LIONS

Serving the communities of South Delta since 1968

Reasons to Choose Us

Save On Foods

Thrifty Foods

Tsawwassen Library

Westshore Terminals

Randy’s Tirecraft

Cookie’s Ice Cream

Delta Chamber of Commerce

Tsawwassen Community Police

Plus a big thank you to all the volunteers who made this such a successful event. Most importantly, thank you to the public for your continued support.

The Refugee Action Group, based at the Benediction Lutheran Church in Tsawwassen, is fundraising to help bring a Syrian refugee family to the community.

COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS – JULY 10, 2023

NoticeisherebygiventhatDeltaCityCouncilwillconsidergiving first, second, and third readings tothebylawsreferenced belowatitsRegularMeetingat 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023 intheNorthDeltaCentrefortheArts,Theatre,11425 84Avenue,Delta,BC,andbyelectronicmeansasauthorizedbyCouncilProcedureBylawNo.5000.

WATCH LIVE: TheRegularMeetingwillbebroadcastliveatwww.delta.ca/watchlive.Membersofthepublicwhodonotwishto attendmaylistenandwatchtheproceedingsontheCity’swebsite VideorecordingsarearchivedontheCity’swebsite

Land Use Contract Discharge - Bylaw No 8267 (File No LU009541)

Location: 1174264AAvenue Applicants: GaganpreetSDhaliwal,RamandeepKDhaliwal

Proposal: To discharge the Land Use Contract SA 3000 to reveal the underlying Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) Zone and allow a secondarysuitewithintheexistingdwelling ThisapplicationisconsistentwiththeOfficialCommunityPlan.

Staff Contact: KaterynaMorenets-604-952-3485

Land Use Contract Discharge - Bylaw No. 8268 (File No. LU009244)

Location: 8464116AStreet Applicant: RupinderKDeol

Proposal: To discharge Land Use Contract SA 2695 to reveal the underlying Single Detached Residential 1 (RS1) Zone and to allow a secondarysuitewithintheexistingdwelling ThisapplicationisconsistentwiththeOfficialCommunityPlan.

Staff Contact:KaterynaMorenets–604-952-3485

Land Use Contract Discharge - Bylaw No 8297 (File No LU009513)

Location: 6833DoverPlace Applicant: JatinderSSandhu

Proposal: TodischargeLandUseContractSA No 2740torevealtheunderlyingSingleDetachedResidential1(RS1)Zone Thiswouldallow theownerstoconstructanewsingledetacheddwellingwithanin-groundbasementandsecondarysuite Thisapplicationisconsistentwiththe OfficialCommunityPlan

Staff Contact: KaterynaMorenets,604-952-3485

Rezoning & Development Variance Permit - Bylaw No. 8294 (File No. LU009303)

Location: 9083112Street Applicant: RogerJawanda,CitiwestConsultingLtd

Proposal: TorezonefromSingleDetachedResidential1(RS1)toSingleDetachedResidential6(RS6)topermitsubdivisionintotwosingle detachedresidentiallotsandconstructionofanewdwellingwithanin-groundbasementandsecondarysuiteoneachlot

Adevelopmentvariancepermitisalsorequestedtoreducetheminimumeffectivepavementwidthrequiredforcollectorstreetsfrom 12mto 11mtomatchexistingconditionson112Street ThisapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan.

Staff Contact: CharisLoong–604-952-3814

Rezoning - Bylaw No. 8298 (File No. LU009494)

Location: 1149386Avenue Applicant: VladyslavLishchuk,EmpireDesignCorporation

Proposal: TorezonefromDuplex/SingleDetachedResidential3(RD3)toSingleDetachedResidential7(RS7)topermitsubdivisionintotwo single detached residential lots and construction of a new dwelling with an in-ground basement and a secondary suite on each lot This applicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan.

Staff Contact: LukeReynolds–604-946-3381

COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS – JULY 10, 2023 cont’d

Rezoning & Development Variance Permit - Bylaw No. 8289 (File No. LU009376)

Location: 49658AAvenue,855and871BayviewDrive Applicant: WesleyWollin,BURO47ArchitectureInc

Proposal: TorezonefromSingleDetachedResidential1(RS1)toSingleDetachedResidential5(RS5)topermitsubdivisionintofivesingle detachedresidentiallotsandconstructionofanewdwellingwithanin-groundbasementoneachlot

A development variance permit is requested to vary Section 629(d) of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No 7600, 2017” to allow a basement access depressioninthefrontyardofproposedLotA

Staff Contact: AdaLiu–604-946-3395

Rezoning, Road Closure & Development Variance Permit - Bylaw Nos. 8256 & 8257 (File No. LU009414)

Location: 80951Streetand51408AAvenue Applicant: HowardSmid,H SmidEnterpriseLtd

Proposal: Torezoneandacquireaportionof51Streetsouthof8AAvenueandincorporateitintothedevelopmentsitetopermitatwo-phasedsubdivisionasshownonMapNo 1

Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8257

TorezonethesubjectpropertiesasshownonMapNo

2fromSingleDetachedResidential1(RS1)toSingleDetachedResidential6(RS6)andtopermitsubdivisionintosevensingledetached residentiallotsandconstructionofasingledetacheddwellingoneachlot.

Delta Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw No 8256

Tocloseandcancelapproximately4374m²ofCity-ownedroadidentifiedas“RoadtobeClosed”asshownontheRoadClosureSketchpriortothelandsbeingdisposedofinaccordancewiththe CommunityCharterand transferred to the property owner as part of a conditional road transfer and exchange agreement In return, Deltawould receive $179,000 and road dedication for the 51 Streetcul-de-sac

Development Variance Permit LU009414

Adevelopmentvariancepermitisalsorequestedtovary“DeltaZoningBylawNo 7600,2017”asfollows:

1 Section11606byreducingtheminimumexteriorsidesetbackfrom35mto28mfortheprincipalstructureonproposedLotF;and

2 Section11608byreducingtheminimumlotwidthforsubdivisionfrom13mto89mforproposedLotC,102mforproposedLotD,123mforproposedLotEand9mforproposedLotG ThisapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan.

Staff Contact: CharisLoong–604-952-3814

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED BYLAWS

Materialsrelatedtotheproposalssuchastheproposedbylaws,detailedmapsandotherinformationmaybeinspectedatDeltaCityHall,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC,MondaytoFriday,excluding statutoryholidaysfrom8:30am to4:45pm fromThursday,June29,2023toMonday,July10,2023

If you have a general inquiry regarding the proposed bylaws or if you would like assistance to inspect any relevant documentation, please contact the Development Department by email at development@deltacaorbyphoneat604-946-3380

Correspondence received up to 12:00 p m on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 will be included in the Agenda package Correspondence received after and up to 10:00 a.m on Monday, July 10, 2023 will be provided to Council in a separate package prior to the start of the meeting

All correspondence will form part of the public record for these proposals and must include your name and full address

Thosewishingtoprovidecommentonproposedbylawsmaydosointhefollowingways:

Emailmayor-council@deltaca OR

Writeto: MayorandCouncil CityofDelta 4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent Delta,BCV4K3E2

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Road Closure Sketches

CANADA DAY

JIM KINNEAR PHOTOS

A glorious Saturday brought many to Canada Day celebrations at Kirkland House in Ladner and Diefenbaker Park in Tsawwassen.

Librarygardenpartyagreatevent

PHIL MELNYCHUK Contributing Writer

A garden party for bookworms turned out to be a nice summer event Sunday (June 25) for the folks around London Crescent in east Ladner Jacee Schaefer hosted the get-together just as a way of giving back to her neighbourhood.

“I have to say that I was a little overwhelmed with how happy people were, ” she said, adding she was happy to see neighbours meeting each other. “It was a wonderful day for me and it sounds like it was a good day for my neighbours.”

She estimates between 40 and 50 people showed up to her house where she has a mini stream running in the front yard as well as a little library

Little libraries are small, outdoor bookcases that people put on their property

Passers-by can then borrow a book or bring one.

In addition to chatting about books, there were hot dogs, ice cream and popcorn and lawn games for the mix of ages who showed up

“It was an enormous amount of work,” she said, but neighbours pitched in and without

their help, she couldn’t have done it.

The one challenge she’s now facing is that she has a few more books. Lots of them. More than 400, so she’s asking people not to bring anymore for awhile

“I will post on the library, (bulletin board) when I’m requiring more, ” she said

Little libraries are a global organization with Schaefer’s about to be added to the list as the Little London Library. The Little Free Library organization has libraries in 120 countries.

“We all love our neighbourhood as I really found out on Sunday. It just feels like a safe place to be,” she said

McHappy Day raises $10,000 for Reach Society

McDonald’s South Delta owner/operator Nauman Jutt presented a $10,000 cheque to Reach Child and Youth

Development Society’s Executive Director Renie D’Aquila in the Ladner restaurant recently.

The cheque repre-

sented fundraising from this year ’ s McHappy Day, which has been benefitting local children with needs at the organization since 2009

“The generosity of former owner Steve Krawchuk has been continued by new owner Nauman Jutt,” said Reach fundraising manager Tamara Veitch. “We are sincerely grateful for his commitment and enthusiasm for the community.”

In addition to the $10,000 presented, McDonald’s also purchased the 75-inch Smart TV prize in the McHappy

Day raffle that commenced April 1 with the winner drawn at the end of day on McHappy Day May 10.

Reach Society is grateful to McDonald’s staff, patrons and all the volunteers who came together to make the event so successful.

“Thanks to our many donors for sharing their big hearts, smiles and donations Reach is incredibly grateful to the Delta firefighters, Delta Police and all volunteers who generously gave their time,” said Veitch -Submitted by Reach

Jacee Schaefer with her Little Library.

DSSstudentawarded prestigiousscholarship

Delta Secondary student Nathan Reme has been awarded a $45,000 post-secondary scholarship with The Cmolik Foundation in recognition of his achievements in overcoming adversity and excelling in his studies

The selection committee was impressed with Reme’s application, his academic goals and his future career aspirations. The award recognizes and honours Reme’s hard work and commitment with this financial award and is keen to support Reme pursuing interests in a degree in civil engineering

“I hope to attain a Bachelors of Applied

Science degree in Civil Engineering from UBC,” he said. “I selected this area of study due to my interest in understanding the way things work, which is something that has intrigued me since I was a child.”

The Cmolik Foundation believes in the power of education to transform a student’s life journey. In addition to providing students with the funding to realize their dreams, the Foundation provides students with a Mentor, a supportive community of scholarship peers and alumni, as well as access to ongoing special events and professional opportunities. Students

become part of a larger community dedicated to their post-secondary success

“Knowing Nathan over these last three years, I can truly say that he is one of the most mature, responsible, resilient, and hard-working students I have ever met,” said DSS counsellor Bryarley Gillis “I believe Nathan is very deserving of this award and will excel in the post-secondary field.”

The Cmolik Foundation was founded in 2008 to provide opportunities for youth who have experienced adversity in their lives

-Submitted by Delta School District

Hawthornestudentsraise morethan$17,000

On Sunday, June 11, students from Hawthorne Elementary raised $17,080 for BC Children’s Hospital by proudly running and walking 2K and 5K in the RBC Race for Kids

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. The Hawthorne Hawks soared at the opportunity to make a big difference in the lives of children and families with serious and life-long childhood diseases

“I’m so proud of our Hawthorne Hawks for their passion and commitment to giving back to the hospital that is taking such good care of their friends Tyson (Grade 3), Cooper (Grade 5) and Sarah (Grade 3),” said Grade 3 teacher Jennifer Selles. “They [students] signifi-

Hawthorne hosts harvest lunch

Hawthorne Elementary teacher Susanne Bohmert hosted her final Harvest Picnic Luncheon in the school’s garden late last month.

cantly exceeded their goal of $10,000 to be the top fundraiser for the school category. They showed how mighty small can be and there are no limits to what they can achieve This has been a truly special experience for all of us. It’s so rewarding to know that the efforts of our Hawthorne Hawks will have such a positive impact”

-Submitted by Delta School District

Bohmert, who is retiring from teaching, has spent 33 years of her 34-year teaching career at Hawthorne. She is wellknown and loved by families and the local community. She has hosted the Harvest Picnic Luncheon for several years

A number of special guests including Mayor George Harvie, assistant superintendent Judy Maranda, principal Jim Hope, school staff and current and past members of the school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) were treated to a delicious lunch featuring food grown in the school’s garden by Bohmert’s Grade 2 class

Approximately 15 years ago, Bohmert spearheaded the project to install a garden at the school. The majority of the garden boxes were built out of white cedar by students at Delta Secondary With annual assistance and funding from the school’s PAC, she has helped hundreds of students learn about the food cycle and experience the satisfaction of growing their own food, such as potatoes,

kale and rhubarb.

“The garden has been important in helping students understand the concept of stewardship and responsibility and taking care of our land in line with the First Nations Principles of Learning,” said Bohmert “This garden is also important to the wider local community I see many families and local community members walking admiring and

appreciating the garden.”

District assistant superintendent Judy Maranda said Bohmert’s work with the students in the garden leaves a wonderful legacy

“We’re thankful for dedication and commitment to students throughout her career and wish her well in her retirement,” said Maranda -Submitted by Delta School District

DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT PHOTO The final Harvest Lunch was held in late June at Hawthorne Elementary in honour of retiring teacher Susanne Bohmert.

LadnerridergearingupforLungFoundationfundraiser

PHIL MELNYCHUK

Contributing Writer

Scott Marshall is ready to hit the road in August and peddle 200 km – for the 18th time

The Ladner resident has been taking part in the BC Lung Foundation’s annual Ride for Lung Health for 17 years

“I’m participating in The Ride in memory of my father, who lived with asthma I want to help raise awareness of just how hard and life-limiting it can be,” said Marshall in a news release “Every year, I ride 200 km, and every year, I cross the finish line.”

In all, Marshall has cycled 3,200 km over those 17 years for the fundraiser

“As someone who has personally experienced the impact of lung disease on myself or a loved

one, I am passionate about raising awareness and funds to support research, advocacy, and patient support programs, ” he said on BC Lung Foundation’s ride page

All that peddling and campaigning for the lung foundation has paid off in two ways

For one, he’s raised a total of $130,817 for the foundation, and for another, when he’s training for the yearly ride, it means he has to stay in shape

“When I train for the

Ride, it helps me achieve my fitness activity goals It’s all good, mind and body,” he said.

The event offers a range of distances and runs through Tsawwassen, Surrey and

Delta on its first day, with either 50-or 100km options. Then on the second day, there’s a 100-km ride from Tsawwassen to White Rock For details, go to www.bclungride.ca

The 39th Ride for Lung Health takes place Aug. 13, and Aug. 14. Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome All funds raised support life-changing lung health research

PHOTO COURTESY BC LUNG FOUNDATION

GrouseGrindchallengewasnoissueforDeltawoman

Tamara Woolgar climbed the mountain trail 15 times

PHIL MELNYCHUK

Contributing Writer

A Ladner hiker finished first in her age category for women and second overall in the women ’ s category after scrambling up the Grouse Grind 15 times in one day.

Tamara Woolgar, 54, made the ascents from dawn until dusk on the summer solstice, June 21, as part of the MultiGrouse Grind Challenge

The event was a fundraiser for North Shore Rescue

The hike started at 4 a.m. and continued to 10:45 p m working out to an elevation gain of 12,000 metres and a total

distance of 50 km

Woolgar said she climbs the Grouse Grind a few times a week

“It’s my happy place,” she said.

Eighty people competed in the event, including a former Vancouver Canuck

“It’s such a great event. The first five, I actually hiked with Daniel Sedin. Super nice guy. We were both talking about the challenge It was such a team-building thing. It was really cool,” said Woolgar “The camaraderie was unreal. People helping, supporting each other”

Training for the event involved Woolgar mak-

ing four or five trips up the grind a day, in the weeks prior Then about five days before, she started reducing that number in order to conserve energy for the main event.

It took her just under an hour to do most of the climbs. She could have done it in about 38 minutes, but the idea is to conserve energy for the entire day.

The same goes with talking with fellow competitors while hiking Talking is limited because energy is being conserved.

During the gondola ride down Grouse Mountain, hikers tried to eat as much as they could and tried to hydrate.

“The goal was you hike, you run to the gondola … and you eat. You eat as much as you can in the six- to seven-min-

ute gondola ride down … and you hop right back on to the grind

“If you don’t eat enough, you can’t continue,” said Woolgar.

She found pureed sweet potatoes to be the best food for the hike. She also munched on grapes and strawberries, replenished electrolytes and later had some potato chips and a few Cokes.

Competitors usually eat before or in the early hours of the event because later their bodies won’t want any food, she added

Woolgar is a regular hiker in the mountains and appreciates what North Shore Rescue does.

More than $25,000 was raised for the group with Woolgar raising more than $800.

“It’s about challenging. It’s about your own personal goal, is really what it is,” she said

PHOTO COURTESY TAMARA WOOLGAR

Ladner’s Tamara Woolgar finished second in the women’s category of the Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge on June 21.

LIFESTYLES

Sidekick Players holding auditions

The Sidekick Players are on the lookout for seniors for the first production of the 27th season.

Senior Follies, a comedy by Billy Wayne St. John and directed by Jeff and Teala Pannell, will be in the Tsawwassen Arts Centre from Oct. 20 to Nov. 4.

The rocking is not done in chairs at the Pleasant Valley Retirement Home, especially since Howard discovered Viagra. The feisty divorcee and lovely widow who are constantly scurrying out of his reach and refuse to play strip poker or skinny dip in the hot tub, breathe a sigh of relief when a new resident actually seems to enjoy Howard’s advances.

Characters required:

four senior women, four senior men and one woman 30’s to 50’s.

Auditions will be held at The Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172 56th Street on July 11 and 13 from 7 to 9 p m

Cold read from the script. No appointments, first come basis. This is a non-equity production and there will be no renumeration paid. All those cast are required to become members of The Sidekick Players Club at the first reading for a fee of $10

Please contact directors Jeff and/or Teala at jefpan@hotmail.ca for any further information

Event to report? ?

Deltawellrepresentedatthisyear’s TheatreUndertheStarsinStanleyPark

PHIL MELNYCHUK

Contributing Writer

Stanley Park becomes a musical place during midsummer nights at Malkin Bowl, in Vancouver

Contributing to this year ’ s Theatre Under the Stars are two Delta performers playing lead roles in two musicals, The Prom and Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical, July 6 to Aug. 26.

The Prom is a Broadway musical, and a Netflix movie, based on a 2010 incident in Mississippi when Constance McMillen wanted to bring her girlfriend to the school prom and wear a tuxedo, however, she was banned from attending by the local school board.

The play debuted on Broadway in 2018, and balances hopefulness with “hardhitting hilarity,” as four downon-their-luck actors try to help out

Playing the role of Alyssa Greene in The Prom is Brianna Clark from North Delta, who also lives in New York

She’s back to renew her visa because her student visa is expiring

Her previous roles, eight years ago, with Theatre Under the Stars were as a dancer in the ensemble

“So, it’s been really fun to return and do a big role that I’ve always wanted to play,” she said

Clark recently graduated from New York University in musical theatre and is a classically trained pianist. She recently appeared as a series regular in AppleTV’s SEE, starring Jason Momoa

She got involved in theatre as a hobby when she was in high school and previously

studied molecular biology at SFU Clark said she switched to acting on a dare, adding that in a perfect world, she would love to return to science when she’s older, but that she’s very happy performing now.

“It’s challenging and also really rewarding, especially doing a show like The Prom where you get to be part of a story that’s really important today,” Clark said Once she gets permission to work in the U.S. she wants to return and try to get a major role in a Broadway musical.

“That’s the dream. I would love to go back and actually play the role that I was offered for that tour, which was Zoe, in Dear Evan Hansen, ” she said.

In Matilda the Musical, Jyla

Robinson, who owns Studio West in Ladner, is taking on the role of meanie headmistress, Miss Trunchbull.

Matilda, now on Netflix, is set in an English village, “where a brilliant little girl with a lively imagination is bullied by her self-absorbed parents and tyrannical head mistress.”

Miss Trunchbull is not a nice person and knows how to get what she wants

“She’s very mean. She’s a disciplinarian and she’s basically the evil character of the show,” Robinson said.

It’s been challenging and exciting to play such a character

She said Trunchbull is definitely the hardest role she’s ever played

“She goes so deep and so dark into getting what she wants and she’s not kind and not nice about it,” she said, adding it’s an emotional roller coaster for her as an actor “But I’m excited to bring my authenticity to the role I think people will be entertained I hope people will enjoy my performance.”

Another Tsawwassen performer is also part of this year ’ s Theatre Under the Stars.

Eric Timuss, a Capilano University musical theatre student, is part of the supporting ensemble in The Prom. It’s his second production with Theatre Under the Stars

For showtimes and ticket information see: https://www. tuts ca/

EM LY COOPER PHOTOGRAPHY

Theatre Under the Stars presents North Delta’s Brianna Clark and Anna Pontin in The Prom and Siggi Kaldestad and Ladner’s Jyla-Robinson in Roald Dahls Matilda The Musical.

Lifestyles

SouthDeltaJazzFestivalpreppingforits19th year

This August the South Delta Jazz Festival and workshops will be held in Delta for the 19th year.

The Delta Community Music School, celebrating its 40th years, will welcome musicians of all levels, from ages 13 to adult, to participate in jazz workshops and performances

This year organizers are again offering both a vocal jazz workshop and a jazz combo workshop.

The vocal jazz workshop will cover ensemble singing, soloing, improvisation, ear training, rhythm, and theory. Singers from all backgrounds, including pop, music theatre, jazz, and classical are welcome.

The jazz combo workshop gives musicians of

all levels the opportunity to explore jazz music and improvisation. By playing jazz music in small ensembles, learning repertoire, and improvisation, students will advance their practical ability to perform this genre of music. Vocals and all instruments are welcome

The vocal jazz workshop faculty for this year are Jennifer Scott, Dr. Laura Harrison, and Rene Worst The workshop will run Aug 8 to 11.

Faculty and student performances will be at the Southlands Red Barn in Tsawwassen on Saturday, Aug. 12.

The combo jazz workshop faculty include Stephen Robb, Brad

Muirhead, Len Aruliah, Rob Kohler, Sam Kohler, Thomas Holden, and Ron Samworth. This workshop will run Aug. 15 to 18. Student performances will be at the Southlands Red Barn in Tsawwassen on Saturday, Aug. 19.

Registration is now open for the jazz workshops and stays open until the first day of camp Early bird registration is $450 until July 12. Regular registration after July 12 is $495.

Early bird registration for the combo workshop is $525 until July 12.

Regular registration after July 12 is $600

For further information see: https://www.southdeltajazzfestival com/

-Submitted

The South Delta Jazz Festival Faculty Concert on Aug. 13, 2022.

The idol of money

I recall once seeing a bumper sticker which read, “The one who dies with the most toys wins.”

I didn’t know if the person driving the car ascribed to that philosophy or if it was intended as a satirical commentary, but the sticker spoke to a sad reality. Many of us have, to a degree, made an idol out of money and material possessions, but Jesus tells us plainly: “life does not consist in the abundance of possessions” (Luke 12:16).

The Bible shows that life’s true value is found, rather, in the reality that Jesus reveals it is the reality of the kingdom of God. It is God’s spiritual

Minister’s Minute

THOMAS KEELEY

reality in which there is no clinging to “stuff,” where God’s forgiveness and promise is found

The values of this kingdom contrast sharply against those of a world which upholds greed and

Sacred

perpetuates fear, a world that keeps telling us accumulation and clinging to wealth ought to be our top priority, that our minds ought to be fixated on worrying about the future, that we do not have enough, or we are on the verge of losing what we have, that sharing is a dangerous thing.

With those anxietybased messages coming at us, it is easy to forget Christ’s promise. That’s serious forgetting, but it is easy to do (yes, even for pastors). This is why we need to hear the gospel, the good news, afresh and be reminded of the incredible thing that God has done for us through Jesus.

All Saints Anglican Church

@ 9:30 am, Eucharist and Bible StudyWednesdays @ 10 am

For more information www.allsaintsladner.org or call 604-946-8413.

4755 Arthur Drive, Delta

BENEDICTION LUTHERAN CHURCH

DELTASPORTS

Ladner’s“Tugboat” capturesmajor U.S.collegeaward

Matt Wilkinson recognized for outstanding season in Arizona

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist com

A Ladner pitcher has been recognized for his outstanding collegiate season in Arizona

Matt Wilkinson is the 2023 National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) D1 Pitcher of the Year after his superb campaign at Central Arizona.

The 6-foot-1 hard-throwing southpaw had a 1 07 ERA with 136 strikeouts while recording 10 wins in 84 innings pitched His strikeout total ranked second in the nation while his ERA was third

Other honours included being named First Team AllAmerican, American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings Pitcher of the Year and Arizona Community College Athletic Association Pitcher of the Year.

The nickname Tugboat has stayed with him since his days pitching in Ladner Minor Baseball when he was just seven.

“Tug had an unbelievable year for us, but he has been

doing that his whole life. He is a special pitcher who has highlevel command, ride on his fastball, and an elite competitiveness that is unmatched. He is very deserving of this award,” said Central Arizona head coach Anthony Gilich

The dominant sophomore campaign came after Wilkinson had a leading-role in the Vaqueros capturing the national championship a year earlier when recorded 85 strikeouts with a 1.87 ERA in 53 innings Wilkinson will conclude his final two years of eligibility this fall at Arizona State University

“Tug was dominant every outing of the season, even when he didn’t have his best stuff. He was so fun to be around every day at practice with a sense of humor, and a determination to get better. He loved his teammates, wanted to win for them, and is as selfless of a superstar as you will ever find,” added Central Arizona pitching coach JoJo Howie.

“Matt exemplifies what Central Arizona College

Athletics is He is an elite athlete as well as an upstanding person Matt is deserving of his reward and has committed himself to being a top-tier pitcher Our college is honoured to have our student-athlete represent our community. We extend our congratulations to Tug,” added Central Arizona athletic director Shelby Davis Wilkinson’s extensive

baseball journey includes an extended stint at Okotoks Baseball Academy in Southern Alberta where he also played for the Dawgs’ summer team in the Western Canadian Baseball League. He helped Okotoks win WCBL championships in 2019 and 2022

His time playing Little League in White Rock was highlighted by advancing

to the Little League World Series back in 2015. Wilkinson made the most of his time in Williamsport, striking out 16 in a 1-0 loss to Mexico. He had played in Ladner right up until the 2014 all-star season.

Wilkinson is currently playing summer ball for the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League in Massachusetts.

CENTRAL AR ZONA UNIVERSITY PHOTO

Matt Wilkinson is taking his promising baseball career to Arizona State University this fall after a dominant two-year run in the junior college ranks.

Please follow these easy rules to make your vote count! One ballot per person please. You do not need to complete the entire ballot, but you must enter a minimum of 25 categories. Must be over 19 to enter.

*Indicates categories where there will be a winner announced in each community of Ladner and Tsawwassen.

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It was the Pee Wee diamond that stole the show at the fourth annual Kyle Losse Memorial Baseball Tournament held over the Canada Day Weekend at Winskill Park.

While the defending champion Delta Jays saw their streak of reaching the Bantam final fall short in heartbreaking extra inning semi-final loss, the Tsawwassen Athletics were the class of the six-team younger division.

They became the first-ever team from the host association to take Pee Wee Division honours with a dominating five game run that was capped by a lopsided with over the Langley Blaze in Monday afternoon’s championship game

Making the triumph even more special is the team happens to be coached by Kyle’s father Brian Losse while his

younger brother Tyler is among the standouts, who capped his tournament with a mammoth home run to earn player-of-the game honours

The Athletics’ run to the championship included round-robin wins over Aldergrove (13-0), Vancouver (7-0) and Langley (14-2), before a 12-2 romp of Richmond in the semis on Monday morning

They are now an impressive 32-1 on the season as they work their way towards next month’s provincial championships.

The team also features: Aidan Hope, Charlie Wey-Johnston, Cairo Raguero, Holden Ross, Jake Warhurst, Jesse Vance, Linden Savage, Ryder Giles, Sully Todhunter, Van Rasmussen and Zac Prokop Joining Brian Losse is joined on the coaching staff are assistants Danny Savage, Tiffany Rasmussen and Matt Warhurst

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Tyler Losse is congratulated at third base by assistant coach Tiffany Rasmussen and his dad, head coach Brian Losse, after his towering home run in Monday’s Pee Wee Division championship game at the Kyle Losse Memorial Tournament at Winskill Park.

E-4845 LINDEN DRIVE, DELTA

Extensively updated, 1669 sq ft townhouse featuring 3 beds, large flex room & 3 baths Listed at $879,000 Unbeatable location just steps from the heart of desirable West Ladner with countless amenities, shops, services & transit nearby

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You will love this incredible 2,878 square foot, elegant 5 bedroom family home. Well maintained with great curb appeal, terrific flow, classic grace and character Main level with a welcome centre hall foyer, a gracious living room with a fireplace, formal dining room, spacious family room, open kitchen concept, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop. Access to a wonderfully private back yard with patio and hot tub. Stunning features enhance almost every room; high ceilings, crown mouldings and more. Office or Bedroom on main floor adjacent to 4 piece bath. the very spacious second-floor master bedroom with ensuite bathroom has several windows and is beautifully appointed. This floor also features 3 more bedrooms and 2 more baths! Close to all amenities!

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5045 Central Avenue, Ladner $1,199,000

1,049 sq. l 3 bedrooms l 1 bathroom l 6,349 sq. lot ENDLESS OPTIONS! Well maintained one level home in central Ladner, perfect as a starter home, re�rement rancher, investment property, or build new! Many updates, private west facing yard, & detached garage.

a growing family. Long list of interior & exterior improvements including new kitchen, appliances & Island. Parking for 2, storage, pet friendly & low maintenance fees

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1,155 sq. | 2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | Ladner Village Gate

Convenience at your doorstep! Located on the fringe of Historic Ladner Village is this amazing 4 year old corner unit in a bou�que building w/ open concept and surrounded by windows.

#121-4638 Orca Way, Tsaw $1,179,000

2,168 sq. l 4 bedrooms l 3 bathrooms

1/2 duplex backing onto Springs golf course in one of Tsawwassen’s best complexes Fantas�c layout with large master on the main. 2 Bedrooms up and large room down that could easily be used as an in-law or nanny suite! Amazing ameni�es building!

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4835 59A Street, Ladner $1,699,900

3,209 sq. l 7 bedrooms l 3 bathrooms l 6,695 sq lot

Two level family home with double car garage. Main floor offers living room and family room space. Excellent for extended family with easy suite poten�al plus room for students or nanny West exposed corner lot with mature landscape.

5217 Upland Drive

Discover this charming 3 bed, 2 bath rancher in cliff drive. This updated home boasts forest and mountain views, a patio, and a beautiful garden on a spacious 11,324 sq ft lot. Fantastic opportunity to own in one of Tsawwassen’s premier locations with potential to build up to 4396 sq ft. Conveniently located near the ferry terminal, mall & shopping, this home offers both Tranquility and accessibility Step into the open concept layout, flooded with natural light, embrace the serenity of your private retreat, savouring morning coffees on the patio. With updated features such as kitchen, bathrooms, furnace, h/w and more, enjoy modern comfort and rustic natural beauty, this rancher is a lifestyle choice. Don’t miss the chance to seize your dream home on upland drive - where paradise awaits!

$1,488,000 $1,988,000

4974 Stevens Lane

This large 4 bedroom/4 bathroom rancher is located in Upper/Central Tsawwassen on a quiet cul-de-sac. Situated on a South facing/park-like 14316 sq ft lot, this custom built rancher for original owners is on the market for the first time. This sprawling rancher, just over 3000 sq ft, boasts a fantastic layout with legal in-law suite (ideal for extended families), huge south facing back yard, 2 street frontages with a detached 600 sq ft garage in the back plus parking in the front. 2 Blocks to English Bluff Elementary School and South Delta Senior Secondary. Home is ready for a new family to bring their own design ideas and make it their own.

5046 1A Avenue

Location! Fantastic family home located on a prestigious cul-de-sac in upper Tsawwassen. Extensively renovated and ready to move in. Great family floor plan, 2,946 sq. Ft. main floor living with kitchen, family room and dining room facing to a south sunny backyard. 4 bedrooms and huge games room on upper floor, 3 baths, double garage and plenty of storage. Fully renovated including, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, appliances, lighting, interior/exterior paint, and landscaping. Newer roof, boiler and hot water tank. This home shows beautifully!

65 Deerfield Place

Charming 3 bedroom/2 bathroom rancher in “Deerfield”. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac backing onto greenspace. At 2167 sq ft this rancher has a fabulous layout with an oversized primary bedroom with walk in closet and sliding doors opening onto private patio Large living and dining room opening up to sun drenched west facing patio overlooking mature landscaped garden. Radiant in floor heat, skylights, hardwood flooring. This home has been lovingly looked after by the original owners, bring your own design ideas to make it yours.

$1,449,000

8-4638 ORCA WAY, TSAW

The Shaughnessy - Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath 1,342sf corner unit in the most amazing location adjacent to Tsawwassen Town Center & Highland Park. Fabulous layout with generous room sizes MLS# R2721122

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

1610 MAPLE SPRINGS LANE, TSAWWASSEN

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Resort living at Tsawwassen Springs! 3 beds, 4 baths, 2095 sqft home is nestled amidst the 18-hole par-70 golf course with resort amenities at your doorstep Entertaining is easy with the gourmet kitchen, dining, and living room layout! Hardwood floors, 10ft ceilings, granite counters, gas stove, stainless appliances and spa-like baths This home features the master on the main with a walk-in closet and ensuite, flex space on the 2nd floor and a full-size 2-car garage Upgrades include stone patio pavers, artificial turf and an extended garage to fit your golf cart Easy access to the coffee shop, butcher, Pat Quinn’s restaurant, gym, driving range & more! Your dream lifestyle awaits!

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CANDLEWYCK WYND, TSAWWASSEN

Fabulous Resort Style Rancher with a pool This beautiful rancher has sunny western exposure and gorgeous landscaping that surrounds a totally private pool and jacuzzi Home has a great floor plan featuring 3 bedrooms and den with an outstanding spa like bathroom Home is designed to take advantage of the amazing sunrises and sunsets. Direct Park access on no through street with sunny western exposed yard. Come home to your private resort. Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

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Fabulous 3 bedroom penthouse at Tsawwassen's Royal Oaks This rare find has never been on the market and truly is one of the best units in this development. Excellent floor plan with huge living, dining area, beautiful bright great room, big master suite and 2 private sunny decks Don't miss this special penthouse Call for your exclusive showing

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CEDAR SPRINGS DRIVE, TSAWWASSEN

Fabulous Tsawwassen Springs living Great floor plan with 3 bdrms, 4 bathrooms, large great room and private yard with jacuzzi. This home has high end finishing throughout and truly like new condition Don't miss this beautiful home. Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

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120-1840 160 Street, South Surrey • $248,800

BREAKAWAY BAYS - updated 2 bed manufactured home in QUIET & desirable park & location. Private & spacious covered deck & low maintenance yard are great outdoor living space! Monthly pad rental includes outdoor pool, clubhouse & fitness room. No age restrictions & pets welcome. Mins to White Rock shops & beach!

539 55 Street - Tsawwassen

6 | 4.5 | 3,355 sq ft | 7,524 sq ft Lot |

Experience modern luxury in this stunning family home. Beautifully renovated w/premium fixtures & contemporary finishes. Chef’s kitchen + side prep kitchen feat. custom quartz countertops, gorgeous millwork, high-end appliances, inc. a panel fridge, double wall oven, & 2 pot fillers (coffee & stove) New flooring & paint throughout, plus new furnace & A/C Large, private backyard oasis boasting an outdoor cedar kitchen, gas BBQ, custom pergola, & heated 12x24 pool w/custom deck. This home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, & functionality

This charming cape cod style residence boasts 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a serene ambiance. The kitchen is a chef’s delight, showcasing cherry wood cabinets, exquisite granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Cozy up in the invi�ng living room by the gas fireplace, crea�ng the perfect atmosphere for relaxa�on. Step into the backyard oasis, complete with a picturesque pond and an array of beau�ful flowers and greenery, providing a private retreat.

Absolutely stunning brand new family home with serene farmland views located on rarerly available and highly sought-a er Whitworth Cres! This home boasts3,700sq oflivingspacewith4beds,6baths, a spacious open concept and a beau�ful kitchen!

This stunning 3 bed plus den, 4 bath, 3400sq home boasts breathtaking 180 degree views! Impeccably designed by Sarah Gallop Design, the open-concept living space is an entertainers dream complete with a Havan Award winning kitchen, spa-like ensuite and luxurious finishings throughout. This home blends luxury, func�onality & stunning views into one!

5190 Whitworth Cres S, Ladner

4713 46 Avenue, Ladner

1102 Shaman Cres, Tsawwassen

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On The Course II - by Dawson Sawyer located in the popular Summerfield neighbourhood, South Surrey. This large 1569 SF END UNIT with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a full side by side double wide garage, and side by side parking on the driveway The tranquil townhouse complex is located next to the Peace Portal Golf Course. Open concept living space, 9ʼ ceilings on the main, white cabinetry, espresso colour flooring, quartz counters, gas range, stainless steel appliances, and large eating bar area. Large patio off the living room, large fenced front yard, natural gas barbeque hookup. Upstairs 3 bedrooms, laundry, two bathrooms both with quartz counters. On the lower floor, foyer & fourth bedroom, full bathroom, lots of natural light. Rentals allowed, 2 pets allowed

Tsawwassen $689,000

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SPRINGS! This one bedroom plus den, south facing, penthouse condo offers 9’ and vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light. You will find luxurious and stylish details throughout including a custom California Closet, California shutters, granite countertops, Fisher & Paykel appliances, Miele washer and dryer, geothermal heating and cooling and much more. Other features include: large patio complete with gas hookup, new paint and carpet, 2 parking stalls, in-suite storage, golf course views, close to shops, golf course and pro-shop, coffee shops,

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REMEMBRANCES

SAMSON, Nicole Laura-Lis

July 31, 1991 - June 22, 2023

It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of our daughter Nicole.

She was predeceased by her Uncle Derrick and her grandparents Barb and Mel Fagrie. She leaves behind her two beautiful children Niqa and Xavi Samson; her parents Brent Fagrie, Ann-Marie & Steve Wasylyk; her four brothers Coleton, Levi, Andrew & Jacob. Grandparents Cletus and Laura Samson and many aunts, uncles and cousins and friends whom loved her dearly

In Our Hearts

We thought of you with love today,

But that is nothing new

We thought about you yesterday

And days before that, too.

We think of you in silence.

We often speak your name.

Now all we have are memories

And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake

With which we’ll never part.

God has you in his keeping.

We have you in our heart.

- Rose M. De Leon

Funeral to follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers you may wish to donate to Covenant House Vancouver in Nicole’s name or any organization close to your heart.

Anne died on June 21st at the age of 92 Anne was born in Vancouver, BC on Apri 4, 1931 She is survived by two sons, Bruce (Patti) Gabrath and Jim (Tracy) Gabrath; five grandchildren and three great grandchldren She was predeceased by her husband Don n 1990 and four sisters, Louse Scott, Nancy Dunop, Janet McCormick and Patrica Nowosad Anne retred from Soos Creek Water and Sewer District, Renton, WA n 1996 and remained in the famiy home in Kent, WA She loved gardening, readng, dogs, especaly German Shepherds, and feedng the birds She wil be mssed by her famly and many friends There wil be no servce per her wshes In leu of flowers, donatons may be made to a favourte anmal rescue organization

SCHMIDT, Gerhard L.E.

May 17, 1923 July 2, 2023

Our father, Gerhard Ludwig Emil Schmidt, passed away on July 2, 2023, at the incredible age of 100 years. He was a longtime resident of Tsawwassen, where he spent the last 40 years of his life, most of them with our mother, Ingeborg (Inge) Schmidt Recke, who preceded him in death.

Gerhard has lived a long and remarkable life. He was born in Germany in the early 1920s as the oldest of three brothers. He grew up in Laasphe, a small German town surrounded by beech forests. He became an uncompromising pacifist after fighting in World War 2 on the Russian front and being imprisoned in Yugoslavia for many years. Once he returned to Germany, he completed a civil engineering degree and devoted his life to his family and his work building bridges, highways, and dams in Germany at first, then later in Nigeria. But Gerhard and Inge were keen on starting the next phase in their lives and moved to Canada in the 1980s. They both loved the big open spaces of true wilderness and built a second home in the Cariboo, enjoying many summers and winters there.

Sady Loyd passed away peacefuly in Ladner at 84 years of age Lloyd was born in Ek Pont, Alberta He is survived by hs loving wife of 50 years Marlyn, son John (Su and Kaa), and son Scott (Name, Makayla and Monca), his sster Rae, and many extended famiy He was predeceased by his parents Harrett and Robert, brother Brian and sister Myrna Lee Loyd was a great famly man and was oved by many

He was a CF104 starfighter pilot in the RCAF and flew for Canadian Airlines Loyd enoyed storyteling and oved to tel a good oke He enjoyed skiing, boatng, travel, musc and many outdoor activtes

Thank you to Fraser Heath Home support and Ladner Hospice A celebraton of lfe wll be held on Saturday, Juy 15th from 12pm to 2pm, Legion #289, #22, 1835 56th Street, Tsawwassen

Gerhard is survived by his three daughters, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. We will mourn him and miss him forever. He was strong, principled, had a unique sense of humour, and was grateful for his longevity. He loved math and geography and had an amazing memory of all the places he travelled. He grew potatoes and felled trees in his eighties and travelled in his nineties. His vitality and determination were an incredible example to us all. He managed to live in his own place until the end.

FEE, Anne (Fisher)

McDONALD, Robert Lloyd

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GURNEY, Peter Richard May 18, 1936 - June 16, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce that Peter passed away at Delta Hosptal on June 16th, 2023

Born and raised in Manchester, U K He attended Manchester Grammar Schoo and went on to graduate from Cambrdge University with a Masters Degree in Engineering His career took he and his famiy to ive and work in Holand and Indonesa before settlng in Canada n 1974

Peter has been a keen member of dfferent chors, ncuding the Richmond Community Choir where the hghight was 2 performances at Carnegie Hall More recently he has been with the Eder Colege Chor

He was aso a ong tme vounteer with Vctim Servces with many hours of dedicated service He has aso been vounteerng at Kin Vllage Community Centre for the past 2 years

In 2018 after sufferng a severe nfection, Peter became paraplegc and spent nearly 2 years between Deta Hospita and Kin Vilage Long Term Care With mmense courage and determinaton with the wonderfu care he received, he earned to wak again and was abe to return home

For ths vaiant effort Peter was nominated for the Courage to Come Back Award He wll be deeply missed by hs wife Coral and his chidren and grandchildren, aso frends and family at home and abroad

In ieu of flowers, donatons to Kin Vllage Community Centre in Tsawwassen would be greatly appreciated Grateful thanks to Dr Noble, Dr Kordic and the staff at Delta Hosptal and Kin Vllage

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