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Incumbent too busy for forum Organizers and attendees disappointed Findlay a no-show at first all-candidates meeting of campaign BY

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Conservative incumbent KerryLynne Findlay’s no-show at Saturday’s all-candidates meeting hasn’t gone over well with those who wanted to hear her talk about her government’s position on environmental issues. Findlay was the only federal election hopeful that didn’t attend

the afternoon event hosted by a coalition of local environmental groups at the Ladner Community Centre. It was announced at the forum that Findlay would not attend due to a scheduling conflict. Several negative comments about her absence were posted on social media not long afterward. Wilma Haig, who chaired the meeting, told the Optimist

it was disappointing, given that Findlay’s campaign office had the invitation for over a month before declining the day before the event. “It seemed disrespectful to voters and to other candidates who took the time to attend. She is the incumbent candidate and must be aware of the importance of the environment in this riding, set as it is in the vitally important eco-

system of the Fraser River delta,” Haig said. Saying Findlay may have faced a few tough or awkward questions, but not a barrage of jeers or catcalls, Cliff Caprani with Citizens Against Port Expansion noted the audience would have been respectful. Caprani said it appeared Findlay had time to at least make an appearance, calling it an

opportunity lost. “They wanted to hear what she had to say. It’s too bad,” he added. A spokesperson for Findlay’s campaign explained the minister of national revenue “had a very full weekend of events engaging directly with the voters of Delta.” Findlay’s office said she spent time Saturday at Day at the Farm See FINDLAY page 3

Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s chair was empty but Carla Qualtrough (left), Jeremy Leveque (middle) and Anthony Devellano attended Saturday’s all-candidates meeting in Ladner.

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Environment takes centre stage as candidates square off BY

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The environment was the hot topic at a federal all-candidates meeting in Ladner Saturday. The afternoon forum, hosted by

a coalition of local environmental groups and held at the Ladner Community Centre, marked the first time Delta candidates have faced off during this lengthy election campaign. Liberal Carla Qualtrough,

the NDP’s Jeremy Leveque and Anthony Devellano of the Greens were in attendance while it was announced that Conservative incumbent Kerry-Lynne Findlay would not be there due to a scheduling conflict. There were about

150 to 200 in the crowd. Leveque said the NDP has a concrete plan to protect the environment and fight climate change. “We’ll reverse the damage done by the Conservatives to Canada’s environmental legislation, restor-

ing protection for our lakes and rivers, species at risk and sensitive ecosystems like the Fraser estuary, Westham Island and Burns Bog.”

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Grauer projects planned Lions to build bike pump track and playground, add lighting for skatepark at 56th St. park BY

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Grauer Park is going to see a number of enhancements thanks to the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club. Delta council has approved a plan by the group to add a bike pump track, lighting for the existing skatepark and a play-

ground at the park next to the South Delta Recreation Centre. Both parties are to sign a memorandum of understanding to build the projects, which will be totally funded by the Lions Club. Costing approximately $50,000, the bike pump track would be located in the open space in the northeast corner of Grauer Park

and would be similar in size and scope to the Holly Park pump track. The skate park lighting, costing $80,000, would be community-level, sport appropriate lighting to minimize glare. Costing $80,000, the outdoor playground is planned for the area south of the gymnasium. The project would involve conversion

of both hard surfaces and landscaped areas into a playground space. It would have fencing that would link with the gymnasium for program purposes. Parks and recreation director Ken Kuntz said the club plans to fundraise for all three projects separately and build in three stages, starting with the bike pump track. The schedule is con-

tingent on the club’s fundraising timeline. Since 1968, the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club has been contributing to the community through a variety of means, including adding equipment specifically designed for children with disabilities to the existing playground at Centennial Beach in Boundary Bay.

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The Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club has several improvements planned for Grauer Park adjacent to the South Delta Recreation Centre.

MEETING from page 1 He also said his party would put in place a strong, credible environmental review process. Qualtrough said the current environmental assessment process is insufficient, procedurally flawed and, in most cases, non-existent. “There’s a systemic lack of community input and consultation, decision makers shirk responsibility by claiming lack of jurisdiction, cumulative effects have not been considered, no one is looking at the big picture here in Delta,” she said.

Devellano said the Green Party is the only choice that gives constituents a local voice in Ottawa, claiming that each of the other parties’ representatives will be told by their leaders how to vote. After opening statements, candidates answered submitted questions as well as taking questions from the floor. Each of the candidates said they were opposed when asked for their position on port expansion at Roberts Bank. “There are so many envi-

FINDLAY from page 1 and McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre open house as well as at the North Delta Luminary Festival. On Sunday, she

visited the Ladner Village Market, the North Delta Farmers Market and the Southlands Bike-In. Her campaign team said

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ronmental concerns with T2. There’s not a strong business case for T2,” said Qualtrough. Terminal 2 is Port Metro Vancouver’s proposed three-berth container terminal. Devellano said it’s a bad idea and would hurt migratory birds as well as whales, adding there’s unused capability for shipping in the province. Leveque stated as it stands right now, “Terminal 2 would not pass the kind of credible environmental assessment program that we are proposing.” The issue of climate change also came up at the

meeting. Devellano said climate change is a huge issue for the Greens and that the party is unapologetic about fighting for the environment. “The longer we keep burning those fossil fuels, the faster our environment is going to get away from us,” he said. The NDP’s Leveque said we have to start taking climate change seriously. “We’ve only got one planet,” he said. “There’s not another out there one for us, we have to protect and preserve this one so that we can keep living on it.”

Climate change is an important issue for Delta, said Qualtrough, adding that a comprehensive national climate change plan is needed. Candidates tackled a range of other questions, including issues like the radio tower fight in Point Roberts and Tsawwassen, Port Metro Vancouver oversight and alternative energy sources. Candidates are competing in a newly reconfigured Delta-only riding that has South Delta coming together with North Delta for the first time in two decades. Voters go to the polls Oct. 19.

she also knocked on the doors of roughly 300 homes across Delta. It’s clear had Findlay attended Saturday’s forum it would have been highly unlikely she would have changed anyone’s mind

about her government’s policies on the environment or Port Metro Vancouver’s proposed container terminal expansion at Roberts Bank. Findlay’s government has invested heavily in major infrastructure projects to

increase trade with Asia. She was with port officials to mark the completion of the Roberts Bank causeway overpass and, most recently, announced her government is committing millions for a truck staging area.

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Mark Fenwick Tsawwassen MIlls general manager centre as a hybrid of the best attributes of the traditional shopping centre, an outlet centre and a power centre. To be clear, it’s not a traditional shopping centre, it’s a very unique project in terms of the variety of retailers that will be here and how it functions as a destination for people,” Fenwick explained. “There’s going to be a unique mix of stores and we feel it’s a very unique project that’s unlike anything currently offered in the Greater Vancouver area.” Noting one of the marketing coordinators will focus on digital marketing, Fenwick said a tourism manager will also be hired as part of the marketing team. A shuttle service is planned to take shoppers from the B.C. Ferries terminal in Tsawwassen, but when asked if there will be other shuttle services, Fenwick said it’s something that will be studied closely. “I can tell you that for our CrossIron Mills project in Calgary, they’ve implemented a summer shuttle that goes between downtown Calgary and the mall with a return trip, and we might be implementing something like that in the first summer of operation here. It’s something we have to study further and look at the cost benefits of it,” he said. It’s anticipated approximately 3,000 full-time and part-time jobs will be created as a result of the new mall. In a company press release, Fenwick said they’re committed to the sustainable growth of the community of Delta and will be working to forge strong social and economic ties to make positive contributions.

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Tsawwassen First Nation is partnering with the provincial government on the construction of a multi-use path. Transportation Minister Todd Stone was on hand last Thursday afternoon to announce $440,000 in funding for the project through the BikeBC program. “This is the first investment that the province of British Columbia has made in partnership with a First Nation and I think that’s something for all of us to be really proud of,” he said. “The new cycling and pedestrian path being built by the Tsawwassen First Nation will provide recreational and tourism opportunities and an important link to existing TransLink services and the region,” Stone said. The new pathway will run from Tsawwassen Drive North at Blue Heron Way to Breakwater Path. It will connect TFN with the ferry

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runs Centennial Park, has banned this type of activity as it would bother the birds near the shore,” she told members after the event. “Once gone, if rezoned, property like this one will never be available again for the people of South Delta. It is a unique gem that benefits all of the community. We hope that the Corporation of Delta will do their part in recognizing how important it is to keep it for now and future generations.” The future of the club and where it could end up if the building gets torn down is not clear as the structure housed Delta’s only squash courts. The club maintains it has a land-use contract with the Corporation of Delta stating that for as long as they need a racquet club at the location, it will remain zoned as a recreational facility. “We are also Boundary Bay’s only recreational facility and with a little tweaking could become a very thriving business,” the club states. The club admits the building needs repairs, although some upgrades had been done.

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Preparations are well under way for the Delta Firefighters’ Charitable Society’s third annual Harvest Festival. This year’s event is set for this Saturday at Greystone Stables in Ladner. The country-western themed event has turned into one of largest fundraisers for the society, bringing in $110,000 over the last two years. The Delta Firefighters’ Charitable Society was established in 1994 as a way for local firefighters to raise money to help local charities, as well as contribute to provincial organizations and projects. All the money raised by the society goes to help more than 120 charities and organizations, as well as individuals and families in need. Some of the organizations that benefit from the society’s work include: Deltassist, Hannah’s Heroes Foundation, Delta Hospital Foundation, air cadets,

the Boys and Girls Club, and B.C. Guide Dogs. The society also donates to provincial organizations such as the B.C. Cancer Agency, the B.C. Professional Firefighters Association Burn Fund and Muscular Dystrophy. This year’s event will benefit the Blue Skies Project, which the society launched earlier this year in partnership with Delta Hospice. The initiative funds programs to help local youth dealing with grief and loss. Each year, about 75 youth access services such as counseling, art therapy and support groups through the hospice’s Centre for Supportive Care in Ladner. The resources focus on helping children and teenagers deal with the feelings surrounding death, and teach appropriate ways of expressing feelings, reinforce positive emotions and provide a channel to share special memories. Through the Blue Skies Project, the firefighters’ charitable society has com-

mitted to an annual donation to fund those services. All proceeds from this year’s Harvest Festival will be directed to the project. Delta firefighter Kristy Storey said the event has received $30,000 in sponsorships and donations from the community, including Mike Wolzen donating the venue and food donations from local farmers. This year’s event includes live music with the Joe Fernandes Band, a silent auction, mechanical bull, casino and pig roast dinner. Storey said they have aimed to keep the event casual and attendees are encouraged to wear their Western gear. The event gets under way at 5 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served by firefighters. Tickets cost $75 each, or $525 for a table of eight, and can be purchased at www.deltafirefighters.com. Anyone wishing to donate a silent auction item can email charitable@deltafirefighters.com.

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MURPHY’S LAW The sea of signs I spotted while driving through other parts of the Lower Mainland last weekend provided a visual reminder that a federal election campaign is most definitely in full swing. This plywood forest, which is coming to a street corner near you any day now, also provided a glimpse at how the big three parties are courting voters. What struck me is the fact the signs for the Liberals and NDP include the name of the candidate as well as the party leader, whereas those blue Conservative placards make no mention of Stephen Harper. We’re told Liberal candidates are part of Team Trudeau while Tom Mulcair’s name is displayed prominently on NDP signs, yet the name of the prime minister, the leader of this country for close to a decade and arguably its most recognizable figure, is nowhere to be found. Everything done in a campaign is strategic, so the absence of Harper’s name is not just an oversight but rather a conscious decision. This notion was reinforced by the most recent Conservative TV spot, which has mercifully left others to discuss the state of Justin Trudeau’s hair. The commercial takes the bold step of suggesting that Harper isn’t perfect, although before that can hang in the air for any length of time we’re quickly told he’s the best option to steer Canada’s economic ship. And that is the crux of the Conservative message: We might not have the most popular guy at the helm, but given the volatility in the world these days, he’s the one you can rely on. It’s hard to argue with the approach as it’s a message that clearly plays to the party’s strengths. Efforts to portray a sweater vestwearing, cat-loving Harper as a warm and fuzzy guy have failed to take hold so if you can’t sell voters on the individual, I guess the next step is to try and entice them with his policies. There’s an element of risk to such an approach as it’s far easier for people to make a connection with another human being, but you do what you’ve got to do, I suppose. This downplaying of the prime minister is kind of ironic given everything that’s come out of Ottawa in recent years is from the Harper government. All the various announcements emanating from our nation’s capital aren’t from the Conservative government or the federal government, but rather the Harper government, in what’s obviously a concerted effort to brand it that way. Yet now as the Tories look to secure re-election by capitalizing on that branding, it’s disappeared.

This senior thinks Delta does whole lot for older residents TOM SIBA

COMMUNITY COMMENT A letter to the editor a couple of weeks ago castigated Delta council for doing “nothing for seniors in Delta.” Well, this senior begs to differ. Let’s see. They pick up my garbage every week as well as my recyclables. They also pick up yard and organic waste — not personally of course, but their (our) staff arrange for it to happen. Parks, Recreation and Culture operate the pools and local gyms and athletic facilities where many of us seniors fight the battle against advancing decrepitude. Seniors also are charged a lower admittance fee than the rest of the adult population. They provide us with protection should some criminal wander west from Surrey. They fund the fire department, which not only knocks down flames, but also now provides

first responder service in Delta (although B.C. Ambulance Service isn’t too pleased about the level of service provided). They have prevented Fraser Health Authority from charging parking fees for visitors at Delta Hospital. Having visited several hospitals over the past few weeks, it was much appreciated not facing the nonsense employed at other hospitals in the region where parking is a barefaced cash grab. Thanks to Mayor Lois Jackson for winning this battle. All these services are financed by property taxes from which seniors receive an extra discount. Can’t cover your property taxes even at the reduced amount? No problem. Seniors can defer payment and be only charged an interest rate of one per cent per annum on the outstanding balance. Granted this boondoggle is a provincial initiative, but it is another sop for the elderly. Perhaps the writer never leaves his tent and expects Delta council to bring him sustenance. If he is disabled, I am sure that Delta council would be pleased to direct him to the appropriate social agency. He might start with Deltassist. The writer wants affordable housing, better walkways and a

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social planner — who can help him get out of his tent. I could probably agree the better walkways are needed, but I am not really sure what that means. Is it really council’s mandate to provide affordable housing for seniors? Most seniors who have lived in South Delta for a decade or three now have properties that are worth a multiple of what they originally paid. With South Delta single-family homes not being attainable for new families, it doesn’t make sense to tax those just starting out to put money into senior housing. If a senior decides to book a half-million-dollar (or more) taxfree capital gain on the sale of their primary residence, should council really be concerned about providing “affordable” housing for them after they have cashed out? It hardly seems reasonable or equitable to provide tax dollars to that segment of the population. Not all citizens of Delta will, of course, win the real estate bonanza. But those who don’t should be provided assistance that is universally available. No need to provide special consideration for seniors. The days have long passed when seniors require special consideration. Tom Siba, an ex-publisher of the Optimist, is a “gruntled” senior.

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September 16, 2015 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

Tree bylaw must ensure neighbours notified

Editor: Re: Four arborists deemed ‘Grove’ tree to be unsafe, Sept. 9 The Sept. 2 article, Delta’s new tree bylaw too weak, say critics, addresses the new tree bylaw. Apparently, Heather Wilkie has interpreted it as an attack against her. The article is not about Wilkie, and it’s unfortunate she took it personally. The tree that was removed from her property upset some people enough

to call the Optimist and the municipality, only to discover that a permit had been issued and nothing further could be done. That was the extent of the reference to Wilkie’s tree — less than two sentences. However, Wilkie is upset, and this could have been avoided. The people who heard the chain saw and called to see if anything could be done were concerned citizens. In our society, we

Nothing more than hate voting Editor: Strategic voting be damned — it is nothing more than a pseudonym for “hate voting” and reveals a misguided method of electing a federal government. Voters ought to ask themselves what is it they wish for Canada, currently and in the future. Ganging up on an incumbent is a rather poor method of electing sound government — a government that governs for all Canadians, not just those with a personal agenda that is more

often than not rather narrow and fails to understand and respect that this country is diverse and rather large in which the trite expression “one size fits all” fails muster. On a second point, I find your so-called editorial cartoon to be offensive and certainly incorrect both in history and currently. Surely, a better choice might be found at the local kindergarten class than what appears weekly in the Optimist. Bob Orrick

value this involvement. When the sound of a chain saw echoes through the neighbourhood, it is not the time to go knocking on doors, as Wilkie suggests. The time to inform is before the event. The decision to remove a long-standing tree affects more than the property owner. It affects the community, and Beach Grove is a community that highly values its trees. In the current bylaw, there is no requirement

to inform even immediate neighbours, despite potential major impact on adjacent properties and the neighbourhood. A process of notification and advance conspicuous posting of the permit would allow time for communication and feedback. In this particular situation, a more productive discussion and understanding would have resulted between Wilkie and her neighbours had they been made aware of the circum-

stances. Wilkie consulted four arborists in her attempt to save the tree and still had “terrible anxiety over removing the tree.” If all Delta’s citizens were as conscientious as she, there would be no need for a treeprotection bylaw at all. Wilkie also felt the Corporation of Delta was being attacked, which is a misrepresentation. As a former employee, Wilkie is well aware that the people who work for Delta, wheth-

er tree-lovers or haters, are bound by the rules set out in the bylaw. And under the current legislation, recently passed by mayor and council, a tree-cutting permit will be granted without an arborist’s report, once in a 24 month period. For virtually any reason. This approach does not reflect current social or environmental values and it does very little to protect healthy trees. Lynn Moses

Improvements needed to combat malls

Editor: Tsawwassen is missing the boat. Ahoy all retail merchants and retail landlords. Your doomsday is a little over a year away. The massive new malls under construction on the Tsawwassen First Nation lands will open next fall and the new world of retail shopping will commence in South Delta. Sadly I see no retail improvements underway

in Tsawwassen to save the day. Tsawwassen is basically a series of boring strip malls with no curb appeal. Shoppers will stay away unless dramatic and fast changes are made. A good example of the correct response to the impending new retail environment is the village of Ladner. After a tragic fire in the downtown core that destroyed several retail stores, this village responded in kind and rebuilt the

damaged stores into new and beautiful period buildings that greatly enhance the shopping experience in Ladner Village. After a similar fire in the Tsawwassen shopping mall, the response couldn’t have been more dreadful. No rebuild of any stores but instead a large boring advertisement along with a model cottage promoting the new houses to be built near Boundary Bay. The Tsawwassen busi-

ness community should take a serious look at the village of Leavenworth in Washington state. At one time in its past it, too, was basically a series of boring strip malls but with a concentrated, purposeful common goal this community transformed itself into a delightful destination shopping and recreational experience. Tsawwassen, get a move on before it’s too late. Barrie McDonald

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Voter is insulted when Tory incumbent pulls no-show Editor: Perhaps I should not feel insulted but I do. I am a newcomer to Ladner and so, curious to meet those people running to represent my new riding, I went to the all-candidates debate at the community centre last Saturday afternoon. Even though a fair number of voters were there, more than I had expected, there was a shortage of candidates. I had come to see and hear if the candidates were

able to express themselves in a clear and persuasive manner and to see if they were open and honest in answering questions. I was especially interested in the incumbent because I wanted to see why she had been elected last time. However, the Conservative chair remained empty. I came to understand that this was an all candidate but one event. I was impressed with at least two of the candidates and the Liberal even

brought along a copy of their policy on the environment for me to take home to read. I conclude that KerryLynne Findlay felt this was a roomful of voters that she had no interest or obligation to meet or talk to about her ideas and policies. That’s why I feel insulted. I was there as an interested voter but she really couldn’t be bothered to show. Oh well, that may not work out for her. Dino Manolis

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Liberals that took money from the health system). Where is the evidence the government is “trying to destroy the CBC?” OK, we know McCall is not going to vote for the Conservative candidate, but she has shown how little she understands about the issues. John Hedgecock

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Editor: Re: Dog walker takes it upon himself to fix bench by Ladner marina, Sept. 9 What a wonderful story

about Erick Hansen, the 20-year-old who restored a broken bench he found at the Captain’s Cove Marina. His grandfather has every right to be proud of him.

These days, so many stories are centered around vandalism, it’s great to read something positive. Kudos to you, Erick. Elaine Crossley

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Editor: Re: PM arrives in Ladner swinging, Sept. 9 Stephen Harper was in Ladner earlier this month. If you were not an approved partisan supporter at the event, you likely didn’t even know he was here. Throughout this election campaign, Conservative candidates have actively avoided open meetings with non-partisan Canadians. They do not attend com-

munity discussions or allcandidate meetings either. It appears as though Conservatives want your vote but aren’t prepared to speak off script or answer your tough questions. I decided to run as the Liberal Party of Canada candidate for Delta because I think voters deserve better representation. My work and education have prepared me to serve you skillfully. My personal

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Voyages of Hope: The Saga of the Bride-Ships by Peter Johnson Saturday 7th November 2015 10.00 am - noon Cedar Park Church, 5300 44th Avenue, Ladner This is a FREE presentation open to anyone in the community Register at 604-943-0262

COURSES A25 - Computers for Beginners, Level 1

Presenter: Laura Pelrene (Retired Educator) 4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 8 Wednesdays: Oct 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th 10:00 am – noon

P25 - The Pleasure of Poetry

Presenter: Bonnie Roberts-Taylor (Retired Educator) 4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 20 Mondays: Oct 19th, 26th, Nov 2nd & 9th 9:30 am – 11:30 am

B25 - Saving & Editing Your Digital Photos on Your Computer Q25 - Discovering the Secrets and Pleasures of the Short Story – Part Two

Presenter: Ivor Hewitt (Retired Sales & Marketing Manager) 4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 8 Tuesdays: Oct 27th, Nov 3rd, 10th & 17th 10:00 - noon

Presenter: David Hunt (Retired Educator) 4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 20 Wednesdays: Nov 4th,18th, 25th & Dec 2nd 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

C25 – iPad for Beginners

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Presenters: Paul and Kathleen Vanderwood (Returning Presenters) 3 sessions: $30 Class size: max 8 Saturdays: Oct 24th, 31st & Nov 7th 10:15 am – 12:15 pm D25 - iPad for Beginners

Presenter: Brian Outerbridge (Retired Delta Educator) 3 sessions: $30 Class size: max 8 Wednesdays: Nov 4th, 18th & 25th 10:00 am – noon E25 - iPad for Beginners

Presenter: Brent Koot (Retired Delta Educator) 3 sessions: $30 Class size: max 8 Tuesdays: Nov 24th, Dec 1st & 8th 10:00 am – noon F25 - Android Tablet for Beginners

Presenter: Ken McGrath (Broadcaster & Internet Professional) 4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 8 Saturdays: Nov 14th, 21st, 28th & Dec 5th 10:15 am – 12:15 pm G25 -BYOD and learn Windows 10 in a heartbeat!

Presenter: Louise Latremouille (Author and Publisher of the “My Parents” computer book series) 2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 10 Wednesdays: Oct 21st & 28th 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm H25 Genealogy Online – How to Research and Compile Your Family Tree

Presenter: Morgan Gadd (Retired Educator) 4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 25 Thursdays: Oct 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th 10:30 am – noon S25 - Opera

Presenter: Betty Tanney (Returning Presenter) 4 sessions: $40 Class size: max 25 Fridays: Nov 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th 1:00 pm – 4:00pm T25 (a) - Jazz

Presenter: Jim Marsh (Retired Professional Musician) 1 session: $10 Class size: max 25 Monday: Oct 19th 1:00 pm – 4:00pm T25 (b) - The Blues

Presenter: Jim Marsh (Retired Professional Musician) 1 session: $10 Class size: max 25 Monday: Nov 16th 1:00 pm – 4:00pm V25 - Travel Series This series of travel presentations is offered at a discounted package of $40 for ALL five presentations or, if you wish to attend individual sessions, they are offered at $10 each. All sessions take place at Margaret Vidal Court in Tsawwassen. V25 (a) Rotary African Safari

Presenter: Tom Smith (Local Resident) 1 session: $10 Class size: max 25 Tuesday: Oct 13th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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Presenter Peter Tait (Systems Analyst and Genealogy Enthusiast!) 2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 10 V25 (b) - Atlantic Provinces Wednesdays: Oct 7th & 14th Presenter: Patricia McCairen (Local Resident) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 1 session: $10 Class size: max 25 Tuesday: Oct 20th J25 - The 1930’s, Prelude to Armageddon 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Presenter: Guillermo Bustos (Retired Delta Educator) 5 sessions: $50 Class size: max 30 V25 (c) - Splendors of Myanmar Presenter: Heather Latondresse (Local Resident) Tuesdays: Nov 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & Dec 1st 1 session: $10 Class size: max 25 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tuesday: Nov 3rd 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm K25 - Allô, bonjour! Presenter: Mariette Hains (Retired Delta Educator) V25 (d) - Okavango Photographic Safari in Botswana 6 sessions: $60 Class size: max 20 Mondays: Oct 19th, 26th, Nov 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd Presenter: Tyler Graham (Local Resident) 1 session: $10 Class size: max 25 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tuesday: Oct 27th 7:00 pm – 9:00 L25 - Lino Printmaking in Tsawwassen and on Galiano Island

Presenters: Peter Scurr & Kit Grauer (Retired Art Educators) 4 sessions: $45 Class size: max 10 Tuesdays: Oct 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th (Galiano Island) 10:00 am – noon M25 - Emergency Preparedness

Presenter: Quentin Methot (Retired Firefighter) 1 session: $10 Class size: max 25 Thursday: Oct 29th 1:00 pm – 3.00 pm N25 - Taking Care of Yourself as You Age - A Map to Navigate the Health System

Presenters: Veronica Carroll, Executive Director and Lisa Hogland (Delta Hospital Foundation) 2 sessions: $20 Class size: max 20 Tuesdays: Oct 6th & 13th 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm O25 - Food, Nutrition & Anti-Aging

Presenter: Sandy Watson (Retired Chartered Professional Accountant) 1 session: $10 Class size: max 20 Tuesday: Oct 27th 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

V25 (e) - Keeping on Track: Cross Country Rail Adventures.

Presenters: Peter Scurr and Kit Grauer (Local Residents) 1 session: $10 Class size: max 25 Tuesday: Nov 17th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

W25 - Buddhism: A Brief Introduction to the Essentials

Presenter: Nell Edelmeier-Gadd (Retired Educator) 3 sessions: $30 Class size: max 25 Tuesdays: Oct 6th, 13th & 20th 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Field Trips Note: These fieldtrips are available to ElderCollege Delta members only FT1 - CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre

1 session: $10 Class size: max 15 Friday: Oct 23rd 9.30 am – 2.00 pm

FT2 - Theatre Day Out - Side Kick Players “Wait Until Dark”

1 session; $15 Class size min 15 max 20 Sunday: Oct 18th 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Thank you to the following for their support: Augustine House, Cedar Park Church, Century Group, Delta Continuing Education, Delta Optimist, Delta Parks and Rec, KinVillage Community Centre and Facilities, Ladner United Church, Rotary Clubs of Ladner & Tsawwassen, Save-On-Foods, The Tsawwassen Arts Centre, Thrifty Foods Smile Programme.

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As real estate prices continue to climb, the cost to trade up to a larger home is on the upswing across the country, especially as markets remain hampered by tight inventory levels. As a result, more and more people are choosing to renovate their current homes instead of relocating. While the hunt for more square footage can be challenging, homeowners shouldn’t feel like a costly second storey or complete addition are the only options. Here are four great ways to create or optimize space in your existing home: • Create a more openconcept feel with light and colour. If your home wasn’t

blessed with towering windows, installing French doors and pot lights can encourage light to travel more freely, creating the illusion of space. Likewise, choosing a paint colour for walls, trim and moldings that is lighter and cooler in tone (think soft grays or blues) will help to reflect light and give the room a more open feel. • Remove non-load-bearing walls. Homeowners have the opportunity to rethink the layout of their home by removing non-load-bearing walls. Removing structurally unnecessary walls can make your whole home feel larger, improve flow, lighting and the function of your home. • Convert your garage into usable living or work space.

For many homeowners, the garage becomes an overflow room for storage and is often a walk-in headache. Convert your garage (or a portion of it) into another living space, guest bedroom or home office. Install carpet and quality thermal insulation to block outdoor noise and keep in warmth. • Choose furniture and accessories carefully. Adopt a minimalist’s eye. Begin looking around your home for furniture or accessories that overwhelm the space. Interior designers recommend choosing low-profile or small-scale furniture for rooms with less square footage. Dual-purpose items, such as ottomans with storage chests inside, are a budget-friendly way to save on space while staying organized.

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The importance of clean gutters Keeping eavestroughs clean and clear can prevent a host of messy, and expensive, problems from cropping up Every autumn, trees and shrubs take on their brilliant display of reds, oranges, purples and yellows that mark the end of the growing season. Fall foliage may make for ideal photo backdrops and scenic days in the countryside, but closer to home leaves may be more of a hindrance than an aesthetic pleasure. The hundreds of leaves that adorn the maples, oaks and other trees near homes will eventually fall as autumn turns into winter. Some will float down to lawns, while others will get lodged in gutters and downspouts, posing problems that can cause substantial and potentially costly problems for homeowners. Homeowners know that gutter cleaning is an important part of fall home maintenance, but they may not completely understand why. Gutter cleaning can be a messy and time-consuming project, making it a project many homeowners are apt to put off.

Waiting to clean gutters can lead to considerable problems, so it’s best to tackle the job well in advance of the winter. Gutters guide rainwater and runoff from the roof so it drains properly away from homes. When gutters are clogged with leaves, a number of problems can occur. Leaks: Water will take the path of least resistance. When clogged gutters do not allow the water to drain away properly, water will find other ways to the ground. It may work itself right into the walls and ceilings of the home. In addition to damaging walls and ceilings, moisture inside the home can promote mold growth. It also makes interior spaces more appealing to pests. Excess weight: Gutters are meant to hold the weight of travelling water and not much more. Gutters filled with leaves and other debris can quickly become heavy. This stresses the entire gutter system and can cause the gutters to fall off of the home entirely. Nesting areas: Clogged gutters

can serve as nesting areas for insects and birds. Mosquitoes and other insects lay eggs in pooling water. Gutters can quickly become breeding spots for harmful pests. Furthermore, birds may nest in gutters, creating unsightly messes and more damage. Seeds that sprout in clogged gutters can grow unchecked.

ROUTINE GUTTER MAINTENANCE CAN HELP PREVENT PROBLEMS FROM CROPPING UP IN THE FUTURE.

Ice-damming: Left untreated, pooled water and leaves in gutters can freeze over. Blocked water can back up and push against the roof, lifting shingles and destroying the roof in the process. Foundation trouble: Clogged gutters also may contribute to flooded basements and cracked foundations. Leaking water will pool around the foundation, expanding when frozen and causing cracks in basement and crawlspace walls. It also can cause driveways and other cement areas around the home to sag and crack. Gutter cleaning should be scheduled in the spring and fall of each year. Homeowners can hire guttercleaning services to handle the job or do it themselves. Rinse the

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As temperatures drop, chances are your furnace will be working overtime. This results in two things — greater energy consumption and higher heating bills. In fact, costs associated with heating and cooling a home year-round typically comprise two-thirds of the average energy bill. Try these easy DIY projects to help cut down on energy loss and expenses:

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• Replace worn weatherstripping around doors and windows. Worn weatherstripping can create drafts and let heated air out, stressing your furnace and compromising your comfort. Replacing it takes little time and is a low-cost, highimpact solution.

• Top up or replace old insulation in your attic. A poorly insulated attic is a primary source of energy loss. Also, over time, some types of insulation can settle and compact, allowing heat to escape through gaps. Experts recommend topping up or replacing attic insulation with a dimensionally stable batt insulation like Roxul Comfortbatt. Aim for an R-value of at least R-50 or a depth of roughly 16 inches. • Caulk around windows.

Cracks and crevices are a source of heat loss. They can also be an entry point for water/moisture, as well as for unwelcome insects. Preventative maintenance, such as caulking, can improve energy efficiency and prevent costly repairs. • Change your furnace filter. Make it a point to check your furnace filter monthly, always changing it when it’s dirty. This will improve the performance and efficiency of your furnace, saving you money.

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Of course children’s rooms are exempt. For the bottom half under the chair rails of the dining room wall wainscoting (wood panelling) painted white or in a lighter or darker tone than the walls looks cozy and dado (curved moldings) enhance the woodwork. Mirrors and sconces only work on wallpaper.

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Doing away with dining rooms Formal eating areas becoming a thing of the past

Formal dining rooms are no longer as coveted as they once were. Family dinners, if they manage to be at home, are now just as likely to be served in the kitchen or in another space, such as on the patio or in the living room while watching television, as they are in formal dining rooms. Trendy homeowners have begun to ditch dining rooms in favour of using the space for other purposes. Homeowners with a passion for literature can outfit the room with floor-to-ceiling bookcases to turn one-time dining rooms into the ultimate library. Those who need a bit more family space can use a dining room as a family room, outfitting the room with storage nooks, a flat screen TV and a comfortable couch

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There are many ways to repurpose dining rooms so they are functional to homeowners’ specific needs, especially if those needs do not include formal dining areas.

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How to create extra space for guests Homeowners who enjoy entertaining frequently sometimes host overnight guests. While many hosts and hostesses have spare bedrooms for overnight or long-term guests, many others do not. Those among the latter group willing to get a little creative can find more places for overnight guests to rest their heads. Sofa: Living room or den sofas can double as bedding for overnight guests. As a short-term solution, a night or two on the couch can be comfortable enough. Be sure to cover the sofa with freshly laundered sheets and provide those amenities one would expect in a guest space. Access to a television, a reading lamp, a fan for some white noise and a table on which to place a phone or alarm clock are helpful to have. Such items will make guests more comfortable. If your living room or family room has a door that can be closed, this will help create more privacy for guests. Convertible bed: Marketed frequently under the brand name Murphy

Bed, convertible beds can incorporate sleeping options into rooms with limited space. This furniture essentially is a bed that folds vertically or horizontally into a frame. When closed, the bed can look like a decorative storage closet or armoire. Some convertible beds come with bookcase accessories to expand storage space and also make the piece look like a more cohesive unit. Designers also have experimented with these beds, and some transform from a desk or even from a lowlying bookshelf or bench into a bed. Sofa bed or chair: Sofa beds and chairs have a foldout bed nestled beneath their cushions. Depending on the size of the couch, a twin, full or queen-sized bed may be housed within.

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Creative ways to recycle leaves

With autumn set to officially arrive next week, the leaves are already beginning to fall, here’s a few tips for dealing with them Leaves cascading down from trees indicate the arrival of autumn. However, colourful and aweinspiring autumn leaves can be a hazard if left to lie on the ground too long. Fallen leaves form a dense insulator to protect tree roots and prevent competing plants from growing. Decomposing leaves also provide nutrients for the tree. But wet leaves can be a safety hazard and leaves left on the lawn through the winter can pose a threat to the grass. These are just a couple of reasons why so much effort is placed on leaf clean-up in the fall. The following are some cre-

ative ways to recycle leaves that fall from your trees in the weeks to come: Mulch: Shredded leaves can make for a great amendment to fertilizer for garden beds and even the lawn. Leaves lying on the grass can be mulched into small pieces with a mulching mower so they don’t choke the blades of grass. Leaves also can be broken down with a string trimmer, a leaf blower that has a vacuum function or a commercial shredder/chipper. Add the shredded leaves to a compost pile or use them to fill container plants before adding regular potting soil. Insulation: Collect leaves to mound over delicate perennial plants and shrubs. The leaves will add more warmth to the soil and

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Ladner’s Jini Aroon will lead a new cooking class focusing on kale this Saturday at Earthwise Society in Boundary Bay. Kale and Hardy will include demonstrations and go over simple, easy recipes. Earthwise organic grower/educator Charlotte Konken says it will be a farm to table type of experience. Class members will be going into the farm, harvesting some kale, talking

about how it grows and taking it from the field to the table, she explains. Aroon notes kale can provide affordable nutrition for everybody. “Kale is a very valuable plant that is being rediscovered in North America,” she says. The vegetable is very dense in nutrient content, Aroon says, adding people are able to grow it themselves. It’s rich in iron, potassium, calcium and magnesium, she says. “It’s got everything.” Aroon, who founded

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Music Makers take to the water for their latest tour Band cruising Pacific Coast with concerts along way

The local concert band, the Delta Music Makers, is representing Delta while on tour once again, this time in Oregon and California. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Conductors Curt Jantzen and Margaret Behenna have organized an eight-day cruise for the Delta Music Makers.

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Thirty members of the concert band will board the Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas for an eight-day cruise down the coast from Vancouver to Los Angeles, followed by four days at the Disneyland Hotel. Members always enjoy the tours, organized by conductors Curt Jantzen and Margaret Behenna, because it provides an opportunity to combine their loves of travel and music. Performances include Astoria, Oregon, in the newly renovated and historic Liberty Theatre on Sept. 20, onboard the ship in the Safari Lounge on Sept. 21, in the San Diego community of La Mesa on Sept. 27 and in Disneyland’s California Adventure Park on Sept. 28. The group is delighted to be performing jointly with the San Diego Concert Band on Sept. 27; the two bands connected as a direct result of the famous Ladner Bandfest, organized by the Delta Music Makers in early June every year. The Disney performance will be the icing on the cake, a reprise of the band’s first trip in 1988, when it travelled by bus instead of luxury cruise ship. The Delta Music Makers can be joined through Delta

Continuing Education. The band is open to all concert band instruments (although the saxophone section is already full) and rehearsals run Tuesday evenings at Delta Secondary. Participants should have previous high-school experience or the equivalent (even if that was a long time ago). Rental of instruments can be arranged. The band’s well-known conductors also look forward to another year of teaching elementary school band. This is an extra-curricular program taking place at Hawthorne Elementary in Ladner after school on Thursdays beginning in mid-October. All children in grades 4 to 7 are invited; contact Jantzen at cjband@telus.net for more information about the program. Separate classes are held for beginners and experienced musicians. Rental of instruments can be arranged. The conductors, both retired teachers, continue to enjoy leading the Music Makers and have promised one more year for their elementary band program, a pledge they have made annually for the last several years.

Are you grieving a death within the last year? Join our 8 week Bereavement Walking Group Wednesdays at 10am starting September 30th. Be physically active, receive peer support, and socialize with others who have also experienced a significant loss. To register call 604.948.0660 by September 21st Harold & Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner.

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Spending a Day at the Farm Suburbanites got a glimpse into local agriculture and farm life Saturday at the 10th annual Day at the Farm event held at Westham Island Herb Farm. Dad Seth Lang and son Odin (above) of Beach Grove were digging for and finding potatoes, youngsters got the chance to practice milking a (fake) cow (left) and meet animals (right). Trevor Randle of BC Agriculture in the Classroom makes potato and chorizo hash (below) while Sandy Kadyschuk (bottom right) runs a veggie table.

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Pastor Steve Kroeker (right) stands in front of the current home of Tsawwassen Alliance Church, which replaced the initial 12th Avenue building in 1983.

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Alliance Church set to celebrate half century in Tsawwassen

Public invited to Sunday’s party From its humble beginning with just four families to a growing community of a few hundred, Tsawwassen Alliance Church has been a part of South Delta for 50 years. To celebrate this golden anniversary, the church is throwing a big party this Sunday and inviting the whole community. The church began as a dream of Ron and Faith McMillan, who moved to Tsawwassen in 1962. They felt God leading them to start a new Alliance Church in their new community. In the fall of 1965, they were joined by Stan and Emma Porter, Ted and Cathy Thiessen, and Ed and Hazel Edstrom. The first public service was held at Cliff Drive Elementary. A few years later as more families began to attend, they were able to purchase the one-acre lot next to

Cliff Drive on 12th Avenue for only $8,000. They built a small church on that property in 1969, replacing it with the existing building in 1983. “We’ve been active in this community for 50 years and so we want to celebrate with the whole community,” explains pastor Steve Kroeker. “Even if you’ve never attended our church, we’d love for you to come celebrate with us.” The party will kick off with an upbeat celebration service inside at 10 a.m. Afterwards there will be a country fair-style party under tents outside with a plenty of food, a live band, bouncy castles, games, balloons, face-painting, cotton candy and a huge anniversary cake. Sunday’s event is free and open to everyone. Visit www.tachurch.ca for more details.

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Tsawwassen Alliance Church began as a dream of Ron and Faith McMillan, who moved to the area in 1962

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Emily, Kirsten and Alyson do a little Xbox dancing during the Connect Fall Family BBQ at Ladner Baptist Church last Saturday.

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It’s never too early to give your child a head start on reading. This fall, Fraser Valley Regional Library will launch an innovative early literacy program for children from birth to kindergarten. 1000 Stories Before Kindergarten is a self-paced program that will help parents teach their children early literacy skills in the first years of life. The program encourages families to read 1,000 books with their preschooler before they enter kindergarten. FVRL will provide each child with a free reading log to track the stories read. Registration is now underway at all 25 FVRL locations, including branches in Ladner and Tsawwassen. 1000 Stories Before Kindergarten is inspired by similar programs that have

achieved success in other North American libraries. These programs all stress the value of building literacy skills in the very young. Both the Canadian Paediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics advise parents to read aloud to babies. Activities like reading, talking and singing encourage brain development and provide positive, nurturing experiences between parent and child. “Children’s librarians and teachers know how important it is to read to kids from a very young age,” says FVRL librarian Frances Thomson. “It can have a huge impact on their future success at school. Once they reach kindergarten, these kids will have bigger vocabularies, longer attention spans and a greater awareness of the

world around them.” While the idea of reading 1,000 stories may seem daunting at first, the program makes reading fun and easy for parents and children. The illustrated log book lets parents track their progress and offers many helpful tips on how to read, write, talk, sing and play with their child. Parents can log stories read at home, preschool, daycare or library storytimes — they all count. If a child enjoys hearing the same story over and over again, each telling of the story counts as well. A sticker is award to the child every time 50 stories are logged. The program is selfpaced. It can take anywhere from a few months to a few years to complete depending on how often parent and child read together.

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Annual bike event draws a crowd photos by Gord Goble

Hundreds turned out Sunday for Century Group’s third annual Southlands Bike-In. This year’s event started with a bike parade from Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall along 56th Street to the Southlands Market Square. Activities included hay rides, a rock climbing wall, zorb races, entertainment and a kids’ zone. All net proceeds from the day will benefit the Delta Hospital Foundation and Reach Child and Youth Development Society.

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Open house at McKee

Ladner seniors’ centre showcases its offerings

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The McKee Seniors’ Recreation Centre held its annual open house Saturday to highlight the programs and activities it offers year-round. Joanna Wiseman (top right) calls bingo while Ray Oxley (below) plays snooker and ladies try their luck at mah-jong.

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September 16, 2015 The Delta Optimist A33 Coming Events Clubs & Groups Male and female volunteers needed for all shifts at Tsawwassen’s Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe. Particularly in need of cashiers for all shifts and volunteers for Thursday afternoon and evenings and Saturdays. Call 604948-0660 ext. 333 for more information. The Probus Club of South Delta, a non-profit, fellowship club for retired and semi-retired professional and business people will hold its Monthly Meeting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in The Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Our guest speaker is martin Wood who will talk on his experiences in Bosnia & Kosovo with USAID following the Balkan Wars. All members are urged to attend. Please call Dick Williams at 604-9406542 for information. Our Discussion Group will meet the following morning, Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 am at CoPs. Conversation Circles: Practice Your English, Wednesdays, Sept. 16 – Dec. 2, 7 – 8:30 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library. If you are learning English and want to practice speaking with other people in a friendly, casual place, then join us for weekly guided discussions about Canadian culture, food and current events. LEGO Club - Thursdays, Sept. 17 – Dec. 17, 3:30 – 4:30 pm – Tsawwassen Library. Love LEGO? We provide the LEGO, you bring your imagination! Come play, create, and experiment. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. The “Wander Inn Cafe” is thrilled to open again on Saturday, Sept. 19, 7 – 10 p.m. Entertainment @ 7:30 p.m. 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd, Delta (in the church building). Cover charge: suggested donation of $5 (includes beverage/goodies). Enjoy the sounds of singer/songwriters Erik Ioannidis and Christine Magee. Alongside You, an innovative integrated health care clinic that offers counseling, group therapy, occupational therapy, registered dietitian services, and creative arts programs, invites you to their Grand Opening Open House on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. Enjoy coffee, tea, and treats while you browse the newly

renovated space and meet the directors and associates. Suite #203-4840 Delta Street. For more information please call: 604-2837827 or visit us online: www.alongsideyou.ca. The Low Vision support Group meets on the third Monday of most months at the Ladner Pioneer Library from 1:30-2:30pm. Needed: participants...anyone with vision problems is welcome to the meeting. First meeting is Monday, Sept. 21. Topic: what’s available for low vision folk in our Ladner Pioneer Library? If this is you, please contact Pat at 604-946-2669 or Ann at jaturner@telus.net. Ladner and Tsawwassen Parkinson’s support groups special joint meeting Monday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. at the KinVillage Community Centre, Tsawwassen. Guest speaker will discuss emergency preparedness relative to those with disabilities. Join the Delta History Hunters on Thursday, Sept. 17 and take a trip into Burns Bog and explore the ruins of the old peat plant. We’ll learn about the history of peat mining and discuss the natural history of the bog. Meet at 9:30am at the entrance to the North Delta Greenway on Westview Drive, near the intersection of 72nd Ave and highway 91. Call 604946-9322 or email info@ deltamuseum.ca to RSVP today. Canadian Mental Health Association VancouverFraser offers a Family Support Group in South Delta for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness. Meetings are on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 - 9 p.m. Next meeting is on Sept. 23. Please call the Delta office at 604943-1878 to be registered for your first meeting. Living with Cancer/ Restorative Yoga. If you are living with cancer, the Centre for Supportive Care is offering a unique program on Thursdays at 1:30 - 3:30 pm, starting Sept. 24. A cancer support group will be facilitated by Counsellor, Gilly Heaps, and alternate weeks, restorative yoga will be facilitated by Maureen Dufresne. Pre-registration is required. Call Gilly at 604948-0660 ext. 305 for more information or to register. Jewelry sale – Sept. 26. New inventory of jewelry and watches for sale

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Bereavement walking group. Join the eight-week walking group starting Sept. 30. Be physically active, receive peer support and socialize with others who have also experienced a significant loss. Call 604-9480660 by Sept. 21 to register.

ElderCollege Delta announces its fall program for October, November and December. ElderCollege is open to all 50 years and over. Learn in a relaxed, risk-free and social environment. Public registration takes place at the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 to 11:30 am and at Save-on-Foods in Ladner on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 11:30 am to 1 pm. For further information or to register after September 22, contact 604-943-0262 or eldercollegedelta@kinvillage.org.

Seniors Seniors in Delta who are interested in daytime curling this year are invited to the Tunnel Town Curling Club at the South Delta Rec Centre on 56th Street, on Wednesday, Sept 16 at 10am until noon, for information and a free introductory session on curling. Many of our seniors use sticks for delivery of the rocks. Bring a clean pair of rubber soled shoes or runners and layered clothing is recommended; all equipment is provided. Contact

Lunch with Klondike Kate entertaining, 12:15 Friday, Sept. 18 at KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. 604-943-0225. Tickets $12 & $14, cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard, debit card.

Fall lunch and fashion show at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, Friday, Sept. 25; 12 p.m., $9 members; $11 guests. Fashion Show by Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shoppe. Johnny & Cash - Johnny Cash Tribute Show in Canada performed by the amazing Gary Kehoe and Dirk Henke, Saturday, Sept. 26, 7 to 10 p.m. Advance tickets: $15 members; $20 guests. Tickets at the door: $20 members; $25 guests. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, Pioneer Hall 515547th Ave., Delta. Tel: 604946-1411. KinVillage Travel, Coquitlam casino trip on Monday, Oct. 5. $8. Call 604-943-0225. Special Events Sale - Fabric, notions, yarn, craft mat for children, new purses, patterns at All

Saints Church, 4755 Arthur Dr. on Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. Arts Open Stage returns to the Tsawwassen Arts Centre stage this fall with two dates in September! Saturday, Sept. 26, 7pm, free in celebration of Culture Days, and Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7pm, $4 admission at the door. Singers, poets, actors, writers, musicians & comedians all welcome. Call 604-9439437 to sign up, walk-ins also welcome. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).

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Building a strong community business is as much about relationships as it is about product. If you have the best of both you will be successful. Our People to Know special edition allows you to tell the consumer a bit more about you and your business and put a name to the face they see when they are in your store or see you around town. Don’t miss being included in this full colour, glossy magazine to be distributed in the Optimist on Friday, October 16th.

he Optimist sales staff has been producing exceptional special features for the residents of Ladner and Tsawwassen for many years. One of these is People to Know which is back for the 15th year. It has allowed our readers to get to know a number of businesses, and the people behind them a little better. Our sales team, working with our writers and creative staff, have produced a publication that will be around the house for months. Our readers will turn to it time after time as they want to ﬁnd out more about the people with which they do business.

Do you want to be better known throughout the community? Don’t miss out on the chance to be one of south Delta’s “People to Know”. You’ll be part of a great publication and get your name out in the public with your peers in the community.

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Opponents hard to come by for Devils South Delta hoping for a stern test Thursday when Alberta tier III champions Cochrane Cobras visit Tsawwassen BY

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Running back Stefano Goulas proved to be a load as the South Delta Sun Devils rolled to a 46-13 season-opening victory over Hugh Boyd last Friday. The province’s top ranked AAA team are back in action tomorrow in Tsawwassen.

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PHOTOS

GORD GOBLE

Tsawwassen Soccer Club ushered in the new season with the Save-On-Foods Opening Day Jamboree last Saturday at Winskill Park. The festivities included plenty of on field action and fun events too such as bubble soccer (above). The club also welcomed Vancouver Whitecaps forward/midfielder and Point Roberts resident Kekuta Manneh.

Ladner teen named to Team Canada for 2016 World Ball Hockey Championships After helping B.C. win gold at the Junior Nationals in St. John’s Newfoundland this summer, Ladner’s Thomas van Veenendal was named to U16 Team Canada for next year’s ISBHF World Championships in Sheffield, England.

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BENNETT, William “Bill” Dec. 10, 1944 - Sept. 8, 2015

With great sadness we announce Bill’s passing. He will be deeply missed by wife Gail, son Michael (Sharon), daughter Michelle “Loop” (Tom) and brother Terry. Predeceased by father Leslie, mother Violet and brother Gordon. Bill was a lifelong Ladner resident, successful fisherman, sportsman and avid hunter. He was a devoted father and friend. His sense of humor and wise advice will be missed by many. Service is at 1:00 pm, Sunday Sept. 20, 2015 at the Ladner Community Centre, 4734-51 Street, Delta. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Delta Hospital or the MS Society.

LAWSON, Michael ‘Mike’ August 30, 1969 - September 11, 2015 .

It is with much sadness that our family announce the sudden passing of Michael (Mike) Lawson on Friday, September 11th, 2015. Mike is survived by his son Jeff, mother Ann, brother Craig, sister-inlaw Shannon, sister Sue and niece Shelby. Mike was preceded in death by his brother Stephen. Please join us in remembering Mike’s life on Friday, September 18th, 2015 at 7pm at the Ladner Legion located at 4896 Delta Street. In honour of Mike, please take a moment today to give your loved ones a hug and tell them how much they mean to you.

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WHITE, Douglas William Thomas (Doug) September 19, 1973-September 5, 2015 Doug passed away suddenly as a result of a marine accident off the coast of Vancouver Island. He was a fisherman, gardener, and cook. His hands were in the earth and his heart was in the ocean. From a young age he valued his friends and could not refuse when asked to help. He had an amazing sense of humour and his laugh was contagious. Doug’s last years were spent happily with his Genny rebuilding a home around them and enjoying his life with her. Many are mourning his sudden and tragic passing. Predeceased by his father David White, 1975, grandparents Harry and Ethel White and Tom Richardson. He is survived by his children Jourdan and Noah White, partner Genny, parents Carol and Boyd Shaw, sisters Lynn (Michael Payne), Lori (Jim Hodder), Lisa (Fred Leavitt) grandma Mabel Richardson, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends. Friends and family are gathering at the Italian Hall in Port Alberni September 26th at 4:00pm to celebrate his life and share their stories. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jourdan and Noah’s education fund at G&F Services (Credit Union) #1 and Francis, Acct#120326. They will join those who have gone before them, Who will never again see the light of life. (Psalm 49:19)

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CORNELIUS, Carole May Carole passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2015 surrounded by her family. Carole was born to Cecil and Hilda Hellings on October 1st, 1944 in Cardiff, Wales. She is survived by her loving husband, Ron, daughters Jennifer Roberts (Greg), Allison Smith (Russ); grandchildren, Ashley, Chloe, Colton, Luke and Audrey and her devoted sisters Ann Walls (Albert) and Janet Riches (Tom). Carole grew up in England and immigrated to Canada after her marriage in 1969. Carole and Ron settled in Delta BC where they raised their family. Carole was devoted to her family, friends and community. She was always happy to lend a helping hand to those in need. Carole cherished the time she spent with her family, both here and in the UK, and she especially adored her grandchildren. She loved to be outdoors, whether it was in the garden, walking along the dyke, on the golf course or riding her bike. Her family wishes to thank her devoted friends, the BC Cancer Agency, Home Care Nursing and all the staff at the Delta Hospice for the love and care that she received. She was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. A celebration of life will be held at the South Delta Baptist Church, 1988-56th Street, on Friday, September 25th at 1.00 pm. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Delta Hospice Society.

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HARBOUR MASTER ~ LADNER HARBOUR ~ Under general supervision, the Harbour Master (Wharﬁnger) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Ladner Harbour. Duties include collecting moorage and harbour fees, completing daily inspections of premises and boating facilities, maintaining harbour facilities and completing various care-taking duties. The Harbour Master will be hired on a one-year fee-for-service Contract (subject to annual renewal). The successful candidate must be able to perform basic bookkeeping, maintain a computer-based record system and carry-out minor maintenance and renovation tasks. Averaging 40 hours a week, an annual salary of $46,897 will be provided along with medical health beneﬁts. The Harbour Master will live rent free on site at the harbour in a modern 1 bedroom private apartment.

STASTNY, George

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of George Stastny, a very beautiful soul. George passed away on the 28th of August in Brazil due to health complications. He was born in Brno, Moravia, Czech Republic in 1941. George was a very learned man who owned his own engineering company and also studied at Dominion Herbal College and became an herbalist. He was an avid herb collector and would often be seen about town gathering plants and chatting to people about their healing properties. He was kind of heart with a unique blend of enthusiasm and humor, who was respectful and accepting of our lives as human beings on the planet. He will be very much missed by his loving wife Helena, his son George Jr. and daughter-in-law Molka, as well as the many relatives, friends and neighbours here, in Brazil and in the Czech Republic. His optimistic spirit will continue to have a positive influence in the lives of those who have known him for years to come.

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Century Village Beautiful complex consisting of 6 bldgs with landscaped green areas. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom suites available include drapes, wall to wall carpets, balconies, elevators and wheelchair access. Tsaw. Manor includes heat. Close to beach, parks, rec centre and schools. To make an appt to view please call 604-948-9111 Shawnigan 1 bedroom suites available with in-suite storage. Buildings are located within walking distance of shopping centre and bus route. For more info please call 604-948-9111. Tsawwassen Terrace Completely renovated, spacious modern 2 bedroom suites available. Heat and parking included in the rent. Please call 604-948-9111. LADNER Del Rio and Evergreen Lane Bachelor and 1 bedroom suites available in quiet well maintained buildings. Located near shops, school and bus routes. Rent includes 2 appl, carpets, and drapes. Heat and h/w included at Del Rio. To view these suites please call 604-454-4469 Georgia Court, Harbourside and Westport Bachelor suites available in the heart of Ladner Village. Harbourside rent includes 2 appl, drapes and hot water. Georgia Court heat is included. Westport has insuite laundry hook-up available. To view these suites please call 604-868-9453

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A40 The Delta Optimist September 16, 2015

SAVINGS UP TO $9,000! AUDI OF RICHMOND'S

EXECUTIVE DRIVEN EVENT

Finance rates starting at 0.9% PLUS 6 Years or 160,000km Warranty*

*Whichever occurs ďŹ rst

2014/2015 EDITION

DESCRIPTION

STOCK#

WAS

NOW

2014 A4 2.0 Technik

Glacier White Metallic (8,302 kms)

AUH02399

$49,125

$40,125

2014 Q5 3.0 Progressiv

Glacier White Metallic (7,812 kms)

AUBV6818

$51,125

$46,125

2015 A3 2.0T Progressiv

Lotus Grey Metallic (2,953 kms)

AUCL3412

$43,975

$39,975

2015 A3 2.0T Progressiv

Glacier White Metallic (3,235 kms)

AUCF0463

$44,425

$39,925

2015 A3 2.0T Technik

Lotus Grey Metallic (8,138 kms)

AUBN5866

$45,175

$42,102

2015 A4 2.0T Progressiv

Mythos Black Metallic (7,441 kms)

AUCV8120

$47,715

$42,715

2015 A4 2.0T Progressiv

Monsoon Grey Metallic (5,824 kms)

AUCV8090

$47,715

$44,215

2015 A4 Allroad 2.0T Progressiv

Ibis White (6,440 kms)

AUDG7088

$52,075

$48,075

2015 S4 3.0T Technik

Mythos Black Metallic (6,521 kms)

AUCR6516

$64,015

$59,015

HUGE SAVINGS!!

2015 A6 3.0T Technik

Glacier White Metallic (2,917 kms)

AUDQ5623

$72,425

$65,625

HUGE SAVINGS!!

2015 A6 3.0 TDI Technik

Phantom Black Pearl (90 kms)

AUDQ5627

$74,925

$70,425

2015 A7 3.0T Technik

Glacier White Metallic (7,369 kms)

AUCR6122

$81,125

$73,325

2015 S8 4.0 T Quattro

Glacier White Metallic (73 kms)

AUDG7254

$137,625

$128,625

2015 Q3 2.0T FWD Progressiv

Glacier White Metallic (4,566 kms)

AUDQ6012

$38,075

$36,075

2015 Q3 2.0T FWD Progressiv

Tundra Brown Metallic (3,552 kms)

AUDQ6013

$37,715

$35,715

2015 Q5 2.0T Progressiv

Utopia Blue Metallic (6,932 kms)

AUCR6947

$52,215

$48,215

2015 Q5 2.0T Progressiv

Monsoon Grey Metallic (8,756 kms)

AUCV9196

$50,015

$46,602

2015 Q5 2.0T Progressiv

Monsoon Grey Metallic (6,828 kms)

AUCR6913

$50,015

$46,015

2015 Q5 2.0T Technik

Glacier White Metallic (2,623 kms)

AUDQ5950

$53,465

$49,465

2015 SQ5 3.0T Progressiv

Moonlight Blue Metallic (7,174 kms)

AUDG7166

$61,715

$53,215

HUGE SAVINGS!!

2015 Q7 3.0T Sport

Orca Black Metallic (6,977 kms)

AUDQ5638

$74,325

$69,425

HUGE SAVINGS!!

2015 Q7 3.0T Vorsprung Edition

Glacier White Metallic (3,905 kms)

AUEE2805

$69,075

$65,075

2015 Q7 3.0 TDI Progressiv

Daytona Grey Pearl (5,103 kms)

AUCV8640

$66,675

$62,875

2015 Q7 3.0T Vorsprung Edition

Orca BlackMetallic (8,348 kms)

AUDQ5632

$68,025

$66,025

HUGE SAVINGS!!

For detailed information, see your Audi of Richmond Brand Specialist or call 604.279.9663 All prices exclude Documentation Fee ($425), Dealer Prep Fee ($289), Freight/PDI and applicable taxes.

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