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Air cadets come out in force to commemorate 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

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Almost 1,000 air cadets from throughout the Lower Mainland descended on Boundary Bay Airport last Sunday afternoon for a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. See more photos on Page 29 and at www.delta-optimist.com.

New rules claim casualty

Changes to provincial liquor laws spell the end for Mud Bay Wines in Tsawwassen BY

JESSICA KERR

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While B.C.’s new liquor laws may seem like a boon to many consumers — happy hour deals and wine sold in grocery stores — it’s also spelling the end of some aspects of the industry.

One casualty of the new regulations is Mud Bay Wines in Tsawwassen. After 12 years in

business, the store is closing at the end of the month.

It was one of 20 B.C. VQAcertified wine stores in the province and had a loyal local customer base. However, the owners sold the rights to its licence, which is controlled by the B.C. Wine Institute, to a large grocery store chain.

Of the 22 licences in the province, two were already inactive,

said store manager Kim Briscoe, and three other stores in the province have also sold the right to their licences.

Briscoe, who has been with the store since the beginning, said the change in government liquor store hours has had the biggest impact on business.

On April 1, B.C. liquor stores introduced new hours that have seen stores open longer during the

week and on Saturdays, as well as opening on Sundays and holidays.

“Sales are definitely down,” Briscoe said, adding the store was having a good year but noticed a marked difference after April 1.

On Good Friday, the first holiday after the new hours were introduced, sales were down 40 per cent over the previous year.

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Delta pair among those taking part in 900-kilometre Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley ride BY

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Two Delta police officers will be trading their uniforms and police cruisers for spandex and bike helmets over the next two weeks, all in the name of raising money and awareness for childhood cancer.

A/Sgt. Sarah Swallow and Const. Dave Ogilvy are taking part in this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley ride.

Ogilvy, who has taken part in the annual initiative for the past decade, is serving as this year’s team captain and Swallow, who rode for the first time last year, has returned as the team trainer.

Cops for Cancer is an annual campaign that raises funds for the Canadian Cancer Society while also spreading awareness about cancer prevention. There are four separate rides throughout the province — Tour de Valley, Tour de Coast, Tour de Rock (Vancouver Island) and Tour de North (northern B.C.).

The money raised goes to the Canadian Cancer Society specifically to pediatric cancer research and programs that support children living with cancer and

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Delta police A/Sgt. Sarah Swallow is one of two local officers taking part in the Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley ride, which starts tomorrow in Abbotsford. their families.

Swallow, who has been with the department for several years, said taking part in Cops for Cancer was something she wanted to do since she began her career in policing.

“If I’m able to, how can I not be involved?” she said, adding she has been blessed with a healthy son.

“I look at him and I couldn’t imagine what these families go through.”

MUD BAY from page 1 The store announced last month that it would be closing its doors as of Sept. 30.

“People are very upset,” Briscoe said.

“Our customers have become our friends,” she said. “We know about their lives, their kids, their trav-

els… It’s a part of the community being lost.”

Long-time customer Dawn Van Zant said the loss will be felt in the community.

“It is much different entering the Mud Bay Wine store than the local liquor

This year’s ride starts tomorrow in Abbotsford, kicking off a nine-day, 900-kilometre epic journey.

The ride takes the team from the Lower Mainland to Boston Bar and back, with stops at 40 schools along the way.

The tour will make its way through South Delta on Oct. 1, with stops at several local schools as well as Delta police headquarters in Ladner.

In the weeks and months before the tour begins, the riders must not only focus on raising money for the cause but also get physically ready to spend nine days riding around the Fraser Valley.

As team trainer, Swallow had the additional challenge of organizing all the training rides.

To take part in the ride, each rider must raise at least $5,000.

“It’s amazing to me, just the community support we get here,” Swallow said, adding that at public events, such as the annual polesit in Tsawwassen every August, residents come out and donate thousands.

Follow the ride on Twitter at @tourdevalley or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/copstourdevalley.

For more information or to make a donation, visit http://copsforcancerbc.ca.

store,” she said. “Kim knows us and knows what we like — we know her personally, we share stories and there is a community relationship… Small business is the heart of the economy and the heart of the community. We do not build friendships with chains.”

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tions, the province will not issue any more retail wine licences until 2022, closing the doors on the chance for someone else to step in and take over the space.

“Small wineries will be impacted by these changes and the resulting pricing changes so the only real winners will be the big wineries… and the grocery

chains,” she said.

“Yes, we may get cheaper wine as a result but the selection will be forced upon us instead of someone like Kim finding a small boutique winery off the road knowing how some of her customers will just love it,” Van Zant said. “Wine is a personal thing, it can’t be treated like canned peas.”

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Mayor wants fuel trucks off highways Delta hasn’t taken position on controversial proposal that would bring jet fuel up river to Richmond site BY

SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta hasn’t come out with a position on the controversial plan to build a jet fuel storage tank farm along the Fraser River, but comments by the mayor at last week’s Delta council meeting seemed to indicate which way the municipality is leaning.

“I have to continue to say that from the outset that Delta has 35 round trips of very large tankers going down our freeway and I would be very happy and do support the elimination of those trucks going through the North Delta area,” Lois Jackson said at the Sept. 14 meeting.

The mayor was the only council member to

comment on a staff report updating the civic politicians on the planned $93 million fuel delivery system to Vancouver International Airport.

Owned by a consortium of airlines that use YVR, the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation (VAFFC) wants to ship jet fuel up the Fraser River to a tank farm that would be built on an industrial site on the Richmond side on the south arm of the river. An underground pipeline would then send the fuel to the airport.

In December 2013, the province announced that a conditional environmental assessment certificate would be issued. The decision was made after a review led by the B.C.

The Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation is proposing to build a jet fuel tank farm on the banks of the south arm of the Fraser River.

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The project has faced heated opposition from the City of Richmond and many residents there, while some in Delta have also

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The latest Delta staff report noted the application, which must still undergo permitting processes and reviews by other agencies, includes a commitment to review the final spill response plan with Delta and prepare and implement a fire safety plan in consultation with the local fire department.

According to the proponent, the project’s benefits include removing 1,000 tanker trucks per month from B.C.’s roads, thereby eliminating the existing risks of fuel spills from those trucks.

A previous Delta staff report noted the existing pipeline meets approximately 80 per cent of the aviation fuel demand at YVR. The remainder is delivered by up to 35 tanker truck round trips per day that travel through Delta. Current growth in fuel demand is being met by increasing those tanker truck deliveries.

Delta’s environment committee had already

noted “the benefit of removing the existing jet fuel tanker trucks from Delta’s highways that will result from this project and the associated reduction in risk to the citizens and environment.”

Although Delta hasn’t come out with a position opposing the project, unlike Richmond, the municipality has conveyed a number of concerns, including asking that a spill preparedness and response plan be completed. Delta also submitted that it does not have the responsibility or capacity to respond to spills or fires resulting from the project.

The fuel corporation held an open house last Thursday in Richmond, a session VAPOR’s Otto Langer urged citizens to attend to send the message “that the transport of such highly toxic and flammable products into the Fraser River and its storage on the banks of the river near a high density housing and recreational complex is a high risk for the river, its wildlife and fisheries, and the people and property of Richmond and Delta.”

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Two forums set for North Delta, one in Tsawwassen BY

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Delta voters will have several opportunities to see what their federal election candidates have to say at three upcoming all-candidates meetings.

• This Saturday, Sept.

26, the Delta Residents Association is inviting the public to a “Meet Your Candidates for the Federal Election” event at North Delta Evangelical Free Church, 11300-84th Ave. Co-hosted with the Burns Bog Conservation Society, the meeting is scheduled to run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The first half-hour will be for a meet-and-greet opportunity as well as written questions submitted to organizers. Starting at 2 p.m., presentations from each candidate will begin followed by the candidates answering submitted questions. It will be the same format the group used last fall for its civic all-candidates meeting.

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North Delta residents, the association says its mandate is to inform people about important issues, encourage participation in the municipal process and bring all three Delta communities together.

• Also in North Delta the following Wednesday, Sept.

30, the Delta Chamber of Commerce is hosting an allcandidates meeting at North Delta Secondary, 1144782nd Ave. Sponsored by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, the meeting is to address business and community issues relevant to the federal government. The chamber notes the meeting will provide an opportunity for its members and voters in Delta to engage and hear candidates share their views on specific questions posed by the Delta Chamber of Commerce and the public.

Chamber members are invited to submit written questions to the chamber prior to the meeting, up to 3 p.m. on the day of the event. Written questions

will also be accepted from the floor at the meeting, which runs from 7 to 9 p.m.

Check deltachamber.ca for more details.

• Also hosted by the chamber, the third all-candidates’ meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 7 in Tsawwassen at South Delta Secondary, 750-53rd St. Taking place from 7 to 9 p.m., that event is sponsored by the Delta Optimist and will have the same format as the chamber’s North Delta meeting.

The first all-candidates meeting of the campaign, organized by several environmental groups, took place earlier this month at the Ladner Community Centre.

The four candidates in the newly configured all-Delta riding are Conservative incumbent Kerry-Lynne Findlay, the Green’s Anthony Devellano, Liberal Carla Qualtrough and Jeremy Leveque of the NDP. The election will be held Oct. 19.

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Committee considers wider impacts of T2

Port Community Liaison Committee looking at issues that might not fall within federal environmental review As you might be aware, Port Metro Vancouver is a self-sufficient federal agency with a mandate to facilitate Canada’s trade.

In carrying out this responsibility, the port has gradually expanded its facilities at Roberts Bank — from a single coal terminal in the early 1970s to the largest container port in Canada.

Port Metro Vancouver’s latest initiative — the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 proposal (T2) — involves the construction of an additional three-berth container terminal next to the existing terminal in Delta.

As with other significant infrastructure projects, the federal and provincial governments require an environmental review for T2. The goal? To assess the impacts that a new terminal may have on the surrounding environment, and — once assessed — propose ways to reduce or compensate for these impacts.

Port Metro Vancouver is looking to double its container handling capacity at Roberts Bank by adding Terminal 2 to the existing three-berth Deltaport terminal.

In the case of T2, the project has been referred to an independent review panel, which will be made up of experts appointed by the federal minister of environment. Over the course

of 14 months, the panel will hold hearings for interested parties to express their concerns.

Locally, we each have the chance to participate in these next stages. That

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For instance, many of us have heard of eelgrass, and may be generally aware that it plays a role in a healthy marine ecosystem. To evaluate the impacts from T2 requires a detailed investigation to assess — among other things — how its productivity may be affected (and sustained) by a new terminal footprint, altered water quality or changes in sediment erosion.

This is a specialized assessment, to be sure, which — at a minimum — offers us a chance to learn alongside the panel. To this end, the Port Community Liaison Committee (PCLC) hopes to connect this important process to the diverse group of stakeholders we represent — including residents, farmers, industry and local government.

Given T2’s scale of

impact and opportunity — gradually doubling the amount of container trade and traffic — the PCLC also hopes to discuss and communicate key operational aspects of T2 that might not fall within the defined scope of the environmental review.

Topics could include transportation, which — while assessed by the panel in terms of air quality, noise, and vibration — would benefit from a parallel discussion about regional land use or traffic flow. A similar dialogue could occur for local jobs and business services.

The PCLC would like to continue hearing about your interests or concerns relating to T2 and other port related matters. If you have any feedback, let us know at PCLC@portmetrovancouver.com.

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The grandkids of the late Lorraine Guichon raised a record $4,730 for Delta Hospital during a corn and potato sale last month. It was the sixth straight year they’ve raised money for the hospital.

Record year for grandkids

For the sixth year running, the Guichon grandkids set up a roadside stand to sell corn and potatoes in support of Delta Hospital.

This year the stand was held in late August at the Back Roads Family Farm Market run by Danielle and Alicia Guichon. Despite the stormy conditions that caused havoc throughout much of B.C. over that weekend, they were able to raise a record $4,730, bringing their fundraising total to over $19,000 since 2010.

“We love bringing our cousins together in memory of our grandma, Lorraine Guichon, who received such amazing and heartfelt care at Delta Hospital,”

says Alicia Guichon. “It’s a way for us all to catch up, while giving back to the community that we love.

“Throughout the day we had a number of people stop by and share with us their own stories of the wonderful care they had experienced at Delta Hospital, which just reinforced for us why we choose to support our hospital.”

This year, the Guichon grandkids also gave customers a free cob of corn for every cob purchased, their way of thanking those who support Delta farmers.

“The show of support for our hospital and the Guichon grandkids’ fundraiser was amazing, given

the windy conditions, power outages and rain that affected so many Delta residents that weekend,” says Veronica Carroll, executive director of the Delta Hospital Foundation.

“We are so honoured that this group of young cousins go to the effort every year of fundraising for our hospital — and have so much fun doing it.”

Funds raised will go towards supporting the Delta Hospital expansion project that will see the medical imaging and laboratory departments double in size. The Delta Hospital Foundation is only $700,000 away from raising the $12.5 million needed to complete the project.

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MURPHY’S LAW They weren’t leading us astray after all.

When Metro Vancouver implemented a complete ban on lawn sprinkling during those reservoir-dwindling days of July, we were told not to worry if our lawns went brown. Yes, the grass was about to get crunchy under foot, but once the inevitable rains returned in the fall, everything would be lush again, or at least that was promise from those curtailing our sprinkler use.

As expected, the watering restrictions turned my back yard into straw, although the shade offered by landscaping on the perimeter and by the house resulted in a ring of green, creating a kind of male pattern baldness effect. As is the case with a thinning head of hair, however, the eyes tend to gravitate to what’s missing.

Sadly, the only thing that would grow in the wasteland were dandelions and other weeds, which were amazingly tolerant to the lack of moisture.

Now that we’ve experienced several late summer downpours, the Rogaine is definitely taking hold, particularly in the back yard where brown is steadily giving way to green, to the point where the lawnmower is back in action. There’s still a significant bald patch, but it’s getting smaller with every passing day and should disappear entirely soon enough.

Given the transformation from drought stricken to rain forest will be relatively quick and painless, I wonder what the future will hold in terms of summer water restrictions. The TransLink plebiscite told us to expect another million people in the Lower Mainland over the next 25 years, growth that will further strain our water supply.

Do we undertake costly improvements to the system to accommodate these newcomers or do we try to stretch the existing resources as far as they can possibly go? Something tells me we could be leaning toward the latter. It’s certainly the less expensive of the two options.

Although, as Steve Graham ably pointed out on this page a couple of weeks back, a major source of fresh water flows right through the middle of our region to address any shortages, it wouldn’t surprise me if rationing is the route Metro Vancouver chooses to follow.

If we can survive one of the driest stretches on record in the Lower Mainland, a similar kind of hose tightening on a regular basis could allow the existing infrastructure to be stretched to serve even more people.

Brown could soon become the new norm, with a promise that green is only a few showers away.

Think past the promise before casting a ballot this election BRAD SHERWIN

COMMUNITY COMMENT I find election campaigns very frustrating. People are very passionate about their politics and their views, which is good, but I find sometimes opinion gets in the way of facts and results. There are many things that sound good on the surface, but in reality aren’t good at all. A little research and understanding the outcome of those decisions goes a long way.

Here’s an example: There is a small activity you can do that gives you instant relaxation. Some people think it makes you look cool or powerful as well. As a side benefit, it will suppress your appetite and you’ll lose weight. This sounds great! What is it as I could stand to lose a few pounds?

The activity is smoking. And it kills you. Great idea, lousy outcome. If I want to lose a few pounds, I’ll opt for something that actually works, like jogging. Not as easy, but a much better result.

These are the things that politi-

cians rely on — I’ll tell you something that sounds great to get elected, but once I implement it the result might not be so good.

There was a promise in a previous election to reduce interest rates on credit cards. If you are carrying a balance on your card, this sounds pretty good.

The problem is, if you force the banks to lower rates, they won’t be willing to give a credit card to someone they see as a risk — like the person carrying a balance on their credit card. The higher rate is motivation to keep the balance low.

The outcome? Some people who had credit cards won’t qualify for one any more. Bad result for them, even if the intention was good.

All of the promises we get from politicians come with a price tag.

The call for more money always comes with a call to raise taxes — on someone else. A recent Nanos poll asked people how to raise revenue for government. Thirty-eight per cent said increase taxes on the top one per cent, while 25 per cent said increase corporate taxes.

Sounds like a good idea, but what is the result?

Numerous studies show that raising corporate income taxes negatively impacts economic growth. Yikes, that doesn’t sound good, especially considering both B.C. and the federal government

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reported more income than planned last year with lower corporate tax rates. Lower taxes, more income, better result.

So let’s tax the one per cent folks instead! They need to do more! Except they already do more than their share already.

For the 2013 tax year in B.C., people making over $250,000 represented 0.75 per cent of the population, earned 10 per cent of the income and paid 20 per cent of the total tax bill.

And like anyone else, they will look for ways to save paying the increase.

Want proof? People will drive a long way to save even two cents a litre on fuel. There are five gas stations in Point Roberts and three in Tsawwassen. Last time I looked, there weren’t enough people in Point Roberts to support two gas stations, let alone five.

What sounds great on paper, or in a promise, might not be what you hoped for. I don’t believe in telling anyone how they should vote, all I ask anyone is think past the promise and consider the outcome. The result affects us all.

Brad Sherwin, MBA has over 25 years’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He is currently the director of marketing for a national non-profit organization.

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September 23, 2015 The Delta Optimist A9 Letters to the Editor

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Tory signs put emphasis FAMOUS TRUNK SHOW ISBACK on the local candidate

Editor: Re: Sign of the times for Harper, Murphy’s Law, Sept. 16, and Schedule not that crowded, Murphy’s Law, Sept. 18 Your editorial of Sept. 16 suggests the Conservatives are engaged in an ironic “downplaying of the prime minister” by eliminating Stephen Harper’s name from Conservative election signs. Your editorial of Sept. 18 suggests Delta Conservative candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay avoids all-candidates forums to avoid tough questions. A letter to the editor in the same edition wrongly suggests Findlay “is obviously complying with the prime minister’s gag order.”

Your suggestion the Conservatives want to avoid references to Harper is contradicted by the fact the Conservatives arranged for Harper to personally attend in Delta on at least two occasions during the current campaign at visible rallies to support Findlay. Similarly, he has traveled the country to appear with and boost other Conservative candidates.

The Conservative signs appearing in the present campaign are the same as in the previous campaign in not mentioning Harper’s name. This is consistent with a school of thought in advertising that the less words on a campaign sign, the more of a visual impact

it will make in emphasizing the local candidate’s name at the grassroots level.

The suggestion that Findlay avoids public debate forums is contradicted by the fact she is scheduled to participate in two all-candidates debates hosted by the Delta Chamber of Commerce, the first at North Delta Secondary at 7 p.m. on Sept. 30 and the second at South Delta Secondary on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. These were scheduled prior to the all-candidates debate hosted by Citizens Against Port Expansion.

Hopefully the foregoing provides some balance to the views expressed in your editorial pages.

Ulf K. Ottho

More rentals needed for seniors

Editor: Re: This senior thinks Delta does whole lot for older residents, Community Comment, Sept. 16 I feel compelled to respond to Tom Siba’s column on Delta’s seniors doing just fine. He says, “No need to provide special consideration for seniors.”

This may be true if you have been a homeowner for a long time, have no mortgage or other debts, and are cognitively sound. Siba’s assumption appears to be that we are fortunate here in Delta because of the equity we are sitting on and the ones who are not can access

services that are available universally.

I beg to differ. Twenty per cent of seniors in B.C. are renters and 22 per cent still have mortgages.

Delta’s 60+ population is approximately 25,000.

That means around 5,000 of our seniors are renters.

Even if you own, selling your larger home to go smaller does not get you much bang for your buck because the smaller home (condo) in South Delta has also become expensive and includes ever-increasing strata fees.

A big issue in South Delta is that we do not

have enough one-bedroom apartments available to rent. Also the rents are so high the SAFER grant from B.C. Housing is no longer enough to bridge the gap for lower-income seniors.

I believe our municipal government could do more toward facilitating affordable housing. The City of Richmond partnered with the Kiwanis Society and a developer to build 296 onebedroom affordable seniors rental apartments across from the Richmond mall.

It’s impressive.

If they can do it, why can’t we?

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A10 The Delta Optimist September 23, 2015 Letters to the Editor

Ladner residents must speak up to maintain what they hold dear

Editor: I am writing this letter to reach out to all the residents that live in my farming community. Are you aware of all the changes going on in our town? With the explosive development of our community, are you aware of the end stage results and what our town will be?

I have lived in Ladner most of my life. I love the countryside, the farming community, the small town feel and our events that make us who we are. The hay rides, the Christmas tree lighting, the markets and all the other events that we host make us a small town community.

I can see nature as it should be, the swans and their babies, the eagles and their babies.

We had an owl that lived in the trees in our back yard. He is missing. A while ago an owl was found shot in a neighbour’s back yard. A red-tailed hawk recently died as a result of poisoning. To me, these are all signs, at a micro level, of the death of our community.

People moving from the city to the country, do you not realize this is a fishing/farming community?

Do you have to call police when you see unleashed animals on farmland or horses walking on the

road? What did you expect when you moved here, no rodents, no wildlife?

There are other ways to keep unwanted critters out of your homes besides rat poison. Did you think of our ecosystem and all that would be affected?

I have read in another community newspaper our town referred to as “little Richmond” and that is why I am asking you, as fellow residents, is this what you want?

I know I have been to community meetings and I hear other voices expressing the same concerns. Are we a dying community or are we not being heard? As the changes occur, things

cannot go back to the way it was.

I have heard from other small communities that have rallied in support of keeping what they have and have been able to maintain the way their town grows.

It is hard work but it can be done.

This is where I ask you, as fellow residents, what do you want? I would like to know if there are others who oppose what is happening or do I stand alone?

Please express yourselves, let your voices be heard.

Take a moment to reflect and write about our future, our children’s future and our community’s future.

Margaret McCabe

Squash club members should be looking for a more central location

Editor: Re: Bayside members rally in effort to save club, Sept. 16 I can imagine how disappointed the members of Bayside were at the poor turnout for their rally to save the squash club. However, they couldn’t possibly find a location further from North Delta if they tried. The present location is the first building after the U.S. border and as far from 56th Street as possible.

Why not relocate in one of the two, soon-tobe-opened mega malls right on the freeway at the

Tsawwassen First Nation?

I would be happy to see my municipal taxes go to finance this or even build a new one on a piece of less expensive land, or as an extension to an existing recreational centre.

I would not be happy to have my taxes go to purchasing the present location at the asking price of $2.5 million and then have to spend the $1 million municipal staff say would be required to bring it up to code.

Let’s have this resolved as soon as possible, so the members can get back to playing squash.

A. Jackson

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The report found that many caregivers are unaware of the services and

support available in the community and often don’t begin to look for it until they are overwhelmed and exhausted. With this in mind, we would like to inform the caregivers in South Delta of our unique volunteer organization, the South Delta Caregivers’ Network.

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September 23, 2015 The Delta Optimist A11 Letters to the Editor

Findlay had no chance with partisan crowd at meeting

Editor: Re: Schedule not that crowded, Murphy’s Law, Sept. 18 I have been involved in politics since 1986 at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. I have been on both sides of the fence in both asking and answering questions at these allcandidates meetings.

One thing I learned very

early on is that an all-candidates meeting has only one purpose and that purpose is to embarrass and attack the incumbent no matter who he or she is and regardless of political stripe.

In the all-candidates meetings I attended, I never once met a truly undecided voter except at municipal all-candidates meetings.

Those that attend these

were taken than needed.

Fast forward to the present, hunting has become less of a necessity and more of a glamorized, moneymaking industry.

I totally support women who participate in outdoor sports, challenges, and who set goals and achieve them, but not at the expense of injuring and harming animals. The animals used

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things are all partisan so why would Kerry-Lynne Findlay completely waste her time by attending?

Be honest with yourself and which would you choose: to attend a function at which you at least stand a chance of picking up some votes or one which you have zero chance of picking up any votes?

Curtis MacDonald

Hunting has gone from necessity to a money-making industry Editor: Re: Hunting competition at final stage, Sept. 18 In the wild, predators kill the weak and sick members of a population, thereby ensuring the survival of a healthy gene pool.

Historically, hunting was a way of life for people who depended on animals to provide food, clothing and shelter and no more animals

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ROAD TO

PROSPERITY ! Scheduled to open next fall, the 1.2-million-square-foot Tsawwassen Mills is expected to draw shoppers from throughout the region.

Six years after signing the first urban treaty, the Tsawwassen First Nation is on its way to becoming an economic powerhouse

By Sandor Gyarmati phases, Aquilini Development’s Tsawwassen The Tsawwassen First Nation’s transformaShores, a partnership with the fee simple tion is well underway. property holders, is a development that Six years after its historic urban treaty was will comprise 850 of those units, which will ratified, other Lower Mainland municipaliinclude single-family homes, townhomes ties, including neighbouring Delta, are witand condos. ness to several major development projects The number of TFN members living on at the 725-hectare (over 1,800-acre) First Tsawwassen lands, which is no longer Nation, moving it closer to becoming a real referred to as “a reserve,” stands at around economic powerhouse in the region.

200. That’s roughly half the total TFN mem“The new projects that we’re building, partnerships that were forging, bership, with the other half are developing new sources “The new projects that weíre building, living elsewhere. of revenue, and building partnerships that were forging, are Metro Vancouver’s long-term new infrastructure and will developing new sources of revenue, regional growth strategy forecreate many new jobs,” casts the overall population and building new infrastructure and says Chief Bryce Williams. to grow to more than 8,500 will create many new jobs” “Most importantly, these people. The new housing, by projects promise a bright futhe way, will include units for – Chief Bryce Williams ture for our children and our TFN members. children’s children. The opportunities they’ll Already the first B.C. First Nation to have a have to live and work and learn on Tsawwas- seat in regional government as a member sen lands is the reason we’re undertaking of Metro Vancouver, the TFN and its ecothis work. It’s really cool to be here at this nomic development corporation are keen to moment in time and establish what needs develop several hundred acres of industrialto be in place for our children and their ly-zoned lands, including a logistics centre future,” Williams says. ideally situated near the ports at Roberts Although they’ve been making most of the Bank. news coming out of the busy Tsawwassen Having been named a finalist for this year’s lands lately, it’s not all just about Tsawwasprovincial Open for Business Awards, which sen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons, the recognizes municipalities and First Nations mega shopping malls now under conthat undertake initiatives to reduce the cost struction. Having a combined size rivaling and complexity of doing business, the TFN Burnaby’s Metrotown, the two centres are has 135 hectares (335 acres) designated for set to change the face of Lower Mainland industrial development. retail when they open next fall.

The First Nation is advertising the property Next door, construction is steadily underway will “appeal to tenants of all types and sizes on housing developments that will eventually seeking to take advantage of a large industrial park that can provide state of the art see over 2,200 new homes. intermodal, goods handling, light manufacHaving already sold out its first couple of

! (Top) Former chief Kim Baird signed the historic treaty with then-premier Gordon Campbell. (Middle) Roughly half of the Tsawwassen First Nation’s 400 members live on the Tsawwassen lands. (Bottom) Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce Williams is pictured with Port Metro Vancouver president and CEO Robin Silvester.

September 23, 2015 The Delta Optimist A13 turing, warehousing and distribution services.”

One of the projects in the industrial area will be a Chevron cardlock truck fueling centre, which will open this fall.

Another is a container examination facility in partnership with Port Metro Vancouver, set to open in 2017.

The container inspection facility will be a huge purposebuilt facility costing in excess of $10 million. It will significantly help improve the flow of containers, especially since border security officials now have to send containers to an inspection facility in Burnaby.

“It’s going to reduce the amount of truck traffic in the Lower Mainland,” said Port Metro Vancouver president and CEO Robin Silvester. “It’s a state-of-the-art facility and will have the latest technology for inspecting containers, and it’s going help CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) ensure the security of the container trade that’s really important to all of us.”

Meanwhile, construction has begun on the first phase of a 24-hectare (60-acre) logistics warehouse development, a partnership with Great West Life Realty Advisors Inc. A number of major road projects are also underway in and around the TFN to accommodate the growth, including new roadways that will create direct connectivity from the provincial highway into the industrial areas and port.

To help service all that development, the federal government this summer announced funding for a significant upgrade to a regional water main in order to service the TFN within Metro Vancouver. The federal and provincial governments will contribute $3.7 million each while the Greater Vancouver Water District has already committed $4.6 million. The TFN will pick up the remainder of the cost, estimated to be around $17.6 million Work is already underway on a $25 million sanitary sewer treatment plant.

The provincial government announced this month the Tsawwassen First Nation will receive $440,000 in BikeBC funding for a new multi-use path for cyclists and pedestrians, linking the First Nation with the B.C. Ferries terminal, thus creating additional tourism opportunities.

The TFN is also building a new sports field complex for its members to open later this year, a project Williams said has been needed for years. A second phase, which

includes such amenities as lacrosse boxes, is planned for next year. The young chief says they are also planning to construct a new government building that will feature a health centre as well as an elders’ centre.

“We’re growing every year and outgrowing our spaces right now,” he says.

The TFN still has roughly 217 hectares (540 acres) designated as agricultural. Farming is taking place there along

with the new Tsawwassen First Nation Farm School, a collaboration between the TFN and the Institute for Sustainable Food Systems at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Plans are also in the works for a cultural centre near Highway 17 as a tourism destination to showcase TFN heritage.

Their land base deeply connected to their identity, the Tsawwassen people have lived in their corner of B.C. for thousands of years, but in just a few short years their traditional territory will look radically different. !

“It’s really cool to be here at this moment in time and establish what needs to be in place for our children and their future” – Chief Bryce Williams

! (Top) Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce Williams was first elected in 2012.

! (Below) Retail, housing and industrial are all components of the Tsawwassen First Nation’s development strategy.

A14 The Delta Optimist September 23, 2015

Public Notice of 2015 Tax Sale

Business

Pursuant to Section 405 of the Local Government Act, Public Notice is hereby given that the following properties will be offered for sale by Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2015 in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, B.C. unless the delinquent taxes and interest thereon are previously paid.

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11832 COWLEY DR S

LOT 331 SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 42711

6769 CHATEAU CRT

STRATA LOT 8 SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT STRATA PLAN LMS2059 TOGETHER WITH AN INTEREST IN THE COMMON PROPERTY IN PROPORTION TO THE UNIT ENTITLEMENT OF THE STRATA LOT AS SHOWN ON FORM 1

93-6622 BAKER RD

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6820 ROCKFORD PL

LOT 469 SECTION 13 TOWNSHIP 4 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 52848

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7878 108 ST

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11115 72A AVE

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314-7445 120 ST

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7647 114 ST

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170C-8635 120 ST

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4863 CENTRAL AVE

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Andrew and Meg Neufeld have opened Alongside You, which offers a variety of health services under one roof in Ladner Village.

Health services all in one place Alongside You now open in Ladner

Husband and wife team Andrew and Meg Neufeld recently opened the doors of Alongside You with the aim of providing an integrated approach to enhancing their clients’ overall well-being.

Located in the heart of Ladner Village, Alongside You, which opened three weeks ago, brings together a variety of services — counselling, group therapy, occupational therapy, a registered dietician and creative arts programs.

Andrew, a registered clinical counsellor who offers individual, couples and family therapy, says he has worked in many health authorities in the province and has seen a lot of the gaps in service.

The Neufelds had a dream of creating an integrated health agency to help bridge some of those gaps.

“We saw that there was nothing really like it around here,” says Meg, co-founder, program director and creative arts facilitator.

“Our long-term plan is to offer a kind of one-stopshop,” Andrew adds.

Already, the team includes a group therapist, an occupational therapist, a registered dietician and a second individual therapist.

“Our goal is we want people to get the help they need,” he says.

Alongside You is also

trying to make its services more accessible to anyone in need by offering reduced fees on a sliding scale. For those who qualify, fees are assessed based on the needs and income level of the client.

The relaxed and comfortable office in Ladner Village includes private rooms for therapy sessions, as well as a big, bright room for the creative arts programs. Meg says the creative arts programs will be less structured than typical art classes and Alongside You aims to give people the space and supplies to experiment and create.

Making art is a way to not only express creativity, but it can also help manage stress and anxiety, and connect with others in the community, the couple says.

The Neufelds say they are also hoping to open up the office to provide educational opportunities for the community. Andrew says they would love to hear from feedback on what people might want to learn more about — mental health, pain management, autism, etc.

“We’re here to get feedback from people,” he says.

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September 23, 2015 The Delta Optimist A15 Business

FSD continues its support of Reach $50,000 donation made to Building for Children Together campaign Fraser Surrey Docks has donated $50,000 toward Reach’s Building for Children Together capital campaign.

“We are thrilled with this very significant donation,” said Reach Foundation chair Barb Wallick.

A family with children that have received Reach services attended the cheque presentation along with Reach staff and foundation members. “(I was) so pleased that more children will enjoy the second home Reach has provided to my sons,” said Hazel Cooksley, whose sons, 10-year-old Carter and 11-year-old Carson, enjoyed VIP treatment at Fraser Surrey Docks with a tour of the facilities.

“It is an opportunity to give back,” said Jeff Scott, president and CEO at Fraser Surrey Docks. “We do think Reach needs a new home to allow them to deliver more services to more families, and we are pleased and proud to participate.”

Fraser Surrey Docks has had an enduring relationship with Reach. The company has been a gold

sponsor at the Reach for the Stars gala for the last three years. Proceeds from the gala also benefit the Reach Foundation capital campaign to fund a new children’s community centre in the heart of Ladner.

To date, more than $3.7 million has been raised from individual and community donors to build a new children’s community resource centre in the heart of Ladner. The proposed 20,000-square-foot building will replace the current Ladner Kinsmen House at 47th Avenue and allow Reach to provide new and enhanced programs for children with special needs and increase the number of children served.

In addition, the new location will make Reach services more visible and easily accessible to families.

Once complete, the new centre will serve as a place of learning and belonging for children with special needs and their families, providing therapy and counseling rooms, youth program areas, specialized lending libraries, an inclusive pre-school with

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Jeff Scott (left), president and CEO of Fraser Surrey Docks, presents a $50,000 cheque to Reach, which is looking to build a new centre in the heart of Ladner.

accessible playground, and an expanded event space for municipal, business and community use.

Reach Child and Youth Development Society has been providing services to children and their families since 1959. Reach currently provides programs and services to families in Delta, Surrey and Langley. Over 1,000 children and their families benefit from its services on an annual basis.

For more information or to donate, visit www.reachdevelopment.org.

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A16 The Delta Optimist September 23, 2015

Public Hearing - Tuesday, September 29, 2015 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chamber Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time.

Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications.

Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing.

To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2015.

Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7439 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RM1 Multiple Family (Duplex) Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to permit a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on each lot.

Development Variance Permit LU007418 1. To vary Section 636D of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the minimum lot width requirement for proposed Lots 1 and 2 from 11.0 m to 10.97 m; and 2. To vary Section 5.2 of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 5100, 1994” by reducing the local road standard from 20.0 m to 18.0 m to match the road dedication for the rest of the street.

Staff Contact: Nancy McLean – 604-952-3814 Web Location: September 14, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02 Project No. 3 Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU007408) Location: 7762 115 Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3

Project No. 1 Application for Development Variance Permit (LU007416) Location: 8642 Delcrest Drive, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1

MAP NO. 3 FILE NO. LU007408

MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU007416

Applicant: Kulwinder S. Jhooti Telephone: 604-677-7213 Proposal: Application for Development Variance Permit in order to allow a reduced rear setback for a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite.

Development Variance Permit LU007416 To vary Section 632 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by reducing the minimum rear setback for a principal structure from 12.0 m to 9.0 m to allow the construction of a new house with an in-ground basement and secondary suite.

Staff Contact: Stephanie Johnson – 604-946-3269 Web Location: August 24, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item F.15 Project No. 2 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU007418) Location: 11667 74 Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2

MAP NO. 2 FILE NO. LU007418

Applicant: Hatesh Arora Telephone: 778-893-6044 The Corporation of Delta 4500 ClarenceTaylor Crescent Delta BCV4K 3E2 www.cor p.delta.bc.ca www.delta.ca

Applicant: Jasbir Nijjar Telephone: 604-783-4387 Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge, Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.

Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7465 To discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 2921 from the subject property in order to expose the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential Zone.

“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7466 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS8 Single Family (390 m2) Residential in order to permit a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement and secondary suite on each lot.

Development Variance Permit LU007408 To vary Section 636E of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the minimum lot width requirement for proposed Lots 1 and 2 from 13.0 m to 12.65 m.

Staff Contact: Susan Elbe – 604-946-3389 Web Location: September 14, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, September 29, 2015.

Municipal Hall:Community Planning and Development Department Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (except statutory holidays) 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday Website: www.delta.ca Email: com-pln-dev@delta.ca Phone: 604-946-3380 Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested persons concerning any project after the Public Hearing has concluded.

Apples are the obvious choice for a fall snack Ideal nourishment for a walk in the cool, fresh air BARBARA GUNN

LIVING MATTERS Nothing beats an autumn apple.

In July, I might go for a juicy piece of watermelon.

In December, a mandarin orange or two.

But right about now, it’s only apples for me.

It was ever thus. Back in the day, when I was a kid and a Sunday in autumn arrived, the parents would load us into the Impala and head for a walking trail.

We’d find ourselves sticks, the sisters and I, and tramp through the woods, pausing to wade through puddles and collect coloured leaves and pretty bits of moss.

Midway through the hike, my mother would open her Woodward’s bag and dole out the treats. A Red Delicious one day, a McIntosh another.

Nothing ever tasted so

good.

Sure, there are other standard seasonal eats.

Meatloaf, say. Pot roast, spaghetti, macaroni and cheese.

But if fall has a taste that defines it, it’s a shiny, crunchy apple — ideally, eaten outdoors.

Last weekend, we went for a walk. We headed to the dike in our sweaters and jeans.

The air was September fresh and cool. A mist hung over the water.

We nodded hello to people walking dogs and pushing strollers and cruising on their bikes.

We veered off the bath and on to the beach and rested a while on a log.

“You brought them?” the husband asked. “The apples?”

“Of course,” I said, reaching for my bag.

On this day, we munched on juicy, pink Ambrosias.

These days, of course, the offerings far surpass what my mother might have reached for. I remem-

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The variety, it seems, is as impressive as the names.

They’re all wonderful.

They’re all the season’s best.

Come the late autumn rain and the chill of December, the dike won’t beckon as much. The stroller-pushers will be largely inside, and we will be too, curled up on couches watching football or a roaring fire or puzzling over a Scrabble board.

Our minds — and our palates — will turn to bowls of popcorn and nuts and to plates of crackers and cheese.

But that’s down the road.

Today, and tomorrow, and the week after next, we’ll continue to reach for the sweaters and head out in search of the perfect walking trail.

Not quite sure which ones they’ll be, but I know what I’ll be taking.

September 23, 2015 The Delta Optimist A17

Report to the

Community 2014/15

A18 The Delta Optimist September 23, 2015

Message from the Board Chair and Executive Director “As we stand on the threshold of the biggest expansion in Delta Hospital history, we know that we are paving the way for a healthier future for Delta.”

Since Delta Hospital first opened its doors - with the extended care facility in 1977, followed quickly by the official opening of the acute care hospital in 1980, there have been many changes.

With the community by our side, we have enabled many improvements to Delta Hospital. These have included large investments such as an expanded Emergency Department and Surgical Daycare, a Rapid Access Clinic and a state of the art CT Scanner, as well as regularly purchasing much needed new equipment, and investing in staff training.

What we haven’t seen however, are any large scale building additions to Delta Hospital. The hospital that was originally built for a population of 50,000 now caters to a population of over 100,000 and growing.

With the projected growth in population and the complex healthcare needs of our aging community, an expanded hospital is critical to maintaining the excellent levels of care that we have all come to expect from our hospital.

The first stage of any future expansion to Delta Hospital requires an upgrade of the backbone of our hospital: Diagnostic Services. Comprised of Medical Imaging and Laboratory, these departments are relied upon by all corners of the hospital to provide accurate diagnosis and timely treatment.

This past March, we received some much anticipated news: our $12.5 million project to expand Diagnostic Services had been approved by Fraser Health and the Ministry of Health. Alongside this was the fantastic announcement of a $2.5 million gift from Shato Holdings Ltd. and the Toigo family, bringing us much closer to achieving our fundraising goals, and adding to major gifts already received from the Delta Hospital Auxiliary and the Delta Agricultural Society.

We are excited to announce that construction on the new Peter C. & Elizabeth Toigo Diagnostic Services Building will commence in 2017. Planning is well underway to ensure we have a state of the art facility that takes into account the needs of our community now, and into the future.

Although 2014/15 saw the Foundation focused on fundraising for this expansion, we also continued to support and strengthen the many other departments of our hospital. A successful fundraising year has enabled the purchase of over $400,000 in essential hospital equipment, and an investment of over $15,000 in upskilling our hospital staff through education, training and attendance at seminars.

Although Delta itself has grown and changed since the hospital first opened all those years ago, what hasn’t changed is the support and love the hospital receives from our community. The achievements of our Foundation are in fact, achievements shared by us all – they are inextricably tied to the generosity and dedication of our community.

We are so grateful to everyone in the community who has supported our hospital over the past year. Thank you to those who have enthusiastically run their own fundraising events, attended Delta Hospital Foundation events as volunteers or participants, or supported us through sponsorship and auction items. Thank you to the many donors who helped to purchase essential equipment and contributed to our capital campaign.

Above all, thank you for believing in quality healthcare for our families, neighbours and our community.

Allan Baydala Board Chair Delta Hospital Foundation

Veronica Carroll MBA CFRE Executive Director Delta Hospital Foundation 2

September 23, 2015 The Delta Optimist A19

Diagnostic Services Expansion PLANNING

2011

Community Consultation to develop priorities for Delta Hospital.

2012

Master Concept Plan detailing priorities for Delta Hospital over the next 20 years accepted by Fraser Health Executive.

2013

Business Case for First Phase: $12.5 million Expansion of Diagnostic Services: Medical Imaging and Laboratory Departments completed.

2014

Foundation launches fundraising.

2015

Ministry of Health announces project approval and naming of the Peter C. & Elizabeth Toigo Diagnostic Services Building.

Project Timeline

STAGE ONE: 2011-2015

L-R: Ron Toigo, Elizabeth Toigo, Allan Baydala (DHF Chair), Terry Lake (Minister of Health)

STAGE

TWO

July 2015

CONSULTATION & DESIGN PROCESS STAGE

THREE Jan 2017

CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY

STAGE

FOUR 2018

PROJECT COMPLETION 3

A20 The Delta Optimist September 23, 2015

Financial Summary 2014-2015

With your help, we are able to bridge the gap between the basic health care government funding provides and the most sophisticated care possible - making Delta Hospital a well-respected community hospital in Fraser Health.

REVENUE Annual Giving Major Gifts Grants Planned Giving Capital Campaign Community & Special Events Interest, Dividends & Unrealized Gains TOTAL

$409,385 $86,734 $102,400 $638,244 $501,493 $543,627 $208,335 $2,490,218

REVENUE Interest, Dividends & Unrealized Gains

$291,357 $615,471 $906,828

Administration Fundraising & Marketing TOTAL

DISTRIBUTION AS A WHOLE Education & Scholarships

1%

Annual Giving

8%

16%

Community & Special 22% Events

20% Capital Campaign

EXPENSES

4%

Medical Equipment

Major Gifts

36%

4% Grants

26%

Planned Giving

Capital Campaign

63%

Your Donations Stay in Delta:

We have an agreement with Fraser Health that any equipment purchased by the Foundation cannot be removed from Delta Hospital without your involvement.

We are Accountable to You:

Your generosity supports our mission of providing Delta Hospital with the tools to deliver outstanding health care. In return we uphold your interests: m We are governed by a Board of Directors m We practice fiscally and ethically responsible fundraising m We protect your privacy as a donor

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September 23, 2015 The Delta Optimist A21

Your Donor Dollars at Work

While Delta Hospital Foundation’s fundraising priority in 2014-2015 was the Results: Healthy & Growing Campaign for Diagnostic Services, the Foundation was also able to purchase critical medical equipment, valuing over $401,258.

A further $15,381 was spent on education and training for hospital staff.

Cardiac Care Crash Cart

$3,015

Emergency Room Glidescope Opthalmoscope Pediatric Mannequin Internal Jugular Manikin Geri-Chair Temporary Pacemaker Security Patient Monitor Stretchers Crash Carts Pumps

$4,276 $1,035 $7,334 $1,669 $3,000 $4,362 $1,933 $37,353 $5,552 $26,644

Medicine Staff Fridge Portable Privacy Curtains Curtains Commodes Crash Cart Portable Exam Light Bariatric Bed and Mattress Bariatric Over Bed Table Bariatric Commode Bariatric Shower Chair Bariatric Slings and Transfer Belts Bariatric Walker Bariatric Lift Bariatric Room Renovations Infusion Pump

$1,280 $1,066 $14,928 $2,936 $5,992 $477 $24,196 $386 $2,551 $6,112 $1,959 $204 $3,450 $9,056 $8,881

Food & Nutrition Microwave, Commercial Food Wagon

$568 $5,876

Laboratory Medicine Freezer Ultra Low Temperature Centrifuge

$10,522 $10,228

Medical Imaging Ultrasound

$110,000

Residential Care Sit To Stand Lift With 4 Slings Commodes Exercise Rm Ventilation Modification Exercise Equipment Testing

$6,946 $4,922 $454 $378

Respiratory Portable Oximetry Machines x2 Non-invasive Ventilator

$3,270 $24,503

Surgery Colonoscopes x2 Crash Cart Vein Finder x2

$40,802 $1,982 $12,000

Sim Lab

$2,066

TOTAL

$401,258

The Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Woodward’s Foundation donated $34,400 to the busy ER and Medical floor.

“The support we receive from our wonderful community is amazing. Your donations enable us to purchase much needed equipment and provide an excellent level of care.”

Jackie Demmy Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency Department

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A22 The Delta Optimist September 23, 2015

Shato Holdings Ltd. & the Toigo Family This past year we celebrated the largest ever single gift to the Delta Hospital Foundation. The $2.5 million gift from Shato Holdings Ltd and the Toigo family in support of the Diagnostic Services Campaign, was truly the highlight of 2014.

This generous donation has been dedicated in honour of the company founder and his wife, with the new building to be named the Peter C. and Elizabeth Toigo Diagnostic Services Building. “My late husband Peter and I moved here 50 years ago to raise our family, and we couldn’t have chosen a better place,” says Elizabeth Toigo, “As a matter of fact, our children are all here and raising their families. We Peter is survived by Elizabeth Toigo who continues to live are honored to be able to give back to the community we in Delta surrounded by many of her family. all care so much about.”

The Toigo family business, Shato Holdings Ltd. was founded in 1968 by Peter Toigo Sr. and has its roots in Tsawwassen.

Now run by Ron Toigo and Peter Toigo Jr., the family has continued the long legacy of philanthropy started by their late father.

With community involvement a priority for the family, they have continually supported many philanthropic projects here in Delta, and throughout British Columbia.

Peter C. Toigo lost his battle with cancer in 1993. Mr. Justice Allan McEachern, QC, Chief Justice (ret.), British Columbia Court of Appeals, said, “Peter never forgot the adversity of hungry years, and that made him a better person... we shall certainly not see another person like him in this life.”

Thanks to our many community supporters and the Toigo family, the future of Delta Hospital has never looked brighter. The generous gift bestowed upon the Foundation by the Toigo family will enable many more opportunities for an expanded Delta Hospital and a healthier future for Delta.

The Peter C. & Elizabeth Toigo Diagnostic Services Building will serve as a fitting legacy for the long history of Toigo family philanthropy and investment in the Delta community.

On behalf of us all, we thank you.

CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY Steve and Susan Blake have had personal experience with the care at Delta Hospital, and they know firsthand the importance of having quality healthcare available close to home.

They see our hospital as the lifeline of the community - a place that will be there for all of us when we most need it.

As conscientious community philanthropists, they wanted to be sure that their donation would directly benefit the Delta community for years to come.

This is why they made a gift to the Results: Healthy & Growing Campaign to expand and enhance Delta Hospital’s Medical Imaging and Laboratory Departments.

RESULTS: HEALTHY & GROWING Campaign

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September 23, 2015 The Delta Optimist A23

Delta Hospital: A Year in Review 35,726 outpatient and ambulatory visits across Delta Hospital *excludes visits to ER

31,170 visits to the Emergency Room Average length of stay for patients admitted: 6.6 days Laboratory Services: 508,451 lab tests performed 11,809 Echocardiogram Tests

106 Pacemaker Checks 1,330 Stress Tests 614 Holter Monitors 28 Event Monitors 95 Blood Pressure Monitors 120 Echocardiogram Tests (ECG)

Age of ER Admissions 75+ years 16%

0-16 years 11%

65-74 years 13%

2,293 visits to the Cardiac Care Clinic:

17-44 years 32%

One Baby Born!

45-64 years 28%

Common Issues for ER Visits: Orthopedic Cardiovascular Gastro-Intestinal Skin 8,718 Surgeries Performed: 78 Ear, Nose & Throat 500 Gynecology 947 Opthamology 463 Orthopedic 260 Urology 62 Dental 604 Plastics 2,290 General Surgery 2,877 Colonoscopes 637 Gastroscopes

Ear, Nose, Mouth & Throat Neurological Genito-Urinary Pediatric Trauma 42,900 Medical Imaging Exams: 25,439 X-RAY Exams 6,792 UltrasoundScans 6,280 CT Scans 4,389 Mammograms

Mountain View Manor: 92 Beds Average Age of Residents: 82 Average Length of Stay:787 days 7

A24 The Delta Optimist September 23, 2015

2014 - 15 DELTA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Allan Baydala Chair Randy Kaardal Vice-Chair Keith McGee Past-Chair Andrew Clark Treasurer

Ingrid Barnes Kevin Brennan Laura Cassidy Bruce Fougner Stephen Millen

Margo Peerless Phil Posehn Karla Rockwell Don Sangster Lois Wilkinson

DELTA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION STAFF Veronica Carroll, MBA CFRE Executive Director

Sharla De Groote Special Events Manager

Lisa Hoglund Individual Giving Manager

Shari Barr Donor Relations Coordinator

Nao Guy Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Cathy Trafford Financial Administrator

YOUR GIFT MAKES GREAT THINGS HAPPEN! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT. Delta Hospital Foundation would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to everyone who generously supported Delta Hospital with a gift in 2014-2015.

Your generosity makes great things happen and it represents an important commitment to supporting outstanding and compassionate patient care at Delta Hospital.

To donate to the Delta Hospital Foundation please visit www.dhfoundation.ca

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Sharee Reynolds and Bill McDonald ponder votes at the All About Delta show.

NOREEN FAIRWEATHER

Guild harvests memories

Anniversary celebrations set for Kiwanis Longhouse BY

NOREEN FAIRWEATHER Optimist contributor

The South Delta Artists Guild will reap a harvest of September memories tomorrow at a special reception.

The event will celebrate the society’s founding 40 years ago, the move in 2000 to the Kiwanis Longhouse as the guild’s home base and its current show, All About Delta, from which eight paintings are being chosen by vote to represent Delta on a set of greeting cards promoting this part of B.C. The reception at Gallery 1710, adjacent to the South Delta Recreation Centre, runs from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome to join local politicians, representatives of the Corporation of Delta, the Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association and the Ladner Business Association, guild sponsors and artists to add their choices to the vote totals, which will be announced after the show closes on Sept. 27.

When the choices are made and cards printed, sets will be available at Gallery 1710 and throughout Delta.

Also being celebrated are recent successes by guild members, whose work is being shown well beyond Gallery 1710.

Kathy Swift and Linda Bell were both juried into the recent 2015 annual Painting On The Edge show at the Granville Island gallery of the Federation of Canadian Artists.

Monica Burrow is showing and selling at the Art and Soul Craft Gallery on Galiano Island and Jan Rankin, an artist who burst

onto the scene just two years ago with her vibrant and expressive mixed media work, is making a mark through several group shows in the Vancouver area.

Jodie Blaney, who shows regularly in Gallery 1710, is represented by White Dog Studio Gallery in Whistler and the Hampton Gallery in Kamloops, where she will be exhibiting on Oct. 3. Nancy Dean has work now showing in the Scenes of Western Canada exhibit until Oct. 4 at the Granville Island gallery, FCA. And Victoria (Vicky) Heryet, who won Delta’s heritage street banner con-

test earlier this year, has been named a finalist in the Canadian Mint’s coin design competition My Canada, My Inspiration, from which five new coins will be minted and circulated in 2017, to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary. Her design in the Our Achievements category depicts the railroad crossing Canada from East to West, and can be seen and voted on at www.mint.ca/ canada150.

All About Delta at Gallery 1710 runs through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.southdeltaartistsguild.com.

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Probiotics can be found in fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kosher pickles and miso paste.

health problems throughout the body — allergies, asthma, eczema and even mood are all linked to the gut, she said.

Serotonin, the human hormone also known as the “happy hormone,” is produced largely in the digestive track and is responsible for maintaining mood balance.

Probiotics can be found in fermented foods, such as yogurt and kefir (a fermented milk drink), sauerkraut, kosher pickles (pickles made with a salt brine instead of vinegar), kimchi (Korean fermented vegetables) and miso paste (Japanese fermented soybean paste).

At Parsley, Sage and Thyme, they recommend eating some kind of fermented food with the largest meal of the day, Kwiatkowska said.

There are also a variety of probiotic supplements on the market, which provide a much more potent dose of the beneficial bacteria, she said.

“Eighty to 90 per cent of the immune system is in our gut,” she said, adding that poor gut flora can lead increased susceptibility to colds and the flu, and other diseases.

“It goes beyond that whole gastric upset,” Kwiatkowska said. “All the research in the world is now done on probiotics.”

There are many different supplements out there today ranging from six to 10 billion per capsule up to 100 billion. Kwiatkowska recommends looking at the potency, as well as the types of probiotics included.

Kwiatkowska said that people with intestinal issues, such as irritable bowel syndrome, have poor gut flora.

Ongoing poor intestinal health can lead to a host of

Taking probiotics is especially important following surgery, a round of antibiotics, or a gastro intestinal illness, she said, adding that one bout of stomach flu can

Some formulas are designed to address specific areas, such as colon, urinary or genital health, while other can help with general health and wellbeing.

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September 23, 2015 The Delta Optimist A27 Coming Events Clubs & Groups Delta Talespinners meet at 6:30 p.m. every other Thursday at members’ homes in South Delta to discuss and critique each other’s prose. More information - Paul: 604-9480682 or Jan: 604-946-8479.

Delta Photo Club’s meeting on Wednesday, September 23rd offers a great opportunity. Guest speaker Michael DeFreitas, widely published photojournalist, will speak on ‘Defining a Destination with Photography.’ Delta Photo Club meetings are held at KinVillage Community Centre on Wednesday evenings 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Guests welcome.

Come early to socialize.

The Parent-Child Mother Goose program shares traditional rhymes, songs and stories as tools to strengthen the bond between both parent and child, newborn to 15 months. If you would like to take part, new sessions of this free interactive program begin mid-September in Ladner: Thursdays, Sept. 17 – Nov. 19, 12 – 1 pm – The Hub: 5000 Bridge St. and Fridays, Sept. 18 – Nov. 20, 12:30 – 1:30 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library. Please contact your local Delta library

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.

Trying to cope with the changes that aging and illness bring to a loved one can be a difficult and stressful job. Delta Caregivers’ Network is offering an education and support group starting Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 1-3pm once a week for eight weeks. Cost is $50. Subjects covered include caregiver stress, communication techniques, role and lifestyle changes, accessing and using community resources, and legal and financial issues. To register call the Centre for Supportive Care at 604948-0660, Laurie 604-9433921 or Sylvia 604-9437596.

Seniors’ Open House & Tea, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2 – 3:30 pm – Tsawwassen Library, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2 – 3:30 pm – Ladner Pioneer Library. Join us for an afternoon at the library!

RSVP tyearsley@fvrl.bc.ca or 604-594-8155 X223.

Have you or a loved one had a stroke? We can help!

The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s free Living with Stroke program starts Wednesday, Oct. 7, for seven sessions in Ladner/ Tsawwassen. Please call to register 1-888-473-4636.

“What’s the Price of YOUR Procrastination?” workshop set for Thursday, Oct. 1, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Please call 604-9466215 to register

Come support all of the wonderful programs offered at the Earthwise!

Earthwise Garden Society 100 Mile Banquet 2015 at Southlands Market Square (6400 3rd Avenue) Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m.

Enjoy an amazing six course meal paired with delicious local wines and

to register. Due to funding this program is open to Delta residents only. Snacks provided. Call 604-9466215.

Jewelry sale – Sept. 26.

New inventory of jewelry and watches for sale 9:30am-4pm. Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen.

Are you responsible for the care of a family member at home or in a facility?

beer. Tickets $125, tax receipts available. Reserve your ticket today for this consistently sold out event!

Call 604-946-9828 or email info@earthwisesociety. bc.ca Want to gain a little comfort behind the podium? Feel uncomfortable speaking in group settings?

Join Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters.

Gain comfort and skill in a small, safe and encouraging setting. Meetings are second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115 51A Street, Tsawwassen.

Just show up or call Susan 604-786-5404 for further information.

Seniors 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.

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17th Annual

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United Entertainers present “ Vagabonds” the music of North America, with “Susie Francis & The Versatiles.

One Night Only! Saturday Sept 26 at the KinVillage Community Centre 5430 10th ave Tsawwassen.

Show starts at 7pm, Tickets at KinVillage Centre, weekdays between 9am and 2;30pm or in Ladner at Marlin Travel 5203 48th Ave. Tickets also available at the door.

“What’s the Price of YOUR Procrastination?” Learn how to overcome this debilitating habit and move forward to realize your goals and dreams. Ladner Pioneer Library Thursday, Oct. 1, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Please call

SEE THE LATEST MOTORHOMES, TOWABLES, CAMPERS AND MORE!

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Don’t miss being included in this full colour, glossy magazine to be distributed in the Optimist on Friday, October 16th.

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.

Tsawwassen Saturday Farmers Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., until Oct. 31. Southlands Market Square, 6400 Ave., Delta. tsawwassensaturdaymarket. flavors.me.

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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Shari’s Saturday Social, Saturday, October 10th Doors open at 7 - Dancing 7:30-10:30. The theme is Safari so put on your animal prints or dress as you please. KinVillage Community Centre. Tickets available at the door. $10 for members $12 for nonmembers cash or cheque only. To reserve a table, please call Shari at 604943-8755

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A28 The Delta Optimist September 23, 2015 In the Community

OWL opens its doors to the public PHOTOS BY

GORD GOBLE

The Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) opened its doors to the public last weekend during its annual open house. The two-day event included the release of rehabilitated bald eagles as well as an opportunity to win prizes while fishing for rubber duckies. See more photos at www.deltaoptimist.com.

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September 23, 2015 The Delta Optimist A29

Epic air battle not forgotten

Boundary Bay Airport hosts annual ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

PHOTOS BY

GORD GOBLE

Veterans and air cadets gathered at Boundary Bay Airport Sunday afternoon for a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Col. Darrel Smith (above right) was one of the reviewing officers while aircraft from the Canadian Museum of Flight, the Fraser Blues Air Demonstration Team and RCAF took part in a flypast.

See more photos at www. delta-optimist.com.

SCAN WITH TO REVEAL PHOTOS

A30 The Delta Optimist September 23, 2015 In the Community

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Shaun Creswell, Dawn Magee, Shelley Sterling, Rebecca Phillips, Sharon Quesnel and Carey Muir of Freshwave Ministries make soup for residents of the Downtown Eastside.

Freshwave hosting fundraiser BY

DAVE WILLIS

dwillis@delta-optimist.com

Freshwave Ministries is hosting a fundraising dinner next month.

The Ladner-based ministry serves the less fortunate in the Downtown Eastside, serving food and giving out groceries, clothing and other items.

The Christian organization is hoping to raise funds and awareness and hopefully attract new donors and volunteers, says board

of directors chair Dawn Magee.

She says the ministry does “friendship evangelism.”

CEO Carey Muir says that’s about becoming friends with the people they’re serving.

“We’re not down there to necessarily preach or pound the gospel down their throats,” he says.

There will be a silent auction, including a custom-built bicycle, a few songs from local singer/

songwriter Christine Magee and a presentation about the ministry.

The fundraising dinner is set for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Cedar Park Church, 5300-44th Ave., Ladner. The church is Freshwave’s home base.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

For advance tickets contact Magee at 604-9438094.

For more on Freshwave, visit www.freshwaveministries.com.

Running for Terry South Deltans laced up for the annual Terry Fox Run in Tsawwassen Sunday. Around 200 took part, raising close to $6,000. This year marked the 35th year for the run in memory of Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope.

Photos by Gord Goble SCAN WITH TO REVEAL PHOTOS

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In the Community

South Delta blood donors are urged to roll up their sleeves

Canadian Blood Services is asking new and current blood donors in South Delta to help return the national inventory to an optimal level.

Canada’s blood supply has declined throughout the summer and it’s time to top it up. Each week, a minimum of 16,000 units of blood need to be collected for use in a range of lifesaving procedures, such as surgeries and cancer treatments.

“When people make an appointment, they’re

making an appointment to save a life,” says David Patterson, director of donor relations, B.C. and Yukon region.

It can take many donations to help a patient. For example, it can take up to eight donors a week to help someone with leukemia.

“The feeling you get from donating blood and helping to save a life is worth every minute,” says Patterson. “We invite South Delta residents to make an appointment to donate blood today.”

A blood donor clinic will be held in Tsawwassen this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at South Delta Secondary. The clinic target is 101 units.

To book an appointment to give blood, use the Give Blood App or visit blood. ca. Those with appointments are encouraged to bring a friend or family member to donate with them. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Check out the status of the national blood inventory on blood.ca.

Local named to Toastmasters International board Tsawwassen’s Margaret Page has been elected to the board of directors of Toastmasters International, the world’s leading organization devoted to teaching skills in communication and leadership.

Page was elected for a two-year term at the organization’s 84th annual International Convention last month in Las Vegas.

As a member of the board of directors, Page is a

“working ambassador” for the organization. She works with the board to develop and support the policies and procedures that guide Toastmasters International in fulfilling its mission.

Page is a business owner, operator and investor. She has founded and co-founded several companies, including Westminster Property Management Ltd., Precision Contractors Ltd., Etiquette Page Enterprises and

Beyond the Page Coaching and Training Ltd. A Toastmaster since 2003, Page is a member of four clubs, including her home club, Advanced Speakers Club in Vancouver. She has held a number of highprofile leadership positions within Toastmasters and has attained the Distinguished Toastmaster designation, the highest level of achievement in the organization.

NOW HIRING JOIN OUR NEW TEAM The new Pat Quinn’s Restaurant and Bar will open in mid October at Tsawwassen Springs.

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Our goal is two-fold; that working here is as incredible for you as dining here for a guest.

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Delta Sports Sports Editor: Mark Booth

Phone: 604-946-4451

September 23, 2015 The Delta Optimist A33

Email: mbooth@delta-optimist.com

Loss sends Devils back to drawing board

Defending provincial champions have plenty to work on after being thoroughly dominated by their Alberta visitors BY

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist.com

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A34 The Delta Optimist September 23, 2015

Giants ready to get down to business

Congratulations to

AUSTIN LABELLE

Austin won a gift card courtesy of

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BY

GORD GOBLE

Vancouver Giants Gage Ramsey breaks into Victoria Royals end during Western Hockey League pre-season action on Sept. 12 at the Ladner Leisure Centre. The Giants won the this game 3-2 and will open the regular season Friday when the Seattle Thunderbirds visit the Pacific Coliseum at 7:30 p.m.

Junior “A” Islanders trio help Canada West win U19 Challenge

Name: Frank Age: 66 Occupation: Sales Representative What is the activity?

Working out in the weight room.

Where and when does this take place?

Ladner Leisure Centre.

How often do you participate?

3 times per week.

How long have you been involved?

5-6 years.

Why did you get involved in this activity?

I was having knee problems.

What do you like best about this activity?

I enjoy the environment, music and how I feel after a good workout.

How does it benefit your life?

It helps me stay healthy and fit.

What other things do you do to keep active?

Tennis and cycling.

Did you know that when you have joint problems, whether caused by something you did during your everyday activities or an injury, stretching and strengthening the surrounding muscles can help? Strengthening and stretching can also help to prevent the issue from reoccurring. In addition to weight training in the fitness centre, you can also do your rehabilitation in the pool. Try one of our Aqua Joint classes to help you regain your range of motion, and get you back to your golf or tennis game!

For drop-in schedules and program information visit www.delta.ca, stop by your local recreation facility to pick up a copy of the Fall 2015 / Winter 2016 Leisure Guide, or call 604-952-3000.

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REMEMBRANCES IN MEMORIAM

OBITUARIES KAWANO, Kojiro (KO, Koji)

CRISTOFOLI, Marlene Anne (MacKenzie)

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Marlene was born September 20, 1931, in Saskatoon Saskatchewan, was taken peacefully with her family by her side on September 19, just a few hours before her 84th birthday. Predeceased by her brother, Alan and her parents Margaret and Kenneth.

Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Reno (Cris), her daughters, Cathy (Richard), Carol (John), Bob (Betty), her grandchildren, Rob, Jacklyne, Kristen, Michelle, Sarah (Tyler), great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Brody; nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

A Service to celebrate Marlene’s life will be held at Delta Funeral Home, 5329 Ladner Trunk Road, Delta (Ladner), on Saturday, September 26, at 11:00 AM with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

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ARMSTRONG ELLIOT, Margaret 1931 - 2015

Margaret Armstrong Elliot passed away September 11, 2015 at the Ladner Hospice.

Margaret was born in 1931 to John and Mary Armstrong of Eskdale, Cumbria – the eldest of 5 children. Here she attended the local school taught by her Aunt Gladys, then Trinity Hall girls school and then took Fine Art, then Science at King’s College.

University led her to a professional career in medical technology and teaching high school biology. She lived in the UK, California and Alberta before settling in Vancouver, where she worked with the Canadian Red Cross.

She joined the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) in 1990.

Margaret was awarded their top recognition as a Full Signature Member of the Federation. She was also a member of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour, CSPWC, and the North West Watercolor Society in Seattle, NWWS. She will be greatly missed by her daughters Deirdre (Kevin Armstrong), Catherine (Craig Bourget), and her grandchildren Ava and Ruby.

Also her sister Barbara Armstrong (Cheryl McLeod) and in the UK by brother Hubert Armstrong and sister Helen (Eddie Woodall) and cherished extended family members and long time friends. Margaret travelled the world gathering images to inspire her artwork, yet she loved her home and garden. Here she was especially happy entertaining friends and family and will always be remembered by her big laugh. She was dedicated to her family and well respected by her colleagues and in her community. Her final achievement is a book of the Armstrong family and its background in Cumbria.

She wrote this history for her granddaughters Ava and Ruby.

The book “Native In Eskdale: Another Country” is now being published. A Celebration of Life is being planned at the South Delta Artist Guild Long House on October 25th.

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KO passed in Surrey Memorial Hospital on September 14th, 2015 at the age of 79.

Funeral Service at Valley View Funeral Home, 14660 72 Ave., Surrey, B.C. on Sunday September 27, 2015 at 2 pm. Visitation 30 minutes prior.

For online condolences, please go to www.valleyviewsurrey.ca

SPARROW, Linda (nee Dinsmore) a

Passed away peacefully on September 20th and was taken away from us far too early in life. Linda is survived by her husband Ron, son Jarred, two b e a u t i f u l d a u g h t e r s K a y l a a n d K e l s e y, a n d stepdaughters Shani (grandchildren Brett, Ronald, Kaleigh and Delaney) and Desiree. Leaving us at such a young age, Linda is also survived by her parents Liz and Glen Dinsmore, brothers Rick, Bill, Brian and sister Sharon. It is a great comfort to know that Linda is truly loved not only by family but by the entire Ladner and Musqueam community, which is a tribute to the genuine person she was.

Linda, we will dearly miss you and you will never be forgotten as our thoughts and love are eternally with you as each day goes by. Prayers to be held Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00pm, followed by the service on Thursday, September 24th at 10:00 am. Both located at 6777 Salish Drive, Vancouver (Musqueam Reserve).

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Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

FOR SALE - MISC 2 DRAWER lateral grey filing cabinet $99. 5 Drawer beige standard filing cabinet $60 legal size. 604.943.2440 FREE CATALOGUE from HALFORD’S!! Over 4000 products: Butcher Supplies, Leather & Craft Supplies, Traps and Wildlife Control Products. 1-800-353-7864, email: order@halfordhide.com www.halfordsmailorder.com MOVING, MUST sell, child/youth pine bdrm furniture, kitchen table/chairs, cabinet, microwave, freezer, Ikea pine table & cabinets.

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CATS & KITTENS FOR ADOPTION !

604-724-7652 GOLDEN LAB X Husky pups ready to go - 4 male & 4 fem $450 firm. Al 604-834-4300

BUSINESS SERVICES

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FINANCIAL SERVICES HIP OR KNEE Replacement?

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LARGE FUND

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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REAL ESTATE

HOUSES FOR SALE

CHOOSE YOUR NEW HOME FROM OUR LIST OF WELL MAINTAINED AND MANAGED SUITES! .

TSAWWASSEN

Kelly and Kerry Court Renovated 1 and 2 bedroom suites available in quiet location close to amenities. Rent includes heat and hot water. To view these suites please call 604-948-9111

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.

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ST. DAVID’S HOUSE

Seniors Residence

Studio room Includes meals, hydro, cable, great companionship Margriet 604-943-2678

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DELTA SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

$80 Min. For COMPLETE FULL SIZE VEHICLES Serving the Delta area since 1986 Call 604-649-1627 www.deltascrap.ca

HOME SERVICES

CERAMIC TILING AL’S CERAMIC TILE. Supply & install, samples avail. Free est. 604-9489573 cell 604-836-8943

DRAINAGE

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

604.782.4322

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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For a full list of our availabilities check:

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LUXURY Tastefully furnished 1 BR garden level suite on the bluff, overlooking the ocean.

Hardwood flrs, gas fp, w/d, etc. 1 person only, avail now, $1375 all inclusive.

NS, call 604-789-4033

DUPLEXES FOR RENT

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TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT Harbour Manor Co-op 45 - 4720 52 A St, Delta, BC V4K 2Y6 accepting applications for 3 & 4 bdrm, units, no subsidies. Send application with stamped addressed return envelope to above address.

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GUTTERS

OFFICE/RETAIL

GUTTER CLEANING ROOF BLOWING MOSS CONTROL 30 yrs experience

Tsawwassen and Ladner

Simon 604-230-0627

For Prompt Service Call - retail/office/commercial space for lease, ranging from 325 to 3,500 sq. ft.

Contact: Tina Thygesen at Century Group 604-943-2203.

WANTED TO RENT RETIRED LADY & small 7lb dog need a lower or bsmt ste. We are both quiet and well behaved. Ladner area.

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AUTOMOTIVE

TRUCKS & VANS 150 NEW GMC 4dr pickups.

Payments from $245.00, Also 400 used vehicles to choose. Easy finance - low payments. Eagleridge GMC 604 507-6686. gmctrucksbc@gmail.com.

1978 FORD F150 Ranger, does not run, but will,good body $550, 604-803-7324

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†$2,500 Honda cash purchase incentive is available on select 2015 Civic models (2D LX, 2D EX, 2D EX-L Navi, 2D Si, 4D DX, 4D LX, 4D EX, 4D Touring). Honda cash purchase incentive will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance offers. **MSRP is $17,245 based on a new 2015 Civic DX FB2E2FEX including $1,495 freight and PDI. Prices and/or payments shown do not include a PPSA lien registration fee of $30.31 and lien registering agent's fee of $5.25, which are both due at time of delivery and covered by the dealer on behalf of the customer. Offers valid from September 1st through 30th, 2015 at participating Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may be necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.

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