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Century looks to redevelop Town Centre SANDOR GYARMATI

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A municipal readerboard warns drivers of the heavy traffic expected around Tsawwassen Mills when it opens today.

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Shoppers can finally get inside mega mall at Tsawwassen First Nation SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s opening day for Tsawwassen Mills. Following a ceremony by members of the Tsawwassen First Nation, the mall will officially open at 10 a.m. A throng of eager shoppers is expected to descend on the 1.2-million-square-foot shop-

ping centre, which has been intensely advertising incentives to lure those looking for deals. Located just off Highway 17 at 52nd Street, the mall will open with 180 stores, including 16 anchor tenants, but will eventually have 200 retailers. Tsawwassen Mills is mostly a fashion-oriented centre but also has a wide range of other merchants, including its biggest

tenant, Bass Pro Shops. Featuring Coast Salish artwork throughout, as well as outdoor rain gardens described as being on the leading edge of civil construction, the mall’s retail makeup will be 50 per cent “pure outlet,” about 15 per cent termed as a “hybrid” mix of outlet and standard retail, with the rest traditional retail. The mall also has an 1,100-seat food hall

in addition to three full-service restaurants with another restaurant, which hasn’t been named yet, to come later. Featuring contests, entertainment and giveaways, the grand opening celebration goes until Oct. 10. Marketing director Christina Shier told the Optimist the six-day celebration will have plenty of incentives. HUGE: see Page 3

The first phase of what will eventually become the complete transformation of the Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall has been submitted to Delta for approval. On Monday night, civic politicians, without any discussion, voted in favour of accepting an application by the Century Group for a six-storey mixed-use building. A municipal consultation process that includes a public information meeting will now begin. The application still has to go back to Delta council for preliminary approval in order to proceed to a public hearing. The proposed building would have over 11,200 square feet of commercial floor area on the ground level and 81 apartments above. None of the current buildings would come down as the new structure would be built in an area of the parking lot in front of the Royal Bank. A report to council notes the Century Group is still working on a master plan for the site at the corner of 12th Avenue and 56th Street. While an application has not been submitted for that larger, multi-phase redevelopment, a draft concept was provided to illustrate how the proposed mixed-use building would be incorporated. Century Group president Sean Hodgins unveiled his initial vision for a new “green heart” for Tsawwassen in the spring of last year. PLAN: see Page 3

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Earthwise seeks solution Group hoping to save its farm as Southlands development gets underway SANDOR GYARMATI

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The Earthwise Society is pitching a plan to seamlessly integrate its operations within the Southlands development. In an interview at Earthwise headquarters this week, executive director Patricia Fleming showed a proposal the organization has drawn up that demonstrates how most of the operation can be made a part of a new Market Square and blend with the rest of the agricultural component of the Southlands. Having spoken to Century Group, but not directly with the Corporation of Delta, Fleming said the society’s operation is already down to about one-and-a-half acres from three acres due to development preparation work. “We’ve been really trying to have a conversation that includes Delta because it is a complicated issue and we don’t think everyone necessarily understands how we use the land or even what services we provide,” Fleming said. The Corporation of

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Earthwise Society executive director Patricia Fleming stands in front of the society’s demonstration farm that is to be ripped out due to development beginning at the Southlands. Delta issued a lengthy news release explaining how Century Group, which received final approval this year to build housing at the Southlands, is transferring 80 per cent of the site to Delta, land that will be used for agriculture, natural habitat and public open space, including a Market Square and greenways. The Market Square area, however, is to be located where Earthwise currently operates at Boundary Bay Road and 3rd Avenue. The society has a demonstra-

tion garden, allotment gardens, a demonstration farm as well as a nearby working organic farm that raises revenue to fund education programs. “We do have a lot of grants that support our programs, but the revenue from our produce sales last year from our farm produce was almost $45,000, from less than two acres. So losing that ability is hugely impactful to our organization,” Fleming said. “One of the things we had shown with our less

than two-acre farm was to show that small-scale, community-based farming is actually a viable opportunity for young people seeking to get into agriculture. We wanted to show that you could, in a very small area, generate a reasonable revenue stream.” Fleming said they were aware several of the allotment gardens would be impacted but some of the gardeners will be accommodated with site reconfiguring. As far as the farm, this spring Earthwise was

given a new, but temporary, location within the Southlands. Unfortunately, that location proved less than ideal with sandy and rocky soil, a lack of proper irrigation and access that is only temporary. It would be difficult putting in the amount of work and resources required to bring that new location up to an ideal standard because the site is only temporary, said Fleming. One bright spot is that someone has donated a parcel of land that can be used for organic farming for Earthwise, but it’s out in Agassiz, which means it would be difficult to expect local volunteers to travel that distance. Fleming said the demonstration farm is to be lost in the coming weeks. At Delta council on Monday, the future of the Earthwise Society’s activities was raised with an endorsement of Coun. Bruce McDonald’s motion for a council workshop on the issue. McDonald said there’s plenty of confusion on all sides. The workshop will include not only Earthwise but also Century Group, which is going to be leasing the agricultural land back from Delta.

Huge crowd expected for opening Plan calls for mixed-use

CONTINUED from Page 1 “With some of the promotions on opening day, we have a lot of stuff to really excite people. One of the key things that we’re doing is the door crasher promotions, so the first 1,000 people on opening day lining up at our Entrance 2 will receive a $50 gift card. Throughout the six-day celebration we’ll be hosting a ton of contests and giveaways and our main contest will be a $10,000 shopping spree giveaway, so

we invite people to come, sign up and enter for their chance to win.” It remains to be seen if the 6,000 stalls in the parking lot will be enough for opening day, which is expected to clog local roads with traffic. It’s estimated about 18 to 20 per cent of customers will come from outside the trade area, including tourists and shoppers from other parts of the province. The mall is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily except Sunday, when it closes at

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CONTINUED from Page 1 The concept is to change the four-hectare (10-acre) site from suburban mall to mixed-use neighbourhood. That initial vision included several four- to six-storey structures with retail at ground level and condos above as well as a 12- to 20-storey concrete residential tower. In total, about 500 new condos would be built. The site would be linked with a series of pathways and gathering plazas, a

park and central fountain. Parking would be primarily underground. A new business sustainability strategy aimed at adjusting to life next to the Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons shopping malls contains a series of action plans Delta can undertake, which could be favourable for the Town Centre Mall redevelopment. The action plans include establishing new, vibrant cores in Tsawwassen and Ladner.

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Former South Delta Secondary teacher and Tsawwassen resident Barbara McClatchie Andrews is being remembered as an inspirational person who was passionate about photography. “She was very much her own creative spirit,” said longtime friend Kit Grauer, who added McClatchie Andrews was “fiery, intense, and excited about looking at the world in a different way.” McClatchie Andrews, 74, was found on the side of a highway, strangled to death, last Friday in Mexico, according to media reports. It’s been reported she was killed, with the motive likely being robbery, by a driver she had hired to take her from Cancun to Merida. The former photography and French teacher had moved to Merida, Mexico over a decade ago after retiring, Grauer said. “She was absolutely fanatical that photography was art and that as an artist, one got to go create a vision and sustain a vision of the world,” Grauer said. McClatchie Andrews ran an art gallery at her home in Merida and was still very much an active photographer, Grauer said.

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Barbara McClatchie Andrews is being fondly remembered by friends, and former colleagues and students after she was murdered in Mexico last week. “She was passionate about photography and I think she really shared that with her students,” said SDSS teacher Julie Lymburner, a former colleague. Lymburner noted McClatchie Andrews’ impact in Delta was farreaching and that she maintained many close friendships with retired Delta teachers. Lymburner said at least annually McClatchie Andrews, who was an avid traveller, would host slideshow presentations of her photos and travels. “She had travelled the world. She was comfortable out there as a real independent woman, fitting in no matter where she went,” she said.

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StarChase expected to be operational by late fall The Delta Police Department hasn’t rolled out its StarChase technology just quite yet. Officers will be able to tag a fleeing vehicle with a GPS tracking dart and then track the vehicle from a safe distance with the technology, allowing them to apprehend the driver and occupants once the car stops. Police made an announcement about the new technology in February. It was purchased with assistance from the Delta Police Foundation. Over the previous months there has been much background work done to initiate its implementation, said public affairs coordinator Sharlene Brooks. Since Delta police are the first in Canada to utilize this technology, the department has needed to draft policy prior to implementation, she explained. She said front line officers are currently being trained in the use and

nition expert in the traffic deployment of the techsection, additional patrol nology. members may need to be Brooks said police trained. Training costs expect StarChase to be in approximately $5,000 and operation by late fall. is only available in the U.S. • The legalization of The report also lists marijuana will include a reasons why “challenging transiorganized crime tion period where could remain police will be involved in a expected to handle marijuana black emerging issues, market. They some of which may include pricing not be foreseen,” competition, age according to a restrictions and report from Delta Chief Neil licensing regulapolice Chief Neil Dubord tions. Dubord. “Delta has The report to the been impacted by streetDelta police board notes a level drug trafficking and federal task force created associated violence,” the to develop a strategy for report states. “As legislaimplementing marijuana tion is implemented, the legislation is anticipated unintended consequences to submit its plan to the of a spike in street-level federal government early gang violence may occur next year. as new ‘turf’ is estabThe report looks at lished.” potential impacts to local • The Delta Police police departments. It Department is currently at notes saliva-based roadthe research stage when side screening devices it comes to equipping its are under development officers with naloxone, an to enforce drug impaired antidote to opiate overdriving and that while doses. Delta has one drug recog-

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urely they should be able to work something out. One of the touted benefits of developing the Southlands was that 80 per cent of the site would end up in public hands, much of it for agricultural production. And not just any kind of farming, but the smallscale kind that makes it accessible for so many. The concept, at least for a portion of the site, was to create small parcels to allow would-be farmers to break into the industry, while others with more modest aspirations could experience the farm-to-table connection by growing their own food on even smaller plots. It’s a laudable goal and I trust it will come to fruition as the overall development proceeds, but in the meantime, in a rather ironic twist, the organization that embodies the art of small-scale growing here in Delta is left in limbo. I refer to the Earthwise Society, which, thanks to a $1 a year lease from Century Group, has developed quite the little operation on the Southlands over the past decade. Unfortunately, as development of the Tsawwassen property gets underway, Earthwise’s farm is in the way and will be no more as of this weekend (its garden won’t be impacted). The irony here is that over the last 10 years, Earthwise has accomplished exactly what Delta and Century would like to see happen on Tsawwassen’s most contentious piece of real estate: It has connected many people to the land and has taken a small parcel and made it profitable. The kicker is those revenues are then poured back into education programs that start the cycle all over again. I recognize that Century has been very good to Earthwise over the years, that development plans are in motion and that an alternate site on the property was provided that didn’t pan out, but I’m still having a hard time getting past the fact the Southlands is 537 acres and the Earthwise farm is all of three acres, give or take. Surely a suitable home could be found, but if that proves too difficult, couldn’t a plot elsewhere in South Delta be secured? Earthwise has been promised a location for their farm in the agricultural portion of the Southlands once that area is ready, but it would be a shame if what they’ve worked so hard to create is damaged by that interruption.

Mills to change landscape, but how much remains to be seen

oday is the big day, one we have been hearing about for years and witnessing for months. Tsawwassen Mills opens today with great fanfare and promotion. Last week, members of the media were given a pre-opening tour of the new mall. Somehow, I didn’t get an invitation. I guess it was just misplaced. Instead, I had a private tour with individual transportation. A security guard was assigned to me for my protection. I was able to take in most of the exterior of the building. It was a whirlwind tour. OK, that’s how I’d describe it if I were a U.S. presidential candidate. The truth is I’m not a member of the media, so I’m not on the list for a preview. My private tour with individual transportation was me on my bike riding around. Security? Yes, they were telling me to get off the property, there was still a lot of work to be done. I saw the exterior from a distance. That said, it looks pretty impressive. I do have to say, the landscaping around the mall is beautiful. Trees, grass, plants, it all looks very nice, and very inviting. Nothing has been spared for this

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

project. With good reason. The experience at Tsawwassen Mills will have to be outstanding to draw people from as far away as will be required for it to survive. The mall will have to be very good at getting people to come through the tunnel or along the South Fraser Perimeter Road, and that will take a lot of convincing. I looked through the website to see what stores will be coming, and it’s a good selection. For me, it means fewer trips to Richmond or Queensborough Landing. As I was taking my tour, it felt very distant from Tsawwassen. It felt like I was somewhere far away, like I was on vacation or something, probably because it’s so new and I haven’t really

watched much of the construction going on. It didn’t seem like it was part of my community. I guess the highway will be kind of a buffer, separating the big, bad world of retail from the quiet community I call home. But close enough for me to take that occasional vacation, to visit stores I’d have to fight traffic to go to previously. The lack of anything around it minimizes the size of the place. It’s big. Really big. Can’t miss the Bass Pro Shops, that’s for sure. I hope they know we don’t catch bass around here. I’m sure they’ve got that figured out. Time will tell how the mall will do, and how much it impacts our local merchants. But on the bright side, all those new stores will need to advertise, which is good for this newspaper. And this newspaper is good for our community. It keeps us connected to each other, it reminds us that we are still a couple of small towns connected by farmland. For now. 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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Editor: On a beautiful summer day a couple years ago I launched my kayak off Deas Island Regional Park onto a serenely calm Fraser River. I started paddling down river and was soon feeling a very strong vibration on the base of my kayak. It was alarming. At first I wondered if there was a leak in my kayak, but no, all was dry. The vibrations were getting stronger and then I wondered if an earthquake was happening. Then it went away and I was relieved. But on the paddle back, there it was again. That’s when I realized it was caused by the traffic below, in the George Massey Tunnel. I wonder how those vibrations have affected the fish migrations and other water life over the years. It must be like hav-

ing to swim through a rock concert. So mostly for the marine life, I am in favour of replacing the tunnel with a bridge. Other reasons to be in favour include traffic congestion, traffic safety and the coming to an end of the tunnel being economically viable to maintain in a safe working order. On another note — not to do with the environment — what I am strongly against are tolls. We pay extraordinarily high taxes here in B.C., garnered from so many sources, that it is a failing on the part of our government(s) that they can’t and haven’t better budgeted for bridges needed to be built or replaced. There are crossings all over B.C. that are coming near to the end of their lives. Have other funding

models been considered? I would be fully supportive of bridges being “sponsored” by corporations. These days it seems that instead of our government having money to spare and spend, major corporations do. Case in point: I was watching the news on TV this past March. They just finished a sensational story on the bridge and the new estimated cost of over $3 billion. The next story was of Shaw purchasing Wind Mobile for $1.6 billion. Why not market sponsorship of bridges? I’d be happy to drive over the Telus, Shaw, Pattison or whoever bridge. Bridges are constantly being referred to, corporations would be paid back in recognition and the kind of advertising you can’t buy. Louise Latremouille

Find suitable spot for Earthwise Farm

Editor: I’ve hesitated to write on this issue before as I didn’t feel I had sufficient information to do so. But in the past few days I’ve become aware the Earthwise Farm is about to be bulldozed and no suitable alternative site has been offered to replace what will be lost. My family has been volunteering at the farm since its inception. My children have grown up there. My teenager studied sustainable agriculture there and was able to pursue her interest in grafting on the trees in the farm and garden. Now,

sadly, we are volunteering to help tear the place apart in an attempt to save the bits that can be saved. It’s great the garden will remain and will be part of the Southlands Market Square, but the loss of the farm is huge for this small community. I understand Century offered an alternative site but one that was too small to contain the hoop houses and farm and where the soil was unsuitable. The letter from Delta quoted in the Sept 23 edition of the Optimist says Earthwise “will be provided a new area within

the agricultural portion of the Southlands site for the Earthwise Farm.” Is this sometime in the far off future? I’ve always supported Century’s plans for this area and appreciate that it is due to Century that Earthwise still exists at all, but something seems to have gotten lost between the planning and the implementation. I’m asking Century and Delta council to revisit this issue and see what can be done. Surely a suitable piece of land can be found on the Southlands for this little farm. Michal Sirton

Addicts get free ride while rest of us pay

Editor: Re: Fentanyl numbers startling, Sept. 23 The article states that Naloxone is free to drug users. I find it strange that a drug like Memantine, which is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s, is a direct cost to the family and not available by

special request from the family doctor under Pharmacare. It is just one example as there are many more drugs out there that families are struggling with the cost. Yet we have a government that pays for a drug to give to drug addicts who, for the most part, do

nothing for the betterment of society other than take from society. It is time to stop listening to the whiners and start looking at the majority of the quiet sufferers in our society who pay their way and give them a fair shake on drugs as well. E. Tobin

Editor: It was sad to see the Bayside Squash Club demolition pictures via Facebook, but happy to report that here in the Comox Valley, I can access not one, two or three

courts, but 10 through the recreation centres of Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland. And that doesn’t include the two courts at CFB Comox. We also have a very active curling club, a hos-

pital (and another opening soon). I don’t think I can even count the pickle ball opportunities. Oh, I forgot, I’m not supposed to tell anyone how great it is here. Joan Hunter

Late night visitors oblivious to the fact their singing keeping neighbours up Squash courts are plentiful in Comox Valley

Editor: It appears that three of the Stooped family members got loose last Friday night. The two boys and a girl were talking so loudly at 1:30 a.m. that a few hun-

dred of us could hear one of the boys bragging about how he agreed to ride a cart down a hill. Smart. Then in the tunnel next to the Waterford seniors residence and the Windsor Woods condos they liked

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Richmond councillor’s bridge complaints prompt questions Editor: Re: Bridge is Clark’s $3.5-billion vanity project, Sept. 23 It seemed to me that Richmond City Coun. Carol Day’s article was focused more on politics complaining about the provincial government than the actual George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project. There are a number of

points that need questioning and here are a few: She asserts: “With no improvements planned for local roads, including the intersection of Steveston Highway and No. 5 Road, the traffic could be stopped on the elevated off-ramp waiting for the traffic light and emitting toxic exhaust in front of the residential and commercial area.”

I find it odd Day makes this comment when even today this intersection is already a disaster the City of Richmond has done nothing about. Most weekday afternoons and some weekends you’ll see a long line of vehicles emitting toxic exhaust near Ironwood Plaza trying to enter Highway 99 from Steveston Highway. What has the City

of Richmond done to improve this situation? Nothing. It forces three lanes into one to enter Highway 99 heading south. Yeah, that will work. Perhaps Day would like to try this route and get a reality check. Fortunately, the bridge project will replace the actual Steveston interchange, which should help improve the flow of traffic

in that general area. She says: “It is time for the province to work with the Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Council and accept that the mayors’ transportation plan for an integrated system is better than the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project.” In July of 2015, a plebiscite firmly rejected the mayors’ council’s plan, which proposed a sales tax hike. Seventy-three per cent of voters in Richmond voted no. I suggest it is Day and the mayors who need to “accept” the vote of the people. The bridge will have a dedicated HOV/bus lane in both directions. Is the

mayors’ council opposed to that aspect? Unlikely. She says: “The $3.5 billion price tag for the bridge is really a tax…” Really? Perhaps Day should look up the definition of a tax. This is not a tax but it is a capital expense and an investment in the future. Think of the future. When the bridge opens in six years, some vehicles could be driverless and more will be electric. The population south of the Fraser River continues to grow rapidly and a new bridge allows transit, commercial and personal vehicles to use a modern and safe gateway. Keith Munro

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Is opposition to new TFN mall based on prejudice?

Editor: I am a fairly new resident to South Delta, having moved into the area two years ago. I quickly heard the debate about the new mall that is being built on Tsawwassen First Nation land. I am concerned. Some of the residents I spoke with are upset the mall is being built on TFN land, and the TFN people are

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601 (it now routes past the mall) on 52nd Street. That’s going to be difficult. Signs were posted advising of the change. The new stops are entered into the TransLink website, even showing up on Google Maps. But nobody thought to build the actual stops. Mall employees can’t even take the 620 from Ladner. The stops by the west end of the mall at Salish Sea Drive built specifically to service the mall, where all employees are directed to enter due to ongoing construction, have been cancelled. Some unfortunate women found that out the hard way one night recently. After a late shift setting up new stores, they crossed to find only a notice directing them to the next stop at 52nd Street. The bus passed by as they walked down the highway, consigning them to another hour wait in the dark. Secure financing formulas and grand visions of transit for the masses are certainly needed, but if individual users find transit so inconvenient it drives them into their cars, what good will they do? David Magowan

seven or eight minutes to walk back from Ladner Exchange isn’t such a big deal in nice weather, but as the temperature drops and night falls earlier, it will be, especially for lone women, including ferry (and soon mall) employees working late. That stop has also saved many a passenger from long waits due to missed connections. Now often they’ll watch dejectedly as the bus they need passes in the opposite direction as the bus they’re on continues to the loop. The stops beside and across from the McDonald’s were also deep-fried. For many passengers, being able to get off a stop before the loop has meant the difference between catching their bus or not. Now, for the sake of a 15- or 20-second savings, that option is gone. And passengers can no longer go into McDonald’s to wait for their buses. Instead they’ll end up standing at the loop; no real shelter, no coffee, no washroom. Tsawwassen residents also can no longer board the 620 at 56th Street, instead being directed to transfer off the rerouted

Editor: Delta residents looking at the Metro Vancouver Mayors’ Council’s transit funding plan could be forgiven for asking: What’s in it for us? Everyone else gets more SkyTrain or B-Lines, Delta gets more cuts. The loss of the 404 service was hardly surprising. A huge inconvenience for many, but many others had already abandoned it for the 601/ Canada Line connection. Now it’s the cancellation of 620 stops for local users. TransLink says with fewer stops the 620 will provide faster and more direct service between Bridgeport Station and the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. Yet according to the timetable, it now takes the 620 two minutes longer to reach the ferry. And losing those stops represents a huge inconvenience for many Delta transit users, like where the bus turns onto Ladner Trunk Road from the highway, which is one of the stops cancelled. There’s a walkway into the neighbourhood north of Ladner Trunk and East Ladner is just over the pedestrian overpass. The extra

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Thanksgiving is approaching, and that can mean only one thing: I should be pulling out the glue gun, the Styrofoam balls, the construction paper, the spray paint, the wire cutters and the pipe cleaners. Never mind that I have to prepare dinner for 10. Never mind that there’s a shop to be made, a table to be set and a bird to be stuffed. The home-décor magazines are also telling me that I should be making the napkin holders right about now, as well as the place cards, the votive

candle arrangements, the mantel decorations and the wreaths. Don’t even get me started on the centrepiece. I don’t know who the home-décor magazines think I am, but I suspect it’s someone who does not work and manages to get by on two hours sleep a night. They also think that I’m more than a little crafty. “35 Ideas for Easy Thanksgiving Decorating!” screamed one magazine cover the other day. I was standing in the checkout at the grocery. I was surrounded by magazines telling me what I ought to be doing in the days leading up to Monday. I picked up the magazine and flipped through the pages. Idea No. 7 involved gourds, corn husks, raffia, pine cones, metallic ink, a copper tray, a galvanized bucket, a battery-powered candle and a blackboard on which I write inspirational sayings. Easy peasy indeed.

To the editors, I would like to say this: my idea of decorating for Thanksgiving is to empty the garbage cans in the bathrooms, remove the dust from the Venetian blinds and clear the clutter from the kitchen countertops. What can I say? I do not happen to own a galvanized bucket or a copper tray, let alone a blackboard. The home-décor magazines, if you ask me, tend to be a tad pushy, and are even capable of laying the odd guilt trip on someone who happens not to know a few inspirational sayings. To the editors, I would like to say this: my idea of decorating for Thanksgiving is to empty the garbage cans in the bathrooms, remove the dust from the Venetian blinds and clear the clutter from the kitchen countertops.

My idea of getting set is to head to the forest or the beach on Saturday to collect some coloured leaves and some pretty rocks, which I will place in the centre of the table. My idea of preparing is to get the turkey in by noon and the potatoes peeled by two. My plan is to set out a fire, put on some music and pull out the fancy dishes. My plan is to toast the day with the company, to relish the feast and to admire the twinkling candles. I am grateful for all that I have. And I don’t need a glue gun to prove it.

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We are reminded, once again, of the generous spirit of so many individuals and businesses in our fine community of Delta.

—Allan Baydala &Veronica Carroll

Message from BOARD CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR It’s truly been a banner year for Delta Hospital Foundation and for Delta Hospital.We reached our most ambitious goal ever and raised $7.5 million to build the new Peter C. and Elizabeth Toigo Diagnostic Services Building through our Results: Healthy and Growing Campaign.We are reminded, once again, of the giving spirit of so many individuals and businesses in our community of Delta.While there have been many successful campaigns, and many funds raised over the twenty-eight years of Delta Hospital Foundation; the scope of this project was particularly challenging. But, as we write this now, we can tell you, that you did it again Delta!We will now all benefit by having an enhanced Medical Imaging and Laboratory Department with faster service, better patient care and earlier diagnoses and treatments. Our year began with the Toigo family and Shato Holdings donating $2.5 million to our Results: Healthy & Growing Capital Campaign. This generous donation kick-started a flurry of giving, and, as more donations poured in from our community, we realized that our goal of $7.5 million was within reach.The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society committed $2.4 million to go towards the campaign.The newly created Delta Builders Club also took a lead in this with each donor contributing $25,000. Then, at our 2015 Moonlight Gala last November, we were able to wrap up our building campaign by raising a record-breaking $320,950 NET. Although much of our time and energy focused on the builiding campaign, our wonderful community and tireless volunteers and staff still did more.We raised, in partnership with Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society, $220,000 to renovate the Pre-Admssion Clinic for Surgical Daycare.

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Our 16th Annual Century Group Delta Health Classic raised another record-setting $201,000 for Cardiac Care. Over twenty-six years, this one event has raised $1.7 million for Delta Hospital. We must also recognize the generous support we receive yearly from dedicated community members that lead or participate in special events to raise funds for Delta Hospital.The Guichon grandkids and their Annual Corn and Potato Sale, Emma Lea Farms Annual BC Day celebration, the Scotiabank Half “Delta Hearts” team, the Boundary Bay Blueback Swim-A-Thon, to name but a few, have collectively raised thousands of dollars. No generosity goes unnoticed and all efforts are greatly appreciated.We thank you all. While construction on the Peter C. and Elizabeth Toigo Diagnostic Services Building is to begin this year, the foundation moves onwards and upwards - we will begin a new capital campaign to raise funds for a proposed joint project between Fraser Health and Delta Hospital Foundation, the new Residential Care facility.With our aging population growing yearly, this facility will become an integral part of the Delta Hospital campus. Here we go again, Delta!

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Peter C. & Elizabeth Toigo DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES BUILDING Our 4 year campaign RESULTS: HEALTHY AND GROWING came to an end as we reached our goal of raising $7.5 MILLION at the 2015 Moonlight Gala. This is a remarkable achievement! Our success was made possible through the generous support of donors within our community. They have shown their love, commitment and dedication to our hospital by helping to bring this project to life.

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You don’t realize how important a local hospital is, until you need it.

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THE NORDMANN FAMILY Hard workers and compassionate neighbours, Joern and Ilse Nordmann have called Delta home for the past 38 years.They have built a successful business and raised their two children here.With generous spirits and a desire to give back to their community, the Nordmanns were always searching for ways to make a difference in a substantial way. When Joern began cancer treatment in 2014, Ilse became familiar with Delta Hospital and she saw, firsthand, what a comfort having a local hospital so close to home can bring to a family suffering through an illness. Having learned of the efforts to raise money to build the new Diagnostic Services Building, Ilse soon found her way to the offices of Delta Hospital Foundation, asking only what can we do to help? Shortly thereafter, the Nordmann Family made a significant personal contribution to the capital campaign. Delta Hospital relies, in part, on the generosity and thoughfulness of individuals and families in our community, like the Nordmann family, to keep our future bright.

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Foundation and Auxiliary fund new Emma Lea Farms raises almost $4000 North Delta Lions Heartfelt Gift 12•04•2015 Pre-Admission Clinic for Surgical Daycare for Delta Hospital 14•08•2015

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Number of Beds at Mountain View Manor 86 Average age of our residents

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By the end of June 2015, our Healthy & Growing: Diagnostic Services Building Capital Campaign had just $750,000 left to raise.We invited individuals and local businesses to help us with the remaining amount needed by asking them to become members of The Delta Builders Club.

Two of the first members to sign up were Delta Hospital Foundation BoardVice-Chair Randy Kaardal and his wife Mary Anne. “The fact is: Delta Hospital is one of the region’s finest community hospitals today, because of the overwhelming support from our community. Delta Hospital means a lot to the community and to us as residents of Ladner.We know how much this expansion will benefit every department of the hospital and impact the level of care that we will be able to receive, within the comfort of our own community,” says Randy.

The Delta Builders Club was instrumental in boosting support and capturing local attention at the end of our four year long campaign.We were overjoyed by the amount of support we received and how many local leaders stepped forward to join our other community leaders like the Toigo family and Shato Holdings Ltd., the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Society and the Delta Agricultural Society who had already generously contributed.

Each of the members of The Delta Builders Club agreed to contribute $25,000 either as a single donation or spread over two to five years. Every person that signed up brought us one step closer to expanding.We are so grateful for their support and are, once again, awe struck by the kindness, compassion, and care that exemplifies this community of Delta. You all make our jobs just that much more rewarding.

This gift from the firefighters of Delta demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of our community, beyond the services they themselves provide.

DELTA FIREFIGHTERS SHOW UP STRONG

–Veronica Carroll, Executive Director Delta Hospital Foundation

Delta Hospital Foundation accepted $100,000 from the Delta Firefighters. In recognition of this gift, a new room in the Peter C. and Elizabeth Toigo Diagnostic Services Building will be named the ‘Delta Firefighters Radiography Room’. The Delta Firefighters are long time supporters of Delta Hospital, contributing over $500,000 since their founding in 1994.Their heartfelt support has often extended to the Foundation’s signature events, Golf and Gala, through generous sponsorship, the provision of auction items, and event day volunteer support.

The Delta Firefighters Charitable Society is 100% volunteer run and organized, with the participation of all 170 firefighters in Delta.The firefighters donate their own time to take part in BBQ fundraisers at events and charitable donation drives, as well as organizing their annual Harvest Festival fundraiser. Additionally, three years ago the Society introduced a payroll giving initiative, with members making their own contributions directly from their pay cheques. We recognize and greatly appreciate the work and generous spirit of the Delta Firefighters in our community! the future looks bright

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RC Legion Branch #289 funds modernized equipment for Delta Hospital 19•05•2015

RBC donates $20,000 for life saving equipment 23•04•2015

Moonlight Gala raises $320,950 NET & wraps up $7.5 million hospital expansion campaign

Your Donor Dollars AT WORK

EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIPS

$21,535

SURGICAL DAYCARE PRE ADMISSION CLINIC RENOVATION

$110,00

CARDIAC CARE Electrocardiograph Holter Monitors (3)

$22,369 $6,800

EMERGENCY ROOM Stretcher Suture Sets Medication Carts (2) Medical Cart bins & dividers Opthalmoscope Decontamination Cart Storage Cart

$12,000 $4,200 $4,150 $1,100 $1,000 $950 $750

LAB Electrocardiograph (3)

$65,295

MEDICAL FLOOR Bariatric Chair & Shower Fridge Chair Alarms (3) Opthalmascope Addition, Bariatric Chair & Shower REHAB Fees Swallow Work Station Electronically Operated Parallel Bars RESPIRATORY Pulmonary Function Machine Adult Ventilator Transport Ventilator

Delta Hospital Foundation’s major priority in 2015/2016 was to finish up the Healthy & Growing Campaign for a new Diagnostic Services Building, raising $7.5 million in total. With such generous donors, we were able to also contribute significantly to the purchase of critically needed medical equipment, renovate the Surgical Daycare, and to support Delta Hospital medical staff in their education and training. SURGICAL DAYCARE /OR Endoscope & Glidoscope Glidoscope Slender Resectoscope Capnography Monitor

$30,471 $17,725 $15,158 $5,000

RESIDENTIAL CARE Nurse Call System Bladder Scanner (2) Mattresses Electric Lift Bars Slings Wheelchair Scale Bed Alarms (6) Wheelchair Cushions (7) Nebulizer Screen & Projector

$76,906 $27,242 $26,251 $8,137 $6,219 $4,392 $3,624 $2,080 $1,190 $1,109

TOTAL

$761,931 $8,006 $2,078 $1,059 $899 $151

How Donor Dollars were Spent for Priority Equipment Purchases (by Department) Education & Scholarships Surgical Daycare Renovation

Residential Care

$70,391

2.8% 19.7%

$8,137

3.8%

$93,032 $56,091 $46,436

Surgical Daycare

3.2%

8.6%

Lab 1.6%

Respiratory

NITY

Cardiac Care

25.7%

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14.4%

Med Floor

10.3%

Rehab

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RC Legion branch #61 funds modernized

16th Annual Century Golf Classic

Guichon Grandkids Annual Corn & Potato Sale

equipment for Delta Hospital 19•05•2015

A Hole in One 23•04•2015

A record breaking year! 17•09•2015

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

Financial Summary 2015/2016

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: • We are governed by a Board of Directors • We practice fiscally and ethically responsible fundraising • We protect your privacy as a donor

EXPENSES

REVENUE Annual Giving Major Gifts Grants Planned Giving Capital Campaign Community & Special Events Interest, Dividends & Unrealized Gains TOTAL How We Raised the Revenue

Interest, Dividends & Unrealized Gains

$407,765 $432,104 $128,667 $798,862 $693,009 $698,489 $75,511 $3,234,407

Administration Fundraising & Marketing TOTAL

$311,189 $662,692 $973,881

How Donor Dollars were Spent

Annual Giving

Education & Scholarships

DH Building Improvements

Community & Special Events 8%

Major Gifts

32%

Medical Equipment

Grants 59%

Capital Campaign

Planned Giving

*For 2015/2016 Financial Audited Statement go to our website: www.dhfoundation.ca

the future looks bright

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DELTA HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 2015 | 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Allan Baydala Chair

Keith McGee Past-Chair

Randy Kaardal Vice-Chair

Andrew Clark Treasurer

Ingrid Barnes Kevin Brennan Laura Cassidy Bruce Fougner Don Livingston Stephen Millen

Pam Paton Margo Peerless Phil Posehn Karla Rockwell Don Sangster Lois Wilkinson

A Heartfelt Thank You TO OUR VOLUNTEERS Thank you to our many volunteers who supported us in 2015/2016 Together we make great things happen.

STAFF Veronica Carroll, MBA CFRE Executive Director Shari Barr Donor Relations Coordinator Sharla De Groote Special Events Manager Nao Guy Marketing & Communications Coordinator Lisa Hoglund Individual Giving Manager Cathy Trafford Financial Administrator

The future looks bright for Delta Hospital Thank you for your ongoing support.

Delta Hospital Foundation would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who generously supported Delta Hospital in 2015/2016. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dedicated to ensuring the best healthcare possible for our community today and for future generations.

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Community

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An increasing number of Delta residents are finding themselves in the informal role of caregiver for a family member. The reason? Dementia, the medical term for a set of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain. Women account for 70 per cent of the caregivers. “The physical and psychological toll on family caregivers is considerable,” says Sarah StottEveneshen, an Alzheimer Society of B.C. support and education coordinator for Delta. Knowing the signs of caregiver stress and finding ways to get support are important for both families and those for whom they are caring. To help families on the dementia journey, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. brings its free three-part Family Caregiver Series workshop to Delta on Oct. 7, 14 and 21. Participants will learn strategies for taking care of someone with dementia, as well as taking care of their own health to ensure they are prepared to continue providing care for their family members. “We offer practical techniques and strategies that caregivers can begin using immediately,” StottEveneshen says. The workshop runs on all three Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. at Deltassist, 9097 Scott Rd. Pre-registration is required by contacting 604-449-5000 or info. southfraser@alzheimerbc. org. More information on Alzheimer’s and other dementias is available at www.alzheimerbc.org.

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Ian Lai entertains his visitors during Harvesting Honey, a free Corporation of Delta-sponsored sustainable gardening workshop at Harris Barn late last month.

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Community

Students challenged by school obstacle course New amenity unveiled at Cliff Drive Elementary Students at Cliff Drive Elementary in Tsawwassen kicked off the school year with an addition to their outdoor play area — an obstacle course. The project was a joint

initiative between the school’s parent advisory council, the Delta School District and the Corporation of Delta. Although the school has an all-ages playground, SUBMITTED PHOTO

Students at Tsawwassen’s Cliff Drive Elementary are enjoying the school’s new custom-designed obstacle course inspired by the Tough Mudder races and the American Ninja Warrior TV show.

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parent and project lead Tara Heathcote says the obstacle course fills a need that parents, staff and students had identified over the previous years. “We saw that our intermediate students needed an addition to our playground. We recognized that many of the students did not want to play on traditional playground equipment anymore, like slides and swings.” Two years ago Heathcote took part in the Tough Mudder race in Whistler, and fell in love with the challenge, competition and fun of an obstacle course. “Shortly after I competed in Tough Mudder, the PAC approached me and asked me if I’d head up the playground enhancement committee, and I quickly said yes, because I had this idea of an obstacle course for the kids,” says Heathcote. The unique course was custom-designed by Henderson Recreation Equipment, and is inspired by obstacle courses in the Tough Mudder races and the hit TV show American Ninja Warrior. The goal is to improve the racer’s coordination, strength, agility, balance and cardiovascular fitness. At the official unveiling late last month, it was reiterated that play areas are important in supporting students’ physical literacy and a valuable addition to the entire community. With help from volunteer BCIT students, an app will be launched in the next month, so the racers can track their race times, view their progress over periods of time, and also see a leaderboard of top racers per grade/age, school and gender. “This is your community park,” said Delta school board chairperson Laura Dixon. “This is a community asset. This is for kids not just from nine to three. This is for you to play in the evenings and on weekends and holidays.” To celebrate the opening of the course, members of Delta Police Department and Delta Fire Department challenged each other to a friendly race. In the spirit of teamwork, the race ended in a tie.

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Community

DELTA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

Makeover for memorial garden at DSS

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Christmas Store will once again be occupying the furniture store.

Therefore NO FURNITURE WILL BE ACCEPTED. Oct. 8 until January 1, 2017

Furniture store will be closed from October 17 - October 22. PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Susan Marshall and Hilary Sanders share a laugh while taking a break during a major renovation of the memorial garden at Delta Secondary late last month. The garden was constructed in 2002 to memorialize the four students, including Marshall’s son Reece, who lost their lives in a tragic car accident. Marshall had been maintaining the garden over the years with some of her friends, but in 2014 asked the South Delta Garden Club if it would come on board and since then a small group from the club has been maintaining the garden. Sanders, past president of the club, said it called in a work party from the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen to help with the major renovation.

Christmas store will open Sunday, October 23 at 10am.

All Proceeds go towards patient care & comfort and medical equipment at Delta Hospital The Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 4816 Delta St., Ladner • 604-946-1455 5800 Mountain View Blvd., Delta, B.C. Tel: 604-946-1121 local 783212 • deltahospitalauxiliary.org

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Community Art show at Augustine House

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Carla Bosman holds one of her paintings that was on display during a residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; art show at Augstine House last Saturday. The show and open house helped celebrate National Seniors Day.

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Community Centre at 7 p.m. (socializing and setup) 7:30 p.m. start. For more information visit www.deltaphotoclub.com.

Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS ElderCollege Delta fall programs for October and November still have some availability. If you are 50+ and are interested in technology, genealogy, health & wellness, bridge, online tax returns, French, history, Spanish, literature, music and travel, contact 604-9430262 or e-mail: eldercollegedelta@kinvillage.org to sign up. Volunteer at FINDS Children’s Thrift Store. We are seeking fun and friendly volunteers for our children’s thrift store in the heart of Ladner. Interested volunteers please contact: robynl@reachchild.org or call 604-946-6622 ext 328. On Oct. 5, Delta Photo Club welcomes international award-winning fine art photographer, Marc Koegel. There will be a $10 charge for non-members. DPC assembles Wednesdays at KinVillage Community

Deltassist is pleased to offer “Children are people too.” This is a group for kids 10 – 13 years who are impacted by a parents substance use. The group runs Wednesdays from Oct. 5 to Nov. 16 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 9097-120th St., North Delta. For info or to register call 604-594-3455 ext. 118. A weekly five-part course of support through loss starts on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 1 – 3 p.m. at All Saints Church in Ladner. The nonreligious course is not just for those grieving a death, but for all those facing major life changes. Call 604-9468413 to register. A $10 donation would be appreciated. The Delta HUB Cycling Committee is meeting on Thursday, Oct. 6, 7 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library (meeting room). Attend our monthly meetings and support local action to improve cycling safety and connectivity for all ages & abilities. Open to the public; no experience is required. Info: https://bikehub.ca/delta.

Susan 604-786-5404. Deltones Toastmasters Club meets on the first and third Tuesday each month (7 - 9 p.m.) at Fraser Health Unit, 4470 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Next meetings are Oct. 6 and 20. Worried about public speaking? We can help! Information: Call Lorna 604-328-6971. Family Caregiver series, free Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, 1 to 4 p.m. each Friday at Deltassist, 9097-120th St., Oct. 7, 14, 21. Pre-registration required. 604-449-5000, info.southfraser@alzheimerbc.org. Ladner Parkinson’s Support Group has a meeting Saturday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at McKee Centre. This group is for people living with Parkinson’s and/or the people who care for them. For more information call Dave or Gloria at 604-948-0156. Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Tuesday each month (7 - 9 p.m.) at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen. Next meetings are Oct. 11 and 25. Information: Call

Power to Parent - The Vital Connection, Oct. 13 – Dec. 1, 2016; Eight Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m. at Reach Society #3-3800-72nd St., Delta. $80 for eight sessions. Register/ info: Pam Collins, 604946-6622 ext 359 or email pamc@reachchild.org. Sea Sunday, Oct. 16 at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A St. Come and celebrate the vital place the sea and those who sail it have in our lives today! We are calling “all aboard” to those who want to join us during our 10 a.m. service, and participate in poetry, readings, music and prayers of gratitude and remembrance for mariners. Free UVic Chronic Pain Self-Management workshop runs Thursday evenings, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Delta Manor Education Centre from Oct. 20 to Nov. 24. Caregivers are welcome. To register 604-940-1273 or go to www. selfmanagementbc.ca.

SENIORS Day Time Concert Band - A new daytime concert

band for ages 50-plus. The only cost will be the annual membership fee to belong to McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155-47th Ave., Delta. For more information call 604-946-1411. We meet weekly on Thursdays. Come with your instrument and join us in Dogwood Room on Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. KinVillage travel has an Edgewater Casino trip on Monday, Oct. 17. It costs $8 for members, $9 for nonmembers. Call 604-9430225. Seniors’ Open House and Tea, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2 – 3:30 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library. Join us for an afternoon at the library! RSVP tyearsley@ fvrl.bc.ca or 604-594-8155, ext. 223.

SPECIAL EVENTS Tsawwassen United Church has a fall fair on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 693-53rd St. (across from the high school). There will be baking, crafts, pies, Grannies Attic, food and much more.

ARTS Sidekick Players is holding auditions Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7 to 9 p.m. at Tsawwassen Arts Centre, 1172-56th St. Cast requirements: two males who can play 40s - late 50s. You must become a member of Sidekick Players if cast. Membership fees: $10. Please send resume and head shot to sidekickplayers@houtlook.com or contact Jacqollyne at jacqollyne@icloud.com. The extra-curricular Elementary Band program taught by Curt Jantzen and Margaret Behenna begins on Thursday, Oct. 13, after school, at Hawthorne Elementary in Ladner. Children in Grades 4 to 8 are invited to participate. For further information call 604946-7304 or 604-946-2309. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit 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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Community Grand prize winner gets a grand!

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Delta Marine Rescue Society president Keith Paremain presented Delta’s Tour de Duck winner Bonnie Hamilton with a cheque for $1,000 Saturday. Last month’s fundraiser saw thousands of yellow rubber ducks race down the Fraser River. The event, which raised approximately $20,000, benefited the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, Station 8 Delta, an all-volunteer group dedicated to providing search and rescue services to 600 square kilometres of ocean around Delta.

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Past masters of the Lodge of Ancient Light 88 Free Masons Ned Smith (left) and Ulf Ottho present Ladner student Christopher Tsui with a cheque for $1,000 to help further his education at Simon Fraser University where he’s working towards a bachelor of business. The annual award by the Masons is presented to a recipient who demonstrates a dedication to community involvement and volunteering. Tsui is president of student government, a council member with the Delta District Youth Advisory Council, a manager with the Delta Pacers, peer tutors math students and has extensive Red Cross first aid, which he puts to use at various community events.

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Varsity AAA Western Conference GP W L Pts South Delta 2 2 0 4 Notre Dame 1 1 0 2 Mt. Douglas 1 1 0 2 New West 2 1 1 2 Van College 2 1 1 2 Belmont 2 0 2 0 Carson Graham 2 0 2 0 Eastern Conference Terry Fox 2 Tweedsmuir 2 Centennial 2 Mt. Boucherie 2 Mission 2 St. Thomas More 2 Kelowna 2 WJ Mouat 2

2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0

0 4 0 4 0 4 1 2 1 2 2 0 2 0 2 0

Sun Devils 2016 Schedule Pre-Season Friday, Sept. 9 South Delta 41 Lakewood 26 Saturday, Sept. 17 South Delta 62 WJ Mouat 33 Regular Season Saturday, Sept. 24 South Delta 36 Belmont 27 Friday, Sept. 30 South Delta 34 Carson Graham 28 Saturday, Oct. 8 Notre Dame at South Delta 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 South Delta at Vancouver College, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 South Delta at Mt. Doug 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 New West at South Delta 12:30 p.m.

LOCAL TIDES

Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, OCT. 6 3:10 am 10:30 am 3:48 pm 8:38 pm FRIDAY, OCT. 7 3:50 am 11:30 am 4:56 pm 9:12 pm SATURDAY, OCT. 8 4:37 am 12:33 pm 6:25 pm 9:59 pm SUNDAY, OCT. 9 5:33 am 1:34 pm 7:50 pm 11:13 pm MONDAY, OCT. 10 6:37 am 2:27 pm 8:44 pm

4.9 12.8 9.8 11.8 4.9 12.8 10.5 11.5 5.2 12.8 10.5 11.2 5.2 12.8 10.2 10.8 5.6 13.1 9.5

These predictions are supplements to and not replacements for the Canadian Tide and Current Tables, which include the only authorized tidal predictions for Canada and are provided by Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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Class of 2016 to enter hall

Gala banquet to celebrate induction set for Oct. 22 at Coast Tsawwassen Inn The Delta Sports Hall of Fame is proud to present its class of 2016 for recognition at the gala banquet on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Coast Tsawwassen Inn. Started in 2005, the Delta Sports Hall of Fame set as its goal “to celebrate Delta sport achievement, recognize excellence and honour past, present and future role models.” The 2016 inductees include: Builder: Don Sangster (softball) A tireless community volunteer, Tsawwassen’s Don Sangster epitomizes the meaning of “builder.” His history of service is impressive: serving as president of Tsawwassen Minor Softball, the Rep “B” South Delta Invaders and Rep “A” Delta Heat (both of which he had an important role in forming); co-chairing two Canadian national softball championships; organizing a Delta tour of the 1996 Olympic softball teams from Canada and Chinese Taipei; serving as Softball BC minor coordinator for five years and Softball BC vice-president for two years. He was the driver of the effort to create the Delta Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 where he served as chair for a decade. Sangster continues to serve on the Delta parks, recreation and culture commission and with the Delta Hospital Foundation. Pioneer: Carole Gair (swimming) For more than 60 years, Carole Gair has dedicated herself to swimming. In 1962, she moved to North Delta where the community has been the beneficiary of her work ever since. Gair has coached the North Delta Sunfish (1974-84 and 1990-93), the Ladner Stingrays (198589), the Delta Sungod and Pacific SeaWolves (1990s), the Winskill Dolphins Masters (1993-96) and Winskill Otters (19932001). Gair has coached and taught swimming to over 3,000 swimmers. Her greatest achievement may be her ability to share her life-long love of swimming. This is evident as some of her current master swimmers (now

Ladner native Andrew McBride is a two-time National Lacrosse League champion. in their 60s were coached by her at age five). Her swimmers have achieved recognition at the highest levels, including winning medals at the Olympics, Pan American and Commonwealth Games. Gair was inducted into the BCSSA Hall of Fame as a builder in 2001.

Davis Sanchez Athlete: Davis Sanchez (football) A 1993 graduate of North Delta Secondary, Sanchez was a gifted athlete excelling in basketball, baseball and football. After playing at the University of Oregon, the standout defensive back was drafted sixth overall by the Montreal Alouettes in 1999. He played two years in Montreal after which he signed with the NFL’s San Diego Chargers, playing there for two seasons. Sanchez returned to the CFL, playing for the Calgary Stampeders (2003), Edmonton Eskimos (2005), Montreal Alouettes (2004, 2006-09)

and B.C. Lions (20102011). In 2000, he won the Lew Heyman Trophy as the best Canadian in the East Division, was a CFL East All-Star and a first team CFL All-Star, leading the CFL in interceptions. Sanchez was an East Division All-Star in 2004 and 2008 and a CFL All-Star in 2008. He works as a commentator for TSN radio and is co-host of the CFL Podcast, “The Waggle.” Athlete: Andrew McBride (lacrosse) Ladner native Andrew McBride played minor box lacrosse with the Delta Islanders and signed a junior “A” contract to play with the New Westminster Salmonbellies where he was a standout from 200003. In 2002, he was drafted by the Calgary Roughnecks of the National Lacrosse League where he played for 13 years, serving as an assistant captain and captain from 2010-15. With the Roughnecks, McBride won NLL championships in 2004 and 2009 and was a runner up in 2014. He was a NLL All Star West Division in 2008 and 2011. Coach: Joe Higgins (wheelchair basketball) Few have given more to wheelchair basketball internationally, nationally,

provincially and locally than Joe Higgins. He has had a distinguished career with Canada’s national men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams as head and assistant coach. In 1992, he led the women to Canada’s first Paralympic wheelchair basketball gold in Barcelona. His teams also won America’s gold in 1993, World Cup bronze in 1994, and competed at the Paralympics in 1996, 2000 and 2004. Concurrently, Higgins also led the Junior National programs, earning gold in 1997. While continuing with the Men’s National Program until 2015, he was instrumental in developing wheelchair basketball throughout B.C., organizing clubs, teams and leagues. Higgins competed as a swimmer in the Paralympics 1984 and 1988. Team: SurDel Rustlers (soccer) Coached by Jack Leckey, the SurDel Rustlers were an accomplished team. They were together as a group for a decade from 1978-88. Provincial champions in 1980, the Rustlers competed all over the world: Gothia Cup in Sweden, Dana Cup in Denmark, Calgary

Cup (champions) and Colorado. They are remembered for both their accomplishments but also their teamwork and love of the game. Sponsor: Cap’s (South Shore Cycle – Wayne Hobbis) South Shore Cycle has been a fixture in the Delta biking community since 2002. A “local bike shop,” they have supported the development of cycling as a pastime and a sport within the community. Since 2004, South Shore has supported the Team Coastal cycling team. They have also supported the Cancer Ride to Survive and Tour de Delta since the early 2000s. The Delta Sports Hall of Fame banquet will feature a Rio Olympics panel comprised of Brendan Hodge and Maxwell Lattimer (rowing), Mark Pearson (field hockey) and Markus Thormeyer (swimming). They be sharing their experiences as Delta athletes representing Canada. Family, friends and the public are invited to the banquet. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased until Oct. 14 by calling Delta Gymnastics at 604-9430460.

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South Delta Sun Devils opened their Fraser Valley AAA regular season schedule with a dominating win over Chilliwack at Winskill Park last week. the third place game. McLennan’s biggest challenge is a transition in leadership for his young and talented squad with four players lost to graduation. “Two were really key players and will be a challenge to replace,” said McLennan, whose program has regularly produced top end talent, including current national team member Sara McManus. “As a result, the

playing and leadership roles of my veteran players will change to fill the void. “It will take a while for the new players to become more comfortable and meld into a team. However, that is always the fun and requires everyone to work together to create a strong team atmosphere.” South Delta will be on Vancouver Island over the Thanksgiving weekend for the annual Bridgman Cup.

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Vilma Maria Pavlicevic, aged 77, passed away on Thursday, September 22nd surrounded by her loving family. Vilma’s kind soul and generous heart were just part of her plentiful charm. Her ability to make everyone around her feel cared for and loved will always be remembered and cherished. She is survived by her husband, Tony Pavlicevic; her only daughter, Tamara Midttun; son−in−law, Norman; and her beloved granddaughter, Serena. A service to celebrate Vilma’s life will be held at the Bethany United Church, 14853 60th Avenue, Surrey, BC on Sunday October 9th, 2016 at 2PM. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to: zionparkmanor.com/charitable−giving

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Weekly Specials Prices effective: October 5th to 10th, 2016 ... while quantities last

Cloverdale Squash $0.59/lb

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British Columbia Yukon Gold Potatoes

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Okanagan Ambrosia Apples

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