Delta Optimist October 12 2016

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After nominating Ian Paton (top) to take on incumbent Vicki Huntington (bottom) in Delta South in next May’s provincial election, the Liberals have wasted no time getting on the campaign trail, including a visit from Photos by Gord Goble Premier Christy Clark (left) last week.

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Quarry plan still in limbo Whatcom County yet to approve project that would supply fill to Southlands SANDOR GYARMATI

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A controversial application to start a gravel quarry in Point Roberts remains in limbo until the applicant provides more information.

Whatcom County earlier this year received an application from Jason and Lori McDougal to mine a section within their 50-acre property in the 1600-block of Roosevelt Way for a one-time, low-intensity operation.

The plan, according to the application, was to mine the site over the course of 90 to 120 days for gravel and sand, material that would be taken by dump truck, at about 75 trips daily, from the American peninsula to the nearby Southlands in Tsawwassen, where the Century Group is preparing to build 950 housing units.

Jason McDougal this summer told the Optimist they had no contract in place yet with Century Group.

He noted via e-mail, “We simply put that project in as a potential customer so that if we were invited to bid on the contract we would be able to bid, we do not even know if what we have is what they need. I am not sure

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Dump trucks are bringing fill to the Southlands as initial site work, including construction of a connector road, has begun. that after the sand and fill needs of Point Roberts are met there will be any product left to export. We are purely speculating. We do know there is a need in Point Roberts for sure as we have been asked on several occasions, since there is no local supply in Point Roberts.”

The initial application stated it was expected between 50,000 and 100,000 cubic yards of gravel would be removed, after which a final grading/ reclamation plan would be prepared for county review.

However, at a Point Roberts Community Advisory Committee meeting in June, he reportedly said it was their intent to continue the operation

indefinitely, contrary to what was stated in the application.

By the end of June, Whatcom County notified the applicant that additional information would be required, including, among other things, a revised site plan showing detail of the gravel extraction and location of the topsoil staging area.

The applicant also has to explain apparent discrepancies in the submitted project description and a revised proposal.

Whatcom County planner Amy Keenan told the Optimist last week the applicant has not responded to the notice, but has 180 days to prepare one.

This summer, Delta council issued its com-

ments to Whatcom County on the application, wanting clarity and confirmation on such issues as dust and noise control, the effects of 75 daily truck trips on border lineups and the safety of the trucks used, especially while descending the 56th Street hill with a full load.

A letter from Delta notes the proposed quarry is approximately 150 metres from the nearest Delta residence.

Meanwhile, down at the Southlands, initial site work has begun, including construction of a connector road. Dump trucks can be seen coming and going but that’s just the beginning as the development application noted an estimated 60,000 dump

trucks, carrying 690,000 cubic metres of fill, would be going to the site over the course of the development, which will take several years.

Delta deputy planning director Marcy Sangret said that number was estimated to achieve flood control elevations, lot grading, servicing and other requirements.

Century Group president Sean Hodgins told the Optimist via e-mail that all fill is coming from various places outside of Delta, but not from Point Roberts.

“Progress depends on what is available to bring in as it has to be high quality material only from acceptable excavation sites,” he explained.

Richmond slams province over bridge SANDOR GYARMATI

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Richmond’s contentions regarding the evaluation of the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project aren’t true, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.

The province was recently asked by the Optimist to respond to another scathing report by the City of Richmond, a document that raised more concerns about the project, even though the city, along with the rest of the Metro Vancouver board, has already made it clear it’s opposed to the $3.5 billion undertaking.

The province submitted an application to

the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office and that review is well underway.

“There are significant gaps in the assessment of the impacts of the project, omissions of technical analysis as well as unsubstantiated claims of predicted project benefits,” the Richmond report states.

It’s also Richmond’s contention the province is failing to see the bridge as part of the transportation system as a whole.

However, a statement by the ministry notes the environmental assessment application requirements were established through a consultative process with agencies, including Richmond, so the sugges-

tion that it has significant gaps and omissions is inaccurate.

“In fact, the ministry and project team have had over 100 meetings with City of Richmond staff and council over the last three years to gather input and address concerns.”

Delta maintains congestion at the George Massey Tunnel has been a longstanding issue of concern and the municipality has worked to make it a priority issue for the provincial government. According to Delta, the replacement of the tunnel with a 10-lane bridge will reduce severe traffic congestion, in turn reducing collisions and increasing safety. It will also support increased transit ridership, cycling

and pedestrian access, and protect the Highway 99 corridor for future rapid transit.

Despite opposition from many regional politicians, the ministry contends the project has much backing.

“While Mayor (Lois) Jackson’s support is well documented, we have also heard loud and clear the support from British Columbians over three rounds of consultation and through more than two years of developing the project definition report and business case. People want additional capacity and they want us to build it in a way that improves safety and reliability, protects the environment and provides options for all users. And that’s exactly

what we are doing.”

The province says the project will include more than $500 million in transit improvements, developed in consultation with and supported by TransLink.

The project includes 50 kilometres of continuous new transit/HOV lanes between Highway 91 in Delta and Bridgeport Road in Richmond, a dedicated transit ramp at Bridgeport Road with direct transit access to and from Canada Line at Bridgeport Station, and integrated transit stops at the Steveston Highway and Highway 17A interchanges.

Construction of the 10-lane bridge across the Fraser River is expected to start next year and be complete by 2022.

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PLAY Delta summit to address the importance of physical literacy IAN JACQUES

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Do you remember when you played outside until the lights came on and every neighbourhood had road hockey? Playing outside was the norm and not an activity that needed to be supervised.

Today many children do not play like this and some are missing the benefits of exercise, stimulating their imagination, promotion of problem solving, taking risks and more.

To help address the important issue of increasing children at play, the Delta Physical Literacy Committee (PLAY Delta) is organizing a summit to bring the community together to increase

awareness and knowledge of physical literacy and to develop a strategy to implement physical literacy best practices throughout the programs and services offered in the community.

“The goal of the summit is to increase this knowledge so we can work together to promote and encourage those in our industry and the community as a whole to promote physical literacy so we will have a healthier and active community,” said Carlene Lewall, one of the summit organizers.

The summit will be held on Oct. 20 and 21 at Seaquam Secondary in North Delta.

The Thursday session runs from 6 to 9 p.m.,

while Friday’s session is an all-day affair from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Several speakers and panel discussions will take place throughout the summit, which is open to the whole community.

Drew Mitchell, director of physical literacy for the Sport for Life Society, is the keynote speaker and facilitator.

Mitchell works as a consultant focused on the development of physical literacy and improving the quality of sport at the community level. His goal is to create movement — purposeful, skill based and confidence building movement-in children, youth and adults.

“Our focus is for those attending to walk away

with the knowledge and tools that will help them implement physical literacy in their programs and their work with children, youth, adults and seniors, and for Delta to have a steering committee to develop a physical literacy strategy for Delta,” said Lewall.

“We want to come back in the spring and report back as to what has happened and assess where we go from there. We go to too many conferences where there is great information, but nothing is ever done. We want this to have follow-up. We want this to have results.”

To learn more about the conference or to register, visit www.physicalliteracydelta.com.

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A hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 3 at the Colony Farms Forensic Psychiatric Hospital.

Maranda was found not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder in the stabbing death of his father in his Tsawwassen home in 2014.

In Vancouver Supreme Court in early August, Justice James Williams delivered his ruling that Maranda did, in fact, murder his father, Frederick Dale Maranda, but was unable to comprehend or appreciate the nature of the crime due to his mental breakdown when the murder occurred on May 18, 2014.

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! Premier Christy Clark would like to see both Ian Paton (second from left) and Scott Hamilton (right) represent Delta in the legislature.

LIBERALS SET SIGHTS ON DELTA SOUTH

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new bridge, are top of mind for residents.

“I think people will look at it and say they A municipal councillor and East Ladner hay want a party that will look after the bottom They’re already in campaign mode to reline, but second, wouldn’t it be nice for Delta farmer, Paton also pointed out his dad, Ian claim Delta South.

Paton Sr., a former head of the Agricultural to have a voice in the legislature fighting for Premier Christy Clark made an enthusiastic the local issues in Delta, like the hospital, Land Commission, was a tireless advocate stop in South Delta last week to spread the like agriculture, like traffic issues people are for farmland preservation.

Liberal message while providing a boost for concerned about here? Scott carried a lot on Clark agreed that farmland preservation is the riding’s newly minted candidate in next a crucial issue, but said government must his shoulders and it would be nice to have year’s provincial election. ensure farmers are able to make a living on a little company in there, especially with Less than two weeks earlier, Ian Paton won their lands. someone who really knows the community the Liberal nomination by besting former like Ian does.”

“Who’s going to fight for farmers to make Delta police chief Jim Cessford. Saying Paton will square off against MLA Vicki Hun- sure they can make a living? We have to it’s time the riding went make sure tington, “I think this is a riding where who conback to the Liberals, Pawe not only people care a lot about the ton was upbeat about his preserve firmed party’s fortunes following his earlier farmland, economy. They care a lot nomination victory, but also this year we have to about putting money away cautioned there’s much work find ways our that she for our kids...” ahead to spread their mesfarmers can will seek – Premier Christy Clark sage to voters. make a profit a third He got some help in that term. so they can regard last Tuesday afternoon with an apFirst elected in 2009, stay on their pearance by the premier, who toured the farms and Huntington became the Four Winds Brewing Company in Tilbury their kids will first independent in B.C. before meeting with voters on the streets of want to take history to be re-elected Tsawwassen. over those when she bested LibPaton and Delta North Liberal MLA Scott eral Bruce McDonald in farms,” Clark Hamilton were both at the brewery with 2013. said.

Clark, who sat down with the Optimist for an Paton said voters may Paton pointed interview following a tour. to the recent have turned to an She said Hamilton has done a tremendous announceindependent but after a job representing both North Delta and South few years it’s clear more ment on WesDelta and said having Paton and Hamilton can be accomplished with ! Premier Christy Clark says Liberal candidate tham Island in the legislature would be a tremendous someone at the table. that more Ian Paton really knows the community. combination. agri-tourism “We’re finding that our Paton also took part in the interview and North Delta MLA, Scott Hamilton, is bringing and event opportunities will be available for both talked about how Delta is a vital comfarmers. more community involvement, community munity for B.C., one that needs someone to Clark added an MLA like Paton would also grants, things like that, to South Delta than fully represent it within government. our MLA in South Delta,” he explained. be beneficial is selling B.C. agriculture to “I think this is a riding where people care a “Our family has been here for many genera- overseas markets. lot about the economy. They care a lot about tions and we’ve all been volunteers. Going The premier hinted both Hamilton and Paputting money away for our kids, and they ton will likely be hosting town hall meetings back to my grandparents and my mom and care a lot about making sure we are looking on traffic and congestion problems. dad, everybody volunteered in South Delta after the bottom line,” said Clark. “I think While the Liberals are already gearing up to make it a better community,” he added. all of that is probably more true for South As far as the big issues, Paton said port for the next election, the NDP in Delta Delta than any other riding in the province, South has yet to announce any potential expansion, farmland protection and traffic, and Scott Hamilton has been a really strong candidates or nomination meeting. The next including gridlock at the George Massey voice for all of Delta, north and south.

Tunnel that the province is addressing with a provincial election is set for May 9, 2017.

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MLA proud of her record

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elta South MLA Vicki Huntington says she’s proud of the work she’s done on behalf of her riding.

Responding to assertions by Premier Christy Clark and Liberal hopeful Ian Paton that the riding needs someone inside government, and that Delta North MLA Scott Hamilton has had to pull double-duty representing the interests of South Delta, the two-term independent said she isn’t surprised the Liberals are once again taking shots at her.

While the Liberals stress they aren’t attacking Huntington personally when they call for more effective representation for the riding, the independent counters that’s exactly what she’s done when it comes to raising issues as well as assisting individual constituents. She said North Deltans have been calling on her as well as people in her own riding.

Huntington said she’s surprised the premier is talking about the hospital when it was the community that pressured government not to further shrink it. She said she’s also surprised the Liberals are championing agricultural land when she’s the one who helped expose threats to the Agricultural Land Reserve.

“I haven’t asked questions about her (Clark’s) plans to industrialize South Delta?”

Huntington asked.

She said she’s going to remain positive, including in her response to the Liberals, because she’s proud of the work she’s done assisting and representing her constituents, who expect their representative to speak out.

As far as Hamilton being able to get grants, she said South Delta likely “wouldn’t be getting all these wonderful cheques if the government wasn’t trying so hard to get rid of me. The money is pouring in because I am the MLA. I simply say, ‘Keep it coming.’”

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TED MURPHY

just had to check it out.

After hearing stories from our reporters that covered the craziness that was Tsawwassen Mills’ opening day last Wednesday, I figured I had to see what everyone in town was talking about.

Like all of us, I had seen the mall take shape over the past couple of years, and after having visited CrossIron Mills in Calgary two summers ago, I knew generally what to expect, but stepping inside Tsawwassen Mills for the first time was still a surreal experience.

I’m not a shopper, so I wasn’t awed by the variety of retailers or the deals they offer. I can appreciate the architecture, the artwork and the many other features that also help set it apart from a typical suburban shopping mall, but what struck me most, beyond the Christmas season-like crowds, was the sheer size of what’s now in our back yard.

At 1.2 million square feet, it’s massive in any context, but set against the South Delta landscape, it seems so out of character that it’s hard to believe it’s actually here. I knew it was big by the fact it takes a while just to drive by it while on the highway, so I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised by the hike that was required to get from one end to the other.

Ivanhoe Cambridge sent out a fact sheet last week to put the scope of the $600-million project into some kind of perspective, and equated the mall’s footprint to that of Granville Island, or roughly 80 hockey rinks. We’re told construction crews used enough steel studs to stretch from Vancouver to Kelowna and enough sheets of drywall to reach Seattle.

The initial reviews are largely positive and it appears, at least anecdotally, the mall is attracting shoppers from throughout the region and beyond as it needed to do to be viable. The anticipated traffic chaos, which took a couple of days to really rear its head, must be addressed should it persist beyond the opening few weeks.

In the end, the developer, in partnership with the Tsawwassen First Nation, has delivered what was promised – an enormous mall unlike any other in the province.

For the sake of the TFN, let’s hope it’s successful. For the wider community, let’s hope the mall’s impacts can be managed so we can all co-exist as good neighbours.

Ageism so prevalent people are unaware it’s happening

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ear Tamara Taggart (CTV News at Six anchor): I’m writing this open letter to you because of an innocent comment you made the other night. I’m a regular viewer of CTV’s News at Six and I usually agree with the amusing sidebars made by the news staff, but in a response to Ross McLaughlin (On Your Side), you said, “Are you saying I’m old?”

You then looked wide-eyed into the camera, seemingly in shock, and shook your head. The optics immediately broadcast to your viewers is that “old” is bad, negative, don’t want it, not me. I’m pretty sure you were being sarcastic, but it’s humour with a cost.

I just returned from the COSCO (Council of Senior Citizens Organizations) conference titled Aging Well — A quest for all generations. Over 800 delegates attended representing most regions of the province and organizations working with older adults. The issue that kept coming up was ageism, which Wikipedia describes as stereotyping and discriminating against individuals or groups on the basis of their age.

One of the major points made was how the label of aging and the terminology of seniors, elders, etc., relates to the new healthier retirees, most of whom do not want to be labeled as seniors

Community Comment ML BURKE

because of society’s negative connotations. Seniors are useless, old people are rich and they are using up all of our pension funds, they are bankrupting our health system.

These are serious misconceptions that require a reality check and, I believe, a duty of the media to help correct. Truth be told, we are all aging from the moment we take our first breath.

Isobel Mackenzie, B.C.’s seniors advocate, said, “Contrary to some public perception, seniors are not all rich and enjoying the golf course; in fact, half of B.C. seniors have an income of less than $24,000. We are not all headed for the nursing home; 85 per cent of seniors over the age of 85 live independently. We are not all going to develop dementia; 80 per cent of seniors over the age of 85 do not have a diagnosis of dementia. The emergency depart-

ments are not flooded with seniors; in fact, only 22 per cent of emergency department visits are for those over 65.”

It’s time we flip that silver tsunami image, which is a disaster, to a bunch of healthy, active older adults surfing a big wave alongside their younger counterparts.

The old 70 is the new 50. We are living healthier and about 30 years longer than we did in the 1950s.

That leaves 30 years or more (55 to 85) for us to continue contributing to society, if not in the work force then as volunteers, mentors, educators, activists, board members, caregivers or simply to pursue activities we couldn’t do during our working years. Living to 100 is still impressive, but becoming commonplace. At some point we will likely become frail but that ending is far in the future for most of us.

Mackenzie pointed out the irony in Wikipedia’s meanings for ageism and senior, with the latter defined as a person of higher standing than another, especially by virtue of longer service.

I’m just sayin’ Tamara, we need your help to rebrand the perception of who seniors are.

ML Burke retired from the health sector to work on issues such as affordable housing. She sits on the Delta Seniors Planning Team and the B.C. Seniors Advocate’s Advisory Council.

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Letters

Pedestrians have it tough at mall

Editor: It is wonderful to see the new mall open and feel the buzz of excitement in the community. However, I am quite concerned for the safety of non-driving mall shoppers.

Driving home in the dimming light of the evening last week, I noticed the tiny concrete island between the right turn lane and the rest of the lanes of 52nd Street on the south side of Highway 17 full of people carrying bags and hanging

onto children. They were waiting patiently for the pedestrian sign to light up so they could continue walking east on Highway 17 towards the bus stop.

As my car climbed the 52nd Street hill, I passed several school children happily walking down the sidewalk towards the mall.

This was already a dangerous intersection before the mall (remember the woman on the scooter who was killed in 2014). Once the days grow shorter and the weather

becomes wetter and colder, asking people to walk across that busy highway in the dark is a disrespectful proposition.

When that intersection was being redesigned, a pedestrian overpass should have been installed to allow for safe passage across the highway.

As a half-way measure in the meantime, I would suggest moving the bus stop into the mall parking lot. There must be enough room in that massive lot for a couple of buses to

exchange passengers in a safe, out of the way location.

I’m hoping some changes are implemented before the highway claims another victim. We should be encouraging people to walk to the mall from Tsawwassen, and to take the bus from other locations, but I know I would be leery of letting a child go to the mall without an adult if it means crossing those busy lanes of speeding traffic.

Catharine Rudolph

New bridge project much more damaging

Editor: Re: Get company to sponsor bridge to save us money, letter to the editor, Oct. 5 This is in reply to the letter regarding vibrations from vehicles travelling through the George Massey Tunnel while kayaking over it near the shoreline, and that it should be removed because it must disturb the fish and birdlife.

The George Massey Tunnel was built below the riverbed and does not interfere in the migration of salmon or other fish species, nor does it interfere in the flight path of birds.

Should we not be more concerned about the environmental effects of a high level bridge, hundreds of feet in the air, combined with the new overhead high voltage transmission

lines (that presently go under the river bed in the tunnel)? Would this not result in more bird kill?

Or with the proposal to remove the George Massey Tunnel and to dredge the riverbed deeper to make the Fraser Surrey Docks a viable operation at taxpayers’ expense? What effect will this increased depth have on migrating salmon or sturgeon who live in the riverbed?

What effect would the increased number of ships navigating the river and the increased industrialization have on the foreshores and existing dikes and the habitat on the wetland marshes and would recreational kayaking still be viable?

Build a new crossing but build it so it fits the environment in which it is located.

Douglas George Massey

Port trip not necessary Don’t dump on Yanks

Editor: I tuned into the Delta council meeting last week only to hear Coun.

Ian Paton announce he will be acting mayor for the month. The reason is because Mayor Lois Jackson and CAO George Harvie have gone to Rotterdam to check out

their ports.

For what purpose? On many occasions the mayor and Delta council have stated they are unable to do anything regarding Deltaport because it is under federal jurisdiction, so why the trip? Also, what is the cost of the trip?

Margaret Mikulik

Editor: Re: Travel teaches us many things, including that we are all alike, Community Comment, Sept. 28 Ingrid Abbott opines that we are “all alike,” but ends her missive assuring an overseas clerk she is

not a Yank.

The hautiness of some Canadians toward our continental partners, the Yanks, seems to be an ongoing sport.

As for being alike, that is certainly subjective, well travelled or not.

E.J. Campbell

Keep tunnel around for HOV and transit

Editor: Re: A Tale of Two Cities, Sept. 21 The traffic jams through the George Massey Tunnel are brutal at rush hour. Beginning next year, the Liberal provincial government will construct a tolled bridge that will have 2.5 times as many lanes as the tunnel does now.

As a suburb of Vancouver, the majority of adult Ladnerites commute there every day.

By continuing to build the tolled bridge instead of focusing on improving public transit and carpooling awareness, Delta’s support of this project makes it so that those of lower income in Delta are being marginalized.

Furthermore, commuters’ travel patterns will be forced to change with the removal of the tunnel as an alternative free route.

When the Port Mann Bridge was built, people chose to use costless crossings. It is therefore likely the free Alex Fraser Bridge will be inundated with a large increase in traffic.

While I understand the plans for the bridge will go ahead no matter what, I would much prefer to see the tunnel continue operation as an HOV/transit-only route for those of us who are required to travel to Vancouver every day.

Otherwise, it’s just not worth it to continue to live in Ladner.

Sunita Lucertini

Let TransLink know when bus routes aren’t working

Editor: The 601 bus service for the students of Ladner and others will be reinstated in January 2017. TransLink responds to complaints and requests on its website, and it has replied to my letter of concern about the rerouting to Boundary Bay. TransLink responded to the Boundary Bay residents because they did not have transit between 7:20 and 9:10 a.m. weekdays.

I guess it did not realize

the inconvenience to the Ladner students when it changed the route.

TransLink will keep the Boundary Bay route but as it only changes schedules four times yearly, the students will have to wait until January.

Maybe it could also change the bus number because it is confusing to residents and tourists as per the recent letter to the editor. Send a request; it might help.

Eileen Kuettel

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Marie Kondo, celebrated Japanese organizing consultant and de-clutterer extraordinaire, has a simple philosophy when it comes to creating a space of serenity.

It’s not so much about what you toss, as it is about what you keep. And as Kondo likes to advise us, we ought only keep things that “spark joy.”

Intent on hurling some stuff to the curb, I decided to give it a try.

Some things were easy. My grandmother’s teacups. My children’s first books. My Gordon Lightfoot CDs. Yup. They all ticked the joy box.

Other things, not so much. The kitchen TV that no longer works? The casserole dishes without any lids? The shirt I’d bought five years ago, which had never emerged from the closet?

Nope. No joy in any of it.

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pile.

I roamed about the abode, trying to feel the spark.

“What about these?” I asked the husband. I was holding some plastic place mats. “Do these things spark joy for you?”

The husband glanced up from his magazine.

“Do they what?” he asked.

“Spark joy,” I continued.

“Marie Kondo says we should only keep things that spark joy.”

with the kitchen timer. It held no emotional connection, but without it, I’d never know when the cookies were done.

“How about this?” I asked the husband. I had started to do some outdoor exploration, and presented him with the watering can.

“Does this do anything for you?” I asked.

“That’s a weird question,” he said. “What’s a watering can supposed to do for me?”

The watering can was not exactly a thrill-a-minute kind of possession, but it helped us give the plants a drink.

He wasn’t too clear on the question.

“What’s that?” he asked.

“We should move to a condo?”

I decided the place mats did nothing for me. If they sparked anything, it was something akin to a yawn.

I rummaged through the cupboards and poked inside the drawers.

“We have too much stuff,” I told the husband.

“And yes, if we ever decide to move to a condo, a lot of it has to go.”

The steak knives sparked something, if only the realization that we’d never be able to manage a ribeye without them. Same

Indeed, he was right.

The watering can was not exactly a thrill-a-minute kind of possession, but it helped us give the plants a drink.

Same went for the iron, the cooler, the sewing kit, the alarm clock, the microwave and the lawn mower.

None of those things sparked joy, but heck, without the alarm clock, I’d always be late for work.

I decided to leave the husband to his magazine, and began to wonder how Marie Kondo manages.

She’s no doubt a happy person, of course. But I’m guessing she never eats steak.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO ISSUE A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT (LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT SECTIONS 493 AND 494) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, at a meeting of the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta to commence at 7:00 p.m. on MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 at the Municipal Hall, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, the Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will consider a resolution to issue TEMPORARY USE PERMIT LU007919.

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St. David’s Anglican Church in Tsawwassen is holding its first Sea Sunday this week.

“It is to give thanks to mariners, everybody from fishermen to the deep sea mariners that bring in our goods,” explained John Horton, who’s involved in organizing the event.

The 10 a.m. service, which will also remember the lives that have been lost at sea, is designed to raise awareness about just how much we depend on the sea for our daily lives as well, he noted.

A large percentage of items we use on a daily basis comes by way of the sea, he said.

The church will be decorated with a maritime theme and following the service there will be a light luncheon in the church hall, he said.

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Orange shirts pay tribute to residential school survivors Students and staff across the Delta School District wore orange shirts Sept.

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Now in its third year, this was Delta School District’s first time participating in the Orange Shirt Day initiative. Diane Jubenville, district viceprincipal of Aboriginal programs, says this is merely the beginning for the district, and that Orange Shirt Day is just a step in a long journey to understanding and reconciliation.

“Orange Shirt Day is part of the reconciliation process in our country. It is one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action to become aware of the impacts of residential schools and to honour those who didn’t survive, as well as those who did,” says Jubenville.

“The response this year from school staffs was very positive and we anticipate a growing awareness and participation for next year.”

As a part of the Orange Shirt Day initiative, Delta students spent time learning about and having discussions about truth and reconciliation and the history of the residential school system.

“My fellow trustees and I, along with staff and students, are wearing these shirts as a reminder that every child matters and our ongoing commitment to truth and reconciliation,” says Delta school board chairperson Laura Dixon.

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“Our goal is to give back to the community we live and work in, and to clean up the shoreline debris that poses a risk to wildlife and people that are here walking on the beach,” said community support worker Vicki Whittaker.

Thirteen program members and support staff participated in the cleanup for the fourth year, and enjoyed cleaning a site at the south end of Centennial Beach for the first time. Several bags of debris were pulled from the beach, which is a popular recreation area for people and migrating birds.

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The Delta Cup DanceSport Gala was held last Friday, Saturday and Sunday at KinVillage Community Centre in Tsawwassen and offered a look at the excitment of competitive ballroom dancing from juvenile age groups all the way to top-level adults. A dance camp with the event’s judges took place on Sunday. See more photos from the event at www.delta-optimist.com.

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Take steps this fall to ensure your grass survives winter

Winter weather can be harsh, especially on lawns.

Homeowners who spend much of spring and summer tending to their lawns may fear the impact winter will have on their oncelush landscapes, making the fall a great time to fortify lawns against any harsh conditions to come.

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Community

Lions donate $100,000 to Reach centre

The Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club has been a friend of Reach Child and Youth Development Society and children with special needs for more than 20 years.

One of only two Lions clubs worldwide to serve two countries at the same time, the local club supports both Tsawwassen and Point Roberts. That global flavour was evident last week when the Reach Foundation recognized a $50,000 donation from the local club and a $50,000 US contribution from the Lions Club International.

The money will support a therapy room at the soon-to-be-built child development centre in Ladner.

“All Lions are proud to be a part of an organization that commits itself to helping those who need assistance to appreciate and enjoy the opportunities so many have,” said Don Wight, Lions immediate past district governor.

“Lions were founded on the belief that the strength and growth of our com-

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Congratulations to all members of this great club.”

The Lions’ donation to Reach’s Building for Children Together project was a testament to longtime Boundary Bay Lions Club and former Reach board members Jack Davidson and Gary Keller, who were involved in Reach since the building project’s infancy.

“We are deeply moved by the Boundary Bay Lions Club and the Lions Club International Foundation’s concern for the development of children and for helping us create a new therapy room in our new community-based centre” said Reach executive director Renie D’Aquila The $5 million, 20,000-square-foot centre, which is being built adjacent to the Ladner Pioneer Library on 47th Avenue, will include therapy and counselling rooms, specialized lending libraries and an inclusive preschool with an accessible playground.

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Power to Parent - The Vital Connection, Oct. 13 to 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, 604-946-6622 ext. 359 or email pamc@reachchild.org.

Dr. Gordon Neufeld video course and discussion facilitated by Nikita Bhatty Avdic.

Canadian Mental Health Association VancouverFraser offers a Mental Health Resiliency Support Group in South Delta for individuals living with a mental health concern or experiencing symptoms. Meetings are on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. Next meeting is on Thursday, Oct. 13.

Please call the Delta office at 604-943-1878 or email info. delta@cmha.bc.ca to register for your first meeting.

A Walk Though Reach Info Fair is set for Friday, Oct. 14 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at North Delta Recreation Centre, Hall B, 11415-84th Ave. Reach Program info and resources explained by staff; EYC, DeltaKids, FVRL tables. The public can gather information/resources for children with special needs at the free event.

Spanish Conversation Circle at the Tsawwassen Library, Tuesdays, Oct. 18, Nov. 1, 15, 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join our free drop-in Spanish Conversation Circle for adults who want to meet people and practice speaking Spanish in a friendly, relaxed environment.

There will be a Single Mingle gathering Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Rose & Crown Pub in Tsawwassen.

It’s for ladies and gentlemen looking to get off the sofa and meet new, fun people.

It’s for people over 55 who are single and enjoy activities like cycling, cooking, theatre, games night.

Halloween Makeup at the Ladner Pioneer Library, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 3:30 to 5 p.m. and at the Tsawwassen Library, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Scars, bruises and scabs, oh my! Learn how to create your own wounds, blood, burns and more using common household items.

Appropriate for ages 12 and older.

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. To register call UVic at 604-940-1273 or go to www.selfmanagementbc. ca.

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 call-

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ing “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.

A potluck lunch will follow in the galley/hall.

Tsawwassen Thursday, Dec. 15. There will be dinner with Chef Adrian at KinVillage Community Centre (5:30 p.m.) along with a Christmas Around the World DVD before the tour. $40 per person.

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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 & join us in Dogwood Room on Oct. 13 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Seniors’ Open House and Tea, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2 – 3:30 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library.

Join us for an afternoon at the library! Find out about the many other free resources and services available at your local library and in the community while enjoying tea/coffee and refreshments.

RSVP tyearsley@fvrl.bc.ca or call 604-594-8155, ext. 223.

KinVillage Travel presents a South Delta Parade of Lights through Ladner and

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.

Law Enforcement Appreciation Sunday at Ladner Baptist Church, Sunday Oct., 16 at 10 a.m., in recognition of all those in law enforcement who serve in and protect our community. All welcome.

encouraged but no scary ones please! The facility is wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit www. ladnerbaptist.ca or call 604946-0141.

The third Quiz Night is set for Saturday, Oct. 29 at KinVillage Community Centre. Teams of four will test their knowledge over 10 categories. The cost is $40 per team. A cash bar opens at 6:30 p.m. and the quiz begins at 7 p.m. Call 604943-0225 with your name, your team’s name and a contact number.

ARTS 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 Wander Inn Cafe is open for an evening of entertainment and enjoyment on Saturday, Oct. 15, 7 to 10 p.m., 5545 Ladner Trunk Rd. Come and enjoy an eclectic evening of music.

All welcome. Entrance: $7 (covers food/beverage/ entertainment).

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).

Ladner Baptist Church is hosting their annual Connect Halloween Carnival on Monday, Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Games to play, prizes and treats to be won! This event is free and is geared towards families with individuals and children with special needs. Costumes are

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES IN DELTA Deltassist Family & Community Services Save-on-Foods Shopping Volunteers

The Deltassist-Save-On-Foods Phone Shop Program is looking for volunteers to shop for seniors. The program takes place on Wednesday mornings at the Tsawwassen Save-On-Foods Store. You will have lots of fun with an amazing group of volunteers. For more information contact Lyn at 604-946-9526 or email lynw@deltaassist.com

Deltassist Family & Community Services Volunteer Drivers

Deltassist Family & Community Services – Is looking for volunteers to help seniors maintain their independence by driving them to and from medical appointments. This is an on-going flexible position. Must enjoy working with seniors and have a clean driver’s abstract. There is reimbursement for mileage. For more information contact Lyn Walker at 604-946-9526 or email lynw@deltaassist.com

Deltassist Family & Community Services Christmas Volunteers

Deltassist Family & Community Services – Is looking for volunteers to help with our Christmas Program to help sort donations and work at our annual Toy Depot in December 2016. Flexible dates and times starting mid November until December. Criminal Record check is required. For more information contact Colleen Danes at 604-946-9526 or email colleend@deltaassist.com

FINDS Children’s Thrift Store Thrift Store Volunteers

FINDS Children’s Thrift Store - We are seeking fun and friendly volunteers for our children’s thrift store in the heart of Ladner. Reach Child & Youth Development Society is a non-profit organization that helps children with special needs. For as little as 4 hours a week, you can help impact the lives of children within your community. We are open 5 days a week (Tuesday – Saturday) and are looking for volunteers for all shifts. From sorting, to store clerks, there is really something for everyone at FINDS! The top reasons to volunteer with us are: It keeps you active, you will make new friends, you give back to your community, our hours are flexible and the best part is all proceeds of FINDS goes right back to Reach’s pre-school programs! Interested volunteers please contact: robynl@reachchild.org or call 604-946-6622 ext 3287 For more volunteer opportunities in Delta go to www.govolunteer.ca

Name: Lowell and Derrick Age: 74 and 60 Occupation: Lowell is a retired accountant and Derrick is a retired pilot.

What is the activity?

Skating and hockey.

Where and when does this take place?

Monday, Wednesday and Friday at South Delta Recreation Centre.

How often do you participate?

Three times per week.

How long have you been involved?

Lowell for two months and Derrick for 10 years.

Why did you get involved in this activity?

Lowell: I skated as a child but have let it slide since then until now.

Derrick: I started skating to practice for hockey.

What do you like best about this activity?

Lowell: Exercise.

Derrick: Great ice, good time, and it’s fun socially.

How does it benefit your life?

Lowell: I feel better when I exercise and have fun.

Derrick: It’s good social time and keeps me fit.

What other things do you do to keep active?

Lowell: Weights and bicycle.

Derrick: Hockey, golf and I work out at the Winskill gym.

It’s skating, hockey and curling season at Delta’s recreation centres! Join us for a drop-in skate or hockey game, or register for a class. We have skating opportunities for all ages. Public skates and lessons are offered at South Delta Recreation Centre, Ladner Leisure Centre, Sungod Recreation Centre and North Delta Recreation Centre. Visit Delta.ca to view weekly public skate schedules, stop by your local recreation centre to speak with our knowledgeable staff, or call 604-952-3000 to register for a lesson.

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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Varsity AAA Western Conference GP W L Pts Notre Dame 2 2 0 4 Mt. Douglas 2 2 0 4 Van College 3 2 1 4 South Delta 3 2 1 4 New West 2 1 1 2 Belmont 3 0 3 0 Carson Graham 3 0 3 0 Eastern Conference Terry Fox 3 Tweedsmuir 3 Centennial 3 Mt. Boucherie 3 WJ Mouat 3 Mission 3 STMC 3 Kelowna 3

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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 29 South Delta 8 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.

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Notre Dame Jugglers quarterback Steve Moretto had three rushing touchdowns in a 29-8 victory over South Delta Saturday.

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South Delta drops to 2-1 in conference play after 29-8 setback against Notre Dame IAN JACQUES

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The South Delta Sun Devils jumped out to an early 8-0 lead, but it went all downhill from there in the Notre Dame Jugglers 29-8 win in AAA high school football action at South Delta Secondary Saturday afternoon.

After a short kick-off, South Delta started its opening drive at the Notre Dame 32-yard line. Six plays later, quarterback Michael Calvert hit receiver Billy Matwichyna for an eight-yard score. Calvert ran in the two-point conversion and the Sun Devils went up 8-0.

But that was the lone bright spot in an otherwise dreary day in wet and windy conditions.

After stopping Notre Dame on its first possession, the Sun Devils promptly gave the ball back after Calvert fumbled trying to avoid a furious Jugglers’ pass rush.

Four plays later, quarterback Steve Moretto ran in for a score and converted the two-point conversion to tie the score 8-8 after the opening quarter.

The second quarter was a sloppy affair. On two consecutive Notre Dame drives, Moretto tried to hit receivers deep down field, but the Sun Devils secondary picked off the QB twice.

The only problem with both turnovers was South Delta starting deep in their own territory and they failed to muster much offensively.

On its third possession of the quarter, Notre Dame started at its own nineyard line and marched the length of the field, ending on an eight-yard scamper by Moretto. The Jugglers missed the convert attempt and went into halftime up 14-8.

Notre Dame opened the third quarter on its own 19 and drove to the South Delta 20-yard line,

but penalties and a couple of South Delta run stops, pushed the Jugglers back to the 50-yard line and they were forced to punt.

South Delta looked to be gaining a bit of momentum and pulled off a fake punt on fourth down to keep its drive going on the next possession, but the Sun Devils couldn’t sustain the drive after that and Moretto picked off Calvert on fourth down, returning the ball all the way back to the Sun Devils’ 30-yard line.

The next Jugglers’ possession opened up the fourth quarter, where Moretto ran 12 yards for his third score of the game.

He also ran in another two-point conversion and Notre Dame increased its lead to 22-8.

South Delta couldn’t get anything going offensively and turned the ball over again on a fumble with six minutes to play.

Notre Dame running back Joseph Santalucia

then capped the scoring with a three-yard run.

“We are a young team and we learn the hard way,” said Sun Devils head coach Ray Moon. “We had a few key players that went down and we already had five injured, so when you add in another four players that certainly doesn’t help.

“We missed key blocks at the wrong time, we weren’t tackling and some turnovers were really bad timing. It seemed we would just start to get a drive going and then we would cough up the ball, so we really shot ourselves in the foot.”

Going into the game, Moon said his squad had to be better stopping the run, but they didn’t have an answer for Moretto and the Notre Dame ground game.

“We had the game plan mapped out, but we didn’t perform our assignments,” Moon said. “If we had done what we asked, we

would have had a lot more success. A lot of our guys went two ways and I take my hat off to them — they gave us everything they had — but we just ran out of gas in the fourth quarter.”

The loss drops South Delta to 2-1 in conference play and into a four-way tie for first place with Notre Dame, Mt. Douglas and Vancouver College.

The Sun Devils have the bye this week, which couldn’t come at a better time given the squad’s injury woes.

They return to action on Oct. 22 in Vancouver College and then it’s a trip to Vancouver Island to take on Mt. Douglas on Oct. 29.

“Van College are chomping at the bit waiting for us, so it’s going to be a challenge, but if we can get a few guys back from the injured list, we can look like a completely different team,” the head coach said.

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Sports

Ice Hawks douse Flames to win fourth straight

6 PM to 9 PM

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Delta moves within one point of second place IAN JACQUES

C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r

The Delta Ice Hawks saw their winning streak hit four with a solid 5-2 road win Friday night against the Ridge Meadows Flames.

The win puts Delta a game above .500 at 5-4 and in third place in the Tom Shaw Conference of the Pacific Junior Hockey League, just one point behind second-place North Vancouver.

Mark Epshtein opened the scoring early in the first period, only to see Ridge Meadows tie things up a few minutes later.

But that was as close as the home team would get as Delta scored four unanswered goals, including

three in the second period, which saw Epshtein complete his hat trick. Alex Suprynowicz scored once in the second while Mark Trotman tallied a power play marker seven minutes into the third for a comfortable 5-1 lead.

Epshtein added an assist for a four-point night while Trotman added a pair of helpers for a three-point night.

Goalie Jordan Naylor was solid between the pipes, stopping 34 of 36 shots.

Delta started the week by blasting the Mission Outlaws 8-3 last Tuesday night at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

After spotting Mission a 1-0 lead four minutes in, Delta exploded for seven

straight goals to lead 7-1 midway through the third period.

Delta went four for nine on the power play and outshot Mission 52-20.

Kyle Ahlfield led the way with two goals and two assists, Cameron Cuthbert scored twice and added one assist while Jordan Bogress scored once and added a pair of assists. Arjan Cheema and Epshtein each had three assists.

Delta played host to Abbotsford Tuesday night, past Optimist deadlines, hit the road Thursday for a tilt in Richmond against the Sockeyes and return home Tuesday, Oct. 18 when they host Surrey at 7:35 p.m. at the Ladner Leisure Centre.

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SPONSORS:

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SUPPORTER ORGANIZATIONS: Western Canada Marine Response Corporation, Theresa Watts and McNair Secondary School, Judi Stene and Delta Parks, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, Port of Vancouver, RCMSAR Station 8, RCMSAR HQ, Jamie Thompson (Piper), Kelly Latremouille

PRIZE WINNERS: 1st. Bonnie Hamilton $1,000 2nd Patricia Wong, White Spot dinner for 30 3rd Dave Clarke, White Spot 24 dinners 4th. Cathy Hack, White Spot Pirate Pak Party 5th. Vince Wang, VHF Radio 6th. Velma MacAllister, Tommy Bahama Shirt 7th. Debbie Fontaine, Fiskco Massage Gift Basket 8th Siobian Smith, Fly Over Canada Pass 9th Heidi Michaels, Fly Over Canad Pass 10th Wendy Fougner, Avis Rent a Car 3 day rental 11th Beth Triano, Cafe de Gourmet Gift Card 12th Jack Gilliat, Lordco gift Card 13th Jennifer Brajcich, Grapes 4 U gift Card

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A26 The Delta Optimist October 12, 2016 HOME SERVICES BUILDING CONTRACTORS

HANDYPERSON

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TODAY'S PUZZLE ANSWERS

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Ω $750 lease or finance bonus dollars are available on all 2016 Civic models. Lease or finance bonus dollars are for eligible vehicles in addition to any other programs and will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. ¥ $1,500 Honda bonus consumer incentive dollars are available on all 2016 CR-V models. Honda bonus consumer incentive dollars are for eligible vehicles in addition to any other programs and will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. £ $3,000 Clearout Bonus on the 2016 CR-V LX AWD is comprised of $1,500 consumer incentive dollars and $1,500 customer cash rebate. Consumer incentive dollars are for eligible vehicles in addition to any other programs and will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Customer cash rebate will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes and can be used in conjunction with any HFS Standard Rate Programs. $1,500 Standard Rate clearout bonus on 2016 CR-V models (LX 2WD, SE AWD, EX AWD, EX-L AWD, and Touring AWD) is comprised of $1,500 consumer incentive dollars referenced above. * Limited time weekly lease offer and all other offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. # The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2016 Civic 4D LX 6MT FC2E5GE/CR-V LX 2WD RM3H3GE1/Fit DX 6MT GK5G3GE for a 60-month period, for a total of 260 payments of $56.95/$71.95/$43.94 leased at 2.99%/1.99%/2.99% APR based on applying $457.60/$576.40/$576.40 “lease dollars” (which are deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes). ‡ Down payment of $0.00, first weekly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $14,807.00/$18,707.00/$11,424.40. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 120,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. ** Selling price is $20,650/$28,015/$16,385 based on a new 2016 Civic 4D LX 6MT FC2E5GE/CR-V LX 2WD RM3H3GE1/Fit DX 6MT GK5G3GE including freight and PDI of $1,595/$1,725/$1,595. Prices and/or payments shown do not include tire/battery tax of $25, or air conditioning charge (where applicable) of $100, all of which are due at time of delivery. Additional charges for waste disposal fees, environmental fees and handling charges (all of which may vary by dealer and/or vehicle) may apply. Offers valid from October 1st through 31st, 2016, 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.

A28 The Delta Optimist October 12, 2016

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