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South Delta’s Hope MacPherson had plenty of fun as she raced home during Saturday’s B.C. Challenger Jamboree at Winskill Park. The Challenger program provides children with cognitive or physical disabilities the opportunity to play baseball in a team environment. See Page 39 for more details.
Bridge project in jeopardy Liberal initiative on shaky ground as legislature to reconvene tomorrow SANDOR GYARMATI
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These could be the final days for the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project. Premier Christy Clark’s Liberal government’s Throne Speech tomorrow will begin a debate, expected to last several days, which will likely culminate in the
NDP-Green alliance defeating the minority government on a confidence vote. Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon would then decide whether to call an election or ask New Democrat Leader John Horgan to govern. The latter is expected. Where that leaves the $3.5-billion bridge across the south arm of the Fraser River is still unclear
but uncertainty over whether the project, which has already commenced, will be halted persists. Horgan has not stated whether he’d stop the project, but has said it’s not likely the best plan and that he would defer the issue to the region’s mayors. Green Leader Andrew Weaver has said a second tunnel would be “much cheaper” and has also
said that the new bridge was not part of an overall transportation plan. The region’s mayors, as well as Metro Vancouver, have already stated their opposition, indicating the 10-lane bridge is unnecessary, leaving Delta and its wholehearted support on its own. PATON: see Page 3
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Bog damage prompts suit Delta taking Princess Farms and two others to Supreme Court over dumping SANDOR GYARMATI
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A B.C. Supreme Court trial is set for next year in a lawsuit launched by Delta against a company the municipality alleges caused significant ecological damage to Burns Bog. In March 2013, Delta, joined by Metro Vancouver, filed a claim against Princess Farms alleging that damage has occurred within the Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area as a result of soil deposit activities that were carried out on an adjacent property on 104th Street in East Delta. The case, which will be heard in January, alleges the activities occurred with the consent of the company and by or under the supervision of Matcom Landfill Management Inc. and/or Matcom Civil Constructors Inc. All three parties have been named as defendants in the lawsuit, which is currently going through examinations for discovery. A report to council notes environmental, geotechnical, survey and aerial mapping work by experts has been completed in support of the claim. “It is Delta’s position that some or all of the disruption and damage to the Burns Bog ecosystem is irreparable and we are seeking appropriate costs to remediate the bog to the extent possible and aggra-
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Delta is claiming that soil deposit activities at a farm on 104th Street in East Delta caused significant ecological damage to Burns Bog vated and punitive damages based on disgorgement of revenues obtained while carrying out the fill operation in contravention of their permits,” the report notes. Now closed, the Princess Farms property comprises 16 hectares (39.5 acres) at the eastern edge of Burns Bog, which was purchased jointly by four levels of government in 2004. The farm is within the
Agricultural Land Reserve but hasn’t been used for agriculture for some time. Four years ago, Delta council voted against an application by the owner to allow tens of thousands of additional cubic metres of fill to be deposited there, but the Agricultural Land Commission gave the green light anyway. Five years earlier, the commission had given the go ahead for the owner to deposit 300,000 cubic
metres of mixed soil. The commission was told the goal was to eventually make the site suitable for blueberry farming, but no such activity is taking place there now. The lawsuit alleges the total bog area impacted is estimated to cover 17,000 square metres. “Affected areas of Burns Bog include vegetation, trees, wildlife habitat and the peat bog itself, which suffered tearing, heaving
and the vertical and lateral displacement of the peat bog near where fill was placed on native peat on the adjacent farm land,” according to an earlier Corporation of Delta news release. “Run off from the fill may also affect the bog’s chemistry.” Delta has enacted a new soil conservation and protection bylaw and other initiatives in an attempt to stop dumping on other farms.
Paton says tunnel replacement is urgently needed
CONTINUED from Page 1 Delta South Liberal MLA Ian Paton came out swinging against Horgan last week over the potential demise of the project, saying killing infrastructure spending for the sake of pursuing the NDP-Green alliance political interests is putting the province’s future at risk. “The fact is that after years of consultation, we need a tunnel replacement urgently, and if you are sitting in traffic daily, you want a solution ASAP. By tossing aside years of consultation, planning and design work Horgan is essentially saying he is
not interested in bound traffic representing folks bottleneck to in Delta, or B.C. for the Oak Street that matter,” Paton Bridge, he said. claimed. In a letter to Delta Mayor the Richmond Lois Jackson News last week, has expressed Richmond Mayor frustration the Ian Paton Malcolm Brodie project could reiterated his opposition, be stopped, saying there’s saying “strengthening and been much misinfortwinning the existing tunmation spread. Earlier nel while making signifithis year, she countered cant investment in more “myths” she said were public rail and/or bus being spread by Richmond transit would be a far more and bridge opponents. cost-effective and enviThe municipality is preronmentally-appropriate paring a report that will solution.” be provided to the Greens The bridge plan would and NDP outlining the shift the current northnecessity to continue with
the project. Coun. Sylvia Bishop said something needs to be done. “What nobody talks about, except those who live south of the tunnel, is what are we going to do about congestion northbound at the tunnel and southbound at the end of the day at the tunnel. Nobody seems to want to talk about how to solve that,” said Bishop. “Something has to happen. Either give us more buses and make them run frequently enough so they’re an incentive or come up with a better plan. Don’t tell us we can’t
have the bridge because the majority of the mayors don’t want it,” she said. “Of course they don’t want it, they want projects in their areas north of the Fraser.” Bishop noted it’s too early to speculate whether things could change with Clark’s recent reversal of the position that any changes to municipal transit funding in Metro Vancouver need to be passed in a referendum. Such a reversal could create dollars the other mayors want for their own transit priorities, but it’s not clear if that would save the tunnel replacement project.
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Tsaw. Springs is looking to add 60 townhouses Proposal gets council’s preliminary approval SANDOR GYARMATI
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Work continues at Tsawwassen Springs, which will have about 500 housing units when all phases are completed next year.
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of policies we can put in place that will address all of that.” Pike said with the generational gap within the department, what was proper 30 years ago has certainly changed today. “We have certainly had some ‘interesting’ discussions at our committee meetings,” Pike said. “We have members walking around with beards and different tattoos, so it is important to reflect everyone’s individuality and their personal choices, but we also want to reflect a high level of professionalism in the way our officers dress and conduct themselves out in the public.” Pike said standard operational uniforms, including vests and establishing summer and winter dress (i.e. short and long-sleeved shirts), is also being reviewed. The committee is also looking at starting a ceremonial unit, which would be comprised of 10 to 15 individuals who have been
nominated or named by the department to be in that unit. “They will be dressed somewhat differently than our other members when we are on parade to show their significance and that they are a ceremonial unit,” he added. Board members enthusiastically endorsed the committee’s progress so far with board chair Mayor Lois Jackson applauding the idea of starting a ceremonial unit. “A ceremonial unit is really a fantastic idea and long overdue,” said Jackson. “I’m very happy that you are also reviewing the uniforms and personal appearance policies. I think this speaks volumes for not only the department, but for the community in terms of a look of professionalism, which I think is great for the department to review and update.” Pike said further updates will be provided to the police board in the fall.
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Campaign gets problem trucks off road Delta Police Department checks more than 840 trucks during its annual three-day blitz IAN JACQUES
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Delta police conducted a three-day campaign last week targeting commercial trucks to ensure they are road worthy. According to police, more than 840 vehicles were checked and of those, 477 had full inspections conducted roadside. Several required minor repairs to be completed at a later time while others required repairs prior to getting back on the road. More than 220 violation tickets were issued totaling more than $45,000 in fines. Const. Ken Usipiuk with the DPD traffic section said several vehicles were also removed from Deltaarea roadways following the inspections. “We have seen a variety of issues with vehicles, including suspension issues, tires and braking issues,” said Usipiuk last Wednesday on the second day of inspections. “And when I say braking issues that could be contaminated brakes or brake components that have been
malfunctioning for quite some time.” This is the 11th year the DPD traffic section has partnered with the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch (CVSE) in this project. Officers and inspectors were set up at several locations throughout Delta, including Highway 91 northbound, the Nordel connector between Nordel Way and Highway 17, the bottom of Nordel Way, the 7400-block of River Road, Deltaport Way and the Nordel weigh scale. “This is a targeted enforcement campaign, so we will do a pre-screen and if the vehicle looks good, the driver will be on their way, but if there are some indicators a secondary look is warranted, then that’s when we will stop it and conduct a full level one inspection,” said Usipiuk. “The vehicles that we have checked so far have been consistent from years past. It is not any worse, but it hasn’t been any better.” According to police,
Delta has one of the highest, if not the highest, ratio in B.C. of commercial vehicles transiting its roads on a daily basis. This joint operation is one of the largest initiatives of its type in the province. The focus of the project is on business vehicles that might not be properly maintained and could ultimately be a danger on the roads. Delta is one of the few police departments that maintains a dedicated team of vehicle inspectors. “I think these targeted campaigns really highlight to the commercial industry the need for safety of their vehicles,” said CVSE regional manager Steve Bauer. “Often afterwards we get a lot of feedback and request from industry to assist with some of their education and training of their drivers and we will continue to partner up with industry to promote that message of safety. “Compliance is the key to success, so the more people who chose compliance within their own fleets demonstrates more road safety for everybody.”
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here was quite a lively debate on our Facebook page last week after new Delta South Liberal MLA Ian Paton sounded off on John Horgan, contending the NDP leader is putting the economy at risk by not proceeding with a bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel. Paton went on to say that Horgan isn’t interested in representing Delta voters. The rookie MLA took some heat online from opponents who claim, despite the fact he registered a 4,600vote margin over his nearest competitor in last month’s provincial election, that he doesn’t speak for the majority of South Deltans. That’s because Paton received less than 45 per cent of the popular vote, which means 55 per cent of those in the riding voted for someone else. There’s no denying their math is correct but playing with numbers in that way is fraught with problems, including when it comes to the premier in waiting. We could soon have a premier whose party got just 40.28 per cent of the vote, which means almost 60 per cent of British Columbians didn’t vote for him. Yes, when you add the 16.84 per cent that went to the Greens, you’ve got a coalition that represents the majority, but you could argue that if those Green voters had wanted Horgan, not Andrew Weaver, to be premier, they would have voted for the NDP. Now that the Greens have made B.C. a true three-party province, it will become increasingly difficult for individual politicians and political parties to be able to claim they represent a majority. When you consider the Liberal landslide of 2001 is the only time in the last half-century that a party has received more than 50 per cent of the vote, you get a sense of the challenge that lies ahead. The last time Delta South had a candidate get more support at the ballot box than all others combined was back in that 2001 election when Liberal Val Roddick received 67 per cent of the vote. Former independent MLA Vicki Huntington never hit the 50 per cent threshold, yet I think you’d be hardpressed to suggest she didn’t represent everyone in Delta South. Coalition governments could be the norm moving forward, particularly if we see electoral reform, but a riding’s representative will continue to be the one who received the most votes.
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his column is a bit philosophical in regard to our homes as opposed to our houses. The value of living in our community versus the monetary value of our dwelling. I keep hearing the reason someone sold their home was simply because they were offered so much money. I wonder where they will go with all that money and if they will be happy. The debate continues on how we can live affordably in the Lower Mainland when basic shelter costs have skyrocketed beyond most folks’ reach. This applies to new buyers, but it’s particularly critical for renters, especially senior renters, who are being displaced through reno-victions and condos replacing older rental buildings. Huge profits are made through upgrading buildings, then hiking the rents beyond the means of the original tenants. They likely will have to start over in far away communities, after leaving their friends, family and everything they knew and loved. This seriously hurts them but it also hurts the community they had to leave behind. “The truth is more important than the facts.” Frank Lloyd Wright The “facts” are the statistics and the increasing cost of living in this region. The “truth” is that we are in the midst of a social crisis with the gap between the rich and
Community Comment ML BURKE
the rest of us getting wider by the day. In most cases, when we cannot afford to buy, we rent. Exceptions are well-off folks who choose to rent. Incentives for developers to build rental units disappeared in the 1980s which has resulted in less than a one per cent vacancy rate, with most of those units being over-priced. The growing homeless camps are just the tip of the iceberg. I believe the recent homeless count is three to five-plus times higher than the reported numbers because so many are couch surfing, or living in their vans and cars and moving around to avoid prying eyes. Money is the new motivator, replacing the values and cultures within our communities. We can’t just blame wealthy foreign buyers. Our own domestic speculators have been busy flipping properties which they use for short-term rentals, further reducing our
stable rental stocks. Sorry for this bleak outlook, but don’t despair. We can still turn this around, but it must happen quickly. It will require cooperation from all three levels of government, rezoning to encourage rental buildings, non-profit community land trusts, partnerships and fast tracking of the permitting process. Journalist Christopher Pollon outlined four interesting fixes to this rental crisis in his June 6 article in The Tyee. He suggests: 1. Waive the 15 per cent tax on foreign buyers, providing they invest in rental housing. 2. Provide money for programs to preserve aging rental housing. 3. Fund rentals by taxing the estates of real estate “lottery winners.” This would discourage house flipping by charging more capital gains tax on homes resold quickly, while using the tax revenue to provide affordable rental housing. 4. Use zoning to limit speculation and NIMBYism. I’d like to add a fifth solution: Re-introduce a new model of non-profit co-ops for all ages, not just families. We desperately need one- and two-bedroom rental units, especially in South Delta. If you have land, I have people. Call me. 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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Big trucks creating dangerous situation at Massey Tunnel
Editor: I am getting extremely worried about the reckless, dangerous and illegal operation of some large trucks in and near the George Massey Tunnel. I have complained to the Ministry of Transportation several times with names of trucking companies and times of witnessed illegal operations. I have asked for more enforcement of regulations during the two rush hours, got ridiculously “corporate speak” emails in return and no visible
presence of authorities enforcing the rules around truck operation at the tunnel. Someone is going to get hurt or killed. I have seen large trucks driving side-by-side through the tunnel with literally inches between them, trucks in the left lane right up to the tunnel mouth before pushing their way into the right lane to go through it, trucks bullying their way into merge lanes when it clearly was not their turn, trucks speeding up
Highway 99 and slamming on their brakes right at the point where highways 99 and 17A merge and traffic is at a stand-still, and more. It is past time for the Ministry of Transportation to start caring about the commuter simply trying to survive (literally) another commute, and not simply defending trucking companies. I understand the frustration truck drivers face on a daily basis, but a driver in a Honda Civic doing something stupid and a driver in a loaded
dump truck with a pup attached doing something stupid are completely different things and will have completely different outcomes. The answer, of course, is to ban heavy trucks moving through the tunnel during the two rush hours. It’s done in many different places and should be done here. By doing this, truckers will not have the frustration of dealing with the hordes of cars in their way, sanity will prevail and we will all be a bit safer. Stephen Holding
Illegal immigrants cutting the line Cuts mean
Editor: My wife is from Indonesia and the Canadian system finally let her in after we were married and waited a year and all the proper documentation was made, etc. I was ever so grateful that we were treated that way. Now my wife and I see online where “illegal” immigrants are getting through the border in Manitoba and Quebec. The police are there to tell them they could not come in and where to apply for immigration properly but the (mostly young men) just said, “No, we are claiming refugee status,”
and just walked right in. This makes the police look weak. The “refugees” are playing a game where they are arrested and then finally end up on welfare. This loophole is being ignored and tolerated. These people are pounding on the doors of the residents living nearby at 3 a.m. and the police are powerless. This is literally making me sick and scaring the crap out of me. It has been happening for about a year now without anyone caring and now more people are coming. I talked with the RCMP who agreed with
me but told me they had no power to stop it and that I should talk with my MP and that the government of Canada (the Liberals) were the ones controlling it and allowing it. So being the obedient lad I finally decided to give Delta MP Carla Qualtrough a call. Her Delta office assured me she would get back to me. That was about two months ago. I see on the front page of the Optimist she was lawn bowling, but I guess it’s not worth her time to talk to her constituents. William Rosenthal
Serious concerns about TransLink plan
Editor: As a 10-year-plus regular TransLink user I am writing to express my serious concerns about the proposed changes to the South Delta bus service and in particular the proposed changes to the express buses that service Tsawwassen. The changes will take away one of our express buses (the 602) and reroute the 603 and 604 and yet TransLink is not adding additional frequency of service. It is reducing our morning express buses
from 18 trips north to eight. This is completely unacceptable. We will now wait longer to access an express bus and they will be crowded. There is absolutely no way any of us in Tsawwassen will use the 601 in peak times as the route has been increased to accommodate the new mall and housing on TFN lands and it would take close to an hour from Tsawwassen to Bridgeport in the morning. Add the Canada Line travel and, for some like me, an addi-
tional bus in Vancouver and you can understand how having decent express bus service is a necessity. I urge TransLink to reconsider these proposals that will encourage people to use their vehicles. We pay taxes, multi-zone fares and yet we continue to see our service diminish. Please consider our needs and the fact many who live here must commute north through the George Massey Tunnel and use transit to get to our places of employment. Janine Bourque
Make objections known to Town Centre proposal
Editor: I wonder how many residents of Tsawwassen are aware there is a development application to build a six-storey building between the TD Bank and Tim Hortons. The building will be adjacent to 56th Street and sit on the existing car park.
I would suspect this has crept under the radar and before you know it will get approved. If you are not aware, walk or drive along 56th Street and see the rezoning board. If you do not wish to see the centre of your community turned into a building site, and therefore change
the heart and soul of it, please make your objections known. This town is for the community it serves and not for lining the pockets of builders and developers. E-mail tmitchner@delta. ca with your objections. Ivor Hewitt
more cars
Editor: The proposed elimination of the 602 bus is a 56 per cent reduction (10 out of 18 runs) in service from Tsawwassen to Bridgeport. I find the morning runs of the 602 bus to always be 75 to 100 per cent full. With no proposed additions to the other bus services, a lot of people are going to be very seriously impacted. Such gross inconvenience will only drive satisfied bus riders back to their cars. If only 50 per cent of the bus riders do that, we could easily see more than 150 cars added to the tunnel mayhem. If Mayor Lois Jackson and her council are as green as they wish us to believe, they should be all over this proposed disservice. Alan Roberts
Lack of debate on spending
Editor: I appreciate the frustration of letter writers Nick Mayar, Don Christie and Rick Zakrzewski with regards to their increased property taxes. While I am pleased by Mayor Lois Jackson’s announcement that Delta will be debt-free by 2018, I wonder if the Corporation of Delta is sometimes extravagant. It strikes me there is a dearth of public debate with respect to how our local government spends the money it collects. L. Paul
Help from three angels
Editor: I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the three angels who helped me on the morning of Wednesday, June 14 when I very unceremoniously tripped on the uneven sidewalk at the corner of Georgia Street and 48th Avenue. I think one of you is Megan. I don’t know the other lady and gentleman’s names, but your
kindness is truly appreciated. The ambulance attendants were wonderful and so were the staff at Delta Hospital. I am recovering from a broken nose. I am so grateful for your kindness. Ladner is full of wonderful people and you stand out as beacons of light in this troubled world. Thanks again. Marilyn Atkey
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Topics for future seminars will be announced by way of email and I do hope you are able to come out to the seminar. We will take emails addresses at the first seminar so that we can send future seminar dates to you. Or you can email me at shellbusey@hotmail.com The first of three seminars “How your Home Works” Presented by Shell Busey the “Ask Shell Guy” Wednesday June 28th 7-9pm 4949 Canoe Pass Way This is the first of three seminars, future dates will be announced in this weekly column and to those who have registered for the June 28th session.
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Letters
Annual Shrine barbecue serves many purposes
Editor: This marked the 48th year the Tsawwassen Shrine Club has held its annual Salmon BBQ in Delta. This year we served salmon meals to about 1,350 people who joined us at Ladner Harbour Park on a beautiful Sunday afternoon earlier this month. This event serves a number of purposes for our community: it provides an opportunity for people to become aware of our philanthropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children, while raising funds to support donations to causes such as purchasing equipment for Delta Hospital, mobility aids for children in the community whose
neighbours, family and friends, new and old. Not all of those who participate in this event are Shriners. We receive help from many community volunteers as well as other FILE PHOTO concordThe Tsawwassen Shrine Club held its 48th annual salmon barbecue earlier this month. ant bodies such as families may otherwise be es and treatment costs to enjoy a delicious meal Masons, Job’s Daughters unable to afford the equip- of patients at Shriners of charcoal barbecued and Demolay. I want ment, as well as funding Hospitals for Children. wild B.C. salmon while to express my heartfelt the transportation expensIt also allows everyone socializing with their
Don’t rush Springs proposal
Editor: I was surprised to learn, via last Monday afternoon’s Delta council meeting, that a proposal is on the table to add 60 townhomes to the Tsawwassen Springs development. This is a complex project with much background material to read and absorb. It will also require variances and approvals from external agencies. Coun. Sylvia Bishop suggested at the council meeting, and I agree with her, that the public hearing on this matter should be delayed. What is the hurry? Is it because a $500,000 donation will be made by the developer? This project will have an impact on the entire community as it will add to the current traffic congestion issues. I would urge council to delay the public hearing on this proposal. Jean Wightman
& Name(s): Joe Occupation: Retired What activity did you participate in? Working out. Where does it take place? Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre How often do you participate? 5 times/week. Daily workouts in the weight room and swimming laps, followed by relaxing in the sauna and swirl pool. How long have you been involved in this activity? 3 years. What made you get involved with this activity? To lose weight. What do you like best about the activity? Talking to new people and making friends. How does it benefit your life? I have lost 80 lbs in 3 years! Name other things you do to keep active: I enjoy walking along the dyke daily. Joe made a decision to create a daily routine to help him lose weight and get in shape: workout in the weight room, swim laps, and then relax in the sauna. A routine you can look forward to can often be the trick to finally shaking those stubborn pounds or motivating yourself to regularly be active and get off the couch. Add an element of relaxation or fun to look forward to at the end of your fitness routine, like heading to the sauna or swirl pool, as a helpful motivator too. What will your daily fitness routine be? Whether it’s a workout in the weight room, regular fitness classes, drop-in sports in the gym, or swimming, visit Delta’s recreation centres to help create a routine for you! To learn more, visit a recreation centre near you, go online at Delta.ca under Parks & Recreation, or check out the 2017 Summer Leisure Guide available online at Delta.ca/registration or in print at recreation centres. For more information about registering for programs, please call 604-952-3000.
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thanks to all these volunteers, many who help us year after year, for their selfless assistance and dedication to our cause. We could not put on an event of this type without them and our success again this year is in large part due to them. We look forward to welcoming the public again next year on the first Sunday in June to the Salmon BBQ. Mark your calendars and look for the signs and reminders to be out in May and come out rain or shine to help us in our support of children in our community. Hugh Johnson President Tsawwassen Shrine Club
Newcomer not keen on fumes or transit service
Editor: Before I moved to Ladner six months ago, I checked out the area several times to see what it’s like and I realized immediately that any issues for me personally would be the considerable amount of extra diesel fumes from trucks and the slower transit service. Ironically the transit ser-
vice has been worse since the mall in Tsawwassen has been built. Even more ironically, there are signs up in the neighbourhood that improved service is coming. When I visit Vancouver there are virtually no diesel fumes in the air. B. Stevenson
Can’t justify spending billions more Editor: Re: What kind of democracy is this?, letter to the editor, June 2 I have to ask E. Graham how committing to spend $12 billion in tax dollars can be justified by saving the 0.002 per cent of that amount ($18 million) that has already been spent
on an unnecessary bridge project. Even the Liberals admitted the existing tunnel would be safe for another 40 years if we just get on with the overdue seismic upgrade. Larry Colero Green candidate Delta South
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Letters
TransLink adjusting services to meet needs
Editor: Re: Bus route changes not the answer, letter to the editor, May 31; TransLink plan cuts Tsawwassen bus service, letter to the editor, June 14 South Delta is a vibrant, evolving part of our region and as the provider of transit service it’s important that TransLink make regular adjustments to that service to meet the needs of residents. We receive feedback every day from customers about what’s working and what isn’t, and we also look ahead at where the business and residential growth is happening in Delta. This information plays a key role in helping us target where service adjust-
ments and improvements are needed. Every year we go out and consult with customers about those changes, to ensure we’re on the right track, and every few years we engage in a much broader discussion — something we’re doing right now in South Delta, Richmond and Tsawwassen First Nation with what we call the Southwest Area Transport Plan. This plan helps establish a blueprint for transit and transportation — and looks at everything from transit service and infrastructure, to opportunities to improve cycling, walking and driving. We’re happy to see South Delta residents
reviewing some of the changes we’ve proposed as part of the Southwest Area Transport Plan consultations, which started last month and wrapped up on Monday. As part of these consultations, we asked for feedback on proposals that will provide more frequent service along key corridors and areas with growing demand, and provide more reliable and convenient bus service. Among the proposals being considered is a redesign of two routes that connect Tsawwassen to Canada Line — the 603 and 604 — and potentially cancelling the 602. We know these routes are well used, and we want to assure customers that our
plan is to build on their success, not make things worse. Our plan would redesign the 603 and 604 to reduce travel times and ensure bus stops for these services are within walking distance for most people currently using the 602. Additionally, we would adjust service on the 603 and 604 to accommodate the potential increase in customers coming from 602 — and in general, ensure that the capacity of transit service using Highway 17 out of Tsawwassen would meet demand and be the same or better than it is today. In the meantime, we’re actively rolling out new bus service following the approval last November
Taxpayers can’t give TransLink more money
Editor: One would wish that the bureaucrats at TransLink would spend more time trying to create a userfriendly regional transit system instead of copying new forms of taxation to fund their grossly inept and outrageously expensive projects. The 62 per cent no vote in the 2015 plebiscite should have sent a message. It did not. Contrary to TransLink’s spin, very few cities have implemented “road pricing” based on London’s pioneer congestion charge in 2003. The first rule for a suc-
cessful “road pricing” scheme is that one must have a user-friendly public transit system. We do not have that in Metro Vancouver, not even close, where the TransLink product is considered somewhat toxic. The issue has always been the expensive SkyTrain light-metro system, a miss-mash of proprietary and heavyrail metro, which cost not only more to build than modern LRT, it costs more to operate and maintain. This translates to more tax money funneled to pay for SkyTrain, taken from other transit needy regions.
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Public Hearing - Tuesday, June 27, 2017 The Municipal Council of The Corporation of Delta will hold a Public Hearing, in accordance with the Local Government Act, to consider the following proposed projects and related applications: Date: Time: Place:
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber Delta Municipal Hall 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent Delta, BC V4K 3E2
A Council meeting is scheduled to immediately follow this Public Hearing in the event Council wishes to give further consideration to any projects at that time. Any persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the proposed projects shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on matters contained in the bylaws and/or proposed by the applications. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to communicate to Council in advance of the Public Hearing, you can write to: Mayor and Council The Corporation of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca Correspondence addressed to Mayor and Council will form part of the public record for this Public Hearing. To be considered, correspondence must be received by the Office of the Municipal Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Project No. 1
Application for Land Use Contract Discharge and Rezoning (LU008251)
Location: 7755 115A Street, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 1 Applicant: Beant Dhillon Telephone: 604-825-2037
Development Variance Permit LU008049 To vary Section 305 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by varying the front setback averaging requirements for the principal structures on proposed Lots 1 and 2 to 9.3 m from the required setbacks ranging from 8.2 m to 12.1 m. Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro – 604-952-3163 Web Location: June 12, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Project No. 3
Application for Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit (LU007733)
Locations: 4911 and 4923 47A Avenue and an Adjacent Unaddressed Property with P.I.D. 011-252-090, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 3 Applicant: Samuel Chan, Ionic Architecture Inc. Telephone: 778-571-0618 Proposal: Application for Rezoning, Development Variance Permit and Development Permit in order to permit construction of a 14-unit, three-storey townhouse development.
To discharge Land Use Contract S.A. No. 2921 from the subject property in order to expose the underlying RS1 Single Family Residential zone.
MAP NO. 1 FILE NO. LU008251
“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7674 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS7 Single Family (335 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed. Staff Contact: Nick Danford - 604-946-3201 Web Location: May 29, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.03 Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit (LU008049)
Location: 5477 15B Avenue, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 2
Telephone: 604-943-1213
MAP NO. 2 FILE NO. LU008049
Applicant: Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club Management LLP, c/o Ross Clouston Telephone: 604-657-8681 Proposal: Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Road Closure and Cancellation, Development Variance Permit, and Development Permit in order to allow construction of a 60-unit townhouse development at 4800 Springs Boulevard and a portion of 5133 Springs Boulevard, as shown as hatched area on Map No. 4. The applicant has applied to exclude a 1.86 ha portion of the site, including Lot 1 and the northerly portions of Rem Lot A, from the Agricultural Land Reserve, and for non-farm use (golf course), on the southeastern portion of Rem Lot A. The applicant is also requesting an amendment to Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy for Lot 1.
MAP NO. 3 FILE NO. LU007733
To amend the Regional Context Statement Map in Schedule A of “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” by changing the regional land use designation of the portions of the properties at 4800 Springs Boulevard and 5133 Springs Boulevard identified as hatched on Map No. 4 (Lot 1) from Agricultural to General Urban. “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment (Land Use Designation) Bylaw No. 7652 To amend “The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” as follows:
Development Variance Permit LU007733
• Adding “townhouses” to the list of permitted uses in the Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club (TGCC) land use designation in Schedule A; and
To vary Section 7.2 and Section 7.3 of Schedule A and Drawing L.2.1 of Schedule C of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 7162, 2015” by reducing the following:
• Changing the Private Recreational Areas (CR) land use designation for 4800 Springs Boulevard to Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club (TGCC) in Schedule A; and
• The required dedication along 47A Avenue from 4.46 m to 2.46 m in order to maintain a modified arterial road standard of 10 m, instead of 12 m from the centre line of the road; and
• Changing the land use designation for 4800 Springs Boulevard from Major Parks and Recreational Areas (P) to Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club (TGCC) in Schedule D.1; and
• The required corner truncation at an intersection with an arterial road at the intersection of 47A Avenue and Garry Street from 6 m x 6 m to 5 m x 5 m.
• Adding the property at 4800 Springs Boulevard to the SD4 Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club Development Permit Area.
To vary Section 7.17(d) of Schedule A of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 7162, 2015” to reduce the clear width of a private road from 7 m to 6 m. Development Permit LU007733 To address the form and character of the proposed multi-family residential development. Staff Contact: Alex Cauduro – 604-952-3163 Web Location: May 29, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.04 Project No. 4
Applicant: Wesley Wollin, Dandyk + Wollin Architects Inc.
MAP NO. 4 FILE NO. LU007923
“The Corporation of Delta Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3950, 1985” Amendment (Regional Context Statement Amendment) Bylaw No. 7651
To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject properties from RM6 Multiple Family (Apartment 20) Residential to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 467 in order to allow a construction of a 14-unit townhouse development with a maximum height of three storeys, including in-unit parking.
Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 7673
Proposal: Application for Rezoning and Development Variance Permit in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.
To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” by rezoning the subject property from RS1 Single Family Residential to RS6 Single Family (460 m2) Residential in order to allow a two-lot subdivision and construction of a new single family dwelling with an in-ground basement on each lot. No secondary suites are proposed.
“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7532
Proposal: Application for Land Use Contract Discharge and Rezoning in order to permit subdivision and development of two single family residential lots.
Project No. 2
“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7668
Application for Official Community Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Road Closure and Cancellation, Development Variance Permit, Development Permit, and requests for Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion, Agricultural Land Reserve Non-Farm Use and Regional Growth Strategy Amendment (LU007923)
Location: 4800 and 5133 Springs Boulevard, as shown outlined in bold on MAP NO. 4
“Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” Amendment Bylaw No. 7653 To amend “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977”, as follows: • By rezoning: • The portion of the property at 4800 Springs Boulevard identified as hatched area on Map No. 4 (Lot 1) from C5 Private Recreational; and • The portion of the property at 5133 Springs Boulevard identified as hatched area in Map No. 4 (Lot 1), from Comprehensive Development Zone No. 360-1; to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 360-5, in order to permit construction of 60 two- and three-storey townhouses at a density of 34.9 units per hectare; and • By rezoning the portion of the property at 4800 Springs Boulevard identified as shaded area in Map No. 4 (Rem Lot A) from C5 Private Recreational to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 360-1, in order to permit a golf course addition, a utility pumping station and racquet sports courts.
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Summer’s here so days to start getting shorter Enjoy the sun and forget about losing the light
Living Matters
BARBARA GUNN
Bummer. The summer solstice has just occurred, and you know what that means. The days are getting shorter. OK, OK, I realize it’s a gradual process. I realize that summer has finally arrived, and with it, the pool parties, the beach barbecues and the patio pina coladas. I realize that the ballparks, the playgrounds and the oceanfront cafes will be full to capacity in the coming days. I realize that it will be some time before I give up the sandals for the snow boots and the shorts for the shawls. But just as we’ve spent months building up to the longest day of the year, we’ll now slowly be riding the slide again. Minute by minute by minute. “Days will be getting shorter soon,” I pointed out to the husband just last week. He was in the process of staining the
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now. In a perfect world, I continued, summer would last two months longer, and we’d be walking barefoot and inhaling Popsicles well into October. Come Halloween, well, the trick or treaters would be prowling the streets wearing sunscreen, since there’d still be daylight at nine. “Doesn’t work that way,” the husband said. He continued his work on the deck. “I know that,” I replied. “I’m just dreaming out
In a perfect world, I said, the sun would sit still for a few weeks. The days would not become one minute shorter — not for a while, at least — but stay the glorious way they are now.
was wrong with me? “I hear you,” I said. “I love the first day of summer. It’s the best. It’s just that, well, we’re going to slowly lose bits of daylight now.” In a perfect world, I said, the sun would sit still for a few weeks. The days would not become one minute shorter — not for a while, at least — but stay the glorious way they are
loud.” “You know,” said the husband. “It’s kinda hot out here. I could really use a lemonade.” “On it,” I said. And with that, I decided that the husband was not only thirsty, he was absolutely right. I’d deal with October weeks down the road. Lemonade season is finally here.
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Public Hearing - Tuesday, June 27, 2017 Continued from the previous page Delta Road Closure and Cancellation Bylaw No. 7655: The owner has proposed to purchase the area outlined in bold and identified as ‘Road to be Closed’ in Map No. 5, which would be used to access the townhouse development and would allow for pedestrian and cycling access through the site. Development Variance Permit LU007923 To vary Section 901.4 of “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 2750, 1977” to reduce the required parking provision for racquet sports and tennis courts from three parking spaces per court to one parking space per court. To vary Part 7, Section 7.17(d) of Schedule A of “Delta Subdivision and Development Standards Bylaw No. 7162, 2015” for internal road width for a private road from 7 m to 6 m for the proposed townhouse site. Development Permit LU007923 The subject property is located within PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE the SD2 English Bluff (Tsawwassen (Map No. 5) Escarpment) Development Permit Area and the SPEA Streamside Protection and Enhancement Development Permit Area. A development permit is required to address hazardous conditions and protection of the natural environment. The property at 4800 Springs Boulevard is proposed to be added to the SD4 Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club Development Permit Area to address form and character of the residential development. Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion and Non-Farm Use The owner has applied to exclude a 1.86 ha portion of the properties at 4800 Springs Boulevard and 5133 Springs Boulevard shown as ‘Proposed ALR Exclusion Area’ in Map No. 6 from the Agricultural Land Reserve. The remaining 1.05 ha of 4800 Springs Boulevard is proposed to remain in the Agricultural Land Reserve and the owner has applied for a nonfarm use approval for golf course and tennis and pickleball courts purposes. These applications require approval from the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission.
Regional Growth Strategy Amendment The applicant is requesting an amendment to Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy by changing the regional land use designation of the 2.56 ha portions of the properties at 4800 Springs Boulevard and 5133 Springs Boulevard shown as hatched area on Map No. 4 (Lot 1) from Agricultural to General Urban. This application requires approval from Metro Vancouver. Staff Contact: Web Location:
Robin Pallett – 604-946-3355 June 12, 2017 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Item E.02
Additional Information Additional information, copies of the bylaws, supporting staff reports, and any relevant documentation may be inspected until Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Municipal Hall: Community Planning and Development Department Hours:
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Michael Rudd (left) has sold Open Space Yoga to Gerry Sylvester.
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After building Open Space Yoga into South Delta’s favourite yoga studio for the last 12 years, owner Michael Rudd has sold the Ladner Village business to instructor Gerry Sylvester. “It was important to me,” Rudd explains, “to sell the studio to someone who was part of the community, who loves the culture we’ve built, who knows the students and who has great relationships with our team of highly skilled teachers. When Gerry said that he was interested, I knew it was a fit.”
Rudd will remain at Open Space as a teacher and workshop leader, and to help Sylvester with the transition. For his part, Sylvester is looking forward to the new challenge. “Open Space is like a second family to me. It’s where I go to de-stress, connect and work out, whether I’m taking a class or teaching it. My intention is to keep everything we all love about Open Space, and to continue to build the community with new classes and workshops down the road.”
Another property bordering Burns Bog could be turned into an industrial site. An application is working its way through Delta to develop the 66-hectare (163-acre) Pineland Peat site on 88th Avenue into an industrial park. The application, which has yet to come to Delta council and must still go through a public consultation, would see the property rezoned from peat extraction to heavy industrial. The number of lots and lot dimensions are still to be determined. According to Delta, design guidelines have to be prepared to address appropriate environmental buffers as well as site and building design criteria that reflect the location of the project in
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proximity to the Burns Bog Ecological Conservancy Area and farmland. According to an arborist retained by the applicant, many of the trees have died or exhibit signs of significant decline, likely due to past hydrological changes or soil compaction. Noting the application is still working its way through the technical and committee review process, deputy community planning director Marcy Sangret said the MK Delta Lands development, approved by council last summer but still waiting Agricultural Land Commission and subsequent Metro Vancouver approvals, borders the north side of Burns Bog, whereas the Pineland Peat proposal is on the south side of the conservancy area. The Pineland Peat site is not in the
Agriculture Land Reserve. The Burns Bog Conservation Society’s Eliza Olson has already voiced her opposition, noting that while the site Eliza Olson is not within the designated ecological conservancy area, converting unprotected bog is not a good idea. “It is next to the conservation area. Think of last year’s fire in Burns Bog. Then think back to the Fort McMurray fire. The elephant in the room when firemen, police, ambulance attendants and politicians talk about that fire is the fact that what fed that fire was dried out peatlands. Fires burning as deep as 12 feet were
reported during last year’s winter,” Olson warned Mayor Lois Jackson in a letter. She also noted Burns Bog is an estuarine raised peat bog and every time the water mound is encroached it reduces Burns Bog’s ability to survive. She also noted this area is surrounded by farmland and heavy industry is not compatible with farming. The site has had a history of controversy, including in the late 1990s when Delta fought to stop a composting operation that was using paper residue from gyproc sheets from a River Road dump. A golf course was proposed for the site in the early 1990s.
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A local artist has teamed up with the Ladner Village Market to give it an updated promotional postcard to help celebrate the 21st season. According to Tracey McKnight, one of the market organizers, they have done a postcard for many years as it’s a great advertising tool, but as the market has evolved, they wanted to modernize it and give it a different look and feel. “So we commissioned local artist Linda Jones. She came to our market three times last year, got the feel and vibe of it and then asked how we wanted things set out,” said McKnight. “Then we went to Indalma Creative and she designed the new look. She created this lovely, new clean look for us, added our new logo and our fresh, vibrant, local tagline. We’re excited with the results.”
So far 2,500 of the 5,000 postcards printed have been distributed to Ladner Village merchants while more will be given out to market vendors so they can pass them out at markets throughout the Lower Mainland. “Our local businesses have been fantastic to work with,” added McKnight. And local businesses have been supportive of the market too as the business spin-offs are certainly positive. “It has proven to be a real success in that it has exposed Ladner Village to many people outside of the community,” McKnight said. “Area merchants like the vibe and like the community feel. The Ladner Village Market is known throughout the Lower Mainland for its quality, its vibe and its friendliness. Local people plan their summer reunions and activities around the market so they can come shop for fresh fish and produce
Artist Linda Jones created a new look for the Ladner Village Market postcard. and then celebrate with their family and friends. It’s a great way to shop local and keep those dollars local.” McKnight said the community also has a great sense of ownership
when it comes to the market. “This is our market and the community gets really excited to showcase this to their friends and family,” she said. Daughter Jill McKnight,
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“So they have been introduced to the community by the market and now they are coming back because they love the little stores, they love the community and the atmosphere,” Jill said. “I know of three ladies who make the journey from Coquitlam. They come to us, but I know they also visit other stores. We do know that some of the businesses are busy on market Sundays, so there is certainly a strong spin-off effect from the market on the business community.” The open-air market, which spans three blocks on 48th Avenue, kicked off its new season on June 11. It runs rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on seven dates throughout the season. Markets are held on the second and fourth Sundays of June, July and August as well as the second Sunday of September. Visit www.ladnervillagemarket.com for more information.
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South Delta Heels owner Carol Miles says businesses work together for the betterment of the community. South Coast Casuals said the dollars that get spent within Ladner go beyond what people think they are spending it on. “I think that is just a powerful thing that people don’t always realize,” McKnight said. “It’s a very positive message when you have this business supporting this business. That’s what makes a great community. We do shop local and that doesn’t mean that you will find
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“When we go out for donations, silent auction donations for fundraisers, the merchants are always there for you,” said Short. “They consistently exceed expectations. It was one of the main reasons why the church decided to stay downtown and fundraise for the church upgrades because of the strong support and help we received. “We now give back whenever we can and are part of events such as the Quilt Walk and Car Show. We have a community focus and a focus to serve.” The Quilted Bear has been located in Ladner Village since 2001. Owner Carol Taylor said they often have people come into the store that say
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they had a bit of difficulty finding their location, but thanks to the other merchants who gave them directions, they found it. “That’s just one example of merchants helping other merchants. No one has that me mentality. It is always us and supporting each other, so I want to thank all the other merchants of the LBA for always being there for one another,” she said. “Everyone who comes into our store from out of town remarks how wonderful the village is, how warm and friendly this small community is. I’m just so happy to be a part of the LBA.” Bill McKnight said another reason why the business community is
so strong is that there’s always a constant feeling to come up with ideas in which they can support and promote each other. “The LBA works together and if someone is in need or in trouble, then help is always there,” he said. “If you look at our events, things like the Quilt Walk and Car Show, no other community in B.C. is doing that, so that is just one example of what we are doing and we can have that event by working together.” Alex Augustyniak from West Coast Seeds said he feels it’s important to be part of the community, and the LBA does this on the business side by sharing ideas and hosting events.
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“BIAs get money that is collected on behalf of a tax base. The LBA is strictly by membership and donations. It is all a choice. We work with a small budget, so the car show and the money that comes in with that allows us to provide funds for other events throughout the year.” Other activities include the Easter parade and Easter egg hunt, which this year was a highly successful event. “We had an incredible turnout. It’s amazing to see the response and the many people who come out and the many generations who support it,” added McKnight. “This was the first year we had a corporate sponsor for it, so that allowed us to do different things with it, so it’s growing and that’s really exciting.” Two very popular events help celebrate the Christmas season. Nov. 23 marks the annual Christmas Tree Festival and on Dec. 2 is Breakfast with Santa. “We will be celebrating our fifth anniversary this year with the Christmas Tree Festival,” she said. “It has been incredible how
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The LBA’s Easter parade and egg hunt continue to grow thanks to a corporate sponsor. this event has taken off. I have had people already asking for the dates, so they can plan for it.” Breakfast with Santa holds a special place in McKnight’s heart. “This is a pretty incredible story too when you think that it has been more than 40 years that this event has been going on in the community,” she said. “My dad has been fortunate that he has been cooking at it. He started with the Ladner Lions Club and then as an LBA member continued. This event is very close to my heart because my brother
and I alternated years to help in the kitchen, but now I’m seeing my friends bring their kids, so to see these different generations is a very special component. Not every community has that and it really does make it personal.” McKnight stresses that businesses put on these events because they love the community and want to do things for the betterment of Ladner. “We want to give back to the community that gives back to us. This is why Ladner is such a great place to live and to do business,” she said.
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There were lots of months of pain, but now merchants in Ladner Village are starting to see positive gains. With the Delta Street construction project now complete, Ladner Village has been revitalized, offering locals and visitors alike a brand new shopping experience. Construction on the project took place
throughout much of 2016 and included removal and replacement of sidewalks, new street lighting, new stamped pedestrian crosswalks, road paving, new trees and landscaping. The project has opened up Ladner Village, making it even more attractive and accessible. “There is just a great vibe,” said Tracey McKnight of South Coast Casuals. “After the new trees were put in it really
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opened up the area a lot. The sidewalks are wider and there is a flow to the area and the businesses.” One of the major concerns over the years has been a lack of parking in the area. That has changed with the construction project, but merchants are also hoping people will park near Memorial Park and walk to the commercial area. VILLAGE: see Page 25
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“The area is much more walkable for sure,” added Jill McKnight. “When the trees were put in, I walked out front of our shop here and it felt like I could reach out and touch the marina. I’ve certainly heard lots of comments from people saying that the area does look great.” Carol Miles from South Delta Heels was one of the businesses that was impacted the most by construction. She had equipment outside of her business on almost a daily basis. Despite those challenges, Miles is pleased with the final look of the area. “We knew that it had to be done and I appreciate the fact that the Corporation (of Delta) actually invested,” Miles said. “Last summer my husband and I took a driving vacation to Alberta and let me tell you, there are towns that are sick, dying and dead because there has been no investment from the local regional municipality. Once you lose a town, you never get it back, so thank goodness
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It was a lengthy construction project, but merchants are pleased by the outcome. Delta made an investment in our village.” Miles said you can’t take back what was lost financially during the construction, but is hopeful the revitalization will spark a renewed life in the area. “Now we have to continue to emphasize with people that if they don’t support their local village and merchants, if they disappear they won’t come back and then the town dies, so it’s really important that people need to keep their dollars in the local community and support the
shops here in the village,” she said. “Sometimes you might spend $2 in gas to save $1 and you are no further ahead, but if you keep that money in your community you benefit so much more. “We do have a vibrant business community here and we need the community to support us and shop local. We want people to have the ability to walk throughout the village, which they now can do even more, and check out the shops and services that we have to offer.”
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Merchant shows what service is all about
Customer so impressed by James Price of Ladner Village Hardware she creates retirement card IAN JACQUES
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It all started with a rusty wheelbarrow, but what finished was a lasting impression of service and a commitment to community. East Ladner resident Wendy Stuart has been left with an indelible impression of what it means to be a community business owner. Stuart contacted the Optimist following the closing of Ladner Village Hardware after 30 years in the community. She said owner James Price went above and beyond to fix her wheelbarrow originally purchased at the store. “I had never met him, but when I called him up and said that I needed a new axle put on, he said bring it in and he would take a look, but I couldn’t find a way to get it back to the store,” Stuart recalled. “James offered to drive out to my house and get it
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Jamis Price went above and beyond to fix a customer’s wheelbarrow. fixed. That really struck me that he would do that. And he never charged me for the work.” With the days winding down before the doors closed for good, Stuart set out to get a picture of James and create a thankyou card for Price that she
could present to him. She managed to catch him one day at the store for the photo and then started collecting signatures for the card. She never dreamed what the project would become. “It turned into a full hand-made card and
then six other full pages of thoughts, memories and good wishes,” Stuart recalled. “This was never about me. This would just be a piece of paper if people hadn’t taken the time to write. He will be missed.” Stuart said the com-
ments show the impacts that Price, his staff and the store had on the fabric of the community. Comments included: “James was always there for us. He shovels sidewalks whenever we needed them done. He is the best and will be missed as
a store.” “Thank you for hiring an 11-year-old kid who knew nothing about hardware. Everything I know is because of you.” “James you will be missed in the Village. Thanks for always being a bright light.” “Every dog in Ladner probably knows the hardware store because they could always come in and get a treat.” “Thank you for being such an important part of Ladner.” After collecting all of the comments and special memories, Stuart had the wheelbarrow re-painted and presented it and the cards to Price at a special dinner the merchants held recently. “He knew right away the significance of the wheelbarrow,” recalled Stuart. “I could see he was really touched by the cards and what everyone had said. He is such a special man. God bless you, James.”
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The Ladner Business Association (LBA) is made up of people and businesses working together to foster a healthy environment for the business community of Ladner. Over the years, the efforts of the LBA have provided many valuable events to the community, creating traditions that provide lasting memories and experiences that bring people back again and again. The LBA’s purpose is to foster a healthy environment for the business community of Ladner, promote a public awareness of the goods and services provided by the Ladner business community, to articulate and promote the interests of the business community to the community at-large and to the surrounding areas, and to promote the well being of the community of Ladner. LBA members sponsor and facilitate the Quilt Walk and Car Show, the annual Christmas Tree Festival and Breakfast with Santa and host the Easter parade and egg hunt.
Besides these community events, the LBA gives back to the youth of the community by providing scholarships to Delta Secondary graduates. They also host a number of events within the business community as a way to network amongst members. There is the summer barbecue and Christmas banquet, and mix and mingle networking events. More than 125 members make up the LBA, which includes small, medium and large businesses, service organizations and representatives from all levels of government. Jill McKnight from South Coast Casuals says the LBA is a very strong voice for business in Ladner. “I think they have worked really hard to build a relationship with our representatives in the three levels of government and tried to advocate for the Ladner community and businesses,” McKnight said. “Sometimes they are not always big things that get a lot of publicity, but they are little things that can make a difference for the businesses.” McKnight said there is
a lot of growing going on within the LBA as they work to promote the association and business in general. The LBA has recently produced a brand new membership brochure to showcase what it has to offer to businesses. The LBA is also working on the creation of a walking map of Ladner, which will focus on the business district and will be a visual tool to let visitors know where to go. “We are a group of people that are here for the benefit of the business community and to support each other,” said Carol Miles from South Delta Heels. “Everyone who works at the LBA and volunteers wants to do what they do. We do it out of the fact that we love where we live, we love supporting this community and we want to give back, but we also want people in this community to support our local businesses.” Membership is $125 per year. You can find out more about the organization at www.ladnerbusiness.com or email info@ladnerbusiness.com.
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School needs your help to build natural playground Ladner Elementary has ambitious goal IAN JACQUES
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The school community of Ladner Elementary needs your help to realize its dream of a new allinclusive playground. More than $250,000 is needed for the project, which would see new playground equipment, resurfacing and replacing two courtyards at the 44th Avenue school. According to playground committee fundraising coordinator Natascha McGregor, the project really started gaining momentum in March. “We really started looking at the state of the equipment and the area in general,” McGregor said. “We decided that we didn’t want to piecemeal by just replacing some of the play equipment. This needs to be a fun place for the kids during school hours, but also for the community as a whole to utilize after school hours.” After several brainstorming sessions, a committee was struck through the help of the school’s PAC looking to build a new natural playground. “We are trying to create a playground that will be the footprint for all new playgrounds right across Canada,” she said. “We want to create a space that is inclusive and where all children of all abilities can come to play.” McGregor said they
have had great discussions with the Delta school board as well as the Corporation of Delta about possible funding. In order to be eligible for next year’s round of funding at both the school district and municipal levels, the playground committee must raise at least 25 per cent of the budget. The committee is actively fundraising in the community and has applied for six community grants. One of the grants is through Envision Financial, which is awarding $50,000 to one organization to further a community-focused project. Community members can get involved with this granting project by registering at volinspire.com via Facebook, Linkedin or email address. Once that is done, then click on the Ladner Elementary page at: https://volinspire.com/ post/11070 and click on any one of the emojis at the bottom of the page. Voting takes place from now until June 23. The 10 organizations that receive the most votes will be reviewed by a selection committee with the winners announced on June 29 just in time to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary on July 1. “This is a local grant, which is fantastic, and it would be a real boost to us to get the 25 per cent we need to get us in line for further funding from Delta
Christmas in July campaign
Deltassist is launching its first-ever Christmas in July campaign this year. The social services agency continues to rely on the overwhelming support of the community to meet the increasing need of low-income families, seniors and individuals in Delta, but by July the stock in its emergency food cupboards has dwindled. Staff, volunteers and some community businesses are gratefully accepting donations of food, gift cards and toys for infants and gifts for teen for the Christmas in July campaign. Non-perishable food items or gift cards can be dropped off at Deltassist’s Ladner office, 202–5000
Bridge St., weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. during July. Items most needed include breakfast cereals, canned ham and chicken, canned hearty meals (stew), peanut butter, rice, pasta and sauce, hot chocolate and cookies. Deltassist is also collecting toys for infants and gifts for teens for its Christmas programs. Donations can also be dropped off at the following locations: • Sara’s Ice Cream — Ladner • Buttercups Children’s Boutique — Ladner • Coast Tsawwassen Inn — Tsawwassen • Four Winds Brewery — Tilbury Industrial Park
and the school district,” said McGregor. “We really appreciate any support we can get from the community.” PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE
Ladner Elementary is looking to replace its playground.
The Rotary Club of Tsawwassen and the Corporation of Delta
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And appreciate the sponsors who supported us in many ways in our second annual Derby.
Also, kudos to the drivers and engineers for the great carts in this year’s event, and the community for lining the streets to see the creative carts run down the hill.
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CART SPONSORS • Gerry van Gaalen • Centerline Developments • Corporation of Delta • Delta Law Office • Delta Fire & Rescue • Delta Optimist • Delta Police • Delview Secondary • Hillmar Industries • Empower Environmental Solutions • Go Green Pest Control • Ideal Door • Jackson & Lowe
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Event Volunteers • Judi Stene & team from the Corporation of Delta • Race Director Rob Watts • Homeowners along 6th Avenue • Danny Sherrell for supplying the bales of hay • Interact Club of SDSS • Race announcer MC Kelly Latremouille • Mayor Lois Jackson • Timers - Patricia Pretty; Gillian Hughes
• Members of the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen • Mechanics Peter Sziklai & Werner Berger for inspection of the carts • The Scale Shop in Vancouver for donation of the scale for weighing the carts • Delta Police • Delta COPS shop for supplying the radar equipment for speed checks
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You may have noticed that Delta has made some major inroads in attracting new businesses to the region in recent years. With the municipality completing more than 20 capital projects with a construction value exceeding $82 million over the past 8 years it’s easy to see why. At the recent Delta Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting, Mayor Lois Jackson relayed that Delta will continue to support and invest in infrastructure improvements, continue its efforts to promote business growth in Delta and will remain committed to debt elimination. Local businesses have benefited from recent additions to Delta’s industrial lands at Boundary Bay Airport and the South Fraser Perimeter Road connecting Delta to the TransCanada Highway. Businesses and residents will also stand to benefit from recent and planned improvements to alleviate traffic flow and congestion issues in the areas around Annacis, Highway 91/Highway 17, Sunbury and Nordel Way, and the development of a bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel. Local businesses are the hallmark of a strong economy. Through ecotourism, business diversity, arts and culture and major developments on Tsawwassen First Nations land, the more than 450 members of the Delta Chamber of Commerce are looking forward to a bright future. The Chamber is an ally for all businesses interested in promoting local growth and prosperity by providing monthly networking and information events which can lead to unique business opportunities in Delta. Chamber events and programs inspire and engage Delta business community One of the keys to success in any business is in meeting with as many people as possible and learning as much as you can from their experiences. That’s why the Delta Chamber of Commerce continues to offer members the popular monthly Networking and Learning Luncheon series with guest speakers from all sectors of the business world. The Delta Chamber of Commerce also continues to hold their highly popular monthly After 5 Business Social events across all areas of Delta, with a different local business hosting the event each month. The Chamber also regularly offers Lunch and Learn sessions and member orientation sessions for both existing and prospective members. On Sunday, August 6, in collaboration with Farm Fresh Events, the Delta Chamber will once again present the Experience Delta Farm and Culinary Tour event, after a very successful inaugural event last summer. And, of course, a big part of the business and community scene in Delta is the Delta Chamber of Commerce Hats Off to Excellence Awards Gala, held in November of each year, to recognize business and community excellence in Delta. The Delta Chamber of Commerce also continues to engage and participate within the national and provincial chamber networks and also provide input to government budgets, business planning processes and community stakeholder groups. The Delta Chamber is a founding member of the new BC Chamber Lower Mainland Policy Alliance and has also remained committed to support of and engagement in port community liaison and local business sustainability strategy meetings. The innovative Experience Delta community suite has now completed its very successful first full year of operation and continues to promote the many unique business and experiential opportunities to be found in Delta for visitors and residents alike. The Experience Delta suite includes a very popular lifestyle magazine, an engaging mobile app that allows users to reward themselves with promotions from local businesses as well as a supporting website. Pick up a copy of the magazine at a broad range of locations throughout Delta, download the free app and also watch for the Experience Delta van and the Experience Delta Summer Street team at various events and sites throughout the summer months. What would business be if it were all work and no play? The Delta Chamber of Commerce holds its 29th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 29 at Beach Grove Golf Club. After a fun day of golf, attendees can then enjoy a sumptuous barbecue buffet, a live auction and awards presentation in the Beach Grove Clubhouse, with lots of opportunities for networking and relationship building with both existing and new business contacts throughout the day and evening.
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Rob Rathbun, officer of the Honourable Guard, and Seaforth Highlanders piper Alan Bain with part of maple tree that inspired author of The Maple Leaf Forever.
Iconic gift marks b-day at St. David’s Big Lunch ELIZABETH MURRAY
Optimist contributor
It’s The Maple Leaf Forever at St. David’s Big Lunch this Sunday when a piece of the song’s alleged maple tree will be presented to the parish by Rob Rathbun, officer of the maple leaf tartan-kilted Honourable Guard. A leaf falling on the shoulder of Alexander Muir from a maple tree in front of his home on Toronto’s Laing Street is believed to have inspired the Scots emigrant to write his poem in 1867. When the famous Canadian tree crashed to the ground in a storm in 2013, it was decided that its branches would be used in some 150 projects across the nation. The only limb to come to B.C. was acquired
by the Society of the Honourable Guard in New Westminster to be wood turned into a ceremonial Drum Major’s Mace. Smaller pieces of the tree are being shared by groups such as St. David’s Tsawwassen, where it is felt there can hardly be a more Canadian way of marking the country’s 150th birthday. Now in its sixth year, St. David’s Big Lunch continues to emulate the UK’s annual get together of friends and neighbours. Every June in the UK, since the Big Lunch idea was launched in 2009, people stop what they’re doing to join with neighbours in a nationwide act of community and friendship. “Getting together over a meal can lead to people doing more within their community and tackling
the issues that matter to them most,” was but one comment in praise of the Big Lunch. Red and white pennants, balloons, table coverings, napkins, flags and decorated cake will leave no doubt that St. David’s parishioners are poised to welcome neighbours to a celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. Seaforth Highlanders piper Alan Bain, St. David’s madrigal songsters Allen Desnoyers (aka Captain George Vancouver), Lesley Sutherland and Sara Ciantar will entertain during the event. Others will serve barbecued hamburgers and hot dogs, salads, desserts, beverages, ice cream and birthday cake. Big Lunchers are urged to wear national dress to reflect Canada’s multi-cultural history.
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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS 75 Ways to Save on Household Expenses set for Thursday, June 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Ladner Pioneer Library. Learn practical and easy ways to reduce utility, cable, phone and internet bills; reduce your grocery bills; trim your personal expenses and more. Registration is required. Call 604-946-6215. Toys for sale – new and gently used, week of June 19 at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen. Earthwise Society has a Summer Solstice event and AGM, June 22, 7 p.m. to sunset. Garden tour at 6:30 p.m., drinks and cheese by sunset and twilight tour at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Call 604946-9828 or contact info@ earthwisesociety.bc.ca. Positively Canadian, Saturday, June 24, 2 to 3 p.m. – Tsawwassen Library and Saturday, July 15, 2 to 3 p.m. – Ladner Pioneer Library. Learn interesting or quirky facts, stats and tips about Canada’s history, geography, people, culture and more in this fun and informative celebration of Canada’s 150th Birthday with Heather Pattullo, author of Positively Canadian: A Fun Guide to Canadian Language, Culture and History. Delta Spinners and Weavers June meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, June 26 at 1 p.m. at Kirkland House, 4140 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Contact a2maggie@telus.net for more information. Adult Colouring Club second and fourth Tuesday of the month (June 27, July 11, 25, Aug. 8, 22), 2 to 4 p.m. – Tsawwassen Library. Colouring is not just for kids anymore. Why colour? It reduces stress and improves your focus, it’s fun and creative, and you meet new people! All supplies provided. Canadian Blood Services has blood donor clinics at the Ladner Community Centre, 4734-51st St., June 28 from 1 to 8 p.m. and at South Delta Secondary School, 750-53rd St., July 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Restorative Yoga for People Living with Cancer, Thursday July 6, 20, Aug. 3, 17 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., every second Thursday. Facilitated by yoga instructor Maureen Dufresne. No previous yoga experience is necessary. This yoga supports the body in poses lying down or seated, in stillness with breathing awareness. This encourages the release of muscle tension and flexibility and balances the body/mind connection. No fee. Please pre-register by phoning Maureen at 604-948-0660. VIP Summer Break Camp for ages 6 to 11 at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave., Aug. 14 to 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 604-946-6254 or email: office@ladnerunited. org for registration. Cost until June 30, $120. www. ladnerunited.org. Toss aside the mid-day doldrums and volunteer at FINDS Children’s Thrift Store. Reach Child and Youth Development Society is seeking exuberant and friendly volunteers to staff our children’s thrift store in the heart of Ladner Village. Shifts are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. If you’re interested in volunteering email Rae-Anne at volunteer@reachchild.org or call and leave your name and phone number with our front desk at 604-946-6622 ext. 300. Come join us for slopitch practice. Men and ladies. Every Friday at 11 a.m. at Pebble Hill Park, Tsawwassen. Everyone welcome. Call 604-946-6370 or just come to the park. Ambassadors Tsawwassen Mills Toastmasters: The club meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Tsawwassen Mills Mall Training Room located at Entry 4 between Karma Athletics and Yogigo; 7 to 9 p.m. Drop in and see how a Toastmasters club meeting is run. Come and see how Toastmasters can help you gain confidence and skill at public speaking as well as with leadership skills in a safe, encouraging environment. For more info, contact karentaipalus@gmail.com.
KinVillage Community Centre celebrates Canada’s 150th anniversary with entertainment by Music Variations Friday, June 30. Opening ceremony 2 p.m. Entertainment 2:15 p.m. Admission is free. Buenos Dias Café will have a variety of burgers and hotdogs available for sale from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., cash only please. KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Safe Driving for Seniors, free presentation by an ICBC
Road Safety and Community Coordinator, 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Includes an opportunity for questions and answers with a driving tester.
SPECIAL EVENTS Delta Chamber of Commerce’s 29th annual golf tournament is set for Thursday, June 29 at Beach Grove Golf Club. Members and non-members welcome.
$199 per player (includes golf, power cart, lunch and dinner), $60 dinner-only option. Register online at deltachamber.ca or call 604946-4232 for more info.
ARTS The “Wander Inn Cafe” coffeehouse is open Saturday, June 24, 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy the toe-tapping tunes of local performers Steve & Liz Alexander, followed by a fun evening of Karaoke, mastered by Jim Argue. Sing a tune or listen, relax, connect with friends. Entrance:
suggested $7 donation covers beverages, goodies and entertainment. Venue: 5545 Ladner Trunk Road (LCF church). Note that the coffeehouse will be closed July/Aug. and resumes in September. 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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SENIORS Strawberry High Tea with entertainers Liz and Steve, Friday, June 23 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets $14 for members, $16 for non-members.
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ADVICE FROM THE PROS My feet hurt and my physician has recommended that I see a foot care nurse; how can I do this? Ans. Thanks for this question. Excellent foot health is the foundation to mobility and is an important part of your overall preventive health care. An assessment by a certified foot care nurse will determine your exact needs (basic or advanced) and the development of a treatment plan will allow you to maintain your mobility for as long as possible. We have partnered with a certified foot care nurse to provide full foot care services here in the pharmacy. Give us a call today with any questions you may have and to book your appointment. “Who Cares? I Do” is not just a slogan – it is THE reason Paul Gibbons, Pharmacist/Owner at the Medicine Shoppe in Tsawwassen, looks forward to helping you every day.
QUESTION How do hearing aids work? Are there operations or medications I can take to treat my hearing loss rather than get hearing aids? ANSWER At their most basic, hearing aids are microphones that convert sound into electrical signals. An amplifier increases the strength of the signal, then a receiver (speaker) converts it back to sound and channels it into the ear canal through a small tube or earmold. A battery is necessary to power the hearing aid and to enable amplification. Mark Nickel BC-HIP, BBA Hearing Instrument Practitioner Phone: 604-943-0033 5682 12 Avenue, Tsawwassen www.TsawwassenHearing.com
3. Mixed: A combination of sensorineural and conductive.
QUESTION:
Q: Is Now A Good Time To List Our Home? A: Yes! May 2017 was the third highest selling
May on record in Greater Vancouver. Now in June, the market remains strong and there is relatively low inventory in certain housing-type segments. In the past 7 days, there were 21 new Garrett Chu Vice President listings in South Delta and 23 sales which points to an excellent sales to new listings ratio. Buyers are actively looking at all categories and Sellers RE/MAX Progroup Realty are continuing to achieve excellent prices for 5360 12th Avenue Delta 604.728.2845 their homes. The Spring/Summer is a fantastic www.fraserelliott.com time to showcase your property with the sun #17 RE/MAX Team Worldwide in 2016 shining and everything in bloom! Many families #1 RE/MAX Team are actually rushing to buy as many hope to in Western Canada in 2016 settle before the new school year. Contact your #7 RE/MAX Team in Canada in 2016 local agent to determine the true market value #1 Team for Total Sales in 2016 in the entire Greater Vancouver of your home.
Can you work with independent trustees to provide services for their client(s)?
ANSWER:
Yes, HoneyDo is able to work along with trustee directives to provide needed services for their client(s). This can include almost any of our usual services, as well as, those of a consulting nature to help identify care needs. Often these situations may require the need for a greater network of care and additional collaboration with outside professionals who may need to rely on one another’s experience to help guide care plans.
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QUESTION:
Q: The Importance of Documenting Gifts
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A: Are you considering adding your adult child as a joint bank account holder, or transferring
ANSWER:
As our Promise Statement indicates, “At Expedia CruiseShipCenters, we are navigators of spectacular vacation experiences. As a part of the number one brand in travel, this is our promise to you.”
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We, more often than not, are given “First to Market” promotions before they are given to our competitors. Our success is measured in many ways; by the number of loyal customers who come back again and again, and by all of the accolades and awards that have been bestowed upon us. Most recently, we were again awarded Best Travel Agency by the Readers’ Choice Awards. Thank you so much to Sunny South Delta for your continued support, we are truly grateful and will continue to be your “Navigators of Spectacular Vacation Experiences”.
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Working according to health authority direction, custom needs, case manager directives or specific home environments, HoneyDo can assist in complimenting an existing care plan. This means working as a team to develop a realistic multi-faceted schedule, with many different perspectives of the person’s wellbeing in mind, to keep them safe and successful, wherever they call home. These situations may include coordinating with ICBC, those with POA directors or trustees, government entities such as Veterans Affairs, service coordinating agencies, subsidized programs like Better at Home, or other community resources.
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1. Sensorineural: The most common type, it occurs when the inner ear nerves (and hair cells) are damaged and do not properly transmit auditory signals to the brain. Can be treated with hearing aids. 2. Conductive: Is typically the result of obstructions in the ear. Can usually be treated medically or surgically.
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There are alterative forms of treatment for hearing loss (instead of hearing aids), although only 5% of hearing loss in adults can be improved medically or surgically. It all depends on the type of hearing loss you have experienced. There are three types:
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property to an adult child? Documenting your intentions when you transfer an asset to your child can potentially save your family extra stress after you pass on. Estate litigation disputes often arise between siblings over whether the trust of an asset from a parent to an adult child was intended as a gift to that child, or, conversely, whether that child simply holds the asset in trust for the Deceased’s estate so the asset can be distributed according to the Deceased’s Last Will. The law presumes that the adult child who gratuitously receives funds or property from a parent is holding the property in trust for that parent’s estate. This presumption at law can be overcome with written documentation of the Deceased’s intention to gift the monies or property, which removes the asset from distribution through the Last Will. For example, if you have a daughter and a son, and you add your daughter’s name to your bank account with the intent of gifting her those funds, you must clearly document that. By not documenting your intentions, you risk exposing your estate to litigation from any other siblings. Also, the law will presume that your daughter is holding the asset(s) in trust for your estate and that your“true”intentions were for the asset(s) to be distributed as per your Will.If the matter were to be litigated by your son, the onus would be on your daughter to prove that you intended the asset(s) as a “gift”. Without formal documentation in place indicating your intentions, it will be difficult for her to prove this. It is highly recommended that you document your intentions when you gift your child property,or add your adult child’s name as a joint bank account holder.This can be done simply through a deed of gift, a trust agreement, or a notice of intention.We, at Delta Law Office, can help you document your intentions, as well as with any other estate planning needs.
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ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:
Q: How can I hold a fundraiser that
CAN I SELL MY HOUSE IF IT’S RENTED?
will benefit Delta Hospital?
A: Fundraising events are a great way to get involved and raise funds to support the important work being done at Delta Hospital while having fun! Third party events organized by individuals or organizations who want to help Delta Hospital are an important part of our fundraising efforts throughout the year. Proceeds from these events allow us to support Delta Hospital which, in turn, helps to provide outstanding healthcare in our community.
ANSWER: Yes you can always sell your property, no matter what. If the house is “rented” i.e. month to month, in writing or not, then you need to give the tenant a copy of the subject removal, 2 months notice, and repay 1 month. David Moore
If it’s “leased” i.e. rented for a period of time, in writing, then the new owner would be obligated to let the tenant stay until the end of the term. If you do plan to sell your rental and are unsure of the process, feel free to call!
Call Your Rental Champions Today! David 778-991-1966 direct. MaximumInc.ca. #203 1624 56 St Delta BC V4L 0A2
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Paul, When I flush my toilet I hear a hollow, thumping sound coming from my bathtub drain.This toilet has never worked very well. Do you think something might be plugged up. Sam R., Delta.
CAN YOU STILL BUY A HOME WITH ZERO DOWN? ANSWER:
For details on eligible downpayment sources, contact us. We are happy to provide all the details.
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ANSWER: Hi Sam, The first place we would look is the toilet. Is something lodged inside it? A child’s toy, a bottle cap? It will still work in many cases, but not work very well. Removing the toilet, and inspecting the trap will usually confirm if there is an obstruction.The next thing we would look for is a plugged plumbing vent. In order for the drains in your home to work, they need to be able to draw in air. If you look on top of your roof, you will most likely see one or more black or grey pipes in the vicinity of your bathroom or kitchen.These are your plumbing vents. If they become plugged, that hollow thumping noise you hear coming from your bathtub, is air being sucked in through the bathtub overflow.This is a good indicator that you’ve got a plugged plumbing vent. In single family homes, auguring the plumbing vents down from your roof, will usually clear this up. In multi-unit complexes, we follow this up with hi-pressure water flushing.Your toilet will work like a charm, (and without the added sound effects.)
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Q: What are some common sleep apnea symptoms in women? A: Women often report symptoms such as daytime fatigue, insomnia, lack of energy, morning headaches, frequent awakenings and mood disturbances. These symptoms are not specific to sleep apnea, so women can be misdiagnosed with anxiety or depression. A bed partner may hear snoring, pauses in breathing, or gasping during sleep. Women that are post-menopausal have a 3 times increased risk of having sleep apnea compared to pre-menopausal women. If you have been experiencing those symptoms, talk to your physician and complete the CanSleep online Sleep Evaluation to rule out sleep apnea. Jessica Chum, B.Sc RRT Delta I 120 - 6345 - 120th St. I 778.564.7503 Coquitlam I 400 - 2963 Glen Drive I 604.468.5854 New Westminster I 409-301 E. Columbia St. I 604.544.8744 Visit us at any of our locations Surrey, Delta, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Burnaby & Coquitlam
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The best results always come from organizing an event based around doing something you already love to do. Ideas you may want to try are BBQs, bake sales, plant or produce sales, fitness challenges, garage sales, or sporting events. If you have an idea for a possible fundraiser, contact us at Delta Hospital Foundation. We are happy to provide you with advice, promotional materials and any assistance you may need. Also, there is an event planning guide available for you on our website to help you get started. To find out how to hold your own 3rd party event, contact Shari Barr at 604 940 9695 or shari.barr@dhfoundation.ca
QUESTION:
Unfortunately, the zero down/free down payment programs have been discontinued by Government financing changes. A minimum down payment needed to buy a home is 5% of the purchase price. Down payments can be in the form of savings, RRSP withdrawals (for eligible buyers) as well as gift from family. Some lenders will allow potential buyers to use a portion of their downpayment funds from a line of credit or consumer loan however certain restrictions apply in these situations. Additionally the BC Government has launched a new program in which they will match the savings of a potential buyer. This program does have some restrictions but can get possible homeowners into that dream home sooner!
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Community
ADVICE
Ladner Legion supports worthy causes
FROM THE PROS QUESTION: How do my feet affect the rest of my body? ANSWER:
Let’s Talk Feet: Did you know that your feet are a complex of 52 bones, 66 joints, 214 ligaments and 39 tendons and muscles! The smallest imbalance in your feet can cause pain. Left untreated chronic foot pain can prevent you from leading the active lifestyle you desire. Most Common Types of Foot Conditions:
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Plantar Fasciitis (arch pain) Heel Spurs (heel pain) Achilles Tendonitis (rear foot pain) Bunion Pain (big toe pain)
In addition, pain in various parts of your body may be traced directly to your feet! A foot problem may be the cause of discomfort or pain in your leg/hip, back, arm/shoulder or even your neck! Custom-made, flexible orthotics, may be part of the solution to your health problems. Most health plans cover orthotics. Check your plan and give us a call to book your assessment!
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George Bates gratefully accepts a cheque from Ladner Legion branch manager Jacky Hillairet for $1,500 for the Delta Life Skills Society. The society runs “Summer Fun” day camps for children with special needs.
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Q:
We have a very large front window and have no idea what to put on it. Please help!
A:
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Delta, South Surrey & White Rock Independently Owned and Operated
This is a very common question and you are not alone. The typical big box stores don’t carry blinds that will span those large “BC box” type windows. Home owners often put something up that doesn’t look good because it doesn’t fit or the divisions between the blinds are in the “wrong spot”. This is where custom blinds are the best option. Whether you prefer the look of roller shades, cellular shades, wood blinds or drapery, Budget Blinds has options that can make it across those large windows so your windows look like they were dressed by a professional. The best first step is to call one of our design consultants in to show you the options and help create the look you’ll love!
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The Ladner Legion recently donated $1,500 to the St. Paul’s Foundation. From left: Olwen Demidoff (Legion secretary), Judy Finch (St. Paul’s Foundation) and Al Ridgway (Legion president).
QUESTION: I received a flyer in the mail regarding a company advertising to buy gold and silver coins , as well as gold jewelry. They showed all the places that they were going to be and claimed to pay the highest. I took a small amount of coins and a large amount of gold jewelry to them. I was quite unhappy with want they offered and did not sell to them. The next day I came in your store and showed you the same jewelry. You offer was almost double what they had offered me. I watched you test some of the gold with a large machine and you showed me what Karat gold it was. That other company did something with a stone to my jewelry and then told me what the total price they would pay me. You had everything listed by the Karat and had different prices based on the Karat. How can this work this way.
ANSWER:
Jim Richardson, owner Western Coin and Stamp
First of all, thank you for writing almost half my column for me. This company that travels around the country is one of the lowest paying places you could take your gold or coins. Any reputable dealer in Canada pays more than they do. I like to think that we are one of the highest paying dealers and it seems most of our reviews online agree with that. Our gold testing machine uses technology to tell the Karat of gold and the exact elemental composition of your gold. We also use it to test all gold coins and gold bars. The stone and acid technique is very old school and you have no idea how accurate they are doing that. We buy gold and silver coins from Monday to Saturday 9:30 - 6:00 Gold jewelry has to come in on my days Monday,Wednesday or Friday. I alternate between my two stores so as to keep customers happy.
Western Coin & Stamp #2 - 6380 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC
604-278-3235
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The Ladner Legion recently donated $500 to Special Olympics BC. The Delta police joined some of the Special Olympic athletes in a torch run through different communities to raise money for this event. Al Ridgway (president) and Olwen Demidoff (secretary) present the group with the cheque.
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Community
Dads get breakfast in park PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE
The Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club (below) and the Boundary Bay Park Association teamed up last Sunday for a Father’s Day breakfast at Centennial Beach. Among those enjoying the 17th annual event were Serge Tremblay and son Patrick (top right) along with John Pitts and sons Mick and Cameron (middle right). Christine Olsoen of Metro Vancouver (bottom right) talks to kids and adults about tidal pool creatures. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.
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Community Public Advertisement of Annual Report The Corporation of Delta Notice of Meeting: 2017 Annual Report Including the 2016 Audited Financial Statements Pursuant to section 99 of the Community Charter – The 2017 Annual Report will be presented at the evening Regular Meeting of Council on June 26, 2017 in the Corporation of Delta’s Council Chambers. The report is available for review on our website: www.delta.ca. Submissions or questions can be submitted to the Clerk’s office prior to June 26, 2017 for Council consideration.
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Ladner Lawn Bowling Club president Garry Parenteau (second from right) is joined by past presidents (from left) Matt Yole, Jack Sutton, Dana Cullis and Barbara Sutton at a Centennial Celebration earlier this month.
100-year-old lawn bowling club features state-of-the-art green DAVE WILLIS
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The Ladner Lawn Bowling Club reached the century mark this year and held a Centennial Celebration earlier this month to commemorate the milestone. While the club has 100 years of history behind it, one important point in its history came only a few years ago with the change to a new all-season bowling green in 2012. “It’s artificial so we can play on it all year round,” says club member Alan Otter, who put together a brief history on the group, which formed as the Ladner Lawn Bowling Association at a March 5, 1917 meeting and had club fees originally set
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Property Taxes are due July 4, 2017 The 2017 property tax notices have been mailed. If you have not received your notice, please contact the Taxation Office by email at taxation@delta.ca or by phone at 604-946-3235. All property owners are responsible for the payment of property taxes whether or not a property tax notice is received. A 5% penalty will be applied on current taxes if unpaid after July 4, 2017. An additional 5% penalty will be applied on current taxes if unpaid after September 5, 2017.
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In April 1919 a clubhouse was proposed. Work started on April 24 and was completed on May 13. at $3 for men and $1 for women. He notes members spent a decade fundraising the nearly $500,000 for the regulation size green project. Otter has been a member for close to 20 years and says the group is a very social one. President Garry Parenteau concurs, not-
ing the club puts on many events for members and guests, including salmon barbecues, fall corn roasts and trivia nights. The club would like to see more young people get involved in the sport. “We’re so much trying to just change the image because it’s so much misunderstood. In other parts of the world it’s for all
ages,” he says. “It has a cache in North America of being an old people’s sport and it’s really hard to break through that.” He notes organizations like Bowls B.C. and Bowls Canada are working hard trying to promote youth leagues. “That’s really a big focus and a big push for a lot of the clubs right now, to try and reach out to younger age groups and get more people involved,” he says. The club, which has a membership of about 80, hosted the Blind Bowls Association Canadian National Championships last year. The club, located at 5128-47th Ave., has a website that can be found at http://llbc.ca.
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Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD
DELTA SPORTS
Got Sports?
Contact Mark at mbooth@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451
WEST COAST SENIOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION W L T Pts Ladner 7 1 0 14 Langley 6 3 1 13 Victoria 5 3 0 10 Royal City 5 4 0 10 Nanaimo 4 5 0 8 Coquitlam 4 4 0 8 Valley 1 9 0 2 B.C. JUNIOR A LACROSSE W L T Pts Coquitlam 14 1 0 28 New West 12 4 0 24 Victoria 8 8 0 16 Langley 8 7 0 16 Port Coquitlam 7 7 0 14 Burnaby 4 8 1 9 Delta 4 12 0 8 Nanaimo 2 12 1 5 WEST COAST JUNIOR LACROSSE LEAGUE W T L New West 11 0 0 Coquitlam 10 0 1 Ridge Meadows 7 1 2 Port Coquitlam 6 0 5 Port Moody 5 1 7 Delta 4 0 7 Burnaby 4 0 8 Langley 2 0 8 North Shore 1 0 12
Pts 22 22 15 12 11 8 8 4 0
B.C. INTERMEDIATE “A” LACROSSE LEAGUE W L T Pts Maple Ridge 11 1 0 22 Victoria 10 3 0 20 Langley 9 4 0 18 Coquitlam 8 4 0 16 Nanaimo 7 6 0 14 New West 7 6 0 12 Delta 6 6 0 12 Port Coquitlam 5 8 0 10 Okanagan 4 11 0 8 Richmond 3 10 0 6 Burnaby 1 12 0 2
LOCAL TIDES
Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, JUNE 22 3:22 am 14.1 10:45 am 2.0 6:05 pm 13.5 10:59 pm 10.2 FRIDAY, JUNE 23 4:08 am 14.1 11:30 am 1.3 11:58 pm 10.5 SATURDAY, JUNE 24 4:56 am 4.2 12:16 pm 1.0 7:46 pm 14.4 SUNDAY, JUNE 25 12:55 am 10.5 5:46 am 13.8 1:03 pm 1.9 8:34 pm 14.8 MONDAY, JUNE 26 1:55 am 10.2 6:38 am 13.1 1:49 pm 1.3 9:20 pm 14.8 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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Fred Bonn and his son Nicholas participated in Saturday’s B.C. Challenger Baseball Jamboree at Winskill Park. The event attracted over 40 teams from across the province. Bonn helps coordinate the Challenger program for Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball.
Challenger Jamboree a big hit Tsawwassen Baseball pulls community together to host over 500 children MARK BOOTH
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It was the most successful sports event in the long history of Winskill Park and it had nothing to do with winning provincial championships or personal glory. The B.C. Challenger Jamboree brought 41 teams and over 500 athletes from across the province to the Tsawwassen venue last Saturday. Another 400 or so amazing volunteers made it all possible. Challenger Baseball provides children with cognitive or physical disabilities the opportunity to enjoy playing the game and be part of a team environment at a level structured to their abilities. The emphasis is on fun with no scores being kept. A “Big Buddy” system sees each player partnered up with a volunteer. The program’s structure was established by Challenger Baseball Canada, with partnership from several organizations including Baseball Canada, the Jays Care Foundation and Sport Canada. It was three years ago when the Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball Association (TABA) launched the first-ever team in South Delta. Cameron Bancroft was serving as TABA president at the time and was convinced to take the program on after meeting with Ian McLean, the national coordinator for Challenger Baseball. He eventually teamed up with Fred Bonn to coordinate the TABA program. “All I did was read an email that said the program was available. At the time I realized we didn’t have this in (Tsawwassen or Ladner)
and I felt I needed to go listen about this,” recalled Bancroft. “Ian made me believe in this program and gave me a checklist to get it started. When they say grassroots, it truly is the meaning of grassroots.” With the TABA Challenger Baseball team up-and-running, Bancroft saw an opportunity to step up even further and take on the annual provincial jamboreee, especially with his hometown’s MP being the Minster of Sport and Persons with Disabilities.
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South Delta Wild Bunch will wrap up its third season of Challenger Baseball this weekend.
“Right around the time we got this going, Carla (Qualtrough) was elected. I thought this was perfect. It was meant to happen,” continued Bancroft. “Wouldn’t it be great if we could host the (B.C. Challenger Jamboree) and show how our community cares about inclusion, accessibility and diversity. “I have lived here for 12 years, having coached and taught, and have had nothing but people wanting to help. It really is a wonderful community where people do believe in service before self.” Sure enough, Bancroft wouldn’t be disappointed. Businesses and individuals stepped up in a big way to make the event possible. Tsawwassen and Ladner McDonald’s franchise owner Steve Krawchuk, a supporter of Challenger Baseball since the South Delta team started, was more than happy to be the Jamboree’s title sponsor. Volunteers were required for just about everything as all of Winskill’s playing fields were utilized, complete with 14 ball diamonds and a centre stage entertainment area. The closing ceremonies included Qualtrough and Man in Motion hero Rick Hansen. The South Delta Challenger Baseball season concludes this weekend. “We have 12 kids participating which is double from a year ago,” added Bancroft. “There’s lots of opportunity for growth. We invite people to come down and look to see if it’s great for them and their child.” For more information visit the Tsawwassen Amateur Baseball website at tsawwassenbaseball.ca.
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DHAwell-represented atU16provincialcamp Next month’s B.C. Hockey U16 Provincial Camp in Shawnigan Lake is more like a roll call for the Delta Hockey Academy. The South Delta Secondary-based program will be well-represented with 14 advancing to the 60-player camp that runs from July 11-16. The Provincial Camp represents the third stage of the U16 High Performance Program. It will determine the Team B.C. roster for the U16 Challenge Cup in Calgary next fall. Among the DHA contingent are Ladner’s Nick Watson and Brady Euerby. Watson was selected 65th overall by the Medicine Hat Tigers in the recent Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. The defenceman was the only local player to make Delta Hockey Academy’s top Bantam Prep team this past season. Euerby was taken 103rd overall by the Vancouver Giants after he backstopped DHA’s Bantam Varsity team to an unbeaten season that included regular season and playoff titles. He was named the divisions Top Goaltender, posting a 0.45 goals against average and a .970 save percentage. It will be a hectic July for Euerby. The two-sport standout was also named to B.C. Baseball’s 15U Selects Team that is headed to 15U Great Lakes Wood Bat Classic in Evaston Illinois, July 6-9. Euerby’s teammate — forward Chris Fortems of North Delta — also earned an invite to the Provincial Camp. Other DHA players headed to Vancouver Island include: Brandon Santa Juana (Langley), Cole Shepard (West Van), Justin Sourdif (Surrey), Gabe Shipley (Powell River), Nicolas Porchetta (Powell River), Daniel O’Neill (Surrey), Payton Mount (Victoria), Kurtis Smythe (Surrey), Nicolas Ardanaz (Surrey), Tyler Horstmann (Richmond) and Landon Walter (Langley).
Delta Hockey Academy’s 2017 WHL Bantam Draft class
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It was another big day for the Delta Hockey Academy with 14 student athletes selected in last month’s Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. They included: back row (left-to-right) Ryan Watson (65th, Medicine Hat), Daniel O’Neill (130th, Lethbridge), Payton Mount (19th, Seattle), Tyler Horstmann (70th, Edmonton), Cole Shepard (33rd, Vancouver), Kurtis Smythe (42nd, Saskatoon) and Bryce Margetson (123rd, Swift Current). Front row (left-to-right): Dylan Garand (58th, Kamloops), Ben Mosher (191st, Lethbridge), Trevor Thurston (81st, Kamloops), Braedy Euerby (103rd, Vancouver) and Justin Sourdif (3rd, Vancouver).
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PREVETTE, Dorothy E. June 24, 1921 − May 20, 2017
Dorothy Ellenor Prevette, aged 95, died peacefully at the Waterford Care Centre in Tsawwassen on May 20, 2017. Dorothy was born on July 24, 1921 in Ramsgate, England. She thoroughly enjoyed gardening, painting, birding, sewing, pottery and being a part of the Fuschia Club at Van Dusen Gardens. Dorothy was also known for shooting a mean game of pool. She enjoyed many warm friendships over the years and her quirky sense of humour was appreciated by all. Dorothy is survived by her loving sons Garry (Mary), Gordon (Cat), her grandchildren Brad, Cassi (Keith), Teale (Travis) and James (Victoria) and her five great granddaughters Sierra, Arloa, Kiah, Arai and Emily. She is also survived by her niece Jeannette (Todd) and daughters, Robyn, Jennifer, and Jacqueline. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard and her eldest son Robert. The family are very appreciative of the personal interest and kindness of the staff at the Waterford Care Centre. Dorothy was given the very best of care by them. There will be a private graveside service for immediate family members at the Boundary Bay Cemetery in Tsawwassen on June 24th at 2PM. The family will gather to celebrate Dorothy’s life and remember her beautiful smile and warmth. We will always hold her dearly in our hearts, with much love and gratitude.
TAYLOR, Daisy Madeline 1912-2017 After a very full and wonderful life, at the age of 104, I am sad to announce the passing of my Mother, Dee Taylor. She leaves behind my wife and I, Jack and Lynne Gilliat, her deceased daughter’s daughter and husband, Kathleen and Marty Sullivan, her deceased granddaughter’s husband Paul Jackson, her grandsons and wives John and Tereva Gilliat,Ted and Darcie Gilliat and her great grandchildren, Micheal Abel, Chris Gilliat, Nichole Thompson with husband Rob, Janine Jackson, Glen Jackson, Ginger Gilliat and Sadie Gilliat. She was a kind and caring person and made great friends wherever she went. She was born in Winnipeg and had stories about traveling between two prairie towns in her father’s slay pulled by a horse called May. She worked as a secretary for the Great West Life and Hudson Bay Co. and also travelled the western part of North America in a large motor home selling pictures and lighting. There will be a celebration of her life at the Tsawwassen United Church, 693 53rd St. Tsawwassen June 24, 2017 AT 1:00 PM. All are welcome
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