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Johnny Depp was in Ladner Village Saturday working on a new film. The big name actor drew a crowd of onlookers hoping to catch a glimpse.

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Johnny Depp visits Ladner Village Pirates of the Caribbean star draws a crowd while filming new comedy-drama movie Saturday IAN JACQUES

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Johnny Depp fans flocked to Ladner Village Saturday afternoon for a chance to catch a glimpse of the Pirates of the Caribbean star in action.

Depp has been shooting in and around Vancouver since last Tuesday on his latest film Richard Says Goodbye, a com-

edy-drama in which the actor plays a college professor who decides to binge through every vice out there after receiving a life-changing medical diagnosis.

Filming continues in the Lower Mainland until Aug. 25.

The movie is scheduled for a 2018 release.

Depp is no stranger to Vancouver. He was here last year filming a few scenes for Pirates

of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and early in his career filmed the popular TV series 21 Jump Street in the Vancouver area.

Fans Leslie Sharp and her friend Lori Winichuk said they saw a Facebook post that said “Johnny Depp ate at the Dancing Pig for free.”

This alerted them to the fact the mega star was in town and

went for a walk and found the film crew.

Neither said they were surprised to see a big name actor in Ladner because of all the filming that has happened here lately.

Dancing Pig owner and Ladner Business Association president Andrea Frustaci said the Facebook post was a joke, partially in an attempt to lure the actor to his restaurant, but

more to inform residents he was in town.

He said all LBA merchants received notice of the one-day filming so it was a subtle way of letting people know.

Ladner’s Jim and Jackie Cardwell were driving by when they saw a crowd gathered around and wondered what was going on.

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LBA has new map brochure Business association’s promotional tool was in development for 10 months IAN JACQUES

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The Ladner Business Association has a new marketing and promotional tool at its disposal.

In development for the past 10 months, last week the LBA released the first edition of its LBA map brochure.

The detailed coloured map showcases where people can shop, dine and enjoy everything there is to offer in Ladner Village.

Discussions on the initiative, developed by the LBA, began in the fall and really started ramping up in January/February of this year.

“We wanted to provide visitors and locals alike a way to enjoy the Ladner Village, encourage them to shop local, visit the restaurants, the historic points, the parks, highlight the walkability of the area and a way for the merchants to interact with visitors and point them to other points of interest,” said Rhonda Doram, owner of HoneyDo Lifestyle Assistant and a member of the three-person com-

The Ladner Business Association has launched a new map brochure. mittee (Carol Miles from South Delta Heels and LBA president Andrea Frustaci were also members) that helped develop the map. “This has been a lot of hard work, but we are very pleased with the finished product. This is our first version so we are very open to feedback

from our merchants, residents and visitors.”

Doram said the LBA is also working on an interactive map for its website: www.ladnerbusiness.com, which will be fully functional soon and will have even more information on all the area businesses, shops, restaurants and

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attractions that are a part of the LBA and area.

“All our merchants have the maps in their businesses. This is a chance for all of us to be ambassadors for their own town,” she said. “It’s a good tool for local merchants to give directions, point out other merchants and other

points of interest and we can also highlight some of the dinning and shopping and the fabulous events that the LBA supports and puts on every year.”

The maps will also be available at the Quilt Walk and Car Show on Aug. 20 and the Ladner Village Market (Aug. 27, Sept. 10.)

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“We were on our way to Sharkey’s and I thought maybe it was a parade,” said Jim. “So I asked one of the security people and he said, no, no, we’re filming. And I said, oh, and then somebody else said Johnny Depp’s going to be here. So, we thought we’d go and watch.”

The couple are fans of the actor and were thrilled to see him in town.

The past few weeks have seen a filming boom in Ladner.

Bad Angeles Productions Ltd. was on Westham Island Road Aug. 3 to 7 filming scenes for the TV series Beyond; Miss Christmas Productions Inc. was in the Village July 31 to Aug. 5 transforming the area into a Christmas scene for the TV movie Miss Christmas and the week prior Prickly Pear Productions turned

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Fans were looking to snap a photo of Johnny Depp while he was in Ladner Saturday.

Ladner Village into Pineview for the TV movie Peared with a Kiss.

According to Delta’s Film Office, so far this year there have been 55 productions (TV shows, commercials and movies) filmed in Delta.

Film office spokesperson Jenna Oujla said that filming alone has generated more than $55,000

to the municipality in policing fees, park fees and administration fees shooting approximately 137 days.

She said the film office is projected to surpass last year in terms of the productions filmed and the dollars generated. In 2016, Delta had about 100 productions and generated $170,000.

“With Ladner Village closed off last year due to the Delta Street construction now that the area is fully open, production companies have been flocking to the area to film,” Oujla said.

Other popular locations have been the North 40 and the Boundary Bay Airport.

“Those two locations as well as Ladner Village are prime locations that production companies can dress up as sets. The Village is stunning and can be utilized in so many ways. It almost looks like a movie set already,” she added. “The farm community is also very popular, so Delta ticks off so many boxes.”

Oujla said in general production companies have a good relationship with residents and the business community.

“I think in general our residents and the busi-

ness community embrace the film community,” she said. “We also have a very thorough consultation process in order to get a film permit here. We have to poll neighbours and get their consent, so that cuts down on complaints, but again, if there is a complaint, we deal with it immediately. Production companies know that we have a residents’ first policy, so it is certainly in their best interest to leave a good impression and work together.”

Frustaci said the LBA and its merchants generally always have positive experiences with the movie crews.

“We usually get people coming in to dine that work for the crew, so we can see a tangible benefit of the crews being in town,” he added.

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Allowing an East Ladner home to keep an illegal addition would set a bad precedent, according to Delta planning staff.

On Monday, council considered a rezoning application by Guriqbal and Pinderjit Randhawa and Narinder Atwal to increase the maximum allowable floor area for their house in the 4900 block of 64th Street.

Surrounded by a mix of one and two-storey single-family homes, the two-storey house was originally constructed in the late 1990s and two of the current owners have owned the property since it received final building inspection. The floor area of 257 square metres (2,767 square feet) only allows for an additional 3.5 square metres (38 square feet) before reaching the maximum house size.

However, in July 2016 a complaint was received by the community planning and development department about an addition being constructed without a building permit, a complaint confirmed by the municipality. The owners were advised that addition exceeded the permitted limit and subsequently applied for a rezoning for the greater floor area.

Meanwhile, no work has been done to remove the illegal 26.4 square metre (284 square feet) rear addition, which cannot be confirmed as complying with the B.C. Building Code.

Planning staff recommended council reject the application to allow for the retention of the illegally constructed addition, stating “it would set an undesirable precedent by approving an addition done contrary to the Delta Zoning Bylaw.” It was a sentiment repeated by planning director Jeff Day during council’s discussion.

His report notes a public notification was issued last fall and, to date, a petition from 17 neighbouring properties was submitted in support of permitting the addition. Building inspection staff reviewed the photographs submitted with the application and ascertained that a significant amount of the addition would need to be dismantled, including the interior drywall, ceilings and floor construction in order to conduct a building inspection.

Because such a significant amount would need to be removed, staff recommended that the rezoning not be approved and that the owners remove it in its entirety to comply

with the maximum floor area permitted in the RS6 residential zone.

“Despite the support of nearby neighbours for this application, staff have concerns about rezoning applications of this nature setting an undesirable precedent…Such ‘spot’ rezoning could encourage other owners to illegally exceed floor area requirements with the knowledge that they could apply for Comprehensive Development spot zoning approval to permit the excess floor area if the illegal construction was discovered or reported to Delta,” the report notes.

However, council voted in favour of referring the matter back to staff to try to work with the property owner one last time.

Coun. Ian Paton noted the “little addition” simply converted a floor balcony to create a children’s playroom.

Coun. Bruce McDonald agreed to send it back but warned of “opening a Pandora’s box” that would that would most definitely be seen in North Delta where there’s already a problem.

Councillors Jeannie Kanakos and Heather King were both against the referral, warning of a deluge of other property owners who would ask “why not me?”

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Envirosmart applies for air quality permit Metro Vancouver says Ladner-based company has been subject of numerous complaints recently IAN JACQUES

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At the urging of Metro Vancouver, Ladner-based Envirosmart Organics Ltd. has applied for an air quality permit to give it authorization to discharge air contaminants from its 72nd Street composting operation.

Metro confirmed with the Optimist recently that it directed the company to apply for a permit following an increase in material being processed at the facility and an uptick in complaints.

“We will continue to log all incoming complaints, will conduct additional odour survey inspections and will forward anonymous complaints to the company so they can adjust their operations,” said Metro in an emailed statement to the Optimist.

“Metro Vancouver staff are currently reviewing the application for completeness. Once the application is considered complete, the applicant can begin the public notification process and Metro Vancouver will begin its technical

review of the application.”

The full permit review process will likely take at least six months.

“Once public comments have been received and the applicant has had an opportunity to respond, staff will prepare a draft permit and review it with the applicant,” said Metro.

“Staff will then prepare a recommendation for the District Director who makes the final decision regarding the permit taking all submitted information into account. The decision will be based on applicable bylaws, the technical merits of the application and comments from stakeholders.”

According to Metro, Envirosmart has been the subject of numerous air complaints the past few months.

In March, spokesperson Don Bradley said 12 public complaints related to odour were received, while spokesperson Greg Valou said Metro inspectors visited the facility 12 times between May and mid-July with 11 of those complaints attributed to Envirosmart.

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Metro Vancouver directed Envirosmart to apply for an air quality permit.

“Whenever we receive complaints we log them and our inspectors do go out and check on things.

Sometimes it is difficult to tell because there are so many other sources of odour in the area from all the farms and the landfill, so it can be tricky sometimes,” said Valou.

Daryl Goodwin from GFL Environmental Inc., which owns Envirosmart, said they have engaged

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With a whopping 96 per cent, Ms. Cotter’s Grade 4 class were the winners.

The Delta student with the highest number of greenhouse gas reductions is Finton Shantz from Ms. Dobie’s Grade 6 class at Beach Grove.

According to a news release from the Corporation of Delta, 10 workshops at six elementary schools resulted in commitments that will result in the reduction of an estimated 182 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to 39 passenger vehicles taken off the road for a year.

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“The continued dedication and initiative Delta’s young people are taking

to change their behaviour when it comes to energy consumption is inspiring,” said Mayor Lois Jackson.

“Collectively, small changes add up to big impacts and long-lasting actions to protect our environment.”

Between April and June 2017, the workshops were delivered to different schools across Delta to students from grades 3 through 7. The workshops included the four-week Cool It! Challenge encouraging students and their families to make changes to their energy consumption habits.

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When Mountain View Manor resident Lois Frederick was born, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was still alive and well, the sinking of the Titanic was breaking news, and most Canadians did not own the emerging technology of a telephone. The average life expectancy was 51.5 years, The Ford Model T had only been in production for four years, and the reigning Stanley Cup champions were the Quebec Bulldogs.

Born in Woodbridge, Ont., on Aug. 13, 1912, Frederick has lived through two world wars, 16 Canadian Prime Ministers, and four British Monarchs. On that day, Canadians would have called George V their King, and he had only been on the throne for two years.

Today, she looks back across more than a century of living; she’s taken 105 trips around the sun with this blue planet. She celebrated her birthday with her family, Tracey Corning, Alexis Outram, Gail Page and Trevor Frederick at Mountain View Manor Sunday afternoon.

“What did you do for most of your life?” asks her daughter-in-law, Gail.

“Live,” replies Lois, which receives a round of laughter.

“Why do you think you’ve lived so long?”

“I don’t know!” More laughter ensues.

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Tracey Corning (left, granddaughter), Alexis Outram (great granddaughter), Gail Page (daughter-inlaw) and Trevor Frederick (grandson) helped Lois Frederick celebrate her 105th birthday Sunday. at Victoria Hospital in London, Ont. She blended an interest in athletics as a speed skater and music with her skill on the piano.

In fact, she played “Happy Birthday” to herself at her 100th birthday in 2012.

She married her husband Ed in 1933 and went on to have four children, Eunice, Carol, John and Paul (two children are still alive, while two have passed), seven grandsons, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Even she isn’t sure of the exact count any more, since much of her family remains back in Ontario.

Ed passed away in 1961, leaving her to raise her four children alone. She never remarried.

After living in Ontario for the first 93 years, she moved to Abbeyfield House in Tsawwassen in 2005, and then to Mountain View Manor at Delta Hospital at the age

of 99. It’s something of a surprise that she’s celebrating her sixth birthday since moving in. After all, she was a life-long smoker before going into residential care.

“But she never inhaled,” chimes in Gail. “That was her secret, she said, ‘I don’t inhale.’”

So then, just what is her secret to this long life?

“I don’t have any secrets, I just live,” comes the reply.

There’s some good news for would-be centenarians: she loves chocolate.

A final question comes to my lips.

It’s a delicate one for most folks, but she takes it in stride.

“How many more birthdays will you have?”

“Maybe none.” A pause.

“Or maybe one more.”

“Let’s hope there’s one more,” says Gail, smiling while she cuts the chocolate birthday cake.

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An official opening ceremony was held Saturday for a sport court at Memorial Park in Ladner. It includes sport surfacing for three pickleball courts, a 1/10th mile walking track, a new fence along the baseball field, and a bicycle skill development space including a balance beam, teeter totter, and slalom posts specific to learning to ride bicycles. See www.delta-optimist.com for more photos.

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Murphy’s Law

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TED MURPHY

etro Vancouver mayors are playing a game of planning catch up that looks darn near impossible to win.

As politicians duke it out over funding for their pet transportation projects, much has been made about the regional growth strategy adopted by Metro Vancouver half a dozen years ago. The well-intentioned document has the challenging task of making sense of land use and transportation systems in the region moving forward, but the bigger issue is that the plan came about at least a half-century too late.

I’m far from an urban planner, but if I was designing a metropolis like Greater Vancouver, it certainly wouldn’t be the hodgepodge of individual fiefdoms that make up our region today. It’s a classic case of urban sprawl, one that we’re having a heck of a time trying to rectify.

The City of Richmond’s opposition to the 10-lane bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel is based on the idea that we require a seismic shift in how we move people; we need to get them out of single-occupancy vehicles and into transit, or at least carpools.

The rationale makes sense – as long as those alternatives are convenient, which isn’t often the case in our spread out, single-family-centric communities.

Exacerbating the problem is the mode of rapid transit our leaders selected, one that requires substantial density and is so darn expensive we’ve only been able to add a paltry three lines to the initial one opened more than 30 years ago.

There are a variety of reasons why there are big lines at the tunnel every morning, but the primary one is the four-lane tube from another generation that isn’t able to handle today’s volumes, although it doesn’t get a lot of help from an underwhelming transit system. And why not? Because it’s difficult to provide transit services without the requisite critical mass.

I’m not advocating for a densification of Delta but rather a recognition that given the way the region has evolved, transit might not be the answer to every congestion problem.

I know, that could be considered heresy in some circles, and I’m on board with the notion that transit should be our first option, but we’ve created a region unique enough that sometimes it’s going to take more than one solution.

Sadly the time has arrived to say goodbye to tunnel

I

’ve always enjoyed driving through the tunnel. As kids, it was always the challenge to hold your breath across the span, which I could never do. Guess that’s why I’m such a lousy swimmer!

I get the romance of the tunnel.

It’s a unique crossing, it has been part of our lives for a long time.

It is always fascinating seeing it from the air – cars disappear, only to reappear on the other side.

There are tunnels all over the world that carry traffic or trains.

Just ask Boston – they dug up the entire city to put in more tunnels in the Big Dig. But all things change, and I think we have to say goodbye to our tunnel before the tunnel says goodbye for us.

I remember the 2001 Nisqually quake in Washington State. I had never felt any of our local quakes before, but I felt that one. The water sloshed in my sink, the pictures banged against the wall.

It wasn’t that powerful when it reached us, but enough to open my eyes about the sandbox we live on.

I was speaking with a neighbour who was working downtown that day. He was on the phone with his wife when it hit. He asked if she felt the shaking, which she didn’t, at least right away. After about 15 seconds, she felt it. After it stopped for him, the ground

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

was still moving where she was.

He was downtown, on a solid base of rock. She was in Boundary Bay, on sand. It seems the sand acted like a shock absorber, until it caught up to the rest of the movement. It was then I really understood how liquefaction would impact us in South Delta.

I sure hope I’m not in the tunnel if and when that happens.

Lousy swimmer, remember?

There is a real war of words between Delta and Richmond these days. Politicians fighting over options, producing reports that say one thing or another.

One thing I know, few of these people making this decision will be around when something happens.

If they are wrong, they aren’t held accountable. All they really owe anyone at that time is a sim-

ple response, “Oops!”

I’m no engineer, so I rely on what they have to say. Granted, they may be speculating on the impacts, safety and cost, but I trust them a lot more than what I could come up with myself. If I have to choose between them and public opinion, sorry folks, I’m sticking with the engineers.

I’ve read the summary report prepared for Delta council, and it seems to make sense. I also read a summary of the response report from Richmond, which said a tunnel at roughly the same cost, but it didn’t seem to have any independent engineering reports behind it, at least from what I read.

The big complaint seems to be that building a bridge would just transfer traffic to the Oak Street Bridge. To a certain extent, yes. It seems people have forgotten that bridges have two directions – it also clears traffic out of Richmond just as fast. Especially if the highway is widened, which it appears is underway.

Sadly, I think it’s time to say goodbye to the tunnel.

I’ve been holding my breath long enough.

Brad Sherwin, MBA is a longtime resident of South Delta, and has more than 25 years’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy.

August 16, 2017 The Delta Optimist A9

Letters

Non-smokers deserve to breathe fresh air at home

Editor: I would like to discuss second-hand smoke in strata condominiums and non-market apartment balconies in communities across B.C., an issue that is often overlooked.

Many non-smoking individuals, including families with children, the elderly and people of all ages, call this type of hous-

ing home.

Given the very serious problems associated with human morbidity and mortality associated with second-hand smoke, it is imperative that we understand the facts and significant risks. There is no safe minimum exposure to second-hand smoke.

Second-hand smoke contains 4,000 chemi-

cal compounds of which 250 are known to cause disease. The direct correlation of exposure to second-hand smoke to a significant increase in cancer types, lung disease, heart disease and a myriad of infections is irrefutable. This is backed up by the medical profession and associations worldwide, including the

Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Lung Association the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

As a society we must also understand that second-hand smoke puts significant financial pressures on our health system.

In B.C., as in other provinces, we have made some positive advancement in

Quick warning could prevent accidents Editor: Re: Well trained dogs not exempt from bylaw, letter to the editor, Aug. 2 I am writing in response to the person who collided with an off-leash dog on the dike. Firstly let me say how sorry I was to hear of that happening and that I hope the writer has a quick recovery.

As a dog owner who walks regularly on the dike, I would like to take this opportunity to ask all bikers when they are coming up behind anyone, with or without a dog, leashed or unleashed, to please let everyone know you are coming up behind them by calling out or ringing a bell.

A dog on a leash could also have easily caused the collision if the owner was not aware of a biker passing them until it happens.

You can’t hear the bikes coming from behind and very few bikers notify they are coming up behind.

It is very startling and a few times my dog has almost collided with a

biker because there was no warning. We all share the dike and most dog walkers, whether their dog is on or off leash, will grab the dog’s collar and move to the side if a biker alerts they are coming up behind. Hopefully, all collisions can be avoided in the future.

Claire Maxwell

No copyrights on ‘Sunny Tsawwassen’ found Editor: Re: BIA already uses ‘Sunny Tsawwassen,’ letter to the editor, Aug. 9 This is in response to Lydia Elder’s letter to the editor on Aug. 9 in regards to her claim that the Tsawwassen Business Improvement

Association is exclusively entitled to use the phrase, “Sunny Tsawwassen” and the hashtag “#SunnyTsawwassen.”

I was struck by the mean tone of her letter, admonishing Louise Latremouille to discontinue her use of this phrase.

Out of curiosity I searched the Government of Canada’s Intellectual property database and also the BC Registry of Names and found that there are no trademarks or copyrights associated with the phrase “Sunny Tsawwassen.”

I would caution Ms.

Elder that if I were a spiteful person (with more time on my hands), I would register the trademark myself and give the community the right to use it as they see fit. Perhaps it may be worth Latremouille’s time to apply for it instead.

Craig Ellenwood

Fall victim gives thanks to women for their help, kindness Editor: Thank you, thank you, thank you to the ladies who came to the rescue

of the elderly man in the parking lot between Thrifty’s and the Rose & Crown Pub on Aug. 3.

I will always be grateful for your kindness to a stranger.

I want you to know that

I am fine after nine staples, a tetanus shot and a CT scan at the Delta Hospital.

Ashley Lorne

risk management related to second-hand smoke in workplaces, public buildings, parks and public amenities through changes to existing legislation.

I believe the provincial government must continue to evolve the notion of non-smokers’ rights by banning second-hand smoke on balconies, hallways, elevators and lob-

bies.

No smoker should have the right to assault, poison and compromise the health of their nonsmoking neighbours. Your home should be considered a sanctuary.

We should have the implicit human right to breathe fresh air in that sanctuary.

Glenn Kirkwood

Refresher course on recycling is needed Editor: Re: Ever noticed what’s going on with your recyclables, roads?

Community Comment, Aug. 4 It was mentioned

by Mr. Hoover, in a recent Delta Optimist Community Comment, that the contents of blue and yellow recycling bags are all ‘dumped’ into one side of the truck. I have seen this myself and have often wondered why since there are no separate sections for paper products.

Doesn’t Delta allow all recycled paper to be placed in one bag be it yellow or blue?

Recycling has become complicated. For those who work full time and

for those working as well as raising families, little time remains to sort.

However, I do suggest Delta offers a recycling refresher program.

Many are not yet aware, for example, that batteries and light bulbs should not go into waste containers but should be taken to a Return It depot or to London Drugs.

Unused prescription medicines should be recycled through pharmacies and not dumped into the landfill. And the list goes on and on.

I would love to see everyone recycle and recycle properly (this includes only placing clean bottles, plastic, etc. at curbside).

Jean Wightman

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Editor: Reading arguments for a new bridge to replace the tunnel one can only wonder the lack of vision of the local decisionmakers.

It has been proven many times over that a new bridge is only a shortterm solution. In 10 years’ time it will be just as congested as the tunnel.

Local politicians talk about need for efficient transportation, one per-

son in one car, that a new bridge is designed for. Is that efficient transportation? I do not think so.

Imagine if the $3 billionplus the new bridge will cost were invested in public transportation? I mean real efficient and convenient public transportation including buses, light rapid trains, a passenger ferry and bike lanes. What a tremendous difference that would make and a real legacy to the forward-

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Paving over our land for single-passenger car transportation has proven to be very destructive and inefficient.

I recently visited several cities in Europe where highly-efficient and convenient public conveyances are the dominant mode of transportation.

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Large swaths of beautiful productive land along Highway 99 has already been destroyed with preparation for the bridge.

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To build that monster bridge is a major mistake and will not serve future generations.

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Editor: I say forget any current plans and stick with the tunnel.

The only reason the tunnel is a nightmare is due to insufficient traffic management.

Restrict vehicles with less than four occupants to not travel during rush hour. That will cause pooling of passengers and drivers and reduce traffic to a trickle.

My brother Jack and I

had the great pleasure to move to Boundary Bay and work on the George Massey Tunnel in 1955.

While on one graveyard shift I noticed a boil of water spurting up two feet on the fifth or base level of the tunnel approach where the contractor poured four to six feet of concrete of the road base the following day. I scurried up to the superintendents’ trailer and he dispatched a cat operator

to push two to three feet of sand to keep the water boil down.

It is not comforting to me to think of building a $4.5 billion bridge on a sand base. I think I will shake in my boots if I have to cross it and it’s a long way down if an earthquake hits.

I side with Doug Massey in his proposal that global tunnel experts be consulted as they can share their expert knowledge that is

most important at this time to allow the public access to vital information required and to enable those in charge to make their decisions - a decision based on facts and not emotional feelings.

There is nothing wrong with the George Massey Tunnel that a little renovation and better lighting will not fix to allow traffic through for many years to come.

Abe Froese

Pedestrians face lengthy wait at 56th & 11th Editor: I called the Corporation of Delta traffic engineering department three times in one week ending July 27 to complain about the length of time waiting for the pedestrian crosswalk to accommodate pedestrians on 56th Street

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Apparently the traffic engineering department is more concerned about the vehicles than they are about local pedestrian residents trying to cross the street, many of whom are seniors, or pedestrians on walkers or in wheelchairs as traffic engineering has

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Repurposed items get second chance at life

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

The job was pretty darned impressive.

The friend’s pictures, posted on Facebook, were before-and-after shots. The first showed a scratched and time-worn table. One corner looked splintered. One leg had been chipped.

The second showed a transformation. Same table, but with the splinter smoothed. There was fresh paint. There was a fresh sheen. There was a look that said brand new.

The table appeared to be smiling.

“A-M-A-Z-I-N-G,” I typed.

My friend truly is, and she’s far from alone. I

Leftover tiles? Coasters, of course! Empty bags of Cheetos? No brainer! Gift wrap, natch!

It’s odd when I’m out and about with my crafty and repurposing buddies. We’ll be, oh, window shopping or strolling to the pub for a pint when something out there will catch their attention.

It might be, say, a lost or abandoned running shoe.

At least, that’s what I’ll see: a lost or abandoned running shoe.

Not so with the Pinterest types. They won’t see anything resembling footwear.

Instead, they’ll see — let’s see now — a perfect container for an herb garden?

I have to applaud them, though. Not only are they enormously creative; they’re also keeping shoes, window frames, umbrellas, lampshades and Corningware casseroles out of the dump, and giving them a new chance at life. Three cheers for all those folks who turn junk into treasure. I feel bad I can’t see what they see, but garbage to me is, well, trash.

have another couple of acquaintances who are into repurposing with a capital R. One collects abandoned window frames and turns them into art. The other sources old pallets and turns them into planters.

Now I don’t know about you, but when I look at anything abandoned, I think landfill. I do not think wall hanging.

Pinterest, that site for all things creative, is where my pals spend a good deal of time. I’ll be on a patio someplace, enjoying a Pina Colada, and they’ll be roaming all over Pinterest trying to determine what magic they can work on an old umbrella, an old lampshade or an old Corningware casserole.

Now apparently my brain is missing the part that would attract me to Pinterest, because I have no inclination to turn a Corningware casserole into — I don’t know — a bird bath? Flower pot?

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This Friday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jugo Juice, located at entrance six, will be giving away free smoothies by donation. All the money

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Quilt Walk and Car Show

Camaros and more at car show Organizers expecting 400 vintage vehicles at annual Ladner Business Association event

Fifty years of the Camaro will be one of the highlights of the vintage car show portion of the 13th annual Quilt Walk and Car Show presented by the Ladner Business Association Aug. 20.

According to car show registrar Kristin Crouch, the LBA is working with the Vancouver Camaro Club to get at least 20 cars lined up in a specific spot in the Village. This will be in addition to any Camaro owner who might also enter the show on their own.

“We wanted to really celebrate this anniversary of this special automobile,” said Crouch. With preregistration up this year, Crouch is expecting a soldout show of 400 cars.

“Right now we have more than a 150 car owners pre-registered thanks to our online registration system, which has been very well received,” she said. “I think it is a very popular show. You have the cars and the quilts, the pin-up pageant, the music, the food vendors and the display vendors, so there is something for the whole family not just for the car buffs.”

There is certainly lots of local representation, but the Ladner show attracts car enthusiasts from across the province and the Pacific Northwest.

1941 Plymouth One of the Washington State regulars is Robert Roth from Lynden who bought his 1941 Plymouth, Special Deluxe, Business Coupe in Seattle in 1989.

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Barry Chreptyk’s 1957 Ford Fairlane (above) and Trevor Heryet’s 1968 Pontiac Firebird Sprint (below).

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Robert Roth regularly makes the trip from Washington State to the Ladner show with his 1941 Plymouth.

“My wife and I did everything but the paint,” said Roth. “We found out about the Ladner show from my wife’s son, who lives in

He said he recently got the car on the road and that it is more-or-less original right down to wood spoke wheels, with the

Randy Squire’s 1955 Pontiac Convertible.

Ladner, Stephen and Sonia Chase. The venue is great and it gets better every year. We have made a lot of long-lasting friends.”

1929 Nash Jack Dosenberg of Tsawwassen plans to show his 1929 Nash 420 (fourdoor Sedan).

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exception of the paint and upholstery colors.

1955 Pontiac Tsawwassen’s Randy Squire will be showing off a real labour of love – him grandmother’s 1955 Pontiac Convertible that he has spent five year’s restoring.

“The car has been in Tsawwassen since the mid-60s. I did everything from metal work to paint and all the assembly,” Squire said. “All together it was probably a couple thousand hours working on it, but I have no idea really.”

Squire’s love of cars came from racing go-karts when he was a teenager.

“I started restoring cars out of necessity because I could never hand one of my cars over to a body shop. Just way too expensive,” he said. “It started at 15 when I bought a very rusty ‘68 Mustang Fastback off the neighbours for $500. I had to teach myself everything and was driving that car six years later and I still own it.”

1957 Ford Barry Chreptyk is another local to watch out for.

He has participated in the Ladner show for 11 years. He has owned his prized 1957 Ford Fairlane since 1976.

“I have owned and loved this car for more than 41 years,” he says proudly. “I won my first car show trophy in 1976. It was the winner of the Best 1950’s car at last year’s show.”

1968 Pontiac & 1974 TVR Ladner’s Trevor Heryet is another must see on Sunday.

He has been involved with cars since he was young, buying his first car at age 17.

“Twisting wrenches on old cars has been a bit of an addiction ever since,” he said. “Over the years I have had many cars that today would be deemed as collectors. Most of them I regret selling, but you can’t keep them all.”

He has two unique collector cars – a 1968 Pontiac Firebird Sprint and a

1974 TVR 2500M built in Blackpool, England.

Heryet purchased his Pontiac Firebird Sprint from its second owner, who happened to be the original owner’s neighbour, in 1996. The car had only covered 50,000 miles at that time but he needed to do a bit of work.

He rebuilt the engine in 1997 and re-painted the car in 1998. The rest of the car including the interior is original and looks like new. The car has been featured in several magazines, newspapers and online articles.

He purchased his 1974 TVR 2500M in 2006.

“When I purchased the car it had 59,000 miles on it. It was mostly original but a bit rough,” he said.

“I spent the next 10 years bringing it up to snuff all the while continuing to drive the car.”

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Quilt Walk and Car Show

Family fun at annual quilt and car event

LBA fundraiser takes over streets of Ladner Village An event with a vintage flair and something for the whole family, the 13th annual Quilt Walk and Car Show promises to be the event of the summer.

Presented by the Ladner Business Association, the event takes over the streets of historic Ladner Village on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

With more than 150 quilts on display in storefront windows and hundreds of classic cars on the street, add in some great entertainment and yummy food and you have all the offerings for a great Sunday in Ladner.

“Things are shaping up really, really well,” said event chair and LBA president Andrea Frustaci.

“This is the biggest fundraising event for the LBA and already our fundraising goals has almost been reached.”

Frustaci said the LBA has tried to add a few new wrinkles this year with a

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major Elvis impersonator added to the entertainment offerings, some new food trucks and street buskers.

“The cars are the stars of the show and so are the quilts, but last year we had something going on in almost every corner, so people were entertained throughout,” he said. “So it’s important to have variety in the event and something for everyone.

It separates us from other shows. We have a real festival atmosphere in the Village.”

He said all the LBA merchants have stepped up to support the event.

“That’s the beauty of events in Ladner – everyone always steps up,” he adds.

Volunteers are still needed the day of the event, so if you would like to help out, email: info@ ladnerbuisness.com.

Besides the new Elvis impersonator, both the

Lounge Hounds and the Deep Cove Big Band are back with performances starting at 10 a.m.

Quilts will be on display all over the Village, and more than 400 vintage cars will provide lots of eyecatching entertainment.

The car show will feature a special display of Camaro’s courtesy of the Vancouver Camaro Club in celebration of the 50th year of the iconic automobile.

A number of cool vendors will be on hand that will be selling everything retro, antique and collectable car parts, while a number of local and out of town food vendors will offer up a tasty variety of food choices.

The Pin-Up pageant is back for the third year. Be sure to interact with the ladies as they walk the streets in their finest vintage garb, posing for photos and seeking your votes to be crowned the winner.

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Colourful quilts on display in Ladner Annual event to feature between 150 to 200 entries adorning local businesses

Quilting enthusiasts from across the province will be flocking to Ladner Village for the 13th annual Quilt Walk and Classic Car show on Sunday, Aug. 20.

Carol Tario Bobick, owner of The Quilted Bear and quilt walk organizer, said she anticipates between 150 and 200 quilts will be on display.

“The quilts really started pouring in after the August long weekend,” she said.

“Last year we had 153 quilts in total, so I’m hoping to have a few more this year. It’s funny, I kind of start to panic about a week before thinking I won’t have enough quilts to fill all the windows, and then they all come in. It’s going to be a great show.”

More than 40 shops in historic Ladner Village will be filled with the beautiful quilts, which have been lovingly made by local B.C. quilters. There will be quilts made by young children, as well as quilts completed by local designers and everything in

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Ladner Village will be full of beautiful quilts Sunday. between. As you stroll the streets of Ladner, pick up a ballot and vote for your favourites and then drop your completed ballot off at The Quilted Bear at 4869 Delta Street.

Anyone can enter a

quilt they have made.

Registration forms can be picked up at The Quilted Bear in Ladner. The cost to register a quilt is just a toonie with all proceeds going to the Delta Hospital Foundation, whose vol-

unteers will also be hand helping out at the various storefronts.

The Delta Chamber of Commerce summer students will also be volunteering prior to the event, as they will spend three

days hanging the quilts in the various storefronts.

For the second year in a row, the Quilts of Valour will be on display at the Ladner United Church thanks to the generosity of the Maj. Rev. Jim Short.

All of these quilts have been made by volunteers from the Boundary Bay Quilt Guild with all donated materials and time.

The quilts will be donated to returning soldiers and their families.

There will also be a featured quilter at this year’s event.

Uschi Greiner from Sechelt quilts and shows at The Quilted Bear once a month. She has been quilting for more than 25 years and specializes in wool applique. She dyes all her wool and other fabrics and has been teaching wool applique classes since 2001.

She will be demonstrating her stitching techniques on Sunday, and a number of her quilts will be on display.

“I think the event is unique because you have all the wonderful quilts on display and also all the vintage cars, so couples can come and enjoy both aspects,” explained Tario Bobick.

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Pin-Up Pageant has flair The third annual Pin-Up Pageant will have a flair for vintage once again as a popular event at this year’s Quilt Walk and Car Show.

Presented by Billie’s Barbershop Bobby Pinz Beauty Parlour and hosted

by Dixie Delight, the goal is to have a fun pageant for all involved.

The pageant, which cur-

rently has eight entrants, is open to the first 20 registered ladies 18 and over.

Interested participants can go online and download the entry form at: http://www.quiltwalkcarshow.com/.

“Everyone loves it.

Everyone loves seeing the vintage outfits and the vintage hair,” said event

organizer Adina Shore. “It all really works with the car show. It’s fun. It’s not a costume contest, it is more of a personality thing. It’s about entertaining people, posing with the cars.”

Based on crowd votes, awards will be handed out to the participants for best hair, best dressed and crowd favourite.

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Food options aplenty Once again organizers have outdone themselves offering a good variety of food vendors again this year.

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A favourite from last year will be back, C’est Si Bon, a French food truck as well as a couple of new vendors – Uncle Milt’s Root Beer and The Main Squeeze.

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Organizers have lined up three great acts that will appeal to music lovers of all ages.

The Deep Cove Big Band kicks things off with their performance at 10 a.m.

They were founded in 1995 by Wilf Fawcett and a group of primarily retired North Van musicians. Their objective was to preserve the big band and swing style of music in their community and have the band perform for various groups and at various events in North Van. The (recently renamed) Deep Cove Big Band has become a regular and sought after attraction at Deep Cove Daze, the annual Coho Festival and at other area festivals and events.

In trying to keep with the retro feel of the overall event, an internationally renowned Elvis impersonator will rock the stage starting at 12:30 p.m.

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Community

Tomato Fest showcases the fruits of the season Discover the tasty, colourful world of heirloom tomatoes at Earthwise Society’s sixth annual Tomato Fest this Sunday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This year’s event has expanded its focus to include not only tomatoes, but other heirloom vegetables as well, showcasing a wide variety of uncommon edibles.

Guests will sample and learn about unique heir-

loom varieties with more than 30 heirloom tomato varieties and heirloom vegetables available for purchase.

Watch as top chefs from restaurants such as Provence Marinaside, Heirloom Vegetarian and Beach Grove Golf Club Clubhouse create distinct dishes using heirloom tomatoes for your tasting pleasure.

Enjoy a range of local market vendors and a

farm-fresh lunch while listening to live music from local music act Larry’s Brother and seeing beautiful paintings take shape from members of the South Delta Artist’s Guild.

Those who have their own stories of heirlooms and growing can visit the “My Heirloom Story” booth. Guests are encouraged to share their memories of growing and the importance of homegrown food in the lives of

their friends or family for the chance to win a randomly-drawn raffle prize.

Think about a potential story before the event for a chance to win the draw.

Admission is free so bring the family.

Proceeds from the Tomato Fest support Earthwise’s charitable programs. For more information about the event, visit www.facebook.com/earthwisebc or contact Cait Murphy at 604-946-9828.

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Graham Willoughby, who along with his wife Maja volunteer to grow Earthwise’s organic tomatoes from seeds to plants and have been doing so for many years.

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Delta Community Music School summer programs have included a full jazz camp and Thrive City junior and senior string boot camps.

Music camp students to perform Friday

The summer programs of the Delta Community Music School have had significant success this year, with a full jazz camp in July under the direction of school director Stephen Robb, and Thrive City junior and senior string boot camps this month.

The senior string camp bravely took on the challenge of being tuitionfree for the first time, in order to allow talented and hard-working young people opportunities they might not have otherwise.

The results of this hard work will be showcased for the South Delta communi-

ty this Friday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Drive.

Admission is by donation.

Musical selections will include beloved classics such as La Bamba, Stormy Weather, and Edvard Grieg’s Holberg Suite. The always-entertaining trio of Infinitus (John Littlejohn, Anthony Cheung, Alex Cheung) will be leading this fine group of aspiring musicians. Many individuals have chosen to support this effort, in addition to the sponsorship of the DCMS, and the final concert promises to be an evening for music-lovers.

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Community

McCallum family and friends raise $3,500 for MS

On Saturday, July 29 friends and family of all ages joined Lindsay McCallum for McCallum’s Miles for MS Walk – a 40-km walk through Delta to raise money in support the MS Society of Canada.

This year, the group raised $3,500, bringing their six-year total to $20,000.

McCallum organized the local fundraiser for her father Victor Ross, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 36 in 1984, and currently resides in Delta View

Care facility. The group walked from South Delta Secondary to Delta View to visit Ross, and back.

“The entire walk took about 8.5 hours and 44.77 kilometers,” said McCallum. “Once I reached Delta View I had the opportunity to see my Dad. This was an experience I will never forget and I would do it again in a heartbeat.”

Since 2012, McCallum has been walking with her friends and family to raise money to support those living with MS.

McCallum’s goal is to raise $30,000 over 10 years, and with $20,000 raised so far, she is well on her way to meeting that goal.

“I want to thank everyone that came out and walked. I really appreciate your support,” she said.

“We are all making a difference and I look forward to next year’s walk. I would like to invite anyone from our community that would like to walk with us and help fight this fight against MS and raise awareness.”

McCallum’s Miles for MS Walk is organized

through the MS Society’s “I Challenge” program, which enables supporters to create a personal challenge, host a workplace fundraiser, or create their own fundraising event.

Funds raised are directed towards ground-breaking research to find the causes and cure for MS, and to provide support and services for people living with the disease.

To find out more or to donate visit: www. ichallengems.ca and visit Lindsay’s page “Help Lindsay End MS!”

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A group raised $3,500 last month with a fundraising walk for MS, bringing their six-year total to $20,000.

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Q: Is our BC property assessment notice a

QUESTION:

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Could it be my blood sugar?

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A:

Inability to lose weight, packing on belly fat, “carb” cravings, “hangry” outbursts, sudden drops in energy are suggestive of unwanted highs and lows in your blood sugar.

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Too many carbohydrates, missed meals, little to no exercise, and too much belly fat leads to overproduction of insulin when eating.

Resulting drops in our blood sugar make us feel hungry and bring on carb cravings to quickly restore our blood sugar levels. It’s a vicious circle! Insulin becomes the master of our appetite!

The good news is we can test for blood sugar issues or insulin resistance; the first step in determining an effective targeted weight loss strategy.

Now is the perfect time to address hormone- sensitive weight with our local produce in its peak season. Shifting away from simple carbohydrates while moving towards more vegetables, protein and fibre rich foods will start successful weight loss.

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exponentially the last year and although people are surprised

to see such large gains, we want to emphasize that market value

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In our experience over the years, we have seen properties sell for much less and sometimes much more than the BC Assessment value. Due to the fact there are so many factors that affect the value of a property, there is NO rule of thumb to measure your home’s worth by using the Assessment Notice.

If you are thinking of selling in today’s market, it’s best to consult your local professional for an opinion of the true market value of your home.

QUESTION:

QUESTION: Are Chiropractic Adjustments Safe?

Last year I tried to buy the yearly Charlton Coin catalogue but was unable to find it.

ANSWER:

If I come into your store do you have any for sale?

According to the BC Chiropractic Association, chiropractic adjustments are safe and in fact a chiropractic treatment is one of the safest forms of treatment. Many studies have already proven the effectiveness and safety of chiropractic care. Serious adverse effects are rare, less than 1 in 10 million treatments. Compared to drugs and pain-killers, this risk is significantly lower.

ANSWER: Last year Charlton was sold and they were unable to get the Standard Catalogue of Coins printed.

This year everything seems to be working for them and the new 2018 catalogue is arriving to us on Friday August 4th.

QUESTION: What is the Noise During an Adjustment?

It has been completely revised and I am told with all new photos.

The Charlton 2018 Paper Money should arrive two weeks later

Jim Richardson, owner Western Coin and Stamp

On that Friday we should also have all the new World coin catalogues arriving in.

Dr. Sereena Uppal D.C.

New editions of 1601 - 1700 ; 1701 - 1800; 1901 - 2000 and the 2001 - 2018 Krause World coin catalogues will be available.

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We also will have the 2018 World Paper Money 1961 - date arriving.

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The sound is just an audible release of gases that are compressed between a bone joint, much like the sound you hear when you crack your knuckle. The sound is not caused by bones rubbing together or “cracking.” An adjustment only moves the joint by a few millimetres.

Sometimes this noise will appear louder the closer to your ear it is. For example, a neck adjustment will appear much louder than a lower back adjustment simply because of the proximity to your ear.

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ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:

QUESTION:

At the beginning of last month my youngest child (22) moved out of our house. Now they are all gone and at first I thought it would be great, more time for myself, less dishes and laundry, but now I find myself really missing having my three kids around and needing me. I don’t feel like my life has direction and even my job, which I loved, is boring. Is this normal?

We are planning to purchase a home and are concerned about the Drain tile system. What should we do?

ANSWER: If you own a home 20 years or older or are considering purchasing one we recommend that you have a Video Pipe inspection done to assess the overall condition and operation of the Drain tile system.

ANSWER:

Drain tile systems are often over looked due to the fact that they are buried underground. Typically little to no maintenance is done until there is a problem.

Older homes have a one pipe system that takes roof water and ground water away from your foundation to a storm sump that drains to a storm sewer.

Carlo Bandiera owner Call 778-846-5539

Newer homes have a two pipe system. One perforated piping system protecting your foundation from ground water and another solid piping system for roof water. Both drain to a storm sump then to a storm sewer.

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Homes with a one pipe system are more prone to problems such as sediment blockage, pipe collapse and root intrusion.

These systems should be inspected annually to prevent flooding during the rainy season.

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Q: Why choose Monthly Giving to Delta Hospital Foundation?

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Every day, our patients at Delta Hospital benefit from the support of community members just like you! One of the best ways to ensure your donation has the most effective impact is by becoming a monthly donor, and joining our Helping Hearts club. Not only does this save on printing, postage and administrative costs but also provides a predictable source of income allowing the Foundation to plan ahead and maximize your donation. The size of your gift is not as important as the regularity of it. Your monthly commitment will make a big difference for patient care at Delta Hospital.

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“Empty Nest” is one of many life transitions that parents go through. If your youngest is 22, then you’ve probably been parenting for 25+ years.

Wow! And now your life is different. What you are experiencing: lack of direction, boredom and missing your kids is very common for parents and yet brand new for you. Our societal norm can be to just move on from any kind of change (births, empty nest, divorce, retirement, downsizing, promotions, career change, job loss, death etc.) I would like to invite you to notice and feel the emotions and thoughts you are having. Recognize what you have accomplished with your three kids and recognize your life is changing and in flux. It may or may not be a smooth or joyful transition and yet all transitions would benefit from pausing and allowing time for thoughts and emotions to be processed.

It’s easy! You can donate as much as you’re able, by credit card or automatic withdrawal, and can alter your donation at any time. In recognition of your support, we look forward to regularly keeping you up-to-date on how funds have been used to help Delta Hospital.

All Helping Hearts donors receive one consolidated tax receipt in February for all gifts made in the previous calendar year.

If you would like to join our Helping Hearts monthly giving club – you can do so either online at our website: www.dhfoundation.ca at our Donor Centre or by calling us directly at: 604 940 9695.

For more information about Helping Hearts monthly giving club, please call Shari Barr, Annual Giving Manager at 604 940 9695 or shari.barr@dhfoundation.ca.

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ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:

Q: If I made some mistakes in parenting my kids, will I still get to see them after my separation?

What is the purpose of an In-Home Client Assessment?

ANSWER:

A: A recent case from the BC Supreme Court, Cotton v Berry, underlines the general

idea that after a separation,it takes a lot of very poor parenting by someone to seriously restrict that person’s parenting time.

In this case, a cohabitating couple with two young girls separated in 2013. As is often the case, the mother continued to be the primary caregiver. The father had engaged Graham C. Laschuk in some troubling conduct, which included: speaking poorly about the mother in front of the kids; not always buckling the kids up properly in the car; having the girls occasionally sleep in the same bed as him; not using a lifejacket on one child when boating; and driving the children in an uninsured car.

The court predictably gave primary custody and parenting time to the mother, whose solid parenting skills and flexible work schedule allowed her to be more available for the children than the father who worked 9-5. The court considered the dad’s conduct to amount to “poor judgment”, and said he nevertheless was “a loving father with lots to offer his daughters”.

In finding it was in the children’s best interests to have significant parenting time with their father, this case reminds us that the ‘best interests’ principle sometimes allows giving an imperfect parent a large role in the life of his or her kids.

The first step after the initial telephone contact with a Home Support company is usually a free in-person consultation, usually in your home environment, to help us better understand your overall well-being.

The Assessment document is an important tool not only as a place to record personal contact details, but also to establish the most crucial areas of needed support. It gives you an opportunity to put a face to the business, ask all your questions and see if it’s a good fit for you.

Set up as a checklist, the list of items on the Assessment may trigger further discussion of other support options you may not have considered. It acts as a recorded guideline to help us both identify areas of need, outline the most effective plan of assistance and acts as the initial Care Plan for services. This document highlights the activities and services where support would be appreciated, as well, it can define future needs, confirm pricing and visit frequency.

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In addition to getting comfortable with how the hearing aids physically feel, you’ll notice that sounds and noises you may not have heard for quite some time are back. Your ears are now being supported by your new hearing aids; this means that in the first few days, many sounds will appear louder than before. Rest assured this will cease to be an issue once your brain gets used to these sounds again.

During follow-up visits, we ask our clients to be very honest about what is working well and what could use improvement. Hearing aids are powerful pieces of technology; getting the most out of them requires expertise and commitment from us, and trust and patience from you. Though it can be a process, we’re in it with you all the way to help you hear more out of life.

Your sign states you compound? What is compounding?

Ans. That’s a great question and one that I get asked many times a day. Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing personalized medications for you. There are many reasons why you may need a compounded medication; you might be allergic to a certain filler in the commercially available product, you may need the medication in a liquid form rather than pill, the medication your doctor wants you to have may be discontinued by the manufacturer or your doctor may want you to have a specially blended cream or ointment for your skin. As a compounding pharmacist, I have undergone many hours of specialized training in order to properly make the exact product that your doctor recommends. I also compound many veterinary products (ever try to pill a cat?), specialized pain creams, bio-identical hormone preparations and many others. If you need help with medications, then a compounded solution might be right for you – come and see me at the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Tsawwassen for answers.

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Community

Play Day! PHOTOS BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

Sahana, 6, (left) tries out the slackline activity at the Play Day@Delta Gymnastics event held Sunday at the Delta Sport Development Centre in Ladner.

Hayden Stebeck of Delta Gymnastics teaches children skateboarding technique (above) and twins James and Cameron (2) of Ladner took part as well. The event was designed to celebrate being active for Participaction 150.

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The full scope of the inquiry is set out in the government’s terms of reference for the OIC, which is available online: http://www.bcuc.com/Sitecinquiry.html.

The inquiry will be handled in two phases. In the first phase, the BCUC will gather information and produce a preliminary report. Those parties who would like to submit data and analysis to be considered for inclusion in the preliminary report are invited to submit that by no later than August 30, 2017. Data and analysis submitted during this first phase must be within the scope of the OIC. Opportunity for public comment on the preliminary report will be provided during the second phase of the review. Process details for the second phase will be provided once established.

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Community Congratulations to

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If you are interested in becoming a carrier please call 604.946.4451

Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Restorative Yoga for People Living with Cancer is held every second Thursday (Aug. 17) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and is 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. Pre-register by phoning Maureen at 604948-0660.

An Adult Colouring Club will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month (Aug. 22) from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library. Colouring is not just for kids anymore. Why colour? It reduces stress and improves your focus, it is fun and creative, and you meet new people. All supplies provided.

Name(s): Peyton Age(s): 4 Occupation: Full-time kid What activity do you participate in? Private swimming lessons Where does it take place? Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre How often do you participate? 1 to 2 times per week How long have you been involved in this activity?

Since I was 3 months old

What made you get involved with this activity?

My mom used to be a lifeguard and she wanted me to learn to swim.

What do you like best about the activity?

Living with Cancer Support Group meets every second Thursday (Aug. 24) from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Facilitated by social worker Madison Statler, the group is for people living with cancer at any stage—diagnosis, treatment or in remission. Participants often share experiences and feel less isolated as they connect with others facing similar challenges. No fee.

Pre-register by contacting Madison at madison@deltahospice.org or 604-9480660.

Curious about Taoist Tai Chi arts? Come to a free class in Ladner’s Memorial Park on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. More information at: www.taoist.org.

Jumping off the diving board!

How does it benefit your life?

It tires me out.

What are some other activities you do to keep active?

Skating and gymnastics

Peyton started swimming at three months old! Some parents are surprised to learn that children can start swimming lessons as young as that, but there are many benefits to teach your child to swim early on.

Why start swimming lessons at an early age?

• Young children in swimming lessons are taught what it feels like to be under water, how to hold their breath, and progress to back floating after being submerged under water. Children who fall in the water without water safety skills will often panic, swallow water, or can sink to the bottom.

Learning water safety and swimming skills at an early age helps keep your child safe in the water.

• A child less than one year of age can learn to float on their back, which is an essential water safety skill.

• Before babies are born they spend nine months in water, and babies under one year old more readily accept water. Getting your baby in the water early will mean less potential for them to develop a fear of the water.

• Swimming helps increase coordination, balance and strength, and stimulates circulation throughout the body.

• One-on-one time in the pool with your baby is a fun and active bonding time!

Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture offers group, private or semi-private swimming lessons for all ages and swim levels. Learn more in our Fall 2017 Leisure Guide available at a Delta recreation centre near you or online at Delta.ca.

For more information about registering for lessons, please call 604-952-3000.

Delta Spinners & Weavers invite you to join them on the third Monday of each month. Bring your creative spirit to be encouraged as a beginner or reacquaint yourself with these traditions in a casual, friendly setting. August meeting: 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 21 at Kirkland House 4140 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Contact a2maggie@ telus.net.

Teen Night: Pizza and Games on Thursday, Aug. 24, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Ladner Pioneer Library. Do you love to play board games?

Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come for a fun night of gaming and free pizza. Games and snacks provided by Imperial Hobbies.

Knit & Stitch, Mondays until Aug. 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Ladner Pioneer Library.

Knitting, crocheting, quilting and weaving are fun ways to connect across the generations. Join members of all ages and abilities to share ideas, techniques and good conversation.

The Low Vision support group meets Sept. 18 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library. Paulette Tattersall will bring news from ElderCollege Delta.

South Delta Outdoor Grass Volleyball Association invite you to drop-in for an evening of co-ed volleyball fun.

We play every Tuesday night in July and August at 7 p.m. on the East Winskill grass field (beside Ocean Palace).

The cost is $2 per person to cover the rental of the field.

Come and meet like-minded volleyball enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcomed.

The South Delta Newcomers and Alumnae group doesn’t take the summer off. The group doesn’t have a monthly meeting however it still has lots of scheduled events for you to meet new friends and learn what Tsawwassen, Ladner and Point Roberts have to offer. Java on the beach, corn roasts, picnics, walking tours are just a few. If you are interested in finding out more about the community and meeting new and sometimes old friends, email SouthDeltaNewcomers@ gmail.com for more information.

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 the 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 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.

SENIORS An ice cream social with Susan Skemp’s Motown Show will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18 at KinVillage Community Centre, 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen. Cost is $3 for members $5 for non-members. eCleCtiC café - Songs from Howard Solverson’s varied repertoire, along with a guest, in a coffee house setting. Saturday, Aug. 26, 7 to 9 p.m. at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. Members $4; guests $6. Coffee, tea & cookies will be served.

KinVillage Travel has a trip to the Edgewater Casino Monday, Oct. 2. It costs $8 for members and $9 for non-members. Call 604-9430225.

SPECIAL EVENTS Enjoy stories, songs and dancing at a pair of shows with ventriloquist Kellie Haines and her puppet friends Magrau the bird and Kamilla the frog on Thursday, Aug. 17. She will perform from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library and from 2 to 2:45 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library.

Meet the FVRL’s newest addition to the collection on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 2 to 3:30 pm at the Tsawwassen Library. Sphero SPRK+ is a spherical robot toy, capable of rolling around, changing colours, running programs and being controlled by a smartphone or tablet. There will be a Sphero Maze to test your driving skills and different stations to try your hand at programming.

Hockey Season at the Cottage, starting Monday, Aug. 21, at Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St. Tsawwassen. Hockey skates, guards, sticks, pucks, helmets, some hockey equipment, and ladies skates.

Summer Clearance sale for the Dogwood Gift Shop at Delta Hospital. The sale will be in the Courtyard Cafe of the hospital Monday, Aug. 21 and Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Select items only but some great buys.

Car Boot Sale Saturdays at Centennial Beach parking lot, Boundary Bay Regional

Park, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Cost is $10 for two parking stalls.

First-come, first-served.

For more information see www.boundarybayparkassociation.wordpress.com or call Tom at 604-940-9296.

Upcoming dates: Aug. 26, Sept. 9.

Join Self-Management BC in celebrating 15 Years of teamwork with partners the University of Victoria and the Ministry of Health at 4907 Chisholm St. on Aug. 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A light lunch will be provided and special activities are planned between 12 to 1 p.m. Please RSVP to selfmgmt@uvic.ca

by Aug. 20.

The Delta Senior Secondary class of 1972 is having a 45th reunion barbecue and barn dance extravaganza on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Roddick Barn, 4315 Tamboline Rd., Ladner.

Tickets are $45 and available through www.eventbrite. com.

The Rotary Club of Ladner is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a gala dinner and dance on Saturday, Sept.

23. Club is looking for alumni Rotarians and other community leaders to attend.

For ticket information, email guillermo.bustos@hotmail. com.

ARTS Loades of Music Concert Band (formerly McKeesical Daytime Band) has grown and with a new name, new venue and new time the group welcomes new members to participate with other musicians for a daytime concert band experience. The annual membership cost is $50 with sessions being held every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at 4737-57th St., Ladner.

Participants must provide their own instrument and regular attendance and home practice are encouraged. Band sessions resume Thursday, Sept. 14. For more information email loadesofmusic@gmail.com.

The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a nonprofit event, mail, drop off, 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).

August 16, 2017 The Delta Optimist A27

Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD

DELTA SPORTS

Got Sports?

Contact Mark at mbooth@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

WEST COAST SENIOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION Provincial Finals (Best of 5) Game #1: Ladner 9 Royal City 8 Game #2: Royal City 14 Ladner 7 Game #3: Royal City 8 Ladner 6 Game #4: Tues. Aug. 15: Ladner at Royal City, 8 p.m., Queen’s Park Arena. *Game #5: Wed. Aug. 16: Royal City at Ladner, 8 p.m., Sungod Arena. (if necessary) WESTERN CANADA U18B GIRLS FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSIPS Round-Robin Standings GP W L Irma 6 6 0 South Delta 6 5 1 Central Energy 6 4 2 Vancouver 6 4 2 Richmond 3 3 0 Manitoba 2 4 0 Melfort 2 4 0 Red Deer 1 5 0 Oxbow SE 0 6 0

Pts 12 10 8 8 6 4 4 2 0

Round Robin Scores South Delta 8 Oxbow 4 Irma 7 South Delta 0 South Delta 3 Manitoba 2 South Delta 11 Melfort 10 South Delta 7 C. Energy 0 South Delta 3 Red Deer 0 Playoffs South Delta 15 Irma 5 C. Energy 5 Vancouver 4 C. Energy 10 Irma 2 Championship Game South Delta 6 C. Energy 2

LOCAL TIDES

Pacific Standard Time.

Height in feet THURSDAY, AUG. 17 12:38 am 13.1 8:16 am 3.6 3:56 pm 12.8 8:41 pm 10.5 FRIDAY, AUG. 18 1:38 am 13.1 9:14 am 3.0 4:53 pm 13.1 9:55 pm 10.5 SATURDAY, AUG. 19 2:42 am 13.1 10:09 am 2.6 5:40 pm 13.8 10:54 pm 10.2 SUNDAY, AUG. 20 3:46 am 13.1 10:59 am 2.3 6:21 pm 14.1 11:45 pm 9.5 MONDAY, AUG. 21 4:46 am 13.1 11:46 am 2.6 6:58 pm 14.1 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.

PHOTO BY ADRIAN MCNAIR

Sarah Cartlidge safely slides into second base during the South Delta ’99 Invaders dramatic 11-10 win over Saskatchewan’s Melfort Spirit at the U18B Western Canadian Fastpitch Championships. The Invaders went on to capture the nine team tournament.

’99InvadersWesternchamps U18 South Delta team ends great run in minor softball with another title

MARK BOOTH

m b o o t h @ d e l t a - o p t i m i s t .c o m

It was quite the final act for one of the most dominant teams to ever come out of the South Delta Invaders rep “B” girls softball program.

The familiar green and yellow uniforms will be headed to the moth balls in the next few years as the new all-Delta Inferno association comes into full stream. However, what the 1999 Invaders accomplished won’t soon be forgotten.

The outstanding group put the finishing touch on a terrific eight-year run together by capturing last weekend’s U18 Western Canadian championship in Richmond. The result came on the heels of earning provincial honours two weeks earlier. The Invaders were also provincial champs back in 2015 at the U16 level.

Head coach Dave Rally admitted Sunday afternoon’s championship game against Manitoba’s Central Energy provided a wide range of emotions. Yes, a gold medal was on the line but it would also be the final time his team would take to the field.

“The pre-game warm-up was very emotional because the girls knew it would be their last game,” said Rally. “Once it started rolling though it was all focus and that has sort of been their success all the way along.”

The Invaders’ high-power attack wasted little time in taking control. Sarah Cartlidge hit a bloop double and scored on Violet Rally’s infield single. A throwing error eventually brought Violet home for a 2-0 lead after one inning.

Central Energy pulled even in the top of the fourth but South Delta promptly regained the lead on key hits by Amanda Tabe and Kira Watton.

Courtney Palleson then delivered a big tworun triple to score Rally and Chloe Cartlidge. A Tabe sacrifice fly then brought home Palleson to make it 6-2.

That was more than enough offence for ace

Chantelle Twynstra who once again was in outstanding form. She shutout Central Energy (7-0) two days earlier and the Manitoba champions could do little more than try to play “small ball” against her.

“We worked a heck of a lot on our bunt defence because it is very often what these games come down to,” smiled Rally. “Chantelle is far and away the best pitcher in the province at the ‘B’ level. I have watched ‘A’ ball enough to know she should be pitching there but she wanted to be with her friends and we love her for it. UBC saw her talent and want her so that’s all you need to really know.”

South Delta Invaders pitching ace Chantelle Twynstra was in top form.

The Westerns actually got off to a slow start for the B.C. champs.

They opened with an 8-4 win over Saskatchewan’s Oxbow SE Hawks but then dropped a 7-0 decision on Thursday afternoon to Alberta champion Irma Tigers.

The Invaders took a 1-1 record into a pivotal Friday that began with a 3-2 victory against the Manitoba Angels. A wild affair with the Melfort

Spirit followed that saw South Delta rally from a 9-3 deficit.

Trailing 10-9 in the bottom of the seventh, Violet delivered a clutch two-out double to drive in Palleson, then scored herself on a single from Chloe. The emotional triumph sent the Invaders on their way.

They produced the dominating win over Central Energy and secured second place in round-robin play with a 3-0 victory against Red Deer Saturday morning.

That set the stage for a rematch with the Irma Tigers and the girls rocked their unbeaten opponent 15-5 to advance to the final.

The Invaders line-up also includes: Arnelle Basi, Mary Berger, Mackenzie Boates, Natasha Chow and Lauren Lucas.

“First few games we were cold defensively and offensively,” continued Rally. “We sort of picked it up as the tournament went on particularly that 11-10 win. That was the spark that got these girls going. After that it was the rolling Invader machine we are used to.”

Softball B.C. does offer a U19 level but with the girls headed in so many different directions for post-secondary education, it would be impossible to continue. Instead there is the possibility of playing junior, although Rally says it’s up to the players and what they want to do.

“They are spreading across the country to go to school. These are basically a group of academics who play the game because they love the game,” he concluded.

“When you come out and have fun together you play better and that’s what we have tried to instil in them. We think it has come through and that’s why it is such a happy group.

“It’s been a great group of parents and that’s the other big part in minor sports. As a coach I am blessed. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls and parents.”

The Invaders coaching staff also features Carol Watton, Jim Cartlidge and Mike Twynstra.

Team manager is Deborah Cartlidge.

A28 The Delta Optimist August 16, 2017

Sports

DeltaathleteswinmedalsatCanadaSummerGames

Delta athletes and coaches helped Team B.C. to a record medal haul at the Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.

The two-week competition concluded on Sunday with B.C. finishing second in the medal standings with a best-ever of total of 146 — placing second to only Ontario (212) and ahead of Quebec (138).

It was the last medal handed out at the Games that broke B.C.’s previous record and that came in women’s softball, just prior to the closing ceremonies.

B.C. routed Alberta 10-3 for its fourth consecutive gold medal on the diamond. The team had significant Delta flavour — led by Tsawwassen’s Gord Collings as head coach, along with players Damara Begin and Keeley Ainge.

Begin, a South Delta Secondary graduate, will soon be headed back south for her sophomore season at University of Central Florida. She enjoyed a productive tournament, including a pair of hits and two RBI in the gold medal game. She also

PHOTOS BY KEVIN BOGETTI-SMITH

(Left) Teo Ardanaz sends a kill past a pair of Quebec blockers in B.C’s five-set bronze medal victory at the Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg. (Above) Gord Collings guided B.C. to a fouth consecutive gold medal in women’s softball.

belted a homer in an earlier win over Prince Edward Island.

Ainge, a Delta Secondary grad, was part of the B.C. pitching rotation, going 2-1 with wins over Newfoundland and New Brunswick. She is coming off an outstanding season with the Douglas College Royals.

Collings is no stranger to success guiding B.C. teams. The Tsawwassen resident coached B.C. to gold four years earlier in Quebec. He is heading into his fifth season as head coach of the UBC Thunderbirds women’s softball team and was recently added to Softball Canada’s national team

coaching pool.

B.C. went 8-1 in roundrobin play then avenged its only loss with a 3-1 semifinal win over unbeaten Ontario.

Meanwhile, Delta triathlete Michael Milic won three medals, including gold in the male and mixed relays. The 19-yearold UBC engineering student added silver in the male individual race, finishing behind Quebec’s Paul-Alexandre Pavlos Antoniades in a time of

58:34.10.

Wrestler Harbans Gill won silver in the team event then added bronze in the up-to-76 kg category.

Tsawwassen’s Teo Ardanaz helped B.C. capture bronze in men’s volleyball thanks to a thrilling five-set triumph over Quebec. B.C. jumped out to an early two set lead before Quebec came storming back. The fifth and final set ended 17-15 in B.C.’s favour.

Winskill Dolphin swimmer Thomas Kranjc, 15, was a member of B.C.’s silver and bronze medal relay teams in the 4x100 and 4x50 free relays respectively.

He was also seventh in the 50 and 100 free individual events. In total, B.C. won 52 medals in the pool, including 17 gold.

Rower Rob Hodgins was a member of B.C.’s silver medal winning quadruple skulls crew, finishing second to Ontario.

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COLE, Darwin Mahoney October 10, 1949 - July 12, 2017

GERARD, Evelyn March 14, 1954 - August 6, 2017

Cole, Darwin Mahoney of Delta, BC passed away on July 12, 2017 at Surrey Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. He was diagnosed with lung cancer on June 29th, less than two weeks prior to his passing. It was heartbreaking news and came as a shock to all.

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving mother, wife, sister, and friend. Evelyn leaves behind her dear husband, two children, and son-inlaw who she cared for deeply. She will be remembered by family and friends around the world for her warm heart and beautiful spirit.

Born October 10, 1949 to Victor and Grace Cole, Darwin is predeceased by his wife and soul mate, Jo-Anne Marie Cole (nee Mahy). He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Jordanne Cole ( To d d M i l l s ) a n d N a t a l i e C o l e ( C h r i s L l o y d ) ; grandsons Jacob, Elliot and Padraig; sister Coro Granger (Brent); mother-in-law Rosemarie Mahy; sister in-law Heather Mahy (Len Hall); and his many extended family and friends.

A service will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Ladner on August 16, 2017 at 10:30 am.

Shortly after high school Darwin was finally able to capture the attention of his future wife Jo-Anne.

They were fiercely devoted and inseparable, keeping each other on their toes with humor and wit. They were married for 42 years before Jo-Anne’s passing in 2015. Darwin never fully recovered from this loss; however, he remained a figure of strength and support for his family and friends.

Working for the Delta School Board for over 35 years as the Grounds Foreman, he was highly regarded by the staff, students and their families.

He always enjoyed sharing fun memories of his times working with “the boys”! The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to all those who have given their support, compassion and love throughout this very difficult time.

Dad: Your love, your patience, your understanding, your wisdom and your amazing sense of humour will live on inside us forever. You have given us gifts that are more precious than anything in this world.

You will always live in our hearts.

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Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she passed away peacefully at the Delta Hospital on August 6, 2017.

Marlene was predeceased by her loving husband Ken in 2009. Marlene will be greatly missed by her daughter, Dawn, and her son, Ken. No services by request, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Marlene to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC.

COWAN, Veronica “Von” March 2, 1923 - August 11, 2017 COWAN (nee Fitzpatrick), Veronica (Von) born March 2, 1923 in Camrose, Alberta, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2017.

Von will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, nanny, aunt and friend. She was predeceased by her husband, Stan, in 2009. She is survived by her son Craig (Linda), and daughters Colleen (Louie) and Veronica (Dan), and grandchildren, Kimberley, Nicholas, Mark and Riley. She will also be dearly missed by her extended loving family of devoted nieces and nephews and their families, and her many friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Delta Hospital or the Cancer Society would be appreciated.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Tsawwassen Coast Hotel on Friday, August 18, 2017 from 2pm to 5pm.

GORDON, Reverend Donald McAuley Reverend Donald McAuley Gordon died peacefully with his wife of 64 years, Carleen, holding his hand. Born in Penticton, raised in Hedley, he served his country in the Navy during the war.

He attended UBC, majoring in Engineering. In 1961, he was ordained in the Anglican Church and served in Maple Ridge, Port Moody, Ladner and Gabriola Island. Also served on faculty at VST.

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UMERSKI, Roland January 27, 1963 - May 20, 2017 Roland’s parents, brother and sister would like to thank Dr. Shaw, Dr. Pham and the staff of the Delta Hospital emergency department for the care they provided to Roland and the kindness they showed him and his family over the years.

Dad met mum in 1946 through their piano teacher, Mr. Harvey. They were married in 1952. Our parents exemplified the cherishing part of their wedding vows. Their loving marriage has been an example to their daughters, Heather, Christine and Muriel.

Dad will be greatly missed by his sons-in-law; Robert, David and Tom, grandchildren, Bruce (Jill), Michael (Robyn), Lauren (Dave), Nicole (Patrick), Tristan, Matthew and Emily; great-grandchildren, Lily, Myles, Kaitlyn and sister Gloria.

We would like to thank West Shore Laylum, the Family Doctor, Dr. Tsia, and the doctors and the nurses at Delta Hospital for their superb care.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 2:00 pm at All Saints Anglican Church, Ladner, BC. (Yes, there will be chocolate).

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VANDERWOOD, Mark A. March 30, 1966 − August 6, 2017

On Sunday, August 6, we lost the hearty laugh, inquiring mind, creative brilliance, and huge heart of our husband, father, brother, and son. Mark was dearly loved by his wife, Ingrid, his sons Jacob and Samuel (Sydney), his brother David (Janice), his sister Denise (Larry), his father Paul (Kathleen), nieces and nephews, and his many friends.

Mark was born to Shirley and Paul in 1966 in Kelowna and the family moved to Ladner in 1970 where he attended Holly Elementary and Delta Secondary. He married Ingrid, his high−school sweetheart and with their two sons they made their life in the Lower Mainland.

The family wishes to thank the exemplary staff in the ICU at the Surrey Memorial Hospital for their compassionate and sensitive care extended to Mark and to the family.

Please join us to remember Mark at: 2 PM, Monday, 28 August, 2017 Delta Church, 7696 − 112 St. Delta BC V4C 4V8 www.deltachurch.ca/home

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TARA, Robert M. April 6, 1931 - August 9, 2017 Robert (Bob) passed away after a long and hard battle with cancer. Bob’s passing was very peaceful, giving his family surrounding and holding him one more beautiful smile moments before his passed. Bob was loved and adored by his family and leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Helen; his older son, Ken and wife, Shannon, their children, Cole, Kaden, Jada and Tia, and Ken’s grown daughter Jessica; and his younger son David and wife Joanie, and their son Kalen.

Bob was born in Ladner in the family home on River Road West. Bob was the second oldest of five children and only son of Mario and Elvera Tarabocchia (nee Bussanich). Bob started school in Canoe Pass in a one room, six grade school with no electricity and a potbelly stove. His father Mario was a boat builder and fisherman.

During his adolescence, Bob fished in the summers in the nearby Fraser River, at first with his father and later on his own in a gillnetter. Bob graduated from Delta Senior Secondary School in 1949 and continued gillnetting and helping his father build boats in the shop on the edge of the river, something that he continued in the off season until 1954. In 1950 he got a job on the seine boat Nanceda and fished for 5 years all along the coast.

Also in 1950, Bob met his future wife Helen at a dance hall in Milner. It was love at first sight for Bob. They later married on December 21, 1954.

After working in construction for a few years, Bob started his own successful building construction firm. Then in 1967 after a heart attack, he and the family moved to Salt Spring Island where he worked in Real Estate until retirement. Bob was proud of having built 6 of the family homes including the retirement home on Price Road.

Bob loved to travel and did so to many countries.

He loved to go fishing up the coast with his son David and grandchild Kalen for salmon, halibut and whatever else they could catch.

During his time living in Fulford, Bob volunteered as a dishwasher at the Fulford Community Hall. He loved to watch and feed the birds around the house. He worked with wood and turned beautiful bowls using locally sourced wood. He always grew a great vegetable garden and fruit trees that he grafted and pruned himself, and loved to share the bounty with friends and neighbours. Bob loved crab fishing, canning salmon, making bread and pickling herring. He dearly loved his spaniels. Bob loved to have fun, to tease, joke, laugh, visit friends and neighbours, to drink, and to have coffee with his buddies at Embe Bakery.

Bob chose to die at home, his choice to die using the new government legislation MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) was fully supported by his family. Thank you to Dr. Trouton, Vancouver Island Health Authority, and MAID. Thank you also to Bob’s family physician Dr. Butcher.

Bob’s Celebration of Life will be from 1 to 4 pm on August 26, 2017 at the Royal Canadian Legion at 120 Blain Road, Salt Spring Island. Sincerely, the Tara Family.

to James & Mavis Morrison, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this month!

Love from Ian, Earl and Tanaya, Arlene and Mark, and the grandchildren.

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