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Crowds lined the hill at Diefenbaker Park Saturday evening for the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen’s Starlight Spectacular, which included a pre-movie carnival and a screening of The Jungle Book at dusk. More photos on Page 11 and at www.delta-optimist.com.

Quilts and cars take centre stage Sunday’s show in Ladner Village will also feature live entertainment, Pin-Up Pageant and more

The streets of Ladner Village will be awash in colour this Sunday for the always-popular Quilt Walk and Car Show.

Presented by the Ladner Business Association, the 12th annual event will draw thousands to the village to check out hundreds of vintage cars and colourful quilts. It runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

More than 400 classic and vintage cars and motorcycles

are expected to line the streets, while event chair Adina Shore says the quilt portion of the show promises to be bigger and better, and will include a display in the foyer of Ladner United Church.

The show features much more than just cars and quilts, however. There will live entertainment, including the Rockabilly sounds of the Lounge Hounds from Chilliwack and the 17-piece

Deep Cove Big Band.

The popular Pin-Up Pageant will be back for a second year, which will see contestants dressed in era appropriate attire interact with the crowd.

There will also be a craft beer garden in the parking lot of Sharkey’s, a variety of food trucks and a selection of automotive-themed vendors.

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Cool idea could strike gold

Kwantlen grad from Tsawwassen creates cooling vests for Paralympic rugby team IAN JACQUES

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A Kwantlen Polytechnic University product design graduate might be a key to success for Canada’s wheelchair rugby team at the upcoming Paralympic Games.

Tsawwassen’s Jaymes Williams and fashion and technology graduate Laura Hutchison from Surrey have been commissioned by the Canadian Sport Institute to make eight cooling vests for team members to use when they compete in Rio Sept. 7 to 18.

On Monday, the KPU design team unveiled the vests during the rugby team’s media day at the Pacific Institute of Sport Excellence at Camosun College in Victoria.

“It’s a pretty exciting day for sure,” said Williams in an interview with the Optimist Monday morning prior to the media launch.

“This is a make or break day for sure, but it’s a lot of fun. We have confidence in this. It will work, but really it’s about how it functions. How will the athletes function, move around with the vest and will it make a difference — that’s essentially what we are testing.”

As part of his design engagement course at Kwantlen’s Chip and Shannon Wilson School of Design, Williams met with wheelchair rugby athletes in 2014 to understand their needs for improved performance, function and

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Jaymes Williams shows off one of eight cooling vests he helped design for use by Canada’s national men’s wheelchair rugby team at the upcoming Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. comfort.

He worked with instructor Stephanie Phillips, who set the criteria for the course, which was to design a product to support athletes who play wheelchair rugby.

As part of his user research and testing process, he connected with Canadian Sport Institute exercise physiologist Melissa Lacroix, and learned that as a result of their spinal cord injuries, wheelchair athletes struggle to control their body temperature (thermoregulation) so they can overheat while playing.

Armed with this information, he went on to design a prototype of a cooling vest specifically for wheelchair athletes as a class project.

While “ice vests” or cooling vests exist in other sports, his goal was to develop a design that would enhance performance and function for athletes working with the constraints of a wheelchair.

He then partnered with Hutchison to further develop the concept.

The pair joined a group of post-baccalaureate students in technical apparel

design and travelled last June to one of the world’s leading technical apparel manufacturers in Vietnam, where they worked on the next iterations of the vest.

Last August, they travelled to the Parapan Am Games to extend their research by observing the athletes in action.

“Essentially when we started the research project the idea was to design a product to help people and make a difference,” he said. “Then the doors started opening and it all just kind of happened. To work with the Canadian Sport Institute and then

work with the wheelchair rugby team has been just amazing. I never would have dreamed that we would have come this far.”

Williams said his career aspirations are to work for a big design firm to develop products that help people.

“I’m young and eager and I want to explore as much in the design industry that I can,” he said. “My goal is always wanting to help people to improve their lives, so hopefully the testing goes well and the athletes like what we have produced. Who knows where this may take us.”

Liberals to choose candidate next month Ian Paton and Jim Cessford set to square off at Delta South nomination meeting SANDOR GYARMATI

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Only two candidates have come forward so far seeking the provincial Liberal nomination for Delta South.

Civic councillor Ian Paton and former longtime police chief Jim Cessford put their names forward earlier this summer for the nomination.

Party members will make their selection at a constituency meeting sched-

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21 at the Delta Town & Country Inn. Those who want to vote at the meeting have to be a paid member for a minimum of 28 days, Jim Cessford Ian Paton which means Whichever candidate time is running out for the emerges with the nomitwo to sign up supporters. nation, he will have to Members as young as 14 square off next spring can vote at the meeting.

against current MLA Vicki Huntington, who confirmed recently that she will seek a third term.

First elected in 2009, Huntington became the first independent in B.C. history to be re-elected when she bested Liberal Bruce McDonald in the 2013 election.

McDonald, also a municipal councillor, had been approached by the party to run in that elec-

tion. This time around, however, the Liberals had no problem finding a pair of high-profile candidates.

The Liberals plan to have candidates named in most of the province’s ridings by the party’s annual convention on Nov. 4.

The NDP, meanwhile, has yet to announce any potential candidates or nomination meeting for Delta South.

The next provincial election is set for May 9, 2017.

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Delta man among those facing charges in Surrey’s drug war IAN JACQUES

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A Delta man is among six individuals recently arrested and charged as Surrey RCMP continues its investigations into an ongoing drug turf war.

Manpreet Michael Johal, 24 years old from Delta, is facing two charges of conspiracy to commit the indictable offence of reckless discharge of a firearm.

Three other suspects are from Surrey, one more charged is a young offender and cannot be named, while a sixth suspect has not been named yet as charges have not been officially sworn before the courts. All of the men are facing a variety of weapons-related charges.

According to a Surrey RCMP media release, those charged were recently strategically targeted by police after investigations into recent

drug-related conflicts in Surrey during the past five months.

“I believe that the arrest of these individuals has prevented further violence from occurring in our city,” said assistant

I believe that the arrest of these individuals has prevented further violence from occurring in our city.

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activity, but conducting indepth investigations that can assist in the advancement of prosecutions.”

Since March, in excess of 30 arrests have been made and 15 firearms, along with thousands of rounds of ammunition and body armour, have been seized in relation to the conflict and its associated crimes.

These arrests are a part of Surrey RCMP’s ongoing overt and covert enforcement action to target individuals involved in the drug trade and its resulting violence.

Police are appealing to the public for further information on any criminal activities. Anyone with information is asked to call the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.

Arthur Drive closed after gas line struck

A gas line disruption briefly closed a stretch of Arthur Drive Monday afternoon.

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Anyone who locates Barnes or may know his whereabouts is asked to call 9-1-1. Anyone with any other information regarding this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

Meanwhile, Delta police had asked the public last Friday for help locating a missing 67-year-old man who had last been seen last Wednesday in Ladner.

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Tsawwassen Mills hosts second job fair Event set for tomorrow at Tsawwassen Springs as thousands of positions need to be filled SANDOR GYARMATI

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Tsawwassen Mills is holding another big job fair, this time in South Delta.

Ivanhoe Cambridge, the developer behind the destination shopping mall opening in less than two months at the Tsawwassen First Nation, announced it’s hosting a fair tomorrow at Tsawwassen Springs, located across Highway 17 from the new mall.

The event, taking place from 1 to 7 p.m., will be the second big job fair held by the company, which hosted one several weeks ago in Vancouver.

A long list of retailers, including the likes of Michael Kors Outlet and Sport Chek, as well as restaurants are participating in the fair as the mall is looking for around 3,000 employees.

Last week the company also announced 133 retailers, including B.C.’s first Lululemon outlet store, for the 1.2-million-squarefoot shopping centre set to open Oct. 5.

The 1.2-million-square-foot Tsawwassen Mills will feature 200 stores, including 16 anchor tenants.

“We are very excited about the high-quality, diverse mix of retailers we have assembled for Tsawwassen Mills. With even more to come over the next two months, there will be something for every shopping taste at Tsawwassen Mills,” said Roman Drohomirecki,

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Tunnel traffic isn’t declining: ministry Victoria takes exception to Langley councillor’s contention, says tube is at capacity most of day SANDOR GYARMATI

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A claim that traffic levels at the George Massey Tunnel are declining is incorrect, according to the provincial government.

Langley Coun. Nathan Pachal recently caused a stir by suggesting data from a provincial environmental assessment on the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project shows traffic volumes have actually gone down by nearly one per cent over the past decade. Pointing to an increase at the Alex Fraser Bridge, the councillor noted it’s another argument against the $3.5-billion mega project.

Asked to comment, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure stated the suggestion that traffic has gone down in the tunnel is based on a comparison of two years, rather than long-term trends.

The provincial government is moving ahead with plans for a 10-lane bridge across the Fraser River. It contends traffic volumes haven’t increased at the George Massey Tunnel over the last decade because the crossing is at capacity most of the day.

“While average daily traffic levels vary from year to year, long run traffic throughout the tunnel has been stable for more than two decades, reflecting the fact that the tunnel is at capacity most of the day,” the ministry stated.

“In that time, the Alex Fraser Bridge has absorbed virtually all the growth in cross-river traffic between Richmond and Surrey/Delta. Today, both crossings experience significant rush hour delays, with congestion at the George Massey Tunnel resulting in B.C.’s biggest traffic bottleneck and an estimated one million hours of vehicle idling time each year,” the ministry added.

The province said already unacceptable wait times are projected to get worse as Richmond and communities south of the Fraser River continue to grow.

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The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure says the review provides significant opportunities for aboriginal groups, government agencies and the public to comment on the potential environmental, economic, social, heritage and health effects of the 10-lane, $3.5-billion bridge.

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Annacis Island or George Massey Tunnel more quickly than they do at the moment without some major upgrades.

“It’s very discouraging that we have people from another municipality not understanding any of the problems we have with their traffic coming through Delta,” Jackson said. “It’s quite outrageous from my perspective.”

The veteran mayor has been the lone municipal voice to speak out in favour of the bridge, which has drawn formal opposition from the Metro Vancouver board.

Construction of the 10-lane, 3.3-kilometre bridge is to begin next year and be complete by 2022.

The bridge is being built to accommodate rapid transit in the future.

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Social planner to review Delta housing Municipal politicians to use findings to determine how they want to approach the issue work with and determine directions we may want to go to,” she said.

A report by Delta’s housing task force several years ago found the housing stock is predominately detached single-family, built between 1966 and 1991, when Delta experienced a rapid population increase.

During that time, the Agricultural Land Reserve was established, which essentially created an urban containment.

Today, there is little undeveloped land PHOTO BY SANDOR GYARMATI available for housing In the six years since a task force on housing provided its report, the price of homes has with the exception increased by over 70 per cent in Ladner and more than 80 per cent in Tsawwassen. of the Southlands ing” options for those who A number of policy making it difficult for some and Marina Gardens don’t have the means to recommendations by the people to find affordable where new homes will be buy a house. task force were eventurental housing,” according built.

“There was a time, for ally approved, including “With Delta’s population to the task force report. instance, when developers encouraging subdivisions That report was written getting older, that means could access federal grants of large single-family lots six years ago. Since then, more people will be on a to build co-op housing or and allowing secondary the “benchmark price” for reduced or fixed income social housing. That fundsuites. a single-family detached and may not be able to ing has not been availHowever, the question house in Ladner has gone afford housing prices in able for the longest time remains whether Delta up over 70 per cent, and Delta. Also, there is little — hence, no new social can provide enough somore than 80 per cent in rental stock being added housing has been built for called “affordable housTsawwassen. to the housing inventory

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Delta is undertaking another review of housing in the municipality — this time by a social planner.

Delta created a corporate social planner position earlier this year, a role filled by Gillian McLeod, who is to, among other things, conduct research to identify, analyze and prioritize the community’s social issues, needs and trends.

McLeod is undertaking a review of housing and will be reporting back on it, and other social issues, to Delta council within a few months.

Coun. Sylvia Bishop said the goal is to get a baseline view of where Delta is at in relation to other communities when it comes to housing.

“It’s a report that’s going to give us what the status is right now and perhaps in her investigation she will identify problems, and then she may come up with recommendations. At council’s direction we will have something we can

20 or 25 years. Do we want the government to consider that again?” asked Bishop.

“Personally, I think so, because this crazy market real estate-wise is also having an impact on rental housing. If you bought a condo that you want to turn around as an investment and rent, you need to collect a rent that’s going to cover your expenses, which will include, probably, your mortgage. Hence, the housing affordability part. We also will want an update on homelessness as well,” Bishop added.

Coun. Heather King said she believes things are moving in the right direction when it comes to housing in Delta.

She pointed to the secondary suite bylaw that is opening up an affordable housing alternative as well as the new North Delta Area Plan that encourages infill development.

King said to make living in Delta affordable, public transportation must be improved to take the cost of the vehicle out of the family budget.

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TED MURPHY

s Delta takes steps to strengthen South Delta’s business districts, it’s worth reflecting on what the establishments that can be found in those areas really mean to this community.

It’s an understatement to say the mega malls set to open this fall at the Tsawwassen First Nation will change the retail landscape given the two shopping centres will boast more square footage than the commercial cores of Ladner and Tsawwassen combined.

South Delta’s business districts have evolved over the years to carve out a niche in an ever-changing marketplace, but what’s on the horizon is clearly unprecedented.

Some will say we’re simply catching up with the times or that only the strong survive in the business world, which are both true enough, but through all the fanfare surrounding the TFN malls, we shouldn’t overlook the vital role owner-operated businesses continue to play in these parts.

It should be noted that local merchants are much more than just the purveyors of goods and services. They are a vital part of the fabric of our community, a veritable backbone of the enviable places we call home.

If it wasn’t for them, I can guarantee South Delta would be less fun. A lot less fun. They’re the ones that organize Easter egg hunts, car shows, outdoor movie nights, Spring Break programs… the list of business-sponsored activities is too long to include them all here, but suffice to say it would be a lot quieter if local businesses didn’t step up.

They also play a major role in events they don’t organize. Who’s the first to get hit up when there’s a silent auction at the school, when it’s time for dry grad or when a fundraiser is being held for a family experiencing hard times?

And they respond with sponsorships and donations time after time.

These small business owners also provide jobs, including an introduction to the working world for many students, and contribute to the tax base to lessen the burden on homeowners.

Delta is doing what it can to revitalize South Delta’s business districts by stimulating redevelopment through tax and fee relief, which will hopefully pay dividends down the road. In the meantime, we can all continue to support our local merchants who have been there for us for decades.

Olympic watching requires big box of tissues close by

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t’s never far away, that big box of Scotties Premium 2-Ply I have resting near my TV. It’s my companion for two weeks as I hunker down for the best reality show on Earth.

Ever since I was old enough to remember, I have watched the Olympics. From the opening ceremonies, to the agony and ecstasy of losing and winning, to the extinguishing of the flame, the Games have captivated my imagination.

I’m no longer interested in stories about polluted water, the Zika virus, crime, Brazilian politics and Russian doping scandals. The 2016 Rio Summer Games are on and I’m all in.

The Olympics are an investment of time and energy.

Thankfully, CBC’s coverage is outstanding and we can watch the action live and on demand.

In my house, no sport is off limits.

Fancy a little table tennis, a fourhour cycling race, rowing, archery or judo? It’s all interesting and educational.

Ask me the difference between an orthodox and a penholder grip on a table tennis racket, or the technique used for a double back somersault pike on the trampoline, and I can tell you. However, I don’t know why women wear bikinis and men must wear shorts and T-shirts during beach vol-

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

leyball.

I am so impressed with the athletes at the top of their game, performing under pressure, pushing their bodies to the max and giving it every inch of themselves to be the best they can be when the world is watching.

Yet it’s the emotional side of the Games that keeps me transfixed.

It’s the stories behind the athletes, the coaches, the family and friends, the neighbours, all the people invested to see our athletes qualify for the Olympics.

It’s hard to stay composed when watching 16-year-old swimmer Penny Oleksiak’s face the moment she realized she’d won the gold medal, seeing soccer star Christine Sinclair’s tears after beating France, or Dutch cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten, who was knocked unconscious after she fell minutes from winning the

women’s road race, congratulating her teammate who brought home a medal.

And then there are surprises like the O’Donovan brothers, Gary and Paul from Cork, winning a silver medal in rowing for Ireland. Their winning strategy?

Go as fast as you can and have steak for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with plenty of spuds.

Politics always creeps in no matter how hard we try. Two competing gymnasts pose for a selfie after a competition, which is not unusual until you notice they are from South Korea and North Korea, and an Egyptian athlete refuses to shake the hand of his Israeli Judoka opponent, a no-no in a sport that demands utmost respect.

Our four Ladner and Tsawwassen Olympians didn’t make it to the podium this time but they can be proud of strong performances with huge support back home.

These are the Olympic stories that inspire all of us to overcome obstacles and be the best we can be. It’s the most exciting, unscripted drama you’ll ever watch. I will continue to be inspired and teary with a tissue in one hand and a glass of chardonnay in the other. Go Canada!

Ingrid Abbott is a freelance writer and broadcaster who was never athletic.

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Letters

Time to fix broken health care system

Editor: This problem has been imminent for years. There are several reasons why we are now approaching a crisis in medical care.

These include reluctance by the provincial government to take the needed action, the attraction of walk-in clinics to doctors, who receive sig-

nificantly more money per patient visit than family doctors, lack of medical students choosing family practice as a career, the allocation of health care resources disproportionately to the higher and expensive new technologies, and maybe more you can think of. Make the career of family doctor

more rewarding.

The load and cost is being borne by hospital emergency rooms, often used unnecessarily for relatively minor health issues.

We all suffer wait times that in some cases are life-threatening, despite the best efforts of medical staff. The time has come

for government, Doctors of BC, unions and all concerned with our health care to come forward with a plan to mend this broken system. Our tax money seems to be ineffective.

Despite the big increases of B.C.’s health care budget, we have a declining availability of care.

Peter Duffey

Public can have its say on tunnel replacement Editor: The public comment period for the environmental assessment of the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project has opened.

The government is looking for your comments on “the potential environmental, economic, social, heritage and health effects

of [the] project.” I would encourage anyone who is interested to make a submission.

The government is also holding three open houses on this stage of the assessment: Aug. 17 from 2 to 8 p.m. (Delta Town & Country Inn); Sept. 13 from 2 to 8 p.m.

(Sandman Signature Hotel

in Richmond) and Sept.

14 from 2 to 8 p.m. (Delta Town & Country Inn).

You can find the application documents online at http://tinyurl.com/ MasseyEAO or at any Delta or Richmond library.

The submission deadline is Oct. 3.

Vicki Huntington Delta South MLA

Vicki Huntington

Doesn’t look like Delta wants to hear from residents

Editor: Does the Corporation of Delta really want input from the residents of Delta on reviewing the zoning bylaws? It could have fooled me by holding public input open houses

on either side of a long weekend in the middle of the summer. Bet that was a record turnout.

In case residents might have missed those, there is a zoning bylaw questionnaire that nobody knows

about (except the housing contractors) or the odd sharp person that came across it on the Delta website, because mailing the questionnaire to all residents would make way too much sense to get a real

idea of the public’s opinion on the subject.

But, hey, don’t worry I will be at the fall public hearing to voice my opinion and I hope a lot of others follow suit.

Laura Bryce

Heart swells over Islanders’ championship season

Editor: Re: Islanders win first league title, Aug. 12 As a former B.C. Minor Lacrosse Association commissioner, may I congratulate the Delta Islanders on winning the B.C. Junior “A”

Lacrosse League championship, an accomplishment that I trust will stand the test of time and build a deeper appreciation and understanding of the marvelous game of box lacrosse in the minds and

hearts of all Deltans.

As the father of two boys and one girl who played lacrosse — rather well — my heart swells along with Delta parents’ pride knowing their children are numbered among the

game’s champions.

My darling wife, Shirley, [who taught others how to be minor bench officials] joins me in thanking parents of lacrosse players for supporting their children.

Bob Orrick

Something needs to be done to deal with waste found at the North 40

Editor: Re: Delta considers changes for North 40, Aug. 3 Unless something is done about the eagle/ garbage situation, North 40 will continue to see numerous eagles roosting (seasonally) while they pick at bones, meat and other tasty bits, sometimes still in packaging, which they are bringing into the park.

It took dogs no time at all to figure out where the best munchies were to be found and regardless of how well trained they were, and how desperately owners called and pursued them, they went to dine on the garbage under the eagle trees.

Some dogs became very ill, while many others were banned by their owners until the source

of the garbage was determined and eradicated.

Some blamed photographers who may have wanted to bait eagles to fight over food for great photos, but over time most of us looked across the street at the facility where all our green waste is deposited in relatively open areas for composting.

Until that process is examined for ways to eliminate the exporting of meat waste by eagles to the park, contamination from rotting meat will continue and dogs will find it.

Surely no professional dog walker will want to be responsible for sickness or worse if one of their charges comes upon the bounty.

Sidnee Williams

Bridge backer has voted for all three major parties

Editor: Obviously the idea that anti-bridge rage is politically inspired has struck an emotional cord with letter writers whose letters were much more venomous than mine.

Though I didn’t actually say “must identify,” I did “invite” the letter writers to identify their political stripes.

Since I am not against the bridge, my stripes are not of interest, but I will tell you I am multi-striped.

I have voted for all three major parties at one time or another, always looking for the least corrupt or least inept.

All I want is the new crossing as soon as possible.

Cecilia Tanner

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Metro needs drivers for its ‘smart’ challenge 200 being recruited for seven-week study that aims to cut fuel consumption and air emissions

Metro Vancouver is recruiting 200 drivers for a seven-week driving study to reduce fuel consumption, save money and cut air emissions.

The Metro Vancouver Smart Drive Challenge aims to get drivers to use 15 per cent less fuel through efficient driving techniques and feedback from a “smart” device

connected to the vehicle’s computer. The wireless device tracks anonymized fuel consumption and vehicle movement information, which is displayed daily on an online dashboard.

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“Personal transportation is one of the biggest contributors to climate change and degraded urban air quality,” said Derek Corrigan, chair of Metro Vancouver’s climate action committee. “Studies like this are an important part of meeting our greenhouse gas reduction targets of 33 per cent below 2007 levels by 2020 and 80 per cent below 2007 levels by 2050.”

The goal of the study is to better understand the effectiveness of training and feedback in helping drivers reduce fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Following the study, results will be analysed and used as a basis

The Metro Vancouver Smart Drive Challenge aims to get drivers to use 15 per cent less fuel through efficient driving techniques. for developing future programs.

“Everyone can help make air quality better within our region,” added Greg Moore, chair

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Saturday’s Starlight Spectacular included entertainment from Ari Neufeld (right) and a Euro bungee enjoyed by Yena Lee (left). Peter Tivy (below) set up the projector to play The Jungle Book much to the delight of this group of Tsawwassen friends (above).

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Transit dream list includes breakfast service Trip into city would also be improved by adding a few recliners and maybe some movie screens

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

Dear Transit Bosses: Hope you’re having a lovely summer. Mine has been pretty good, but fact is, I haven’t had enough

time to sit in the sun and sip margaritas.

Monday to Friday, I’ve been pretty much at work — and taking your buses and trains to get there.

Which brings me to my point.

I like your buses. I really do. They’re clean. They’re comfortable. They’re driven by the nicest of people.

But — and how do I say this nicely? — there is always some room for improvement.

Like most of my fellow passengers, I find myself with too much time and too little to do. That said,

here are some humble suggestions on ways to enhance the journey.

1. We’d like beds.

Seriously.

I’m not talking about beds through the entire coach; that would erode the rider capacity, of course.

I’m talking, you know, just a few recliners. You know those pod thingies that well-heeled airline passengers can purchase?

Well, I, for one, would be willing to up my bus fare on occasion if it meant I could spend my commute in dreamland.

2. We’d like breakfast service — on the way to work, that is. (On the way home, a little happy hour would be nice.)

Again: seriously. Again: just a humble idea.

I speak for all my travelling pals, I’m sure, when I say that the rush to the bus tends to leave too little time to have a decent breakfast. (Need I remind you that it’s the most important meal of the day?)

Again, I’d pay a premium to be offered, oh, pancakes and sausages or a yogurt and fruit parfait.

I speak for all my travelling pals, I’m sure, when I say that the rush to the bus tends to leave too little time to have a decent breakfast. (Need I remind you that it’s the most important meal of the day?)

And on the return trip?

Might I suggest a nice pate? And maybe the margaritas I’ve been missing?

3. We’d like entertainment. No, no, no, I’m not talking a Broadway production — heavens know,

there’d be no room for changing rooms and an orchestra! But would it be too much to ask for some movie screens? Again, like the kind they have on planes? (Don’t want to appear too demanding, but I haven’t yet seen the latest Star Trek flick, so do you think we could start with that?)

Other than that, I think we’ll be good. Oh, some complimentary magazines would be nice. And some WiFi. And a powder room.

And there, good folks, you have it: my transit dream list.

Don’t get me wrong: the bus, as I say, is all right as is. Add some perks, and I’d travel all day.

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Last and certainly not least, check out the more than 400 classic and vintage cars and motorcycles that are expected to line the streets.

It all shapes up to be a great Sunday of family fun in Ladner Village.

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This year’s show promises to be bigger — and better — with a few new twists, according to event chair Adina Shore.

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Over 150 colourful quilts on display

Show includes five categories: traditional, appliqué, modern, row-by-row and youth quilts With more than 150 quilts on display, quilting enthusiasts will have lots to see and talk about at the 12th annual Quilt Walk and Car Show Sunday.

The storefront windows of historic Ladner Village will be filled with beautiful quilts.

Stroll along the sidewalks and check out every window for a different quilt on display. The quilts have been lovingly made by B.C. quilters and are proudly displayed throughout the town.

There will be quilts made by young children, as well as quilts completed by local designers and everything in between.

As you stroll the streets of Ladner, pick up a ballot and vote for your favourite quilts. Drop your completed ballots off at The Quilted Bear at 4869 Delta St. There are five categories this year — traditional, appliqué, modern, rowby-row and youth quilts.

The new category — Rowby-Row H2O — was added this year.

The quilts in this cat-

PHOTO BY IAN JACQUES

White Rock author and quilter Jean Husband created this quilt and a children’s book called Surprise. The quilt will be on display at The Quilted Bear in Ladner and Husband will be on hand on Sunday to sign her book and visit with festival goers. egory were all made from patterns gathered in the Row-by-Row Shop Hop across North America during the summer of 2015.

Each unique quilt is made

up of a minimum of eight rows, but all rows feature the water theme.

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.

Besides displaying quilts outside the shops — a first for the Quilt Walk — there are several other new wrinkles to this year’s event, according to Quilt Walk organizer Carol Tario Bobick.

“White Rock author and quilter Jean Husband made up a quilt along with a children’s book called Surprise for her grandson.

The book is about the animals and the quilt coming alive. So we will have the quilt on display here at the store and Jean will be on hand to talk about the book and autograph the book for sale,” said Tario Bobick.

“The Quilts of Valour is also new this year. These 12 quilts 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 Quilters’ Guild with all donated materials and time. The quilts will be donated to returning soldiers and their families.

“Jim and the church

wanted to be more involved with the show and it just seemed fitting to have the Quilts of Valour on display inside the church,” she said.

The overall event is unique to the community here in Ladner, added Tario Bobick.

“This appeals to everybody whether you like quilts or cars. It’s a beautiful sunny day, and there is lots to do,” she said. “You can wander the streets and see the quilts or the cars, enjoy the entertainment and the food fair. The Quilt Walk started three years before the car show.

“The Village used to be closed on Sundays, so the original owner who opened this store [The Quilted Bear] wanted to have a show and she put the quilts all up and started with 50 quilts and we did that for a couple of years. Then someone brought forward the idea of adding a car show and it has grown from there.

There are lots of quilt shows and lots of car shows, but this is the only event where we host both.”

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Beautiful gals will dress up in vintage clothes for the Pin-Up Pageant.

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Annual Pin-Up Pageant features a vintage flair Popular addition returns for a second year

The second annual PinUp Pageant will have a flair for vintage one again as a popular event at this year’s Quilt Walk and Car Show.

Presented by Billie’s Barbershop and the Ladner Business Association, and hosted by Dixie Delight and Bobby Pinz Beauty Parlour, 25 beautiful gals will dress up in vintage clothes and hairstyles trying to dazzle

the viewing public for the grand prize.

The goal is to have a fun pageant for everyone involved.

“This is the second year for the event. It was a real popular addition last year,” said event chair Adina Shore. “The girls will spend a lot of time and energy turning themselves into 1950s or earlier pin-up models dressing

era appropriate with great hairstyles. Their job is to walk around and interact with the crowds, pose with the cars and just have fun with the event.

“Last year, if I recall, the winner baked cookies and was handing them out to the crowds. It certainly won a lot of people over.

It’s just a lot of fun and adds another element to the overall event.”

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Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on display throughout Ladner Village Sunday.

Hundreds of classics will be on display Ladner event is second largest car show in B.C.

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More than 400 classic and vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles are expected to be on display at the 12th annual Quilt Walk and Car Show on Sunday.

The show is the second largest in the province with exhibits sprawling throughout the historic Village of Ladner to allow automobile enthusiasts a chance to walk and talk with the owners and check out all the wonderful vehicles on display.

In between, spectators can enjoy the many restaurants and shops that will be open, the retro street vendors, food trucks, live music, the quilts and the second annual Pin-Up Pageant.

I’m expecting even more than 400 entries because so far this year our entries are up with the preregistration.

ADINA SHORE

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The classes include: Best Import; Best of Show; Best Street Rod; Best 1939 & Older; Best 1940’s Stock or Modified; Best 1950’s

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Stock or Modified; Best 1970’s Stock or Modified; Best Custom Pre 1950; Best Custom Post 1950; Best Motorcycle; Best Muscle Car; Best Lowrider; Best Truck Stock and Best Truck Modified.

Pre-registration is not required, but is an option and spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis.

“This car show is different because it’s not just classic cars,” said event chair Adina Shore. “I’m expecting even more than 400 entries because so far this year our entries are up with the pre-registration.”

Shore said the Quilt Walk and Car Show in Ladner offers a unique experience for not only the spectators, but for the car owners who come out to showcase their vehicles.

“I think it has something to do with the fact that the cars are lined up all along the street and there is more to see than just the cars,” she said. “A lot of the other car shows just take place in a big field and it’s just a bunch of cars. This one is different because of the quilt portion of the show, the entertainment, the pin-up pageant and all the stores and restaurants are also open at the same time, so it makes for a really neat festival atmosphere with something for everyone.”

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A pair of musical acts will have you literally dancing in the streets at this year’s Quilt Walk and Car Show on Sunday.

The Deep Cove Big Band will kick things off with a performance from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Deep Cove Big Band is a community band that has been keeping the sounds and traditions of big band jazz alive in the North Shore since 1995.

Their objective was to preserve the big band and swing style of music and have the band perform for various groups and at events throughout North Vancouver.

The band continues to meet these objectives with an improving quality of musicianship and ongoing dedication. The band is now invited back to several venues on an annual (and sometimes semiannual) basis.

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 several North Van seniors facilities.

And they hit the road throughout the year playing at festivals and events.

Show organizers have also invited every swingdance club in the Lower Mainland to come out to dance in the streets to accompany the Deep Cove Big Band’s performance.

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The Deep Cove Big Band will be one of two featured performers at this years Quilt Walk and Car Show on Aug. 21.

It promises to be a swinging good time and a great way to enjoy the vintage cars and colourful quilts with some fantastic music.

The Lounge Hounds from Chilliwack will present their cool Rockabilly sounds in the afternoon.

The Lounge Hounds formed in 2008 and have been rockin’ the house throughout the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland since.

Singer and guitarist Keith Marr, bassist Evan Duncan and drummer Tyson Finley came togeth-

er out of their shared love of original rock & roll, R&B and pop music of the 1960s.

Heavily influenced by the pioneering of artists such as Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley, the trio focused on bringing a fresh sensibility to Rockabilly.

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FROM THE PROS QUESTION:

I drink filtered water. Why would I need a water machine?

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Water filters do a great job filtering your tap or spring water by removing impurities and chemicals that are added to the drinking water to make it safe for consumption.

In addition to filtering the water, Enagic uses revolutionary water electrolysis technology and sophisticated ionization techniques to transform your ordinary tap water into 5 different types of water with various pH balances for a wealth of positive health benefits.

The alkalized water that is produced from the Kangen water machine is free of contaminants and full of healthy minerals. As well, through the ionization process, the water is also rich in antioxidants to help combat disease and slow down the aging process.

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QUESTION:

What sort of paperwork will we be asked to sign to receive HoneyDo services?

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Veteran participant of the BC Lung Association’s Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath, Tsawwassen cyclist Kathleen Beaton will saddle up for the two-day, 200-kilometre ride once again next month.

Cyclist taking on ride in support of lung health

Kathleen Beaton gearing up for her fourth Trek Local cyclist Kathleen Beaton is returning for her fourth year of the BC Lung Association’s Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath, an annual fundraiser in support of lung health.

As someone with close ties to lung disease, Trek holds a special meaning for the Tsawwassen resident.

“I was really shocked when my friend Vickie was diagnosed with lung cancer,” said Beaton. “She

was healthy and she never smoked. I now realize lung cancer can affect anyone.

That’s why I decided to put a Trek team together.

I wanted to pay tribute to Vickie, and support the BC Lung Association’s lung patient support and education work.

“It’s been three years now that my teammates and I have participated.

We keep coming back because of how well it’s organized, because we

really enjoy connecting with other Trekkers and, of course for Vickie. It’s a rewarding way to spend a weekend, together with like-minded people who share a common bond.”

Beaton and hundreds of others will take part in the BC Lung Association Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath on Sept. 10 and 11.

For more information or to register, call 604-7315864 or or visit www.bicycletrek.ca.

Emergency Food Cupboard running low

Every day Deltassist offers help and hope to those less fortunate in the community.

The number of times the social services agency has helped people with its Emergency Food Cupboard has increased up to 90 per cent from last year.

The Emergency Food Cupboard is not a food

bank, but a source of food in an emergency.

Deltassist also offers information on where free and low cost goods may be obtained in Delta.

In order to keep the program going, Deltassist depends on donations of food. The cupboards are low and the agency is asking the community for help.

Food needed most includes dry pasta and pasta sauce, peanut butter, rice, cereal, canned vegetables, canned fruit and fruit juice. In addition, Deltassist is also in short supply of baby formula and diapers.

Donations will be gratefully accepted at Deltassist’s North Delta office, 9097 Scott Rd.

We arrange for an in-person free consultation during which time, we go through an Assessment checklist. This helps identify your needs and where our services would most benefit your lifestyle.

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While we do accept clients on an ‘as needed’ basis, most of our clients do sign a Service Agreement with us for on-going assistance. This document outlines both our agreed upon services, terms of payment and protocol, as well as what you can expect from us. It also secures your time slot in our busy schedule and ensures you’ll be seeing your same Assistant for each visit.

We also sign a Rights and Responsibilities form to outline both your, and our conduct and ethics during our agreed visits. This summarizes expectations on both sides to keep our Assistants, and our clients, safe and successful together. In addition, there will be a required Transportation Waiver for those needing escorted transport.

Services may be terminated anytime with proper written notice by either party. Any advanced payments will be refunded immediately.

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A: This is a multifactorial answer. Foremost it depends

on how well you take care of them. Subsequently diet; the types of foods you eat significantly impact on the wear of your teeth. Course foods tend to wear out the chewing surfaces at a much quicker rate. White mint candies that have a sandy feeling coating are highly abrasive and destructive to artificial teeth. Your particular physiology can affect your fitting surfaces.

For example, osteoporosis can affect the fitting surfaces by creating a faster rate of change to your underlying bone structures. Numerous other factors may also play into these scenarios.

I create dentures to last at least seven to ten years using high quality products; dependent on the above conditions.

If you have any other questions you would like answered, please do not hesitate to book a free consultation with my office. Or you can write to us via our website at bcdenturist.ca.

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ADVICE FROM THE PROS QUESTION:

Your sign states you compound? What is compounding?

ARE BIWEEKLY AND SEMI MONTHLY PAYMENTS THE SAME?

A: 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.

ANSWER:

No … they are different and one can save you thousands! While the amount of the payments might be the same, a semi monthly payment frequency will be taken 2x a month (usually the 15th and the 30th) and really does not have an interest savings to your mortgage. A bi-weekly payment is paid every 2 weeks and in the case of a 25 year amortization paying every 2 weeks can take up to 4 years off you mortgage. Many smart home owners will match their biweekly payments with their payroll dates ensuring that the funds are there come mortgage payment time!

“Who Cares? I Do” is not just a slogan – it is THE reason Paul Gibbons, Pharmacist/Owner at the Medicine Shoppe in Tsawwassen, looks forward to helping you every day.

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QUESTION:

I had bought a few $20 for $20 from the Royal Canadian Mint and decided I did not want them anymore.When I took them to the bank they would not take them and they sent me to your store, however, you would not take them either.What is going on with these coins?

ANSWER:

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QUESTION:

Hi Paul, I bought a house and opted not to have an inspection.

Now, i discovered I have Poly-B piping. How concerned should I be and what should I do?

Mike- Delta

Paul Bach Owner

This is a complex situation with these coins. Let me first tell you what happened in Great Britain. Mark Carney, who was Governor of the Bank of Canada became the Governor of the Bank of England. England issued coins just like Canada: a 20 for 20, 50 for 50 and 100 for 100. They were immensely popular and sold out immediately. Then the banks were flooded with these coins being returned to the banks.

All the coins had been removed from their packaging and were now loose coins. It turns out that all of these coins were bought by people using credit cards. They received Aeroplan miles or 2% cash back from their cards. The Royal Mint and the Bank of England immediately changed the policy and made these “coins” only souvenirs with no cash value or in other words they were now demonetized.

The same thing is happening here in Canada with clients that I know of buying thousands of dollars of these coins on their credit cards and receiving bonuses that their cards give. I tell people that if they phoned up their local bank and asked for a special $20 bill in a special package and wanted it mailed to them for free but also to be able to charge it to their credit card to receive that 2% cash back, the bank would hang up while laughing at you.

This is why the banks do not want them. The Royal Canadian Mint store here in Vancouver and the actual Mint in Ottawa will not take them. Therefore, this is why I will not take them. I feel sorry for people but if I cannot even break even on a deal then I cannot do the deal.

Jim

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Hi Mike, Poly-Butylene piping is a grey, plastic piping that came about in the early 80’s as a cheaper alternative to copper. Sadly, it was not the wonder-pipe it was supposed to be. Poly-B experienced such a high rate of failure that there were class-action lawsuits in the USA. Used for water lines, it gets brittle over time and develops pinholes or cracks. It is permeable to Oxygen, so when used in heating systems, it can drastically reduce the life of your boiler. Poly-B was discontinued in 1998.

An area of concern is with home insurance. Some insurance companies will not insure you at all if you have Poly-B piping. Some will but, with huge deductibles.

If you have Poly-B piping in your home, you should budget to have it replaced.With this product, it’s not if it fails, it’s when it fails.

If you do decide to re-pipe your home, make sure you use a licenced plumber who will not cut corners. Re-piping most of your home makes no sense. If you are going to do it. Do it all.

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QUESTION:

Are we better off Renovating or Re-Locating? That’s the Big Money question!

For obvious reasons your realtor will make a good case to simply re-locate (ah, but not so simple!) Conversely, a good Renovator can take that existing house and make it your Dream Home! In my opinion there are 3 main factors to consider: 1. Do we enjoy living in our present location, as it is a lot of work and expense to re-locate.

2. Can we work with this existing house and bring our ideas to life here.

3. How long do we foresee ourselves in this location.

All very important considerations indeed! First is going to be personal for each family and I just take into consideration the upheaval involved to re-locate.

Second is where consultation with a professional Renovator can help you in the re-configuration or addition to your existing layout.

Third and most important with regards to your investment in any renovation is your commitment to location.

If you have a short 1-3 year plan in mind then cosmetics and immediate repairs only or you risk losing most of your investment. If you foresee a 5-10 year stay then I feel you are safe in the 50K to 150K investment into your property upgrades as you are now renovating to increase the value in your home plus adding livability and quality to your lifestyle!

Beyond that time frame it’s only about wants vs. needs and the total affordability of your Dream Project! MRP Renovations is here to solve all your renovating Want’s and Need’s!

For a free consultation call Mike Phillips Owner MRP Renovations.

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They help to prevent cavities forming in the deep grooves of molars by making these areas easier to clean. Toothbrushes cannot reach into the deep grooves which makes these areas more susceptible to decay.

They should be applied as soon as the first permanent molars come in (between 5-7 years of age) and as soon as the second molars come in (12 years of age). Molars which are already smooth and free of deep grooves do not need to be sealed.

Sealants are a safe, easy and painless way to protect their teeth.

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ADVICE FROM THE PROS Q: Has the new 15% tax to foreign purchasers

QUESTION:

I hear almost on a daily basis, “You have the best job. It’s something I have always wanted to do!”

affected the local market?

A: In an effort to slow the rapidly escalating prices in the Metro Vancouver

area, the provincial government recently implemented a new tax added to the real estate purchases of foreign buyers. The new 15% tax is currently only applicable to residential properties purchased in the Metro Vancouver area by non-Canadian citizens or non-permanent residents and is charged Garrett Chu on top of the purchase price in addition to the pre-existing property transfer Vice President of Sales tax. It also applies to deals put together (by foreign purchasers only) prior to the announcement of the new tax as long as the deal completed on Aug 2nd or beyond. This leaves many yet to be completed deals in potential jeopardy if foreign buyers opt to forfeit their deposit and breach the purchase RE/MAX Progroup Realty agreement rather than complete the sale with the new 15% premium. It is 5360 12th Avenue still too early to make any definitive judgements about the new tax’s affect Delta 604.728.2845 on local pricing, although we have seen a few instances of buyers using the www.fraserelliott.com new ruling as negotiating leverage to try to get sellers to accept a lower Top 100 price. Since the implementation of the new tax, the demand for the South RE/MAX REALTORS® Delta area remains high and properties priced appropriately are still WORLDWIDE 2011+2012** selling in reasonable time periods. We have yet to see any significant price #1 Agent in decreases as a result of the new tax. In this new environment, however, it Ladner/Tsawwassen* is critical to consult a local professional to determine how your real estate *Based on total MLS units goals and motivation can create a suitable pricing strategy.

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Q: What affect will the new tax on foreign buyers have on the local real estate market?

QUESTION

A: The recent changes to the Property Transfer Tax Act,which regulates the taxes payable upon a transfer of legal

title to real property in British Columbia, imposes a 15% transfer tax on residential property located within the Greater Vancouver Regional District that is being transferred to a foreign buyer, in addition to the current transfer taxes that are payable.This raises the questions of who and what will be affected by these changes.

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A: The changes affect all “residential property” within the “specified area”. Residential property is generally

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includes all property used for residential purposes, such as single and multi-family dwellings, apartments, and condominiums, but does not include property used as a hotel or motel, other forms of temporary accommodation property, or any commercial property. The “specified area” is defined to include the Greater Vancouver Regional District and other prescribed areas, but, importantly for South Delta, the area excludes the treaty lands of the Tsawwassen First Nation.Transfers of leasehold interest in Tsawwassen First Nation property to foreign buyers will not be subject to the new tax.

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A: The tax is applicable for any“foreign entities”, which include both a foreign national and a foreign corporation.

A“foreign national”is a transferee that is neither a Canadian citizen nor a Canadian permanent resident.A“foreign corporation” is a corporation that is either: (a) not incorporated in Canada; or (b) incorporated in Canada but is controlled by (i) a foreign national, (ii) a corporation not incorporated in Canada, or (iii) a corporation where the total shares owned by foreign entities would give the foreign entity control of the company, when taken together.

Q: What affect will this have on sellers to foreign buyers?

Mark Nickel BC-HIP, BBA Hearing Instrument Practitioner Phone: 604-943-0033 5682 12 Avenue, Tsawwassen www.TsawwassenHearing.com

A: For any contracts signed before the new tax was implemented, foreign buyers will have to find a significant

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amount of additional money to close the transaction. For sellers to foreign buyers, this raises the possibility that their transaction may not close if the buyer cannot come up with the additional funds. In the event that a foreign buyer breaches a contract and does not complete, the remedies available to the seller may be limited due to the buyer’s non-residency.The likely recourse for a seller under these circumstances will be to claim the deposit under the purchase agreement.

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Q: What are the most common signs and

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If I choose to make a charitable donation to Delta Hospital Foundation, what is my money going to be used for?

symptoms of sleep apnea?

A: One of the most common signs of sleep apnea is loud and chronic snoring. Others may witness stops in the breathing, gasping, choking, and snorting. People with sleep apnea often feel sleepiness and fatigue during the day. Some people find that they have poor memory and concentration. Some feel irritable, depressed, or have mood swings.

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Other common symptoms of sleep apnea include frequent awakenings, morning headaches, feeling exhausted in the morning, restless sleep, restless legs, insomnia, night sweats, and waking with a dry mouth or sore throat.

Common signs and symptoms for children with sleep apnea include bedwetting, night terrors, hyperactivity, poor school performance, and behavioural problems.

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Thank you for considering donating locally. Your neighbours, friends and family will likely benefit from the excellent health services available at Delta Hospital sometime in the future. Our donors provide us with the funds we need to help ensure these services continue to not only exist, but to get better.

Your donation helps bring tangible results: faster service, earlier diagnosis, better outcomes, more accessible treatments and expanded services.

Currently, Delta Hospital Foundation provides funding to Delta Hospital in 3 direct ways: • By purchasing much needed state-of-the-art medical equipment used in various departments in the hospital

Veronica Carroll MBA, CFRE Executive Director Delta Hospital Foundation

• By providing training and educational development to Delta Hospital’s medical staff using our 2 education funds, The Delta Cedar Products Educational Fund and the Al Hollinger and Joan Ramsey Nursing Education Fund • By way of our Capital Campaigns. We have just accomplished raising $7.5 million to build the new Diagnostic Services Building slated to start construction soon. We will be beginning a new capital campaign shortly, watch for our upcoming announcements.

We absolutely value the trust our donors put in us to use their money in the best ways possible to ensure that the great health care we all receive from Delta Hospital continues. If you would like, you can designate your funds go to a particular area of concern, like Cardiac Care or Cancer Care.

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If you would like to go ahead and make that donation – 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 Put you charitable dollars to work, locally.

Veronica Carroll, Executive Director, Delta Hospital Foundation

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Community

Martell enjoying time at St. Andrew’s

Rev. Danielle Martell says her time so far at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Tsawwassen has gone very well.

“I feel like I’ve been really warmly received by the people of St. Andrew’s.

They’ve been very supportive of me,” she says.

Martell, who has been at the church for less than a year, says the people there drew her to St. Andrew’s.

“I’d say they’re serious about their commitment to Jesus and they love serving the Lord. We find a common goal in that. I think that anyone who’s curious about knowing more about Jesus, they’re going to find answers at St. Andrew’s.”

Martell, who will have a master’s degree in divinity from Regent College by the end of the month, will also be ordained into the priesthood of the Anglican Network in Canada on Aug. 28.

The special event takes place at 7 p.m. at Sojourn Church on the UBC campus in Vancouver. There will be cake, food and fellowship after the ordination.

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David Fredricksen of the TOOBs presents a $1,500 cheque to Donna Ellis, CEO of KinVillage.

TOOBs support KinVillage

PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE

Rev. Danielle Martell leads the congregation at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Tsawwassen.

The church’s weekly service takes place at 9 a.m. Sundays at 1710-56th St. (the South Delta Artists Guild building adjacent to

the South Delta Recreation Centre).

The church’s missions and outreach committee chair Dawn Magee said

St. Andrew’s is welcoming and is hoping to grow.

Visit www.standrewsdeltabc.org for more information.

As a not-for-profit society serving older adults in Tsawwassen, KinVillage relies on the generous support of the community to help enhance the lives of its residents, clients and members.

The TOOBs’ recent presentation of a cheque for $1,500 towards the purchase of new patio furniture brings to over $25,000 the total contributed by the service club in recent years. These funds have helped KinVillage purchase equipment and furnishings such as comfortable

seating in its community centre, a TV in a resident lounge, an ice machine and its bus, past and present.

These all benefit those who call KinVillage home, their visitors, as well as anyone who comes to the KinVillage Community Centre.

“Once again, we are particularly grateful to the TOOBs (Tsawwassen Order of Old Bastards).

It always comes through with a generous contribution whenever we identify a need,” says CEO Donna Ellis.

Dear Friends,

Please join us to wish fond farewells to our fearless leader, trusted friend and compassionate neighbour, Veronica Carroll, Executive Director, Delta Hospital Foundation.

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Community Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Volunteers needed for UVic Self-Management Programs, specifically to colead workshops. If you live with a chronic health condition, or are a caregiver, and want to know more about this opportunity to attend the Chronic Pain Leader Training in the Ladner office on Aug. 17, 18, 24 & 25, please call 604-940-1273 or go to www.selfmanagementbc.ca/ becomeaprogramleader for more info.

Understanding Communication & Behaviour, free Alzheimer Society of B.C. workshop, Aug. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m., KinVillage’s Vidal Court, 5492-11th Ave., Tsawwassen.

Pre-registration required.

604-449-5000, info.southfraser@alzheimerbc.org.

The Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 1521-56th St., Tsawwassen, has skates and hockey equipment for sale.

Ukulele Jam on the third Thursday of the month, Thursday, Aug. 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St. All uked up and no place to jam? Whether you are a ukulele newbie or a seasoned strummer, please join us for a fun and relaxed evening with fellow uke enthusiasts.

The group plays an eclectic mix of music so there will be something for everyone.

Bring your ukulele and your singing voice and join us for a great time.

Watch the Olympics at your local Delta library until Aug. 21. Library hours are Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m.

– 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St. Button Making for Teens, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Tsawwassen Library, 1321A-56th St. Express your creative side and draw, Photoshop or collage artwork to make buttons at the Tsawwassen Library. Supplies will be provided so you just need to bring creativity. Each teen will be able to make at least two buttons. Come in and take this opportunity so you can wear your “art on your sleeve”… or backpack or

jacket!

Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters always welcome guests. We meet at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen.

Next meeting Tuesday, Aug. 23 (7:15 p.m.) International director Margaret Page will be delivering a workshop: Judging like a Judge not an Evaluator. Please join us to see how we all grow as speakers and leaders in a safe, encouraging environment. Autumn meetings (7 p.m.) Sept. 13, 27; Oct. 11, 25.

Second and fourth Tuesdays through the year.

Ladner News Club, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683-51st St. Come join other newshounds to discuss current events in the news! You can bring an article to share, or discuss what turns up in today’s paper.

the Delta Health Unit, 4470 Clarence Taylor Way. Delta Deas Rowing Club.

Learn to Row. Come find out what a great sport it is — one that works your entire body, providing aerobic and strength conditioning, while increasing your flexibility.

Programs include para, high school, adult recreational and competitive. We are a community-integrated rowing club based in the Deas Island Regional Park. Call 604-946-3074, or e-mail us at info@deltadeas.com for more information.

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SENIORS Earthwise Farm’s Pop Up Market will be at KinVillage Community Centre from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18. 5430-10th Ave., Tsawwassen.

Ice Cream Social with vocalist Dan Hare 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19. Enjoy songs from Kenny Rogers, Roger Miller, Neil Diamond and many more. Admission at the door $3. KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen.

Community Coffee Mornings, Thursdays 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Ladner Baptist Church, 5624 Ladner Trunk Rd. Drop in for a specialty drink from our espresso bar or enjoy a delicious summer smoothie (drinks by donation). We welcome everyone, including parents and toddlers (space for little ones to play). Call 604-9460141 or visit www.ladnerbaptist.ca.

Car boot sales every second and fourth Saturday, weather permitting. 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Boundary Bay Park in the Centennial Beach Parking area. Next sale: Aug. 27. $10 per stall for vendors - first come first served. Hosted by Boundary Bay Park Association. An ideal opportunity for apartment dwellers or home owners to clear out unwanted goods without the fuss of a

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Thursdays until Aug. 25, 2 – 4 p.m. – Tsawwassen Library, 1321A – 56th St. No need to stay inside the lines at the Tsawwassen Library Colouring Club! Come to the library to colour the stress away! Meet the other colouring enthusiasts to share this great hobby and compare your artwork. Supplies will be provided - including colouring pages from some popular adult colouring books (but feel free to bring your own colouring projects).

Ladner Lawn Bowling Club is privileged to host the Canadian Blind Bowls Association National Championship, with the winner representing Canada in Cape Town, South Africa.

The public is invited to attend this event to encourage our local participant, Matt Yole. Dates: Sept. 12-16.

Place: Ladner Lawn Bowling Club, 5128-47th Ave., Delta.

Time: 10 a.m.

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Sports Shorts UPCOMING

JUNIOR A LACROSSE 2016 MINTO CUP Round Robin Schedule Saturday, Aug. 20 5 p.m. Coquitlam Adanacs (BC #2) vs. Orangeville Northmen (Ontario) 8 p.m. Delta Islanders (BC #1) vs. Calgary Mountaineers (Alberta) Sunday, Aug. 21 5 p.m. Coquitlam Adanacs vs.

Calgary Mountaineers 8 p.m. Delta Islanders vs.

Orangeville Northmen Monday, Aug. 22 5 p.m. Calgary Mountaineers vs. Orangeville Northmen 8 p.m. Delta Islanders vs.

Coquitlam Adanacs Sudden Death Playoff Tuesday, Aug. 23 2nd place round robin vs. 3rd place round robin, 8 p.m.

Best of 5 Championship Series 1st place round robin vs. playoff winner Game 1: Thursday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m.

Game 2: Friday, Aug. 26 8 p.m.

Game 3: Saturday, Aug. 27 8 p.m.

Game 4: Sunday, Aug. 28, 8 p.m. (if necessary) Game 5: Monday, Aug. 29, 8 p.m. (if necessary) All games at Langley Events Centre

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Height in feet

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 12:05 am 9.8 5:08 am 13.1 12:09 pm 3.0 7:16 pm 13.5 FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 12:46 am 9.2 6:00 am 13.1 12:48 pm 3.3 7:44 pm 13.8 SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 1:30 am 8.2 6:54 am 12.8 1:28 pm 3.9 8:15 pm 14.1 SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 2:17 am 7.5 7:51 am 12.5 2:09 pm 4.9 8:48 pm 14.1 MONDAY, AUGUST 22 3:07 am 8:55 am 2:53 pm 9:23 pm

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Silver lining finish for Invaders

Girls fastpitch team places second at Provincials and Western Canadian Championships

South Delta 2000 Invaders capped off a tremendous season with silver medals at both the U16 B.C. and Western Canadian Championships.

The journey to the Westerns began in early July when the Bantam ‘B’ rep girls softball team qualified for the provincials — held in Richmond over the Canada Day Long Weekend.

The Invaders went undefeated in round robin play to enter the playoffs as the No. 1 seed. After winning their opening playoff game, they dropped a close battle to the North Shore Stars.

The Invaders worked their way back into championship contention with wins against Coquitlam, Richmond, and Fleetwood. The final was a rematch with North Shore and the girls came up just short, earning the silver medal.

The runner-up finish qualified the Invaders as B.C.’s second entry at the Western Canadian Championships — July 28-Aug. 1 in St. Albert, Alberta.

The Invaders opened the tournament with an extra inning win against the host team St Albert Angels. The team continued to roll with victories over Edmonton Warriors (AB2), River City Hornets (AB1), Melfort Spirit (SK1,) Estevan Elite (SK2) and Manitoba Angels (MB2).

The tournament final came down to a rematch of the provincials, North Shore (BC1) and South Delta (BC2), with the Stars again claiming the gold.

“We asked the girls at the start of the year what their season goal was, and the majority said it was to make it to the Westerns.

Well not only did they make it to Westerns, but to achieve a silver

South Delta 2000 Invaders outstanding post-season run included silver medal finishes at the U16 Provincial and Western Canadian Championships. medal is something to be very proud of,” South Delta coach Jake Geboers noted.

The Invaders finished with an overall record of 64 wins and nine losses. The team includes:

Abby Herd, Belle Hancock, Emily Forster, Hannah Dela Cruz, Jaden Moro, Jessica Lauckner, Justine Geboers, Mikayla Kelly, Nicole Shipowich, Taylor Bouchey, Taylor da Silva and

Sabrina Blocha.

Coaches Jake Geboers, Lee Bouchey, Steve Lauckner and Crystal McKenzie are extremely proud of what’s been an accomplished this season.

Stingrays off to B.C. Summer Championships Ladner Stingrays will be wellrepresented at this weekend’s B.C. Summer Swimming Association’s Provincial Championships in Coquitlam.

The three-day event culminates another season, with swimmers qualifying for the showcase meet at the Fraser South Regionals — held two weekends ago at Watermania in Richmond.

Stingrays qualifying for individual events include: Ella-Rose Thomas: (200 IM, 100 back, 50 fly, 100 breast), Isaac Zed: (1st alternate 50 free, 2nd alternate 100 free), Samantha Cates: (50 free, 1st alternate 50 fly, 1st alternate 100 free), Kiana Sato-Klemm: (2nd alternate 50

PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

Ladner Stingrays at Fraser South Regionals at Watermania. free, 2nd alternate 100 breast), Jamie Hutton: (50 free, 100 free, 100 back, 50 fly), Alex Leroux: (50 free, 100 free, 50 fly), Jade de Fondaumiere: (1st alternate 50 fly, 50 back), Alexandra Zed: (1st

alternate 50 fly, 2nd alternate 50 back), Jemma de Fondaumiere: (2nd alternate 100 fly), Lauryn McCarthy: (1st alternate 100 back), Taylor VanMarrewyk: (2nd alternate 100 breast), Emily

McDormand: (2nd alternate 100 breast), Isabel Rapier: (100 free, 50 breast).

Relay qualifiers include: OCat 2 Girls 200 Medley: Team 1: Jamie Hutton, Jemma de Fondaumiere, Tahnee Sato-Klemm, Samantha Cates. Team 2: Alexandra Zed, Taylor VanMarrewyk, Georgia Jacobs, Ella-Rose Thomas.

Div 7 Girls Medley: Lauryn McCarthy, Justine Rapier, Kiana Sato-Klemm, Emily McDormand.

“O”Cat 2 Girls 200 Freestyle: Team 1: Kiana Sato-Klemm, Georgia Jacobs, Samantha Cates, Jamie Hutton. Team 2: Jemma de Fondaumiere, Taylor VanMarrewyk, Ella-Rose Thomas, Lauryn McCarthy.

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Sports VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES IN DELTA Deltassist Family & Community Services Volunteer Drivers Deltassist Family & Community Services – Is looking for volunteers to help seniors maintain their independence by driving them to and from medical appointments. This is an on-going flexible position. Must enjoy working with seniors and have a clean driver’s abstract. There is reimbursement for mileage. For more information contact Lyn at 604-946-9526 or email lynw@deltaassist.com Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC Child and Parent Family Drop in- Support Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC – Is currently seeking volunteers for the early years assistant, which will support staff, care, teach and entertain pre-school aged children in a social/ recreational/early learning setting. You must have some experience with groups of young children in a social/recreational or early-learning setting. You enjoy playing with young children, be engaging, patient and helpful. For more information contact Emily Fraser at 604-324-3210 or email volunteer@bgcbc.ca For more volunteer opportunities in Delta go to www.govolunteer.ca FUN

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Islanders win provincial silver Delta reaches Intermediate “B” lacrosse podium for 2nd straight year Delta Islanders have reached the podium for the second straight year at the B.C. Intermediate “B” Lacrosse Championships, this time coming away with a silver medal.

The Islanders capped a terrific season by falling 11-4 to Coquitlam in provincial title game. Delta earned bronze at the 2015 tournament.

The 2016 edition included players from North Delta, Ladner Tsawwassen and Abbotsford. The boys went 12-6 in regular season play with the second lowest total in penalty minutes.

A trip to Langley was secured after sweeping their qualifier series against North Shore.

The impressive run continued with a 2-1 record in round-robin play to advance to the gold medal game. Delta opened with an impressive showing in an 11-8 loss to the undefeated Adanacs, then rebounded with wins over Saanich (15-12) and Ridge YRS

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Delta Islanders finished second at the B.C. Intermediate “B” Lacrosse Championships in Langley, falling to Coquitlam in the gold medal game.

Meadows (17-3).

The gold medal tilt was neck-and-neck through the first half of the game before Coquitlam took control with three goals to close out the second period.

The Islanders also walked away with plenty of individual hardware.

Joseph Knight and goalie Tyler Pongracz were named to the tournament all-star team. Paul Bains was selected the most

sportsmanlike player.

Based on regular season play, Joshua Vaughn and Bains also collected all-star honours, based on voting by opposing coaches. Delta’s outstanding depth in net was reflected

by Brent Morrison also earning an all-star spot, thanks to a save percentage of 83.00.

The Islanders roster also features: Cody Hoegg, Ian MacLaren, Quin Bianchini, Jared Garcha,

Tristan Unruh, Elliot Bandstra, captain Bentley Barrardos, Liam Grant, Joseph Tutkaluke, Cole Thodos, Hayden Siltberg, Cody Johnstone, Curtis Tyson, Jackson Tutkaluk, Rory TrevorrowMitchell Robinson, Tristan Bell and Brian Larsen.

The team is coached by Scott Liebich. His assistants are Tyler Bains and Cameron Kirkbride. The team manager is Jagrup Bains.

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In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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Garth passed away peacefully in Delta Hospital surrounded by family. Garth was born in Victoria to Dave and Gertrude Graham and grew up in Lake Cowichan and Victoria.

He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Lorena; children Greg (Jennifer), Leona (Manie) Tavares, and Glen (Susan); siblings Alan, Ruth, Grace and Don; and five grandchildren, Kyle, Alyssa, Zoe, Hamish, and Elizabeth.

Monica Sandy Nikolai passed away suddenly from an unknown virus on August 5th, 2016.

After school, Garth apprenticed as a butcher and soon opened his own businesses - among them Graham Meats and Longhorn Steakhouse in Victoria. The family moved to Richmond in 1984, where he opened Seafair Gourmet Meats and then Seafair Food Equipment Sales.

She is survived by her loving 4 children: Christie, Lisa (Mark), Brandon and Alexia, her parents Edward and Eva Rast and her brother Michael.

In addition to his work pursuits, Garth also travelled extensively in Canada, the USA, and Europe and was a member of the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen.

Her generous spirit and loving heart will be greatly missed.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Delta View Enrichment Center for their loving care during the past three years. Also, a thank you to the staff of Delta Hospital Emergency for their thoughtful care.

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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

Experienced Dental Receptionist needed immediately at a very well established family practice in Ladner.

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RETAIL

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APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

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TSAWWASSEN - 11 buildings 1-2 bedroom suites available Tsawwassen Rental Office: 604 948 9111 LADNER - 8 buildings 1-3 bedroom suites available Ladner Rental Office: 604 868 9453

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August 17, 2016 The Delta Optimist A31 HOME SERVICES BUILDING CONTRACTORS KERRISDALE CONSTRUCTION New Home & Renovations Registered Warranted Contractor

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