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A Delta police officer will be swimming great lengths to help raise money and support for a young woman bravely fighting a malignant brain tumour. On Thursday, Jan. 10, Const. Kelly Seib will hit the water at the Sungod Recreation Centre in North Delta from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to support 23-yearold Tashina Janus and her family. There will be live entertainment, prizes, games, food (by donation) and a draw. “There was an email that went across our department. I had no idea that this family was going through this and I was quite moved by it,” said Seib. “We all know people who are struggling with some kind of medical illness, but I personally had an uncle who passed away from brain cancer a few years back. “I figured I have signed up for a job that helps people and it feels good to help people. We see so much negative stuff in our jobs, so this is a good way to give back.” A 25-year veteran of the DPD, Seib is also no stranger to the pool, hav-

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Const. Kelly Seib will be swimming from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. next Thursday as a fundraiser for Tashina Janus and her family. ing competed at the CanAm Police Fire Games and the World Police & Fire Games, although this unaided marathon swim poses different challenges. “This is not just a physical element. Mentally people switch off after a certain part of time, so there is a physical component, but a mental component not to quit,” she said. “There is also the cold. The pool is set at a certain degree, so there is the hypothermia aspect that

I’m working on as well. I’ve added mental work like going into a float tank to be still and train my body for this. “I’m happy to do this, though,” she said. “It’s a message of hope to get up and do something and to give back for our community.” Janus was diagnosed with an astrocytoma at 21 and her oncologist recommended a consultation with a specialist in neurooncology at the University

of California Medical Center in San Francisco. Her family is hoping she’ll receive special immunotherapy treatment there for her type of brain tumour, a treatment not available in Canada. “Right now she’s doing OK, but it’s one of those things that out of the blue it can just explode and start moving its tentacles around and create havoc in the brain,” said her sister Soraya. “She’s had major surgery and a por-

tion of that tumour has been removed but they couldn’t get everything. We’re hoping to have that further treated and removed.” Tashina suffers from frequent migraines, fatigue and other surgical complications, but despite this, she is active within the community, working two jobs with autistic adults and children, as well as finishing her studies at Langara. Soraya said her family is just blown away by Seib’s willingness to undertake the fundraiser. “You are emotionally overcome with such kindness,” Soraya said. “For Kelly to read about the story and she was moved by it and so was I when she came to us with this offer. It’s remarkable really.” A GoFundMe page has also been set up at: https://www.gofundme. com/savetashinasbrain, which has raised more than $50,000. “We have more than 250 people who have supported us and countless donors behind the scenes that have offered us support. It just blows you away. The support has been so profound and our family is so blessed,” she said.

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Wide variety of species seen on Bird Count day Results from volunteers still coming in while coordinator hopeful Ladner list reaches 140 SANDOR GYARMATI

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The long-running Ladner Christmas Bird Count saw a wide variety of species on count day. Held Saturday, Dec. 22, the count, so far, had 129 different species spotted, said coordinator Jude Grass, who noted not all the results from volunteer counters are in yet. “I’m expecting we’ll have probably four or maybe five more species to

the list. I’m hoping we can get in the mid-130 range or 140,” said Grass. The count saw the usual barn owls and bitterns, which are shorebirds, while some of the less common species sighted included a California Quale and a Harris Sparrow. Grass noted the count, as usual, had very keen and observant volunteers including Mary Taitt who was accompanied by scientists at the Reifel Bird

Sanctuary on Westham Island. Last year participants spotted 139 species, which put Ladner behind Victoria for the national crown for the third year in a row. Birders in B.C.’s capital city counted 144 species last year, reportedly the highest number there since 2006. The Ladner count, which dates back to the 1950s, is part of a larger regional Christmas Bird Count, which is a com-

ponent of a much larger count across the continent. Started in 1900, the Christmas Bird Count is North America’s longestrunning Citizen Science project. Counts happen in over 2,000 locations throughout the Western Hemisphere, according to Bird Studies Canada. The information collected by thousands of volunteer participants forms one of the world’s largest sets of wildlife survey data.

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Last year participants in the Ladner Christmas Bird Count saw 139 species. The results are used by conservation biologists and naturalists to assess the population trends and distribution of birds. Each Christmas Bird Count, including Ladner,

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Moderate increase for Delta homeowners SANDOR GYARMATI

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Delta homeowners for the most part will see a moderate increase in the assessed values of their homes. B.C. Assessment this week said in the next few days owners of more than 494,000 properties throughout the Fraser Valley region can expect to receive their 2019 assessments, which reflect market value as of July 1, 2018. The majority of residential homeowners within the Fraser Valley can expect a modest change compared to last year’s assessment, according to the assessment authority, which noted the region continues to see strong market activity in the strata residential market, while the single-family residential market was relatively stable. Overall, single-detached houses in Delta were at $978,000 last year, while this year it increased to $1,003,000, representing a three-per cent increase. Strata units increased from $529,000 to $568,000, a seven per cent jump. Of course, assessed values don’t necessarily reflect market value of homes. The Greater Vancouver

Real Estate Board last month said home buyer demand remained below long-term historical averages in the Metro Vancouver housing market. The benchmark price for a single-detached house in Ladner was $949,000, an almost four per cent drop from the previous month, while in Tsawwassen it was $1,198,200, which represented a drop of just over three per cent. The townhouse and condo benchmarks in Ladner and Tsawwassen were almost unchanged. Over the year, singlefamily houses in Ladner and Tsawwassen, according to the GVREB, actually dropped just over eight per cent and six per cent respectively. Townhouses in Ladner and Tsawwassen saw little change yearto-year, while condos in Ladner and Tsawwassen saw increases at 6.8 per cent and 6.5 per cent respectively. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, meanwhile, noted the benchmark for a single-family house in North Delta over the year increased just over six per cent, while townhouses and condos increased just over six per cent and over 15 per cent respectively.

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Police rolling out new initiatives in 2019

Community outreach continues to be a focus for department IAN JACQUES

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The Delta police department will be rolling out a number of new initiatives in 2019, initiatives that Chief Neil Dubord says will continue to provide the community of Delta with the best policing service possible. Good policing starts from within the organization, which is why Dubord says mental health and wellness of their staff is critical. “The research is really clear on this one. When you have engaged employees they are more productive,” said Dubord. “The engagement comes from the internal actions of the organization. Ninety per cent of our budget is people. We can’t just go to city hall and ask for more people, so we have to get the best bang for our buck out of all our people.” He said the department will be working hard on three areas: mental health and psychological testing and the ability to have counsellors in the building at a certain time; we will

be working on physical health and finally working on sleep. “Shift work can be tough with wives and husbands working different shifts and then factor in kids and their activities and you get two hours of sleep and then have to be back on the job,” he said. “So we want our people to understand the importance of sleep and how they can enhance their sleeping. If we work on all three of these things, the goal is to have an even healthier organization.”

Working with new mayor, council and police board Dubord said he is looking forward to working with Mayor George Harvie and his new council as well as three new members on the Delta police board. “We are really lucky to have a police board that is very skilled,” he said. “We now have a high level executive in Fraser Health, a medical doctor, a lawyer and a second labour lawyer, so that’s already been a benefit in that we

have already had a high level meeting with Delta Hospital. We will continue to use their connections and their relationships to build on our strategy. I know our mayor is very supportive of youth and seniors and those are two areas that we will continue to work on in 2019.”

The new casino Sometime in early 2019, shovels should be in the ground on Gateway’s new Cascades Casino on the former site of the Town and Country Inn. Dubord said the DPD has three priorities for policing. “The first priority is traffic – especially where this casino is going to be located,” he said. “So we are working with engineering, working with planners of the casino to ensure we have the best traffic plan possible.” The second priority is continuing to roll out the inadmissible patrons program, which has been in Delta for 10 years in a number of restaurants. “We work with the Cactus Club’s and Brown’s

of the world in North Delta and we intend to bring that into the new casino,” he said. “We have been successful in keeping the unwanted folks, be that people involved in organized crime hanging out, we have a tool to deal with that.” Social media continues to be abuzz suggesting that the new casino will be a den of money laundering and organized crime. Dubord said the force will continue to work closely with other police agencies to ensure that criminal element stays out of Delta. “Delta police are not a national or international police agency, so for us to follow a crime that goes provincially, throughout Canada is impossible – that’s for the federal agencies to follow,” Dubord said. “I would think taxpayers want us to follow crime here and not in China. I can guarantee we will continue to provide a great deal of service in front-line policing that we do now and work with other agencies to give us the best police response

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Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord. possible.” Community outreach Dubord said the department wants to expand its outreach through social media, including the traffic department’s Twitter account. There will be a continued focus on impaired driving, learning and training officers on dealing with the new cannabis legislation and expanding its reach to the Tsawwassen First Nation through its integrated bike team and hopefully a second dedicated outreach

officer, which the department has requested funding for. Also early in 2019, the department will be analyzing the results of its public survey, which recently wrapped up. “We have hired an independent contractor to analysis the results and suggestions on what we can implement,” said public affairs coordinator Cris Leykauf. “Will be sharing this with the police board and council and then report out to the public.”

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More marijuana will be grown under glass in 2019, while Gateway will begin construction on Cascades Casino Delta in Ladner this year.

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What’s in store for Delta in ’19? Many major projects will be moving forward, although river crossing remains in limbo SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s going to be another year full of big issues and big changes for Delta. Take your pick — whether it’s construction of the Cascades Casino Delta in Ladner or a public hearing finally beginning on a second container terminal at Roberts Bank — there will be no shortage of headlines in 2019. Mayor George Harvie and the new Delta council are hoping to have things rolling quickly on the application by Enviro-Smart to enclose its contentious composting operation, but East Ladner residents will have to put up with another summer of stink. A hearing will be held in the coming months on the company’s appeal of Metro Vancouver’s air quality permit, which it claims is unduly prescriptive, unnecessary and might delay the odour abatement upgrade, which includes enclosing the operation by March of 2020. Meanwhile, it’s back to the drawing board for a new crossing to possibly replace the aging George Massey Tunnel following the province’s recent announcement that the former Liberal government’s 10-lane bridge project is officially dead. A consultant who undertook a technical analysis came up with some alternatives, ideas that will be discussed with the region’s mayors early this year and eventually require further study.

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The Peter C. and Elizabeth Toigo Diagnostic Services Building at Delta Hospital is scheduled for completion this fall. The province won’t have a business case prepared on a preferred option until near the end of 2020, though, and it’s not clear when construction would begin. Not pleased with the timeline, Harvie said he’s going to try to get other mayors to help him speed things along. “Based on my experience and the province’s anticipated timeline of fall 2020 to develop a business case, this creates a completely unacceptable timeframe for our residents

and businesses,” he said. As far as housing, while developments continue to take shape at the Southlands and Tsawwassen First Nation, which will also see restaurants and retailers opening at Tsawwassen Commons, some other notable applications will be on council’s plate. They include a couple of highly controversial high-rise applications for Scott Road, while in South Delta it’s expected Century Group will submit a master plan for the redevelopment of the Tsawwassen

Town Centre Mall. As far as legal weed, it’s going to be interesting how many more greenhouses, and possibly open-air farms, start growing cannabis, as well as whether any marijuana retail applications will be submitted. Additions to Delta’s landscape in 2019 are scheduled to include a new museum in Ladner, called the Delta Cultural Centre, as well as a new arts centre in North Delta. Construction of the Peter C. and Elizabeth Toigo

Diagnostic Services Building at Delta Hospital is scheduled for completion this fall. The city is planning to build more pickleball courts and has begun exploring plans for a new indoor multi-sport facility after tennis players lost their bubble with the closure of the Delta Town and Country Inn to make way for Gateway’s casino complex, although it’s not clear how far that project will move in 2019. Large-scale road and water main work will take

place throughout the year along 53rd Street and 28th Avenue, while planning will continue for a major project for 72nd Avenue in North Delta. The Alex Fraser Bridge Improvement Project is slated for completion this summer and the province also has the Highway 91/17 and Deltaport Way Upgrade Project, which will include an array of new interchanges and highway upgrades over the next four years. The Delta School District is hoping to strike a new deal with the city on funding school playgrounds, while Harvie said the city intends to move forward on a deal with the district that will see a multi-million-dollar track facility built at North Delta Secondary. This fall brings a federal election. Four years ago, in a riding that combined North Delta and South Delta for the first time in a quarter-century, Carla Qualtrough trounced Conservative incumbent Kerry-Lynne Findlay to become the first Liberal to represent the area in decades. Part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet, Qualtrough could face a challenge if the community reverts to its more right-wing leanings at the ballot box. A boisterous crowd showed up at an East Delta blueberry farm last summer when the prime minister paid a visit. Despite the size of the eager crowd, his visit also had a lot of negative reaction by locals on social media.

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Light shed on vaping health concerns Fraser Health and Delta school district teamed up to host information forum at Seaquam

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Fraser Health and Delta school district teamed up recently to host a parents’ information night on the health concerns of vaping. The session, held at Seaquam Secondary, was well attended according to Fraser Health medical health officer Michael Schwandt, who was the main presenter. “Vaping is a large issue in the schools and we were happy to provide a presentation on the health effects presented to interested parents,” he said. “We also had some discussions about cannabis use and fentanyl as well, so it was a valuable evening.” Schwandt said it is important that parents feel informed to have discussions about these substances with their children. “Some of the steps that we share are taking a nonjudgmental approach, being patient and really listening to what’s happening can be very helpful,” he said. “We do know that parents can actually be one of the biggest influences in their children’s practices. We also want to present parents with good data on what is known about overdoses in our province and our local communities.” Schwandt said issues around vaping is becom-

ing wide-spread in school districts throughout Fraser Health. “We have seen steep increases in students and young adults who are vaping,” he said. “There are a variety of elements of the vaporized chemicals that are unhealthy and we would not advise anyone to inhale them, especially

We are seeing vapes becoming more and more prevalent in Delta secondary schools. JOANNA ANGELIDIS

a young person who has not engaged in conventional smoking. Nicotine is a highly addictive substances especially when delivered in an inhaled form. This is something we would like to see young people avoiding.” Joanna Angelidis, director of learning services - inclusive learning for Delta school district said the vaping forum and the forum on edibles, presented by the Delta police, were both valuable sessions for parents. “We are seeing vapes becoming more and more prevalent in Delta sec-

ondary schools,” she said. “We want to be sure that we are providing parents and youth with information around what we know at this point relating to health concerns and potential harm so they can make informed decisions.” Angelidis said the school district will continue to host these public forms as well as working with teachers, counsellors and students. “Physical health and mental health are always concerns for us and we are always providing support for our students,” she said. DPD Const. Derek Gallamore, who made the recent presentation on edibles, said companies are promoting the fact that some vaporizers can be masked to look like other discreet items. He said THC vaping should be used by adults as it is illegal for anyone under the age of 19 to be in possession of THC. THC oil used in electronic delivery systems have a very high concentrate of THC. “Due to the availability of discrete devices some can be used in a classroom setting without knowledge of the schools,” Gallamore said. “It’s important that kids and parents recognize the dangers that vaping can pose.”

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Murphy’s Law TED MURPHY

hen you add it all up, it makes for a daunting list, but it’s got nothing on the past. The laundry list of major projects either underway or on the books in these parts – everything from large-scale development at the Tsawwassen First Nation to almost 1,000 housing units on the Southlands to a casino in Ladner -- has some worried the South Delta they know and love will cease to exist. There’s no doubt that every structure added to the mix has an incremental impact so I agree, at least to an extent, with those who opine that it’s chipping away at the livability of this area, although I do find a great deal of irony in such present-day hand wringing. What we’re talking about is substantial but it’s got absolutely nothing on what came before it. In the days before the George Massey Tunnel, Delta was an isolated, rather sleepy municipality of about 8,000 people, many associated with the farming and fishing industries. When the tube opened in 1959, everything changed as homes were built by the thousands and a new school opened every September. Within a span of about two decades, Delta’s population increased tenfold to become a bustling burb of 80,000. You would think the jump from 8,000 to 80,000 would be what really did this place in, but funnily enough, the community many are campaigning to save is the one that largely emerged after that development free-for-all. We’ve added another 20,000 or so people in the last 40 years to hit the 100,000 mark, which has also been done while still maintaining our small town charm, but it’s rather unfortunate the bump from 100,000 to, say, 125,000 is what’s going to tip the balance. Or at least that’s how the narrative goes. Forgive me for being a bit facetious because I do recognize that every ounce of development adds to the congestion factor, but I’ve got to think those who pre-date the tunnel have to be more than a little amused by the worry that Delta is changing, and not for the better. If they had resisted progress way back when, the Delta we know, and the one many are looking to protect, wouldn’t exist today. In fact, the vast majority of us wouldn’t even be here to put up a fight because the homes we live in would never have been built.

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t’s a new year, a clean slate and for better or worse we will soon be making history. As I look forward there are a lot of things in the world to get worked up about. Trumps next move, Brexit chaos, riots in France and the Saudi’s running amuck abroad. Here at home we have an energy problem, oil or new technology? There are serious issues with China, and Canada/U.S. relations are shaky. There’s a federal election this year that may effect the carbon tax and the push towards universal pharmacare. There’s a housing crisis in B.C. and we can’t decide if we are saving whales or building pipelines. Our car insurance rates are going up, there’s not enough workers to fill jobs and our transportation system is at gridlock most of the time. In South Delta we have problems too, we need a new Fraser River crossing, more housing for our changing demographic and an agriculture shift towards pot may make us all high. Like a lot of people this Christmas season I had a few packages delivered to my door. A brief, but potent encounter with a very chatty UPS deliver man provided me with a few rules to live

Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT

by in 2019. Dressed neatly in his brown shorts and UPS jacket Roy stood on my front porch with package in hand. I casually asked him how his day was. “I’ve been doing this job for 32 years and I’ve seen it all, but the year has been bad, so many packages being stolen from peoples’ front doors, it’s discouraging.” I could relate, I was also feeling disappointed in my fellow man. My local social media feed has been littered with stories of stolen Christmas light displays, wrapped cases of beer left out for the garbage men stolen before dawn and iPads lifted from front yards. “What can do we do about it,” I asked Roy. “Get to know your neighbour,

that’s very important,” he said. That comes in handy for Roy because if you’re not home he can leave your package with your trusted neighbour. Roy’s delivered to some seriously bad neighbourhoods. “Appreciate where you live, Ladner and Tsawwassen are the best places to deliver,” he said. “Don’t shoot the messenger. There’s always more to a story than you know. Take pride in your job and put in a good days work, if more people loved their job we would all be better off.” As I watched him jump into his UPS truck I knew Roy and I couldn’t solve the worlds’ problems, but in that moment we agreed on a few fundamental truths. Meeting quality people like Roy who are quietly trying to figure out how to navigate this crazy world is comforting as a new year begins. It’s true, we are not alone in our fears and our insecurities. We are all in this together. Happy new year and bring on 2019. Ingrid Abbott is a freelance broadcaster and writer who is an insufferable optimist who only sees blue skies and clear sailings for 2019, until she can’t find her car keys.

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Letters

Further wait for crossing is simply unfathomable

Editor: As a resident of South Delta, I am very disappointed with Premier John Horgan’s decision to once again put off construction on a replacement for the George Massey Tunnel. The tunnel has become unbearable to use as people wait hours in traffic on a daily basis. And now because of this latest review extending into late 2020, many more years will go by before a new bridge is planned and hopefully built. Waiting another five to 10 years while the NDP decides how to move forward is unfathomable. Previous studies and planning costs over $66

million [not to mention the latest $1 million review] validate the necessity for a new bridge that incorporates rapid transit and will alleviate our traffic nightmare. Recent newspaper articles say other regional mayors advocate for twinning the tunnel and/or reducing the 10 lanes to a six-lane bridge. This would result in the province having to buy additional agricultural and commercial land, thus adding to the overall cost and not giving us any more lanes [three] than we already have during rush hours. The present tunnel is almost 60 years old and

surely reaching its life expectancy. The bridge the Liberals proposed uses the same footprint as the tunnel. Apparently all options were reviewed in much detail and are readily available. Another study at this stage is the last thing we need. This whole thing is an obvious political boondoggle. All things considered, the proposed 10-lane bridge incorporating transit is no doubt the best way to go. Hopefully common sense prevails and construction of a state-of-theart bridge commences sooner rather than later. Garry Nash

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Where will added traffic go?

Editor: After the wailing and gnashing of teeth over the government’s recent pronouncements for the proposed mega bridge replacing the Massey Tunnel, the following must be considered. The Laing, Oak, Knight and Queensborough bridges are at capacity during peak hours. Steveston, Westminster and Highway 91 are also at capacity during peak hours. TransLink has lost interest in providing a user friendly transit service

south of the Fraser. So the question must be asked; “Where is the added traffic going to go?” The answer is; “It will be stuck in gridlock at the next choke point, Highway 99.” The following could be a solution. A tunnel crossing the South Arm of the Fraser in the vicinity of 80th St.; a highway paralleling the CN railway which bisects Richmond; and a second tunnel crossing the north Arm of the Fraser into South Burnaby. Such a route would draw of a lot of com-

mercial and White Rock/ South Surrey traffic, travelling to Richmond and Vancouver/Burnaby, leaving the Massey Tunnel for more local South Delta/ ferry/Ladner traffic. The Liberal’s proposed 10-lane mega bridge was all about optics, ribbon cutting, and blacktop politics. What is needed is rational planning to provide workable transportation solutions for the region that suits the needs of both the car and commercial drivers. Malcolm Johnston

Safety of George Massey Tunnel will be improved at long last Editor: Transportation Minister Claire Trevena’s recent announcement about the George Massey crossing begins to combat the “tunnel replacement” naming that worked against equal treatment of all alternatives. Of high importance: * At long last, the safety of the existing tunnel will be improved. * The ministry wants to work with Metro Vancouver and its municipalities for solutions that fit with regional plans and concerns. The announcement

features seven key findings by project reviewer Steve Cowdell, P Eng, mainly promising. In that positive context, three reservations about the list: * With a tunnel-replacement bridge, it might be challenging to preclude the Fraser ship channel being dredged two metres deeper, with severe ecological harm to the Fraser estuary. * An eight-lane crossing could be fine with a configuration that has the outer lane in each direction for mainly local traffic, as in one City of Richmond proposal.

In contrast, using counterflow for five lanes in one direction would likely lead to congestion. * A most welcome eighth key feature would be a prompt influx of rapid buses and an ongoing emphasis on transit. Many Fraser Voices supporters and like-minded citizens have put informed effort into the George Massey crossing project. Each person’s efforts have been crucial, much like in election success. Jim Wright Acting Chair Fraser Voices Association

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AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that the Temporary Use Permit, drawings and other relevant information and regulations may be inspected at the office of the Community Planning and Development Department, 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC, (604-946-3380) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., and Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. from JANUARY 4, 2019 TO JANUARY 14, 2019, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays. Interested parties have the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the proposal at this time. Comments are to be received on or before 12:00 noon, JANUARY 14, 2019. Comments should be referred to: Mayor and Council CITY OF DELTA 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC V4K 3E2 Fax: 604-946-3390 Email: mayor-council@delta.ca

Letters

Stop is just a suggestion for those bound for the border

Editor: The driver of black SUV who crossed the Canadian-American border at Tsawwassen-Point Roberts at 3:30 last Friday deserves at least a letter that reminds her that stop means stop, even here in Delta. She, as well as too many others, seems to consider 56th Street to be a freeway

to the Point’s parcel pickups and gas pumps. But she’s not alone: most drivers pay no attention to stop signs and posted requests to keep the intersection, which is on the U.S. side, clear. If they’re not blocking it, they’re speeding through it. Delta’s sidewalk ends at the border; there is none

on the American side. Drivers tend to consider pedestrians and cyclists as nuisances whom have to be run when crossing the border. There are speed bumps sprouting all over Delta; a couple more are needed at this point. Why has stop come to mean go faster in Delta? Greg J. Edwards

Bridge decision such an NDP thing

Editor: Here we go again. No one could convince me to never vote NDP better than the NDP. Another study and community opinion on the tunnel or bridge. Really? Anyone that has to traverse through the tunnel and endure the gridlock must be throwing up their hands. No longer is rush hour a couple of hours daily but any time, any day. Upgrading the aging

No longer is rush hour a couple of hours daily but any time, any day. George Massey Tunnel is not going to help with an accident in the tunnel. Half the lights are missing, it’s dirty, dark and people still insist on changing lanes even though it’s clearly prohibited. It’s disgusting that we are still talking about this.

Tsawwassen Mills has created more traffic as has the housing development there. Also more homes in Ladner, the Southlands upcoming housing development, the new casino and more are all creating more traffic. By the time any party gets off their butt and does something, it will cost more and we will need that 10-lane bridge. Gerry Turner

Grateful for Christmas dinner at All Saints Editor: I just want to mention the wonderful Christmas dinner we had at All Saints Anglican Church that was put on by Shirley Brown and her son and their ter-

rific volunteers. The food and dessert was scrumptious. The entertainment by Alex was just terrific - Christmas songs and lots of rock and roll. Got us singing and

dancing! We had a fabulous time with others in our community and I’m so grateful to them for this thoughtful event. Rosemarie Hurst

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Opinion

Faith-based groups play critical role here in Delta

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This holiday season, I have been reflecting on the critical role that faithbased organizations play in our community: how they are part of the very fabric and culture of Delta. Christmas craft fairs, church teas, dinners and

other events celebrate our shared values of empathy and compassion. They reflect the long-standing tradition of giving that characterizes our community. And we pass these traditions on to our children. We all know the critical role that churches, temples, and mosques play in our community. Not only are they important gathering places and places of worship, but they offer much-needed public services. Whether it is a food bank or a warm meal; shelter on a cold night; outreach programs for seniors, migrant workers, and immigrants; advocacy for those without a voice; educational programs on everything from spiritual

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to health matters, their presence is felt throughout Delta. These holy places bring people together in times of crisis, hardship and tragedy. They also draw us together to celebrate the great moments of life - the birth of a child, marriage, and the coming of age of our youth. They offer guidance, mentorship, and leadership within our community. I want to thank our local places of worship for their steadfast care and love of our community. Delta is strong because we take care of each other, we see strength in diversity, and we embrace inclusion. I would like to wish all of you joy, health, love and peace.

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Federal funding helping protect species at risk IAN JACQUES

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A conservation initiative in Delta that helps protect species at risk and their habitats got a financial boost recently. Delta MP Carla Qualtrough was on Westham Island last month presenting $120,000 in funding for the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust. She also

presented $57,054 in funding for Bird Studies Canada. The funding for Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust will allow the organization to establish grassland habitat on farmland for species at risk, while Bird Studies Canada will work to prevent invasive mammals from impacting breeding seabirds on B.C.’s coast. “Environmental pro-

tection is a key priority for the people of Delta,” said Qualtrough. “Our government recognizes the unique conservation needs of this community and is investing in local projects to protect species at risk and their habitat. I am proud of the steps we are taking to protect and preserve Canada’s natural legacy for our children and grandchildren to experience, enjoy and learn

from.” Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust program manager Drew Bondar said the funding is $40,000 a year for the next three years. “We have been doing research on this grassland habitat since the start of the program – 20 years now,” said Bondar. “This is our first of multi-year funding. We apply every year, but securing a multi-

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Delta MP Carla Qualtrough was on Westham Island meeting with Drew Bondar from Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust and Dr. David Bradley from Bird Studies Canada. Both organizations received funding from the federal government. year funding agreement is much more beneficial in terms of having a better idea of how many acres we have enroll in the program every year. Having that funding secured versus thinking we may get it just provides more certainty

for us.” The projects are two of 93 that received funding under the federal Habitat Stewardship Program and the Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk. More than $9 million will be granted over a three-year period.

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Christmas came early for staff and volunteers at Deltassist. Delta council on Dec. 17 unanimously approved a funding grant increase from $64,000 to $75,000, money that Deltassist will use to ensure there are no shortfalls in seniors program core funding and to support its Better at Home program. Deltassist wrote to Delta in August about its concern over the loss of funding due to cutbacks from the United Way, which helped fund the Better at Home program and other seniors programs operated by Deltassist. With no other funding sources announced, Deltassist was unsure where it would come up with the shortfall. Delta has provided since 1996 annual funding support to Deltassist through leases, tax exemptions and fees for service to help low-income residents and provide services for seniors. The 2018 service agreement for $64,000 expired at the end of

December. Coun. Alicia Guichon made a motion that Delta approve the additional funding to come in effect Jan. 1, 2019. “This funding will give Deltassist an opportunity to plan better for the coming year if they knew they had the funding secured sooner rather than later,” said Guichon. “Delta is an aging city and we need to continue to offer our support through Deltassist whether they receive funding from the province or not.” Council also approved a motion that Delta send a letter to the Ministry of Health and Delta MLAs requesting increased funding for the Better at Home program. “It really is a tragedy that the funding has been cut,” said Coun. Lois Jackson. “Seniors are more and more a part of our community and their needs are great. It’s very difficult for some who can’t meet their basic obligations. It’s quite sad that this funding has been cut through the province and the United Way,” she said.

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Community

94-year-old recovers ring

Thrift shop volunteer reunited with wedding band

A pre-Christmas miracle happened for a South Delta family. Last week the Optimist told you the story of Joan Matkin, the 94-year-old 50-plus year volunteer at the Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop in Ladner Village, who lost her wedding band while at the store on Dec. 11. The wedding band had

not left her finger in 73 years. After our story was published and her daughter Shirlee’s plea on social media, Shirlee sent out a note a few days before Christmas. “The ring has been found. The lady who drives mom home from the thrift store, who looked all through her car, decided to look again and found

it,” said Shirlee. “Thank you for all your good wishes for a recovery. My mom is over the moon happy. Thank you Delta Optimist for the story and to John Tobin for suggesting that idea on Facebook and Vicki Thomas who also suggested that I post the information on the Ladner Landing page in the first place.”

These hobbies are sounding an awful lot like housework

Living Matters

BARBARA GUNN

OK, so here we are: three days in. The old year has gone to wherever old years go — a calendar recycling depot, presumably — and a new one has shown up in its place. It’s still a baby, so hard to say what it will look like. Three days in and I suppose I ought to, well, do something of note to welcome it. I’m not one for resolutions. I have no intention of giving up chocolate or signing up for a marathon clinic.

But still. I’m thinking I might try my hand at something new this year. You might say I’m casting about for a hobby. I am not talking flamenco dancing. I am not talking cake decorating. I am talking, oh, competitive ironing. Seriously. I can press a darn-fine dress shirt, and would happily challenge anyone to do me one better. Then there’s bedmaking. Where that’s concerned, I’m a pro. I can plump the pillows better than anyone out there. I can smooth the bumps out of the duvet big-time. And hospital corners? Heck, I could teach a course on how to master them. Bedmaking has hobby written all over it. I’m not going to take up stamp collecting this year, and I’m not going to collect seashells or vintage tins either. But hey, it might be kind of fun to collect something out of the ordinary. Like eras-

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ers, say. Or chopsticks. Or Band-Aids. What’s not to love about collecting Band-Aids? Talk about combining the fun with the practical. The husband has a hobby — it’s called g-ol-f — so he isn’t likely to search out anything new in 2019. But in 2019, it’ll be my turn to find something to get passionate about. Tried sewing once, but found that rather dull. Tried oil painting, but I wasn’t very good. I tried gardening, but couldn’t coax anything to survive for more than a week or two, possibly because watering was not included on my hobby list. Let’s see now. We’re three days in and I really ought to nail this down. It may be that I’ll end up plumping my pillows while ironing my blouses and sorting my Band-Aids. A fit? Probably not. I think I’ll just go for a nap instead.

Connect Hearing, with hearing researcher Professor Kathy Pichora-Fuller at the University of Toronto, seeks participants who are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids for a hearing study investigating factors that can influence better hearing. All participants will have a hearing test provided at no charge and if appropriate, the clinician may discuss hearing rehabilitation options including hearing aids. Qualifying participants may also receive a demo of the latest hearing technology. The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improve life-changing hearing healthcare across Canada. Why participate in the hearing study? Hearing problems typically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to understand the biology behind hearing loss. More importantly, researchers now realize the need to better understand how hearing

loss affects your everyday life*. In this new hearing study, Professor Pichora-Fuller and her team are trying to find out how people learn to live with hearing loss and how new solutions could help these people take action sooner and live life more fully. It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss1, but most do not seek treatment right away. In fact, the average person with hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help2. This is because at the beginning stages of hearing loss people often find they can “get by” without help, however as the problem worsens this becomes increasingly harder to do. For some people this loss of clarity is only a problem at noisy restaurants or in the car, but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day. By studying people who have difficulty hearing in noise or with television, we hope to identify key factors impacting these difficulties and further understand their influence on the treatment process.

If you are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids, you can register to be a part of this new hearing study† by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study.

* Pichora-Fuller, M. K. (2016). How social psychological factors may modulate auditory and cognitive functioning during listening. Ear and Hearing, 37, 92S-100S. † Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. VAC, WCB accepted. 1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam,Wisconsin:The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. (2010).

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Around Town Lions to hold tree chipping

The Delta Lions Club will once again be providing Christmas tree chipping services. The service is provided by donation, with all proceeds going back to causes within the community. The events will be taking place on Jan. 5 and 6 at Memorial Park in Ladner from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; South Delta Rec Centre from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sungod Rec Centre in North Delta from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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The Tsawwassen Library hosts Dungeons & Dragons in the Library today (Thursday), Jan. 3 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Grab your imagination and get ready to visit a land of magic, monsters and mortals. The program will be offered on the first Thursday of every month in 2019. New and experienced players are welcome. Pizza will be provided. For teens 13-plus

Ballroom dancing at McKee

Ballroom Dance with David at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner. Waltz program runs Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 8 to March 12. Cha-cha program runs Tuesdays, 7:45 to 8:45 p.m., Jan. 8 to March 12. Cost is $50 for 10 sessions. Register at McKee.

Share the joy of music

If you love music and have a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument, then join Loades of Music Concert Band. Share the joy of making music with other adult musicians. Annual fee is $50 with regular attendance and home practice encouraged. Cultivate a love of playing band music every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Saviour Lutheran Church, 4737-57th St., Ladner. Contact loadesofmusic@gmail.com. For more details on these and other events, go to delta-optimist.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/TheDeltaOptimist

LIFESTYLES Perseverance pays off Event to report? Contact Ian at ijacques@delta-optimist.com or 604-946-4451

Mike Hamill returns to personal fitness training after boating accident

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erseverance, dedication – just a few of the phrases that adorn the walls at Tsawwassen Springs Fitness. It’s fitting because these words couldn’t describe owner Mike Hamill any better. As reported last summer by the Optimist, Hamill, was seriously injured in a freak boating accident during a fishing trip near Haida Gwaii in June 2017. With serious injuries, including a broken back in three places and a crushed spinal cord, Hamill was flown to Prince Rupert and then onto Vancouver General Hospital where he underwent an 11-hour surgery. He was rendered a paraplegic as a result of the accident. Hamill’s long road to recover saw him spending weeks at VGH’s intensive care unit and its acute short-term stabilization program before he was admitted to G.F. Strong. “I got home in March and really it turned for me in October,” said Hamill. “October was a turning point for me. I was told I could use my right shoulder again and start to get back into the gym and work with people.” Throughout his recovery Hamill said the support from family and friends was the needed motivation to push him to get better. One of those friends was Dr. Jack Taunton who Hamill has now worked with to build the new fit-

PHOTO BY IAN JACQUES

Tsawwassen Springs Fitness owner Mike Hamill, right, is surrounded by his friends Rick Hansen, Jack Taunton and Ron Toigo who have supported his return to personal fitness training after a freak accident in June 2017 that rendered him a paraplegic. ness centre at UBC’s Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Clinic. “Jack was there almost every day in the hospital. I could hear him coming down the hall,” recalled Hamill. “I was released March 1 to go home and was back in the hospital almost every day with some complications. But this community has been awesome. The support I have received and continue to receive, has been amazing. I couldn’t have done it without Jack and Ron [Toigo] and Rick [Hansen].” Hamill said the first day

he was able to get back into the gym and start training people again was life changing. “I’ve been a personal trainer for four decades, so for me to come back into what I know is me is fantastic,” he said. “It feels great to be able to help people and I’m opening my arms up to all those people at home who don’t think they can work out, who think that it is too late, well I’m here to motivate them because if I can do it then they can.” Hamill said Toigo’s support through several fundraising ventures for the UBC clinic and other proj-

ects has been incredible. “Mike has always been positive and willing to help people, so it’s been great to see so many people be there for him. It’s not unexpected, but it’s nice to see. We have a great community here,” said Toigo. “It was an unfortunate accident, but he’s making the most of it. Some would say this is it and go down a bad path, but he was never down even when I saw him in hospital he was upbeat. It was just a new challenge in life and he was going to take it on and figure it out. It’s not easy by any means.” Taunton said Hamill

has always come through in any capacity or project that he has worked on. The two have developed a close friendship. “He just comes through,” said Taunton. “If he comes through for us, we have to come through with him.” Hamill also credits his relationship with Hansen as another factor in getting him back. “We have known each other for decades. He was one of the first major sponsors for the Man in Motion. He came and ran with me on the last leg of the tour,” explained Hansen.

Southpointe hosts Canadian Improv Games

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A session of the Canadian Improv Games (GIG) took over the Southpointe Academy Theatre recently as four teams continued its preparation for the Lower Mainland finals in February. The four teams included

Southpointe, South Delta, Moscrop and McMath. “It was a good evening. There was a varying degree of experience. The kids performed well,” said Southpointe senior drama instructor Greg Kean. “It was like a practice round so the teams don’t go to the competition essentially with no experience being up on stage in front of an

audience. For this one they brought mentors or tutors from the Canadian Improv Games who then after the show gave each team some feedback on what they produced for the evening.” The Lower Mainland tournament starts the first week in February. Kean said 22 teams will be competing with two

teams earning spots at the national finals in Ottawa in the spring. “There will be five nights and score based on their own criteria and then take the top five for one final night and the top two from there will qualify for nationals,” he said. “Traditionally some of the bigger schools, like Carson Graham, R.E. Mountain,

Burnaby Mountain, Kits are the powerhouse teams that have made it to nationals more than once. Since I have been at the school we have been competing in some capacity. This year we have a senior team and a junior team. We would be middle of the pack. If we end up in the top third than that will be a successful year for us.”

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Open House and Public Consultation Delta School District and the City of Delta invite the public to NDSS on January 9th, to learn more about the long-term lease proposal. Members of the community will be able to ask staff questions about the proposed lease.

OPEN HOUSE January 9, 2018 from 4:30 pm -7:00 pm North Delta Secondary School

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Lifestyles

Art prints, book up for grabs in upcoming private sale

Retired Delta teacher Elizabeth Turin will have prints of her artwork for sale along with her new book in the coming days. The sale is a private one and you can find out more details at 604-943-5140 or email: inkstains@ eastlink.ca. “It’s a passion. It’s a therapy,” the Tsawwassen artist says of her artwork, noting that she likes colour and originalPHOTO BY IAN JACQUES ity. Retired teacher Elizabeth Turin will have prints of her artHer sale, titled Inkstains, will include work for sale along with her new book in the coming days. about 60 different firstly to Azeem and my children, Jeffrey prints. and Jennifer. Then to the psychiatrists She’ll also have a book, which she who use chemical medications as a last describes as a “new age journal.” resort to psychotherapy. To all physicians The book entitled Azeem’s Destiny, and surgeons and to all the students in is based upon Alex Tamir, a psychiatric psychology and psychiatry.” nurse at Surrey Memorial Hospital, Turin She also pays tribute to the Delta police describes in the books introduction. and Delta fire department for their sup“He has worked there for at least eight port over the years. Proceeds from the years helping mental patients recover,” sale of her art and book will go towards Turin said, adding that he has helped community groups that provide mental her in her journey through some mental health issues. “I have dedicated this book health support, she notes.

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Business

Westham Island Bridge Closures As part of the TransLink Maintenance and Repair Program, we are performing major rehabilitation work on the Westham Island Bridge. There will be overnight closures from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. on the following nights: • January 7-12 • January 14-19

South Delta Food Bank is receiving $1,000 from Coast Capital Savings.

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SD Food Bank gets $1,000 boost from Coast Capital Coast Capital Savings, Canada’s largest credit union by membership is donating a total of $75,000 to food banks across the province. The South Delta Food Bank is receiving $1,000 to help families and young people in Delta. “Coast Capital is committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. We work to build a richer future for

youth in our communities and we know that at least one third of those who access food banks in Canada are children and youth,” said Maureen Young, director, community leadership at Coast Capital Savings. Laura Lansink, executive director of Food Banks BC, said support from corporate donors like Coast Capital is vital to the successful operation of food

banks, and donations of funds are able to go even further than food, thanks to the buying power that food banks have. “Thanks to relationships with grocers and farmers, food banks across B.C. are able to maximize donations to make a significant impact on hunger,” said Lansink. “This means that Coast Capital’s donation translates into 225,000 healthy, nutritious meals.”

• January 21-26 • January 28-31 No closures from Sunday night into Monday morning. In case of any changes to the above schedule, a minimum 24 hours’ notice will be provided.

During closures, emergency vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists will be able to cross with an escort. The bridge will be closed to all other traffic. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we perform this important work to keep the Westham Island Bridge safe and reliable. For more information, please visit translink.ca/westham or get in touch: Customer Service | 604.953.3333 Overnight Customer Service | 1.866.979.0930

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A chilly dip to kick off new year PHOTOS BY ADRIAN MACNAIR

More than 400 hearty souls braved the cold, Jan. 1 temperatures by diving into 2019 at the 39th annual Polar Bear Swim in Boundary Bay Tuesday afternoon. The largest crowd of participants and on-lookers in recent memory was on hand for the fun-filled event. The top three swimmers included Harlan Theaker, Jared Soll and Tyler McLeod. The oldest participant was a fellow by the name of Robert who took the plunge at 74-years-old while someone visiting from South Africa also took part in the experience. See more photos at www.delta-optimist.com.

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Health & Fitness

Strategize to help prevent overeating Controlling appetite doesn’t have to be a complex undertaking

Hunger can be a formidable foe, especially for people attempting to lose weight. When hunger strikes, various appetitecontrol strategies can help people avoid overeating or eating during those times when boredom is more to blame than an empty belly. · Eat slowly. When a person eats, a series of signals are sent to the brain from digestive hormones secreted by the gastrointestinal tract. These signals produce a feeling of pleasure and satiety in the brain, but it can take awhile for the brain to receive them. By chewing slowly, people can give the signals more time to reach their brains, potentially preventing them from overeating. · Choose the right snacks. The right snacks can make it easier to eat more slowly. Instead of reaching for potato chips or pretzels, both of which can be eaten quickly and picked up by the handful,

choose snacks that are both healthy and require a little work. Carrots dipped in hummus or baked tortilla chips with low-fat salsa

they’ve eaten their main courses. That can contribute to overeating. Fiber fills you up, so by eating the high-fiber portions of

Instead of reaching for potato chips or pretzels, both of which can be eaten quickly and picked up by the handful, choose snacks that are both healthy and require a little work. or bean dip are low-calorie snacks that also require some work between bites. The time it takes to dip between bites affords more time for the digestive tract to release signals to the brain that you’re full. · Reach for fiber first. Another way to conquer hunger without overeating is to reach for fiber before eating other parts of your meal. Vegetables are rich in fiber, but since veggies are often served as side dishes, many people tend to eat them only after

your meal first, you’re less likely to overeat before your brain receives the signals that your stomach is full. Consider eating vegetables as an appetizer or, if the entire meal is served at once, clear your plate of vegetables before diving into the main course or other side dishes. · Drink water. Perhaps the best, and least expensive, way to control appetite and ensure you don’t overeat is to drink more water. A 2010 study funded by the Institute for

Public Health and Water Research that included 48 adults between the ages of 55 and 75 found that people who drank two eight-ounce glasses of water right before a meal consumed 75 to 90 fewer calories during the ensuing meal than study participants who did not consume water prior to their meals. Over the course of 12 weeks, participants who drank water before meals three times per day lost roughly five pounds more than those who did not increase their water intake. Controlling appetite does not have to be a complex undertaking. In fact, some of the simplest strategies can be highly effective. Fiber-rich vegetables produce feelings of fullness. By eating them before other portions of a meal, people can avoid overeating.

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Health & Fitness

Staying mentally fresh during a workday can pay a host of benefits.

Tips to stay mentally fresh at the office

“A YOUNGER YOU IN 2019!”

Energy can ebb and flow during workday

Energy levels tend to ebb and flow throughout a typical workday. A cup of coffee may provide some caffeine-infused spark in the morning, but a big lunch can squash energy later in the afternoon. Waning mental sharpness as the workday progresses can compromise productivity, making it more difficult for workers to complete projects on time. That, in turn, can contribute to stress. In fact, in its “2017 Stress in America” survey, the American Psychological Association found that 58 per cent of those polled say work is a significant source of stress. Staying mentally fresh during a workday can pay a host of benefits, and the following are just a few ways to maintain mental focus until quitting time. · Exercise regularly. The physical benefits of routine exercise are well documented. But even the most ardent fitness enthusiasts may not realize just how big an impact physical activity is having on their brains. The Harvard Medical School notes that exercise stimulates regions of the brain that release

a chemical called brainderived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, which rewires memory circuits so they can function better. A stronger memory can help workers recall proj-

compromising your energy levels the next day. · Take a walk outdoors. Spending some time outdoors during a lunch break, or even a quick, post-lunch stroll around

Take a walk outdoors. Spending some time outdoors during a lunch break, or even a quick, post-lunch stroll around the office grounds, can provide a break for the brain. ect details and deadlines more easily, even as the workday draws to a close. · Avoid the “quick fix.” Relying on a beverage or snack to provide a quick mental boost may end up compromising your mental sharpness. Foods and beverages that are high in sugar may provide an immediate energy boost, but that spike is almost instantly followed by a crash that can adversely affect your mental sharpness. Stick to healthy snacks, such as fruits and vegetables, and avoid late afternoon cups of coffee, which studies have shown make it harder to fall asleep at night, thereby

the office grounds, can provide a break for the brain. That break can help the brain refocus, improving productivity as a result. One great way to get outdoors during busy workdays is to conduct meetings outside when the weather permits. This gives everyone a chance to recharge their brains in the great outdoors, and few people would prefer a dusty conference room to a nearby park or picnic area outdoors. Various strategies can help working professionals maintain their mental sharpness throughout the workday.

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Health & Fitness

Modify your meals for healthier eating

Go with lean chicken, turkey and pork as options to replace red meats in many recipes After the whirlwind of the holiday season, the season of resolutions takes over. Many people to resolve to live healthier, and they may not have to give up their favourite foods to do so. Research from the National Institutes of Health suggests American adults between the ages of 18 and 49 gain an average of one to two pounds every year. Grazing and overeating tends to increase when the weather cools down. A 2005 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that, in the fall, people tend to consume more calories, total fat and saturated fat. In the spring, people seem to prefer more carbohydrates. In addition, less powerful sunshine in winter coupled with people bundling up translates into less vitamin D being absorbed by the body. Some researchers believe there is a link between

With a few easy tweaks, meals can be made much more healthy. vitamin D deficiency and weight gain as well. To ensure that certain foods do not sabotage healthy eating plans, people can employ some easy modifications and make healthier versions of the foods they like to eat.

· Choose crunchy foods. Those who are prone to snacking can reach for noisy foods. These include crunchy items like apples, carrots and pretzels. Scientists say that when people listen to what they are chewing - called the

“crunch effect” - they eat less of that item. · Tone down the cream. Delicious dishes like fettuccine alfredo typically are made with lots of butter and cream. Replace cream sauces with a healthier base made of

“brown” varieties of rice, low-fat milk thickened with flour. Increase the fla- pasta and breads. · Replace meat with vor with favorite spices. leaner forms of protein. · Fry with care. Use Lean chicken, turkey and healthy oils like olive or pork can replace red meats coconut sparingly. Many in many foods recipes. that are Some traditraditionScientists say tional meat ally fried that when dishes, such also can people listen as burgers, be lightly also can coated with to what they be modicooking are chewing fied using spray and - called the vegetables baked for or seafood. a crunchy “crunch Lean meats texture. dry out · Choose effect” - they quickly, so sodium-free eat less of that keep foods seasonings. item. moist by The USCA watching recomcooking times. mends limiting sodium to · Stock up on yogurt. less than 1 teaspoon of salt Greek and other varieties per day. Try options like of yogurt can replace sour fresh herbs or lemon juice cream and mayonnaise in to add some sodium-free many dishes. flavor. Resolving to eat health· Increase fiber content. ier can be easy by making Fiber helps one feel fuller some simple swaps when longer and can also be preparing your favourite helpful for digestion and foods. heart health. Choose the

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Community from Feb. 7 to March 14. For more information or to preregister, call 604-948-0660. Program is complimentary.

Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS The Canadian Federation of University Women South Delta meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Benediction Lutheran Church, 5575-6th Ave., Tsawwassen, at 7:15 p.m. With monthly guest speakers and interest groups, the club is dedicated to the promotion of education and improvement of the status of women. New members are always welcome. Call Cheryl 604-943-4634 or Paula 778-434-2227.

Kids Grieve Too is a support group for children seven to 12. The groups apply expressive arts and play to reduce anxiety and anger, promote healthy expression of difficult emotions, increase understanding of grief and loss, and provide support through connection with others. The group meets at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner, 4 to 6 p.m., on Wednesdays from Feb. 6 to March 6. For more information or to pre-register, call 604-948-0660. Program is complimentary.

Restorative Yoga for people living with cancer can help deepen relaxation, increase flexibility and heighten breath and body awareness. Join Delta Hospice’s yoga group where body, breath and mind come together in fully supported reclining yoga positions. Yoga experience is not necessary. The group meets at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Thursdays

Do you enjoy knitting or crochet? Would you like to get together with likeminded people to share ideas, techniques and good conversation? Knit & Stitch is offered at all three Delta libraries. It runs Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ladner Pioneer Library, Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Tsawwassen Library and Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. at George Mackie Library. All ages and abilities are welcome.

The Knitting Sisters, who knit and crochet for charities, meet as a drop-in from 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturdays of the month at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner. New members are needed and welcomed. Donations of yarn and/or finished articles are also welcomed. For more information call Brenda 604868-6915 or e-mail brenda. ruby@icloud.com. Delta Hospice Society offers a Drop-In Relaxation Circle, led by a music therapist, for those living with cancer or serious illness, as well as their family members and friends, every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Program is complimentary.

SENIORS Ballroom Dance with David at the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner. Waltz program runs Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 8 to March 12. Cha-cha program runs Tuesdays, 7:45 to 8:45 p.m., Jan. 8 to March 12. Cost is $50 for 10 sessions. Register at McKee.

Taoist Tai Chi arts offers a series of new beginning classes in Ladner: Thursday, Jan. 3 7 to 9 p.m. at Ladner United Church, 4960 48 Ave.; Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall, 5425 Ladner Trunk Rd., and in Tsawwassen: Monday, Jan. 7, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at St. David’s Anglican Church, 11151 51 A St. Please arrive early to register and bring cash or a cheque. See: www. taoist.org or call 604-6816609 for more details.

McKee Walking Club walks rain or shine every Tuesday and Friday. Meet at 9 a.m. in the lobby of the McKee Seniors Recreation Centre. McKee Seniors Recreation Centre needs carpet bowlers on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. The McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner is hosting a free Safe Driving for Seniors workshop presented by ICBC on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required as space is limited. Register at the centre or call 604-9461411.

Chris Jones & the Night Drivers will perform a concert at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. Early bird price is $20 until Jan. 11; tickets are $25 after Jan. 11. Purchase by calling McKee at 604-946-1411 when using a credit card or come into the centre. The McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner is hosting an Emergency Preparedness for Seniors workshop presented by Delta Fire & Emergency Services. The free workshop is being held on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. Registration is required as space is limited. Register at the centre or call 604-946-1411.

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The McKee Seniors Recreation Centre in Ladner is hosting a free Chronic Pain Self-Management workshop presented by UVic on Thursdays, March 7 to April 11, at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required as space is limited. Register at the centre or call 604-946-1411. A Modelers Club meets at McKee Seniors Recreation Centre Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Members build models of all scales, discuss the hobby, and share tips and secrets. Members must have a current McKee mem-

bership.

SPECIAL EVENTS Take The Container Trail tour to see firsthand how Delta is a gateway to Canada’s trade with the world. Tour is free. For January and February dates, visit www.portvancouver. com/delta or call the Port of Vancouver Delta Community Office at 604-665-9635. Delta Falcons spring junior field hockey registration is open until Jan. 31. The U10/ under (mixed boys and girls) and U11-18 (girls only) season runs from April to June. Sign up with a friend for fun, fitness and one of the most affordable spring sports offered in Delta. Info and contacts at www.falcons.ca.

The Coming Events column is published every Thursday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, e-mail (events@delta-optimist. com), mail or drop off the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations. No phone calls, please.

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DELTA SPORTS

January 3, 2019 The Delta Optimist A25

Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD

PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Overall Standings W L T OTL Pts North Van 26 6 0 0 52 Delta 21 6 2 3 47 Richmond 21 7 2 1 45 Abbotsford 20 9 1 1 42 Grandview 19 13 0 0 38 R. Meadows 17 11 0 3 37 Aldergrove 17 16 1 0 35 Langley 17 15 0 1 35 Port Moody 13 19 0 0 26 White Rock 11 19 0 2 24 Mission City 8 22 0 3 19 Surrey 1 31 0 1 3 RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL Midget Tier One Pool A W L T Pts Alaska Wolves 5 1 0 10 Richmond Jets 3 2 0 6 South Delta 1 3 1 3 North Central 1 4 0 2 Surrey Thunder 0 3 2 2 Bantam Tier 3 North Delta South Delta Burnaby Minor Surrey Thunder Cloverdale Colts Langley Eagles Saanich Richmond Jets Sno Kings U14

6 4 3 3 2 2 2 1 0

0 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 4

1 12 0 8 0 6 0 6 2 6 0 4 0 4 1 3 0 0

Semi-Finals South Delta 4 Cloverdale 3 Championship North Delta 4 South Delta 1

LOCAL TIDES

Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet SATURDAY, JAN. 5 6:23 am 14.4 11:31 am 11.5 3:42 pm 12.8 11:10 pm 2.6 SUNDAY, JAN. 6 6:57 am 14.8 12:13 pm 11.2 4:18 pm 12.8 11:44 pm 2.6 MONDAY, JAN. 7 7:29 am 14.8 12:56 pm 11.2 4:55 pm 12.5 TUESDAY, JAN. 8 12:16 am 3.0 7:59 am 14.8 1:40 pm 10.8 5:33 pm 12.1 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.

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Stretch run begins at Winter Classic

Ice Hawks welcome back veteran forward with games in Richmond this weekend MARK BOOTH

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The Delta Ice Hawks have welcomed back a veteran forward from last year’s championship team as they prepare to return to work at this weekend’s Pacific Junior Hockey League Winter Classic in Richmond. Kyle Uy has re-joined the club for the stretch run and is expected be playing alongside good friend and team captain Jordan Deyremnjian in Saturday’s game against the Aldergrove Kodiaks. The 20-year-old forward had 30 points in 33 games last season and played in all situations. “He is a heavy and gritty player who the guys totally love,” said Ice Hawks GM and head coach Steve Robinson. “He brings a bit of character and moxie and we don’t have a lot of that component on our team, especially up front. I think he is a big add for us.” With the Jan. 10 league roster deadline looming, Robinson is leaning towards doing little else for what is shaping up to be a very competitive stretch run and post-season. Delta (21-6-2-3) currently sits second overall in the league standings — six points back of frontrunning North Vancouver and two ahead of surging Richmond. Abbotsford is also looming five points back. What Robinson is banking on is the continued improved play of his younger players over adding more veteran help. Topping that list is 17-year-old rookie Dillon Maher. The 6-foot-4, 215pound winger entered the Christmas break with six goals in his last three games after scoring one in his first 27. “It’s all about confidence. For me, that’s a guy all year I have been saying

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With six goals in his last three games, red-hot rookie Dillon Maher will look to begin 2019 where he left off when the Ice Hawks head to Richmond this weekend for a pair of games at the PJHL Winter Classic. can score at this level,” continued Robinson. “We used him in front of the net on the power play and that’s how he got two of his goals. He just needed the opportunity and the confidence. “We kicked some tires but honestly, for me, giving up a young guy for a 20-year-old is too much. The days of having the most 20 year-olds wins in this league are not the same. Not to say those veteran guys won’t help you in a seven game playoff series because they will

but I don’t think it’s an end all and be all. “I just think it has changed. Darren (Naylor) did it last year (with Delta). It’s having the right 20s and that what we learned.” With Uy’s return the Hawks do have six forwards with plenty of playoff experience — Daniel Rubin, Andrew Kemp, Alex Suprynowicz, Mark Epshtein and Deyremnjian. Throw in Maher, Jordin Kojima and Dario Esposito and Robinson feels he can roll

out three productive lines. He is also looking forward to being close to full strength after going through a rash of injuries in the past month or so. “It’s been a really weird run of not having continuity with our line-up,” he added. “As a coach I can’t say I have been really happy with how we have played per say but when I stand back from the whole thing, to see we have a .730 winning percent we will take it all day long given where we have been. “If we are healthy I like

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our chances. I wouldn’t call us the favourite. It’s different than last year. Richmond and North Van are the 1-and-2s and us and Abby are in the next group. But I wouldn’t be surprised to see any of six teams win the whole thing.” The Hawks take on Aldergrove Saturday (7 p.m.) at Minoru then face Langley on Sunday (4 p.m.) to close out the Winter Classic. They will be back home Jan. 8 to take on Ridge Meadows at 7:35 p.m.

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Junior Islanders recognize best of 2018 MARK BOOTH

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Delta Islanders Junior Lacrosse Club ushered out 2018 with its annual awards banquet on Saturday. It was a season of significant transition as B.C. Lacrosse adopted the five-year junior division and dropped intermediate — putting the provincial organization on par with the rest of the country. The Islanders proceeded to floor three teams — including at the new Junior “B” Tier One level. The hope is to be represented in all four junior tiers in 2019. The night’s junior “A” award winners reflected the club’s promising future as it looks to climb back into contention for

a Minto Cup berth over the next couple of seasons. The club finished at 6-14 — a two win improvement on the 2017 campaign with just three players lost to graduation. Haiden Dickson picked up two awards as the team’s most valuable offensive player and rookie-of-the-year. He led Delta with 30 goals and still has three years of junior eligibility remaining. Riley Taylor was also a double winner — taking home the MVP defender award while sharing top graduating player honours with Riley Phillips and Brad Phillips. Both goaltenders picked up awards as Brody Harris was named Most Inspirational Player and Matt Hills Most Improved.

Junior “A” Islanders co-head coaches Kyle Goundrey (left) and Andy Ogilvie presented Ryan Jones the 2018 Team MVP award during the club’s awards banquet.

Haiden Dickson was named the Junior “A” Islanders top rookie and offensive MVP for the 2018 season.

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Harris earned All-Tournament honours in helping Canada win gold at last summer’s 2018 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship in Saskatoon. He was joined on the team by Dickson and defender Brandon Szabo. Ryan Jones earned the team MVP Award — reflecting his value on and off the floor. The high-scoring 20-year-old led Delta with 59 points in 18 games before being traded to the New West Salmonbellies where he enjoyed a huge post-season with 29 points in nine games. That deal yielded the Islanders’ Maple Ridge prospect Mason Morais and a second round pick in the 2019 Midget Draft.

Jones’ playing rights also revert back to Delta in 2019 for his final season of junior. Rounding out the Junior “A” Awards was Brad Phillips being presented the Dave Pirog Memorial Trophy as the team’s unsung hero. The Islanders Tier One award winners included Isaac Richmond and Quinn Bianchini as top offensive and defensive players respectively. The awards were determined by Islanders co-head coaches Kyle Goundrey and Andy Ogilvie, along with GM Matt Disher. All three will be back next season, as will team president Darcy Phillips who recently agreed to another two-year term.

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Bantam A2 Storm win silver in Richmond North Delta gets past South Delta 4-1 in Bantam A title game at 38th RIBMHT MARK BOOTH

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A cross-city rival got in the way of the South Delta A2 Storm’s Bantam A title hopes at the 38th annual Richmond International Bantam Midget Hockey Tournament. The Storm capped a memorable five-day run with a 4-1 loss to the North Delta A2 Sundevils in Monday’s championship game at the Richmond Ice Centre. South Delta had reeled off four straight victories to earn another shot at the Sundevils after an 8-3 loss on Boxing Day to open the tournament. This time, North Delta used a big first period to take control with four unanswered goals, including a pair from Jadon Nager. Jake Jones got the Storm on the scoreboard with his second period effort but their comeback bid couldn’t get them any closer. South Delta had advanced to the gold medal game with a 4-3 semifinal triumph over the Cloverdale A3 Colts. Zachary Milne’s goal with 4:46 remaining broke a 3-3 deadlock. Tyler Allen, Mathias McDonnell and Kalen Tasse also scored. Gavin Veenstra got the win in net.

The Storm had earlier climbed back into contention with wins over Seattle Sno Kings U14 (6-2), Surrey A3 Thunder (6-4) and the Saanich Braves (4-3). Jack Callow led South Delta in tournament scoring with 11 points, including eight goals. Jackson Fowler, Caden Pacaud and Milne each had seven points. The Storm also feature Tristan Scouras, Mason Roberts, Kalen Tasse, Layne Edge, Riley Neaves, William Bocolas, Cooper Fitton, Joel Epplette and Brad MacDonald. Meanwhile, the South Delta Midget A1 Storm competed in the the top AAA tier where they finished out of the playoff mix with a 1-2-1 record. Following an 8-3 loss to the host Richmond Jets on Boxing Day, the Storm battled the Surrey A1 Thunder to a wild 7-7 tie then skated to a 4-1 win over the North Central Bobcats. Surrey scored with 52 seconds remaining to deny South Delta its first win. The Storm needed to hand the Alaska Wolves their first loss of the tournament on Saturday night to PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH advance to the quarter-finals. A fourAn all-city final saw North Delta Sundevils get past the South Delta Storm 4-1 in Monday’s goal second period proved to be too Bantam A championship game at the 38th annual Richmond International. much to overcome in an 8-2 loss.

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SDSS grad Lucy Charuk accepts the Best Blocker Award after helping her pro team capture the Slovenian Cup back on Dec. 23.

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Volleyball standout Lucy Charuk had a little extra to celebrate over the holiday season after helping her professional team capture the Slovenian Cup. Calcit Volley defeated NKBM Branik 3-1 in the championship match played on Dec. 23. The 29-year-old veteran senior national team member was also named best blocker of the championships. The South Delta Secondary graduate, who went on to enjoy a decorated collegiate career at the University of Houston on a full-ride scholarship, is the lone North American player on a roster that features 10 players from Slovenia and

another from Serbia. Playing professionally in Europe is nothing new for Charuk. She initially played for a team in Croatia while still attending Houston. She then had stops in Slovenia, Romania and Germany before stepping away for a year to focus on her commitment with the national team which is based out of the Richmond Olympic Oval. The 6-foot-2 middle blocker had spent much of the year recovering from knee surgery last February that limited her national team duties this past international season.

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January 3, 2019 The Delta Optimist A33 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

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January 3, 2019 The Delta Optimist A35 RE/MAX® Progroup Realty 5360 12th Ave, Delta, BC V4M 2B3

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23 ACRE PARCEL NEAR INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR W G NE TIN LIS

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MacFARLANE, Scott June 28, 1954 - December 17, 2018 Beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Scott passed suddenly at age 64. His influence will forever be cherished in our lives. He is survived by his loving wife Sandra, daughters Emma (Kenny) and Julia; father George (Barbara); sisters Laurie (Ray) and Mary Beth (Chad); mother-in-law Bianca, brother-in-law Marco (Jennifer); and nieces Veronica, Rae-Lynn, Sophia, Isobel, and Nuala. He was predeceased by his mother Millie and father-in-law Fernando. Born in East York Township, Ontario, Scott spent his childhood in Ontario, Quebec and Jamaica before settling in the Lower Mainland. He lived in Tsawwassen since 1992. A uniquely intelligent and inquisitive man, Scott’s sense of curiosity propelled his love for travel, literature and deep conversation. His considerate nature extended beyond his human relationships to his love of gardening, animals and the outdoors. His acute sense of humour brought playfulness to our lives. We strive to emulate his wonderful qualities. A Celebration of Scott’s Life will be held at the Beach Grove Golf Club from 1:00-4:00pm on January 13, 2019. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society or the Richmond Animal Protection Society. Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

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MILLER, Chester Laurence September 13, 1926 − December 28, 2018 Chester passed away peacefully on December 28, 2018, at the age of 92. Predeceased by his wife, Doreen, in 2016 after 60 years of marriage. Chester will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Lori (Terry); son, Mark; and his grandchildren, Alana (John), Jodie (Mike), and Michael. Born in Herschel, Saskatchewan, Chester moved west when he was 14 to finish high school. Chester made his career working on the BC Ferries, retiring as Chief Steward in 1987. He was a lifetime member of the Delta Rock Club and a volunteer for many years at the Delta Auxiliary Thrift Shop in Ladner. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Delta Hospital Foundation. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at 11:00 am at the Ladner Christian Reformed Church, 4594 54A Street, Delta

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PALFENIER, Maureen Wendy September 25, 1952 - December 14, 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce Maureen’s passing. She is survived by husband Richard; sons, Jordan and Daniel (Bebe); Grandchildren, Rylan and Yuki; brother, Ken (Trudy) Bayers; Auntie Jackie Danes and surrounding cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, outlaws, friends and neighbours. Maureen was a dynamic, down to earth soul partner. The Point Robert’s Family Cabin will never be the same. No funeral by wish. A special thanks to The Delta Homecare Nurses for their gentle care. Please consider a donation to the B.C. Transplant Society or the Irene Thomas Hospice who made her sunset day so comfortable.

PAULIN, Elizabeth (née CLARK) May 26, 1937 - December 22, 2018 Elizabeth was born in Edinburgh Scotland and immigrated with her family to Victoria in 1949. She completed her education in Victoria and taught elementary school in the Sooke and Victoria school districts. Elizabeth moved to Tsawwassen in 1972 with her family which was her pride and joy. Liz is survived by her husband Don, daughters Catherine (Paul) Fussell, Christine (Alan) Tobiason, Carolyn (Jeff) Scott and Grandchildren Christopher Jansen, Michael Tobiason, Gregory, Nicholas and Danielle Scott and her sister Margaret (Brent) Ewing. The family would like to thank the Parkview staff at Kin Village for their loving care. No service by request. Flowers are gratefully declined but should you wish, a donation to the Delta Hospital Foundation in Liz’s name is appreciated. Condolences may be offered at www.deltafuneral.ca Delta Funeral Home (604) 946-6040

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WESTERN, Andrea S.V. September 30, 1966 − November 6, 2018 Andrea Shelley Violet Western peacefully passed away at the young age of 52 with her loving family by her side at the Irene Thomas Hospice, Delta BC. She battled cancer with courage, grace, and dignity. Andrea was born and raised in Vancouver. She had a loved reading, travelling, cooking, going for coffee and dog−walks with her good friends, and walking on the beach. Andrea was a masterful teacher for many years, but she identified more with being a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, and friend. She loved and cherished her family. She was a true and loyal friend. She cared deeply for people. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband of 23 years, Sherwin Mah, her children, Lily (16) and Christopher (19), and her mother, Judy. A service will be held at 2 pm at Harris Barn on January 26, 2019. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Delta Hospice Society in memory of Andrea Western. Saturday, January 26, 2:00 pm at Harris Barn, 4140 Arthur Drive, Delta, BC

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