Delta Optimist November 24 2022

“Thisfeelslikethe bestdreamever!”

Tsawwassen’s Lauren Tjoe is champion of CBC’s Great Canadian Baking Show

PHIL MELNYCHUK Optimist Contributor

The best baker in Canada is from tiny Tsawwassen

Lauren Tjoe left it all on the kitchen counter and held nothing back in bak ing the piece de resistance that won her the title of Canada’s Best Amateur Baker

Tjoe finished first out of three in the Great Canadian Baking Show, the final episode of which aired Sunday night on CBC

Tjoe was named top baker after eight gruelling episodes where com petitors had to bake three dishes for each show.

In the finale, for the signature bake, competitors had to make a Paris Brest pastry and a technical bake which required baking a Cassata which is sponge cake, marzipan and candied fruit

The final task, the last Show Stopper of the season was a garden party des sert centrepiece.

Tjoe decided to leave everything on the table, creating a Veggie Garden Party She used bread to make a lattice framework and made carrot scones, with depictions of feta jalapeno pea pod tarts, hotteok Korean pancake tomatoes, and egg plant stroopwafels.

She considered it a good representa tion of her family and upbringing.

“We’re going all out,” she told the judges as she baked She said she was worried about how she’d do in the final episode but was proud of the final result. She also won first place in the Cassata cake

She said later she knew it was the last time she’d be putting something up for judging and she wanted to do her best and push herself “And I couldn’t be happier with how that all turned out,” she said.

“We are the professionals here, yet they were teaching us a lot of things today,” said judge Bruno Feldeisen

The results were announced in the garden outside the baking tent

“I don’t know what just happened This feels like a dream. It’s the best dream ever and I, like, I really don’t want to wake up, ” said Tjoe, after being named the winner

She said she’s a completely differ ent baker than she was when the show started, for which she credited her fellow bakers. Because she’s gluten intolerant, she couldn’t taste what she was making so she had to rely on her fellow bakers for feedback “I’m just really grateful for all their assistance,” she said

GREAT CANADIAN BAKING CONTEST PHOTO

Tsawwassen’s Lauren Tjoe won the title of Canada’s Best Amateur Baker in the finale of the Great Canadian Baking Show that aired Sunday night on CBC

McDonaldnamedCitizenoftheYear

Former councillor honoured at 71st Hats Off to Excellence Awards gala

IAN JACQUES

Bruce McDonald’s years of service to the community, both as a resident, volunteer and civic politician was rec ognized and celebrated on Nov. 18.

The 50 plus year North Delta resident was named 2022’s Citizen of the Year at the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s 71st Annual Hats Off to Excellence Awards Gala.

“When our nomina tions committee received Bruce’s name, back in September, highlighting the accomplishments he has accrued and the number of ways in which he has served throughout Delta, the committee members recognized Bruce was an excellent choice for this award,” said Chamber Executive Director Jill McKnight

In a video shared with attendees at the event, Mayor George Harvie described the recently retired nine term councillor as having enjoyed a “phenomenal political career ” and that McDonald is “well known for his common sense approach to every thing” and of “working hard to achieve what is best for the City of Delta”

in addition to his active volunteerism in Delta’s sports community as a football referee.

Coun Dylan Kruger described McDonald as “capable, compassionate, and a real leader,” and his legacy as one which includes several decades of good governance, vot ing in support of Delta residents and community service groups, and of “really having that com passion for people in need in our society.”

Recently retired from public service herself, after five terms as a Delta school board trustee, Laura Dixon described McDonald’s longtime commitment to sup porting children, youth and families throughout Delta

She spoke of meet ing him while they were advocating for the North Delta Family Resource Centre and said that “what was most evident was Bruce’s caring for people in the commu nity,” noting that “Bruce’s impact on the commu nity will be long lasting”

McDonald and his wife Barbara raised their three children in the commu nity

In addition to his years of public service, he worked in air traffic con

trol for 41 years as both an operational controller and senior manager.

“Our children are all here and I’d say that they are the most important people in my life except for my grandchildren I have quickly learned that grandchildren are the most important people in the world,” said McDonald when he accepted the award. “I have had an opportunity that very few people have

over many years. I really appreciate the fact that the people in Delta opted to keep me on board and not let me retire.”

He said a few chal lenges this year made his decision to not seek re election for a 10th term on council

“As much as I would have loved to be a part of Mayor Harvie’s team, it wasn’t possible for the next four years, ” he added. “When we first

came here I said Delta is the best part of the best part of the best part of the world I have grown to know and really appre ciate so many people who give to this commu nity and I’m sure that will go on Thank you very much. Good luck to the new council and if you want any advice…you can give me a call”

For more Hats off to Excellence Gala coverage see pages 22 24

ijacques@delta optimist com

IAN JACQUES PHOTO

Delta Coun. Jennifer Johal and former Delta school board trustee Laura Dixon presented the 2022 Citizen of the Year award to Bruce McDonald.

Wheelsinmotionto toughenfireworksbylaw

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta optimist com

The City of Delta will be looking at how its current fireworks bylaw can be made even tougher.

Mayor George Harvie at city coun cil’s meeting on Monday announced that he has asked the city manager to coordinate a meeting with the police and fire chiefs school district to review the issue and collaborate on potential bylaw amendments

A report is to come back to council at its next meeting

The review comes following a seri ous Halloween night incident at South Delta Secondary and Dennison Park

An estimated 400 youths engaged in a wild fireworks fight that resulted in several injuries to the participants as well as police officers

Noting that some have “exhibited unprecedented, poor and dangerous behaviour related to fireworks” , Harvie noted he’s looking forward to having council meet with school trustees to look at ideas on a bylaw that is suitable for the community

Selling, possessing and transporting fireworks in Delta without a permit is

currently prohibited

Those who choose to go against the city wide ban could face a $200 fine for possession if they don’t have a permit Permits need to be obtained at least 10 days before an event and sev eral conditions must be met

It’s up to city bylaws officers and police to enforce the ban.

Following the Halloween night incident, DPD public affairs manager A/Insp James Sandberg said parents have to take a lot more responsibility.

Fire Chief Guy McKintuck also expressed concerns following the inci dent, saying there were a number of reported calls, which included several garbage can fires and one hedge fire that almost resulted in several house fires

Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord said the DPD would be working with its partners from the Delta School District and the city to further investigate this incident

The issue of fireworks is not a new one in the city as Dubord told the Delta Police Board late last year that a large number of complaints were made during Halloween 2021 and other celebration events

Baking champion

Tjoe said her mom and grandmother baked and that she’d been watch ing the show in previous years and tried entering as a contestant but was turned down, which was a good thing because it gave her time to improve When the pandemic hit, there was more time to bake

“I’ve always been a fan of the show so I started thinking about what I would do in certain chal lenges,” she added. With that in mind she started building up her skills

She said on the show that her parents have been supportive and it’s the first time she saw her dad cry.

Everyone poured their heart and soul into the event and if the bakers made the decision tough for the judges, they did their job, said fellow baker Chi Nguyen, add ing no one deserved the title more than Lauren

“This experience has been a total blast. I would not trade it for anything and I’m just bursting with happiness for Lauren,” added Zoya Thawer

The series was pro duced and taped over the summer in Toronto so Tjoe, 21, has not been able to talk about the final result until Sunday. That was one of the hardest parts, she said Monday “I think when I got back it was really hard to keep a secret And I’m honestly very relieved that the final episode is out and I don’t have to hold back any thing from my friends and family now ”

After completing a practicum in Toronto, she’ll return next year to finish her finance degree at UBC

Since the show, she’s continued to bake but not at the level she reached during the com petition

Tjoe added she wants to thank the Tsawwassen community and her friends for all the sup port.

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta optimist com

Delta Council on Tuesday heard a presentation on a major redevelop ment proposed for Ladner Village, an application that’s already generated much discussion in the community

A delegation representing the propo nent of the rezoning application for the Dunbar Lumber site, at the corner of Bridge and Elliott streets, were on hand to explain the benefits of the six storey, mixed use project

It includes a courtyard style building with commercial space and parking on the ground floor, parking on the second floor and residential on the remaining four levels

Having been revised since it was originally submitted last year, the pro posal includes 129 condo units.

The presentation was an opportunity for council to ask questions in a public meeting, but not yet consider prelimi nary approval.

McGregor Wark, vice president of Headwater Projects which purchased the site earlier this year, told council that for the project to be viable, four levels of residential is needed Wark noted his company under

stands that some residents may object to the proposed building height, but it’s important to note that if the project were built away from the floodplain, it would be a four storey building with the parking below grade The proposed development would see the enclosed parking above grade

Noting his company will continue to reach out to the community as well as community groups, he added a public information meeting will be held to gather further feedback

A staff report notes the project was recently reviewed by the Economic Development Project Review Group, comprising Mayor George Harvie, Coun. Dylan Kruger and senior staff, which recommended the applicant be invited to make a presentation to council

The application generated a lot of buzz in the community including opposition from some residents who don’t like the idea of six storey build ings in the village Those in favour say the development would create more affordable housing options for the area

The application does not require an official community plan amend ment following the approval of the new Ladner Village Area Plan in 2021

Deltabusdriverfaces impaireddrivingcharges

Bus travelling from Whistler to Vancouver with 35 passengers when pulled over

BRENT RICHTER North Shore News

A commercial bus driver from Delta is facing charges after being caught driving while intoxicated with a load of passengers, West Vancouver police say.

The incident happened on Aug. 5, according to a release from Const. Nicole Braithwaite, West Vancouver Police Department spokesperson.

The driver had 35 passengers on board travelling from Whistler to Vancouver

Around 9:30 p.m , one of the passengers called police when they noticed the driver appeared to be intoxicated and driving erratically.

West Van officers pulled the bus over on the Upper Levels Highway just outside Horseshoe Bay and took the driver into custody for a breathalyzer test, which confirmed the passenger ’ s suspicions

The coach company sent another

driver to the bus to get the passengers safely back on the road.

On Oct 26, the Crown swore two charges against 65 year old Craig Randle

He is facing one count of impaired driving and one count of operating a vehicle while over .08 blood alcohol level.

Randle made his first court appear ance on Nov. 2 and is due back in North Vancouver provincial court later this month.

“The West Vancouver Police continue targeted enforcement against impaired drivers” Braithwaite said in a release “In this case, we are fortunate that an alert citizen notified us to this serious public safety risk That, combined with the quick action of our officers, resulted in the bus being stopped before a serious incident could occur ”

Anyone who witnesses or suspects someone of driving while impaired, should call 911 immediately,

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Celebrating business

Editor’sNote

IAN JACQUES

It’s a night for the business community to come together and celebrate amongst their peers and colleagues.

I love evenings like this and look forward to the Hats Off to Excellence Awards this year the 71st annual event hosted by the Delta Chamber of Commerce.

I always learn a little something about what makes our business com munity tick, what makes our business community so special.

I have lived in Delta for only six years, but the business commu nity and their resiliency and ability to adapt and change continues to impress me every day.

Friday night’s awards gala was no different.

From the presentations to the six individual awards to this year ’ s Citizen of the Year, there is so much to be proud of and celebrate here in Delta.

Bruce McDonald is a great choice for Citizen of the Year. Living in North Delta for 50 plus years, he was on council for nine terms. The job is never easy and requires lots of behind the scenes work in order to make the decisions at the council table

Over the years, McDonald also served his community as a volun teer as a football referee and other endeavours that helped make our community thrive and prosper

Now retired, McDonald deserves a hearty thanks and congratulations for his dedicated service

Shop local

As we enter the Christmas shop ping season, here is another remind er to continue to support our local business community

We are blessed to have a diverse and unique number of shops and services in Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta to ensure that you have great gifts for all your family and friends under the tree on Christmas morning

The Ladner Business Association hosted a fabulous Christmas open house last week The streets and shops were packed and full of energy. It was great to see the support and the festive spirit. Here’s hoping that continues throughout our commu nity in the weeks to come.

Broom Hockey 1959

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Finding what matters during the holidays takes some effort in a crowded commercial world

We are heading into the silly season, at least that’s what I call it A time for excessive consumption and indulgence.

I am guilty as charged, and every year I struggle to find a balance between the job of Christmas, versus the joy of Christmas

The holiday hype starts ear lier and is getting more extrava gant with no increased value in sight, just one long road to our credit cards

We can no longer be sur prised when Costco is sell ing Christmas wrapping paper in September, and that holiday displays are up before Remembrance Day.

Take a drive at night in early November and you’ll see deco rated trees in living room win dows and outdoor Christmas lights

Now that trees are plastic we don’t have to worry that the needles will fall off, and LED’s burn brighter and longer.

My social media feeds are packed with Black Friday sales two weeks before American

INGRID ABBOTT

Thanksgiving.

I understand the shopping hype because holiday spending is crucial for retailers’ survival They need our urge to splurge

My mailbox and inbox is overflowing with requests for donations. There is so much need in society that it is impera tive we share our wealth with the less fortunate, if we can When the Christmas lights at the mall aren’t blinding me I see a world where people are vulnerable with some barely hanging on One afternoon last month

I was waiting at a red light at 12th Avenue and 56th Street. A young woman clutching a tiny

dog, was walking in the middle of traffic.

She was dazed and confused, maybe high on drugs or just dis traught The light turned green and I lost track of her in my rear view mirror. I hoped someone would come to her aid

The image of the woman has been hard to let go, she was suffering like many in our com munity who are feeling anxious in a changing world

We are fighting new battles we didn’t see coming, and old ones we can’t solve. Exorbitant living costs, climate change, war in the Ukraine, and a drug addiction epidemic

Come December many of us are pressured to produce a per fect holiday when finances are tight and expectations are high. Resist the draw of the commer cial.

Remember what really mat ters, time with family and friends, simple gifts, char ity towards others and most importantly not pressuring yourself to have the perfect holiday.

Ingrid is a freelance writer who can’t wait to bake mince meat pies

NNIVERSARY

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This 1959 photograph depicts adults playing broom hockey at the Delta Ice Stadium at the Vancouver Wireless Station (VWS) in Delta The Delta Ice Stadium was opened that same year and was the first ice arena in Delta that was open to the public As the building was within the grounds of the VWS, a chain link fence had to be put up to keep the public out of the rest of the base

Thanksforthesanity

Editor:

I would like to commend Denise Lockyear and Frank Buonanno for their respective letters, (Optimist, Nov. 17) putting some semblance of sanity into the fiasco created by Tsawwassen teens and their parents on Halloween

Denise made great points re: D M Johnson’s lame excuses in his letter of Nov 10 and other points on needing to change when the status quo is obvi ously not socially acceptable I only hope Delta Police can learn

Editor:

It has been almost a month since a member of our family collapsed in the doorway at 8 p.m Waiting in the dark for emergency care, it was a welcome sight to see three paramedics jump from a fire truck and rush to help. Thus began our journey.

The firefighters were kind and efficient and exuded calm So it was with every person we met over the following hours before his transfer to Surrey Memorial.

The 911 operator, the paramedics, the ambulance crews and the staff of Delta Hospital emergency department all were kind, proficient and professional. For

from this mess and beef up enforce ment of the ban on fireworks.

In my opinion, there should only be three permitted displays; one each for Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen This would free up most of the des ignated force to respond to illegal events An example must be made to awaken people to the consequences of all crimes There is no other criminal offence that you can buy permission to ignore

Gary Gibbons

a small hospital like Delta, the level of care in the E.R is beyond measure They literally saved a life that night. We feel very lucky to live in a small community blessed with this kind of expertise and devotion.

As a suggestion, it would be wonder ful if another walk-in clinic was available in Ladner/Tsawwassen. The present clinics are excellent, but they operate with restricted numbers and restricted hours, and none are in Tsawwassen. If we had a clinic that was open into the evenings and able to deal with urgent care, it would help to relieve the waiting times for our E.R.

M Savage

Whywemustremember

Editor:

“Lest we forget” is a phrase that is said all around us on Remembrance Day But, what does it really mean remember? Why do we celebrate this day? Why do we take a moment of silence on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month?

As we sit in the warmth of our homes, our family around us, food on our tables, clothes on our backs, we must remember. We must remember the soldiers that sacrificed their lives such a short time ago so that we could have our freedom today

We must remember the mothers that spent their days wondering if their sons were alive so that we could have our family around us.

We must remember the wives that stole glances at the front door, awaiting

their husbands’ return so that we could always be with our loved ones

We must remember the children that yearned for an embrace from their fathers who had gone far away so that we could always have our parents with us We must remember their sacrifices We must remember their goals. We must remember the risks they took

We must remember how they fought for the vision of a better world

The strong and independent Canada we see today is built from the sacrifices of these soldiers Our country repre sents our beliefs, our values, our faith, and our perseverance Though we grieve the lost soldiers, we must respect their bravery and determination We must show them the peaceful world they fought for

Dania Rashid

Yes, the criminals are winning

Editor:

Good to read your editorial note in the paper (Optimist, Nov 17)

Often missing in our discussion of “societal challenges” is that there are real criminals out there......individuals that cause pain and suffering to others

These individuals need consequences for their bad behaviour that include being locked up and other privileges’ being limited.

Thanks for taking a stand on this issue!

Rick Parent

DeltamanpleadsguiltytoMcDonald’soutburst

A video of the incident showed the man shoving display cases and equipment over the counter

VICKI HUI Richmond News

A Delta man has pleaded guilty to a violent outburst at the Ironwood Plaza McDonald’s back in 2021 that was caught on a viral TikTok video William David Scott Jolly appeared by video before Richmond Provincial Court on Wednesday morning. He was originally scheduled to appear for a trial expected to last two and a half days, but instead pleaded guilty to three counts: mischief over

$5,000, assault with a weapon and assault of a peace officer

According to the Crown, Jolly had knocked over a hand sanitizer stand after waiting some time to be served at the McDonald’s on July 27, 2021.

The manager then refused to serve Jolly and offered to give him a refund, at which point Jolly proceeded to “destroy various pieces of equipment” Repairs for such equipment amounted to around $8,300

During Jolly’s outburst, he pushed items onto the manager, causing her to

fall over Jolly later left the McDonald’s and went to a nearby liquor store and bought liquor, which he drank in the parking lot. When police attended the scene, Jolly assaulted one of the officers while they tried to apprehend him.

Judge Bonnie Craig accepted Jolly’s guilty pleas and ordered a pre sentenc ing report with a psychiatric component to be completed in the next eight weeks

Jolly will return to court on Jan 18, 2023 where counsels will confirm the pre sentencing report was done and set a date for sentencing

Mary loves the idea of being around many different people, whether that’s line dancing at the ‘happy hours’ or attending the Brain Game program.

She especially loves the fact that while there’s always something to do, you can be as busy or unbusy as you want to be it comes down to finding your own balance of staying social, active, mobile and independent Or as she likes to say, “living the way you want”

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KATE REBEL TIKTOK SCREENSHOT

A Delta man has pleaded guilty to mischief and assault that happened at the Ironwood McDonald’s.

“You can do as much or as little as you want.”

PHIL MELNYCHUK Contributing Writer

Every year, they show up, in growing numbers, looking for an easy living on the West Coast.

And there’s not much farmers, or anyone else can do, when the flocks of snow geese drop in for the winter and spend their time in a local field

The numbers of the snow white geese spend ing the winter in Delta or Richmond has grown in recent years, says Connor Hawey, biologist with the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust

“I think there’s a gen eral trend, over the past couple of decades of increasing snow geese in Delta,” Hawey said

The populations fluc tuate every year and they don’t yet know about this year ’ s numbers

“But the long term trend is an increase, for sure, ” Hawey said

The farmland trust has been studying snow geese movements and population for years and he says one possible reason for seeing larger flocks here is simply because the snowbird population in general is growing

According to the most recent count, done in 2021, the snow goose population on Wrangel Island in Russia, the main summer home for the birds, is about 624,000

The birds spend the warm season on Wrangel Island, then migrate in October to

southwest B C , mainly in Delta and Richmond.

Westham Island, Sea Island and west Delta are favourite spots, but sometimes, they also go to Surrey and Abbotsford Others also move on to Washington State or California By March, the birds are heading back up north

The guests stay in their winter retreats only as long as it’s comfortable. If it gets too cold in B C , as happened last December, they’ll fly farther south into the U.S.

The birds are unpre dictable and there’s not much farmers can do but hope it’s not their turn to host the birds If a flock decides to descend on a particular field and gets into heavy grazing, they can strip the field bare.

“But the extent of graz ing kind of varies from year to year, ” Hawey explained. “Last year, we found relatively little grazing compared to pre vious years ”

He said that could

have been because of the cold forcing the birds far ther south.

The geese like the marshy areas along with the fields, near the water They’ll settle on to forage fields or fields with cover crops, that is, grasses such as rye, oats or bar ley, radishes or sunflow ers that protect the soil. But they also don’t mind helping themselves to the leftovers on a recently harvested potato field.

Sometimes, a flock will go on to a field just to rest, Hawey pointed out Reactions from farm ers varies, he added

“The snow birds are going to be in this area no matter what, so it’s kind of about managing our interactions with them,” he said.

One recent change in the behaviour of the snow geese in the past few years is the geese moving on to forage on farmers’ fields at night time That could be to avoid duck and geese hunters, he said.

OPT MIST FILE PHOTO

More snowgeese are spending the winter in Delta including this farmland on 33A Ave. in Ladner.

MELNYCHUK Optimist Contributor

Last year, Keldon Olmstead ran around Tsawwassen every day during November This November, he’s doing the same, with the goal of raising $2,500 for Movember Canada

“I think I raised around $2,000, last year I’m setting a goal for $2,500 this year, ” said the 21 year old Tsawwassen resident.

Movember Canada raises funds for prostate and testicular cancer and men ’ s mental health.

“I know a couple of people who’ve had pros tate cancer before And then I’ve also battled

with mental health in my past couple years. I’m doing well now I just felt like it’s a nice thing to do for other guys across the world,” he said last week

Olmstead is putting a slightly different twist to the Move for Movember challenge where partici pants run or walk 60 kilo metres during the month of November, in recogni tion of the 60 men who kill themselves every hour, around the world

Instead, Olmstead is tripling that, running 180 kilometres this month, based on a daily run of six kilometres

“Six kilometres a day for the 60 men we lose every hour. So that’s where the six kilometres

comes into play,” he said.

Olmstead is also grow ing a moustache for the month, the main way Movember raises aware ness and funds for men ’ s health.

Anyone who wants to donate can go to ca movember com, hit the Donate button and then search for Keldon Olmstead’s name, and send in a donation under his name All donations will go to the foundation, with proceeds helping support 1,250 projects worldwide for men ’ s health

PHIL

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Keldon Olmstead is on the run in Tsawwassen this month for men’s mental health.

McCrispy

Eastlink is pleased to invite residents and businesses to meet new team members, enjoy some great local food and check out special holiday deals at its re opened retail location on Ladner Trunk Road taking place today (Nov 24)

“We want people to know that our commitment to Delta is stronger than ever not only in the services we provide but also in the overall experience the community and our customers have with us, ” said Louigi Salvati, Regional Sales and Marketing Manager

“We are very pleased to grow our presence in the community with a refreshed retail location that will enable us to provide sales, service and support at the local level to our Delta customers keeping them connected to the people, places and things that matter most to

them.”

Eastlink has invested more than $60M in Delta over the past several years to bring advanced internet, TV and business services to the area

The Eastlink retail re opening and holiday open house will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Eastlink media release

Kennedy Newton Water Main

Scott Road Section

St.David’sinTsawwassen hostingMistletoeBazaar

ELIZABETH MURRAY Contributing Writer

Organizers of St David’s winter fundrais ing event have chosen the Christmas mistletoe as the theme of its Nov.

26 bazaar

The white berried mistletoe, tradition ally hung so hopefully in places of festive season lingering, is playing a pre Christmas role at St David’s Anglican when its legendary twigs invite (mask wearing) fair goers “to linger” among buyers and sell ers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the last Saturday of November.

UPCOMING WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION

Metro

What Can You Expect?

Metro Vancouver is committed to minimizing construction impacts whenever possible; impacts on 120 Street/Scott Road include:

• Lane closures lane closures will be in effect for both northbound and southbound traffic; one lane in each direction will be maintained at all times

• Restricted access left turns onto 120 Street/ Scott Road will be restricted in the work areas

• Noise there may be noise associated with this work, but crews will attempt to reduce noise impacts on nearby residents and businesses whenever possible

For safety, motorists are asked to reduce speed in the area and follow the direction of signage and traffic control personnel. Motorists and cyclists should expect delays or plan an alternate route

Emergency services will have access to properties at all times.

Typical hours of work for the median removal will be:

• Monday to Friday: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

• Saturdays: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

A community liaison is available to answer questions and listen to concerns throughout the project.

Contact Us

Community Liaison: 604 432 6200

(Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm)

Website: metrovancouver.org

Co conveners Claire Forster and Ngaire Meadows are ensur ing that parish vendors and staff of mainstay St David’s Café, are posed to add a merry touch to all

The parish hall is expected to be a hive of activity when the bake table opens for business and shoppers zero in on home baking, jams, jel lies and preserves. Jars of quince jelly, made from one of the earliest known fruits, is a specialty item from the autumn harvest of the Horton garden

In recent years, Mary Horton has introduced this ancient fruit to the local community with

increasing success

Others visiting the bazaar may focus first on the stall offering a limited selection of Keen Shoes, or collectibles and giftables, gently used books and puzzles, knitted goods, jewellery, woodwork, or holiday wreaths and greenery

Attractive tea cad dies and other wooden carriers from “The Old Goat’s Workshop” are among gift items made by parishioner/crafts man Bob Peters He will also have various sized Christmas trees and other handmade objects on proffer all made from reclaimed wood such as discarded pal lets, cut ends of lumber, and limbs and boughs collected during Delta’s Spring Clean Up pro gram or from unfortu nate storm damage.

The parish kitchen, appropriately renamed St David’s Café, will be open for morning coffee/ snacks and hot lunches

St David’s Anglican Church is located at, 1115 51A St , Tsawwassen.

Dinner and Christmas Show

have caused With Bonnie Kilroe Dec 6th

Email: icentre@metrovancouver.org (Please include “Kennedy Newton Water Main Scott Road Section” in the subject line) Visit www.mrmomsworldcatering.com or call 604.782.7298 www facebook.com/mrmomsworldcatering @mrmomsworldcateringandevents

MARY HORTON PHOTO

Stall vendors Pat Dempsey, Rosemary Gahr, Anthony Hanna, Jenny Mensinga and Val Hicks promote the newly adopted Mistletoe theme.

Community

Women Helping Women in 13th year of giving back

PHIL MELNYCHUK Contributing Writer

Getting through the pressures of the holidays can be tough for anyone, but it can be really challenging if you ’ re strug gling and for one reason or another don’t have money for the basics so that you can take care of yourself as well

That’s where Women Helping Women steps in.

Since 2010, the South Delta based group has been helping by collecting personal care and wellness items and distributing them to needy women throughout Metro Vancouver

One woman ’ s message after receiving a gift package appears on this year ’ s pub licity poster

“I received a package one year It made more of a difference than anyone could know…

“I knew I wasn’t forgotten and that somehow I mattered. I learned when I take care of me, I can do better for oth ers, ” said the woman.

“The gift went far beyond a few prod ucts in a bag … I think you tossed some hope in there too”

Pindi Mann said the initiative is main

ly based in South Delta

“We love that this initiative is some thing that all ages are involved in,” said Mann “Times are tough for many in our community this year, so we don’t think we’ll make the 1,000 mark this year, ” she said.

Still, they hope to put together several hundred gift packages in now their 13th year

The packages are given out at shelters, second stage housing and to women who’ve been referred by local agencies

Women Helping Women is looking for new items, in unopened packages, such as shampoo and conditioner, razors and shaving cream, socks and mittens, sani tary pads and tampons, hair brushes, body washes and tooth brushes

Donations of such items can be dropped off until Saturday at Muddy River Landing, the Royal Canadian Legion and Ladner Village Arts and Crafts in Ladner; and at Locks N Lashes, Deas Island Dance, Beauty Babe Studio, Myne Salon and Yoga Union in Tsawwassen. They can also be delivered to a house at 4400 63A St Donations can be made on at: gofundme.com/ womenhelpingwomensince2010

Withtheupcomingholidayseason,let'ssupportour Delta businesses by buying local this year. Your support for our local shops and services make a positive impact on our community. Thank you for thinkingofDeltaproductswhileyoushopforyour friendsandfamilyduringtheholidays.

-MayorGeorgeV.HarvieandDeltaCouncil

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Deferred property tax

If you are 55 and older, and have been deferring your property tax, be prepared to pay them back in full before the transfer can be registered

Existing mortgage on title

If an existing mortgage exists on the property, the lender must agree to the change and may even want to interview your child and review their financial situation If the bank agrees, your child will automatically become equally responsible for this debt which could ultimately affect their credit rating

Children’s future financial woes

If your child takes financial risks or is currently in financial trouble take a pass Your child’s debts can be attached to your property and may include CRA debts, bankruptcy, and future lawsuits

Spousal relationship

Your child’s partner may have their own ideas about joint ownership and may decide to pressure your son or daughter into doing irrational things in order to protect their inheritance Also with divorces on the rise there is a chance that your precious home could end up being considered an asset shared by your child’s ex spouse Talk about awkward!

Losing control

Yard getting too big to mow? Why not sell and downsize? Your new joint owner may have other plans and demand that their portion of the proceeds belongs to them prior to your death

Capital gains

If the joint property is not your child’s principal residence, a capital gains rate of 50% applies to the equity accumulated during the time they are on title This is a much higher rate than the 1 4%

Community

Remembering victims

The Delta Pride Society held a candlelight vigil at Delta Municipal Hall on Sunday for the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, honouring the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender vio lence

GCT Deltaport Expansion Berth Four Project Participant Funding Available

November 16, 2022 Funding provided by the ImpactAssessmentAgency of Canada (theAgency) is now available to help the public and Indigenous groups to participate in the impact assessment process for the proposed GCTDeltaport Expansion Berth Four Project, located in Delta, British Columbia

Funding is available to assist eligible individuals and groups to participate in the remaining phases of the ongoing impact assessment process Opportunities for participation include, but are not limited to:

• reviewing and providing comments on the draft Review PanelTerms of Reference,

• reviewing and providing comments on the draft ministerial CooperationAgreement with the Province of British Columbia,

• reviewing and providing comments on the proponent's Impact Statement or the summary thereof,

• participation in Review Panel public hearing, and

• reviewing and providing comments on theAgency's draft potential conditions.

Applications received by December 16, 2022 will be considered

To apply for funding, complete theApplication Form forAssessments by a Review Panel available on the Agency's website (canada ca/iaac) under Funding Programs. For more information, contact the Participant Funding Program by writing to fp paf@iaac aeic gc ca or by calling 1 866 582 1884

TheAgency will announce the start of the next public comment period at a later date

For media inquiries, contact theAgency's media relations team by writing to media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca or calling 343 549 3870

Stay updated on this project by following theAgency onTwitter: @IAAC AEIC #Deltaport

The proposed project

GCTCanada Limited Partnership is proposing to expand its existing GCTDeltaport ContainerTerminal, a container storage and handling facility located in Delta, British Columbia, approximately 35 kilometres south of Vancouver As proposed, the GCTDeltaport Expansion Berth Four Project would add a fourth berth on the east side of the Roberts Bank Causeway, include an expansion of the intermodal rail yard along the causeway (Roberts Bank Way) and dredging to provide safe access for ships.The additional land based container storage and handling facilities would provide an additional two million 20 foot long storage containers (otherwise referred to as 20 foot equivalent units orTEUs) per year at the existing terminal

More information on this project is available on the Canadian ImpactAssessment Registry website, Registry reference number 81010

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Special delivery for Fesitval of Lights

Members of the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society volunteered their time last Friday to help unload the delivery of Christmas trees at Tsawwassen Springs for this year’s Festival of Lights that gets underway at 6 p.m. on Friday (Nov. 25) and runs nightly until Jan. 1. The trees are generously donated each year by Harris Nurseryland for the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation fundraiser.

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Community

Christmas: How soon is too soon?

Recently, I had tuned into a local call in radio show. The subject of discussion was: “How early should we start Christmas?” The question was posed in light of an Instagram post by English singer and television per sonality, Stacey Solomon, indicating that she had her tree up and decorated six weeks in advance

Most callers agreed that six weeks was just too soon. Many retailers would surely beg to differ I can’t blame them. The holidays are a profitable time, and many liveli hoods depend on retail success especially in the current economic climate and in light of the restrictions we have had to live with over the last couple of years, many folks will undoubtedly be jumping into festive mode as soon as they can But, in the frenzy of holiday excitement, more than a few will surely feel burnt out by the time Santa

Minister’s Minute

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Claus comes to town

In North America, it is now commonly under stood that Christmas starts tomorrow, on the fourth Friday in November “Black Friday” It may come as a shock to some, but on the Christian cal endar, Christmas does not actually arrive until sundown on December 24th. So let me present you with the perfect anti dote to the possibility of Christmastime exhaus tion It’s called Advent

No Advent is not just a time to pluck chocolates from calendars but is a distinct season on the Christian calendar. It is the season of anticipation, when Christians are invit ed to anticipate Christ’s arrival in history, in the future, and into our pres ent It is a time to prayer fully contemplate the arrival of Jesus, Emmanuel “God With Us” into our lives and into the world, to tune into his promise and his teachings Over the next month we will be bombarded with a sugary excess of manufactured cheer that will overshadow the story that ought to stand at the heart of Christmas a refugee family fleeing persecution, and a child who will emerge from the manger to be the Saviour of all people. So, if you are feeling overwhelmed, my advice is as follows: tune out all the noise, and quietly, contemplatively anticipate

Anna Kristina Boutique Jewellery Sale

The much anticipated jewellery sale runs from Thursday November 24th until Sunday November 27th Please come and enjoy 20% OFF on all jewellery during this time. We will once again play host to our beloved and very talented artist Linda Shea with all her fabulous designs. We look forward to seeing you during this time.

Around Town Festival of Lights

The 2022 Festival of Lights tree lighting cer emony is this Friday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m.

Special guest Mayor George Harvie will be on hand to flip the switch and light all the festival Christmas trees at this Tsawwassen Springs fundraising event in support of the Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation.

There will also be live music from Mitch Drew, Santa will pay a visit as well as comple mentary refreshments.

The festival runs from Nov. 25 to Jan. 1 daily from 4 p m

Christmas at Southlands

The Christmas at Southlands by Collective Markets runs Friday through Sunday Nov 25 to 27 at Southlands in Tsawwassen.

The event takes place in the cozy Big Red Barn and will feature live music, treats and local vendors Hours are 3 to 8 p.m on Friday, and 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Christmas Village Bazaar

Ladner United Church hosts its Christmas Village Bazaar this Saturday, Nov 26 from 10 a m to 2 p.m.

Bring the whole fam ily to enjoy crafts, bak ing, collectibles, lunch, silent auction (fabulous baskets) and music

Book signing

Back for the second time this year meet Mauro Azzano, local author of the very popular Ian McBriar Murder Mysteries

Azzano will be at the Black Bond Books in Ladner Village on Sunday, Nov 28, from 1 to 3 p.m.

LIFESTYLES

DeltaYouthTheatrestepsbackintime

Get out your placards and protest songs, because it’s time to step back in time and carry a banner with Delta Youth Theatre’s production of Disney’s Newsies Jr playing from Dec 2 to 11 at the South Delta Secondary’s Equinox Theatre

Audiences of all ages will be inspired by this rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic news boy and leader of a band of young newsies in Manhattan, New York, in the 1890s. When titans of publishing raise news paper prices at the newsies’ expense, Jack rallies young workers from across the city to strike against the unfair condi tions and fight for their rights Adapted especially for young performers, this musical is packed with non stop musical theatre thrills, amazing sets, features a Tony Award winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman, and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein Newsies JR offers a timeless message of hope that’s perfect for the whole family as the holi day season nears.

The 90 minute musical, designed for young performers, is directed by Tony Barton and Tracy Neff and is based on the 1992 Disney film Newsies and the 2012 Broadway production of the same name.

The cast includes 78 young actors plus some special alumni and guests

“I watched the original Disney movie on VHS when I was young and now 30 years later, these

young performing arts students are watching the Broadway ver sion of the show on Disney Plus, belting out the songs and con necting to the story I think we can call that an enduring clas sic,” said Neff.

It’s a tough world that Kelly and his fellow newsies orphaned and homeless inhab it; in a time when child labour was common place

“Our keyword for Newsies is ‘grit’ . We are trying to get stu dents to connect to a way of life where hard working young people were exploited,” added Barton “Where they had no rights or freedoms and no guar antee that their basic needs would be met.”

Ironically, Barton and Neff reveal that while directing the show they were asked to fill out a couple of reference letters for graduating students and one of the questions they were asked to speak to was the students’ ‘grit’ Neff said the directing team had never seen this character trait highlighted in the past

“It made us realize that the world is not only wanting to watch actors personify this quality on stage, but is asking us as educators to support and encourage this type of courage and resolve in young people,” she said.

DYT not only attracts stu dent performers from Delta but boasts young talent from Langley, Richmond, Vancouver, North Vancouver, New Westminster, Coquitlam and

Surrey.

As always, Neff and Barton credit the success of DYT pro ductions to the incredible sup port of its production team, staff, volunteers, students and parents including so many past

Delta students and families who helped to build DYT

Tickets are available online at deltayouththeatre com, or call 604 417 7748. Equinox Theatre is located at 750 53rd Street in

Delta concert band is back with Christmas concerts

It will soon be Christmas time and once again Delta Concert Band, an eclectic 40 mem ber group of highly skilled adult amateur musicians from throughout the Lower Mainland, is about to launch its latest Yuletide performance season.

This annual celebration of music amid mistletoe and holly begins at 2:30 p m on Saturday, Nov 26 at KinVillage, 5410 10th Ave., in Tsawwassen, where the band will play a varied program of Christmas favourites and other toe tapping tunes

After that, DCB will join forces with the community’s other

active concert band, the Delta Music Makers, for what has become an annual Christmas concert tradition which begins at 7:30 p m , in Ladner Community Centre (4734 51st St ), on Tuesday, Dec 6 DCB’s Holiday performance season wraps up with a final concert at the new North Delta Arts Centre (11425 84th Ave ) on Tuesday, Dec 13, with the downbeat set for 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation at all three concerts and the final two performances are spon sored by the City of Delta Not surprisingly, entertain

ing Delta residents during Christmas as well as year round is certainly nothing new for DCB, which recently marked its 58th anniversary That makes it one of B.C.’s oldest community concerts bands still performing today.

It was formed on Oct 29, 1964 in Ladner by a small group of dedicated and community minded musicians And from its early days until today, the band always maintains a high stan dard in musical performance.

It also excels and prides itself at being able to play all types of music swing, rock, classical,

marches, musicals, movie scores or pops

And while its members, who range in age from 18 to 90 years, come from a wide variety of occupations and profes sions, under Music Director Jim Tempest they quickly meld into a cohesive ensemble that consis tently presents an entertaining repertoire that always has some thing for everyone

Tempest joined Delta Concert Band as Musical Director in the fall of 2006 and has long been active as a professional musi cian and educator in the Lower Mainland

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Delta Youth Theatre’s production of Disney’s Newsies Jr. runs Dec 2 11 at South Delta Secondary’s Equinox Theatre.

Hats Off Awards

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Tsawwassen Wellness owner Linda Mallard accepts the Small Business of the Year Award at Delta Chamber of Commerce’s 71st annual Hats of Excellence Awards Gala last Friday at Tsawwassen Springs.

Raven Excavation was named Medium Business of the Year, finishing just ahead of Vancouver Mobile Dressing Room and Jordair Compressors.

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Hats Off Awards

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IAN JACQUES ijacques@delta optimist com

It was a night for the busi ness community to come together and celebrate

Tsawwassen Springs was the venue for the Delta Chamber of Commerce’s 71st Annual Hats Off to Excellence Awards Gala, presented by the Port of Vancouver on Friday evening, Nov 18

The awards gala has been used to celebrate the best of Delta since 1951.

Chamber Executive Director Jill McKnight described the night as “wonderful”

“Being able to celebrate all parts of Delta is incredible,” she said “What an incredible learning opportunity for all of us in the audience to learn about these businesses that we may not be familiar with Delta has so much diversity, so much potential to keep grow ing and it’s fantastic. Delta is the hub of all things”

She said the awards gala is important to the business

community.

“I think one of the present ers touched on the idea that you go in and pour your heart and soul into these businesses but you don’t know if others notice or if it means as much to them as it does to you, so having this opportunity to be recognized and to see other likeminded people is incred ible. It’s inspiring and makes you want to keep going and growing,” she said

In addition to the Citizen of the Year Award, presented this year to Bruce McDonald, six other awards were presented and the winners recognized.

They included:

Rising Star Award: WenPlastics WINNER No BS Repairs Technologies Inc

Ladner Village Arts and Crafts

Small Business of the Year Award

Tsawwassen Wellness Centre WINNER

Sonia’s Flowers NoMiNoU Designs

Medium Business of the Year Award Raven Excavation WINNER

Vancouver Mobile Dressing Rooms Ltd.

Jordair Compressors

Inc Large Business of the Year Award

Ideal Welders WINNER

Pure Sunfarms (and Village Farm Fresh)

Que Pasa Foods

Community Impact Award Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust WINNER

Delta Community Foundation

Hummingbirds Rising Consulting Business of the Year

Evolution Group of Companies WINNER Luxton Construction Inc Walker Heavy Duty Ltd. A video honouring McDonald, as well as photos of the event will be available on the Delta Chamber of Commerce website at www. deltachamber ca in the coming days.

IAN JACQUES PHOTO MC Brad Becir and Delta South MLA Ian Paton leading the live auction at last Friday’s 71st annual Hats Off Gala.

Ideal Welders was named Large Business of the Year, finishing just ahead of finalists Pure Sunfarms and Que Pasa Foods.

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It was a sold out Tsawwassen Springs ballroom last Friday night for Delta Chamber of Commerce’s 71st annual Hats Off to Excellence Awards.

Evolution Group of Companies was named Business of the Year

The Community Impact Award went to Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust

Breakfast with Santa is a 35-year tradition atcommunitycentre

PHIL MELNYCHUK Contributing Writer

A good way to start an early December Christmas shopping day is to get an early start and that’s more easily done by getting to the Breakfast with Santa, at the Ladner Community Centre, on Saturday, Dec 3

The breakfast starts at 8 a.m. and goes until 11. A plate of pancakes costs $5, while pancakes and ham is $7

The cozy Christmas event has continued for more than 35 years.

“There are people who

come out to this, they came when their chil dren were small and now they’re coming with their grandchildren It’s that much of a tradition,” said Valerie Miller, president of the Ladner Business Association.

Santa shows up at 8:15 a.m. Photos can be taken with Santa, plus there’s live entertainment, face painting and crafts

Part of that tradition includes elected politi cians taking turns in the kitchen or serving food You could see your local Delta councillors, MLA or MP helping out with the breakfast.

The always popular Breakfast with Santa at the Ladner Community Centre returns on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Breakfast with Santa is a 35-year tradition atcommunitycentre

PHIL MELNYCHUK Contributing Writer

A good way to start an early December Christmas shopping day is to get an early start and that’s more easily done by getting to the Breakfast with Santa, at the Ladner Community Centre, on Saturday, Dec 3.

The breakfast starts at 8 a.m. and goes until 11. A plate of pancakes costs $5, while pancakes and ham is $7 The cozy Christmas event has continued for more than 35 years “There are people who

come out to this, they came when their chil dren were small and now they’re coming with their grandchildren. It’s that much of a tradition,” said Valerie Miller, president of the Ladner Business Association.

Santa shows up at 8:15 a.m. Photos can be taken with Santa, plus there’s live entertainment, face painting and crafts Part of that tradition includes elected politi cians taking turns in the kitchen or serving food. You could see your local Delta councillors, MLA or MP helping out with the breakfast.

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The always popular Breakfast with Santa at the Ladner Community Centre returns on Saturday, Dec 3.

“Flossmaster” Meg was serving up candy floss on the village streets.

Liva Marielle Herden, Julia Lau and Liv-Marie Sauer at Angela’s Boutique.

Staff welcomed customers at Vinca’s Kitchen.

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Last Thursday’s Ladner Village Christmas Open House included fun activities on the streets while many merchants extended their hours to welcome evening shoppers.

Julianne Maxwell, Jen McGregor and Amy Lambert collected donations for the Realtors’ Blanket Drive.

THERE IS A BETTER SOLUTION FOR CANADA’S WEST COAST CONTAINER CAPACITY

Robert Bank Terminal

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by Port of Vancouver Deltaport

4 (DP4) by Global Container Terminals

Berth

A BETTER SOLUTION FOR CANADA’S WEST COAST CONTAINER CAPACITY

h of V er has been th f cologically RBT2 is proposed to be constructed in the ecologically sensitive Sal sh Sea. In February 2018, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) characterized the environmental impacts of RBT2 as "permanent, irreversible, and, continuous." Very recently, in late October 2022, ECCC reiterated that despite the Port’s attempts at mitigation, “the changes pred cted as a result of the Project would likely constitute an unm tigable species-level risk to Western Sandpipers, and shorebirds more generally.”

It is true that Canada's West Coast will eventually al capacity, at Canadian operator 25 years, is proposing incremental, smart, market-driv ould add up to 2 million TEU TEUs of West Coast marine container terminal capacity when it is needed with the environmentally-conscious Deltaport Berth 4 (DP4) project. And, DP4 is privately funded, leaving public money available for urgent priorities like upgrading Canada's Pacific Gateway infrastructure with projects that make it (and the supply chain) more resilient and sustainable in the face of climate change. Imagine all the road, rail, public transit and other infrastructure

It's time for the Port Auth Authority of V tim own flaw better altern

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The number of households with a single person living alone has increased considerably over the last half century plus

Statistics Canada says 13 percent of the Canadian population is comprised of single people living alone.

Various factors have contributed to the rise in the number of single people living alone For example, delaying marriage is a growing trend Today, the median age to get married for men is 30 4 years and 28 6 for women In addi tion, more seniors are living longer, and may be outliving spouses Some people are simply opting not to get married, as neither men nor women are expected nor required to have a partner accord ing to current societal norms

With so many people living alone, a refresher course in solo safety could be in order

Here are some tips for single living

*Adopt a dog. The general consensus is a dog is not only a companion but a safety precaution Dogs are in tune to sounds and disturbances, which can alert owners if and when things are awry at home. Dogs, particularly those

who bark when someone is at the door, are built in alarm systems. Criminals may be less likely to target a home where a dog is present, even if the dog isn’t perceived to be aggressive

*Get to know your neighbors.

Singletons should make it a point to become familiar with their neighbors. This way they can learn schedules and alert one another if something seems

out of sorts A good neighbor will check in on another person if he or she hasn’t seen that person around in some time, which could help in the event of an injury or illness

*Invest in smart technology. Smart home technology can run the gamut from motion activated cameras to remote operated lights and thermo stats This enables the home to be safe

and secure, and even appear occupied when a person isn’t home

*Don’t advertise that you’re single. Those who live alone should not make a point of advertising it. For example, list “Smith Residence” on a lobby mail box in an apartment complex rather than a single name Avoid telling too many people you ’ re single, as word can get around and it is impossible to know who will find out That includes spread ing word online through social media

*Upgrade locks and doors. Invest in more complex locks and deadbolts as well as security doors to add an extra layer of security to a home. Such locks are only effective when inhabitants remember to lock their doors at night and when leaving their home

*Develop an emergency exit plan. No one is coming to a person ’ s aid when he or she lives alone That means a singleton must develop and rehearse emergency exit protocols that involve getting out of the home safely In addi tion, one should pack emergency sup plies and a go bag in case a fast exit is necessary

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New osteoarthritis program now being offered in Delta

A program that was made popular in Denmark for people dealing with knee or hip osteoarthritis is now avail able in Canada, including three loca tions in Delta.

GLA:D Canada is an eight week education and exercise program for those with stiff or painful knees or hips. Research from GLAD in Denmark showed participants report ed less pain, reduced use of pain kill ers, fewer individuals on sick leave and being more physical active

GLA:D Canada is made up of three parts:

Two to three 90 minute educa tional sessions will teach participants about osteoarthritis, risk factors and symptoms; current available treatment for osteoarthritis; how to manage your symptoms; why and how exercise can help with your osteoarthritis; and how to cope with daily activities associated with osteoarthritis.

Twelve neuromuscular exercise

sessions features six minute group classes, twice weekly for six weeks, led by a certified therapist Participants will learn how to control your move ments and proper posture; build mus cular strength through functional exer cises; and learn how to apply these exercises to everyday activities

Data collection for quality moni toring measures progress after one, three and 12 months. This informa tion to understand how the program is working for people with osteoarthritis across Canada and what improve ments can be made

The program is provided in a group session to minimize cost at $20 per session.

It is being offered at Sungod Sports+Orthpaedic Physiotherapy Clinic’s Tsawwassen Springs (604 943 5533) and Sungod Recreation Centre (604 590 3100) locations, along with Ladner Village Physiotherapy (778 630 8800)

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The eight week GLA:D Canada program is now being offered at three locations around the city

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Contact Mark at mbooth@deltaoptimist com or 604 946 4451

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Senior girls volleyball team off to provincials in Prince George next week ranked No 5 in BC

MARK BOOTH mbooth@delta optimist com

Keeping the latest respira tory virus away from her play ers is probably a bigger con cern for coach Michaela Staller these days than who her next opponent might be.

With just eight players, Staller’s Southpointe Academy senior girls volleyball team is enjoying a fantastic season.

The Titans’ latest accomplishment was win ning the South Fraser “A” Championship on their home floor Wednesday night with a 3 2 come from behind thriller (22 25, 25 16, 24 26, 25 23, 15 10) over rival Surrey Christian. The near three hour marathon featured the fifth and sixth ranked teams at the “A” classification, designated for province’s smallest schools.

Both teams are headed to the B.C. “A” Championships, slated for Dec 1 to 3 at Cedars Christian School in Prince George

The Titans have also punched well above their weight class all season The Tsawwassen independent school finished second in the Sur Del Tier One League with

an 8 1 record, getting a steady diet of much larger schools They also were third at the recent Delta Cup, placing right behind the South Delta Sun Devils and Seaquam Seahawks The impressive results reflect the time Staller has put

into the program and having to be creative by aging some students up in order to have a senior team

She is also committed to the sport at the club level, as are most of her players.

“This is the smallest team we

have had yet, with three Grade 10s, three Grade 11s and two Grade 12s Five of the eight play club volleyball and anoth er one used to, so just about everyone ’ s had some kind of coaching outside of school,” explained Staller “They are all

buying in. We’re just encour aging the kids to stick with it We also run fun things at the school twice a month for the younger ones just to get them involved”

Grade 11 left side hitter Lucie Shaver was named South Fraser MVP while Grade 12 middle Avery Shin and Grade 10 Natalie Longo were selected as all stars The team also features Sara Croy, Mariam Hamza, Savanna Chahal, Kitty Song and Louisa Gong

Staller is unsure what her team is up against at the pro vincials, having not faced most of the participating teams this season.

“We just haven’t had too many games against other single ‘A’ schools It’s just the nature of our league (playing against mostly larger schools) although we were fortunate that both Surrey Christian and White Rock Christian opted to play tier one this year as well,” she added “I do know going into a tournament we will have to play eight games (in three days) with eight kids, so they will be running on fumes

Everyone plays and everyone contributes It’s been that way all season ”

Overtime thriller ends Sun Devils’ football season in Chilliwack

MARK BOOTH mbooth@delta optimist com

All season long, the South Delta Sun Devils had a knack of playing up to the level of their opponent This time it brought them agonizingly close to a trip to B C Place Stadium

The Sun Devils’ 2022 campaign ended with an epic 48 47 provincial AAA quarter final playoff loss last Friday in Chilliwack to the GW Graham Grizzlies Twice, South Delta had the defending

B.C. champions and No. 2 ranked team on the ropes With under 20 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, quarter back Kenny Scott scored his third major of the night on a determined 12 yard run to tie the game at 41 41 The ensuing convert attempt was blocked.

The teams then headed to overtime where each got to scrimmage from the 10 yard line The Grizzlies scored a converted touchdown on their posses sion. Following a procedure call, the Sun Devils answered when Scott hit Oskar

McPhie from 15 yards out. South Delta opted to go for the two point convert and the win from the three yard line. Scott’s pass was tipped and intercepted to end one of the most thrilling B.C. High School Football games played in years

“Really proud of how our guys com peted We left it all on the field, a lot of character shown by many of our players battling through injury but in the end we came up just short,” said Sun Devils head coach Ray Moon.

A wild opening quarter featured four

majors, including Scott firing TD passes to McPhie and Sjoberg from 10 and 20 yards out respectively. The Grizzlies then opened up a 27 14 lead before an 18 yard run from Ryan Roberts cut into the deficit before halftime

South Delta continued the momen tum in the second half as a pair of majors on short runs by Scott gave the visitors their first lead of the night at 35 27 GW Graham replied with 14 unanswered points, setting the stage for the nail biting finish

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Southpointe Academy Titans won a five set thriller over Surrey Christian last week to capture the South Fraser “A” Senior Girls Volleyball Championship.

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MARK BOOTH mbooth@delta optimist com

Delta Pacers are taking their season to Kelowna after battling their way back to a bronze medal finish at last week’s South Fraser AAA Boys Volleyball Championships

The Ladner school avenged its only loss of the tournament with a win over the Steveston London Sharks on Thursday in Richmond The Pacers have been a fixture in the provincial rankings all season, climbing as high as No. 5 two weeks ago. However, their lofty status meant little in a highly com petitive zone that featured five of the top 10 ranked teams in B C , including No 2 and eventual champion McMath Wildcats from Steveston.

Delta opened the championships with a four set loss to the Sharks, resulting in a must win on Tuesday against Semiahmoo in consolation play A straight set victory set the stage for Wednesday’s home match against Seaquam, marking the fourth time the cross town city rivals have squared off with the Seahawks winning each of the earlier meetings

This time, the Pacers rose to the occasion in a big way, capturing the

opening two sets (27 25, 25 18) then sealing a huge 3 1 triumph with a 26 24 fourth set win to clinch a B C berth

According to head coach Andrew Robson, the key to the big bounce back was not hitting the panic button after

the opening night loss

“That was the message the whole time We knew we were going to have to beat one if not two of the top 10 teams in the province and that was kind of a task. The nice part about the structure

of the tournament is that you do get two chances and I told them after the loss they just needed to get better over the next three days and that’s exactly what they did,” said Robson.

“I think the boys were pretty hun gry for (Seaquam) and there’s never a shortage of motivation playing your crosstown rival I think we probably also benefited from them coming off a semi final loss and needing to bounce back. Thursday was a full team effort. We had a couple of guys with standout performances of their season. Everyone was just feeding off each other We’re very proud of the bronze medal and excited about the provincials”

Robson figures his team will be seed ed between fifth and eighth in Kelowna, meaning an important day one of power pool play is required to set them up for the playoffs

Quincy Wong was named to the tour nament all star team The roster also features Tyler Jones, Lucas Malinek, Amir Schurr, Angelo Falcos, Dylan Archbold, Liam Froude, Lukas Oldham, Macin MacDonald, Nate Kirkbride, Nick Regalado and Simon Tate.

The DSS junior boys team is in Kamloops this week for the B.C. Invitational Championships

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Lucas Malinek helped the Delta Pacers power their way to a 3 1 win over Seaquam en route to a bronze medal finish at the South Fraser AAA Boys Volleyball Championships. Next stop is the provincials in Kelowna.

It was a terrific performance in Burnaby for the U18 Stars.

It was a podium finish for the U11 tier 1 Delta Footmen at the 12th annual Richmond Romp Field Lacrosse Tournament

The U11 tier 1 Footmen secured silver thanks winning four games, including a 14 3 semi final triumph over Pac Rim in the semi finals. The team’s only losses came to unbeaten Langley. Other victories came against Nanaimo (11 8), Chilliwack (11 2) and an earlier 14 7 victory over Pac Rim

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The U18 C1 Delta Stars dug deep to bring home silver from the 15th annual Burnaby Female Hockey Remembrance Tournament

The feat was impressive given the Stars fea tures just 12 skaters and a goalie Their line up includes three players in their first season of competitive hockey

Delta secured a spot in the championship game with wins over Vancouver C2 (1 0), Surrey C1 (1 0) and Tri Cities C1 (4 2) while also dropping a 4 2 round robin decision to an undefeated Langley C1 team that did not sur render a goal while scoring 25.

The Stars were more than up to the chal lenge in the rematch, erasing a 1 0 deficit on a beautiful unassisted effort by Taylor Murrell

at the 10 minute mark of the third period The teams eventually went to a shootout to determine the winner with Langley solving the brilliance of goaltender Alex Kay on its second attempt

The Stars roster also features: Claire Bannister, Emily Clutterham, Ameeran Grewal, Noriko Ikari, Kaylee Inouye, Alexis Kamiya, Kylie Kamiya, Lauren Karppa, Ryan O’Dwyer, Kajul Randhawa and Sarah Wick

The coaches are Dave Clutterham and Jeff Kay

Affiliate players Kayli Basson, Maya Lee, Violet Stevens and Annabel Lancaster of the U15 Delta Stars were key additions throughout the tournament

Earning game MVP awards were Shane Walters, Owen Delmaire, Blake Beaudry, Calum Taverner, Carter Stock and Hudson Clement

Also coming up big for the Footmen were Isabella Posterski, Billy Miele, Brennen Carrol, Evan Siemens, Evan Chatha, Jace Powel, Maddison Reynolds, Jackson Parsons, Reid O’Toole, Shane Walters, Trevor Wilson and Ziggy Brown. The team is coached by Andy Walters and Sean Stock

It was a silver medal finish for the U11 Delta Footmen at the recent Richmond Romp tourney.

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