Delta Optimist June 1 2023

SUPPORTINGDELTAPRIDE!

TheCityofDeltasupportsour2SLGBTQ+communityandallDeltaallieswhostand forinclusionandrespectandagainstintolerance.Prideisaboutcelebrating diversityandanunwaveringcommitmenttoequality,inclusion,andlove.Deltais flyingtheProgressPrideflaginfrontofCityHallandraisingPridebannersacross theCitytosendasignaltoeveryonewhowalks,drives,orridesintothecommunity, thatnomatterhowyouidentifyorwhomyoulove,everyoneiswelcomehere.

(lefttoright): CouncillorDanielBoisvert,CouncillorJessieDosanjh,CouncillorDylanKruger, MayorGeorgeV.Harvie,CouncillorAliciaGuichon,CouncillorRodBinder,CouncillorJenniferJohal

COUNCILCONSIDERATIONOFBYLAWS–JUNE5,2023

NoticeisherebygiventhatDeltaCityCouncilwillconsidergivingfirst,second,andthirdreadingstothebylawsreferencedbelowatitsRegular Meetingat4:00p.m.onMonday,June5,2023intheNorthDeltaCentrefortheArts,Theatre,1142584Avenue,Delta,BC,andbyelectronicmeans asauthorizedbytheCouncilProcedureBylawNo 5000

WATCHLIVE:TheRegularMeetingwillbebroadcastliveatwwwdeltaca/watchlive Membersofthepublicwhodonotwishtoattendmaylisten andwatchtheproceedingsontheCity’swebsite VideorecordingsarearchivedontheCity’swebsite

RezoningApplication-BylawNo.8280(FileNo.LU009419)

Location:459561Street

Applicant:ManjitAthwal

Proposal:TorezonethesubjectpropertyfromSingleDetachedResidential2(RS2)toSingleDetachedResidential6(RS6)topermit subdivisionintotwosingledetachedresidentiallotsandconstructionofanewdwellingwithanatticandasecondarysuiteoneach lot ThisapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan

StaffContact: LukeReynolds–604-946-3381

RezoningApplication-BylawNo.8252(FileNo.LU009473)

Location:7841SwansonDrive

Applicant:GurinderGrewal,GSquareDesignLtd

Proposal:TorezonethesubjectpropertyfromSingleDetachedResidential2(RS2)toSingleDetachedResidential7(RS7)topermit subdivisionintotwosingledetachedresidentiallotsandconstructionofanewdwellingwithanin-groundbasementandasecondary suiteoneachlot.ThisapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan

StaffContact:HayleyBurns–604-946-3332

RezoningApplication,LandUseContractDischarge&DevelopmentVariancePermitBylawNos.8249and8250(FileNo.LU009331)

Location:1181280Avenue

Applicant:JaswinderBola

Proposal:TodischargeLandUseContractSA No LU-76-1andrezonethesubjectpropertyfromSingleDetachedResidential1(RS1) to SingleDetachedResidential 7(RS7) to permit subdivisionintotwo singledetachedresidential lots andconstructionof a new dwellingwithanin-groundbasementandasecondarysuiteoneachlot.

Adevelopmentvariancepermitisalsorequestedtovary:

(a) Section11706of“DeltaZoningBylawNo 7600,2017”byreducingtheminimumexteriorsidesetbackfrom65mto585m foranaccessorystructureonproposedLot1;and

(b) Section7.2ofScheduleAof“DeltaSubdivisionandDevelopmentStandardsBylawNo.7162,2015”byreducingtheminimum requiredcornertruncationatanintersectionofacollectorroadfrom6mx6mto3mx3m

ThisapplicationisconsistentwithDelta’sOfficialCommunityPlan

StaffContact:LukeReynolds–604-946-3381

FORMOREINFORMATIONREGARDINGTHEPROPOSEDBYLAWS

Materialsrelatedtotheproposalssuchastheproposedbylaws,detailedmapsandotherinformationmaybeinspectedatDeltaCityHall,4500ClarenceTaylorCrescent,Delta,BC,Mondayto Friday,excludingstatutoryholidaysfrom8:30am to4:45pm fromThursday,May25,2023toMonday,June5,2023

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UPFRONT

Cityexpandingdrinkinginparksprogram

Residents and visitors will now be able to enjoy alcoholic beverages in 21 parks

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

You will be able to enjoy a cold beer or other alcoholic beverage at more Delta parks, and now year-round

Council on Monday gave the thumbs-up to a staff recommendation to expand the number of parks that can have designated areas for public consumption of alcohol

Now, 21 park sites will allow drinking.

The pilot program began two years ago, running from June 1 through Sept. 30, at Diefenbaker Park, Memorial Park and North Delta Community Park, from 11 a.m.to dusk, seven days a week.

Staff noted the program was generally well received by the community and had few complaints

The biggest issue was waste left on the ground, a problem rectified in large part with the addition of more garbage and recycling receptacles.

A staff report notes that expanding the program yearround, and to additional park locations in each community, will further enhance residents’

enjoyment at the selected parks

“Staff contacted the City of Port Coquitlam and the City of North Vancouver to inquire about the status of their programs. Both cities expanded their pilot programs to yearround with minimal concerns. Staff also reached out to the Delta Police Department and bylaws for comment on expanding Delta’s program to year-round and to the additional locations Neither expressed concerns with expanding the program to year-round,” the report notes

“Staff will conduct a detailed analysis at the end of 2023 to assess the impacts of the proposed expanded program, with consideration for further expansion to neighbourhood parks, or to adapt the program to address any issues that arise.”

The additional sites include Delview, Annieville, Sunbury, Sunstone, Mackie, Chalmers, Gunderson, Westview, Wade, John Oliver, Holly, Hawthorne, Ladner Harbour, Dugald Morrison, Cromie, Brandrith, Winskill, and Pebble Hill parks

The majority of the proposed locations have on-site amenities, while liquor won’t be per-

mitted in playgrounds, splash parks, sport fields and sport courts, parking lots, as well as areas of dense vegetation

City manager Sean McGill told council, Sunstone is the only park without a washroom,

but it is a site mostly used by the surrounding homes. After a review, portable washrooms may be added if needed, or the site may even be removed from the list

Coun Dylan Kruger, who

had put forward the motion to expand the program, said it will give those who don’t have yards and their own greenspace an opportunity to also enjoy the outdoors with their friends

Delta council on Monday night voted in favour of expanding its drinking in parks program to 21 parks in the city.

Surveyindicateshousingandpovertyaretopconcerns

BC Human Rights Commissioner releases early data results

SANDOR GYARMATI sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The BC Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has released the early responses to a survey indicating poverty and housing are among the top concerns for service and rightsrelated organizations in the province.

In a news release, the Commissioner notes that of the more than 400 organizations that have responded to a “baseline” survey, so far, over a fifth cited either housing or shelter (12 per cent) or adequate income or poverty (eight per cent) as one of the

top three human rights

concerns

The BCOHRC launched the survey earlier this month, which will close to comments on June 9. The responses are to help guide a multi-year effort to establish a baseline from which changes in the state of human rights in the province can be measured, the BCOHRC explained

When it comes to poverty in the City of Delta, much work is already being done.

Council recently submitted an application for $50,000 in funding to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM)

Poverty Reduction and Action program to hire a part-time poverty reduction coordinator to address priority issues identified in Delta’s Social Action Plan.

The city two years ago received a grant of $25,000 for a first stream of the UBCM program to conduct a poverty needs assessment and develop a poverty reduction action plan

Delta’s Poverty Reduction Plan was presented to council in May 2022 and helped form the Delta Social Action Plan, which was recently endorsed by council.

It includes 20 actions to reduce poverty and

improve food security in the community

The poverty reduction coordinator will report to the city’s social planning manager, undertaking actions developed in consultation with the Delta Poverty Reduction Action group and Delta’s Community Voices Table

The city’s poverty reduction action initiatives are to include, among other things, development of a Delta Citizen’s Academy “that aims to build and elevate leadership skills and confidence of community members with experience of poverty to be more influential

change-makers in their community”

According to the Delta Poverty Reduction Action Plan report, while the city is a relatively affluent community, with a smaller proportion of low-income residents than that of Metro Vancouver, higher average annual household incomes, fewer homeless people and a lower crime rate, pockets of poverty do exist throughout the community

It impacts a disproportionate number of seniors, youth, immigrants, Indigenous residents and people with disabilities

In Delta, the highest rates of income inequality exist in Tsawwassen and rural Delta and the lowest rates in North Delta, although there are pockets of high inequality throughout the city, the report notes

As far as housing issues within Delta, core housing need appears to be greatest in North Delta, followed by Ladner and Tsawwassen

When broken down by type of housing, renters fare more poorly, where 30 per cent of Delta renters are spending more than 30 per cent of their income on shelter, and 11 per cent are spending more than 50 per cent

ClosureofVancouverLandfillinDeltainsight

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

It’s been steady progress on the eventual closure of the Vancouver Landfill in Delta.

According to a 2022 annual report on the landfill’s operations, released a few weeks ago by the City of Vancouver, which owns and operates the 72nd Avenue dump adjacent to Burns Bog, four hectares with an engineered cover system were closed in what’s known as Phase 4

To date, a total of 126.8 hectares have been closed, representing 73 per cent of the 173-hectare waste footprint

Since 2009, the Western 40 Hectares as well as Phases 1, 2, 3 and 4 have progressively closed, with the exception of the four hectares on the crest of Phase 4 North, which was deferred to last year.

The closure of Phase 4 North incurred cost of $10.2 million, the report notes.

In December 2022, a request for proposals was publicly posted for the design and construction supervision of

the Phase 5 closure, including Phase 5 South and Phase 5 North. The contract was awarded in March 2023.

In 1999, the City of Vancouver, which is responsible to cover the closure costs, Metro Vancouver and Delta entered into a new long-term agreement whereby the operational life was extended to 2037.

Garbage would be permitted to be piled higher on the existing footprint and in 2037 the site is to be transferred to Delta.

The landfill is currently authorized to accept up to 750,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste for disposal each year.

Materials used beneficially, such as for cover, road building and closure, are not counted towards that annual discharge limit.

In 2022, a combined total of 734,486 tonnes of waste were disposed at the landfill, of which 1,045 tonnes were outof-region municipal solid waste

The annual report notes that, as per the 1999 agreement, the waste capacity of the landfill was estimated at 20 million tonnes as of Oct. 1, 1997.

The remaining capacity as of Dec. 31,

2022 was 5,716,355 tonnes

While work by Vancouver has been well underway on the site’s eventual closure, an end-use plan must also be developed that meets with Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy’s approval

A consultant was retained in 2021 to assist Vancouver and Delta to develop suitable options, supported by stakeholder engagement and technical feasibility analysis as a first step.

Submitted in early 2023 were several reports detailing the technical assessment of 35 possible options for an end use, including preliminary costs

As far as what the end of the landfill will mean for the City of Delta’s bottom line, landfill royalties will become a thing of the past.

According to the city’s most recent financial plan, Delta received $4,080,853 in landfill royalties in 2022, down from $4,137,168 the previous year.

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A total of 126.8 hectares have now been closed, representing 73 per cent of the 173-hectare waste footprint

Deltaformulatingnewagricultureplan

SANDOR GYARMATI

sgyarmati@delta-optimist com

The City of Delta has lost acreage in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) over the past decade but is still doing better than other communities when it

comes to retaining farming

That’s according to a draft of the Delta Agricultural Plan update, which has been in the works for over a couple of years and recently reviewed by the Agricultural Advisory

Committee. A final draft still having to come to the committee for endorsement and city council for approval, as well as requiring an implementation strategy, the plan aims to identify current issues for Delta’s agriculture industry and

recommend actions for the municipality to strengthen the long-term viability of farming in the community

The draft report notes that much has changed on the agricultural scene since the first plan was approved back in 2011

when it comes to the agriculture and food sector, as well as provincial and federal policies and regulations In Delta, there’s been changes to the agricultural land base and fluctuations in crops and livestock grown and raised locally.

The report notes that Delta has approximately 22,240 acres (9,000) hectares of land in the ALR, corresponding to 50 per cent of its total land base, while approximately 75 per cent of the ALR land in Delta is actively used for farming.

In 2002, Delta had 23,295 acres (9,427 hectares) in the ALR, but that number slipped to 22,235 acres (8,998) hectares by 2021.

Changes to the agricultural land base can be attributed to the construction of the South Fraser Perimeter Road (Highway 17) and the allocation of ALR lands to Tsawwassen First Nation as part of the treaty negotiations, which came into effect in 2009, the report explains

“Despite these changes, Delta has been very successful in retaining ALR land over the past 20 years (1997-2016) in comparison to other municipalities within Metro Vancouver according to study recently completed by Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Data for the project was analyzed from six municipalities in Metro Vancouver - Delta, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Richmond, Surrey and the Township of Langley. In all six municipalities during that period, there were approximately 422 approved applications for non-farm use or subdivision, with 67 (16%) of

those successful applications in Delta,” the report notes

“Of the successful applications in Delta, 49 were for non-farm use and 18 for subdivision. Many hectares had been removed in Delta for the construction of the South Fraser Perimeter Road but, compared to the other communities in the study, Delta has been the most successful in retaining ALR land and retaining farm use over the past 20 years ”

The report also notes that the numbers are also reflected in data published in the Census of Agriculture, which indicates that the size of the farms in Delta has remained consistent over the last 10 years with around 50 per cent of the farms between 10-to-69 acres in size.

As of 2016, there were 330 parcels in the ALR less than five acres, representing 43 per cent of all parcels in the ALR in Delta, pointing to few subdivisions occurring or being approved by the city or the Agricultural Land Commission.

Large parcels in the ALR in Delta allows for economies of scale and increased farm viability for a variety of agricultural activities, the report adds

Meanwhile, the number of actively farmed parcels dropped from 518 parcels in 2002 to 482 parcels in 2016, but the average parcel size increased

The report also notes there has been an increase in blueberry, cranberry, and potato production by area, more production of forage, and an increase in fields in pasture.

DeltacouncillorpartoftransitlobbygroupinOttawa

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist com

Delta Coun Dylan Kruger was part of a delegation of municipal officials from across Metro Vancouver who travelled to Ottawa to lobby for enhanced federal transit funding.

“Metro Vancouver is growing We need sustainable, predictable, long-term funding to accommodate our growing population and get our region moving,” said Kruger “It’s important that Delta continues to advocate for increased transit services, including Bus Rapid Transit on Scott Road [North Delta] and enhanced express bus routes in Ladner and Tsawwassen.

“I appreciated the opportunity to discuss

local and regional priorities with members of Parliament, including the need for transit improvements along major corridors and employment centres here in Delta”

The TransLink Mayors’ Council met with federal officials from May 15 to 17 to share information about Access for Everyone, the new 10-year plan for expanding public transit across Metro Vancouver to reduce congestion and keep the region moving.

The $21-billion plan –also known as Transport 2050: Ten-Year Priorities – will take a “busfirst” approach, doubling local bus service, building approximately 170 km of rapid transit, and improving infrastructure for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians

The trip to Ottawa marks the beginning of its campaign to raise awareness about the

urgent need for investment in transit and transportation, and how the Access for Everyone plan

will bring transit closer to more affordable parts of the region and lower greenhouse gas emissions by reducing traffic congestion

“We want the voices of our residents to be heard in Ottawa and Victoria. Metro Vancouver’s population is growing fast, and essential services like public transit are not keeping up, ” said Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West, chair of the TransLink Mayors’ Council. “Just like other core utilities that keep our region going – electricity, water, roads – public transit is key to our quality of life in Metro Vancouver, and we urgently need to expand transit services as we add more people to the region.”

The Mayors’ Council

is asking for the federal Permanent Transit Fund (announced in 2021) to be started earlier than planned, in 2024, to enable TransLink and other transit agencies in Canada to begin delivering better transit service without delay

The Mayors’ Council also wants to see the Government of Canada launch a tri-partite national commission together with provinces, transit agencies and local governments to develop a new funding model for public transit that is more resilient and equitable by avoiding overreliance on regressive funding sources such as transit fares and property taxes, and will enable Canada’s big cities to plan and build the new transit current and future residents need to succeed

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Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger (centre) is pictured in Ottawa with other members of the Translink Mayor’s Council.

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OPINION

Realestate nightmares

To say we were left frustrated is putting it quite mildly as my wife and I were keeping our fingers crossed that we were close to buying a new house.

Well, the home we had our eye on in North Delta, near the Scottdale Centre mall, is an older one, a boxy unit that was the norm 50 years ago.

Recent open houses (we attended both days) saw a steady stream of other house hunters, so we knew we would likely have to go over asking price and face stiff competition.

So, we did, going tens of thousands over in the hope we stood a chance We didn’t.

Our realtor informed us by phone last week that we would have to “ go at least $100,000 more to be in the ballpark” Others, also loving the location, were willing to do so for the house that had multiple offers. Our bid was only in the middle of the pack

We balked, not considering the little box, as charming as it was, anywhere worth it. Our realtor agreed

Only a couple of days later, the owner, having purchased the property for substantially less than the asking price a year prior, chose not accept any of the offers, instead relisting the house for well over $200,000 more

Unfortunately, that’s just one of the pitfalls house hunters in the region face as the market is seeing prices creep upward with limited inventory.

According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s report on market activity in April 2023, listing activity remained below historical norms, however, home sales in Metro Vancouver have started mounting a surprising comeback

It’s a similar story from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVRB), which said despite persistent inventory shortfalls, housing sales remained steady

Low inventories helped nudge prices upward and members were starting to see a rise in multiple offers on properties as the spring market kicked in, the FVRB noted.

As far as our house search, we’ll just have to keep our fingers crossed and keep looking

Emergency in the emergency

Emergency wards in our provinces biggest hospitals are in crisis and that is scary

Some doctors say the situation is so bad they have been forced to go public.

It began with an open letter from exasperated doctors at Surrey Memorial who warn staff shortages have patients waiting in hallways, not receiving timely care, and are at risk of dying.

Since then dozens more Fraser Health care professionals have spoken out The public are also sharing their horror stories about the lack of care in emergency rooms

It’s hard to digest, because historically it doesn’t jive with what we have come to expect from our emergency departments.

We live in a rich western society where ambulances arrive when we are in crisis. Paramedics stabilize us and transport us to hospital, and

we believe that when we arrive someone will be there to attend to us

It’s alarming if that trajectory can longer be counted on, especially for the most vulnerable in society, like children and the elderly.

I am extremely grateful that our local hospital can treat emergency patients when they need it. At least that has been my experience.

In the last six months family members have vis-

ited the Delta Hospital ER several times and they all received outstanding health care.

Yes there are waits, but the staff work hard to treat patients in a timely manner, and they provide excellent care.

I’m concerned the stories of overcrowded emergencies may prevent people from going to a hospital when they are in crisis

If you ever need emergency treatment please do not hesitate to call 911.

Our health care workers are there to deal with medical emergencies and none of them want you to stay away, no matter how stressed they are Voice your support for ER staff and all health care workers who have borne the brunt of the pandemic and now must deal with this current health care emergency.

Ingrid Abbott is a freelance writer who means it when she tells people too, “take care ”

Community Comment

INGRID ABBOTT

Stillimpactingmetoday

Editor:

In 2001, I lived in Ladner and was a very young woman making my way through undergrad at UBC. My mom had been battling breast cancer when we first moved to B C from Manitoba and I was fairly alone and isolated in those years

I was trying to land my first job as a journalist and volunteered at the Canadian Cancer Society to write about a local cancer drive.

As a volunteer, I met a woman named Wellner Gagnier. Sometimes we would go for coffee and she would cheer me on as I tried to find my feet.

Recently, I found an email she had written me in 2001, after I had been passed over for a job. She told me not to get discouraged and that like all professional writers “ one must adapt to rejections, sometimes many times over before acceptance.”

Now many miles away

in Toronto with two decades of work behind me, I understand how lucky I was to have her in my corner

While I no longer have her current email address, I see she still writes letters to the editor to the Optimist.

Wellner, if you’re reading this, please know you made a difference and your kind words still resonate with me all these 20-plus years later Thank you for caring.

Jennifer Lee

Thankful for practical kindness

Editor:

I am so grateful to live in a community where people care for strangers.

Four women especially gave of their time and compassion to help and support me when I fell off my e-bike, fracturing my wrist

Maria stopped her car immediately and offered to call 911 and drive me to the hospital

Susan spoke with 911 dispatch when I fainted, trying to speed up their response time

Blanka brought me blankets and stored my bike for me

Joanne gave me her hoodie and stayed by my side until I left for the hospital

And an off duty nurse, whose name I didn’t get, gave us the practical advice to turn and rest with my head lower than my feet which greatly helped my blood pressure.

Many others offered help as they came by, but my team had things under control.

When the ambulance still had not arrived after over an hour, Blanka walked to the fire hall to get help The fire department, once

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notified, were there to help within minutes.

My COVID positive husband drove me to the hospital when 1 hour and 40 minutes after the first 911 call when dispatch could still not say when the ambulance would arrive

Again, my heartfelt thanks to Maria, Susan, Blanka, and Joanne, as well as to the Delta firefighters, and Delta Hospital emergency department staff, and others who offered to help me in my time of need

Tracy Grainge

What a wonderful May Days weekend

Editor:

I know I’m joined by thousands of folks who are so grateful for everyone who contributed their time and talents to

make Ladner’s May Days such a success!

The parade was a huge hit with candies, cannons, and community pride to take in.

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Thanks to the organizers and all who helped to make this a memorable year

Norman Van Eeden Petersman

MemorialParktohostTheWalkFortheCAWSonJune11

MARK BOOTH

mbooth@delta-optimist com

A Ladner mom, who penned a children’s book on her daughter’s rare genetic condition, is bringing more awareness right in her hometown

On Sunday, June 11 The Walk For the CAWS (Canadian Association for Williams Syndrome) will take place at Memorial Park, starting at 10:30 a m

Walk participants will receive a T-shirt, barbecue lunch and will be able to participate in the games for kids, raffle, and 50/50 draw. All ages welcome with pre-registration ongoing by visiting www canadahelps org/en/ charities/879205516RR0001the-canadian-association-forwilliams-syndrome/events/ walk-for-the-caws-delta.

It was a year ago when Amy Miller released Life with Williams Syndrome: An Introduction to Williams Syndrome for kids as a fundraiser for CAWS.

Olivia, who turns four next month, is missing around 26 genes on one copy of her 7th chromosome. It is characterized by medical problems, including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning challenges These often occur side-by-side with striking verbal abilities, highly social personalities, and an affinity for music

Olivia was using a walker until just before Christmas when she began taking steps on her own, a huge achievement and a thrill to her parents. Meanwhile, since her book release, Amy is now a member

of the CAWS national board of directors Her involvement prompted to do something close to home.

“Our plan is to live in Delta for the foreseeable future. I want the community to know about Olivia’s condition because it is so rare in order to accept her, be able to support her, and protect her,” explained Amy. “Part of the syndrome is that she lacks the “stranger danger” filter and views everyone as a friend My biggest fear is that she will be taken advantage of when she gets olderthat and bullying, I’m terrified of her being made fun of or hurt because she’s different. I think the more that people know about her syndrome and risks / limitations, the more that she will be accepted and protected.”

Delta officers members of Cops for Cancer 2023 team

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist.com

Two Delta Police officers are among the riders for this year ’ s Cops for Cancer Tour de Valley and Tour de Coast.

Constables Cody Fenske and Ryan Hooseman were among the 65 law enforcement, first responders and guest riders from across the Lower Mainland who were introduced at a kick-off event at the Vancouver Police Department.

The riders will now begin training and fundraising ahead of the 24th annual cycling tours set to take place Sept. 15 to 22 in support of the Canadian Cancer Society

A partnership between the Canadian Cancer Society and emergency services personnel, Tour de Valley & Tour de Coast Teams will raise funds for lifesaving childhood cancer research and Camp Goodtimes

“I am participating in Cops for Cancer for which local police officers and emergency services personnel will ride 800km to support children and families living with cancer and beyond,” said Fenske on his fundraising page. “Every donation takes us one step further to pedal our way to end childhood cancer. Because one child with cancer is one child too many ”

Hooseman said he is blessed to be

given the opportunity to participate in such an incredible cause.

“Every one of us has been impacted by cancer in some form or the other and because of my own relationships involving this awful sickness I was very passionate in being a part of Cops For Cancer,” he said. “I am grateful to everyone who donates, and if you cannot donate, then wish me luck because 800 km is quite a lot.”

Both Delta officers will be holding fundraising events in the coming months, the details of which will be released soon. To learn more about Cops for Cancer or to donate, visit copsforcancer.ca.

Amy Williams and her daughter Olivia. She has organized for a charity walk at Memorial Park to raise awareness and funds for Canadian Association for Williams Syndrome.

JIM KINNEAR PHOTO

Delta Police officers Cody Fenske and Ryan Hooseman will be riding in this year’s Cops for Cancer.

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SPLASH

Eastlinkcustomersinan uproaroverlossofchannels

IAN JACQUES

ijacques@delta-optimist

com

Eastlink customers are expressing their frustrations over a loss of many of their popular channels.

Last week Eastlink sent out and email to customers in Delta stating that as of June 27, they would no longer be carrying Corus TV channels, which includes HGTV, W Network and Showcase

Residents posted their anger at the loss of these services to local Facebook groups and the Optimist newsroom received several angry emails questioning the decision and the lack of answers from the company

The Optimist reached out to Eastlink for com-

ment and received a statement via email on Friday morning.

“We worked very hard to reach an agreement with Corus that would not impact the availability of these channels,” said Eastlink CEO Jeff Gillham.

“Unfortunately, we were unable to reach such an agreement, which means we have to remove these channels from our lineup as of June 27”

Gillham said the company recognizes that this is disappointing for some customers and will impact customers in different ways, depending on their viewing preferences and packages.

“We are working closely with our customers and making every

effort to ensure their individual needs are supported in a way that is meaningful to them,” he added “Customers will continue to receive the same number of channels with comparable programming like Super Channel Heart and Home for example (which carries movies and other programs similar to W Network) as well as channels like Cottage Life, Discovery Channel, Smithsonian, FX, Family and many others

Customers also have the flexibility to customize their channel lineup with TV Channel Exchange and will have access to new TV package options and other supportive offers.”

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PHOTOS BY JIM K NNEAR

Super Heroes was the theme of Sunday’s May Days Parade that once again attracted big crowds to the village streets. There are plenty more photos online at

Ladner May Days

Memorial Park was packed for the final day of the 127th edition of Ladner May Days

outstanding job by volunteers putting together this year’s event.

PHOTOS BY J M KINNEAR

Community Beach Clean-up

JIM KINNEAR PHOTO

A fun beach clean-up event was held on Saturday, May 27. Delta South MLA Ian Paton hosted the event wrap-up festivities at his farm which included a barbecue for volunteers hosted by TOOB. Paton offers his thanks to TOOB, all the volunteers and the Delta Firefighters for coming out and pulling a wild amount of garbage off the beach. See more photos on the web at www.deltaoptimist.com.

Walk for Alzheimer`s

J M KINNEAR PHOTO

The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s fundraiser was held on Sunday, May 28 at South Delta Secondary in Tsawwassen. Besides the Walk in Delta, 20 other communities held fundraising events across the province. Delta’s Walk honoured Lorraine Jarvis, a member of the community who has been affected by dementia. The top three fundraising teams were: Team Powell/Rafter, Richard’s Way and Soul Sisters while the top three fundraising individuals were: Geramy Powell, Lorraine Jarvis and Melanie Burns.

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Community Shrinerssettohostannual salmonbarbecue

This Sunday, June 4 marks the 52nd year the Tsawwassen Shrine Club is holding its annual salmon barbecue at Harbour Park in Ladner.

“This event serves a number of purposes for our community,” said club president Hugh Johnson. “It provides an opportunity for people to become aware of our philanthropy, Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, while raising funds to support donations to causes such as purchasing equipment and mobility aids for children in the community whose families may otherwise be unable to afford the equipment, as well as funding the transportation expenses and treatment costs of patients receiving treatment at Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. All patients of Shriner’s Hospitals receive treatment regardless of the family’s

ability to pay.

“It also allows everyone to enjoy a delicious meal of charcoal barbequed Pacific Wild Salmon while socializing with their neighbors, family and friends new and old.”

Johnson said not all of those who participate in the event are Shriners

“We receive help from many community volunteers and I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all these volunteers, many who help us year after year, for their selfless assistance and dedication to our cause, ” he said. “We could not put on an event of this type without them. I also want to thank Lions Gate Fisheries for sourcing our salmon again this year ”

Sunday’s barbecue runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. -Submitted

Fortis for Families expands support to Reach

Fortis BC has expanded their funding to Reach Child and Youth Development Society starting April 2023 for three years.

The Fortis for Families initiative at Reach continues their support for Fortis BC Sibshops, a monthly group for children and youth who have a sibling with a diagnosis

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The program offers a safe and special place where siblings are provided education on neurodiversity and skill building where they can share similar experiences with children who understand.

Fortis for Families also provides new funding for a designated Reach Behaviour Consultant to Indigenous Communities to address potential cultural barriers, which can limit access to critical services and supports. This program also provides planning and inperson support for children with extra needs and their families in partnership with Tsawwassen First Nation.

“Fortis BC has a particular focus on building local resilience in the Delta community and their support to Reach Indigenous and SibShops programs will assist in building resilience in the children and families that the nonprofit organization serves, ” said Joanne Hunton-Sehdev from Fortis “I recently had an opportunity to see the amazing

services Reach provides, and recognize their services are crucial to many families. Building strong and inclusive communities is a value Fortis shares with Reach I am so humbled to continue our support of them.”

Associate executive director and program manager Camille Netherton adds that Reach staff are grateful for the funding.

“When families in our community are able to direct our service in to areas that are not traditionally funded, we are truly able to meet their needs in significant and meaningful ways, ” she said -Submitted by REACH

Pictured left to right; Jeanette Tromblay, Angela Ruel, Tamara Veitch and Tassia Pickard, from Reach along with Joanne HuntonSehdev from Fortis BC.

Around Town

Bandfest

Ladner Bandfest is this weekend June 3 and 4 in Memorial Park Music runs from 11 a m to 5 p m both days

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music!

Admission is free, but donations to help defray costs will not be ignored.

Parking is free and located just to the south, with further parking available five minutes walking distance away at the high school

Some food service will be available through TOOB, washrooms are available close by

For further info and full schedule see: https:// www.ladnerbandfest.org/.

Sunday @3

The next Sunday@3 concert is this Sunday, June 4 at Ladner United Church (4960-48th Ave.)

The 2 p m concert features the Trinity Community Choir as they present Celtic Rhapsodies.

Tickets are $10 cash only at the door

The Trinity Community Choir, directed by Natasha Neufeld and accompanied by Paul Kemp, presents a full plate of well-known favourite Celtic music, from Danny Boy to May it Be (as sung by Enya in The Lord of the Rings movie)

Complementing the luscious full choir songs will be solo and small group numbers, and a chance to sing along

LIFESTYLES

SidekickPlayerspresentsMousetrap

The Sidekick Players Club is pleased to bring an iconic mystery to the Tsawwassen Arts Centre.

Directed by Carroll Lefebvre, a stellar cast will bring Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap to the stage from June 8 to 24.

The Mousetrap opened in London’s West End in 1952 and ran continuously until March 16, 2020, when the stage performances had to be temporarily discontinued during the COVID19 pandemic

A whodunit, the play has a twist ending, which the audience are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre.

Molly (Tiffany Rose Oud) and Giles Ralston (Jeffrey Nordstrom) have opened a guesthouse, Monkswell Manor during a blizzard. As the guests arrive, they soon hear that a gruesome murder has occurred the day before and everyone is suspect. As each guest arrives, the plot thickens until Sgt Trotter (Adrian Pryce) arrives to find the murderer and he knows it’s one of them.

The guest list is a bevy of real characters, Mr. Paravicini

(Paul Fisher), a strange man who wears rouge and lipstick and has a strange accent Miss Casewell (Lisa Somerville), a no-nonsense woman who has little time for trivial things Mrs Boyle (Carol Jones), a retired woman who is not pleasant at all and seems to have a chip on her shoulder. Christopher Wren (Morgan Schooley), a young man who finds humour in everything, including murder. Major Metcalfe (Mark East) a kindly gent who’s happy to be in a warm, comfortable house during the blizzard

Once they all arrive, they can’t leave because of the blizzard outside It has made all highways and roads impassable for everyone. And with all the interrogation by Sgt Trotter, paranoia runs rampant, and everyone is a suspect.

Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. with two Sunday matinees June 11 and 18 at 2 p m

Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors. To reserve tickets, call 604-288-2415

-Submitted by Sidekick Players

Chicago tribute concert coming to Genesis Theatre

West Coast Chicago is a group of musicians who share a mutual admiration for the legendary rock band Chicago, who chalked up 39 Top-40 hits between 1970 and 1991 and international sales of well over 100 million albums.

Each player is dedicated to authentically reproducing the sound, energy, and intensity of every song musically and vocally. Within West Coast Chicago’s repertoire, you’ll find a choice selection of some of their biggest and best remembered hits exactly how you remember them

Along with the music, West Coast Chicago comes with

multi-media visuals combining videos, graphics and texts that have been custom created for each song to heighten the experience, complimenting the stories behind the lyrics.

Vancouver’s West Coast Chicago appeals to all ages, particularly to those who were listening to Chicago on the radio and buying their albums back in the day. The music, a unique blend of rock, pop, jazz, r & b and classical is the kind that is unique and timeless Every show the band has performed so far has received an enthusiastic reception along with a standing ovation

On Friday, June 23, West Coast Chicago will perform in Ladner at the Genesis Theatre, chosen for its superb acoustics and huge stage as the perfect setting for a video shoot, which will be directed by renowned music videographer Gene Greenwood

The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: https://WCC GenesisTheatre eventbrite ca Readers of the Optimist get a special $5 discount per ticket by entering the Promo Code: WCCDO at checkout.

Don’t miss this phenomenal tribute to Chicago! A legacy of Rock, Horns, & Hits! -Submitted

CARROLL LEFEBVRE PHOTO

Sidekick Players presents Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap at the Tsawwassen Arts Centre starting June 8. Pictured left to right; Back row; Adrian Pryce - Sgt. Trotter, Paul Fisher – Paravacini, Morgan Schooley - Christopher Wren, Jeffrey NordstrumGiles Ralston, Mark East - Major Metcalfe, Front row; Carol Jones - Mrs. Boyle, Tiffany Rose Oud - Mollie Ralston and Lisa Somerville - Miss Casewell.

COURTESY WEST COAST CHICAGO West Coast Chicago is coming to Ladner’s Genesis Theatre on Friday, June 23.

Formoredetailson theseandotherevents, goto delta-optimist com and look for our Events Calendar under the Arts & Life tab

AnewfestivalcomingtoDeltathisSeptember

A new entertainment festival is coming to Ladner’s Paterson Park this September

Barnside Harvest Festival is set for Sept. 15 to 17 celebrating Delta’s harvest with music, markets, food and fun and farm fresh beer.

The main stage will feature three days of live music including The Sheepdogs, 54-40, The Roadhammers, Dear Rouge, The Zolas, Warren Dean Flandez, Take it to the Limit, Eagle Ex-Machina and many more.

The Market Stage will include some of the best emerging artists in the region including Raincity, Jordan Klassen, Kytami, Nette, Cam Blake and more

Sunday will include a dogfriendly theme with the Paw Pals Electric Picnic! Paterson Park is renowned for dogs and dog walkers, so festival patrons

will be invited to bring their dogs for a fun Sunday afternoon in the park. Programming will include agility areas, musical mats and a pet parade, with the music vibe provided by Larry Hennessey (JACK Up the

80’s) spinning vinyl classics, DJ Bobby James with live percussion and Goodspin. There will also be a charity barbecue to benefit the Delta Firefighters Charitable Society, a large corn roast, food trucks

and many tasty treats.

The Farm & Artisan Market will feature some of the region’s best artisans and crafters, along with huge tents featuring locally grown produce Kids will love the games and activities in the Family Farm Zone Vendors, artisans and local organizations can apply to be part of the festival by checking the website at www.barnsideharvestfest.com.

Produced by Barnside Brewing Co. with an awardwinning event team, this new event will offer more than just great music, food and festivities. The onsite experience will also include a site-wide license to showcase Delta’s finest farm fresh craft beer, local wines and ciders, and farm focused nonalcoholic options

“We’re thrilled to announce that Barnside Harvest Festival

will be a new major event for our region, bringing together our farming community and local businesses to deliver a vibrant music festival with a wonderful food and market experience at historic Paterson Park,” says Barnside Brewing Co general manager, Ken Malenstyn. “Thanks to the tremendous support from Delta mayor and council, city staff and community organizations, we ’ re planning to deliver an extensive festival experience in our very first year. It’s important for us to support our community in an innovative manner by promoting Delta’s family farms and celebrating the harvest of locally grown food with music, food, fun and of course - farm fresh beer!”

Tickets go on sale today (June 1) at www barnsideharvestfest.com.

-Submitted

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54-40 will be one of the featured acts on the main stage at Barnside Harvest Festival this September in Ladner.

Seniors Week

SouthDeltaSeniorsDayreturnstoTownCentreMall

Grand finale to BC Seniors Week, on Saturday, June 10

On Saturday June 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall and Bria Communities will partner for a senior-focused celebration to wrap up BC Seniors Week South Delta Seniors Day will feature live entertainment, food demonstrations, giveaways, and discounts by mall vendors, in addition to 20-plus businesses and organizations that serve seniors in our community

“We’re excited to bring this event back after three years on hiatus and to connect it to BC Seniors Week,” says Andie Bakehouse, Community Relations Coordinator for Bria Communities seniors living in Tsawwassen. “It’s the perfect way to celebrate and serve seniors living in the South Delta area and to have fun while we ’ re at it”

Natalie Chew of Tsawwassen

Town Centre Mall notes some exciting new additions this year

“You can bring your grandkids along; there will be a bouncy castle, kids’ entertainment, face painting and a balloon artist,” said Chew.

Also new this year is the City of Delta pop-up park, “The Rec Room,” will be on-site where ping pong tables, mini-golf, and other games are available for everyone to enjoy. And the Meat 2 Eat food truck will serve its signature Mexican and Greek Cuisine on-site.

The event will be held outdoors in various places around the mall.

In Rotary Square, on the main stage, rock duo Classic Rewind will headline, playing classic graffiti rock ‘ n roll from

the 60s, 70s and 80s. Artists from Studio Cloud 30 will also provide musical entertainment

“It’s like a free resource fair for seniors with food and entertainment and lots of perks,” adds Bakehouse

The Waterford and The Wexford executive chefs will also be on-site doing food demos and giving away delicious samples under the red Bria tents

“This event really brings the community together. It’s part of the reason Tsawwassen is such a great place for seniors to live,” she said.

The mall will be open as usual, with some featuring special offers for seniors. If it rains, all aspects of the event will move inside the mall

-Submitted by Bria Communities

PHOTO COURTESY BRIA COMMUN TIES

South Delta Seniors Day on June 10 at Town Centre Mall in Tsawwassen will wrap-up Seniors Week activities in Delta.

Seniors Week

CelebrateSeniorsWeekatMcKee

Activities all week long June 5 to 9

McKee Recreation Centre in Ladner is celebrating seniors all week during Seniors Week

June 5 to 9

During the week, patrons will receive 10 per cent off at Mr Mom’s Kee Café and there will be draws for great prizes in addition to the free programs and events listed below:

Monday, June 5 9 a m to 4 p m – Delta Fire Department information booth

10 a m to 2 p m –Fraser Health Advanced Care Planning information booth

2 to 5 p.m. – Try it table tennis

(Mr Mom’s Kee Café spa gift card draw)

Tuesday, June 6

9 to 10 a.m. –

Retirement living information booth

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Delta Fire Department information booth

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. –

ICBC information booth

11 a.m to noon – Delta Fire Department truck

2 to 4 p.m. –

Retirement living information booth

3 to 4:30 p.m. –

Jammers concert

(Mr. Mom’s Kee Café flowers draw)

Wednesday, June 7 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Delta Fire Department information booth

10 a.m. to noon –

Cyber fraud prevention

11 a m to noon –

Caregiver services information booth

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

– “Cookies and Play” Debbie Cheong presentation

Noon to 1:30 p m – Art connection open house art viewing

2 to 4 p mRetirement living information booth

(Mr. Mom’s Kee Café local lunch spot draw)

Thursday, June 8

9 a.m. to noon –Physiotherapy information booth

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Delta Fire Department information booth

10 to 11 a.m. –

Naturopathic and wellness presentation

Noon to 2 p.m. –Horticulture information booth and seed giveaway

2 to 5 p.m. – Try it table

tennis

3 to 3:30 p m – Ukulele performance

3 to 3:30 p.m. – Tap dance performance

3:30 to 4:15 p.m. –McKee sisters dance party

(Mr Mom’s Kee Café chocolate draw)

Friday, June 9

9 to 10 a m – Spring herb gardening presentation

Noon to 1:30 p m –

Fraser Health falls prevention presentation

Noon to 2 p m – Delta Lifeline information booth

1 to 3 p.m. – Strawberry Tea Tickets available for purchase, members 90-plus complimentary. Registration required (Mr. Mom’s Kee Café local beauty gift card draw and a $200 Ukrainian products draw).

There are lots of free acitivties and events during Seniors Week at McKee Seniors Centre in Ladner.

Seniors Week

Physicalactivityislinkedtooverallwellness

As an older adult, engaging in physical activity is one of the most important gifts we can give ourselves.

The benefits of physical activity are undisputed. It can prevent or delay many health challenges, and plays an important role in our well-being and quality of life It can improve our balance, reduce the risk of falls and injuries, help us stay independent longer, and prevent osteoporosis, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some cancers, and premature death

Most people know the importance of staying active, yet don’t always follow through. It is helpful to break your activity down into manageable steps, start slowly, and listen to your body. A gym membership is not required; many daily activities like pushing a lawn mower, walking up stairs instead of taking the elevator, carrying your grandchild, or taking a walk can all strengthen your muscles and build stamina.

One of the easiest ways to maintain an active routine is to commit to a group activity Not only does interacting with others break social isolation and loneli-

ness, risk factors for dementia, it helps make you accountable for attendance.

The KinVillage Community Centre has several classes and activities that will keep you moving in a fun social setting, including fitness and stretch, chair and regular yoga, ball fitness, Pilates, adaptive fitness, functional fitness, line dance, Dancercise, and Jazzercise. There is something for every level of fitness

Along with physical activity, there are other important factors for aging well such as incorporating fibre rich foods into your diet, exercising your brain as well as your body, and staying socially connected.

Seniors Week is the perfect time for anyone over 50 to try a class or activity at the KinVillage Community Centre (see their ad in this edition) From an ice cream social and brain teasing trivia, to fitness classes, lunch specials at the café, fabulous finds at the Unique Boutique, and a fun beach themed lunch with live music, you are welcome to join in the fun What are you waiting for? For more info please go to www kinvillage org -Submitted by KinVillage

Seniors Week at KinVillage in Tsawwassen will feature several classes and activities such as dance classes.

Strengthtrainingforseniors

A balanced diet and exercise, which includes a combination of aerobic activities and strength training, is necessary to maintain long-term health.

Adults ages 65 and older should aim for the recommended 150 minutes a week of moderateintensity activity, such as brisk walking, and at least two days of activities that strengthen muscles

When it comes to muscle strengthening, seniors can follow these safety guidelines as they embark on their strengthtraining journeys

Speak with a healthcare provider first: Get the green light to proceed with an exercise regimen before begin-

ning by having a discussion with your general practitioner about your fitness goals. Your doctor

can recommend strategies that are safe and point out any exercises that may compromise

your overall health. Master basic exercises first: Anyone new to strength training, which

is sometimes known as resistance training, can start out slowly, even using just body weight, to provide resistance Resistance exercises can include squats, crunches, modified pushups, planks, and lunges.

Graduate to resistance bands: When you ’ re ready to move on to something else, consider resistance bands as an alternative to free weights. The bands can help you develop good form before introducing weight. Good form is key to avoiding injury.

Work with a trainer: Working with a certified personal trainer can help you learn how to use free weights and strengthtraining machines cor-

rectly. A trainer also can create a routine that includes the right number of sets and repetitions to gradually build and maintain muscle mass. If you decide against hiring a trainer, gym staff members may guide you through equipment and demonstrate proper form

Exercise with a friend: Strength training with a friend or family member can provide motivation and keep you on target to meet your goals

Strength exercises are a vital part of maintaining health as a senior Such exercises help maintain muscle mass and also improve balance and bone health.

-Metro Creative

Seniors can follow these safety guidelines as they embark on their strengthtraining journeys.

Seniors Week

Funandeffectiveoutdoorexercisesforseniors

The benefits of spending time in the great outdoors are significant.

Spending time outdoors may improve mental health and help to reduce stress, and the vitamin D the body absorbs while outside can have a positive effect on blood cells and the immune system.

Seniors can benefit from the great outdoors as much as anyone. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, which strengthens bones.

Spending time in the great outdoors also provides a social benefit, encouraging individuals from all walks of life, including seniors, to get out of their homes and spend time with other

people With so much to gain from spending time outside, seniors can consider these outdoor exercises as they seek to maintain or improve their overall health

Walking: Walking is free and effective. A brisk 30-minute walk can improve blood flow, contribute to a stronger heart, strengthen bones, and even help people sleep better at night.

Cycling: Riding a bike is both fun and a great form of outdoor exercise. Though many studies regarding the health effects of cycling have looked at the value of riding a bike to work, a scenario that does not apply to retirees, the results of such studies still offer insight into just

how valuable it can be to ride a bike. Seniors, whether they are still working or retired, can incorporate cycling into their daily routines and enjoy all the fun and health benefits that riding a bike provides.

Hiking: Hiking is a bit more strenuous than walking, particularly when individuals choose to traverse steep and/or rocky terrain. WebMD notes that hiking after age 60 can help people reduce their risk of falls and fractures; lower their risk for a host of ailments, including coronary heart disease, colon cancer and diabetes; reduce blood pressure, even in adults who have already been diagnosed with hypertension; and

Walking, cycling and hiking offer a great reason to get out of the house and reap the health-related benefits of spending time outside.

maintain healthy bones and joints. Hiking is not a one-size-fits-all activity, so seniors, especially those who would char-

acterize themselves as novice hikers, are urged to speak with their physicians prior to hiking trails that are not flat.

Seniors can consider these fun activities and others as they answer the call of the great outdoors

-Metro Creative

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But if you have trouble hearing, there’s also a lot to miss! Untreated hearing loss has widereaching consequences affecting nearly every aspect of daily life

PEOPLE WITH EVEN MILD HEARING LOSS ARE NEARLY MORE LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE

A FALL. 3X

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RESEARCH SIGNIFICANTLY LINKS UNTREATED HEARING LOSS WITH STRESS, FATIGUE, IRRITABILITY, SOCIAL ISOLATION, AND DEPRESSION.

BECAUSE HEARING LOSS CAN HAPPEN SO GRADUALLY, PEOPLE OFTEN DON’T NOTICE THE SIMPLE SOUNDS THEY NO LONGER HEAR:

BIRDS SINGING, CHILDREN’S VOICES, PETS ENTERING THE ROOM, RUSTLING LEAVES, BICYCLE BELLS AND MORE.

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Seniors Week Tipstohelpseniorstravelsafely

Travel was once a key component of the picture working professionals created of their ideal retirements.

While the COVID-19 pandemic put many retirement travel plans on hold in recent years, jetting off to distant locales is once again on retirees’ radars.

Eagerness to get back on the road, in the air or on the high seas could make it easy to overlook some principles of safe travel. However, such an oversight could lead to complications that could make it hard to enjoy time away from home.

The following tips can reduce the likelihood that seniors encounter trouble while travelling Determine if any

health issues are affecting your desired destinations: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a website devoted to travel vaccines (cdc gov/travel/ page/travel-vaccines), and that page can be an invaluable resource for individuals planning a vacation. What’s more, the CDC even provides a specific list of destinations and the latest travel health notices for each of those nations That list, accessible at cdc. gov/travel/destinations/ list can help seniors determine if there are any health-related safety issues in countries they hope to visit.

Speak to your physician: A pre-trip consultation with a physician can

uncover any issues that might arise while you ’ re away. Such issues may be easily managed for domestic travellers who are not planning to visit any especially remote locations, but they will not necessarily be as easily navigated when travelling overseas Physicians can recommend certain vaccinations or measures to ensure your health while away. In addition, a pre-trip doctor visit is a great time to refill prescriptions that you will need while you ’ re away. Take financial precautions as well: Of course, not all travelrelated concerns are medical. Finances also require some pre-trip attention Inflation has caused a sharp spike

in the price of various commodities since the start of 2022, so travellers should study up on the cost of food and attractions at their destination to ensure they have enough money to enjoy themselves. Baggage costs have risen significantly in recent years, so seniors travelling on a budget may want to pack less and do laundry while travelling in an effort to save money. In addition, the unpredictable nature of travel since the onset of the pandemic has underscored the utility of travel insurance. Seniors can look into travel insurance that could reimburse them in the case of delays or cancellations.

Privately share your itinerary: Prior to

take various measures to make their trips safer and more enjoyable.

departing, share your itinerary with friends and family. Avoid sharing the itinerary on social media platforms, which can make you a target for criminals at home and at your destination. The

itinerary should include where you ’ re staying, the dates you ’ re visiting certain locations and the dates of activities you’ll be engaging in on your trip

-Metro Creative

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Seniors rediscovering the joy of travelling can

Seniors Week

Howthebodychangeswithage

Aging is an inevitable component of life. Young children often cannot wait until they get older because of the freedoms that seemingly come with being more mature.

On the flip side, adults often wish they were young again. Time waits for no person, and with aging comes many changes, many of which manifest physically.

The following are some components of healthy aging that go beyond graying hair and wrinkling skin.

Bones, joints and muscles

According to the Mayo Clinic, with age bones may become thinner and more fragile. Joints will lose their flexibility, while muscles lose mass and strength, endurance and flexibility. These changes may be accompanied by a loss of stability that can result in balance issues or falls. It’s common for the body frame

to shrink, and a person may lose a few inches from his or her height. A doctor may suggest a bone-density test or supplementation with calcium and vitamin D to keep bones as strong as possible Physical activity that includes strength training can help keep muscles strong and flexible

Body fat

As muscle mass diminishes, body fat can increase The Merck Manual indicates that, by age 75, the percentage of body fat typically doubles compared with what it was during young adulthood. The distribution of fat also changes, which can adjust the shape of the torso.

Heart

Organs in the body also age, and cells begin to die off, making those organs work less efficiently The heart is one such organ that changes with age. It pumps more than 2.5 million

beats during one ’ s lifetime As a person gets older, blood vessels lose their elasticity, and the heart has to work harder to circulate blood throughout the body, reports Johnson Memorial Health Exercise can help keep the heart as strong as possible.

Urinary tract and kidneys

The kidneys become smaller as a person ages, which means they may not be able to filter urine as effectively Urinary incontinence may occur due to hormonal changes or because of an enlarged prostate Furthermore, the bladder may become less elastic, leading to an urge to urinate more frequently.

Memory and thinking

Older adults experience changes to the brain as they age. Minor effects on memory or thinking skills are common and not usually cause for worry. Staying mentally

The following are some components of healthy aging that go beyond graying hair and wrinkling skin.

active by reading, playing word games and engaging in hobbies can help Following a routine and making lists (as multi-

tasking may become challenging) are some additional ways to address memory issues

-Metro Creative

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Seniors Week Dating later in life

People are living longer, a reality that can be traced to a number of factors, including advancements in medicine and greater dissemination of information regarding preventive health care

As people live longer, some may outlive their significant others and ultimately find themselves once again interested in sharing experiences with a special someone.

Seniors ready to reenter the dating pool may find that things are quite different from what they experienced as teenagers or young adults. Dating used to be about hanging out with friends and meeting people at shared

events, such as school dances or work parties or even while enjoying a night out with friends. Nowadays, dating often begins in cyberspace

This can be confusing and anxiety-inducing for adults who didn’t grow up with technology guiding their every move.

Here’s what they may want to know before navigating twenty-first century dating waters.

You’re not in this alone: While online dating may be portrayed as a young person ’ s game, plenty of older adults are now finding connections online In fact, many different dating apps are geared toward the senior set, including SeniorMatch, eHarmony,

Plan toLive theGoodLife

Retirement should be one of the most enjoyable times in life, yet many people are financially unprepared for it It doesn’t have to be that way By listening to your needs, we can prepare a financial plan designed to help you enjoy retirement.LIFEWELLPLANNED.

Singles50, OKCupid, and Silver Singles, among others

You have more time for fun: As a senior, you may have more time to devote to recreation and leisure. This can be a great opportunity to get out and meet someone who shares your passions and interests

Online dating has its advantages: While online dating apps and websites may have certain things working against them, particularly if their algorithms for pairing people are not fine-tuned, they also can be helpful Online dating can expand social circles beyond local neighborhoods or even states, provinces or countries.

You’re casting your net over a much larger body of water Furthermore, dating app profiles

typically spell out exactly what another person is seeking, which can save seniors from having to

revisit awkward dating moments from years past -Metro Creative

Celebrating Seniors’ Week - June 5 - 9

Mr. Mom’s Cafe

Monday - Friday 9am - 2am

Daily Draws

10% off all week

Monday - Spa Gift Card

Tuesday - Win Flowers

Wednesday - Local Lunch Spot Gift Card

Thursday - Win Chocolates

Friday - Local Beauty Gift Card & $200 Ukrainian Products

McKee Seniors Recreation Centre 5155 47 Ave. Delta BC V4K 0A2 604-946-1411

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Seniors may have to navigate new waters in modern dating. But with a good mindset and a little persistence, it is possible for seniors to find a special someone in cyberspace.

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Seniors Week

Seniorsadvocaterecommends propertytaxdeferral

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie is urging senior homeowners struggling with the rising costs of living and aging to consider deferring their 2023 property taxes.

The BC Property Tax Deferral Program allows homeowners 55-plus to defer all or some of their annual property taxes. The Province pays the tax to the local government on behalf of the senior homeowner and the deferred taxes are repaid to the Province when the home is sold

“Eight out of 10 seniors in B C are homeowners with modest or low incomes and are finding it very hard to keep up with rising costs Almost half of B.C. seniors live on an income that is less than minimum wage, ” said Mackenzie “Seniors who defer their property taxes can put as much as $500 per month back in their pocket to help pay for the costs of aging such as medications, mobility aids, personal care support and other activities of daily living which are vital for people as they get older.”

In the Monitoring Seniors Services 2022 Report, the Office of the Seniors Advocate found that homeowners deferred a total of $307 million in property taxes in 2021/22 - 61,394 were renewals and 6,989 were new users

“I recognize property tax deferral is not a financial panacea for many senior homeowners, however, it can bring meaningful cost relief to some, depending on where they live. I encourage seniors facing financial difficulties to consider using this valuable government program, ” said Mackenzie. “My

office is actively working with the province to look at relieving the housing cost burdens for seniors by both significant relief for renters and expanding the Provincial Tax Deferral Program Hopefully, the government will offer more relief for both senior renters and homeowners in future years, but this program is available now and can bring relief to some struggling seniors.”

The best time for homeowners to apply to defer property taxes is after they receive their tax notice but before the taxes are due in order to avoid any potential late penalties from the local government.

-Office of the Seniors Advocate

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie.

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Age-friendly grants benefit B.C. seniors

Communities in British Columbia can now apply for funding aimed at helping seniors’ lead independent, active lives

“As people in B.C. age, our government has a responsibility to make sure seniors’ age with dignity and respect, and that includes having communities that are age-friendly,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health “I encourage local governments and Indigenous community leaders to apply for a grant that will lead to meaningful improvements locally for seniors”

By 2031, nearly one-quarter of the province’s population will be age 65 or older The Age-friendly BC program is facilitating independent living and community engagement among seniors by providing financial support to local governments and Indigenous communities.

In 2022, 25 communities received age-friendly grants across both streams Of the successful communities, 13

were rural and remote, five were new to receiving age-friendly funding and four were Indigenous communities. Age-friendly projects that receive funding range from tailored housing, transportation, wellness, climate and emergency-management strategies and plans for seniors, to inclusive programs, public communications and outdoor spaces, such as parks and nature trails that ensure accessibility and safety for seniors.

The Age-friendly BC program is a partnership between the provincial government and BCHC, a provincewide not-for-profit organization that facilitates the ongoing development of healthy, thriving and resilient communities.

For more information about the Agefriendly Communities Program, visit: www.bchealthycommunities.ca/programs/age-friendly-communities

-Submitted by Province of B.C.

The power of gathering

Seeing our community enjoy May Days at Memorial Park over the weekend reminded me of a universal truth: we were made to share life in community.

Numerous gatherings like the May Days celebrations, birthday parties, weddings, memorial services, reunions, family dinners, and even the casual hangouts with friends all attest to the fact that we thrive as human beings when we gather together regularly.

Navigating through the pandemic taught us that gatherings cannot be taken for granted

When forced into isolation, we lose the ability to achieve human flourishing. In fact, the bible states that the first time God said something wasn’t good was when Adam lived in isolation. Then he created Eve and

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created the first human family (community) In other words, we were optimized to live in community We function optimally when we share life around a meal and journey together through life’s victories and challenges.

A Harvard study on human happiness found that the greatest indicator of happiness in a per-

son ’ s life was the quality of relationships (community) that a person had. In the bible, God calls us to take gathering with brothers and sisters in Christ seriously: “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near ” (Heb 10:24ff).

If the goal of our community is “to stir up one another to love and good works,” we cannot do so by neglecting to gather I encourage you to gather regularly as a community and encourage one another in Christ. Isolation is a threat to human flourishing, and regularly meeting together in love and encouragement is life-giving

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Blueliner wins bronze in Winnipeg

Ladner’s Oliver Melnychuk helped Team BC reach the podium at the 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) in Winnipeg.

BC capped an impressive run with 6-2 victory over Saskatchewan in the bronze medal game, finishing the tournament with a 5-1 overall record.

Melnychuk, 16, earned his spot on the BC roster following a tryout camp in Kamloops The Grade 11 Delta Secondary student of Musqueam descent played last season for the Aldergrove Kodiaks of the PJHL.

BC’s bronze medal run included going 3-0 in round-robin play. The playoffs began with a 6-0 quarter-final triumph against Eastern Door & the North before falling 4-2 to eventual silver medalist Ontario.

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Delta Pacers Ultimate team nearly produced the first B C School Sports provincial banner in recent memory for the Ladner high school

A memorable post-season run concluded with a silver medal performance at the provincial AAA championships at Surrey’s Newton Athletic Park last week The Pacers rolled off five straight victories before falling 12-9 to Burnaby North in Friday’s (May 26) title game It’s the best-ever finish in the program ’ s brief history and matched the runner-up finish the boys curling team accomplished back in 2019

The Pacers entered the 16-team event

looking to better last year ’ s ninth-place finish and they wasted little time in doing so with round-robin wins over Vancouver schools Eric Hamber and David Thompson, along with Langley’s Walnut Grove, to capture their pool group and secure a quarterfinal berth Eric Hamber was the defending provincial champions

A Friday morning win over Oak Bay set-up an epic final four tilt with Heritage Woods. Delta played catch-up for much of the match before finally taking the lead in the late going and pulled out a 11-9 win.

It was then about a two-hour break before hitting the sweltering field turf surface for the third time that day.

The Vikings took advantage of a slow DSS start to jump out to an early 5-1 lead.

The Pacers fought their way back to make things interesting, twice pulling within two points, but each time Burnaby North used its methodical and well-executed passing scheme to extend the advantage

Coached by parent volunteer and former national level player Dave Jones, the Pacers roster featured Turner Anderson, Aylssa Aulik, Peyton Brown, Casey Cartlidge, Quincy Chong, Amorey Cronmiller, Paige Day, Evangelos Falcos, Ryley Ferguson, Aimee Havertstock, Tyler Jones, Harrison Last, Sophia Lawton, Saiya Mann, Abby Mischke, Nabeel-Aahmed Moledina, Morgan Omstead, Paisley Reid, Josh Robie, Joanna Rybaltowicz, Rylan Semler, Kaida Tarumoto and Spencer Wong The teachersponsor was Kayla Jow.

Oliver Melnychuk

Delta Pacers capped off a tremendous season with a silver medal finish at the B.C. School Sports provincial AAA championships.

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South Delta Sun Devils

Grade 12 standout Myah

Cressy is taking her volleyball career to Kamloops.

The 6-foot-1 middle blocker has committed to Thompson Rivers University as part of the 2023/24 recruiting class.

Cressy had a leading role in South Delta finishing second at the 2021 provincial AAAA championships and third this past December in Kelowna She was a first team all-star on both occasions.

“Myah moves with ease and with her size and how well she moves she’s a great athlete,” said WolfPack interim head coach Behlul Yavasgel. “When she came out to our practice she was very successful She jumps, lands and moves fast

and is a natural athlete. The moment she stepped on the court with the team it felt like there was instant chemistry.”

Cressy has spent extended time with the powerhouse Coquitlam-based Ducks Volleyball Club and with Team BC that included training at TRU and getting to know the campus.

“I have spent a lot of time in the Kamloops area and I have always loved it,” she said. “Through Team BC I have stayed at TRU before and I knew it was somewhere I would love to go. I connected with the other girls really well and I could tell that the team culture is great, the coaching staff have an amazing reputation and are well-liked by the players. I think TRU will feel like home for myself because of the players, coaches and

campus. ”

She looks forward to the challenge of playing in the CanWest and helping the WolfPack contend in the highly-competitive conference

“I am a very positive player and one of my strengths is definitely being able to connect with all my teammates on and off the court,” she said. “I am a fast and well-rounded middle and I hope to make an impact on the WolfPack through my net play and positivity.”

The TRU recruiting class also includes Abby Mohrbutter (Saskatchewan) and Keira Gent (Calgary)

“I think Myah will be a big force for us in the years to come, she’s a great teammate and will make our squad physically stronger but will also add to our culture,” added Yavasgel.

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Myah Cressy (right) is taking her volleyball career to Thompson Rivers University this fall after an outstanding run with the South Delta Sun Devils.

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A couple of productive days at South Surrey Athletic Park have earned a pair of provincial berths for South Delta Sun Devils boys rugby teams

The Sun Devils seniors cruised past Fleetwood Park last Thursday to finish third in the South Fraser AAA Championships and secure their spot at this week’s B.C. Secondary Schools AAA Championships

Slowed by some key injuries down the stretch, South Delta dropped its semifinal game against Lord Tweedsmuir the previous week, before rebounding against Fleetwood.

Meanwhile, South Delta defeated rival Earl Marriott for the second time this season 15-10, to be crowned South Fraser Junior Boys champions

It was three weeks ago when the Sun

Devils handed the Mariners their first regular season loss and they followed it up with another clutch performance to earn the banner. They are also in Abbotsford this week to contend for the provincial title.

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South Delta Sun Devils senior team defeated Fleetwood Park last week at South Surrey Athletic Park to finish third in the South Fraser AAA playoffs.

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Captains Leighton Marquardt (right) and Hudson White accept the South Fraser Junior Boys champions banner after defeating Earl Marriott.

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Fabulous Resort Style Rancher with a pool. This beautiful rancher has sunny western exposure and gorgeous landscaping that surrounds a totally private pool and jacuzzi Home has a great floor plan featuring 3 bedrooms and den with an outstanding spa like bathroom Home is designed to take advantage of the amazing sunrises and sunsets. Direct Park access on no through street with sunny western exposed yard Come home to your private resort Call ROBIN 604-868-2844

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6 | 4.5 | 3,355 sq ft | 7,524 sq ft Lot | $1,899,900

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5 | 2 | 2,700 sq ft | 8,600 sq ft Lot | $1,389,000

Beautifully renovated family home w/an open floor plan, feat. a Merit kitchen w/sleek grey shaker cabinets, white quartz countertops, & black stainless steel appliances incl. an island gas range/hood fan, & wall oven/microwave. Other updates incl. flat ceiling w/LED pot lighting, California shutters & laminate floors. Unwind in the spacious primary suite. The renovated main bath feat. slate floors, nuheat, a quartz countertop vanity, & a 6-foot soaker tub. Versatile living spaces downstairs, perfect for your family’s needs or reinstate the 2-bedroom legal suite for additional monthly rental income. Quiet no-through street, w/space for your boat/trailer. Close to parks, schools & amenities.

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4442 Arthur Drive, Delta • $1,390,000

This wonderful Sonnenberg-built home has been impeccably maintained and will surely impress. This property is located on prestigious Arthur Drive. This 4 bedroom rancher w/loft residence features 2,738 sqft of living space and sits on a beautiful 8200 sqft waterfront lot with a peaceful slough running behind it. Many extras incl. a kitchen w/quartz counters & glass backsplash, high-end SS appliances, newer roof w/50 year warranty, double wide garage, formal living & dining areas, large master suite w/walk-in closet & ensuite. Interior includes a loft w/extra bedroom & flex space, radiant heating & much more! Centrally located within walking distance to Ladner Village, Memorial Park & both Elementary & High Schools.

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5627 52 Avenue, Ladner

$1,299,900

2,470 sq. l 4 bedrooms l 2 bathrooms

5,436 sq. lot

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2,687 sq. | 5 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms

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Discover this charming 3 bed, 2 bath rancher in cliff drive. This updated home boasts forest and mountain views, a patio, and a beautiful garden on a spacious 11,324 sq ft lot. Fantastic opportunity to own in one of Tsawwassen’s premier locations with potential to build up to 4396 sq ft. Conveniently located near the ferry terminal, mall & shopping, this home offers both Tranquility and accessibility Step into the open concept layout, flooded with natural light, embrace the serenity of your private retreat, savouring morning coffees on the patio. With updated features such as kitchen, bathrooms, furnace, h/w and more, enjoy modern comfort and rustic natural beauty, this rancher is a lifestyle choice. Don’t miss the chance to seize your dream home on upland drive - where paradise awaits!

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4974 Stevens Lane

This large 4 bedroom/4 bathroom rancher is located in Upper/Central Tsawwassen on a quiet cul-de-sac. Situated on a South facing/park-like 14316 sq ft lot, this custom built rancher for original owners is on the market for the first time. This sprawling rancher, just over 3000 sq ft, boasts a fantastic layout with legal in-law suite (ideal for extended families), huge south facing back yard, 2 street frontages with a detached 600 sq ft garage in the back plus parking in the front. 2 Blocks to English Bluff Elementary School and South Delta Senior Secondary. Home is ready for a new family to bring their own design ideas and make it their own.

5046 1A Avenue

Location! Fantastic family home located on a prestigious cul-de-sac in upper Tsawwassen. Extensively renovated and ready to move in. Great family floor plan, 2,946 sq. Ft. main floor living with kitchen, family room and dining room facing to a south sunny backyard. 4 bedrooms and huge games room on upper floor, 3 baths, double garage and plenty of storage. Fully renovated including, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, appliances, lighting, interior/exterior paint, and landscaping. Newer roof, boiler and hot water tank. This home shows beautifully!

65 Deerfield Place

Charming 3 bedroom/2 bathroom rancher in “Deerfield”. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac backing onto greenspace. At 2167 sq ft this rancher has a fabulous layout with an oversized primary bedroom with walk in closet and sliding doors opening onto private patio Large living and dining room opening up to sun drenched west facing patio overlooking mature landscaped garden. Radiant in floor heat, skylights, hardwood flooring. This home has been lovingly looked after by the original owners, bring your own design ideas to make it yours.

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STOILEN, Wayne Howard March 21, 1943, to May 16, 2023

Born n New Westminster, Brtish Columbia, Wayne was predeceased by his loving parents Ela and Hans Stolen and beoved younger sster Linda Purves

Wayne (or Seymour as he was known in hs UBC days) was a fun-ovng, hardworking, and deeply caring husband, father, and grandfather to seven grandchidren

Wayne is survived by his beautifu wife of 57 years Marlyn, hs brother Sheldon (Susan), chldren Scott (Kely), Krista (Paul), and Paul (Jaclyn) and grandchldren, Brooke, Bennett, Brady, Wil, Jonny, Izzy, and Andrew

After graduating from Lester B Pearson High School, Wayne attended UBC where he completed a bacheor of science Degree After completng his unversity he became a hgh school scence and math teacher for a couple of years and then returned to school to become a chartered accountant For over 25 years Wayne was a senior executive wth Canadan Stevedoring Company His later working years were spent doing financal consulting work closer to home

He was an actve volunteer board member in his communty which ncuded severa years with the Delta Community Living Society

Wayne was known for hs love of boating in any weather, spending many funfiled weekends n Whster, takng care of his beach sde yard, Mau vacations, watching hs grandchldren’s sporting games, and connectng with his Norwegian heritage

He truly enjoyed beng with famly and friends and was aways approachable and there when you most needed him

The famiy s gratefu for the care he receved at West Shore Layum at Suncrest Retrement Communty when his dementia no onger allowed him to lve at home

A celebration of lfe wil be held on Frday, June 23, 2023 at Beach Grove Golf Club, 5946 12Ave, Deta

In leu of flowers, please consider makng a donation n memory of Wayne to support the Azhemer’s Society of B C You can donate by visiting https://alzheimer ca, callng 1-800-616-8816 or emaiing donorserve@alzheimer ca

Condoences may be offered at www detafunera ca

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ALL SAINT’S CHURCH

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coming eventS

40th GRAD REUNION

South Delta Secondary

July 8th at 6:00pm ROSE & CROWN Tsawwassen

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MARY ANN ALSTAD s in debted to Roadway Tow ng Ltd for storage and tow ng on a 2015 GREY MAZDA 3

VIN: 3MZBM1U70FM206626

A L en is c aimed under the Act There is presently an amount due and owing of $14,087 05 plus any add t ona costs of storage, se zure and sa e that may accrue Notice s hereby giv en that on June 16th, 2023 or thereafter, the sa d veh cle w be so d The vehic e s current y stored at Roadway Towing Ltd 7391 Progress

Place, De ta, BC, V4G1A1, and was placed in storage on November 21st, 2021 For more informat on, call Road way Towing Ltd. 604 940 0329 www.roadwaytowing.ca

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GARAGE SALES

MULTI-FAMILY SALE Sunday • June 4th 9:30am - 1:30pm 275 - 67th Street

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