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The Tsawwassen FirstNation heldits Walk for Truthand Reconciliation onMonday. The eventbegan with remarksat theTFN community centre, withthefivekilometre walk heldjustafter 10a.m.The Delta School Districtalso helda walkon Friday, Sept. 29,in recognitionofthe National Day for Truthand Reconciliation, Sept.30. See morephotos fromboth eventsatwww. delta-optimist. com.
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Trail-sidetribute atGeorge C. Reifelbird sanctuary
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Time, persistence, effort, patience and then maybea bitmore timeand effort, isneeded to preser ve landfor wildlife so that it’s saved foreverfrom humanity.
“Conser vationis a long game,” said Michael Nadler, CEO with Ducks Unlimited Canada
“ You have to really be dedicated and committed andalmost tireless inthe effort.
“These are hard-wonachievements, to be honest. We really do have to celebrate the wins, so grateful to be able to doit today,” said Nadler at a surprise event inthemiddleofthe George C. Reifel Migrator y Bird Sanctuary.
Nadler was in west Ladneron Westham Island Monday (Sept. 23) to say thanks to a local who’s spenta lifetime saving habitat for our feathered friends.
At a surprise trailside event inthe refuge that bears his grandfather ’s name, George C. Reifel saw the unveiling of a concrete memorial recognizing hiscontribution.
“Oh wow, I’m over whelmed,” said Reifelafterthemonument was revealed The plaque overlooks the wetlandsandthe western edge of Canada’s mainland.
“This isan overwhelming andan incrediblehonour,” he said.
“I really was blindsided by this.
“You guys pulled itoff perfectly. I didn’t geta chance to put my red pen on the words— but they look just fine thank you very much.”
He thanked his co-workers andfamily fortheir contributions.
The bronze plaquenotesthat Reifel served for 30 years onthe national board of Ducks Unlimited Canada He also served aspresident for two years
andas chairman ofthe board from1999 to 2000. Reifel guided restorationprojectsand wetlandsconser vationacross North America.
The sanctuary andthe adjacent Alaksen National WildlifeArea, totalling about650hectares, were alldonated or sold by the Reifelfamily to thefederal government decades ago, oncondition the land remainforconservationforever.
Another similarplaquehonours
George Henr y Reifelforgiving the land to the federal government in perpe-
tuity in1972. The sanctuar y is managed by the B.C. Waterfowl Society for Environment and Climate Change Canada
“Many oftheninemillionacresof conser vation land we steward across thecountr y are thanks to peoplelike him,” Nadler said.
Tswawwassen First Nation Chief Laura Cassidy was also present saying, “It is withgreat pride that we, as stewardsofthese lands, standhere along side ever yoneof you.``
She saidthat thebird sanctuar y is a reminderofthedeepconnection between theirhistory, the ecosystems TFNisprotecting andthefuture they’re building togetherandthat the sanctuar y is a symbolof a collective commitment to the earth and wetlandsthat gracetheir territory.
“We lookfor ward to continuing to work together to protect and nurture these vital ecosystemsforthe benefitof allliving beings,” Cassidy said.
“Walking out here, you can’thelp but feelconnected to nature. That connection drives our missionacross the country,drives volunteers and staffin ever y cornerof Canada, peoplethat were led by you George, when you were president of our organization,” Nadler said.
It’s rare to have so much conser vationnear a big city,headded.
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Surpriseunveilingofmemorial forGeorge C. Reifel.
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$9M expansionapproved for Ladnerelementary
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A major expansion willtake place at Ladner Elementar y Schoolafterthe provincial government recently came through withbig dollars.
A report to the Delta Board of Educationon capitalprojectsnotes that on Sept 19, 2024,the Ministr y of Educationamended its response to the school board’s 2024/2025 capitalplan submission madein September 2023.
The provinceincluded a project from the board’s 2025/26 submissioninto the list of approved projects, supportinga $9-millionLadnerelementar y addition.
That project, combined withother approved projects, represents a $10.74M investment by theministry.
The school board each year submitsitslist ofproposed projectsthat fallundereither major capitalplanor minor capital plan streams Projects range fromnewplayground equipment to roof refurbishments.
Leading thelist of major capitalplan
projects was theproposed expansion.
A report earlierthis yearonthe 2025/26 capitalplan saidthe latest enrolment projectionsfor Deltaindicate that enrolment willcontinueits slow recovery from many years ofdeclineandthat there is systemwide classroom capacity to accommodate theexpected numberof studentsforthe foreseeablefuture.
However, thedistrictis seeinga rapid increase in school-aged childrenincertainareas.
The district again submitted,under theannual School Enhancement Program, a request fortheaddition at Ladnerelementar y to allow fortheprojected increase ofelementar y schoolaged children withinthat catchment area inthenext three-to-seven years.
The report also noted there are no schoolsinthedistrictinventor y which have reached orare forecast to reach theendoftheirusefullife, but there isonemodularconnected pod at Hawthorneelementar y that will be reaching theendofitslife cycle within thenext five years.
Country store onhonour system has computer, cashstolen
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The little vegetable and egg stand on River Roadwhere customers get their groceriesonthe honour system, had cash stolen Saturday night (Sept 21).
But whoeverdid so, also tookthe computer hard drive that logged all the security camera footage at Keith’s Market
“I hate to say it, butI think it’s somebody local,” said Keith Bogart, 80,who’s been running the current store for about eight years and several yearspreviously in another location.
Bogart saidthat somebody knew exactly where thecomputer cabinet was, broke itopen and tookoff withthe incriminating evidence.
“The guy,whoever stolethis, it wasn’t hisfirst time,” headded.
And the culprit took cash only, no food.
Bogart sells eggsfrom Chilliwack and local veggies, someofwhich hegrows ontheproperty heleasesand someof which comesfromother surrounding farms.
However, he says heis going tocut back andonly growgarlic and rhubarb next year
Somehours ofthe day,the little store is staffed but othertimes it’s unstaffe and isopenonthe honour system wi
Boutique BlancheIntimates
15 burglarieshe’s dealt with overthe years.
He says he’ll no longer be leaving smallamountsof cash out for change purposes.
But hedoesn’t planonquitting either saying there would be anuprising ifhe didthat
“It’lltake more thanthat to shutme down,” he said. “I enjoy meeting the people and talking to them.”
Plus, he’s got nothing else to do, he said,adding that he’ll keep running the store untilhe’s no longer able.
“Whenthey find meontheground out here, or I’m crippled to the point whereI can’t be here for some reason,” hisfamily willshutdown the store. “They’llshutitdown for sure.”
An online fundraiser has beenorganized by local residentDerek Haugen to help Bogart recover.
customers recording their purchases in a book and leaving their money.
The eggsarea major part ofthe busi ness, with Bogart selling 750dozena
“Keithdoesn’t deser ve thisforallthe thingshehelpsthelocals out with. Let’s get Keith back ontrack by helping out with a good security system and maybe thefinanciallosses idon fund
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New societyhopes for river dredging
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It’s a diverse group hoping to finally see Fraser River improvementsthat will benefit many
Making a presentation to Deltacouncil last week, members ofthe new SouthFraser River Enhancement Society, previously known asthe Ladner Sediment Group, outlined ongoing issues and how their registered, non-profitorganization has brought together various stakeholders.
Theirprimar y objective is to restore and maintainthe secondar y channelsoftheFraser River, whileensuringa coexistence between the river’s ecosystem and people.
“We were theLadner Sediment Group. We
madethedecision to become a society for really two reasons : One, we like thelegitimacy, orderand structure ofthe Societies Act of B.C., but, secondly, we wanted to be more holistichow we deal withthe river. We want to take onengagement and well-being of the river in ever yaspect, not just dredging, and we wanted to increase theenjoyment anduse ofthe river by ever ybody, not just those inLadner, but allthecitizensof Delta andothercitizens ofthe Lower Mainland.,” explained Scott Kemp, vice-president.
Kemp added, “What we’re trying to doiscreate alliesand so that we have a large number of people withthe same interestsanddesires, so that we have a presence that can create positive
changes in policies.”
The advocacy group’s focus isthe lack of maintenancedredging ofthe secondar y channels, as wellastheprovince’s ongoing moratoriumon Crown land waterleases forfloat homes
The society isasking theCity of Delta to establish a waterway maintenancecommittee withlocal stakeholders, including First Nations.
Mayor George Harvie saidthecity has been advocating for dredging for many years, last weekmeeting with Nathan Cullen, B.C. Minister Water, Landand Resource Stewardship only to get “a pathetic response.”
Harvienoted, “They are notmoving onany filesand we need to almost rebrand ourselves, start over with a
Ladnerishometo148floathomessituatedonprivateproper ty attached waterlotsandfivefloathome communities. Floatsare reportedly experiencingdamageduetothebuildupofsediment.
newprocess…I wanted to assure you that council and myself were very, very firm withtheminister that this is totally unacceptable.
“In fact, they don’t even recognize float homesas a unitofhous-
ing really bothers myself and I’m sure othermembers ofcouncil.”
To havesustainable dredging ofthe secondar y would requirea funding commitment of about $2.5million per year, funding that
should be comingfrom theprovinceandfederal government, he said, adding that thedifficulty getting permitsisalsoa challenge.
Councilasked staff to report back with recommendations
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KinVillage seeks more fundingfrom Delta
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TheCity of Delta has beenoffered a “criticalinvestment opportunity” by the KinVillage Association.
Members oftheassociation were on hand at council Sept. 23for a presentation outlining theassociation’s It Takes a Village campaign to raise $3million to fund anexpansionofthe DayProgram for Older Adults.
The need forfunding comesfrom the inability to meetthe current demand for services, astheprogram currently services approximately 98 participants, withmost new applicants waiting four monthsormore toparticipate, a memo to councilnotes
KinVillage isasking the city for $400,000 to fund a bathing spa area.
“Withan aging populationin Delta, demandfor servicesis set to grow even
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further, according to KinVillage. The current fundraising campaign would support additional equipment, staffing, and spaceneeds,” thememonotes.
KinVillage CEO Jen Fisher said a plaque would be installed outsidethe bathing spa area recognizing thecity’s support.
Councildirected staff to report back on the request.
Delta already has anactive service agreement with KinVillage, providing $156,540annually to providephysical, recreationaland social servicesfor seniors.
In December 2022,city council gave final rezoning approvalforthefirst phase ofthe overallnew masterplanfor the Tsawwassen site
Groundbreaking of a new 152-unit seniors’ affordable rentalhousing complex atKinVillage was heldinthe summerof2023.
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Editor’s Note
National Newspaper Weekis Oct. 6 to 12.
Ever y year, during National Newspaper Week, theindustr y recognizestheimportanceof newspapers across Canada andthecritical rolenewspapers play inanactive andhealthy democracy.
In markets large andsmall, we’re asking people in Canadato show their support by posting on socialmedia andsharing how their local newspaper impactstheircommunity.
We’re hopingthat readers ofthe Optimist will joinothernewspapers across thecountry and post a photo of yourself withthe Optimist (either a print copy orenjoying the Optimist online) with a message aboutwhy the Optimist mattersto you,during the weekof Oct. 6.
Don’t forget to use the hashtags #NationalNewspaperWeekand #ChampionsoftheTruth.
Localnewspapers deliver vitalinformation andconnectcommunities from coast to coast In fact, four out offive people in Canada(81 per cent) readnewspaperseach week – eitherinprint oronline.
National Newspaper Weekis a chance to reflectontheessential servicenewspapers provide withdiverse, local,original content produced by media that cannot be foundanywhere else.
And speaking ofthe importanceoflocal news,I was honoured to presenta 90-minute question-and-answer sessionfor a group of residents at ElderCollege on Sept 27.
Thequestions were lively andafforded everyone a chance to learn a littlebitmore about the Optimist, which isinprint every Thursday, andwhichis continuing to adapt in order to presenta wide-ranging package of local,provincial, internationaland world newson our website.
I was happy to learnthat almost everyone inthe roomalready subscribes to our daily newsletter andare regular visitorsto our website.
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Strengthen Delta community by havingold, young work together
As someonewho lives, works, and observes daily lifein Delta,I oftenthink about whatmakesa community truly thrive.
I’m notanexpert by any means, just someonewho cares aboutthe peoplewho make this place so special. My thoughtsand suggestionsare merely personal reflections, shaped by my own experiencesandconversations withneighbours, friends, andlocal groups.
One thing I’ve come to realize isthat fostering connections between generations can be apowerful way to strengthenthecommunity we all share.
In Delta, our community is rich indiversity, not just in culture but also in age. Connecting different generations can strengthen our socialfabric, foster mutual understanding, andpromote wellness forall. By creating opportunitiesfor peopleof different ages to support one another, we build a more resilient andinclusiveDelta
One powerful way to bridgegenerational gaps isthroughmentoring. Mentorshipoffers young
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people invaluable guidance, wisdom, and asense of belonging.
Personally, I had mentors growing upand stilldo to this day. Theirinfluence has beeninstrumentalinshaping my journey,and I believe it’s a relationshipthat benefits boththementor andmentee. Seniors andadults with lifeexperience can mentor teensand young adults, sharing professionaladvice orlifelessons, whileprovidinga steady support system. Programslike these can help youthdevelopconfidence andpractical skills, allwhile offering mentors a sense of purpose andconnection. Volunteerismisanother excellent way to fosterintergenerational relationships.
Community events, charity drives, orenvironmental cleanupsprovide spaces where young and older residents can work together towardsa common goal. These activitiesnotonly benefit Delta but also foster friendshipsacross age groups, showing that we all have something valuable to contribute,regardless of our age.
We can also create events that celebrate intergenerationallearning and bonding. Storytelling nights, where seniors share theirexperiences with younger generations, or tech workshops where youthhelpolder adults navigatetechnology, are wonderfulexamples. These exchanges create mutual respect andhighlight theuniquecontributions each generation can make. Bynurturing these connections, we can build a Deltathat honours itselders, empowers its youth, and strengthensitscommunity. Let’s embraceopportunities to bridgegenerational dividesandcreate a vibrant, inclusive future together onewhere ever yoneplaysa roleinshaping theplace we callhome.
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Winskillamissedopportunity
Editor:
A master gardener willplantheir garden to achieve vibrancy throughoutthe year, regardless ofthe season.
Intelligent urban design followsthe same principle, not just asit relates to landscape, but also to amenities that attract peopleandbring enjoyment to many, no matter the season.
How isitthat theentire southern part of Tsawwassen’s largest park has beendesigned for a single seasonal sport?Am I missing something, or will this space sit deadandunused andnot enjoyed by the community for much of the year … yearafter year?
Yes, baseballisimportant to the com-
munityandnodoubtshould be part of thenew Winskill. But also important and perhaps enjoyed by a greater number, is a strollinthe park, walking the dog, childrenplaying in a playground, picnicking, or simplysitting on a bench andenjoying one’s natural surroundings withgreen space
I’m sad…
What a missed opportunity to achieve something special inthis southern portionofthe park, that could have other wise been remarkable andenjoyed by many different users throughoutthe year –including baseball - just notexclusive to baseball.
Andrew Boyce
Thanks city, forall your work
The following letter was sent to Delta council with a copy to theOptimist
The TsawwassenAmateur Baseball Association (TABA)and Tsawwassen Mixed Slo-PitchAssociation (TMSP) wish to extendtheirgratitude to city staffforalltheirefforts withtheplanfor the Winskill RenewalProject.
Acknowledging the requirements of diverse, and occasionally conflicting interests, while stillincorporating the facilities to supporta growing community, wasa difficulttask.
The design presented was thoughtful, well- researched andincludeda clear visionfor Winskillthat balancespreserving naturalareas, with sport andother leisure activities.
We wouldalso like to thank council for taking the time to fully understand and carefully considertheneeds of our community.
By voting to approve, you have shown you understandtheimportance
that improvements to rec facilities keep pace with populationgrowth
We applaud thecity’s commitments to maintaininga treed bufferadjacent to thediamonds, to the reforestation projectand to a new home forthe disc golfcourse.
With respect to the latter, we strongly support thedisc golf community in Tsawwassenand stand withthemin theirdesire to have a newlocation identified andconstructed as soonas possible.
Our organizations vow to assist disc golf representativesinholding thecity to account ontheir promise to rapidly identifyand build a newcourse site
Thank youagain to allthecity staff, consultants anduser-group volunteers fortheircountless hours inhelping shape thefuture of Winskill Park
Lucas Nerreter, president/TABA
Steve Timuss, director at large/ TMSP
Votingday isalmosthere
Editor : Voting day is just aroundthecorner.
Will you vote forthe candidate orthe party?
At one time, it made a difference, but today’s candidate willalways toe the party line. Always!
Is health-care anissue that you are passionate about?
Orisithousing, the Fraser River tunnel, equaltreatment forall citizens, (you’d be surprised about that one), taxes, climate change?
Pick your passionand pick your deal-breaker, thenask your candidate for a straight answer. Be diligent, be informed, vote intelligently andif you must, vote strategically.
J.R. Brennan
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Tourism? How aboutaferry fromLadnertoSteveston?
Editor:
I am puzzled,howisa hotel going to improve Ladner ’s economic situation?
Ifoneis talking abouta tourist attraction,one that would attractthousands of people,I would saya small, car ferry, fromLadner to Steveston, would be a winner.
Not only would a smallferry connect Ladner to Steveston,providing access for pedestrians, it wouldgive cyclists a direct route, withnoneed to go through the George Massey Tunnel.
A small auto ferry would have the capacity to carr ya large amount offoot traffic, especiallyin summer.
Oh, there will be naysayers, but in Europe there are scoresofsmall auto ferriescrossing major rivers, providing access forlocal traffic, andknowledgeable touristsandif sucha service works
Writerproposes water connection betweenLadnerandSteveston.
there, why not here.
Whatattracts touristsare nothotels orotherestablished tourist traps, rather quirky local attractions, such as a ferry servicecrossing a river, giving thefeeling of a fun,smallcruise at a littlecost to the walletor purse.
Malcolm Johnston
Check facts onhotelpetition
Editor : Congratulations to Delta Coun. Daniel Boisvert forcompletely misrepresenting and misunderstanding theFriendsofLadner Village’s positionand petitionsonhousing by accusing usof flip-flopping onhousing, when he spoke at the Sept. 23 councilmeeting- where he vote d infavourof a Chisholm Stre ethotel, resulting in evictionof a
numberofLadner businesses.
To set the record straight, our members have never been against housing on the Dunbar site
What more than 750 residentsobjected to is theheight, size and lack ofheritage design onthe Dunbar site
And yes, 318 residents recently signed a petition againsta Chisholm Street hotel, but infavourof betterlong-term housing
such as a co-op onthe site
But thank you to more enlightened,big-picture visionaries such as Coun. Alicia Guichon, Mayor George Harvieand Coun. Jessie Dosanjh, who voted againsta Chisholm hotel,while being more in support oflong-term housing onthe Chisholm site.
Bev Yaworski and Doug Re ynolds/Friends of Ladner Village
Thanks for seeingtheneed
Editor :
Thank-you to Sean Hodginsand Century Group for seeing theneed for seniors in our South Deltacommunity by your generous donation to the It Takesa Village campaign towards the Adult Seniors Day program at KinVillage
On anothernote, the
Southlands remains a legacy of such forward thinking.
It is a wonderfulneighbourhood.
Bravo andcongratulationsforproviding future opportunities beyond most individuals’ foresight.
It seems a shame so much time was wasted
listening to naysayers’ objections, creating barriers to improved opportunitiesfor our residents wanting to work intheir own communities. Perhaps newideas will be accepted withmorewelcoming attitudes among existing Delta residents Karel Ley
City investing inindustrial areabusshelters
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The City of Delta will be installing several new covered bus shelters in industrial areas.
Following a motion put for ward by Coun. Jennifer Johal,council directed staff to conduct an assessment ofthe current transitinfrastructure in Tilbur y andAnnacis Island to identify gaps and opportunitiesforthe installationofshelters.
There is a totalof73 bus stopsin Tilbur y and Annacis Island, but only 13 are currently serviced with bus shelters.
Staff came back with a report Sept. 23 with recommendations that councilendorsed, including five newshelter locationsthat are inproximity to businesses such as distribution warehousesin Tilbur y and BCIT’s Annacis Island campus. Those new shelters would resultin an approximate 40 percent increase inthe total numberof bus shelters for theindustrial areas.
The report notesthat the costs to supply and installanilluminated bus shelteris approximately $35,000, whileinstal-
lationof bus benches wouldlikely range between$2,000-and$3,000 per bench. In locations where there isinsufficient road dedication,there willalso be property acquisition costs to accommodate the required shelters
A multi-year improvements program was recommended with a budgetof approximately $200,000for2025, enabling theinstallation ofthefive newshelters next year.
Staff will also lookfor possiblefuture grant opportunities to assist in offsetting thecosts forthe program.
The report also notes Delta currently hasa contract with Pattison Outdoor to supplyand
maintain bus shelters at nocost inexchange for allowing advertising on theshelters.At certain locationswhere Pattison isunable to install bus shelters due to low potential foradvertising revenue, Delta has installed bus shelters independently.
Out ofthe 13 shelters in Tilbur y andAnnacis Island,eight shelters are Delta owned andfive are provided by Pattison. Ridership volume is a considerationwhen determining which bus stopsare prioritized for shelters, and Pattison Outdoor had determined there isinsufficient pass-by traffic to meet the required advertising thresholdforadditional Pattisonshelters.
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The202 4ProvincialGeneral Election is on Saturday,October 19,202 4. There aremanyways(andmanydays) to vote.
WHOCAN VOTE
Youcan vote in the2024ProvincialGeneral Elec tion if youare:
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•a Canadiancitizen, and
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Brooke Elem School 8718 DelwoodDr, Delta,BC
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HellingsElem School 1165586Ave,Delta,BC
Jarvis TraditionalElem School 7670 118St, Delta, BC
TheDelta ChamberofCommerceishostinga pair of all-candidatesmeetingsinadvance oftheprovincialelection.
PresentedbytheGreaterVancouver Realtors, on Oct.9,from7to9p.m., at the Genesis Theatreat Delta Secondary, people canhearfromthe candidates in Delta South.
Theevening’sdiscussions will have abusiness perspective, focusing on keytopics such astransporta-
HoursofOperation(local time) Monday -Friday9a.m.to5p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Advancevotingdays8a.m.to8p.m.
Community
Paintings nearand far featuredatGallery 1710
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Contributi ng Wr iter
South Deltaartistsare at their easelsandin a creative mood after a lovely summer
The South Delta Artists Guildpresents its newshow,opening Oct. 4 atGaller y 1710in Tsawwassen.
The show is sure to
capture those nearand faraway places that becomedear to our heart.
The Albertaand BC Guide Dogs will be at the galler yon Saturday, Oct. 5. If you are curious to know how these dogsare trained and what their purpose is, now is your chance to geta close look. There
is a greatneed forthese animals andtheir skills benefit many people and become beloved companions.
Also, on handon Oct. 5, will be featured artist Mary Savage, who will give those interested tips ondrawing what’s in front of you. It’s always interesting to see and tr y new skills.
Her drawing demos will start shortly after noonthat day.
When you stop by the gallery, be sure to look at our newartist’s cards and our unframed original paintings, as wellas some reproductions. These are great giftideas
We also have 2025 calendars painted by the talented members ofthe
Enjoy RanjSinghatthenext Sunday@3
The musical stylingsof Ranj Singh isthenext concert inthe popular Sunday@3 Concert Series at Ladner United Church Singh isan award-winning international touring and recording artist.
He started his careerinthe 80’s performing with many Folk Punjabi and Hindiartistsinthe Vancouver area.
In the90’s hehelped formthe “Bhangra Rock” group Dal Dil Vog (a.k.a. DDV).
The group went on to win numerous awardsandshared the
stage withartists such as Jann Arden, 54-40, Colin James, Matthew Good, andmore. DDV’s unique style ofbhangra/rock music led to tours throughout North America and India, live performanceson Much Music, three music videos on Much Music, andoneon MT V Asia Othernotable venueshe has performed at include Roy Thomson Hall, Vancouver Folk Fest, Seattle Folk Fest, Oregon County Fair, Hard Rock Café Toronto, and many more.
Lately he has been working hard performing more than200shows
Guild.
The calendars featurea nicebright monthly picture to brightenup your life, andalldone by local artists.
The Guild’s latest show runsuntil Oct. 29. Galler y 1710islocated besidethe South Delta Rec Centre (1710, 56th Street)andisopenFriday to Sunday fromnoon to 4 p.m.
a yearas a soloartist, and has opened for Honeymoon Suite and shared the stage with many awardwinning artists, such as Ra McGuire ofTrooper. With a unique voice accompanied by his two alternatetuned 12-string guitars, his genre of Indo-Folk music is a melodicand soothing combinationof subtle Indianmelodies with classic pop/ rock covers and originals.
The Sunday, Oct. 6 concert starts at 3 p.m. at Ladner United Church (496048th Ave). Ticketsare $10 (cash) at the door
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
3900 Ar thurDrive, Ladner 604-946-4522 sacredheartparish.ca
“Donotneglect to showhospitalityto strangers, for by doing that some have entertainedangels without knowing it.” (Hebrews 13.2 TheEnglish word angelderivesfromthe Latinangelus,which means“messenger ”or “envoy.”
I’ve hearditsaidthat kind, generouspeople are“angels.” Ifanangel carries outGod’s will to make the world abetter place,then we trulyhave angelsallaroundus
By calling someonean “angel”werecognizethe actionsofextraordinar y
people,ifnottheir very beings,asholy. They come to usintheform offamilyandfriends, co-workers,and even strangersonthe street who speakawordto us that we need to hear.
Afew yearsago,I was travellingbackfroma funeralin aver yremote villagewith fiveparishioners. Theroadsinthe area arerelativelynarrowandtheytwist and turn withhighhedges oneither side.Itwas late inthe eveningand dark
Just after rounding a sharp90-degreebend, a tire blewon ourcar.
It wasadangerouslocation,andthe road wastoo narrow to be changinga tirewithout some sort of
‘protection’. We alltried ourmobiles butthere was no signal. We triedtowork outwherethenearest housewas butcould see nothing.
At that momenta ToyotaLandcruiser stopped,andthedriver askedwhatthe problem was. Thedriverlefthis vehicle beyondthe bend with hazard lightsflashingwalked over to our car, changedthetire, shook ourhandsandleft. We did getachance to saythank you.We encounteredanangel! AngelsdriveLand Cruisers! Giventhebrokennessofthe worldin whichwelive, we could certainlyuse many,many more. Be anangel.
Tsawwassen United Church 693– 53rdStreet,Tsawwassen Welcometoeveryonefor Worship &Friendship Sundays @10:00am tuc@telus.net604.943.2911
“Be Faithful,betrue, be ablessing”
Ladner E-bike charges are popular
Ladner’s free E-bike charging stationsare findinga growing number ofusers.
The two E-bike chargers inLadner Village in theplaza at Elliotand 47A Ave were installed in 2023 by theCity of Deltaandthe Rotar y ClubofLadner.
“I like that I can bring my own lock andthere is a box to secure my charger whilethebike is charging,” said resident Darren Hansen. “I can leave my bike, have a coffee, or go shopping whileitis being charged. The big advantage ofthese chargers is that I can planlonger ridesandnot worr y about my batter y dying.”
Most E-bikesand E-scooters have a range between 25and80 km on a single charge However, theactualdistance variesdepending on factors like terrain, speed, riding surface, and pedal-assist level.
“We believe that e-bikesande-scooters willplay a larger role in transportation, sus-
tainabilityandconvenance,” saidLadner Rotarian Chris Offer.
“The charging stations are helping make it possibleformore people to ridemore bikesmore often.”
The dock’s wheel wellsaccommodate wheelsfrom50-75cm (20-29-in)indiameter andup to 12cm(5-in) widetires Each dock has illustrated instructionsfortheuser. An active cooling system prevents chargers from overheating whilein use.
Some apartment owners and Stata councils have banned storing E-bikesinside the buildings due to a perceivedfire risk The public chargers ensure there is a safeplace to charge allE-bike.
“Future bike trail maps willfeature E-bike charging stations,” said Offer “Ladner Village will be an evenmore trendy destinationthat italready isfor recreationalE-bike riders.”
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Nature TrustofBC teams upwithGCT for Boundary Bay shorelineclean-up
The Nature Trust of BC (NTBC), in partnership with GCT Global Container Terminals (GCT), representatives from ILWU 502 and514, local community groups and volunteers, hosted a successfulshoreline cleanupin Boundar y Bay on Monday, Sept. 16.
More than20 volunteers collected 175 poundsof garbage from theshorelineand surrounding area, helping to preser ve the natural beauty and ecological healthofthisvitalcoastal area.
“We are thrilled with thecommunity turnout andthe positive impact made,” saidDr. Jasper Lament, CEO, The Nature Trust of BC. “Every piece oftrash removed from theshorelinehelps to protect wildlifeand maintainthe ecological
integrity of Boundar y Bay. This event is a testament to the power of community actionin conserving our natural spaces.”
The Boundar y Bay Shoreline Clean Up is oneof many initiatives by The Nature Trust of BC and GCT Global Container Terminals aimed at engaging the
Earlierthis year, GCT formeda strategic partnership with The Nature Trust ofBritish Columbia to enhanceconser vation efforts, particularly in Boundar y Bay’s wetlands andestuaries.
“I’mincredibly proud of our team’s contin-
ued participationin these initiativesand the positive impact we are making in our community,” said Ben Hawk, VP Operations GCT. “By working side-by-sideon shoreline cleanups, we notonly help to restore our natural spaces but also buildconnections across thecommunity.” -Submitted
The two E-bikechargersinLadner Villagein the plaza atElliotand 47A Ave were installedin 2023 by theCityof Deltaandthe Rotary Clubof Ladner.
Makea Will Week
Making awillis now eveneasier
Oct.6 to 12is Makea-Will WeekinBritish Columbia. Its purpose is to encourage the public to write their willorbring anexisting willup-todate
Since Dec. 1,2021, electronic wills have the same recognitionas physical wills Willsare now able to be signed and stored electronically. Asanadded benefit, all unaltered electroniccopiesofanelectronic will are considered an “original” forthe purpose of submitting to thecourt, so you can save copieson multipledevicesand/or onlinelocations to make it easierfor yourexecutor to locate anoriginal. You may also wish to
print off anelectronic will and keepthat with your otherimportant physical documents.A printout ofanelectronic willis considered the sameas a photocopy of a physical willand can only be used ifnoneof yourelectronic wills can be found.
Whileallformatsof anelectronic willare accepted by thecourts, if you choose to make anelectronic will, you are strongly encouraged to save your willin PDF format. Saving your will in PDFformat will make theprobate process as easy as possiblefor your executor.
Anincreasing number ofBritish Columbiansare making a will According to a 2020
survey for the BC Notar y Association,50 percent of British Columbians hada signed,legally validand up-to-date will. That is up six per cent from2018 whenonly 44 per cent of British Columbians had a will.
2020 representsthe first timethat the BC Notar ysur vey has indicated thatat least half ofBritish Columbians have a will. The number ofhomeowners with a willis evenhigher.A little over halfofBritish Columbianhomeowners under55 have a will and80 per cent ofhomeowners over55 have a will. Whilethe overall increase inthe number of people with a willis great, there is still room
Learn With Us.
CarleneLewall,Director DeltaCommunityFoundation
DeathMattersSeminar
Join CarleneLewalltofindoutmoreabouthowtheDeltaCommunityFoundationcanhelp youwithyourEstatePlanningtoreduce or eliminatetaxes.Learnhowyoucan give tothecharityofyourchoicethroughyourWill.
Jo in us atone ofourc ompl imentary informat ives essions.
Sp ea kersinclud e: CarleneLewall,DeltaCommunityFoundation
You don’t just need a willwhen you are old. Havinga willensures your wishesare respected ifthe unexpected happens.
A willisthe best way to ensure that the people, charitiesandorganizations you cherishmost receive the benefitof yourestate
If you die without a will, yourestate may not be distributed inthe way you would have wished, andthecostsofadministeringyour estate may also be higher Havinga willhelps ensure that important questionsfor parents–like who will raise your young childrenif both you and your spouse die
Makingawillisavitaldocumenttoensure your familyistaken care ofwhen youdie.
–are answered
The cost to have a will written dependsonthe complexity of your situation
Aska notar y or lawyer foranestimate. If your situationis straightforward, you may be able to
write your own willusing a kit from a store oran online serviceprovider However, obtaining the assistanceof a professionalisalwaysa good idea.
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MakeaWillWeek
Free‘DeathMatters’community seminarsthismonth
DeltaLawOffice and theircommunity partnersare proudto announcethe launchof “Death Matters,”a free seriesofcommunity seminarsdesignedto provide valuableinformationand guidanceon end-of-lifeplanning.
Theseminarsaim to demystifytheoften-challengingtopicsof wills, estates, funeralplanning, tax planning, downsizing, transitioning to care and charitablegiving, empowering participants to make informeddecisions.
inarswillcoveressential topics such asestate planning, probate, legal aspectsofend-of-life arrangements,funeral considerations,taximplications,charitabledirectivesandaccommodationconsiderations.
InteractiveSessions: Attendees will have the opportunitytoask questionsandengage in discussions,ensuringtheyleave with aclearunderstanding ofthe subjectmatter.
Free Resources : Participantswill receive materials to help guide theirend-of-lifeplanning journey.
asupportiveenvironmenttolearn aboutthe legalitiesandpracticalitiesofdeath-related matters. Whether you’re planningfor yourselfor aloved one,the “Death Matters” series will equip youwiththeknowledge youneed to make confidentdecisions
Theseminarswilltake placeon Oct. 17 at the WaterfordRetirement Community, Oct. 22 at the Doug Husband Discovery Centre and Oct. 30 at KinVillage
To reserveyourspot, visitdeltalawoffice.com/ death-matters orcontact DeltaLaw Office at 604943-8272.
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FirePreventionWeek
Gatherth ew holefamily and dosomesearching to findtheanswers to these very important smokealarm safety questions Then, go to Sparky.org andtakethepledge to be aFIRESAFETYHERO.
Location,location,location!
Isthereatleast onesmokealarm:
☛Inside each bedroom?
❑ Yes ❑ No
☛Outsideall sleepingareas? ❑ Yes ❑ No
☛On everylevel of thehome, includingthebasement? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Actionitem: Figureout howmany* smokealarmsyou need tomakeeachanswerYES. (You needatleast one on everylevel ofyourhome,includingthebasement, outsideallsleepingareas, andinside eachbedroom.)
*Ourhome needs _smokealarms.
Whathave yougot?
To findtheanswertothequestion below, lookon the back of your smokealarms.You’llhave to takethem downtodoso, somakesuretoputthem backup
It’s difficulttostayawake all nightso that you’rereadyto react,justincasea firebreaksout
ordead batteries,thesmokeorgases from afirecanquicklyput peopleinto a deeper sleep, making escape impossible.
Actionitem: Fillinthechartbelow If yoursmokealarmsaremoret 10 yearsold,it’stimetoreplac
Whattodo!
Do youtest yoursmoke alarmseach month? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Actionitem: Test allthesmoke alarms in yourhomeatleastoncea month by pushingthe test button. Does everyone in your home knowthe sound of thesmoke alarm? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Actionitem: Pushthetestbutton so everyoneknows thesound of thealarm Smokealarmsmakea loud“BEEP,BEEP, BEEP” sound.
Does everyoneinyourhome knowwhat to do whenthesmokealarm sounds?
Yes ❑ No
Actionitem: Makea homefireescape planandpracticeitatleast twotimes a year.This wayeveryone knowswhat to do whenthe smokealarm soundsandcan get outsideand stay outside
So that’s whytheyinventedsmoke alarms,devicesthat soundan-earsplittingshriek to getyou goingiffirehas brokenout
That’s thethemethis yearfor Fire Prevention Week, fromOct.6to12. Delta Fire andEmergencyServices teamsup withtheU.S.-based National FireProtectionAssociation everyyear for Fire Prevention Week,withthe themethisyearbeing, “Smokealarms: Make themworkfor you.”
AccordingtoDelta Fire and EmergencyServices,a workingsmoke alarmdoublesthechance ofescaping afire.
As well,almosttwo-thirdsofhome firefatalitiesareinhomes with no smokealarmsornoworking smoke alarms,usually becausebatteriesare dead.
Deltafirenotesthat fires todaycan burnfasterthanever, with occupants havingonlyone to twominutes to escape fromthetimethesmokealarm sounds.
“Knowing howtouse that time wisely takesplanningand practice,” Delta Fire andEmergencyServices says onits website.
Thefocusforthis year’s Fire Prevention Weekisensure peopleknow howimportantitistohaveworking smokealarmsinyourresidence.
Sometipsfrom Deltafireinclude:
•installsmokealarmsineachbedroom,outside eachsleepingarea, on everylevelofthehome,(including the basement)
•smokealarmsshould be mounted ontheceiling, orhighonthe wall andshould be at leastthree metres from akitchen stove, or even away fromthe kitchen to reducefalse alarms
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• test smoke alarms monthly by pushing the test button
• change smoke alarm batteries every six months, or buy smoke alarms with a sealed, 10-year battery
• hardwired smoke alarms requirea battery back up, in case ofa power outage
• smoke alarms to be replaced ifthey’re 10 years oldormore
• there are special alarmsforthose who are hard ofhearing
• interconnected smoke alarmsare best because that meansallalarms will soundifthere’sa fire inone part ofthe house.
Smokealarms:Make them work for youisthis year ’s theme forNational Fire
Thisyear’sthemeis Smokealarms: Make themwork foryou, stressing theimportance of having workingfirealarms inyour home. Smokealarmsare thefirstlineofdefense in afire and itiscriticaltoremembertoinstall,test, andreplace your smokealarmstokeepyou andyourfamilysafe.
Community
Rotary shred-a-thon to benefit foodpantry programat DSS
Food banks across the countr y are reporting significant increase in demandthis yearcompared tolast year
Proceeds fromthe Rotar y ClubofLadner ’s shred-a-thonon Saturday, Oct. 5 willcontinue to supporta food pantry program at Delta Secondary,for students of familieswhoneed a handup over weekends.
Proceeds willalso support theactivitiesof the Rotary-sponsored, 100-plus-member Interact Club at DSS, which organizes at least two projects ever y year, onethat helpstheir schoolor community andonethat promotes internationalunderstanding.
The shred-a-thontakes
placefrom10 a.m. to 2 p.m. onthe property behindEastlink(Delta Cable) at 5381Ladner Trunk Road.
Any individual,company ororganization can bring theiroldtax returns, credit card bills, business records, bank statements,and personal informationdocuments so a shredding company can safelyand securely shred the paper onthe spot.A donationof$15 per banker ’s box of paper will go to the two local food reliefprograms.
Delta andarea residentsand business owners or managers can show upintheir vehicles, supervise volunteers who willunloadtheshredding material from their vehiclesanddump itinto
a shredding binwhich willthen be loaded by a Shred-Wise company operatorinto theshredding truck on site
Thanks to sponsors, IdealDoor Ltd. and Millennium Pacific greenhousesand to the hundreds of peoplewho have shown upin the past with many tonsof paper and supported these andother causesin our community.
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Members oftheInteract Club,sponsored by the RotaryClubofLadner at Delta Secondar y, will workwith Rotariansat ashred-a-thonfundraiseron Oct. 5.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024 •11AM - 3PM
HearttoHomeMealsnourishingseniors,onemealata time
“Lifeshould geteasier asyou age.Mealnourishmenthas avery positiveimpacton asenior’s mental health andtheir abilityto livea healthyandindependentlife” said Youla Thomas –FranchiseOwner for HearttoHomeMeals Vancouver
Ourmenuincludes a widevarietyofentrées includingbeef,chicken, pork,fish,vegetarian, breakfastoptionsand mincedandpureedmeals.
“While recently providing care to ageing family members, we recognizedthebenefittoseniors (andtheir families) of areliable and consistent servicedelivering nutritiousmeal to seniorsdirectly into theirhomes.”
At HearttoHomeMeals thereare 200+options to satisfy everytaste, full of thenutrients yourbodyneeds to stay healthy, withthe flavour you want to stay happy. Meals range
from abreakfast omeletfilledwith protein to alow-sodiumbeefdinner to nosugaraddeddesserts. Our menu includesawide variety of entréesincluding beef, chicken, pork, fish, vegetarian,breakfast optionsandmincedandpureed meals.We have severalsoupsto startand temptingdessertsto satisfy our customer’ssweet tooth. All ourmeals arepre-cookedand frozenin acentralproduction facilityunderthe watchful eye of the
Canadian FoodInspection Agency andthen delivered to asenior’s homein arefrigerated van.“We evenputthemeals right into your freezer” said Youla.
With easy ordering, by callingour local officeorviaour website, no delivery fees,nomonthly commitments or contracts, all a seniormustdoistoheatthemeals in amicrowaveoroven.
BasedinDelta,HearttoHomeMeals Vancouver deliversmeals weekly to seniorsinthe communitiesof Delta, WhiteRock,NewWestminster, Burnaby, Richmond, Vancouver, North Vancouverand West Vancouver
At HearttoHomeMeals Vancouver, we distinguishourselves from othermeal delivery services by the relationshipswebuild through our service, we arenot adropand go service. Fromourinventory managementteam,our customer servicerepresentatives,toour drivers, ourentire teamshares the same passion to serveour customersinour community.
To learnmoreaboutHearttoHome Meals Vancouver,call 778-308-4351 orvisitwww.hearttohomemeals.ca
Anirresistible selection of some of ourmost popular andfavouritemeals.
Thisbundleincludes:
Meatloaf with Rich Onion Gravy Butter Chicken Chicken Teriyaki
Country Chicken
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Macaroni and Cheese
CAREGIVER & SENIOR EXPO
Optimistpresents Caregiver & Senior Expo
The DeltaOptimist, alongside several community partners, are presenting theinaugural Caregiver & Senior Expo next Saturday.
The Expo will be heldon Saturday, Oct. 5 from11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KinVillage Community Centre (5430-10th Ave.).
Featuring local senior resources and informative speakers, the event is designed to helpunpaid caregiversand elderly spouses navigate their caregiving journey by providing helpfulinformation and supportive resources.
At the event you willfind an array of boothsshowcasing essential services, innovative productsand valuable resourcestailored to theuniqueneeds of seniors and caregiversalike.
From at-home care providers to financial planners, exhibitors are dedicated to enhancing thequality oflifefor seniors
and easing the burdenfor caregivers
Featured speakers include Karen Tyrell, whois a seasoned expert in senior care. She willpresent effective communication strategiesfordementia care.
Tyrell willpresent at 11:30 a.m. Suzie Grant from SeniorDiscovery Tours will speak about amazing adventures for travellersover 55. She willpresent at 12:30 p.m.
Wayne Connorton fromthe Delta Community Foundation will speak about how you can make a charitableimpact by leavinga legacy in your will. He will present at 1:30 p.m. The event isfree to attend.
You’llLove Living Here!
Inthisnextchapterofyourlife, take time for yourself.Discoverthejoyofourall-inclusive retirementlifestyle.
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HELPSUPPORTDELTA SENIORSTODAY
Weinvite youtomakea differenceinthe livesofseniors in Delta.Yourdona�ondirectlycontributesto acommunity supportfundthatfundsvitalini�a�vesforseniorssuchas mealprograms,socialac�vi�es,wellnessprograms and transporta�onservices.
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Givingtoday.Inves�ngintomorrow. Senior Support
B.C.seniorscite affordability astheprimary challenge to healthy ageing
A new report released recently by theOfficeofthe Seniors Advocate reaffirms B.C. seniors onfixed incomes are disproportionately impacted by thehighcost ofliving and unable to absorb increased costsforhousing, food, medical equipment, mobility aidsand other necessitiesforhealthy ageing.
“Seniors area diverse group with each person being shaped by theiruniquelifeexperiences, needs, culture, health, language and abilities,” said BC Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt. “However, the vast majority are worried about affording food andotherexpenses, where and how they willlive asthey grow older and accessing health care whenthey can nolonger drive to medical appointments. Many ofthe seniorsI metare taking care ofother seniors in theircommunitiesandgiving so much ofthemselves to helptheirfriendsandneighbours.”
Levitt undertook a ‘listening tour’ in April travelling throughouttheprovince to meet with seniors in both rural andurban communities and hear about their issuesandconcerns.
He also met withlocal seniors’ serviceproviders, volunteers andother stakeholders to learn about the gaps, barriers and suggestionsforimprovement as wellaswhat is working wellforolder people
The report recommends government take the following immediate actions:
■ Provideimmediate financial reliefforlowincome senior renters by redesigning the Shelter Aidfor Elderly Renters (SAFER)program so that seniors’ rents are 30 per cent orless oftheir income and rent ceilingsare adjusted to reflect the current reality ofthe rental market
■ Increase the amount of BC Seniors Supplement andindexthe supplement to inflationconsistent with other government income supportsfor seniors like CPP, OAS andGIS
■ Eliminate the daily rate charge for home support that places a financial barrierfor seniors to get the helpthey need to live independently intheir homes foraslong as possible.
■ The National Advisory Committee onImmunization (NACI) recommends people over50yearsold receive the shingles vaccine. Theprovinceshouldprovide a
shingles vaccineprogram at nocost to B.C. seniors.
■ Developand implementa cross-ministry strategy and actionplan for seniors with key targetsand performancemeasures withannual public reporting on performance.
Approximately onein six people aged 60 years orolder experienced someform of abuse incommunity settings andthisispredicted to increase as countriesexperience rapidly aging populations.
Many seniors and/orfamilies turn to multiple organizations to seekhelp, which can include Community Response Networks, provincialhealth authorities, Community Living BC and Public Guardian andTrustee.
RESOURCESFORSENIORS
Viewthe ProtectionfromElder Abuse and Neglect provincial government website to learnmore about the typesof abuse andneglectandwhere to get help Viewthe Office ofthe Informationand Privacy Commissionerand OSA privacy brochure to learn more about privacy tipsfor seniors.
Viewthe Emergency and DisasterPreparedness provincial website to learnmore about what you can do to protect yourselfand yourloved onesduring an emergency.
Viewthe BC AssociationofCommunity Response Networks website to learnmore about how to report abuse and resources availablein your community.
FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS
Q. I am a senior who feels I am being abused, who can I call?
A. The Seniors Abuse and Information Line(SAIL) is a safeplaceforolderadults, andthose who care about them, to talk to someone about situationswhere they feelthey are being abused ormistreated,or to receive information about elder abuse prevention. The calllineis staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 604-437-1940or1-866-437-1940(tollfree) If you are inimmediatedanger, call9-1-1.
Q. Where can I find information aboutfraud prevention?
A. Visit theFraud Prevention Resources page on our website orthe ScamsandFraud page ontheBritish Columbia website to find information about the types of scams, privacy tips, andinformation security for seniors.
Enquiry BC: 1-800-663-7867 Public Guardian and Trustee 604-660-2421
DELTA SPORTS
JV Sun Devilstopple Mouat
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The Junior Varsity South Delta Secondar y Sun Devils closed out the exhibition portionoftheir football schedule with a big 27-8 win onthe road over WJ Mouat, on Sept 26.
The Sun Devils finished thepreseason with a 2-3 record.
South Delta scored TDsin each of the fourquarters opening up a 27-0 lead before Mouat scored late inthe fourthquarter.
Quinn Kirincic finished five for seven for 173 yards withthree TD passes. He also ran in a TD from fouryardsout.
Ty MacGregor, Akshaan Gilland Easton Giesbrecht all caught TDs, with MacGregor finishing the day asthe top receiver with83 yards.
“The boys played significantly better thanthey did last weekandwas really happy to get alltheplayers in,” said headcoach Scott Martens “We left the gamehealthy whichwas nice to seeas we didnotdress seven players because of injur y andillness.”
The Sun Devilsopen regular season play on Thursday (Oct.3) asthey host Lord Tweedsmuir at 3:15 p.m., at Dennison Park
“We willneed to stepitupas Lord Tweedsmuiralways plays us toughand we ended their season last yearinthe semifinals,” said Martens. “Our team is very young,but itisshowing signs of starting to understand someofthe concepts and responsibilitieson both sidesofthe ball.”
Seniorvarsity
The senior Sun Devilspicked up an entertaining 31-21 win over WJ Mouat in their regular seasonhome-opener, last Saturday, Sept 28
Both teams cameinto the game with
4-0pre-season records
Dominic Dumas returned to the field only having missed two games with a broken wrist.
Withhis cast heavily padded onhis non-throwing hand,heandhisbrother Damianhelped ledthe Sun Devils to the win.
Luckily for Dominic, hisbrother sharesthe backfield withhimandthe province’s leading rusher showed why heis so dangerous, amassing more than200 yards rushing.
The Sun Devils took a 2-0lead after ahigh snap sailed overthe punter ’s handsandthroughthe back ofthe end zone for a safety.
South Deltathen hada 35-yard connection from Dominic to Holden Hunter for a TDand a 9-0lead.
Mouat struck back with a pairof touchdowns for a 14-9lead at the half
Early inthe second half, itlooked like Mouat was about to get another one, but the tough South Deltadefence forceda fumble, andthenext play, Damian tookthe handoff and sprinted for a 90-yard score. The two-point conversion put South Deltaup17-14.
The defence held strong, andthe offence was able to put together anice drive capped by another DamianTD, which madeit24-14.
Mouat didn’t flinch andquickly marched upthe field, punching it in from the five-yard-line, tocut thelead to 24-21.
A short serieson offencefor the Sun Devils had Mouat getting the ball back deepintheir end,andAnthony De Albuquerque secured his second interceptionofthe day and tookit to thehouse for anincredible touchdown to sealthe win.
The Sun Devilstravel to Vancouver College on Saturday for a 1:30 p.m. tilt against the Fighting Irishintheir second regular season game.
Sports stories? ContactIanat ijacques@delta-optimist.com or call 604-998-3616
Recently,agroupof10curlersfrom Tunnel TownCurlingClubhadthe amazing experienceoflearningfromthreecurlinglegends: Russ Howard, Mar y-AnneArsenault,andGrantOdishaw. Betweenthem,the Canadian curlingiconshave participatedintheBrier, Scotties and Worlds.They have wonOlympicgold,as wellas Canadian,and WorldChampionships,multiple times.
Delta’s Porteousdrafted by Warriors
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Delta’s Rhys Porteousis among the six newplayers for the Vancouver Warriors.
Porteous was selected 32nd overall in roundthree ofthe2024 National Lacrosse League (NLL) Draft on Sept 15.
Vancouver ’s other picks included Johnathan Peshko fourth overall (roundone), Remo Schenato sixth overall(roundone), Josh Carlson 41st overall(roundthree), Kai George 61st overall(round five), and Cole Kastner 76th overall(round six).
Porteous,22, spent 2024 at Manhattan University, appearing innine games and registering two points(2-0-2).
The for ward also suited up for
the Maple Ridge Burrardsof Western Lacrosse Association(WLA),notching 35 points(19-16-35)and two penalty minutesin15 games, and14 points(104-14)in fourplayoff games.
Prior to histimeintheWL A, he played three seasonsinthe BCJALL , scoring 92 points(48-44-92)in39 games, and six points(2-4-6)inthree playoff games.
“Rhys is a right-handed for ward who has good feetandis really athletic,” said Curt Malawsky, Warriors general managerandheadcoach. “He gets to the middleofthe floorandshootsthe ball very well.”
The Warriors openuptheirnew season onthe roadon Nov. 29when they travel to take on Colorado.
Vancouver hasa bye in week two and then will have itshomeopeneron Dec. 13 againstthe Rochester Knighthawks.
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BorninKarlsruhe,Germany, Guentheremigrated toCanadain1951.Hewasreunited a year later withLinda(Gerlinda).TheymarriedinWinnipeg, thentravelledto Vancouvershortly afterwards with twotoddlers,andtwocribsstrappedontheirVW Beetlerooftop.Guenther designedtheirhomein Tsawwassenwherethefamily wasraised.25 yearslater, hedesigned theirwell-known“Black ForestHouse”inOceanPark.
Trainedasaninstrumentmechanic, Guentherheld severalpositionswithCPAirandCanadian Airlines. Hewas a talented,self-taught craftsman who made functionaland beautifulmasterpieces includingallkindsoffurniture, a sailboat, a replica modeltraindisplaydepictinghishometown, carvedgifts,andin niteinventionsthat brought easeandcomforttothoseheknew
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Whenasked at a luauontheir60th anniversary whatthesecrettotheirsuccess asacouplewas, Guentherresponded,“Dowhat comesnaturally”. Itistothislegacythatwehonourhishard, meticulousworkandbeautiful creations.He passedonLabourDaymorningpeacefully… a day that ttinglycelebratesworkers andtheir immeasurablecontributions.
GuentherleavesbehindLinda,his wifeof72years, sons Ralph(Christie),Peter(Candy),daughterSusi (Steve), 6 grandchildrenand8 greatgrandchildren.
SafejourneysGuenther!‘Dankeschone’for your generouspresence,lovingspirit, andforwhoyou areandalwayswill be. Peacebewithyou!!
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