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Polar Bears ring in 2016 in style PHOTOS BY GORD GOBLE

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More than 300 hearty souls braved the frigid waters of Boundary Bay to take part in the Corporation of Delta’s 36th annual Polar Bear Swim at Centennial Beach on New Year’s Day. See more photos on Page 7 and at www.deltaoptimist.com.

Sharp increase in assessments A 17 per cent jump in the value of South Delta homes is second highest in Fraser Valley region SANDOR GYARMATI

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South Delta single-family homes have risen in value by 17 per cent, the second largest jump in the Fraser Valley region, according to B.C. Assessment. The assessment authority this week released its 2016 assessment roll that saw double-digit increases for detached homes in most areas of the Fraser Valley. Only the southern part of

Richmond, at 20 per cent, saw a sharper hike than South Delta. Values are up 12 per cent in North Delta. The assessments for any given year are based on the market value of homes as of July 1 of the previous year. Assessment notices began arriving in the mail this week. “(South Delta) has been active this year with an increase in the number of sales which has put upward pressure on sale prices

which is resulting in an increase in properties assessments,” said Brian Smith of B.C Assessment. According to the assessment authority, increases in the assessed value of single-family homes in Ladner are in the 15 to 25 per cent range, while East Ladner has seen a 10 to 20 per cent jump. Tsawwassen and Beach Grove are seeing increases in the 10 to 20 per cent range and Boundary Bay is up five to 15 per cent.

Townhomes and condos saw more modest increases in the zero to 10 per cent range in South Delta. As far as how increased assessments will impact residents’ property tax bills, much of that depends on tax levels set by Delta council. It also depends on how much homes have gone up in value compared to others. Each individual property belongs to a property class so if a home’s increase is higher than

the average in its class, then their property tax increase is expected to be higher than what council approves. B.C. Assessment has launched a new website at bcassessment. ca that includes more details about the 2016 assessments. Property owners who feel their assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2015 should contact B.C. Assessment. • House prices continue to skyrocket — Page 3

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Tsawwassen First Nation malls, and their 300 stores, scheduled to open in October SANDOR GYARMATI

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Like it or not, the South Delta we all know will become a much different place this year. Change has been occurring over the decades on a gradual basis and more will come on several different fronts in the years to come, from development at the Southlands to a bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel to the possibility of a second container terminal at Roberts Bank. Other changes we see gradually but steadily taking place include higher house prices that will result in a new demographic as well as increased pressure for higher-density development. However, it’s the opening of Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons at the Tsawwassen First Nation this October that will result in the single biggest overnight transformation of South Delta as well as act as a catalyst for a wider metamorphosis. Featuring 200 stores and a 1,100-seat food court, the 1.2-millionsquare-foot Tsawwassen Mills under construction at Highway 17 and 52nd Street will sit next door to Tsawwassen Commons, a 550,000-square-foot centre with approximately 100 tenants, including Walmart, Canadian Tire and Rona.

Tsawwassen Mills will be a major regional shopping centre primarily focused on fashion, while Tsawwassen Commons will be more of a standard strip mall featuring such retailers as Canadian Tire and Walmart. According to Property Development Group, work on Tsawwassen Commons “is moving full speed ahead” with structural steel work about to be installed. The civil infrastructure work is well underway and access roads are being paved and trees are being planted. The company says the two malls will have a combined footprint similar to Metrotown and will draw shoppers from not only the surrounding area, but

from all over the Lower Mainland as well. The Corporation of Delta’s South Delta Business Sustainability Strategy, which was formulated to help local businesses deal with the mega malls, found that Tsawwassen Commons’ primary trade area would be a seven-minute drive, which translates to all of South Delta. “Tsawwassen Commons anticipates 70 per cent of sales volume will be

from this area. This puts Tsawwassen Commons in direct competition with existing retailers in Ladner and Tsawwassen,” the report notes. The 150,000-squarefoot Walmart supercentre is scheduled to open this June, ahead of the rest of the mall. Ivanhoe Cambridge’s Tsawwassen Mills will follow the template of the company’s CrossIron Mills in Calgary and Vaughn Mills in Toronto, although

Bass Pro Shops and Saks OFF5TH fashion outlet are the only confirmed tenants thus far. The mall is scheduled to have “a unique mix of premium fashion brands, factory outlets, restaurants and first to market retailers.” As far as how its will impact local businesses, Ivanhoe Cambridge notes its research indicates the area has a vibrant and healthy commercial setting, as indicated by lower than average vacancy rates. “We anticipate that our projects will draw visitors from a broad geographic area — attracting customers that would not otherwise visit Delta. What our research and experience has told us is that the type of development actually attracts new shoppers to the area, increasing visitors in the local community and complementing the existing retail mix.” The 145,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops will open in May, ahead of the rest of the mall. As far as increased traffic, local drivers are well aware that a number of road upgrades are underway and scheduled for completion this spring. It’s anticipated the shopping centres will generate an additional 1,000 vehicles per hour in the morning peak period, with 3,800 vehicles during the afternoon peak hours. An expected 6,500 vehicles will come during the Saturday peak period.

South Delta house prices see sharpest increase SANDOR GYARMATI

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It’s hot and only getting hotter. The real estate market in South Delta has been on fire over the past year, seeing housing prices, particularly single-family homes, rapidly accelerate into a new stratosphere. While assessed values of homes by B.C. Assessment usually lag behind actual real estate prices, in the case of South Delta it is even more so as prices have jumped sharply since July 1 of last year, the date

the assessment authority uses to come up with its figures. The region as a whole has experienced strong, steady growth, but Ladner and Tsawwassen have seen the so-called “benchmark” price of singlefamily detached dwellings exceed the percentage increase in every other community covered by the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. According to the association’s figures last month, the benchmark for a detached Ladner house rose to $825,000 in

November 2015, a 4.1 per cent increase over the previous month and whopping 15.7 per cent increase over six months. Over a year, that benchmark increased 27 per cent, the second highest among all the real estate board’s member communities, which include Richmond and Vancouver. The only community to beat out Ladner was Tsawwassen, which saw its benchmark go up to $993,400, a 17.1 per cent increase over six months and a jaw-dropping 31.4 per cent increase over a

year. As with the rest of the region, the total number of properties listed for sale on the real estate board’s MLS was way down compared to the same time last year and that reduced supply coupled with high demand helped fuel higher prices. However, in South Delta’s case there’s more to the story. The Optimist talked to several real estate experts and analysts last summer to find out why South Delta has become so much hotter than other areas. The answer: it all

comes down to desirability. Many buyers priced out of Vancouver or Richmond are discovering nearby South Delta and the relatively good value they get for their dollar. Also, the mega malls opening at the Tsawwassen First Nation this year as well as a new bridge in a few years will likely serve to increase the desirability of South Delta. A limited housing stock and the constraints of the Agricultural Land Reserve have also fuelled higher prices.

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Pair arrested after rash of vehicle break-ins

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Delta police arrested a pair of suspects last month after a rash of vehicle break-ins in South Delta. Officers were called to the 400-block of Seashell Drive in Tsawwassen on Dec. 21 after a man called police to report he believed two people were trying to break into his neighbour’s house. The suspects were then seen leaving the area in a vehicle. Police were able to locate the vehicle and attempted to stop it, but the suspects fled. It was found a short time later dumped in the 5200-block of Camaro Drive. A police

dog unit was called in and successfully tracked the suspects, a man and woman, to the 5100-block of Cliff Place where they were taken into custody. Both were treated in hospital for dog bites. “At the time of their arrests the suspects were found to be in possession of stolen items from thefts from vehicles in the area where they were first observed,” said A/ Sgt. Sarah Swallow. “They admitted to being in the area to commit crime.” The vehicle they were driving had been reported stolen from Surrey. Adam Westbrook, 25, is charged with one count of possession of stolen property under $5,000 and one count of theft

under $5,000. Elizabeth Jarvinen, 23, is charged with two counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000 and two counts of flight from a peace officer. Both appeared in court and were released with several conditions, including curfews and to stay out of Ladner and Tsawwassen. They are scheduled to appear in court again this month. Swallow said many of the vehicles that were broken into had been left unlocked with valuable items such as phones inside. “The sad reality is that anything left in a vehicle, no matter how silly it seems to us, is a target for thieves,” she said.

Street racers lose cars and licences following crash JESSICA KERR

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Two drivers lost their licences and had their cars impounded after crashing during a street race in Ladner last week. Just before 6 p.m. last Monday, officers from Deas Island RCMP and Delta police were called to the scene of a crash on Highway 17A south of Ladner Trunk Road. The investigation revealed the two men, both 34 from Delta, were racing at the time of a crash. As a result, both vehicles were impounded for a minimum of seven days and both drivers had

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received the most damage. Both vehicles are owned by companies, and one was a demonstration car from a local dealership. “It is completely unacceptable for anyone to be engaging in this type of high risk behaviour,” McEwen said. “Incidents of street racing over the years have injured and taken the lives of innocent people. We are very fortunate there were no innocent people injured or killed as a result of this senseless crash.” “In the province of British Columbia street racing is recognized as a major hazard to the public and is no longer tolerated,” said Sgt. Lorne Lecker of Deas Island Traffic Services.

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Court dismisses lawsuit against Delta officer

Second-degree murder charge stayed last summer

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A lawsuit against a Delta police officer in the 2012 death of a man following an armed standoff with police has been dismissed. Nousha Bayrami launched the lawsuit against Const. Jordan MacWilliams last year, accusing the officer of gross negligence and malicious misconduct in the death of her father, Mehrdad Bayrami, 48, in November 2012. The lawsuit was dismissed without costs after an application filed in B.C. Supreme Court on behalf of MacWilliams and the Corporation of Delta. MacWilliams, who was a member of the Municipal Integrated Emergency Response Team at the time, responded to the Starlight Casino around 6 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2012 after calls about a domestic disturbance and an armed man. The standoff lasted for five hours before the shooting occurred.

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Tree chipping this weekend

The Lions Club is giving South Delta residents an environmentally-friendly way to dispose of their Christmas trees through tree chipping events this weekend. Trees can be dropped off at the South Delta Recreation Centre parking lot in Tsawwassen and in the Memorial Park parking lot in Ladner this Saturday and Sunday. The Tsawwassen event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, while the Ladner hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Donations are accepted and proceeds are used in the community. Christmas trees can also be put out at the curb with your Green Can on collection day or can be dropped off for free at the Enviro-Smart Organics composting facility, 4295-72nd St., Ladner. • The South Delta Secondary Dry Grad Committee will be holding a bottle drive in conjunction with the tree chipping at the South Delta Recreation Centre from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

More river dredging in the works $1.5 million remaining from earlier program will be used to target ‘high spots’ SANDOR GYARMATI

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Some additional dredging of local channels will occur this year thanks to money left over from a major program. The remaining $1.5 million of a $10 million program will be directed to residual dredging. A survey will assess sediment levels in the three main secondary channels (Seas Slough, Sea Reach and Ladner Harbour) to see how much sediment has occurred since dredging was undertaken in 2014. From that survey, a plan will be developed focusing on “high spots” where sediment has accumulated most. Those spots are likely to be the entrance to Deas Slough, the north end of Sea Reach and Ladner Harbour Reach, civic director of human resources and corporate planning Sean McGill told Delta council last month. It’s estimated the $1.5 million will fund the removal of approximately 25,000 cubic metres from

new channel dredging, but the hope is that it will take at least two or three years before additional dredging work is needed once the residual work is done. As far as having the money for regular maintenance dredging, council agreed to ask the new federal government to reinstate long-term funding for the lower Fraser River. “When this issue first came before council, we learned that elsewhere in Canada, on another coast, another major river (St. Lawrence Seaway) was being dredged and maintained. The Fraser is of equal importance to the West Coat and seems to be the FILE PHOTO neglected sibling Residual dredging will be undertaken this year on three of Canada’s major main secondary channels. rivers,” said Coun. Sylvia Bishop. each of the three chanmetres removed. Until 1998, dredging of nels. The initial dredging McGill said there isn’t all channels was a federal saw almost 370,000 cubic enough money for any

responsibility. In 1999, the port authority took over dredging only the main navigational channel, so silt had been building up in the secondary channels. The volunteer Ladner Sediment Group had been lobbying for years to rectify the situation and finally saw some success with the announcement of the $10-million project to dredge the channels in Ladner and Steveston. The material was moved by barge to Point Grey for disposal, but the federal government charged a disposal fee that impacted how much dredging could be done. Delta is now looking for long-term funding options as there’s no designated money for further dredging. A staff report notes the river continues to deposit sediment each year and, without regular maintenance and dredging, the channels will continue to fill in and will eventually reach a critical point when a major dredging effort will once again be required.

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Frigid conditions for Polar Bears 323 swimmers brave freezing temperatures in Delta’s New Year’s Day ritual at Centennial Beach

More than 1,500 people gathered at Centennial Beach on New Year’s Day to watch as 323 hearty souls rang in 2016 in the Corporation of Delta’s Polar Bear Swim. Swimmers had to brave the -2 C water of Boundary Bay in the 36th annual event. Participants splashed into the slushy water toward a bell anchored 25 metres from the shore. Once three swimmers reached the bell, everyone was cleared from the water. Prizes were awarded as follows: First place — Brodie Woodward Second place — Ryan Cowley Third place — Travis Smith Oldest swimmer — Ken Erickson, 75 Swimmer from furthest away — Scott Muma Terrigal from Australia The event also featured children’s activities, entertainment and refreshments.

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Despite a cold snap that made for some slushy water, participants in the 36th annual Polar Bear Swim at Centennial Beach in Boundary Bay were in good spirits on New Year’s Day. A crew from the Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue, Station 8, Delta (left), complete with their own polar bears, ensured everyone stayed safe. See more photos from the event at www.deltaoptimist.com.

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he year is just six days old, so as I think about what 2016 will bring, I can’t help but look ahead to the first Wednesday in October. That’s the day the retail landscape in South Delta will change forever with the opening of Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons on Tsawwassen First Nation lands. The malls were originally scheduled to open in the spring, so I imagine the Oct. 5 date could change as well, but sooner than later these behemoths of commerce will be operating in our midst. The million-dollar question is what impact a pair of malls roughly the size of Burnaby’s Metrotown will have on a South Delta community that has largely been insulated from the hustle, bustle and congestion such enterprises inevitably bring. More choices minutes from home has to be considered a good thing for consumers but access to retail isn’t necessarily a priority for many in these parts, otherwise they wouldn’t have chosen to put down roots here in the first place. So while having a pair of major malls on our doorstep is convenient, they will bring traffic the likes of which we haven’t seen before, including a whopping 6,500 vehicles an hour during Saturday’s peak period. Weekdays won’t be as bad, but suffice to say there will be a lot more cars on the road come October. As much as increased congestion will be a pain, and it most certainly will be, my far greater worry about the malls is the impact they will have on the merchants in our town cores. I have the utmost respect for individuals that risk their hard-earned money to start a small business as these people are the drivers of our economy and the backbone of any community. Some sectors of the retail community will be more affected by the TFN malls than others but any casualties will hit close to home. I guess such an unpleasant situation can be chalked up to an ever-changing world, one that rarely leaves any enterprise, big or small, alone for very long, but it doesn’t make it any easier to accept. The year ahead will usher in a new era in South Delta, one that will be bigger and bolder than we’ve ever seen. Whether we’ll be better off for it, however, is definitely open for interpretation.

Every decision that you make will help to shape your future

’ve never really been one to make a New Year’s resolution. I try to set goals throughout the year, instead of waiting until the end of the year. But ultimately, a resolution or a goal is just a decision you’ve made that will shape your future. This became very clear to me a few weeks ago. It was a simple as deciding where to go for dinner. I was on vacation with my family in Las Vegas. We had rented a car that day to get off the strip and see other points of interest. Since we had the car, we decided to drive to the downtown area that evening. We had gone back and forth on where to go for dinner earlier in the day, just as we had discussed if we should rent a car in the first place. One decision led to another, which saw us driving away from the Paris hotel at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. Fifteen minutes earlier, a woman had driven up onto the sidewalk in front of the hotel three times and injured dozens of people. Sadly, a woman from Arizona was killed. We knew nothing about it. We were trying to get onto Las Vegas Boulevard to head north. The driveway was blocked, so we thought there must be some

Community Comment BRAD SHERWIN

event or promotion going on. We tried the back road further down the street, but it had come to a halt as well. It wasn’t until we saw six police cars with sirens wailing, struggling to get thought traffic, that we realized something wasn’t right. Around Christmas in Las Vegas, the first thing that comes to your mind is a terrorist attack. We made it out of the area and up to Fremont Street. We didn’t hear about what had happened until someone at the restaurant mentioned it. On the way back we drove down the Strip, usually packed with cars and people. When we got to the street in front of our hotel, it was blocked off — the street was empty. Very eerie when you are used to seeing thousands of people and

hundreds of cars, even late on a Sunday evening. Had we not decided to leave the Strip for dinner that evening, we could have been on that sidewalk around the time the car jumped the curb. We were on our way out, thankfully via the parking lot behind the hotel, instead of walking onto the street in front. When we got back to Delta, there was a Back to the Future marathon on TV. The whole premise is about how a single decision can change the future. That’s when it really hit home how much our one decision, even one so simple, could have had a completely different outcome. So if you do make a resolution, don’t do it because someone tells you to or because you feel obligated. And don’t expect it to have an immediate result. Just know that any and every decision you make will shape your future and that of the people around you, one way or another. Happy New Year and all the best for a safe and successful 2016! Brad Sherwin, MBA has over 25 years’ experience in marketing, public relations and business strategy. He is currently the director of marketing for a national non-profit organization.

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Letters

Many aid deported woman

Editor: Re: Turn to new MP for help on immigration case, letter to the editor, Dec. 19 I’d like to set the record straight on the deportation of Paula Terry to the U.S. That was a decision made by the Canadian Border Services Agency during the time of the previous Conservative government. With the world looking at what to do with 60 million displaced persons, one has to wonder what the Harper Government, as it like to be called, was thinking when it added one more person to that number due to challenges

around paperwork. To the credit of our then MP Kerry Lynne Findlay, she and our office did all they could to both prevent that deportation and help the Terry family with the necessary paperwork. When brought to the attention of current MP Carla Qualtrough, she and her office have taken on facilitating the return of Terry to Canada. When brought to their attention right after the election, they immediately took interest in the case. We live in an age of cynicism and low expectations when it comes to politi-

TIME TO RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE

cians. As citizens, we have become lazy spectators, expecting our politicians to fix problems and then to leave us alone when something is required of us. We also expect more and more as privileged North Americans but don’t want to pay for it. I might have missed it but there was not any sympathy expressed in Bob Orrick’s letter nor any offer to help Terry or her family. Thankfully we are generally blessed here in Delta with politicians at all levels who do work on behalf of those they represent. Jim Short

The Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Annual Christmas Tree Chipping Held at South Delta Recreation Centre. Saturday & Sunday Jan 9th & 10th 9 am - 5 pm. By Donation. Chipping sponsored by Royal Wood Tree Care.

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Bridge’s HOV lane should be free

Editor: Recently there have been many opinions and suggestions regarding the bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel, the proposed tolls and how it will impact congestion. The simple fact is that until there is viable mass transit to bring commuters that live south of the bridge into Richmond and beyond, gridlock will continue to exist, and only get worse.

The Oak and Knight street corridors cannot and will not ever be able to handle more volume. The only solution for now and into the future is to reduce the number of vehicles that use the Highway 99 corridor. I suggest that an alwaysfree HOV bridge crossing lane could have the most significant impact on volume. Commuters that have considered ride sharing

in the past would finally have a reason to explore options and make an adjustment. All occupants of a HOV vehicle would save in excess of $150 per month, not including fuel and parking costs. Commuters would have a real incentive to make a difference to their commute, and everyone else’s as well. Save time and money. Makes sense to me. Rob Doggett

Don’t forget to thank the garbage men

Editor: I wonder how many people appreciate their garbage men. Through all kinds of

weather they are there for us. A toast to these men who pick up our waste every week. They deserve it. Cheers to the garbage/

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Community

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TO MY PATIENTS NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURE

The office is now permanently closed My plans include taking a few months off to reorganize the home front then work part time for Dr. Mark Jones in his Morgan Creek/South Surrey office. His contact info is Suite 308-2630 Croydon Drive, 604-560-2922 and he will be happy to provide continued podiatric care. When calling to make an appointment please make his staff aware that you were previously seen in my office. For those requiring care closer to home, the offices of Dr. Russell and Dr. Wang are available in Ladner. I would like to say good bye to all the friends made in the past many years and may our paths cross once again. Have a Happy and Healthy New Year. Best regards, Dr. Tom Troy

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New Ladner Business Association president Andrea Frustaci (left) and LBA member Mandip Gill (right) present South Delta Food Bank volunteer Bernie with $1,000 and some non-perishable food items.

Pay library fines with food Lower your library fines and help feed those in need during Fraser Valley Regional Library’s second annual Food for Fines campaign. Until Jan. 17, library patrons can “pay” their fines with food. It’s simple — bring in commercially packaged, unexpired, nonperishable food items to any FVRL location and have your fines reduced. One food item equals $2 in fines/fees, and up to $30 of fines/fees owed per library

account can be waived during the campaign. All items collected will be donated to the local food bank. “One of FVRL’s strategic priorities is continually build meaningful partnership with various local community agencies,” says Heather Scoular, FVRL’s director of customer experience. “This particular collaboration is a great way to reduce barriers for our customers by helping them reduce or eliminate

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COLOURING CONTEST WINNERS

Marleen Flumerfelt (right) owner of t ys+tech presented $50 gift certificates to the judge’s picks in the Optimist annual Christmas contest. Entrants must draw a Christmas scene and then colour it. In three different ages categories the winners were:

Robert McCandless of the Port Community Liaison Committee (far right) presents a cheque for $500 to Karen Wheatley, president of OWL, along with staff member Rob Hope and Sonsie, a resident bald eagle. The contact email for the PCLC committee is PCLC@portmetrovancouver.com. An incorrect email address was provided to the Optimist for a Dec. 31 story.

their overdue fines/fees, and provide much needed donations to our local food banks. Last year we collected thousands of items, and in turn we waived approximately $21,000 worth of fines.” Local pantries are especially in need of pasta and pasta sauce; canned meats/fruits/vegetables; cold cereals; baby food; peanut butter and jam; rice, flour, sugar, oats; protein drinks; soups and stews.

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Health & Fitness

Keeping active in retirement is key to a long and healthy life

A long and healthy life is the ultimate goal for many people. While a host of factors beyond a person’s control, such as genetics, impact how long that person lives and how susceptible to certain medical conditions he or she may be, there are many things men and women can do to improve their chances of living long, healthy lives. • Keep working. While many working men and women dream of the day when they can leave the daily grind behind once and for all, they might want to think more about a second career than a long, carefree retirement.

A study from British researchers published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that each extra year that men and women work was associated with a sixweek delay in the onset of dementia. While men and women may want to retire from their professions, finding second careers or volunteering close to full-time hours may improve their long-term health and quality of life. • Stay on your toes. A healthy diet is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, but diet alone is not enough to promote a long

and healthy life. According to the Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library, the risks associated with a physically inactive lifestyle are considerable. Such risks include a greater risk of developing high blood pressure and coronary heart disease and even a greater risk for certain cancers. In addition, physical inactivity can add to feelings of anxiety and depression. Inactivity tends to increase with age, so men and women aiming for long and healthy lives should make physical activity a vital part of their daily lives.

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Health & Fitness

Monthly resolutions for a healthier new year

If making big New Year’s resolutions has failed in the past try implementing a more gradual plan KRISTA POPOWYCH

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Enjoying the outdoors and nature can help energize both the mind and body.

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CONTINUED from Page 12 While your kids are at their soccer or lacrosse practise or game, walk around the perimeter of the field a few times; both you and your children will feel great. October Sleep more. Getting enough sleep can improve more than just your mood. It plays an important role in your immune function, memory, learning and weight loss. Try to go to bed earlier and keep a regular sleep routine even on the weekends. November Clear the clutter. Organizational specialists will agree that too much stuff can weigh you down physically and emotionally. Get out the give-away boxes and start sorting through what you don’t need and can live with-

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I am what you might call Star Wars challenged. By this, I mean to say that while I have heard of Princess Leia, I don’t know the first thing about her. You know: don’t know whether she’s married, whether she wears a tiara, whether she’s an only child. Don’t know whether she lives in a castle or in a rocket ship, or whether

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Taoist Tai Chi is a set of gentle movements to improve health and balance. A new beginner class in Ladner on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at Ladner United Church, 4960-48th Ave. Classes run from 10 a.m. to noon and include a tea break. An evening class begins Thursday, Jan. 7 at Ladner United Church from 7 to 9 pm. Please register with cheque or cash. For more information call 604-681-6609 or visit www.taoist.org. The 2016 Delta Photo Club season begins with Peer to Peer Critique Night, 7:15 9:30pm, Wednesday, Jan. 6. Start the year off with a fun, more social and interactive meeting. Bring a few images or a bunch in any format print, tablet, phone - to share as we rotate through oneto-one stations. DPC meets at KinVillage Community Centre. Guests welcome. For more information, please visit www.deltaphotoclub. com Train to become a volunteer tutor and help a child who is struggling with reading or math! The Learning Disabilities Assoc. Fraser South is a registered charity offering afterschool one to one tutoring for children aged 7 to 13. Attend an information session Jan. 7 at 7 pm at the Delta Manor Education Centre, 4750–57th

she’s ever set foot on Earth. Same with Han Solo. Oh, I’ve heard of him, all right, but I couldn’t tell you whether Solo is his true surname, or whether that’s a nickname he was given because of his antisocial nature. The Jedi? Now what are the Jedi all about, anyway? I know that in one Star Wars movie, they returned, but I have no idea where the heck they’d been or whether they’re still here. I say this, of course, but I’ve been a bit of a pariah of late. While the rest of the world has been lining up to view the latest SW flick and then chatting about what they’ve seen, I’ve been completely out of the conversation. They’ll be at work. They’ll be on the bus.

They’ll be typing their comments on Facebook. “Best one ever,” I heard someone say a couple of weeks back. “Fabulous special effects,” said another. “Absolutely brilliant,” someone else will chime in. Inevitably, someone will look at me and ask me what I thought. “Oh,” I’ll say. “I haven’t seen it.” “I get that,” I’ll hear. “The lineups have been just crazy.” At this point, I will have to admit to being ignorant of all things Star Wars. Never seen a SW show. Likely never will. I really don’t know why. I do know, however, that while the Star Wars buzz has been at fever pitch lately, I’ve had to turn my

buzzer off. I’d like to be able to give my opinion, honestly, but the truth is, I wouldn’t know Luke Skywalker if he offered me his seat on the bus. And R2-D2? I’d like to be able to say whether or not I approved of his performance in the latest flick, but I have no idea if he was even in it. Within the next few weeks, however, I’m sure the 99 per cent of the population that follows Star Wars will have seen the movie and be game to chat about other things. Like the weather, say. It may not be the most riveting subject matter, but at least I won’t be on the conversational sidelines. I may know nothing of BB-8, but I’m quite familiar with rain.

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Living with Cancer Support Group - five sessions beginning Thursday, Jan. 14 - March 10, 1:30–3:30 pm (every second Thursday). Group is for anyone living with cancer at any stage of diagnosis. Takes place at the Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner. Preregistration required before the start of the group. Call 604-948-0660 ext. 305 or email: gilly@deltahospice. org for more information or to register.

Shari’s Saturday Social, Jan. 16, KinVillage Community Centre, 543010th Ave., Tsawwassen. Tickets available at the door $12 for members, $14 for non-members, cash or cheque only please. Midevening goodies included. The theme is Canadian Country Casual so put on your western hat, dressy jeans, or frills and skirts. Dance to a wide variety of CD music. Doors open at 7, Dancing 7:30 to 11:00. to reserve a table call Shari at 604-943-8755.

The Delta HUB Cycling Committee is meeting on Thursday, Jan. 7, 7-8:30 pm at the Ladner United Church (Meeting Room, 4960-48 Ave). Attend our monthly meetings and support local action to improve cycling safety and connectivity for all ages & abilities. Open to the public; no experience is required. Email: delta@bikehub.ca. Ladner Parkinson’s support group’s next meeting: Saturday, Jan. 9, 10 to 11:30 am at McKee Centre. This group is for people living with Parkinson’s and/ or the people who care for them. We meet the second Saturday of each month to share and learn information, ideas and experiences in an atmosphere of confidential and mutual support. For more information call Dave or Gloria at 604-948-0156. Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters meet second and fourth Tuesdays, 7-9 pm at St. David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen. Start the new year doing what you’ve always wanted to - learn to speak comfortably with confidence in front of others. Next meetings Tuesday, Jan. 12, Jan. 26. Guests are always welcome. Further information, call Susan 604786-5404. Tsawwassen News Club at the Tsawwassen Library. Second & fourth Tuesday of the month, 10:30 – 11:30

LEGO Club at the Ladner Pioneer Library, Fridays, Jan. 15 – March 18, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Love LEGO? We provide the LEGO, you bring your imagination! Come play, create, and experiment. LEGO Club is a fun afternoon program for kids. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Also at the Tsawwassen Library Thursdays, Jan. 14 – March 10, 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Heads Up! An Introduction to Brain Health, free workshop presented by Alzheimer Society of B.C., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., KinVillage, 5430-10th Ave. Jan. 20. Preregistration required. 604449-5000, info.southfraser@ alzheimerbc.org. Reach Society Preschool South Delta open house Jan. 20, 6-8pm, 3-3800 72nd St., Ladner. Parents and children

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SPORT VANCOUVER METRO SOCCER Division One GP W T L Pts Guildford FC 14 9 4 1 31 ICSF Columbus 14 9 3 2 30 ND Olympics 14 9 2 3 29 Binger’s Army 15 9 1 5 28 Westside FC 14 8 1 5 25 SD Royals 15 7 3 5 24 Rino’s Van 15 4 4 7 16 Metropolitan 15 3 6 6 15 Akal FC 14 4 3 7 15 FC Romania 14 3 3 8 12 Shaheen FC 15 3 1 11 10 Sarajevo FC 15 1 5 9 8 PACIFIC JUNIOR HOCKEY Tom Shaw Conference GP W L T Pts North Van 32 23 8 1 47 Grandview 31 20 8 3 43 Richmond 32 17 10 5 39 Delta 32 15 13 4 34 Port Moody 32 6 23 3 15 Harold Brittian Conference Abbotsford 33 21 10 2 44 Mission 33 21 11 1 43 Aldergrove 31 17 12 2 36 R. Meadows 31 12 14 5 29 Langley 33 4 27 2 10 PHOTO BY MARK BOOTH

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Delta Ice Hawks Evan Grannary and Quinten Wideski were denied on this scoring chance during a 5-4 loss to the Abbotsford Pilots at the Pacific Junior Hockey League Winter Classic in Richmond. The Hawks also fell 4-3 to Grandview the following day.

IceHawksblankedatWinterClassic Productive debut for Tsawwassen’s Luc Soares not enough in a pair of one goal losses The Delta Ice Hawks were shut out at the Pacific Junior Hockey League Winter Classic despite an impressive debut for Luc Soares. The 19-year-old from Tsawwassen was signed over the holiday break and is expected to provide an immediate punch to the Ice Hawks’ attack as a top six forward. Soares played last season in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League where he managed 52 points in 49 games, including 24 goals. The South Delta Minor Hockey Association product then headed west after being acquired by the B.C. Hockey League’s Prince George Spruce Kings. However, it proved to be a short stay up north before Soares joined the Victoria

Grizzlies where he had three points in 14 games. Soares wasted no time finding the scoresheet as an Ice Hawk, notching a goal in Friday’s 5-4 loss to the Abbotsford Pilots. He buried a feed from linemates Michael Rand and Daniel Rubin, capping a two goal outburst in 29 seconds which tied the game at 3-3. The teams were deadlocked at 4-4 in the third when Cole Methorst notched the winner for the Pilots. Sam Kozlowski, Nicholas Beck and captain Quinten Wideski had the other Delta goals. One night later, first period goals by Soares and Rand gave the Hawks an early 2-0 lead

over Grandview. However, the Steelers would go on to score four unanswered goals to hand the Hawks a 4-3 loss. The result leaves Delta with a 15-13-1-3 record and five points behind third place Richmond in the Tom Shaw Conference. The Hawks hosted North Vancouver last night and return to action Saturday at Port Moody to start a home-and-home series. The back end takes place next Tuesday in Ladner (7:35 p.m.) The inaugural PJHL Winter Classic was part of the league’s 50th anniversary celebration as all 10 teams played two games over three days at Minoru Arena in Richmond.

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South Delta Royals will be looking to pick up right where they left off when they resume their Vancouver Metro Soccer League schedule on Friday night. The Royals closed out the 2015 portion of their regular season with a huge 1-0 road win over Binger’s Army. That result came on the heels of handing ISFC Columbus just their second loss of the season, a 2-1 victory at Winskill Park. South Delta has lost just once in its last nine matches and sit firmly in fifth place in the 12 team division with a 7-3-5 record — four points back of the frontrunners.

With seven games remaining, a top two finish and promotion to premier is not completely out of question. That scenario is remarkable in itself given the Royals just earned their way back into the First Division. “To be honest, we were just hoping to finish somewhere in the middle of the pack,” said South Delta FC club president Andrew Raines. “We are extremely happy to be in the position we our in. “It would be awfully difficult (to earn promotion premier). We would basically have to run the table the rest of the way, but to even be talking about it right now indicates what kind of season we have had.” The Royals have been in this

position before, earning First Division promotion a few years ago before being promptly relegated. It was a lesson learn once they climbed the ladder again. The team couldn’t stay status quo and expect to succeed against better competition. There had to be an infusion of talent, yet not a complete overhaul of a roster that had earned promotion in the first place. The club found the perfect additions when Tsawwassen Soccer products Marcus Brougham and Geoff Salt agreed to come home after being established starters in the VMSL Premier Division with Richmond FC. Brougham anchors the South

Delta back four at centre back, while Salt plays striker. A 5-1 season opening loss to now 11th place Shaheen FC now seems so long ago. “We were just pummelled, recalled Raines. “We were playing an odd formation and were out of sorts. We gave it bit more of a chance and it was just not working so we went to a traditional 4-4-2 and haven’t look back. “What the club is really excited about is offering a top level of amateur men’s soccer right here for South Delta players. No longer are they having to go elsewhere to play.” The Royals will return to action Friday when Rino’s Vancouver FC visits Winskill at 9 p.m.

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Delta curlers dominate at junior provincials

At just 16, Sarah Daniels has added another chapter to her already decorated curling career The Delta teen skipped her rink to the 2016 Tim Hortons B.C. Junior Women’s Curling title on Sunday in Kamloops, defeating hometown favourite and defending champion Corryn Brown 11-3. Daniels rink also includes her older sister Megan at lead, along with Marika Van Osch (third) and Dezaray Hawes (second). They will now represent B.C. at the Canadian Junior Curling Championships in Stratford, ON. Daniels, a Grade 11 student at Seaquam Secondary School, returns to the nationals for the second time in three years, having played second for the Kaila Van Osch rink that lost a 7-6 heartbreaker to Alberta in the 2014 final. Daniels’ impressive resumé also includes twice being named Curl B.C.’s Junior Female Athlete of the Year. She played for Team B.C. at the 2015 Canada Winter Games and helped Seaquam win a pair of B.C. high school championships, along with Megan. The sisters were taught the game over a decade ago at the Delta Thistle Curling Club by

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Skip Sarah Daniels releases her rock on her way to winning Sunday’s B.C. Junior Women’s Curling Championship in Kamloops. The 16-year-old from Delta now leads her rink to nationals.

their dad Ernie Daniels who remains their coach today, along with Katie Witt. En route to the final, Team Daniels defeated Sarah Loken’s Delta Thistle Curling Club rink 9-4 in the semis. Team Loken, an under-16 team featuring skip Loken, third Catera Park, second Kylie Karoway, lead Kim Bonneau and coach Marion McNeill, were awarded the bronze medal. Daniels had earlier gone 6-1 in round-robin play, with her only loss being an 8-3 decision to Brown back on Thursday. The two teams then met again in Saturday’s semi-final with Brown again prevailing, 11-7. Sunday morning’s final provided a different outcome as Daniels took control in the fourth end by scoring five. She added a single in the fifth and a deuce in the seventh to open up a 9-2 lead, before icing the game with three more in the ninth. Loken went 4-3 to finish tied for third, then defeated Victoria’s Mariah Colulombe rink in a playoff to clinch a top three finish and earn a shot at Daniels. Tunnel Town’s Shawna Jensen also skipped a rink at junior provincials and finished 3-4 in round-robin play.

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MCGARVIE, Douglas Bruce August 15, 1956 - December 24, 2015 On December 24th, we lost an amazing being that had a heart full of love, incredible generosity, a boisterous sense of humour and a devoted guardian to his family. We lost Doug; our husband, dad, and grandpa. 40 years ago, Doug met the love of his life, Bertha. Together they had 4 beautiful children; Dawn, Angie (Kris), Robert (Opal) and Tatum. They have had the joy of being grandma and grandpa to 8 grandchildren; Damien, Ava, Lucas, River, Brooks, Autumn, Summer and baby Bodhi. Doug and Bertha created their home and raised their family in Tsawwassen First Nation. Memories have been made during the countless family gatherings at their home and children’s homes. Doug was born in Coos Bay, Oregon and moved to Canada with his family in 1959. He grew up on the North Shore. Doug was proud of his Scottish heritage. Doug was predeceased by his father David McGarvie, and is survived by his mother Jennette McGarvie and siblings; Mary, Cherri, Dana, Tammy and Dan. Doug devoted his life to his wife, children and grandchildren. He was so proud of his family, and anyone that sat and had a conversation with Doug, quickly saw the pride he had. He spoke about his children’s and grandchildren’s sports, activities and accomplishments. He was very proud of his wife and the strength she provided to her family. A celebration of life will be held to honour Doug beginning 2 p.m. on January 17, 2016 at 1929 Tsawwassen Drive (TFN Rec Centre) and for family and friends a viewing at the Delta Funeral Home on Thursday, January 7th from 7-9 p.m.

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