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Elizabeth Zbitnoff endures debilitating effects of Chiari malformation daily IAN JACQUES
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South Delta Sun Devils’ Stef Goulas gets the ball jarred loose on this pass attempt during his team’s 36-27 Western AAA Conference opening win over Victoria’s Belmont Bulldogs last Saturday in Tsawwassen. See Page 23 for more details.
Imagine waking up every morning and not remembering what you did the previous day. Imagine painful migraine headaches, constant fatigue and a desire to just curl up and sleep. These are just a few of the symptoms of Chiari malformation, a little known brain disease that Ladner’s Elizabeth Zbitnoff has battled most of her life. Zbitnoff, who has called Ladner her home for the past 20 years, says she was born with the condition and struggled through most of her youth with symptoms, but had no idea she had the disease until she began to severely decline physically and cognitively two years ago. “I remember the first migraine when I was eight years old,” she recalls. “I was always tired, fatigued, had headaches, but had no idea that I had this disease.” In January 2015, her health really took a turn for the worse. Her right eye started to swell. She experienced memory loss, and numbness and tingling in her legs. “I couldn’t focus, I couldn’t remember anything. I had been calling my neighbour by the wrong name for over a year and
Elizabeth Zbitnoff she never told me. This is something that can easily go undetected unless you get a brain scan. Once I went to the hospital, they found out what it was.” Chiari malformations (CMs) are structural defects in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance. CM can cause headaches, fatigue, muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, choking and vomiting, dizziness, nausea, tinnitus, impaired coordination, neck pain, unsteady gait and more. She found out through research the only way to mitigate the symptoms was to have surgery. PERSONAL: see Page 3
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Chief makes splash at Bass Bryce Williams helps stock aquarium in biggest store at Tsawwassen Mills SANDOR GYARMATI
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Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce Williams helped build the excitement level for Tsawwassen Mills in a special event Monday evening at the shopping centre’s biggest tenant. About 100 people, including TFN members and store staff, were at Bass Pro Shops for a ceremonial dropping of the first fish, a chinook salmon, into the store’s huge fish tank. After more than two years of construction, the event signified the 1.2-million-square-foot mall is indeed close to its highly anticipated grand opening next week. The huge tank will have many more fish, including a sturgeon, added in the coming days. “This is really great to see,” said Williams. “It’s not only a great opportunity for the Tsawwassen First Nation, but the surrounding communities. It was great to see this coming together like it has and we have really great partners.
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Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Bryce Williams releases a chinook salmon into the huge aquarium at Bass Pro Shops Monday. See more photos of the giant outdoors store at www.delta-optimist.com. It’s amazing to see it come to life this fast. It just goes to show how we mean business in Tsawwassen.” Bass Pro Shops general manager Gerry MacIntyre said the store’s goal is to connect people with the great outdoors. Following the fish drop, the Optimist was given a sneak peak of the massive recreational outlet that has everything from hunting
and camping supplies to fishing gear and boat sales and repair. “I think young people, especially here, have lost that connection. They’re on their computers and tablets. We think this is going to be a valuable experience, inspire and change all that,” said MacIntyre. The log cabin designed building also houses Uncle
Buck’s Fishbowl and Grill, a 12-lane bowling alley, an expansive bar area, gift shop and all kinds of nature-themed artwork. MacIntyre said customers, on average, will travel up to 85 kilometres and spend two hours in the store, saying it’s all about the experience. The “outdoor world” is around 180,000 square feet once the bowling alley, meeting
rooms and restaurant are added, he said. Staff training, stocking and the finishing construction touches are still going on at the store, which opens Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m., a day ahead of the rest of Tsawwassen Mills. It will be the fifth store in Canada for the chain and its first location in this province. Bass Pro has 80 stores in the U.S.
Personal story being shared to raise awareness about the disease CONTINUED from Page 1 Last year she was in and out of hospitals for months between Vancouver General, Royal Columbian and Delta. Two days prior to her surgery, she lost her ability to walk. Through the love and support of her family, friends and hospital staff, she battled her way
back and just a couple of months ago started to feel like she was actually touching the ground when she walked. “The surgery stopped the progression, which is good, because if they don’t catch it, you will die,” she says. “It’s a day-by-day struggle. I have to go back to the hospital because I’m
having issues again and I have regressed to the point where we don’t know what is happening. The difficult part is realizing that this is your life now and that there is no cure.” She says she had to quit her job as a house cleaner and has no idea if she will ever be able to work again. “That’s the frustrating
part. There’s just is not enough known about the disease.” Zbitnoff is sharing her story in the hopes it will bring awareness to the disease and might help someone who is struggling with symptoms, but has not yet been diagnosed. “I was 45 when I started to really develop the
symptoms. Thank God they found it. I would hope for a cure one day. If there is no awareness, how will someone find a cure? “People don’t understand what you go through on a daily basis. It’s an invisible disease so people wonder why is she struggling, why is she so tired? It’s been tough.”
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Beach Grove looking to sell surplus parcel Golf club seeking developer for strip along 16th Avenue IAN JACQUES
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The club would like to see 10 single-family homes built on the surplus land. complete some capital improvements as well as set aside money for future work. “As a club, while we are making money on operations and continuing to make our payments on our mortgage, we are not improving as much as we’d like to. We know there are things we need to replace and fix and we can’t do that with our long-term debt,” he said. “With the value of land in this area, we looked at a number of options as to how to set aside the long-term debt and at the end of the day the sale of the parcel of land on hole No. 12 was the one that seemed to be the best fit for us.” Creally said if all goes as planned, the 12th tee box would be moved slightly to the south and the 11th green would be moved. “We are not losing overall yardage on the golf course,” he said. The club’s preference is to see 10 single-family lots created on the treed parcel fronting 16th Avenue, but according to the request for proposals, the developer will be required to have the land subdivided, rezoned, serviced and developed with residential dwellings of a type acceptable to Delta. Beach Grove intends to conclude the sale only after the developer receives conditional approval from the Corporation of Delta.
“It was an interesting process to go through with the membership,” he said. “Unless you sit on a committee or the board, sometimes you don’t have visibility into the real financial picture of the club, so what we had to do is get our members up to speed on where we were at as a club. We made money on food and beverage last year, which is unheard of for a private club. We’ve made money on operations three years in a row. We’ve added 183 new members and affiliates already this year, which is fantastic. It’s just our long-term debt issue that is holding us back. “The first vote failed due to what I believe was a lack of the financial picture, so the board, to its credit, through a number of focus groups, explained the situation to the members, listened to their ideas when presented, had a second vote and 94 per cent of the members voted in favour of the sale of the land.” Besides keeping their members informed, Creally personally visited all neighbouring properties to explain the process. “So far there has been no negative push back, but do I think there will be issues? Sure,” he said. “Some are reluctant to change, but if the sale is something that will allow us to be around for another 80 years, then it’s a positive change.”
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Work now underway on site of jet fuel project SANDOR GYARMATI
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Site work has begun on a controversial jet fuel pipeline project in Richmond that will result in airport-bound fuel trucks eliminated from Delta roads. The Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation received a permit from Port Metro Vancouver this spring for the construction and operation of the fuel project. Owned by a consortium of airlines that use YVR, the corporation plans to ship jet fuel by barge up the Fraser River to fuel receiving facility, where it will then be piped to a tank farm on port-owned land on the south arm of the river. An underground pipeline will then send the fuel from the tanks to the airport. Project director Adrian Pollard told the Optimist the tank farm site is “heavily disturbed land” that has unstable soil to build such structures right now, so a lot of effort is being put into replacing it with more suitable fill, including
sand and gravel. Once that work is completed, and done to seismic standards, construction on six storage tanks will likely begin early next year. The total project is slated for completion in early 2019. Aviation fuel is currently delivered to YVR from Burnaby through a pipeline owned by Trans Mountain (Jet Fuel) Inc. and by tanker trucks from fuel suppliers in Washington state. The current pipeline meets approximately 80 per cent of fuel demand the airport. The remainder is delivered by tanker trucks that travel through Delta. Current growth in fuel demand is being met by increasing those tanker truck deliveries, according to a Delta staff analysis from a couple of years ago. Pollard said the figure is now about 50 trucks per day travelling from the refinery to YVR, which works out to about an extra 100 truck movements through Delta daily. “They have to come across over Highway 91 and over the Alex Fraser
(Bridge) because the transportation of dangerous goods precludes them from going through the tunnel,” he explained. “You see them routinely tied up on congested streets in Richmond, you see them on the highways. A few years ago there was a rollover in South Surrey but nothing spilled, fortunately. Every single one of those will disappear, replacing all capacity by barge.” Pollard said sending fuel by truck can always be a contingency in case of emergencies, but it will no longer be a regular method of shipment once the project is up and running. The residents’ group Vancouver Airport Project Opposition for Richmond (VAPOR) had been fighting the project while the City of Richmond also voiced objection. In December 2013, the province announced a conditional environmental assessment certificate would be issued. That decision was made after a B.C. Environmental Assessment Office review.
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Students earn double credit on the farm
Farm Roots Mini School in Boundary Bay is a partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University Students are digging right in to their postsecondary education in sustainable agriculture while still in high school thanks to a new partnership between Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the Delta School District. The university and the school district are offering students enrolled in the new Farm Roots Mini School the opportunity to earn dual credit toward high school graduation in science, social studies, business, marketing, entrepreneurship, planning and independent directed studies, as well as first-year university credit in Kwantlen’s Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems program. Close to 30 students began their studies earlier this month. The grades 10 through 12 students hail from throughout the district, but come together every second day at the Farm Roots Mini School in Boundary Bay. “We are very excited about our partnership with KPU,” said superintendent Doug Sheppard.
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Farm Roots Mini School teacher Graham Harkley addresses the crowd at a signing ceremony in Boundary Bay last week. “This is an engaging learning opportunity for students and a chance for them to ladder into their post-secondary education in a relevant and dynamic
way.” “This is much more than a dual credit program,” said Dr. Salvador Ferreras, KPU’s provost and VP academic. “It’s
about bringing students to a new level of understanding about the importance of sustainable agriculture in securing a sustainable future for all.”
The program is the result of an educational inquiry into what Delta students are looking for in their learning. It is driven by concerns around genet-
ically modified foods, food distribution and environmental sustainability, all of which are increasingly at the forefront of general consciousness. “These are the issues we face today,” said Sheppard, “and these are the leaders of tomorrow who will be tasked with managing them.” Already a strong partnership with local farmers has been established. “Collaborations with the local farming community, as well as with community groups is central to the model,” says Brooke Moore, district principal of inquiry and innovation. “The partnership with KPU will help us take the program to the next level.” While earning dual credits, students will design, plan and build a learning farm on eight acres. Students will learn about food systems and resource management with a focus on innovative sustainability and agricultural sciences. Graduates will have skillsets to apply to a variety of career paths.
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t wasn’t on the scale of 1999, but it was an impressive showing nonetheless. Losers of the last two elections after having held the riding for the better part of two decades, Delta South Liberals jammed the main ballroom at the Delta Town & Country Inn last Wednesday to decide whether Ian Paton or Jim Cessford should carry the party’s banner into next spring’s provincial election. Paton emerged victorious in that battle, but perhaps the bigger winner was the party itself as the overflow crowd, which forced many to try and listen to the candidates’ speeches from the hallway, signaled the Liberals are serious about reclaiming the riding. Now, there’s a significant difference between signing up 1,300 members, about half of whom showed up to cast a ballot, and getting the 10,000 or so votes needed to win on election day, but the nomination race between two high-profile candidates did inject new life into a party that once owned a constituency predisposed to voting right of centre. In Paton, they’ve got a life-long Deltan, one who is both well known and well liked, but who faces the daunting challenge of trying to knock off two-term MLA Vicki Huntington, the record-setting independent who has already bested Liberal opponents Wally Oppal and Bruce McDonald. Paton needs to make up a 2,500-vote difference from 2013, primarily by bringing disaffected Liberals who found a home under the Huntington tent back into the fold. That’s a tall order that won’t be accomplished by bashing the incumbent. You don’t win two elections as an independent if you don’t have personal popularity, so knocking someone who is well respected at all stops on the political spectrum is unlikely to bear much fruit. Huntington’s vulnerability lies in the fact there’s only so much she can do as a lone voice in what’s essentially a two-party legislature. Last Wednesday’s gathering wasn’t like the massive nomination meeting of 1999, the one where you knew beyond a shadow of a doubt the winner would also claim the riding for the Liberals in the next election, but it does set up an interesting match-up next spring. Paton has never lost an election, but this one will unquestionably be his biggest challenge to date.
Travel teaches us many things, including that we are all alike
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hy do we travel? To relax in the sun, to escape the mundane of our ordinary lives, to immerse ourselves in new cultures, to visit family or to climb mountains. The reasons are endless, and the benefits are immense. I just returned from a two-week trip with my new husband to the UK and Ireland that combined city and country experiences, and time with family. I can tell you about the stunning Cliffs of Moher on the west coast of Ireland, or how the River Thames winds itself like a giant serpent though the city when viewed from the London Eye, but I can’t share with you how it felt. That’s because travel is so deeply personal. It assaults the senses, but more profoundly travel changes how we see ourselves and our place in the world. Just step into any city in Europe and you’ll see a continent of different faces, religions and beliefs. The language most commonly overheard on the streets of London was not English but every other language imaginable. From the Muslim women covered in the niqab to the revealing clothing of young English school girls, contrasts abound.
Community Comment INGRID ABBOTT
Despite these diverse cultures living side by side, I believe as much as we differ, we are alike. The values we hold dear — family, love, faith, work and community — are common to us all. As humans, we all yearn for a sense of community that shares similar beliefs. Take the Englishman and his passion for football. My husband is a huge Manchester United soccer fan, and a trip to the working class northern England city to see a game was a highlight of our trip. We gathered with 76,000 other Manchester United Club members in a stadium for three hours of exhilarating soccer and infectious atmosphere. The fans sang team songs, chanted and erupted into thunderous cheers when a goal
was scored. They hugged and screamed and, for a brief time, the outside world melted away while the club fans focused on their team. This was their community and it was incredible to watch. If we choose to pay attention every time we journey away from home, whether near or far, we learn something about how the people we share this planet with live, what their values are, what their routines are, what they eat, how they dress and talk, and if they practise religion or follow politics. That understanding is integral to our need to make sense of who we are in the world and how we can shape our own communities for the good of everyone, especially the vulnerable like our children and seniors. Journey away from South Delta and I am reminded of how lucky I am to live here. “Vancouver looks like a beautiful place,” a shop clerk exclaimed after I assured her I was not a Yank. “I’ve always wanted to go there, and you Canadians are so friendly, we loves ya.” Ingrid Abbott is a freelance writer and broadcaster living in Beach Grove who loves to travel, but is always happy to arrive home.
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Letters
Liberal gov’t has failed to adequately respond to fentanyl overdose crisis
Editor: I had the opportunity to attend the community forum about the fentanyl crisis in Delta on Sept. 15. I commend the Delta community, community leaders, parents and young people for coming together to learn as much as possible about this public health crisis. The mayor and council, school board, police and Fraser Health all offered valuable information and demonstrated leadership regarding the fentanyl overdoses that are ripping
through British Columbia, and no community is immune. While unprecedented, this public health crisis involving fentanyl was nevertheless foreseeable. The government has known these illicit drug overdoses have been rising at a significant rate over the past three years. Yet against this backdrop, it has failed to deliver on its election promise to open 500 new addiction treatment spaces by 2017, a promise Liberal MLA Scott Hamilton reiterated dur-
ing the recent community forum. Deadlines have been missed, and more than 60 per cent of the promised spaces remain unopened. In the summer, B.C.’s New Democrats urged this government to limit the availability of fentanyl by banning pill presses. The overdose crisis mirrors how our mental health and addictions system lacks both the resources and the structure to provide youth the early intervention and community supports that can prevent
the onset of addiction, as well as promote recovery from it. This provincial government should be investing more in public schools and other educational opportunities to help our children make better choices. Our children deserve better from this government. Young people who make an error in judgement by experimenting with drugs shouldn’t have to die for it. Selina Robinson CoquitlamMaillardville MLA
Bridge is latest vanity project in Lower Mainland
Editor: Anyone who thinks the premier’s $3.5-billion vanity project will reduce congestion is dreaming because the proposed bridge to replace the tunnel will create traffic chaos so bad that today’s congestion will look good in comparison. There is a corollary that states: “When more lanes
are added to an existing highway, the more traffic it will attract.” You cannot blacktop your way out of gridlock. Every major transit project built since 1980 in Metro Vancouver has been a political vanity project, designed to cut ribbons at election time and not to improve regional transit. This has created a dis-
jointed and grossly userunfriendly transit system, costing the taxpayer three to four times more than it should. TransLink’s $3-billion Broadway subway and Surrey’s $2-billion LRT is more of the same. What is needed is an independent panel to assess the need of this massive bridge and future
regional transit projects to see if they are actually needed or propose cheaper, just as effective, alternatives. Considering the provincial debt has rocketed past $65 billion under the current premier, do we need to squander billions more on a bridge that will solve nothing? D. Malcolm Johnston
MLA, not council, is in tune with wishes of community
Editor: Re: Paton gets Liberal nod, Sept. 23 Regarding Ian Paton’s comments that Vicki Huntington is disconnected with municipal council, I would state that Huntington is very well connected to her constituents and it is municipal council that is disconnected with the community it was elected to serve. Approving the Southlands against the wishes of the majority
of the community is one example and the latest is allowing the recent, and totally ridiculous and inappropriate, changes a private developer was allowed to make on 56th Street at the access to Highway 17. His comment about responsible port growth was an oxymoron if I’ve ever heard one. He certainly hasn’t done, or said, anything to make me change my voting preference. Peter White
Business communities would like it if mall failed to attract shoppers
Editor: Re: TFN mega mall does little to build community, letter to the editor, Sept. 23 The most thoughtful letter by Kevin Ridley shows how well he reciprocates with local entrepreneurs. It is also interesting to note how the Tsawwassen First Nation, quick to protest a pipeline destined for the West Coast, happily
covers hundreds of acres of highly arable farmland to accommodate a monstrous mall it hopes will lure hundreds of shoppers from across the Lower Mainland. Could it turn out to be a case of build it, but they don’t come? I’m sure the business communities of Tsawwassen and Ladner hope so. Bernard C. Barton
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The husband and wife team of Dr. Warren Roberts and Dr. Jan Roberts have returned to their office on 12th Avenue in Tsawwassen to offer dental and facial rejuvenation services under one roof. A grand opening event for Roberts Dental is planned for tomorrow from 4 to 8 p.m. The longtime Delta residents, who’ve been in a handful of offices locally over the years, have also established their own teaching organization — Pacific Training Institute
Business Buzz for Facial Aesthetics. Warren Roberts said they’ve developed a number of firsts, like the Roberts Facial Rejuvenation Photography Series and a special technique for injections. The institute attracts students from around the world and provides courses online with teaching presentations being translated for subtitles in nine different languages,
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It’s curious why drivers feel need to share Signs on the back of some vehicles can leave you scratching your head
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BARBARA GUNN
When my children were babies, I had the usual paraphernalia. Soothers. Rattles. Several hundred little stuffed bears. I did not have a sign on the car that read Baby on Board. Whether the sign had even been in vogue way back then is beside the point. I wouldn’t have had one anyway.
I am not a Baby on Board kind of person. To begin with, I don’t really get what it means, but I can only assume it’s intended to say a couple of things to other motorists on the road. Those would be: (a) I know you’re the kind of driver who likes to rearend people, but please opt for another vehicle since I have an infant sleeping in the back. Or (b) Just in case you’re contemplating cutting me off, please think twice because I’m sleep-deprived, in desperate need of adult conversation and unable to get the lyrics to Baby Beluga out of my head. Whatever. It’s curious.
Curious, given that I have yet to see a sign that says Six-year-old on Board or Red-haired Gradeschooler on Board. I have, however, seen a sign that read Proud Parent of an Honour Roll Student. Not sure what I’m supposed to do with that one, but I assume I’m being asked to roll down the window at the next red light and ask the driver which Ivy League schools are recruiting Miss Smarty Pants. Weird — and more than a little obnoxious. If I was inclined to post a sign on my car — and honestly, I’m not — it would say nothing about babies or gifted teenagers.
Instead, I’d go for something a little more pedestrian, something not seen every day.
Curious, given that I have yet to see a sign that says Six-year-old on Board or Redhaired Gradeschooler on Board. You know, like: Suburban football-crazy baby boomer on board, or Self-confessed Candy
Crush addict on board, or Lover of fine wine, red meat and back-to-back episodes of Love It or List It on board. Thing is, I’m not sure what any of those would be designed to say to other motorists, other than to tell them that I would like to get out of my vehicle and park myself in front of a television with a chilled glass of sauvignon blanc and a big, old rack of ribs. But no, I’m not likely to find the words that speak to who I am. My car just has a licence plate. I’ll have to take that as a sign.
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Century to be honoured at annual hospital gala Delta Hospital Foundation set to recognize development company’s charitable efforts
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tribute sponsor, Port of Vancouver, this acknowledgement will recognize Century Group’s contribution of over $1.7 million to Delta Hospital over the last 25 years. The development company has also donated substantially to community groups, facilities and
The Delta Hospital Foundation announced this week that on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the 18th annual Moonlight Gala, Century Group will be honoured for its philanthropy and charitable services to Delta Hospital and the wider community. Presented by the
local projects. “Century Group has grown up in Delta and this community is a huge part of who we are as a company,” said president Sean Hodgins. “We are dedicated to being actively involved in Delta and are proud to support the health and heart of this community, Delta Hospital. We’re honoured to receive this recognition.” In business for more than 50 years, Century’s vision is to create sustainable buildings and liveable neighbourhoods where people can access jobs, transportation and amenities. Its most recent development is Northgate, a mixed-use project on 56th Street that features a seniors’ residence, townhomes and office building. “Century Group has always been a fantastic supporter of Delta Hospital,” said Delta Hospital Foundation board of directors chair Allan Baydala. “They always go above and beyond what they need to do. For example, as title sponsor for the annual Century Group Delta Health Classic, not only do they support us financially, but many Century Group volunteers come out to lend their helping hands on event day as well. They have also joined us and helped at other past foundation events.” As Delta Hospital Foundation’s signature event, the Moonlight Gala, presented by MK Delta Lands Group, will be held once again at Tsawwassen Springs. The venue will be transformed into Mount Olympus and the evening will include entertainment, a lavish feast and unique auction items. Sponsorship opportunities are available until Oct. 3. To find out more, contact Sharla De Groote at Sharla.degroote@ dhfoundation.ca or call 604.940.9695. The Moonlight Gala ticket order form can be found online at www. dhfoundation.ca/moonlightgala.
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Liz Macdonald will lead Grief, Loss and Self Care, which begins next week at All Saints Church. When facing a major change in life — the loss of one’s independence or mobility, the death of a loved one, divorce, retirement from work or the when the last child leaves the family home — there is always a period of adjustment. We mourn the loss of the old and learn to accept the new through the process of grieving and although there is help
available for those grieving a death, the other major life events we face are not so well supported. All Saints Church will be hosting a non-religious, five-week course of support, discussion and practical help entitled Grief, Loss and Self Care. It starts on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. and runs until Nov. 3. Liz Macdonald, who has experience in parish
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Raise-a-Reader supports local literacy programs New parents and caregivers gather with their young babies at Mother Goose programs in South Delta and North Delta to learn how the power of using songs, rhymes and stories with their babies and young children help enhance early experiences with language and communication. At the same time, immigrant grandmothers meet to learn the necessary English skills in order to do their shopping, visit the doctor or write their driver’s licence examination.
These are just two of the literacy programs in Delta that have been possible due to funding from the Raise-A-Reader campaign. The Raise-a-Reader campaign was created by The Vancouver Sun in 1997 to support literacy work by helping increase awareness and raise money to fund children and family literacy programs in B.C. With the support of the Ministry of Education, the campaign has since donated more than $5.7 million to non-profit literacy programs, public school
Libraries add ukuleles to collections
Beginning this fall, Fraser Valley Regional Library branches will offer ukuleles for loan through its new Uke ‘n Play collection. Customers will be able to check out the instruments, free of charge, for a two- or three-week lending period – just like library books. Fifty soprano-size ukuleles in various styles will circulate throughout FVRL’s 25 libraries. Each will come in a kit that includes a ukulele, a soft ukulele case, a digital tuner and a beginner ukulele book. The Uke ‘n Play collection will be available to FVRL cardholders in early October, after a series of launch events at five libraries, including the Tsawwassen branch. The ukulele, a small stringed instrument of Hawaiian origin, is experiencing a wave of popularity. It is small, portable, easy to learn and fun to play. Ukulele circles are already popular at FVRL’s Tsawwassen and Terry Fox (Port Coquitlam) branches. These events encourage musical literacy, social inclusion and the emotional rewards that come from creating music together. By adding ukuleles to its collection, FVRL is taking its first step towards the “Library of Things,” a trend that sees public libraries offering musical instruments, tools, games and other objects for loan. Uke ‘n Play launch events will be held at five FVRL locations, including the Tsawwassen Library on Friday, Sept. 30 from 2 to 2:45 p.m.
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and community libraries throughout the province. This year’s Raise-aReader campaign runs Sept. 22 to 29. There are several different ways to donate: • Visit www.raiseareader.com and choose “Vancouver” under Fund/ Designation. • Call 604-605-2304 or 1-800-637-READ (7323). • Mail cheque to #1-200 Granville St., Vancouver, B.C., V6C 3N3 (make cheque payable to Vancouver Sun Raise-AReader).
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Delta Caregivers’ Network facilitators Laurie Pettman (left) and Sylvia Pryke flank Peggy Cotter.
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Network cares for the caregivers Upcoming eight-week session provides education and support
The Delta Caregivers’ Network begins its next eight-week session in October. The network, which meets in Ladner, offers education and support for
anyone responsible for the care of a family member or friend who is frail, elderly, chronically ill or has a disability. Peggy Cotter, who looked after her late hus-
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES IN DELTA
Name(s): Alex Barton Age(s): 70 Occupation: Retired What activity do you participate in? Group fitness, Cycle Fit and Aquafit Where and when do the classes take place? Ladner Leisure Centre and Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre How often do you participate? Six days/week and approximately eight classes/week How long have you been involved in this activity? Since September 2003 What made you start swimming? To keep my blood sugars level and actively control my diabetic condition. What do you like best about the activity? The fitness classes are fun. I get a varied workout led by inspiring, knowledgeable people. The classes encompass all aspects of physical fitness. How does it benefit your life? Participating improves my overall health and keep me socially connected to my community. What are some other activities you do to keep active? Swimming, daily race walking, and occasionally I do weight training. Did you know that regular physical activity and exercise are important to the physical and mental health of almost everyone? Physical activities are those that keep your body moving, such as walking the dog or gardening. Exercise is a form of physical activity that is specifically planned and structured, such as fitness classes. Including both exercise and physical activity in your life will elevate both your mood and your fitness level! Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture offers a wide variety of fitness classes. From Cycle Fit to Aquafit, there is something for all ages and all fitness levels. Visit delta.ca to view the Fall/Winter 2016/17 leisure guide to see what’s being offered now, stop in at your local recreation centre to speak with staff, or call 604-952-3000 for fitness class information.
Deltassist Family & Community Services Save-on-Foods Shopping Volunteers The Deltassist-Save-On-Foods Phone Shop Program is looking for volunteers to shop for seniors. The program takes place on Wednesday mornings at the Tsawwassen Save-On-Foods Store. You will have lots of fun with an amazing group of volunteers. For more information contact Lyn at 604-946-9526 or email lynw@deltaassist.com Deltassist Family & Community Services Volunteer Drivers Deltassist Family & Community Services – Is looking for volunteers to help seniors maintain their independence by driving them to and from medical appointments. This is an on-going flexible position. Must enjoy working with seniors and have a clean driver’s abstract. There is reimbursement for mileage. For more information contact Lyn Walker at 604-946-9526 or email lynw@deltaassist.com KinVillage Kitchen Helper KinVillage – Is looking for Kitchen Helpers within their care home. This job will consist of mainly loading the dish washer and putting the dishes through, then you will be asked to put the dishes away. This can provide you with work experience if you are headed towards the food industry. You will receive 1 free meal a day. Criminal Record check mandatory. .For more information contact John Lusted at 604-943-7625 ext. 1 or jlusted@kinvillage.org For more volunteer opportunities in Delta go to www.govolunteer.ca
band for quite a number of years, said the network was a big help for her. “I knew nothing about caregiving but it was something I felt like that was my job,” she said. “When I got to go to Caregivers, it was lifesaving. “People who are caregivers don’t really realize they’re not looking after themselves,” she explained. Once caregivers start to look after themselves it can make “a great difference in your way of life,”
she said. The session starts Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. and takes place once a week for eight weeks. The cost is $50 and includes unlimited monthly drop-in support groups after the series. The group meets at Delta Hospice’s Centre for Supportive Care, 4631 Clarence Taylor Cres. To register by phone, call the centre at 604-9480660, Laurie at 604-9433921 or Sylvia at 604-9437596.
DRIVER/CARRIER AGENT WANTED The Delta Optimist is looking for a person to deliver bundles to carriers twice a week, every Wednesday and Friday. Must have reliable van (cargo preferred) or covered truck, a valid drivers license, and be willing to work late night/early mornings. Contact Dave Hamilton at 604-946-4451 or distribution@delta-optimist.com
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Community house is on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ladner Baptist Church, 5624 Ladner Trunk Rd. This event is open to all ages. www. DeltaModelRailwayclub.com.
Coming Events CLUBS AND GROUPS Delta Photo Club meets Wednesday, Sept. 28, for Digital Image Night. Members share their digital images on an overhead screen. DPC assembles Wednesdays at KinVillage Community Centre at 7 p.m. (socializing and setup) 7:30 p.m. start. Guests welcome. For more information, visit www.deltaphotoclub.com. Canadian Mental Health Association VancouverFraser offers a Family Support Group in South Delta for individuals supporting someone with a mental illness. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month 7 - 9 p.m. The next meeting is on Wednesday, Sept. 28. Please call the Delta office at 604-943-1878 or email info. delta@cmha.bc.ca to register for your first meeting. Looking to get started in a new hobby? The Delta Model Railway Club annual open
Delta Nature Presents: Plastic Oceans - The Devil in the Deep Blue Sea Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Benediction Lutheran Church, 56th Street & 6th Avenue, Tsawwassen. Join us for a timely presentation by Emma Langson of the Plastic Oceans Foundation. All ages are welcome and the event is free. Contact Tom at tom. bearss@dccnet.com for more information. Delta Caregivers’ Network is offering and education series and support group starting Wednesday Oct. 5 from 1 - 3 p.m. once a week for 8 weeks. The cost is $50 and includes ongoing monthly support groups following the series. To register call The Centre for Supportive Care 604-9480660, Sylvia 604-943-7596, or Laurie 604-943-3921. Boundary Bay Regional Park invasive plant study will be discussed Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Cammidge House. BCIT students will present
results of months of study and mapping of invasive plants in the park. Project supported by Boundary Bay Park Association. Further information: Geof 604-9431303 or boundarybayparkassociation.wordpress.com. Customer Appreciation Day - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2 – 3 pm at the Tsawwassen Library and Thursday, Oct. 6, 3 – 4 pm at the Ladner Pioneer Library. October is Library Month! Join us for cake on Customer Appreciation Day. A weekly five-part course of support through loss start on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 1 – 3 p.m. at All Saints Church in Ladner. The nonreligious course is not just for those grieving a death, but for all those facing major life changes such as loss of mobility or independence, divorce or retirement. Please call All Saints on 604-9468413 to register. A $10 donation for course materials would be appreciated. Deltones Toastmasters Club meets on the first and third Tuesday each month (7 - 9 p.m.) at Fraser Health Unit, 4470 Clarence Taylor Cres., Ladner. Next meetings
are Oct. 6 and 20. Worried about public speaking? We can help! Guests are always welcome. Information: Call Lorna 604-328-6971.
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Ambassadors Tsawwassen Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Tuesday each month (7 - 9 p.m.) at St David’s Anglican Church, 1115-51A St., Tsawwassen. Next meetings are Oct. 11 and 25. Guests are always welcome. Information: Call Susan 604-786-5404.
IODE Boundary Bay Chapter Fundraiser, Bridge and Afternoon Tea, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1 to 4 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner. $15 per person. Tea/ Coffee and snacks will be provided and prizes awarded. Tickets will not be available at the door. For tickets: call Dale at 604-943-7994.
Power to Parent - The Vital Connection, Oct. 13 – Dec. 1, 2016; Eight Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m. at Reach Society #3-3800-72nd St., Delta. $80 for eight sessions. Register/info: Pam Collins, 604-946-6622 ext 359 or email pamc@reachchild.org. Dr. Gordon Neufeld video course and discussion facilitated by Nikita Bhatty Avdic.
SENIORS March Hare Band Thru the 60s and 70s at KinVillage Community Centre, Friday, Sept. 30, Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Dinner by Chef Dias also
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SPECIAL EVENTS There will be a giant book sale Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at All Saints Parish Church, 4755 Arthur Dr., Ladner. Book donations are welcome – call 604-946-8413 to arrange drop off. Stars in Focus takes place Saturday, Oct. 1 from 8 to 10 p.m. at Cammidge House. It’s a great event for amateur and advanced astronomers. For more information contact Geof at 604-943-1303 or Jim at 604-948-1589. All are welcome. Bring your own telescope or some will also
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ARTS The extra-curricular Elementary Band program taught by Curt Jantzen and Margaret Behenna begins on Thursday, Oct. 13, after school, at Hawthorne Elementary in Ladner. There are two levels, Beginners and Advanced. Children in Grades 4 to 8 are invited to participate. For further information call 604-946-7304 or 604-946-2309. A new daytime concert band for ages 50-plus. The only cost will be the annual membership fee to belong to McKee Seniors Recreation Centre, 5155 47th Ave., Delta. For more information call 604-946-1411. We meet weekly on Thursdays. Come join us in Dogwood Room on Sept. 29 at 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Coming Events column is published every Wednesday as a community service. If you have a non-profit event, mail, drop off, fax, or e-mail (events@delta-optimist.com) the details to the Optimist by 3 p.m. Monday. Submissions are subject to space limitations (no phone calls, please).
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DELTA SPORTS
Sports Shorts SCOREBOARD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Varsity AAA Western Conference GP W L Pts New West 1 1 0 2 South Delta 1 1 0 2 Mt Douglas 1 1 0 2 Van College 1 0 1 0 Belmont 1 0 1 0 Carson Graham 1 0 1 0 Notre Dame 0 0 0 0 Eastern Conference Centennial 1 Terry Fox 1 Tweedsmuir 1 Mt. Boucherie 1 WJ Mouat 1 St. Thomas More 1 Mission 1 Kelowna 1
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Sun Devils 2016 Schedule Pre-Season Friday, Sept. 9 South Delta 41 Lakewood 26 Saturday, Sept. 17 South Delta 62 WJ Mouat 33 Regular Season Saturday, Sept. 24 South Delta 36 Belmont 27 Friday, Sept. 30 South Delta at Carson Graham 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Notre Dame at South Delta 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 South Delta at Vancouver College, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 South Delta at Mt. Doug 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 New West at South Delta 12:30 p.m.
LOCAL TIDES
Pacific Standard Time. Height in feet THURSDAY, SEPT. 29 5:01 am 11:11 am 5:44 pm 11:54 pm FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 5:50 am 11:50 pm 6:10 pm SATURDAY, OCT. 1 12:26 am 6:35 pm 12:27 pm 6:34 pm SUNDAY, OCT. 2 12:58 am 7:18 am 1:02 pm 6:58 pm MONDAY, OCT. 3 1:30 am 8:02 am 1:37 pm 7:21 pm
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BC champs have Delta flavour
Richmond FC head to women’s soccer nationals in Newfoundland next week MARK BOOTH
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Richmond FC will feature a distinctive South Delta flavour when they head across the country next week for the Sport Chek National Women’s Soccer Championships. The B.C. representatives earned their trip to St. John’s, Newfoundland by capturing the Provincial Cup last May with a 4-0 victory over the North Shore Renegades — marking the first time since 1986 a Richmond team had accomplished the feat. The Richmond FC line-up features four local players — goalkeeper Margaret Ciccozzi, defender Brooke Lemire and forwards Caitlin Davie and Hayley Flower-Ainge. Davie was the Metro Women’s Soccer League’s Golden Boot Winner last season as the runaway leader in Premier Division goal scoring. The team’s coaching staff also features long-time South Delta Secondary teacher and soccer coach Stephen Burns. Richmond FC has already begun their 201617 regular season schedule with a pair of victories, including a 6-0 romp of Westside on Sept. 17. “These girls have been together for a while and it’s a close group that has been building towards this (run to nationals),” said Burns. “I have had teams before that came together quickly and looked very good on paper but the team chemistry just wasn’t there.” If the 4.5 hour time difference and a demanding schedule isn’t enough to
PHOTO BY GORD GOBLE
Richmond FC’s Hayley Flower-Ainge sets up for a shot during her team’s 6-0 win over Westside in Metro Women’s Soccer League premier division action. The Ladner native is one of four local players in the provincial champions’ line-up. They head to nationals next week in St. John’s. deal with, the locals won’t be at full strength for the championships. Starting centre backs Kelly Cook and Sydney Morrison are both unavailable for the six-day tournament due to school commitments. Meanwhile, striker Jenna Richardson, who scored twice in the B.C. final, sustained an ankle injury in the season-opening win against Surrey United. The extent of her avail-
ability won’t be known for certain until Richmond’s opening game against Saskatchewan on Oct. 5. Playing five 90-minute games over six days, depth is essential for success. Richmond will be tested even further since no players can be added from the roster that won back in May. “Not having Kelly and Sydney leaves us with two huge holes to fill at the
back,” added Burns. “We are going to have to fill them by putting players where they haven’t really been before. “I’ve been to the (CIS) nationals and having to play five full games in six days, there is no way you can just ride your starting 11. You have to use your bench and rest players accordingly. We are going to need everybody over the course of the tourna-
ment.” Richmond FC has used a lethal transition game, that showcases the girls’ excellent speed, to fill the net on a regular basis. Richmond will also see Edmonton United, Halifax and Fredricton in roundrobin play. The group winner advances directly to the gold medal game on Oct. 10. The second place finishers play off for bronze.
Tsawwassen Springs pro tees it up in Champions Tour event Murray Poje can now say he has played in both PGA and Champions Tour stops in B.C. The longtime Tsawwassen Springs golf pro teed up at last week’s $2.5 million (US) Pacific Links Bear Mountain Championship in Victoria. Poje earned his first-ever spot in a Champions Tour event thanks to a birdie on the first playoff hole to
one earn of five berths up for grabs during last Tuesday’s qualifier. Poje proceeded to shoot rounds of 78-82-79-73 to earn $1,250. The field included winner Colin Montgomerie, along with former PGA stars Vijay Singh, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Bernhard Langer and Mark O’Meara. Poje also had a chance to compete in Vancouver’s former
PGA Tour stop — the Air Canada Championship at Northview — via a Monday qualifier. His final round 2-over 73 at Bear Mountain was highlighted by a solid 1-under on the back nine that included birdies on the 152yard par-3 10th and the 381-yard par 4 17th. Meanwhile, North Delta’s Mary Parsons is in Mississauga
this week representing Canada at the World Junior Girls Golf Championships. The Grade 12 student earned her spot on the Canadian team with a fantastic summer that included winning the B.C. Junior girls title and finishing third at the Canadian Junior Championship. She was also second at the B.C. Women’s Amateur.
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Devils hold off Belmont in conference opener MARK BOOTH
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Mounting injuries and a defensive secondary prone to deep balls are becoming growing concerns for the South Delta Sun Devils, with the teeth of their schedule on the horizon. The Sun Devils opened Western Conference AAA play Saturday with a 36-27 win over over the Belmont Bulldogs. The result improved their overall record to 3-0, yet Ray Moon is hardly content. The veteran coach watched his team surrender three more touchdown passes — making it seven in the past two weeks. South Delta is expected to have an easy time with winless Carson Graham (0-3) on Friday, then things will get much tougher. The Devils will host Notre Dame and close out their schedule against top five ranked Vancouver College, Mt. Doug and New West. “Right now, are corners are getting picked on and that’s not going to change,” said Moon. “We are going to have to reassess our personnel and coverages. We are a young team but there are things we need to do better like our tackling and playing with more discipline. That game was much closer than I hoped it would be.” Grade 12 standout Grant McDonald was on the sidelines with an injured ankle and will be out again this week. Fingers are crossed he will be available for
the Notre Dame visit Oct. 8, but a more realistic scenario is Oct. 22 at Vancouver College, after a bye week. Now, the team is concerned about another star player on the limp. Michael Calvert was left with a deep bruise after taking a helmet to the knee that limited his playing time on Saturday. The Grade 11 is the team’s most dynamic player, not only from the quarterback position, but on kick returns as well. He returned another punt 60 yards for a major score and also produced 150 yards passing and two touchdowns before Ben McDonald took over the rest of the way. The younger McDonald had his most productive game of the season, going 16-of-23 for 236 yards, including second half touchdown passes to Billy Matwichyna and Cooper Jones. It does give the coaching staff more to ponder, including how much to use Calvert this week against a favourable opponent. At full health, the Sun Devils may need him in all three phases of the game, including as a defensive back, for the stretch run. “You definitely could see us relying on him even more by the time we get to (Vancouver) College,” said Moon. “We are going to need to be healthy for those final games.” Andrew Craft and Matwichyna also hauled in touchdown passes from Calvert. Jacob Kirk led the way defensively with six tackles. Stef Goulas and Kraft added five each.
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A26 The Delta Optimist September 28, 2016 REAL ESTATE
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